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Citricos will be reopening soon at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. ©Disney When it reopens, it’ll feature a new look inspired by Mary Poppins Returns and a brand NEW menu. If you’re looking for a special dining experience at Citricos to take your dining to the next level though, we’ve got just the thing. Earlier today, Disney announced that there will be a NEW and exclusive Sommelier Room at Cítricos for those looking for a “more elevated food and wine experience.” ©Disney According to Disney, in the Sommelier Room, Sommelier Israel Perez will source boutique wines that pair with the special creations designed by Chef Andres Mendoza. This reminds us somewhat of the Chef’s Domain experience that was previously available at Citricos. This provided for a private dining experience where guests could converse with Chefs in the show kitchen and speak with the Sommeliers who could suggest the best wine pairings. But, it looks like this Sommeliers Room experience will really focus in on those unique wine pairings. Citricos New Menu ©Disney If you’re looking for a way to take your night at Citricos to the next level, this new Sommelier Room might be just the thing. We’ll keep an eye out for more details on this and let you know what we find. Click here to check out the reopening date announced for Trail’s End Restaurant in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try the Sommeliers Room experience at Citricos? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW, Exclusive Wine Experience Coming to Citricos in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of restaurants are reopening in Disney World! Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness One of the restaurants that is set to reopen soon is Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. So far, Disney has shared a look at what this spot’s menu will feature when it reopens, but one particular thing on the menu has caught our eye — a GIANT ice cream sundae! 10-Gallon Challenge, is that YOU?! The 10-Gallon Challenge was an especially GIANT dessert guests used to be able to grab at Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Ten Gallon Challenge! In the sundae you could find the following: Scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and mint-chocolate chip ice cream Pineapple sauce, strawberry sauce, some caramel sauce A whole slice of apple pie Two cupcakes: one vanilla and one chocolate An entire layer of whipped cream Two huge chocolate brownies Two Mickey Mouse shaped sugar cookies with dipped chocolate ears One banana cut in half Two Oreos Four toasted marshmallows Two pieces of chocolate covered bacon(!!!) Cherries 10-Gallon Challenge We haven’t spotted this sundae for quite some time, but today we saw something that looked verrrrrry familiar when Disney shared photos of the items that will be available at Trail’s End Restaurant when this spot reopens. 10-Gallon Challenge, is that YOU?! ©Disney Maybe…but also maybe not? Disney included this photo of a large ice cream sundae in the bottom right-hand corner of its compilation of photos showing the items that will be available at Trail’s End when it reopens. ©Disney But, when describing the menu items that will be available Disney said this — “But be sure to save room for the Covered Wagon Sundae – a wagon load of ice cream, toppings, brownies, cookies, and chocolate-covered bacon!” So, Disney seems to be calling the dessert option here the “Covered Wagon Sundae” — that’s different than the “10-Gallon Challenge.” But, many of the ingredients described for this “Covered Wagon Sundae” do appear to be the same as they were for the 10-Gallon Challenge — ice cream, brownies, and chocolate-covered bacon. Chocolate Covered Bacon And the photo Disney shared looks extremely similar to the 10-Gallon Challenge we had previously. We can even see more items in Disney’s photo that were in the previous 10-Gallon Challenge like the banana and toasted marshmallows. So, is the 10-Gallon Challenge coming to a new spot in Disney World? Disney hasn’t really made that clear. The photo shown and ingredients described for this “Covered Wagon Sundae” seem to be the same or very similar to the 10-Gallon Challenge. But, it’s possible things have changed. 10-Gallon Challenge Trail’s End is set to reopen on July 17th. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for a full menu from Disney for this location and we’ll keep you updated as to what other information we learn. Click here to see the reopening date for Casey’s Corner in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this giant dessert when Trail’s End reopens? Tell us in the comments! The post Is the GIANT 10-Gallon Challenge Ice Cream Sundae Coming to a New Spot in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dining with family in Disney World can sometimes be a challenge, whether due to budget restraints, hard-to-get reservations, or limited time! Family dinner is On top of a laundry list of reopening dates for places like Casey’s Corner, Trail’s End, etc., Disney has just announced a new dining option for families at select Disney World resorts that might be a game-changer for a lot of families! Disney World will now be offering what they are calling “Disney Family Night Dinner” at two Disney World resorts. Beginning on June 30, families will be able to place orders for a dining bundle that includes a take-out meal, dessert, and even a game! ©Disney Disney World will currently offer Disney Family Night Dinner through two resorts, Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Centertown Market sign Disney Family Night Dinner will be available nightly from 5-10PM through mobile order. The three-course meal includes sharable meals and is said to serve 3-4 people. The included game will be card-based! Gasparilla Island Grill Centertown Market will offer such selections as roasted Jamaican-style chicken, fried yucca, cilantro rice, vegetables, Caribbean pull-apart rolls, and decorate your own Mickey and Minnie Cookies. Gasparilla Island Grill‘s menu will include a garden salad, lasagna, Mickey-shaped cheese or pepperoni pizzas, and Minnie cheesecake. YUM. Disney Family Night Dinner will be available at Centertown Market and Gasparilla Island Grill on June 30 from 5-10PM via mobile order. We will share pricing once we know more! Stay tuned to DFB for a ton of new Disney World food news! Click here for a first look at the NEW Citricos menu 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. Will you be participating in Disney Family Night Dinner? Let us know in the comments! The post Takeout Family Night 3 COURSE Dinners Are Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Citricos is reopening soon in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with a NEW look inspired by Mary Poppins Returns! ©Disney But the Mary Poppins Returns-inspired look isn’t the only new thing coming to this spot. When Citricos reopens this summer, it’ll also have a brand NEW menu. Want to get a peek at what you’ll be able to order? We’re breaking it all down for you here! According to Disney, Chef Andres Mendoza has crafted a NEW menu for Citricos. Looking to get an appetizer? In terms of starters, you’ll find things like Sweet Corn Bisque with pickled fennel, popcorn, and fennel oil, and a Strawberry Salad with chamomile-infused goat cheese, frisée lettuce, bacon vinaigrette, and spiced sunflower seeds. Ready to move onto the entrees? You’ll find a variety of items available including Butter-poached Florida Cobia with mashed fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, and local mushrooms with a grapefruit beurre blanc, as well as Guava Barbequed Short Ribs with aged cheddar creamy grits, roasted poblano, curtido slaw, and Brussels sprouts. ©Disney And, of course, you’ve got to leave room for dessert! Disney has shared that Pastry Chef Kristine Farmer has created some dessert options for this spot including Warm Apple Rose with seasonal apple, marzipan layers, and frozen coconut milk, and the Chocolate Torte, which features a dark chocolate financier, dark cherry compote, and vanilla bean mascarpone cream. ©Disney Disney’s website for Citricos notes that the menu will feature Florida cuisine with Mediterranean flavors. In terms of desserts, it also lists an orange blossom flan. ©Disney The restaurant also has an award-winning wine list. Disney has shared that the wine and cocktail program was designed by Sommelier Israel Perez. If you’re looking for an elevated food and wine experience, Disney has announced that there will be a NEW and exclusive Sommelier Room at Cítricos where Israel and his team will source boutique wines that pair with special creations from Chef Andres. ©Disney So far, this is the first peek at the menu that Disney has shared. We’ll be on the lookout for full menu details and we’ll share those with you when they’re released. Keep in mind that Citricos does have a dress code. Men must wear khakis, slacks, or dress shorts and collared shirts. Women must wear Capri pants, skirts, dresses, or dress shorts. You can see more about the dress code below. ©Disney Citricos will reopen on July 15th. Reservations are set to become available on July 1st. If you’re hoping to grab a reservation at this spot, be sure to mark those calendars! We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see the reopening date that has been announced for Trail’s End Restaurant 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. Will you be trying to grab a reservation for Citricos? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the NEW Citricos Menu in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In a move to lure travelers and promote safety among workers, five oceanfront hotels are holding pop-up COVID vaccination clinics this week. So far, employees are taking advantage of incentives, but the clinics aren't luring more guests. View the full article

We’ve seen a TON of things reopening in Disney World lately. La Cava del Tequila Dining Room Ride pre-shows are back, resorts like Animal Kingdom Lodge have reopening dates, and places like La Cava del Tequila are allowing guests inside the dining room again. And now, we have big news about the reopening of a popular Disney World restaurant! Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will reopen on July 17th!!!! Let’s go! Yee-haw! The hearty restaurant is returning with its family-style skillets for breakfast and dinner! Dining Room Disney says the breakfast skillets will have smoked brisket and eggs, bacon, sausage, and cheesy potato casserole. And of course, Mickey waffles! Pile o’ Mickey Waffles There will also be Moonshine Morning Cocktails for the adults, uh, SIGN US UP! Moonshine cocktails! For dinner, start with hushpuppies and skillet cornbread with a chopped garden salad for the table. Corn Muffins Then enjoy the family-style Smokehouse Skillet that comes 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 as add-ons to your meal. ©Disney But save room for dessert! Disney Parks Blog currently says you can get the Covered Wagon Sundae at Trail’s End, which looks almost exactly like the 10-Gallon Challenge that used to be over at Whispering Canyon! Disney says the dessert is a wagon load of ice cream, toppings, brownies, cookies, and chocolate-covered bacon! That’s A LOT of dessert! We can’t wait to go back to this family-style restaurant and we’ll be here with a full review as soon as it opens, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to read about more reopening 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 excited to go back to Trail’s End? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Reopening Date Announced for Trail's End Restaurant in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting TONS of exciting dining news from Disney World today, including the long-awaited announcement that Casey’s Corner will finally reopen in Magic Kingdom. Casey’s Corner is FINALLY reopening! That’s not the only location reopening in the coming days at Disney World, however. Dino Diner will also welcome guests back very soon! Disney has just announced that Dino Diner will reopen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Sunday, July 4th. Dino Diner This little roadside snack spot is where you can find Chili-Cheese Dogs, Corn Chip Pies, and even churros! Corn Chip Pie from Dino Diner We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney World dining news, so stay tuned for the latest reopening information! Click here to read more about the long-awaited reopening of Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever grabbed a bite to eat at Dino Diner? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Dino Diner in Animal Kingdom Gets a Reopening Date first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wowza! Disney just dropped a BUNCH of restaurant reopening news! Main Street, U.S.A. We’ve spent our recent days totally excited about the reopenings of Eight Spoon Cafe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom, and now, even MORE iconic spots will be an option for Disney World guests again! Disney World just announced that Plaza Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street, U.S.A. will reopen on July 7th. Monster Brownie Sundae This spot will return to serve favorite flavors in cones and cups with some fat-free, no-sugar-added, and plant-based options available. Oh man, peanut butter sauce, here we COME! Inside Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Even better, Barq’s Root Beer Floats and Coca-Cola Floats are coming back too! Can you think of anything better than sipping an ice cream float on Main Street, U.S.A.? We’re not sure we can! Plaza Ice Cream Parlor As always, stay tuned to DFB for more of the latest updates and catch even MORE restaurant news coming your way right now! Click here to learn more about the reopening of Casey’s Corner! 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 return of Plaza Ice Cream Parlor? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Gets a REOPENING DATE in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Lots of things have been changing at Disney World lately. Restaurants have reopened, hotels are undergoing refurbishment, restaurants are being reimagined, and more. Grand Floridian One restaurant that has been closed for a significant period of time is Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We shared last year that the restaurant would be undergoing a refurbishment and now we’ve got a BIG update on how the restaurant has been reimagined and when it’ll be open again! Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been re-imagined into a restaurant inspired by Mary Poppins Returns and will soon be open for all guests to enjoy! According to Disney, the restaurant now “pays homage to the whimsy and elegance of Mary Poppins Returns.” The restaurant takes cues from the movie’s animated sequence. Disney has shared that the dining room of Citricos now “brings guests into a fanciful garden setting where you can ‘trip a little light fantastic’ as you experience the restaurant surrounded by the glow from decorative lamps and chandeliers.” ©Disney Chef Andres Mendoza has crafted a NEW menu for Citricos. On this new menu you’ll find things like Sweet Corn Bisque with pickled fennel, popcorn, and fennel oil and a Strawberry Salad with chamomile-infused goat cheese, frisée lettuce, bacon vinaigrette, and spiced sunflower seeds. Cítricos will open on July 15th. Reservations will become available on July 1st, so be sure to mark those calendars! We’ll keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post Citricos Will Reopen With NEW Mary Poppins Returns-Inspired Look in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The CDC has given Royal Caribbean the OK to go for its plans to sail from the U.S. for the first time with paying customers when Freedom of the Seas departs Miami this Friday. View the full article

It has been over a YEAR since we’ve enjoyed our beloved Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom. Casey’s Corner We started noticing some signs of life this week, and our fingers were crossed super tight that it finally meant a reopening was upon us! Nearly one year after Magic Kingdom reopened for guests, we can finally announce the reopening date for Casey’s Corner! Casey’s Corner will reopen TOMORROW, June 30th! Cue the applause! Casey’s Corner This fan-favorite Quick Service dining spot will reopen with a slightly different menu, but many classic items will remain, including their classic all-beef hot dogs, Chili-Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog, the plant-based Loaded Slaw Dog, and of course, CORN DOG NUGGETS! Thank you for your service, Westward Ho, but we think Casey’s Corner has got things covered from here. We love you, Corn Dog Nuggets! Mobile Order will be available at this location; be sure to place your orders early! We’ll be back with more of the latest dining news from Disney World. Click here to see what else is new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Casey’s Corner a must-visit every time you travel to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Casey's Corner Opening Date Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This edition of Foodie News for Walt Disney World Resort covers lots of ground – everything from snacks to signature dining in parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. Check out all the tasty news!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/gUl8lwHcgVQView the full article

Disney World has so many awesome Cast Members around the resort that help make magical moments for guests. Fantasyland Cast Members They do special things like play impromptu games in stores with kids and make awesome water art as you walk around the parks! Cast Members are truly the heart and soul of Disney World, and we appreciate them SO MUCH! Every year, Disney selects two awesome Cast Members to be ambassadors for the resort, and we just found out who the next team will be! Meet The Walt Disney World Ambassadors for 2022-2023, Raevon Redding and Ali Manion! ©Jeff Vahle, Instagram The two will soon represent the resort and its Cast Members throughout Central Florida and around the world as “Emissaries of Goodwill.” ©Jeff Vahle, Instagram The President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, said it was a difficult decision, but he’s “very excited to see Ali and Raevon take on this new role.” And the two get to be ambassadors at such a special time, they’re going to help bring in Disney World’s 50th anniversary!! ©Jeff Vahle, Instagram Congratulations to the new ambassadors! We can’t wait to see you represent Walt Disney World and help bring in the big anniversary celebration. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney news and updates! Click here to see the special Cast Member nametags for the 50th anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Disney World’s 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Announced Their New Ambassadors! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the pandemic began in 2020 and shuttered global travel, Adventures by Disney has provided numerous updates on canceled itineraries as well as updates to their flexible cancelation policies. ©Disney Today, new updates have been announced regarding fully refundable trip deposits for upcoming itineraries in 2021. According to their website, “New bookings of Land Adventures, Escapes and river cruises made through September 30, 2021 for travel through March 31, 2022 are eligible for fully refundable deposits up until the final payment date.” Previously, fully refundable deposits were eligible for new bookings made through June 30th, 2021. © Disney The eligible itineraries are for travel through March 31st, 2022. At this time, Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape departures beginning in March 22 are not eligible for ABD’s modified cancelation and final payment policy. This also applies to all Buenos Aires Escape departures and all expedition cruise sailings. ©Adventures by Disney Hopefully this will provide more flexibility for those with upcoming travel plans. We will keep a close watch on Adventures By Disney and will provide more updates we learn more in the coming weeks and months. Looking to travel next year? Click here to read about new trip options coming to Adventures By Disney in 2022! 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 Have you ever traveled with Adventures By Disney? Share your experience with us in the comments! The post NEWS: Adventures By Disney Extends Period For Eligible Refundable Trip Deposits first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some people may think a rainy day at Disney World is a trip ruiner. Stormy day at Hollywood Studios A rainy day in Disney World can still be a great day and might even give you some calm in the storm, and we have some photos and videos of a rainy day in Disney World that may change your mind if you’re not a fan. Severe weather in Florida (ironically known as the Sunshine State) is not unusual, and we have lots of tips and tricks for surviving all kinds of weather during a trip to Disney World. But is there anyone out there who LOVES a rainy day at Disney World?! Walt Disney & Mickey in a storm The sound of the rainfall with the view of Cinderella Castle is so calming and peaceful. Some areas will clear out and allow you to get great photos without anyone in the background. Cinderella Castle sparkles with rain There’s still fun to be had and beauty to be found in a rainy day in Disney World. If you want to learn about 5 rainy day activities you can do in Disney World, check out DFBGuide for all the tips and tricks! Do you still think a rainy day in Disney World is miserable? Remember to review our guides for rainy day activities and prepare for rain so that you might have that magical moment of Cinderella Castle in a storm. Here are 4 important tips for surviving severe weather in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you go to Disney World in the rain? Let us know in the comments! The post Calming Photos and Videos of a Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle We visited Magic Kingdom a few times over the past few days and we have LOTS of updates in construction and merchandise, so let’s go over it! Magic Kingdom Food Update Casey’s Corner Casey’s Corner has been closed since Magic Kingdom reopened, but this week we spotted Cast Members inside! Cast Members Inside Casey’s Corner! We have also noticed the return of tables and chairs inside the restaurant as well as updates to the menu online, so is this another sign that Casey’s Corner will be reopening soon?! We hope so! Read more about Casey’s Corner possibly reopening soon here! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Transportation and Ticket Center The TTC is getting a fresh new paint job! The purple is now being painted a light blue to match many of the other updates happening around the TTC. New paint! A new paint job often refreshes spaces, so we’ll keep you posted on the final look once painting is completed! Read about other TTC changes here! Main Street, U.S.A. The Main Street Citizen Clock is missing! Where’s the clock? The Citizen-branded clock is located on Main Street, U.S.A. by the Town Square Theater. We assume it may return but we will keep you updated as we learn more! See the progress of 9 Disney World construction projects here! Fantasyland The sign for Big Top Souvenirs has been removed. Big Top sign missing! Big Top Souvenirs has been closed on and off over the past few months. Not too long ago we discovered they changed the carpets inside from circus-themed to a plain grey, possibly due to a flooding situation. We will keep you updated as we find out when Big Top Souvenirs will reopen! Read more about Big Top Souvenirs construction changes here! Hundred Acre Goods had their outside register open again and the interactive queue for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh reopened! Outside register is open again The interactive Hunny Wall was once again open for guests to touch in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh queue. Find Pooh in the hunny! While waiting in line, guests can use their hands to find Pooh in the honey. Many interactive features of line queues have been returning lately and we will keep you posted on all the reopenings! Read more about the Hunny Wall in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh here! Frontierland Splash Mountain was temporarily down when we visited. Sad face. Splash Mountain temporarily closed It has since reopened! Temporary closures happen, but you can keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app for updates regarding line waits and closures! Click here to read about the re-theming of Splash Mountain! Tomorrowland The iconic and interactive Kugel Ball fountain has returned to Tomorrowland! The water is running again! The futuristic Kugel Ball was previously closed since March 2020. With the water running, people (even kids!) can move the reportedly six ton ball with ease. Click here to learn all about the Kugel Ball returning! Adventureland In Adventureland, we found the return of two favorite water sprayers! The Liki Tiki statues are once again spraying water, which is much appreciated in Florida in July. Liki Tiki statues are back on! The camel of The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is also back to spitting water! Watch out for spit! With park capacity increased and social distancing reduced, we are seeing the return of many interactive attractions such as these water sprayers. Read about the return of self-serve water stations to Disney World! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Curtain Call Collectibles At Curtain Call Collectibles, we found a new mixed red-white-and-blue thread available called Americana. There are now three options for mixed threads, including cotton candy, rainbow, and the new Americana. New Americana thread Basic embroidery costs $4.99 but the deluxe mixed threads are priced at $7.99 per line. Emporium There’s a brand new 1000 piece Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle! Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle This puzzle is filled with Haunted Mansion characters and references, and you can find it at Emporium, Memento Mori, and Disney Clothiers for $24.99. Read more about the new Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle here! We also spotted the Disney x BaubleBar blush Minnie ears back at Emporium. So pretty The BaubleBar ears recently launched online at shopDisney and sold out, but you can still snag them at Emporium for $44.99. Check out the details of the BaubleBar Blush Minnie Ears here! We saw the return of some 2020 Americana merchandise. Red, White, and Blue Minnie Ears Although the red, white and blue Minnie Ears were available for a discount last year, they’re back for 2021 at Emporium and Star Traders for $29.99. Read more about the return of 2020 Americana merchandise in Disney World here! Frontier Trading We found these patriotic pins at Frontier Trading. Patriotic pins Both the red, white, and blue Mickey and Cinderella Castle pins cost $9.99 each. Uptown Jewelers We saw the newest addition to the Disney Dress Shop Collection, inspired by the fashionista villain Cruella, at Uptown Jewelers. We found the Cruella dress in Magic Kingdom! The black, white, and red Dalmatian-inspired Cruella dress costs $128 and is also available online! Get all the details of the Cruella dress here! Main Street, U.S.A. And Main Street, we found new princess balloons. Last week, we found Moana. This week, we saw Jasmine… Sweet Jasmine …and Cinderella! Each balloon costs $14. Sitting pretty A Cast Member let us know that they’re currently rotating which princess balloons are available each day, so stay tuned to DFB as we spot new princesses! Read more about the latest princess balloons here! Various Updates We learned of a few policy updates for Disney World Cast Members this week. The Disney World photo policy has been changed and Cast Members can now take photos of guests using guests’ devices. Pluto and a PhotoPass Photographer This photo policy previously restricted Cast Members from handling guests’ devices upon the reopening of Disney World, but as social distancing guidelines change this is one more policy that has received an update. Click here to read more about Disney World’s photo policy! The mask policy for Disney World Cast Members has also changed. Cast Members in Fantasyland Masks are now optional for fully vaccinated Cast Members outdoors AND indoors. Masks are also optional for fully vaccinated guests in most locations other than Disney transportation. Check out the updated Disney World mask policy for Cast Members here! And that’s all the Magic Kingdom news for now! Keep reading DFB for all your Disney World news and updates. Check out what else is new at Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Disneyland has been open to the public for two months now following its closures which lasted more than a year! Since April 30th, guests from across the state of California (and now from across the country!) have been returning to the Happiest Place on Earth to check out all of their favorite rides, restaurants, and more. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland If you are an eligible member of the U.S. Military, you can even take advantage of new exclusive offers on both resort accommodations as well as theme park admission! Eligible Service Members or spouses can take advantage of special resort accommodation rates for most nights between July 6th and December 16th, 2021 and must be booked by December 12th. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa In addition, Eligible Service Members or spouses can add on a 3-day and 4-day Disney Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket! The prices are as follows: 3-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $225 4-Day Military Promotional Park Hopper Ticket: $260 Eligible guests can purchase these tickets between July 6th, 2021 through December 12th, 2022 for usage starting July 6th, 2021 and going through December 16th, 2022. Select blockout dates apply. Pixar Pier For both offers, “Eligible Service Members” include active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Disneyland We’ll keep an eye on more resort and ticket discounts at both Disneyland and Disney World! Be sure to follow along for the latest news and updates. Click here for the latest Disney discounts! 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 Are you planning a Disneyland vacation for 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Announces Exclusive Hotel and Ticket Discount for Eligible U.S. Military Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While Disney’s theme parks around the world have reopened and many things are back to “normal” in some places, certain things haven’t returned yet or haven’t quite returned to normal. One of those things is runDisney. How Many of These Medals Will You Be Collecting from Your Races? ©Disney Previously, many of runDisney’s races were canceled or turned into virtual events due to the pandemic. We’re sure many racers out there have been eagerly awaiting news about future races and now it looks like some updates about runDisney are set to be revealed very soon! Earlier today, runDisney posted on Twitter and announced that tomorrow (June 30th) there will be some “run”derful news shared (gotta love a good pun). What race news will Disney be sharing? Will we get news about a return to in-person races? Disney hasn’t shared more details yet, but we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates and share them with you! Click here to see how you can make your own Lion King headband for your virtual races! 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 participated in a runDisney race before? Tell us in the comments! The post runDisney Announcements Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to Hollywood Studios, friends! Let’s go to Hollywood! We go to the parks alllll the time to check out what’s new or different so we can keep you updated! And we have a TON of new merch to tell you about from our last trips to Hollywood Studios, so let’s get started! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood We begin in Legends of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard, where we spotted some new Pandora items! We found this Disney Parks exclusive Believe the Impossible dangle charm from the Disney Parks X Pandora collection. Exclusive merch is so exciting! The charm shows the famous image of Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse’s hand, just like the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom! Walt and Mickey melt our hearts! Next, we found this Mickey Key necklace from the Disney Parks exclusive collection, how pretty is this?! So delicate! The end of the key actually has a tiny castle on it! Unlock the magic! Do you think this is a key to the castle? Only one way to find out! Once Upon a Time Over in Once Upon a Time, we found these new Minnie Belts! That’s a statement belt, for sure! The belt buckle is made up of small pearls and while the front is black… Minnie Bow Belt Buckle …the back is RED! Just like Minnie Mouse’s signature color. Let’s match Minnie! You can get these belts for $29.99. The Darkroom In The Darkroom, we spotted these new Indiana Jones phone cases! We just got the theme song stuck in our head! They celebrate the 40th anniversary since Raiders of the Lost Ark was released. Wow, we’ve had Indy around for a LONG time! Indy had great protection skills! This phone case can be yours for $29.99. Celebrity 5 & 10 And finally, in Celebrity 5 & 10, we found these ADORABLE Disney Tails Pet Graphic Tees for your four-legged friends!! The best of friends Tell your doggo you’ve got a friend in them with the Toy Story Woody and Buzz shirt (just don’t let them get ahold of the toys, like Sid’s dog Scud!). To infinity, and beyond! And there is also an Up graphic tee featuring Dug and Russell that perfectly describes how we feel whenever we meet a new dog! We love you too, Dug! Both of these pet tees are $24.99. Hollywood Studios Additional Updates We couldn’t let you go without telling you about this really cute setup we witnessed in Beverly Sunset Boutique. We stopped inside to check for new merch, and we stumbled upon a fun game Cast Members were arranging! Always Gotta Look for Surprise Games Around the Parks! We saw a bunch of little green Aliens from Toy Story scattered around a display that Cast Members said Buzz was trying to get back into the ship! We’ll Help You Buzz! They asked kids to count all of the aliens to make sure none of them got lost and if they counted correctly, they got a cool Toy Story sticker! A fun little prize! This just goes to show that Cast Members are truly amazing at making magic, and we love when we get to witness it ourselves! Hey There! That’s all the updates we have for you from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re here all the time, so stay tuned to DFB for more new things we find on our trips! Click here to see more about the adorable game Cast Members were playing! 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 piece of new merch do you like the most? Let us know in the comments!The post What's New in Hollywood Studios: Adorable Souvenirs For Your Pups and Pandora Charms! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re still seeing quite a few closures around Disney World property. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Even though hotels and restaurants are reopening right and left, some things remain unavailable. Still, others are closed temporarily for planned refurbishments! Of course, if you’re planning on visiting, we like to keep you updated. So we’re bringing you all the hotels and attractions that will be closed in Disney World in July 2021! Disney World Resorts Closed Resorts Disney World’s hotels are slowly reopening. However, the following remain closed: Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House All-Star Sports Resort All-Star Music Resort Boardwalk Inn Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Open for DVC Guests and Dining Visitors Several of these “closed” resorts are part of the Disney Vacation Club, which means their DVC villas are currently open to guests even though the rest of the hotel is unavailable. Select restaurants are also open for guests with reservations. The following resorts are open for DVC bookings and dining: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Jambo House Boardwalk Villas Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Resort Reopen Dates We have reopening dates for a couple of Disney World hotels! You will want to note, though, that while Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently open for DVC reservations and dining, it’s undergoing a big reimagining that involves construction on the monorail platform, entrance, lobby, and guest rooms. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn — July 2nd Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — July 19 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — August 26th Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House — August 26th Disney’s BoardWalk Disney World Attractions Attractions Closed for Refurbishments Some rides will be closed in July for scheduled refurbishment. We’re listing them here for you, along with their expected reopening dates. Keep in mind that these dates are all subject to change. We may also see more projects added as the month continues! Main Street Confectionery — No official reopening date The Hall of Presidents — No official reopening date Walt Disney World Railroad — No official reopening date Main Street Confectionery Construction Magic Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates While high-touch areas are gradually reopening, some attractions remain closed. The following Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed in July: Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Enchanted Tales with Belle Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Main Street Vehicles Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasures of the Seven Seas Casey Jr Splash ‘n’ Soak EPCOT Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Similarly, several of EPCOT’s interactive attractions (many of which you can find in The Seas with Nemo and Friends building) are still closed. Turtle Talk with Crush Advanced Training Lab Bruce’s Shark World Turtle Talk with Crush Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, many shows are temporarily available. Star Wars: Launch Bay Voyage of the Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Fantasmic! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Lastly, a few Animal Kingdom experiences are still closed. Boneyard Play Area Finding Nemo: the Musical The Boneyard Water Park Closures Disney’s Blizzard Beach is open. Disney has not yet announced when Typhoon Lagoon will reopen. Blizzard Beach You’ll want to keep in mind that all of these dates are highly subject to change. We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with the latest updates, but you may also want to keep an eye on Disney World’s online refurbishment calendar. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! EPCOT Entrance And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Merchandise Update Mouse Gear The PeopleMover has a special place in our hearts. And, if you’re a big PeopleMover fan, then you’re going to want to pick up the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Water Bottle at Mouse Gear. While the front features the classic Magic Kingdom attraction’s ride vehicle… We love this water bottle …the back has the famous tagline “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow,” along with the PeopleMover logo! Paging Mr. Morrow. The screw-top lid features a handle for easy carrying or the ability to hook to your bags. Since that Florida heat is already picking up for the summer, you’ll definitely want to make sure you stay hydrated! Top Even though the PeopleMover is a Magic Kingdom ride, you can find it at EPCOT’s Mouse Gear for $27.99. Take a look at all the details on the newest PeopleMover Tumbler We’re just a few days away from the Fourth of July. And, we can’t WAIT to celebrate in Disney World with themed festivities and the return of fireworks! So, it’s no surprise that Disney is giving everyone the perfect accessories to don with their red, white, and blue outfits now that the Americana Ears are back on the shelves! Americana Ears You might recognize these patriotic cuties from last year, as we saw them make their way into stores and online for the holiday. Prior to your Fourth of July celebrations, you can pick up the returning ears for $29.99 in Mouse Gear too! Check out all the details on the Fourth of July Ears here! EPCOT Entertainment Update Mission Space Whether you choose the Green Team or Orange Team, all your crew members can recap their space encounters after Mission Space now that the SPACE BASE has reopened! Space Base Is OPEN! Your smallest teammates can put their skills to the test in the obstacle course… Kids’ Play Area …before they try their hand at the other positions available on the spaceships! Interactive Features Right next door, the interactive Expedition Mars video game and Postcards from Space spots have also reopened for guests of all ages. Space Postcards and Expedition Mars Send us a postcard from your expeditions, friends! Future World While we were hanging around EPCOT, we spotted our pals Goofy and Pluto waving to guests near Spaceship Earth in Future World. And, they definitely were playing to the cameras with cheeky poses! They rotate with friends like Mickey and Minnie as well! This has been happening for a while, but it just makes us so happy. We had to share! Goofy and Pluto (How can you NOT love them?!) EPCOT Construction Update Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind As we wait for all the other festivities to kick off during Disney World’s 50th anniversary, it looks like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind may not be one of the attractions opening in 2021. Construction has still continued on the ride, as we have seen blue paneling added to the top of the roof. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction There are a few gray panels that stand out against the blue currently, which is where a spaceship will be resting on top of the show building prior to the entrance to the ride! Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing in EPCOT the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New in EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction and Another Interactive Area Reopens first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning to visit Disney World on Halloween day to enjoy the new Halloween decorations and more? Halloween Decor at Magic Kingdom Well, previously Park Passes for Halloween day in Disney World had been filling up for some guests. But, today things look different!! Before Here’s a peek at what things looked like just yesterday. Previously, Park Passes for some parks were already entirely booked for both Theme Park Tickets guests… ©Disney …and guests at Select Resort Hotels for Halloween (October 31st). ©Disney But now more Park Passes have been added! Current Availability Right now, Theme Park Tickets guests… ©Disney …and guests staying at Select Resort Hotels have FULL Park Pass availability for all 4 parks on Halloween! ©Disney Annual Passholders also have full availability on Halloween at the moment (they had full availability yesterday as well). ©Disney If you are planning to visit Disney World on Halloween and still haven’t gotten your Park Passes (or want to change the ones you currently have) be sure to check on that availability as soon as possible and book the Park Passes you want! Park Pass availability can change quite quickly so you’ll want to act fast! We’ll keep an eye out for more update and let you know what we find. Click here to see what dates for BOO BASH have already sold out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World on Halloween day? Tell us in the comments! The post More Disney World Park Passes Added for Halloween! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Ohana’s bread pudding is a fan-favorite dessert in Disney World. And we’ve tried it out many times, just to make sure it’s still good. ‘Ohana Bread Pudding If you just need to have this dessert and you can’t make it to ‘Ohana once it reopens, we’ve got a printable recipe for you! We recently made ‘Ohana bread pudding at home and did an entire step-by-step post with photos and instructions! A few readers asked for a printable, so we created one to make it even easier to make ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at home. Here’s the full ‘Ohana Bread Pudding recipe, complete with cute Hawaiian flowers to get you in the mood for this tropical treat! You can click the photo and it will pop up bigger in a new tab! Print it out and add it to your Disney recipe book! Click Here to Download the Full ‘Ohana Bread Pudding Printable! If you need more help with creating the bread pudding masterpiece from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you can check out our step-by-step instructions (with tons of photos!) for how to make this dessert. Click Here to See the Step-by-Step Instructions for ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! Now you can have a favorite Disney World treat at home! ‘Ohana Breakfast Bread Pudding Good luck, and happy baking! Keep following DFB for more Disney recipes! And check out more Disney recipes here! Love Disney recipes?! Click here to see Disney’s 50th-anniversary recipe book! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to make ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at home? Tell us how it goes in the comments! The post PRINTABLE: Recipe For Disney's ’Ohana Bread Pudding! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend coming in just a few days! We’ve seen some Fourth of July Minnie Ears, some patriotic gear in the Emporium, and even an America-themed MagicBand! Americana Minnie Ears Can we count the new Captain America Ears we found as Fourth of July gear? We think so! And today we found a new way to celebrate with a delicious Fourth of July treat in Disney World! We’ve seen plenty of treats themed for the Fourth of July in Disney World, from cupcakes to margaritas! The one we found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, though, was new to us, and it has to be one of our favorites! It’s the Star-Spangled Sundae, and you can find it at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck located in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom! The Star-Spangled Sundae! The sundae is blueberry and vanilla soft-serve ice cream with a strawberry compote, served in a waffle-cone bowl! Star-Spangled Sundae in Animal Kingdom We thought the blueberry flavor was light but definitely present in the ice cream. And it added just a bit of tartness that we think complemented the vanilla perfectly. The strawberry compote was also delicious, and there was plenty of it. We LOVED finding pieces of strawberry at the bottom! Grab the pic quick, before it melts! The sundae is served in a waffle bowl, which adds a great crunch to the treat! And as big cone fans, we appreciated that there was so much of it! We are suckers for a cone bowl. Overall, we really enjoyed this treat and we’d highly recommend trying it! It’s $6.49 at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck! Is the slow-motion close-up making your mouth water yet? We expect more Fourth of July treats to pop up around the parks in the coming days. So keep your eyes peeled on DFB for all the food content!!! Click HERE to see the new LOKI treat 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 Disney World treat can you not wait to try? Let us know in the comments! The post A Waffle Bowl and Blueberry Topping?! We Need More Sundaes Like This in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article