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Lots of things are changing in Disney World! There’s Even New Food at Some Classic Restaurants Some things have returned to “normal” (like the return of self-serve drink stations in some locations), an After Hours Halloween event has been announced for this year, and temperature checks are set to be phased out. When it comes to food, some things are changing there too! Recently, 3 Disney World restaurants debuted new/revamped menus and other spots have slightly modified offerings. What places have new items for you to try? We’re breaking it down for you today! The Plaza Restaurant, Magic Kingdom First up, we’ve got The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. This spot recently debuted a NEW menu, so we made our way over there to give it a try! The new Appetizers menu has added Seared Crab Cakes, Chili, a BLT Salad, and more. But don’t worry, those yummy Plaza Loaded Fries are still available. So hearty! There’s also a NEW Fried Chicken Sandwich, a Roast Beef Au Jus has replaced the Cheesesteak, and there are some other entree options. Fried Chicken Sandwich Overall, if you want some straightforward comfort food and that classic, charming Magic Kingdom experience, you might want to hop on over to try the new items at The Plaza Restaurant. Click here to see our FULL review of the Plaza Restaurant’s new items! Fairfax Fare At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 2 restaurants have recently debuted new menus. First, we’ll tackle Fairfax Fare. We noticed that quite a few menu changes had been made at this spot while it was still closed. It reopened recently and we got to try a whole bunch of the new items! The empanadas, pulled pork, and fajitas are gone from this spot, and in their place are hot dogs! Now, this spot serves up the California BLTA Dog, the Pretzel Dog, the Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog, and the All-Beef Quarter-pounder Hot Dog. There’s also now a plant-based Chicago-style “Hot Dog” Salad. The Spread! Looking for some sides? There are new ones here too — Parmesean Chips and Pickled Vegetables! This plant-based brat was seriously good. If you LOVE hot dogs and you want some unique options, you’ll probably want to take a close look at this spot’s updated options! Click here to read our full review and see what we thought about the items we got! The Hollywood Brown Derby Also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Hollywood Brown Derby has received a revamped menu. While we didn’t see too many new things on the appetizer menu, there are quite a lot of changes that have been made when it comes to the entrees. There are some new dishes to try like the Halibut Veronique and Wild Mushroom Risotto. But, don’t worry — the famous Cobb Salad is still there! New menu There’s also a “Decadent” Flourless Chocolate Mocha Cake instead of the peppermint option that previously existed. We’ll be making our way over to the Brown Derby soon to try all of the new options and bring you our review, so be on the lookout for that! Click here to see ALL the details about the Brown Derby’s revamped menu! Honorable Mentions Of course, no list is complete without a few honorable mentions, and we’ve got some to list here. First, while many of the items at the returning dinner at Chef Mickey’s may not be new, they will be served in a new way. Chef Mickey’s When dinner service at Chef Mickey’s returns it will be served family-style, as opposed to the buffet-style that used to exist here. Click here to see the menu and prices for dinner at Chef Mickey’s! The situation is similar over at Cape May Cafe. Cape May Cafe Is Reopening! While this spot used to have a buffet option for breakfast and dinner, when it reopens both of those meals will be served family-style with some returning and some new items. Click here to see the prices and menus for Cape May Cafe! A new menu is also coming to the Farmers Feast booth at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Here are the NEW eats! The new menu will include Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella, Barbecue Seared Pork Tenderloin, and Lemon-Ricotta Cheesecake! Click here to see more about this new menu and when it will arrive in EPCOT! And that’s our round-up of the main spots that have new or revamped menus. We’re constantly taking a look at all of the menu changes (price increases, new items, removed items, etc.) all around Disney World, so be sure to look for more posts from us on all the latest Disney food news. And check out our video below to see the 13 BEST things to eat in Disney World in 2021! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! 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 of these new menus are you most excited about? 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We’re constantly keeping an eye out for new Disney discounts! Disney Springs Whether we’re telling you about sales on merch, drinks, or hotel rooms, we love helping you find ways to save on your Disney vacation. And now, we’ve found some special discounts for educators and first responders. Teachers and first responders qualify for unique savings at 6 Disney Springs area hotels! We’ve seen these groups get discounts here in the past, and now, the special rates are BACK. You can check ’em out below! Special rates range from $84 per night at the Holiday Inn to $160 per night at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace. ©Disney Springs Hotels To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to book through July 10th, 2021, for travel through July 14th. You can visit the Disney Springs Hotels website to book with your applicable discount! Just keep the following terms and conditions in mind (including who, exactly, qualifies): ©Disney Springs Hotels While these hotels are not owned by Disney, you will get perks like complimentary transportation to the parks and a “Passport to Savings” booklet with deals on Disney Springs shopping and dining. Hilton Orlando Disney Springs ©Disney Upon check-in, you’ll be required to show proof of employment or an appropriate supporting ID. So make sure to bring that with ya! We’ll keep an eye out for even more Disney deals and discounts, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out More Disney Discounts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to take advantage of this discount? Let us know in the comments! The post Special Rates at Disney Springs Area Hotels for First Responders and Educators first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Star Wars films have some very cool ships. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge From TIE Fighters to A-wings, it can be a blast looking at all the different starships of the galaxy far, far away. We recently got a glimpse of the starships we’ll see in the Star Wars Lounge aboard the Disney Wish ship and now we’ve got MORE starship news (if you can believe it!). According to the Orlando Sentinel, a full-size X-wing Starfighter prop from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has landed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. for display next year! ©Smithsonian The prop has a full 37-foot wingspan and was shipped to the Smithsonian from Lucasfilm in about six large pieces. Now, the Smithsonian crew has begun cleaning it and will reassemble it for display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Smithsonian curator Margaret Weitekamp noted the level of detail on the X-wing saying “That kind of detail is a wonderful thing to get to see up close and then, you make a note of, ‘OK, we’ll make sure we leave that alone. That’s not something we’re trying to fix.'” The prop creators put a lot of work into making the ship look realistically beat up! ©Smithsonian In the film, this particular X-wing prop was meant to represent the ship flown by Resistance commander Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac). Of course, it was going to be beaten up if it helped to fight the First Order! This isn’t the first time the Smithsonian has featured a Star Wars exhibit. One in 1997 was one of the institution’s most popular attractions with costumes and props from the films. Poe Dameron Poster Weitekamp spoke more on the detail, “This is a really well-detailed vehicle on all sides of it, and that is not always the case for movie props. Very often, if they know that some piece of something is going to be away from the camera, then they don’t bother to make the decorating completely symmetrical if they know it’ll be out of view. So this is a rare, wonderful example of really the fully realized vehicle where it is detailed on all sides.” ©Entertainment Earth The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is home to many historical aircraft, including the real plane used in the Wright Brothers’ first flight. Weitekamp notes that the X-wing joining the exhibit “allows people to think about the creativity of design that we see in the Star Wars universe, and then the creativity of design that we see going into the very latest aerospace builds for actual spacecraft and actual new airplanes.” This is SUCH a neat add and it will be pretty cool to see the ship in person for those visiting the exhibit. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the starships aboard 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. Would you like to see this X-wing in person? Tell us in the comments! The post Forget Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge...We're Going to the Smithsonian first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Calling all “Little Chef” lovers! There’s a new backpack and wallet set you don’t want to miss! Hi, Little Chef! We spotted a new Loungefly set featuring our favorite four-legged chef, and you won’t believe how adorable it is! Take my money! Yesterday evening, Loungefly tweeted about a new Ratatouille mini backpack and wallet set. The backpack features Remy holding a block of cheese on the front. He looks so happy! We would be too if we were holding a block of cheese that massive. Copyright Entertainment Earth The backside has the quote, “If you are what you eat, then I only want to eat the good stuff.” Don’t even get me started on that adorable tail and wooden spoon zipper detail! The backpack is currently available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth for $75 right now. But sadly the pre-order is sold out. We will let you know when it’s back in stock. Copyright Entertainment Earth The wallet is a matching miniature version of the backpack, and it’s perfect for storing your snack cash stash. Hello, EPCOT Food and Wine festival! Copyright Entertainment Earth It is still in stock for pre-order on Entertainment Earth for $40. Pre-order the Remy wallet here! This set is coming just in time for the official opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, opening October 1st. Here’s what Loungefly had to say about the set in their tweet. We can’t wait to see this set in person! Make sure to check back here to get updates on this set. Wanting more Ratatouille gear? Check out the ears here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be getting this Loungefly set? What’s your favorite detail? Let us know in the comments! The post The Latest Disney Loungefly Collection Was Made for the Cheese OBSESSED first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like Disney’s constantly lookin’ ahead to the next big holiday. Cinderella Castle Just as July 4th merch started rolling out, Disney World announced its NEW After Hours Halloween event: Boo Bash! But that’s not all. We’re skipping wayyy ahead to the end of the year, because Disney’s already talking about…Christmas?! We popped inside Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom to smell the Christmassy smells and check out what was new. And you’ll never guess what we saw! There was a sign reminding us that Christmas is comin’ up really, REALLY soon. Christmas is HOW many days away?! 228 days?! Where did 2021 go? We can’t be the only ones who feel like there’s NO way it’s already May. And staring at that sign gave us major anxiety thinking about how close the end of the year is getting. Help?! Of course, we love the holiday season in the parks. But wow, we kinda wish time would slow down! After all, we’re enjoying the warm weather and summery snacks in Disney World right now. Maybe Christmas can wait a little while? As time flies, you can poke in Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe to check on this countdown. It’ll be updated everyday! In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep ya posted with ALL the latest Disney news along the way. Read More About That Halloween Event! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for Christmas in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney World Sign Made Us Seriously Question Reality first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Last week was a BIG week for Disney news. Cinderella Castle We’ve heard ALL about Magic Kingdom’s After Hours Halloween party, the new Star Wars hotel, and some changes being made to the parks’ safety procedures. But with so many updates, it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly how this all affects your vacation. So we’re breaking it all down for ya today! 1. When Will Boo Bash Happen? Last week, Disney announced that the Boo Bash After Hours event was replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom this year. The new event will feature treat stops, spooky cavalcades, and a chance to dress up in costume! Boo Bash ©Disney There ARE some key differences between Boo Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party. And besides the lack of entertainment (like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular). With all this new information you might be wondering WHEN this event is happening. Mickey’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Boo Bash kicks off August 10th, 2021 and runs select nights through October 31st! The event lasts from 9PM through midnight (though guests can enter the park as early as 7PM, even without a day park ticket). That’s a big change from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, which traditionally lasted 5 hours. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party So if you’re planning on attending this event, you’ll wanna know that it’s significantly shorter than its predecessor. Tickets go on sale next month, and we’ll have more details on pricing as that gets closer. We’ll be sure to keep ya posted! Read More About Boo Bash! 2. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Details Last week, we ALSO heard that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (aka the Star Wars hotel) is opening in 2022! But among all the news about what you can do onboard, you may have missed some of the finer details. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney First of all, one of the hotel’s restaurants was renamed last week! The Silver C Lounge, which is the all-ages “retreat” onboard, is now called The Sublight Lounge! The concept of the space remains the same, but with a snazzy new name. The Sublight Lounge ©Disney And secondly, did you hear about the REAL lightsaber that will be onboard?! We first saw this expandable lightsaber tech featured at a private press event, and we couldn’t wait to see when it would officially debut. And yup, guests onboard the Galactic Starcruiser will get to see it! ©Disney Now, Disney still hasn’t announced whether you’ll actually be able to get your hands on this thing, or if it’ll just be for show. But it’s still SUPER exciting to see technological advances like this! Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Star Wars Hotel! 3. Temperature Checks Are Going Away If you’ll be visiting the parks soon, you’ll want to know about a HUGE change to safety measures in Disney World. Temperature screenings, which have been in place since the parks’ reopening last summer, are being phased out. Temperature Checks Onsite temperature screenings have already been phased out for Cast Members, and they will be eliminated for guests beginning May 16th. This follows “guidance from public health authorities” who do not currently recommend temperature checks. Temperature Checks If you’ll be visiting Disney World on or after May 16th, you should see the “phasing out” of these temperature screenings. We’ll keep you posted once we know what, exactly, that looks like! Read More About This Temperature Check Change! Phew! We’ve heard LOTS of news from Disney World lately, but hopefully, now you’re more caught up on all of these changes. We’ll continue to keep you in the know with all the latest Disney updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out ALL the Big News from Last 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. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Small But Important Details You Missed From Disney World's Latest News Drop first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re constantly keeping an eye on the eats at Disney. Hollywood Brown Derby And that includes menu changes! Recently, we tried out the brand-new menu at the Plaza Restaurant and took a look at what will debut with the reopening Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland. But over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a classic sit-down spot just got a NEW menu, too! The Hollywood Brown Derby unveiled its revamped menu today, and we popped over to take a look. As far as appetizers, we’re not seeing too many differences. But over on the entrée side of things, there are LOTS of change. We’ve got new dishes like the Halibut Veronique and Wild Mushroom Risotto — but don’t worry. That famous Cobb Salad is still around! New menu For enhancements (aka sides), you’ve got options like Lobster Thermidor-Macaroni and Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, and Crispy Potato Cakes! Side dishes! And desserts are pretty similar to before, but with a “Decadent” Flourless Chocolate Mocha Cake instead of the previous peppermint option. ©Disney The kids’ entrée options remain the same… ©Disney …and adults also have some wines to choose from. ©Disney Again, the cocktail menu remains the same… ©Disney …with plenty of choices for sips. Looks like we’re mainly seeing changes to the entrée and dessert portions of this menu! ©Disney You can bet we’ll be back soon to try this new menu — after all, The Hollywood Brown Derby is one of our favorite Table Service spots in the park! In the meantime, we’ll keep ya posted with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Our Review of The Hollywood Brown Derby!  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 like eating at The Hollywood Brown Derby? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look at the Revamped Hollywood Brown Derby Menu in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re slowly seeing things reopen around Disney World! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Recently, Disney has announced reopening dates for Cape May Cafe and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and we’ve seen Festival of the Lion King resume shows in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! But over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a little food spot is BACK. And we’re so excited to check out this reopened kiosk! You’ll find Pretzel Palooza tucked back by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. This underrated stop serves up — you guessed it — pretzels, along with sodas and beer. It’s been a park staple since it popped up on Streets of America as Pretzel Garden, before moving over to Sunset Blvd. And for the first time since the parks’ closure last year, it has officially reopened! Pretzel Palooza is BACK! As you can see, the menu features your pretty standard pretzel offerings, along with some sips and ice cream. Here’s the menu! But there’s also a Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel, which you KNOW we had to grab. This is one of our favorite savory snacks in Disney World, so we’ve gotta see if it’s as good as we remember. Cheddar-Jalapeño Pretzel And it IS! We love this guy — it’s super filling, so the hefty $7.25 price tag is justifiable. It’s SO good! The heat from the jalapeños isn’t too strong, but it will hit you in some bites more than others. But boy is it tasty! If you’re gonna grab a Disney pretzel, we recommend this one. Yum! We’re happy to see Pretzel Palooza back open and JUST as iconic as we remember. Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you all the latest Disney news! Check Out More Disney World Snacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to visit Pretzel Palooza? Let us know in the comments! The post You HAVE to See What's on the Menu at This Reopened Hollywood Studios Pretzel Cart first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dust off your dancing shoes and brush up on your boogie because it’s going to be a Year of Magical Surprises as Shanghai Disney Resort celebrates its 5th Birthday in style with a new anthem and accompanying dance routine! In fact, Disney Ambassadors from across the world shared in the excitement with a special birthday message choreographed to Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday theme song, “Magical Surprise.”http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/7Th7fWsCfeQ View the full article

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We’re #HalfwayToHalloween and Disney has already shared some BIG news about how we’ll be celebrating spooky season in the parks this year. Halloween at Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will not be available, but Disney After Hours BOO BASH, a new event, will be taking its place! Disney has shared some of the details about BOO BASH, but we still have so many questions about the event and about how Halloween in general will be celebrated in Disney World this year. Let’s take a look now at all of the things Disney hasn’t quite explained yet about the upcoming Halloween season in Disney World. 1.Will There Be Cavalcades and Other Halloween Entertainment During the Day? Typically guests at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties get the unique opportunity to watch Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. This parade is absolutely SPECTACULAR and really one of the biggest perks of being able to go to the parties. Guests at the parties also get the chance to watch the Cadaver Dans (the ghoulish counterparts to the Dapper Dans) perform during the parties as well. Boo-to-You Parade Last year, since there were no Halloween Parties in Magic Kingdom, Disney offered spooktacular Halloween-themed cavalcades during the day that all guests got to enjoy. These cavalcades were pretty extensive and in many ways were a mini version of the Boo-To-You Halloween Parade. We even got to hear the Boo-To-You music being played during parts of the cavalcades and watch some rare villains walk past! Guests also got to watch the Cadaver Dans perform in the parks throughout the day last year. Halloween Character Cavalcade For BOO BASH, Disney has announced that there will be Halloween-themed cavalcades for guests to enjoy during the event and the Cadaver Dans will be performing. So that leaves us with this question — if the Halloween-themed cavalcades and the Cadaver Dans will be available during the special, ticketed event, will they also be available during the day? Or, as it was with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, will this entertainment ONLY be available to those who pay to attend the party? Villain Cavalcade We think it is likely that Disney will only offer these specific Halloween-themed entertainment offerings during the party. If all guests can see them during the day, then they would take away the benefits or perks of paying for a separate ticket to attend the party. Many guests might feel like buying a ticket to the BOO BASH event is not worth it if they can just see the Halloween entertainment during the day and those who do buy a ticket may feel like they are overpaying for an experience they could have just gotten with an ordinary park ticket. Restricting the Halloween cavalcades and Cadaver Dans to only be available during BOO BASH will likely encourage more guests to attend and provide an added value to buying that special event ticket. But, Disney has not yet commented on whether these specific entertainment offerings will be available during the day, so we’ll have to wait for more details to find out for sure! Click here to see photos and video of ALL the Halloween Cavalcades we saw last year! 2. Will There Be Halloween-Themed Food That is Exclusive to the Party? Again, in previous years when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was offered, there would be some Halloween-themed food that would be EXCLUSIVE to the parties. That meant that if you wanted to try one of those items you had to buy a ticket and attend the party to get it. Some Party Treats Last year, because there were no parties, we saw some of those exclusive items become available to everyone throughout the entire day. Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake Disney has shared that BOO BASH will feature themed food and beverages available for purchase. So that leaves us with the question — will some of those themed food and beverage items be exclusive to the party? We would expect that, just as it was when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was in full swing, some treats will likely just be exclusive to the After Hours event. Again, this provides an added value to the event overall and makes it more desirable for guests to attend. Some might think, “Why shell out the cash for the event if you can get all of the same stuff during the day?” Making some or most of the treats at the event exclusive to BOO BASH would likely encourage more people to attend. Click here to see our reviews of ALL the Halloween treats we got last year! 3. Will the Entertainment Be Different Than What We Saw Last Year? In terms of entertainment at BOO BASH, so far Disney has shared that there will be themed cavalcades, the Cadaver Dans will perform, and there will be character sightings throughout the park. We already know some things at this party will be different than they were last year at the parks during Halloween as Disney has specified that characters like Dr. Facilier and Captain Barbosa will be lurking about. These are two characters we did not see at all during Halloween last year. Halloween Princess Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom But, the question still remains, how different will the remaining entertainment offerings be? Will the cavalcades be exactly the same as they were last year? Will new characters appear on them? Will they keep the Boo-to-You music? See Ya Real Soon! We expect that Disney will likely make some changes to the cavalcades (perhaps even in small ways — different character costumes, etc.) to bring some uniqueness to the event. But, we also expect that they will likely keep some of the pieces fans love the most. We certainly hope that includes the Boo-To-You music, but we’ll have to wait to find out! 4. Will Any Rides Be Uniquely Themed During the Party? During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in previous years select rides have received a spooky overlay during the party. While select attractions will be open during the party, Disney has not yet mentioned whether any overlays will make an appearance during BOO BASH. Mad Tea Party Overlay Many of the overlays we’ve seen in the past likely would not present distancing or COVID-19 related concerns. The ones involving actors generally have those actors at a distance from guests, or can potentially be modified to arrange for it to be that way. So we think Disney could bring these back, at least from a safety perspective. But, what Disney will actually do remains to be seen. Click here to get a look at the overlays from 2019! 5. How Will Candy Be Distributed? Previously, at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there were LARGE buckets of candy throughout the park. As you went trick-or-treating, Cast Members would reach into the buckets to provide you with your candy. 2020 Trick or Treating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Disney has said that there will be “Candy stops, with plenty of sweet surprises” during BOO BASH, but hasn’t specified exactly how that will all be handled. Will the Cast Members simply hand you the candy like before? It seems that may be unlikely due to COVID-19 concerns unless the Cast Members are wearing gloves or if the situation with the pandemic has sufficiently changed by then. Will the candy be laid out on tables for guests to take? Will it be pre-bagged in sets for guests to take? It’s not clear but we’ll definitely be on the lookout for updates! 6. Will There Be Other Entertainment? Again, in years past when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been available, there have been special stage shows and Halloween fireworks at the parties for guests to enjoy. Hocus Pocus Villains Spooktacular In its announcement about BOO BASH and on the BOO BASH website, Disney does NOT mention anything about fireworks, stage shows, or other specific entertainment (other than the things we’ve mentioned above — cavalcades, character appearances, Cadaver Dans, etc.) Does that mean that those entertainment offerings won’t be available at all? That’s what it looks like at the moment. Stage shows and fireworks have been suspended for quite some time due to distancing concerns as related to COVID-19. Not So Spooky Spectacular Disney may announce that these offerings will be available at other parties in the future. They may be waiting to see how the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines develops before deciding to include any such offerings. It’s possible that even if we don’t get a FULL fireworks show during the parties, we could get some small fireworks and flares like we did last year during Christmastime in Magic Kingdom. We could also get some Castle projections for Halloween like we did at Christmas. Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! Those are obviously more limited in scope than a full fireworks spectacular, but they could be a great added benefit for those attending the event. Disney hasn’t announced that either of these will be available at the moment so for now you should not expect them to be available during BOO BASH, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. 7. Will There Be After Hours BOO BASH Specific Merchandise? During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties, guests could usually pick up some party-exclusive merchandise. We even found a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party mug last year at a discount store for the parties that might have been. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Passholder Exclusive Pin We expect that there will likely be BOO BASH-exclusive items but Disney has not yet announced that yet. We got a sneak peek at some new spooky collections coming later this year, but no specific mention of BOO BASH merchandise…yet. 8. What Will Be Complimentary at BOO BASH? Disney has already shared that candy spots will be available throughout the party and presumably, just like they were at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, these will be complimentary. Disney has also shared that there will be themed food and beverages available for purchase. The question we have is whether anything (other than presumably the candy) will be complimentary? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Typically, at Disney’s regular After Hours events select novelties, popcorn, and drinks at carts around the park are unlimited and included. At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween parties though, usually only the candy is free. So, will this event only include the candy or will it be a sort-of hybrid event and include things like select drinks at carts as well? We think it will likely lean closer to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party and only offer candy as a complimentary item, but we’ll have to wait to find out! 9. How Will They Handle Some of the Technicalities? We’ve got a lot of questions regarding some of the technicalities related to the party. What will capacity be limited to? The Disney BOO BASH page does say that “Disney After Hours BOO BASH offers low wait times at some of your favorite attractions at Magic Kingdom park.” We expect that means capacity will be limited to even LESS than the full capacity the park is at right now (35% capacity is what the parks are currently operating at based on what Disney has shared). But, Disney could increase overall capacity by the time we get to August (when the first parties begin), so we’ll have to wait and see how the crowds are. So Many Questions! We’re also wondering what the pricing will be, and when exactly will we be able to buy tickets (we know it’s next month but the exact date hasn’t been specified). Also, will they use a wristband system like other parties in the past? There are a lot of things that we’re looking for details on! 10. How Many Decorations Can We Expect for Halloween in Disney World? And finally we reach our final and probably one of the biggest questions about Halloween decorations. Disney’s BOO BASH webpage does say that there will be “special decor [and] lighting” during the After Hours event. And typically we do see quite a few Halloween decorations — particularly those signature Mickey Jack-O-Lanterns — throughout the park during the entire day. Halloween in Magic Kingdom We have a few questions here. What special lighting will we see during the After Hours event? And perhaps the biggest question of all is whether any of the Halloween decorations will be changed or toned down in terms of quantity or anything like that because Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary starting in October. The BOO BASH parties start in August of this year. Presumably Disney will want to have some if not all of its Halloween decorations up before then. And the parties will last through October 31st. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations start on October 1st. Cinderella Castle has already received part of its very royal-looking makeover. Will that makeover clash with Mickey pumpkins? Will Disney reduce or change the decorations to fit the look of the 50th Anniversary more? Cinderella Castle It’s not clear yet, but you can bet we’ll be looking for any kind of update on the Halloween decorations situation. And that’s our list of questions (for now) about Halloween in Disney World. Hopefully we’ll get answers to many of these questions in the coming weeks and months, and when we do we’ll share that information with you. Click here to see what’s the difference between Disney World’s After Hours BOO BASH and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 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 questions do you have about Halloween at Disney World? Share them with us below in the comments! The post ALL the Questions We Have About Halloween at Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It seems we find a new or cool piece of Disney merchandise nearly every single day! Ready to Do Some Shopping?! Recently, the white Disney Crocs became available online, we found a t-shirt for Blue Milk fans, and a whole bunch of customizable, matching family shirts and hoodies became available online. During our recent visits to Magic Kingdom we also spotted some cool new Disney plushes with a secret. If you love weighted blankets, you’re going to want to check these out! Some find the feeling of a weighted blanket to be incredibly relaxing. If you’re looking for a bit of that relaxation from a weighted item, but aren’t looking for a full blanket, Disney’s newest plushes might be just the solution! So Cute! We first found these plushes in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. These adorable plushes may look ordinary at first glance, but they’ve got a (heavy) secret. Each one says it can provide “endless relaxation for you at home and beyond with a removable 2.5 LB weighted pouch.” Weighted Plushes! That’s right, each of these is actually a weighted plush. Our reporter said that they were actually quite heavy, and almost felt like they weighed even more than 2.5 LB. The weighted pouches are removable though, so if you don’t want to feel that weight, you can take them out. How to Remove the Weighted Portion So far, we’ve seen these weighted plushes released in designs for Mickey Mouse… Love That Blue Color! …Minnie Mouse… Her Ears are Purple! …Winnie the Pooh… That Tiny Shirt Is the Cutest …Eeyore… It’s Eeyore! …and Stitch! Stitch Can Be Part of Your Ohana We found all of those in the Emporium. We also later saw the weighted Pooh and Eeyore plushes in Hundred Acre Goods. Starting to Pop Up in Other Spots If you want to grab one of these, you can get them now for $39.99 each. That’s definitely pricey for a plush, but given that they are weighted, that may make the cost worth it to you! Here’s a Look at the Back We’ll keep an eye out for more details, new Disney merchandise, and more, and we’ll let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney news! Click here to see the NEW Haunted Mansion and villains merchandise coming to Disney World soon! 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 these weighted plushes? Tell us in the comments! The post Love Weighted Blankets? Then You'll Want to See Disney World's Newest Plushes! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What better way to kick off a day at Disney than with COFFEE?! Grabbing some coffee to kick off our day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We love trying all the different specialty sips around Disney World — and that includes when we need our caffeine fix! We’ve sampled some truly unique coffees on property, so when we saw an interesting new flavor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we just HAD to try it. At Trolley Car Cafe (that’s the Hollywood Studios Starbucks!), you’ll find the Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino. This weird-sounding drink is actually just a Frappuccino with funnel cake-flavored syrup and strawberry purée! Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino And if you think it sounds like dessert in a cup, you are CORRECT. This is not something we’d recommend drinking early in the morning when you actually need caffeine. It’s a fun, sweet afternoon sip! You can definitely taste the funnel cake, and the coffee flavor is basically nonexistent. Talk about a sugar rush! Hello, DESSERT! If you like sweet drinks, this is definitely the choice for you! But if you want coffee that actually tastes like, ya know, coffee, you may want to skip this one. Or, you can add a shot of espresso to balance out that overwhelming dessert flavor! Pretty sweet, but still tasty! You can snag a grande size of this sip for $5.79 at Trolley Car Cafe (or literally any other Starbucks). Enjoy your sweet treat, friends, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Another Disney World Coffee Review! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this coffee? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We're Trying the New Starbucks FUNNEL CAKE Coffee in Disney World 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is a pretty cool spot to do some shopping, hear some live music, and grab a sip. Disney Springs There are seriously SO many options for places to eat and drink in Disney Springs. From AMAZING desserts to boba teas, to some of our favorite restaurants; it can be pretty difficult to decide where to stop. Well, sorry, but we are making that choice harder with an unexpected bar that has SERIOUSLY stepped up its game. Splitsville Luxury Lanes is Disney Springs’ resident bowling alley and can make for a very fun few rounds of strikes (or gutterballs). The food at this spot is surprisingly good, but what about the drinks? Bamboo Bar Outdoor Seating Well, it’s pretty easy to find out now since Splitsville opened the walk-up Bamboo Bar last month. The menu was pretty basic (Not that we’re complaining… Have you ever known us to say no to a Dole Whip cocktail?), and now it’s been expanded to add some tantalizing options. And honestly, these options are so fun that they are helping to fill the massive Trader Sam’s hole in our hearts. Menu We’re trying one option that’s been at the Bamboo Bar since it opened and one that’s TOTALLY NEW to the menu! First up, the new one (duh). Take a look at the Frozen Flight for $16. Frozen Flight Yep, you’re seeing that right. That’s THREE frozen cocktails: the Pina Colada (Dole Whip, Coco Lopez, Bacardi Superior, and Rumhaven Coconut topped with a splash of Plantation Double Aged Rum), the Big Wave Dave (Vodka, grain alcohol, and raspberry), and the Rum Runner (151 Rum, blackberry brandy, Creme de Banana, pineapple, and lime). For the price at Disney World, we think this flight is a total bargain because all three of these drinks are seriously boozy. We loved the Pina Colada and the Rum Runner since both had really classic flavors but the Big Wave Dave was VERY sugary. Frozen Flight It was kind of like drinking a boozy Blue Raspberry Icee. If that sounds like your jam, you might love it! Frozen Flight Next up, we sipped on the Zombie for $13. This is the one that is giving us serious Trader Sam’s vibes!! Talk about a classic tiki cocktail! In fact, this drink was created by the man credited with the launch of the tiki bar craze, Donn Beach. Zombie Get ready for a bit of a remix on the classic with Splitsville’s signature seven-rum blend with fruit juices and spice-infused syrup. Zombie This drink will KNOCK. YOUR. SOCKS. OFF. For the price, it is VERY boozy so we think it’s pretty fair. You can get the drink to go or in a refillable squeeze bottle, but if you drink at the bar you get more of the FULL tiki experience. Zombie Drinking at the bar, the sip comes served in a classic tiki mug with a very adorable presentation. The top has little monkeys hanging out and a banana gummy! How awesome is that? Zombie This drink is very, very good — like even your self-proclaimed tiki snob friend might be impressed. It’s strong and it tastes strong with delicious rum spice flavors blended in. Seriously, if you like a classic tiki drink, this could be the perfect option! Zombie Wow! Did Splitsville’s Bamboo Bar step up its game or what? That’s pretty impressive for a bar that’s only been around a month. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest reviews from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the Bamboo Bar! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try these drinks? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Disney Springs Bar ALMOST Made Us Forget Trader Sam's Is Closed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s amazing how many changes we’re seeing at Disney World, but our favorite changes are when restaurant menus get some new food because, hey, that’s MORE NEW FOOD for us to try! The Plaza Restaurant So when we noticed a menu change at The Plaza Restaurant, we headed back there so we could do an ALL-NEW REVIEW to try the new items! And yes, we were literally JUST THERE last month, but new food means we need to try it out so we can let you know if it’s any good! Atmosphere The Plaza Restaurant is a sit-down restaurant at Magic Kingdom on Main Street, U.S.A. with a LOT going on for it. The food here is straight-up comfort food favorites, and the ice cream sundaes are a huge draw (especially with The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor next door still being closed). So here we are, checking in again at the front — just like we did a month ago. Plaza Inn Check In You can check out the menu outside before you go in. There’s a new menu here! Inside, there are two seating sections — the main dining room and the rotunda. It’s so very retro and Victorian and fits RIGHT in with the rest of Main Street, U.S.A.. One thing to note here is this restaurant is TINY. Like, she real small, guys. This spot is actually becoming trickier to score a reservation due to the small size! If you want to eat here, we recommend scoring a reservation before your trip. Tables are spread out according to Disney World’s social distancing guidelines. The cozy dining room features tons of windows on one wall and mirrors on the other. So cozy Well, the view of Cinderella Castle is pretty awesome, too. So we’re already starting our meal with a fabulous view! What a view! The restaurant is using both QR code and paper menus. We used a paper menu to check out the beverage situation. Beverages But what we’re here for is the NEW food! So let’s get started! The new Appetizers menu has added Seared Crab Cakes, Chili, a BLT Salad, and more. The Plaza Loaded Fries remain! ©Disney For entrees, the Plaza Burger is now the Main Street Burger, with some notable changes. A chili-topped Impossible burger also made the menu. The Cheesesteak is gone, replaced with a similar-but-different Roast Beef Au Jus. And finally, a Fried Chicken Sandwich made the menu! Entrees! ©Disney For starters, we decided to try out the Seared Crab Cakes, which are served with an Apple Slaw for $10.50. Seared Crab Cakes with Apple Slaw The crab cakes have a nice little spicy kick and were more meat than breading (and we’re not complaining!). There was also a nice creamy sauce mixed in that added a ton of flavor! They were a little small, but for the price they were enjoyable. Crabby! We thought the apple slaw might be kind of a weird flavor on a crab cake, but in the end, the bit of sour apple flavor worked well with the crab cakes. And it added a nice crunch to the overall texture. Wondering what those floppy pink things are on top? They’re watermelon radish slices. They just have a nice crunch and color — they don’t add much otherwise. This one just worked! Then we tried the Chili, which is a Plant-based Pinto Bean Chili served with Cashew Cream and a Lime Wedge. We were actually surprised that it packed a little heat! Then when we added in the cashew cream, it was even better! It’s a hidden Mickey….sort of. The lime, though, seemed unnecessary and didn’t add much to the flavor. We’d rather do without it. Chili The chili was also VERY filling and could have been its own meal. For being a plant-based food where the “meat” is typically the star, this succeeded incredibly well! We were very satisfied with the pinto beans and other hearty chili ingredients. So hearty! Now on to the entrees! The Fried Chicken Sandwich is brand new, so we gave it a taste! It’s Fried Chicken Breast, Pickled Onion, Cabbage, and Spicy Mayonnaise served on a Focaccia Bun. Of the two sandwiches we got (we’ll get to that other later…), this was our favorite — and several Cast Members told us they liked it, too! Fried Chicken Sandwich Okay, so this sandwich is HUGE and the chicken stays crispy with each bite (no soggy chicken at the end of the meal here). The bread is nice and sturdy and the spicy mayo gives it a nice kick. Our ONLY complaint is that we would have preferred regular onions over the pickled onions. But overall, at $21, it’s a great addition to the menu. Yum! Finally, we dived into the Roast Beef Au Jus, which is House-cooked Roast Beef, Caramelized Onions and Peppers, Horseradish Sauce on a Toasted Sub Roll, and served with Au Jus for Dipping. Roast Beef Au Jus This is similar to the Cheesesteak on the menu prior. Now, we’re always in the mood for a good French Dip, but in this case, the sandwich WITHOUT the jus was kind of bland. But after dipping it, it was pretty great. Jus We would also totally recommend asking for an extra side of the horseradish sauce because it was SO good. Overall, this sandwich is an improvement over the Cheesesteak we’ve had here before (and is no longer on the menu). That horseradish sauce is FIRE. If you’re not a fan of French Dip sandwiches, this might not be the best pick for you (a lot of the flavor is hiding in that Au Gus). But if you’re down with a dippable sammie, you’ll likely enjoy this. The Roast Beef Au Jus is $19. Nosh or Not Hop on into this restaurant if: You want straightforward comfort food. You want that pristine Magic Kingdom dining experience — this spot FEELS like Main Street and the Castle views are killer. You’re looking for a cheaper sit-down meal. The prices here are on the lower end of sit-down options in this park, especially compared to the likes of Be Our Guest Restuarant or Cinderella’s Royal Table. Skip this restaurant if: You want a more unique dining experience. Even with the new menu, the food here is pretty basic. You want a more unique atmosphere. Although the views are good, this place is pretty small and the vintage decor is more basic than other restaurants at Magic Kingdom like the much more “out there” vibes over at Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd., Skipper Canteen. Overall The Plaza Restaurant is one of those classics that you’ll want to dine in at least once. The nostalgic vibes here and reliable service and food keep us coming back. And if you can dine with a view of Cinderella Castle, really, what’s not to love? The vintage decor is always charming. The food is not always outstanding, but it’s often quite good. This spot, like most, saw big menu cuts when the parks reopened last year. The new menu items have elevated it back up a notch, and we recommend trying them if you get a chance. The fried chicken sandwich is the stand-out here, but you can’t go wrong with either of the new sandwiches or the new appetizers. We’ll keep returning to Plaza for that quintessential “OMG, I’m in Disney World!” dining vibe it provides. Having some fun new menu items to nosh on certainly is a plus too! Read Our Previous Review Of The Plaza Restaurant 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 Plaza Restaurant recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Magic Kingdom's Most Charming Restaurant Got a Menu Revamp! 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. Crocs are ALL the rage this year. Crocs Seriously, who knew we’d start seeing Retro Crocs, Haunted Mansion Crocs, Glitter Crocs, and more in Disney World? So, why are these shoes so popular? We gave them a try to find out and it turns out, they’re pretty comfy! If you feel the same way, then we’ve got NEWS for your Disney crocs collection! The White Mickey Mouse Clogs for Adults by Crocs just arrived online from Disney! ©Disney These kicks are the classic croc fit but instead of regular holes on the top of the shoe, the holes are shaped like Mickey Mouse. We feel like this is the perfect nod to our favorite mouse. ©Disney We’ve seen some silver crocs with Mickey Mouse holes in Disney World before, but we’ve yet to spot this clean-looking white pair. Crocs You can snag the White Mickey Mouse Crocs on shopDisney RIGHT NOW for $54.99. Click here to buy the White Mickey Crocs! Hurry over if you want them, crocs tend to be VERY popular so they might go quickly! ©Disney As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise updates! Want to see what it’s like to wear crocs around Disney World? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you pick up these crocs? Tell us in the comments! The post Go, Go, Go! Disney's White Mickey Crocs are Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It's not a trap. Next year, a full-size X-wing will display at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. View the full article

While the parks have reopened, many aspects of Disneyland remain closed! Sleeping Beauty Castle Yesterday, we told you all about some restaurants that are reopening around property. One of those is Blue Bayou Restaurant — you’ll be able to eat here starting May 27th, with reservations opening on May 18th! And if you were wondering what, exactly, you could chow down on, good news. Disney’s released the menu that will debut with the restaurant upon reopening! Starting May 27th, Blue Bayou will be back open for lunch and dinner — both menus are identical. And the offerings are just a bit narrower than before. For appetizers, you’ll be able to choose from Blue Bayou’s Signature Gumbo, the Grilled Heirloom Jumbo Asparagus, and a House Salad, while entrees include the classic Monte Cristo Sandwich. ©Disney You’ve got 2 dessert options — and kiddos get basic eats like chicken breast, mac and cheese, and whole-grain pasta. ©Disney There are a variety of wines to pick from… ©Disney …as well as other beverage offerings, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. This is a huge deal, as this spot previously didn’t serve alcohol! We’re excited to give these boozy sips a try. ©Disney We’re happy to see some classic Blue Bayou eats are still featured on this modified menu. We’ll be sure to visit upon reopening and let you know exactly how everything tastes! Remember, you can make your reservations here starting May 18th. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Read More About Blue Bayou’s Reopening! 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 going to eat at Blue Bayou when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post First Look: Alcohol Offerings Now Shown on Disneyland's Blue Bayou Menu first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Springtime is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort with the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in full bloom.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/DnFIStNCTrw View the full article

As much as we love Disney World, not everything that they try to pull off in the parks is a slam dunk. Some things don’t go over as great as Disney hoped they would. We’ve seen some interesting ride ideas, some weird snacks, and a ton of things that just made us scratch our heads (Donald Duck being replaced by a hat-wearing plant, anyone?). Today we’re breaking down the times that Disney World tried to do something interesting and it didn’t go quite as planned. Hey, we’re still giving them an ‘A’ for effort! 25th Anniversary Birthday Cake Castle Back for the Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary in 1996, the castle got a complete redecoration to look just like a giant pink birthday cake. It was nice that Disney tried to decorate the castle all special, but it probably didn’t go over as well as they hoped. It’s VERY pink. ©Disney Unfortunately, many people HATED the castle look during that time. If you booked your “once in a lifetime” trip during this time, instead of those classic family photos in front of the castle you got a VERY pink reminder of your uniquely timed visit! Nowadays, it has quite the fan following, and we’ve even seen merchandise with the birthday cake castle. While we can appreciate the cake design now, we think we like the 50th Anniversary castle a LOT more! Check Out the Details on the 50th Anniversary Castle Makeover Here! The Ugliest Pretzel in the World We hate on this pretzel a lot here at DFB, but we think it deserves our disdain. (WE’RE SORRY, pretzel. It’s really not you, it’s us?) This poor unfortunate soul (LOL…sorry) was part of the 2019 Christmastime offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When we saw the promotional picture, the iced pumpkin pretzel looked like a cute idea, but in reality, it was NOT cute. It’s so sad… The icing came out uneven and patchy — it kinda looked like it went through a horrific accident. In total disbelief that such a sweet little pretzel could end up such a hot mess, we even ordered it a second time just to be sure. Yep, still a face for radio, this one. Oh Poor Pumpkin Pretzel Better, but no dice. The poor Cast Members tasked with making this treat at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks struuuuuggled to make these frosting-dunked concoctions and the end result both times looked more cheesy than frosting-y! You’ll likely NOT be surprised to learn this did not return last year! It sparked much conversation among our team and has been the subject of many, many jokes. At least the pumpkin pretzel accomplished something! Here Are Some Other Weird Snacks We’ve Seen! The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) Back in 1998, Iago from Aladdin and Zazu from The Lion King took over a classic Magic Kingdom show, and The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management was born! This unusual retheme made the show lose a bit (OK, a LOT) of its charm, and fans weren’t too fond of the changes. Nope. ©Disney Surprisingly, the show lasted for nearly 13 years until a fire started in the attic of the building. The fire caused some damage to various elements of the show and it had to go under refurbishment. When it reopened 7 months later as Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, guests were pretty relieved to see arguably the two most annoying birds in Disney animated history gone and much of the original show returned! Click Here for the 7 Worst Magic Kingdom Rides According to YOU! The Moldy Space Sandwich Back in 2019, EPCOT got some new eats to celebrate the Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live show. One of the treats on the list was called the “Space Sandwich” and the bun was supposed to mimic a galaxy full of stars. Intriguing, right? WRONG. It looked like this: Yeah, that’s definitely not appetizing. Unfortunately, the bun turned out to look more like a moldy mess than a work of art. The sandwich itself wasn’t terrible, basically just a pulled pork sammie, but we couldn’t really get past the look of “moldy” bread. We’re all for adding some fun color to otherwise boring-looking foods but any kid that’s learned their colors could tell you: brownish bun+blue=mucky dirty looking bread. It’s a no from us, Disney. Want a Better Pork Sandwich in the American Adventure? Check Out Our Review of Regal Eagle Here! Stitch’s Great Escape Ahh, one of the most infamous Disney World attractions of all time…Stitch’s Great Escape. This show opened up in 2004 to replace the ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, which was deemed “too scary for kids” (OK, OK…adults too. Not speaking from experience or anything!). Disney hoped that they could make the attraction a little more family-friendly by retheming it with a different…more cuddly…alien. We hate to say it…but good riddance. The show received mixed reviews from guests, with some thinking it was fun and others describing it as the worst attraction in Magic Kingdom. You basically sat stationary in a room and watched a robo-Stitch do very little for 10 minutes. The general consensus from most guests, though? That chili dog burp was gross. Stitch’s Escape is Now Permanently Closed — Click Here to Learn More! The Controversial Poor Unfortunate Souls Float This float first appeared during Villains After Hours in Magic Kingdom in early 2020. It was made with black raspberry soft serve and cherry coke. Sounds pretty tasty, but in execution, it tasted like medicine your mom would force you to take as a kid. Our poor unfortunate soul for having to eat this! The Poor Unfortunate Souls float came back for the Halloween season with cream cheese soft serve instead and was much better received, although it was still only liked by about half of the people who tasted it. The artificial “cream cheese” flavor was just too much for some tasters. Poor float indeed…you tried to fix it Disney, but you just didn’t succeed. Check Out Our Review of the Revamped Float Here! Bo Peep Meet & Greet Okay, we understand that when Disney premieres a new movie that they want to promote it in the parks. That makes sense. However, if you’re going to promote the characters, do it in a way that isn’t scary! Listen Disney, no ALL characters translate to a walking, real-life version, OK. Case in point: She’s more scary than cute! If you ever stopped by Hollywood Studios around the time that Toy Story 4 premiered, then you likely ran into Bo Peep. It was neat to see her in the parks meeting with Woody, but we’ll be honest…she was pretty terrifying! That face just looked a little too creepy for our liking. (Anyone else feel like her eyes are staring into your soul? ) For a generation or two that grew up with Bo in her poofy dress, seeing her stomping around in her high-waisted cropped romper getup was a lot. What Cool Characters Can You See in Disney World Now? Click Here to Find Out! Journey Into Your Imagination In 1983, Journey Into Imagination opened at EPCOT and started a long saga of various rides at the Imagination Pavilion. The original version lasted until 1998, then it was replaced the following year by the revamped Journey Into Your Imagination. And let’s just say, the new version was NOT received well by guests. This pavilion has been through many changes! The second iteration of the ride lost the fan-favorite characters of Figment and the Dreamfinder, as well as the hit song that came along with the original. These losses were lamented by guests, and they complained so much that Disney chose to redo the ride AGAIN in 2001. That’s when we got the Journey Into Imagination with Figment that we have today! (It’s not the same as the OG, but it’s definitely better than the last one.) Still no Dreamfinder, instead we get the lackluster Dr. Nigel Channing, and this Figment is less childlike and more just annoying. Maybe if there’s a 4th time it will be a charm, Disney? Figment Fans Will Love This DIY! — Click Here Mission: SPACE When Disney World launched Mission: SPACE, they wanted the new ride to be as realistic as possible. The goal is to simulate a rocket launch accurately, and, from what astronauts have said…they succeeded! Disney worked with NASA to design the attraction, so the experience is pretty darn realistic! What kind of ride comes with barf bags?!?! However, this means that the centrifuge-based ride is SUPER intense. (In fact, it’s the only Disney ride that comes with barf bags.) It was SO much when it first opened guests were getting sick and walking (err…stumbling) off the ride dazed and feeling pretty crummy the rest of their day. Disney responded by toning things down a bit, eventually adding the Green Mission for those who don’t want to feel like the skin is flying off of their face. 7 Terrible Things We Recommend in Disney World — See the List Here! A Bunch of Things in Galaxy’s Edge Before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland, we were promised quite a few things about the land. Sadly, not all of those promises came to be! For instance, we were told that guests would get to see X-Wings flying high above the land. We got to see one for a few short seconds at a media event, but when the lands opened…nothing! We do get some pretty cool character encounters, though. We were also assured that there would be roaming droids on Batuu. The lovable hero R2-D2 was at Disneyland for a very short time, but he hasn’t returned to greet us since then. Disney also hoped to add a dinner show to the land and that didn’t happen, although it’s possible that it could come to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser instead. Oh, and remember when how you performed on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was supposed to follow you around the land with in-character actors engaging you at every turn? Yea…not so much. Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG But the biggest flop of all for Black Spire Outpost? Blue milk! If it was supposed to be Disney’s way of competing with Universal Orlando and their Harry Potter-inspired Butterbeer…well, that didn’t really work out. The flavor and texture fell flat for many, making it largely forgettable. Blue Milk is fine and all, but Butterbeer still reigns supreme for most on our team. Click Here to Check Out Our Guide to Galaxy’s Edge (From Way Back When it First Opened!) Those are all the times we gave Disney an A for effort, even though things didn’t really work out in their favor. That’s okay, not every idea can be a winner, and we still love going to the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more advice (and things you need to know) for your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation! What I Wish I’d Known Before Going to Disney World in 2021 — Click Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is there anything you think Disney didn’t execute to perfection in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post A For Effort, Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has been reopened for a few weeks now! Disneyland We’ve gotten the chance to see some of the new health and safety measures in action, and we’ve been closely following the phased reopening of the resort as more restaurants and other locations become available. And now, we’ve got an update on Disneyland’s virtual queue system! Disneyland reopened with a virtual queue in place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, just as there was pre-closure. However, the virtual queue looks a bit different than before. Guests now have 2 boarding group distribution times, at 7AM and 12PM daily, and can join from outside the park (depending on their specific circumstances). That’s all well and good…but now, ANOTHER ride is implementing the virtual queue system. Rise of the Resistance Now, Indiana Jones Adventure has started using the virtual queue system — but in a bit of a different way. While it is listed alongside Rise of the Resistance in your virtual queue options on the Disneyland app… ©Disney The process is a bit different. The virtual queue will only open “as needed” each day, and guests can only request to join after entering Disneyland Park. Additionally, the ride may switch between the standby line and virtual queue throughout the day, with standby taking place at park open and after all the day’s boarding groups have been called. If you’re visiting, you should keep a close eye on the Disneyland app to know which is the case at any given time. ©Disney We’ve seen the line for Indiana Jones Adventure stretch pretty long lately — it even takes up parts of the Jungle Cruise queue! — so this virtual queue may really help cut down on those wait times. We’ll keep you posted as this new process goes into effect, so stay tuned to DFB! Read About Rise of the Resistance’s Boarding Group Process! 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 fan of Indiana Jones Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Ride Joins Disneyland’s Virtual Queue System first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

BIG news for Broadway fans! ©Disney We’ve been speculating a lot about when Broadway could return to New York City, and last week we heard that it was officially reopening on September 14th, at 100% capacity. But of course, we’re Disney people here at DFB, so we were left wondering what that meant for our favorite Disney shows on Broadway. And now, we have the answer! Disney announced today that 2 of its classic Broadway shows, Aladdin and The Lion King, are both returning in September! The Lion King will reopen on September 14th, while Aladdin will reopen on the 28th. ©Disney Per New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, these shows should reopen at 100% capacity. And tickets are already on sale! While The Lion King’s reopening night is already sold out, there are plenty of other dates to choose from. And you can get even MORE pumped by watching Disney’s exciting announcement video! We sure are happy to see our favorite Disney stories take the stage again. We’ll keep ya posted with plenty more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Read More About Broadway’s Return! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to a Broadway show when they reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 2 Disney on Broadway Shows Get Reopening Dates first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Halfway to Halloween! Gideon’s Bakehouse It’s the second spookiest time of the year (next to Halloween itself), and Disney is offering up some new treats including a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake and Hocus-Pocus themed hot cocoa. Earlier today, we got our hands on TWO incredible limited-time treats from Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, and tonight we’re back for more! We told you earlier that Gideon’s Bakehouse would be offering a secret treat that only appears after sunset…so of course we had to check out what the secret was! The bakery is known for its gigantic half-pound cookies, and we were happy to see that the secret treat was the Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake Cookie. Secret Cookie! So we’ve had the Coffee Cake Cookie and the Triple Chocolate Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse before, but these flavors COMBINED?! Not until today! These don’t seem like two flavors you would normally put together, but it worked SO well. Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake Cookie We’ve tried just about every cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse, and THIS has got to be our favorite flavor. That’s saying a lot because we haven’t met a Gideon’s cookie we don’t like, but these two flavors together are incredible. Please make this a regular menu item! The cookie is a triple chocolate cookie with a coffee cake coating on the outside. The inside is super fudge-y, and is just the right amount of sweet. We had no complaints except that it was only available tonight. Super chocolate-y The Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake Cookie was the secret item available after sunset today, and we aren’t sure when or if it will be available again anytime soon. You bet we’ll be on the lookout for this flavor Disney World, Take Notes. THIS is How Limited-Time Treats Should Be Done. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you getting excited for Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We NEED This Secret Cookie in Disney Springs Every Day. PLEASE. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you like anything pink? If so, there is a new fun, summery flavor available at Sprinkles in Disney Springs that’s made for you! Sprinkles Cupcakes We recently learned about the cupcake flavors coming to Sprinkles this month, but the cupcake joint has added a new limited-time flavor to the mix! Sprinkles is offering the Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcake! It comes in both cupcake and layer cake form (where cakes are sold), to which we say, “why not both?” The treat is made of a vanilla cupcake filled with strawberry compote and topped with strawberry buttercream frosting and scratch-made cookie crumble. We saw this flavor last year, and we’re glad it’s back! ©Sprinkles It is only available May 10th through May 23rd, so you’ll have to act fast if you want to try it! The color combo is insanely cute, and you’ll probably feel a little nostalgic thinking of all the strawberry shortcake ice cream bars you used to eat (or still do, we don’t judge). It sounds too good to pass up, especially if you love all things pink! Head over to Sprinkles in Disney Springs before this flavor goes away, and we’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney food news! Want to Explore MORE Disney Cupcakes? Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning add some pink to your day with this new treat? Let us know in the comments! The post A Limited-Time Cupcake in Disney Springs Honors A Nostalgic Ice Cream Bar! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article