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Even though it’s not opening until next year, we’re getting excited for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art ©Disney This “hotel” is actually more of a 2-night experience, and it will throw guests straight into the middle of their very own Star Wars adventure. There will be cool restaurants, a lightsaber training experience, and SO much more. And it all sounds like a ton of fun! But while this may be a Star Wars fan’s dream come true, it’s NOT for everyone. For starters, the 2 days you’re onboard the Halcyon (that’s the fancy ship you’ll be staying on) are dedicated exclusively to Star Wars activities. That means no trips over to Magic Kingdom for a Dole Whip! Although there will be an escape to Hollywood Studios. And while Disney hasn’t announced what the cost will look like for a stay here, our readers are guessin’ it’ll be PRICEY. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney Of course, we wanted to figure out exactly WHO would be willing to splurge for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. So we did what we do best here at DFB: asked our readers on Instagram! And here’s what you said when asked if you planned on staying at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser: Here’s what YOU said! That’s right: over half of our readers said they didn’t plan on staying at Galactic Starcruiser when it opens! Now, this could have a lot to do with the restricted activities and suspected priciness…or maybe this experience is better suited for MEGA Star Wars fans. Either way, it doesn’t look like a TON of people will be itching to stay here! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney Now, this could work out in Disney’s favor. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser seems like it will be a bit on the small side for a Disney hotel, so it likely won’t have the same type of availability as other resorts. And even with 58% of our readers saying they’d pass on a visit here, we’re guessing this hotel will book FAST. Launch Pod taking guests to the hotel ©Disney So, what do you think? Are YOU planning on staying at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments — and stay tuned to our Instagram for more Disney polls! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Star Wars Hotel! 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 planning on staying at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post Over HALF of Our Readers WON’T Stay at Disney World's Newest Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had a great time at this year’s EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Cool new merch! We’ve eaten our way around the food booths, participated in a lot of fun activities, enjoyed the topiaries, and have shopped our way around all the awesome merchandise! And although we’re well into the festival that started on March 3rd, we actually spotted NEW merchandise for the festival! There’s now a Yellow EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Mug. Pretty yellow mug On the back is Spike The Bee with a basket of flowers! Isn’t he cute? It’s Spike! We also found a mug with Orange Bird on it that says “Hello Sunshine.” Orange Bird! The back features a basket full of yummy oranges. Both mugs are $19.99. Now we’re craving oranges We also spotted a few new t-shirts, including this Orange Bird Hello Sunshine Tee for $36.99. This design has been available, but only in a v-neck style. Hello sunshine indeed! There’s also this Orange Tee which has a small graphic of Orange Bird on it with “Hello Sunshine.” It’s $29.99. This is similar to a shirt we’ve already seen, however now there is now pocket where Orange Bird is! Very orange Finally, this Orange Bird Hoodie is lightweight enough to be perfect for rainy summer days! It’s got Orange Bird on the front with the Flower and Garden Festival logo… Gonna’ need this in Florida! …and the back says “Hello Sunshine.” We’re sensing a theme! The jacket is $59.99. HELLO! We found this new merchandise at Port of Entry at EPCOT, and although the Flower and Garden Festival ends on July 5th, we’re happy to see that Disney is still releasing new stuff for it. We’ll let you know if we spot anything else! Here’s What You Need To Know About the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival this year? Are you planning on going? Let us know in the comments! The post Orange Bird Fans! You NEED To See The Newest Merch From EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. In the grand scheme of things, it’s kinda wild that keys are the new Disney hotness. ©shopDisney From Cruella to Marvel to Star Wars, whimsical Disney keys have been popping up like wildflowers online, and now there’s a new collectible trinket coming SOON to shopDisney, in honor of one of the most classic Disneyland attractions! When you think of Disneyland, one of the longstanding rides that probably comes to mind is “it’s a small world.” It’s honestly hard to imagine Disneyland (or Disney World) without it! it’s a small world Disneyland That’s partly because the attraction has been around for 55 years (!!), and in honor of that impressive anniversary, Disney is releasing a special key and pin inspired by the musical boat ride! it’s a small world Disneyland We’ve already seen other recent releases, like an “it’s a small world” board game and a Funko POP collection, and now coming to shopDisney on May 28th, both the key — and a pin — feature a kaleidoscope of bright colors, including hot pink, teal, yellow, and royal blue. They’re covered in images of children from across the globe, along with salutations in other languages, like “shalom,” “adios,” “aloha.” ©Disney The ends of the keys and pins also feature the name of the ride, along with a few small images from the attraction. it’s a small world Disneyland If you want to snag some special “it’s a small world” merch, set a calendar reminder to order online starting May 28th! NEW “it’s a small world” Wishables Are Now Available Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you adding the “it’s a small world” key to your collection? Let us know in the comments! The post An Iconic Disney Attraction Gets Its Own Collectible Key SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Cast Members are often the reason your Disney vacation can be so magical! Welcome Back to Disneyland!! They are vital to making the Disney Parks and Resorts operate smoothly and successfully. Since the pandemic began, many Cast Members have been hit hard by the closures around the world and the massive furloughs and layoffs Disney made in 2020. Now that many parks are back up and operating, Cast Members deserve our appreciation more than ever! Here are the best ways to tell Cast Members you appreciate them: Say Thank You This may seem like an obvious one, but it can really make an impact! Telling a Cast Member thank you after they help you with something can make their day. Take the time to genuinely thank them for working during this difficult time. Edeline just over here making magic for everyone! If a Cast Member goes out of their way for you or simply hands you a Mickey pretzel, thank them for being there right now to help make your experience a great one! Thank Them With A Card To take a thank you a step further, you can bring small cards to give to Cast Members while you’re on property! A little card with a token of your gratitude inside is the perfect way to make a Cast Member feel appreciated. Cast Member at the start of the BTMRR Line Write them a handwritten note thanking them for your experience! Leave A Tip! Some Cast Members are allowed to accept tips, while others are not. You ARE allowed to tip Bell Services, Housekeeping, Car Valets, Bartenders, Wait staff at full-service restaurants, Spa Staff, and Room Service Staff. If you have an enjoyable experience, you may want to consider tipping these Cast Members! Cast Member at the Polynesian Resort Many times they are going out of their way to give you exceptional service, so they deserve to be appreciated as well! Read more about tipping Cast Members here. Write A Personalized Note Similar to a card, but if you’re staying on Disney property, it only takes a second to write a small message on a notepad to give to Cast Members. Cast Members at Hurricane Hannas Leave it in your room along with a tip for your housekeepers, wrap it around a tip to give to bell services or car valets, and even write a small note on the receipt you leave for your servers or bartenders! Give A #CastCompliment Another great way to show your appreciation is to give a #CastCompliment on social media! Simply note the Cast Member’s name, where they’re from (which is written on their name tag), and where they helped you and post on social media with the hashtag #CastCompliment! Cast Member Water ART! Make sure to also tag an official Disney account like @WaltDisneyWorld or @Disneyland so it has a better chance of being seen by the company! You can also give a compliment to a Cast Member by visiting Guest Services and leaving a note about the person you want to recognize! Send An Email Or Letter If you don’t want to physically go to Guest Relations or maybe you forgot to compliment the Cast Member until you got home, you can also write Disney to give your compliment! You can send an email to Guest Communications at Walt Disney World at: wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com or send a letter to: Walt Disney World Guest Communications PO Box 10040 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040 “Capture Your Moment” Memory Maker Make sure you include the Cast Member’s name and hometown, a description of how they impacted you, and where or when it happened! These compliments go into that Cast Member’s file and can be very beneficial to them when Disney is looking at promotions! Be Nice! This should go without saying, but most importantly, please be nice to Cast Members! Simply being friendly and thoughtful when interacting with Cast Members can help turn their day around, especially if they’ve had to deal with some not-so-nice guests! ©Disney Make sure to politely listen to what Cast Members ask you to do as they are just trying to do their job and make your day magical! Cast Members help make our dreams come true, so we should try and make them feel as appreciated as possible! Using any of these ways to say thank you is sure to make a Cast Member’s day a good one, so try them out! Click here to take a FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Avengers Campus cast member costumes! 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 had a special experience due to a Cast Member? Let us know in the comments! The post The BEST Ways To Show Cast Members You Appreciate Them! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An exciting new service will be making its way to Orlando International Airport! Orlando International Airport There are some exciting additions heading to Orlando International Airport. Of course, there’s the new Brightline train to Disney World that’s currently in the works. And we also recently learned that one of our FAVORITE Disney World restaurants will receive a location inside the airport soon! Speaking of awesome airport dining news, there’s another new option headed to Orlando International Airport in the future. According to Orlando Business Journal, Orlando International Airport is looking for a tech firm to create a mobile ordering and delivery app for passengers to get food, drinks, and more while they wait for flights in the North Terminal. Orlando Airport Airport documents state that they will issue a request for proposals in June for a firm to “develop, install and maintain operation of a mobile order and delivery platform for retail and food and beverage concessionaires” in the North Terminal. The five-year contract is set to be awarded in October, and the company that wins the deal will share a minimum of 10% of gross receipts from its operations at the airport. Orlando International Airport This move will allow Orlando International Airport to join the growing list of airports around the country that offer food delivery services. For example, both Philadelphia International Airport and the Tom Bradley International terminal section of the Los Angeles International Airport both offer food delivery to passengers waiting at their gates. Orlando International Airport Orlando International Airport has been focused on improving the passenger experience for those flying in and out of the airport to ensure their visits are bookended by positive interactions. This move will allow the airport to offer an additional service to simplify the passenger experience. We will continue to provide updates on other services and experiences coming to the Orlando International Airport, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest information. NEW Disney Store Coming to Orlando International Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite restaurant at Orlando International Airport? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Food Delivery Service is Coming to Orlando International Airport Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the big perks of Disney World’s Resorts is their impressively themed pools. Luna Park Pool From whimsical pools featuring beloved Disney characters to serene and relaxing pools, there are a lot of different options in the mix! But, not all Disney World pools are created equally, so we asked YOU, our readers, which resorts have the very best pools. These were the winners. Stormalong Bay at Yacht and Beach Club Resort No surprise here! Stormalong Bay was far and away the most popular answer when we asked which pools are the best. As a matter of fact, four different respondents said, “Yacht and Beach Club, duh.” Off the bat, we already had some strong feelings for Stormalong Bay. Stormalong Bay And honestly? That comes as no surprise! Stormalong Bay has SO much to offer. With its lazy river, 230-foot long waterslide, and three acres of water attractions, it’s way more than just your basic pool. Plus, the pool has a sand bottom! One reader said, “The lazy river makes it a mini water park.” Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club And its waterslide is pretty impressive too! It’s one of the highest resort slides in all of Disney World, and it’s designed after a shipwreck. People were seriously convinced about Yacht & Beach Club having the best pool — one reader expressed, “Beach Club, is it even a question?!” Stormalong Bay Slide! If impressive, expansive pools are your thing, you might want to book your next stay at the Yacht Club or the Beach Club! Disney World Is Making Changes to Rides, Hotels, and More — Get All the Details Here! Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is known for its larger-than-life Disney characters that really make you feel like whichever movie is featured in the section of the resort where you’re staying. You can be transported into The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cars, and Finding Nemo — and that’s where the pool comes into play. Big Blue Pool The Big Blue Pool makes it feel just like you’re swimming along with Nemo and friends! The buildings surrounding the pool are painted to show different parts of the ocean, like coral, fish, and sharks. This perspective makes guests feel like they’re right there in the ocean! Under the Sea In the pool area, there are huge sculptures showing popular characters from the movie like Squirt and Mr. Ray. Squirt has his own play area! One reader shared, “I love the Finding Nemo pool and splash pad.” Schoolyard Sprayground The pool itself is the single largest pool in all of Disney World and features zero-entry points. Check out those huge jellies! These are pretty cool, right?! The pool was recently refurbished, so now it’s all freshly updated for guests to enjoy as we get closer to the summer months! 10 Hidden Secrets About Disney World Pools Doubloon Lagoon at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Like most things at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter, the Doubloon Lagoon pool is styled after Mardi Gras! You’re surrounded by an alligator band that would just make Louis from The Princess and the Frog so incredibly envious. These guys are a hit with some of our readers too! One person said, “Love French Quarter with the alligators playing the instruments.” Gator band! Another popular feature is the 51-foot-long sea serpent slide with King Neptune riding up top! Yes, its tongue is part of the slide The whole pool area feels like a big party, just as Mardi Gras should! You can relax in the whirlpool or grab a drink at Mardi Grogs nearby. Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Dear Disney, please take this token of appreciation as a sign to reopen this resort (It’s STILL closed since Disney World’s reopening!). Everything That STILL Hasn’t Opened in Disney World Ol’ Man Island at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Port Orleans Resort’s other pool is pretty popular among our readers too! In comparison to Doubloon Lagoon, Ol’ Man Island has a more relaxing feel to it. It’s designed to represent a swimming hole along the Sassagoula River. A reader said, “It’s cozy and so well-themed!” Port Orleans: Riverside Pool You can have some fun under the pool’s waterfalls or take a trip down the 95-foot slide that’s inspired by a rustic, old mill. We miss you, Port Orleans. Why People HATE These Disney World Hotels Lava Pool at Polynesian Village Resort If you’ve ever wanted to swim next to a volcano, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort allows you to do just that. The Lava Pool feels like a tropical hideaway surrounded by palm trees and tiki torches. The 142-foot waterslide offers some unique views of Magic Kingdom — one reader said, “Love seeing the castle from the top of the pool.” Lava Pool! The pool practically overlooks Magic Kingdom, which is pretty special in and of itself. Besides the views, the waterslide is pretty fun too! Another reader shared that her kids still talk about the volcano slide. Dreaming of Disney days by the pool? Along with waterfalls and zero-entry points, kicking back at this pool is the perfect way to relax when you need a midday break from Magic Kingdom. PHOTOS: Another Glimpse of New Moana Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lost City of Cibola Pool at Coronado Springs Resort Another Disney pool with a massive monument can be found at Coronado Springs! The Lost City of Cibola Pool is recognized by its huge pyramid with water trickling down its steps. The rest of the pool falls in line with the theme of Mayan ruins. Coronado Springs Pool This pool’s waterslide is designed to represent the spirit of a jaguar which definitely isn’t something you see every day. And, not too far from the pool, you’ll find the largest hot tub in all of Disney World! The Most Satisfying Disney World Video You’ll Watch All Day Fuentes del Morro Pool at Caribbean Beach Resort If Pirates of the Caribbean were a pool, it would probably be this one at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Its theme is inspired by colonial Spanish fortresses, and we have to say, it works quite nicely. Feels like a scene from the ride! Guests can take a ride on not one, but two waterslides! There are also water cannons throughout the pool that might spray unsuspecting swimmers. Grab your goggles! For little ones, there’s also a play area that looks like a shipwreck! If there’s too much activity going on here for you and you’d prefer something quieter, there are five other “quiet” pools scattered throughout the resort. Three Disney World Hotels Will Have Completely NEW ROOMS! Uzima Springs Pool at Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House Another popular response from our readers was the Uzima Springs Pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Who wouldn’t want to swim in a pool that’s just feet away from a savanna filled with exquisite animals? Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool And, this pool is 11,000 square feet, meaning there’s plenty of space to roam and relax. Animal Kingdom Lodge Pool And like the pools at Disney’s other Moderate and Deluxe Resorts, there’s a waterslide! Disney World Cast Members to Get a FREE Hotel Stay If these awesome pools weren’t enough proof, we’re here to reiterate the fact that you should definitely carve out some time during your trip to relax poolside! If you stay at a Disney-owned resort, you’re shelling out major dough to stay there, so you’d better be taking advantage of what that price tag includes. Saratoga Springs Pool Especially if you’re the type of family that’s always on the go in Disney World, it doesn’t hurt to take a minute to relax! Even if it’s just for a half-day. Plan it into your schedule, and make a commitment to kicking back (you’ll thank yourself later!). Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Pool For more of the best Disney World pools, check out our video below! We ask you, our readers, for your opinions all the time! If you want to be a part of it, all you have to do is follow us on Instagram and keep an eye out for the questions we post on our stories! Check back with us for more from Disney World. Which Disney World Resort Will You NEVER Stay In Again? Here’s What Our Readers Said! 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 favorite pools in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST of the BEST Disney World Pools, According to You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, will debut soon as part of the major transformation of the park. Harmonious Barges Disney hasn’t yet announced a debut date for the new nighttime spectacular, but we’ve been keeping a close eye on the ongoing testing of the show located in the middle of World Showcase Lagoon. And last night, we spotted a TON of testing on the Harmonious barge arms. Harmonious Barge Arm Testing During the testing, all but one of the barge arms were moving for over 30-minutes. Given the extensive length of the testing, it’s possible that Disney was testing a full rehearsal of the arm movement that will occur during the show. Harmonious Testing We didn’t see any of the water effects in action during the testing, but a few of the fire effects popped up from time to time. Harmonious Testing We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more updates and continued testing for Harmonious, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest details! Is This A Sign That Fireworks Will Return Soon To Disney World? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which fireworks show are you the most excited to see in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Major Harmonious Testing Spotted in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been…a year. A very weird year, at that. And many parents spent a lot of last year stuck home with their kids. OK, OK, not “stuck” — we love our kids — but there’s a limit to how many times you can hear “I’m BORED!” in one day!! Coloring Pages at Caribbean Beach Resort Although many children have returned to classrooms as the year progressed…something is still coming up that’s going to have parents and kids stuck at home together AGAIN — SUMMER BREAK! And although you might have a Disney World trip planned at some point during that time, what are you going to do when you’re NOT at Disney World? Are you dreading the possibility of a summer full of “I’m boooored!”? It’s okay because we’ve got you covered! So when you’re not busy hanging out at the pool or enjoying some other warm summertime activities, here is a great list of things you and your kids can do together this summer! Oh, and to quote Maui, “you’re welcome!” Coloring Coloring isn’t just fun for kids, but adults, too. But it’s also a great way to get some quiet time in while your kid stays occupied being creative. Last year, we shared a TON of fun printable Disney coloring pages for kids, but also a few that would challenge some adults, too! ©Crayola Coloring has proven to be a great way to reduce stress, too, so it’s a win-win! Bet we all got a little extra stress lying around after the past year! The best part of these coloring sheets? You can print them out FOR FREE right now and your kid could be coloring in minutes! Click Here To Print Out Coloring Pages Now! Make Mickey Tie-Dye Shirts It’s time to put on some groovy shades and work with your kids to make some SUPER HIP Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Shirts. And it’s SO EASY! BONUS: It’s cheaper than buying Disney tie-dye shirts online! Mickey Tie-Dye All you need are white t-shirts, rubber bands, a bucket of ice water, a tablecloth, a tie-dye kit, plastic wrap, chalk, a Mickey outline (which you can make yourself), gloves, paper towels, and Ziploc bags. For the full tutorial, here’s a video! See how easy that is? And fun! And you end up with a cool unique Mickey souvenir that’s all your own. Here’s A Disney DIY You Can Fon-due with Your Whole Family! Cook Up Some Disney-inspired Recipes Okay, so here’s one of our favorite things to do to pass the time: make Disney-inspired food! Sure, we’re biased, because we are ALL about food, but spending some time in the kitchen with the kiddos is always a lot of fun — and you get to eat your creations. How awesome is that? Homemade Mickey Waffles! So what can you make? Well, we have a TON of Disney recipes RIGHT HERE, but to get you started, we think some kid-friendly options would include Mickey Waffles (of course), Princess-Inspired Truffles, Tonga Toast, Carrot Cake Cookies, Totchos, and Mickey S’mores Cupcakes. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! So get to cooking! Check Out All Our Disney Recipes Watch Movies with Matching Disney Snacks You could take the cooking and baking up a level by choosing some Disney movies with your kids, and then make matching snacks to eat while watching those movies! For example, you could make The Grey Stuff and eat it while watching Beauty and the Beast. Or learn to make Beignets (Mickey-shaped, of course) before watching The Princess and the Frog. Mickey Beignets How about learning how to make Ratatouille before watching…well…Ratatouille? Or even whip up some easy Spaghetti and Meatballs before sitting down with The Lady and the Tramp? The possibilities are endless! But if you’re looking for more ideas, we’ve got you covered here. Need Movie and Snack Ideas? Click Here! Design Your Own Disney Parks Ride So here’s a fun way to stimulate your kids’ imaginations! Ask them to design their own Disney Parks ride! It can be based on anything Disney — a character, a movie, a TV show, or something else! You could have them draw “concept art” for the ride — or even a land — and then explain how it would work! Pandora Concept Art ©Disney Or even better? You could have your kids sign up for Imagineering In A Box, a series of free courses that showcase a range of skills that Imagineers are known for. And many of the lessons have hands-on elements that allow kids to do their only bit of Imagineering! Some of our kids did this when it first came out and had a total BLAST. It’s very engaging and fun for even younger kiddos! Learn More About Imagineering In A Box Bake Cupcakes And Make Them Look Like Disney Princesses Here’s another way to get imaginative in the kitchen with your kids. Take your favorite cupcake recipe and then decorate them to represent Disney princesses! For example, you could dress a cupcake up with yellow frosting to resemble Belle or use blue frosting with sugar crystals to represent Cinderella. Princess Aurora Cupcake The cool thing here is you could let your child decide exactly what each cupcake should look like. And then you can eat your results! And maybe that’s the best part! Click Here For Some Disney Cupcake Inspiration Make a fort and have a Disney-themed party Um…one of our FAVORITE things to do when we were kids was to build forts, but why build just any old fort? Why not build a DISNEY-themed fort? You can use your favorite Disney blankets, pillows, sheets, etc. to create the blanket — or pillow — fort of your kid’s dreams!!! And then you can sit in your fort and have a Disney-themed party! Go Disney blankets? Build a fort! And of course, for a party, you’ll need Disney music! Or maybe your kid can just hide in their fort to have a Disney movie- watching party with Disney+ on a laptop or tablet. Or maybe your child will want a full-on tea party with a magical tea set! Their fort, their rules! Check Out New Updates To 2 Animal Kingdom Activities Build Disney characters…out of fruit Here’s another fun food-related idea (we can’t help it — we’re ALWAYS thinking about food). Take a piece of fruit and have kids — safely — cut and shape that fruit until it resembles a Disney Character. Or combine fruits to create a grand statue of Mickey Mouse or Goofy by using various fruits — and even vegetables — for various body parts. Mickey Fruit Tart at Art of Animation Resort The more savory application of this: Bento boxes! Make some fun cut up fruits and veggies, make some rice and shape it into a fun character shape — the options are endless! And like some of our other suggestions — this is a way to make edible and, in this case, even healthy creations! Check Out Our Review of A Fruity Pizza Make fun Disney-inspired pancakes with colored batter Okay, so you can totally make Mickey pancakes, but how about going a step further and using food coloring to make colored batters to make even more creative pancakes? You could make some fun Baby Yoda pancakes with green batter, or use blue and purple to make Sulley pancakes! Mickey-Shaped Pancakes Seriously, we can’t be the only ones that get really excited at the idea of a purple pancake. Or a green one. Colors make food FUN! It’s really up to you and your kid’s imagination to decide what kind of pancakes you want for breakfast — or lunch or dinner, because we’ll never judge anyone for eating pancakes at ANY time of the day, especially Disney pancakes! Learn the Truth About Mickey Pancakes Use construction paper to make Disney costumes for your pets (or yourself) Here’s a fun and cheap craft to keep your kids busy — give your kids a TON of construction paper in a variety of colors and have them make costumes. If your kids are anything like us, a pack of construction paper, scissors, glue or tape, and markers meant endless options and creativity. And if you have a pet that’s willing, you could even make a Disney costume for them! Or have kids make construction paper costumes for themselves! Target has huge packages of construction paper… ©Target It might even be more fun to make it a game. Give your child a random Disney character and then challenge them to make a costume out of the construction paper they have on hand! Or, never forget an old reliable option — make a ton of paper chains and decorate your house! Click Here For The Weirdest and Most Entertaining Ways to DIY Disney With Your Stash of Toilet Paper! Have your own Disney festival at home So if you can’t make it to Disney World for one of EPCOT’s MANY festivals, why not recreate that festival at home! You could task everyone in the family to come up with food ideas and set up “food booths” or organize into teams to come up with food booth ideas! Give one kiddo the task of coming up with foods for a Morocco booth and another a task of dreaming up a fun dessert for a France booth! If you want to go with a specific theme, you could make art for a mock EPCOT Festival of the Arts, or set some stuff up outside for a makeshift Flower and Garden Festival! Plan your own EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! You could even print out little festival booklets with all the food and activities you’ve planned and have your family check off things as they try them. Just like the real thing! And don’t forget to check out our Recipes page for ideas! This seems like a great idea for a fun, educational dinner opportunity! Check Out An EPCOT Festival Here! Have a virtual Disney vacation and watch ride videos together If you can’t go to Disney World, why not plan a virtual Disney World vacation? Set aside a weekend to pretend you’re in Disney World. You can watch ride videos together, eat some of your favorite Disney World foods, and even watch parades online and wave at all your favorite Disney characters! You can ride Pirates of the Caribbean at home without standing in line! Believe it or not, virtual vacations became a THING last year, so all you have to do is hop on over to YouTube to find those ride videos. You could also do a virtual vacation to a Disney Park you haven’t been to before — it’s easy to visit Disneyland Paris or Tokyo Disneyland Resort online! And then you can ride brand NEW rides! Even better? There are no lines! Ride Some Rides With Us! Play Disney Board Games We became BIG fans of board games last year, and it seems like Disney caught on to that because a TON of new Disney board games have come out since then! We did write a post last year on some pretty awesome games, too! But since then, we’ve seen several new ones, so we thought we’d mention those. Jungle Cruise Board Game… say what? Some of the more fun ones we’ve spotted include the Disney Theme Park Edition of Candyland, a punny Jungle Cruise Board Game, a new Haunted Mansion game, and Star Wars Monopoly! Whatever your game tastes, we bet you can find a Disney-themed game your whole family will love! Check Out These Disney Board Games Share your favorite Disney classic movies with your kids Here’s something that we think EVERY Disney-loving parent should do — pass down your love of classic Disney movies to the next generation. If you have a favorite Disney classic movie, whether it be The Jungle Book or The Aristocats or The Fox and the Hound, make some popcorn and have a movie night to share those classics with your kids. The Jungle Book ©Disney We are 99.9% sure that your kids will fall in love with those movies, too! And then you will have inspired the next generation of Disney fans who will know that there’s WAY more to Disney than just the fancy 3D ones they’ll find out today (though those are great too!). Click Here For Awesome Movies and TV Shows You Didn’t Even KNOW Were On Disney+ Other Disney DIY Projects Do-It-Yourself projects are a great way to keep your kids entertained and busy, and are something the whole family can participate in. And there are so many fun Disney-related projects you could do! You can build your own version of Main Street, U.S.A. with paper! You could make Phineas and Ferb Door Hangers! Candace and Perry Doorknob Sign ©Disney You could also paint rocks with Disney themes or make Paper Bag Puppets. For more ideas, be sure to read this! Click Here For 5 Great Weekend Disney Crafts Craft With Disney Imagineers If you’re looking to take your arts and crafts up a serious notch, though, you can actually do some crafts WITH DISNEY IMAGINEERS! Imagine From Home is an interactive video series that teaches Disney fans how to use items from around their homes to create new things! The first episode is taught by Imagineer Amy Young — she will teach you how to draw your own Disney castle! ©ABC And if your kid is a Star Wars fan, episode 2 will have them utterly thrilled — you’ll learn how to build your own R2 droid using everyday household items. Okay, we are IN! This sounds like so much fun! Learn More About the Imagine At Home Courses So we hope these give you some ideas of how to offer a lot of fun summertime activities for your kids while they’re home! And we hope you enjoy them, too! 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 summer activity to do with your kids? Let us know in the comments! The post Summer Is Coming! Here Are 16 Disney Activities to Keep the Kiddos Busy 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. Are you obsessed with Disney? What about Target? Well, you’re lucky, because we’re constantly finding the COOLEST Disney stuff AT Target! Disney Store at Target! ©Disney From Star Wars merchandise to sweet Disney gear, we can usually find LOADS of Disney stuff at Target. That also includes home goods! So we’ve put together a list of the best Disney home merchandise you can get RIGHT NOW at Target. That includes this nice Corelle Set of Mickey Mouse Dinner Plates. You get four SUPER adorable Mickey Mouse plates perfect for any meal. ©Target This 4-plate Corelle glass plate set is available now for $29.99. Click Here To Buy The Corelle Set of Mickey Mouse Dinner Plates Need a better way to store your food? The Force is with these Star Wars Pyrex Containers. The set of 2 features a container with Baby Yoda and another with Darth Vader. ©Target This is the way…to store your leftovers. You get four glass containers for $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Star Wars Pyrex Containers We’ve been doing a lot of baking over the past year, so why not make that activity even more fun by giving it a Disney theme? That’s why we love this Mickey Mouse and Friends Measuring Cup Set! ©Target There’s a Mickey Mouse handle on 1 cup, a Pluto handle on 1/2 cup, a Minnie Mouse handle on 1/3 cup, and a Donald Duck handle on 1/4 cup. And the whole set is $12.99. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse and Friends Measuring Cup Set Nightlights are super helpful if you have to get up in the middle of the night without bumping your shins into anything or walking into walls. They’re also great for kids! And so check out this Bruni LED Nightlight featuring our favorite salamander! ©Target This nightlight is available for $14.44. Click Here to Buy The Bruni LED Nightlight So this might be a novelty item, but we TOTALLY want it. It’s The Child Chia Pet and well, it’s Baby Yoda, so that’s all we need to know! It’s got Grogu in his pram and the plant will grow around him. CUTE. ©Target You can grab it now for $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Child Chia Pet If you’re going to have a piggy bank, why not have one with LOADS of personality. And the Toy Story Piggy Bank fits the bill! What better way to save your pennies than by putting them inside Hamm? ©Target You can get him for $12.99. Click Here To Buy The Toy Story Piggy Bank What better way to store toys and things than inside a Minnie Mouse Folding Ottoman? AND it collapses, just in case you need to store it somewhere, too! ©Target You can get this pretty ottoman for $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Minnie Mouse Folding Ottoman It’s back to the kitchen to whip up some goodies, and you can do that with the Mickey Mouse and Friends Whisk and Spatula Set. This features both a whisk AND a spatula and would make a fun addition to your kitchen! ©Target You can grab the set now for $16.99. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse and Friends Whisk and Spatula Set Bath time is a lot more fun with Mickey Mouse, so check out this Mickey Mouse Bath Towel and Washcloth Set! The red towel and washcloth have Mickey all over them! ©Target And you can get it now for $14.99. Click Here to Buy The Mickey Mouse Bath Towel and Washcloth Set Here’s one of those things that we didn’t even know existed, but now that we’ve seen it, WE WANT IT and we think you might, too, especially if you’re a Marvel fan. ESPECIALLY if you’re a fan of a certain cat, aka Flerken, that appeared in the Captain Marvel movie. So yes, there’s a Goose the Cat Hand-Painted Cookie Jar and yes, the Tesseract could probably fit in there. ©Target This fabulous cookie jar is $25.99. Click Here To Buy The Goose the Cat Hand-Painted Cookie Jar Happy shopping!!! 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 Disney Target find? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Disney Target Finds Your Home Needs NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

BAGAWK!!!!!!! Flock to Disney Springs with your little ones to check out the new photo wall celebrating Disney Junior’s new animated comedy-adventure series "The Chicken Squad."http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/2rzsAwsCML8 View the full article

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Sometimes all you want is to sit down, give your feet a break, go on a nice, slow-moving ride, and relax! (Hello Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover). But, other times you’ve gotta go on those coasters and satisfy your NEED FOR SPEED. Slinky Dog Dash Is Such a Fun Coaster! If you’re truly looking for those thrills, you might be wondering what the FASTEST ride in Disney World is. Well, we’ve got that answer for you! Today we’ll actually be sharing a list of the top 6 fastest rides in Disney World! Can you guess what the 6 are and what ride is at the top of the list? Take a second now to make your guesses and see if you can get them all right. Got your list ready? Okay…let’s go!! 6. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror We start our list with the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! When you thought about fast rides, Tower of Terror might not have come to mind since the speed really comes when you’re going down, rather than forwards (or backwards). Note: NOT a real hotel. On Tower of Terror, you’re not just free-falling, you’re actually being PULLED down, which is what creates that speed. The ride uses cables to pull the ride vehicle slightly faster than a normal free-fall would be — up to a max speed of 39 mph! You might drive faster than that in your car on the highway every day, but it certainly feels different when you’re falling down at that speed. Click here to see everything you need to know about the Tower of Terror! 5. Slinky Dog Dash The 5th and 4th spots on this list are actually a tie (although we won’t reveal what #4 is just yet). Slinky Dog Dash is in the Toy Story Land area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which might make you think that it’s potentially a smaller coaster just for little ones. But, this ride packs a punch in all the best ways! Slinky Dog Dash While it isn’t the fastest ride in Disney World, it can hit a top speed of 40 mph! And with that second launch, great hills and drops, and fun theming, kids and kids at heart can enjoy this ride and still get a little sense of thrill. Click here to take a virtual dash on Slinky Dog Dash! 4. Splash Mountain Tied with Slinky Dog Dash is Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. Like Tower of Terror, this is one you may have never thought of including on the fastest rides list since it is not a roller coaster. But, Splash Mountain can actually hit a top speed of 40 mph! Ready to Ride Splash Mountain?! Of course, you won’t be running past Brer Bear and his friends at this speed inside of Chickapin Hill. But, as you get thrown into the Briar Patch and plummet down the mountain, you’ll hit that top speed at one point, and probably get that dropping sensation in your stomach. It’s not necessarily how you’re used to hitting those speeds, which makes it even more of a thrill! Click here to learn more about how Splash Mountain will be transformed into a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction! 3. Expedition Everest In the number 3 spot, we’ve got a signature ride from Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Expedition Everest! Everest has a number of thrill-inducing elements including some fast turns, a big drop, the close encounter with the Yeti, and the portions where you race through the ride backwards. Expedition Everest While on Everest, you’ll actually reach a top speed of 50 mph! Just don’t forget to dance and wave at our friend, the Disco Yeti. Click here to see a video from when Expedition Everest was evacuated last year. 2. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith In our #2 position, we’ve got Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is what many of you may have guessed as the fastest ride in all of Disney World. While it doesn’t take the #1 spot, it is very fast. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster On Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, you’ll actually hit a top speed of 57 mph. Couple that with the VERY fast launch, 3 inversions, and those rockin’ tunes and you’ve got one fun coaster. Click here to see more about how Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is seating guests in Disney World. 1. Test Track And finally, we reach the end of our list and the FASTEST ride in all of Disney World — Test Track in EPCOT! You may have thought that rides like Everest and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster would have beaten out all of the competitors. They are roller coasters after all, while Test Track is NOT. But, Test Track does take the top spot in terms of speed. Test Track On this ride, you’ll hit a top speed of 65 mph in your car when driving around that outdoor area near the very end of the ride. And we’ve all probably gotten or seen those crazy hair photos to prove just how fast this ride really is! Click here to see a video of Test Track with the lights ON in EPCOT! And that’s our list of the fastest rides in Disney World! But, this list could be changing soon. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to be one exciting coaster with the first-ever “reverse launch into space” and vehicles that move in some unique ways. Where will the Guardians coaster fit on this list? We’ll have to wait to find out! ©Disney TRON Lightcycle Run is also being built in Disney World, over in Magic Kingdom. The version of this coaster that is in Shanghai Disneyland can reach speeds over 60 mph according to a post from Entertainment Weekly. Will the Disney World version hit similar levels of speed? We expect it will, but we’ll just have to ride it ourselves to find out! A Look at the Tron Construction We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates on these upcoming rides and share all the latest Disney news with you! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you guess the fastest ride correctly? Tell us in the comments! The post The 6 FASTEST Rides in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly finding unique souvenirs at Disney World! House of Good Fortune So far, we’ve found pink blinged-out Minnie ears, Loki ears, a Jar Jar plush, and Chewbacca socks with pockets! We never know what we’re going to find! While we were at EPCOT today, we wandered into the China Pavilion and checked out one of our favorite shops, the House of Good Fortune (where we get those yummy unique potato chips). And we found a really unique headband — it’s got Antlers and Flowers on it. Isn’t it so pretty? Antlers and flowers These ears make us feel like we’re in Bambi — the colorful flowers are such a nice touch to the antlers! So pretty And check this out, y’all — this headband is only $13! So it’s pretty AND affordable (and much less expensive than Minnie ears). So if you want to grab a fun and unique souvenir for under $15, make a beeline for the China Pavilion! And we’ll let you know about other unique souvenirs we find at Disney World! Check Out One of the Most Unexpected Souvenirs You Can Find in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is the most unique souvenir you’ve seen at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Step Aside Minnie Ears! We Found A Headband at Disney World That Is Pretty AND Affordable! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from Disney World! Caribbean Beach Resort We’ve been spending some time wandering around the resorts. And we’ve got some updates for you! Are you ready? Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Food Updates Centertown Market Grab ‘n Go is now open at Centertown Market in the mornings from 7-11AM. Grab ‘n Go Here is where you can get staples like bottled beverages, pre-packaged snacks, Mickey Ice Cream bars, baked goods, cereals, and other snacks. This is also where you get your Resort Refillable Mug. Read Our Review of the Avocado Toast from Centertown Market Disney’s Riviera Resort Merchandise Updates La Boutique Some of the Riviera merchandise we haven’t seen here since the closure has now turned back up, like these Riviera Photo Frames. Photo frames There are also mugs, ornaments, clothing, and more! VIDEO: Check Out This Incredible LEGO Model of Disney’s Riviera Resort (With a Mini Skyliner!) Disney’s Riviera Resort Other Updates Elevators We saw signs at the elevators that said they may be down for a bit of a refurbishment. Elevator sign However, we didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary during our visit. Here’s When the Skyliner Will Temporarily Close Polynesian Merchandise Updates Boutiki Some Trader Sam’s merchandise was unavailable, but PLENTY of Tiki Cups were available. Tiki Cups These cups are pretty cool, though, right? Check Out The New Trader Sam Jungle Cruise Scene That’s it! Those are all the updates — it was a short one this week, right? But we’ll be back soon with more, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the last Disney World resort you stayed at? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: Another Restaurant Starts Serving Breakfast and a Merch Restock first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look alive, foolish mortals! Seriously, though, it’s time to wake up, and we found the PERFECT coffee mug in Disney World for the job! The Haunted Mansion One of our favorite pieces of Haunted Mansion merch, a mug with a hilariously morbid accessory, has risen from the retail grave at Magic Kingdom! A couple years ago, we discovered an incredible item at Memento Mori in Magic Kingdom: a Haunted Mansion mug and spoon set dolled up in colors and patterns inspired by the nearby ride, with the phrase “Not A Mourning Person” at the top, and “Urn Your Rest At The Haunted Mansion” at the bottom! “Not a Mourning Person” Mug Bravo on the puns, Disney! They’re accompanied by a gravedigger and a dog, both of whom look like they’re in desperate need of a pick-me-up. The teal mug comes with a SHOVEL-shaped purple spoon, because, ya know, grave-digging and all. “Not a Mourning Person” Mug Well, we’re THRILLED to report that this whimsically macabre mug is BACK! We spotted it on the shelves at Memento Mori, and it’s also online at shopDisney too! A Haunted Mansion mug is back! If you like your “mourning” coffee with a shovel full of sugar, then THIS is the mug for you! You can buy one at Magic Kingdom or online today for $19.99! REVIEW: The Bloody Haunted Mansion Wedding Cake is BACK in Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this Haunted Mansion mug? Let us know in the comments! The post A Hilariously Morbid Haunted Mansion Mug Is Back at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World is a HUGE resort with many different experiences for guests to enjoy. Welcome to Disney World! There are theme parks, water parks, mini-golf courses and even a sports complex! Disney World also offers a number of different types of tickets full of unique options. Figuring out what ticket is right for your vacation can be a bit complicated, so we’re here to help! Today we’re going to break down all of the different types of Disney World tickets you can buy so you can make the best decision for you and your family! Here are ALL the ticket options available in Walt Disney World right NOW: Single Park Per Day Tickets Standard 1 park per day tickets allow you to visit ONE Disney World theme park per day. You can choose different parks for different days of your visit, but you are only able to go to one park each day. Remember, you must also make Park Pass reservations for each park you want to visit for every single day of your vacation (for every member of your party) in addition to buying your tickets. Would You Visit EPCOT During Your Trip? 1 park per day tickets for adults start at $109 per day and tickets for kids (age 3-9) start at $104 per day. Disney’s ticket prices vary by day, however. Dates that are expected to be more popular or in demand will generally be priced much higher, while dates during Disney’s “slower” seasons will be less expensive. ©Disney Ticket prices also gradually reduce (in terms of their cost per day) the more days you buy tickets for. ©Disney So the exact cost of the tickets you’re looking to buy will vary depending on when you choose to visit and how long you’ll be visiting for. Park Hopper Option Adding on the Park Hopping feature to your ticket will let you visit more than 1 park in a single day. Under the modified Park Hopping rules, you’ll be able to visit one park and then hop to any of the other 4 Disney World theme parks after 2PM (provided they have availability). You must have a park pass reservation for the FIRST park you’re going to visit that day, however, and you must actually visit that FIRST park before you’ll be allowed to hop anywhere else in order to park hop in the afternoon. LET’S GO!! Park Hopper tickets start at $174 for a 1-day ticket for adults, and $169 for a 1-day ticket for kids. So, essentially, adding the Park Hopper Option to your ticket will cost you $65 extra per day for a 1-day ticket (for both kids and adults). Disney Skyliner The extra cost of the Park Hopper option becomes slightly less per day, however, the longer your trip is. So, the added cost of a Park Hopper for a trip where you will be buying a 10-day park ticket will be less than the added cost of a park hopper for a 1-day park ticket. ©Disney Again, park tickets vary in price depending on the dates you choose to visit. Keep in mind that the Park Hopper option must be added for ALL days you have tickets for. You will not be able to only add on the Park Hopper option for 1 day or any less than the full number of days you have tickets for. Also, the Park Hopper option is something you can add onto your tickets at a later date. So, for example, if you arrive in Disney World, spend your first day with a 1-park per day ticket, and then realize you’d like to add the Park Hopper option on for the rest of your trip, you can do that. BUT Disney will charge you for the entirety of the days you have tickets for. Would You Hop to Hollywood Studios? So, if you have a 5-day park ticket and you add on the Park Hopper option on day 3 of your trip, you’ll still be charged the Park Hopper cost for days 1 and 2. If you are going to add on the Park Hopper option, be sure to do so early so you can take advantage of it during your trip. Also, keep in mind that while you can add the Park Hopper option on, you may not be able to get that option taken off of your ticket or get a refund for it. So, our advice is to really decide whether or not you need the Park Hopper option before buying it! Click here to see the 3 BEST things about Park Hopping in Disney World and the 2 worst. Water Parks and Sports Option Choosing this ticket option will allow you to visit ONE of the 4 Disney World theme parks per day (but you can choose a different park for each day of your trip) AND you’ll get a certain amount of visits to select other experiences depending on the length of your stay. For example, a 4-day ticket allows 4 visits to these other experiences and a 5-day ticket allows 5 visits. What are these “other experiences” you’ll be able to visit? Well, they include a number of things like Disney’s water parks… ©Disney …golf… ©Disney …and mini-golf. ©Disney Right now, the only places open to visit in addition to the theme parks are Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course – FootGolf, and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (prior to 4PM). The Water Parks and Sports Option ticket starts at $179 for adults for a 1-day ticket, and $174 for kids for a 1-day ticket. So, essentially that is $70 extra per day for both adult and kid tickets for a 1-day ticket (as compared to a regular 1-park per day ticket). Fantasia Gardens But, just like with the Park Hopper, that added cost per day will decrease if you are buying tickets for a longer period of time. ©Disney And again, the cost of your ticket will depend on the exact days you choose to visit. Park Hopper Plus Option The Park Hopper Plus Option is essentially the same as the Water Parks and Sports Option, EXCEPT it also allows you to Park Hop once Park Hopping hours begin (currently Park Hopping starts after 2PM) between the 4 Disney World theme parks! Recall that the regular Water Park and Sports Option only allows guests to visit 1 park per day in addition to those numbered visits to the special other locations (water parks, miniature golf, FootGolf, etc.). This Park Hopper Plus Option start at $194 for a 1-day adult ticket, and $189 for a 1-day kids ticket. Essentially, this is $85 extra per day for both adult and kid tickets for a 1-day ticket. Blizzard Beach entrance But again, this extra cost per day decreases if you buy tickets for a larger number of days. ©Disney And again remember that these are just starting costs. The actual costs of your tickets will vary depending on the days you choose to visit. Memory Maker Add On You can add on a Memory Maker package to any of the previously mentioned ticket options in order to see and download your Disney PhotoPass photos! Memory Maker includes: Digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos and videos, select attraction photos and videos, professional photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers, and Magic Shots – featuring Disney characters and more, added to your photos. PhotoPass A Memory Maker One Day add on includes all your photos and videos from a day of your choosing. This option costs $69. A Memory Maker – Advance Purchase includes all of your photos and videos from your entire vacation! This option is $169. You will have to wait at last 3 days after your purchase to activate this though. PhotoPass If you don’t purchase the Memory Maker package in advance, you can still get all of the photos and videos from your vacation by buying Memory Maker later for $199. You can also buy individual photos if you’d like. Sometimes special deals are offered for Memory Maker packages so be sure to look for those! 1-Day Water Park Tickets A 1-day water park ticket will only admit you into a Disney World water park for 1 day. Right now, the only water park available to visit is Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park remains closed. You can purchase this type of ticket with or without blockout dates. The blockout dates for this year are from May 29th to October 3rd, 2021 meaning you CANNOT visit the water park during that time! Cross Country Creek For a water park ticket WITHOUT block out dates, the cost is $69 for adults and $63 for kids. For a water park ticket WITH blockout dates it’s $64 for adults and $58 for kids. Water Slides With all of these different options to choose, you can customize your Disney World vacation exactly to your liking! Whether you’re doing a park per day or two parks and a golf course, hopefully you and your family will have a memorable experience! Click here to check out how Park Hopping is working right now at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which ticket do you think is the best buy? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL of the Disney World Ticket Options Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking of visiting Disney World soon? Wondering what the wait times are looking like right now? Then you’re in the right place! Tower of Terror Each week, we take a look at the average wait times for all the rides in Disney World from the past week. Did wait times go down this past week? Let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom We’ll start our wait times journey in Magic Kingdom. Previously, Splash Mountain had the longest wait time in this park. This past week, it once again has the top spot, but its wait time was actually SHORTER (on average) than it was the previous week. Most recently, the average wait for Splash Mountain was 58 minutes, but this week it was down to 51 minutes! Splash Mountain Seven Dwarfs Mine Train went up just 1 minute from an average of 43 minutes to 44 minutes. Jungle Cruise went up slightly too — from 37 minutes to 39 minutes. Space Mountain also went up from 32 minutes to 39 minutes this week. And Pirates of the Caribbean went up from 31 to an average of 32 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Peter Pan’s Flight stayed the same at 27 minutes. Astro Orbiter went up from 24 minutes on average to 27 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh stayed the same at 22 minutes, while Big Thunder Mountain Railroad went down a few minutes from 24 minutes to 21 minutes. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mickey’s PhilharMagic went down one minute from 22 minutes to 21 minutes. “it’s a small world” also went down a minute from 21 minutes on average to 20 minutes. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover also saw a small drop in wait times from 23 minutes to 20 minutes this week. PeopleMover Most of the other rides only had small shifts of just 1 minute or so. Here’s a quick break-down of this past week’s wait times: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 18 minutes Haunted Mansion — 16 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 15 minutes Tom Sawyer Island — 14 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 13 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 13 minutes Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid — 13 minutes Mad Tea Party — 11 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 11 minutes Dumbo Carousel of Progress — 9 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — 9 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 8 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat — 2 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 0 minutes Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 0 minutes EPCOT At EPCOT, Test Track and Soarin’ are typically near the top of the wait times list. During our round-up last week, they both had an average wait time of 47 minutes for the period we were looking at. During this past week, things have changed. BOTH rides had LONGER wait times this past week. Soarin’ Around the World was at 51 minutes while Test Track was at 50 minutes. Test Track Wait times increased at Mission: SPACE too — from 37 minutes to 43 minutes, and at Frozen Ever After — from 38 minutes to 42 minutes. Mission: SPACE All of the other rides in EPCOT had average wait times under 20 minutes this past week (some wait times dropped while a few increased ever so slightly). Check out our break-down below: Journey into Imagination — 16 minutes Spaceship Earth — 14 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 13 minutes Living with the Land — 8 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 6 minutes Shows with no waits: Reflections of China, Impressions de France, American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, and Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival Disney’s Hollywood Studios At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, quite a few wait times went up significantly this week. Slinky Dog Dash went from a previous average wait time of 62 minutes to 72 minutes this week. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror went up from 54 minutes to 65 minutes. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run went from 39 minutes to 44 minutes on average. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith went from 35 minutes to 39 minutes this week. And Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway went from 35 minutes to 38 minutes. There are so many hidden details on this ride! There were some slight increases or decreases at the other rides. Here’s a peek at their wait times from this past week: Toy Story Mania — 30 minutes Star Tours — The Adventures Continue — 27 minutes Muppet*Vision 3D — 26 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 25 minutes Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy — 22 minutes Walt Disney Presents — 9 minutes (this attraction actually had a bigger jump than some of the others, going from 14 minutes previously to 9 minutes this past week) Keep in mind that Rise of the Resistance doesn’t get averaged into our wait time calculations since the ride uses a Boarding Group system. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Finally, we end our wait times tour with a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Avatar Flight of Passage actually went DOWN in terms of average wait time this week from 72 minutes to 68 minutes. The wait time at Kilimanjaro Safaris went up slightly from 37 minutes to 40 minutes. Na’vi River Journey went up from 32 minutes to 34 minutes. Time to Go on Safari! Dinosaur, on the other hand, went down from 35 minutes to 32 minutes. The other rides at the park had some slight movements up or down in terms of wait time. Here’s a look at what their average wait times looked like this week: It’s Tough to Be a Bug — 23 minutes Expedition Everest — 19 minutes Kali River Rapids — 18 minutes TriceraTop Spin — 6 minutes Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail –0 minutes So, it was a bit of a mixed bag this past week. While wait times went down at some rides, they went UP for quite a few rides, particularly over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ll keep monitoring Disney World’s ride wait times and let you know as we notice any changes in the future. Stay tuned for more updates. Click here to see the BIG physical distancing changes made at Rise of the Resistance. 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 planing to visit Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments. The post Are Wait Times Going Getting LONGER in Disney World? Here's What We're Seeing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may have heard that we found refillable booze in Disney World’s Disney Springs. Disney World Splitsville Refillable Squeeze Bottle There’s even a boozy Dole Whip that you can get in your refillable bottle. Yes please! But did you know that Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney is offering a similar thing, and it’s BIGGER. The regular refillable squeeze bottle at Disney Springs in Florida comes in 20oz. The one at Disneyland Resort is even bigger than that! @Splitsville on Instagram These squeeze bottles are 22oz and can be filled with any of Splitsville’s On-Tap Cocktails! They go for $22, with refills for life for $16. That means you can always come back for more, even years later, as long as you bring this bottle! Splitsville While it’s slightly more expensive, you get more drink than you would at Disney World. The refillable booze is super nice for walking around Downtown Disney on a hot day! Click Here for a Full Review of Downtown Disney’s Splitsville! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried refillable booze at Splitsville on either coast? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can SAVE on Booze With Refillable Bottles in Disneyland, Too! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so we sort of kinda’ missed National Chocolate Chip Day a bit, but we’re of the opinion that EVERY day should be a celebration of chocolate chips. Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie So while we were busy eating other snacks, like unique Kit Kats, fruity potato chips, and Disney Cruise Line desserts, we were still thinking about that most classic of chocolate chip snacks, the Chocolate Chip Cookie. And of course, we’ve got our favorites at Disney World. So what makes for a great chocolate chip cookie? First, that cookie needs to be chewy and moist. We don’t want those hard and crumbly cookies that you can buy at the supermarket. Next? We need a good chocolate chip to cookie ratio. Finally, it just has to taste great. And so the cookies we’re listing here have passed our Chocolate Chip Cookie test. Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookie First up is the Jack-Jack’s Num Num Cookie. We first discovered this cookie over at Disney California Adventure, but it made its way to Disney World and landed at The Market at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And we are SO HAPPY ABOUT THAT. This is a super BIG, THICK, and tasty cookie that hits all the right notes for chocolate chip cookie fans. Look at that cookie! Now, THAT’S what we’re talking about. And when we can’t make it to Disney World? We make these yummy treats at home. Click Here For the Jack Jack Num Num Cookie Recipe Gideon’s Original Chocolate Chip Cookie We were big fans of Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies way back when they were available at The Polite Pig and before the new Gideon’s Bakehouse opened at Disney Springs. And our love for Gideon’s Original Chocolate Chip Cookie has never wavered. This cookie is packed with LOADS of chocolate chips, and the cookie dough has a vanilla punch because it’s made with real vanilla bean. OG Chocolate Chip This cookie is also topped with sea salt adding a nice salty crunch that really takes it to next level cookie goodness. Read Our Review of Gideon’s Original Chocolate Chip Cookie Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie We love our Mickey-shaped food, but food shaped like Minnie is also fun! The Minnie Mouse Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie that we originally discovered at Columbia Harbour House is not just any ordinary chocolate chip cookie with a cool shape. Inside is warm, fudgy, melty chocolate. OH YES. Look at that melty goodness The bow is colored white chocolate, so the whole thing is edible. This cookie IS shareable, but we might not want to share because it’s so good (get your own!). Right now, you can get this Minnie cookie at Tomorrowland Terrace. Read Our Most Recent Review of the Minnie Mouse Chocolate Lava Cookie Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich With Peanut Butter Sauce On its own, the Mickey Ear Cookie, which has Mickey’s ears dipped in chocolate (NOM NOM) is a great cookie. But we decided to take it up a notch by getting two of these cookies, sandwiching chocolate chip ice cream between them, and then drizzling on peanut butter sauce. And it is ICE CREAM COOKIE PERFECTION. Mickey Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Hack This does take a little running around Disney World, but trust us — it’s worth it. You can grab the cookies from Main Street Confectionery, and the chocolate chip ice cream, and a side of peanut butter sauce from Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, (which is currently closed). See Our Full Food Hack Here Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we head to Dino-Bites Snacks to have one of their awesome cookie ice cream sandwiches. And the Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich is one of our favorites. It’s just Vanilla Ice Cream served between two Freshly Baked Chocolate-Chip Cookies, but it’s DELISH. We’ve also hacked it with a Valentine’s Day sandwich because those freshly baked cookies just kill it! Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich on CHOCOLATE CHIP Cookies! Sure, Valentine’s Day is over, but you can still get the basic Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich and it is WORTH IT. Learn More About Our Ice Cream Cookie Hack Here Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie We often sing the praises of Karamell Kuche over at the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT, and for reason — those caramelly snacks are SO good. And when it comes to cookies, the Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookie there blows us away. It’s a Chocolate Chip Cookie with Salted Pretzel bits and drizzled with Werther’s Caramel. And yes, it’s amazing. Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie We like this one for its uniqueness, but in the end, all those flavors together just work! Plus it has that combination of softness and crunch, as well as sweet and salty. Read Our Review of the Salted Pretzel Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie So next time you’re at Disney World and creating a good chocolate chip cookie, you have six of our favorites to choose from! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried any of these chocolate chip cookies? Let us know in the comments! The post The 6 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since Disneyland reopened in April, things have only gotten better, and more magical, by the day! Frontierland Crowds Iconic snacks have come back, hotels are reopening, a new Passholder program is in the works, and Avengers Campus is REALLY happening. Another surefire sign of a return to happy normalcy? Disneyland is extending hours in July! We’ve seen this pattern before at Disney World. When the parks reopened in Florida last summer, they slowly but surely added more hours, before eventually bringing back Park Hopping and other standbys. Hooray for Hollywood! Looks like Disneyland will follow a similar trajectory. While the park is still restricted to California residents, they’re extending their hours in a couple months! Disneyland When we checked Disneyland’s calendar for this summer, we noticed that the hours for June and July are a bit different, for Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, AND Downtown Disney! Downtown Disney The last few days of June, you’ll see that Disneyland’s hours are 9AM-9PM, but starting July 1st, they increase to 8AM-10PM! Two MORE hours of Disneyland?! Sign us up! Screenshot ©Disney Similarly, Disney California Adventure increases its hours from 9AM-9PM in June to 8AM-9PM in July, and Downtown Disney goes from 9AM-10PM to 8AM-11PM. Screenshot ©Disney It might not seem like a TON of change, but it’s progress, and it’s a sign that things are increasingly returning to normal at the Happiest Place on Earth. As usual, we’ll continue to keep you posted on park hour changes at Disneyland! How SOON Could Disneyland Open to Out-of-State Guests? Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you hoping to get back to Disneyland this summer? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disneyland Increases Park Hours Starting in July first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World isn’t the only one celebrating a 50th anniversary this year. Magic Kingdom Lucasfilm turns the big 5-0 in a few months, and to celebrate the momentous occasion, the Lucasfilm Anniversary Sweepstakes is offering some seriously EXCLUSIVE Star Wars merch. Next up: a one-of-a-kind book and Obi—Wan Kenobi figurine! Commemorating its 50th birthday, the Lucasfilm Anniversary Sweepstakes from D23 has started slinging some impressive exclusives for serious Star Wars fans. ©Lucasfilm The latest items up for grabs look like total catnip for Star Wars collectors: an Obi-Wan Kenobi scale figure and Star Wars: Collecting a Galaxy – The Art of Sideshow deluxe hardcover book! @disneyd23 on Instagram The Obi-Wan figurine is that of a wise Jedi, designed to capture the phase of his life before A New Hope, and after Revenge of the Sith. Signage is Coming to the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World! The hardcover book, by Samuel C. Spitale, offers an immersive look at the conceptual designs created by Sideshow, and what goes into their elaborate Star Wars sculptures and figures. VIDEO: Disney’s REAL Lightsaber Will Debut at the Star Wars Hotel Both of these unique and intricate items can be yours for FREE! All you gotta do is enter at D23 here! Each week, different prizes will be announced. Previously, we saw $560 worth of merch, so we’re anxious to see what Week 4 has in store! ©D23 You gotta HURRY, though, because the deadline for entry is May 31! New Opening Timeframe Announced for the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a Star Wars collection? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Here's How You Can Win FREE 'Star Wars' Souvenirs for Lucasfilm's 50th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Limited capacity has had a HUGE impact on pretty much every aspect of Disney World. Some of the results have been nice, and some…have been mildly inconvenient. Reminders are everywhere! Recently, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek stated that Disney World is, and has been, increasing capacity. On top of that, Disney will be reducing social distancing guidelines. Not to mention, outdoor masks have just been made optional. This could have a pretty big impact on how the parks look and feel, and most importantly, how you experience them! We have some ideas about what might change going forward, and what you might want to get ready to expect. Higher capacity in the parks means more people, and more people means that just about every Disney World experience will be affected. Everything from restaurant availability to ride lines, from hotels reopening to maybe even…FastPasses returning? We want to be prepared for anything. We’ve got a lot to talk about! Dining One area that has been greatly affected by COVID-19 restrictions is restaurants. Restaurants have been reopening one by one and requiring facemasks to be worn unless actively eating or drinking. This includes when you’re sitting at your dining table, a measure that was just implemented earlier in 2021. ©Disney An important thing to note is that the new social distancing measures are not taking effect in restaurants, meaning that the 6-feet guideline is still in place. So, while park capacity may increase, restaurant capacity will not (as of writing)! This could potentially make it even harder than it is right now to get an Advance Dining Reservation. Because there will be even more people looking to sit down for a meal, but no additional spots, reservations could become a scarcity. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a much higher demand for an already limited supply of seats. Since table service dining may not be available for everyone, we could end up seeing quick-service lines affected, too. Dining locations will continue to enforce six feet of distancing. ©Disney Many people might turn to quick-service meals if restaurants are too booked up. Disney has already made an attempt to reduce lines by promoting mobile ordering. HOWEVER. Even mobile order can have some pretty long wait times! We’ve got some tips on how to figure out the timing to make sure you’re not hungry for long. Still though, finding food might become a much bigger hassle, which is not something anyone wants to face in Disney World, where food is necessary to keep you going and a big part of the fun (especially for us)! As of now, Disney hasn’t said anything about changing restaurant policies. If Disney comes up with any sort of answer or solution to this potential problem, we will let you know. Rides Rides and attractions have also seen plenty of changes due to social distancing guidelines. This includes measures like stopping rides occasionally for cleaning and spacing out riders in cars. The lines also look different, with markers on the ground to keep guests distanced and plexiglass barriers. Socially-distanced queue markers Disney has not announced exactly how much they will be reducing social distancing, but it could definitely impact how lines look. It’s possible that lines will be more compact, making them appear shorter than they have been. This could help get rid of those super long, winding lines that spill into other lands and make it hard to find where it starts. Despite looking like a shorter queue, there may actually be more people waiting than we’re used to seeing, so prepare for “short” lines to take longer than expected. Tough to Be a Bug Line Aside from that, the actual experience of waiting in line may also feel different, because you could be that much closer to those random people waiting in line with you. There are still physical barriers in place, so that might help a bit with separating you from others. But these may start to be changed or removed. Keep in mind that while masks are not required outdoors anymore, they are still required in outdoor ride queues. FastPass With more people visiting the parks, wait times might (unsurprisingly) be higher. After the closure, Disney World suspended the FastPass programs. One result of this? There’s no skipping that standby line. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad FastPass+ Entrance If lines and wait times get too long, there might be more reason to reintroduce FastPass. We already saw wait times up during spring break season, and summer could be just as bad, or worse! Especially with increased capacity. Ideally, the return of FastPass would help reduce lines and would give guests an opportunity to “skip” a few lines, which tends to boost guest satisfaction. On the other hand…FastPass could be reintroduced in a new and modified way for the time being. But the increase in capacity, a change in social distancing guidelines, and the anticipation of summer crowds could potentially bring FastPass back, but we will have to wait and see. Hotels There are a number of Disney World Hotels that still haven’t reopened since the parks first closed in 2020. While options may have been more limited, the lower capacity meant opening up all hotels just wasn’t really necessary. Now that capacity is rising, that might change! Animal Kingdom Lodge regular hotel rooms have still not reopened. In order to accommodate more guests, more hotel rooms (and hotels!) might be finally reopening. As of now, there are still a few hotels that don’t have reopening dates. These could get reopening announcements, depending on how well the hotels that are newly reopening are able to manage the influx of guests. Note that some closed hotels do have Disney Vacation Club rooms available! Transportation The Skyliner already tends to get some long lines, especially at the beginning and end of the day! These lines can get really long! Be prepared to find other means of transportation, just in case the Skyliner becomes flooded with people, and you aren’t in the mood for a long wait. And there are still other options, including buses, the monorail, and ride shares depending on which hotel you stay at. Some of the lines for these can also get lengthy, so having flexibility will help you out a lot! Consider how soon you need to leave or arrive, and how convenient each mode of transportation is for you. An increase in capacity could cause even longer lines and waits, especially with the current social distancing requirements. Be prepared and have a transportation plan so this doesn’t cause a damper in your plans. Things are getting busy! It’s hard to say exactly how Disney World will look with an increase in capacity. It could be that this is the first big step towards things returning to “normal.” We will continue to monitor the changes and will let you know what you need to do to conquer Disney World through all of the changes. Could the Same Thing Happen in Disneyland? Find Out Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think Disney World will look like with increased capacity? Let us know in the comments! The post What Could Disney World's Capacity Increase Mean For You?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alex & Ani puts out some pretty cool jewelry that lets us rep some of our favorite Disney things! Legends of Hollywood From Jiminy Cricket to Pizza Planet to Nightmare Before Christmas, there’s a bracelet for every Disney fan! But today, we found some bracelets that are…well…SUPER. We spotted some Marvel Alex & Ani Bangles, and they are must-haves for Marvel fans! You can see the Avengers logo on this Alex & Ani Avengers Bangle. And check it out…the Infinity Stone colors are surrounding the “A.” We love this kind of subtle detail. This bracelet is $44.99. Avengers Assemble! There’s also a piece for you Cap fans! The Alex and Ani Captain America Bangle features Captain American’s shield and a charm that says “The First Avenger.” It’s available for $49.99. Cap! If you’d like to grab these bangles, we found them at Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We love seeing all the Marvel merchandise in the parks, and we’ll continue to keep an eye out for more. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any Marvel jewelry? Let us know in the comments! The post Marvel Fans -- Your MUST-Have Bling Is At Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” fans! Your East High favorites had the opportunity to spend the day at the Happiest Place on Earth! Julia Lester and Dara Reneé took some time out from their busy schedules to experience the magic of the Disneyland Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/g3R798NHmww View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re anything like us, Disney is definitely going to be making an appearance on your wedding registry. It’s especially easy when there’s an amazing Disney Wedding line on Amazon! Getting married here is any Disney lover’s dream! Even if getting married at Disney is out of the question, you can add a touch of it to your wedding via these 5 super cute Amazon items! We are really liking these finds, and might even decide we have to just skip the registry and buy them for ourselves! Can you blame us? 1. Mickey Mouse Cheeseboard It’s no secret that we love cheese! So why not combine both our loves into one cute, classy cheese board that’s perfect for entertaining or just a cozy night in! ©PICNIC TIME It comes with three wooden-handled cheese tools that conveniently fit right into the board’s pullout drawer. We love the elegance of this simple design and the fact that we can make a killer charcuterie board with it. You can get it online now for $55.02. Click here to buy the Disney Classic Mickey Mouse Cheese Board with Cheese Tools! 2. Mickey and Minnie Aprons What better way to prepare to use your Mickey cheeseboard than by wearing matching Mickey and Minnie aprons? These come in a few different styles! Our favorite features Mickey and Minnie peeking up from the bottom of the apron and saying, “Oh Hello.” ©Best Brands We love the sketchy art style on Mickey and Minnie, and the gold font used for the words. Not your style? There 7 others for you to take your pick! You can get the 2-pack for $19.99 right now. Click here to buy Disney Cotton Aprons! 3. Mickey and Minnie Picnic Basket Ok, it’s time to get fancy. Picnics make for great date nights, but sometimes the logistics can be challenging! The food has to be packed well, and you can’t forget any plates or utensils! Well, here’s your solution. ©PICNIC TIME This picnic basket takes care of everything. All the pieces are strapped down for you, including wine glasses, Mickey and Minnie napkins, and a corkscrew. All you need to bring is the wine and food. It packs up super nicely and is lightweight and easy to transport. This one might be going on the top of our list! Prices vary on style for this one. Click here to buy the Disney Classics Mickey and Minnie Mouse Champion Picnic Basket with Deluxe Service for Two! 4. Mickey Waffle Maker Mickey waffles are a classic! They can immediately transport us to anywhere Disney. Imagine bringing them right to your home! ©Disney These waffles look slightly different from the ones you’d get on site, but they are Mickey waffles nonetheless! We can totally see ourselves eating these every day…or making a new spouse make them for us! You can get the waffle maker for $36.48. Click here to buy the Disney DCM-1 Classic Mickey Waffle Maker! 5. Mickey and Minnie Slippers The best way to complete your Mickey waffle-morning is Mickey or Minnie slippers! ©Barefoot Dreams These luxe slippers have memory foam padding and rubber soles. ©Barefoot Dreams They can be worn indoors or outdoors, and have Mickey or Minnie embroidered on the top! You can, and should, match with your partner for a very plush, luxurious morning. You can get these for $68 each! Click here to buy the Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Classic Disney Slippers! If you love food, date nights, and Disney, these are some great items to add to your registry! Some of them are a little on the pricey side but hey, that’s why they’re going on a registry, right? Click Here to See 9 of the Highest Rated Disney Products on Amazon! 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 adding any of these to your registry? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Disney Items You Need on Your Amazon Wedding Registry! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article