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It’s not technically summer yet in Disney World, but it is getting HOT, HOT, HOT. Magic Kingdom If you’re packing for your Disney trip next week, then you’re going to want to know what kind of weather you should expect. Well, we’re here to help! We’ve got a FULL weather update for Disney World next week — and all the tips you need to brave the days. Weather Forecast According to The Weather Channel, this week is going to bring us some heat and some rain. Sound familiar? Slinky Dog Dash Yep! That forecast is pretty darn similar to last week’s. But when EXACTLY can you expect the rain? Let’s take a look! May 10th Monday, May 10th will start the week with pretty HOT temperatures — hey, we warned you! That day is going to max out at a 95-degree high and we’ll see 73 degrees at night. ©The Weather Channel You’ll notice the temperatures this week are pretty stable again. Luckily that’s been the norm over the past few weeks. Don’t expect to see too many differences from day to day! May 11th The next day, May 11th brings us a VERY similar forecast (shocker) with a high of 94 degrees during the day and keeping that low down at a comfy and warm 74 degrees. ©The Weather Channel You might see some scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon this week. In fact, the chance of rain is a little bit higher, in general, this week than it was last week. May 12th On Wednesday, May 12th, we’re going to see temps drop just a little bit. So, we’ll be keeping out of the 90s this day — at least, barely. Your low is gonna ease down into the low-70s for a comfy evening. ©The Weather Channel Note that it looks like we’re going to see some more scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and into the evening. Make sure you have a rain layer prepped so that you can stay dry! May 13th For Thursday, May 13th, we’re seeing a day with another little bit of a drop in the temps in the mid-80s and a beautiful evening at 71 degrees. ©The Weather Channel You’ve got some thunderstorms in the afternoon here as well, but the evening looks more clear. When there’s scattered rain in the forecast, it’s best to be prepared. Sometimes, you might end up getting off without rain, but you’ll want to be ready just in case! May 14th The week continues with similar temperatures in the day and another little drop into the mid-60s in the nighttime on May 14th. ©The Weather Channel Wow! That’s the coolest evening we’ve seen in a while! Luckily, there’s no rain expected yet on this day. May 15th Saturday, May 15th brings us more warm temps up in the mid-80s. Keep in mind that we’re not seeing AS MANY Extreme UV days as last week but several of the days still have extreme levels. ©The Weather Channel That means you’ve GOT to wear that sunscreen! Here, we’ll see an 86-degree high and a 70-degree low. May 16th And we’ll wrap up our week on May 16th with still warm temperatures and a beautiful day of mixed sunshine and clouds. ©The Weather Channel The weather is a bit more fickle this week and that means it’s more important to be prepared! Overview of the Week Here is a full overview of the week according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures are projected to hang out in about the same place for the whole week again. We’re looking at a range of 80s to 90s highs and 60s to 70s lows. ©The Weather Channel Other websites like Click Orlando News 6… ©Click Orlando News 6 …and WESH 2 News have similar forecasts throughout the week. ©WESH 2 News Now, forecasts aren’t set in stone. It is VERY possible that the weather could change a whole lot before and during your trip! Keep an eye on the forecast ahead of your trip and once you get to Disney World to make sure you don’t get caught unawares. Click here to see some essentials you need for your park bag! Tips for Weathering the Weather! So, what are our best tips for packing when it comes to this week’s forecast? Protect yourself from the sun! We know it’s still technically spring but it’s sure starting to feel like summer! The high UV levels, sunshiney days, and toasty temperatures can be a LOT to deal with if you’re not used to it. Mickey Sunglasses Stay hydrated, wear lots of sunscreen, and be sure to wear sunglasses too (gotta protect those eyes!). If you need to take a break and find some shade or AC, make sure you do that! Better to be safe than sorry. Want more Disney trip essentials? Click here! Prep for rain! Get ready for a little bit of rain this week too! It looks like we’ll see some sudden storms and that could mean a downpour out of nowhere. It might be a good idea to keep a poncho or rain layer handy any day! Storm Clouds Also, note that a lot of the rain in the forecast is STORMS. Lightning and heavy rain can sometimes close outdoor attractions. It might be wise to knock those outdoor must-dos (Splash Mountain, Test Track, etc.) out earlier in the day. To see how effective the Disney poncho is, click here! And that’s the forecast for next week! As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Click here for the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post Could We See SUDDEN STORMS in Disney World Next Week!? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Jasmine, Cinderella, Tiana and Belle are coming to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts this fall. Not in person, mind you, but the music of the Disney princesses will take center stage, appropriately enough, in the arts center’s Walt Disney Theater. View the full article

It’s almost Mother’s Day… HOORAY for MOM!! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney is celebrating big with TONS of limited-edition treats, fun Brunch options, and even a Magic Shot with Mrs. Incredible (aka Elastigirl)! We’ve been trying all of the Mother’s Day treats around the Disney World parks and resorts (seriously… ALL of them), and today we’re also checking out a cupcake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Over at Contempo Cafe, you can grab the Mother’s Day Red Velvet Cupcake from now until May 9th! Mother’s Day Cupcake This truly pretty-in-pink treat is made with a red velvet cupcake, cream cheese filling, and buttercream icing topped with a fondant rose and garnished with a Mother’s Day chocolate plaque. Mother’s Day Cupcake The rose makes an especially lovely touch, don’t you think? And the details on the chocolate disc add subtle pops of color, as well. Mother’s Day Cupcake Now, at a glance, this cupcake looks very heavy on that buttercream… Cream Cheese Buttercream for Days…? But it’s actually a little deceptive, because upon digging in, you’re actually greeted with a LOT of the red velvet cake with a sweet cream cheese center! RED VELVET! Now, the red velvet cake is soft and spongy… but it was also dry, TBH. And the cream cheese center was almost solid from being chilled. Quite simply, it didn’t taste fresh, and the basic light cocoa flavor just isn’t as rich and memorable as the chocolate cake that makes up the Mother’s Day Cupcake we enjoyed just a stroll away at Capt. Cook’s over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. But if you do so happen to be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort this weekend and want to present Mom with a rose (even one made of icing, our favorite kind!), you can grab this cupcake for $5.99 at Contempo Cafe. We’ll continue to review the Mother’s Day treats in Disney World, so stay tuned for more on the way! Check out the new Mother’s day Magic Shot with Mrs. Incredible in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you spending Mother’s Day at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This GORGEOUS Cupcake is a Little Deceptive in Disney World... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been almost a year since Disney World reopened! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Since it reopened to guests in July of 2020, several hotels and restaurants have reopened including fan-favorites Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom and Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Recently, Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort got a reopening date, and it is SOON! Reservations for Cape May Cafe are now officially OPEN! Disney’s Beach Club Resort doesn’t reopen until May 30th, but the restaurant itself is available starting on May 18th! ©Disney Since tables are spread out in restaurants to allow social distancing, reservations are slightly harder to come by, so you’ll want to book them fast! Guests will be able to have both breakfast and dinner. Minnie’s Beach Bash Character Breakfast and the Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet will not be available for the time being. Minnie’s Outfit for her Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Breakfast is all-you-care-to-eat family-style and will include pastries, omelets, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse waffles! Dinner includes Parker House rolls and cornbread, a seafood boil with a variety of fresh seafood options, The Turf Platter with steak and chicken, and lobster mac and cheese. Characters will NOT appear at Cape May Cafe when it reopens. See the FULL Menus and PRICES here! Cape May Cafe Is Reopening! Chef Mickey’s is also opening up for dinner for the first time since the closures on May 16th! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest reopenings in Disney World, so stay tuned! Here’s more on what is coming to Cafe May Cafe! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Cape May Cafe when it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post Cape May Cafe Reservations Are Available Again in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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A CLASSIC Disney World experience is COMING BACK — Chef Mickey’s will be serving DINNER again starting May 16th! Chef Mickey’s This staple at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a favorite for SO many families! Chef Mickey’s has been serving up character breakfast for a few months now and was open for breakfast without characters for months beforehand. But if dinner is more your speed AND you want to experience the NEW dinner menu, you can make your Chef Mickeys reservations NOW! To book dinner at Chef Mickey’s, head to the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app, and select Chef Mickey’s for dinner time (that’s 5 to 9:30 PM!). Chef Mickey himself! Reservations are open for 60 days out, so you can book through July 6th right now. And because Chef Mickey’s is at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you do NOT need a Park Pass Reservation or theme park ticket to get in! Anybody can dine here with Mickey and friends. Hiya pal! If you’ve dined at Chef Mickey’s before, you may notice some differences at this restaurant. Before Disney World’s closure last year, this character meal was a buffet, but that’s changed due to the coronavirus pandemic and increased health and safety measures around Walt Disney World. Instead, Chef Mickey’s will be a combination of family-style and a la carte style dining like other reopened former buffets such as Magic Kingdom’s The Crystal Palace and Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood & Vine. The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom The revamped dinner menu will feature four courses: a starter, plated signature items, a protein selection (Prime Rib, Roasted Salmon, and Traditional Roasted Breast of Turkey), and dessert. There is also a kids’ menu which features a Kids’ Platter with Macaroni & Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Turkey Corn Dog Nuggets, Tater Puffs, and Steamed Broccoli. ©Disney Chef Mickey’s is a bit pricey, but it IS a character meal. It costs $55 per adult and $36 per child, plus tax and gratuity. ©Disney And, if you’re planning on going to Chef Mickey’s soon, beware! It MAY be noisy as The Contemporary Resort undergoes room refurbishments. (And this restaurant is already known for being a bit LOUD.). The Contemporary Resort refurb It’s SO great to see this family-favorite dining experience return, and we’ll definitely be heading to Chef Mickey’s dinner to let you know how the food and experience is! Best of luck making your own reservations! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World dining news and let you know when MORE restaurant experiences return. Check Out Our Latest Chef Mickey’s Review! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Chef Mickey’s one of your favorite Disney World restaurants? Let us know in the comments! The post Act Fast! Chef Mickey's Dinner Reservations Are Available NOW in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost summer, friends! Cinderella Castle We’ve got lots to look forward to, like the grand opening of EPCOT’s new Gelateria Toscana, the reopening of hotels like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and the return of fan-favorite restaurants like Tusker House! And if you’re planning a trip to the parks, you’ll want to know ALL about the hours. We previously had park hours through July 17th, but now, we’ve got ’em for July 18th-24th! From July 18th-24th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-9PM… ©Disney …while EPCOT will be open from 11AM-9PM! The Food and Wine Festival will be just kickin’ off, so you’ll get to enjoy that. ©Disney At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, park hours run from 9AM-7PM. ©Disney And Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open from 8AM-6PM! ©Disney If you’re looking to explore some other places around Disney World, Blizzard Beach will be open from 11AM-6PM. And as usual, Disney Springs will be open from 10AM-10PM Sunday-Thursday, and from 10AM-11PM Friday and Saturday. ©Disney Keep in mind that you’ll be able to Park Hop starting at 2PM, as long as capacity allows and as long as you have a valid Park Hopper ticket. We may also see these hours extended as the dates get closer — Disney’s been in the habit of that lately! We’ll keep an eye out, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Disney’s New Summer Merch Collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World this July? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Releases Another Week of July Park Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Just when you think Disney World can’t get any busier…it does! Magic Kingdom We started the year with a FULL year’s worth of announcements in January alone, but there was still LOTS of Disney news in February and March. April was certainly no exception, with the long-awaited reopening of the PeopleMover, and many transformations happening around the parks! Without further ado, let’s take a look at 14 new things that happened in Disney World in April! The PeopleMover is FINALLY Back!!! It feels like we’ve waited a whole lifetime for the PeopleMover to reopen, but on April 25th, it officially reopened to guests for the first time in over a year!! Which part of the ride is YOUR favorite? After Walt Disney World President, Jeff Vahle announced that the fan-favorite ride would be opening “later this weekend,” we lined up bright and early that Sunday morning to check out the reopening! 7 (!!!) hours later, the Cast Members officially opened up the ride to guests and we couldn’t have been happier! We even invited you all to take a ride with us. So on your next trip to the Magic Kingdom, go check out the PeopleMover for the first time in a long time! VIDEO: Take A Ride With Us to Celebrate the PeopleMover’s Reopening in Disney World! Festival of the Lion King Will Open Next Month Live entertainment has been very different in Disney World since it reopened. Several live shows remain closed like Finding Nemo the Musical and Beauty and the Beast Live On Stage, but this month we got some very exciting news about the Festival of the Lion King! Festival of the Lion King We knew the show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom would open sometime this summer, but it now has a reopening timeline of mid-May. That’s SO soon! The show is getting here just in time for summer crowds. ©Disney The show will return with a new name: “A Celebration of The Festival of the Lion King.” Jeff Vahle shared details about this reopening too and said the cast is back in rehearsals and ready to perform for guests again. We’ll lookout for an actual return date for the show, but if you’re going to Disney World this summer, you’ve got another thing to look forward to! Get more details about the return of Festival of the Lion King Self-Serve Drink Stations Are BACK at Some Locations Since Disney World reopened, self-serve drinks have been basically nonexistent. The stations were typically manned by Cast Members who would fill up the cup for you. Now, self-serve drinks are available at certain locations! Self-serve Drink Stations So far, we have seen this at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge… No Cast Member here! …Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom… Safety signs are still in place and Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT. We’ve also noticed it at many other Disney World resorts. It’s here, too! The stations do note that only one party should use the machine at a time. We’ve also seen refillable stations at Blizzard Beach when it reopened in March, but this is the first time we’ve seen them not roped off and with a Cast Member for a long time! We’ll continue to see where this change is happening. Click here to see more about the return of self-serve drinks! Disney Skyliner Crash The Disney Skyliner is the newest form of Disney transportation, but it has its faults. The Skyliner can temporarily close or stop for things like lightning and technical difficulties, but in April the Skyliner had its 2nd gondola crash. Skyliner Crash @nextstopmainstreet on Instagram Luckily nobody was hurt, and Disney commented on the matter. We got to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Skyliner station after the accident occurred, and the line was down for just a couple of hours before it reopened to guests. Disney Skyliner We also got a look at some guests who were stuck on the EPCOT Skyliner line during this time. Each Skyliner gondola has an emergency kit with a few packets of drinking water, cool packs, a pencil and notepad, a whistle, a glow stick, and a few blue cups. @pineapple.kaitlyn on Instagram Overall, the crash resulted in some broken glass, but luckily nobody was hurt and the Skyliner was up and running pretty quickly. The last Skyliner crash was in October of 2019, where guests were stuck in their gondolas for THREE hours. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Everything We Know About the Skyliner Crash in Disney World Cirque du Soleil Could Open in Disney Springs Soon Cirque du Soleil’s new Disney-inspired show was scheduled to premiere in spring of 2020, but had been pushed back again and again. Now, though, we could be seeing the show in Disney Springs pretty soon! ©Disney Drawn to Life, Cirque du Soleil’s newest show could open this fall according to the company’s CEO Daniel Lamarre. He mentioned that Cirque was working on a new opening date for the show and that they “should be able to open sometime in the fall.” Drawn to Life Ensemble Tickets were available for Drawn to Life a while ago, but they have remained unavailable since January of this year. Hopefully, we’ll get to see this brand new and unique show come to life later this year! Check out more about Cirque du Soleil’s Disney-inspired show It’ll Cost You More to Customize a Lightsaber There are many iconic experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios like drinking in Oga’s Cantina, interacting with characters, or building a droid. But one of the most popular experiences is building your own lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop, and this month it saw a HUGE price increase! Savi’s Workshop Previously, a customized lightsaber would cost you $199,99 plus tax, but now you’ll have to pay $219.99 plus tax. Nothing from the experience has changed, just the fact that it’s an extra $20. Inside Savi’s Workshop The price increase applies to guests who booked their lightsaber experience after this change happened on April 19th. How to Build Your Own Lightsaber in Galaxy’s Edge Club Cool Will Return and New Creations Shop As you’ve probably noticed, EPCOT is going through an ENORMOUS transformation. In April month, we got two major updates about what we can expect to see in the parks this summer! Spaceship Earth First of all, you’ll be able to torture your friends with Beverly again because Club Cool is RETURNING! Yay! This experience originally closed as part of the EPCOT transformation, but Disney has announced that it will come back THIS. SUMMER. Club Cool Even though you can try lots of Coca-Cola products at the Coca-Cola store and rooftop beverage bar in Disney Springs, there’s nothing like trying soda from around the world at Club Cool! Club Cool Sodas We also got a sneak peek at what the new Creations Shop will look like! This shop will be replacing Mouse Gear as the park’s flagship merchandise location. The shop’s design is based on none other than Mickey Mouse, and you’ll see lots of unique artwork featuring him on the walls! Creations Shop concept art ©Disney The Creations Shop is also set to open up this summer, and we are thrilled for these big steps in EPCOT’s transformation! Learn more about the brand new Creations Shop in EPCOT Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Just Got Easier Rise of the Resistance is easily the most popular attraction in Disney World with two sets of boarding groups filling up every single day. The boarding group process has gone through several changes, but the latest change has made it way more convenient! Rise of the Resistance Before, you had to be physically inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios in order to get a boarding pass at 1PM. Now, guests can grab a boarding group from anywhere on Disney property if they scanned into the park earlier that day! Rey says you can’t get in line unless you have a boarding pass We put this new change to the test and it worked! If you wanted to tap into Hollywood Studios in the morning, go to lunch, and grab a 1PM boarding group, now you can! See how we tested this Rise of the Resistance change here! A New Service is Replacing Magical Express In case you missed it, Disney’s Magical Express will be discontinued in 2022. This is the free service that Disney provides to bring Disney World Resort guests from Orlando International Airport to their hotel. We’ve recently learned that a new transportation system will replace Magical Express! Disney’s Magical Express While there are some other options to get from the airport to your resort, Mears released a statement indicating that they would continue to provide transportation services after Magical Express is gone. Recently, Mears introduced Mears Connect which will debut in January of 2022 and connect Orlando International Airport to the Disney Resort area! ©Mears This service will be very similar to Magical Express, and you can book a reservation starting in May 2021! Pricing has not been released for Mears Connect yet, nor have any additional details about reservations been released. Even though the Brightline train from the airport to Disney Springs is in the works, we might have to wait until 2026 to use it. We can’t wait to get more details on this new transportation! More information on the new Mears Connect! The Jungle Cruise Transformation Has Begun A few months ago, Disney announced that the Jungle Cruise in both Disney World and Disneyland would get a new storyline. Well, that transformation has already begun in Disney World! Jungle Cruise This Adventureland attraction is staying open to guests while it undergoes these changes. It was announced that the changes would happen this year, but Disney did not share a specific timeline. Jungle Cruise Elephant We’ve already said goodbye to Trader Sam… Where Did You Go?! …noticed some small details missing… Hello, new paint! …and a huge scene from the ride is gone to make way for the new characters coming to the attraction! No more porters! So far we’ve seen a lot of things get taken away, but we have yet to see many additions. We’ll keep you updated when new scenes/characters get added to the attraction! EVERYTHING We Know About the CHANGES Coming to Disney’s Jungle Cruise Attraction A Major Mask Requirement Has Changed As you probably know, mask policies have been pretty strict in Disney World since its reopening. However, one of the mask rules in the parks loosened up a bit this month. New Mask Policy Now, guests are able to take pictures outdoors without their masks. Previously, all guests had to keep their masks on for any photos. You must still keep your mask on for indoor photos. You Can See the Guest Holding Their Mask in Their Hand During the photos, guests must be stationary and socially distanced from others. This rule applies for PhotoPass and for pictures you take yourself. Guests must wait until they are in the spot they want to pose at, and then they are allowed to remove masks. How the New Maskless Photo Policy Works in Disney World One Health & Safety Measure is Disappearing One of the health and safety measures that Disney World added prior to its reopening is hand-washing stations. Now, they are starting to disappear in Disney World! Former Hand-washing Station Location We noticed this change in quite a few locations, and Cast Members said that they are not sure if the hand-washing stations will return. Disney still offers hand sanitizer all over property, but we were surprised to see these stations disappearing! See more about the hand-washing stations disappearing Resorts Are Getting Some BIG Makeovers We’ve all heard a lot about the huge Moana-themed renovation at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but some other Disney World resorts are getting some TLC too! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will look pretty different on your next stay, because the rooms have gotten a makeover before it reopens on July 6th. ©Disney Compared to before, the headboard is a LOT different, the bedding is white, and the maroon details are gone. The carpet is also replaced with hardwood floors. The curtains are patterned, but have much lighter colors than before. The TV is now attached to the wall, with a chest of drawers underneath. Much lighter hues now. Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also undergoing some major construction! Just check out what the lobby looks like! Check out the construction! The construction scrim covers various hallways and room areas on one side of the Main Tower. Disney has not shared exactly what this refurbishment entails, but we’ll let you know when more details are released! Check out more of the hideous Contemporary Resort construction The Eye Sore in EPCOT is Complete EPCOT is in the middle of a major transformation, and that includes a new nighttime spectacular called Harmonious! This show will come from 5 barges on World Showcase Lagoon, and now all of the barges are out! Harmonious Construction We (and many other people) aren’t exactly fans of the view across the lagoon anymore because these barges are HUGE and can be an eyesore. But we hope that they will make the show so incredible that it’s worth it! 5th Barge There is no current premiere date for Harmonious, but we have seen the barges testing movement and water features. The Ugliest EPCOT Transformation is Complete Well, there were a LOT of updates in Disney World this month as we inch closer to the 50th anniversary! We’ll be back to round up the biggest news from May at the end of the month, but in the meantime, we’ll continue to keep you in the loop on the latest Disney World news! 3 Things That Are Back to Normal in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What was your favorite update from this month? Let us know in the comments! The post Planning a Disney World Trip?! You Need to Know About These 14 Changes! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Theme park visitors say goodbye to temperature screenings, a pandemic precaution added that's now being subtracted. View the full article

Happy (almost) Mother’s Day! We’ve already taken a look at some of the limited time Mother’s Day treats coming to Disney World and we’ve been trying a bunch of them and sharing our thoughts. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This next Mother’s Day treat on our list brings us to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for a limited-time Key Lime Pie Sundae with lime soft serve! This treat certainly sounds promising, but can it deliver? We made our way over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort earlier today to find out! You’ll find the Key Lime Pie Dole Whip Sundae over at Pineapple Lanai from now until May 9th. Key Lime Pie Dole Whip Sundae This treat is made with lime soft serve, graham cracker crust, blood orange mango jam, and topped with a piece of white chocolate. It’s also got some crunchy white chocolate pearls and a tropical flower on it, and the white chocolate piece has the word “Mom” on it — how sweet! Isn’t it pretty?! We’ve had lime Dole Whip many times in the past, in the form of the ‘Olu Mel Soft Serve, Yoda Cone, the Heart of Te Fiti Cone, or just on its own! The Lime Dole Whip is one of our FAVORITE Disney treats, so we’re really happy to see it incorporated into a new offering. Lime Dole Whip?! Yes, please! We REALLY loved this treat, guys. As always, the tanginess of the lime helps to balance out the sweetness of the soft-serve really nicely. Plus, there was a perfect amount of tartness! YUM. We also found the graham cracker crumbs to be a great addition! Make sure you scoop up the soft-serve and graham crackers crumbs into one bite — it’ll taste JUST like cold key lime pie. Tasty, right?! We dig the graham cracker crumbs! We HIGHLY recommend swinging by Pineapple Lanai to grab this treat. You can get it right now for a SUPER limited time — just through May 9th — for $5.49. And key lime pie fans: you’ve got to try this. Seriously. Just trust us. We’ll keep an eye out for more new Disney treats and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest news and reviews! Click here to see ALL of 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 get this treat in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Will YOU Make it in Time to Try Disney World’s Key Lime Pie Dole Whip?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re blazin’ right on through spring! Tree of Life Yep, another month has FLOWN by just like that and we’ve seen a LOT of serious news from Disney World. Some of that news was downright SHOCKING, too. Here are the three most unexpected things that happened in Disney World last month! 1. The PeopleMover opened EARLY. We HAVE to start with the biggest surprise of the month. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover ACTUALLY OPENED; and not only that, it opened early. PeopleMover This beloved Omnimover attraction in the Magic Kingdom did not reopen with the park last July. And its closure just kept getting extended again and again. We were worried the PeopleMover was doomed until suddenly this month a reopening was announced! On the PeopleMover Sure enough, after a bit of a late start, the PeopleMover was moving peeps again after a year of closure on April 25th. What a seriously happy surprise! Want to see more about the big reopening? Click here! 2. The mask policy changed a little bit. We’ve come to more or less expect changes to the health measures in Disney World regularly — especially when it comes to the mask policy. New Mask Policy in Action At the beginning of April, Disney announced that the policy would be updated to allow guests to temporarily remove their masks to take pictures while outdoors. They must remain still and socially distanced while doing so. New Mask Policy This policy has been active for a while now and we’ve walked you through it to see just how it works. Still, it gave us a bit of a shock when the news first popped up! To learn more about this policy change, click here. 3. The Skyliner crashed…AGAIN. And our last surprise was more of a shock as the Disney World Skyliner had another incident. You may remember when the Skyliner crashed right when it opened back in 2019. The incident left guests stranded in the air for several hours. Skyliner Crash @nextstopmainstreet on Instagram Well, it happened again this month (much to our surprise). On April 22nd, a few gondolas collided at Disney’s Hollywood Studios station. Still, the crash was less disruptive than the previous incident. Disney Skyliner The Skyliner was back up and running relatively quickly and thankfully no one was hurt. Click here to learn more about this crash. All of these updates were pretty big surprises in the last month. Now, we’re headed into summer, ready to take on all those Disney World curveballs! Of course, you can follow along right here with DFB to make sure you’re in the loop too. Headed to Disney World this summer? Click here for a MUST-READ. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did you see any of these things coming? Tell us in the comments! The post The 3 Most Unexpected Things That Happened in Disney World in April first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s only May, but we’re already getting in the Halloween spirit! Magic Kingdom at Halloween Disney’s celebrating this spooky holiday EARLY with their #HalfwaytoHalloween event, and we’ve already gotten BIG news, fun recipes, and so much more. And now, Disney’s giving us a sneak peek at some new merch that’ll debut SOON! First up, there are some new nuiMOs outfits on the way! We love seeing new clothes and accessories debut for Disney’s posable (and pricey!) plushes, and a collection inspired by the new Cruella movie is releasing this June. Just take a look at that punk-rock style! ©Disney If you’re looking for human outfits, you can shop the Disney Villains Streetwear Collection, debuting in July… ©Disney …or the Mickey Mouse Halloween Streetwear Collection, which will pop up in the parks in early August! ©Disney And of course, what’s Halloween without the Haunted Mansion? MORE Haunted Mansion merch is on the way, from new ears to a Loungefly bag to seriously stylish denim! You’ll be able to shop it all in late July. ©Disney We’re getting EXCITED for Halloween! Are you?! Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep bringing you plenty more spooky news. Learn About Disney World’s NEW Boo Bash! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on getting any of this new merch? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Haunted Mansion and Villains Merch Coming to Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have plans to visit Disney World, you’ll need to know all about the Park Pass reservation system. Hollywood Studios To closely monitor their capacity and align with health and safety guidelines, Disney is currently requiring a Park Pass reservation in addition to a valid theme park ticket for each day of your visit. We’ve got a guide for you with ALL our tips on doing that. But if you’re trying to get into Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you may notice…it books up WAY faster than the other parks (typically!). And it turns out, there’s a very good reason why! Okay, let’s start at the beginning. If you’re trying to book a Park Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, best of luck to ya! All of the reservations here tend to get snatched up quicker than the other Disney parks. Just recently, we reported that Park Passes for Hollywood Studios were booked out through mid-June! Yikes. Let us in! That’s all well and good, but WHY does Hollywood Studios book up so fast? Well, a couple of factors come into play that make scoring a reservation here a extra tricky. Luckily, we’re breaking them down for you! It’s Popular We’re gonna start with the obvious — Hollywood Studios is popular! this used to be known as a half-day park but NOT anymore! Disney’s two newest attractions are here: Mickey and Minnie’s Railway and ALL of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Not to mention, Toy Story Land (including the mega-fun Slinky Dog Dash) just opened a few years ago and many guests still haven’t had a chance to experience it, if they don’t visit regularly. A few NEW rides and 2 NEW lands?! Unsurprisingly, people want to give all this fun new stuff a try! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance quickly became an absolute must for most guests visiting Disney World. But you’ll need to reserve a boarding group to ride! And while you can currently Park Hop after 2PM, the last boarding group for Rise of the Resistance opens at 1PM…and you’ll need to have a Hollywood Studios Park Pass for the day to grab it. Womp, womp. Don’t let them know you’re with the Resistance! And because the park IS so popular, it’s kind of contributing to its own problem. If people really want to visit, they’re going to book it for the first park of the day because they see how fast capacity fills. They’re not going to wait and maybe visit on the off chance that it hasn’t reached capacity when the Park Hopping window opens at 2PM. Now, this probably isn’t a major factor, but it certainly doesn’t help. Check Out the Newest Rules for Getting a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group! It’s Small If you dig a little deeper into it, you may realize…Disney’s Hollywood Studios is small. Now, Magic Kingdom is the smallest Disney World park from an acreage perspective, but Hollywood Studios’ capacity is much lower. According to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), Magic Kingdom averaged over 57,000 guests per day in 2019. EPCOT averaged 34,000 guests per day, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom averaged 38,000 guests daily. By comparison, Disney’s Hollywood Studios averaged just over 31,000 guests each day. Now, these numbers are well below the max capacity for each park, as Disney rarely hit capacity pre-COVID, but they do provide some perspective of capacity limitations (as Disney does not make their actual capacity numbers public). Toy Story Land Due to limited park operations, capacity is currently lowered across all 4 Disney parks. Last November, Disney increased that capacity from 25% to 35%. And as of February, that percentage remained. Now, whether or not it’s STILL at 35%…Disney hasn’t said. But we’re gonna use that number for now, so hang tight. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Obviously, 35% is different for each of the 4 parks. For example, according to the TEA’s numbers, Magic Kingdom would be able to welcome significantly more guests than, say, Animal Kingdom. And since Hollywood Studios has a smaller normal capacity, that 35% limit is pretty small, too. Millennium Falcon Now, it’s worth noting that Disney has been vague about its current capacity procedures. That is, we don’t know how many Park Passes they’re actually allotting and when. But we can assume, based on “normal” capacity, that Hollywood Studios is getting a smaller allotment. This means Hollywood Studios simply can’t offer as many Park Pass reservations as other parks. Click to See When Disney World Hit Capacity! What Now?! Let’s throw ‘em both together: popular park + low capacity = Park Pass reservations that go fast! Okay, sure: now you understand why it’s so frustrating trying to book a day at Hollywood Studios. But that doesn’t really help ya out if you’re currently on the struggle bus, right?! Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re gonna give you a little tip: don’t give up hope! We previously mentioned that Disney was vague about how their Park Pass reservations work. And it’s true! They’ll randomly drop MORE passes every once and a while, refilling the “bucket” of reservations available. Hello from Hollywood Studios! If you’re really hoping to get into the park, keep checking Disney’s official Park Pass Availability Calendar. Of course, we’ll keep ya posted here, too! And if it really comes down to it, there’s a chance that you’ll be able to Park Hop over on the day of your visit to Disney World. That means no Rise of the Resistance that day, but you can still ride and experience everything else in the park. Remember that we also recommend you book your Park Passes as SOON as you book your trip — hopefully, if a few months out at least, you’ll still have plenty time to snag a pass here. Good luck if you’re trying to snag that Park Pass! We’ll keep ya posted with more Disney news (and plenty of tips!), so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here for the Map You NEED in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post The Real Reason Why Hollywood Studios Fills Up Faster Than Other Disney World Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here at Disney, and I’m already getting so excited to celebrat­e because we are now #HalfwaytoHalloween! It’s the perfect time for a “shriek peek” at some exciting new products that are coming soon, and some that you can even snag right now!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/3UgvSzqo7ZI View the full article

We’re officially #HalfwaytoHalloween! It’s almost Halloween! Disney’s kicking off their spooky celebration with some BIG news: we’ve already heard all about the brand-new Boo Bash coming to Magic Kingdom AND about a Muppets + Haunted Mansion crossover coming to Disney+! But the fun is just getting started. And if you’re at home, we’ve got some Halloween-inspired recipes that may be JUST the thing for you to get in the spirit. Disney’s shared these recipes straight from their upcoming Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook, and we’re here to pass them on to ya! We’re starting off with the Underworld Smoothie, inspired by none other than Hades himself. Underworld Smoothie Ingredients Calm Blue Smoothie 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup frozen blackberries 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup grape, blueberry, or blackberry juice 1 cup ice Angry Red Smoothie 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup strawberry, cranberry, or beet juice 1 cup ice Instructions Step One: Combine all the ingredients for the blue smoothie in a blender, and blend until combined. Pour into a measuring cup with a pouring lip and set aside. Step Two: Combine all the ingredients for the red smoothie in a blender, and blend until combined. Step Three: Holding a vessel in each hand, pour half the two smoothies into a drinking glass at the same time, then repeat with a second glass. Enjoy cold. ©Disney Now we’re movin’ on to some deviled eggs — Deviled Dragon Eggs, to be exact! Deviled Dragon Eggs Ingredients 8 cups shredded red cabbage 12 large eggs2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Step One: Place 4 cups of the shredded cabbage in a medium saucepan. Cover the cabbage so it’s totally submerged in water with at least 1 inch of water above it. Boil over medium-high heat until tender and the water is deep purple, 20 to 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked shredded cabbage and discard, leaving the water in the pan. Step Two: While the cabbage is cooking, prepare the eggs. Place the eggs in a separate medium saucepan and cover with water by at least 1 inch. Over medium-high heat, bring the water to a full boil. As soon as the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat and cover. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes, then remove to an ice bath to chill for 1 minute. Step Three: Lightly crack the egg shells by rolling them on a kitchen towel on the counter. You want there to be fine cracks, but for the shell to still adhere. The finer the cracks, the better the result will be, so be careful. Step Four: Place the eggs in a storage container with a lid. Pour the cabbage water over the eggs, cover, and chill for at least 12 hours or overnight. Step Five: Remove the eggs from the water, then peel the shells. The result should be beautiful purple marbling of the egg whites. Cut each egg in half lengthwise. Scoop out the yolk into a medium mixing bowl, and place the whites on a platter. Step Six: In the bowl with the yolks, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then divide evenly between the cups of the egg whites. Step 7: Top eggs with a sprinkle of dill and serve eggs over nests made with the remaining raw cabbage. Chill before serving. ©Disney Yum! But let’s try something a little sweeter, shall we? This next treat is straight from Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland! Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients Muffins 1 cup cake flour 1 cup bread flour (may substitute all-purpose flour) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée 1 cup golden raisins Streusel 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch salt 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter Instructions For the Muffins: Step One: Preheat oven to 375oF and line muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside. Step Two: Sift together cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg into large bowl. Set aside. Step Three: Beat together sugar and eggs until pale yellow in the bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Blend in oil and pumpkin purée until mixture is smooth. Step Four: Blend half of flour mixture into egg mixture until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl, then stir in raisins. Add remaining flour mixture to batter, mixing just until combined. Step Five: Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan, filling about 3/4 full. For the Streusel: Step One: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mash butter with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon streusel on each muffin. Step Two: Bake 18 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 325oF and bake 5 minutes more, or until golden brown. ©Disney And last but not least, we’re whippin’ up a treat from the upcoming EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Apple Crumble Tarts Ingredients Tart Dough 5 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour Apple Filling 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 large granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced (2 cups) 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Crumble 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Instructions For the Tart Dough: Step One: Cream butter, sugar, and salt in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment until fluffy. Step Two: Add egg and mix until smooth. Add flour and mix on medium speed until combined. Step Three: Evenly divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. For the Apple Filling: Step One: Heat butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat until melted. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and apples, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until apples begin to soften. Step Two: Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl. Add to apple mixture and cook for 3 minutes, until sauce around apples thickens. Step Three: Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. For the Crumble: Step One: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter in food processor. Pulse until pea-sized crumbs form. Step Two: Set aside. For the Apple Pie Tarts: Step One: Preheat oven to 350°F. Step Two: Remove dough from refrigerator. Roll each ball into 1/8-inch thick circle and press into 3-inch tart pans, trimming excess dough from edges. Pierce the bottom of each tart with fork several times. Place 4-inch square of parchment paper on top of each tart and fill with pie weights or beans. Place tart pans on large baking sheet. Step Three: Bake tart shells for 15 minutes. Carefully remove pie weights or beans and parchment paper and bake an additional 5 minutes. Step Four: Place 1/4 cup apple filling in each tart and top with 3 tablespoons of the crumble topping. Step Five: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crumble is golden brown. Step Six: Cool before serving. ©Disney Which of these Halloween eats are YOU going to make? Let us know in the comments, and get excited for Halloween! We’ve got plenty more fun coming your way today, so stay tuned to DFB. Read More About the NEW Boo Bash! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these recipes are you making? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate #HalfwaytoHalloween with NEW Disney Recipes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for Halloween?! Halloween Cavalcade We certainly are — and it seems like Disney is, too! Today kicks off their #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration, filled with special treats and spooky surprises. And it may still be early, but Disney’s already rollin’ out the fun with an announcement about a NEW Halloween special coming to Disney+! For fans of the Haunted Mansion AND the Muppets, you’re getting the crossover you never knew you needed: Muppets Haunted Mansion! ©Disney This Disney+ special debuts this fall, but Disney’s already given us a little sneak peek. Take a look! Happy Halfway to Halloween, folks! There’s so much more fun in store today, so stay tuned to DFB. Learn More About the #HalfwaytoHalloween Event! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this Halloween special? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: The Muppets + Haunted Mansion Crossover We Didn’t Know We Needed Is Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Happy #HalfwaytoHalloween! It’s that special time of the year when Disney Parks summons the spirits of the supernatural, completely cryptic, and sometimes spooky, for a prelude celebration to Halloween.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/0NOciCSOEZI View the full article

Disney Parks are the place to be when celebrating! Magic Kingdom Whether it’s a major holiday like Christmas, or it’s a holiday that only super fans know about like Adventureland Day, there are SO many ways to celebrate in the parks! If you are a fan of Halloween, Disney has some NEW celebrations to celebrate Halfway to Halloween! Starting today, May 7th, Disney is releasing some limited-time food and drinks to honor the spooky holiday! ©Disney If you’re headed to Disney World around this time, you’ll want to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs for the brand new Gideon’s Hand Pies! The pies include a handmade Gideon’s Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Cookie baked inside a flaky and buttery pie crust. These are limited to two per person, and will be available May 10th-12th while supplies last! ©Disney For more chocolatey treats, head to The Ganachery in Disney Springs for the Cauldron Cocoa Bomb! The treat is made of a dark chocolate cauldron that’s filled with hot cocoa mix and green marshmallows and topped with an edible image of the Sanderson sisters and a chocolate broom stirrer. You can grab this from May 10th-12th as well! But you will need to tune into the Disney Parks TikTok tomorrow, May 8, to get the secret code to order! ©Disney If you’re visiting Disneyland at this time, don’t worry! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Downtown Disney is offering a twist on a classic fall treat — the Classic Pumpkin Pie Shake! This is Black Tap’s take on fall flavors with a pumpkin pie shake topped with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbles, and a cherry. The shake is available for a limited-time from May 7th-9th. ©Disney Today, we also learned that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is being replaced by Disney’s After Hours Boo Bash. Read all about the new Boo Bash here! We’ll be sure to give you a full review of the treats at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney, so stay tuned to DFB! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! How will you celebrate Halfway to Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Treats Coming to Disney World and Disneyland to Celebrate Halfway to Halloween! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Due to the global pandemic, quite a few events at Disney World were canceled last year, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Processional, and others. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom Now, we have received an update from Disney World about one upcoming holiday event — Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which typically takes place at Magic Kingdom in Disney World from around August to early November, has officially been canceled for 2021. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Instead, it will be replaced by the Disney After Hours Boo Bash. Considering that many of the hallmarks of the party, including fireworks, character meet-and-greets, and stage shows, are still temporarily suspended, this makes sense. Boo Bash ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on that and let you know when we spot any new information. Click here to read about the NEW After Hours BOO BASH in Disney World. We’re dying with excitement to see what this year’s Halloween After Hours Event has in store, and we want to make sure YOU have the very best time during your trip! (You deserve it!) A fall visit to Disney World can be full of spooky fun, but making sure it all goes smoothly can be…kind of spooky, too. This is where we come in! ( ← A friendly ghost is here to help! Spoiler alert: it’s us!) Our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is FULL of all the information you need to plan an unforgettable and fun-filled Disney trip–taking all the stress out of planning, so you can focus on what matters most to YOU. With comprehensive food reviews, snack recommendations, budgeting and planning tools, special deals, and more included, the DFB Guide covers any and everything Disney World. (We really mean everything! There are 800+ pages of info in there! Plus, it’s an ebook…so you can highlight and organize the content in a way that works best for YOU.) Click here to shop the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining for 30% off with code FALL21 Whether you’re getting ready for your first or your hundredth trip, there’s something in our guide for everyone. Make your next trip extraordinary, and start planning TODAY with 30% off the DFB Guide or 40% off the DFB Everything Bundle! Just use code FALL21 at checkout! (WARNING! Devilishly mouthwatering food photos await you!) Click here to shop the DFB Everything Bundle for 40% off with code FALLL21 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on visiting Walt Disney World to celebrate Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments. The post BREAKING: Disney World's 2021 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Been Canceled first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are halfway to Halloween and have just received some HUGE Disney Halloween news! Halloween in Magic Kingdom Last year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve wondered for months whether it would return this year. And now we’ve got our answer! Earlier today, Disney announced a NEW Halloween-themed after hours event that will take the place of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year!! The new event is called “Disney After Hours BOO BASH.” ©Disney The event will take place at Magic Kingdom park. There will be “music, decorations, attractions and oh-so-eerie entertainment.” According to Disney, there will be Halloween-themed cavalcades and candy stops throughout the park. Spooktacular characters like Dr. Facilier and Captain Barbosa will also make an appearance in the park, and classic characters like Goofy and Chip ‘n’ Dale will also be around. Halloween Cavalcade The Cadaver Dans will also be performing and there will be “themed offerings, from sweet treats to savory delights.” A number of attractions will also be open for guests to enjoy including Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain. And, according to Disney, “Guests young, old and immortal can don a costume for the occasion.” Just be sure to review Disney’s dress code and costume guidelines before attending. Villain Cavalcade Disney After Hours BOO BASH will take place on select nights from August 10th through October 31st. Tickets for this event will go on sale next month. Magic Kingdom Halloween 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.” We’ll keep an eye out for more information about this event and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest. 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 buying tickets for Disney’s Boo Bash? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: After Hours BOO BASH Replacing Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We are Conjuring Up the Magic for our #HalfwaytoHalloween takeover and treating you to four wickedly delicious recipes – perfect for when you socialize with your own grim grinning ghosts!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/TAZoXp9vPPc View the full article