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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We know we’re not the only ones who theme our outfits to match the Disney park we’re visiting, right? Leopard Print Minnie Ears We’ve got Star Wars outfits for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Princess tiaras for Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and Flower and Garden Festival outfits for EPCOT! Now, we’ve found the perfect pieces for a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If you’re looking for the perfect thing to complete your trip to Disney’s wildest park, we have got you covered! We found three NEW pieces on shopDisney that are made for the Animal Kingdom! First up, we think we can safely say that spirit jerseys are a Disney staple now. We’ve seen them in all kinds of colors, with jersey themes to match Disney events and attractions (like this Yeti jersey!). Now, there’s one in animal print, just for the Animal Kingdom! It’s the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Spirit Jersey, and you can get one online now! ©shopDisney We previously found it in Disney World, but now you can get it online. Cheetah Spirit Jersey The spirit jersey is long-sleeved with mostly black fabric, except for the bright cheetah-print along the inside of the sleeves! There’s a Mickey on the front, and his shorts are also cheetah-print! On the back, there’s a raised cheetah-print “Walt Disney World” and more animal print on the sleeves! ©shopDisney You can get it now for $69.99 in sizes XS to XXL! You can also purchase the Disneyland version online. Click Here to Buy the Animal Print Spirit Jersey! If you need some bottoms to match your cheetah-print top, shopDisney also has super cute Mickey Mouse Animal Print Bike Shorts! Bike shorts have gotten really popular as a park outfit choice recently, probably because the stretchy, breathable fabric is like wearing comfy yoga pants as shorts! ©shopDisney The shorts are grey with a black Mickey silhouette on the front and animal print running in a thick stripe down the outside on both sides! ©shopDisney We think we even spot some hidden Mickeys in the animal print on the sides! The shorts are $34.99, and you can buy them in sizes XS to Plus3X. Click Here to Buy the Mickey Animal Print Bike Shorts! To round out your Animal Kingdom outfit, we found the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Clogs by Crocs! These Crocs are lightweight with Mickey-shaped holes in the top, which makes them super breathable for long days in the parks! ©shopDisney Like most Crocs, the back strap can be moved to the front to make them slip-on, and they’re slip-resistant as well! ©shopDisney The print has more hidden Mickeys! You can buy these for $59.99 now on shopDisney! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Animal Print Clogs by Crocs! You can find these in the parks as well! Do WE need these Cheetah Crocs?? Now, decked out in animal print from head to toe, you’re ready for a full day of Animal Kingdom! OK, so maybe you don’t have to wear all of these together…but at least a little animal print is practically mandatory on Animal Kingdom day! Keep following DFB for more updates on Disney merchandise! Click Here to See Where You Can Get Your Next EPCOT Outfit — On Sale! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite outfit for the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found the PERFECT Outfit for a Day at Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pixar’s Luca makes us want to visit the Italian Riviera so badly! © Pixar | Just look at that deliciousness! But since we can’t travel there ourselves right now, we’re going to try this recipe from Luca director Enrico Casarosa for Trenette al Pesto! The recipe for this traditional Ligurian dish, makes enough servings for four people and Enrico even provided step-by-step illustrated instructions! © Pixar | Let’s get cooking! Since this is a pesto dish, you’ll need the usual pesto ingredients like basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated cheeses. © Pixar | What you’ll need! The first step is to work on the sauce by combining the garlic, basil, and olive oil. © Pixar | We’re going with the food processor option. Now for the cheeses and a little crunch from the pine nuts! © Pixar | Watch that consistency! With the pesto ready to go, we can focus on the pasta, green beans, and potato. © Pixar | Don’t forget to salt your water! The secret to the perfect pasta sauce is in the water — who knew? © Pixar | It’s coming together! And now we’re ready to mix it all together and enjoy! © Pixar | Buon Appetito! Ingredients: Pasta: 500 g Trenette (or pasta of your choice) 100 g Green Beans cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large yellow potato cut into 1-inch cubes Pesto: 45 leaves (50 g) of Basil Genovese (round leaves) 2 cloves of Garlic A pinch of Coarse Salt 2 Tbsp grated Parmigiano 2 Tbsp grated Pecorino A handful (30 g) of Pine Nuts 100 mL Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Directions: Crush the basil and garlic with a pinch of coarse salt (with a mortar and pestle if you want to be traditional, or a food processor if you don’t have one!) slowing adding oil as you go. Add the pine nuts, grated parmigiano, and grated pecorino to the mixture and continue drizzling in the oil until you achieve the consistency of thick cream. Boil water for the pasta, adding salt once it reaches a boil. Add pasta, green beans, and potato to boiling water. Once pasta is al dente — not overly soft and still has some texture — remove from heat and drain (reserve a cup of the pasta water!). Place pesto into a large serving bowl and add a few spoonfuls of the reserved pasta water. Pour pasta, green beans, and potato into the bowl with the pesto, mix, and enjoy! This illustrated recipe is equal parts adorable and delicious, and we can’t wait to try it! For More Fun Recipes, Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried this recipe? Let us know what you think of it in the comments! The post RECIPE: How to Make Trenette al Pesto from Pixar's 'Luca' 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. It’s time for another anniversary of a classic animated Disney film, and with anniversaries comes new merch! ©Disney 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the release of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney just announced a new limited edition doll being released soon in celebration of the anniversary! Disney’s limited edition dolls are huge for collectors and if you’re one of them, you will definitely want to add this doll to your collection. We’ve seen the limited edition Rapunzel doll and the Evil Queen Masquerade doll, and soon a new limited edition doll will be available for all the collectors out there! The Esmeralda Limited Edition Doll will be on shopDisney on July 10, 2021 at 7AM PT. Her classic costume from the animated film looks stunning! ©shopDisney We expect the Esmeralda doll to cost $129.99, as previous limited edition dolls have also had the same price tag. And when Disney says “limited,” they mean it! There were only 5,500 Rapunzel dolls released in the U.S. and we anticipate a similar release for Esmeralda, which means if you want to add her to your collection, set your alarm and mark your calendars now! The Esmeralda Limited Edition Doll will be on shopDisney on July 10th at 7AM PT. Stay tuned to DFB as we learn more about the pricing and the limited number of dolls available! See more Hunchback collectibles here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be adding Esmeralda to your doll collection? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney's Releasing A Very Limited Edition Hunchback of Notre Dame Collectible first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting around Disney World seems easy right? They offer free buses, boats, the monorail and Skyliner; or, you can just drive yourself to get everywhere you need to go. Monorail Things aren’t as easy as they seem and the secrets we’re gonna share today can save you hours of wasted time. Check out the secrets to getting around at Disney World and more in our latest DFB video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite mode of Disney World transportation!The post DFB Video: 22 Secrets To Getting Around Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Bum bum ba ba ba bum bum ba ba ba bum bum bum bum ba-bum! If it’s unclear, we’re singing the Star Wars theme song. There’s so much to do around here! Why? Because we got some BOMB Star Wars merchandise news this morning! We’ve seen lots of cool Star Wars merchandise this year like character plushes, Starbucks mugs, and more! Now, get ready to step up your wardrobe with the latest announcement… Disney just dropped 12 Star Wars Button-up Shirts for pre-order on shopDisney! If you’re looking for an outfit for your next visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’re in luck! ©Disney Check out this Boba Fett ”A Bounty Day” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt featuring everyone’s favorite OG Mandalorian! Click here to buy the Boba Fett ”A Bounty Day” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt! Or, if you’re more into those original trilogy main characters, snag the Star Wars ”The Trilogy” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt. ©Disney The shirts are all available for pre-order at a price of $65.99 each! Want to buy the Star Wars ”The Trilogy” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt? Click here! There is no predicted shipping date for these shirts yet, but if you buy, you’ll receive an email to find out when they’re ready to ship! ©Disney And hopefully, you won’t have to wait too long for your new Star Wars ”Stay on Target” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt. To buy the Star Wars ”Stay on Target” KUNUFLEX Short Sleeve Shirt, click here! To pre-order these shirts, head on over to shopDisney! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise updates! Click here to see MORE Star Wars merchandise! 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 shirt will you be snagging? Tell us in the comments! The post 12 NEW Star Wars Shirts are Now Available for Pre-Order from Disney! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to summer fun, exploring EPCOT is a must for tweens and parents alike. With the return of “EPCOT Forever” beginning July 1, you can experience the magic of this nighttime fireworks spectacular, which will brighten the skies around World Showcase Lagoon for a limited time.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/6dISxPFqm18View the full article

There are some things in Disney World that the average guest won’t ever see! Cinderella Castle From fireworks shows to general maintenance, it takes a lot of work to keep the parks magical for guests. And that involves several things that only happen once the parks are already closed for the day! Let’s peek behind the closed gates and see what happens late each night in Disney World. Fireworks Testing Let’s start off with a bang…literally! When Disney World is preparing to debut a new fireworks show, or a special display for a holiday or event, the show has to be tested before it’s performed in front of guests. Fireworks Testing Seen from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort And, as many Disney fans know, even outside of the “busy season,” there are still plenty of guests in the parks from rope drop to close. This means the fireworks testing has to take place once the parks have already closed! This usually means LATE at night! Fireworks Testing Guests can often see glimpses of the fireworks testing from outside of the parks at nearby hotels. If they can stay up late enough to catch them, of course! We recently spotted Harmonious testing after EPCOT closed. (Problem with fireworks is they’re loud and…y’know…in the sky. Tough to hide. ) Learn More About Harmonious, The New Nighttime Spectacular Coming to EPCOT! Show Rehearsals Have you ever wondered how the Disney World shows seem to be so flawless every time? Well, the performers get plenty of practice before they first debut in front of guests! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Show rehearsals are scheduled when the parks are closed to allow performers to do a full run-through on-stage before debuting in front of guests. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Because even at the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” it would be tough to hide a rehearsal happening on the Cinderella Castle stage! Learn How 10 Rides Were Made in a New Disney+ Series! Parade Rehearsals Just like the shows, Disney parade performers have the opportunity to practice without an audience before they make their official debut! Festival of Fantasy And the same goes for any new floats or effects for new and seasonal parades as well! Cast Members perform after-hours tests on new parades before they premiere to guests. Magic Kingdom Performing rehearsals in an empty park helps make sure that the finished product is amazing when it’s time to debut in front of a crowd! You think navigating Main Street, U.S.A. and its treacherous trolley tracks is tough as a guest? Try it in costume set to choreography! Practicing on the actual route is crucial to success. VIDEO: Watch the Disneyland Paris Christmas Parade Without Leaving Your Couch! Concrete Work Given the amount of foot traffic that comes through the parks each day, the concrete outdoors and in buildings can take a serious beating! Tower of Terror Line And while it is possible to perform some routine maintenance with guests present in the parks, concrete work presents more of a challenge. After all, Disney wouldn’t want guests walking through wet concrete! Tomorrowland Pavement Construction With the safety of guests in mind, any major concrete work will be scheduled for after the park has closed for the day. Occasionally, guests may spy markers blocking off freshly concreted areas but the concrete has typically set and it’s more of a precaution to give it ample time to cure. 20 Disney World Secrets Even Locals Don’t Know Repainting Disney World restaurants, attractions, show buildings, and decor are regularly repainted to keep them looking fresh. Cinderella Castle This is especially important for anything exposed to the intense Florida sun, which can cause some serious bleaching! “it’s a small world” And while guests might spot evidence of the activity, like scrim or construction walls surrounding a building, the repainting itself will be done after guests have headed out for the evening. Next time you’re in the parks, check railings, benches, and more in the morning — you might spy a few “Wet Paint” signs! 14 Strange Facts You Didn’t Know About Disney World’s Opening Day Attractions! Cleaning the Roads Disney World is known for its dedication to keeping the Resort clean and well-maintained. And that extends beyond the parks! Welcome to Disney World! During the evenings, large trucks come out to clean the streets around Disney World Resort property. EPCOT Parking Entrance The dedication to keeping everything around the Resort property well-maintained helps ensure that guests get a great impression of Disney World even outside of the actual parks. Absolute LIES About Magic Kingdom Cast Member Ride-Throughs Occasionally, Cast Members are given the opportunity to ride an attraction before the park opens or after it closes to guests. Slinky Dog Dash For example, one former Cast Member on our team was able to join in on an early-morning Cast Member tour of Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom before the park opened for the day! Haunted Mansion Most rides, especially coasters, need the tracks to be fully walked each day before guests can ride as a safety precaution. These checks and tests of the rides occur while the parks are closed! These Tracks are Checked Each Day! We appreciate ALL of the hard work that Cast Members do to make our vacations special, so we’re definitely in favor of giving them the VIP treatment! The BEST Ways To Show Cast Members You Appreciate Them! Holiday Decorating If you’ve been to Disney World around the start of the Halloween or Christmas seasons, you might be shocked to walk into the park one morning and find it completely transformed since your visit the day before. This is especially evident when the big switch from fall to Christmas decor happens. Halloween Decor at Magic Kingdom Well, you have a team of fast-working Cast Members to thank for that metamorphosis! Disney World holiday decorations are put up overnight to ensure their installation doesn’t interfere with guest safety…or disrupt the magic! Christmas Tree at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday decor often doesn’t all go up on the same night, which means you might continue to spot new details as the season goes on (at least the first few days!). EPCOT Christmas tree 2020 But even when there’s still more decor to be added, you won’t spot Santa’s elves hauling a Christmas tree down Main Street, U.S.A. in broad daylight! (They DO, however, haul them around late at night while you’re sleeping!). Disney Changed How They’re Doing Halloween This Year and Our Readers Have Some THOUGHTS. Security Sweeps Safety is Disney’s top priority, and that includes making sure everyone exits the park when it closes for the evening. Animal Kingdom Exit Ever thought of hiding out and spending the night skipping around Disney World? It’s not that easy (or legal!). Once the parks have closed for the day, Cast Members perform walk-throughs to make sure there are no guests left behind. EPCOT at Night Cast Members typically clear sections of the park each night, sweeping for any straggling guests. As tempting as it is to spend the night inside of one of the parks, make sure you stick to the sanctioned After Hours Events to avoid experiencing a security sweep first-hand! What’s the Difference Between Disney World’s After Hours Boo Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? In-Park Weddings Some of the packages offered by Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings include ceremonies at various locations inside the Disney World parks. ©Disney Fairy Tale Weddings And if having several thousand theme park attendees on your guest list sounds like a logistical nightmare, don’t worry — the in-park weddings are held either before the park opens or after it closes to allow for a private ceremony! You Can Have a Wedding in Pandora! For example, weddings inside Magic Kingdom often start 2-3 hours after the park closes… Magic Kingdom at Night …weddings in the Tower of Terror courtyard start 1.5 hours after Disney’s Hollywood Studios closes… Hollywood Tower Hotel Flags …and several World Showcase pavilions are available for 9AM ceremonies before the section of the park opens to guests. The Canada Pavilion is one of the World Showcase locations that offers weddings! If you’ve got the budget to spend on a Disney World wedding, there are several awesome in-park locations for a private ceremony outside of park hours! We Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Do THIS in Disney World As busy as Disney World is during the day, there are some things that ONLY happen once the parks have closed. From rehearsals, to maintenance, to happily ever afters, it seems like there’s pretty much always something happening in Disney World — even outside of normal operating hours! How Do They DO That? Secrets Behind Some of Your Favorite Disney Rides 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 seen any of these after-hours activities happening in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Things That Only Happen in Disney World When It’s CLOSED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you’re still freaking out about all the new Marvel shows coming to Disney+. Loki Some of those shows have already arrived and won us over and right now, that means watching a certain God of Mischief get up to antics. Loki on Disney+ has been a big hit and we’ve loved watching and seeing the references in Disneyland. Now, we’ve got a peek at what’s to come in the show! Disney+ just released the mid-season sneak peek for Loki! The clip features a bit of a look back AND a look forward at the remainder of the season. ©Disney Want to take a look? You can watch it right here! But be warned: It’s going to make waiting for Wednesdays that much harder! Well, we’re certainly wondering what’s to come! Loki Billboard As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney+ updates and more! Click here to see Loki in the theme parks! 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 your Loki theories, tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: What Will Loki Get Into Next on Disney+? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney on Ice is skating into Orlando this fall with “Mickey’s Search Party.” View the full article

It has been another eventful week in the Happiest Place on Earth! “it’s a small world” in Disneyland Since we last checked in on all of the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort, we’ve experienced the reopening of several rides, restaurants, and more! Let’s waste no time and jump right in with the latest updates. General Updates Shortly after Disneyland reopened, Indiana Jones Adventure adopted a virtual queue system to assist in crowding issues that its physically distanced queue was causing. Now that most distancing mandates have been lifted at Disneyland, Indiana Jones Adventure no longer uses its virtual queue system. All guests looking to ride will simply join the standby queue! Indiana Jones only uses its standby queue once again! Speaking of distancing measurements going away, we noticed that physical distancing on rides and attractions has also changed. We took a trip on Pirates of the Caribbean and sat in a boat where each row was filled. No more near-empty boats on Pirates of the Caribbean! We also noticed full trains passing by on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad That’s not the only bit of attraction news! This week, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has reopened! Buzz Lightyear is back! Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island also reopened this week. Take a raft to Tom Sawyer’s Island and explore the Pirate’s Lair! We hopped on a raft and took a trip to the island to check it out! Are you brave enough to explore Dead Man’s Grotto? It’s kinda spooky! This is a great spot that’s typically quiet throughout the day and is full of fun places to explore! This is a great island if you’re looking for a quieter spot to relax. Disneyland Band and Five & Dime have resumed regular performances throughout the day. The Disneyland Band is BACK! The Disneyland Band marches up and down Main Street, U.S.A., joined by Mickey and Minnie! Hi, Minnie! It’s great to see live entertainment return to Disneyland! You can find Five & Dime right outside of Carthay Circle! We spotted test cycles on Matterhorn, but construction walls are still up at this time. Matterhorn is reopening SOON! Disneyland has been filled with lots of exciting weeks since the parks first reopened! More and more locations are coming back for guests to check out! Click here to read more about when Matterhorn will reopen at Disneyland! Disneyland Resort Food Updates Food Kiosks We’ve seen many dining locations reopen over the past several weeks, and even more have reopened since we last updated you on the latest Disneyland happenings! Over at Disneyland Park, Maurice’s Treats and Edelweiss Snacks reopened. Maurice’s Treats is open! And at California Adventure, guests can now grab snacks at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums and the Popcorn kiosk at Cozy Cone Motel! YUM Be sure to grab a snack at one of these kiosks on your next trip to Disneyland! Click here to read more about the newly reopened food kiosks. Lamplight Lounge Lamplight Lounge also debuted their new “Boardwalk Dining” experience! Lamplight Lounge Basically, Lamplight Lounge just went back to its seating structure from before the closures, where Advance Dining Reservations are for the downstairs section only, and the upstairs patio section is walk-up only. The menus between the two floors are now separate from one another, so if you want a particular food item, make sure you’re seated on the correct level! Menu! We also spotted a new food item at Lamplight Lounge Boardwalk Dining, the Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts (amaaaazing!). They’re only available upstairs, so be sure to check them out! Pork Belly “Banh Mi” Brussels Sprouts Lamplight Lounge is one of our favorite foodie spots in Disneyland, so we’ll be checking in for the latest from this Pixar Pier must-do! Click here to take a first look at Lamplight Lounge’s Boardwalk Dining experience. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff over at Pixar Pier is a great spot to snack on some tasty, colorful treats. During “A Touch of Disney,” we spotted some adorable cake pops inspired by characters from Up. Now, you can grab a new Forky Cake Pop! The Forky Cake Pop! Trust us, this little guy is anything BUT trash! Grab one for $5.49 next time you’re at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff! Click here to read our review of the Forky Cake Pop. Disneyland Resort Merchandise Updates Mobile Checkout has been added to The Emporium as well as Elias & Co.! This service was introduced at World of Disney while the parks were still closed. Mobile Check Out is now available at more shops throughout Disneyland. Be sure to keep an eye out for those QR codes the next time you go shopping at Disneyland to make your checkout experience a breeze! World of Disney If you haven’t already heard, nuiMO’s have gone up in price to $19.99 (up $2 from $17.99). We already saw this price increase online as well as in Disney World, and it looks like the change has reached Disneyland, too. nuiMO’s cost a little more now! We spotted a few new Mickey Mouse-inspired t-shirts at World of Disney this week! First up is this men’s t-shirt that features Mickey Mouse and the year Mickey first appeared, 1928! Mickey Mouse 1928 T-shirt It retails for $24.99. Also available at World of Disney is this grey t-shirt that says “Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse” and “Loving Life.” Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse The t-shirt is also available for $24.99. Finally, Mickey looks like he’s up to no good on this t-shirt! Too cute! Like the other two, this shirt retails for $24.99. We also found Disney’s new collection of Luca merchandise in World of Disney, including apparel… This t-shirt makes us want to hop on a plane and fly to Italy! …as well as a plush! Luca merchandise has arrived at Disneyland! Luca is available to stream now on Disney+ at no additional cost to subscribers! Click here to read more about the price increase of Disney nuiMOs! Elias & Co. We found a small collection of adorable Disneyland apparel at Elias & Co.! If you’re a fan of those sweatshirts with oversized lettering, we found another one to add to your closet. It retails for $54.99. Another Disneyland sweater to add to your collection! Feel extra cozy with these matching Mickey and Friends sweatpants! They’re available at Elias & Co. for $44.99. Who’s your FAVORITE member of the “Sensational Six?” But why buy them separately when you can get an entire loungewear set at the same time? We also spotted this Mickey & Friends long sleeve shirt… Mickey and Friends sweatshirt …that also comes with matching shorts! …matching shorts! The set retails for $44.99. Westward Ho Trading Co. We found a ton of new collectible pins at Westward Ho Trading Co. in Frontierland! First up is this large Orange Bird Funko pin for $24.99. Orange Bird pin We spotted a couple of Funko pins inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean! This Redd Pin retails for $15.99… Redd! …as well as this Pirate Skeleton Pin, which also costs $15.99! We can’t tell if this pin is cute or terrifying… We found another Cuckoo Clock Pin! This one is inspired by Peter Pan and costs $19.99. Attention Cuckoo Clock pin collectors! There’s a new one in town! Celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Reluctant Dragon with this pin, costing $19.99. Show of hands: how many of you have actually seen ‘The Reluctant Dragon?’ You can also celebrate the arrival of Disney and Pixar’s newest film, Luca, with this pin that retails for $15.99. Luca pin Finally, if you’re collecting Disney’s Artfully Evil pins, we spotted a new Cruella design for $19.99. If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will! There’s never a shortage of new merchandise in the parks! Click here to read about the newest face mask guidance update for Disneyland Cast Members. Stay tuned for even MORE exciting news and updates from the Disneyland Resort. There seems to always be something coming up these days, whether it’s the grand reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, and more! Click here to read what’s new at Hollywood Studios in Disney World! 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! 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It’s been a busy week at Disney World! Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut Sandwich because why not? We’re seeing signs that things are returning to normal at Disney World, including the reopenings and potential reopenings of some of our favorite restaurants and snack spots! And we’ve got new menus for a few locations, too, as well as a brand new margarita! So let’s get on with the updates! Magic Kingdom Casey’s Corner We’re starting to see signs that our favorite hot dog joint, Casey’s Corner, could soon reopen. First, we spotted tables in the restaurant, then we spotted chairs (and the removal of black drapes over entrances). NO drapes! And a NEW menu was posted, too! But don’t fret — because the Corn Dug Nuggets are coming back here! Corn Dog Nuggets But there were some changes to the menu: REMOVED: Mickey Celebration Sipper has been removed from the menu REMOVED: Bacon Macaroni & Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog REMOVED: Bacon Macaroni & Cheese French Fries NEW: All-Beef Foot-long Hot Dog Bacon Mac and Cheese Fries at Casey’s Corner Main Entree Items are now served with choice of fries or a Cuties Mandarin (used to be Apple Slices) All-Beef Hot Dog has decreased from $9.99 to $9.49 NEW: 3-Pack of Cuties Mandarins (3 pack) for $4.19 Assorted Fountain Beverages only come in one size now and are priced at $4.49 NEW: Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee is now the regular coffee Read More About These Menu Changes Golden Oak Outpost After reopening, Golden Oak Outpost was closed and its space was used as a relaxation station. But now that the relaxation stations are gone, it looks like it might potentially reopen soon, with an updated menu. Disney World hasn’t added any hours for this location yet, but here are the menu changes: Chicken Breast Nuggets replaced with Chicken Strips Chili Cheese Waffle Fries are now just Chili Cheese Fries REMOVED: Loaded Onion Rings, Loaded Waffle Fries and Chili Cheese Onion Rings Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy increased from $5.49 to $5.99 Loaded Onion Rings at Golden Oak Outpost We’ll let you know if Disney World adds hours for this restaurant anytime soon! Here’s A Previous Review We Did of Golden Oak Outpost Disney’s Animal Kingdom Eight Spoon Cafe We noticed that hours were posted for THIS WEEKEND for Eight Spoon Cafe, which means we might soon be munching on that wonderful Baked Macaroni and Cheese from there soon! That DOES remain on the new menu, too, including the Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork. Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese There’s something new on the menu, too — a Pulled Pork – Jelly Donut Sandwich. We’ve had this before back in 2019 with Animal Kingdom’s Tasting Sampler at The Smiling Crocodile. It’s a Pulled Pork-stuffed Jelly Donut with Slaw for $6.99. Read More About the Potential Reopening of Eight Spoon Cafe So those are the restaurant menu updates for this week, but we’re keeping an eye on EVERY restaurant at Disney World, so stay tuned for more! 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 restaurant reopenings at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Menu Updates Spotted at Casey's Corner, Eight Spoon Cafe, and More Restaurants in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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No matter how many times you’ve been to Disney World, there’s a good chance you haven’t done everything. Cinderella Castle Between restaurants, rides, snacks, and your hotel, there’s LOTS to do on property. And it may feel like you just don’t have enough time to cross everything off your list! And while we’re constantly bringing you OUR must-do’s, we wanted to hear from our readers — so we asked ’em! And here’s what THEY said you shouldn’t miss in Disney World. EPCOT’s World Showcase Sure, the World Showcase may get LOTS of love during Festivals, but there’s plenty to do year-round! Check out the U.K. Pavilion’s red phone booths, Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Japan Pavilion, and other hidden gems around the world. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for some World Showcase secrets! There’s an enormous level of detail to take in at each Pavilion that makes just walking around tons of fun. Morocco Pavilion Of course, here at DFB, we’re all about the FOOD — and World Showcase has some amazing snacks. Some of our favorites are the School Bread in the Norway Pavilion, the Caramel Corn in the Germany Pavilion, and the Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches in the France Pavilion. Caramel Corn Pick a few of your favorites and give ’em a try — you won’t regret it. Check Out MORE World Showcase Snacks! Classic Magic Kingdom Snacks You may be surprised how many of our readers shared that they missed out on some classic Magic Kingdom snacks. But sure enough, tons of people told us that they regretted skipping the Spring Rolls, Cheshire Cat Tail, Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle Sandwich, or Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll. Cheshire Cat Tail Of course, the snack that was mentioned more than any other was DOLE WHIP. While many of our readers haven’t tried this classic frosty eat at all (one reader says she’s been to Disney World 6 times and has never gotten a Dole Whip), a lot of ’em told us that they regretted skipping the classic Pineapple Soft-Serve in particular. After all, there are about a bajillion available flavor combos…but sometimes you can’t go wrong with the OG. Dole Whip If you’re looking for somewhere to grab that iconic treat, we recommend Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom! Or, if you’re outside of the parks, swing by Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Check Out More Classic Disney Snacks! Pandora Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest land is Pandora — and it’s all about Avatar! But while this area is WILDLY popular, a lot of our readers have passed right by it (and regretted it). Pandora The lines are often long here, discouraging guests. One reader told us they skipped Flight of Passage because “we couldn’t get a FastPass and the lines were hours long.” But if you’re into rides, we highly recommend taking the time to check this one out. And you can ride at park open or close for a shorter wait! Flight of Passage Entrance If you aren’t into either Flight of Passage or Na’vi River Journey, a stop by Pandora is still well worth it. Try the Night Blossom from Pongu Pongu or the Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen. And at night, watch the land transform into a bioluminescent rainforest. It’s breathtaking! Here’s How to Get on Popular Rides with a Shorter Wait! Beaches and Cream Your Disney World experience may be allll about the parks. But we challenge you to spend some time chillin’ at the hotels, too! And if you find yourself near Disney’s Beach Club Resort, you HAVE to give Beaches and Cream a try. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop This popular ice cream shop is one of our FAVORITE spots to eat on property. You’ll enjoy classic eats with a retro diner feel (keep an eye out for the jukebox!). And of course, the standout here is the ice cream. Our #1 pick is the No Way José sundae, which is peanut butter and chocolate goodness. Trust us. You’ve gotta try it. No Way Jose If you are planning on eating here, we recommend booking well in advance. Reservations tend to go fast! Read Our Latest Beaches and Cream Review! Table Service Restaurants Many of our readers told us they wish they’d eaten at more Table Service restaurants in general. And while its certainly not the most cost-effective way to dine on property, if you’ve got it in your budget, these restaurants can make for a great experience. Not to mention, some spots are a bit more budget-friendly. The Plaza Restaurant In particular, our readers mentioned Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Be Our Guest, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort. All of these restaurants have a highly unique atmosphere (you literally get to dine inside the castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table), and many also give you a chance to say hello to some of your favorite characters. Be Our Guest Restaurant If you’ve got the time and space in your budget, we recommend booking one or two of these Table Service reservations throughout your trip. They could really add a little somethin’ extra to your vacation! Check Out the Best Value Table Service Restaurants! Staying at a Deluxe Resort Like dining at Table Service restaurants, staying at a Deluxe Resort is largely budget-dependent. Every tier of hotel — be that Value, Moderate, or Deluxe — has its unique pros and cons. But some of our readers DID mention that they strongly preferred Deluxe hotels or wished they’d paid a little extra for one. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Why? While they’re pricier, these hotels have more amenities, higher-quality dining (California Grill and Topolino’s Terrace, we’re lookin’ at you!), and are closer to the parks. The theming also tends to be SUPER immersive. Some of our readers’ favorite spots to stay? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and Disney’s Riviera Resort! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Do keep in mind that a stay at a Deluxe Resort is by NO means a must for an awesome vacation. But if you’ve got the space to splurge a little, our readers recommend it! Check Out Our Readers’ Deluxe Resort Rankings! Add a few of these must-do’s to your list next time you visit Disney World, and let us know what YOU regret skipping on your vacation. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing ya the latest Disney news! Here Are Our Ultimate Disney World Must-Do’s! 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 regret skipping at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss Out On These 6 Things in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know it’s only the beginning of summer, but we can’t help ourselves to counting down the days until Halloween! Let’s go see those 999 happy haunts! Spooky season will not only bring BOO Bash‘s food, entertainment, and more. But, it will also kick off the start of Disney World’s 50th anniversary festivities in October! Although we still have a few months to wait, you can still get your fix of the hot-and-cold running chills early… if you dare. There might be 999 Happy Haunts in the attraction, but the NEW Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle has 1,000 pieces for you to craft your own spooky scene! Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle The finished puzzle features Madame Leota, the Hitchhiking Ghosts, gargoyles, and more from the ride. “Ghoulish Delight” The design is modeled after Disney artist Darren Wilson‘s piece “Ghoulish Delight” from 2020, which you can spot him painting on the back of the box! These Disney artists have some pretty otherwordly talents, don’t they? Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle You can take home the Haunted Mansion Signature Puzzle from Disney Clothiers and Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom for $24.99. And, you don’t even have to wait until Halloween to piece it together! We wil be sure to let you know when it arrives online. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon! The important date you need to know about if you’re planning to go to Disney World’s 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. What’s your favorite attraction in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post How Many Ride References Can You Count on Disney's New Haunted Mansion Puzzle? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is quickly approaching and, if you’re a parent, you might be wondering if it’s kid-friendly. Food & Wine 2020! The short answer is — yes! We’ve got tons of tips and ideas for making the most out of Food and Wine WITH your kids and all it really takes is some planning! Planning Your Trip Research the Menu Before your trip, it’s a good idea to research the EPCOT Food and Wine menu ahead of time with your kids, ESPECIALLY if you have picky eaters. Our YouTube is a great resource for this! You can also look at our menu pages, our previous Best of the Fests, and more. Planning your trip as a family is a great way to connect AND generate excitement about trying new foods. But having a plan beforehand will save time and the headache of spending money on something your kiddos don’t want to eat! Visit the DFBGuide YouTube channel here! Choose Dishes It might be fun to let each child choose two (or more!) new dishes that they would like to try as a way to make them feel included in the planning and excited about trying something new. Waffles with Chocolate Ganache Have fun with it! Let them plan their meal and decide what new foods they want to try. There are usually lots of exciting options for kiddos like cake pops, funnel cakes, slushies, and so much more. Menus have not been released for this year’s festival, but they should be released soon. The booths have been announced though, so you can start on that research now! Keep visiting this page as we learn more about the 2021 Food and Wine Menu! Things to Bring Wet Wipes Since your kiddos will be chowing down on some food, so you’ll definitely want to bring a few specific items. For example, food often means messes, and we know how often kids do not finish their food. Wet Wipes at Disney Therefore, we suggest bringing some Wet Wipes. These will be a necessity for wiping those sticky hands and for cleaning festival tables. Click here to grab some Wet Wipes! Takeout Containers The food at Food and Wine comes in little cardboard boats, which is great for easy access but not great for putting in your park bag when you and your kids are so full you can’t finish it. Bananas Foster Waffle You may want to pack takeout containers to store all of your extra food! Then you have snacks for later when you get hungry back at your hotel and you saved all those delicious extras. Click here to grab some takeout containers! Entertainment You may also want to consider bringing entertainment for the kids as lines for booths and rides can sometimes be very long. We love coloring books as an easy thing to pack in your park bag, like these mess-free activity books. ©Disney While you’re waiting in a long food line, your kids can even color with the marker on their clothes and leave no mark! Everyone wins. Click here to get your own Imagine Ink books! Stay Cool Some of those long booth lines are in direct sunlight, and if you’re planning to visit the Food and Wine Festival in July or August, you would benefit from some kind of cooling device, like this rechargeable handheld fan. ©Amazon Either you or your kids can hold onto this fan for some quick cooling action when the Florida heat is a bit much. At the end of the day, charge your fan for your next park visit! You can also get fans that attach to your kiddo’s strollers. Get your own rechargeable travel fan here! During Your Visit Gift Cards A great way to let your child feel included is to use gift cards! We’ve recommended gift cards for adults at Food and Wine as a way to budget, and giving a gift card to your kids lets them “pay” for their own meals. 2018 Wristlet Gift Cards Sometimes you can even find a promotion for Disney gift cards, such as receiving 5% off a Disney gift card at Target when you use your Target Red Card. When you’re on a budget and every penny counts, those savings really add up! Check out our top budgeting tips for EPCOT Food and Wine here! Festival Passport If your child is able to read, you could put them in charge of the (free!) Food & Wine festival passport, and allow them to check off every food your family tries! 2019 Festival Passport The Food and Wine festival passport lists all the food booths and menu items so that you know exactly where you want to eat and can serve as a fun souvenir and reminder of your visit and all the new foods your kids enjoyed. Click here to read more about the festival passport! Scavenger Hunt Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt has been around for a few years now and Disney recently confirmed that it will be back for 2021! Your family will love searching for tiny Remy statuettes hidden all over EPCOT. Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak During the Food and Wine Festival, you can buy the map and stickers from several locations in EPCOT for $7.99. If you finish the scavenger hunt, you can return to select stores for a special prize! Stay tuned to DFB for updates on the 2021 scavenger hunt. Read more about Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak here! Kidcot Fun Stops A MUST DO for families in EPCOT is to visit the Kidcot Fun Stops located in every World Showcase Pavilion. And it’s free! There are 11 cards to collect around the World Showcase and if you collect them all, you get a prize. Kidcot Fun Stop At each station, a Cast Member will give every child a little card and stickers in a “luggage” Ziploc bag. Kids can use markers to decorate their cards, and Cast Members will write or stamp the card just like a passport. This is a great way for kids to learn about other countries and just enjoy some coloring. Click here to read more about the Kidcot Fun Stop! Cheese Crawl Now that we know the cheese crawl will also be returning to the 2021 Food and Wine Festival, you might want to consider participating if you are a family that loves cheese. We take our cheese crawling VERY seriously! Emile’s Fromage Montage is a free passport with 5 different cheese menu items that allow you to receive a stamp for each purchase. If you complete your passport, you get a prize! Lots of cheese and a prize — everyone is winning here. Click here to learn more about the cheese crawl! Other Ideas There are a lot of other possible activities your can build into your day, such as pin trading in every country or searching for hidden Mickeys around EPCOT, Pin Trading Headquarters EPCOT We also have a list of unique things to do in EPCOT that would be perfect for many families out there, especially if you decide to take a break from the Food and Wine Festival. Don’t leave EPCOT before you do this! DFB Festival Guide Our DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is the ultimate EPCOT Food and Wine companion with 250+ pages of tips, food reviews, and a map of all the festival booths. DFB Guide Food and Wine 2021 This guide is currently available for pre-order, and you can save 20% off the cover price by using the code CHEFS at checkout. And with it, you should be able to tackle the Food and Wine Festival with kiddos with ease!! Click Here to Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! So those are our tips and ideas for bringing kids to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Food and Wine news and updates! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be bringing kids to EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments! 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If you are thinking about visiting Disney World for the 50th anniversary, you’ve probably started making plans. ©Disney Plans for a 2021 Disney World visit typically include park passes, hotel reservations, and theme park tickets. But with the 50th Anniversary being a BIG event, you’ll want to get started on that trip planning very early. So, recently we took a look at Disney World resort hotel availabilities and pricing for the 50th anniversary, right around October 1st, 2021. What does hotel availability look like right now? What spots are already booked up and what’s still available (if anything)? We’re breaking it all down for you here! More Disney World hotels have reopened recently, and some are set to reopen soon. But, some hotels remain closed with no reopening date in sight and Disney World is increasing capacity in the parks. Couple all of that with the added draw of the 50th Anniversary celebrations (including new fireworks, a new cavalcade, a new daytime show, and more) — we expect a LOT of people will all be vying for a room at the hotels that are open. Yacht Club So, if you haven’t already booked your hotel reservations for the kick off of the 50th Anniversary celebrations, what’s available for you to book right now? Current Availability When we checked for a potential reservation for 2 adults from September 30th through October 3rd, we found a lot of resorts were already unavailable, including many moderate resorts like Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. ©Disney Even some deluxe resorts, like Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, didn’t show any availability. ©Disney When we checked on the value resorts, all of them were unavailable, including the Fort Wilderness Campsites. The value resorts are a great option if you want to save money, so you might have to adjust your hotel budget or dates a bit if you planned on staying at a value resort during this time. ©Disney The resort hotels that were still available when we searched were on the pricier end and mostly in the deluxe category. We sorted the list by price and (as of when we checked on June 25th) this is what was available from least to most expensive. The cheapest option we found was Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, which was priced at an average of $540.67 per night. There was also some availability at the Animal Kingdom Villas (Kidani Village) and Saratoga Springs. ©Disney Want walking access to EPCOT for the anniversary celebrations so you can check out the park’s new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, when it debuts on October 1st? Then you could stay at the Yacht Club Resort but it’ll set you back about $762.00 per night. Coronado Springs, the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa… ©Disney …and the Grand Floridian itself also had some availability. ©Disney Granted, these hotels have their advantages. Disney’s Grand Floridian, for example, can be one of the best non-in-park locations to view Magic Kingdom fireworks. Staying there could get you some great (non-in-park) views of Magic Kingdom’s NEW 50th anniversary fireworks show, Enchantment. But, it’ll cost ya!! ©Disney Basically, when we checked recently, availability was extremely low, especially for anyone looking to stay at Disney World on a tighter budget. What to Do If You Haven’t Booked Yet So, if you haven’t booked your trip yet and you aren’t willing to pay the price for any of these hotels what can you do? Well, there are a few options. First, you could keep a close eye on Disney’s reservations page to see if anything opens up. It’s possible that more rooms will become available in the future if Disney opens more hotels, people cancel their trips, or Disney is otherwise able to open up more rooms. Hey There Mickey! Second, you could look at hotels near Disney that are not owned or operated by Disney. You could still have walking access to EPCOT, for example, if you decided to stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts. Or, you could check out the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, which can often provide you with great Disney benefits at a cheaper price. Click here to see how Disney World hotel prices compare to off-property resorts. Third, you could look at hotels that are a bit further away from Disney World or consider renting a place through services like Air B&B. Fourth, you could look at staying at a Disney Vacation Club hotel by renting points (as opposed to booking through Disney directly). We can’t speak to what availability is with that or the exact cost, but you could reach out to our friends over at David’s Vacation Club Rentals to see what’s available (tell them we say “hello!”). Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Finally, to help with all of this planning you could work with a travel agent. A travel agent can take a look at what options are available for you, see if there are any discounts you can take advantage of, and make helpful recommendations. We recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations. Their agents have a wealth of knowledge about Disney World and their services are also totally FREE so it won’t cost you anything extra to get their fantastic help! Grand Floridian Also, keep in mind that Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will be kicking off on October 1st, but the celebrations will last for 18 months!! So even if you can’t plan a trip for October 1st, you might be able to book a vacation for another time within the celebration time span so you can still experience all the extra anniversary magic. If you are planning a trip to Disney World for the debut of the 50th anniversary, be sure to start planing your trip ASAP! Keep checking back with us here at DFB for ALL the tips and tricks you need to conquer your next trip to Disney World. Click here for 3 HUGE tips for snagging hard-to-get reservations in Disney World! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be booking a Disney resort hotel for the 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World's 50th Anniversary? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is SO much construction going on at Disney World that it’s hard to keep track of it all! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting a major overhaul (and Moana-inspired rooms), and Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting an Incredibles-themed update, along with a reimagining of one of its restaurants, The Wave…of American Flavors. And although The Contemporary has so much construction going on now that it looks like a hot mess, there’s still more work to do. The lobby is also getting an update! And that means that it will have to close to guests — and that’s happening soon! A message on the Disney World website for the resort is informing guests that from July 16th to September 2021, the first floor lobby will be closed. ©Disney Guests who need front desk and concierge services are being instructed to go to the second floor. Disney also encourages guests to use the Online Check-in and Direct-to-Room Services when they arrive at the hotel. This area will be temporarily closed soon. Guests who have planned stays at the Contemporary might also want to be prepared for noise as construction continues there. Also, a Cast Member previously told us that the Main Tower Guest Rooms would be undergoing construction as of September (although that date could change). So that’s something to consider if you’re planning a stay here this year — honestly, it might be best to book a room somewhere else until the construction is complete. As always, we’ll stay on top of the latest construction updates at Disney World and let you know about any details that could affect your next Disney World trip. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a stay at the Contemporary anytime soon? Let us know in the comments! The post You NEED To Know About This Upcoming Lobby Change If You're Staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though Disney World welcomed back guests last July, several restaurants still have yet to reopen. Casey’s Corner That includes fan-favorite Magic Kingdom spot Casey’s Corner, known for its famous hot dog creations. We’ve recently seen several signs that Casey’s Corner could be preparing to reopen soon, including updates to the menu online and the return of tables and chairs inside the restaurant. And while Casey’s Corner still hasn’t been given an opening date, we spotted yet another sign today that a reopening could be coming soon. Casey’s Corner The restaurant is currently still closed, but today we saw Cast Members inside Casey’s Corner in their uniforms (or “costumes,” as Disney calls them)! Cast Members Inside Casey’s Corner! We’ve been missing our Casey’s Corner fix SOOOO much over the last year, so we’ll definitely be keeping a close eye out for any other news on an official reopening! Stop Skipping These Disney World Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your go-to Magic Kingdom restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Does This Mean Casey's Corner is Even Closer to Reopening in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Disney World there’s usually something to do for everyone, whether you’re into thrill rides, calm rides, watching a show, or eating every snack. The Happiest Entrance Sign on Earth Disney World offers quite a few rides with no height requirements, meaning people of all heights and ages (even babies!) can visit these attractions. If you ever wanted an extensive list of every no height limit attraction at Disney, we’ve got you covered. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is the park that has by far the most rides and attractions with no height requirements. Let’s sort this out by land. Fantasyland If you want to visit the area of Magic Kingdom with the most accessible by height rides, Fantasyland is your spot. Dumbo the Flying Elephant lets you fly in the sky as Dumbo above Storybook Circus. With the play area now reopened, Dumbo even provides a fun distraction for kids (and adults) waiting in line. Dumbo the Flying Elephant The Mad Tea Party is an iconic Disney World ride in which you get to listen to music from Alice in Wonderland and spin around and around (the spinning is up to you!) in your own human-sized teacup. Mad Tea Party Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid allows you to relive scenes from the movie The Little Mermaid, both under the sea and on land. And you don’t even have to get wet! Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid Travel through Hundred Acre Wood and don’t let the Heffalumps and Woozles steal your honey in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Another iconic Disney ride is the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. Inspired by Cinderella, you can spin around on a horse of your choice while listening to your favorite Disney songs. Prince Charming Regal Carousel Mickey’s PhilharMagic is a 12-minute long 3D show with many favorite Disney characters such as Mickey and Donald. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Peter Pan’s Flight often has one of the longest waits of any of these rides. Ride in a pirate ship over London and Neverland and enjoy scenes from Peter Pan. Peter Pan’s Flight And last, but not least for Fantasyland is “it’s a small world,” the boat ride with the repetitive song people seem to either love or hate. “it’s a small world” After our trip to Fantasyland, let’s take a quick detour to Liberty Square, where there are only three attractions with no height requirements. Liberty Square Experience 999 happy haunts in the Haunted Mansion, where you will be escorted by your ghost host in a mansion filled with ghosts and ghouls. The Haunted Mansion The Liberty Square Riverboat takes you on the Liberty Belle for a ride along the Rivers of America, along with scenes of America from over 100 years ago. Liberty Square Riverboat The Hall of Presidents is a 25-minute show covering the history of America’s leaders, along with Animatronic Presidents. Hall of Presidents Now that we’ve covered Liberty Square, it’s time to make our way to Adventureland! Adventureland In Adventureland, we start out with the Swiss Family Treehouse, which allows people to explore a huge treehouse inspired by the movie Swiss Family Robinson. At the top, you get a great view of Adventureland and the Jungle Cruise River! Swiss Family Robinson The Magic Carpets of Aladdin are similar to Dumbo, but with this theme, you get to ride on a magic carpet and overlook all of Adventureland! The Magic Carpets of Aladdin In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room…or as it’s better known, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, enjoy a 10-minute show featuring singing tropical birds, beautiful flowers, and Tiki gods. Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room The Country Bear Jamboree is an 18-minute show in Grizzly Hall with 18 singing bears. As it is one of the last attractions Walt Disney himself helped originate, it is an important part of Magic Kingdom. Country Bear Jamboree The Jungle Cruise takes you on a 10-minute ride along the Amazon River, the shores of the African Congo, the Nile River, and the Mekong River. Your guide may have some clever observations to note along the way. Jungle Cruise Voyage past Dead Man’s Cove on Pirates of the Caribbean, and try to spot Jack Sparrow along the way! Pirates of the Caribbean Now that we’ve finished exploring Adventureland, let’s check out Frontierland! Frontierland The only attraction with no height requirement in Frontierland is Tom Sawyer Island. Inspired by Mark Twain’s stories, a raft takes you across the Rivers of America to Tom’s Landing to explore the entire island however you like. When you’re ready to leave, another raft brings you back to shore. Tom Sawyer Island Now let’s jump to the future for Tomorrowland! Tomorrowland In Tomorrowland, you can defeat Zurg with your very own laser on Buzz Lightyear’s Ranger Spin! Buzz Lightyear Ranger Spin The Astro Orbiter spins you WAY above Tomorrowland in your own spaceship surrounded by planets. Astro Orbiter The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover may be on the more relaxing side of the ride spectrum. The PeopleMover is a 10-minute long ride tour of Tomorrowland, giving you a great view of Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress takes you through 4 generations of progress throughout the 20th century. It is also the longest ride in all of Disney World, coming in at 20 minutes and 45 seconds! Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress And lastly for Magic Kingdom is the Walt Disney World Railroad, which takes you for a tour of Magic Kingdom and has stations on Main Street, in Fantasyland, and Frontierland. If you complete the full tour, it takes 20 minutes! Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station And that’s it for Magic Kingdom! Should we make our way to EPCOT? EPCOT EPCOT is filled with quite a bit to do in addition to rides (like eat), but here’s a list of attractions with no height requirements! Future World Let’s start out with Spaceship Earth, which takes you from the Stone Age to modern-day, all while listening to Dame Judi Dench’s voice. Spaceship Earth The Seas with Nemo & Friends is based on Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo and, well, you guessed it, you have to find Nemo! After the ride, you can walk around to explore the Coral Reefs, fish, sea turtles, sharks, rays, and even manatees! The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion Living with the Land is a calm boat ride that gives you an inner look at how Disney grows their own crops! You will also see fruits and veggies from all over the world. Living With the Land Journey Into Imagination With Figment lets you meet Figment, a mischievous purple dragon, who interferes with your tour of the Imagination Institute. After the ride, the “What If” Labs are an interactive play area for anyone who’s a little curious about imagination. Journey Into Imagination with Figment The Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival explores 3 different films in 4D for an 18-minute show. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival That’s all for Future World, so now let’s explore the World Showcase. World Showcase In the World Showcase, there is no shortage of exhibits to explore in each country. There are also some short films that allow you to explore the countries on screen. Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 is a 12-minute presentation of Canada. Canada Far and Wide In the France Pavilion, you can sing along at the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along for a 15-minute film featuring songs from the animated movie Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Impressions de France is another attraction in the France Pavilion, an 18-minute film all about France. Impressions de France All the way at the American Pavilion, you can watch The American Adventure, a 30-minute show about America’s past. The American Adventure At the China Pavilion, you can view Reflections of China, a 14-minute Circle-Vision 360 film about ancient and modern China. Reflections of China In the Norway Pavilion, we can explore the snowy land of Arendelle with Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Sven in Frozen Ever After. Frozen Ever After And at our last stop in EPCOT, the Mexico Pavilion brings us to the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros, a gentle boat ride through Mexico featuring Donald, Panchito, and Jose. It’s time for Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s take the Disney Skyliner there. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Let’s go straight to Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood Boulevard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway takes you through an adventure with Mickey and Minnie after your train (with train conductor Goofy) runs off the rails. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Hollywood Studios has several different lands, one of which is Animation Courtyard. Animation Courtyard Walt Disney Presents is a 15-minute documentary screening of Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, which features some of Walt Disney’s life. Walt Disney Presents Now we’re off to Toy Story Land! Toy Story Land Toy Story Mania! is the only ride with no height requirement in Toy Story Land. This ride lets you blast moving targets while wearing 3D glasses. Toy Story Mania! After Toy Story Land, we zoom past Batuu to Grand Avenue. Grand Avenue Muppet*Vision 3D is a film AND live-action experience! Enjoy watching when everything goes wrong for the muppets as hijinks ensue. Muppet*Vision 3D Straight from Grand Avenue, we head to Echo Lake! Echo Lake Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie is, well…exactly what it says it is. An original animated short and a great way to escape the Florida heat briefly. Vacation Fun at the Mickey Shorts Theater And lastly, we make our way to Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard At Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, Lightning tries to demonstrate all his skills and not everything goes according to plan. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy And that’s all there is for Hollywood Studios! It’s finally time for Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Let’s begin by heading to Pandora. Pandora The Na’vi River Journey is a boat cruise through Pandora’s glowing rainforest at night. Na’vi River Journey And that’s it for Pandora. Next up…Africa! Africa The Kilimanjaro Safaris is one of the longest rides in Disney World at 18 minutes and 30 seconds, and you get to explore the African savanna and view real, live animals! Kilimanjaro Safaris A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King is a modified version of the musical extravaganza Festival of the Lion King, featuring some differences in choreography. A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King Goodbye, Africa. Hello, Asia! Asia Feathered Friends in Flight! is a live show featuring exotic birds. They have performance times throughout the day. Feathered Friends in Flight! On to our last stop, Discovery Island! Discovery Island The last attraction with no height requirement that we will talk about today is It’s Tough to be a Bug!, which is a 3D film of what life is like as a bug, involving some interactive moments. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! And that’s all folks! That is every ride and attraction in Disney World with NO height requirement. Next time someone asks you for the best things to do with young kids, you’ll look like a Disney expert! As always, stick with DFB for all the best tips about navigating all things Disney! Check out what’s NEW 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. Would you ride any of these rides? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERY Disney World Ride Without a Height Requirement 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. Disney and Loungefly’s signature backpacks are coveted (and stylish!) pieces of Disney merch. From Steamboat Willie to Loki, if it’s Disney, there’s a Loungefly bag for it! The Steamboat Willie Collection (@loungefly on Instagram) Usually, we spot these bags in the parks, shops, or shopDisney but recently, we spotted a villainous Loungefly on Amazon that’s going fast! We spotted the Maleficent Loungefly on Amazon! Available for $90, this bag is made from faux leather and features Maleficent with Princess Aurora in her clutches! The Maleficent Loungefly ©Amazon On the straps are thorns and the color palette is a subtle nod to Maleficent’s color scheme! The straps! ©Amazon Inside is a pattern featuring Maleficent in both human and dragon form, her pet raven, and Prince Phillip (the colors remind me of Haunted Mansion!). Inside the bag! ©Amazon Remember, these bags are going fast! At the time of writing this post, there are only eight bags left in stock on Amazon, so grab yours quick! Click here to shop the Maleficent Loungefly! With so many cute Loungeflys coming out, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merch news! Stay tuned here for more! 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 Maleficent Loungefly? Let us know in the comments! The post A VERY Limited Number of the New Loungefly Maleficent Bags Are Available on Amazon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s always a great day in the parks when a beloved dining location reopens to guests! And, today has brought us the official return of the Eight Spoon Cafe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Eight Spoon Cafe has reopened! While the Eight Spoon Cafe may not seem super intriguing, it’s one of our favorite snack places with amazing pulled pork and mac you don’t want to miss! In honor of its reopening, of course, we’re taking you with us to try bites from the menu once again. Eight Spoon Cafe has a combination of sweet and savory available to guests with items like its classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork, and Pulled Pork – Jelly Doughnut Sandwich (which happens to be a 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler). The Menu! There’s also a Mickey Pretzel with Cheese, Assorted Chips, and several beverages available on the menu, but we’re going for big stops at Eight Spoon! One of each! After we ordered all of our food, we had to take a second to admire just how AMAZING that baked mac and cheese and tender pulled pork looked. Adding some of the mac and cheese did curb some of the jelly flavor, though, to balance out the flavors! And, since the sandwich is only $6.99, this Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut Sandwich and Baked Mac and Cheese combo might be the way to go for cheesy, sweet, and savory flavors! Our Impromptu Creation Mac and cheese fans will want to take the time out of their busy day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to stop by Eight Spoon. It’s a great spot for a quick snack, rather than having to use Mobile Order at other spots like Flame Tree BBQ. The baked mac and cheese, along with the Pulled Pork Jelly Doughnut Sandwich, are more on the unique side of snacks available in the parks. And, they’re fantastic choices, if you’re looking for something different than your regular run-of-the-mill popcorn or ice cream bar! Eight Spoon is just as great as we remembered, and we’re thrilled to have it back again! And, you can try some of the quick-service location’s famous menu items for yourself every day from 10:30AM to 2:30PM. As we continue to make our way around the parks, be sure to stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon! Stitch had a glitch with this new 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’s your favorite quick-service restaurant in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post FULL REVIEW: There’s a Mystery Pulled Pork Doughnut at Eight Spoon Cafe in Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve spent hours scouring the internet trying to find that perfect Dole Whip recipe, trust us when we say you’re not alone. © The Pioneer Woman You know we’re Dole Whip aficionados, so we’re VERY intrigued to see how this Dole Whip recipe from The Pioneer Woman sands up. This recipe is simple enough that you can whip (get it?) it up anytime you have a hankering for this signature Walt Disney World treat. Dole Whip! We have a few other recipes for Dole Whip but this one seems unique. The texture of the Pioneer Woman’s Dole Whip looks a little different in the photos based on what we’re used to. It almost looks creamy. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 cup vanilla ice cream (or your favorite dairy-free ice cream) 2 cups frozen pineapple 1 tablespoon lime juice just a PINCH of sea salt (serves 4) DIRECTIONS In a high-powered blender combine all of the ingredients at medium-high speed. As it blends, you may have to stop to push the pineapple chunks down to make sure they get mixed in completely. Move the mixture to a bowl, cover it, and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Serve! You can either scoop it right out of the bowl or put the mixture into a piping bag with a star tip and put it in smaller bowls. It looks just like the Dole Whip at Walt Disney World! I’d say The Pioneer Woman recipe is a pretty close match! To really complete the experience we recommend putting on a good Disney playlist and letting your imagination take you away! Read our step-by-step Dole Whip recipe post here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried this recipe? Let us know in the comments how it turned out! The post RECIPE: Pioneer Woman's Spin On the FAMOUS Disney Dole Whip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a very exciting time to be at Disney World, y’all! So much is happening right now! Eight Spoon Cafe has reopened! Some of our favorite ride pre-shows have returned, we can now play with some fun interactive features in ride lines, and we saw Happily Ever After fireworks testing last night at Magic Kingdom. And today, one of our favorite snack spots has reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Eight Spoon Cafe is back! Here’s the menu, which includes the classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese, along with the Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork. There’s also a menu item returning from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler, a Pulled Pork – Jelly Donut Sandwich. And of course, you can get a Mickey Pretzel with Cheese, Assorted Chips, and several beverages. The Menu! We popped by before it opened this morning to see that tables and chairs had been set up nearby. Outdoor dining at its finest When it did open, there was already a line — we’re not the only ones ready to dive into some yummy — and cheesy — Disney snacks! The line When it was time for us to order, we just decided to go for it and ordered ALL THREE of the main snacks here…because why not?!?! One of each! Stay tuned — we’ll be doing a full review soon of everything we ate here! You can grab these snacks for yourself every day from 10:30AM to 2:30PM! Did You Know About All of These Hidden Dinoland U.S.A. Details 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. Have you ever eaten at Eight Spoon Cafe? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look at A Reopened Eight Spoon Cafe in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Doesn’t it feel like we’ve been talking about EPCOT’s Transformation for YEARS? Well, that’s because we have been talking about all of the exciting projects in development at EPCOT for some time now — remember wayyy back at the 2019 D23 Expo when we first got a glimpse at all of those retro-inspired posters and Spaceship Earth model that now sits in the EPCOT Experience. EPCOT Experience While some projects are full steam ahead, others have either hit the ‘pause’ button or have been shelved altogether. Let’s recap what was supposed to be a part of the EPCOT transformation, but is now on the chopping block. Cut: The Festival Pavilion The one project that seems to be all but doomed is the Festival Pavilion. This festival “hub” of sorts was designed to be a building three stories high, which included a plaza level, a middle “expo” level, and a park in the sky on the top level with firework viewing. If you take a look at the concept art, this project seemed really, REALLY cool. Festival Pavilion Concept Art ©Disney While it doesn’t look like the general concept of a specified part of EPCOT dedicated to the festivals is cut entirely, the Pavilion has been rebranded as a “Festival Area” which seems to indicate that the three-story building is an idea of the past. This could reappear with time, but, given the scale and footprint of this project, it seems possible we may never see it come to pass. Click here to read more about the Festival Pavilion’s current status. Shelved: Mary Poppins & the Spaceship Earth refurbishment Now let’s talk about a couple of projects that aren’t cut entirely, but are rather “shelved” for an indefinite period of time. Disney World’s closures in 2020 had already postponed the refurbishment at Spaceship Earth, which was projected to last a couple of years! The refurbishment would bring a new narration, story, and even new scenes to the attraction. ©Disney Last summer, however, we learned that not only was the Spaceship Earth refurbishment postponed until further notice, but so was the announced Mary Poppins ride, which was set to be built in the United Kingdom Pavilion in World Showcase. Mary Poppins in Epcot A released statement noted that “As with most businesses during this period, we are further evaluating long-term project plans. The decision was made to postpone development of [the] ‘Mary Poppins’-inspired attraction and Spaceship Earth at this time.” EPCOT “Postpone development” implies that these projects could be picked back up sometime in the future, but for now, don’t plan your Disney World vacations around the prospects of either one seeing the light of day anytime soon. Click here to read more about Spaceship Earth’s refurbishment and the Mary Poppins dark ride being postponed. Questionable: Wondrous China There’s one more project that may or may not be in jeopardy, simply because we haven’t really heard any updates on it in quite some time! World Showcase’s three long-running films (O’ Canada!, Reflections of China, and Impressions de France) were set to receive some sort of update, whether that was with the introduction of an accompanying film like Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, or with a completely new film, like Canada Far and Wide. Wondrous China ©Disney The China Pavilion was set to receive a new film called Wondrous China, but the debut of the film was delayed. Since then, Disney has remained suspiciously quiet on when (or if!) we can expect this film to debut in World Showcase. Click here to read more about the latest from EPCOT’s Transformation. Things That are Still a Part of the EPCOT Transformation Now that we’ve reviewed what seems to be on the chopping block, let’s take a look at some of the exciting projects that ARE moving forward and we should be able to experience soon! Something exciting is coming to the France Pavilion! The first addition to the park that we’ll soon see is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion, along with La Crêperie de Paris! This new dark ride, along with the hybrid table service/counter service dining location will greatly expand the size of the France Pavilion. Both locations are set to open on October 1st, 2021. ©Disney The big headliner attraction coming to Future World is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This state-of-the-art roller coaster will use the latest technology (including a reverse launch!) to bring guests on a thrilling ride through the galaxy (and hopefully have a rockin’ soundtrack to go with it!). Cosmic Rewind construction in late May 2021 The opening timeline for Cosmic Rewind is a bit up in the air. Originally, it was projected that this ride would open in time for Disney World’s 5oth Anniversary Celebration in 2021, but there’s some reason to believe that we may not see this coaster completed until 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney For a different kind of attraction, Journey of Water may be set to open sometime in 2021; however, its exact opening timeline is unknown at this time. This walkthrough attraction inspired by the animated film Moana will be adjacent to the Seas Pavilion (in what will soon be known as the “World Nature” area of the park) and will bring guests a new “lush exploration trail” that allows travelers to “play with magical, living water.” Journey of Water Concept Art Another addition coming to EPCOT for its transformation is the all-new PLAY! Pavilion. This innovative pavilion with it’s “city” design and will serve as a “digital metropolis,” complete with interactive experiences, games, entertainment, hands-on activities. The PLAY! Pavilion is still under construction inside the old Wonders of Life Pavilion but was another project originally slated to open in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. We will let you know once we know more about its updated timeline! PLAY! Pavilion One of the new offerings that we WILL for sure see in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is Harmonious, EPCOT’s brand-new nighttime spectacular. This show has been in the works for sometime and is set to replace EPCOT Forever, which resumed performances on July 1st, 2021. Harmonious BARGES! The show had been delayed due to Disney World’s closures, but Disney JUST shared that we’ll get to look forward to this new show starting on Disney World’s birthday on October 1st! We’ve been staring at those barges out in World Showcase Lagoon for long enough! ©Disney Finally, a smaller but just as touching addition to EPCOT that still seems to be on deck is Dreamers Point. The project will bring a brand-new statue of Walt Disney himself to EPCOT for the first time. Walt Statue in World Celebration Dreamers Point will be located in what will be called the “World Celebration” area of the park (AKA at the middle of Future Word!). Originally there was mention of a “wishing tree” that was supposed to be part of this area, but we’ll have to wait and see if that’s included in the final version. The area is currently under construction, so hopefully we’ll have an exact opening timeline soon! Click here to read about more smaller projects coming to Disney World! While EPCOT’s Transformation is taking a little longer than we originally anticipated, it looks like most of what was originally announced is still set to join the park sometime in the near future! Hopefully, by the time EPCOT officially turns 40 on October 1st, 2022, we’ll be nearly completed (if not all the way finished!) with the transformation — that means BYE BYE, construction walls! Click here to read about more Disney World projects that have been delayed in the last year. Want MORE Details About Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation? Click HERE for All the News and Details about Epcot’s Transformation! Future World to Transform Into Three New Neighborhoods — Learn More Here! A NEW Festival Center is Coming to Epcot Learn More About the New PLAY! Pavilion Coming to Epcot! Details About Epcot’s New Nighttime Spectacular, HarmonioUS! Learn More About the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster Coming to World Discovery Space 220, Future World’s Newest Restaurant Opening Soon! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris Coming To Epcot’s France Pavilion A Mary Poppins Attraction is Coming to Epcot’s UK Pavilion Learn More About Moana: Journey of Water Coming to World Nature Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Epcot transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most excited to see from EPCOT’s Transformation? Let us know in the comments! The post What Has and Hasn't Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re starting to see things return to pre-closure normal at Disney World, and well, some of those things are making us pretty emotional! Happily Ever After (February 2020) First, ride pre-shows have returned (we might have shed a tear seeing the Haunted Mansion stretching room come to life again), interactive queue elements are now available to guests waiting in line for some rides, and fireworks will once more light up the skies above Disney World on July 1st! To prepare for the first Happily Ever After fireworks spectacular to happen in over a year, Disney World tested fireworks at Magic Kingdom last night, and we are not going to lie — it was an emotional sight. So many happy tears. BAWLING! And in case you missed it, we got video of some of the show! In case you’re in the area and missed this testing, there will be another fireworks test on Tuesday night, and then the show comes back full force on Thursday. And we will be there taking photos and videos to share with you! Read MORE about the return of fireworks 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. Did you happen to catch the fireworks testing last night? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEOS: Tink Is Back! Watch Fireworks Testing Last Night at Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article