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It seems like we hear about something reopening in Disney World almost every day! Casey’s is back! Casey’s Corner recently reopened in Magic Kingdom, we have dates for the reopening of Trail’s End Restaurant and Citricos, and firework shows are back TONIGHT in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT! And now we know about another Disney spot that has reopened! Part of Winter Summerland Miniature Golf is back up and running at Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! The Summer Course opened today, July 1st, and is themed with surfboards, sandcastles, and ornaments hanging from palm trees (so basically, Christmas in Florida!). Winter Summerland The Winter Course will be open on July 3rd, where you can putt your way to the North Hole! You’ll golf around hockey sticks and giant peppermints and joins up with the Summer Course on Hole 18, where you might just get a special message from ‘Ol Saint Nick! Winter Summerland Mini Golf You do NOT need admission to Blizzard Beach to play on the courses, as it’s located at the front of the park and has separate admission fees. Play 18 holes for $14 per adult and $12 per child and the course is open from 10AM to 10PM! Let’s play a round! The mini-golf course has been mostly closed since Disney World reopened in July of 2020, although it was open for a few months this past holiday season. But now, it’s back! So, head on over to play a round between visiting the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more info on reopenings in Disney World! Click here to see the ultimate guide to planning a Walt Disney World vacation! 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 played a round at Winter Summerland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Winter Summerland Mini Golf has Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can visit so many amazing places through Adventures by Disney, from Australia to Costa Rica and everywhere in between. ©Adventures by Disney If you’ve been thinking about booking an Adventures by Disney trip for 2022, you could save BIG by booking early. But, your time to take advantage of this deal is running out! Right now, Adventures by Disney is offering a special deal on select 2022 adventures. If you begin planning your 2022 adventure today you could save $500 PER PERSON on select departures! To take advantage of this offer though, you’ll need to book your adventure by July 15th, 2021. That’s just about 2 weeks away! To use this deal, your travel dates must be between March 11th, 2022 and April 1st, 2023. ©Disney Availability is limited though, so be sure to book soon. Also, keep in mind that this deal only applies to land products. Private adventures, expedition cruises, river cruises, and Disney Cruise Line packages and escapes are excluded. Check out the image below from the Adventures by Disney site for more information. ©Adventures by Disney If you want to book your next adventure AND save big, be sure to get it all arranged before this deal ends. You can call (877) 728-7282 or contact your Travel Agent for more information. Don’t know what travel agent to work with? We highly recommend our friends at Small World Vacations. They’ve got lots of experience with Disney trips and can help you plan yours! Plus their services are totally FREE! Check out their information below and let them know we say “hello!” ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more discounts and deals and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see the new summer hotel discount released for Disney World Passholders and Florida Residents. 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! Have you ever been on an Adventures by Disney vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post 0 Per Person SAVINGS on Disney Adventures Ending Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Musical scene from “Coco” will be added to “Mickey’s PhilharMagic” attractions at Magic Kingdom and Disney California Adventure View the full article

Calling all Coco fans!! Miguel! Long time no see! So far we’ve seen a few things in the parks for Coco fans to enjoy like the appearance of Miguel in Disneyland, and a beautiful Coco dress that was released last year. But, if you absolutely love singing and dancing along to the fantastic songs from Disney and Pixar’s Coco, then get ready to celebrate your love for all things Coco in a NEW way in the Disney parks! Earlier today, Disney announced that soon a NEW animated scene based on Coco will be added to Mickey’s PhilharMagic! The song Un Poco Loco will actually serve as the anchor for the new scene. This marks the first time that Disney and Pixar animators have worked on an endeavor where characters from both animation studios will be seen together on screen! In the art below you can see characters from Coco in a scene with Donald Duck! ©Disney Disney notes that the movie’s “fun, upbeat music and characters” will be combined “with the humor of Donald Duck.” Disney was also able to work with one of the film’s original composers – Germaine Franco – to produce a Coco score that will be unique to Mickey’s PhilharMagic. ©Disney Guests will get to watch this new scene (alongside the show’s existing numbers) when it opens in Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Paris on July 17th. The new scene will be added to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom (in Disney World) later this year during Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more details about this and let you know what we find! Click here to check out the Coco dress that we spotted in Disney World last year! 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 to see this new scene in Mickey’s PhilharMagic? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: 'Coco' Scene to Be Added to a Disney Parks Attraction! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Gatorland has removed an large male alligator from an Indian River boat ramp and released him into its breeding marsh. View the full article

Disneylanders, we’ve got food news! Schmoozies! We’ve been reunited with LOTS of our favorite dining spots in Disneyland recently. Whether we’re snacking it up or sitting down for a meal, we’re pretty happy to be back in our chowing-down routine. Now, another fan-favorite spot has reopened in Disney California Adventure! We were in Disneyland yesterday when we spotted the soft opening of Schmoozies! in Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land and now the spot has FULLY reopened! Schmoozies! This spot is known for specialty coffee drinks, tea, and smoothies like the famous Classic Mickey Shake! Unfortunately, the Mickey Shake was unavailable during the soft open yesterday but we DID spot it on Mobile Order today! Instead, we snagged the Strawberry Banana Sensation. Schmoozies! During our visit yesterday, we noticed that Schmoozies! was Mobile Order only so the same may be true now that it is officially open. We’ll be checking back to confirm! Schmoozies! If ya need us, we’ll be sippin’ up a storm! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disneyland updates and much, much more! Click here to learn about MORE Disneyland reopenings! 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 excited that Schmoozies! is back? Tell us in the comments! The post Schmoozies! Has Reopened in Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although Disneyland discontinued its passholder program last year, there are still some discounts and fun perks available to those the resort now refers to as Legacy Passholders. Alfresco Tasting Terrace is open for Legacy Passholders And for the time being, it looks like those discounts and perks are continuing — recently, Legacy Passholders got access to special popcorn buckets, their own lounge, PLUS a brand new magnet. And speaking of special popcorn buckets, a NEW bucket just for Legacy Passholders has landed at Disneyland! And it’s giving us all the retro popcorn bucket feels! It’s teal with white stripes, with the vintage Disneyland Logo and a silhouette of Sleeping Beauty Castle on the front and back. SO vintagey The strap features a pattern with the Annual Passholder logo. Passholder Exclusive One side features the AP logo and retro artwork of Adventureland and Fantasyland… RETRO …and the other side reps Tomorrowland and Frontierland! A throwback for sure This AP-exclusive bucket is made to look like the original Disneyland popcorn boxes. ©Disney And you may remember, Disneyland re-released these retro boxes in the parks last year! Disneyland Popcorn Bucket from January 2020 And a similar version for the 65th anniversary! © @gentlemansdisney | DisneyFoodBlog But now there’s a Legacy exclusive bucket made to look just like that OG retro bucket!! How stinkin’ cool! Identical on both sides If you’re a Legacy Passholder, you can pick this up at the popcorn carts at Disneyland for $19.99. And we’ll keep you updated on any other Legacy Passholder goodies we find at Disneyland! See Photos and Videos of 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 Are you a Disneyland Legacy Passholder? Let us know what you think of this popcorn bucket in the comments! The post ❤️ AHH! The ORIGINAL Disneyland Popcorn Boxes Are Officially Souvenir Buckets! ❤️ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t keep this news under Mickey’s sorcerer hat much longer. Fans of "Mickey’s PhilharMagic" will soon be tapping to a new song with the debut of an animated scene based on Disney and Pixar’s "Coco."http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Aoj1Ni-qS9oView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It may only be July, but we are already getting prepared for Halloween! Who’s ready for Halloween? We’ve celebrated #HalfwayToHalloween, we’re on the lookout for details about Disney After Hours Boo Bash, and we’ve shared a look at some merch you can grab to prepare for spooky season. Now, we’ve spotted some brand NEW Halloween items (including some special Disney ears) that will be released later this year, but you’ll want to grab these quickly as they’re already starting to sell out!! If you’re hoping to grab some of the newest Disney Halloween merchandise this year, you’re going to want to act fast! Today, we spotted 4 new Halloween items you can pre-order online, but 2 have already sold out! We’ll start with the ones that are still available. First up, we’ve got the Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern Ears Headband from Entertainment Earth! ©Entertainment Earth These look somewhat similar to the Jack-O-Lantern ears we found in the Disney parks last year, but these are a bit different. These ears feature a Mickey jack-o-lantern on one side, a Minnie jack-o-lantern on the other, and a black bow in the center. They’re priced at $30. You can pre-order these right now, and they are set to be released in August of this year. Click here to pre-order these ears! Next, we’ve got the Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern Mini-Backpack also from Entertainment Earth! The bag features Mickey jack-o-lanterns all over it, a large Mickey jack-o-lantern in the center, and a cute orange pattern on the inside featuring more Mickey (and spooky) shapes. You can see that inside pattern on the top right. ©Entertainment Earth The bag is priced at $75. You can pre-order it now. This one is also set to be released in August. Click here to pre-order this backpack! The other two new items we spotted on Entertainment Earth have already pre-sold out. This includes the Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern Crossbody Purse (priced at $65)… ©Entertainment Earth …and the Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern Flap Wallet (priced at $40). ©Entertainment Earth While these are pre-sold out at the moment, you never know if more will eventually become available. So, be sure to keep an eye out for more updates there! If you’re hoping to snag those 2 available items, be sure to pre-order them quickly before they sell out! We’ll look for more new Halloween Disney items and we’ll be sure to share them all with you. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the Disney World Halloween basket you can get sent to your room…for a hefty price! 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 pre-ordering any of these items? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can PRE-ORDER Mickey Jack-O-Lantern EARS and More Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you BELIEVE we are already halfway through 2021? Time just flies right on by when you’re enjoying all of the latest food and beverages from Disney World! Let’s Go to Disney World! June was a busy month for seasonal treats; between Pride Month, Father’s Day, and the summer season officially arriving, we’ve had our fill of new treats from the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Today, we’re rounding up the best and the worst things we had in the month of June at Disney World! The Best: Pride Flight — Splitsville Luxury Lanes Yes, we’re kicking off our list of the BEST things we ate in the month of June at Splitsville in Disney Springs! We tried a bunch of tasty treats in celebration of Pride Month, and one of our favorites has got to be the Pride Flight. Pride flight! This lineup of three colorful cocktails included combinations of their Big Wave Dave, Rum Runner, and Pina Colada frozen drinks! Between the bright colors and the yummy taste, this was the perfect refreshing way to kick off Pride Month for $20. Click here to read our full review of the Pride Flight from Splitsville! Bacon of Doom — Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Speaking of treats that won major brownie points on presentation alone, we’re heading to Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar next in Disney Springs to talk about their Bacon of Doom. This entire dish came served under a large glass lid that’s filled with smoke, and when the glass is lifted, the food and drinks are revealed! Smokey goodness Underneath you’ll find thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon dipped in milked chocolate and chipotle ganache from The Ganachery in Disney Springs! It comes paired with your choice of cocktail: either their whiskey-based Trusty Revolver or their tequila-based Snake Bite Margarita. So good! This dish was pricey at $32, but when you account for the fact that you get a bit of a show (with its own smoke and haze effects!), it’s well worth the splurge in our opinion! Click here to read our review of the Bacon of Doom! “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake — Amorette’s Patisserie We typically have pretty high expectations when it comes to the limited edition desserts at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs (seriously, Disney Springs was THE place to eat in June!). We’re happy to report that not only did their “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake deliver, but it may rank among the top petit cakes we’ve ever tried! “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake This latest edition of their petit cake is red velvet cake with cream cheese filling, bourbon dark chocolate mousse, and white and dark chocolate crisp pearls. This dessert also came with a lightsaber made of fondant, with a cocoa butter-covered handle. Between the flavors and the textures, this was a home run cake. Look at that MOUSSE! These petit cakes are NOT cheap, and this Darth Vader-inspired version is no exception at $22. However, it’s totally big enough to share with a friend, and you’ll be glad you made the investment! Unfortunately, this was a specialty treat for Father’s Day, but we hope to see it return one day! Click here to read our full review of the “I Am Your Father” Petit Cake! Assorted Moroccan Pastries — Oasis Sweets & Sips The next entry on our “best” list for the month of June is actually an entire collection of sweets! We tried all of the new pastries that you can find at Oasis Sweets & Sips in the Morocco Pavilion, and they were ALL a delight! They come in a to-go box! On our visit, we tried the Almond Ghrieba, Semolina Orange Basbousa Cake, Mosaic Cookie With Apricot Jam, Coconut-Pistachio Ghrieba, and the Almond Briwat. Overall, none of these treats were a disappointment and we were pleased across the board! NEW Morocco Pastries If you’re looking to try something new and different than just your standard Disney World cupcake, check out the Morocco Pavilion on your next trip to EPCOT! The treats are also a great value — they cost one for $2.50, three for $6.50, five for $11, or seven for $15. Click here to read what we thought about ALL of the new treats in the Morocco Pavilion! Peach Melba Cupcake — Roaring Fork It’s not every day we come across a Peach Cobbler-inspired treat in Disney World, and boy are we glad we found this one! Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a great spot to hit up if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind desserts, and their new Peach Melba Cupcake is a knockout! Peach Melba Cupcake. Yum. This dessert had all of the wonderful flavors we would expect in a Peach Cobbler, and the moisture in the cake itself was perfect! Pick one up next time you’re at Wilderness Lodge for $5.99. Click here to read our full review of the Peach Melba Cupcake! BONUS: Beef Fat Candle — Le Cellier We just HAD to include this final item on our best (yes, BEST) list for the month of June. Did you know that you can EAT a candle at Le Cellier?! We’re not talking just any plain old candle — you can eat a candle made out of beef fat! This could be our whole meal and we wouldn’t complain The candle comes as part of their Artisanal Charcuterie Board, and trust us when we say the candle is really good! You add it to the meats and cheeses on the board for an extra bit of flavor. BEEF FAT CANDLE! Try the charcuterie board, along with the candle, for $21 on your next trip to Le Cellier! Click here to read our recent review of Le Cellier! The Worst: Peach Margarita — Disney Springs Outdoor Cart We hate to report on margaritas that just missed the mark for us, but the first item on our “worst” list for June is just that. Over at Disney Springs, you can find plenty of outdoor food and drink carts, where this month we tried the new Peach Margarita. Yeah…no thanks. We wanted to love this cocktail (that’s a mixture of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, sweet-and-sour, peach, and lime juice), but we found the peach flavor to be nearly non-existent! Really all we tasted here was the sweet-and-sour mix with a tiny, TINY bit of alcohol. Not our favorite! For a $16 cocktail, you really want to get your money’s worth. Unfortunately, we felt a bit ripped off for this particular beverage. There are PLENTY of yummy drinks around Disney Springs to check out instead! Click here to read our full review of the Peach Margarita. Key Lime Pie Krispies Treat — Zuri’s Sweet Shop Last year, Disney debuted a series of Rice Krispies Treats that resemble slices of pie. Some of our favorites have included Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie, so when we discovered there was a Key Lime Pie version just in time for summer, we were stoked! Key Lime Pie Krispies Treat We came to realize that the Key Lime Pie Krispies Treat from Zuri’s Sweet Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be one of our LEAST favorite pie-inspired Krispies Treat yet. We found the flavor to be WAY too strong; even if you love Key Lime Pie it may be too much! While super clever, this is one slice of “pie” you can skip this summer. It’s available at Zuri’s Sweet Shop for $5.49. Click here for our full review of the Key Lime Pie Krispies Treat! Father and Son Cupcake — Flame Tree Barbecue Some Father’s Day treats were hits (like the petit cake we mentioned above!) while others were misses, like the Father and Son Cupcake from Flame Tree Barbecue. This cupcake had a lot of promise as a vanilla cupcake with chocolate chip cookie dough filling and is topped with caramel frosting. It’s Bambi and his dad! While totally cute with the little garnish featuring Bambi and his dad, the “pros” of this dessert stop there. Unfortunately, this cupcake fell victim to the totally plain, kinda boring and basic, and we missed the caramel flavor that could have made it more unique. It was available as a limited-time Father’s Day treat for $5.99. Click here to read our review of the Father and Son Cupcake. Paradise Pride Pastry — Amorette’s Patisserie We’re wrapping up our best and worst lists for June right where we began: with Pride Month! Disney World seriously showed up this year and delivered a ton of memorable treats for the month-long celebration…unfortunately, not all of them were winners in our book. Fun dessert for Summer! Over at Amorette’s Patisserie, we weren’t all that thrilled with their Paradise Pride Pastry. While it was pretty to look at, this salted caramel spiced mousse with coconut mousse and a passion fruit center, topped whipped passion fruit ganache just wasn’t all that. The texture was definitely spot on, but the passion fruit was a bit overwhelming for us. Coconut, where are you? If you ARE a passionfruit fan, however, this dessert may have topped your “best” list! It was available for Pride Month for $7. Click here for our full review of the Paradise Pride Pastry. Be sure to follow along for even MORE of the best and worst snacks and drinks we’ve tried at Disney World! July is a big foodie month, between seasonal Fourth of July specialties and the kickoff of the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival! You won’t want to miss all of the latest news and updates from around 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 visited Disney World recently? Drop in the comments the BEST thing that you ate while you were at the parks and resorts! 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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. If you’ve been keeping up with the Disney merchandise, you’ve probably seen the surprising Stitch Crashes Disney collection. He’s HUGE, friends. Sometimes, this merchandise collection brings us cute and unique Stitch-inspired souvenirs, other times…we lean more into the abomination area of Stitch’s makeup. Now, the Sleeping Beauty-inspired collection will be releasing soon and we get to decide: Adorable alien or terrifying abomination? Well…we might be back on the scary side of the Stitch Crashes Disney scale. His eyes bring us to the scary side, but the little details make us think it’s cute? It may not have red eyes like Stitch Crashes The Lion King, but it’s still got nightmare-fuel potential. What do you think?! ©Disney shopDisney shared this photo of the Stitch Crashes Sleeping Beauty plush this morning and, well…. Stitch appears to be inspired by the pink/blue birthday cake that the fairies make for Aurora — complete with birthday candles stuck in his head. There’s certainly a cute Sleeping Beauty pattern but it looks like Stitch might be having a bit of a rough day. Aurora The collections typically include a pin and a MagicBand too, so we’ll be keeping an eye out to see what those will look like! Disney has not announced a specific release date for this line either but they have specified that you won’t be able to snag this collection in U.S. Disney stores. Instead, you’ll be able to grab it on shopDisney! Past collections have also been available in the parks. Stitch! We’ll keep you updated on the Stitch Crashes Disney collection, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see the last collection! 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 Stitch? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Sleeping Beauty Stitch Crashes Disney Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Orlando will be a stop on a cross-country rolling tour of a giant set of Olympic rings as the Tokyo Games approach. View the full article

You’re headed to the Happiest Place on Earth…or wait, is it the Most Magical? And where is Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? And why is there a bakery here and not breakfast with Winnie the Pooh? Main Street Bakery Disney World and Disneyland can be confusing, and get confused, but we’re here to set the record straight. Check out the Disney World rules you break without knowing 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: When you’re visiting Disney World next. The post DFB Video: The Most Confusing Things About Disney World and Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a fan of Jerrod Maruyama’s unique Disney-inspired artwork, you may remember his 2018 merchandise collection inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, which brought his adorable art style to some of our favorite Halloween Town residents. Now fans can experience his artwork in a brand new way when thirteen days of frighteningly festive fun come to life in the new picture book, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: 13 Days of Christmas.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/syV_K7Iu-HsView the full article

There are oodles of things to remember when planning your Disney World vacation. Cinderella Castle You’ll have to buy your tickets, reserve your hotel room, make dining reservations, and get acquainted with the My Disney Experience app. And on top of it all, Disney has recently introduced the Park Pass reservation system. This system is used to reserve your spot to get into a theme park each day and is required in addition to a valid theme park ticket. It was implemented to help accommodate Disney’s limited park capacity upon reopening…but it looks like it’ll stick around well into the future. So what happens if you FORGET to make your Park Pass reservation?! First things first — it happens. Often. We’ve seen a lot of readers mention they booked a last-minute getaway or straight up forgot to book passes and when their trip rolls around…NOTHING IS AVAILABLE. Yikes. What are you to do?? Why Do You Need Park Passes? Like we mentioned, Park Passes are required for EVERY day of your visit, in addition to a valid theme park ticket. Once you buy your tickets, you’ll go onto the Disney World website and reserve those Park Passes for each person in your travel party. Park Passes are held in three different “buckets” basically — Annual Passholders, guests staying at a Disney World hotel, and all other ticketed guests. Passes can run out for one group but not the others, so it’s important to keep an eye on! You’ll need a Park Pass to get in here! Disney World’s parks have been hitting capacity very frequently recently, so these passes allow you to guarantee your spot in the gates. You are not able to enter the park without a Park Pass reservation (the only exceptions are special ticketed, After Hours events like Disney World’s Halloween BOO Bash). Dinosaur We recommend making your Park Pass reservations as SOON as your plans are finalized. That’s because, with demand to visit Disney World increasing as summer crowds flood in, those spots are getting snatched up fast. You’ll want to book even sooner for weekends or busy seasons like the holidays. Halloween will fill up FAST! Of course, Park Pass reservations are a relatively new aspect of planning your vacation. So what if you forget about them? Well, you CAN’T get into the parks without them…but you can try these tips instead. Learn ALL About the Park Pass Reservation System! Play the Waiting Game Disney World tends to release more Park Passes as the dates in question grow closer. So if you check the Theme Park Availability calendar and see that the day you want to visit is full, don’t lose hope! EPCOT Recently, Disney even refilled Park Passes for October 1st — which will probably be one of the busiest days in 2021 (It IS Disney World’s big 50th birthday after all!). If your trip is pretty far out, there’s a good chance that more spots will be added, especially as Disney World continues to increase capacity. And even if you’re just a few days or weeks away, you could get lucky, too. We post whenever Park Passes are replenished, so check back with DFB often! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad You’ll want to keep a VERY close eye on the Theme Park Availability Calendar. When passes are refilled, they tend to go fast! We’ll also keep you updated here at DFB whenever more spots are added. Check Out Some Park Passes That Were Recently Added! Take Advantage of Park Hopping Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom tend to book up first when it comes to Park Passes. But if you want to visit an already-full park but don’t have a reservation, you MAY be able to do so. Tree of Life If you have a Park Hopper ticket, you’re able to head over to a different park than the one you have a reservation for, beginning at 2PM. Of course, this is subject to park capacity, but the parks have yet to fill up to the point where Park Hopping is NOT allowed. (If this ever does become the case, you will be notified on the My Disney Experience app. You can also call the Park Hopping hotline at (407) 560-5000 to double check.). EPCOT So what should you do? Go on and grab a Park Pass reservation for whatever park you can get. Head there in the morning, and then hop over to the park you WANT to visit at 2PM. Just keep in mind that Park Hoppers (folks arriving after 2PM) are unable to get a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — so that is a disadvantage to this method. Rise of the Resistance By Park Hopping, you can maximize your time in each park — and you may be able to get around that tricky Theme Park Availability Calendar! The key here is finding a park with availability. In our experience, Animal Kingdom and EPCOT tend to fill up last, so you might be able to snag a pass at one of these and hop at 2. Check Out Our Full Guide to Park Hopping in Disney World! Try Some Other Activities If you are absolutely unable to get a Park Pass reservation(like…they’re ALL GONE), there are some other activities around Disney World you can try instead. Head over to Disney Springs for shopping, dining, or a ride on the Aerophile balloon. Disney Springs Hot Air Balloon You could also visit Blizzard Beach (you do NOT need a Park Pass reservation here, but the water park has been known to hit capacity some days on a first-come, first-serve basis), play a round of mini-golf at Fantasia Gardens, or grab a Dole Whip at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It’s always a good time for some Dole Whip! There is also a lot to do at your own hotel! Visit the pool, try some activities (did you know you can go canoeing or horseback riding and LOTS more at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort?!), or catch the Electrical Water Pageant. And don’t forget to try some of our favorite Table Service restaurants outside of the parks. Check Out Some FOOD Outside of the Parks! Our most important tip is to plan ahead as much as possible to ensure you get the Park Passes you want. But if you don’t, try not to stress too bad! Hopefully one of these strategies can help ya solve your problem. We’ll keep bringing you more Disney tips and tricks, so stay tuned to DFB! Here’s How to Solve Some Common Park Pass Problems! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Park Pass strategies? 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It’s been a GREAT week for Disney foodies! Citricos Dining Not only did the beloved Casey’s Corner reopen in Magic Kingdom yesterday with some special surprises, but Disney announced reopening dates for Citricos, Trail’s End Restaurant, Dino Diner, and Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. If you’re looking to dine at Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, it’s time to book your reservations! Reservations are now open for Citricos which officially opens on July 15th! However, this restaurant will look pretty different than it did before! Citricos has released a new menu for its reopening crafted by Chef Andres Mendoza. The menu features unique flavors from a Strawberry Salad to Guava Barbequed Short Ribs to a Warm Apple Rose! You can check out the entire new menu here. ©Disney If a new menu wasn’t enough, the restaurant is reopening with a brand new look inspired by Mary Poppins Returns. We can’t wait to see the new makeover! Citricos ©Disney And finally, Citricos is offering a new and exclusive Sommelier Room for those wanting an “elevated food and wine experience!” In this experience, Sommelier Israel Perez will source boutique wines that pair with creations by Chef Andres Mendoza. ©Disney If you’re looking to eat a new menu by an acclaimed chef, enter the world of Mary Poppins Returns, or participate in a unique wine experience, then be sure to make reservations for Citricos before they’re gone! As more restaurants continue to reopen, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest reservation and restaurant updates, so stay tuned. Here’s What Food You Can Expect at the Reopening of Citricos 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 dined at Citricos before? Let us know in the comments! The post Reservations For Citricos in Disney World Are NOW OPEN! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re seeing a TON of restaurants around Disney World getting reopening dates! Sebastian’s Bistro Just in the last couple of weeks, we’ve been to the reopening of Casey’s Corner, seen the new menu for a re-imagined Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and dined at the newly reopened Sebastian’s Bistro and Maya Grill! But that’s not all the Disney food news yet — a restaurant with a reopening date is accepting reservations NOW! Earlier this week, we announced the reopening date for Trail’s End Restaurant in The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort! The restaurant will open on July 17th, but you can book your reservations right now! That’s right — reservations are open! If you’re visiting Disney World soon and can’t wait to dine on the home-cooked food at Trail’s End, grab your reservations fast! Trail’s End Restaurant To make reservations, head over to the My Disney Experience app, use the Disney World Website, or call 407-WDW-DINE (3463)! You can book a dining reservation 60 days out from your trip! If you’re staying in a Disney hotel, you can book dining reservations 60 days out from your trip PLUS the duration of your stay for up to 10 days. Trail’s End With Trail’s End’s reopening date, Disney gave us a sneak peek of what food we can expect to see inside the restaurant upon reopening! The hearty skillets for breakfast and dinner will both be returning, with plenty of family-style dishes for everyone! For breakfast, you’ll find smoked brisket and eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheesy potato casserole. And don’t forget the Mickey waffles! Mickey Waffles at Trail’s End If you’re moseying on down for dinner, you’ll find the Smokehouse Skillet with pecan-smoked brisket, rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, fingerlings potatoes, green beans, and buttered corn on the cob. You can get pork spare ribs, peel n’ eat shrimp, and cornbread-crusted salmon for a little extra as add-ons to your meal. Do note: Fried chicken is not currently on the menu. ©Disney And if you’ve got any room left at all, we dare you to try the Covered Wagon Sundae, which looks suspiciously like the 10 Gallon Challenge that we used to see over at Whispering Canyon Cafe! ©Disney || Covered Wagon Sundae The sundae has enough ice cream, toppings, brownies, cookies, and chocolate-covered bacon for everyone in your posse! Hustle on over and grab your reservations today, before they’re gone! And keep following Disney Food Blog so we can keep you updated on all the big reopening news around the parks! Click Here to Read About the New, Exclusive Wine Experience at Citricos 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. Which reopened restaurant are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Reservations are NOW OPEN For Trail’s End in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Early morning entry to theme parks will again be a benefit of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel as of Oct. 1. View the full article Early morning entry to theme parks will be a benefit of staying at a Walt Disney World hotel again as of Oct. 1, the company announced. This will apply every day to all four parks, according to a post on the official Disney Parks Blog. But the later, extended evening hours will be available for guests staying in Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort levels of hotels on select nights in select parks. (Think monorail resorts, Animal Kingdom Lodge and such — not Port Orleans or Pop Century). That will start in early October; Disney has not shared exact dates. These benefits, previously under an umbrella term of Extra Magic Hours, did not come back when the hotels and theme parks reopened last July after the pandemic shutdown. The past version included additional hours in specific parks on select days, sometimes before regular operating hours, sometimes after. Valid tickets and date-specific reservations will continue to be required to enter the parks at that time, Disney said. The post also mentioned that the popular Disney Dining Plan attached to hotels would be returning, but it did not say when. The launch of the early park entry coincides with the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.

It’s time to cue up “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” because Casey’s Corner has RETURNED. And they are serving up all the foot-long hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, and fries you can possibly manage! Casey’s is BACK! This little spot on Main Street, U.S.A. has been a long-time fan-favorite Quick Service restaurant and after over one year of being closed, the doors are open once again. So, you probably already know where we were when the clock struck 10:30AM this morning in Magic Kingdom and we’re bringing you a look at all the eats, drinks, and what this classic Americana restaurant is like now! Atmosphere Now, if you’re not familiar with Casey’s Corner, you’ll find it all the way on the Northwest corner of Main Street just before you get to the Cinderella Castle and hub area. It is themed to be similar to an early twentieth-century baseball concession stand and is where you can find some of your favorite ballpark foods (AND plastic cheese!!). Welcome back to the party! You’ll feel just like you’re taking a break from a ballgame when you stop in here because even the Cast Members are dressed up in their finest baseball player gear! And, they’ll even strike up a chorus of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” from time to time. They knew what song to cue up! In fact, there’s even a “first pitch” that happens when the restaurant opens each day — with a real baseball and all! The first two people in line for Casey’s Corner get to show off their arm and toss the ball to a Cast Member and the tradition has returned with the reopening of the restaurant Of course, things are a little different now that the restaurant is back in action and you won’t find the giant crowds of guests waiting to place their order inside anymore. Instead, the restaurant is only offering Mobile Ordering, so guests place their order through the My Disney Experience app… It is SO good to see Casey’s Corner on Mobile Order! …and then head to the door to grab their meal inside. Return when your pick-up window is ready! And, the Cast Members are equally as organized as they are energetic! You’ll meet one of them out front of the restaurant and they’ll take you to the correct pick-up window for your meal. Be sure to find the Cast Member with your base (aka number) Once inside, you’ll be able to spot tons of nostalgic decor including nods to Disney partner Coca-Cola and other details that are meant to memorialize Ernest Thayer’s poem “Casey at the Bat,” which was adapted into a cartoon by Disney back in the 1940s. Inside Casey’s Corner Up at the counter, you’ll find more Cast Members busy preparing orders. Just be sure you have your mobile order page pulled up on your phone so that they can grab the right tray. Head to your pick-up number! And, we were excited to see that the trays filled with complimentary water cups had returned to the restaurant! Many restaurants around Disney World offer free water, but we don’t always see the cups prepared and out on the counter. Whether the tray is out or not though, you can always ask a Cast Member for one. Did someone say free water? It wouldn’t really be eating at a ballpark without some ketchup and mustard, right? All of the utensils and condiments are now self-serve at Casey’s Corner so you can grab as much as you might need for that giant hot dog of yours! Condiments are just outside of the restaurant There are a few different options when it comes to seating at the restaurant, though it can be rather limited (especially now). You’ll find an indoor dining area off to the right side of the pick-up area or you can head outside and find more seating with umbrellas. And, if you love the atmosphere of Main Street, U.S.A. then this is the place to eat! The outdoor seating area is a great place to view Cinderella Castle, people watch, and enjoy the passing character cavalcades. There are fewer tables in the seating area now One thing that has NOT returned with the reopening of Casey’s Corner however is the ragtime pianist who offered some ballpark entertainment while you dined. Shows and performances are slowly returning to Disney World, so it might be some more time before you can chow down on your hot dogs to the tune of music. And, now it’s time to eat! Eats Like we mentioned before, Casey’s Corner is currently only accepting Mobile Orders, so you can either search for it in the My Disney Experience app before you arrive at the restaurant or scan the QR code at the entrance. Casey’s Corner Menu On the menu, you’ll find one specialty beverage option (the Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade) and lots of hot dog variations. There are a few former favorites missing from the menu though like the Mickey Celebration Sipper, the Bacon Macaroni & Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog, and the Bacon Macaroni & Cheese French Fries but now you’ll find an All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog and that smaller All-Beef Hot Dog has actually gone DOWN in price from $9.99 to $9.49. All of the entrees come with your choice of French Fries or a Cuties Mandarin but one thing that we noticed when mobile order is that the app automatically will choose french fries as your option. So, you’ll need to go in and change that if you’d like the Cuties Mandarin or, if you’re feeling crazy, you can upgrade your fries to Loaded Cheese Fries for $2 more. ©Disney We were also happy to see that the menu includes two plant-based options and you’ll have lots of options for sides including our favorite cheeeese sauce and dessert! ©Disney And, there’s an assortment of beverages to choose from including a new Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee option. ©Disney So, let’s get to the taste testing! We’re starting with the Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade which is a classically blended Mint Julep featuring Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, topped with fresh Mint Leaves, Cherry and Lemon for $6.49. And, let us tell ya — if you’re looking for a refreshing drink and are a fan of lemonade this one has you covered! It’s got notes of sweet and sour from the lemonade and we could taste the mint with every sip which added a unique flavor. So refreshing! Now onto the dogs! First up we tried the Chili-Cheese All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog which is served with a choice of French Fries or a Cuties Mandarin for $13.49. We’ve always thought that the hot dogs from Casey’s Corner are some of the best that we’ve ever had and that continues to ring true to this day! Isn’t it lovely?! The chili is served warm and the cheese melts right on top to make any chili cheese dog fan happy. Plus, the serving size is GIANT, so it is easily shareable between two (and maybe even more!). It may not be the prettiest, but it’s good! We opted for the Cuties Orange with ours (and another dish that we’ll get to a little later) and this was how it came! Okay, we didn’t get fries with EVERYTHING If you’d rather opt for a plain dog that you can deck out in your own toppings, there’s also the All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog that comes served with a choice of French Fries or a Cuties Mandarin for $11.49. Now, this one we went with a side of fries and you can probably see why we might want to share this meal with a friend or two — it comes with A LOT of fries! Plastic CHEEEESE And, even without the chili and cheese topping, this hot dog is still a winner! We loaded it up with plastic cheese (is anyone surprised?) and then put a nice lil’ topping of ketchup on and voila, another tasty dog! And, if you’re like us, that cheese sauce is a must, — but remember it’s an extra $1. Yummmmmm If you’ve been around DFB for a little while now then you probably know that we have a deep love and appreciation for Corn Dog Nuggets and we are soooo happy to see them back on the menu at Casey’s Corner! These guys are considered a full-on entree, so it comes with a side of cheese sauce and choice of French Fries or a Cuties Mandarin on the side for $9.99. Reunited and it feels so good! The mini hot dogs have a thick cornbread coating and pair with almost any sauce that you put it with. Plus, they’re a great on-the-go meal! The vessel for our plastic cheeeeese We also gave one of the plant-based options a try and ordered the Loaded Slaw Dog which is a Plant-based Sausage topped with Pickled Slaw, Barbecue Vegan Aïoli, and Roasted Corn Relish served with French Fries or Apple Slices for $11.49. And, we were pretty impressed with the plant-based meat, though we did think it tasted more like a sausage than anything else. Plus a plant-based option! But, it was the Barbecue Vegan Aïoli and Roasted Corn Relish that really made this hot dog shine for us — it added a bit of a spicy taste and it had us secretly wishing that we could have ordered the toppings on the other hot dogs as well! That being said, we did find the portion size to be much smaller than the other hot dogs offered at the restaurant, so you’ll be getting less food for the same cost. oooooo, ahhhhh Now back to the fries! We mentioned earlier that you could upgrade your side of French Fries to Chili-Cheese French Fries with a foot-long hot dog meal for $2, but you can also find this option as a side for $6.49. And, no matter how you’re ordering it, you’ll receive a big boat of fries loaded with Casey’s Corner house chili and plastic cheese sauce. And, we really can’t complain much about these! The chili doesn’t have any spicy flavor to it and is the same one that is served on the Chili-Cheese All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog. So, if you’re a big fan of the hot dog, you’re probably going to love it even more on french fries. And, hey, the cheese is always a bonus! Load ’em up! The only thing to keep in mind is that the fries to get a bit soggy from all the toppings, so you won’t get the same crisp as you might with the regular side of fries. All the goods in one bite! All good meals end in dessert, right? Well, that’s our motto at least and luckily you can find one of our favorite desserts in Disney World here at Casey’s Corner! The Baseball Brownie has returned to the restaurant and is now served on a plate rather than in a cup (and we’re a BIG fan of this change). There’s not much fancy about this dessert, as it’s really just your simple brownie covered in icing that looks like a baseball for $4.29 but don’t count it out just because it doesn’t have all the frills! Literally the size of a baseball, if not bigger!​ The brownie itself is super rich, moist, and fudgy and then the icing is something that we would even be happy to eat on a spoon — it’s so delicious. So simple, yet so delicious So, if you’re a chocolate lover or you’re looking for something simple that your kiddos will enjoy, this is a great option! Nosh or Not Step up to the plate and head to Casey’s Corner if: You’re a hot dog fan. This spot is THE place to be if you’re looking for a great hot dog (or plant-based “hot dog”) in Disney World so fans of the food will not be disappointed. You’re looking for a great value meal. With foot-long hot dogs and giant servings of french fries, you can easily split a meal here and cut down on the price of dining. You enjoy the atmosphere on Main Street, U.S.A. When you dine here you’ll be treated to great views of Cinderella Castle and you’ll probably even catch a character cavalcade or two. Add that into the high energy that the Cast Members bring at the restaurant and you’ve got yourself a signature Magic Kingdom dining experience! Take your batting arm to another restaurant if: You don’t like hot dogs. This spot specializes in hot dogs and that’s about all you’ll find here on the menu. If you’re looking for a quick meal. Casey’s Corner is a popular dining location in Disney World so you’ll be facing crowds when you eat here and we’re anticipating that immediate mobile ordering windows may be a bit harder to find. If you prefer eating in a quieter area. You’re right on Main Street, U.S.A. when you dine here so there’s a lot of hustle and bustle going on around you. Overall All in all, Casey’s Corner is still one of the big headliner Quick Service restaurants in Disney World. It offers all of the Magic Kingdom vibes and you can almost always count on it to serve up warm, fresh tasting food. You’ll find some of the best views of Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. and it’s a great spot to cool off from the heat if you prefer to dine inside. It may be your traditional ballpark food, but it still ranks as one of our must-do dining locations when you’re visiting the park. Check Out MORE of Our Favorite Magic Kingdom Restaurants 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. Have you ever dined at Casey’s Corner? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Is Casey's Corner Still a Home Run in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Imagineer Zach Riddley uses social media to explain the design sense of Disney World projects, particularly at Epcot, from floor to ceiling. View the full article

It’s an exciting day in Disneyland! Sleeping Beauty Castle We recently learned about the official return of fireworks in Disneyland! Although the Mickey’s Mix Magic fireworks with DJ Mickey were set to come back on July 4th, we got a special surprise this evening! Even though we were a few days away from the official return of fireworks at Disneyland, we noticed an announcement while hanging around Main Street, U.S.A. Disney announced fireworks were happening TONIGHT! It was so magical to see the sky filled with fireworks again! They’re BACK Would it be a Disneyland fireworks show without Mickey fireworks?! Mickey! Between the Disney songs, the beautiful projections, and the fireworks, the show was a real tear-jerker for Disneyland guests who haven’t seen fireworks in over a year! How beautiful! What a way to end a day in Disneyland! We are so excited to have fireworks back in both Disneyland today and we’ll be checking out Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever in Disney World tomorrow. We’ll be sure to update you on any other returning entertainment coming to the parks soon! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news! Disney World Changes Fireworks Pre-Show Announcement 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 is your favorite fireworks show in the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Fireworks Have Officially Returned to Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is full of fun Easter eggs, characters, and dining experiences. Oga’s Cantina One of the most unique experiences in the themed land is at Oga’s Cantina, which is one of he HARDEST reservations to get in all of Disney World. If you’ve been wanting to visit the Star Wars drink spot but haven’t been able to score a reservation yet, now’s your chance! Disney just released a bunch of reservations for Oga’s Cantina from tomorrow July 1st through the end of August! We saw a variety of times on My Disney Experience, but these will book up FAST. ©Disney So, if you’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer, and you’ve been wanting to head to Oga’s Cantina, grab those reservations NOW! We’ll continue to keep you updated on availability for hard-to-get reservations, so stay tuned to DFB! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you grab a reservation for Oga’s Cantina? Let us know in the comments! The post HURRY! Book Your Oga's Cantina Reservations NOW in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a NEW way to eat take-out in Disney World now and it could change the game for families who are looking for another dining option! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa It’s no secret that the parks and resorts are filled to the brim with restaurants, but it can be a battle to face the crowds at popular Quick Service restaurants or try to secure a reservation for a Table Service location. And, if you’re hoping to skip the hassle of finding a sit-down meal but still want an appetizer, entree, and dessert, Disney has introduced a NEW option for families. Starting today, June 30th, TWO Disney World resorts are offering a new Disney Family Night Dinner, which includes a FULL 3-course meal for a family of 3-4 and comes with an original card game. So, yes, you’ll be getting a souvenir WITH your dinner. ©Disney You’ll find the new option at both Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and it’ll cost you a whopping $79 or $89. Now, before you get shocked by that price tag, that ends up breaking down to about $19.75 or $22.25 per person, which is pretty on par with the cost of dinner at Table Service restaurants around Disney World. You know if there’s a new dining option we’re going to be there, so we headed over to Gasparilla Island Grill to give it a try! Gasparilla Island Grill The restaurant is currently still operating with Mobile Ordering, so we opened up the My Disney Experience app and placed our order. ©Disney The meal comes out in a large to-go bag and two small pizza boxes, so you can take it wherever you’d like to enjoy your giant dinner with your family. Neat packaging Each individual dish is neatly packaged in the paper bag. The way this is packaged makes it super easy for one person to carry back from the restaurant! Packaging So, what’s included in this giant 3-course meal? Well, quite a bit actually! It’s got a shareable garden salad, lasagna, Mickey-shaped cheese and pepperoni pizzas, and Minnie cheesecake with fresh berries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. Plus, you’ll also get original games and collectibles all for $89. We can’t wait! You don’t have to worry about grabbing your own utensils or condiments, because they are included in the package for you! We received 4 sets of utensils, crushed red pepper, parmesan, salt, butter, and salad dressing. There are also four plates included in the package! Utensils and Condiments We headed over to an empty table and opened it all up to dig in! Full Spread! Do you think it’s worth it? Let’s find out! What Disney World meal is complete without some bread to start? Although the bread was not warm (we wish it was), these rolls were very good! The outside is hard with a super soft inside, and they give you butter in the big bag. Bread This meal is FULL of Mickey-shaped food, and it even starts in the salad! The Garden Salad is a pretty typical Disney salad, and there’s plenty to be shared between 3-4 people. It comes with Ranch and Italian Dressing, and they gave us so much that we could’ve drowned the salad in it! We loved the salad overall — it was an awesome mix of fresh greens and tons of tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber cut into small Mickey-shapes. Salad Next up, we tried the Lasagna! Like we said, this meal has lots and lots of hidden Mickeys, so there is a parmesan Mickey on top! The lasagna is pretty delicious, but we did sense a bit of that reheated taste like when you make a lasagna in the oven at home. There is tons of gooey cheese and plenty of meat between the layers. If you’re a sauce person, you’ll probably want to ask fro a side of marinara to make it saucier, but that’s up to you! Our biggest complaint was that the crunchy layer did not go across the whole top. The Mickey is cute and added some nice texture, but we wish it covered the entire lasagna! Lasagna When it comes to pizzas, you have some options — two cheese, two pepperoni, or one of each. We opted for the one of each option so we could try them both! The Cheese Pizza was probably the most “meh” of everything we ate. Cheese Pizza The Pepperoni Pizza was also not our favorite. The pepperoni is supposed to represent Minnie with a pepperoni bow on top! In both pizzas, the ears were SUPER doughy and the bottom pieces were a little tough to bite through. We think kids would not have any complaints about this, though, because it’s super cute and simple for the picky eaters in the family! Pepperoni Pizza And last but not least, we had dessert! The dessert included in this meal is the Minnie Cheesecake which is topped with fresh berries, strawberry sauce (which is served on the side), and whipped cream. Okay…this was the BEST part of the meal. First of all, this thing is HUGE. The cheesecake has that classic, creamy cheesecake flavor, and the berries make it a super fresh-tasting dessert. The texture is spot on, and we think anyone who even remotely likes cheesecake would love this! Minnie Cheesecake And, what about those games and collectibles? Ours came with a set of card games! Game Night! There is a different activity based on each character from the Sensational Six. For example, if you choose Daisy’s game, everyone uses everyday items to put together the best “resort wear” look in 30 seconds! This is a super fun bonus to a great family meal. Which one would you play? Now, keep in mind that the meal over at Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be a bit different and include roasted Jamaican-style chicken, fried yucca, cilantro rice, vegetables, Caribbean pull-apart rolls, and decorate your own Mickey and Minnie Cookies for $79. ©Disney Overall, this huge and pricey meal is truly a bargain. You get a LOT of food for what you pay, and honestly it could feed more than 3-4 people. You could probably feed several family members with the lasagna alone, let alone the rest of the meal! This dinner was not low quality either — it tastes like something you would expect from the Grand Floridian. It is also a super convenient option because you can take this meal anywhere you want! A con for some is that drinks are NOT included in this price, so you would need to buy those separately. If this looks like something you and your family would enjoy, we’d recommend it. And, remember to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news and updates! Check Out The Best Value Disney World Table Service Restaurants for 2021 (NO Dining Plan Needed!) 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 do you think about the new dining option? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is Disney World's NEW Family Takeout Dinner ACTUALLY Worth It? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe that 4th of July is just a week away — how did this year fly by so fast! Disneyland! And there have been so many changes at Disneyland, from reopening to the opening of Avengers Campus to changes in health and safety guidelines to restaurant reopenings, that we’re having trouble keeping up! But right now, we’re just going to focus on the 4th of July, and some new snacks we found at Disney California Adventure. These 3 snacks are practically singing the U.S. national anthem with their red, white, and blue! If America were snacks! Yes, we know, these aren’t REALLY new snacks — they’re just some classics that got a 4th of July makeover. But we have to admit, they make celebrating Independence Day a lot sweeter! There’s a 4th of July Mickey Krispie Treat with a blue and white coating in White Chocolate PLUS a cute little red White Chocolate Mickey in the center. Mickey looks good in these colors. It’s made from the same sweet and buttery Krispies and sticky marshmallow yumminess we expect from this treat. But we like that Disney serves these on a stick because that makes them a little less messy! Yep, we bit the ear off first. The Cake Pop is Chocolate Cake dipped in White Chocolate with Red, White and Blue Sprinkles. It’s very photogenic, don’t you think? Cute Cake Pop! Biting into it gets you into that moist Chocolate Cake that’s sure to satisfy pretty much any sweet tooth (us — we mean us). But you do need to be a chocolate fan to enjoy this because it’s very rich! CHOCOLATE Finally, the Marshmallow Wand is coated in Caramel and White Chocolate. And those three flavors just come together in such a tasty way. VERY patriotic Sure, it’s a standard snack with a holiday look, but it’s still satisfying for those of us who love sweets! These combination of flavors is a win for us! Marshmallow, caramel, AND chocolate So yes, they’re basic snacks, but we still think they’re a lot of fun, and kids will LOVE THEM. If you don’t like super sweet snacks, though, you’ll want to skip these. We found everything at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure — the 4th of July Mickey Krispie Treat is $5.99, and the Cake Pop and Marshmallow Wand are $5.49 each. We’ll keep eating all the 4th of July snacks at the parks, so stay tuned to see what else we’re reviewing! Here Are The Changes Coming to the Trader Sam’s Menu 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 a fan of any of these treats? What do you think of their 4th of July makeover? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Some Classic Disneyland Treats Just Got a Colorful Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, DFB Friends. We know how talented so many of you are! ©Disney We’ve seen it for ourselves when we asked you to design masks for us — you all really delivered! But now, there’s a chance for you to use your mad artistic skills to create something that could put an additional $2,000 in your bank account! Disney is gearing up for the premiere of the Jungle Cruise movie, and just today, we saw a new trailer that had us LOLing at all its references to the Disney Parks attraction (which is currently getting a re-theme). The Jungle Cruise ride But if you’re an artist, you have an opportunity to be part of the Jungle Cruise fun! Disney is looking for Digital Illustrators to create Jungle Cruise-inspired posters! ©Disney “The judges are looking for captivating, inspired imagery that showcases your unique art style and conveys the epic scope of the movie. Think wild rides, suspenseful chases, and amazing creatures that make the movie come to life!” Get the point? Disney will choose ten pieces of art — those artists will receive $2,000 each! All submissions should be themed around the movie’s characters and themes. ©Disney You can get more details and enter your artwork here. Good luck! Go show them what you’ve got, our talented friends! Find Out WHERE You’ll Be Able to Watch Disney’s New ‘Jungle Cruise’ Movie! 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. If you’re an artist submitting your work, let us know in the comments! The post Here's How to Earn ,000 Designing A Disney Movie Poster! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article