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While we whole-heartedly believe that every Disney World theme park and resort has some stellar food and drink options, there’s no place that steals our food-loving hearts quite like EPCOT. Between the countless dining locations around World Showcase and its four festivals throughout the year, it can sometimes feel like you can go several lifetimes and STILL have new snacks, beverages, and meals you have yet to try! Just another beautiful day in Disney! With all of that in mind, there’s a unique NEW dilemma you may encounter in EPCOT that you might not even be thinking about! Simply put…WHERE do you choose to eat? And no, we aren’t talking about which restaurant specifically to try (although that could be a tough decision in and of itself!). We’re talking about the choice between a sit-down or fast food meal around World Showcase, or snacking around the festival food booths! 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Passport Since EPCOT is essentially a year-round festival park these days with this year’s Food and Wine Festival starting all the way in mid-July, you’ll almost always have the option to dine at one of the many festival booths scattered around World Showcase (and even a few in Future World). There’s PLENTY to eat at the EPCOT festivals, and it’s pretty easy to eat the equivalent of a full table service meal after just a few booths. Northern Bloom Booth We’ve totally been there though — your head is bigger than your stomach and you book that dinner or lunch reservation AND plan to “eat around the world.” But when the time comes, you’re STUFFED! So if you only have one day in EPCOT, which do you choose for your meal plans: a traditional table service or counter service restaurant, or snacking around the festival? Why you SHOULD dine at a restaurant or counter service location. One of the great perks to eating at a traditional dining location in a theme park, especially a table service restaurant, is that you have a guaranteed “break” during your day. If you feel comfortable dining indoors, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy some air conditioning in the middle of what could be a hot day in the parks. Le Cellier When you’re dining at the festival booths, you may wind up hunting down open (standing) tables all afternoon, not to mention the lines at the booths, the sun, the heat, etc. By choosing instead to skip the festival dining and eat your meals at a restaurant, you’re building in a nice chunk of time in your day where your party can kick back and relax (breaks are super important, especially in the summer!). Spice Road Table The downside (potentially) here is if you’re looking to maximize your day. Sitting down for a lengthy table service meal is bound to eat up at least an hour, likely closer to two of your day at most spots. That’s time you’re not riding rides or experiencing other aspects of the park. If you’re looking to squeeze every drop out of your day, avoiding sit-down meals might be more your style. Prepare to be here at least an hour or so! Depending on where you dine, you could also wind up experiencing a more “bang for your buck” at a traditional dining location as opposed to the food booths. EPCOT restaurants can definitely get pricey, but the portion sizes will also be much larger than the snack-sized dishes at the festival. Even costing around $5-10 each, the festival food portions are pretty small and costs can still add up quickly if this is your meal for the day. We liked these shrimp from Festival of the Arts, but the serving was pretty small! Plus, sometimes you just want easy and reliable. You might not want to risk potentially not loving the unique festival tacos at the booth in Mexico, but you might know you love the kind of tacos sold at La Cantina de San Angel. Same applies to other dining locations. If you’re a pickier eater and want to plan your meals around foods you know you’ll like, you might prefer sit down or fast food restaurants. We Enjoyed this Pork Tostada…but Will You? This applies extra if you have kids with you. While there is a lot of food kids will enjoy at festival booths (they note on menus foods kids will typically enjoy!), if you have a pickier eater, don’t count on them filling up at the booths. The foods tend to be slightly more adventurous (the fests are a time to show off their coolest food, after all!), and you might find your kids complaining “I don’t want anything from here!” at each booth! Frushi is a kid favorite at the Flower and Garden Festival In contrast, even at the more adventurous restaurants in EPCOT, you’ll still often find chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and other more basic kid-favorite foods. If they’re not on the menu, just ask your server. Why you SHOULD snack around the festival booths. The biggest benefit to dining at the festival booths is that you have MUCH more flexibility in choosing what and how much you want to eat. If your party is in the mood for different cuisines, it’s more convenient to allow everyone to grab snacks at whichever booth they desire. Moroccan Seafood Couscous with Shrimp, Mussels, Olives, Preserved Lemons, and Anchovy Breadcrumbs Plus, you can start and stop eating at any time! You aren’t bound to a specific menu or time of day that you’ll be dining — rather, you have much more freedom in choosing your culinary adventure that day. Think of it like grazing. You can nibble or sip leisurely as you make your way around World Showcase. It’s a nice way to be contently “full” without feeling stuffed all day! The Honey Bee-stro The freedom of choice has another huge benefit — you’ll have more control over how much you wind up spending on food. You’ll just have to be careful that you don’t get carried away with buying every festival dish you see, or this could wind up becoming a more pricey investment! Disney World restaurants can get pricey, and the festival dishes are often a fraction of the cost (granted, the portion sizes are smaller, as we mentioned, but if you aren’t a heavy eater, this could be a benefit!). Orange Bird Sipper Festival dishes run on average between $5-$10 for many items, plus you may find a few desserts for less than $5 these days. Hanami Booth Menu If you’re a more adventurous eater, the festival booths may be the way to go. Since Disney can “experiment” a little more during the festivals, you’re more likely to find dishes that you wouldn’t normally have the opportunity to try! Frothy Ramen at the 2019 Food and Wine Festival Like traditional dining at EPCOT, eating at the booths can have its drawbacks. For starters, almost all of the food booths are outdoors, leaving you with not all that much opportunity to escape the Florida heat while you dine. You’ll be huddled around a small standing table or juggling plates with your hands at most of the booths! Food & Wine Seating These days, with physical distancing and limited park capacity, it may be difficult to find a table to stop at so you can eat your food. If you’re running around World Showcase with your hands filled with food that’s either getting cold or melting, it can be a bit stressful finding a table! In general, if you prefer the freedom to sample the foods and drinks you like over the course of the day, sticking with the booths can be a great (and surprisingly filling) option. Why not have the best of BOTH worlds? If you’re visiting EPCOT during a festival, it’s entirely possible you can enjoy the food booths PLUS dine at one of the park’s great restaurants. That’s a lot of food, but if you space out your meals, you may have better luck enjoying the best of both worlds! Minnie’s ready to celebrate! Either grab an early lunch reservation in World Showcase and then snack your way around the festival for dinner (the festival runs the same hours of the day as World Showcase is open in EPCOT, so you’ll be able to visit the booths up until park closing). Or, vice-versa, start your snacking around World Showcase early for lunch and enjoy a more relaxed, seated dinner in the evening. Chefs de France If you’re a Disney World veteran and visit multiple times, you may find that one festival caters to your palate more than others. If you’re looking for more hearty dishes, then the Festival of the Holidays may be when you choose to dine at the festival booths more frequently. Kālua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad If you’re more in favor of dishes that are on the lighter side, or you’re looking for more fruity or floral flavors, then the Flower and Garden Festival may be more up your alley. Be sure to check out our coverage of all of EPCOT’s festivals to see which one may be best for you. Warm Asparagus Keep in mind that the EPCOT festivals are way more than just the food booths (although that’s obviously the main draw). There’s also entertainment, merchandise, cooking demonstrations, and decor around the parks! EPCOT Festival of the Arts Eating at every food booth you see is certainly one way to do the festival, but it’s not the only way! You can enjoy a dining reservation at one of EPCOT’s restaurants, and perhaps choose to eat dessert at a food booth, or just stick to drinks at the festival! The option is yours! So…DO you have to choose? If you’re staying at EPCOT from park open to park close, there’s no reason why you should have to choose between dining at the festival AND dining at the restaurants. You will likely find that there is plenty of time to do both and space out when you eat so you aren’t bogged down by all of that yummy food! Hi From Festival of the Arts! If you’re on a more limited schedule (especially if you’re Park Hopping all over the place), you may have to decide how to prioritize dining at EPCOT. If you’ve been to EPCOT a ton of times, maybe this next trip is the one to try something new and check out the festivals! Plant-based Macaroni & Cheese Or, if you know your party needs that break during the day, you may want to consider grabbing an Advance Dining Reservation at a restaurant and perhaps grab dessert or a drink at one of the booths. Seasonal Red Wine There are countless ways to “mix and match” your EPCOT festival experience, so definitely check out our coverage of the festivals, make sure to read our Best of the Fest lists, and consider picking up our DFB Festival Guides for comprehensive information and tips! 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 EPCOT festival is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Choice You Have to Make In EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What a weekend, right? We’ve seen SO many changes at Disney World over the past few days. One Man’s Dream Temperature checks are no longer being done at the entrances of the parks. The plexiglass on a very popular attraction has been removed. Masks are no longer required outdoors (with some exceptions). In addition, we recently noticed that the newly-reopened A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom had altered its seating arrangements. There, guests are now being seated in every row, albeit staggered. Today, we noticed a similar change at Walt Disney Presents: One Man’s Dream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Walking into the theater After Disney World reopened, the theater’s seating had every other row blocked off. After every four seats, three seats were blocked off to keep groups socially distanced. Here’s what it looked like then: Walt Disney Presents Seating Before Today, though, no rows are blocked off. (As you can see, it was pretty quiet this morning.) Rows are no longer blocked off The blocked-off seats are also gone. Now, an announcement is made as guests enter the theater informing them that one seat should remain empty between groups. No blocked off seats This new seating arrangement will allow the theater to seat more guests for each showing. We’re also keeping an eye on other shows throughout Disney World to see if this is happening elsewhere — we’ll be sure to keep you updated. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new seating arrangement? Let us know in the comments! The post Physical Distancing Reduced At ANOTHER Disney World Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning a Disney World trip can be tricky! Main Street, U.S.A. After you figure out your hotel and Park Pass reservations, you’ll want to make dining reservations for the sit-down meals you’re hoping for. And you don’t need us to tell ya that can feel impossible sometimes! We’ve given you plenty of tips to help you snag those hard-to-get Advance Dining Reservations, but sometimes, they fill up before you can grab a spot. Luckily, we’ve got a pretty cool trick for you to try! Lately, Disney World’s been in the habit of extending their park hours. This typically happens a couple of weeks out from the affected dates. And with these extensions, we’ve seen park time extended up to 4 hours! That’s a LOT more time to play in the parks, guys. Tower of Terror You may be thinking about how many more rides you’ll be able to hop on, but there’s a hidden bonus to these added park hours. And that’s dining reservations, friends! When park hours are extended, dining reservations are added for those “new” hours. And they tend to be wide open for a bit! The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom We’re gonna paint a picture for ya. Let’s say you’re struggling to snag a reservation for Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge (trust us, we’ve ALL been there.). And let’s say Disney’s Hollywood Studios just announced that their park hours for next Monday changed from a 7PM closing to an 8PM closing. As SOON as you hear about that change, you should go to Disney’s website and try to grab that reservation for sometime between 7PM and 8PM. Galaxy’s Edge Of course, that’s a totally theoretical scenario, but you can imagine how this little hack could play out in all sorts of different scenarios. Wanting breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table? Grab one when Magic Kingdom’s morning hours are extended! Dinner at Be Our Guest? Book for extended evening hours! Be Our Guest This trick is SO quick ‘n’ easy, but it does require you to keep a close eye on Disney World’s park hours. And it does require timing. More reservations may not be automatically released. The restaurant may close before the park. There are plenty of scenarios that can mess this up. But it’s totally worth the try!! And luckily, we update you every time those change here at DFB! Stay tuned so you know exactly when to grab those tough reservations. And we’ll keep bringing you lots more Disney news, too! Check Out the Hardest Dining Reservations to Get in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which dining reservations are YOU trying to get? Let us know in the comments! The post Our BRAND NEW Secret Tip For Getting the Hardest Reservations in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No matter how much you’ve planned ahead for your Disney World trip, sometimes you just need to run an errand. Or an emergency strikes. Cinderella Castle While Disney offers plenty of amenities (there’s even a [very] mini “grocery store” inside many Disney hotel gift shops!), sometimes you’ve gotta venture off-property for some reason or another. We like to think Disney World has it ALL but…that’s not 100% true. And if you need to run an urgent errand, we’ve got you covered! Here’s where we recommend you refill your gas tank, run out for groceries…well, you get the point. All of the items on this list are NOT found on Disney World property with the exception of the first one. That said, if you want more options or are wondering where to find these places as you enter or exit Disney property, you’ll be in the know. Gas Stations There are 3 gas stations on property in Disney World — all are Speedways. One is near Disney Springs, directly across from the Lime Garage. That’s a convenient spot if you find yourself in that area! Disney Springs Speedway Another is on E Buena Vista Drive, near the EPCOT resorts. You’ll find yourself close by there if you’re staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn or Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, or if you’re driving around the general EPCOT area. Speedway Gas Station Lastly, there’s a Speedway as you’re driving towards the Transportation and Ticket Center. It’s just a couple of turns from the Magic Kingdom parking lot, and makes for a super easy stop if you’re exiting that lot. Not a fan of Speedway or looking for somewhere off-site? We got you. Red markers are gas stations outside of Disney World ©Google Maps Near Disney World, you’ll find plenty more gas stations around the east side of the property. That’s over near the Disney Springs area resorts! Check Out a Reopened Disney World Gas Station! Grocery Stores If you’re staying on property, you’ll find essentials like bread, milk, and toothpaste — and even some ingredients to whip up a few simple meals — at your hotel store. But sometimes you’re in the mood for some bigger shopping (or you just want to avoid that Disney price hike on groceries!). There’s some groceries up for grabs here! While there are no grocery stores on Disney property, there are quite a few nearby, depending on where you’re staying. Your best bets are probably either the Publix at Regency Village (directly east of property) or the Publix at Lakeside Village Center (a bit farther of a drive, but convenient if you’re staying north of property). You can also opt for the Winn-Dixie on South Apopka Vineland Road! That’s also due east from Disney World. The RED markers are grocery stores! ©Google Maps. Lastly, don’t forget that there’s always the option to have your groceries delivered to your hotel front desk. You can use services like Shipt or Instacart with the same account you use at home — just remember to change the delivery address! Your goodies will be refrigerated or frozen until you’re ready to pick them up — or, you can have them delivered straight to your room for a handling fee of $6. Check Out How to Deliver Your Groceries to Your Hotel! Big-Box Stores If you need a trip to your local Walmart or Target, you’ve got a few options nearby. Your most convenient Target choice is the recently-opened location on Daryl Carter Parkway — that’s a super quick drive from property! But if you’re staying on the southwest side of Disney World (think near Disney’s Animal Kingdom), you may want to try the Target on Rolling Oaks Blvd, in Kissimmee. That one’s a Super Target, so you’ll have a larger selection to shop (plus groceries!). Red markers are Targets! ©Google Maps As far as Walmarts go, there are 2 of those, too! These are a bit of a farther drive, but they’re still pretty convenient. You can opt for the location on Vineland Road (east of property) or on N Old Lake Wilson Road (that’s west!). Red markers are Walmarts! ©Google Maps No matter which store you choose to visit, you have an option nearby! Check Out Some Disney Merchandise at Target! Hospitals If you need to go to the emergency room, your best immediate bet is to alert a Cast Member if you’re in an emergency situation. They will call paramedics to assist you or help you get to a First Aid Center. If you can get there yourself, your closest options are AdventHealth Celebration (which functions more as an urgent care) and the Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (which is a full-fledged hospital). If for some reason you cannot get to that hospital, you can visit either Orlando Lake Hospital or Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital. All are labeled on the map below. Red markers are hospitals ©Google Maps Remember though, like we mentioned, should you need medical attention in the theme parks, medical professionals are always on-hand to assist. Real nurses work full-time on-site in the First Aid Centers, so don’t hesitate to ask for assistance if needed. But if you’re outside of the parks, at your hotel, etc., and need attention, these are your options. Check Out Our Tips for Handling Medical Emergencies in the Parks Pharmacies That Publix at Lakeside Village we mentioned doubles as a pharmacy — but you’ll also be able to find some closer options! Your best choice is probably the Walgreens on South Apopka Vineland Road — again, that’s east of property. It’s an easy drive that doesn’t require you to get on the interstate. Red marker is the Walgreens near Disney World ©Google Maps That’s your most convenient option, but you can explore the map below to figure out some others that may work for you. As you can see, there are quite a few choices south of Disney World! So many pharmacies! ©Google Maps Most pharmacies in the area are either Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, or Publix, so do keep that in mind if you’re ordering a prescription that needs to be picked up. Learn More About How to Get Medicine at Disney World! Next time you need to run an errand in Disney World, we hope you don’t stress about venturing off-property. There are plenty of amenities around, and they’re all within a convenient driving distance of your hotel. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing ya plenty of Disney tips and tricks! Check Out Some Off-Property Restaurants Near 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. Where do you go when you head off-property around Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Things Disney World DOESN’T Have…And Where to Find Them! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here is your chance to get to know actors Stephen Amell and Rick Gonzalez like never before! While they were relaxing in one of the Polar Patios at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, we caught up with the TV stars for a dynamic round of rapid-fire questions.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/t1IXqpJxCFM View the full article

It’s an exciting time for Disney Cruise Line fans as the Disney Parks Blog recently shared a grand reveal of the Disney Wish, which sets sail next summer. In the meantime, there’s another new way to get a taste of the high seas when you chart your course for Disney’s Yacht Club Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/YoVNa7whPBM View the full article

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Lace up your sneakers for another new Disney-themed workout! runDisney Gear in Animal Kingdom If you’re ready to get your run on, look no further! We recently learned how to train like Rapunzel and Tiana, now get ready to race like Lightning McQueen with this new Pixar-themed run training. Whether you’re training for a 5K or squeezing in a daily run, Disney’s got you covered. Lace up those sneakers and grab your remote! AdventHealth, the new Official Medical Provider of runDisney, has made some movie movement recommendations. From warm ups to “going the distance,” there’s an option for all you runners! Copyright runDisney Warm Ups AdventHealth suggests turning on a Pixar short for those quick pre-run warm-ups. One of our favs is “Lava” with a run-time of 8 minutes, it’s a perfect option! Warming up will have your muscles saying, “I lava you!” Copyright runDisney Quick Runs For a quick run, try out some of the new Disney+ Pixar content like “Inside Pixar.” Pair a couple episodes together to hit that recommended 30 minutes. Play next episode, please! Copyright runDisney Feature Film Runs Turn on “Soul” to build up your endurance with a 60+ minute run all while remembering the true beauties of life. Who knows, maybe you’ll find your spark on the treadmill! Oh, you’ve already cried your heart out to “Soul” 6 times? No worries, go for a classic like “A Bug’s Life!” Just imagine you’re next on Hopper’s list! Or don’t…because he’s probably more scared of you than you are of him…right? Copyright runDisney There’s an option for everyone to get moving, and is there a better way than watching lovable Pixar content while you move? We think not! Check out more Disney-themed at home workouts 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. Which Pixar movie would you run to? Let us know in the comments! The post Go the Distance with Disney’s New Pixar-Themed Workout! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We haven’t seen a full fireworks show in Disney World for OVER a year now. We Totally Miss This View! When Disney World reopened after the park closures, fireworks and a number of other offerings were temporarily suspended, and fireworks remain suspended to this day. Do you think fireworks will return by the end of 2021? We reached out to our readers via Instagram to see their thoughts and their response was pretty clear! As we mentioned, fireworks are temporarily suspended in Disney World at the moment. But, that doesn’t mean that all signs or talk of fireworks have disappeared. We’ve seen fireworks being tested over at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom a few times over the past few months. Fireworks Testing Some minimal fireworks and flares returned to Magic Kingdom for a limited time during the holiday season. Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle Over at EPCOT, work has steadily continued on the park’s upcoming new fireworks show — Harmonious. All of the barges are now out in the World Showcase Lagoon (which some fans are LESS than thrilled about). We’ve also seen the Disney team testing the water effects, lighting, and more on these barges. Harmonious Barges in place And we’ve seen Disney posting job openings for fireworks-related positions recently as well. But, full fireworks shows haven’t returned to Disney World…yet. We’ve shared our thoughts on when we think fireworks could resume in Disney World, but we wanted to know what you all think! So, we reached out to our Disney Food Blog followers via Instagram with the following question: Do you think fireworks will return to Disney World by the end of 2021? And the response was pretty clear! 76% of all those who responded voted for “YES,” while only 24% voted for “NO.” A Look at the Results! In terms of the actual numbers, it broke down to over 14,000(!!!) votes for yes, and about 4,400 votes for no. That’s a LOT of “yes” votes and probably a lot of fireworks fans itching to see their favorite shows return! As we’ve mentioned, there are a number of factors that might weigh in favor of Disney bringing back fireworks this year, including the testing we’ve seen, fireworks jobs they’re hiring for, other things that are back to “normal” in the parks, and the developing situation with the pandemic. As more adults and kids become eligible to get vaccinated, and do in fact get vaccinated, and as COVID-19 case rates go down, Disney may feel that it is safe to resume activities (like fireworks) that tend to draw large crowds. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks But, if the situation with the pandemic changes, if case rates don’t go down significantly, or if Disney feels it is best to wait a while longer and perhaps bring back some other entertainment offerings first (like parades), before bringing back fireworks, then it might be a while before we see any fireworks again. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks Notably Disney did not mention anything about fireworks when it announced its new After Hours BOO BASH Halloween celebration. Happily Ever After Fireworks From the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage We’re on the lookout for any information about fireworks and we’ll certainly keep you updated as to any fireworks-related Disney news! Click here to watch a VIDEO with some inside details about EPCOT’s upcoming fireworks show! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you think fireworks will come back to Disney World before the end of 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post Will Disney World Bring Back Fireworks in 2021? See What Over 14,000 of Our Readers Think! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been quite the day at Disney World! Guests at Disney World after new mask policy Temperature checks are no longer required to enter the park. The plexiglass dividers on Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are gone. More guests are being seated during the A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And guests are no longer required to wear face masks while outdoors (with some stipulations). The thing that is probably the most confusing for guests is the new policy regarding face masks, and we’re here to break down our experience with it today and answer some questions you may have. So let’s get to it. Can You Walk And Eat/Drink Without A Mask? Although it isn’t explicitly stated anywhere, guests can potentially eat and drink while walking without a mask while outside. We spotted many guests doing just that, and it appears to be allowed under the new policy. BUT…there are some exceptions. If you’re indoors, you must remain stationary while eating and drinking. Main Street today We spoke with a Cast Member at World Showplace at EPCOT that explained that masks must remain on there except when eating and drinking while stationary. And that’s still the general policy for all indoor locations at Disney World. Can You Eat While Standing In Line? We spoke with a Cast Member who told us that guests standing in overflow lines may remove their masks and eat and drink while standing in those lines. However, once guests are in the “real” lines (basically where the ride’s structure begins or where a Cast Member would greet you), everyone must be masked and can no longer eat and drink. Guests can be mask-free in overflow lines However, we did see one Cast Member at the Jungle Cruise inform a family drinking Starbucks that they needed to finish their drinks before getting in line at all. The policy is still very new, and we expect Cast Members to be on the same page in the near future. Do You Have To Wear A Mask On Outdoor Rides? At the Prince Charming Regal Carousel, we saw a Cast Member telling guests that they still had to wear masks while riding on the carousel. So the policy is that you must not only keep your mask on during the “real” line for the ride but also during the ride itself, even if the ride is outdoors. Cast Member Telling Guests to Put On Masks for the Caroussel So for now, once you put that mask on in line, it needs to stay on until you exit that attraction. Do You Have To Wear A Mask In Outdoor Queue Lines? The answer here is “it depends.” If you are in an outdoors overflow line, it seems you can keep your mask off (and eat and drink, as we previously mentioned). But once you reach the “real” line for the attraction, you must put your mask back on, even if that line is also outdoors. You must be masked upon entering the “real” line The rule of thumb here is to listen to what Cast Members say because they will be at the appropriate locations to remind you when you need to have your mask on. If you have any questions, they will be happy to help. However, we would like to point out that this policy is VERY new and Cast Members are still learning their way around it (it’s new for them, too!). Listen to what the Cast Members say, and just know it may take a few days for them to all be on the same page because of how new the policy is. As the situation continues to change at Disney World, we’ll be here to keep you updated. Here’s A FIRST LOOK! Masks are No Longer Required Outdoors 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. Do you have any other questions about Disney World’s new mask policy? Let us know in the comments! The post The 4 BIGGEST Questions About Disney World's New Face Mask Policy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We don’t know about y’all, but we spent a lot of the last year doing a LOT of online shopping. Seriously, it was like Christmas every day at our houses when new packages arrived! Must…buy…all…the…Disney…stuff… But we’re not done yet because we keep finding so many amazing Disney items on Amazon! And of course, we’re totally going to share these cool items with you! So we’ve put together a list of 25 Disney things you’re going to want to buy there! Home Gear We’re starting our list off with super useful items for your home! That includes this Disney Oven Mitt Pot Holder & Dish Towel Set that’s Minnie Mouse-themed! ©Amazon Look at how adorable Minnie is on that potholder. The entire set is $13.90. Click Here To Buy The Disney Oven Mitt Pot Holder & Dish Towel Set Sure, you could drink out of any old normal mug, but wouldn’t it be more fun to drink from this Beauty and the Beast Chip Mug that features Chip? It’s even got Gold Foil Printing on it! ©Amazon This mug is $14.99. Click Here To Buy The Beauty and the Beast Chip Mug We’re a little biased about the Mickey Mouse Treats Travel Tumbler because it’s got Mickey-shaped food on it! But it’s also a great way to stay hydrated! ©Amazon This mug features both Mickey and Minnie, too, and it could be yours for $16.99. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Treats Travel Tumbler Here’s another super useful item — Disney Kitchen Towels! And these include the word “love” on them with Mickey and Minnie ears. SO SWEET. ©Amazon You can grab these kitchen towels now for $14.98. Click Here To Buy The Disney Kitchen Towels Toast will taste WAY better if you make it in a Mickey Mouse Toaster, right? This pretty red toaster can handle two slices and comes with a smile. ©Amazon This toaster is available now for $24.32. Click Here To Buy The Mickey Mouse Toaster We are TOTES raising a glass to the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Stemless Wine Glasses because CHEERS! This set features two glasses — one with Mickey and one with Minnie. ©Amazon You can grab the pair now for $20.88. Click Here To Buy The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Stemless Wine Glasses How do you make your cup of morning java even more fun? You make it with Joffrey’s Mickey Mouse Blend Coffee! And you can get that coffee RIGHT NOW on Amazon! ©Amazon That’s going to be one magical cup of coffee — a bag of this ground coffee goes for $12.95. Click Here To Buy Joffrey’s Mickey Mouse Blend Coffee May The Force Be With Your cheese with this Star Wars Grater which has Darth Vader’s Lightsaber Handle on it…yeah, we can’t even! This thing is COOL. ©Amazon You can grate your cheese like the Sith for just $9.99. Most impressive. Click Here to Buy The Star Wars Grater Toys and Games Don’t worry, because we’ve included some stuff for the kids, too, like this Cars Micro Racers Vehicle Set! It features 10 mini metal racers for those kids who love cars (both the movie and the vehicles)! ©Amazon This set is $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Cars Micro Racers Vehicle Set Squirrel!!! Okay, so this Talking Dug Plush is pretty awesome. And he says a variety of phrases, and we imagine so many kids loving this (or adult, for that matter). ©Amazon Dug can be yours now for $19.99. Click Here To Buy The Talking Dug Plush Okay, so this might be for kids, but um…we want to play with the Disney Princess Style Collection Role Play Set with Toy Smartphone and Watch, too! Because this is kinda’ awesome! The set comes with a toy smartphone with LED lights and sounds, a watch, a wristlet, a key fob, 2 plastic play credit cards, and a ribbon with a castle charm. ©Amazon This awesome playset is available for $24.99. Click Here to Buy The Disney Princess Style Collection Role Play Set with Toy Smartphone and Watch We’re calling it! It’s family game night! And we’re going to start with Pictopia-Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition, which is a fun trivia game that also requires you to know a little something about each other! How fun! ©Amazon This game is $18.92. Click Here To Buy The Pictopia-Family Trivia Game: Disney Edition If you’ve never played the Munchkin card game, you’re in for a real treat with the Munchkin: Disney Card Game! This card game is all about fighting Disney villains and collect treasure to level up and it is SO much fun! ©Amazon And you can get it now for $16.69. Click Here To Buy the Munchkin: Disney Card Game If you would rather BE the villain, though, there’s always the brand new Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots Strategy Board Game, which is a standalone game separate from the main Villainous game. What makes this one so much fun is that you can play with just the characters included with it or you can combine it with other Villainous games for even more wicked fun! ©Amazon You can grab this board game now for $24.99. Click Here To Buy The Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots Strategy Board Game We’re about to get in tight with some very happy haunts because of this The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game. And you don’t even need a tail of a rat to play! In the game, you collect ghost cards and explore the many rooms of Disney’s Haunted Mansion. ©Amazon You can play now for $18.02. Click Here To Buy The Haunted Mansion – Call of The Spirits Board Game Bags and Accessories Need a new park bag? Make it this one! The Passport Mickey & Minnie Icon Crossbody Bag features several zippered compartments to put all your stuff in. Just strap it across your body and go! ©Amazon This bag is $17.99. Click Here to Buy The Passport Mickey & Minnie Icon Crossbody Bag Okay, so we’re a little obsessed with Disney Cats, and this Disney Cats Tote is quite literally the cat’s meow! It’s got some of Disney’s most infamous felines on it! ©Amazon You can nab this purr-fect bag for $23.99. Click Here To Buy The Disney Cats Tote Clothing Need to keep the sun out of your eyes this summer? You’ll look cute doing it with the Women’s Minnie Mouse Visor that has 3D ears and bow! ©Amazon And it can be yours for $14.99. Click Here To Buy The Women’s Minnie Mouse Visor Aristocats fans! We’ve got the PPPPUUURRRRFECT pajamas just for you — Aristocats Pajama Set. This set features a cute Marie top and matching shorts. ©Amazon You can grab the set now for $18.95. Click Here To Buy The Aristocats Pajamas Set It’s way too easy to get obsessed with socks, and well, might as well get obsessed with these Nightmare Before Christmas Socks. This is a set of five pairs of no-show socks, and well, if you’re a Jack Skellington fan, you’ll need these. ©Amazon This set of socks is $17.99. Click Here To Buy The Nightmare Before Christmas Socks We can’t help but think of Pizza Planet when we have pizza, so we’re digging this Pizza Planet Delivery T-Shirt. And just think — this could be an easy Halloween costume, too! ©Amazon This shirt starts at $23.95 (depending on color and size). Click Here To Buy The Pizza Planet Delivery T-Shirt If you need to stock up on cloth masks, we’ve got you covered. You can get a pack of Disney Face Masks right now on Amazon! ©Amazon These masks are $9.99 for a pack of 4. Click Here To Buy A 4-Pack of Disney Face Masks Books and Puzzles How much fun would it be to plan your day with a Disney The Happy Planner? It comes complete with a Disney theme, stickers, and more! ©Amazon This magical planner is $23.75. Click Here To Buy The Disney The Happy Planner A LOT goes into the design of Disney Villains and if you have an appreciation of that, you need to get the The Mini Art of Disney Villains Book. It will take you behind the scenes and show concept art from some of your favorite villains. ©Amazon The book is $11.99. Click Here To Buy The Mini Art of Disney Villains Book Get the family together for a puzzle night with the Disney Dreams 4 in 1 Multipack Jigsaw Puzzles. This puzzle pack features FOUR 500-piece puzzles of Thomas Kinkade’s work, including Alice in Wonderland, Mickey and Minnie, and Beauty and the Beast. ©Amazon You can get the set of four puzzles for $17.95. Click Here To Get The Disney Dreams 4 in 1 Multipack Jigsaw Puzzles Happy shopping! And be on the look out for more Disney Amazon deals! Check out the 8 BEST Amazon Deals this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you purchased any Disney items from Amazon recently? Let us know in the comments! The post 25 Disney Deals For Under On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB friends! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort We’ve been back at the resorts at Disney World checking out all the food, merchandise, and more to keep you updated on what’s been going on since we last reported in. So let’s get on with those updates! Boardwalk Inn Food Updates Belle Vue Lounge The Belle Vue Lounge is closed, but in the meantime, the floors there are getting refinished. Floors getting a new finish. Starting to look good! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Save BIG on Your Disney World Hotel Room! ESPN Club ESPN Club has a sign up letting guests know where else to get food since they are currently closed. Where to get food Guests can scan a QR code for other dining options. You HAVE to See What’s on the Menu at This Reopened Hollywood Studios Pretzel Cart Boardwalk Inn Merchandise Updates Screen Door Screen Door had Mother’s Day floral arrangements for sale this past week. Pretty! We also saw the Rainbow Collection here! Rainbows! And the Family-Themed Mugs we’ve seen elsewhere have turned up at Screen Door. Family mugs There’s a mug for almost everyone in the family! See Photos of Disney’s HUGE 2021 Rainbow Collection Wyland Gallery The Wyland Gallery has officially reopened! Art! This is a great place to wander into if you’re in an art frame of mind! Here’s Why You Might Have to Add ‘Stare at Sand’ to Your Disney World Plans Beach Club Food Updates Beach Club Marketplace The Mother’s Day Cupcake we previously reviewed was available here still. Mother’s Day Cupcake It’s a seriously gorgeous cupcake for $5.49. Here Are all The Mother’s Day Treats We Saw This Year at Disney World Cape May Cafe Although Cape May Cafe is set to reopen on May 18th, the screens are still up blocking the view of the cafe. Screens are still up You can make reservations now! We’ll be here on opening day sharing everything with you! Cape May Cafe Reservations Are Available Again — Click Here For More Info. in Disney World! Bell Services We noticed Bell Services had grocery delivery items waiting on guests. Groceries! This is a great way to save money on some of those food and essential things you might need while at Disney World. Find Out About The Crazy Cool Things You Can Get Delivered to Your Disney World Hotel Beach Club Merchandise Updates Beach Club Marketplace There’s a new Beach Club T-Shirt for Kids. Cute! The t-shirt is $24.99. You’re Only Allowed to Read This If You LOVE Disney World’s Beach Club Resort Yacht Club Food Updates The Market at Ale & Compass The Mother’s Day Cupcake was here, too. Mother’s Day cupcake We hope the next round of special Disney World cupcakes are just as pretty! Read Our Review of this Cupcake Yacht Club Merchandise Updates Market at Ale & Compass There’s a cute new Mickey and Minnie Yacht Ornament! This is adorable The Disney World Closures You May NOT Know About Next Week It’s available for $24.99. Art of Animation Food Updates Drop Off Pool Bar We’ve told you all about the Churro Horchata Milkshake, but you can get Mini Churros here, too! CHURROS! They come with a Chocolate Dipping Sauce and cost $5.89. They’re available through the end of May. Find Out Why We Keep Coming Back to The Drop Off Pool Bar For Drinks! Pop Century Merchandise Updates Everything Pop Remember that line of Volkswagen merchandise we found at the Annual Passholder Shop at the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT? Well, if you’re still wanting to stock up on some of that stuff, it’s available here, too! VW merch There are tons of items to choose from — bags, keychains, and more! Crocs and Princess Wine Glasses? The Newest Disney Merch Sounds Perfect For a Lazy Weekend! Saratoga Springs Construction Updates There’s still some painting going on to the exterior of Saratoga Springs. In the meantime, a Cast Member told us the carriage would be moving back to its original location by the lobby entrance eventually. Carriage For now, it’s sitting in front of the Performance Hall. Did You Know About This Super Unique Disney World Ride Souvenir? Those are all the updates we’ve got for now, but we’ll be back soon with even 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. Have you been to a Disney World hotel recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Hotels: A Cape May Cafe Update, Resort-themed Gifts, and Lots of Rainbows! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort has officially reopened! And we’re already getting some great news about restaurants at the resort that are also set to reopen soon. Seriously, MORE FOOD. Previous Alfresco Tasting Lounge Menu Items And Legacy Passholders will soon have an additional dining option at Disney California Adventure. Disneyland recently announced that Alfresco Tasting Terrace would reopen on May 20th and that it would be open EXCLUSIVELY for Legacy Passholders. Well, today, we got a look at the new menu for the lounge — and there are some interesting new eats on there! New Bites and Appetizers include: Condor Flats-Bread — served with Duck Confit, Goat Cheese, Seedless Grapes, Green Salad, and Fig Jam for $16. Bountiful Valley Charcuterie — Chef’s selection of Cheeses and Meats for $18 Screamin’ Cauliflower Ceviche — Citrus-marinated Cauliflower, Cucumber, Tomato, Mango, Onions, Cilantro, Jalapenos, and Avocado with crispy Tortilla Chips and Mango-Habanero Sauce for $14. Mulholland Meatballs — House-made Meatballs, spicy Creamy Tomato Sauce, Charred Broccolini, Orange Segments, Pickled Red Onions, Whipped Buratta, and Shaved Crostini for $16 Slider Invasion — Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Chimichurri and Pickled Red Onions for $18. ©Disney Yes, Cauliflower Ceviche. There are also some new and interesting cocktails being added to the menu, too, But it’s the Pizza Oom Mow Wow! that has our attention because this is a…Pizza Bloody Mary. To be exact, it’s a Pizza-INSPIRED Bloody Mary with Vodka and flavors of Pineapple, Jalapeno, and Mushroom for $17. ©Disney Legacy Passholders will also find a variety of wines available by both the glass and bottle here, including a wine by Skywalker Vineyards. Wines range in price from $9 to $16 per glass and $39 to $69 per bottle. ©Disney Beers and Hard Seltzers will also be available. ©Disney The menu also includes soft drinks and water, along with tea and coffee. ©Disney We’ll be sure to stop by when Alfresco Tasting Terrace opens in a few weeks and get you guys a review of some of these new things! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a Disneyland Legacy Passholder? Will you be checking out Alfresco Tasting Terrace when it reopens? Let us know in the comments. The post Pizza Bloody Mary?! Check Out The NEW Menu for Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When planning a trip to Disney World, during your trip, or even after your trip, you might need to call Disney to ask them a question, make a special request, or get specific information. Time to Head to Disney World! But what number do you call?! There are a lot of different numbers on Disney World’s websites. Today we’re breaking it all down for you and giving you the ultimate guide to Disney World contact numbers. Keep in mind, this list is based on the information we could obtain from Disney. Some of these lines may be direct lines that lead you directly to the department they’re intended to lead you to. Other numbers may indicate that they are direct numbers, but instead lead you back to a general line. And some may in fact be direct numbers, but due to high call volume or other factors, you may STILL get redirected to a general line. But, hopefully, this list can help you navigate the phone system and speak to the Cast Members you need to speak to about your specific issues! Hollywood Studios We’ll continue to update this list as we get any updated information! General Line for Anything Related to Your Disney World Vacation (407) 939-5277 Hotel Reservations (407) 939-1936 You cab also call (407) 939-4357 for assistance with your hotel or package reservation Tickets New tickets: (407) 939-7679 Existing tickets: (407) 566-4985 Tours and Recreation We found a few numbers here including (407) 939-1929 and 407-WDW-TOUR For VIP Tour Services, you’ll want to call (407) 560-4033 Group Reservations (407) 939-1942 My Disney Experience and MagicBands Help (407) 939-4357 Annual Passholder Questions We found both 407-WDW-PASS/(407) 560-7277 Park Hopping Availability Number (407) 560-5000 Non-Reservation Questions (407) 939-2273 Questions/Comments About a Prior Visit (407) 939-6104 Disability Services (407) 560-2547 Dining Reservations Help Disney is encouraging guests to use My Disney Experience for all of their dining reservations needs, but if you do need to speak to someone about an issue with a dining reservation or if you made but now cannot find your reservation online, or if you experience other issues, you can call (407) 939-3463 Disney World Hotels To reach a Disney World hotel, you can call (407) WDW-DISNEY or (407) 939-3476 and the Cast Member will direct you to the right line. Or, you can call the hotel directly. These are their numbers: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — (407) 824-1000 Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — (407) 824-3200 Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — (407) 824-3200 Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort — (407) 939-7000 Disney’s All-Star Music Resort — (407) 939-6000 Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort — (407) 939-5000 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — (407) 938-3000 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House — (407) 938-3000 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village — (407) 938-7400 Disney’s Art of Animation Resort — (407) 938-7000 Disney’s Beach Club Resort — (407) 934-8000 Disney’s Beach Club Villas — (407) 934-8000 or (407) 934-2175 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn — (407) 939-6200 or (407) 939-5100 Disney’s BoardWalk Villas — (407) 939-6200 or (407) 939-5100 Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — (407) 934-3400 Disney’s Contemporary Resort — (407) 824-1000 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — (407) 939-1000 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — (407) 824-3000 Disney’s Old Key West Resort — (407) 827-7700 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — (407) 824-2000 Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — (407) 824-3500 Disney’s Pop Century Resort — (407) 938-4000 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter — (407) 934-5000 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside — (407) 934-6000 Disney’s Riviera Resort — (407) 828-7030 Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa — (407) 827-1100 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — (407) 824-3200 Disney’s Yacht Club Resort — (407) 934-7000 Shades of Green at Walt Disney World — (888) 593-2242 for reservations or general information, or 407-824-3600 The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort — (407) 824-2900 The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort — (407) 824-2900 The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa — (407) 824-3000 Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort — (407) 827-1100 Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel — (407) 934-4000 Walt Disney World Swan Hotel — (407) 934-3000 Walt Disney World Swan Reserve — (407) 842-4900 Disney Floral & Gifts (407) 939-4438 Disney Cake Ordering Hotline (407) 827-2253 — right now during COVID-19, however, the custom cake situation differs from hotel to hotel, so you may be better off just calling the hotel directly, asking if their bakery does custom cakes, and then getting directed that way Magical Express (407) 939-1936 If you’ve lost an item on the Magical Express, you can call (866) 599-0951 Disney World Theme Parks Merchandise (877) 560-6477 PhotoPass Guest Support (407) 560-4300 Disney World Website Support (407) 939-4357 Keep in mind that while you can choose to call Disney, you can also send them an email or utilize the chat function on the Disney website or in the My Disney Experience app to communicate with them as well. Again, we’ll continue to update this post as we find other useful numbers or discover more direct lines for you to call. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see our 3 HUGE tips for snagging hard-to-get reservations 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. Is there a specific service in Disney World that you need the number for that isn’t on our list? Tell us in the comments! The post The Secret Tips For Getting Disney World to Answer the Phone first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Thinking of visiting Disney World soon? Curious what rides (on average) have had the longest wait times recently? Well, we’ve got you covered! Are You a Fan of Test Track? Each week we take a look at the average wait times for all the rides in Disney World and bring you the updates you need to know. Last week we had you try and guess which ride at each park had the longest wait time. This week we’ve got a different challenge! This week only 2 rides in ALL of Disney World had wait times over 60 minutes. Can you guess which rides they are? Take a second to make your predictions now! Got your guesses ready? Alright, then let’s take a look at the average wait times in the parks from this past week and see if your guesses are right! Magic Kingdom First, we make our way to Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain can have a pretty high average wait time, especially as it’s warming up more and more. But this week, its average wait time actually fell UNDER 60 minutes (barely) with an average wait of 58 minutes. In terms of other rides with waits in the 40s and 30s, there was Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at an average wait time of 43 minutes, Jungle Cruise at 37 minutes, Space Mountain at 32 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 31 minutes. Ready to Make a SPLASH?! From there, the wait times only go down. In the 20s we had Peter Pan’s Flight with an average wait of 27 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 24 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 24 minutes, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 23 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 22 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 22 minutes, and “it’s a small world” at 21 minutes. Peter Pan’s Flight In the teens we had Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 19 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 17 minutes, Haunted Mansion at 16 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 13 minutes, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 13 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 13 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway at 13 minutes. Ready to Help Buzz? Looking for rides with even shorter waits? Then you’ll want to stop by Tom Sawyer Island which had an average wait of 12 minutes, Carousel of Progress with an average wait of 10 minutes, Mad Tea Party with a 10 minute average wait, and Country Bear Jamboree and Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini which both had a 9 minute average wait. Anyone Up for a Ride on the Barnstormer? At the very bottom of our list in terms of wait times in Magic Kingdom were the Liberty Square Riverboat with a 1 minute average wait time, and Enchanted Tiki Room as well as Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse which both had an average wait time of 0 minutes. So, no rides at Magic Kingdom were over 60 minutes in terms of average wait times this past week. Let’s turn to EPCOT next. EPCOT Did you guess that maybe Test Track or Frozen Ever After had an average wait time over 60 minutes this week? Well, if that was your guess you’d be…WRONG! Actually none of the rides at EPCOT had a wait time over 60 minutes this week. Test Track and Soarin’ both had an average wait time of about 47 minutes. Other rides with longer wait times included Frozen Ever After at 38 minutes on average and Mission: SPACE at 37 minutes. You Are Clear for Takeoff If you’re hoping to hop on a ride with a wait time under 20 minutes, this week we saw Spaceship Earth had an average wait time of 17 minutes, Journey into Imagination was at 15 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends was at 12 minutes, and Gran Fiesta Tour as well as Living with the Land were both at 9 minutes. Love this Ride If you don’t want to wait at all, then you can head over to Impressions de France, Reflections of China, American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, or Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival. All of these had an average wait time of 0 minutes this week. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Okay, surely you’re thinking SOMETHING at Hollywood Studios must have had an average wait time over 60 minutes this week. And you’d be…RIGHT! Once again, Slinky Dog Dash reigns supreme in the wait times over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with an average wait time this week of 62 minutes! That’s actually slightly longer than the average we saw for this ride last week (59 minutes). Get Ready to Ride! Other rides with higher wait times included Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 54 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 39 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 35 minutes, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith at 35 minutes. Tower of Terror In the 20s we’ve got Toy Story Mania at 29 minutes, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at 26 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D at 26 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers at 23 minutes, and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at 23 minutes. Walt Disney Presents was at the bottom of the list (again) with a 14 minute wait. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance doesn’t get factored into the wait times since it uses a Boarding Group system. You’ll definitely want to make sure you’ve read up on all the Boarding Group updates so you can give yourself the best chance possible to score one during your group! So, only one ride at Hollywood Studios had over a 60 minute wait. That leaves us with just one park left to find our other one! Disney’s Animal Kingdom One ride at Animal Kingdom had an average wait time over 60 minutes this week. In fact, the average wait time for this ride was over 70 minutes! Can you guess what ride it is? If you said Avatar Flight of Passage, you’d be correct! The average wait time for Flight of Passage this week was 72 minutes. Looks like flying with the banshees is a popular pastime! Flight of Passage queue Other rides with longer wait times included Kilimanjaro Safaris at 37 minutes, Dinosaur at 35 minutes, Na’vi River Journey at 32 minutes, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 22 minutes. Kali River Rapids had an average wait time of 21 minutes, while Expedition Everest had an average wait of 17 minutes. Are you yeti for this? TriceraTop Spin is near the bottom of the list with a 6 minute average wait time, and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail is at the absolute bottom with an average wait of 0 minutes. So, this week our 2 rides with wait times over 60 minutes were just Slinky Dog Dash and Flight of Passage. Wait times were down slightly at some rides like Splash Mountain and Space Mountain. But they were up slightly in other places like at Test Track, Soarin’, Flight of Passage, and some others. We’ll continue to keep an eye on those wait times, particularly as we get into the summer months, and let you know what we find. Click here to see how to pay to SKIP the lines in Disney World (warning: it’s not cheap!!) 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 2 rides with wait times over 60 minutes correctly? Tell us in the comments. The post Think You Know What Rides Had the LONGEST Wait Times This Week in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy week for Disney World — and a lot has happened in the parks as a result of it. RAWR First, Disney World announced it would phase out temperature checks (which it has done early). Then we learned that theme park guests would no longer have to wear masks while outdoors (save for in specific locations). Disney also announced it would gradually reduce social distancing guidelines in the parks, too. We found a big example of that happening today! We’ve already seen plexiglass removed from one ride at Disney World, but today, we also noticed that social distancing for a show has been reduced, too. Like we said — a LOT going on. Today, we went to see the Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and noticed that things seemed a little different from when we last saw the show. All sections of the theater are being filled. The section closest to the sound and lighting booth was left open til last, then was filled. One section has been left open. However, it seems that groups are still being seated on benches at least six feet apart — the markers indicating the distance have remained. Benches BUT…guests are now being seated on every row, unlike before when every other row was closed. But groups are staggered on those rows. That’s still six feet between groups on rows If you were to glance around the room and didn’t know that guests were being staggered, it would look like the theater is full. It looks full. This change will allow for a lot more guests at a time to view the newly-returned show. We’ll be checking to see if other shows have done the same at Disney World, so stay tuned for more info.! 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 about these changes at Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Festival of the Lion King in Disney World Reduces Distancing, Now Seating More Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that there’s a LOT going on in Disney World right now (and we’re still here to guide you through all the updates)! Buuut, it’s still Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Disney World, which means that tons of treats and experiences have appeared in the parks! Moana Sand Sculpture While we’ve already seen snacks inspired by Jasmine and Mulan as well as a GIANT Moana-themed sand sculpture, another spot is serving up a specialty sip as part of the celebrations! Morimoto Asia has thoughtfully crafted the exclusive Japanese Old Fashioned Cocktail for the month of May! In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the cocktail is made with Suntory Whisky Toki over Morimoto stamped ice. And, we’re already ready to pair it with some Buri Bop! What a stunning-looking drink with that fancy-pants ice! As we continue to give you a look at all the experiences arriving in Disney World this month, we’ll update you on everything new and exciting we spot in the parks, resorts, and more! Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news! Things that are back to normal in Disney World right now! 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 dined at Morimoto Asia? Let us know in the comments below! The post Say Cheers to Asian Pacific Heritage Month with Morimoto Asia's NEW Specialty Cocktail! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Think you’re the BIGGEST Disney movie fan?! Toy Story at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort We love finding fun ways to test your Disney knowledge, whether that’s on movies, the theme parks, or other random facts. And through it all, we all learn a little somethin’! So in honor of the Academy Awards last month, we asked our followers on Instagram some Oscar-themed trivia questions! Think YOU know the answers? Time to find out! It’s time for our first question (drumroll, please!). As of 2020, how many Academy Awards has Disney won in total? This doesn’t include those 5 Academy Awards Disney took home in 2021. You can go with 85, 180, 93, or 127! Time for Question #1! Most of our readers guessed 93, but the answer is actually 127! That’s a LOT of awards, folks. Disney’s won in tons of categories, from “Best Animated Short Film” to “Best Original Score” to even “Best Picture!” Tarzan won “Best Original Song” for “You’ll Be in My Heart” in 2000! ©Disney We’re movin’ on to Question 2! Which film or animated short won Walt Disney his very first competitive Academy Award? You can take your pick between Steamboat Willie, Dumbo, Flowers and Trees, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Question #2! While a HUGE majority of our readers thought the answer was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (so you’re not alone if you got this one wrong!), the answer is actually Flowers and Trees. It won “Best Animated Short Film” in 1932. And if you aren’t familiar with Flowers and Trees, it was Walt Disney’s very first Technicolor film. It paved the way for other Silly Symphonies cartoons and the whole future of animation! Flowers and Trees ©Disney It’s time for the third and final question, friends! For which film was Walt Disney presented an honorary, specially-made Academy Award in 1939? Use that year to help ya out! You can pick between Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Dumbo, and Mary Poppins. Question #3! The answer is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, of course! It won an Honorary Award in 1939 for its “screen innovation.” That famous Oscar consists of the typical statuette along with 7 tiny statuettes, meant to represent the 7 dwarfs. It remains an iconic award to this day! ©The Walt Disney Family Museum So how many of these tricky tidbits did YOU get right? Hopefully, you walked away with some new knowledge on some of Disney’s most iconic movies. Follow along on our Instagram for more fun questions and polls — and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out MORE Disney Trivia! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you know these trivia questions? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Trivia Questions Only the BIGGEST Disney Movie Fans Can Answer! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have been seeing so much of Disney Cruise Line… Even though we’re nowhere near port! Disney Cruise Line merchandise found in Disney Springs Disney Springs has apparently been in the habit of featuring a lot of stuff from Disney Cruise Line. Honestly, we don’t blame them, considering cruises have not been able to operate for a very long time, and it’s unclear when they’ll be back. And, these Disney Cruise treats are taking a break from the high seas to chill at a Disney Resort that’s clearly a fan of maritime adventures. If we had to guess one place where Disney Cruise Line treats would be found in Disney World, it would be Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It is a nautical-themed resort, so that checks out, right? So, after all those big announcements about new ports and the Disney Wish, we were pretty pumped to see the cruise line featured as the guest star of the bakery case at The Market at Ale & Compass! Disney’s Yacht Club Resort And, you can feel like you’re really at sea with TWO vibrant blue desserts! First up on deck is the Blueberry Cream Cheese Trifle with a white chocolate Disney Cruise flag on top of swirled ocean-like whipped cream and graham cracker sprinkles for $4.99. Blueberry Cream Cheese Trifle from The Market at Ale & Compass But, you can find a bit of treasure if you dig deeper with layers made of blueberry on the bottom, topped with graham cracker crumble, followed by vanilla chiffon cake, cream cheese filling, and then more cake! Look at the layerssss We got some major blueberry cobbler vibes from the Blueberry Cream Cheese Trifle (and we didn’t mind it one bit). That’s a spoonful of yum The graham cracker was buttery paired with the moist vanilla chiffon cake. The cream cheese and the whipped cream worked together to add sweetness to the trifle, while the blueberry added that POP of bright, fresh flavor that tied the whole treat together. The tart’s shell added a welcome crunch compared to all that soft mousse, adding buttery flavors to tie in with all the fruit! Of course, we couldn’t review the Lemon Raspberry Tart without talking about the gorgeous contrast between the blue exterior and pink and yellow interior. While both of these treats taste just as great as they look, we think Disney could have spiced up their names a little bit more. After all, the Disney Cruise Line treats are a bit out of place at Disney World Resort! We’re making heart eyes at these colors. We know many of you are anxiously awaiting the moments you’ll be able to set sail on the Disney Cruise once again. But, you can at least satisfy your wanderlust with a trip over to Disney’s Yacht Club in the meantime. (Just don’t be on the lookout for any attractions at-sea or multi-story tower suites, because you’ll actually have to wait for the Disney Wish to debut for those!) As we daydream about an ice cream cookie sandwich on Disney’s Castaway Cay, we’ll be sure to update you on all the Disney Cruise Line AND Disney World news you need to know soon! Click Here to See ALL The Restaurants Coming to The Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How do you feel about seeing Disney Cruise merch and food in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: These Disney Cruise Line Desserts are Lookin' a Little Landlocked at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’ve been lucky enough to spot quite a few celebrities in the parks! Magic Kingdom Just like us, they like to visit Disney World with their families and enjoy a little magic from time to time. Whether they’re there for work or pleasure, it can be a little challenging to spot them if you’re not looking in the right places — the parks are pretty big, and usually, these people are just trying to blend into the crowd. But don’t worry, if you’re looking to find some famous people, there are a few places where you can always find them in the Disney World parks! Leave a Legacy Walls in EPCOT Remember the Leave a Legacy monoliths that used to be directly in front of Spaceship Earth with a bunch of different photos on them? Well, now those photos have been transferred to the Leave a Legacy walls outside of the EPCOT entrance and if your family’s picture was there before, you should be able to find it still! They’re much more colorful now! And hardcore EPCOT fans will know that among these thousands of photos of guests, you can find pictures of the members of *NSYNC, the popular 90s boy band! If you were a big fan of these guys in the 90s, then try using the photo search feature to look for them on your next trip. Click Here to Check Out the New Leave a Legacy Display! Kali River Rapids If we hadn’t already listed it as the header of this section, we’d try to make you guess what Michael Jackson’s favorite Disney World ride was. He loved Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom so much that the Imagineers decided to place a special nod to him in the queue! Michael Jackson Painting on the Kali River Rapids Queue! See that “guest” in the painting with his arms in the air? As you’re walking through the queue, you’ll spot a painting of the ride, and on the raft is the King of Pop himself! Hollywood Brown Derby If you book a dining reservation at the Hollywood Brown Derby in Hollywood Studios, there are several places you can spot celebrity references. The first is in the autograph book on display! Many famous people who’ve dined at this restaurant have signed their names on these pages, so you never know whose signature you’ll see. We’ve spotted many sketches and autographs from Disney and Pixar directors, A-list actors, musicians, and more! Cast Members flip the pages often so each time you check back you might find a new page! You never know whose signature you’ll see! Besides the book, you’ll also notice several photographs of celebrities on the wall! Take a moment to check out these black-and-whites to see if there’s someone you recognize. Spot anyone you know? These photos are from the ORIGINAL Derby in Hollywood, not the Hollywood Studios version, but the autographs are real! Since Hollywood Brown Derby is one of Disney World’s fancier restaurants, it doesn’t come as a surprise that so many famous people have eaten here. Next time you snag a reservation, just think about who may have sat at your table before you! Click Here for a Recent Review of Hollywood Brown Derby! Chinese Theatre Sticking around in Hollywood Studios, make sure to stop by the Chinese Theatre if you’re looking for some celebrity cameos. Just like at the original theater in California, you’ll find tons of handprints and signatures in the pavement out front! It’s so fun to check these out! And besides regular famous people, you may also find nods to popular Disney characters, like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Kermit the Frog! Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Similar to Hollywood Brown Derby, you’ll also find tons of celebrity photos on the walls of Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano. There are so many photos on these walls that you should have no problem occupying your time while you wait for your table! Nearly every inch of these walls is covered! Many of these were headshots from a promotion in Hollywood Studios (then MGM Studios) earliest years. Different “celebs” would be scheduled to visit the parks, sign autographs, and meet guests. A lot of their headshots made the wall at Mama’s! She was the (fictional) chef to the stars on the lot, after all. If you’re searching for celeb pictures, it looks like Hollywood Studios is the place to be! What Did We Think of Mama Melrose’s? Read Our Recent Review Here! Walt Disney Presents Inside the One Man’s Dream exhibit at Walt Disney Presents, you’ll find tons of photos and mementos of Walt Disney’s life. And besides just memories from Walt’s life, you’ll find history nuggets from the company as a whole! Talk about a throwback! We’ve seen pictures of Walt with important people from the company as well as pictures from hit shows and movies like The Mickey Mouse Club. History buffs will love this one! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Now let’s talk about the RIDES where you can find your favorite celebs. One of the obvious choices is over at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith where you’ll see — you guessed it — Aerosmith! Who’s ready to rock…and roll?! Not only will you see the band members on a poster outside the ride, but if you watch the pre-show, you’ll get to watch them in action. Then, you can listen to one of their hit songs for the 70-second thrill ride! Click Here to Check Out Our Readers’ Ratings of Hollywood Studios Rides! Journey Into Imagination with Figment Inside the Journey Into Imagination with Figment queue, lookout for a photo of one of the biggest celebrity cameos in the parks — Robin Williams! In the “lobby” of the Imagination Institute, there’s a tribute to Professor Philip Brainard, Williams’ role in the hit film, Flubber. Two celebs for the price of one! And besides that photo, you can spot Rick Moranis reprising his role as Wayne Szalinski from the Honey I Shrunk the Kids films! You’ll also notice that the ride is hosted by Eric Idle playing Dr. Nigel Channing. Idle is known for his roles in the Monty Python films, and now he’s known among Disney fans for hanging out with a mischievous purple dragon! Pirates of the Caribbean If you stop by Adventureland and take a turn on Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll notice a few animatronics of a very famous pirate…Captain Jack Sparrow! The animatronics modeled after Johnny Depp were added to the ride after the success of the film series. Hey there, Captain! Of all the figures on the ride, the Depp ones are by far the most realistic. It’s hard to believe that it’s not a real person! In fact, Depp himself has popped into the Disneyland version of the ride a couple of times in years past (in costume!) to surprise guests! Click Here for the Worst Magic Kingdom Rides According to Our Readers! Rise of the Resistance Want to catch a bunch of Star Wars stars in one place? Snag a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance! Are you ready to join the Resistance? Spread across the various scenes of this attraction, you’ll encounter several of the stars from the sequel trilogies in animatronic, video, and holographic projection form. Some of the big ones are Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, and Domhnall Gleeson. Flight of Passage As you exit Flight of Passage in Pandora, keep your eyes peeled for three red handprints on the wall. Each of the handprints has a set of initials below it, telling guests who they belong to. Flight of Passage Creators’ Handprints “JR” stands for Joe Rohde, the lead Imagineer behind the ride and the land. For some big celebrity status, you’ll want to check out “JL” and “JC.” These prints belong to Jon Landau and James Cameron, the producer and director of Avatar. 20 Disney World Secrets Even Locals Don’t Know — Click Here! Narrators at Various Attractions Some rides and attractions have celebrity appearances that you’ll hear instead of see, thanks to some star-studded narrations. Spaceship Earth in EPCOT is narrated by none other than Dame Judi Dench. It’s not the center of the World… The recently-opened show Canada Far and Wide is narrated by none other than Schitt’s Creek stars Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara and if you stop by Awesome Planet, you’ll hear the voice of Ty Burell from Modern Family. Several Ride Pre-Shows And last but not least, let’s talk about one of the most star-studded parts of Disney World, the ride pre-shows! At the Animal Kingdom thrill ride DINOSAUR, you’ll see both Wallace Langham and Phylicia Rashad on-screen. Dinosaur! Head on over to Star Tours and you may recognize the voice of Allison Janney in the safety video. And if you’re a fan of Rules of Engagement, Family Guy, or The Emperor’s New Groove, then you need to catch Patrick Warburton in one of Disney World’s most iconic pre-shows at Soarin’. (Nice work, pal!) Soarin’ Pre-Show And finally, take a spin on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to watch the pre-show with the impressive animatronic of Hondo Ohnaka. You may not be able to tell because of the character’s accent, but he’s voiced by Jim Cummings, the same voice actor behind Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and dozens of other cartoon characters! Here’s What Your Favorite Pre-Show Stars Are Doing Now! Which of these celebrities is your favorite to spot in the parks? Stay tuned to DFB for more news, tips, and planning advice from Walt Disney World, plus all the fun tips and hidden secrets you want to know! Click Here to Check Out 30 Hidden Secrets in Magic Kingdom! 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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Spaceship Earth Disney World is rolling back social distancing and mask guidelines, bringing back live shows, and hiring a fireworks designer. Things are moving closer to normal and we’ve got all the latest Disney parks news to keep you in the loop on what your upcoming trip might look like. Check out all that and more in our latest DFB Video! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: What is your favorite live show in Disney World? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Masks No Longer Required Outdoors in Disney World, Live Shows Return & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We spent MONTHS impatiently waiting for the White Castle to open near Disney World. Little burgers full of joy And when we got a first look at the restaurant just before it opened, we were so happy to stuff our faces with those little burger nuggets of joy. And it wasn’t just us, on its official opening day White Castle set a single-day record for the chain. Now that’s a GRAND opening. But we’ve got even better news about White Castle because today is National Slider Day (yes, it’s a thing). And to honor it, you can get FREE burgers from White Castle. Okay, we’re going to say it again — FREE BURGERS. For TODAY ONLY, you can get one free slider, no purchase necessary, at White Castle. Of course, we’ll just tell you you’re going to want more than one, but hey, a free burger is a free burger, right? But as we previously stated, this freebie is only available today so you might just want to leave Disney World to go get your eat on at White Castle (and we won’t judge you for it because we’ll do the same). Free food! And if we spot any other deals or freebies, we’ll let you know! See Photos Of The New White Castle Near Disney World Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the new White Castle yet? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Want a Free Burger Today, You'll Need to Leave Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney has released a ton of exciting information about the newest ship coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Wish! ©Disney The Disney Wish will embark on its maiden voyage on June 9th, 2022, and guests can book their reservations on the new ship soon. The ship will feature some incredible additions, like Disney’s first attraction at sea called the AquaMouse, and several ultra-themed restaurants. And if the Disney Wish sounds like the perfect place to start your happily ever after, you’ll definitely want to hear the latest announcement! Get ready for your storybook ending! Disney has announced that the Grand Hall aboard the Disney Wish will be offered as the newest venue for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings! ©Disney The Grand Hall is inspired by fairy tales like Cinderella, and it features an ornate staircase that will serve as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Couples who host a Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding aboard the ship will receive their own dedicated Disney Weddings team to help with planning their special day. ©Disney Weddings aboard the Disney Wish will begin June 20th, 2022, so couples interested in hosting their ceremony on the Disney Wish will need to select a voyage that departs on or after June 20th, 2022. We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more news about the Disney Wish, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest details! Everything Announced for the Disney Wish Cruise Ship 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 on a Disney Cruise Line ship before? Share your experience in the comments! The post Want to Get Married at Sea Aboard the Disney Wish?? Here's How! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we work hard and we PLAY hard! And we LOVE to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Disney World, of course! We can tell you Disney World secrets even locals don’t know and what the HECK is happening with Space 220 in EPCOT. Magic Kingdom We also LOVE to show you a little about what goes on behind the scenes here at DFB. We’ve done it in the past by showing you the INSANE lengths we go to in order to get that PERFECT food shot and we’ve walked you through a day in the life of a DFB blogger, and NOW we’re ready to show you more about our personalities and jobs in the BEST way we know how… …by letting you know our answers to the age-old question: “If you had to put a Disney attraction to any of our team members, what would they be?” What ride would everyone be? Let’s find out! We asked each other this personality quiz and our team’s answers were SUPER insightful! Our Leaders Let’s start with our fearless leader, AJ! “AJ might be The Haunted Mansion. An original classic with a twist that’s got a huge following and everyone loves it. Bonus: she always wears black,” one team member said! Another called her Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor “because it seems like it’d be scary to work for someone so successful, but really she just makes everyone laugh and buys the reporters churros!” A true Disney classic. Next up is our Managing Editor Jessica! “Jess is Peter Pan’s Flight. She sprinkles pixie dust on everything she touches and makes the team fly. Also, she’s like Wendy…she’s the mother of this dang nursery.” We’re thankful for the mother of our nursery! Our news manager Sierra is Splash Mountain! “She keeps things flowing and the boats from knocking into each other” as she manages the RUSH of Disney news throughout the day! The water just keeps on moving all day long! And we can’t forget about Emily, our nighttime and weekend editor! She’s definitely Space Mountain, because “She works in the dark and makes sure to navigate the team through all the unexpected drops and turns!” What would we do without her?! Behind-the-Scenes Folks We have a TON of people here at DFB who work behind the scenes to get the job done! You may not see their names at the top of an article on the site, but they deserve all the recognition for what they do. And we have to kick this group off by mentioning our EPCOT Festival and DFB Guidebook team! Festival days are BIG here at DFB! Traci is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, especially on festival days. She “drives the team forward and explodes out of the gate” making sure we get everything done on our incredibly long checklist! For the same reason, she could also be Star Tours, because she “jumps into lightspeed to complete the mission.” And Kim got the title of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, considering her work on the guide has many twists and turns, but “she always gives us a happy ending.” Kick it into gear! Wendy has been an integral part of the DFB team for a while now, so she’s definitely Carousel of Progress! “Her history with the company has helped bring DFB to where it is. And, she is always working hard to help things moving forward into the future” — what a sweet sentiment! We also love Sarah, who was given the title of Living with the Land because “she works behind the scenes to make everything blossom into something wonderful.” A truer statement has never been heard! A true Disney World staple! And speaking of behind the scenes, we have some amazing team members who coordinate the craziness that is DFB’s many social media accounts. Kylie is our team’s Dumbo the Flying Elephant! She goes round and round (and we have NO idea how she gets it all done) but in the process, she brings a ton of happiness and joy to others. It’s an impressive feat! Our other social media guru, Melissa, was compared to Expedition Everest. You know why? Because “when things go off the rails (aka unexpected Disney news at 4AM), she reacts SUPER quickly, and make sure our readers don’t have to stay in the dark!” We also thought she might be an Omnimover attraction, considering the fact that she never seems to stop working. We definitely need an Expedition Everest on our team! And last in our behind the scenes section is our lovely YouTube Manager Meghan, who we didn’t compare to an attraction, but instead dubbed the EPCOT transformation. She’s always working on the next biggest and greatest thing here at DFB, and honestly, we’re on the edge of our seats waiting to see what happens! Writers We have quite a few writers at DFB, and they each serve their own special purpose! Taylor is super helpful when we need to get news up FAST, so she was named Na’vi River Journey. Don’t understand why? Well, because every time she writes a hot news piece, we think “Wow, that was over quicker than I expected!” When you get off the ride, it feels like it JUST started! Kelly is our Spaceship Earth — “She is SO knowledgeable, she makes sure you learn as much as possible from her posts, and she’s always pushing forward!” Plus, she’s a classic and quintessential part of the DFB team. Spaceship Earth, a true MVP. Robin is an excellent writer, but she’s also the best at finding all the most interesting posts for us to write. She definitely earned her title of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway because every time we’re on that ride we notice new details we’d never seen before, and that’s how Robin handles new information! There are so many hidden details on this ride! If you’ve ever met our writer Jenna, then you know that she’s definitely Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. She’s working hard all day long, and she does it with the biggest smile on her face. You can’t help but be happy when you’re working around Jenna! It keeps us smiling all the way! And speaking of putting a smile on your face…Lydia gets the pleasure of being named Jungle Cruise. According to our team, “Not only is she going to get you through the journey and quickly and safely as possible…but she will have you laughing the entire time!” (Guilty as charged! ) A fun journey served with a side of jokes! Carly is one of our amazing writers, but she’s also our Disneyland Resort reporter, so it’s only fitting that she gets to be a Disneyland classic! Our vote? Pirates of the Caribbean. She’s a fan-favorite, has plenty of Disney history knowledge, and as the Disneyland queen, she deserves to be one of the best rides of all time. One of Disneyland’s best! Rachel doesn’t get a ride, but instead, she has been paired up with one of the most important Disney shows of all time! We consider her to be our Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room — she’s a quintessential part of our team, not to mention the fact that she’s beautiful and theatrical as well. Reporters Our theme park reporters probably have the most coveted job on the DFB team — they get to be at Disney World every day! They’re a HUGE part of our team as well because we wouldn’t be able to do this without them. Our reporters do amazing work in the parks! Our reporter Amber is a combination of two different space-themed rides, Rise of the Resistance and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. Rise of the Resistance because “she’s super dedicated to the ’cause’ even when it’s pouring down mega buckets of rain or it’s 10 pm on a weeknight.” And Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is because she’s willing to go to infinity and beyond for all of us. What a champ! It takes dedication to be willing to be captured by the First Order. And Tina is our team’s Tower of Terror. She loves all things vintage and Halloween, she’s dignified and classy, and she’s always picture-perfect. Just light you can count on Tower of Terror to deliver an enjoyable thrill, you can count on Tina to do her job like a superstar! It’s a Disney World icon! Well, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with the amazing people here at DFB, then you now have your answer! We have a lot of fun putting together Disney content for our readers and followers, and we’re so thankful that you guys make this job possible! Click Here to See What it’s Like to Be a DFB Writer! 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 job would you want at DFB? Let us know in the comments! The post We DARE You To Text Your Friends This Disney Question Right NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article