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The day is FINALLY here! Festival of the Lion King Much of Disney’s live entertainment has been suspended since the parks reopened last March. But at the beginning of the year, we got some BIG news: Festival of the Lion King was returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We followed closely as the show prepared to return in a modified format, and now the time has come. The “new” Festival of the Lion King debuts for its soft opening TODAY! As we mentioned, this IS a modified show. That means the experience won’t be quite the same as before! First of all, the show has a new name: “A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King.” And some changes, according to Disney, include adjustments both onstage and backstage, choreography changes to allow for social distancing, and changes to how the audience is seated. The “Old” Festival of the Lion King! Of course, we had to check this all out for ourselves! So we went to see the show during its soft opening! Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King! It felt great to line up at The Lion King theater again! And this time, we are actually going into the theater, and not to Kilimanjaro Safaris… The Lion King line As with other theater shows at Disney World nowadays, they’re cutting down on group sizes. This means seating inside the theater is limited, and in order to go in, you MUST have your whole group together, and you MUST stay together. All parties must stay together This also means four people maximum per sticker in the line, which means larger groups will get split up. A Cast Member is standing by with a clipboard to ensure parties are together… . Cast Members ensure all parties are together There is also no eating or drinking in the theater. Waiting to enter… As we lined up and made our way into the theater, we were SO excited to wave at Cast Members, who were clearly as happy as we were! Reunited! We’re inside the theater again! How we’ve missed this! Waiting for the show When we made it inside the theater, we noticed that every other row is closed… Every other row is closed …and benches have certain sections blocked off as well. Certain sections are blocked They can sit four in most sections, which is why parties are restricted to that size. Parties of four We also learned that the official — and full — reopening of the show is May 15! We’re SO happy this show is back! If you’ll be in Animal Kingdom soon, make sure to stop by and watch it. We’ll continue to keep you posted on the progress of live entertainment in the parks! Read More About the Festival of the Lion King’s Return! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to watch Festival of the Lion King again? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Festival of the Lion King is BACK For a Soft Opening Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Clap your paws, stomp your hooves, and ruffle your feathers, because we now know when Festival of the Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park The show was incredibly popular before the parks closed in March of 2020, but like much of the live entertainment, it did not return when the parks reopened. We later heard that many of the show’s performers had been laid off. Then, earlier this year, Disney announced that Festival of the Lion King would be coming back, and now we know exactly what day that will be! When the announcement was made for the show’s return, we were told the summer of 2021 would be the reopening season. But today, as we were waiting in line for a soft open of the show, a Cast Member told us that performances would officially begin on May 15th. Festival of the Lion King We know that there will be some changes to how the show works to accommodate health and safety guidelines. There will be updated choreography, altered audience seating, and adjustments to the show both onstage and backstage. Harambe Theatre, home to Festival of the Lion King However, we would like to note that as of now, the Disney World website still has no dates listed for the return of the show. Disney is starting a soft opening of the show TODAY, so we’ll be sure to give you a look at it! We’re eager to learn more details about how this show will work, and we can’t wait to visit Festival of the Lion King again — it’s a stellar performance! If you’re planning on stopping by, we suggest you make your Disney Park Pass reservations now, because it’s going to be popular. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on Festival of the Lion King and any other entertainment that returns to the Disney parks! We’re grateful to help you plan your trip to Walt Disney World! Click Here to Read the Show’s Return Announcement! 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 seen Festival of the Lion King before? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS! We Have A Reopening Date for Festival of the Lion King in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are a LOT of Disney merchandise items out there. From plates and awesome rolling pins that could make your cooking extra magical, to ears, collectible keys, and more — it seems there’s always something new to buy! ©Disney | Amazon And while you could go for the ordinary items, today we wanted to take a look at some of the WEIRDEST, most random (but also some of the coolest?!) Disney products on Amazon! Ever wanted to sit on a Darth Vader stool? Or maybe turn your windshield wiper into Mickey Mouse?! Buckle up, we’ve got some strange but also awesome items to show you. First up, we’ve got the item that inspired this post originally — Disney Blankie Tails! What are Blankie Tails? Well, they’re essentially wearable blankets. What’s better than laying down to watch a Disney movie? Laying down in a blanket that makes you look like you have a tail just like Ariel of course!! ©Blankie Tails Online there are a bunch of different designs for these including the Ariel one for $29.99, a Belle design for $27.99, and more. You can literally take a nap and look like you’re WEARING Belle’s dress. Who doesn’t want this?! ©Blankie Tails It really is a “wearable” design, so you’ll slip your hands into those sleeves to actually wear your blanket. ©Blankie Tails It does say it’s designed for kids who are no taller than 5 feet, although some commenters seem to note that you might be able to wear it even if you’re taller, so just be sure to read through the sizing carefully before you bring one home! Click here to check out these Blankie Tails! While you’re laying down in your Blankie Tail, you might have a face mask on to make your night extra relaxing. But, you don’t want that mask to get in your hair, so that’s where Mad Beauty’s Make-Up Headbands come in! These headbands can not only keep your hair out of your face masks, face creams, face wash, or other things, they also make you look like a princess!! ©Mad Beauty There are quite a few designs available to help you channel the beauty of Aurora, Jasmine, Mickey, Minnie, and other classic characters. ©Mad Beauty These are also washable. These are so random, but actually useful and could make such awesome gifts! They’re generally priced at $12. Get the make-up headbands here! When we found this next item we were…surprised? Let’s just say, there’s a reason why this next one is on our weirdest list. Yes, that is a toy of Mr. Potato Head as Forky. We’re having Forky hairbrush flashbacks. ©Mr Potato Head It’s literally Potato Head’s body on top of Forky legs with Forky arms and a fork design on the top — would we call it a fork hat?! Who knows?! It’s both random and incredible, and it can be yours for $9.99. Click here to get this Potato Head x Forky mashup item! If you’re a big Marvel fan, this next one might be exciting for you! The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit is such a random but awesome looking toy set. With this set, you get everything you need to build and customize electronic super hero gear, including our own gauntlet! ©littleBits You’ll also be able to code your gauntlet to unlock 10 authentic Avengers sound effects. You can also record your own sounds if you’d like. ©littleBits The set comes with “electronic building blocks, LED Matrix, authentic Marvel sound effects bit, plastic pieces, stickers and battery.” Grab this as a toy for a little one in your family or even as your next activity during game night. You could have a competition to see who builds the best gauntlet! ©littleBits Grab this set online right now for $69.95. Click here to get the hero inventor kit! While you might not be able to visit one of the Disney parks every single day, you can visit the Disney parks every time you take a shower with this Disney Castle Shower Curtain! The curtain is machine washable and some people have commented how they’ve even used this as a backdrop at parties. ©Fuortia It’s a nice, subtle way to tell everyone living in your house “I WISH I WAS IN A DISNEY PARK RIGHT NOW!” You can grab it online for $19.99. Click here to grab this curtain! Star Wars fans: you haven’t been left out of the fun! Ever wanted a Darth Vader Garage Stool? Did you even know that a Darth Vader Garage Stool existed?!? Now that you do, aren’t you kinda curious?! ©Plasticolor With this stool, you can solidify your support for the Dark Side, and hopefully it can give you some good support in return! ©Plasticolor The stool is actually on sale right now for $48.88, but is normally priced at $92.14, so be sure to grab it while it’s available for a great discount! Click here to check out this Darth Vader stool! If wearing a Disney-themed blanket wasn’t enough for you, you could also grab this Kids Hooded Poncho for the bath, the pool, or even the beach! It’s a cotton towel designed to look like some of your favorite Disney characters, and it’s got that fabulous hood so you’ll even look like you’ve got the hair to fit the part! ©Jay Franco There are tons of designs to choose from, including ones that’ll make you look like Donald Duck, Ariel, Iron Man, the Hulk, and others. ©Jay Franco The price might depend on the design and size you get, but when we looked, the large size of the Cinderella towel one was priced at $19.50. Click here to check these towels out! Star Wars fans can also snag this pretty cool (but also so random) Star Wars 3D Illusion Lamp! The lamp comes with 4 different designs and even has a timing remote control. ©Zanetta The Mandalorian, Baby Yoda, a Death Star, or even R2-D2 could illuminate your room and make you feel like you’re staring at a hologram in space (not really, but kind-of). ©Zanetta This is normally priced at $20.99, but is currently on sale for $19.99. Click here to get the Star Wars lamp! Now, you might have seen some of those items and said “those aren’t so weird or random.” Alright, well how about this — did you know that Chrome Mickey Mouse Big Head Valve Caps are a thing?! ©PLKN For $10.99 you can get a set of 4 of these, which say they’re for a universal car model. You’ve got the Mickey ears, spirit jerseys, and shoes — but your Disney collection isn’t complete without Mickey valve caps…apparently?? You’re welcome. Click here to get these Mickey Mouse valve caps! And finally, you might have Mickey Mouse valve caps, and maybe even a Disney decal or two on your car, but do you have Mickey Mouse Wiper Attachments?! These attachments are meant to go on your rear wiper blades, and they will very quickly identify you as a Disney super fan! ©WiperTags They’re detachable and interchangeable and meant for all-weather use. The company also has some other designs you can grab. This particular Mickey hand design is $14.95. Click here to get the Mickey Mouse wiper blade attachments! Note that all of the prices we’ve mentioned above are the prices listed at the time of writing the post, but they can change in the future. That was QUITE the list of random and sometimes weird (but also SUPER cool) Disney items from Amazon. Maybe you’ve found a few items you want to bring home or even buy as a gift for someone else! It seems you just never know what you’ll find out there. We’ll continue to look for more great Disney items and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for more! Click here to see what new Disney collectible is now available online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these items is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post 10 of the WEIRDEST Disney Items You Can Get on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you go to Disney World every day, you often see evacuations happen, both on rides and in buildings. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe We’ve seen it at the PeopleMover, on Splash Mountain, and even at Kali River Rapids. It happens for a variety of reasons, but we always want to keep you updated on these situations! And today, it happened at a Disney World restaurant! We had just picked up our Mobile Order at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe when we were evacuated from the restaurant. Got our order, but had to leave Cast Members haven’t shared why the restaurant was evacuated, but we did hear the fire alarm and lights were flashing. Those who were in the lower level with Sonny Eclipse were evacuated through there, rather than back up through the rest of the restaurant. The bottom part with Sonny Eclipse was blocked off. Empty Cast Members were also doing their best to work with guests who had Mobile Orders, but had not yet received their food. Evacuated We’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation and keep you updated! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been evacuated from something at Disney World? Let us know in the comments!The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: A Magic Kingdom Restaurant Evacuated Today in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While there is plenty of delicious food INSIDE the Disney World theme parks, the restaurants at Disney World’s hotels are NOT to be overlooked! The Spread! Today, we’re taking you on a virtual trip to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and a restaurant you may have never even stopped at before — Three Bridges Bar & Grill. This beautiful, outdoor, covered dining spot is right in the center of the water and has some absolutely gorgeous views. We have long RAVED about their Warm Manchego and Oaxaca Cheese Dip (SO MUCH YUM) but today we’re trying a whole bunch of other items and bringing you our thoughts! Atmosphere As we mentioned, Three Bridges Bar & Grill is located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Villa del Lago, right in the center of the lake at the hotel. It is accessible via 3 (actual) bridges (hence the name) from various spots in the resort. Villa Del Lago Area Three Bridges serves up Spanish-American food in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Take a Seat! There are all kinds of cool details around including these posters and maps… Always Look for Those Details! …and there’s even a bit of DuckTales mixed into the space! (whoo-ho!) So Cool! You’ll also find some beautiful lanterns over by a fireplace area. Beautiful It is an open-air spot, but it is covered, so you can soak in all the views and breezes while still staying in the shade and having some covering in case it rains (as it typically does in Florida). Lots of Options for Seating There’s a whole bunch of different seating options to choose from. You can take a seat at the bar (although bar seating is fairly limited)… A Look at the Bar …grab a more standard table with chairs… Tables Are Available …or opt for some of the cozier seating areas with comfy chairs and lower tables. These are definitely made for lounging and relaxing! Comfy! There’s even an elevated area with a fire pit! Check That Out The seats along the water are absolutely fantastic as well. Really, there’s not a bad seat in the entire place! Not a Bad View! One big selling point for this restaurant is its views of the water, and the hotel buildings nearby, particularly Disney’s Gran Destino Tower. Look at that view!! Whether you go while the sun is still shining… Great Views From Multiple Spots …or stop by at night, there are some spectacular views to be had here. A Beautiful Night Right now, the restaurant is only open in the afternoons for dinner, generally from 4:30PM to midnight. The spot is also not presently accepting reservations. Instead, you have to join the walk-up waitlist on the My Disney Experience app if there’s availability. Be Sure to Check For Updates to Operating Hours When we visited, we were told it would be about a 45 minute wait, but we only ended up waiting about 20 minutes. Of course, that could vary depending on when your trip is, what time you go to the restaurant, and other factors. Almost Time to Eat If you’re looking for a late night bite or some drinks later in the evening after a long park day, it is nice that this spot is open during those later hours, giving you another option to explore. A Peek at the Restaurant Once seated, you’ll find a paper with a QR code for you to scan to view the menu online. This is similar to what we’ve seen at various other spots in Disney World. You Can Use Your Phone’s Camera to Scan the Code If you’re wondering about the utensils situation here, you’ll be provided cloth napkins and actual utensils at this sit-down restaurant. No paper or plastic here! Utensils Alright, alright, enough about the atmosphere — let’s get eating!! Eats When it comes to drinks, there are quite a few options at Three Bridges. You can grab a specialty character drink, non-alcoholic beverages… Drinks …featured cocktails… Cocktails …a variety of beers, hard ciders, and sparkling water… More Drinks …as well as different types of Sangria and wine. Lots of Choices At Three Bridges you can get a number of appetizers (again, you know our love for that Warm Manchego Cheese and Oaxaca Cheese Dip)… Appetizers …salads… Salads …entrees (you can check out our review of the Harissa Lamp Chops here)… Entrees …and desserts (see our thoughts on the Warm Churros here). Got a Sweet Tooth? There are also kids’ menu items available. Kids Menu As we’ve mentioned above, we’ve had some of the items here before, but for this trip we were on a mission to try some of the newer items we hadn’t tried! For our drink, we went with the La Fresa Limonada, priced at $14. This is one of the restaurant’s featured cocktails and is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Puerto de Indias Strawberry Gin, and Lemonade. From our understanding, it also has some strawberry puree in it. It came garnished with a lemon slice and half of a strawberry. La Fresa Limonada For starters, this drink is definitely VERY pretty. So if you’re looking for something colorful to put on Instagram, this is a great choice! The drink was sweet and tart, pulling from both the strawberry and the lemonade. It wasn’t very strong in terms of the flavor of the alcohol. We tasted the vodka more than the gin. Honestly, we really didn’t taste the gin at all, but that could have been due to the strawberry flavoring of the liquor. Want a Sip? Overall, it was very refreshing and one that we’d order again (especially on a hot day!). It is a pretty sweet drink though, so it might not be one that you could drink multiple of in one sitting. A Pretty Drink with a Pretty View If you like strawberry lemonade, then this might be a good choice for you. Also, if you like fruity drinks that aren’t very strong, this could be great. If you’re looking for a strong gin taste though, you’ll probably want to opt for something else. If You Like Strawberries, You Might Want to Try This! For our appetizers we got the House-Made Guacamole and Pan con Tomate. Let’s Dig In! First, let’s tackle the House-Made Guacamole! This house-made guac is served with Tortilla Chips and Tajín and is priced at $12.00. Guacamole OK, this is seriously some of the BEST guacamole we have EVER had! That’s some high praise!! (We did eat basically all the guac in EPCOT in one sitting soooo…we know our guac! ) YUM! The guacamole was very fresh, and had good chunks of avocado, lots of garlic, fresh lime juice, and fresh cilantro (heads up, if you’re in the anti-cilantro crew!). A Look at the Guacamole It was also salted perfectly and the sprinkling of tajin on top was a wonderful addition. Would You Grab This? It was incredibly flavorful and good in terms of portion size (if you’re willing to share it that is)! Delicious! The only thing we think could have really improved this dish is some unique, house-made chips. If you love guacamole, we have a feeling you’ll really enjoy this BUT you will need to be a cilantro fan as there is a good bit of cilantro in this. Now, let’s move onto the Pan con Tomate (which literally translates from Spanish to English as “bread with tomato”). This dish is made with toasted bread, crushed tomato, garlic, and olive oil. It is priced at $10.00. Pan con Tomate Just like the guacamole, this appetizer was fabulous! Another Win! It was very nice to look at with the bright color of the tomatoes, and it was very fresh! You can even see that olive oil soaking into the bread — yuuuummm! Some Quality Olive Oil Action Going on Right Here The bread was still crunchy on the outside while being super soft and chewy in the center. The fresh, crushed tomatoes and garlic were delicious and didn’t make the bread as soggy as we thought they might, so that was great. The seasoning was simple (mainly salt and pepper), but was pretty generous and it really helped the tomatoes shine. Well This Was Great! This really was delicious as-is, but a sprinkling of cheese on top (maybe some Queso Fresco) would have made it even better! If you like bruschetta, then you’ll probably really enjoy this as it is similar. But, if you hate tomatoes (especially raw!), this is probably a skip! We LOVED it. So simple but so good! Alright so we had 2 total winners when it came to appetizers, if you’re counting at home. Next, it’s time for entrees. In the entrees category, we got the Steak Frites, Poke Bowl, and Coconut Curry Chicken. Hope You’re Hungry! We begin our journey with the Steak Frites. This is made with Char-grilled Sirloin, Smoked Paprika Fries and Chimichurri and is priced at $22.50. Steak Frites! The fries look like sweet potato fries but they are actually fries seasoned with paprika and we loved them! They were super flavorful. It is Steak Frites, so the meat got placed on top of the fries. That made the fries a little bit soggy (but soggy with meat juice!). Some of the fries on the edges were still crispy and crunchy, but we wish that would have been the case for all of them since they tasted SO good. We would totally order these fries on their own as a side on a future visit though! Yummy Fries The steak had great char and delicious flavor, but it was unfortunately over cooked for our reporter’s liking. We ordered it medium, and it came out medium well to well done on the ends. The steak seemed to have lost some of its juiciness, possibly due to the overcook. We found the end pieces to be a bit dry, but the center was better. It’s entirely likely we just (un)lucked out and got an overprepared steak and others won’t have the same experience, but worth noting. A Look at the Steak The chimichurri sauce was delicious though and it helped to bring an added flavor to the steak. Want a Bite? Even though the steak was overcooked for our liking and the majority of the fries were soggy, the dish was still super flavorful! The chimichurri added a lot of flavor and really “saved” the meat, but if you’re not a chimichurri fan, then that might not be a great option for you. Super Flavorful! Next, we move to the Poke Bowl! This dish is made with Basmati Rice, Coconut Milk-Lime Sauce, Vegetable Melee, Sriracha “Aïoli”, and Grilled Pineapple with your choice of House-cured Salmon or Ginger-shrimp. Even though the menu says it comes with salmon or shrimp, we were offered chicken or shrimp, and decided to go with chicken. It was priced at $15.00. Poke Bowl If you hopped on the poke bowl trend that blew up a few years back, you’re likely looking at that picture going “uhh…that’s not a poke bowl.” And you’d be correct. A true poke bowl is usually cubed raw fish, usually tuna, with lots of other goodies in a bowl. This is…not that, but was still a beautiful dish filled with lots of color. The flavors were delicious when mixed together. We especially loved the Sriracha sauce. We wish there was more of it though! The sweetness of the pineapple was great, as it added another element of flavor. The pickled onions, edamame, and shredded carrots in the dish all really helped balance the flavors out. A Mix of Flavors! We couldn’t really taste the coconut milk lime sauce, but we didn’t really miss it since the other flavors were so great. Just be aware that if that sauce is what drew you into this dish, you might not taste it that much. The chicken was wonderfully juicy and all the rice soaked up the flavor from the chicken. Mixed in with the spiciness of the Sriracha sauce, it was great. A Closer Look We’d definitely order this again — this dish was our favorite of the entrees! It was a shockingly fresh and healthy option that didn’t disappoint. If you don’t like spicy foods, then you will want to ask for the sriracha on the side though (and f you do like spice, order extra!). YUM And finally, we get to the Coconut Curry Chicken. This dish is served with Basmati Rice, Marinated Chickpeas and Cashews and is priced at $18.50. Coconut Curry Chicken The curry was strong and very aromatic! Overall, this dish had a great flavor and you could almost taste it before you even put it in your mouth from that killer smell!! Coconut Curry Chicken! The chicken was very juicy — actually, this chicken was the juiciest of all the dishes. We felt like it was cooked really well. The chickpeas and cashews gave it a nice crunch and richness. The coconut flavor wasn’t a strong as we were hoping for, but it did give the sauce a slight sweetness. A Close Up! The curry was the star of the dish though and honestly the only thing you really taste. It was definitely strong, and potentially too strong for some, so just keep that in mind. You REALLY need to love curry to enjoy this dish. Had the coconut flavor been stronger, it might have added more balance there. Big Portion! Another thing to note — this was a huge portion! It’s easily sharable, especially if you get some apps to snack on first. And with that, we arrive at the end of our meal! Nosh or Not So, should you eat at Three Bridges Bar & Grill? Here’s what we think. You SHOULD eat at Three Bridges Bar & Grill if… You’re looking for some great outdoor dining. You want a relaxing atmosphere with gorgeous views and food that has some fresh flavors. You love tapas-style eating and Spanish-American flavors. You should SKIP Three Bridges Bar & Grill if… You’re looking for a fancy dining location for a special occasion. This is nice, but definitely a more laid-back casual spot. You’ll be dining with a lot of kiddos or picky eaters. The menu is fairly limited. You’re wanting to plan ahead and have reservations set for a certain time — this spot is first-come, first-serve so when you walk up there’s a good chance you’ll have to wait at least a little bit. Overall Overall, the stars of the show here are the appetizers. The location and the atmosphere really lend themselves to that tapas-style dining. You can grab some chairs in those lounge-style seating areas, relax, order a few appetizers to share with your group, grab a drink, enjoy the view, and have a great time. The appetizers were all pretty good portions as well and absolutely delicious! Don’t Miss Out on the Appetizers In terms of service, our server was very sweet and checked on us pretty often in the beginning, but didn’t stop by as much as the meal went on. We didn’t truly need anything, but it’s just something to keep in mind. Such Great Views Overall, the views at this spot are fantastic and some of the food is great too. But, it can be hard to get to if you’re not staying at Coronado Springs. Right now, for hotel hopping, you must have a dining reservation in order to enter a Disney World hotel (if you don’t have a hotel reservation there). Since this spot doesn’t offer advanced dining reservations at the moment, you likely will not be able to enter the hotel by driving to it, as they will likely not let you through the hotel gates without a set reservation. Also this hotel is kind of out on its own, making it tough to get to compared to some other Disney resort that are within walking distance. So, that’s something to keep in mind. Would You Visit? But, overall, if you’re looking for a relaxing, outdoor place to grab some dishes and drinks, share them with friends, and unwind, this can be a wonderful spot! 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 eaten at Three Bridges? Tell us your favorite item from this restaurant in the comments! 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We have so many fond memories of the original Club Cool. What’s better than drinking unique Coca-Cola beverages from around the world? We miss you, Club Cool! Although you can still get some tasty Coca-Cola beverages at the Coca-Cola Store and Rooftop Beverage Bar in Disney Springs, we were pretty sad when Club Cool at EPCOT closed due to the massive transformation going on there. Recently, though, we got word that a “revitalized” Club Cool was on its way! The all-new Club Cool will feature a new design, including brand new flooring. Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley recently shared some photos on Instagram about the carefully chosen unique three terrazzo finishes the floor will have. ©Zach Riddley on Instagram But here’s what’s most interesting about this new flooring: Imagineers recycled Coca-Cola green glass chips INTO the terrazzo. And if you look closely, you can actually see parts of the red bottle labels in the floor! It looks so cool! ©Zach Riddley on Instagram The terazzo also uses a natural binder that’s made of biodegradable materials. Disney really has thought of ALL the little details in making the new Club Cool even COOLER than the original! And we’re looking forward to seeing it — we’ll also keep you updated on any new details about Club Cool that come in. Here’s Where You Can Find Club Cool’s Mezzo Mix For Now Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What was your favorite drink at Club Cool? Let us know in the comments! The post Imagineer Shares NEW Details About Disney World's Club Cool! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Cinderella Castle We have got a TON of news to share this week! Halloween is gonna be different in Disney World. Disney made a real lightsaber and you can see it in person next year! We’ve also got some updates on Avengers Campus, more character dining in Disney World, and what’s changing in Florida with mask guidelines and temperature checks in the parks. All the latest Disney news from the week is coming up right now, on DFB Guide! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Do you plan to visit Disney World for Halloween this year? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Halloween Party Canceled, More Character Dining, Star Wars Hotel News & MORE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In March of 2021, Disneyland made some major moves in the launch of DisneylandForward, a new initiative that could result in potential theme park expansions at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Disneyland If the proposed park expansions come to fruition and we actually see some of what Disney is proposing in their concept art, we’re ready to hand over every last penny in our pockets in order to visit! What exactly was announced? Let’s briefly recap exactly what DisneylandFoward is and is not. A Touch of Disney The major news that broke in March was NOT a formal announcement of any sort of expansion. This project, at the moment, involves Disney reaching out to the city of Anaheim asking for more flexibility in their zoning and land use agreements. © Google Maps | DFB If approved, Disney can use the land they currently own for more projects like theme park expansions, new hotels, new shopping or dining, or new entertainment. Click here to learn more about what DisneylandForward is exactly. What could be included in this expansion? If DisneylandForward is given the green light, Disney is already prepared with several ideas of what could be included in the potential theme park expansions. Pixar Pier at Night The possible lands that would be included in the theme park expansions at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure include Tangled, Peter Pan, and Frozen (already coming to Tokyo Disney Resort), as well as Zootopia (currently coming to Shanghai Disneyland). Much of this is based on the concept art that Disney shared as part of their pitch for DisneylandForward. ©Disney A Zootopia-themed land like the one coming to Shanghai or a Tangled-themed land like the one coming to Tokyo is something that U.S. Disney fans could only dream about right now! A chance to visit the REAL Snuggly Duckling?! Visiting Zootopia?! This expansion would make these lands WAY more accessible (and FAR cheaper) if you only travel to the domestic parks! What Things Could Be Inspiring New Spaces at Disneyland ©Disney There’s also an elusive third plot of land where the Toy Story Parking Lot is currently located. This area is likely not large enough to yield a third theme park, but could instead be used for a new resort hotel, or additional shopping and dining. Concept Art ©Disney No matter what is included, any sizable expansion to the Disneyland Resort is a PRETTY big deal. Disneyland’s total land area is more confined than that of Disney World, in that there is very little room to grow. The arrival of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge was the biggest expansion to come to the Disneyland Resort since, well, the grand opening of California Adventure! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Again, DisneylandForward as it currently stands is not an official announcement of what WILL come to Disneyland. Rather, Disney has pitched a series of possibilities should Anaheim allow for more flexibility in the current land zoning. Click here for more answers to the biggest DisneylandForward questions! When could we possibly see this (and thus give Disneyland all of our money)? Now for some not-great-news: it may take a while before we see ANY of these lands come to fruition (if at all!). Disney California Adventure DisneylandForward needs to go through what will likely be a very lengthy approval process — it could take years before any of this is given the green light from the city of Anaheim, and then it could take even longer before ground is broken. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle But look on the bright side — that gives us all PLENTY of time to save up money in our piggy banks so that if or when these theme park expansions do happen, we’ll be able to check it out for ourselves! We’ll keep a watchful eye on DisneylandForward and any developments coming out of the city of Anaheim! Click here to read about the newest land coming to Disneyland, Avengers Campus! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe When do you think we could see a possible Disneyland expansion? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Can Take ALL My Money If This Project Actually Happens first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” is a brand-new series that takes you back to the ’90s. To commemorate the launch of this new show, which stars Disney Parks superfan Olivia Holt, you have a chance to win a vacation to The Most Magical Place on Earth through Freeform’s Cruel Summer ’90s Sweepstakes!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/cIbG2_wlecE View the full article

Social distancing has been the norm in Disney World since it reopened last year. Socially Distance Anna There are lots of ways that social distancing is encouraged and enforced in Disney World: from signage to barriers and more. There have been some changes in distancing measures over the past year. So, what does social distancing look like in Disney World now? Capacity and Crowds The first factor that we need to keep in mind is that Disney World is still operating at a limited capacity. This limit allows guests to social distance in the parks and lets Disney keep capacities in stores in restaurants, and on attractions low. Hollywood Boulevard Crowds Disney has not updated the capacity figure publicly since November 2020 when they updated that the parks were operating at 35% capacity. It’s possible that that figure has been changed since then, but Disney has not made any announcements. Spaceship Earth So how does that translate in the parks? On most days, Disney World feels full, but not as crowded as pre-closure. Fantasyland Crowds Still, on full-capacity days it can feel VERY busy at times. Magic Kingdom Crowds A large piece of this is that many rides are operating with significantly limited capacities which means fewer guests are on attractions at any given time. Add in limitations at restaurants and in stores, and that means more guests may be out in the general park areas. EPCOT Crowds Plus, due to the social distancing in ride queues, some lines are routed into the main pathways. This can make areas feel more crowded and help contribute to pinch points. Crowds! Speaking of pinch points, they are certainly still the reality in some places in Disney World. These spots can make it especially difficult to remain socially distanced when moving through. Some examples include outside of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn in Magic Kingdom… Crowds …between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom… SO many people! …moving through Asia in Disney’s Animal Kingdom… Animal Kingdom Crowds …passing through Mexico in EPCOT… Mexico Pavilion Crowds …and in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Crowds If you find yourself faced with a pinch point and don’t want to sacrifice social distancing, you may want to plan for another route. Don’t worry about turning around and coming back during a less crowded time or finding another path to your destination! Crowds! Social distancing can also be difficult in some special instances — during Character Cavalcades and rain to name a few. This image can definitely be a source of stress! Getting a vantage point further back can help to make sure you stay distanced during cavalcades. Cavalcade Crowds As for rainy days, the best plan is to make sure you have a sturdy rain layer so you don’t have to worry about crowding for shelter in a sudden downpour. You can also opt to get in a line with an indoor queue in those instances. Keep an eye on the radar so you know when the skies might open up! We wore a Disney World rain poncho during a storm in Disney World. Here’s our review. A rainy day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Overall, it’s still easy to socially distance in most instances, but you won’t always be away from others. Plus, your ability to stay distanced can depend on other guests as well. Want to learn more about social distancing during rain? Click here! Signage and Markers Disney World is not lacking in social distancing reminders either. Posted at park entrances and throughout the park, you’ll see health and safety signage that reminds guests to stay six feet apart from one another. Distancing Sign There are also a LOT of different guides to help you keep track of distance; most of them in the form of stickers on the ground! Any place where a queue may form, attractions and otherwise, you’ll see “Please Wait Here” markers every six feet or so. Refreshment Port Distancing Markers Keep in mind that these may seem like they’re farther than six feet at times. This is because queues sometimes wrap around and the added distance may help you to keep your distance from those to your sides as well as the parties in front and behind you. Distancing Markers for the Monorail Markers can also be found in spots where people might gather. For instance, standing outside of the Canada Mill Stage where the JAMMitors have been performing during EPCOT festivals. Social Distancing We’ve seen these removed in a few places recently, such as outside the area where Anna and Elsa sometimes pop up in EPCOT’s Norway, but markers are largely still the norm. Click here to see Disney’s social distancing signage! Dining Areas Dining locations still have social distancing measures in place too. For one, quick service spots are still HEAVILY encouraging Mobile Order to limit your interaction with Cast Members. While you wait for your Mobile Order to be ready, you wait outside of the restaurant. You’ll want to plan for food BEFORE you get hungry! Similarly, some table-service restaurants are equipped with Mobile Wait Lists and Mobile Dine Check-in so that you can skip the host stand. Distanced Tables Both table-service restaurants and quick-service restaurants have limited capacity in dining areas. You’ll notice that table seating is still distanced to six feet apart both indoors and outdoors. Want to see a reopened Disney World restaurant, click here! Attraction Adjustments Attractions are still VERY different in Disney World and many of the changes are in place to account for social distancing. As we talked about, the queues are all still distanced by six feet per party, meaning they sometimes stretch MUCH further than normal. The Haunted Mansion queue, for instance, can stretch all the way to the paths around the queue for the Liberty Belle Riverboat Haunted Mansion Line Once in the actual attraction, you might find that some pre-shows are unavailable. Sometimes you walk straight through the pre-show room like with Haunted Mansion and Dinosaur and sometimes you see an abridged version like with Flight of Passage. Walking through The Stretching Room In some cases, pre-shows are still happening but Cast Members will direct you to stand on a specific social distancing mark. This is true for the pre-show areas on Rise of the Resistance. Rise of the Resistance Once on the ride, you may notice some changes to the loading pattern. In some cases, this means one party per car. In others, it may mean a certain number of rows between you and another party. And, you might spot plexiglass on some attractions too. Plexiglass dividers on Frozen Ever After In most cases, these measures are similar to the ones that were in place when the parks reopened last year. In other cases, things have changed. Click here to see more about distancing on Disney World rides! Transportation Finally, let’s talk about the current sitch with transportation! Distancing is still in place on most modes of transportation in Disney World although there have been some updates. Monorail The Skyliner has been loading one party per gondola since the reopening. That’s still the protocol! Skyliner As for the buses, social distancing has been similar for a while. At reopening, the buses had zone seating. They still do, but Disney has upped the number of zones to increase capacity and decrease wait times. Bus Seating A similar change happened with monorail cabins. You’ll notice that there are now several smaller zones on the monorail. These are separated by plastic barriers. When you’re getting on a bus or monorail, Cast Members will tell you where to sit. Distancing Barriers The boats have distancing measures as well with barriers and some seats marked as unavailable. Boat Seating Transportation still has a good amount of social distancing measures in place. Want to learn more about transportation in Disney World, click here! We hope this social distancing update is helpful! Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye out for any changes with social distancing and other health measures so you can stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss any updates! To flashback to when social distancing was first introduced, 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. 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If there’s one thing Disneyland has totally nailed ever since A Touch of Disney, it has got to be their character interactions! We’ve been consistently impressed by the unique ways guests can say “hello” to their favorite characters — after all, we have a lot to catch up on from the last year apart! Sleeping Beauty Castle Among all the characters we love to spot in the theme parks, the Princesses are always a highlight. So we made sure to track them down after Disneyland reopened last week! As one would guess, Fantasyland is THE place to go if you want to see the princesses. Right now, you’ll want to head to Royal Theatre where you can interact with select Disney royalty from a safe distance! Need to find Royal Theatre? It’s to the lefthand side of Sleeping Beauty Castle as you walk up from Main Street, U.S.A.! Aurora, looking wide awake! On our most recent trip, we spotted Aurora (Disneyland IS the home of her castle, after all!)… Aurora …as well as Ariel! We’ve also heard hints that Belle and Mulan may be spotted at the Royal Theatre, so there may be a different set of princesses there when you visit! Ariel As we journeyed further into Fantasyland, we also spotted Snow White! Snow White But be careful…as Snow White was greeting guests, we happened to notice the Evil Queen watching over her (and us!). Evil Queen Just like in Disney World, traditional character meet and greets are currently unavailable at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, but there are still tons of opportunities to wave and chat with the characters on your next trip to the Happiest Place on Earth! Be sure to follow along as we continue to cover the historic reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Click here to check out more of the characters we’ve spotted at Disneyland! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning on visiting the Disneyland Resort soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Wanna Meet the Princesses? Don’t Skip This Spot at Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are BACK at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! May the 4th be with you There’s just something so glamorous about this park, right? So while we were busy digging the old Hollywood vibe — and getting our Star Wars fandom on — we also checked around to see what might be new since we last visited. So on with the updates! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Woody’s Lunch Box The Raspberry Lunch Box Tart has returned to replace the Lemon Blueberry Lunch Box Tart. It’s back! We enjoy both so we’re happy either way. Read Our Review of the Raspberry Lunch Tart Baseline Tap House The Baseline Margarita got a SERIOUS upgrade! It now has Patrón Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice, and that new tequila makes ALL the difference. BaseLine Select Margarita You can try it now for $16. Yes, pricey — yes, worth it. Read Our Full Review of the new Baseline Margarita Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Once Upon A Time If you’re looking for Beauty and the Beast stuff, this is where you want to be! There are plenty of items, including the Beast Plush! Beauty and the Beast merchandise! There’s also a super cool Mickey Mouse Visor here we haven’t seen before. Mickey!!! It’s available for $29.99. Check Out The Hidden Mickey On This New Disney Jewelry Collection! Legends of Hollywood We spotted some new Alex and Ani bangles that look pretty shiny and new. First, there’s a Minnie Ears Bangle for $44.99. Minnie ears! We also like this Marvel Bangle for $49.99. A bracelet for Marvel fans! PLUS there’s a new Iron-Man Bangle for $49.99. We love this x 3000 We also spotted some of the new Tropical Baublebar Earrings, including this particular design with three layers for $55… So pretty! …and this one with Mickey Leaves for $45. Tropical! There’s also a pretty Baublebar Bracelet! Look at those golden Mickeys! Mickey Mouse Icon and Shell Bracelet by BaubleBar The bangle is $55. Guess How Much Disney’s Movie Jewelry Costs…Then Add a Few Zeros Mickey’s of Hollywood Check out this super cute Loungefly Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Mini Backpack! SO cute! This new bag is available now for $80. Check Out The Latest Loungefly That Disney Foodies MUST Have! Hollywood Studios Other Updates May the 4th Food Updates May the 4th was in FULL effect at Hollywood Studios, which totally makes sense since that IS where Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is! We got to try out some fun limited time Star Wars treats, including the Interstellar Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn for $7.19. This was available at the popcorn carts. NOM. We also checked out some fun Star Wars merchandise. AND there was a special PhotoPass location in front of Star Tours! Photo op in front of the AT-AT It was a great day to be a Star Wars fan! See Photos and Videos from our May the 4th at Disney World That’s it for our time at Hollywood Studios, but check back soon because we’ll be bringing even more updates! Here’s The Real Reason Why Hollywood Studios Fills Up Faster Than Other Disney World 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. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New in Disney's Hollywood Studios: Tropical Jewelry and a Margarita Upgrade! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Mother’s Day Weekend and that means it’s time to celebrate all the wonderful moms and women in our lives! Polynesian Village Resort In Disney World, that also means it’s time for special offerings, adorable merch, and some limited-time treats! If you’re looking for a fun way to treat mom, you might want to head on over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort where you’ll find a specialty cocktail that’s available this weekend only! We stopped by Tambu Lounge to give the Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail a try. You can also snag this sip at Barefoot Pool Bar! Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail If your mom likes a refreshing blend of vodka and flavors of raspberry and lemon (that’s fancy talk for pre-mixed raspberry lemonade), then this might be the perfect drink for her to celebrate her day! Not to mention the paper umbrella garnish adds the perfect reminder that it’s time to kick back and relax! Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail And how did it taste? We’ll admit it was pretty sweet, but overall not that bad! You can really taste the raspberry lemonade, so fans of that particular flavor will enjoy this cocktail. We thought the vodka was a great touch for adults. FYI, you can ask the Cast Member for a nonalcoholic version of this if you just want the lemonade! Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail This drink is available from today through May 9th and you can snag it at either Barefoot Pool Bar or Tambu Lounge for $13.89. That’s a pretty steep price tag for a drink that consists of just 2 ingredients, so be warned! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest eat, sip, and treat reviews from Disney World. Want to see more Mother’s Day treats? 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. Would you try this cocktail? Tell us in the comments! The post Is This Two-Ingredient Drink at Disney World Worth The Price Tag? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and if you haven’t got a present for Mom, then good news — there is a TON of new Disney merch online! Is your Mom a Disney fan? And even if you’ve already shopped for Mom, then who’s to say that you can’t buy a little something-something for yourself? With Star Wars items, new Disney bags, and a brand-new rainbow collection, there’s something for everyone this week! Foodie Merchandise If you love Disney merch themed to the best snacks from around “The World,” then you’re going to NEED to see the new item that dropped this week! ©Hot Topic Just look at this neww Disney Foodie Loungefly Backpack. We’ve seen several food-based Loungeflys over the years, but we certainly aren’t complaining about the possibility of adding another to our collection. Shop the Foodie Backpack Here! Rainbow Collection We also got to check out a TON of items from this year’s rainbow collection. We’re talking collectible keys, ears, shirts, and so much more! Mickey Rainbow Ear Hat! We’ve seen a bunch of these items in the parks and online for fans to shop, and we’ll be looking out for more of this collection to land on shopDisney in the future. Check Out the Whole Collection Here! Star Wars Items May the 4th was Star Wars Day, so naturally, Disney had to release a TON of new Star Wars merchandise. We got collectibles like a set of Star Tours Wishables and some new collectible keys, plus a new Leia Organa Legacy Lightsaber that can be purchased in a boxed set. Now THAT’S a cool souvenir. Also, the Been There Starbucks Mug Series released a new line of designs based on various Star Wars planets. Batuu Mug And last but not least, we also got a brand-new pair of Minnie ears themed to the most un-Minnie character out there — Darth Vader! ©Disney Aren’t they cool?! Check Out the Lightsaber Set Here! Disney Bags It wouldn’t be a merchandise update without some new Disney bags! If you’re excited about the upcoming Moana refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, then you’re going to love the new Moana Dooney & Bourke bags. How fun is this bag?! There’s also a new series of Mickey Mouse bags from Herschel for pre-order on shopDisney. ©Disney We know EXACTLY what we want to take with us to the parks next time! Shop the New Mickey Mouse Bags Here! Ears And besides the Darth Vader pair, 4 other new designs of Minnie ears also came online this week! We got three new pairs from Entertainment Earth available for pre-order, including two Steamboat Willie patterns. ©Disney | Loungefly | Entertainment Earth And for those who dream of living in the Hundred Acre Wood, you need to see the new Winnie the Pooh ears. ©shopDisney They’re simply precious! Check Out Some New Ears Here! nuiMO Accessories If you jumped on the nuiMOs trend that arrived in Disney World a few months ago, then we’ve got the perfect accessories for you! Disney just released a new line of outfits for your tiny plushes. ©Disney And these new itty bitty clothes also match Disney’s tropical collection. You can match with your nuiMO all summer long! See All the New Outfits Here! That’s everything new this week, but continue following along this week to see all the new merchandise in Disney World and online! Here at DFB, we’ve got you covered on all the Disney latest! A Popular Pirate is Getting A Funko POP — 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. Which of these items is your favorite? The post 5 New Pairs of Ears and Star Wars Starbucks Mugs -- See All the New Disney Merch that Dropped This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To continue the #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration, we’re excited to see a new look at the most notoriously fashionable character, Cruella de Vil. Disney’s newest film “Cruella” explores the fascinating tale of how a gifted, nonconforming young girl named Estella evolved into the stylish villain Cruella we fear yet love today.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/lsjBTh2d67s View the full article

What a week it has been!! Time to Go to Disney World! Over the past week or so we’ve gotten some MASSIVE updates about temperature checks in Disney World, the Star Wars hotel, lots of restaurants in Disney World that will be reopening (and one that’ll be closing), and much more! Now, sit down, relax, and let us take you through all of the insane amount of Disney news that was shared this week! 1. Temperature Checks are Changing at Disney World First, we got a big update about temperature checks in Disney World. Right now, temperature checks are required for all guests before they enter the Disney World theme parks, restaurants at Disney World’s hotels, Disney Springs, and other places on property. Health Signage Later this month, however, temperature checks will be phased out for both guests and Cast Members in Disney World. Click here to learn more about the changes coming to temperature checks. 2. HUGE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser News This week we also got some big news about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — also known as the Star Wars hotel experience. It’s the Halcyon! The hotel was previously scheduled to open in 2021, but Disney has now announced that Galactic Starcruiser will not open until 2022! Click here to read more about the Galactic Starcruiser’s new opening timeline. This week, we also got a look at the SUPER realistic looking lightsaber, which fans will be able to see at the Star Wars hotel when it opens! ©Disney If you haven’t seen this video already, you NEED to see it! Click here to see the video of the “REAL” lightsaber! We also got an updated name for the lounge that will be at the Star Wars hotel, a peek at a NEW restaurant coming to the hotel, and a look at hiring posts that reveal a LOT about the experiences coming to the hotel (including some very special Star Wars characters). Crown of Corellia Dining Room Concept Art ©Disney We also got to check out a book that shares more details and photos for the Star Wars hotel. 2022 can’t come soon enough! Click here to see how you can get a peek at the Star Wars hotel ship in Disney World for a limited time! 3. A New Hotel Deal Could Save You Big $$ in Disney World This week, Disney also released a NEW hotel deal that could help you save lots of money for your upcoming trip! The Riviera is almost like being ON the Riviera Guests at select Disney World hotels can save up to 25% on rooms most nights July 11 – September 29, 2021. Click here to read more about this deal! 4. Big COVID-19 Updates Recently, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, issued an Executive Order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions. This Executive Order is meant as a sort-of gap-filler until the law he also signed providing some of the same restrictions on local COVID-19 orders goes into effect. Essentially, mask and social distancing regulations created by local governments, like those that were in place in Orange County, Florida, including the phased requirements that had been recently announced, have been suspended by this executive order. Social Distancing Reminder Keep in mind, however, that this executive order and the bill that was signed into law with similar provisions generally apply to government rules and restrictions regarding COVID-19. Disney, which is a private company, can continue to require guests to wear masks and make other COVID-19 related restrictions and requirements. Click here to read more about this executive order. Disney did in fact respond to the changes being made by the Governor and stated that at this time their existing COVID-19 regulations (including mask requirements and social distancing requirements) will remain in place. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! Orlando International Airport has also responded and indicated that their mask requirement will remain in place as the TSA recently extended their mask requirement for all planes and other forms of public transportation through part of September. Click here to see more about Disney’s response to the Governor’s executive order. 5. All the Restaurant News Hope you’re hungry because this week was full of restaurant news as well! First, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort will be reopening soon for both breakfast and dinner. Cape May Cafe Is Reopening! The breakfast and dinner menus, both of which will be served family-style, and pricing have already been shared, and you can start making reservations on May 7th! Click here to see the menus and pricing for Cape May Cafe! Over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Chef Mickey’s has been open for breakfast for a while. But, soon it will offer a character dining option at DINNER as well! Chef Mickey’s You can already get a look at the family-style dinner menu and pricing, and you can start making reservations on May 7th. Click here to see Chef Mickey’s dinner menu and pricing! While Chef Mickey’s will start offering more meals, another restaurant at the Contemporary will actually be temporarily closing. The Wave…of American Flavors will be temporarily closing in a few months for a LONG refurbishment ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. The Wave Disney hasn’t yet shared when the Wave will reopen or what the refurbishment will entail exactly, but we’re on the lookout for more details. Click here to see more about The Wave closing! At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, character dining will be coming back soon with the reopening of Tusker House Restaurant! We can’t wait to see you here again, Donald! The restaurant will be reopening this summer with a modified character experience featuring Donald and friends and a family-style meal. Click here to see more about the reopening of Tusker House! And finally in food news, the NEW Gelateria Toscana gelato stand in EPCOT’s Italy pavilion has opened! The Spread! We got a first look at this spot recently and got to try a whole host of different items from there! Click here to see our review of the items from Gelateria Toscana! 6. Disney World’s College Program is Coming Back The big news just didn’t stop this week! Disney’s College Program got suspended when the parks closed due to the pandemic last year. The program was then canceled for the fall of 2020 and its fate was unknown for a while. College Program Pins But this week Disney shared that Disney World’s College Program will be coming back this summer! Click here to see more about the return of the College Program! 7. Disneyland Hotel News This week we also got some pretty big Disneyland news. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will soon reopen at Disneyland Resort and you can already start making your reservations! Just keep in mind that Paradise Pier guests will NOT have food or beverage options in the hotel when it first reopens. Instead, they’ll have to visit Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel or Downtown Disney to grab some grub. ©Disney Soon, 2 more restaurants at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel will also be reopening for hotel guests to enjoy! And the back entrance to Disney California Adventure Park from the Grand Californian will also be reopening soon. If you’ll be heading to Disneyland Resort soon, you’ll have quite a few new/returning things to enjoy. Click here to read more about what the food situation will be like at Paradise Pier when the hotel first reopens! 8. HALLOWEEN!!!! And finally, we end our list of huge news with…Halloween news?! Yes, we are halfway to Halloween and to celebrate, Disney has made some huge park announcements. First, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for this year has been canceled. But don’t worry, you’ll still have a special Halloween event to go to! This year, Mickey-s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is being replaced by the Disney After Hours BOO BASH! Boo Bash ©Disney There will be spooktacular characters, cavalcades, party music, candy, special sweet and savory treats, and more. The event will start taking place in August and will last through Halloween. Tickets will be on sale next month! Click here to learn more about BOO BASH! But, you don’t have to wait for BOO BASH to enjoy some Halloween festivities! NEW treats will be coming soon to Disneyland and Disney World to celebrate Halloween early. ©Disney These new treats include Gideon’s Hand Pies, a Cauldron Cocoa Bomb, and other delights. Click here to see all the Halloween goodies coming soon! You can also cook up some Halloween items at home with these NEW Disney recipes. This fall we’ll all get to enjoy a NEW Disney+ special — Muppets Haunted Mansion! And we’ve gotten a peek at some of the NEW Halloween merchandise coming soon! ©Disney Looks like we’ve got a whole bunch of boo-tiful things to look forward to. Click here to check out that new Halloween merchandise coming soon! But wait, there’s more! Want a look at some of the other news or cool stories that were shared this week? Check them out below: The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention have shared updated regulations for the return to cruising Asian Pacific American Heritage month celebrations have begun in Disney World with new treats and more Take a photo tour of Avengers Campus Valet parking has started to return to some Disney World hotels The Face Scanning Securing Testing has ended in Disney World ©Disney New food is coming to a booth at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival We got some BIG Marvel news about Black Panther 2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the Captain Marvel sequel, Eternals, the Fantastic Four, and Loki The White Castle near Disney World opened with HUGE sales Los Angeles County in California has reached the yellow tier and select theme parks can increase capacity Here are the NEW eats! You can see 4 real life Disney princesses sing live! There has been a big change when it comes to our favorite way to get to Magic Kingdom You could win a free flight to Disney World! And that’s our big news round-up for this week! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates all throughout the next week and let you know what we find. Click here to see the official reopening date for Broadway in New York City! 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 Disney news are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post WHAT. A. WEEK. See All the HUGE Star Wars Hotel, Halloween, and a Disney World Hotel Deal News! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How is it May already? Like we swear it was just Christmas like yesterday! But the year is flying by, and we’ve seen SO many changes with Disney World restaurants recently! Easter tart! Easter snacks have come and gone, and we’re just about ready for May the 4th AND summer! But in the meantime, we’ve got all the menu updates that have happened at Disney World restaurants in April — buckle up, because there’s a lot! Resort-Wide Mickey Celebration Cakes We were checking out menu updates and saw something at many locations where guests can get a Mickey Celebration Cake — these cakes have gone up in price from $35 to $39. Mickey Celebration Cake on Display We have started seeing new pricing on Mobile Order. ©Disney Learn More About This Price Increase Magic Kingdom Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Turkey Leg fans! There’s a new place to grab that snack — Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Liberty Square! Turkey Leg!! This hunk of meat will cost you $12.49. And they usually only available after 7PM! Read More About the Turkey Legs at Sleepy Hollow Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hollywood & Vine There were some changes on the menu over at Hollywood & Vine! Farmhouse Tossed Salad Bowl is now called Chopped Salad Bowl — a Plant-Based version is also available with Plant-Based Ranch Dressing Beef Tenderloin has been replaced with Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Filet of Beef — Sour Cream and Chive Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans and Herb Relish Farmhouse Salad NEW: Spice-rubbed Pork Loin — Creamy Soft Cheese Polenta, Spicy Mustard-Barbecue Sauce and Bacon-Peach Chutney NEW: Asparagus and Summer Truffle Risotto — Sautéed Green Asparagus, Sliced Black Truffle, Plant-based Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula (Plant-based) Read A Recent Review of Hollywood & Vine Ronto Roasters If you need Decaf coffee, you can now have a Black Caf — Decaf option for breakfast at Ronto Roasters. Eating in a galaxy far, far away A cup of the Black Caf — Decaf is $2.99. Read Our Review of the New Plant-Based Breakfast Ronto Wrap! EPCOT EPCOT Choza de Margarita The next time you head over to Choza de Margarita, you’ll want to check out a new snack there — a Sweet Corn on the Cob covered in Chipotle Aioli, Quest Cotija, and Tajin Chile-Lime Powder. Maybe not the snack you expected, but it’s the snack you needed This snack is $7, and we thought it was pretty yummy! Here’s our review of the new snack! Le Cellier Steakhouse The Appetizers section of Le Cellier Steakhouse’s menu has changed. Tuna Tartare has increased in price from $17 to $19. And there’s a NEW plant-based app to try: Plant-based House-made Chorizo Meatballs which is Street Corn, Avocado Crema, and Cheese Shreds for $18. Le Cellier Under Entrees, the Sustainable Fish Selection a la Paella has been changed Sustainable Fish. This dish includes Today’s Sustainable Fish Selection with Bamboo Rice, Miso Butter, Jalapeño Gel, and Sweet Onion Soubise. Here’s What It Was Like Eating At A Newly Reopened Le Cellier Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rainforest Cafe There are just a few updates over at Rainforest Cafe — if you’re a fan of the Beyond Burger, it now has Boom Boom Sauce added to its list of ingredients. Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom You can also get new Smoothies and Freezes here served with a 21 oz. Celebration or Lightning Glass. Read Our Most Recent Review of Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Raglan Road Irish Pub Raglan Road saw a few changes, too. The Boxty Baa Baa is gone and the Pull The Boxty is back. This is an Irish-style crispy boxty potato cake, pulled ham hock, and caramelized red onions with a Dubliner cheese sauce for $16. Here are the other changes: Scallop Forest increased from $20 to $24 (Apps) Fancy that Salmon has been replaced with Citrus Salmon Salad — North Atlantic Salmon Filet, Mixed Green Leaves, Charred Pickled Pearl Onions, Smoked Almonds, and Carrots with a Citrus Dressing for $19 NEW: Join our Club Sandwich — Joyce Farms Chicken, Smoked Bacon, Herb Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes, Baby Gem Lettuce, Dubliner Cheddar, Basil Aioli on Sourdough for $20 NEW: Le Chicken — Roasted Chicken Breast with Chicken Mousse stuffed Thigh, Wilted Spinach, Smoked Mashed potato, and Chasseur Sauce for $25 Pull The Boxty RETURNING: Worth the Wait Beef Sandwich — 12-hour Braised Beef, Sauteed Mushrooms, Crispy Onions, Garlic Aioli, and Smoked Cheddar on Ciabatta for $26 NEW: Leisurely Lamb — Pulled Braised Lamb Shank and Root Vegetable Irish Stew, Sauteed Baby Potatoes with Tarragon Oil, and an Herb Crumb for $29 Worth The Wait? The Kids’ Menu has a price change, but this is good news – the Little Big Burger now costs $1 less! It decreased from $10 to $9. And for those of you who like the Strawberry Fields Mimosa, you’ll want to know that it’s now made with Grey Goose Vodka, rather than Ciroc Vodka. Returning to brunch is the Bangin’ Bangers & Mighty Mash, which is Cheshire Heritage Pork Irish Banger, Mashed Potato, and Onion Gravy for $25. Bangers and Mash The Spiced Caramel Apple Martini has been removed from brunch drinks, but it’s okay because there’s a new drink — the Strawberry & Cucumber Mojito, which is Bacardi Superior Rum, Strawberry Purée, Muddled Cucumber and Mint, Lime Sour, and Ginger Ale for $15. And some old faves are returning to the drinks menu for brunch, lunch, AND dinner: PJ’s Poison — Gunpowder Irish Gin, Muddled Orange, Rhubarb Bitters, Lemon Juice, Orange Whisky Marmalade, and Fever Tree Tonic with an Orange twist for $15 Blueberry Mint Lemonade — Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, Natural Lemonade, Fresh Muddled Mint, and Blueberry for $15 PJ’s Poison Finally, the lunch and dinner drinks menu has lost one drink — the Raspberry Mint Lemonade. But there’s the new Rosemary and Maple Whiskey Sour, which is Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, Crushed Rosemary, Dark Maple Syrup, Egg White, and Lemon Sour for $15. Read Our Review of the Strawberry Fields Mimosa Disney’s BoardWalk Trattoria al Forno A few things have changed here on the Breakfast Menu: Open-faced Italian Omelet replaced with Caprese Omelet — Mozzarella, Ripe Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Breakfast Potatoes served with choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage for $16 Fresh Fruit Platter replaced with Freshly Harvested Fruit Plate for $15 NEW: Florentine Frittata — Egg Whites, Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Fresh Herbs, and Seasonal Fruit for $16 Open-Faced Omelet at Trattoria al Forno The kid’s breakfast also saw a change: The Lil’ Swimmers Egg White Omelet has been renamed as Mickey Egg White Omelet and is served with choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $9. Read Our Most Recent Review of Trattoria al Forno Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas Guess what? Boardwalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas has reopened! And with that reopening came a few price changes: Piña Colada increased from $11 to $12 Frozen Strawberry Margarita decreased from $14 to $13 Assorted Beer increased from $8.25 – $10.25 to $8.75 – $10.25 The perfect summer sip! That’s one more place to grab adult beverages on the BoardWalk! Read Our Review of Boardwalk Joe’s St. Paddy’s Day Drink From Last Year! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks Over at Old Key West, Turtle Shack has also reopened! And that menu saw QUITE a few updates. Here’s what’s different: REMOVED: All Beef Hot Dog with Chili and cheese REMOVED: Soft Pretzel with Cheese Sauce REMOVED: Taylor Turkey Sandwich Tuna Salad increased from $7.79 to $9.99 Caesar Salad — Shrimp option is no longer available, only chicken — increased from $7.79 to $10.99 Turtle Shack is open! Mango-Rum Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich increased from $9.99 to $10.49 Turkey Sandwich removed from Kids’ Menu Carrot Cake removed from desserts Check Out How Old Key West Gave Its Most Iconic Treat A St. Patrick’s Day Makeover Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Uzima Springs Pool Bar If you’re looking to grab a snack at the Uzima Springs Pool Bar at Animal Kingdom Lodge, you’ll need to know about these changes: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is now named Caesar Salad with Chicken with Oak-grilled Chicken Sliced with Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar Dressing for $9.99 REMOVED: Tuna Pita Platter NEW: Ham and Cheddar Sandwich — Creole Honey Mustard on Sunflower Multigrain Bread served with Chips for $9.99 Uzima Springs Pool Bar NEW: Tuna Salad Wrap — Romaine, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, and Cucumber with Citrus-marinated Olives for $9.99 REMOVED: Strawberry Smoothie Check Out Our Review of a Fruity Drink We Had At This Bar The Mara The Mara started serving dinner again! It previously only had breakfast available, but now it has extended its hours and has added some new things to its menu. Tamarind Barbecue Pork Sandwich — Tamarind-seasoned Barbecue Pulled Pork on a Brioche Bun with Kool Slaai (Coleslaw) topping on the side and served with French Fries for $10.79 Grilled Bacon Cheeseburger — Grilled 1/3 lb Black Angus Burger topped with Bacon and Sharp Cheddar on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries and a Pickle for $12.99 Braai Chicken Flatbread — Freshly prepared Flatbread with a Sun-dried Tomato Pesto topped with Oak-fired Chicken pieces, Bacon, Red Onion, Mozzarella and Saag Dahl Ranch Drizzle for $10.49 The Mara Is Now Open for Dinner! Ham and Cheddar Sandwich — Creole Honey Mustard on Sunflower Multigrain Bread and served with Chips for $9.99 Marrakesh Falafel Platter — Tabbouleh, Cucumber-Tomato Salad, Hummus, and Tahini Sauce served with Pita Bread for $11.99 Half Rotisserie Chicken — Served with Roasted Potatoes and Sweet Corn Succotash for $14.49 Inside The Mara Tuna Salad Wrap — Romaine, Vine-ripened Tomatoes, and Cucumber with Citrus-marinated Olives for $9.99 Caesar Salad — A bed of Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, and Shredded Parmesan served with Caesar Dressing on the side for $7.99 Read more about The Mara opening for dinner here! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Rix Sports Bar and Grill A LOT has changed at Coronado Springs’ Rix Sports Bar and Grill! And a lot of those changes involve things disappearing from the menu — so if your favorites are gone, we’re sorry! Here’s what’s changed on the Appetizers side of things: REMOVED: Thai Shrimp Chips & Salsa — Fresh made Corn Tortilla Chips, and House Made Salsa for $12 REMOVED: Giant Pretzel and Queso You can now add Chili Con Carne to the Nachos for a total of $19 NEW: Beer Battered Onion Rings — Fried Pale Ale Beer Battered Onion Rings piled high with a Chipotle Ranch Dressing for $15 Nachos! Only one item got removed from Soups and Salads, but there are NEW things to try: REMOVED: Rix Salad NEW: Chile con Carne — Braised Beef, 3 Bean Blend, Spices, and garnished with Tortilla Chips for $8 NEW: Soup and Half Sandwich — Half Grilled Cheese Sandwich on Sourdough Bread with Choice of Tomato Basil Soup or Chile con Carne for $12 NEW: Buffalo Chicken Salad — Arcadian Mix, Fried Buffalo Chicken, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Celery and Chipotle Ranch Dressing for $13 Entrance to Rix You can no longer get a Turkey Burger, which is now missing from the Signature Sandwiches and Favorites part of the menu. But there are some new burgers and sandwiches: BBQ Ranch Burger — Half-Pound Burger, Smoked Cheddar, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Crispy Onion Straws, and House-BBQ Ranch Dressing on a Toasted Roll for $18.50 Turkey Club — Oven Roasted Turkey, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Avocado Aioli, Pepper Jack Cheese, Lettuce, and Tomato on Sourdough for $18 Ale Battered Fish & Chips — Beer Battered Cod, House Made Tartar Sauce, and Blue Cheese Cole Slaw for $19 The Queso Fundido Burger is still around! Rix Signature Hot Dog — Cajun Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Grilled Onions, Creole Mustard, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Spicy Cajun BBQ Sauce, and Applewood-smoked Bacon for $15 Rix Signature Hot Dog — Polish Boy — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Vienna Polis Kielbasa, Chili con Carne, BBQ Sauce, Bleu Cheese Slaw, Crispy French Fries, and Onion Straws for $15 Rix Signature Hot Dog — Mayan Dog — Buckhead Quarter-Pound All Beef Hot Dog served on a fresh-baked Bolillo Bun. Mexican Street Corn, Green Chiles Queso Fresco, and Chipotle Aioli for $15 Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich bringing the heat! The Sides dishes part of the menu has a description change. Cole Slaw is now listed as Blue Cheese Cole Slaw, but the price remains the same for $5. Also, Mac ‘n Cheese is on the menu for $8. Two desserts are now gone: Lemon Meringue Pie and Dark Chocolate Cake! Two new ones took their place: New York Cheesecake — Served with Berry Compote for $8 Hot Fudge Brownie — Warm, Chocolate Brownie in Molten Chocolate Sauce with Vanilla Gelato for $12 — Add Bourbon Caramel Sauce for $3, Add Ancho Reyes Chocolate Sauce for $3 We don’t want to say goodbye! The Kids’ Menu has been updated, too. Here’s what’s different now: REMOVED: Nachos Hot Dog — All Beef Hot Dog served with a choice of Waffle Fries, side of Grapes, or Small Salad for $10 Grilled Chicken — Grilled Chicken Breast served with fresh Broccoli and Waffle Fries for $10 Mac & Cheese — served with a choice of Waffle Fries, side of Grapes, or Small Salad for $10 REMOVED: Warm Fudge Brownie Rix Sports Bar and Grill There are TWO new desserts for kids, though. One is a Scoop of Ice Cream (Vanilla or Chocolate) for $5. The other, though is a Cotton Candy Cheesecake. Yes, this is a good reason to order off the kid’s menu! Read Our Review of the Cotton Candy Cheesecake El Mercado de Coronado Chicken Tenders have been added to the menu at El Mercado de Coronado. These are Breaded Chicken Tenders with seasoned Fries and dipping sauce for $13. The kids’ menu has a change, too — Macaroni and Cheese is now served with fries, instead of applesauce or chips. El Mercado de Coronado There are also some changes to the breakfast menu: NEW: Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich — served with Breakfast Hash Browns for $9.50 Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Burrito replaced with Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich served with Breakfast Hash Browns for $9.50 NEW: Grande Fiesta Bowl — Scrambled Eggs with Cheese and Green Onions served with Sausage and Home Fries for $11.50 Lemon Blueberry Pancakes replaced with Buttermilk Pancakes — Three Buttermilk Pancakes with Sausage for $10.75 See Photos of El Mercado de Coronado’s Reopening Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill Let’s start with the Appetizer Changes: Hearts of Romaine is now made with California Blue Cheese, rather than Point Reyes Blue Cheese REMOVED: Plant City Strawberry Salad NEW: Alaskan King Crab Tart — Asparagus, Blood Orange, Baby Fennel, Petite Mesclun, and Citrus Vinaigrette for $18 Hearts of Romaine Salad If you’re looking for some new lunch entrees at California Grill, there have been a few updates, including some classics being served with new sides: NEW: 20-oz Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak — Potato-Cheese Croquettas, Grilled Onions, Malt Vinegar Aïoli and Triple Garlic Butter for $64 (also available as an allergy-friendly option) REMOVED: Snake River Farms Wagyu Striploin REMOVED: Four Cheese Flatbread Oak-Fired Filet of Beef is now served with Jumbo Asparagus, Spring Onion Vinaigrette, Aligot Potatoes, and Fig-Onion Demi Grilled Pork Tenderloin is now served with Goat Cheese Polenta, Mushrooms, Bratwurst, Braised Fennel and Blueberry-Zinfandel Glaze Grilled Pork Tenderloin REMOVED: Black Grouper NEW: Wild Alaskan Halibut — Purple Hasselback Potatoes, Spring Vegetable Succotash, Bacon, Ramps, and Corn Nectar for $48 Jumbo Scallops are now served with Herbed Basmati Rice, Cashew Chutney, Lobster, Bok Choy, Baby Shiitake and Green Curry-Coconut Nage Green Circle Chicken is now served with Pecorino Risotto, Spring Onion-Green Garlic Agrodolce, Buttermilk-fried Mushrooms, and Madeira Jus NEW: Colorado Lamb Loin — Spring Onion Gnudi, Jumbo White Asparagus, English Pea, Wild Mushroom and Lamb Jus (For Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut and Soy Allergies) for $55 Black Grouper There’s also a new dessert: No-Sugar-Added Mango Mousse with Green Tea Chiffon. It comes with Hibiscus Meringue, Green Tea Crumble, and Mango-Lemon Grass Sauce (also available as an allergy-friendly option) for $14. Also, the Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé has been replaced by the Grand Marnier Soufflé, which is made with Grand Marnier Anglaise and Macerated Oranges (which contains alcohol products) for $17. The Mixed Berry Balsamic Sorbet is also gone — it’s been replaced with White Peach and Bay Leaf Sorbet, which is Lemon Pound Cake, Chantilly Cream, Peach Gel, and Vanilla-compressed Peaches for $11. See How Some Disney World Restaurants Have COMPLETELY CHANGED Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette You can now get Saratoga Salad without chicken at The Artist’s Palette. Saratoga Salad with Chicken. Without chicken, the cost is $8.99. Read Our Review of The Artist’s Palette Backstretch Pool Bar The Backstretch Pool Bar at Saratoga Springs has reopened for the season! And it looks like pizza has been added to the menu. You can get a Pepperoni Pizza for $7.99. Saratoga Springs Or you can get a Cheese Pizza for $7.49. Read Our Review Of A Pizza Covered In Fruit! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Olivia’s Cafe Olivia’s Cafe has changed some of its allergy-friendly options. Both the Bacon Cheeseburger and Miss Vickie’s Veggie Burger no longer come served on a Kaiser Roll, but on allergy-friendly bread. Olivia’s Cafe — a seriously underrated resort table service restaurant There are also some new allergy-friendly desserts: NEW: Ice Cream Sundae — Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce and Mickey Sprinkles (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies) for $5 NEW: Mixed Berries — (For Gluten/Wheat, Egg, Milk, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies) for $5.50 Check Out These New Yummy Disney Snacks That Are Allergy-Friendly! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market There’s a whole new section on the breakfast menu at Centertown Market. It’s “Fresh Fruit” — here’s what’s available: Grapes for $5.69 Mixed Fruit Cup for $5.69 Pineapple Fruit Cup for $5.69 Banana for $2.29 Red Apple for $2.29 Apples with caramel for $3.99 Orange for $2.29 Centertown Market Egg Omelette Two new beverages are now on the breakfast menu, too: Vitaminwater Power-C Dragonfruit for $4.49 Vitaminwater Zero Rise for $4.49m Read Our Latest Review of Centertown Market Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground P & J’s Southern Takeout There’s a brand new breakfast sandwich at Fort Wilderness. It’s the Bacon Breakfast Sandwich for $8.99, which is a Fresh-baked Croissant with Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar served with Potato Barrels. Also, a new coffee drink has landed — the Wilderness Bark Latte. It’s coffee with hazelnut and chocolate, and a hearty drizzle of chocolate syrup. It’s topped with whipped cream and even more chocolate. YES, Please! And it’s available hot or iced. Wilderness Bark Latte And it tasted like Nutella in a cup, and yeah, that made us happy. You can grab one now for $4.89. Read our full review of the Wilderness Bark Latte here Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork There’s a new dessert over at Roaring Fork. It’s the Roaring S’more, which is a Chocolate Mousse, Graham Cracker Cake, and Caramel Marshmallow. Photogenic, but at what cost? It’s a messy dessert, with a LOT going on. You can get it now for $5.79. Read Our Review of the Roaring Smore Geyser Point Bar and Grill So what’s changed at Geyser Point? Here’s what we’ve got: NEW: Crispy Salmon Croquettes — with Miso Tartar Sauce for $13 NEW: Roasted Salmon — served over warm Ancient Grains, Petit Greens, Grilled Vegetables and Lemon Vinaigrette for $16 REMOVED: Dark Roast Coffee Infused with Chocolate Gelato REMOVED: Campfire Brownie Campfire Brownie We really hope the Campfire Brownie isn’t gone for good. Here’s Why We Love Geyser Point So Much Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Grand Floridian Cafe Hold on to your hats — there are a LOT of updates at the Grand Floridian Cafe! Although the Seasonal Soup has been available at the Grand Floridian Cafe for some time, it’s now officially listed on the menu as an appetizer for $11. Seasonal Tomato Soup There are also two entrees from the secret menu here that have made it to the official menu: Buttermilk-fried Chicken and Waffle made with Hand-breaded Chicken Breast, Applewood-smoked Bacon and Malted Waffle with Sriracha-Honey Drizzle for $24. Brioche French Toast, a Madagascar Vanilla Bean-scented Brioche French Toast served with Bacon or Sausage for $17. Lobster Benedict — Two-poached Eggs, Lobster, Asparagus, and Hollandaise on a Toasted English Muffin for $21. Lobster Benedict The Kids Menu has a few changes, too: NEW: Chopped Romaine Salad with Ranch Dressing for $5. NEW: Grilled Chicken Breast served with a choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $12. REMOVED: Beef Skewer with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce NEW: Grilled Flat Iron Steak served with choice of two Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $15. For the Kids’ Create-Your-Own meals, new options include Sticky Rice and Worms in Dirt. Fruit Salad is now available all day. Roasted Potatoes and Sliced Apples have been removed from the menu. Grand Floridian Cafe Here’s what’s changed with non-alcoholic beverages: The option to add Chocolate, Caramel, or Vanilla Flavored Syrup to your specialty Joffrey’s coffee is now listed on the menu for $.50. These were previously available, but not listed on the menu as they are now. Several non-alcoholic specialties have been removed from the dinner menu: The Tropical Splash, Raspberry Colada, and Frozen Cappuccino are all morning-only now. You can also now snag a Hubert’s Pomegranate Limeade for $5.49 at dinner! Frozen Cappuccino Two breakfast cocktails were added back to the menu. There’s the Chipotle Bloody Mary, made with House-made Chipotle-infused Vodka, and garnished with Jumbo Shrimp, Chorizo, and a Lime-Salted Rim for $14. And there’s the Grand Mimosa made with Champagne, Orange Juice, and a Splash of Grand Marnier for $14. Florida Sunshine Finally, six Signature Cocktails were added back to the breakfast and dinner menus: Florida Sunshine made with Peach Schnapps, Chambord, Sevdka Vodka, and a splash of Orange and Cranberry Juices for $14. Grand Colada, a tropical blend of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple topped with Bols Blue Curaçao for $13. Key West, a frozen blend of Bacardí Superior Rum, Puréed Strawberries, and Orange Juice for $13. Grand Margarita — a combo of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, and Sweet-and-Sour for $14. Magical Star Cocktail is made with X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir Multicolored Glow Cube for $15. Learn More About The Grand Floridian Menu Changes Gasparilla Island Grill There’s a new dessert at Gasparilla Island Grill — Tropical Flamingo Miniature Gateau. It’s a Golden Sponge Cake filled with a Tropical-flavored Mousse and topped with a Sugar and Buttercream Flamingo. Let’s see what’s new at Gasparilla Island Grill! This cake is available now for $7.99. Read our review of the Mimosa Gateau! Disney Springs Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar The drink menu at Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar saw quite a few changes! Here’s what we saw: Enzo’s Cosmopolitan is now made with Tito’s Vodka, instead of Belvedere Single Estate Rye Smogory Forest Vodka 007 is now made with Tanqueray Gin, instead of Hendrick’s Gin Holly Hill is now made with Absolut Vodka, instead of Ketel One Limoncello Gimlet is now made with Hendrick’s Gin, instead of Monkey’s 47 Gin Strawberry Fields, Limoncello Gimlet, and Luciano Spritz NEW: Enzo’s Smash — Monkey’s 47 Gin, Limoncello, Simple Syrup, and Soda Water for $18 NEW: Worth Melting For — 44° North Mountain Huckleberry Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Sweet-and-Sour, and Agave Nectar for $14 NEW: Blueberry Lemonade — Three Olives Blueberry Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade with Juices of Lemon and Pomegranate topped with Sprite for $14 Learn More About Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar’s Reopening Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza There’s a new salad to try over at Blaze — the Fresh Berry Salad with fresh seasonal berries, feta, and blackberry balsamic vinaigrette on a bed of mixed greens. YUM! ©Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza This salad is available as an entree for $8.95, or you can get it as a side for $5.95. Learn More About This New Berry Salad Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill There’s a new menu item over at Wolfgang Puck. The Kurobuta Pork Ribeye is served with grilled asparagus over kumquat marmalade and a kumquat emulsion! Kurobuta Pork Ribeye ©Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill We can’t wait to try it! See Photos from Wolfgang Puck’s Reopening Earl of Sandwich Two menu items have been removed from the menu at Earl of Sandwich: the Best BLT and the Featured Soup. Le Frenchy Sandwich ©Disney Also, Assorted Fountain Beverages decreased in price from $3.49 to $3.39. Here’s That Time We tried Mac and Cheese…On A Sandwich Chicken Guy! Under Salad Bowls, the Southwest Sweet Corn is now Mexican Street Corn and comes with Charred Corn, Slaw, Roasted Peppers, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Grilled Scallions and crispy Tortilla Strips served with Cumin Lime Mojito and Chipotle Ranch Sauces. Chicken Guy! The salad is still $8.99. Read Our Latest Review of Chicken Guy! Whew — that’s a lot. But we’ll continue to watch for updates and keep you in the know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did any of these menu changes affect any of your faves? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Menu Changes That Happened in Disney World in April first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many individuals throughout the United States are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Disneyland Has Opened Again We’ve seen Disney World offer to provide its Cast Members with a payment if they receive a vaccine, and Port Canaveral in Florida is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to cruise ship crews. Now we’ve got news about a vaccine effort taking place over in Disneyland. According to the Orange County Register, Disneyland will soon be offering COVID-19 vaccinations more than 15,000 Cast Members. These vaccinations will be distributed at 2 onsite locations. Specifically, there will be a vaccination distribution area at the Disneyland Hotel and another at a backstage pharmacy. Disneyland is Open Once Again! Pam Hymel, the Chief Medical Officer of the Disney parks stated, “This convenient option for cast members and their families to get the vaccine gives us more hope and optimism as we continue our efforts to fight COVID-19 in our community.” Who will be eligible to get the vaccine? It depends on where you go. Active and furloughed Disneyland Cast Members and their family members can get either the Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting on May 13th at the Disneyland Hotel location. Welcome Back to Disneyland!! Vaccines will continue to be eligible there through May and June. The vaccination center at the Disneyland Hotel is actually being done in partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency. That Disneyland Hotel vaccination center will only be open to Disneyland Cast Members and their families. Reservations are available through the Othena vaccine distribution system. Disneyland Hotel In terms of Disneyland’s backstage Pharmacy for Living Well, single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations will be available there beginning May 10th to active Cast Members only. They’ll be available there through May, and vaccine appointments for that location can be made through the Disney Hub Cast Member website. Disneyland We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see our photos and videos from Disneyland’s reopening! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Reopening April 30th California Residents Will Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Set to Open June 4th Click Here to See All the Rides That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Click Here to See All the Restaurants That Will Reopen Initially in Disneyland Disneyland Ticket Price Info and Blockout Dates Released Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Have you visited Disneyland since it reopened? Tell us in the comments. The post Disneyland Will Soon Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Onsite to Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Our #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration continues with some terrifyingly terrific tales of happy Halloween memories, moments and family traditions from Disney cast members around the world!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/qIHwBhjd4UA View the full article

At any given time, Disney World is undergoing a few refurbishments! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort It’s all part of keepin’ the parks nice and spiffy for your vacation — but you’ll want to know exactly how these projects will affect your visit. So today, we’re bringing you our weekly refurbishment update for May 10th through May 16th. Magic Kingdom Refurbishments Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents closed in January this year to install an animatronic for President Joe Biden. This is pretty typical — it’s a tradition that happens each time a new U.S. President is elected! The Hall of Presidents Disney has not yet announced a reopening date, but we’ll be sure to keep ya posted with any news! Learn More About the Hall of Presidents’ Refurbishment! Walt Disney World Railroad If you thought a couple of months was a long closure, the Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed for over 2 YEARS! Curious why? Well, construction on TRON: Lightcycle Run is obstructing the train’s path around the park. Main Street Train Station That path will have to be cleared before the Railroad can run again, and for the path to be cleared, the TRON construction will have to make significant progress. But with the project likely delayed, that could be awhile. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates! Check out the Main Street Station’s Makeover! Main Street Confectionery Over on Main Street, U.S.A., the Main Street Confectionery has shuttered for a lengthy closure! But don’t worry: while the space receives a little TLC, you can swing by Main Street Cinema to pick up all of your favorite goodies. Main Street, U.S.A. Disney hasn’t announced when this classic shop will reopen, but it’s currently listed on Disney’s refurbishment calendar through July 17th. That’s as far out as that calendar currently goes, so we could see this closure last even longer. And elsewhere on Main, Street, U.S.A, remember that The Chapeau is closed, too! Check Out What Main Street Confectionery Will Be Like When it Reopens! Disney World Resort Refurbishments Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’re seeing some changes at the hotels, too! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a HUGE refurbishment that involves changes to the main entrance, lobby, and monorail station. Polynesian Construction As for the guest rooms? They’re getting a Moana retheme! We took a peek inside, and they look awesome. ©Disney You can currently book these rooms for stays from July 19th forward! We’re expecting those other refurbishments around the resort to finish up this summer, too. Here’s How to Book a Room at a Reopened Polynesian! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Another big project just began at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The Main Tower Guest Rooms are being refurbished, which makes them currently unavailable to guests. However, Disney has stated that other resort amenities should remain unaffected. The construction has begun! If you’re planning a stay here — or even just a quick visit! — you’ll want to be aware that the construction is LOUD. But it shouldn’t last too long! A Cast Member confirmed that the work is scheduled to wrap up at the end of September. Learn More About the Refurb at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Last but not least, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is getting a touch-up! The waterslide and splash zone at Meadow Swimmin‘ Pool are being refurbished through the end of the month. Work happening on the slide! While you may notice the construction on your visit, it shouldn’t affect ya much. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool are both still open for you to enjoy! Read More About Meadow Swimmin’ Pool’s Refurb! That’s it for our refurbishment updates this week! Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep you in the loop with plenty more Disney news. Click Here to Learn About an Upcoming Refurbishment! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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Whew… our trip to Disney Springs today has been PACKED with SNACKS! Blood Orange Mimosa in Disney Springs From a favorite returning Dole Whip Swirl to a stunning donut (no, really… get a load of this thing), we’ve been trying all sorts of specialty treats for Mother’s Day weekend. But after all those snacks, we could definitely use a SIP! And that’s what brings us to Amorette’s Patisserie, just steps away from World of Disney. One of two specialty items Amorette’s is serving this Mother’s Day weekend is the Canella Blood Orange Mimosa. Minnie Mimosas! Of course, you could order a Mimosa with Rosa Regale, if you prefer. Either way, it’s topped with a signature white chocolate Minnie topper, complete with a bow! A Minnie-topped Mimosa Cheers! This bit of bubbly really does sparkle with blood orange flavor. It’s definitely an enjoyable drink. Blood Orange Mimosa It’s less sweet than your typical mimosa with the blood orange cutting that usual sweetness — very nice. Buuuuut…. Raise a glass! It’s going to run you a very pretty penny at $19.00. If you really need that Minnie-topped photo (and we can’t blame you, it IS a fun picture, no?), then go for it. This pretty Mimosa is also a pretty penny… But as far as Mimosas and fun wine cocktails go, you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere. (You can grab a Frozcato from The Basket at Wine Bar George, for instance, and we also love the refreshing Sorbet Spritzes at the outdoor counter at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.) Oh! I mentioned that the Mimosa was one of TWO specialty treats for Mom at Amorette’s, didn’t I? Strawberry Bouquet sign And here’s it is… look at this lovely Strawberry Bouquet, full of chocolate-covered strawberries and heart-shaped chocolates! Strawberry Bouquet For $12.00, this is a very lovely gift, don’t you think? But there’s no shortage of ways to treat Mom in Disney World this weekend… and you can check out the whole list here! We’ll keep bringing you MORE of Mother’s Day weekend in Disney World right here on the DFB! MOMosa Flights are a THING this weekend in Disney World. Find out more by clicking here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is the Minnie-topped Mimosa on your list? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: This Pretty Mimosa Will Cost You an Even Prettier Penny in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is going to look a little bit different this year again. Boo Bash ©Disney In 2020, most after-hours events were canceled in Disney World due to the global health crisis — including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, the Halloween party has been canceled AGAIN but we’re getting the After Hours BOO BASH in its place. So, what’s the difference? The first big change comes with the length of the party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary has historically run from 7PM to midnight making it a 5-hour event. The After Hours BOO BASH, which will take place in Magic Kingdom like Not So Scary, will be a 3-hour event from 9PM to midnight. But according to Disney, “Disney After Hours BOO BASH tickets will grant admission to Magic Kingdom park as early as 7:00 PM without the need for a day park ticket or Disney Park Pass theme park reservation.” Happy, Happy HALLOWEEN! The BOO BASH does take after Not-So-Scary in some ways. The event will feature party music, Halloween decorations, Disney attractions, and “oh-so-eerie entertainment” just like year’s past. But, some of the offerings will be modified from what we’d typically see at a Not-So-Scary party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party For instance, don’t expect to see the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. Instead, we’ll see Halloween-themed character cavalcades like we did in 2020. Characters to pop up might include Dr. Facilier, Captain Barbossa, and of course, classic pals like Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale. Boo-to-You Parade Another similarity to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the Cadaver Dans (the Halloween-y version of the Dapper Dans) are joining the festivities at the BOO BASH. And you’ll get to try themed treats and treat stops which you KNOW we’re excited about. Plus, grown-ups can get dressed up just like in years past. We’re interested to see how the candy spots are handled this year since that is a high touchpoint. Cadaver Dans! So, really, the biggest differences at the BOO BASH this year are the shorter hours of the party and the lack of entertainment like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and the Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular fireworks show. Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Plus, as of the announcement, Disney has not mentioned any return of meet and greets (since they are still temporarily suspended) with Halloween-y characters or Halloween overlays on select attractions at this time. Instead, we will just see friendly characters hanging out at a distance around the park! Grumpy Even though our Disney World Halloween celebrations will be modified, we’re still excited to have a chance at an After Hours event again. We’ll bring you more details as Disney releases them and of course, FULL COVERAGE of the event when it launches in August! Want to learn more about the BOO BASH? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be heading to After Hours BOO BASH? Tell us in the comments! The post What's the Difference Between Disney World's After Hours Boo Bash and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An EPCOT store just finished up a mini refurb! Pin Traders Last month, Pin Traders (that’s the store underneath Spaceship Earth!) closed for a couple of weeks. And while we’re seeing LOTS of construction and changes at EPCOT right now, this little project seemed kinda unrelated! But now, Pin Traders has officially reopened, and we took a trip over to see what, exactly, has changed. While the inside of the store seemed, oddly enough, practically identical to its pre-closure look… It looks the same! …we DID notice a change outside! Did ya spot it yet? Here’s a look outside! It turns out, the pavement has been changed! The ground in front of Pin Traders used to be a smooth red, but it’s now a pebbly pavement. It’s pebbly! Here’s a look at exactly where the ground switches up! New pavement! Now, as for WHY this little change took place…who knows, right? But we’re digging the new look — and we’re certainly happy to see Pin Traders back! Stay tuned to DFB for plenty more Disney news. Read About Pin Traders’ Closure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to visit a reopened Pin Traders? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Pin Traders Has Reopened in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day, DFB friends! Disney Springs Disney’s rolling out lots of special treats for the occasion, and we’ve already tried a LOT of ’em. That includes a key lime pie/Dole Whip combo and a REALLY pretty butterfly cupcake! But we hopped over to Disney Springs today to try another dessert, this time from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. The Mother’s Day Donut is your typical glazed donut with a TON of vanilla icing! There’s also a gorgeous flower on top. And sure, this treat is extra pretty…but how does it taste? Mother’s Day Donut We really enjoyed it! It is just your everyday vanilla donut, but we tend to love Everglazed’s offerings, so even this “plain” donut was pretty great. So pretty! You will wanna note that there is a LOT of icing. It can be a bit much if you’re not a big icing fan, but just scrape it off and you’ll be good to go! It’s an easy fix for an otherwise tasty treat. The size (and sweetness!) of this donut makes it perfectly shareable. If you’ve got a few kiddos, cut this baby up in a few pieces and pass ’em out! Or, mothers out there can have this ALL to themselves. You deserve it, right?! That’s a LOT of icing! You can swing by Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew to grab this for $5.50! It is a limited time offering, so you’ll want to hurry if you want to snag this before it goes away. And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep reviewing plenty more Mother’s Day treats for ya! Check Out All the Mother’s Day Treats Coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you try this donut? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World’s New Donut Is HUGE (and Shareable!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article