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Disney World is constantly changing! Spaceship Earth We visit every day and we see changes ALL. THE. TIME. Well, with the weird year of 2020, The Most Magical Place on Earth looks pretty different than it has in years past. Here are all the ways Disney World has changed since you were last there! 1. You will need to wear a mask, but not when taking outdoor photos First up, you will be expected to wear a mask inside and outside during your Disney World vacation. New Mask Policy But, you CAN now remove your mask for photos as long as you are stationary and socially distanced. Cast Members are around to remind guests to pull their masks back up when their photo is taken, but this allows guests to have some mask-free memories. Click here to learn more about the new mask policy updates! 2. There have been some surprising price increases! Some surprising price increases have popped up recently. Typically, price increases are common in the month of October, but because of the global health crisis, that didn’t happen in 2020. Now, surprising price hikes are happening in some random places. $9.50?!?!? We were especially surprised to see a whopping $2 price increase on one of our favorite snacks in Disney World — spring rolls in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. Previously, spring rolls cost just $7.50 and now they cost $9.50. And lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop have seen a price increase as well. Want to learn more about the spring roll price increase? Click here! 3. Main Street Confectionery and other Main Street shops are temporarily closed. Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is this year and as a result, we’ve seen a LOT of construction around the parks. Main Street, U.S.A. is getting some TLC that has resulted in some store closures — most notably at Main Street Confectionery. Don’t worry though, you can find prepackaged treats nearby at Main Street Cinema. Confectionery Sign The Chapeau is also closed with hats and ears for sale in Box Office Gifts for now. Disney has not announced if/when The Chapeau will reopen and the Confectionery is listed as closed through at least July 17th. To check out the work on Main Street Confectionery, click here! 4. Some restaurants aren’t all-you-can-eat anymore. If you haven’t been to Disney World since prior to the park closures, then you might notice something different about some of your favorite restaurants. Some spots that you might remember as all-you-care-to-eat are not anymore, instead you might have individual portions or shared portions depending on the course. Shared Family-style Desserts Two prominent examples of this are Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom and Hollywood and Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This sounds bad in theory, but in practice, we actually have liked this change. The quality has been noticeably better, the portions are solid, and you don’t have to hop up to the buffet all the time. Click here to learn more about dining at Hollywood and Vine recently! 5. Some former buffets are now family-style. Speaking of buffets, some spots ARE still all-you-care-to-eat but there aren’t any running buffets in Disney World. In some cases, food is served family-style, but you can still ask for as much as you want. Chef Mickey’s This is the case at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! You’ll still chow down on as many Mickey Waffles as you like while you swing your napkin around with Disney pals. You just don’t have to fetch the food for yourself. And they just announced that they will be reopening for dinner. Want to learn more about dining at a reopened Chef Mickey’s? Click here! 6. There are some amazing snacks in new places! This next one is a change that we’ve been HAPPY to see. There are some sneaky snacks that have cropped up in some surprising places! Two locations that are typically snack-less have introduced some amazing and hearty snack options. Pot Stickers at Sunshine Tree Terrace Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom, known for Citrus Swirls and Dole Whip concoctions, is now offering Potstickers for $6.99. Our team loved them and they’re a good portion! Over in EPCOT, Joy of Tea now has Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken for $7.95 which we loved too. To see our REVIEW of the potstickers, click here! 7. MagicBands are no longer available for free. If you’ve been to Disney World in the past decade or so, you’ve probably found yourself in possession of a MagicBand or two. These alternatives to ticket media used to be complimentary with a resort hotel stay. They serve as your room key, your park ticket, and they link up to all of your plans; it makes it easy to keep everything you need on your wrist! There are a TON of colors and styles to choose from! Now though, you’ll need to pay if you want a basic color MagicBand that used to be complimentary. If you’re not looking to shell out the bucks, you can still receive a regular keycard at the front desk when you check in. Click here to learn more about this discontinuation! 8. You can use your phone for everything now. Speaking of getting around without a MagicBand, you can now use your phone for almost EVERYTHING in Disney World. Smartphone users can use their phones for Mobile Check-in and even unlock their door. This has been around for a while, but did you know your phone can get you into the park now too? ©Disney Magic Mobile is a new feature for Apple users (and it will soon be available for Android users too!). Now, you can tap into the parks using just your phone or Apple watch and your ride photos will automatically link to your account as long as you have Bluetooth turned on. Want to learn more about Magic Mobile? Click here! 9. The monorail does not stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort right now (until mid-summer). Most Disney fans are familiar with the cruise around Seven Seas Lagoon on the monorail. You can hop off at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Right now, though, you CAN’T hop off at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort like you usually would be able to. Monorail The Polynesian is undergoing some pretty major renovations including a new entrance, Moana-themed guest rooms, and a brand new monorail station. Right now, the station has been demolished but bookings are available for the resort on July 19th. It’s possible the monorail station will reopen around that time too. To learn more about the Polynesian Village Resort refurbishment, click here! 10. EPCOT monorail is still not open. Speaking of the monorail, the EPCOT monorail line is still not open. If you haven’t been to Disney World since before the closures, this might come as a surprise! Both Magic Kingdom lines, the Resort Hotel Line and the Express Line are running. EPCOT Monorail, June 2020 But no heading to EPCOT! Lots of park-to-park transportation options returned at the start of 2021, but the monorail has remained unavailable when it comes to the EPCOT line. Of course, we’re keeping a close eye out for news of its return! Click here to learn more about the current closure of the EPCOT monorail! 11. There are some HUGE new barges in World Showcase Lagoon. And speaking of EPCOT, you know this park is seeing some changes. We’ve focused a lot on the EPCOT Transformation construction in Future World, but our attention has been drawn to World Showcase Lagoon recently. Harmonious Barge Why? Because of the HUGE (and kinda unsightly) barges that have been installed in preparation for the upcoming nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. During the day, they’ll function as massive fountains and at night they’ll support the show. Right now though? They’re more of an eyesore than anything else. Want to see more of the Harmonious barges? Click here! 12. Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022. For many a Disney guest, Disney’s Magical Express has been a convenient and helpful way to get to and from the Orlando International Airport at the start and end of your trip. Now, the service is being discontinued in 2022. Magical Express Mears, the transportation service that is contracted to run Magical Express, recently announced a replacement service called Mears Connect that the company says will operate very similarly to the current shuttle. To learn more about this change, click here! 13. Only one water park is open right now. A LOT is still closed in Disney World and that includes one water park — Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. But you CAN head to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Blizzard Beach reopened in March after a full year of closure. Blizzard Beach on a stormy day Typhoon Lagoon, on the other hand, still doesn’t have an opening date. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on any updates about this park’s reopening! Click here to see what Blizzard Beach is like right now! 14. There are a lot of ride refurbishments in progress. Again, that 50th Anniversary is coming up and a LOT of rides are getting some refurbishments in preparation. The Mad Tea Party and Swiss Family Treehouse recently reopened from brief refurbs, and the Hall of Presidents is still closed as a President Biden animatronic is added. Hall of Presidents Disney World Railroad is also still closed as construction continues on TRON Lightcycle Run. Plus, Splash Mountain is getting a The Princess and the Frog retheme and Jungle Cruise is getting a new storyline. We don’t have specific dates for those last two, but work has already begun on Jungle Cruise which is not expected to close for its refurbishment. Want to learn more about current refurbishments? Click here! 15. Park hopping is back. Now, a lot is still unavailable and closed, but some offerings have returned. For instance, park hopping is back and it looks a little bit different from the way it did prior to the closure. To park hop, you’ll need a Disney Park Pass Reservation for your first park of the day and then you can park hop after 2PM as long as your second (or third or fourth) park isn’t at capacity. 4 Park Challenge We recommend NOT spending on the Park Hopper ticket option until you know you need it. It costs the same whether you buy in advance or not and might end up being a waste if you decide not to park hop on your park day. To learn more about the return of park hopping, click here! 16. You still can’t buy Annual Passes. If you were considering becoming a Disney World Annual Passholder soon, no such luck. Annual Passes are STILL not for sale. This is for new Annual Passholders, you might be able to renew if you had one when the parks closed. Hey, Donald! If you did have an Annual Pass or if you canceled your Annual Pass during the park closures and regretted it, you can contact the Annual Passholder assistance team and they should be able to help you renew that pass. Click here to learn more about the situation with Annual Passes! 17. The Tables in Wonderland program is still unavailable. Another still-unavailable offering is Tables in Wonderland. This is a dining discount card that is typically available to Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Florida Residents. Tables in Wonderland Tables in Wonderland isn’t even up for renewals right now so once it’s out of date, that’s it for the time being. We’ll be keeping a close eye out for the return of this option. Want to learn more about the situation with Tables in Wonderland? Click here! 18. Park hours are changing all the time. We see Disney World park hours change ALL THE TIME. We keep up with this on DFB so keep an eye out when your trip is coming up because those hours could change at any time. Luckily, Disney isn’t shortening hours, but you might see an earlier opening or later close than you were expecting. Disney Balloons We’ve also seen Disney add extra ride time on certain days. We recommend keeping notifications on in the My Disney Experience app. This way, you may get a notification that some rides will be operating past park close! To see the latest park hours changes, click here! 19. Disney will be adding 50th Anniversary celebrations. As we’ve mentioned, Disney World turns 50 this year and is celebrating with The Most Magical Celebration on Earth! Expect all the major park icons to get a makeover, to see Mickey and Minnie in some special duds, and MORE. ©Disney But, you won’t have to wait until celebrations kick off on the anniversary (October 1st). We’re already starting to see signs of decorations with new details on Cinderella Castle! Click here to learn more about the 50th Anniversary! 20. Disney may be bringing back after-hour events. Speaking of special events, most after-hours events have been unavailable since the parks closed last year. But, we may see the return of some after-hours events soon. Halloween in Magic Kingdom Disney hasn’t announced anything specific, but with vaccine rollout and the easing of some restrictions, the company may bring back holiday parties like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for 2021. Keep an eye on DFB to make sure you’ll know if these options will be available for your trip! Want to learn more about whether or not parties will return, click here! 21. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening soon. Even if those events don’t return, there are some exciting happenings otherwise. EPCOT’s latest attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to open on October 1st as the 50th Anniversary celebrations commence in all four parks. ©Disney And Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure isn’t the only attraction that has an opening in the near future. Disney hasn’t announced specifics, but we can also expect the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT and TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom. To learn more about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, click here! 22. Some new restaurants may be opening soon! It’s not just rides we’re anticipating. There are some new restaurants we expect too! For instance, La Creperie de Paris, a table-service and counter-service hybrid will be serving up a menu of sweet and savory crepes in EPCOT on October 1st. La Crêperie de Paris Plus, we’re anxiously waiting on the opening dates of Space 220, the space-themed restaurant in EPCOT, and Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Toy Story Land’s first table-service restaurant. Click here to learn more about new restaurants! 23. There is still no Fastpass+ program. The Fastpass+ program is still on hold for now. Prior to the closures, you could book Fastpasses to help you skip the line on popular attractions. Now, though, you’ll be waiting in the standby line for everything. FastPass signs have actually been removed from some rides! Plan accordingly and make sure you budget some extra time for ride cleanings or weather delays! We also recommend knowing what rides are your priorities in case you have to skip something you’d previously planned on riding. Want to learn more about the Fastpass+ suspension? Click here. 24. There is still no Disney Dining Plan! And another still-gone option is the Disney Dining Plan. If you’re used to having the Dining Plan for all of your Disney trips, you may be out of luck on your next vacation. Disney still hasn’t announced if or when the Dining Plan will make its return. Disney Dining Plan Shirt If you need help planning your Disney dining without the help of the Disney Dining Plan, you can check out ALL of our tips here on DFB or pick up a copy of the DFB Guide. Our e-book has over 700 pages of planning resources and worksheets to help decode ALL your dining worries. For an update on the Disney Dining Plan, click here. 25. Disney Park Passes are selling out regularly. Disney Park Passes were implemented when the parks reopened last summer, and now it’s more important than ever to book those theme park reservations early — especially for really busy times. As soon as you buy your tickets, go ahead and book those Park Passes. Main Street They can and DO sell out for major holidays and we’ve even seen weeks-long periods sell out in busier times like Spring Break. If you haven’t booked your passes for the 50th on October 1st, you’ll want to do so ASAP. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are already BOOKED, so you might need to keep an eye out for new park pass releases too. Click here to see how high-demand Disney Park Passes are! 26. You might see facial recognition used at the park entrance. Here’s a surprising one. At the end of March, Disney started testing facial recognition for park entry at Magic Kingdom. Let’s Get Scanning! During the test, you could scan your ticket and then face a camera for Disney’s facial recognition test. The system captured data pertaining to your face so that your identity could be verified with your entry. Right now, the testing has ended but it could make a return. We’ll keep you in the loop! Want to check out the new tech? Click here! 27. Some hotels are using charter buses to transport guests to parks. If you’re staying at certain Value Resort options, namely Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, you might not recognize the buses you hop in to head to the parks. Due to bus capacity changes and health measures, Disney is using some charter buses to transport guests. All-Star Movies is getting serious about their bus game So, if you’re staying at a resort and spot a charter bus pulling into the Magic Kingdom lane, don’t be too surprised! Cast Members will be happy to confirm its destination so that you can get to the park — even if it’s not the bus you’re expecting. To learn more about this change, click here! 28. More hotels are slowly reopening. As we mentioned earlier, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be reopening in July but it’s not the only one. May 30th marks the reopening of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will reopen on June 6th. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Now, there are still a number of Disney World Resort hotels WITHOUT opening dates including Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Click here to learn more about hotel reopenings! 29. Some hotels are getting new rooms! Some hotels are getting some new rooms too! As a part of the refurbishment, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting a Moana-themed update to its rooms. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort looks a little bit different too! ©Disney And, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is undergoing a multi-month refurbishment soon. Work has already started but Disney hasn’t released details on what exactly this refurb entails. Want to see the Moana rooms? Click here! 30. There are LOTS of noticeable construction projects. Finally, there are LOTS of noticeable construction projects — even outside of the ones specifically mentioned in these changes. Don’t be surprised to see the occasional construction wall on your trip — especially in EPCOT! Peter Pan’s Flight Construction We see little projects pop up almost constantly. Think about the work on Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom or on the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT! To see more of a construction update, click here! As you can see, a LOT has changed in Disney World over the past year and things are going to continue to change. Follow along with DFB to make sure you don’t get caught off guard! We’ll make sure you stay in the loop on anything that might affect your trip. Check out our video to see MORE Disney World changes and how to be prepared! 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 headed to Disney World soon? 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Can you hear those Grim Grinning Ghosts singing? It’s because we’re Halfway to Halloween, folks! And, all those ghouls want you to CELEBRATE! ©Disney Disney kicked off the festivities early, giving guests a first look at the new After Hours Boo Bash coming this year (as we bid adieu to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2021). We got a few new treats throughout the parks, as well as DIY goodies at home. But, Disney even gave us a look into a few extra screams and sneak peeks during its Halfway to Halloween TikTok event! The event started off with a visit from one Madame Renata in front of the Haunted Mansion. Of course, it wouldn’t be an introduction to a Halloween event without one of the happy haunts from the mansion, now would it? Hello Madame Renata…or is it Carlota!? Since you’ll want those candy baskets ready to go, guests can catch a ride with the Hitchhiking Ghosts over to Disney Springs for sweet treats at The Ganachery. Halloween offerings will be bubbling up in the chocolate shop, including the NEW Cauldron Cocoa Bomb inspired by Hocus Pocus (Disney, you’ve put a spell on us already ). But, the Sanderson Sisters have an extra trick up their sleeves, because guests will have to say the special code “amuck, amuck, amuck” in order to receive the Cauldron Cocoa Bomb from a Cast Member! The cocoa bomb is filled with hot cocoa mix and green marshmallows, served up from May 10th through May 12th. ©Disney You thought that treats were the only thing popping up for Halloween? Think again! Memento Mori is a hot spot for the spookiest merchandise in the Magic Kingdom. And, it’s no different this year, because it will be home to new Haunted Mansion and Halloween items, like the Madame Leota Minnie Ears… ©Disney …and chilling nuIMOs outfits, so your plushes can match with your costumes! ©Disney At last, we were shown some of the fun details about the Haunted Mansion queue by Walt Disney Imagineer and art director named Alex. Did you know that many of the names on the tombstones were inspired by Disney Imagineers, animators, and more?? Tomb Stones As we received a ride on the Haunted Mansion at the conclusion of the event (keep an eye out for those new details in Disneyland!), we couldn’t help but be THRILLED for the Halloween events to come this year! As more details are revealed, we’ll be sure to update you on everything you need to know! What’s the difference between the 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most this Halloween? Let us know in the comments below! The post Here's How the Disney Parks Are Celebrating Halloween in May! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been in the mood for a cheesy, fast-food-style slider? Well, then you might’ve run to your nearest White Castle if you have one near where you live! For those of us down in Florida, White Castle is a NEW option! White Castle We’ve got a little bit of a different review today as we head OFF Disney property to an exciting nearby spot — the brand new White Castle near Disney World! This fast-food chain opened the world’s lARGEST location just minutes outside of Disney World and we stopped in to see the new spot and try out some of their famous hamburgers. The new White Castle location is at 11595 Daryl Carter Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836, just minutes from the Hotel Plaza Boulevard entrance to Disney World (near Disney Springs!). You can take Exit 68 if you’re coming from I-4! White Castle It’s the burger joint’s 100th birthday this year so it’s a pretty good time for it to come to Orlando if we do say so ourselves. Get ready for a menu of sliders, fries, shakes, and MORE! Atmosphere When you arrive at the White Castle, you’ll notice a large (ironically black, not, you know, WHITE!) stylized castle turret rising up from the building (see it in the distance below?). Look for the White Castle logo, and you’ll know you’ve come to the right place! White Castle You can pick up your sliders inside the building or in the two-lane drive-thru. It’s a good thing it’s two lanes considering how popular the spot has been in its opening days! Drive Thru Inside, you can order at the counter with an employee… White Castle …or you can order via touchscreen terminals. White Castle WOW, look at all those sliders you can see in the kitchen! That’s a lot of tiny burgers! White Castle For soft drinks, there are three Coca-Cola Freestyle machines available inside the restaurant. Freestyle Machines The various seating areas feature some standard tables and chairs… White Castle …some booths, and some high-top tables! White Castle Many of the seats even feature outlets. Forget WFH (work from home), we WFWC (work from White Castle) now. White Castle But enough about the space, let’s talk about those sliiiiiiiiiders. Eats The White Castle menu consists of sliders, sides, drinks, and more. We’re not sure if you’ve gathered…but sliders are kinda the schtick here. You can snag everything from the Original Slider to the Surf and Turf Slider (yep, A mini chicken and waffle slider too!). White Castle At the touchscreens, you can take a gander at new and limited-time craves. Note that White Castle has blended Crave Coolers for a refreshing frozen sip. White Castle There are also some seriously shareable options. If you’re feeding a crew, you can opt for a Crave Case with 30(!) Sliders! There’s even the option for a massive Crave CRATE with is 100 SLIDERS! Note that in the first month of operation, customers are limited to just (just, LOL!) 60 sliders. White Castle Looking for breakfast? White Castle has a breakfast menu for you to look at too! White Castle And, of course, would a burger joint be complete with shakes? You can check out a few sweet treats here. We’re eyeing that chocolate shake! White Castle But let’s take a look at how the food holds up. Since we visited as a part of a media event, we had the opportunity to try out almost everything on the menu. If you’ve never experienced the joy that can be White Castle (or Krystal, for you Southerners. It’s very similar to White Castle.) here’s the deal with the famed slider. They’re small so you can try a few different ones before you fill up. The meat is paper-thin and cooked over chopped-up onions. THIS is the signature touch of a “White Castle burger” — it’s called “steam-grilling.” The meat is cooked by the onion steam, keeping it moist while cooking. Five holes are punched in each patty, making them cook FAST and not need to be flipped. Pretty clever, huh? It doesn’t taste in your face oniony, but it does give a lot of flavor. An Original Slider is meat, a pickle slice, and those onions. Make it a Cheese Slider and you gain a slice of American cheese (other cheese flavors like Jalapeno or smoked cheddar are often available too). But it’s not just burgers… . We’re talkin’ chicken sliders, seafood sliders, and more all on the menu! White Castle Our reporter had never had White Castle and liked the sliders! She especially liked that they are a good size for trying a few different kinds. White Castle So it sure is a good thing that if you order a combo with multiple sliders, you can order them with different cheeses and toppings! White Castle Combos come with one side and a drink. White Castle When it comes to sides, you have options like French Fries, Onion Chips, Mozzarella Sticks, and CHICKEN RINGS. Are chicken rings the side we didn’t know we needed? Yes, yes they are. White Castle Alright, we’ll elaborate on the chicken rings a bit since we know you want us to. Chicken rings are the White Castle version of chicken nuggets or chicken fingers but…ring shaped. And we kind of love them for that. White Castle The Mozzarella Sticks were simple but satisfying. Mmmm…Cheeeeeese The Hash Brown Nibblers were crunchy, salty, and everything you love about a tater tot (or Crispy Crowns, as this shape has been called!). Hash Brown Nibblers Now, this food is the epitome of “fast food.” You’re not getting anything gourmet, but it’s gonna be satisfying. White Castle Still, everything was served hot and pretty tasty, too. Of course we chowed down on some Loaded Fries (with White Castle plastic cheese, nonetheless!). Fries at White Castle are crinkle-cut, but these are doused in that liquid gold, crumbled bacon, and ranch. White Castle An employee recommended the Zing Sauce for the chicken rings and the onion chips and we have to say, it was pretty good! White Castle The spice wasn’t very spicy but it still had a little kick. White Castle Now, we of course weren’t able to try EVERYTHING — but that’s a testament to just how many options there were! White Castle Oh, and there’s good news for plant-based folks! There’s an Impossible Slider available! You can get this one with or without cheese for a vegan or vegetarian bite. White Castle Plus, for a unique option, you can snag that Chicken and Waffle Slider! White Castle It might not have been the best rendition of chicken and waffles we’ve ever had, but it was a fun eat (plus, bacon!). White Castle Sliders at White Castle tend to cost less depending on how many you buy. Buy more, they cost less each, but you’ll find most come in around 2 bucks or less each. Meals are usually between $6 and $10. White Castle Dessert was pretty tasty too! You KNOW we snagged that Chocolate Milkshake and it was just the right level of thickness. Also, it was HUGE. Chocolate Milkshake AND we snagged some sweet and tasty (but not necessarily high-quality) desserts on a stick! We grabbed a 100th Birthday Cake On a Stick and a Fudge-Dipped Cheesecake On a Stick. Both were small (read: great if your kids are begging for a sweet at the end of their meal!) and easy quick bites. Not something we’d seek out, but they were fun. White Castle In general, nothing was super amazing but it was all good for fast food! We like that things are made fresh to order, too. Nosh or Not You SHOULD eat at White Castle if… You’ve always wanted to try it. White Castle isn’t all over the country so if you’ve been waiting for your chance to snag a slider, then you can take that opportunity during your Disney trip. You’re trying to save $$$. White Castle is NOT expensive, so you can get a quick family dinner for CHEAP. We recommend checking out the shareable slider packs (it’s basically a big bag loaded with sliders!). You’re craving some good, old-fashioned fast food. Sure, there’s always the McDonald’s on Disney property, but now you have another option to chow down on classic fast food burgers. (Did you know White Castle was the first fast food burger?!) You should SKIP White Castle if… Disney food is important to your vacation. If you love Disney food, like we do, you might not want to leave the resort — especially just to snag fast food hamburgers. You’re looking for healthy options. Even those plant-based sliders aren’t going to be THAT healthy. Plus, White Castle burgers are notoriously high in sodium! You can find healthier meals elsewhere. You don’t have a car. Getting over to the White Castle can be a bit of a hassle if you don’t have transportation. You’ll likely need a rideshare which might not be worth it when the payoff is sliders. Overall We did enjoy our visit to White Castle! If you’ve never been, it’s neat to experience a new fast-food chain from another part of the country. Sure, the eats aren’t revolutionary but they are filling and yummy from a fast food perspective. We especially enjoyed interacting with the staff who were SUPER excited about the opening. They were all super nice and helpful. They checked in on us often, made sure we had everything we could need, and helped to make the visit enjoyable all around. We wouldn’t say it’s worth leaving Disney World JUST for the food, but White Castle might be the spot to stop if you’ve got a hankering for fast food or just want to save some cash. Plus, it’s the biggest in the WORLD and that’s pretty fun. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World area reviews! Click here to see more of the new White Castle! 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 heading to White Castle? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by White Castle to attend a preview of their new location. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post REVIEW! Should You LEAVE Disney World to Eat at the OTHER Castle in Orlando? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Mother’s Day is this weekend, and we’ve already been preparing with all kinds of special treats for our awesome moms! Mother’s Day Cupcake We’re talking gifts, brunch, homemade meals, and even a Disney PhotoPass opportunity! But, if your mom would prefer coffee or a cocktail over a bouquet of flowers, Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a few “cheers” over these DIY drinks! And, Joffrey’s Coffee has got you covered with not one, but FOUR specialty drinks to serve up to your moms. All you have to do is grab those ingredients and get mixing with these Mother’s Day drink recipes! Honey Jasmine Iced Tea ©Joffrey’s Coffee Ingredients: 3/4 oz. MONIN® Honey Jasmine Syrup 7 oz. African Celebration Tea (brewed and chilled) Directions: Fill serving glass with ice Pour ingredients into serving glass Stir Serve and enjoy! Spiked Honey Jasmine Iced Tea Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. MONIN® Honey Jasmine Syrup 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice 4 oz. African Celebration Tea (brewed and chilled) Directions: Fill serving glass with ice Pour ingredients into serving glass Stir Serve and enjoy! Berries & Roses Cafe ©Joffrey’s Coffee Ingredients: 3/4 oz. MONIN® Strawberry Rose Syrup 8 oz. French Vanilla Flavored Coffee 2 oz. Oat Milk Directions: Fill serving glass with hot water to warm glass Pour out hot water Pour ingredients into warm glass Stir gently to mix Serve and enjoy! Berry & Roses Coffee Cocktail ©Joffrey’s Coffee Ingredients: 1 oz. Rum 1 oz. MONIN® Strawberry Rose Syrup 10 oz. French Vanilla Flavored Coffee 2 oz. Almond Milk Directions: Fill serving glass with hot water to warm glass Pour out hot water Pour ingredients into warm glass Stir gently to mix Serve and enjoy! We’re sure your mom will love the thought, time, and effort you put into make her those sweet drinks! As we make our way around the parks during Mother’s Day, we’ll give you a look at everything we find during the holiday. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news! Here are all the Mother’s Day treats you can find in the Disney Parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Mother’s Day? Let us know in the comments below! The post If Your Mom Likes Vodka, Rum, and Coffee More Than Flowers, Read This. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love going to Disney World and seeing all the characters. Goofy! And although character meet and greets aren’t happening right now, the character cavalcades and the character interactions (Alice, Mary Poppins, Rapunzel, Pooh, and more) have been a LOT of fun! But we recently had a character interaction that didn’t quite go according to plan… . While we were enjoying a simple Disney World meal, this real-life character jumped on our table and tried to steal our food! Yes, an adorable Disney squirrel decided that she must ALSO have a taste of that amazing Disney food. And we captured her hilarious antics on video! Now we want to reiterate that we did not feed the squirrel, and you shouldn’t feed people food to any wild animals at Disney World either (it’s not good for them). But we wanted to share this funny interaction with you in hopes it might put a smile on your face like it did ours! Here’s hopin’ this squirrel mama found some food soon thereafter. And we’ll keep you up to date on our WILD adventures in Disney World! Here’s That One Time We Creeped On a Duck Date in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever had any funny interactions with Disney animals? Let us know in the comments! The post Video: We Just Met The Most Determined Character In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today was a HUGE day for Disney World! Celebration of The Festival of The Lion King When Disney World reopened last year, much of the live entertainment was suspended. But then we got the news that Festival of the Lion King would return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And today, the show returned for a soft reopening, and WE WERE THERE! So amidst our happy tears, we started to note some of the changes to the show since we last saw it. We knew it would return in a modified format, and that the new show would be called “A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King.” But here’s how different the show is now. Group Sizes Currently, seating inside the theater is limited, and you MUST have your whole group together when you enter the theater. All parties must stay together Lines In line, only four people maximum can stand on a social distancing marker, so larger groups will be split up. There is also no eating or drinking allowed inside the theater. We’re going in… Seating Every other row inside the theater is sectioned off to allow for social distancing. Every other row is closed There are also certain sections of benches closed off, too. Basically, each section seats four people. So your party will be split up if it’s bigger than that. This section is blocked The Show The show itself is also a little different to account for new health and safety guidelines. The choreography is now slightly different as it allows performers to be more socially distant. There’s more space between performers The show also no longer encourages guests to singalong. Instead, they are encouraged to wave and clap. Singing along is no longer encouraged The part of the show that names each section of the audience a different animal is no longer in the show and it it’s no longer referenced. We also noticed that guests don’t come out for the little parade section. The tumble monkeys are also gone. It’s still a great show! Also, the birds no longer fly, but they dance their feathers off! Dancing birds! There’s no audience participation as far as singing and walking around goes, but you can still clap and wave along with the actors! Also, all the songs are still there. And the guy with fire — he’s pretty cool! All in all, it’s still one of THE best shows on Disney World property. So even in its modified format, this show is still on our Do Not Miss List! Although it’s soft opened for now, it officially opens on May 15th. See More Photos From A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen the show pre-closure? Let us know in the comments! The post Festival of the Lion King Has Returned to Disney World -- Here's How It Changed! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mobile Order can often be convenient, but with several restaurants at Disney Parks using it, it can also create a host of problems, as we’ve seen at Disney World. Cocina Cucamonga And we’re starting to see some issues at Disneyland Resort, too, which recently reopened. If you thought waiting 30-45 minutes at for a meal at Disney World was bad, just wait until you hear how long guests waited for their Mobile Order at Disneyland today! Today, we decided to Mobile Order some food from Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, so that’s what we did! And once we arrived, we clicked on the “We are here, Prepare Our Food” option on the app. And then we waited…and waited…and waited…for AN HOUR. We noticed it wasn’t just us. There were TONS of people standing around waiting for their orders. Waiting for food The line waiting for food was backed up onto the bridge leading to Pixar Pier! Backed up to the bridge This also created problems with table availability — guests were at tables longer because the process of getting food took SO long. There are only certain areas designated for eating, too. We DID eventually get our food, but it took a while. Eventually we got our food As we typically say, we’d recommend eating at hours that aren’t popular lunch and dinner times if you’re using Mobile Order — those wait times for food will usually be lower. We’ll keep covering how Mobile Order is working at Disneyland and let you know about any other long waits, too! Mobile Order Confirmed for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort 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 used Mobile Order at Disneyland yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's Why It Might Take LONGER To Get Food At Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We got some BIG news earlier this week about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel coming to Disney World! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney While this immersive experience was initially scheduled to open in 2021, it was pushed back to 2022 — and we got tons of info about dining, a sneak peek at a SUPER cool lightsaber, and so much more. In fact, we got SO much news that it can all be just a little confusing! Which is why we’re here: to break down everything we know (so far!) about this hotel. Let’s get started! What Will the Experience Be Like? While we refer to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser as a “hotel,” it’s actually more of an experience! It’s very much like a cruise in that guests will arrive and depart together for their 2-night stay. And in those 2 days, you can expect to participate in Star Wars activities and Star Wars activities only. There likely won’t be transportation over to Magic Kingdom, for example! ©Disney So WHERE will you stay? Aboard the Halcyon, of course! You’ll check-in at the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal and then enter a Launch Pod that will jump to hyperspace as you travel to your destination. And don’t forget — you’ll be able to travel straight to your “port stop” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios via another transport pod: the Chandrila Star Line! Transport Vehicle ©Disney Once aboard the Halcyon, you’ll be totally immersed in the Star Wars experience — so much so that EVERY window in the hotel looks out into the galaxy! You’ll be able to interact with characters like Kylo Ren and the Stormtroopers, learn how to wield your own lightsaber (more on that later!), and visit the Bridge to operate the ship. Lightsaber Experience Aboard the Halcyon ©Disney And what’s super cool about your stay here is that it’s all connected into one big story — one that YOU have complete control of. So go forth and create your own Star Wars adventure! Every choice you make counts. Read More About the Galactic Starcruiser Experience! What Will the Rooms Look Like? Your immersive experience touches every aspect of this adventure — including the guest cabins! And Disney’s given us a peek into one of those. On one side, you’ll have a bed, a pullout table, and a “window” looking out into space… ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation …while the other side features bunk beds with reading lights! Down that short hallway, you’ve got your exit to the rest of the ship and a door to what we’re assuming is the restroom. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation And while those images are mock-ups, we’ve also gotten a look inside the ACTUAL rooms, thanks to the Imagineers! ©Disney (Posted by Jeff Vahle via Instagram @jeffvahle) The space looks a little small, but we’re excited to visit it and see it for ourselves. Read More About These Guest Cabins! How Much Will it Cost? The short answer is…Disney hasn’t announced that just yet. They also haven’t stated if you’ll be charged on a “per night” basis or for the entire experience — and if so, what, exactly, is included in that experience. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney But it’s safe to say that Disney can likely charge more than they would for a typical deluxe hotel stay. When we asked our readers, they tended to think the cost would fall in the $1000-$3000 range. That seems like a safe bet to us — but we’ll wait for the official word from Disney! Here’s What YOU Had to Say About How Much This Hotel Will Cost! What Dining Will Be Available? Disney’s announced TWO restaurants so far: The Sublight Lounge and the Crown of Corellia Dining Room! The Sublight Lounge will serve as a “warm and inviting retreat for passengers of all ages.” It’ll also have some pretty cool specialty sips! The Sublight Lounge ©Disney You’ll be able to enjoy heavier offerings at the Crown of Corellia Dining Room, which will serve breakfast and lunch as well as a “lavish,” more formal dinner. There will even be live entertainment in the evenings! Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we learn even more about these dining options — and any others that are announced! Learn More About the Crown of Corellia Dining Room! What Activities Will Be Available? We’ve already touched on some of the experiences aboard the Halcyon, but now we’re going to take a deeper dive! Like we mentioned, you’ll be able to interact with Star Wars characters, learn to operate the ship’s defense systems, and sneak around to have secret meetings. And Disney’s newest job descriptions give us a hint about exactly who we’ll encounter while onboard! Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser You’ll ALSO get to train with a lightsaber! But there’s something really special about this experience, because Disney’s brand-new, REAL lightsaber will debut with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. We’ve previously seen this tech teased at a private press event, and it looks like we’ll get to see it for real onboard the Halcyon. ©Disney No word on if you’ll get to be the one to wield this expandable lightsaber, or if it will be more for show. But we’ll keep you posted! Read More About This New Lightsaber! With the opening of Galactic Starcruiser inching closer, we’re sure we’ll hear LOTS more about what’s to come. And we’ll keep you posted with every little detail, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the NEW Opening Timeline for Galactic Starcruiser! 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 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to open? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything We Know About Disney World's Star Wars Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard for us to say no to a new margarita at Disney World, and we’ve had some super unique ones! We’re at Nomad Lounge! There was a Dole Whip Margarita, a Tomato Margarita, an Avocado Margarita, and a Wild Passion Margarita! And we’re still willing to try any new margarita concoction Disney World can throw at us. But today, did we meet our margarita match? Okay, so here’s the deal — the margarita we got today is the Spicy Mango Margarita. This is no common margarita. It’s made with Casa Dragones, Mango Puree, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Jalapeño, and Ancho Reyes Liquor. Yep, that’s a FULL jalapeño that was roasted fresh in-house, along with a slice of lime. SPICY And we are here to tell you that the “spicy” part of this drink holds true because OOOOOH, BABY, is this drink spicy. It could be the spiciest drink we’ve ever had at Disney World — even spicier than the El Diablo from La Cava del Tequila. HOT! And yet, this spicy beverage was SO good — the mango flavor is nicely muted and doesn’t have a syrupy taste. We could even taste the lime, but the strongest flavors are coming from the jalapeño, chili, and tajin, which will make your lips tingly. In fact, our biggest complaint is that we wish there was a little less of tajin on the rim. Feeling hot, hot, hot All in all, though, if you’re a fan of spicy food, you NEED to run over to Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try it for $17. If spicy is NOT your thing, though, we would recommend skipping this one. A Cast Member told us that this drink came in for Cinco de Mayo, and that it will probably stay on the menu through the end of the month! We’ll keep checking on it and we’ll keep you up-to-date on new drinks at Disney World! Check Out Our Review Of Disney World’s Newest Donut! 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 a spicy food and drink fan? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Could You Handle Disney World's Spiciest Margarita? 🔥 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Peter Pan is such a classic Disney movie with some very endearing characters. Look at that puppers! And we have seen some of those characters get merchandise, including Peter Pan and Wendy, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook! But today, we found a character we haven’t seen on much merchandise at Disney World before! That character is Nana, the lovable pooch that Wendy and her siblings dress up as nanny! And now we’ve spotted a Disney Babies Nana that is absolutely adorable! Don’t you just want to give that plush a hug? Isn’t she cute? Her swaddling blanket has Peter Pan AND Tinker Bell on it! We spot Tink! Now, there is a Nana Wishable available, but other than that Nana is a rare character to find, unless of course you’re riding Peter Pan’s Flight! We found this plush at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom for $32.99. And if we spot any others, we’ll be sure to let you know! Boba Fans NEED This Shoulder Plush We Found at Disney World Today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Disney Babies plushes? Let us know in the comments! The post A Rare Character Is Now The Cutest Plush in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re back to check in on all of the construction projects that are going on around Disney World right now! Cinderella Castle A lot of things are shifting as Disney prepares for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebrations and, as Disney wraps up a few projects, there are more to follow. And, some of the projects may have a BIG impact on your vacation. So, let’s get to the latest updates from this week! Magic Kingdom Baby Care Center Over in Magic Kingdom, the Baby Care Center on Main Street, U.S.A. has closed to undergo refurbishment. In the meantime, Disney has set up a temporary location in Tomorrowland, so you’ll want to keep that in mind when you need some R&R with your little kiddos. Signage will now direct you to Tomorrowland You’ll find the new spot next to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and they still offer all the same resources like changing tables, high-chairs, a private nursing area, and baby care essentials (like diapers, snacks, and medicine) for purchase. The temporary location is in Tomorrowland Cast Members shared with us that they are expecting the construction on the Main Street, U.S.A. location to last into the fall, so you’ll want to take note of the temporary location if you’re visiting Magic Kingdom with little kids anytime soon. Click HERE to Look Inside the New Location! Cool Ship And, there’s another update to a project in Tomorrowland that we’ve been tracking recently. Disney has been working on the refreshment kiosk, Cool Ship, for a little over a month now and it looks like they’re not done just yet. We noticed that blue tape had been added to some of the pillars holding up the building. Looks like more painting is in order! We’ve seen other pillars receive a fresh coat of black paint, so these may be getting the same treatment — we’ll keep an eye out! Jungle Cruise Across the way in Adventureland, more work is underway on the Jungle Cruise refurbishment! Last month we noticed that Disney had removed the animatronic that was known to strike up a deal for your head — Trader Sam. And, now the area has been cleared even more. Work continues at Jungle Cruise We’ve been seeing a lot of different features of the ride removed as Disney transforms the attraction with an updated storyline and new scenes, so Trader Sam will be around once again but he’ll be in charge of the Lost and Found instead. Check Out the NEW Trader Sam Scene Coming to Jungle Cruise! Main Street Railroad Station Over on Main Street, U.S.A., we noticed some new construction walls pop up under the Main Street Railroad Station where a portal for the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom interactive game used to be. Train Station Construction The last spell of the game was cast back in January, so we’ve been seeing elements slowly disappear from the park and it looks like this is the next to go. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Plaques Speaking of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, we’ve also been noticing more and more plaques being removed around the park. Just this week we noticed that plaques on Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland have been paved or bricked over. Can you believe THAT’S the REAL color of the cement? Though, they’ve certainly left their mark…to say the least. Is this what it will be like when social distancing is over? There may not be an actual plaque there anymore and you may not be able to cast any spells, but hey, at least we can remember where they once were for now. EPCOT Gelateria Toscana EPCOT has been home to a lot of ongoing construction projects recently and one is now complete! We’ve been keeping track of the construction on the new gelato stand coming to the Italy Pavilion for a little while now and the walls came down on Thursday to officially open to guests! Construction walls are GONE! And, yes, we’ve already tried almost the entire menu — we just can’t help ourselves when it comes to gelato (or any other Disney treats for that matter)! Click HERE For Our FULL REVIEW of Gelateria Toscana! Disney Resorts Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa This week we also stopped by a few Disney World Resort hotels to try out some new Mother’s Day snacks and noticed that there were new barriers at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Looks like some painting is going on at Saratoga Springs And, from what we could see, Disney was adding a fresh coat of paint to the area. It’s always nice to freshen up the look! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort And, when we stopped by Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, we noticed that a new digital screen had been added in the Grand Ceremonial House near Moana Mercantile. So, now you can stop by to check the park hours before you head out for your day! New screen! Disney has been doing a lot of work at this resort as they give many of the rooms a new Moana theme and touch up the rest of the hotel. And, by touch up, we mean a complete overhaul. For now, the monorail stop remains closed and the Moana rooms will open for guests in late July, so it’s nice to see something new added to the resort now. Check Out a FIRST LOOK at the New Moana Themed Rooms! Well, that’s all for this week’s construction updates from Disney World! We’ll catch you next week with more that you need to know for your next trip! Check Out The Most Bizarre Disasters That Have Happened in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When is your next Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post Construction Updates: A NEW Dessert Stop Opens and a Baby Care Center Moves Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are big fans of Wine Bar George — The Basket, not to mention awesome Frosé we often get from there! Corkcicle! But we also love the Corkcicles you can get there filled with your choice of a frozen drink. What’s better than a drink IN a reusable cup, right? And The Basket has been offering a variety of Corkcicles to choose from for a while! And now, a popular Corkcicle is returning — just in time for Mother’s Day! The Strawberry Shortcake Color Block Corkcicles are back! This is a two-toned Corkcicle that comes with a Frosé, Friezling, or Freaujolais with purchase. Strawberry Shortcake Color Block Corkcicle These Corkcicles are $35 while supplies last. So head on over to Disney Springs and grab it now while it’s available! And we’ll let you know when new ones arrive! Check Out These Mickey and Minnie Corkcicles! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Corkcicles? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Corkcicle Has Returned To Disney World's The Basket at Wine Bar George! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have received some BIG Disney news recently! Cinderella Castle Disney World will have a ticketed Halloween party is returning this year — but it’ll look a little different! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been canceled, but Disney After Hours BOO BASH will be taking its place and kicking off this August. We couldn’t be more excited for the treats, character encounters, and more. But what does this After Hours event’s return mean for other After Hours events (think Moonlight Magic and Villains After Hours) around the parks? These events were all canceled in 2020, with no word on when they could return. Now, though, we’re starting to see some signs that these events could return soon! And while Disney World hasn’t announced anything official just yet, we’ve got a glimmer of hope. Here’s why. The Previous After Hours Events Prior to the park closures, we saw a number of After Hours events offered all throughout Disney World, including Disney After Hours in Magic Kingdom, Disney After Hours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney After Hours in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Moonlight Magic for Disney Vacation Club Members, and Disney Villains After Hours. Villains After Hours During these After Hours Events, guests typically got the opportunity to stay in the park for about 3 hours after it was closed to other guests. Only those with tickets to the special event would be able to access the festivities, meaning there were typically some lower crowds at these events since they had fewer guests at them than a full park day. For most of these events, the event’s cost also included snacks like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages. There were generally other items available for purchase as well. Complimentary Drinks The Villains After Hours event featured a whole bunch of party-exclusive treats, a special stage show, a Villains caravan, special ride overlays, and more. Click here to see our full guide to the Villains After Hours event! All of these events have been temporarily suspended over the past several months, and none of them are currently available for booking. But, could they be coming back? BOO BASH The biggest sign that After Hours events could be on their way back is BOO BASH! After all, this Halloween party is its very own After Hours event, but with a spooky spin. BOO BASH ©Disney The announcement of BOO BASH COULD be a sign that other After Hours events are on their way back. However, it is worth mentioning that this party is not identical to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which it’s replacing this year. While we’ll get to see character encounters, sweet treats, and more at BOO BASH, the event will have shorter hours, and we won’t see entertainment like the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular (the Villain Spelltacular is not included in Disney’s list of entertainment offerings coming to BOO BASH). Halloween Cavalcade So yes — while BOO BASH is a GREAT sign that other After Hours events may return, it’s also an indicator that these events may not return in the exact same form we experienced them before. There may need to be some modifications made for them to return. But it’s also important to note that not all after hours events prior to the closures had parades in the first place. Some of them, like the simple After Hours experience for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, merely provided guests with select snacks for free and access to select rides with low waits. Click Here to Read More About BOO BASH! Park Passes Are Booking Up In order for other After Hours events to return, Disney will likely have to see a demonstrated demand to visit the park. Remember, these After Hours events are separately ticketed events, meaning that you can’t get in with a regular theme park ticket. You need to buy a separate ticket to attend this event, and Disney will want to know that there will be sufficient demand for what they’re offering. Lately, demand for the parks has been there! Park Pass reservations are booking up SUPER fast — next week, for example, reservations are slim pickings. Park Pass Reservation availability for guests staying at Select Resort Hotels for May 10th as of May 7th © Disney But reservations aren’t just getting snatched up for summer. We’ve seen days book up in October and even November this year (although some have later been restocked). That’s likely just the proof of demand that Disney needs to bring these events back. If there are enough guests making Park Pass reservations and filling up existing park demand, then Disney may figure that there are likely enough guests who are willing to pay extra to get into the parks with even lower crowds or special offerings. But, of course, Disney will also need to weigh out if adding on another After Hours Event will be profitable enough right now. With capacity limits and travel still impacted by the pandemic, these are all things that will be weighing in favor of waiting a bit longer before offering more After Hours Events again. Read More About Park Pass Reservations Next Week Here! More Things Are Reopening Disney World is steadily continuing with its phased reopening, and things are slowly returning to “normal.” In the next few months alone, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney Beach Club Resort, and several other hotels are reopening; Cape May Café and Tusker House Restaurant will serve guests once more; and Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will resume shows in a modified format. Festival of the Lion King That’s a LOT of things returning to the parks! Disney’s ability to reopen hotels, restaurants, and shows proves it’s looking forward. An eventual next step could be to bring those After Hours events back, too. The question is just when? Read About Festival of the Lion King’s Reopening Here! Health Measures Are Going Away The parks reopened in July 2020 with a series of health and safety measures in place. As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we’ve seen a number of changes made to these policies and procedures. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World While a face covering IS still required on property, we’ve seen mask rules changed and other health measures get eliminated. Recently, Disney has approved the removal of masks while taking outdoor photos, announced a phased elimination of temperature checks, and removed hand-washing stations from the parks. New Mask Policy Again, the disappearance of these health measures is a sign that the parks are slowly returning to “normal.” And a logical next step might be to reinstate some of the other suspended offerings — like those After Hours events. Read More About What’s Back to Normal in Disney World! Early Theme Park Entry In January, Disney World annoyed that it will be offering Early Theme Park Entry for resort guests this year to celebrate Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Once put into action, this special perk will allow visitors staying at Disney hotels enter the parks half an hour before opening. Tree of Life This replacement for Extra Magic Hours hasn’t officially kicked off yet — Disney never announced a start date, so we are still waiting for that announcement. But these early hours could hint that late hours may return soon, too. Read More About Early Theme Park Entry Here! But, There Are a Lot of Factors at Play While there are a number of things that could point to other After Hours events coming back, there are some things that could weigh in favor of NOT bringing back these events just yet. Disney is already operating at a limited capacity so lines might already somewhat lower than what they would be during normal times. Guests might not feel the need, as much as they used to, to pay an additional fee for a separately ticketed event to experience the park with lower crowds. Now, we have seen large crowds in Disney World on some days, and some of these ticketed events (like Villains After Hours) offer much more than just shorter wait times. But still, Disney will have to evaluate whether they feel there will be enough demand to make these events worth it. Cursed Caravan For those events that featured special entertainment (like Villains After Hours), Disney might not be able to bring back some of those offerings due to the situation with the pandemic and concerns surrounding social distancing. Without those special entertainment offerings, some guests might not feel like the events are worth the additional cost. Again, this is something Disney would have to consider before deciding to bring back these ticketed events. Villains After Hours Disney’s decision may also hinge, as we sort of discussed above, on how the situation with COVID-19 develops, what Disney feels like it may bring back safely, whether there will be sufficient guest demand, and whether offering these events is more beneficial than say extending park hours or things of that nature. It’s important to note that Disney has NOT given the official word on when After Hours events could return (other than the BOO BASH, of course). But some of these signs might point toward a potential return for more of these events in the future. We’ll be sure to let ya know as SOON as we hear any updates (and we’ll keep you posted with plenty more Disney news!), so stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About Disney World’s Boo Bash! 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 looking forward to After Hours events returning? Let us know in the comments! The post What's the Deal With After Hours Events in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy day at Disney World today! There has been a LOT going on! Monorail! We learned a little more about the new Club Cool at EPCOT, we got to attend the soft reopening of the Festival of the Lion King show, AND we were evacuated from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. It’s been a day! But now, something seems to be going on with Disney World’s Monorail! First, when we went to get on the Express Monorail from the Magic Kingdom, we were informed of a service delay. Although guests had started to load onto the Silver Monorail, they were eventually evacuated from the monorail. Service delay Then the Green Monorail stopped by to let off passengers, but no one was allowed to board. No one getting on board The Silver Monorail then waited to be taken off the line so they could fix the technical issue. Silver Monorail Cast Members were urging guests to take the Ferryboat instead… Ferry …which led to a long line of guests waiting for the Ferryboat. Line for Ferryboat Eventually, Cast Members were directing all guests to the Ferryboat only. Now down We’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation and let you know more! See How Disney World’s CLOSED Monorail Station Got a Refresh Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been on the Monorail during an evacuation? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Monorail Evacuated in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With spring in full bloom and Pride-themed rainbows brightening up merchandise shelves, things are getting COLORFUL around Disney World! Pretty! This is true of the drinks, too! As evidenced by a trio of bright and beautiful new boba teas in Disney Springs! Boba has become kind of a thing at Disney World these past couple years. Heck, now you even WEAR boba as an accessory! It goes without question, though, that YeSake is the KING of boba in Disney Springs! YeSake We like the kiosk on the west side of Disney Springs for all its whimsical innovations (looking at you, PIZZA BUNS), but some of our favorite treats here are the boba teas. Fuji Caramel Apple Sake Slushie YeSake is constantly whipping up new flavors! We’ve had Valentine’s Day boba, we’ve had lemonade boba, we’ve even had peppermint boba, and now there’s not one, but THREE new bobas to try! Violet Sake Slushie According to @yesakeorl on Instagram, the trio of new flavors are taro, strawberry, and hokkaido milk, and they’re as pretty as a rainbow! @yesakeorl on Instagram Per their Instagram hashtags, they’re apparently going BIG for Asian American Heritage Month, basically tripling the amount of boba drinks on their menu, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all three. Stay tuned for more Disney food news! Love Violet Lemonade in Disney World?! Here’s Another Drink You Have to Try! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite boba drink you’ve had at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Calling All Boba Lovers! There Are 3 NEW Flavors to Try in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

LOTS of changes are coming to Disney World. Cinderella Castle 2021 is a big year for the parks! Not only is it Disney World’s 50th anniversary, but the property is continuing with its phased reopening since its closure in 2020. That means we’re seeing some things opening for the first time (like the brand-new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT!), but other things are reopening. All of those opening and reopening dates can get CONFUSING. Trust us — we get it! So today, we’re breaking down every single confirmed (re)opening date in 2021. Festival of the Lion King Mid-May 2021 In January, Disney announced that Festival of the Lion King was returning to Animal Kingdom THIS summer! A few months later, we got a more specific timeframe: the show is reopening in mid-May. Festival of the Lion King The show is sporting a new name — “A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King” — and it’ll take place in a “modified format.” That includes changes to onstage and backstage arrangements, audience seating, and more. Festival of the Lion King We’ll be sure to let you know once Disney shares an exact reopening date! Read More About Festival of the Lion King’s Reopening! Cape May Cafe May 18th, 2021 Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is reopening on May 18th! This character dining experience has remained closed since the parks’ reopening, but will start serving both breakfast and dinner again on the 18th. Cape May Cafe Is Reopening! Do keep in mind that character dining (Minnie’s Beach Bash Character Breakfast and the Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet) will NOT be available upon reopening. Minnie at Cape May Cafe But you’ll still get to enjoy all your favorite New England-style fare! We sure are excited to see this restaurant return. You can book reservations starting May 7th! Read More About Cape May Cafe’s Reopening! Disney’s Beach Club Resort May 30th, 2021 Just a few weeks later, on May 30th, Disney’s Beach Club Resort is reopening! Although the Disney Vacation Club Villas have been open since summer 2020, this second “reopening” means the whole hotel will be available for booking. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Resort is the first of several DVC hotels to fully reopen this summer! Read More About the Beach Club’s Reopening! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge June 6th, 2021 The next hotel on that list is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, which will reopen on June 6th! Like at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, the Disney Vacation Club components of this resort (Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins) are currently open, but June 6th marks that FULL reopening. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge This hotel is a popular choice, so we’re excited to see it welcome more guests back! Read More About the Wilderness Lodge’s Reopening! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn July 2nd, 2021 Most recently, Disney announced that Disney’s BoardWalk Inn was reopening on July 2nd! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Again, those DVC villas are already open. However, guests can make reservations for any and all rooms for stays July 2nd onward! Read More About the BoardWalk’s Reopening! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Late July 2021 A MAJOR transformation has been underway at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Construction is taking place at the monorail station, lobby, and main entrance, and the rooms are getting a Moana-inspired retheme. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort But all that work is due to end this summer! The non-DVC rooms are scheduled to reopen in late July, with their new Moana look. You can book your reservations now for stays beginning July 19th! ©Disney We’re excited to take a peek inside these new rooms for ourselves. Stay tuned for more updates on the Polynesian’s refurbishment! Read More About the New Rooms at the Polynesian! Tusker House Restaurant Summer 2021 While character dining is not immediately returning to a reopened Cape May Cafe, it is coming back to Tusker House Restaurant! This Animal Kingdom spot is reopening sometime this summer — though Disney hasn’t announced an exact date yet. Tusker House We’ll see a modified character experience similar to the reopened breakfast at Hollywood & Vine, and the food will be served family-style like at Chef Mickey’s. And of course, you’ll get to say hi to all your favorite pals! We can’t wait to see you here again, Donald! We’ll keep you posted once Disney announces an official reopening date. Learn More About Tusker House’s Reopening! Boo Bash August 10th, 2021 While Magic Kingdom’s after-hours Halloween party was canceled in 2020, it’s BACK this year — but with some changes! Boo Bash is officially replacing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights from August 10th through October 31st. Boo Bash ©Disney So…what does this new event entail? There will be Halloween cavalcades, candy stops, character encounters, and LOTS of sweet treats. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy over 20 rides, like Haunted Mansion and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets for this event will go on sale next month. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we receive more details! Read More About Boo Bash! The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve September 1st, 2021 A brand-new hotel is coming to Disney property! The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, near Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts, is slated to open in July, with reservations available starting on September 1st. Swan Reserve Guests at the Swan Reserve get all the perks of the Swan and Dolphin — like access to amenities — as well as Disney hotel perks. That means complimentary transportation to the parks — not to mention it’s walking distance to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! ©Marriott With the resort “opening” in July and reservations available for September, it seems like things could be a bit up in the air. We’ll be sure to keep you in the know with any updates. Learn How to Make Reservations for the Swan Reserve! La Crêperie de Paris October 1st, 2021 October 1st is Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the parks are celebrating with TWO big openings! La Crêperie de Paris is opening up in EPCOT, as part of the new France Pavilion expansion. La Crêperie de Paris This restaurant will have a Table Service and Quick Service option — and you’ll be able to enjoy both sweet and savory treats! We’ve been following the construction for months, and we’re so excited for it to open. La Crêperie de Paris You can bet we’ll be here on opening day tasting everything La Crêperie de Paris has to offer! Stay tuned. Read More About La Crêperie’s Opening! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure October 1st, 2021 That second opening is just around the corner! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is also opening in EPCOT’s France Pavilion on October 1st. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Guests will shrink down to Remy’s size to scurry around Chef Gusteau’s restaurant — and there will be plenty of 4-D effects, too! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure We’ve got a peek at the ride for ya right here. Get excited! Because we definitely are. Read More About Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening! Well, it’s gonna be a full year of openings — and some reopenings, too! We’ll be sure to bring you the latest news every step of the way. Stay tuned to DFB! Visiting Disney World in 2021? Check Out These Savings! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you most excited to open or reopen this year? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERY Opening (and Reopening!) 2021 Disney World Date first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, DFB Friends! We’ve been busy eating our way around Mother’s Day snacks and summer treats at Disney World! Mother’s Day Cupcake We’ve had SO many cupcakes (like LOADS of cupcakes), a boozy strawberry lemonade, a new cronut, and more! But we haven’t forgotten to keep checking the menus at Disney World restaurants so we can keep you updated on menu changes, price increases (and sometimes decreases) and more! So let’s get on with what’s changed this week! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare Fairfax Fare is still closed at Hollywood Studios, but it’s seem some menu updates, which COULD suggest it’s reopening soon — although no reopening date has yet been announced! Although this food spot was previously known for Tex-Mex and Southwest flavors, its menu got a complete overhaul and the entrees are now just hotdogs. There are 4 hot dogs on the menu — the California BLTA Dog ($11.49), the Pretzel Dog ($11.49), the Truffle Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog ($11.49), or the All-Beef Quarter-pounder Hot Dog ($9.49)! Also new to the menu is the plant-based Chicago-style “Hot Dog” Salad. Fairfax Fare is still closed The Tres Leches Verrine is no longer on the dessert menu. Intead, two new additions have arrived. The first is the Strawberry Shortcake Verrine made of Vanilla Cake with Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Strawberry Crisp Pearls, and Dehydrated Strawberries for $5.99. The other dessert is the Snacking Sandwich Cookie which is made of Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallow sandwiched between Pretzel and Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies covered in Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt for $4.99. Tres Leches Verrine is no longer available Both of the sides on the menu are new, too! There are now Parmesan Chips for $4.49 and Pickled Vegetables for $3.99. In addition, new beers have been added to the menu, including 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale ($10), Bold City Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale ($10), Kona Big Wave Golden Ale ($10), Tampa Bay Reef Donkey APA ($10), and Bud Light Lager ($8), all served as 20 ounces. No more rice bowls Two new cocktails have arrived, too! There is the Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade (which we’ve seen in EPCOT) with Jim Bean Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon mixed with Minute Maid Lemonade for $13, and the Spiked Punch which features Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is back on the menu for $11. See More About These Menu Changes Disney’s Animal Kingdom Isle of Java Isle of Java has seen a few changes, too: Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse officially added to menu REMOVED: Double Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffins (these were also once available at Harambe Market). Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin RETURNING: Raspberry Streusel Muffin for $3.99 Read Our Full Review of the Baby Tuk Tuk Mousse EPCOT La Cantina de San Angel There’s a NEW entree to try at La Cantina de San Angel: Tacos de Pescado. This is made with Fried Cod on homemade Corn Tortillas, Chipotle Aioli, Cabbage, and Mango Habanero Relish. Served with Rice and Fried Plantains with Queso Fresco for $14.50. Yum! Guacamole from the Mexico Pavilion Here are the other changes here: You can add now add Guacamole to Nachos for $2 NEW Side: Fried Plantains for $4.99 Churros increased from $4.50 to $5.89 Read Our Review of the Churros at La Cantina de San Angel Here Magic Kingdom The Plaza Restaurant The Plaza Restaurant also got a menu overhaul this week! Three new appetizers are now available: Seared Crab Cakes, Chili, and a BLT Salad. And there are some new entrees, too: NEW: Chili-Impossible Burger REMOVED: Bangers and Mash NEW: Fried Chicken Sandwich NEW: Plaza Turkey Club NEW: Roast Beef Au Jus The Plaza Restaurant The menu here has been pretty limited, so we’re happy to see some new additions! Read More About The Plaza Restaurant Menu Changes Here Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace A few things are now missing from the Beach Club Marketplace menu: Freshly Made Mickey-shaped Crisped Rice Treat, Tiramisu, Mickey Chocolate Mousse Dome, Frozen Strawberry Bar, and Cutwater Rum and Ginger. Pulled Pork-Topped Baked Mac and Cheese from Beach Club Marketplace Everything else on the menu remains the same, though! Read Our Latest Review Of A Snack From Here! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Barefoot Pool Bar So we invented a Spiked Kakamora Float at the Barefoot Pool Bar, and apparently, they liked it so much, they officially added it to the menu! And now we’re officially on island time! It’s Parrot Bay coconut rum blended with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, layered with pineapple Dole Whip and blue curaçao. And it is SUPER refreshing! Read More About This Drink! Those are all the updates for this week, but stay tuned because we’ll be back with more! Click Here To See How We Rank Disney World Restaurants By Their Condiments Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post 6 Disney World Restaurants See BIG Menu Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe all the Disney Cruise Line news happening right now?! ©Disney The newest ship will set sail next year as the Disney Wish has its maiden voyage in the summer of 2022. During a recent sneak peek, Disney gave us HUGE details about what would be appearing onboard, like incredible 2-story suites, interactive Marvel AND Frozen dining experiences, and entertainment for both kids and grown-ups! Still, the Disney Cruise Line is continuing to make changes, and next year there could be a NEW place for guests to set sail. According to The Orlando Sentinel, the Disney Cruise Line has been in discussions to bring a NEW year-round port to Fort Lauderdale in 2022! Currently, Disney has already made an agreement with Port Everglades as the Broward County Commission has a meeting to approve the deal. ©Disney If this deal is actually approved, it would be a big milestone for the Disney company as Fort Lauderdale would be their first year-round ship outside of Port Canaveral. Previously, the Disney Cruise Line has also sailed from other Florida ports like Miami seasonally, but this contract will end in 2024. Layered it is! Port Everglades isn’t unfamiliar with Disney’s ships, as they have docked in Fort Lauderdale during storms when other ports weren’t available. Yet, this year-round agreement has already stated that the Disney Cruise Line ship could carry about 3,500 people. Along with being an new opportunity for Port Everglades, this deal would bring in more tourism, additional jobs, and increased state and local tax dollars for Broward County. The Disney Magic Jonathan Daniels, the Chief Executive and Port Director at Port Everglades, has gone on to express how grateful they are for the opportunity. He said, “Adding Disney Cruise Line to the Port Everglades fleet, along with the Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, would diversify our portfolio and create a little more magic for our guests and the community.” Get Ready for Some Pool Time! The Broward County Commission will undergo talks (and possible approvals) of the Disney Cruise Line and Port Everglades agreement on May 18th. As soon as we have all the details you need to know, we’ll update you on the latest Disney Cruise Line news! Stay tuned with DFB for all the Disney entertainment coming soon! Here’s everything you need to know about 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. Are you looking forward to the new Disney Cruise ship? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Cruise Line Could Add Another Year-Round Port in 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

According to the information Disney has shared, right now Disney World is operating at 35% capacity, but that could change. Easter Crowds on Main Street Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek has previously commented on what it would take for Disney to increase capacity, and recent changes made in Orange County, Florida would allow for increases in theme park capacity to take place. So, we took to our Facebook and Instagram to ask you, our readers, whether you would feel comfortable if Disney increased the capacity in the parks. And here’s what you had to say!! Where Things Stand With Capacity Just as a quick recap, when Disney World first reopened, we heard that the parks were operating at around 25% capacity. Later, that capacity was increased to 35%. When asked about increasing capacity this year, Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, said that whether Disney will be able to increase capacity is really going to be determined by the rate of vaccinations of the public. Crowds Chapek noted that the number of vaccinations of the public is really the biggest lever the company has to increase capacity. COVID-19 vaccines are in the process of being distributed through the United States, and more individuals are becoming eligible to receive them. Dr. Anthony Fauci has previously indicated that COVID-19 guidelines could loosen by the 4th of July as more Americans get vaccinated. Dr. Fauci has also said that he believes 70-85% of U.S. adults could be vaccinated by the end of the summer, and this level of vaccinations could bring some normalcy to the U.S. by the fall. A Look at Some Crowds According to CNN, some recent data indicates that about 28.5% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Is that enough of a level to cause Disney to increase its capacity? It’s unclear. In Orange County, Florida (where part of Disney World is located), some recent changes may also allow for Disney to increase capacity. Recently, the Orange County Mayor changed the distancing policies in the county and specified that social distancing may be reduced from 6 feet to 3 feet immediately. ©Orange County, Florida If Disney were to reduce distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet, it could potentially allow more guests into the park as it would be able to fit more people in any particular space. The Orange County Mayor has indicated that he thinks these changes will allow theme parks (like Disney World) to increase capacity. Click here to read more about the Mayor’s statements regarding capacity. Now, to be clear, we haven’t heard anything from Disney regarding any increases in capacity. At the moment, based on the information Disney has shared, the parks continue to operate at 35% capacity. Also, 6 feet of social distancing continues to be required. Although Universal Studios and SeaWorld now operate with 3 feet social distancing. Disney has not yet made any indication that it will reduce social distancing to 3 feet or that it will increase capacity yet. But, what if it does? What if tomorrow Disney were to announce that they are reducing social distancing and/or increasing capacity in the parks? How would you feel? We turned to our readers to ask them! Would You Feel Comfortable if Disney World Increased Capacity? On our Instagram, we reached out to our readers and asked whether you’d feel comfortable if Disney World increased capacity at the parks. Over 13,000 of you responded! And…54% said YES, they’d feel comfortable if capacity were increased, while 46% said they would NOT feel comfortable. The Results! In terms of numbers, it broke down to 7,969 votes for YES and 6,806 votes for NO. That’s a difference of just over 1,000 people. But, we wanted to hear more of your thoughts, so we threw the question up on our Facebook as well. Let’s see what you had to say. Some Said “YES” They’d Feel Comfortable with a Capacity Increase There were some on our Facebook who simply said yes, they’d feel comfortable with a capacity increase, no real reservations or conditions attached. Some Said “YES…BUT” A LOT of people, however, were in the “yes…but” category. What we mean by that is that they said they’d feel comfortable with a capacity increase ONLY IF Disney does other things. For example, many people said they would be okay with a capacity increase IF Disney brings back other things like FastPass+, live entertainment, and outdoor shows. Some mentioned that they’d be okay with the increase IF Disney reopens some of the hotels and restaurants that are currently closed, especially quick-service restaurants. Others mentioned that if capacity increases, park hours should increase too. Casey’s Corner is Still Closed! One reader said “it would be a nightmare to increase capacity without any measures to spread out crowds.” Another echoed those sentiments and said “If things stay as is and capacity is increased, lines would go through the entire parks!” We certainly have lines stretching out quite far, although some of that does have to do with social distancing requirements. Several noted that the lines have been long already due to physical distancing requirements and social distancing requirements. They noted that more things need to reopen to “absorb” the crowds or it will “be chaos.” Time to Get in Line! Some emphasized that if more people will be in the parks, they will NEED things to do other than just stand in line, so more things should be made available to help keep fans entertained and disperse the crowds. Some said they would feel comfortable with capacity increases if more people get vaccinated and masks continue to be required. Some Said “NOPE!” Others said they would not feel comfortable or would not want Disney to increase capacity. One said that they wouldn’t want Disney to increase capacity just because they love having less people in the parks as it gives guests the chance to have more personal space. Others simply said they’re not ready for it to go to full capacity yet and that they’d recommend waiting until more people are vaccinated. Some specifically noted that they would rather Disney wait as they feel like there’s not enough space to socially distance with full capacity. We have seen social distancing go out the window when it rains, so distancing can already be a bit of an issue in those circumstances. Crowds Can Really Form in Covered Areas When it Rains! Others said they were there recently and things were PACKED enough as it is, and that increases in capacity should be held off for a while longer. We have seen some days over the past few months with really large crowds in Disney World. One definitevely said no and that they think Disney should only let them and their family in. Disney all to yourself?! Throw in unlimited snacks and it’s a dream come true. (Although watching guests and Cast Members interact with other guests can really be a special part of the experience). Low Crowd Days CAN Feel Like You’ve Got the Park to Yourself Sometimes Another made an interesting point by noting “I don’t understand why people want capacity increased. On a normal year all you hear is ‘it’s too crowded.'” Crowds at Disney World are a common complaint, so that is an interesting point. It’s possible that in a year where so many things have changed, people are yearning for some “normalcy,” even if it’s in the form of crowds. Others said that Disney should open up more things first (restaurants, hotels, etc.), see how that goes, and THEN increase capacity. Overall Overall, it the numbers were pretty close in terms of how many of our readers would and wouldn’t feel comfortable with a capacity increase. Seems the majority of our readers on Instagram did say they’d feel comfortable with an increase in capacity. Many of our readers on Facebook did note that their approvals of increased capacity come with a few conditions, like more dining options, more entertainment options, and other things. What do you think? Would you feel comfortable if Disney World increased capacity? Tell us in the comments! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates from Disney about their policies and capacity limits, and we’ll keep you informed. Disney World will be crowded this summer and the proof is online. Click here to check it out! 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 feel comfortable if Disney World increased capacity? Tell us in the comments! The post Would You Feel Comfortable If Disney Made This BIG Change? Our Readers Are SPLIT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With all the exciting hubbub about new shows and movies coming to Disney+, it’s important not to forget about all the action taking place on Disney’s cable channel, Freeform! Remember cable?! @Freeform Not only does Freeform have an amazing new show, called Cruel Summer, but the channel is offering the opportunity to win a FREE vacation for two to Disney World! Don’t be fooled by the name; there’s nothing cruel about Cruel Summer’s Disney World sweepstakes! In fact, it’s PURE ’90s nostalgia! Inspired by the new series, Disney is offering a Cruel Summer ‘90s Sweepstakes that’s totally FREE to sign up for! ©Disney Parks Blog According to Disney Parks Blog, the winner gets a vacation for two to Disney World, which includes four days and three nights at a Disney resort, airfare, park admission, and a Disney gift card! How About a Stay at Pop Century? All you gotta do to enter is like the sweepstakes post on @Freeform’s Instagram, follow @CruelSummer, @Freeform, and @WaltDisneyWorld on Instagram, comment #CruelSummerWDWSweepsEntry, and tag a friend! It’s the easiest way to (potentially) win your dream trip! Sunset Blvd The sweepstakes runs through May 14, so fire up your Instagram NOW! VIDEO: Watch Disney’s New Cruella Trailer and Clip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite show on Freeform? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's How You Can WIN a FREE Trip to Disney World Using Instagram! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been tuning in to the Disney Parks Blog, we have been sharing lots of #HalfwaytoHalloween tricks and treats -- from a tour of the most mystifying Disney Parks attractions to some dreadfully delicious recipes. Many of our #DisneyCreators friends have also been celebrating the halfway point to the spookiest season. Take a look!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SUaGMngs8PE View the full article

Calling all Star Wars fans! Do you like sushi? Well, then we’ve got the recipe for you! ©wavemountdora We’ve seen “Baby Yoda” on backpacks, tee shirts, and water bottles — but sushi?! We’ve got the recipe right here. Grogu, better known as “Baby Yoda,” has been spotted all over the Disney Parks since his debut in Jon Favreau’s hit series The Mandalorian on Disney+. We’ve seen him on hats, thermoses — he even has his own memes: ©TheJulieBenson You love him? We know (and we love him, too). Want some Star Wars merch? Click Here! The Instagram account for restaurant @wavemontdora recently posted a video of their “Baby Yoda” sushi roll, and we’ve got the recipe for you! First things first: ingredients! salmon rice green food coloring seaweed* seasoned rice vinegar (or rice vinegar, salt, and sugar) caviar (optional) a sharp knife *Make sure your seaweed is specifically for sushi — it should say “for sushi making” or something similar on the package. Click here for more Star Wars snacks! Directions: For the pink “Baby Yoda” ears, cut your salmon into long strips with one side sloping down (this will be the tapered end of Grogu’s ears)! Do this twice — once for each ear! ©wavemountdora Wrap your salmon in seaweed tightly, leaving ends exposed. ©wavemountdora Let’s bring in some rice! Pro-tip: make sure to add seasoned rice vinegar to your cooked rice (or a substitute of rice vinegar, salt, and sugar). Mix into rice at a 1:6 ratio, then add green food coloring! Pack a small layer of green rice around each of the “ears,” once again leaving those pink ends exposed. ©wavemountdora Now, take a large amount of rice, slightly larger than Grogu’s ears, and shape it into a thick, long column. This will become The Child’s face! Add your ears to either side of this face — pointy ends facing outwards — and wrap the whole thing in seaweed. ©wavemountdora May the force be with you as you slice straight across the sushi roll to reveal “Baby Yoda!” But wait… ©wavemountdora …where is his adorable smile? Take some of your remaining seaweed and cut out his facial features (don’t forget those cute wrinkles on his forehead)! ©wavemountdora Step 8: If you want those deep, sparkly Grogu eyes, grab some caviar and gently apply it to his face. If you don’t mind the look of the sushi paper, you can totally stick with cutting out eyes from that, instead! ©wavemountdora Isn’t that a cute roll of sushi? We have to admit, this idea was out of this galaxy! Thanks so much to @wavemountdora for bringing this fun idea to life. For more information on Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, 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. What do think—would your kids eat “Baby Yoda” sushi? Let us know in the comments below! The post Recipe: Learn How to Make Baby Yoda Sushi! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article