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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It feels like just yesterday we were obsessively stocking up on ALL the WandaVision merch, riding WandaVision buses, posing for WandaVision photos, and eating WandaVision cakes! What a time to be alive. And there’s more to come! WandaVision Phone Case For fans of the smash-hit Disney series, we’ve got some EXCLUSIVE new WandaVision merch online that you WON’T want to miss, especially if you’re a fan of Agatha Harkness! Courtesy of Entertainment Earth, there’s a trio of exclusive — i.e. limited! — new WandaVision accessories coming SOON, so smash those pre-order buttons now! ©Entertainment Earth The collection stars Agatha Harkness, the nosy neighbor/wicked witch, in all her sinister glory, including a WandaVision Agatha Brooch and Necklace Prop Replica Set! ©Entertainment Earth The two-piece set is inspired by the brooch seen on the Disney+ show, and along with the 18-inch long necklace, it’s stainless steel and utterly bewitching! Order a pair today for $59.99. Click Here to Buy the Brooch and Necklace Prop Replica Set! For something even more sinister, try on the WandaVision Agatha Harkness Lenticular Pin! ©Entertainment Earth Available in two different images of Agatha, the pin shows the witch cackling at the end of her signature song, Agatha All Along! Snag one today for $12.99! Click Here to Buy the WandaVision Agatha Harkness Lenticular Pin! Speaking of her catchy tune, there’s the WandaVision Agatha All Along Enamel Pin Set! ©Entertainment Earth It comes with two pins, one with Agatha in her innocent early days as the friendly neighbor, and the other shows the phrase “Agatha All Along.” You can pre-order this combo for $14.99 today! Click Here to Buy the WandaVision Agatha All Along Enamel Pin Set! For fans wistful for more WandaVision merch, this Agatha Harkness collection is an absolute MUST! We Found the WandaVision Collection We Never Knew We Needed! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new Agatha Harkness collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Missing WandaVision? Grab These Exclusive Marvel Souvenirs Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The long hazy days of summer are officially here, and we’re doing what we do — spending them all at Disney World! Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls And while we’re doing that, we’re checking out all the summer drinks and snacks including a boozy bacon bourbon, rainbow cake, and a Dole Whip cocktail flight. But we’re also tracking every menu change at Disney World restaurants, and we’ve got a few for you this week, including the return of some of our favorite snacks! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant We officially have a reopening date for Tusker House Restaurant: June 20th! And we even know what the new menu and prices are! Breakfast, it will be served family-style and will cost $42 per adult and $27 per child. ©Disney Guests will have choices that include pastries basket with safari bread, multigrain croissants, and cornbread, all served with whipped butter, Nutella, and strawberry preserves. There will also be fresh fruit with honey yogurt sauce. ©Disney There’s also a breakfast platter which includes potatoes, scrambled eggs, Mickey and Simba-Shaped waffles, bacon, sausage, and Durban chicken-egg curry with jasmine rice. Lunch and dinner will also be a family-style meal priced at $55 per adult and $42 per child. ©Disney Starters include house-made breads (served with hummus, and coriander and mango chutney), as well as African-inspired salads (featuring Kachumbari and Arcadian green salad with citrus vinaigrette dressing). ©Disney Entrees include Moroccan spiced beef, spit-roasted herb chicken, Cape Malay green curry shrimp, and Berber marinated pork. There will also be a variety of sides available. ©Disney Desserts will feature animal-inspired mini desserts. Drinks including an assortment of mocktails and cocktails, along with beers, hard seltzers, ciders, etc. Learn More About Tusker House’s Reopening Menu Here Magic Kingdom Spring Roll Cart Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls are officially back on the menu at the Spring Roll Cart in Adventureland! They’re served with a side of Buttermilk Ranch dressing for dipping. These are a solid snack! Two of these babies are $9.50. You’ll get spring rolls loaded with chicken with a great buffalo flavor. Read Our Full Review of the Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls Here EPCOT Chefs de France Your next visit to Chefs de France will be just a bit more expensive! 12 menu items –including the Boeuf Bourguignon, Escargot, and Crème Brûlée — got a price increase. Chefs de France Meanwhile, the Prix Fixe cost was upped $2 and a ton of wines were hiked up in cost, too. Just a heads up if your bill is a bit higher than normal next time! Read more about these price increases here! Disney Springs Vivoli il Gelato One of our favorite sorbet flavors has returned to Vivoli il Gelato — Pineapple! And it’s available now — so if you’ve got a craving, head on over to Disney Springs! We’re super excited to go pick some up ourselves! Read More About The Return of Pineapple Sorbet Those are all the restaurant updates we’ve got for this week, but stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite sorbet flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Menu Changes: A Major EPCOT Restaurant Price Increase and a Spring Roll Update first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

October is for pumpkin-flavored everything, the holidays are all about gingerbread and peppermint, and February is filled with pink-colored treats aplenty! Come June in Disney World, it’s rainbow season, and SO many snacks are taking on a kaleidoscope of color! Rainbow Cake New and old, there are all sorts of colorful confections to sample this time of year in Disney World, including a returning fav! Yessss, the Rainbow Krispie Treat is BACK. June is still young, but we’ve already been feasting on HUGE rainbow cake slices, tres leches mousse, Pride Donuts, Dole Whip Cocktails, and even MORE Rainbow Cake with Almond Frangipane! It’s not your traditional tres leches cake We’ve been on the lookout for all of the new rainbow treats, but we gotta admit we were pretty psyched to see a returning classic pop back up in Disney World! ‘Cause sometimes it’s just hard to beat a fresh Krispie Treat! For something so simple, it’s seriously delicious. And perfectly photogenic! It’s back! This Pride Month snack has been around for years, so we were excited to see it return, like it did this weekend at Zuri’s Sweets Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hello, beautiful Like any good Disney Krispie, it’s perfectly ooey-gooey, and served on a stick! It tastes just like the fresh Krispie Treats you can get all over Disney World, but it’s super fun to look at and it is a classic Disney snack! Rainbow Krispie Naturally, it’s Mickey-shaped, for optimal whimsey. It’s Rainbow Krispie season Top to bottom, the whole treat is clad in bright and beautiful rainbow colors, from red at the top of the ears to purple down at the end! Taste the rainbow It’s like a Pride Parade on a stick, and we’re here for it! Try one for yourself at Zuri’s Sweets Shop for $5.49! The Newest Beer Flight in Disney World Features All Local Breweries 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 rainbow treat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The Rainbow Krispie Is BACK in Disney World for Pride Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World restaurants are some of the MOST magical places at the Most Magical Place on Earth. From Cheshire Cat Tails and Ronto Wraps to School Bread and Cookie Dough Cupcakes, these are places where foodie dreams come true! Cheshire Cat Tail at The Lunching Pad And now you can be even more apart of the action, because Disney World is hiring food and beverage Cast Members! From Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe to Woody’s Lunch Box, the quick service restaurants at Disney World are some of the most exciting places to eat in the parks, and now they could become some of the most exciting places to WORK. Woody’s Lunch Box That’s right, Disney World is looking to hire part-time food and beverage Cast Members for quick service restaurants! Ronto Roasters Naturally, this entails working in a fast-paced environment, either indoors or at outdoor vending spots, covering tasks that range from taking orders and preparing food to replenishing condiments. Ready for some spring rolls! Responsibilities include being a team player in a speedy setting, providing the utmost guest service, and potentially working outdoors during “various” weather conditions (we know what “various” means, Disney). A very wet Fantasyland It’s a part-time gig, so that means working a minimum of three days per week, including nights and holidays. Preference is given to people who are bilingual and have previous experience as a cashier and/or in a quick service restaurant. This position receives a starting rate of $14 per hour. The Friar’s Nook So if you’re quick on your feet, a team player who isn’t afraid of Florida weather, and LOVE the idea of being immersed in a quick service Disney restaurant environment, then apply here! Want to Work in Disney World? Here’s One Place Where You Could! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which quick service restaurant in Disney World would be your dream job? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How You Can Work at a Disney World Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a little short on dining options right now. Sure, you can get your Pulled Pork Nachos at Capt. Cook’s, but some of our FAVORITE spots here like ‘Ohana, Trader Sam’s, and Spirit of Aloha are closed still. Polynesian Resort But there’s one reliable restaurant that is here to fill the void: Kona Cafe! This has been one of our go-to spots at Walt Disney World since the resort reopened last summer. We recently had a GREAT breakfast at Kona Cafe, and we stopped by AGAIN recently to try some Polynesian favorites and see if everything is still up to par! Atmosphere Head into the Great Ceremonial House (AKA the main building) at the Polynesian Village Resort and take a trip up the stairs to find this hidden gem. Kona Cafe has a light and airy atmosphere, as a cafe should! The standout thing about this restaurant is that this second-floor location is open to the hallway and lobby below, which makes for some PRIME people watching! Kona Cafe There are some touches of Asian flare and the South Seas throughout this restaurant, but our FAVORITE part of the decor is the groovy carpet! Look at all that bright carpet! This is an indoor restaurant with standard tables and chairs as well as booths. And due to the global health crisis, some booths and tables are currently closed to create distance between parties. Kona Cafe seating options The sushi bar, which is a fun option for seating during “normal” times, is also unavailable right now. Sushi Bar at Kona Cafe This spot sure LOOKS bright, but is the food as vibrant as the colors in the carpet?! Eats Kona specializes in a variety of classic foods with a tropical flair. It’s important to note that this is one of the few spots right now with DIFFERENT lunch and dinner menus. The differences are small — a couple of apps and entrees are changed up between lunch and dinner so definitely check before you book your meal. You’ll find a (small, for now) assortment of sushi and Poke’ Bowls… Kona Cafe Menu …Appetizers and Entrees (at lunch you won’t find the Lobster Mac and the Airline Chicken. You will find a story fry option though… Kona Cafe Menu …some Sandwiches and Dashi Bowls… Kona Cafe Menu …an assortment of Dessert Glasses (AKA small desserts layered in a cup)… Kona Cafe Menu …and the Kids’ Menu! This still features arguably one of the COOLEST kids meals in all of Disney World — Kids’ Sushi featuring CHICKEN NUGGET SUSHI. It’s as cool as it sounds! Kona Cafe Menu As far as drinks, you ARE at the Poly, so naturally a selection of tiki and tropical hits are sold here. You can score a Lapu Lapu in a pineapple here, if you don’t want to take the short stroll nearby to Tambu Lounge. Kona Cafe Drinks The drink menu is loooong here, compared to most sit down restaurants on property. This spot has a wide selection of unique beers as well. Kona Cafe Drinks We were here to channel some Poly favorites, so we started off by drinking the Terrapin Luau Krunkles Passionfruit Orange-Guava IPA. Yep, that’s POG as in Disney’s delicious, scrumptious, SO yummy POG Juice, the iconic tropical drink combo of passionfruit, orange, and guava. It goes by lots of names — Jungle Juice, Florida Sunshine, and more. But it’s a breakfast staple all around the parks and resorts and is beloved by many! Terrapin Luau Krunkles Passionfruit-Orange-Guava IPA Beer drinkers will enjoy this beer, so long as you’re not the kind of beer drinker that tends to stick to Bud Light or other “easy drinking” beers. This beer had a bright and fresh flavor without being too fruity. POG JUICE BEER!!! And if you’re not a big IPA fan, don’t worry, this beer isn’t super hoppy. Our meal at Kona Cafe began as many good Disney World meals do, with bread service! We got soft rolls with plain butter. Rolls Nothing to write home about, really. But then, we remembered that these rolls used to come with macadamia nut butter. A gloriously salty, sweet whipped butter concoction. So we asked our server if that was still a thing. Lo and behold, she brought some out! Macademia Nut Butter <3 This is a liiiiittle bit of a secret menu item since this macadamia nut butter is typically is served on the breakfast menu with the Macadamia Nut Pancakes. When it comes to lunch and dinner time, Kona Cafe may not always have it, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to ask! The good, buttery stuff After inhaling those soft, soft rolls and the macadamia nut butter, it was time for our entrée! We ordered the Glazed Chicken Wings With Sticky Wing Sauce as our meal, which is actually from the appetizer menu! Let this serve as a reminder: You can ALWAYS order your “main dish” off the appetizer menu! Glazed Chicken Wings And this is certainly big enough for a main course! Our order came with six BIG wings for $12. BIIIIIG wings! Make sure you have PLENTY of napkins handy — these wings are absolutely smothered, covered, and DOUSED in sauce! SO much sauce! That made them really, REALLY messy! The sauce had a good flavor — smoky and sweet — but they were definitely over sauced. We didn’t mind getting our fingers messy! Glazed Chicken Wings with Sticky Wing Sauce The wings themselves were cooked PERFECTLY with tender meat and crispy skin. Just tons of sticky, sticky sauce. If you’re missing the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings from ‘Ohana, we’re sorry to tell you these aren’t as good as those, but they do itch a certain scratch and make you feel as though you’re at ‘Ohana even when, well, you’re at Kona Cafe! Meaty wings We continued our “We miss ‘Ohana tour” for dessert and got the Bread Pudding — which shh! — is another secret menu item! Bread Pudding!!!! We’ve eaten this Bread Pudding before, and it’s important to know that this is SIMILAR to ‘Ohana’s bread pudding, but not quite the same. Notably, the sauce does NOT have bananas in it. The WHOLE picture However, the rest of the components we know and love are VERY much there. The consistency is perfect with chunks of pineapple, and the cold ice cream complements the warm pudding and sauce. Honestly, we’re STILL dreaming about this bread pudding long after we ate it. Any time you get a little mini pitcher of sweet, sweet caramel sauce, we’re IN. Saucy If you find yourself at Kona Cafe, this Bread Pudding is a MUST order, and for $12, we even recommend you get a piece to go! Bread Pudding Just know that Kona Cafe only makes so much Bread Pudding each day. So if this is on your must-eat list (and it should be!), go for lunch to make sure they don’t sell out! Nosh or Not Head to Kona Cafe if… You miss ‘Ohana! The guest favorite family-style meal is VERY MUCH missed at Walt Disney World, and while Kona Cafe doesn’t quite have the atmosphere or the all-you-care-to-eat portions, it does have variations of some favorite ‘Ohana dishes, and it’s as close as we can get to it for now. Plus, seriously, that BREAD PUDDING is everything. You find yourself needing a break from Magic Kingdom. The monorail isn’t running to the Polynesian Resort right now, but you can still get there quickly via bus, boat, or with a quick walk from the Transportation and Ticket Center. You’re staying at the Polynesian! There are few better ways to say “aloha” (that is, hello or goodbye) to Walt Disney World than with a quality meal at your resort, especially if you’re looking for a unique and delicious lunch. Dine elsewhere if… You’re looking for a more affordable meal. We got in and out for a reasonable price because we ordered an appetizer as our main course, but entrees at Kona Cafe can be a bit expensive. At lunch, they range from $16 for a Turkey Banh Mi to $36 for the Kona-Braised Short Ribs. You can get really delicious, affordable food over at Capt. Cook’s. You want something fast! This is a full table service meal, and for lunch or dinner, that can mean eating up valuable park time in the middle of the day. Overall It’s funny to say because so much of our dining experience here was focused on missing ‘Ohana, but Kona Cafe often lives in the shadow of flashier, more famous monorail loop restaurants like ‘Ohana, California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and the Grand Floridian Cafe. What Kona Cafe lacks in over-the-top theming, it makes up for in quietly GREAT food with tastes of the region that inspired the resort. It’s hard to want to skip out on classic Disney World dishes like that bread pudding, too. Seriously, that is worth a reservation alone! We just can’t seem to stay away from Kona Cafe, especially while we await the reopening of ‘Ohana and more restaurants around Walt Disney World. Kona is one of those spots people seem to overlook in favor of bigger, flashier restaurants. But this spot is consistently cranking out reliably good food and, because it’s skipped often, it makes it easier to score a reservation. If you’re looking for something a little different with a lot of fresh, fun flavors, definitely consider stopping by Kona Cafe. REVIEW: A Disney Springs Bar ALMOST Made Us Forget Trader Sam’s Is Closed! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Kona Cafe on your must-visit list, or are you going to wait for ‘Ohana to reopen before eating at the Polynesian? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Miss 'Ohana? 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Who’s ready for more Chicken Guy!? Chicken Guy! One of our go-to choices for an affordable and delicious meal in Disney Springs is Chicken Guy!, the quick service restaurant headed by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. And for all you other Chicken Guy! fans out there, we have some good news. Orlando Business Journal has reported that more Chicken Guy! locations are heading to the Orlando area. State filings and signage indicate that the restaurant plans to open a new location in Winter Park, and potentially Orlando International Airport as well. Big Bite B.L.A.T., fries, and slaw from Chicken Guy! Signage has appeared at 818 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park with the Chicken Guy! logo and the phrase “hatching soon.” A specific opening date was not listed on the sign yet. Chicken Guy Triple Double Mint Shake A state filing from February also hints at the Winter Park location, and second filing from April lists another entity titled Chicken Guy (MCO) LLC. MCO is the code for Orlando International Airport, which suggests this may be the target for another new location. We’ll continue to keep a close eye out for more updates on the new Chicken Guy! locations, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest info! Review: Is Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs As Good As We Remember?! 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 go-to sauces at Chicken Guy!? Share them in the comments! The post NEWS: Chicken Guy! To Open More Locations Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We know there is a LOT involved when it comes to planning for a Disney World trip. You’ll need to book the trip, make your park pass reservations, make your advance dining reservations, and figure out what to pack! Pack your bags — we’re going to Disney World! But there are some items that will make your life a lot easier and your trip that much more magical. And we scoured Amazon reviews to find the best of the best travel gear that’s available! Collapsible Water Bottle If you’ve been following us for any amount of time, you’ll know the first thing we tell you is to NOT buy bottled water at Disney World. Instead, we encourage you to get free cups of water where you can. And we also recommend carrying a water bottle because there are water refilling stations and water fountains all through the parks. 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Click Here To Buy The Bemece Stroller Rain Cover So there you have it — some of the top-rated travel items on Amazon that can help you have the best Disney World trip imaginable. And we’ll keep looking out for more stuff to help you pack for your trips, 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. Do you have any favorite travel items that you always bring to Disney World? Share them with us in the comments! The post Amazon’s Top-Rated Travel Gear You’ll ACTUALLY Use in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You’ve spent all day in the parks, and they’re closing after some long hours of fun! But, if you’re looking for a late night meal or snack, Disney World’s not the greatest place for after-hours eats at the moment. EPCOT Many of the places around the parks currently close early in the night, so it becomes a bit difficult to find a restaurant or quick-service spot open after you leave the parks. Although some of your favorite dining locations may not be open all night, we’re giving you a full list of all the places where you can find late-night meals in Disney World after 10 PM! And don’t forget, Uber Eats and other delivery services are available as well. So, get those stretchy pants ready to go for this after-hours snack crawl around the resorts! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Since the All-Star Resorts are part of the Value tier of Disney hotels, that means they only offer quick-service locations to guests visiting! But, you can still find many of your favorite late-night comfort food items like pizza and burgers, as well as full entrées like turkey and salmon dinners at World Premiere Food Court, open daily from 7AM to 11PM. Tinker Bell Cupcake And, grown-ups can also pop by the Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar if they want a nightcap to end the evening with a list of cocktails and other sips available daily from 12PM to 11PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge You’ve spent all day in the parks, and you’ve completely forgotten to stop for dinner along the way. We’ve been there and done that! But, the Sanaa Lounge and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has got you covered with appetizers, small bites, and cocktails available from 11:30AM to 11PM. We’re talkin’ amazing bread service and sauces, samosas, and a whole list of specialty drinks that are worth the trip. Bread and sauces — you could seriously make a meal out of just this Just a reminder that Sanaa does offer Table Service To-Go, so you can pick up your food and head back to your room without any hassle! Read our latest Sanaa review here! Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort When you head to AbracadaBar, you’re bound to have a great time on the BoardWalk! The lounge is open specifically during the evening hours from 4PM to 11PM with Abra Fries, pizza, and salumi to accompany the handcrafted cocktails on the menu. Charcuterie Plate Plus, you can admire the lights and the atmosphere that Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort has to offer while you’re there (which seems like a win-win to us). Read our most recent AbracadaBar review here! Disney’s Beach Club Resort One of our all-time FAVORITE restaurants in Disney World is Beaches and Cream with its KILLER list of milkshakes and incredible grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. Oh, and we can’t leave out the giant Kitchen Sink, which could practically feed a family and then some! Beaches and Cream is open at Disney’s Beach Club Resort in the evening from 5PM to 11PM (with lunch hours from 11AM to 4:55PM), so you can get snacking all day long. Mickey Confetti Milkshake But, while you’re there, you can also pop over to Martha’s Vineyard at the Beach Club from 4PM to 11PM too! Appetizers are served until 10 PM with options like New England Clam Chowder, Buffalo Wings, Loaded Tots, and more to go with the range of drinks available for both grown-ups and kids. Check out our latest Beaches and Cream review here. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Although it may currently be closed for a long refurbishment until July, the Wave Lounge is usually open daily from 12PM to 11PM. The space is more meant for late night drinks, but you can still find eats like Lump Crab Cake, burgers, and sandwiches available for guests too. Seven Seas Lagoon Cocktail And, since The Wave Lounge is conveniently located in the main tower of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you are just a quick walk away from your room after picking up your snacks and drinks! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort If there’s one Disney Resort you should visit late at night, it’s definitely Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, since FOUR locations are open for your after-hours visits! You can pop over to the Dahlia Lounge from 5PM to 12AM or the Laguna Bar from 5PM to 11PM for tapas and bar bites (all eyes on the Oreo Cake), as well as drinks. But, you can head to Rix Sports Bar and Grill from 7AM to 11PM and the Three Bridges Bar and Grill from 4:30PM to 12AM for more substantial meals with appetizers, entrées, and desserts, like the famous Watchos! Three Bridges Eats Or, maybe you can try to visit all four at least once during your stay to mix things up! Disney’s Dolphin Resort For a bit of casual dining, you can head to The Fountain from 4PM to 11PM with an all-American menu of burgers, shakes, salads, and more that guests of every age will enjoy. You can even dine on the fancier side over at Shula’s Steakhouse (and Lounge), where you can indulge during a late date night from 5PM to 11PM. Swan and Dolphin But, if you’re craving something more on the light side, you can pop over to Phins from 3:30PM to 12AM with quick bites like lettuce wraps, warm pretzels, street tacos, and more. No matter what you choose at Disney’s Dolphin Resort, we’re sure it will be a great detour after your visit to the parks! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Did you know that you can actually visit a few after-hours spots with a quick trip on the Monorail from the Magic Kingdom? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort features TWO late night locations for guests with stunning Beauty and the Beast themed atmosphere and menu at the Enchanted Rose Lounge from 3:30PM to 11PM. Or, you can head over for a wide arrangement of baked goods at the Gasparilla Island Grill from 7AM to 11PM (10PM starting in June). Everything on the menu at Enchanted Rose!! And, everything is close to your rooms, so you can either take things to-go or chill out until closing time before heading to bed! Disney’s Polynesian Resort Speaking of Monorail Resorts, you can also head over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to indulge after a long day in the Magic Kingdom! While there is a ton of construction going on right now, two locations are usually open to guests later in the evening. Tambu Lounge serves appetizers until 8 (Sunday through Thursday) or 9 PM (Friday and Saturday) with sushi, wings, flatbreads, and ribs. But, you can toast to a great trip all night from 4PM to 11PM! Bread Pudding!!!! Next door, Kona Cafe is open daily from 7:30AM to 10PM with unique options like sushi and poke bowls, as well as regular surf and turf options (and don’t forget dessert too)! Disney’s Swan Resort If you’re heading towards the Dolphin, you might as well head over to Disney’s Swan Resort too! The hotel hosts guests at the Kimonos Lounge from 6PM to 11PM with specialty cocktails and sake, while Il Mulino Restaurant features traditional Italian menu items (pasta, risotto, pizza, you name it!) from 3:30PM to 11PM. Kimonos But, we’re not quite finished with our list of late night locations yet! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort Over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Geyser Point‘s full menu is available daily from 11AM to 11PM! While you can snack on small bites like Teriyaki Chicken Wings, there’s also more rustic fare like the Bison Bacon Cheeseburger or Grilled Portobello Salad. Bison Burger and Waffle Fries Of course, we wouldn’t leave dessert out with campfire themed treats like mousses, pies, sorbets, and more as the finishing touch on a great meal. Read our most recent Geyser Point review here. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Last (but certainly not least), you can head over to the Ale and Compass Lounge after you’ve had a blast chilling at Stormalong Bay or walking around EPCOT. The Disney’s Yacht Club Resort location is open daily from 4PM to 11PM with cocktails and mocktails for visitors, as well as appetizers like the Parker House Rolls or Bacon and Vermont Cheddar Burger (depending on how hungry you are)! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Who else here wants to grab a late-night snack to eat in bed? We’ll check back to see when these features and restaurants will open once again, so you can add a few more after-hours places to your list! Be sure to stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney entertainment and news coming soon! Easiest ways to modify a Disney World dining reservation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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There’s some big news happening in Disneyland this week! We made it! We’re LIVE from the opening day of Avengers Campus today but that’s not the ONLY news from Disneyland! We’ve got an update on everything new in food, construction, and merchandise at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney, and the Disneyland Resort hotels! Disneyland Food Updates Little Red Wagon In Disneyland, we tried out the bacon ketchup with a corndog from Little Red Wagon! Corn dog with bacon ketchup If you like to dunk your corn dog in ketchup (and love the flavors of bacon), then you might want to snag this! Click here for our review of this snack! Tropical Hideaway Over at Tropical Hideaway, the Chile Mango Lime Dole Whip is BACK and you can snag it for $7.99. Chile-Mango Dole Whip You can also snag the Raspberry Lemon Dole Whip Float for $8.79! Want to know more about this Dole Whip return? Click here! Blue Bayou We snagged lunch at Blue Bayou to check in on the quality of food and to see how the experience holds up now that there is alcohol on the menu. Monte Cristo Sandwich from Blue Bayou Our meal was pretty tasty — especially that iconic Monte Cristo! Click here to see how Blue Bayou holds up! Various Locations Across BOTH Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, there’s a mystery afoot. The churros are MISSING! Why, why, WHY is Disneyland sold out of churros?! The only place you could snag them was at the Churro cart in Downtown Disney for the time being, but hopefully, they’ll be back soon! To learn more about the churro mystery, click here! Disneyland Construction Updates Disneyland Railroad As for construction, the Disneyland Railroad is now running all day and loading and unloading from all four stations. Disneyland Railroad Disneyland Merchandise Updates Newsstand The Newsstand Souvenir Shop by the entrance of the park was open during one of our visits when it is usually closed. Newsstand Emporium Over in the Emporium, we spotted TWO Avengers Campus T-shirts for $36.99 each. There’s a womens’ shirt… Avengers Campus Shirt …and a men’s shirt. Another option! You can rep the super squad! Want to see more of the Avengers Campus merchandise? Click here! Disney Clothiers We spotted some VERY standout accessories over at Disney Clothiers. Make a statement with the Castle Belt… WOW! It’s a Castle Belt Buckle! …or the Disneyland Belt. Disneyland Belt These flashy and snazzy items are available for $29.99 each. Click here to see more about these souvenirs! Disney California Adventure Construction Updates Various Locations One of our visits was around Memorial Day, so we got to see Memorial Day decorations up in Disney California Adventure! Memorial Day Decorations Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates Various Locations A few shops in Disney California Adventure were open when they have been closed including Oswald’s and the Toy Story Gift Shop. Oswald’s Reopened Backlot Premiere Shop Can you hear the Avengers theme music? The Backlot Premiere Shop is now totally themed to the Avengers and selling ALL the new merchandise for Avengers Campus. You can snag all sorts of items including the WEB SLINGERS accessories like the WEB Tech Power Band… Upgrade your Web Slingers experience …Spider-Bots… Spider-bots! …and MORE! You can see ALL the Avengers merchandise (with prices!) in our full post! Backlot Premiere Shop is the place to go if you’re hoping for Avengers Campus merchandise without having to worry about the line into the land! Want to see ALL of the Avengers merchandise? Click here! Downtown Disney Construction Updates World of Disney Area In Downtown Disney, we spotted that Cruella’s car was parked outside of World of Disney with some music playing to celebrate the film! Cruella’s Car Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates Dress Shop And there’s a Stitch Dress available at the Dress Shop for $128. Stitch Dress Disney’s Grand California Hotel Food Updates Storytellers Cafe We stopped in to check out how things have changed at Storytellers Cafe during one of our visits. This spot had made some SERIOUS changes to the breakfast service and, though the food was okay, we’re not sure how worth it the experience was. That’s not a ton of food for a hungry adult! Still, if you’re looking for a filling breakfast or you’re staying at Grand Californian, this could be an option. Want to check out the reopening of this spot? Click here! And that’s all the latest from Disneyland this time around! We’ll check in again soon, so stay tuned. To see more of the latest news from Disneyland, 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! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are just a few more days before the Loki premier on Disney+! ‘Loki’ is coming soon! ©Disney The first episode of the show will be released this Wednesday! In case that’s still too long of a wait, Disney has released some Loki Minnie ears to help you get your Marvel fix! Now, there’s even more Loki merch available at Hot Topic! You can get into all kinds of mischief if you’re wearing any of these! The Loki Variant Windbreaker will catch eyes! The front has the Time Variant Authority Crest. ©Hot Topic The back says “Variant” in all caps. The orange really pops! ©Hot Topic Stay warm and trendy with this piece! The price ranges from $49.90 to $53.90 depending on size. Click Here to Buy The Loki Variant Windbreaker! These Loki Mesh Panel Leggings were inspired by Loki’s comic book appearance! ©Hot Topic We love the gold and dark green color scheme, and the Loki helmet detail embroidered on the hip. These go for $32.90 and are a super cute nod to the character! Click Here to Buy The Loki Mesh Panel Leggings! Similar to the leggings, this Loki Mock Neck Mesh Panel Dress was inspired by comic book Loki! ©Hot Topic It’s a whole look! It would be great for Halloween, or even daily wear. Don’t miss the mesh inset on the chest and the little gold embroidered helmet on the shoulder! This dress is $44.90. Click Here to Buy The Loki Mock Neck Mesh Panel Dress! This creepy but cute cartoon clock lady, Miss Minutes could become an icon in the upcoming series. ©Hot Topic On this T-shirt, she doesn’t look so ominous. It goes for $22.90 to $26.90 depending on the size. We have to admit, she looks pretty cute and unassuming here! Click Here to Buy The Miss Minutes T-Shirt! If you’re more into backpacks, you’re in luck! This gorgeous Loki Backpack has some great details on it. ©Hot Topic This backpack has a bronze foil Loki helmet on the front and a Miss Minutes fob attached. It is $42.90 and is currently on pre-sale. It’s expected to ship between June 29th and July 10th. Click Here to Buy The Loki Backpack! Backpacks aren’t your thing? There’s the Loki Mini Bag, and although it’s smaller, it looks super cool! ©Hot Topic It’s filled with plenty of pockets to hold all your technology, pens, and whatever else you may need. It also has a secret pocket on the back! The front has a mini pocket and Time Variance Authority fob. It is a little pricier than the backpack at $49.90, and is also available for pre-sale expecting to ship between June 29th and July 10th. Click Here to Buy The Loki Time Variance Mini Bag! Vote for Loki with this T-shirt featuring a a line from the show! ©Hot Topic This shirt is cream-toned and features what Loki’s voter poster might look like. It is $24.90, and already sold out in some sizes. Click Here to Buy The Loki Vote Poster T-Shirt! Any of this merch will help you get excited for Loki! Considering how WandaVision and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier went, it wouldn’t surprise us if this one also turns out to be huge hit! Besides, the merch is so cute that we may have to just buy it anyways. Click Here to See Even More Loki Merch! 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 picking up any of this merch? Let us know in the comments! The post A Loki Dress?! Marvel Fans Need This New Apparel Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Each month in 2021 has brought a new collectible as part of 2021 Treasures From the Vault Plush collection! The first plush in the series! ©D23 The series is exclusive to Amazon, but if you’re a member of the Disney Official Fanclub, D23, you can get early access to these collectors’ items! D23 members often get early or exclusive access to certain Disney merch. Last month, they were able to get the collectible Donald Duck, and now there’s a new character for June! The sixth character joining the Treasures From the Vault collection is Goofy! Goofy’s history goes all the way back to 1932, when he made his debut in “Mickey’s Revue.” He’s been a big part of the Disney crew ever since! ©D23 He is already available to D23 members on the D23 website. He can’t be found on Amazon yet, so hurry to get him while supplies last if you’re a D23 member! Note that you must be signed into your D23 account to see the early access link. Add Goofy to your collection and don’t forget to get the remaining characters throughout 2021! Click Here to Learn About D23 Changes in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to take advantage of this early access? Let us know in the comments! The post Do You Qualify For EARLY ACCESS to the Newest Disney Collectible Plush? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow — is it just us or did May just fly by? And it’s officially summer at Disney World — how did that even happen? Watermelon Dole Whip IN a Watermelon Of course, we’re ready for it (save for maybe the Florida heat and humidity), and we’re looking forward to all the great summer foods we’ll be eating over the next few months. May saw some pretty interesting snacks, though, including a secret menu Watermelon Dole Whipception snack, A Donut Burger, and Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls! And we also saw some menu updates at Disney World restaurants, so we’re going to get to those right now! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare Fairfax Fare has reopened! Although this food spot was previously known for Tex-Mex and Southwest flavors, its menu got a complete overhaul. You can now find loaded hot dogs at this location! There are 4 hot dogs on the menu — the California BLTA Dog ($11.49), the Pretzel Dog ($11.49), the Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog ($11.49), or the All-Beef Quarter-pounder Hot Dog ($9.49)! Also new to the menu is the plant-based Chicago-style “Hot Dog” Salad. Time for hot dogs! The Tres Leches Verrine is no longer on the dessert menu. Instead, you can get two other desserts. The first is the Strawberry Shortcake Verrine made of Vanilla Cake with Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Crisp Pearls, and Dehydrated Strawberries for $5.99. The other dessert is the Snacking Sandwich Cookie which is made of Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow sandwiched between Pretzel and Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies covered in Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt for $4.99. Snacking Sandwich Cookie Both of the sides on the menu are new, too! There are Parmesan Chips for $4.49 and Pickled Vegetables for $3.99. New beers are also now available, including 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale ($10), Bold City Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale ($10), Kona Big Wave Golden Ale ($10), Tampa Bay Reef Donkey APA ($10), and Bud Light Lager ($8), all served as 20 ounces. Parmesan Chips AND there are new cocktails — the Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade (which we’ve seen in EPCOT) with Jim Bean Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon mixed with Minute Maid Lemonade for $13, and the Spiked Punch which features Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is back on the menu for $11. See our FULL review of these menu additions here. Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby had a slight menu change! There are some brand new entrees now available: Halibut Veronique — Served with White Asparagus, Grapes, and Ver Jus for $42 Wild Mushroom Risotto — with Exotic Mushrooms, Herbs, and Chive-Coconut Nage for $29 Don’t worry, the famous Cobb Salad is still available The menu now offers new sides, too: Lobster Thermidor-Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, and Crispy Potato Cakes! The desserts are mostly the same but there’s now a “Decadent” Flourless Chocolate Mocha Cake instead of the previous peppermint option. Read our FULL review of the revamped here. Pretzel Palooza Pretzel Palooza has reopened over by the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Here, you can get pretzels, including a Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel that we’ve seriously missed! It’s SO good! This is one of our FAVORITE pretzels, so we were VERY happy to be reunited with it! You can grab one now for $7.25. Read Our Review of Pretzel Palooza Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant One of our favorite appetizers at Sci-Fi Dine-In is back — welcome back, Crispy Onion Rings. And they’re served with a Horseradish Dipping Sauce for $10. Sci-Fi Crispy Onion Rings The Burgers on the menu had a few changes: Drive-in BBQ Burger increased from $21 to $21.50 Classic American Burger description has changed to Our Signature Blend of Beef with House-made Burger Sauce, American Cheese, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Shredded Lettuce, and Marinated Heirloom Tomato served on a Brioche Bun Read Our Most Recent Review of Sci-Fi Dine-In The Market There’s a brand new popcorn available at The Market. It’s Sweet and Savory Popcorn, which is a blend of Caramel and Cheese Popcorn. And yes, we LOVED it. Sweet and Savory Popcorn You can grab some now for $7.50. Read More About The Sweet and Savory Popcorn Disney’s Animal Kingdom Isle of Java Isle of Java has a few updates: Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse has officially been added to the menu REMOVED: Double Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffins (these were also once available at Harambe Market). Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin RETURNING: Raspberry Streusel Muffin for $3.99 Read Our Full Review of the Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse EPCOT La Cantina de San Angel There’s a NEW entree at La Cantina de San Angel: Tacos de Pescado. This is made with Fried Cod on homemade Corn Tortillas, Chipotle Aioli, Cabbage, and Mango Habanero Relish. Served with Rice and Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco for $14.50. Yum! Fried Plantains Here are the other changes here: You can add now add Guacamole to Nachos for $2 NEW Side: Fried Plantains for $4.99 Churros increased from $4.50 to $5.89 Read our review of the Fried Plantains here! Coral Reef Restaurant A famous Disney cocktail is now available at Coral Reef Restaurant. It’s the Blue “Glow-Tini,“ and it’s made with Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Pineapple Juice with a Sugared Rim and a souvenir Glow Cube. Blue Glowtini You can grab this glowing cocktail now for $15. Read more about the Blue Glow-Tini here! Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie One of our favorite snacks has returned — oh happy day! It’s the Roulé aux Fromage — formerly known as the Roule Lard et Fromage at Les Halles. It looks a little different, and we noticed it had significantly less bacon on it than before. WHA? We were missing some bacon before However, after seeing our review, Disney made a few changes, and a newer version of the snack appeared with MORE bacon. Now with more bacon! WIN! So, Disney, don’t forget — more bacon is always better. Read Our Review of the Roule Aux Fromage Magic Kingdom The Plaza Restaurant The Plaza Restaurant got a menu overhaul! Three new appetizers are now available: Seared Crab Cakes, Chili, and a BLT Salad. And there are some new entrees, too: NEW: Chili-Impossible Burger REMOVED: Bangers and Mash NEW: Fried Chicken Sandwich NEW: Plaza Turkey Club NEW: Roast Beef Au Jus Roast Beef Au Jus The menu here has been pretty limited, so we’re happy to see some new additions! Read our FULL review of the new menu here! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace A few things are now missing from the Beach Club Marketplace menu: Freshly Made Mickey-shaped Crisped Rice Treat, Tiramisu, Mickey Chocolate Mousse Dome, Frozen Strawberry Bar, and Cutwater Rum and Ginger. Pulled Pork-Topped Baked Mac and Cheese from Beach Club Marketplace Everything else on the menu remains the same! Read Our Latest Review Of A Snack From Here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Barefoot Pool Bar So we invented a Spiked Kakamora Float at the Barefoot Pool Bar, and they liked it so much that it got added to the menu! And now we’re officially on island time! It’s Parrot Bay coconut rum blended with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, layered with pineapple Dole Whip and blue curaçao. And it is SUPER refreshing! Read more about the addition of this drink here!! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Territory Lounge Territory Lounge has an updated “Small Bites” menu with the following: Seasonal Bisque for $12 Handcrafted Charcuterie for $22 House-made Potato Chips — with Chimichurri Ranch Dip (a plant-based option is available upon request) for $6 Granny Smith Apple Pie à la Mode for $9 Territory Lounge Drinks Did someone say apple pie? See Photos of Territory Lounge’s Reopening here! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant We saw a lot of updates to the Breakfast Menu at Ale & Compass, but the best means that you can have the Vermont Cheddar Burger, Ale & Compass Salad, and Kids Grilled Chicken for breakfast! Here are the other updates: REMOVED: Eggs Benedict NEW: Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits — with Poached Egg, Chorizo, and Charred Tomato Stew for $16 NEW: Blackened Sustainable Fish Tacos — with Chilled Cucumber Slaw, Avocado, Chipotle Rémoulade, and Flour Tortillas for $17 NEW: Crab Cake Benedict — Poached Eggs, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, and Arugula with Lemon–Herb Hollandaise for $18 NEW: Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel Sandwich — Herbed Cream Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, and Avocado with House-made Chips for $16 Returning: Maine Lobster Roll — on a House-made New England-style Roll with House-made Chips for $20 Maine Lobster Roll The Breakfast Sides have a few new items, too: Steel Cut Oatmeal is now Chilled Overnight Oats — with Marinated Fresh Fruit for $7 NEW: Truffle Fries with Roasted Shallot Mayonnaise for $6 Read Our Most Recent Review of Ale & Compass Restaurant Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Boardwalk Ice Cream There’s a new ice cream shop in town over on Disney’s Boardwalk where Ample Hills Creamery used to be. And although the online menu is a little limited, when we visited, we noticed quite a few selections available there. Time for Some Ice Cream! You can never have too many ice cream shops at Disney World! Read Our Full Review of Boardwalk Ice Cream Disney Springs Splitsville Luxury Lanes The Filet Sliders have returned! We’ll admit we were a little sad when they disappeared from the menu last year. They’re beef tenderloin topped with onion rings and horseradish cream. Filet Sliders Please don’t take these away from us ever again, Splitsville! Read More About The Filet Sliders Frontera Cocina There are a few updates to the menu over at Frontera Cocina for Lunch. Here’s what changed: Returning: Crispy Chipotle Calamari — Caramelized Lime Aioli, Chile de Arbol Salsa, Cotija Cheese for $16 Crispy Beef Tacos increased from $25 to $26 Carne Asada Tacos increased from $24 to $25 Carne Asada increased from $38 to $42.50 Crispy Chipotle Calamari The Beverages part of the menu saw some updates, too: Play with Fire Margarita increased from $16 to $17 Topolo increased from $15 to $17 NEW: Elote Old Fashioned — Abasolo Ancestral Corn Whiskey, Nixta Elote Liqueur, and Orange Bitters served in a smoked bottle (serves two) for $40 NEW: 5 Sentidos Bicuixe — Served with Grasshoppers and an Orange Wedge in a traditional “Veladora” for $25 Premium Tequila Flight increased from $33 to $40 Mezcal Flight decrease from $21 to $20 REMOVED: Cruz de Caballo Here’s a Review of A Margarita We Recently Had at Frontera Cocina Marketplace Snacks Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs has brought back the Watermelon Dole Whip trend. But get this — not only has the summer treat returned, but you can now get it IN AN ACTUAL WATERMELON. Watermelon Dole Whip Slice You won’t find this on the actual menu, though — it’s part of the secret menu (you just have to ask for it). Read More About The Watermelon Dole Whip Slice And you can get a Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait as well. Watermelon Dole Whip Those are all the updates for May, but we’ll keep tracking the changes and letting you know what’s up! Until then, 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. Were any of your favorite Disney World restaurants affected by menu changes in May? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Menu Revamps and a Dole Whip Taco -- See ALL the May Disney World Menu Changes 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. Back in May, we found some really cute new plushes in Disney World! We love to shop at Magic Kingdom! Disney has plenty of plush toys to choose from, like Stitch and Orange Bird, but these weighted plushes are even cozier to hug and cuddle! Now you can find them online! These weighted plushies have a 2.5lb pouch inside, but they even feel a little heavier than that. There are five of these you can now pick up from shopDisney! Blue Mickey! Mickey Mouse is an icon in his classic outfit! He also has a bluish tint. He is $39.99. Click Here to Get Weighted Mickey Mouse Plush! You can’t have Mickey without Minnie Mouse, too! Purple Minnie! She is also wearing her classic outfit, but has a purple tint. She is $39.99. Click Here to Get Weighted Minnie Mouse Plush! Next up is Winnie the Pooh in his classic red T-shirt! How can you resist that face? He is $39.99 on shopDisney. Click Here to Get Weighted Winnie the Pooh Plush! Who better to go with Pooh than a sleepy, happy Eeyore? Sleepy Eyore He looks so content! This plush is also $39.99. Click Here to Get Weighted Eeyore Plush! And last but not least, we can’t forget Stitch! Stitch looks even cuter than usual! He looks a little less mischievous here than he typically does. You can get him for $39.99! Click Here to Get Weighted Stitch Plush! If you were eyeing these weighted plushies, you no longer have to visit the parks to bring them home! They are all newly available right on shopDisney for your convenience! Click Here to See The Talking Remy Plush! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be ordering any of these weighted plushes? Let us know in the comments! The post Weighted Blanket Fans! Disney's 2.5 Pound Plushes Are Now Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When the cupcake cravings hit (which, frankly, is a near-daily occurrence for us), we’ve got no shortage of options in the Disney Parks! And when we’re wanting something particularly decadent, we can count on Sprinkles! Sprinkles Cupcakes The cupcake shop in both Disney Springs and Downtown Disney is constantly coming up with next-level treats, and their latest limited-time flavor is like a dessert double whammy! One of our favorite things about Sprinkles is how they tend to borrow inspiration from other desserts for special cupcake flavors. Um.. yes, please? ©Sprinkles We’ve seen Banana Split Cupcakes, Cannoli Cupcakes, and cupcakes topped with enough candy to fill a trick-or-treat bag! Honestly, it’s just fun to eat iconic desserts in cupcake form! Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Now Sprinkles is at it again, beckoning summer with a PIE-inspired cupcake! The newest seasonal flavor is the Peach Pie Cupcake! Topped with brown sugar buttercream frosting, pie crust crumble, and cinnamon-spiced peaches, this thing is like summer in handheld form. @DisneySprings on Twitter ©Sprinkles It’s a super limited flavor, though, and it’s only available through June 13th, so if you want to try this pie cupcake, then head to Sprinkles in Disney Springs or Downtown Disney ASAP! Review: Where to Find the Cookie Dough Filled Cupcake in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What dessert would you like to see in cupcake form? Let us know in the comments! The post A Pie Cupcake?! Sprinkles' Newest Dessert is the Best of Both Worlds! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney World (and the rest of the country) continues to return to normalcy, it seems like safety mandates are constantly changing. From seating more guests on rides to bringing back character dining and adding more pool chairs, Disney is steadily lifting all kinds of restrictions. New Face Mask Requirements This is especially apparent with its ever-changing face mask policies. After recently making a HUGE update that no longer required masks outdoors, similar change appears to be happening at outdoor theaters. When Disney World first lifted its mask requirements for general outdoor spaces, it had hyper-specific language that initially made it clear that face coverings would STILL be required on all attractions, including theaters of any sort. New signage This meant you’d still have to wear a mask at, say, America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT or the Feathered Friends Flight show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, even though they’re both outdoors. America Gardens Theatre But here’s the plot twist! Disney JUST tweaked its verbiage regarding theaters, specifying that masks are still required on indoor theaters specifically. ©Disney While there is currently no exact mention of outdoor theaters and what those parameters are, it’s implied that apparently face masks no longer need to be worn at outdoor theaters. ©Disney So we put on our investigative hat to see for ourselves, stopping at Feathered Friends Flight show to check out the mask situation! Feathered Friends Flight Just as expected, face masks are no longer required in outdoor theaters. Masks no longer required in outdoor theaters They’re still skipping rows, however, and have sections taped off for each party. Still skipping rows You need to wear a face mask as you enter, but you can take them off once seated. You can go mask-less once seated Clearly, things continue to change in Disney World! As always, we’ll keep you updated with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned. All of the Shows, Theaters, and Entertainment Spaces Coming to the Disney Wish Cruise Ship! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite outdoor theater show in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Mask Policy For Theaters Has Changed -- Here's What It Looks Like Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A LOT has changed at Disney World since the beginning of the year, and we’re starting to see the resort taking steps back toward what was considered “normal” pre-closure. Will FastPass return to Disney World soon? Recently, Disney World increased capacity, did away with temperature checks, began to reduce social distancing, and changed its face coverings policy. But there are still some Disney World programs that have not yet returned, most notably FastPass+. FastPass+ was suspended last year when the parks reopened. Disney noted that they were suspending FastPass+ so they could use the “additional queue space to manage capacity and maintain physical distancing.” Disney has also removed the FastPass+ feature from the My Disney Experience app and has covered some FastPass+ signs in the parks. Also…FastPass signs have gone missing?? Now, capacity is increasing at the parks and lines for attractions have the potential to get even longer than they have been, but Disney has not yet announced plans to bring FastPass+ back. And there are some good reasons pointing to why it might not return as soon as many people would like! Park Hopping and Park Passes Right now, all guests need to make Park Pass reservations for the first park they want to visit each day of their Disney World trip. Want to visit more than one park? Then you can Park Hop! Park Hopping returned to Disney World this year in a modified way. Right now, guests must visit their first park (i.e. the park they have a Park Pass for) and only after they visit that first park are they allowed to hop to another. Plus, guests can only hop to another park starting at 2PM each day, although that time is subject to change in the future. Why would that impact FastPass+? Well, under the FastPass+ system as it existed prior to the closures, guests were restricted to making 3 initial FastPass+ reservations each day and all initial reservations had to be in the SAME park. After the initial 3, you could continue to make more reservations 1 at a time. Current standby times If your plan is to make and use your FastPass+ reservations in your first park, hop to another park right at 2PM, and then continue making FastPass+ reservations (1 at a time) in whatever park you hop to, you’d theoretically have to make 3 FastPass+ reservations for the first park relatively early in the morning to be able to use them all up. Once you hop to a second park, you’ll then be stuck with whatever FastPass+ reservations are “left” so to speak. You may just be left with the scraps if other guests who stay in the park and don’t hop have already taken up all of the main selections. Of course, this is a problem that existed (in a way) under the old system. You were sort-of at the mercy of what was available once your first 3 Park Passes were all used up, or if you didn’t make any reservations in advance. FastPass Kiosks Closed in Magic Kingdom But, this is a problem you used to be able to work around in a way. In the olden days, you could make FastPass+ reservations for, say, Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ popular rides for the evening. Then you could spend your morning in Magic Kingdom, and hop to Hollywood Studios when it’s time to ride those rides. But, it seems like you wouldn’t be able to do that when paired with the Park Pass system. We expect that if the Park Pass system continues for a significant period of time, you would likely be limited to only making FastPass reservations at the park where you have a Park Pass (especially because you’re not guaranteed to hop under the current system since it is all based on availability and capacity). Missing FastPass Sign This could be a problem for many guests. It can greatly reduce the usefulness of FastPasses when tied with Park Hopping if all of the good ones have already been taken by the time you arrive in your second park. It could also make Park Hopping less appealing. Of course, you could make your FastPass+ reservations for later in the evening in the park you have a Park Pass for, hop to another park in the middle of the day, and then hop back to your original park for those FastPass+ reservations. BUT, again, Park Hopping depends on availability. That means you could theoretically hop to a 2nd park and your original park could fill up, meaning you won’t be able to get back to use those FastPasses. So far, we haven’t had an issue in terms of finding availability to Park Hop. But, that could change in the future! The Parks Are Still Operating at Limited Capacity Although Disney World has increased capacity at the parks, and capacity is set to increase over the next few months, they still aren’t at 100% (yet). On paper, limited capacity should equal shorter waits. Disney may figure that because they are still operating at a limited capacity and theoretically wait times should be shorter, then FastPass+ is simply not necessary or not as of much value to guests. Cinderella Castle We will note that many rides, on average, have had relatively low wait times when compared to what some of those wait times were pre-closure. But, we have seen the lines and wait times for some rides get quite long. These may have been the very rides that guests would have previously booked FastPass+ reservations for, but now that’s just not an available option. Disney Might Be Planning An Alternative Instead of FastPass+, Disney could be considering an alternative — maybe even something like Disneyland’s MaxPass program. Disneyland’s MaxPass combines the ability to make Disney FastPass selections with PhotoPass downloads. Most recently, MaxPass was priced at $20 per day, per ticket (although MaxPass and FASTPASS in Disneyland are currently suspended). Disney may be thinking about bringing something similar to Disney World. If they did, it would allow the company to monetize the FastPass system and combine it with PhotoPass in a way that might be attractive to guests. Multi-Day with MaxPass But, there are a few other options Disney World may be considering, too. The first is offering virtual queues for big-ticket rides. Disney World is already doing this for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and Disneyland is utilizing virtual queues for their Rise of the Resistance attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus, and Indiana Jones Adventure. So, Disney already has the technology in place and could offer something similar for other attractions. Disney could also embrace something like a paid Express Pass similar to what Universal Studios offers, which provides guests with FastPass-like powers for an upcharge. Splash Mountain Disney World could also be planning to utilize the Disney Genie system to incorporate FastPass+ into your planning and potentially structure it in a new way. One thing seems pretty clear though — it looks like Disney is thinking about how to get guests to the rides they want when they want. In one presentation given earlier this year, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products said “Do you really have to wait in line? Why can’t guests choose exactly what they want to do when they want to do it? After all, isn’t this what our millennials expect of us today? Why can’t a trip to Walt Disney World be simple?” ©Disney Could that be a reference to the return of FastPass+? Something to do with the Disney Genie? A hint that more virtual queues are coming? It’s not clear, but we’re on the lookout for more information. FastPass Kiosks Closed We did see something recently related to FastPasses! Earlier this year, we encountered a glitch on the My Disney Experience app that showed us a button that prompted us to select FastPasses. This feature has been missing for a while, and when we clicked on it, it just took us back to the park information page. We’ve seen similar glitches before that meant nothing so this could be the same, but if we find out anything new about the return of FastPass, we’ll be sure to let you know. Even if FastPass+ does return soon, it could come back in a slightly (or very) modified form. It seems the company has taken the past year to re-evaluate the guest experience at Disney Parks, and it’s likely Disney is rethinking everything, including FastPass+. Will FastPass+ return to Disney World in 2021? Click here to see what our readers think! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think? Do you think FastPass+ will return to Disney World soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Why FastPass Might Not Come Back to Disney World As Soon As You Think first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Disney World update its health and safety policies several times. Temperature Checks have been removed from the parks. Temperature checks were phased out, mask requirements have been relaxed, and physical distancing is being reduced all around the parks and resorts. Today, we noticed another update to the physical distancing requirements on Disney’s website! On the reopening page of the Disney World site, the language has been slightly changed in the physical distancing section. Previously, there was a line in the policy that said “six-feet distancing measures will continue in all dining locations, merchandise stores, and in areas where guests can temporarily remove their masks.” Physical Distancing Guidelines Before ©Disney Now, that sentence has been removed. ©Disney | updated policy on the website. Where that line was before, the website simply states “Adjustments are still in place to promote physical distancing for guests. These measures will be reduced in a gradual, phased approach.” Markers removed from the entrance to Magic Kingdom. Does this mean we’ll start to see physical distancing measures go away in dining locations and merchandise stores? We’ll be on the lookout for any changes! We’ve recently seen distancing markers disappear from extended ride queues and some theaters are now seating guests every row. Social distancing stickers were removed from tables outside of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on health and safety changes in the parks and the latest information on what to expect during your next visit. We’re visiting the parks daily and paying special attention to these policies in effect to give you an honest report! Click Here to See Disney’s Latest Mask Policy Change Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Disney World since the reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Updates Physical Distancing Guidelines for Restaurants and Shops first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of the week where we check in on all the construction projects going on around Disney World! Cinderella Castle There have been a lot of BIG projects going on around the parks and resorts as Disney prepares for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations that will be kicking off in just FOUR months (is time flying for anyone else?). And, this week, we got an update on a few of the big hitters in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and the resorts. So, let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom Jungle Cruise Earlier this year, Disney announced that they would be refurbishing Jungle Cruise in both Disney World and Disneyland. And, while the ride in Disneyland has remained closed, here at Disney World, we’ve been able to watch the scenes change day by day as we get closer to the new “enhanced” storyline coming to life. And, this week we saw THREE major changes to the ride! First up is the brand new scene featuring one of the ride’s classic characters, Trader Sam. The animatronic that always wanted to strike a deal for your head was removed from the ride back in April to make way for his new job on the river — the owner of Trader Sam’s gift shop! And, we could see the structure taking shape this week! Here’s a closer look! The interior of the “shop” still remains closed, but here’s a peek at what the new Lost and Found turned gift shop will look like! ©Disney | One of the new scenes coming soon! Another scene on the ride that got a major update this week was this one with a group of animatronics portraying natives who are “throwing arrows” at the boats as they pass. The former scene on Jungle Cruise Early in the week, we noticed that all three animatronics had been removed… It’s lookin’ empty over here! …and by the end of the week the entire structure was gone and there was only a small construction wall left among the bushes. The whole structure is gone now! And, that isn’t all! We also got to see a (kind of) BRAND NEW scene added to the ride! The iconic rhino pole scene is back and now the gang of new characters at Jungle Cruise are now running a tree to avoid the taunting rhino. Hello, new characters! Disney has shared that the refurbishment will be completed this summer, so we will likely be seeing these new scenes and storylines come together soon! EPCOT Future World We’ve been watching as all of the buildings in Future World at EPCOT have been going down, but this week we noticed that one of the structures had actually been topped off! One area is topped off now! Here’s a closer look at more of the work being done in the area. There is a lot going on here! Disney has shared a few sneak peeks at the new Creations Shop that is set to open this summer in EPCOT, so this could very well be for that! Nonetheless, it has been a barren land here for a few weeks, so it was exciting to see something added here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theaters of the Stars Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Theater of the Stars (where Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage used to take place) has been closed for quite some time. And, it looks like Disney is taking the opportunity to give it some TLC! This week, we could see some construction work being done around the theater seating. We spy construction! So, it might be a little while before we get to reunite with the classic characters and music, even as some entertainment has begun to return to Disney World. Disney Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort There has also been a lot of hustle and bustle going on over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as the hotel receives a major update and new Moana theming. And, this week we spotted some of the finishing touches being put on a GIANT new addition to the main building’s roof! What a pop of color! It does still look like there’s a little more work needed before the structure can go up on display, but we can’t wait to see those colorful panels at the main entrance to the resort! Here’s a peek at what it will look like when complete! ©Disney The hotel is set to reopen in late July to all guests and these changes are anticipated to be completed by then. That’s a wrap on another week of construction updates in Disney World! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more so check back with us next week for the latest! Check out ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in June in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Are We Close to Seeing THREE Construction Projects Wrap Up in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of ride closures in Disney World! The PeopleMover was closed for a LONG time! There are the typical ones, where rides close for weather-related issues or to get a routine refurbishment. But, we’ve also seen rides close for more unusual reasons, like lightning strikes or because a family of ducks decided to move in. Today, several rides closed down in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a very unexpected reason! A large section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park was forced to temporarily close down today due to a massive power outage! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Several rides had to close unexpectedly, including Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids, the Wildlife Express Train, and the It’s Tough to Be A Bug show. All of these rides were labeled as “temporarily closed” in the My Disney Experience app. ©Disney Obviously, we had to make a beeline to Animal Kingdom to scope out the scene! Animal Kingdom power outage When we arrived, the front entrance had power and security was working just fine. Crowds were still out in full force There was no signage about any closures, but a Cast Member was verbally telling guests that attractions and food in Asia were currently unavailable. However, things must have changed pretty quickly, because as we explored the park, things seemed to be opening back up! Looking normal again Dinoland U.S.A. had its lights on, and music was playing. Power on in Dinoland As we made our way to Asia, the outdoor amphitheater had its lights and music on as well — a good sign! Lights are back Expedition Everest was back in action by the time we made it by with a 20 minute wait! Line is moving again Kali River Rapids was still closed when we walked by… Kali River Rapids …but there was still a long line of people waiting for it to reopen. Kali River Rapids queue Thirsty River Bar was back open for business as well! Who’s thirsty? At this point, all restaurants and shops we saw were fully functioning with power. Yak & Yeti is open It’s Tough to be a Bug is still closed from the power outage. Since most things have reopened, hopefully this and Kali River Rapids are not too far behind! It’s Tough to be a Bug We’re in the park now, staying updated on this situation, so we’ll make sure to pass along the news as it comes. Stay tuned to DFB for all the breaking news from the parks! These Are the Best and Worst Seats on Each Animal Kingdom Ride — 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 been at Disney World during a power outage? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Massive Power Outage in Disney's Animal Kingdom Closes Down Half of the Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Umm when did Stitch become the new Baby Yoda? It seems like overnight this cutie became the new “it” alien critter in Disney World, popping up on ALL kinds of merch, and selling out faster than Rise of the Resistance boarding groups! Stitch Hat For further confirmation of Stitch’s newly minted Disney icon status, we found his very own pair of Stitch Ears at Magic Kingdom! All year long, Stitch has been crashing our favorite Disney movies, so it was only a matter of time before he crashed…our heads? Stitch Crashes Pinocchio Plush The Lilo & Stitch star is breaking into Disney’s headgear scene in a big way, as evidenced by the Stitch Headband we spotted at Emporium in Magic Kingdom! Stitch Headband Like all your favorite ears, it’s got the same form and function, albeit with a fuzzy blue texture and adorable Stitch fixtures! Stitch! It’s mostly light blue, and it’s totally soft and comfy! The top of the headband, which is extra thick compared to other Disney headbands, has Stitch’s eyes and nose, with a fluffy tuft of hair on the top! Stitch Headband Now we need to talk about the ears… Those ears! …they’re HUGE. And honestly kind of unruly. In theory, we LOVE the idea of having outrageously large Stitch ears, but these things are FLOPPY. Womp womp Like, they keep flopping over, and they look more like blue Goofy ears than anything. Stitch Headband That being said, if you want to snag a quirky Stitch Headband, you can grab one from Emporium for $24.99 today! The Stitch Crashes Pinocchio Collection is Selling FAST in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you into floppy headbands? Let us know in the comments! The post Looks Like Stitch is Crashing Disney World's Ear Collection Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to Disney World soon? Wondering what rides you could hop on with less than a 5 minute wait and what rides you’ll want to set aside more time for? Looking Spooky With Those Clouds!! Each week we take a look at the average wait times for Disney World’s attractions and share those updates with you. And each week we issue a bit of a wait times challenge. For this week: can you guess what rides had average wait times UNDER 5 minutes? Make your predictions for each park now. Okay, ready? Let’s go!! Magic Kingdom We’ll start in Magic Kingdom. During our previous review of the wait times in Disney World, Splash Mountain had the longest wait time in Magic Kingdom at 49 minutes. This past week, Splash Mountain was at the top of the leaderboard again with a slightly longer average wait time of 54 minutes. Splash Mountain Following Splash Mountain, we had Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at 47 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 38 minutes, and Space Mountain at 37 minutes. If you’re looking for rides with wait times in the 20s range, last week the average wait time for Pirates of the Caribbean was 28 minutes, while Astro Orbiter was at 27 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight was also at 27 minutes, and “it’s a small world” was at 20 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean Here’s a look at the remaining wait times: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 19 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 19 minutes Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 17 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 15 minutes Haunted Mansion — 14 minutes Ready to Help Buzz? Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 12 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 12 minutes Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid — 12 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 11 minutes Mad Tea Party — 10 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 9 minutes The seaweed is always greener here! Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 9 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 9 minutes Tom Sawyer Island — 8 minutes Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes Dumbo! And finally, it’s time to take a look at the rides in Magic Kingdom that had wait times UNDER 5 minutes. The rides that fell into this category were: Country Bear Jamboree — 4 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat — 3 minutes Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 0 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 0 minutes How many did you guess right?! EPCOT Alright, let’s move onto EPCOT. In this park a number of attractions had wait times under 5 minutes. But, let’s look at the ones with longer waits first. Test Track was at the top of the list with an average wait time of 50 minutes (slightly longer than the wait we saw the week before). Both Frozen Ever After and Mission: SPACE had average wait times of 42 minutes, and Soarin’ Around the World had an average wait time of 38 minutes. Test Track The rest of EPCOT’s rides all had wait times under 15 minutes. In the 12-9 minute range we had The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 12 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 11 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 10 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 10 minutes, and Living with the Land at 9 minutes. One Little Spark! Which brings us to the rides with wait times UNDER 5 minutes. This week, the attractions in this category were as follows: Impressions de France — 0 minutes Reflections of China — 0 minutes American Adventure — 0 minutes Awesome Planet — 0 minutes Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along — 0 minutes Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival — 0 minutes No surprise here! These are basically the same attractions that had the shortest wait during the previous week as well. Disney’s Hollywood Studios What rides do you think had under a 5 minute wait in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let’s see if your guesses are correct. The ride with the longest wait time in Hollywood Studios this past week was Slinky Dog Dash at 66 minutes (slightly shorter than the previous week). Slinky Dog Dash After that we had Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 42 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 41 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 34 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 29 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 26 minutes, and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 26 minutes. Star Tours! Looking for rides with an even shorter wait? Then you could head to Alien Swirling Saucers which had at average wait time of 22 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy with an average wait of 16 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D with an average wait of 10 minutes, and Walt Disney Presents with an average wait of 9 minutes. Which means the rides with average wait times under 5 minutes in Hollywood Studios were…well, there were none, at least in terms of the attractions and calculations included in our wait times data. Muppet*Vision! Keep in mind that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is not factored into our data because it uses virtual boarding groups. Disney’s Animal Kingdom And finally that leaves us with Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This past week, Avatar Flight of Passage had an average wait time of 66 minutes, while Na’vi River Journey was at 34 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris was at 31 minutes. Na’vi River Journey With lower wait times, we had Kali River Rapids at 26 minutes, Expedition Everest at 20 minutes, Dinosaur at 16 minutes, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 12 minutes. Time to Find Our Dino! TriceraTop Spin had an average wait time of 5 minutes (but not under 5 minutes, meaning it falls out of our challenge). Which leaves us with just one attraction with a wait under 5 minutes — the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail! Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail And that’s a look at the wait times from this past week. How many of the rides under 5 minutes did you guess right? We’ll keep checking on those wait times and bringing you all the latest updates. So stay tuned for more Disney news to help you prepare for your upcoming trips! 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. When are you planning to visit Disney World next? Tell us in the comments! The post Can You Guess What Rides Had Wait Times UNDER 5 Minutes This Week in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is getting closer! Halloween Cavalcade And with that, we’ve been slowly getting details on Disney’s BOO Bash, the event which will replace Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. We’ve already learned a lot about the food offerings, characters we could encounter, and dates the event will be held…but now it’s time to talk PRICE. Disney recently released the BOO Bash ticket prices, and we’ve gotta say…they’re a LOT. Depending on the event date, you could be spending anywhere from $129 to $199 per adult or child! For context, tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party capped at $135 on Halloween night in 2019. Mickey Pumpkin This Halloween night, tickets will cost $64 more than they did in 2019! That’s a HUGE increase. Last month, we asked our readers if they planned on buying BOO Bash tickets, and only 45% said yes. And now, we’re wondering if that price tag had changed any minds. Boo Bash ©Disney So of course, we asked our readers on Instagram if THEY thought the cost of tickets was worth it! And yeah — we’re not too surprised by the results. 74% of our readers said that no, the price of BOO Bash was NOT worth it, and they didn’t plan on attending! In contrast, just 26% said they’d be there. What do YOU think? Sure, the tickets are expensive (more than a day ticket!), but it goes a little deeper than that. You’ve also got to consider what you’re getting for your money. BOO Bash is a 3-hour event, while Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was 5 hours. So you’re paying MORE for a significantly shorter event! Factor in the absence of shows, fireworks, and more, and we’re kinda wondering if the splurge is worth it, too. At least you’ll get tasty treats! ©Disney Now, Disney does seem to be marketing BOO Bash more along the lines of an After Hours event (after all, it’s in the name!). This means that there will be complimentary ice cream bars, popcorn, etc. Disney could also be making this a very limited capacity event, which could mean LOW wait times and crowds. So if you consider Boo Bash in that light…does that justify the ticket cost? That’s up to you to decide! Halloween at Magic Kingdom Whether you’re attending or not, BOO Bash kicks off in just over 2 months! We’ll keep ya posted with ALL the latest updates as that gets closer. Let us know if you’re buying a ticket, and stay tuned to keep up with our Instagram for more fun polls! Take a Closer Look at How BOO Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Prices Compare! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to BOO Bash? Let us know in the comments! The post 74% of Our Readers DON'T Think Disney World's Boo Bash is Worth the Price! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Guys, we’ve GOT to talk about Disney’s BOO Bash event. Boo Bash ©Disney As you may know, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is not happening this year, and BOO Bash is taking its place. When it was first introduced, it almost appeared as if BOO Bash was going to be a direct replacement for the classic Halloween party. But then, the differences started rolling in! We’re talking changes to hours, prices, entertainment offerings, and SO much more. Now, we know you may be thinking: “It’s in the name!” After all, BOO Bash is technically called Disney After Hours BOO Bash — and After Hours events tend to differ from holiday parties in quite a few major ways. So does that explain why things aren’t adding up? Is trying to compare prices, entertainment options, and more like comparing apples to oranges, when BOO Bash is actually being marketed as an After Hours event? Well, that’s what we’re about to figure out. Shorter Hours BOO Bash is a 3-hour event that runs from 9PM to midnight (on select nights, the event will run from 9:30PM-12:30AM). However, guests can enter Magic Kingdom without a day ticket as early as 7PM. Magic Kingdom at Halloween By comparison, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party lasted 5 hours, while Villains After Afters was just 3 hours. And again, guests could enter the park with their Villains After Hours ticket at 7PM, before the event officially started. Coincidence? We think not. Learn About BOO Bash Dates and Hours! Pricier Tickets When Disney announced the ticket prices for BOO Bash, a LOT of people were shocked. They run from $129-$199, depending on what day you’re visiting (of course, Halloween night will cost ya the most!). By comparison, 2019 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets sold for $79-$135 — again, depending on the night. That October 31st ticket is $64 MORE this year than it was in 2019! Halloween in Magic Kingdom Now, let’s take a look at those After Hours ticket prices — again, using Villains After Hours as an example. Cost did NOT vary based on what day you were attending: in 2020, there was a set cost of $145 if purchased in advance and $155 if purchased on the day of the event. And like BOO Bash (but NOT like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party), tickets were the same for both kids and adults. Halloween at Magic Kingdom Just like with hours, we’re seeing ticket prices line up more with After Hours events than holiday parties. Looks like BOO Bash is living up to its name! Take a Closer Look at Pricing for BOO Bash vs. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Free Snacks Now, there will be some snacks available for purchase at BOO Bash, like the Apple Ginger Dale Frozen Drink and the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake. But in the spirit of After Hours events, you’ll also get complimentary snacks like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages. ©Disney Those free snacks (combined with specialty eats for sale!) were a defining feature of the After Hours events. After all, who doesn’t want to chow down on unlimited free popcorn?! By contrast, while there were lots of spooky snacks at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, they’d all cost ya extra. Check Out Some of the Specialty Eats at BOO Bash This Year! Fewer Entertainment Options Since parades and fireworks are currently suspended throughout the Disney parks, it’s not too surprising that they won’t be featured in BOO Bash. Instead, we’re getting character appearances (but not meet-and-greets) and cavalcades featuring Mickey and friends, villains, and Jack Skellington. Halloween Cavalcade Now, parades and fireworks were a component of both Villains After Hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party (remember the Villains Cursed Caravan?!). So these changes seem to have less to do with how BOO Bash is being marketed, and more to do with current health and safety regulations throughout the parks. Cursed Caravan Keep in mind that we ARE still seeing a few features of Halloween parties past here, in the form of trick-or-treating and spooky music/lighting. But it’s safe to say the “extra” experiences will be vastly different this year than they usually are. And notably, we have yet to hear if the attraction overlays featured in Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Villains After Hours will be a part of this new event! See Which Characters Will Be at BOO Bash! At the end of the day, this is the Halloween event we’re gonna get at Disney World this year. That means that while Disney is marketing it as an After Hours event, when ya really look at it, this is still some form of a replacement for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. So naturally, people are going to compare the two! Halloween Cavalcade Now, the After Hours features do help explain why BOO Bash is SO expensive when compared to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (just check out those Villains After Hours prices!). But ultimately, it’s up to YOU to weigh the cost versus the benefits and decide if this is the event for you. Magic Kingdom We’ll keep you updated as we learn more about what BOO Bash is shapin’ up to be this year. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Learn MORE About BOO Bash here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to BOO Bash this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Warning: The BOO Bash Event in Disney World Isn't a Real Halloween Party! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article