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New Walt Disney World ambassadors have been selected. Cast members Ali Manion and Raevon Redding will hold the posts for 2022 and 2023. View the full article

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Thinking of heading to Disney World in August? Haven’t booked your hotel yet or wondering if you should switch your reservation to somewhere else? Let’s Go to Disney World! Well you probably have looked at the prices and availability for Disney World’s hotels and maybe even some other resorts nearby. But, have you looked at availability and pricing for an Airbnb? Today we’re sharing a look at Airbnb prices and availability near Disney World for August to give you a sense of what it would cost if you stayed at an Airbnb that month! For our little price experiment, we took a look at Airbnb pricing for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids between the ages of 2-12). We took a look at a few weekends in August as well as a full week in the middle of the month). Let’s break-down what we saw! First, we looked near Walt Disney World for a stay from August 5th through the 8th. ©Airbnb For reference, you can see EPCOT near the top center of the map and a number of Airbnb locations nearby. Of course, depending on how far or close to the parks you want to stay, you’ll find a variety of options available. ©Airbnb Based on our search of this general map area, we found a number of options available including some condos for $119 a night and a townhouse for $130 a night. ©Airbnb In terms of average price, the average was about $210 per night for the map area we looked at. Other searches we did by putting in different map areas to search led to averages of $216. Again, this can vary depending on what area you limit your search to. ©Airbnb We did essentially the same type of search for August 12th through the 15th. ©Airbnb Once again, here’s a look at the map for reference — you can see EPCOT marked in the top center area. ©Airbnb In terms of average price for this weekend, the cost was about $208 per night. When we searched a slightly different area of the map (still near Disney World) the average was closer to $213. ©Airbnb We then did a similar search for August 26th through the 29th and the average price was $186. When we did another search with a slightly larger map area the average was around $195. ©Airbnb Then, we did a search for a slightly longer stay — from August 15th through the 21st. You can see the map area below with some of the results (you can see EPCOT marked near the top center. ©Airbnb For this longer stay, the average price was about $206. When we did another search for a slightly larger map area the average was about $216. ©Airbnb Again, these prices can vary depending on what area of the map you look at. If you zero in on areas closer to Disney World or in a particular part of Orlando, you may find that prices are higher or lower. These prices can also vary depending on what type of location you want — a townhouse, condo, etc. with more rooms, less rooms, a pool, etc. Overall though, based on the general space in the various map areas we looked at near Disney World, the average price was around $206. When we just averaged those higher costs it was about $210. Again, just remember that this is an average price. ©Airbnb | Some Options for August 12th through 15th Search The question you then have to ask yourself is whether an Airbnb is right for you. If you’re looking to be ON Disney World property and use Disney transportation, then staying at an Airbnb won’t be the right fit for you. But, if you’re looking for a place with more rooms and potentially other amenities like a pool or kitchen, and you’re willing to drive to the parks or use a rideshare service to get there, then an Airbnb might be an okay fit. There are LOTS of reasons why you should and should not stay at a Disney World hotel (or other hotels or an Airbnb). You truly have to look at your needs and wants to decide what’s best. Wondering why you might NOT want to stay in a Disney World hotel? Check out our video below! And as always, stay tuned for all the latest Disney tips, tricks, and news! Click here to see what Disney World hotel availability and pricing looks like 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. Have you ever stayed at an Airbnb near Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the comments. The post What Will an Airbnb Near Disney World Cost You (on Average) in August? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re constantly on the lookout for great deals on Disney merchandise. I mean who doesn’t want to SAVE on their next set of Mickey ears, one more Disney t-shirt, or the next Disney mug for our collection! Let’s do some Disney shopping! Today, we saw a great deal on shopDisney that you need to take advantage of if you’ve planned out your next must-have Disney souvenir! Today through Friday, July 3rd, shoppers can get a free gift with any $75 purchase on shopDisney! You can add whatever Disney merch you need to your online cart, and then at checkout put in the code GIFT to choose a free gift! ©shopDisney There are about 20 options for free gifts that you can choose from, ranging from beach towels to Pop! Vinyl bobble heads, pin sets, and more! Here are a few of the gifts that are listed! First is the Disney Princess Crown and Stud Swarovski Crystal Earring Set. These petite earrings come with two pairs, a 1/4″ tall gold crown with a Swarovski crystal on top and a 1/8″ crystal stud with a gold setting. ©shopDisney This set is usually $24.99 for both pairs, but you can add them as your free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney, now through this coming Friday! ©shopDisney We think these little golden earrings are just begging to go with your princess-themed outfit for a trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Click Here to See the Disney Princess Crown and Stud Swarovski Crystal Earring Set on shopDisney! Another option for a free gift if you spend $75 or more is this Black Panther Glove Set with Battle Sounds! The gloves fit most kids ages 3 and up, and you can push buttons on the wrist of the gloves to hear battle sounds from the movie Black Panther! ©shopDisney The fabric is stretchy, with an exoskeleton, wrist guard, and claws inspired by the Black Panther from Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War! ©shopDisney The Black Panther Glove Set is usually $24.99, but it’s available now as a free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney! Remember code GIFT at checkout to claim these heroic gloves! Click Here to See the Black Panther Glove Set with Battle Sounds on shopDisney! Did anyone else get weirdly obsessed with puzzles during lock-down in the pandemic? Or was it just us? OK. Well, if you’re into puzzles or Disney movie art, we think you’ll love this Tangled 10th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle, featuring Rapunzel and Flynn (excuse us, *Eugene*) on a boat surrounded by the floating lanterns! ©shopDisney The puzzle has 1,000 pieces and is part of the Disney Parks Signature Puzzle Collection. It’s about 27” H x 18” W when fully assembled! It’s usually $24.99, but you can get it as a free gift if you spend $75 or more on shopDisney today through Friday! See the Tangled 10th Anniversary Jigsaw Puzzle on shopDisney! Make sure to snag your free gift on shopDisney now through Friday, July 3rd if you spend $75 or more! Happy shopping! And don’t forget, you also get FREE SHIPPING if you spend $75 or more! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Click Here to See New Custom Merchandise at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you planning to buy during the sale? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Get a FREE Disney Gift Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’ve seen a LOT of our crazy pal Stitch around Disney lately! Stitch Cake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort It was recently 626 day, the day we celebrate Stitch AKA experiment 626! We saw an adorable cake and a delicious ice cream cone in honor of the celebration. There’s also been a ton of cute Stitch merchandise lately, like a collectible key and a Stitch headband! And we just spotted another unique item to add to your Stitch collection! Check out this Stitch Sculpted Mug we found in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Hi, Stitch! He’s a little… funky-looking. The mouth is so wide! What are you supposed to put in there? A cookie? An interesting design choice The way the mug is designed, it looks way bigger than it actually is. The inside only goes to the top of Stitch’s mouth, so the mug is pretty shallow. Not as much space as you would think! He is still cute, we just think he looks kind of goofy! He looks like he’s screaming! The mug sells for $22.99. If you want to pick up the Stitch Sculpted Mug for yourself and can’t get to the parks, he is also available on shopDisney! We’ll keep an eye out for any other fun souvenirs, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to get the Stitch Sculpted Mug! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think this Stitch mug is cute or weird-looking? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Can't Decide If This Is the Cutest or Strangest Mug in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are so excited about all the restaurant reopenings currently happening at Disney World. Maya Grill has reopened! Recently, we’ve had the opportunity to revisit Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (for breakfast AND dinner), as well as get our seafood on at the newly-reopened Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort (again for breakfast AND dinner). And we were there when Maya Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort reopened and helped ourselves to a dining experience that Disney describes as “Nuevo Latino.” Much like Mayan treasure, Maya Grill is a little hidden from guests — you’ll find it stuffed between the hotel lobby of Coronado Springs and the Casitas section of the resort. There have been some menu changes here, so how does it compare to our experiences at this restaurant pre-closure? Let’s find out… . Atmosphere When you walk into Maya Grill, you’re transported into the entrance of a grand Mayan pyramid, complete with high ceilings and moody lighting. The color scheme is mostly warm yellows, oranges, and browns. Into the pyramid… The decor is what you would expect from a grand Mexican dining room — you’ll see a lot of Mayan motifs that include images of sun, water, and fire. LOTS of sun decor Seating includes booths, as well as standard tables and chairs. Tables are also pretty close together, so they aren’t necessarily set up for social distancing. Seating is pretty close together The restaurant space is HUGE and spans two floors — grand columns are scattered throughout both levels. Lots of space here There was also live music when we were there — a guitar player — lending some nice atmospheric sound to our dining experience. There are two levels to the restaurant (sort of). The “upper” level is really just ever so slightly higher (up a few steps), but there are some windows, which is nice. We were seated in that area. Seating But what we’re here for is the food, so let’s get to that, shall we? Eats Paper menus are available here, although there are also QR codes that you can scan on your phone to get the menu. A cloth napkin and utensils were also waiting for us when we sat down. Menu and silverware We started with drinks. There are several alcoholic and non-alcoholic Specialty Beverages to choose from, including Margaritas, Sangria, and Aqua Fresca. There is also an extensive Beer List, although don’t expect to see anything too unique here (unless White Claw and Bud Light somehow became exotic imports and we missed that memo!). ©Disney Wine drinkers have some pretty good choices, too, and wines can be ordered by the bottle or glass. ©Disney For those who like Handcrafted Cocktails, there are some interesting choices and flavors. You might notice some similarities here between the margs and some of the drinks at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT (even down to the black ant salt rim on some!). ©Disney And of course, there’s a good selection of Tequila. ©Disney There are a variety of Starters available, including Empanadas, Quesadillas, Chips and Salsa, and more. There are also three salads to choose from. ©Disney The Entrees are pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant, although there are some new options here, including plant-based Chicken Enchiladas, a Bacon Cheddar Burger, and a Monterey Chicken Sandwich. And the Rib Eye here is now served in a taco (LOL, not like…a whole steak in a taco. That would be weird. It’s shaved ribeye!). ©Disney So what’s for dessert? Well, there are only three choices: Sorbet, an Impossible Cake, and Fried Baby Churros. ©Disney We chose the Traditional Margarita Flight, which includes La Clasica, Blood Orange, and Horchata Margaritas. Margarita flight! The La Clasica is basically a traditional Lime Margarita with a Salted Rim and Lime Slice. It wasn’t too strong, but tasted great! La Clasica The Blood Orange Margarita was pretty AND fruity. If you’ve had the blood orange at La Cava, this will taste familiar. It didn’t taste too strong or sweet but had a nice refreshing flavor most will enjoy. Our server said it was served with black ant salt on the rim but having dabbled in Disney World ant salts (yep. Totally a thing.) we thought this seemed much more like the telltale hot red/pink of the hibiscus salt. Blood Orange The Horchata Margarita was the hit for us — and this one we’re sure was served with a Black Ant Salt Rim! We loved everything about this! The creaminess of the drink paired with the Cinnamon flavor that came through with each sip was really lovely. Horchata The flight is also well-priced at $19, especially when you get three good sizes of margaritas to try that are a lot of fun. We decided we wanted to get in on some chip dipping action, so ordered the Guacamole for $10.50. It was SO good, especially topped with Diced Strawberries. The strawberries may seem a bit odd at first but it’s actually not an uncommon pairing and went really well together. And the House Made Chips were perfectly fresh and salty, which is really all you want in a tortilla chip, right? Guac and chips! The texture of the Guacamole was smooth, and we loved that it had small chunks of Avocado, Cilantro, and Onion in it. It’s also a pretty good size, which makes it easily shareable! Topped with strawberries for a little hint of sweet! But we weren’t done with chips because we also ordered the Fiesta Nachos for $14. These also include those wonderful House Made Chips, along with Pickled Jalapeños, Diced Tomatoes, Scallions, Poblano Cream, Monterey Jack Cheese, Mexican Crema, Pico de Gallo, and Sour Cream. And our nachos had Chili on them, too, because we’re extra. Nachos, y’all! The flavors here were on point, and with the chili, this could easily have been an entree (and it’s sharable). They were also super cheesy (you know how important that is to us) and there were LOADS of toppings. The chips did get a little soggy on the bottom, but it’s worth it with all that cheesy goodness. (Sometimes those cheesy-soaked bottom nachos are the best though, right?!) And hey, we still had the basket of chips that came with the guacamole, so we used those, too — no shame in our game! We’re all about the cheesiness. We grabbed the regular Chicken Enchiladas. These are made with Corn Tortillas, Chicken Tinga, Salsa Verde, Mexican Crema, Cotija Cheese, Black Beans, Onion Straws are served with Fried Plantains. There was also a Sliced Radish on top. Chicken enchiladas with fried plantains These were SO loaded with cheese, we couldn’t help but be happy about it. And that Cotija Cheese literally melted into everything — YUM! We found the Fried Onion Straws an interesting addition, but we didn’t feel like the enchiladas needed them. CHEESY Oh, and those Plantains? PERFECTLY sweet and fried just right. But we only got three lil bitty pieces! More plantains, plz! This was a really tasty dish, but when it comes down to it, we’re still not entirely sure this entree is worth $26 (especially considering you only get three plantains!). This felt almost more like an appetizer to us in size. Three fried plantains Next up was the Sizzling Beef Skillet. But they accidentally brought out the Chicken Fajita Skillet, so we ended up with both! The skillets are both served with Bell Peppers, Onions, Black Beans, Rice, Pico de Gallo, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Monterey Jack Cheese, and Guacamole. Basically, all the hits you’d expect in a sizzling plate of fajitas. Chicken Fajita Skillet They come with four small Flour Tortillas as well. Tortillas! Although both were good, we loved the sizzle on the Sizzling Steak Fajitas. We also felt the portion of meat and veggies was good on both skillets. Steak! We had plenty of meat and veggies to pack into our tortillas. Putting it all together The Rice, which had plantains mixed into it, was pretty delicious. The Black Beans had that yummy Cotija Cheese on top, and that added even more wonderful flavor to them. SO good. Unlike with the Chicken Enchiladas, we felt this entree was actually worth the money ($27 for the beef and $25 for the chicken). Look at the cheese on these beans! For dessert, it was a no-brainer because it’s all about the Churros. They’re served with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce. Are these the best churros at Disney World? And, well, we have a confession — these are the best churros we’ve had at Disney World! Say what? Seriously. Hear us out. They were so SUGARY, fresh, and warm — like everything a good churro should be. And then that caramel sauce — we can’t even. But also that ice cream blew us away — we wish we could get it in a cone EVERYWHERE at Disney World. YUM This dessert was worth $10 and almost worth making the trek across Disney World to Coronado Springs to get it. Nosh or Not Grab a table at Maya Grill if… You’re staying at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and don’t want to leave the resort for a decent meal. You have a craving for standard Mexican restaurant-style food. You’re looking for Mexican food but just can’t score a reservation in EPCOT or Disney Springs last minute. Maya Grill usually has last-minute availability. Skip Maya Grill if… You’re not staying in the Animal Kingdom area — if you don’t have your own vehicle, your only way here is via rideshare or by taking a Disney bus from a theme park or Disney Springs. You want more adventurous Latin-inspired food that isn’t just tacos, fajitas, and empanadas. You’re on a budget. This isn’t exactly the cheapest Mexican food on property — you could always just go to La Cantina de San Angel instead for similar (albeit not QUITE as good) food. Overall Although Maya Grill does offer some pretty delicious Mexican fare, we’re a little disappointed that it’s not quite as “Nuevo Latino” as its description merits. There’s nothing new here at all that you can’t get at other Mexican restaurants, although we did like the addition of plantains in the rice and strawberries on top of the guacamole. So fruit. We liked the added fruit . However, we do have to say the Churros almost make it worth it, along with that Dulche de Leche Ice Cream. Plus, we usually ARE driving, so it would be easy to pop in here when we just want dessert and a drink. But you do have to ask yourself if you really want to travel so far just to have some amazing churros (and the answer might depend on your mood at the time. And your commitment to churros!). But if you’re staying at Coronado Springs, Maya Grill is a solid bet for a good meal, and that would make it convenient for that resort’s guests. But for everyone else? Well, that’s for you to decide. Check Out Our Review of The Newly-Reopened Tusker House Restaurant! Have you ever eaten at Maya Grill? Let us know in the comments! 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 Review: We're as Surprised as You are Where to Find the BEST Churros (Seriously.) in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fireworks are coming back to Walt Disney World soon! ©Disney Happily Ever After Disney recently announced that starting July 1st, firework shows will return to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. That’s THIS WEEK, PEOPLE! Fireworks shows have not been shown in Disney World in over a year, so there have been some test runs before the big opening night! We recently spotted Happily Ever After running Magic Kingdom after the park had closed, and last night, we saw something special going on in EPCOT!! A reader (@mr_mrs.harrison on Instagram) spotted fireworks being tested last night in EPCOT after the park had closed! Take a look: Harmonious, the new nighttime fireworks show that will open in EPCOT on October 1st. We have recently seen the show being tested a few different times in EPCOT after hours. Fireworks Seen from Disney’s BoardWalk Until Harmonious opens, EPCOT Forever will run every night in the park! We got to see the show’s short-lived run before the closures last year. Epcot Forever We’ll let you know if we see any more testing before opening night, and we’ll also be there to see the shows on July 1st! So, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates! Click here to see more about fireworks returning to 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 about the return of fireworks? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Fireworks Testing at EPCOT Before Opening Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Products that let us take a little bit of Disney everywhere we go are magical! Tervis Mary Blair Tumblers We’ve seen awesome Alice in Wonderland wallets and bags from Kate Spade, an adorable Up mug, and a super fun Monster’s Inc. sweatshirt for the film’s 20th anniversary! Being able to walk around with your Disney merch is a great way to show off your fandom to the world, and it’s even better when those products are also functional! Tervis has sooo many cute Disney tumblers, cups, and water bottles. And right now, you can get some awesome deals on their website! If you buy 4 products, you can get $10 off of your entire order AND there’s free shipping on orders $50 and over! Pick up some fun items like this Hades tumbler from the Disney Villains collection! ©Tervis Tumbler Company The 20 ounce tumbler is $29.99 and it’s giving us major 80s hair and metal band vibes! Click here to get the Hades tumbler! Or if you’re looking for a more delicate design, this floral Tinkerbell 20 ounce tumbler will look so pretty no matter where you are! ©Tervis Tumbler Company The stainless tumbler is $29.99. Click here to get the Tinkerbell tumbler! We HAD to show you this absolutely adorable Winnie the Pooh Adventure tumbler. Pooh and Piglet are just the best of friends! ©Tervis Tumbler Company The 24 ounce tumbler is $19.99 and it also comes in different sizes! Click here to get the Winnie the Pooh Adventure tumbler! If you’re more into the classic Disney characters, check out this Mickey Group tumbler featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto! ©Tervis Tumbler Company The characters wrapped around the 16 ounce tumbler is so cute! Get is for $16.99. Click here to get the Mickey Group tumbler! One of the more unique designs is this Frozen 2 Be Brave tumbler featuring Elsa in a funky mountain landscape. ©Tervis Tumbler Company Remind yourself to have courage every day with this 16 ounce tumbler for $29.99. Click here to get the Frozen 2 Be Brave tumbler! Those are just a few of the fun Disney designs Tervis has available right now! Head on over to the site to take advantage of their current promos before they’re gone — you’re going to want some drinkware to stay hydrated this summer!! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney discounts and deals. Click here to see what Disney merch is on SALE in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney Tervis design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!The post Get Off and FREE Shipping on Disney X Tervis Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s theme parks reopened in late April, but ever since then more spots around the resort have reopened. Trader Sam’s On July 2nd, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will be reopening at Disneyland Hotel. But, has your favorite drink or snack been taken off the menu? We’re seeing some changes made to this spot’s online menu and today we’re breaking it all down for you! Food First, let’s tackle food changes. For reference, here’s a peek at some of the items that were previously on the menu. This photo of the menu is from October of 2019, but we also took a look at the menu over at AllEars.net, which shows it was last updated in May of 2020, for further reference. While many of the same items are still on the menu, a few have been removed. Specifically, we’re no longer seeing the Pork Gyoza or the Pu Pu Platter listed on Trader Sam’s official Disney menu online. Additionally, the AllEars.net menu lists chicken or tofu lettuce cups and pan-fried dumplings as potential appetizer options. Neither of those are currently listed on the menu. Pork Gyoza Additionally, quite a few items on the menu have increased in price. Here’s a break-down: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings — now priced at $17 (were $13) Angust 1/2 lb Hawaiian Cheeseburger — now priced at $18 (was $16) Poke Bowl — now priced at $17 (was $15) Hawaiian Platter — now priced at $17 (was $15) Trader Sam’s Tonkotsu Ramen Tonkatsu Ramen — now priced at $17 (was $15) Tempura Shrimp — now priced at $20 (was $19) Little Gem Salad with Grilled Salmon — now priced at $20 (was $19) Rongo Salad — now priced at $13 (was $12) Drinks Next, we’ll tackle the drinks, specifically the specialty cocktails. Here, we’ve noticed 1 change and a few items that have been removed: The drink that was called “Shrunken Zombie Head” now appears to simply be called “Zombie” The Rosita Margarita is no longer on the menu The Ka-Blue-Ie drink is no longer on the menu Line at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar The Passionate Python drink is no longer on the menu The Lost Safari drink is no longer on the menu And that’s a basic look at the menu changes we’ve noticed. Of course, the menu is subject to change again. If you’ll be visiting Trader Sam’s when it reopens, be sure to check what’s available during your visit! We’ll keep an eye out for more news of menu changes and let you know what we find. Click here to see what’s new at Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Have you been to Trader Sam’s in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post What Changes Are Coming to the Trader Sam's Menu in Disneyland? Here's What We're Seeing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A ton of things have been reopening in Disney World lately! Let’s Go to Disney World! We’ve seen the reopening of pre-shows, single rider lines, and the dining room at La Cava del Tequila! We also found out that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen on August 26th, which hopefully means the return of restaurants like Boma and Jiko as well! But for now, we just found where an EXCLUSIVE Jiko drink is hiding while the restaurant remains closed! This is Jiko’s Bain’s Barrel-Aged African Whiskey! Bain’s Barrel-Aged African Whiskey The house barrel-aged whiskey used to only be available at Jiko, but since they’re not open right now, you can currently find it at Sanaa! Sanaa The drink will cost you $18 because it’s rung up as an Old Fashioned, then there’s a slight upcharge for the Bain’s. Is this making you thirsty? But it’s absolutely delicious! A great afternoon cocktail! We suggest having the drink with Sanaa’s famous bread service. A perfect pairing! So, if you love whiskey or have been missing the exclusive liquor at Jiko, head on over to Sanaa and grab a glass! You will need to ask since it’s not currently on the menu. You can also order an African Manhattan. We’ll keep you updated if we find out when Jiko will reopen, and we’ll be there to give you a review as soon as it does! Stay tuned to DFB for all the Disney news and updates. Click here to read more about Animal Kingdom Lodge’s reopening Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to get this exclusive drink at Sanaa while you wait for Jiko to reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: An EXCLUSIVE Drink Has Been Hiding in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

During your last Disney World trip, you might have seen a lot of construction walls in EPCOT’s Future World! EPCOT Entrance Behind Construction Walls This big section that’s been blocked off seems to be the site for Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana. This will be interactive exploration trail that features lush plant life and playful water features! Now, we can look behind the walls and show you what’s going on inside! Journey of Water has not received an opening date. 2021 was briefly mentioned in a description on shopDisney, but that information was quickly removed. with no replacement announced. Now, we’re getting a look behind the walls at the ongoing construction for the first time thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter. In this photo, you can see the whole site that is expected to be the Moana-themed trails! The left arrow is pointing at an excavation site, and the right arrow shows a recently-constructed above-ground concrete block. @bioreconstruct So what is this newly added concrete block, you may ask? Your guess is as good as ours! Disney has been pretty tight-lipped about the exact details of the upcoming attraction. A close-up of the concrete block @bioreconstruct It could be the beginnings of the structure seen below or for others like it. Journey of Water Concept Art Here is what can be seen when walking in the area at EPCOT. What’s going on back there? And just in case you’re wondering, here is another look at what we can anticipate it looking like once complete. Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience We can’t wait to see and learn more about this project. Journey of Water Concept Art as seen in The EPCOT Experience We will do our best to keep you posted on construction as it continues to progress. Click Here to Check Out Disney World’s New Moana Souvenir! 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 will be in the new Moana-themed attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: See a Birds-Eye View of the Moana Journey of Water Construction in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs is known for its rustic Italian dishes and delicious wood-fired pizzas. Terralina Crafted Italian What you might not know about this elegant and homey Italian kitchen is that it also has some delicious desserts, including an ever-changing bread pudding! Right now at Terralina, you can get bread pudding flavored with golden raisin, caramel sauce, and salted caramel gelato. But if that sounds yummy to you, you’ll want to hurry! It’s only available for this week! Golden Raisin and Salted Caramel Bread Pudding at Terralina ©Terralina Crafted Italian According to Terralina, their seasonal bread pudding changes EVERY WEEK. So if you’ve tried one flavor, you can come back next week to give the next a go! Whatever the flavor, it’s served with a complementary flavor of gelato! It’s on the menu for $11. Inside Terralina You’ll have to ask your server about the flavor of bread pudding when you’re there — it just says “Seasonal Bread Pudding” on the menu since it changes so often! So once you’ve polished off your Caprese salad and Margherita pizza, make sure to ask for the seasonal bread pudding! Click Here to See How You Can Make Your Own Bread Pudding From 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 been to Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post This Dessert Changes Every. Single. Week. in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer means new sweet treats around Disney World! Watermelon Dole Whip We’ve seen watermelon dole whip, key lime cupcakes, and orange dole whip swirled with vanilla soft serve! These sweets are sure to help you cool down in the hot Florida heat, and we just found a new treat that screams summertime! Check out the Pineapple Upside-Down Shake from Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom! Oh my YUM It’s a Vanilla Milk Shake with Pineapple-Caramel Sauce, Cake Crumb-coated Rim, Pineapple Wedge, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry on top! Pineapple Upside-Down Shake The caramel sauce actually has pieces of pineapple IN IT. Can you say YUM?! The sauce goes alllll the way to the bottom! This shake was SO GOOD. The pineapple flavor is great for summer! Pineapple is perfect for summer The cake crumbs on the rim are attached by whipped cream, so when you take a taste, it seriously does taste like you’re eating cake! Definitely not a crummy dessert! However, we DO think it could use a bit more pineapple flavor. If the milkshake itself was pineapple instead of vanilla, we think it would be outstanding. Don’t get us wrong, it’s DELICIOUS, we just would rather a pineapple shake over a vanilla shake with some pineapple flavor. oooo so photogenic! It’s a bit pricey at $8.99 but it was a delicious way to cool off. Drink up! Overall, this is an awesome treat for the summer! But if you hate pineapple, obviously steer clear, the flavor is definitely there. We can’t wait to see what other fun treats pop up around the parks this season, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Click here to see this crazy pulled pork doughnut in Animal 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. Are you going to try the Pineapple Upside-Down Shake? Let us know in the comments! The post Umm....YES! You've Gotta Try the New Pineapple Upside-Down Shake in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just announced that a Disney-themed exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City! ©The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met has never hosted a Disney exhibit, so this is set to be the first EVER in the iconic art museum! The exhibit will showcase a unique perspective on Walt Disney’s animation and sources of inspiration for his work. Coming this December 10, 2021, the Met will host an exhibit called “Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts.“ The exhibit will be focused on the influence of European art and architecture on Disney’s art and films, including such classics as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Beauty and the Beast. Each film has different European inspiration, with Gothic architecture for Cinderella, medieval art and buildings on Sleeping Beauty, and Rococo-inspired decorations and furniture in Beauty and the Beast. Cinderella’s Castle was inspired by Gothic architecture. In the Cinderella part of the exhibit, female artists who came to Disney Studios and heavily influenced the style of the films of that period will be featured, including Bianca Majolie and Mary Blair. The Beauty and the Beast‘s 30th anniversary is next year, and the exhibit is featuring this as a large part of the story of Walt’s fascination with European art. The gorgeous ballroom scene, Rococo-style ornaments brought to life, and the song “Be Our Guest” will all be a part of this section. Beast in Be Our Guest Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the iconic Disney castles found in the theme parks. This section will look at how the Imagineers took inspiration from French and German architecture, not only for the castles themselves but for the theme parks in general! Sleeping Beauty’s Castle With 150 pieces of production artwork from the Disney Studios displayed with 40 pieces of art from 18th-century European artists and designers, this exhibit should be an amazing look into Walt Disney and where his visionary ideas came from. It’s at the Met in New York City from December 10, 2021 to March 6, 2022! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Click Here to Find Another Spot You Can See Disney Art on Display! 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 see the Disney exhibit at the Met in New York? Let us know in the comments! The post The Metropolitan Museum Is Getting Its FIRST EVER Disney Exhibit! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have been keeping you up to date on all the news surrounding the return of Disney Cruise Line. ©Disney Disney recently announced a plan to set sail on a test cruise on June 29th, but today we learned that this test cruise has not continued as planned. WESH reported that the test cruise scheduled for Disney Cruise Line today, June 29th, has been postponed. This test cruise was supposed to set sail from Port Canaveral in Florida, and was a step toward fulfilling CDC requirements to resume sailing. A test cruise is a 2-night simulated stay with volunteers onboard. There is no new date set for a test cruise at this time. Disney Cruise Line WESH relayed the statement from Disney Cruise Line, “We are delaying our simulation cruise due to a small number of inconsistent COVID-19 test results, which are considered positive by the CDC. The rigorous health and safety protocols we have in place helped us identify the situation, though the test results were ultimately negative.” Mickey at Castaway Cay Bookings are now open for Fall 2022 but no official return date has been set for Disney Cruise Line. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney Cruise Line news! Read more about Fall 2022 bookings for Disney Cruise Line here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a Disney Cruise Line trip in 2022? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Test Cruises Postponed for Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some of our favorite Disney shows are not at Disney Parks, but on ice! ©Disney On Ice We shared the inital return of Disney On Ice and if you’ve been waiting for a Disney On Ice performance to come near you, read on! Click Orlando reports that Disney On Ice presents “Mickey’s Search Party” is coming to Florida this fall! “Mickey’s Search Party” be at the Orlando Amway Center from September 3-5. ©Disney On Ice “Mickey’s Search Party” includes characters such as Miguel from Coco, Elsa from Frozen, and Toy Story characters who have to help Mickey and friends find and save Tinker Bell from Captain Hook. According to Click Orlando, Feld Entertainment, the company behind Disney On Ice, has committed to “COVID-19 health and safety standards in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines” for every show. ©Disney On Ice Disney On Ice tickets will go on sale on August 3, but preferred customers can begin purchasing advance tickets on July 27. The performances of Disney On Ice presents “Mickey’s Search Party” will take place at the Orlando Amway Center between September 3-5. Stay tuned to DFB as we learn about more Disney On Ice performances! Check out 8 of the best Disney deals on Amazon this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting tickets to Disney On Ice? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney on Ice Is Returning to Orlando -- Get Ticket and Date Info Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a Stitch fan, you may have been loving the Stitch Crashes Disney collection. Stitch crashes The Little Mermaid Disney has just updated the release date for the 6th series of the monthly collection so it’s time to mark your calendar! We recently had a first look at the newest edition of Stitch Crashes Disney, Aladdin edition! Now we have a release date of July 2 at 7AM PT on shopDisney. ©Disney Not every Stitch Crashes Disney collection has been adorable, but this one is on the cuter side with his little Abu hat! The print reminds us of the Magic Carpet and we can see Genie’s Lamp too. As with the past collections, the Aladdin Stitch collection will also include a MagicBand and a pin. ©Disney If you have been collecting all the Stitch Crashes Disney collections, mark your calendar because this new Stitch will be on shopDisney at 7AM PT on July 2. This collection is limited edition but we’ve seen past collections in the parks in addition to shopDisney. We will let you know when we spot him in the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more Stitch Crashes Disney news! Read more about the Aladdin-inspired Stitch 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 of the Aladdin edition of Stitch? Let us know in the comments! The post When the Aladdin Stitch Crashes Disney Collection Will Land Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ready for some Halloween fun at Disney World’s After Hours Boo Bash event? Halloween Decor at Magic Kingdom Well if you’re hoping to enjoy the Halloween character cavalcades, trick-or-treating, and more that are part of this After Hours event, then you’ll want to get those tickets well in advance. Previously, a number of Boo Bash ticket dates had sold out. But, last week we saw availability for some dates refilled. Now some dates are starting to book up again! Wondering what dates you can still buy Boo Bash tickets for and which ones have already sold out (again)? We’ve got an update for you right here! We start with August. Last week, August 10th (the first night of Boo Bash) was showing as fully booked. But now both August 10th and August 17th are sold out. ©Disney Moving on to September, just as we saw last week, all dates in September are still available. ©Disney And finally we get to October. Last week, only October 31st appeared as sold out. Now, October 5th, 29th, and 31st all appear to be sold out. ©Disney Ticket availability is subject to change again. If you’re hoping to attend this event, be sure to get your tickets in advance so you don’t run the risk that the date you’re looking at fills up and becomes unavailable before you get the chance to book it! Boo Bash ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Boo Bash and let you know what we find! Click here to see the change 93% of our readers think Disney should make to the Boo Bash event! And click here to learn more about what you’ll be able to do at Boo Bash! 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 a Boo Bash After Hours event this year? Tell us why or why not in the comments below. The post What Dates Are Sold Out for Disney World's Boo Bash Event? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s take a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom We’ve got a quick update about all things new in Animal Kingdom, so let’s go! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Discovery Island One of our favorite snack spots, the Eight Spoon Cafe, reopened in Animal Kingdom! Eight Spoon Cafe Now we can once again nom on baked macaroni and cheese and even a Pulled Pork Jelly Donut Sandwich. The Eight Spoon Cafe is open daily from 10:30AM to 2:30PM. One of each! We did a full review on all the main menu items! And you have to hear our thoughts!! Read our full Eight Spoon Cafe review here! Asia The Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks is now opened on both sides, meaning you can order from either side again. Thirsty River Bar As Disney World continues to reduce social distancing, we are seeing more lines open up, along with some of our favorite pre-shows returning. Thirsty River Bar The Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks is located in Asia and serves drinks and snacks, including popcorn! Check out our review of the Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks here! Africa The Dawa Bar has their special Bloody Mary mix back! Dawa Bar Last time we visited, the bartender warned us that they only had bottled Bloody Mary mix and no garnish. But now they once again have their special mix and candied bacon garnish! Check out that bacon garnish! The Dawa Bar is located next to Tusker House in Africa and is open from 10:30AM to 6:30PM. Watch our video review of Dawa Bar here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Now we have a few merchandise updates! At Riverside Depot, we found this patriotic Mickey pin for $9.99. Patriotic Mickey Pin The Market In Asia, we found these new Yak & Yeti towels. They are $20 each and come in blue and pink. New Yak & Yeti Towels Dino Institute In Dinoland, we discovered that the Dino Institute has been redone. There was still some dinosaur merchandise, but not as much. Limited dinosaur merch There was no longer any space merchandise, and it was replaced by MagicBands and other Disney merch. Zuri’s Sweets Shop And last but not least, we found a new souvenir cup at Zuri’s Sweets Shop! Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup For $10.99, you can buy the Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup with your choice of a red or yellow lid and the price includes Goofy’s Glacier! Read our review of the Disney Parks Life Souvenir Cup here! And that’s all for Animal Kingdom! We are in the parks every day, so stay tuned to DFB for all your park updates! Read more about what’s new at Animal Kingdom 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. Are you surprised by any of these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Animal Kingdom: A Mac and Cheese Hot Spot Reopens and a Souvenir Cup BARGIN first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you ever have too many Minnie Ears? We don’t think so. Minnie Ears! If you’re a Marvel fan AND an ear collector, you may need to add these to your collection! Today at Magic Kingdom we found ears to honor the Captain himself, featuring Captain America’s shield as the mouse ears! New Captain America Ears! The headband is faux leather and brown (a reference to the shield’s straps!) and the side is embroidered with “Super Soldier.” Super Soldier details We love the detail of Captain America’s red, white, and blue shield as the ears, featuring red and white stripes with a silver star in blue at the center. Captain America’s shield as mouse ears! The inside of the headband is lined with blue velour for a comfortable fit. Captain America Ears It’s probably safe to say that if you’re a Captain America fan, you will want these ears. We are so happy there are finally Captain America ears in the parks. We found these at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom for $29.99. Stay tuned to DFB as we find out more about where you can buy the new Captain America ears! We will let you know when these come to shopDisney. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting the Captain America ears? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Captain America Ears Have FINALLY Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is in the middle of a pretty big refurbishment at the moment! Polynesian Lobby The rooms at the resort are getting a Moana-themed makeover, the front entrance is getting a new look, and the monorail station is also under construction. Previously, we shared that the new Moana-themed rooms were available for booking for dates starting on July 19th. But, now we’ve got more details on exactly when the resort will reopen and what will reopen with it! Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows are currently open, but the Poly’s standard rooms have not reopened…yet! Recently, Disney shared some details with travel agents about the Polynesian’s reopening. Disney has now confirmed that the Polynesian will reopen on July 19th! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort As part of the reopening, guests will be able to view the enhanced entrance with the new porte cochere. Disney’s Magical Express and valet parking services will be available under the new porte cochere. Check out that new roof! Additionally, when the resort reopens on the 19th, the front desk that was temporarily over at the Pago Pago building will close. The front desk and concierge services will return back to the Great Ceremonial House with the reopening of the hotel on July 19th. New Entrance Area What about the monorail station though? The monorail station at the Polynesian will continue to be under construction and will not reopen with the resort on July 19th. Additionally, the front entrance to the Great Ceremonial House will not reopen with the resort on July 19th. Instead, that will open at a later date. In the meantime, Cast Members will be helping guests access the side entrance to the Great Ceremonial House. Monorail Station Construction Disney has noted that guests should also continue to use Online Check-in and Direct-to-Room service to help simplify their check-in process when staying at the resort. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details about this reopening and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more news! Click here to get a look at the new Moana-themed rooms coming to the Polynesian! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Tell us in the comments! The post Official Reopening DATE and Details Announced for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line had to delay plans to perform a test sailing of Disney Dream from Port Canaveral because of COVID-19 test results. View the full article

Woo-hoo! We have more locations reopening in July. And for all you corn dog lovers, our iconic hand-dipped corn dog will move from their temporary home at Award Wieners back to Corn Dog Castle on July 1. And bonus – you can still mobile order your corn dog!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/YYyy_rfrvaAView the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Looking to add a little more Disney to your life? Give us ALL the plushes! We LOVE Disney merch, and we love it, even more, when it’s on SALE! We’re always on the lookout for the best deals, which is why we search Amazon every week so you can save on some uniquely magical items! Here are the best Disney deals on Amazon this week. Summer brings HOT weather, which means you need to stay hydrated! And what better way to do it than with this Tervis Mickey Mouse 90th Birthday Tumbler? ©Amazon The tumbler is stainless steel and insulated, so you can enjoy your ice-cold water or piping hot coffee all day long for $29.29 (normally $34.99). Click here to get the Tervis Mickey Mouse 90th Birthday Tumbler Looking for a way to keep your kids busy while they’re out of school? Look no further! Pick up this Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit for $14.93 (normally $79.99). ©Amazon This themed coding kit will help with STEM learning and allow kids to awaken the elements, just like Elsa! Click here to get the Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit It’s super fun to see the Disney Princesses in all their different outfits. Check out this Disney Princess Comics Collection Pack that shows the princesses in their comfy clothes! ©Amazon You can get all 12 collectible dolls for $32, normally $49.99. Click here to get the Disney Princess Comics Minis Comfy Squad Collection Pack Want some more characters in fun outfits? Look at these Pixar Alien Remix figures that come in a pizza box for $5, normally $16.99! ©Amazon The little green aliens are dressed as Boo from Monsters, Inc., Anger from Inside Out, and Woody from Toy Story! Click here to get the Pixar Alien Remix 3-Pack And if you want even MORE character figures, you’ll want to pick up these Disney Princess Comics Adventure Discoveries Collection Doll Set for $21.50, normally $49.99. ©Amazon The set comes with 9 figures and a display castle and case! Click here to get the Disney Princess Comics Adventure Discoveries Collection One of the BEST deals we found was on this Disney unisex adult Villains X Heidi Klum Cast Your Curse Bomber Jacket. ©Amazon Normally $129, you can get it for $22.54 (depending on the size you choose)! That discount definitely isn’t evil. Click here to get the Disney Villains X Heidi Klum Bomber Jacket We also saw this awesome Mickey Mouse Scene Me Vintage Classic Disneyland Adult Graphic T-Shirt for $22.99, normally $30.28 (depending on the size you choose). ©Amazon Look at all the different Mickeys!! Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Vintage Classic T-Shirt And finally, if you’re a fan of the poster art around the Disney parks, get a copy of this Poster Art of the Disney Parks Souvenir Book for $28.76 (normally $40). ©Amazon villains The book includes posters from Dumbo, Matterhorn, and the Jungle Cruise! Click here to get the Poster Art of the Disney Parks Book Those were all of the best Disney deals we found on Amazon this week! Check back next week for more discounts and stay tuned to DFB for info on other Disney sales. Happy shopping! Click here to see what merch is on sale in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to grab any of these awesome Disney items? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 of the BEST Disney Deals on Amazon This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is full of fun experiences you might be very familiar with — the fantastic rides, the delicious food, and more. Alien Swirling Saucers! But, the truth is you just never know what you’ll find in Disney World and that’s largely due to the people who make the true magic in the parks — the Cast Members! The special experiences that Cast Members create in Disney World can be totally unexpected and absolutely fantastic. Today, we spotted some Cast Members making magic in a surprising and TOTALLY adorable way! And it served as an important reminder that you’ve ALWAYS got to be paying attention to the little things when you’re in the parks! As we were walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, we stopped by Beverly Sunset Boutique to see if we could spot any new merchandise or other details to share with you. When we walked inside, we found an adorable game being arranged by some Cast Members! Always Gotta Look for Surprise Games Around the Parks! Scattered throughout a display there were some green Aliens from Toy Story. Hey There! What are these Aliens all doing here? Well, according to a Cast Member, Buzz is trying to get all of these Aliens back into the claw. But, he needs some help, and that’s where the guests come in! We’ll Help You Buzz! The Cast Members were actually having kids help them count the Aliens to make sure Buzz gets them all back into the ship. If the kids counted all of the Aliens correctly, they could even get a sticker! Cool Stickers! This was an important reminder of 2 things — first, Cast Members are AWESOME. This may seem like a small way to make magic, but for some kiddos out there (and even adults), it could make their day so much more special. And second, you’ve got to pay attention to everything while you’re in Disney World! Sure, you might know where all of the rides are and where to get the best food, but sometimes special surprises like this pop up thanks to the incredible Cast Members in the parks. Sometimes the surprises are small, other times they might be bigger. Mickey Water Art But, if you’re too busy rushing to grab your merchandise or run to the next ride, you might totally miss things like this. The next time you’re in Disney World, take a second to look closely at what’s going on around you and see what kind of extra magic you can spot! Then come back here and share it with us — we’d love to hear your stories! Click here to see our list of the BEST ways to show Cast Members you appreciate them. 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 fun games or other things like this have you experienced in Disney World thanks to some special Cast Members? Tell us all about it in the comments! The post Proof That You Never Know What You'll Find in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article