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Available only at Amazon.com, Delish Loves Disney is 100 glossy pages specifically created and curated by the editors at Delish, who have been writing and producing content about Disney Parks Food & Beverage for almost a decade.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/c_JJ76dpgdk 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. Online shopping deals are the best. Main Street, U.S.A. We’ve seen many different shopDisney sales, such as this discount on sleepwear and plushes, free shipping, or this HUGE deal. Today shopDisney is offering free shipping once again…but you have to act fast! shopDisney is offering free shipping on ALL orders just for today with the code FREESHIP! Usually, shopDisney offers free shipping for orders over $75 so this is a great time to grab that one item you’ve had your eye on. You have until 11:59PM PT tonight! ©Disney Make sure you double-check all the terms and conditions so that your order qualifies, such as the requirement for a single address in the United States. ©Disney This deal is only available until TONIGHT at 11:59PM PT, so don’t forget to place your order today with the code FREESHIP! Have fun shopping and stick with DFB for all your Disney news. Personalize your Disney park bag with these new backpacks! 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 will you be ordering from shopDisney today? Let us know in the comments! The post Get the CODE to Get FREE Shipping on Disney Merch Today 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. Calling all key collectors! Collectible Key A lot of us can probably acknowledge that The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a prettyyy underrated Disney movie. So when we heard that a Hunchback-inspired collectible key and key pin were debuting, we got excited! We’ve seen collectible keys for TONS of Disney movies, from Cars to Cruella, but these new souvenirs are all about this movie’s BIG 25th anniversary. And both the key and key pin are now available to grab on shopDisney! The collectible key features the movie’s logo — with the iconic castle on the key’s ridges and cathedral designs on the signature “D.” ©Disney It’s $14.99! Click Here to Buy the Hunchback of Notre Dame Collectible Key! And, the key pin is an identical design (but smaller!) and comes in a collectible box. Of course, Quasimodo himself is the star of both of ’em. ©Disney This one is a little cheaper coming in at $12.99. Click Here to Buy the Hunchback of Notre Dame Collectible Key Pin! If you’re looking for the next key to add to your collection, why not snag one of these? We’ll keep an eye out for more fun Disney merch and keep ya posted, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Another New Collectible Key! 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 collect keys or key pins? Let us know in the comments! The post A Seriously Underrated Disney Character is Now Featured on a Collectible Key! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last week, Disneyland Paris reopened to a host of guests, eager to see familiar friends and embark on adventures, known and new! One new adventure we’re particularly excited about, just opened today: Disney’s Hotel New York – the Art of Marvel.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/WP_WaAlO-8M View the full article

There’s always somethin’ going on when it comes to our DFB Instagram stories! Sometimes we take you along for a fun day in the parks! We love asking for YOUR opinion on Disney World, sharing some behind-the-scenes of our team, and asking some tricky trivia. And recently, we had a pop quiz for ya! So friends, if you REALLY think you know your Disney parks, here one’s for you: where else in Disney World can you hear the voice of the Old Prospector from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The answer? Well, that same guy that tells you to hold onto your hats and glasses voices Ben Franklin in EPCOT’s The American Adventure! The American Adventure Now, while about 42% of our readers got this question RIGHT, the rest of you guys picked something else. The most popular choice, after The American Adventure, was the Carousel of Progress! That old-timey voice sure could fit right in there. It’s the American Adventure! And if you think you recognize his voice from somewhere else, Dallas McKennon is ALSO in Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, and more. What a career, right?! You’ll find Dallas McKennon here, too! Did YOU know the answer? Let us know in the comments! And stay tuned to our Instagram stories for plenty more fun trivia. Check Out MORE Disney Trivia! 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 get this trivia question right? Let us know in the comments! The post 58% of Our Readers Got This Disney World Attraction Question WRONG first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How many times have you placed a Mobile Order at Disney World and just sat there waiting while your stomach was yelling at you to JUST EAT SOMETHING?! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Several aspects of Disney are returning to normal including health and safety measures, and the reopening of restaurants and experiences. Today, we noticed that a popular Disney World perk is opening back up! No more missing the bus while waiting on a quick snack! The Grab-and-Go at Disney’s Art of Animation is officially back in action! Grab and Go is NOW open! Once you walk into the lobby at Art of Animation, you will be greeted with a sign directing you where to go for Landscape of Flavors, the main counter-service option at Art of Animation. Shopping to the Left and Grubbing to the Right! Once you have entered Landscape of Flavors you will see the Grab-and-Go section stocked with delicious treats and beverages. You will see items like cereal, milk, juice, soft drinks, pastries, and desserts. And yes, that amazing mermaid cupcake is still around for the summer! No More Missing the Bus! We also checked out Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and grab-and-go was still closed here. Still closed Among the many things returning this one brings much more added convenience to the guests staying at the resorts and we are excited for this option to return everywhere soon! Keep your eyes here for more updates on reopenings around the parks! Arcades Are Reopening at Disney World Resorts 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 has been your favorite thing to reopen at Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments below!The post Grab-and-Go is Back at a Popular Disney World Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends! Disney’s Contemporary Resort We’ve been hitting up the Disney World resorts to see what’s new, and we’ve got a few updates for you. So let’s get to it! Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates Capt. Cook’s There’s a brand new Father’s Day Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s, and this one has BACON on it! It’s a vanilla cupcake with caramel and bacon filling and cream cheese icing, topped with candied bacon, and chocolate pieces on top. Father’s Day Cupcake Talk about the perfect combo of sweet and salty! It’s available now for $5.99. Read Our Full Review Of This Cupcake Here Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates BouTiki One of the most sought-after souvenirs here is back! We’re talking about the Trader Sam’s Chips and Dip Set! If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on this, hurry on over now! They’re behind the counter! It’s BACK! The set is $59.99. It won’t last long, so when we say hurry, we mean HURRY! See More Photos of This Set Polynesian Resort Village Other Updates Spirit of Aloha For some reason, the sign in front of Spirit of Aloha is gone. We’re still waiting for an update on this show, so maybe it’s just getting spruced up. Missing sign However, the sign above the building is still there. Spirit of Aloha We’ll let you know if we find out anything about the show potentially returning soon! HURRY! Reservations Are NOW OPEN for’Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Fantasia We’ve started spotting the new Luca merchandise in the parks, but we also found them at Fantasia at the Contemporary! Luca merchandise We’ve already seen the MagicBand, as well as the Luca, Alberto, and Guila plushes. But we found the Machiavelli Plush here! Look at that sweet little chonky kitty. Machiavelli! Um…we are already in love with this cat. You can grab him for $19.99. See More Photos of Luca Merchandise We’ve Found at Disney World! Well, that does it for us this time around the resorts, but we’ll be back soon with more updates! Find Out About The BIG Problem With Disney World’s Moderate Resorts Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to a Disney World resort recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: MORE Luca Merchandise and the Return Of A Popular Souvenir! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Florida! It’s almost summer and we’ve been busy indulging in some very yummy summer treats! Peach Melba Cupcake. Yum. We’re talking about new Starbucks drinks, a boozy cake, and a $20 Cruella cake (and we’d pay that again)! But we’ve also been excited about some restaurant reopenings (‘Ohana – yay!), as well as checking out the menus for restaurants all over Disney World! So let’s get on with the menu updates! Magic Kingdom Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen While you’re enjoying the punny food at Skipper Canteen, be sure to check out some of the new beverages there. You can now get Seagram’s Gingerale and Vitaminwater Açai Blueberry Pomegranate as a Fountain Beverage. Skipper Canteen There’s also a new wine on tap here: Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Argentina for $13 per glass. Read Our Most Recent Review of Skipper Canteen Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort ‘Ohana We cannot tell you how stoked we are about the reopening of ‘Ohana on July 9th! And ahead of that reopening, we’ve seen the new menus, including breakfast. Meals here will be served family-style, with breakfast starters of seasonal fruit as well as freshly-made pineapple-coconut breakfast bread! (Note: this is the same breakfast menu as pre-closure.) Pineapple Coconut Bread. YUM. Then the breakfast skillet is back and includes Hua Paka (scrambled eggs), Uala Kahiki (fried potatoes), Biscuits, Pua’a (pork breakfast sausage links and Hawaiian-style ham topped with pineapple compote), and Mickey waffles. Breakfast Skillet at ‘Ohana A Plant-based Breakfast Skillet available. This includes “Eggs,” Uala Kahiki (fried potatoes), Cinnamon-Sugar Donut, “Sausage,” and allergy-friendly Mickey waffles. For specialty drinks, guests can choose from coffee, as well as character-inspired smoothies. ©Disney There are also some boozy options, including Mimosa-Your-Way and the Lapu Lapu. ©Disney Breakfast is $15 to $34.99 per adult, and we recommend making reservations asap! Dinner is also the same as it was pre-closure. It includes some favorite appetizers, like the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings and Pork Dumplings Tossed in Garlic-Ginger Sauce, as well as all those yummy meats for Entrees, and the ONLY way to end a meal at ‘Ohana — the Bread Pudding. ©Disney But something was initially missing — WHERE ARE THE NOODLES (Lo Mein Noodles tossed in Teriyaki Sauce)? Although they did not initially appear on the menu, Disney did confirm they would return – whew (and they now appear on the menu). We love you, Noodles We also got a look at the dinner drink menu, and there is a LOT to choose from, including Signature Cocktails like the Backscratcher and the Polynesian Mai Tai… ©Disney …to the Magical Star Cocktail and Bahama Mama… ©Disney …to some fun mocktails! ©Disney There’s also a selection of beer… ©Disney …and wine! ©Disney You can count on us to be there at ‘Ohana’s grand reopening, so we’ll be reporting live from there on July 9th — stay tuned! Click Here For An Update On The ‘Ohana Noodles Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Maya Grill Maya Grill will reopen on June 24th and we’ve got the menu updates! Please note that only dinner will be served here upon reopening. There have been some minor changes to the menu since the restaurant’s closure last year: Shrimp Mojo has replaced Tempura Rock Shrimp Empanadas are now topped with Spicy Ranchero instead of Chipotle REMOVED: Queso Fundido NEW: Traditional Taco Salad, Fiesta Salad, and Ensalada Caesar Salad. ©Disney There are a few changes, too: NEW: Plant-based Chicken Enchiladas NEW: Bacon Cheddar Burger NEW: Monterey Chicken Sandwich Rib-Eye is now served in taco form instead of hand-cut. ©Disney Sides available include Chipotle Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Poblano Potatoes Gratin, and Yucca Fries (with a price decrease) — but you can also now get Plantain Rice, Seasoned French Fries, or Fried Plantains! Dessert still includes the Sorbet, but Churros are also now available. Missing, though, is the Ancho Creme Brûlée. ©Disney There’s also a HUGE selection of beverages, including specialty drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and — of course — tequila! Click here to see the New Maya Grill Menu Disney Springs Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar The Bacon of Doom has returned! This is Thick-cut Applewood-smoked Bacon dipped in The Ganachery’s Milk Chocolate and Chipotle Ganache served with your choice of a shareable smoked cocktail for $32. And yes, the addition of the cocktail is new! And when they say “smoked,” they mean it! Look at all that smoke! The cocktail choice includes Trusty Revolver: Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, and Luxardo Cherries. Smoked and served with an Ice Sphere OR Snake Bite Margarita: Herradura Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, and Tipplers Orange Liqueur, with Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice. Smoked and served with an Ice Sphere. Hurry, though — this is only available through September 6th. Learn more about the Bacon of Doom review here Those are all the updates we’ve got for this week, but we’ll be back soon with more, so stay tuned! 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 these restaurant reopenings? Let us know in the comments! The post 'Ohana Updates, Bacon of DOOM, and More Disney World Menu Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you go to Disney World nearly every day like we do, you see some things… . Goofy is shocked! And we’ve certainly seen some odd things: abandoned Dole Whips, lonely balloons, ducks on dates, a throwdown between shoes, and all kinds of other strange happenings. But today, we saw what might be one of the most shocking things ever! Brace yourself — and note that these photos are not for the faint of heart or easily offended. Are you ready? Because we were at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort today and we spotted a Disney character NAKED! Put some clothes on, Sheriff!!! It seems that Sheriff from the Disney/Pixar Cars film was missing his clothes today — or rather the shell that makes him look like…well…him. We don’t know what happened to his clothes, but they’re probably getting spiffed up. He doesn’t look right We’re sure someone will return his shell to him soon, but we thought it was funny how strange he looks without it! And it’s interesting to see what’s underneath the Disney magic, too, right? But of course, now we’ll never unsee naked Sheriff, so there’s that! And if we spot any other funny and unusual things at Disney World, we’ll be sure to share them! Click Here To Check Out Disney’s NEW 15th Anniversary ‘Cars’ Collectible Key That Is Now Available Online 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 got a peek underneath the magic at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Um...Disney World, Why Is This Character Naked? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Father’s Day, which means we’re trying out some special treats today! Le Petit Cafe We’ve been trying out all the Father’s Day snacks we can find, including one with a strange-looking chocolate cigar on it, a Darth Vader cake that had us in stitches, and a Fruit Tart that sort of blew us away. But the snack we found today is one we’ve had before — but it got dressed up for Father’s Day. We typically like the Hazelnut-Caramel Profiteroles from Le Petit Cafe at Disney’s Riviera Resort, but today, that snack got a special Father’s Day makeover. And y’all — not only is Disney STILL going hard on the mustache trend, but this snack is now wearing a top hat! LOOK AT HIM! Although this is a simple stack of four cream puffs, this new look has really given this treat a LOT of personality. Just checking out the resort… However, at one point, we realized that this little guy bears a striking resemblance to the man who made it all happen, Walt Disney himself! Wait…what? Is this like a little Walt snack? Who wore it better? We’ve liked this dessert in the past — it’s sweet, but not TOO sweet. And the inside holds a surprise, a coffee flavor we never expected. We’re still not sure why that cream has such a strong coffee flavor, but it’s a must for coffee lovers. And in case you were wondering, both the top hat and mustache are edible (they’re chocolate!). Inside… If you want to grab what may be the cutest — and funniest — snack at Disney World, head on over to the Riviera today (we suspect this is a one-day offering) to grab one for $6.99. And we’ll let you know if we find more Father’s Day snacks today! 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 Father’s Day plans today? Let us know in the comments! The post Who Wore The Mustache Better: Walt Disney Or This Disney World Snack? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting ready for a BUSY summer in Disney World! Slinky Dog Dash With capacity increasing, fireworks returning, and restaurants reopening, it’s going to be a chaotic few months in the parks. But if you’re visiting a little later in the year, you may notice that something seems a little…off. Disney World’s summer park hours are pretty long, with 10PM — and even 11PM — closings. But if you look into the fall, you may notice that’s not the case. In fact, beginning in August, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are back to 9PM closings, with Disney’s Animal Kingdom shutting down at a nice ‘n’ early 6PM. So what does it all MEAN? Looks like this park is closing EARLY! It’s easy to assume that Disney World is simply cutting back on their hours once the summer crowds disappear. But this may not be the case. In recent months, we’ve seen Disney frequently extending park hours as the dates in question get closer. When park hours were first announced for the week of July 4th, Magic Kingdom was scheduled for a 9PM closing. Now, it’s not closing until 11PM! Splash Mountain In fact, Disney seems to be going week-by-week, extending those hours. Most recently, we saw more hours in July get extended (as well as random extensions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney Springs). Late July and August, we’re lookin’ at you next. Disney Springs Now, Disney After Hours BOO Bash is taking place on select nights from August through October — so we’d still expect Magic Kingdom to close fairly early on those days (at least to the general public). But as for the rest of fall? Don’t panic just yet! We’ve got a feeling those hours could eventually get extended, too. At least we hope! Mickey Pumpkin So how can you stay in the know? Keep a close eye on Disney World’s park hours on their website or the My Disney Experience app. We’ll also let you know here at DFB each time hours are extended, so look out for any dates that could affect your visit. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for any other Disney news! Learn More About the BOO Bash After Hours Event! 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 visiting Disney World this fall? Let us know in the comments! The post What You NEED to Know About Disney World’s Fall Park Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new Disney-Pixar movie means a whole new batch of easter eggs! With Luca‘s release on June 18th on Disney+, it’s time to start looking for new ones! An Image from Disney-Pixar’s Luca ©Disney-Pixar Throughout many of Pixar’s films, there have been tons of little details and nods! With the release of Luca, fans and theorists have been working hard to spot every easter egg they can find! Warning: Small Spoilers for Luca ahead! Recently, Variety shared a list of popular easter eggs from the Luca! Here are some of the latest finds! The first easter egg is the name on this boat! You may recognize it from the film Coco! Miguel’s grandmother’s name was Elena, making this a nice nod to another great Pixar movie! ©Disney-Pixar The next easter egg that’s been spotted is a poster for the classic Disney film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! When Luca first explores Portorosso, you can spot this poster alongside one for the classic movie Roman Holiday! ©Disney-Pixar Next, when Luca and Alberto meet Giulia, her bedroom is full of easter eggs! The first is a small Donald Duck plush by her bed! Do you see him? ©Disney-Pixar On top of that, she has Le Avventure Di Pinocchio in her book collection! This detail is not just a reference to the Disney film Pinocchio, but also a nod to the Italian Riviera setting of Luca. ©Disney-Pixar Of course, what’s a Pixar movie without the Luxo ball? You can spot it on a rooftop near the final part of Luca! ©Disney-Pixar In the final moments of Luca, we get the signature A113 easter egg, a reference to the famous CalArts classroom! You’ll find this in basically every Pixar film, but in Luca, you can spot it on the ticket to Genova that Luca receives! ©Disney-Pixar As with any Pixar film, there are tons of easter eggs yet to be found and fans are on the hunt to find more! It’s little things like these easter eggs that add to the fun of movies like Luca! We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news! Stay tuned for more! Love Luca? Click here to check out the latest Luca merch! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the easter eggs in Luca? Did you spot any? Let us know in the comments! The post Have You Spotted These Easter Eggs in Disney/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. The Disney parks have been home to many personalizable accessories! From embroidered ears to custom pins, there are tons of ways to make your own custom memorabilia! A Personalized Backpack from the Past! ©Disney Recently, Disney released a new collection of customizable backpacks on shopDisney, so you can personalize your new Disney park bag! The Belle Backpack features screen art, 3D art, and glitter that come together to create a wonderful Beauty and the Beast-inspired design! Details include a multimedia rendition of Belle and screen art of flowers, the magic mirror, and more! ©shopDisney This backpack is available for $29.99 with name customization for $5.95 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Belle Backpack! The Minnie Mouse Rose Gold Backpack is a shinier option with a Minnie Mouse pattern, a 3D glitter bow, glitter trim, and all sorts of other details! The exterior is made of faux leather and features padded shoulder straps that make this backpack as comfy as it is cute! ©shopDisney This backpack is sold for $29.99 and name customization costs $5.95 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Minnie Mouse Rose Gold Backpack! The Disney Princess Backpack features Pocahontas, Merida, Jasmine, Aurora, Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel, Mulan, Tiana, and Ariel! The exterior is made of faux leather and features a glitter trim! ©shopDisney This bag is available for $29.99 with name customization for an additional $5.95 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Disney Princess Backpack! The Disney Animators’ Collection Backpack is perfect for teens and adults! The bag features young versions of Pocahontas with Meeko, Moana with Pua, Aurora, and Tinker Bell! The exterior is faux leather with gold piping, lots of storage, and a puff charm! ©shopDisney This backpack goes for $29.99 with name customization for an additional $5.95 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Disney Animators’ Collection Backpack! The Frozen 2 Backpack features Anna and Elsa on a purple design based on the forest and purple flames from Frozen 2! On the front zipper is a little Bruni charm that’s absolutely adorable! ©shopDisney This bag is available for $29.99 with name customization for an additional $5.95 on shopDisney! Click here to shop the Frozen 2 Backpack! These new backpacks are stylish, affordable, and customizable! We’re always on the lookout for new merch and cool finds! Stay tuned for more! Click Here to Read about the New Custom Disney Tees! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Disney’s personalizable backpacks? Let us know in the comments! The post Personalize Your Disney Park Bag With These NEW Backpacks Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you take a backpack or purse with you to Walt Disney World, you might have a list of favorite items you always bring with you into the parks. What do you take in your bag? But if you like to be EXTRA prepared, we have a list of 10 items you can find at Target that you may or may not have thought of and could save you a LOT of trouble! We explored the Target website to find the best items you can take with you in the parks that also fit in any average sized backpack or purse. Staying Cool and Hydrated Stainless Steel Water Bottle On hot days in Disney Parks the thirst is real. This 17.5oz Double Vacuum Stainless Steel Water Bottle is small enough to fit into a bag but will keep your water ice cold, even in the heat. ©Target With more refillable water stations popping up around Disney Parks, a water bottle is an easy way to keep water on you at all times. This water bottle is only $6.00! Shop for a stainless steel water bottle here! Pedialyte Electrolyte Packets Speaking of thirst, it’s very easy to get dehydrated in the Disney Parks, especially in the summertime, and especially when your typical Disney day may consist of Starbucks coffee and drinking around the world in EPCOT. These Pedialyte Electrolyte Packets aren’t just for kids, and they’re light enough that you can carry several packets at a time. ©Target All you have to do is pour one packet into 8oz of water for quick rehydration. For $8.79 for 8 packets and 4 different flavors, we think these are a must have for all Disney Parks visits. Get your Pedialyte Electrolyte Packets here! Misting Fan We’ve talked about the Florida heat and how to stay hydrated, but how do we stay cool? This O2COOL Elite Handheld Misting Fan! It mists, it fans, it does it all. ©Target For $8.99, make room in your bag for this baby to help cool you down when the heat is too much. Stay cool with a misting fan here! Chapstick After all the salty pretzels and beer, your lips will probably be thirsty. Never forget a tube of chapstick in your bag, and we love Burt’s Bees Lip Balm. ©Target These come in a pack of 2 so when you inevitably lose one tube you automatically have a backup! These go for $7.49. Keep your lips hydrated with Burt’s Bees! For Your Skin Mini Sunscreen This might be a no brainer for some of you, but sunscreen is incredibly important in the Florida sun and you need to reapply sunscreen every few hours for it to be effective. ©Target Target has the Banana Boat Ultra Sport Clear Sunscreen Spray in SPF 30 in a 1.8oz travel size and it’s lightweight and small enough to fit into every bag for only $1.99! Get your travel size sunscreen here! First Aid Kit Okay, we know what you might be thinking: there’s a First Aid Station in every Disney Park! But what if you’re halfway across the park from the First Aid Station and you need a bandaid? ©Target This Travel First Aid Kit will fit into most bags, even small bags, and prevents you from having to trek across the park to find a bandaid. We think $4.99 is worth it for that convenience. Pick up a Travel First Aid Kit here! Avoid the Chafe Anti Chafe Balm Waddling around Disney World due to chafing is not exactly the park visit of our dreams. The Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm comes in a tiny 0.5oz size convenient for your pocket or your bag. ©Target A quick swipe of this on your thighs and you can kiss chafing goodbye. It even works on your heels or toes if the cute shoes you decided to wear keep giving you blisters! For $7.49, this is a must have for all Disney Parks trips. Avoid the dreaded chafe by clicking here! Blister Band-Aids If your anti chafe balm fails, there’s always blister bandaids to the rescue! Keep these Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal Adhesive Bandages for Heel Blisters on you at all times to avoid that miserable feeling of your shoe rubbing on your blisters when you still have a whole day ahead of you in the Parks. ©Target A box of 6 blister Band-Aids will run you $3.99. Shop for blister band-aids here! Keep Your Money and Tickets Organized Small Card Case If you want to prioritize space in your bag, a giant wallet isn’t exactly helpful. This Small Card Case by A New Day let’s you keep all your essential cards with you while taking up almost no space! ©Target It comes in several different colors and only costs $6.00. Pick your small card case color here! Stay Charged Portable Battery It may surprise you how quickly your phone battery drains, especially as you check the My Disney Experience App for wait times and reservations a million times throughout the day. Don’t leave for a day at the Parks without a portable battery! ©Target We love this Anker PowerCore 10400mAh 2-Port Power Bank with 2 USB ports so 2 people can charge at the same time. It’s not cheap at $29.99 but definitely a must have in Disney Parks. If you want to get one in the parks you can look into the FuelRod option. Stay charged by grabbing your own power bank here! You can find all of these items at Target, so get your drive up orders in now! Here at DFB we are always searching for MORE useful and must have items to take into Disney Parks. Keep reading for all the tips and tricks we discover! Check out the ULTIMATE Disney packing list 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 any of these Target items to your Disney bag? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Target Essentials You NEED in Your Disney Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are beginning to look a lot more normal these days at Disney World. Welcome back to The Twilight Zone Temperature checks are gone, masks are optional in most situations for fully-vaccinated guests, social distancing is fading away, and shows — along with fireworks — are coming back! Another thing we’re starting to notice is that ride pre-shows are returning. Previously, we saw the return of pre-shows for both Dinosaur and Haunted Mansion. Well, today, ANOTHER pre-show has returned! Tower of Terror Lobby We rode The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and were reunited with our old pal Rod Serling during the ride’s pre-show. You’ve just crossed over into The Twilight Zone This pre-show really sets the mood for the ride and makes you feel like you’ve stepped into an episode of the series. We’ve missed it so much, and we’re so glad to see it back! And if we see any other pre-shows returning, we’ll let you know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to see ride pre-shows returning to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post One Of Disney World's Spookiest Pre-Shows Is BACK! 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. In the past, LEGO and Disney have come up with some crazy cool (and expensive!) sets! From Infinity Gauntlets to Star Wars helmets, there have been tons of cool collaborations! © LEGO Recently, Marvel and LEGO announced a huge new set that’ll blow your mind! The LEGO Daily Bugle Set is a model of the famous newspaper building from the Spider-Man franchise! This set is huge! ©shopDisney The set features 25 Minifigures, including Spider-Man, Venom, Spider-Ham, and all sorts of other heroes and villains! The set also includes five exclusive Minifigure versions of J. Jonah Jameson, Blade, Punisher, Black Cat, and Daredevil! ©shopDisney With four floors and almost 4,000 pieces, this set is MASSIVE! With two vehicles and all sorts of little details, it is a great set for both people who love to collect and people who love to play! ©shopDisney You can grab this set for $329.99 on shopDisney! This set is recommended to be built by an adult since it’s so complex and gigantic! Click here to shop the LEGO Daily Bugle set! We’re also watching out for the latest Disney merch! Stay tuned for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think this new LEGO set is worth the price tag? Let us know in the comments! The post Is This EPIC Marvel LEGO Set Worth the Price? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you ask a Disney fan which PIXAR movie is the best, chances are they will have VERY strong opinions! Is Toy Story the best PIXAR film? We put out a poll on Instagram asking our followers to vote in a PIXAR movie throwdown, and we received a lot of passionate responses (some of you were not very happy with the results!). There were a few close match-ups, and a few that had a clear winner! One of the closest races was in between A Bugs Life and Wall-E, with Wall-E coming out on top! Both movies have major nature vibes, which made it a very hard choice, but this adorable robot has stolen your hearts. Obviously, y’all think this movie is out of this world! A very close Bug’s Life vs Wall-E poll Soul! is one of the newest PIXAR movies. It debuted at the end of last year, and a new exhibit opened at EPCOT in it’s honor! However, Soul!‘s smooth jazz couldn’t beat the heartwarming tunes of Coco. If you are a Coco fan, we recommend checking out the Coco exhibit at the Mexico pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase! Coco was the clear winner! In the feud between families in Onward and The Incredibles, we witnessed an Incredible victory! Many of you said Onward tugs at your heart strings, but The Incredibles is a classic PIXAR film. Honestly, we can’t not picture this as a match-up between a family with a dad that has half a body, and a family with a dad who likes to pick up cars. An Incredible Victory! In arguably the most unfair pairing, Finding Nemo barely scraped a victory over Up!. We received a lot of grief for pairing these two together, and we don’t blame you. They are both heart-breaking, sweet stories! We apologize for the pain we’ve caused from making you choose. This one was SO CLOSE! We weren’t surprised to see that our favorite fiery red-head pulled a win over the duo of Arlo and Spot. With over 3/4 of the votes, there was no question that Brave reigns supreme over The Good Dinosaur! Bears > dinosaurs in this case. Merida is the winner! In what you all are calling the “Sophie’s Choice” of battles, Ratatouille squeaked out a victory against Inside Out! We’ve been super happy to see Joy and Sadness making core memories on the grounds at EPCOT, but we’re even more excited for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in October! Ratatouille squeezed through! In the final match-up, we pitted a world with monsters against a world with talking cars, and the monsters dominated! Both movie franchises have sequels as well as attractions in Disney’s California Adventure, so we thought it might be a closer vote. But in the end, the fast-racing Cars couldn’t keep up with Mike and Sully in Monster’s, Inc.! Monster’s Inc raced past Cars! So there you have it, the officially unofficial best PIXAR movies! Don’t come at us if your favorite didn’t win, we are just the messengers. Thanks to everyone who participated in the polls and keep your eye out for the next one on Instagram! See the surprising votes on which Disney Restaurants are overrated here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite PIXAR movie of all time? Let us know in the comments! The post Which PIXAR Movie Reigns Supreme? We Asked, and You Answered! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Father’s Day!!! Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company We’ve been celebrating Father’s Day all week at Disney World, including eating a ton of special snacks that include a Father’s Day Fruit Tart, an odd dessert with a chocolate cigar, and a funny Darth Vader Father’s Day Petit Cake! But we’ve found a FREE treat for Dad today at Disney Springs! That freebie comes courtesy of Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. at The Landing at Disney Springs. As we’ve previously reported, this location does some fun latte art, and you can now get select coffees with FREE Father’s Day ripple latte art there! ©Joffrey’s However, this freebie is only available for TODAY, so if you want to grab a cup of coffee for Dad with this fun art, head to Disney Springs before it closes! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other special Father’s Day deals at Disney World! Treat Dad to These Printable Disney ‘Coupons’ This Father’s Day! 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. How are you celebrating Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY -- Treat Dad to FREE Latte Art at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay admit it — you have a LOT of Disney mugs, don’t you? (No judgement, because we do too!) Pretty yellow mug The cool thing about Disney mugs is that they’re both fun AND functional, which is why we keep being drawn into grabbing more of them, including a hilariously morbid Haunted Mansion mug, Star Wars Starbucks mugs, a Bao mug that just makes us smile, and a Moana mug with tons of hidden details! But we just found a NEW mug at Disney World that looks good enough to eat! Say what? So, check out this new Beaches and Cream Sundae Mug. It’s a mug…but it looks exactly like a Mickey sundae! New Beaches and Cream mugs! And considering how MUCH we love sundaes from Beaches and Cream, this mug looks delicious! It’s even got sprinkles and chocolate Mickey ears! We want to eat this mug The back of the mug says “Every Day is Sundae,” and well, we couldn’t agree more! No truer words were ever spoken. Just look at the resemblance! Twinning! This appetizing mug can be found at the Beach Club Marketplace for $21.99. And if we spot any other Disney food-related merchandise, we’ll be sure to let you know. 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. How many Disney mugs do you own? Let us know in the comments! The post Beaches & Cream Fans NEED Disney World's New Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has a lot of awesome restaurants and some are more well-known than others. Have you heard of The Fountain? And if one thing is true of Disney restaurants, they can be EXPENSIVE. This is especially true if you’re dining with the whole family! We’ve taken a look at the most expensive restaurant in Disney World, but what’s on the other end of the spectrum? How much does Disney World’s CHEAPEST sit-down restaurant cost? First of all, we need to determine which restaurant is actually the cheapest, which is easier said than done. Disney World’s pricing scale ($ to $$$$) isn’t foolproof and it’s difficult to know which restaurant is actually the cheapest across the whole menu. The Fountain Restaurant So, we took a look at which table-service restaurants Disney has marked in the $ price range ($14.99 and under), and then compared their menus. In the end, the restaurant with the cheapest overall pricing was one that you might not have visited before. Seating at the Fountain On average, The Fountain at the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is likely the cheapest table-service restaurant in Disney World! This spot is a cozy diner with classics like burgers and yummy ice cream treats. We’ve definitely enjoyed past visits to The Fountain, but how much does this cheap table service restaurant cost? The Fountain entrance We’re going to take a look at what the cost would be for a family of four with one starter to share, two adult entrees, two kids’ meals, four desserts (it’s an ice cream shop, after all), and four beverages. Fountain outside of the Dolphin Resort First up, let’s look at pricing on the starters! At The Fountain, you can snag a variety of Soups and Starters including Chili with Cheese, Soft Pretzel Bites, Onion Rings, and more. These items range in price from $4.50 to $8.50 with an average price of $6.40. Pretzel Bites and Dip For the main course, adults can choose from a selection of Salads and Entrees like the Fountain Signature Burger, the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese, the Asian Salmon Salad, and more. Entree portions range in price from $12 to $18 with an average price of $16.20. Philly Cheesesteak and Fries Kiddos have nine different choices including options like a Cheeseburger, Mac & Cheese, a Pressed Turkey Patty Melt, and more. These are all priced at either $9 or $11 with an average price of $10.75. Display Case This is an ice cream joint do the desserts are a BIG deal. You’re looking at Shakes & Other Frozen Drinks, Ice Cream Specialties, Ice Cream, and Desserts for between $3 and $9.75 (not counting the MASSIVE seven-flavor Fountain Funnel). The average price of sweets here is $6.20. And finally, non-alcoholic Beverages range between $4 and $5 with an average price of $4.50. Milkshake of the Month So, for a family of four purchasing one starter ($6.40), two adult entrees ($16.20 each), two kids’ meals ($10.75 each), four desserts ($6.20 each), and four beverages ($4.50 each); we’re looking at a total meal cost of around $100 or $25 per person for the three-courses. Close up on Philly Cheesesteak Yep, those are still Disney table service prices so it’s going to be more expensive than what you might be used to at home. In comparison to other spots though, you’re still getting off cheaper. Ice Cream Panini Close Up Plus, you can save even MORE by skipping starters, beverages, and desserts (good luck with that last one at this ice cream spot!) and sharing meals! And, yep, those tips apply at most Disney restaurants. Technically, if everyone ONLY got the cheapest entree option, a family of four could dine here for just $42. Overall though, if you really want to save, stick to quick service options or even consider dining off of Disney World property! Buffalo Chicken Salad As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest tips and news from Disney World. Want to read our latest review of The Fountain? 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 ever eaten at The Fountain? Tell us in the comments! The post How Much Does Disney’s Cheapest Sit-Down Restaurant Cost? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World reopened almost a year ago, and we’ve seen a TON of changes since then! Welcome back! Here at DFB, we’re all about the food, and that’s why we’re glad SO many Disney World restaurants have reopened recently! We’ve visited Chef Mickey’s for dinner and the newly reopened Cape May Cafe, but today a fan-favorite restaurant has reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! That’s right, we’re at Tusker House Restaurant checking out the new character dining experience here! We’ve seen a modified character meal at several other Disney World restaurants, but let’s see what it’s like at Tusker House. Check-In Tusker House has been closed for a longggg time, so it was SO nice to walk back into this restaurant! We started by pulling up our reservation on the My Disney Experience app and checking in! Checking in Once checked in, we received a message that we would be notified when our table was ready. All checked in! We also received a text message that we were checked in and our wait was relatively short — we soon received a message that our table was ready! It’s time! And soon we were checking in with a Cast Member at the restaurant. Here’s where we go! We were then taken into the restaurant for the first time in a LONG time! Atmosphere Seating is at tables and chairs. Tables Tables are still slightly spread out to allow for some social distancing between groups. Tusker House Seating And as you can see, the dining space here is super bright and airy! Food Tusker House used to be a buffet-style meal, but with new health and safety measures in place, the meal is now family-style. The menu features African-inspired flavors, and is served on a big platter for the whole table to share! Menu We dined at Tusker House for breakfast, so here’s a look at what we got! Breakfast is served in courses, and the first course is Jungle Juice, Fruit with Yogurt Dip, and Breads (Zebra Bread, Cornbread, and Multigrain Croissants with Butter, Strawberry Preserves, and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread). Breads and fruits! And JUNGLE JUICE! All we can say is YUM! …and Mickey! MICKEY! We’ll be back here for lunch and give you a first look at the food there as well. Stay tuned for FULL reviews of both breakfast and dinner, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoyed this first look at a reopened Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! REVIEW: We Ate Two Meals in One Day at Cape May Cafe in Disney World and We’re Not Mad About It Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Tusker House Character Dining Has Returned to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is full of AMAZING food like decadent ice cream sandwiches and delicious fish and chips. Oh Canada! While we love visiting EPCOT’s (mostly year-round) festival booths to eat around the world, sometimes we need a more substantial meal! The quick service locations are great if you don’t want to have a long, leisurely meal, but the table service restaurants are SO worth a couple hours of your time! One of our favorites is Le Cellier Steakhouse in good ol’ Canada, and we recently stopped in to see if it still met our expectations! Le Cellier is the signature dining location in the Canada pavilion, which means it’s a bit pricey! Be prepared to drop some cash on a meal here. It opened with EPCOT in 1982, but back then, it was more of a cafeteria style restaurant. Now, it’s an upscale steakhouse that is super popular, with reservations usually going quick! We’ve had great meals here before, but let’s see if Le Cellier still lives up to the hype! Atmosphere Le Cellier is located through the gardens of the Canada pavilion (where you can often see some rabbits!). The exit for Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360 also comes out right where the restaurant is located. So pretty! The inside feels like you’re walking through a cellar, which makes sense, since Le Cellier means “the cellar” in French! Le Cellier The dining area is a small room that’s very cozy and kind of dark (if we had a list of “restaurants that are SUPER hard ot get good pictures in,” this would top the charts!). Cozy vibes The stone arches in the dining room really gives you that “I’m in a fancy basement somewhere in Canada” feeling! We love those arches! The intimate setting is perfect to escape the park crowds or great for a romantic date night! Eats The menu for Le Cellier can be found hanging up outside so you can figure out what you want before going in. Le Cellier menu But once inside, there’s a QR code you can scan to look at the menu on your phone. QR code for Le Cellier There are several appetizers to choose from to kick off your meal, like Tuna Tartare for $19 and the famous Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup for $13. ©Disney Canada is known for their poutine (AKA french fries drowned in gravy and cheese curds. AKA perfection!), so of course there’s some on the menu! You can get their Signature Poutine, which resembles the traditional version of poutine but also has TRUFFLE, for $14. (For a hot minute, this was an exclusive Passholder poutine before making it to the full menu!). There’s also the Le Cellier Beef Bourguignon Poutine for $15, which has Gruyere cheese and garlic aioli (oh yeah — and more truffle!). ©Disney The main event here is steak, so you can choose from a Ribeye Steak for $57, Filet Mignon for $59, and New York Strip Steak for $52. There’s also Sustainable Fish for $45 and Steamed Asian Impossible Dumplings for $34 on the menu for those who want to forgo the meat! ©Disney Le Cellier offers “enhancements” for your meal, AKA extra fancy additional sides, like Maple Whiskey-glazed Brussels Sprouts for $10 and Loaded Boursin Mashed Potatoes for $10. ©Disney If you have kids dining with you, they can get their own appetizers! They have a choice between the Cheddar Soup for $3 or the House Salad for $3. For entrees, kids can chow down on things like the Grilled Strip Steak with Gravy for $15 or the Seared Salmon for $18. ©Disney Each kids entree comes with two sides. They can choose between Carrots, Mushroom Risotto, or even an Ice Cream Sundae (oh, to be a kid again!). Kids can also get the Specialty Character Drink just for them, which is Minute Maid Light Lemonade in a souvenir Character Cup with a glowing Character Clip-on Light for $8. (If you’re an adult dying to have a glowy lemonade though, your server will likely happily oblige!) ©Disney There are several Canada-themed dessert options, like the Maple Creme Brûlée for $13 or the Maple Leaf Cheesecake for $12. ©Disney Of course, a great steakhouse has to have a wine list, and we were given a paper menu to view Le Cellier’s selection. The list also includes the restaurant’s specialty craft cocktails like the Ottawa Apple for $13. Fine wine, anyone? Alright, let’s get down to business (to defeat…THE HUNS! Sorry, happens every time!). We started with two of the newer drinks on the menu: the Le Cellier Bloody Caesar for $15 and the Victorian Raspberry for $15. Great way to kick off a meal! The Bloody Caesar featured Canadian Vodka, Clamato Juice, Bitterman’s Hellfire Bitters, and a blend of seasonings. Caesars are incredibly popular in many part of Canada. This twist on a Bloody Mary uses Clamato (tomato juice with clam juice added) instead of just tomato juice. We were a bit skeptical about the Clamato juice, but it wasn’t overwhelmingly fishy! It adds a bit of saltiness and a savory flavor to the tomato. A lime AND an olive?! If you don’t like spicy drinks, we’d advise you to avoid this one, because it packed a punch! If you’d like to try this but prefer less spice, be sure to let your server know! Kind of weird with a steak… Next, we tried the Victorian Raspberry, which had Canadian Iceberg Vodka with Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Raspberry Puree. This tasted just like a SweeTart! It was pretty sweet, but not in an artificial way. We got a strong raspberry flavor and the lime cuts through the sweetness. Such a pretty color! We could definitely taste the vodka, too! Overall, this drink was really good, and a great choice if you love fresh berry flavors! Refreshing and sweet! Le Cellier also has one of our favorite things you can get at a restaurant: FREE BREAD! We know, we know, the price is probably factored into the other items, but just let us have this one! Why? Cause their bread is REALLY GOOD. Bread and butter The basket included 3 different kinds of bread that all represent things in Canada, how cool! The pretzel bread represents the second largest Oktoberfest outside Munich, which is held in Ontario. Pretzel bread The multigrain is due to the 3 Canadian provinces that grow 50% of the grain in all of North America (wow!). Multigrain And the sourdough represents the sourdough festival held in the Yukon in the spring to celebrate winter being over! Sourdough The bread basket is served with maple sea salt butter, which is a great compliment to all three loaves! The salt is such a nice touch! For appetizers, we got the Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate for $21. Have you ever known us to turn down a charcuterie board?? The full spread! It also came with a piece of paper explaining everything on the plate, which was VERY helpful! Cheese please! First of all, we have to talk about the BEEF FAT CANDLE. That’s right, it’s an entire candle made of slow rendered beef fat flavored with garlic and rosemary. BEEF FAT CANDLE! Seriously. Le Cellier wants you to eat a candle. The candle is 100% edible and tastes SO GOOD spread on the bread and crackers! SOUNDS weird but — you guys — SO tasty. It’s creamy, salty and savory. The flame warmed the fat so it spread nicely. Yes, that is a candle on our cracker This candle was such a fun and really unique part of the appetizer! Click here to see more about the beef fat candle! Moving on to the meats, we loved the duck ham, which was super smokey, but in a GOOD way. Duck ham! The mortadella had a really nice crunch from the pistachios. Is mortadella just fancy bologna? And the short rib pastrami was complimented really well by the mustard seeds on top! We love some pastrami As for the cheeses, the Canadian Triple Cream Goat Brie was our favorite. It was super creamy and buttery, and went great with the sweet and salty popcorn on top! We swear there’s cheese under there! Here’s a better look at the brie! Brie all day every day The Murcia al Vino, or “drunken goat” in English, was full of red wine flavor! Who got the goat drunk? And the Point Reyes Blue Cheese was pretty pungent, but not the strongest blue cheese we’ve tried. The honey balanced out the flavor well! Honey and blue cheese is a great combo If you love meat and cheese boards, this is a great one! It may even be better than the one at BaseLine Tap House… but it is more expensive at over twice the price! This could be our whole meal and we wouldn’t complain Moving on to the main course, we ordered the Ribeye Steak which came with Lemon-scented Fingerling Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Roasted Shallot-Whiskey Butter for $57. That’s a big steak! We asked for our steak to be cooked medium rare, and Le Cellier did a great job! There was a nice char on the outside of the steak and the shallot butter on top was amazingggg. The steak was juicy and flavorful, and not overwhelmingly chewy, which can happen sometimes with ribeyes. Red in the middle, please! The lemon potatoes were delicious! The brightness of the lemon was a great contrast to the rich meat and they were tender as could be. We’ll never say no to potatoes We also ordered the Five Cheese Mac & Cheese Enhancement for $11, which included asiago, cheddar, goat, fontina, and parmesan cheeses. OMG, just look at that mac and cheese The flavors were awesome in this mac! We could really taste that good quality cheeses were used and it was super duper creamy. Breadcrumbs NEED to be on mac and cheese! However, we do think the mac & cheese could use a little bit of a smokey flavor to balance it out! If you’re not a fan of the tang of goat cheese, heads up that the flavor does show up pretty prominently. A nice close up For dessert, we got the Chocolate Caramel Bar for $13 which was Dark Chocolate Mousse, Caramel Cookie Pieces, Milk Chocolate Shell and Chocolate Shortbread Cookie. Gorgeous! This was INCREDIBLE! The caramel with the rich chocolate was a perfect combination and it had a great blend of creamy and crunchy textures. A chocolate lover’s dream However, some of the shortbread cookies did lose their crunch due to the chocolate mousse. This was the least Canada-y dessert compared to the other desserts that are much more in your face “hey, we’re Canada, eh!” We’re not sharing!! If you love rich, chocolatey desserts, this is for you! Nosh or Not Head Down to the Cellar if: You are a total steak lover. This is probably your best bet for quality steak in EPCOT. You love fine dining and make meals a main event. This spot feels more upscale than many other sit-down meals in EPCOT. You’re celebrating something special. This spot is dark and romantic — perfect for a date night. Search for a Different Spot if: You’re on a budget, this place is not cheap! You’re vegetarian. There are, of course, options here for vegans and vegetarians, but the name of the game is red meat. You want more Disney in your meal while you’re at the Most Magical Place on Earth. This is definitely one of the less in-your-face DISNEY places to eat. Overview If you’re a meat lover and want one of the best steaks you can get in Disney World, this place is a must try! It’s reliable for a great meal and how can you not think that beef candle is awesome?! Go JUST for the beef candle if you must! Think of the stories: “I ate a candle when I went on vacation to Disney World.” Epic. However, if you’re trying to be really efficient with your day in EPCOT, are on a budget, or don’t want a heavy meal to weigh you down before you go on a ride like Test Track, maybe find one of the other great options around the World Showcase! We loved our experience here and the cozy, cool setting is a great escape from the crowds and heat of EPCOT. Le Cellier does a great job of changing up their menu periodically to keep everything fresh and new, so they keep us coming back to try new inventive things! We know, Le Cellier is an expensive meal. But it’s a great place to treat yourself, celebrate a big moment in your life, or splurge for a nice date night! Click here to see which EPCOT restaurant just increased their prices! 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 item at Le Cellier? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Ate a Candle in EPCOT. On Purpose. We'll Explain. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot to love about Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sometimes though, Disney makes a decision that some people love and others hate. There have certainly been some controversial changes to the Disney World parks and today, we’re going to look at some of the most infamous ones. So, do you agree with these controversial Disney World changes? Getting Rid of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights First up, let’s talk about getting rid of the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights was a Christmas display in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The installation was a Christmas light spectacular where hundreds of thousands of lights danced to holiday music and created a very lovely section of the park each night. Buildings were practically covered in Christmas lights! The lights were wildly popular with guests each evening and, in total, they ran for 21 years before being canceled. Unfortunately, the lights were installed on the Streets of America, a land that was removed to make room for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights On one side of the issue, there are the folks who would give anything to have the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights back. After all, they were a beautiful Christmas installation and, for many, an integral part of their holiday traditions at Disney World. Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights On the other side, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is pretty cool. There are certainly Disney fans that would say that the truly immersive land is way cooler than a bunch of Christmas lights. Both sides can certainly be true, but there’s no denying that this is one of the more controversial changes in recent years. Click here to see similar UNFORGIVABLE Disney changes! Closing Maelstrom to Open Frozen Ever After Our next issue has to do with a ride retheming. The Norway Pavilion in EPCOT used to be home to the Maelstrom. This ride was a cool boat tour through Norway featuring angry spell-casting trolls, your boat almost falling out of a waterfall, and a backward and forward drop. Maelstrom was rethemed in 2014 to become Frozen Ever After. Now, Frozen After remains one of the most popular rides in EPCOT. ©Disney The Maelstrom lovers out there will tell you that the new ride is an invasion of intellectual property into EPCOT. Maelstrom was a very cool ride that really fit in the World Showcase and, for many, Frozen Ever After seems too fantastical for an area of the park that is supposed to be more edutainment than straight entertainment. (Plus, while the land in Frozen is based on Norway, the fictional kingdom of Arendelle is just that — fictional. That doesn’t really go along with the ideals of World Showcase.) Frozen family! Still, the Frozen Ever After ride is a favorite for many. Tons of Frozen fans, young and old, love to see Anna and Elsa come to life before them. It may be a bit of a strange add to World Showcase, but the Frozen Ever After ride is popular for a reason and many folks love the classic dark ride feel mixed with new technologies. Plus, with the newest addition to EPCOT opening soon, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, it seems intellectual property taking over World Showcase is here to stay. Want to see more iconic ride changes? Click here! Closing Great Movie Ride to Open Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Another ride change that really got people jumping into the controversy was the choice to close the Great Movie Ride and open Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Great Movie Ride was a major fixture in Hollywood Studios and not just for movie fans. It was the first attraction most guests saw upon entering the park (before Tower of Terror loomed to the right, at least!) and really captured the “old Hollywood” vibe the park was trying to convey. Now Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the first attraction to feature Mickey Mouse in a Disney theme park ride. Dessert is in the Wizard of Oz scene! For many, the removal of the Great Movie Ride was an unforgivable offense. The attraction was a tour of the greatest movies of all time and a fan-favorite part of the trip to Hollywood Studios. Plus, the change to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway seems to be a good illustration of the overall shift that’s happening in Hollywood Studios from the old Hollywood theme and towards more intellectual property (it’s not just EPCOT, friends!). Lots of folks miss the golden years of this park. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway can be found where the Great Movie Ride used to be located! Still, The Great Movie Ride was older and the attraction was in need of an update. Compared to newer rides of today, this ride could have easily been deemed “boring,” especially from the younger generations. Plus, the park doesn’t have a whole lot to appeal to kids outside of Toy Story Land. Mickey and Minnie’s runaway Railway is an attraction that can appeal to the whole family. Finally, it uses a new trackless ride system like we’ve seen on Rise of the Resistance, and it features Mickey Mouse himself which is pretty neat. So, there are definitely fans on both sides of the issue. To see hidden secrets on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, click here! Painting the Castle Pink Want to talk about a change that really got people going recently? Let’s talk about when Disney announced they planned to paint the most iconic fixture in all of Disney World — Cinderella Castle. No, we don’t mean when they made it into a pink birthday cake (but that was pretty divisive too!). Last year, Disney painted Cinderella Castle pink, moving away from its previous color scheme of mostly light blues and gray. Cinderella Castle On one hand, folks were not happy to see the light blue go. The pink had a gaudy appearance in some peoples’ opinions, and some said it made Cinderella Castle feel a little bit too much like Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland (which also got a saturation increase a few years back!). After all, Cinderella’s main color is blue…not pink. Plus, the paint catches the light differently (it almost appears pearlescent), making it blow out in photos on the pink areas if you try to snap a pic in certain lighting. Doesn’t it look oddly shiny? It’s not just the pink. The blue got majorly dialed up in the saturation department. Gone is the dusty blues of yore and now a much more aggressive blue resides in its place. The gold detailing got kicked up a notch too. Basically, the overall look is a LOT more in your face color! Magic Kingdom Still, some folks like the pink castle. For them, the color scheme is a nice refresh and looks just as magical when you’re strolling down Main Street, U.S.A. This was certainly a controversial decision, and many Disney guests are still getting used to it. Click here to see the first glimpse we got of the pink Castle last year! Getting Rid of the Dreamfinder All right, now to a very anger-inducing decision for some guests — getting rid of the Dreamfinder in the Imagination Pavilion’s attraction. Journey Into Imagination with Figment has had many iterations over the years, but only the first featured the red-haired, singing Dreamfinder, creator of Figment. Prior to its current version, it was called Journey Into Your Imagination and before that, it was called Journey Into Imagination. ©Disney | Let’s be honest, the original was the best! Fans of the OG attraction seriously miss the Dreamfinder. Seriously. This wacky fella stole the hearts of many during his tenure in the Imagination Pavilion and there are certainly Disney guests who still consider it a crime that he’s missing. Journey Into Imagination Still, it’s been many, many years since the Dreamfinder was a part of the imagination attraction. There’s a whole generation of Disney fans who’ve only heard tales of his existence and relate to the current ride’s Dr. Nigel Channing instead. This issue seems to be split with fans with those old enough to remember the original and those who weren’t. Want to see other times Disney might have missed the mark? Click here! Turning Main Street Bakery Into a Starbucks Alright, another super controversial issue was the decision to add Starbucks into the Magic Kingdom. Seriously — at the time this was a BIG DEAL. This isn’t necessarily just the fact that Starbucks was added, but also that it took over the fan-favorite Main Street Bakery space. Now, you might be able to grab your Caramel Macchiato while you’re in the Magic Kingdom, but the Main Street Bakery certainly doesn’t feel like it once did. Main Street Bakery On the one hand, coffee fans might be happy with this decision. It wasn’t too long ago that coffee was a hot commodity in Disney World — and when you could find it, it wasn’t always the tastiest. Now, with Joffrey’s and Starbucks, it’s a lot easier to get your caffeine fix in The Most Magical Place on Earth. On top of that, it seems like the Main Street Starbucks always has a long line so it looks like people aren’t too mad that it took over the bakery. Main Street Bakery On the other hand, Starbucks certainly doesn’t feel like it fits the theme of Main Street, U.S.A. For many, Main Street Bakery was a staple of this integral land in the Magic Kingdom and now it’s really not the same. A big appeal of the old bakery was the ability to find fresh-baked, unique to Disney World treats. Now it’s the same cake pops and croissants you’ll find at your local Starbs. There are a few unique treats here though, but classics, like the Main Street Bakery Cinnamon Roll, were lost (for the most part!). Sure, it might be a very good Starbucks, but it will never be as magical as it once was for many a Disney guest. To see our coverage of the day Main Street Bakery reopened as a Starbucks, click here! Changing the Redhead Into Redd on Pirates of the Caribbean And finally, we have the controversial decision to change the unnamed redhead into Redd on Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean has had several changes over the years to make the attraction fit for more modern audiences. One of those changes was retheming the auction scene from a sale of women to a sale of valuables led by a woman pirate — that’s Redd! She leveled up from the wench to pirate leader! Redd The old auction scene was a favorite for many. The pirates shouting, “We wants the redhead!” was a memorable line and these folks seem to think that the catalyst behind the change wasn’t worth reworking such an iconic and historic attraction. Redd For others, the update to the auction scene has proved to be either favorable or a non-issue for them. It is a pretty big “girl power” moment for a character that was basically being sold off as property originally! Redd is a pretty cool character and she has opened up a whole new world of merchandise, especially for little girls who would rather be a pirate than a princess. Click here to see everything you need to know about Pirates of the Caribbean! Even to this day, all of these changes remain controversial for Disney fans. If you love Disney World, chances are you have an opinion about one or more of these issues. They sure are interesting to debate but we like to keep in mind that Disney World will keep moving forward — and sometimes that means losing favorites from the past. Want to see more Disney World controversies? Watch our video! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about these Disney World controversies? Tell us in the comments. The post Do You Agree With These Controversial Disney World Changes? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It can be tricky to stay up-to-date on Disney World’s face mask and social distancing policies, especially since they’ve been changing a lot recently! You’ve Gotta Stay Up to Date on the Latest Mask News So we’re laying it all out for you here. Here’s everything you need to know about Disney World’s newest mask policy before you take off on your next trip! The Mask Policy Depends on Vaccination Status The first thing you need to know about this policy is that it is different for guests depending on whether they’re fully vaccinated. Disney is not requiring proof of vaccination, though. Disney face mask Instead, Disney notes that they “expect Guests who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing face coverings” where required (we’ll get to where they’re required in a minute). So, things are currently operating on an honor system basis. Guests Who Are Fully Vaccinated First, let’s go over the rules for fully vaccinated guests. Note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a person to be fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their 2nd dose in a 2-dose vaccine series (such as Pfizer or Moderna) or 2 weeks after their single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson). Together Again Face Mask If a guest is fully vaccinated, they are still required to wear a face mask on Disney transportation (including transportation entrances). This includes Disney buses, the Disney Skyliner, and Monorail. Masks Still Required on Disney Transportation In all other places in Disney World, fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear masks. ©Disney Those are the rules when it comes to fully vaccinated guests, but what about guests who are not fully vaccinated? Guests Who Are Not Fully Vaccinated Different rules apply for guests who are not fully vaccinated. Keep in mind this applies to any guest who is not fully vaccinated, including children who are not eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at this time due to their age and thus cannot be fully vaccinated at this time. Personally, we haven’t noticed this being heavily enforced with kids who, in this case, can’t have been vaccinated. Guests who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear face masks on Disney transportation (just like guests who are fully vaccinated). Again, this includes Disney buses, Skyliner, and Monorail. All guests must wear face masks on the monorail! In addition, guests who are not fully vaccinated are still required to wear masks upon entering and throughout all attractions, in all indoor theaters (including theater entrances), and in all indoor locations (including restaurants, except when actively eating or drinking while stationary). Guests who are not fully vaccinated are not required to wear their masks in outdoor common areas or pool decks. ©Disney Essentially, guests who are not fully vaccinated are operating under Disney’s older policy which allows all guests to remove their masks in outdoor areas and pool decks but requires masks to be worn in all other circumstances. What Masks Are Allowed Keep in mind that when and where you DO need to wear a mask, you need to make sure it is an approved face mask. Under Disney World’s rules, all face masks must be made with at least 2 layers of breathable material, fully cover the nose and mouth and secure under the chin, fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, and be secured with ties or ear loops and allow the Guest to be hands-free. Hey Timmy! Additionally, face coverings with valves, mesh materials, or holes are not allowed. If you want to wear a mask with a transparent panel to help in viewing the wearer’s mouth, there are specific rules for that as well which you can see below. ©Disney You can use reusable or disposable masks. Just be sure the masks meet Disney’s requirements. So Basically… So basically, ALL guests (vaccinated and unvaccinated) do not need to wear masks in outdoor common areas or pool decks. Additionally, ALL guests (vaccinated and unvaccinated) MUST wear masks on Disney transportation (including transportation entrances). In all other locations (other than Disney transportation and transportation entrances) fully vaccinated guests don’t need to wear masks. But, guests who are not fully vaccinated are expected to continue to wear their masks in other places in Disney World (such as indoor theaters, upon entering and throughout all attractions, and in indoor locations). The New Mask Policy in Place Still worried you’ll get confused while in Disney World? Cast Members throughout the parks have been reminding guests of the new policy, so don’t worry if you forget — the Cast Members are there to help. Guests are not required to wear face masks on pool decks. Mask policies could continue to change in the upcoming days, weeks, and months. We’ll continue to keep you updated as Disney continues to make changes! Click Here to See How Disney World’s Has Updated Their Social Distancing Policies! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! 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