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We’ve gotten LOTS of big news about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel today! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney Disney officially announced that the opening date was pushed back to 2022, and we got details about dining, a SUPER cool lightsaber, and more. But if you happened to check your My Disney Experience app today, you’ll notice something exciting just happened! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is officially on the digital map! You’ll see it just below Galaxy’s Edge. And boy are we pumped for this addition. ©Disney Let’s zoom in a little closer! The map shows that the hotel will open in 2022 — and we’ve also got a neat aerial view of the place. We can finally see just how close this thing will be to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! ©Disney It’s also on the digital map on Disney World’s website! You can zoom in EXTRA close to check out all the tiny details. We’re able to see where guests will check in vs. where they will actually stay during their trip. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep ya posted every step of the way as this hotel gets closer to reopening. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out This Hotel’s New Opening Timeline! 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 staying in this hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Is Officially on the Disney World Map! 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. PHEW! It’s Star Wars Day, and that means we’ve been off on a galactic adventure all day long to show you everything happening in the parks! Star Wars Day Merchandise Although we know you’re invested in that awesome-themed food, Disney World is also hosting exclusive merchandise in honor of the May the 4th holiday. And, we’re giving you a look at every piece of merchandise you can find in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day! And note that some are available online as well! When we first entered the park this morning at 9AM ET, there was already a HUGE amount of people in the Virtual Queue set up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re talking 849 parties ahead of us (YIKES). But, things still moved pretty quickly because we were inside the Stage 1 area next to MuppetVision 3D by 2PM to view all the merchandise! Stage 1 Shopping Area If you’re looking for collectibles, then you’re in the right place! There were all sorts of limited-edition items, including an entire line-up of pins. You can wear the Smugglers Run Pins before you pilot the Millennium Falcon next with Hondo Ohnaka and his R5-P8 droid for $19.99 each. Smugglers Run Pins You can also celebrate the debut Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+ with the Bad Batch Pins that have the SWDP symbol… SWDP Symbol Pin …and the helmets of the “Bad Batch” of the Clone Army for $15.99 each. Bad Batch Helmet Pin Of course, it goes without saying that you need a Star Wars Day Pin to wear around the parks as well! And, you can find two of them at Stage 1 with the limited-edition pin featuring an X-Wing Pilot and Stormtrooper for $15.99… Star Wars Day Pin …and the jumbo-sized version that’s extra special for $54.99! Jumbo Star Wars Day Pin You can also collect two themed MagicBands on the shelves as well in honor of May the 4th and Bad Batch for $34.99 each. Star Wars MagicBands The Bad Batch MagicBand comes in a themed case with only 1,500 available… Bad Batch MagicBand Case …with the helmets of the Clone crew on one side on the band… Bad Batch MagicBand …and Wrecker standing tall on the other side. Bad Batch MagicBand The Star Wars MagicBand, though, only has 1,000 of the limited edition accessory available… Star Wars Day MagicBand Case …with the words “rebel” on one side of the band… Star Wars Day MagicBand …a TIE Fighter and X-Wing Pilot together… Star Wars Day MagicBand …and the famous Millennium Falcon blasting off across the galaxy. Star Wars Day MagicBand There’s even a line of apparel and accessories with the same May the 4th design as the MagicBand! You can wear the Star Wars Day Shirt for $29.99… Star Wars Day Shirts …paired with the Star Wars Day Hat for $27.99. Star Wars Day Hat The hat has the May the 4th logo on the side… Star Wars Day Hat …as well as the Walt Disney World logo on the back! Star Wars Day Hat Since you’ll need to stay hydrated during your trek across Batuu, you can sip on water out of the Star Wars Day Tumbler… Star Wars Day Tumbler …that features an X-Wing Pilot and a Stormtrooper going head-to-head on the back for $34.99. Star Wars Day Tumbler We found the droid you have been looking for because there’s an R2-D2 Spirit Jersey on the shelves! The jersey looks just like the droid with the gray, black, red, blue, and white color scheme… R2D2 Spirit Jersey …along with the Star Wars logo stretched across the back for $69.99. R2D2 Spirit Jersey You can also find the Star Wars Starbucks Mugs we spotted earlier in the store with designs inspired by Tatooine, Endor, and Batuu for $19.99 each… Star Wars Day Starbucks Mugs …as well as the Star Tours Wishables that arrived on the shelves in the parks and online today for $9.99! Star Tours Wishables The Mandalorian fans can also take home the collectible figurine inspired by our favorite bounty hunter… The Mandalorian Figurine …which comes in a special box to protect the PVC diorama. The Mandalorian Figurine Last, but not least, we also spotted the BRAND NEW Leia and Luke Legacy Lightsaber Hilts available for purchase at Stage 1! The Skywalker Legacy Lightsaber Set comes in a limited edition box with only 3,000 made. Luke and Leia Lightsaber Hilts Guests are limited to the purchase of only 2 each for $375. Luke and Leia Lightsaber Hilts Right behind the hilts, though, they can find a set-up of lightsaber blades also available for purchase… Lightsaber Blades …which can be used with the Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers and all Legacy Lightsaber Hilts. Lightsaber Blades Guests are then able to check out before leaving Stage 1, where Cast Members are available to help behind the plexiglass counter area. Check-Out and Exit Regardless of the crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the merchandise experience was INCREDIBLY organized. Everything in the story was well-labeled and spread out, so you know exactly where to find each item. The shirts on display were set up by size, while the pins were in big batches of the same design. Despite the fact that a few items (like the tumblers) sold out pretty quickly, there were still plenty of options available on the shelves by the time we left. Organized Shelves It was a great use of the empty store and the cherry on top of an awesome Star Wars Day! Buuut, the day isn’t over just yet. And, you can keep up with us throughout our May the 4th adventures here at DFB throughout today! Snag a deal on Star Wars merchandise outside of the Disney Parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How are you celebrating Star Wars Day? 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We’ve been following California’s gradual reopening closely. California Beach Disneyland reopened last week, and as vaccinations continue throughout the state, other restrictions are being lifted. In early April, California made big changes to the guidelines that dictate these restrictions. And now, we’re seeing the new guidelines in action. California is currently operating on a tiered system, placing counties into categories from purple to yellow depending on factors such as infection rates. Map of tiers as of March 2020 ©COVID19.ca.gov Both Orange County and Los Angeles County were in the orange “moderate” tier as of yesterday. But according to ABC 7, Los Angeles County has moved into the yellow “minimal” tier today. This is the least restrictive tier, and allows for a wider reopening of that county. California Beach The primary change in moving from the orange to the yellow tier is capacity. Theme parks, for example, would be able to move up to 35% capacity from the previous 25%. Additionally, outdoor venues would be able to increase from 33% to 67% capacity, and bars could open indoors at 25% capacity. Sleeping Beauty Castle But Orange County, where Disneyland is located, remains in the orange tier. That means Disneyland is not currently eligible for a capacity increase. The county’s current adjusted case rate is 2.4 cases per 100,000 per day, and it would be need to move below 2 in order to shift to the yellow tier. ©COVID19.ca.gov 39 California counties remain in that orange tier. ©COVID19.ca.gov Universal Studios Hollywood is situated in Los Angeles County, so we could see a capacity increase there. Such is not the case, as of now, for Disneyland. We’ll continue to keep you posted as this situation changes. Stay tuned to DFB! Read About California’s Reopening Plan! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Los Angeles County Moves Into California’s “Yellow Tier” -- Select Theme Parks Can Now Increase Capacity first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello from EPCOT! There’s nothing like EPCOT in the spring! Our DFB reporters are constantly visiting all the Disney World theme parks to see what’s new and bring you all the latest updates. During a recent trip to EPCOT we discovered some UNIQUE chip flavors (Texas Grilled BBQ chips anyone?), got a look at some EPCOT construction updates, and found that a part of an attraction that had been REMOVED is back! Ready to go on a virtual trip to EPCOT with us to see what’s new? Alright then! Let’s go! EPCOT Food Updates House of Good Fortune, China Pavilion Over in the China pavilion we’ve tried a lot of different chip flavors from the House of Good Fortune. During our most recent trip, we saw that another unique flavor is currently available. Quite a Few to Pick From! Anyone want some Texas Grilled BBQ Flavored chips? What Do You Think? If you’re looking to grab these unique chips, be sure to stop by the House of Good Fortune and see if they’re available. Click here to see our review of the Coffee Oolong Milk Tea flavored chips we got here! EPCOT Construction Updates Spaceship Earth Over at Spaceship Earth, Disney is in the process of installing some special lights. As part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Spaceship Earth will be transforming into a “Beacon of Magic.” New lights will shine across the reflective panels on this park icon, which will connect and look like a starry sky. Can You See Some of the Lights? We’ve seen Disney installing some of the lights already, but during a recent trip we noticed that more lights appear to have been added to the front of Spaceship Earth! Take a Closer Look! We can’t wait to see Spaceship Earth once this permanent new nighttime lighting look is complete. Click here to see how all of the park icons will be transforming for the 50th Anniversary. Harmonious As part of EPCOT’s big transformation, the park is getting a new fireworks show called Harmonious. We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the work being done on the barges that will be used in this show (they’re pretty hard to miss). Those Barges are BIG During a recent visit to EPCOT, we saw that the center barge for the new fireworks show had one of its arms lit up in blue at night. See the Blue Lights? While quite a few Disney fans are not thrilled at the look of these barges in EPCOT’s lagoon, we are interested to see how they’ll look once they can be used as fountains during the day. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on the work being done here and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about Harmonious! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, France Expansion Area Over in the expansion area of the France pavilion, where Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, La Crepeie de Paris, and more are located (and will soon open), we noticed that the fountain of RATS there was spraying water. We were able to see this as we flew by in the Skyliner. A Peek at the Fountain! While this area will not officially open until October 1st, you can walk through some of it and even check out the restrooms there for now. Click here to learn more about the fountain of RATS! Other EPCOT Updates Morocco Pavilion — Relaxation Station Over in the Morocco Pavilion, a new mask-free relaxation station has been added. Time to Check It Out At the time, Cast Members had guests entering and exiting the same way, so just be on the lookout for that. In the relaxation station area, you’ll find certain tables and spots marked with social distancing markers, indicating where guests may sit. Be sure to look for those so you can sit in the right spots, relax, and still stay distanced from others. Be on the Lookout for Those Distancing Markers While we were walking around the Morocco pavilion, we also saw that the drink and snack cart is still open. Hungry? So, whether you’re looking for a snack or a spot to relax, you can head to Morocco! Click here to get a look at Disney World’s mask-free relaxation stations. Frozen Ever After, Norway Pavilion In Frozen Ever After, we saw that the window to the sauna, where Oaken briefly peeks out, was working again! Back in March, we noticed that this feature had been turned off. At the time, a Cast Members said that it was causing too much congestion in the area, which is a problem for distancing. Yooo Hooo!! But, it looks like it is back up and running again now! Also, if you haven’t been on Frozen Ever After in a long time, here’s a peek at what the queue looked like during our recent visit. Lots of Plexiglass There are a lot of plexiglass dividers throughout the queue area. A Look at the Plexiglass These plexiglass dividers are present in many Disney World queue areas and even on some ride vehicles. Click here to see how distancing is being handled on each Disney World ride! Wait Times If you’re wondering what the wait times were during our recent trip, here’s a quick peek! While we were in the parks during our recent trip, we saw Frozen Ever After had a 45 minute wait… Anyone Up for a Ride? …Mission: SPACE had a 20 minute wait for green, and 30 minute wait for orange… Green or Orange? …and Spaceship Earth was at a 20 minute wait. Let’s Go! We’ll continue to walk around EPCOT and all the Disney parks to see what’s new and bring those updates to you! Stay tuned for all the latest Disney info. Disney World’s College Program is officially returning! Check out the details 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. When are you planning to visit EPCOT next? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: Texas Grilled BBQ Chips?!, Updates at a Popular Ride, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re all about those snack hacks! Waffles with a view We were pairing corn dog nuggets with cheese long before it was a menu combo at Casey’s Corner, and we’ve been known to add ice cream to our favorite desserts from time to time. Recently, (with the help of a Cast Member) we made a new drink concoction at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and now it’s on the menu! Back in February, we were curious to see what would happen if we tried to make a spiked version of our beloved Kakamora Float from Aloha Isle. We headed over to the Barefoot Pool Bar at the Polynesian to see what could be done! Barefoot Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The end result of our experiment was a mix of Parrot Bay coconut rum, pineapple juice, piña colada mix, and blue curaçao. It turned out suuuper Instagrammable and very refreshing! The only thing it was missing was Dole Whip but now that has been remedied. The Original Spiked Kakamora! Today, we stopped by the very same pool bar and we were pleasantly surprised to find a new drink on the menu…The Voyager! Look what’s on the menu! This new item is made with Parrot Bay coconut rum blended with cream of coconut and pineapple juice, layered with pineapple Dole Whip and blue curaçao. Sound familiar? Our drink made it on the menu, and this time, it’s got Dole Whip to make it even better! Wow, she’s a beaut. It’s just as pretty as it was before (if not prettier) and according to our reporter, it still tastes like a tropical dream. THIS is the drink you sip while you’re sitting by the pool or relaxing on the beach! And now we’re officially on island time! We hope you love this creation as much as we do! Stay tuned to DFB for more drink and snack hacks from all around Walt Disney World. We’ve got the latest food news to keep you updated! Check Out One of Our Latest Snack Hacks Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to this pool bar? Would you try this drink? The post The DFB Spiked Kakamora Float is OFFICIALLY on the Menu in Disney World! 🎉 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re BACK in the glitziest park of all to check out what’s new in merchandise, characters, and more. Let’s get started! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Dark Room Pride Month is coming up, which means Disney is coming out with all kinds of rainbow merch! And in The Dark Room, we spotted a new Rainbow MagicBand. It’s a rainbow! It’s got the rainbow spectrum with the word “Love” — and a little bit of Mickey inspo, of course! LOVE You can snag it for $24.99. Check Out This Magic Band in More Detail! Hollywood Studios Additional Updates We also saw a rare face out and about in the park! Mira from the Disney Junior series Mira, Royal Detective was out greeting guests by the entrance to Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Hey, Mira! She waved to kiddos and posed for pictures from the other side of a rope! Hangin’ with her fans! A Cast Member we spoke to also informed us that Mira will be in front of the Disney Junior cavalcade throughout May, in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Keep an eye out for her next time you’re in the park! Keep an eye out for her! We also checked out the wait times, which seemed pretty average over the weekend. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway was at 40 minutes… Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway …Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was at 40 minutes… Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster …Tower of Terror was at 50 minutes… Tower of Terror …and Slinky Dog Dash was at 50 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash Sounds like your pretty ordinary day in Hollywood Studios! And that actually wraps up all of our updates for ya. We’ll be back with plenty more news from around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out How We’re Celebrating May the 4th in 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 visit to Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Rainbow MagicBand and a RARE Character! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been following along with us today, then you know that we’re checking out all the awesome festivities at Hollywood Studios for May the 4th, aka Star Wars Day. There’s so much to do around here! We’ve tried a bunch of snacks and checked out a ton of merchandise, and our day has been really fun so far. HOWEVER, no matter how much fun we’re having at Disney World, it looks like there’s someone who’s celebrating even better than we are today! Today, SpaceX made a special post on Twitter in honor of Star Wars Day, and it looks like there’s a special guest onboard…Baby Yoda! Way to one-up us little Grogu! We thought we were doing it right by partying it up on Batuu today, but he’s in ACTUAL space! We guess that’s what happens when you’re famous — you get invited to do all the cool stuff. And this isn’t even the first time he’s been… The Child on Board SpaceX Dragon “Resilience” ©CollectSpae …he went on a similar trip last fall as well! We need to be friends with the people he’s friends with. They’ve got connections! We’re definitely jealous. Stay tuned to DFB for more fun stories from the wide world of Disney news! And keep following along today as we experience everything that Star Wars Day has to offer! Click Here to Check Out Everything Happening in Hollywood Studios Today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you rather go to space or Disney World? The post PHOTO: Forget Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Baby Yoda Went to Space for REAL! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

*Cue the Star Wars theme!* If you haven’t been following along with us during our adventures on May the 4th (where have you been??), it’s STAR WARS DAY! And, that means Disney World is going all out with its eats, drinks, and merchandise this year. Oi-Oi Puff We’ve already been on a snack crawl through the galaxy with the Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake, Dark Side Chocolate Creation, Interstellar Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn, and MORE. Still, if you feel like celebrating Star Wars Day outside of the parks, there’s another treat you can snag in Disney Springs! Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea has become a beloved place to us for its awesome drinks and massive donuts. And, while you may have become addicted to Face Coffee like we have, we’re telling you to stop the selfies in favor of a FREE Star Wars froth print! Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company in Disney Springs Over at the Joffrey’s location at The Landing in Disney Springs, you can take advantage of the free artwork on select beverages. The Star Wars print features the Resistance and Empire symbols side by side for the ultimate balance in the Force for May the 4th! You’ll only be able to snag this deal for a limited time. So, you’ll want to hyperjump over to Disney Springs to stop by Joffrey’s soon! And, you can stay tuned with DFB for a look at all the other Star Wars Day goodies in the parks and online. Save on Star Wars merchandise at stores OUTSIDE of the Disney Parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever gotten latte art on your Joffrey’s coffee? Let us know in the comments below! The post How to Get FREE Star Wars Coffee Art in Disney World Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After months of anticipation, White Castle finally opened yesterday! White Castle In 2019, the burger chain announced that its first Florida chain in 50 years was opening near Disney World! We’ve been following the construction closely — and we even got a first look inside! And now, we’ve got BIG news about exactly how opening day went. According to the Orlando Sentinel, White Castle CRUSHED its opening day goals, setting a single-day record for the chain! Vice President Jamie Richardson explained that “our grand opening exceeded our wildest expectations.” After all, it’s not often that you break a record like that. Enter? Don’t mind if we do… While the company didn’t release exactly how much they made it sales, they did announce that they exceeded their previous record by over 15%! That record was set by the opening day of White Castle’s location in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here’s a look inside! As you might expect, the Orlando location was packed on opening day. Cars started lining up the night before, backing up traffic all the way to the nearby Daryl Carter Parkway. People were clearly craving those square burgers! Yum! ©White Castle We’ll be bringing ya a full review of the place soon — but you can check out what we tried when we visited! If you’re hoping to stop by, White Castle is currently open from 9AM-1AM every day. Eventually, those hours will expand so the restaurant is open 24/7. Tiny burger joy ©White Castle Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! We’ll always keep ya in the loop. Get a First Look at White Castle! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on eating here? Let us know in the comments! The post White Castle Near Disney World Breaks an Opening Day RECORD first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Pride month is coming up and Disney has got merch on the mind. Rainbow Collection Yesterday, Disney’s HUGE 2021 rainbow merchandise collection arrived online and in the parks. Whether you’re snagging the Pride Collectible Key, the Pride Face Masks, or any of the other items; there are a few things you should know about the collection! Travel journalist Deanne Revel (@revelandroam on Instagram) shared a few big FIRSTS of the collection this year. Did you know that this is the first year the Rainbow Collection includes merchandise from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars? Typically it’s just Disney proper! Marvel Pin You’ll also spot a few new pieces of representation among the collection including the Transgender Pride flag, the Bisexual Pride flag, and the Lesbian Pride flag. AND the collection features the first use of the Philadelphia Pride flag with eight stripes to represent intersectional pride. ©Disney Similar to years past, Disney will donate to GLSEN (a non-profit working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ youth). This year, Disney is also donating to international LGBTQ+ groups including Diversity Role Models in the UK, Minus18 in Australia, BeLonG To Youth Services in Ireland, ARELAS in Spain, diversity München in Germany, Nijiiro Diversity in Japan, and It Gets Better México in Mexico. Mickey and Friends Pin We’ll be keeping up with Disney’s merchandise releases and donations ahead of and during pride month so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Want to see the rainbow collection? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you like the new rainbow collection? Let us know in the comments below. The post Check Out the FIRSTS of Disney's 2021 Pride Collection 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. Happy Star Wars Day and May the FOURTH be with you! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge All day today we’ve been celebrating by checking out new Star Wars merchandise, tasting some galactic goodies, and more! But, if you’re looking to score some Star Wars merchandise online at a great discount…THIS is the post you’re looking for. For a VERY limited time you can get Star Wars items online on sale, but some of these deals are only available for today so you’ll want to act fast! We’re breaking down some of the ways you can SAVE on Star Wars merchandise right here! Amazon TODAY ONLY, on Amazon, you can snag deals on select Star Wars items, including the Black Series Chewbacca & C-3PO collectible figures set. It’s normally priced at $49.99, but is on sale for just about 13 hours more for $42.99. ©Disney You can also sign up through Amazon for the NEW Star Wars subscription Tee program. ©Star Wars | Amazon With this program, you’ll get an exclusive, limited edition Star Wars t-shirt every single month. Your subscription will renew each month, but you can skip or cancel at any time. ©Star Wars | Amazon The subscription is priced at $19.99 per box for men, women, and youth. Click here to check out tons of Star Wars items on Amazon! Build-A-Bear Over at Build-A-Bear, you can use the code FORCE20 to get 20% off your Build-A-Bear online purchase of the Child-inspired plush, Grogu!! ©Build-a-Bear This offer is only valid today (May 4th). GameStop Over at GameStop, you can actually get up to 50% off select Star Wars games, including Jedi: Fallen Order and more. ©GameStop StarWars.com notes that this deal is available from May 2nd through the 8th. It looks like you can also get 15% off select Star Wars collectibles and toys on GameStop right now as well. ©GameStop And there are a whole lot of items to choose from, including the Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Animatronic Figure which you can get for $50.00 right now (typically priced at $59.99). ©Star Wars Be sure to check out these deals while they’re still available! Click here to see the Star Wars items you can get at GameStop! Target.com At Target.com, you can also get 20% off Star Wars toys, clothes, and more today only. (Excludes LEGO items) ©Target From shirts… ©Target …to books and video games… ©Target …and even Star Wars sheets and rugs, there’s a whole bunch to choose from! ©Target This sale is only available online on Target’s website and is only available today so be sure to check it out! Click here to see all the Star Wars items you can get on sale today! There are some other great discounts being offered today on Star Wars items on other sites as well. You can visit StarWars.com for all those details. And don’t forget that a TON of new Star Wars items are also available right now on shopDisney, including collectible keys and more. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more ways that you can celebrate Star Wars Day and we’ll let you know what we find! May the Force Be With You. Click here to see what May the 4th celebrations are taking place 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. How are you celebrating May the 4th? Tell us in the comments! The post SAVE on Star Wars Merchandise at Target, Amazon, and More for a Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking for a fun — and tasty — way to treat MOM for Mother’s Day? City Works Eatery and Pour House Joining the Mother’s Day dining options in Disney World this coming Sunday is a fun twist on Brunch — served up with a side of rock n’ roll and roses — in Disney Springs with the Mother’s Day Brunch at City Works Eatery and Pour House! From 10AM – 3PM on Sunday, May 9th, the Mother’s Day Brunch takes the weekly Rock N’ Roll Brunch at City Works and adds in a complimentary rose for your guest of honor — MOM! And joining the fun brunch dishes like Jon Bun Jovi (YES!!), Easy Like Sunday Morning, Chak Shuka Khan and The Boss is a special offering coming to the menu for the occasion… Rock N Roll Brunch Menu How about a toast for Mom with a “Momosa” Flight!! Momosa Flight ©City Works Eatery and Pour House Guests can choose four of the options below — and they’ll be topped with sparkling wine! • Classic – orange juice • Mulemosa – vodka, ginger beer, lime juice • Bellini – peach Schnapps, orange juice • Aperol – Aperol, orange juice • Tropical – Malibu rum, pineapple juice, grenadine • Sangria – dry cider, triple sec, fresh fruit, mint • Rosé – Ketel grapefruit rosé vodka, orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice • Paloma – Tequila, lime juice, grapefruit juice, Sprite, tajin CHEERS, indeed!! Momosa Flight ©City Works Eatery and Pour House You can make your Advance Dining Reservations on the Walt Disney World website, the My Disney Experience app, or through OpenTable. Have fun!! Check out our latest City Works Eatery and Pour House review 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. How will you be treating Mom this Mother’s Day? Please let us know with a comment! The post MOMosa Flights and Free ROSES?! Check Out This Mother's Day Brunch in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is seeing some BIG changes. Cinderella Castle With Disney World’s 50th anniversary coming up this October (!!), the park has been getting a little spiffying up. And over on Main Street, U.S.A., Main Street Confectionery is closed for a lengthy refurbishment! We’ve been following Magic Kingdom’s refurbishment calendar closely for any news, and now, we’ve got an update for ya. Last month, we reported that Main Street Confectionery had been taken OFF the refurbishment calendar starting on July 4th! However, we did state that there was a chance the closure would last longer, if that calendar just hadn’t been updated yet. Main Street, U.S.A. As it turns out, this is the case. Main Street Confectionery is back on the refurb calendar, and it’s listed through July 17th. That’s as far as Disney’s currently published this schedule, so we could see it extend even longer! ©Disney Disney World has not indicated when we can expect Main Street Confectionery to reopen, but we’ll keep an eye out! In the meantime, if you’re itching for a sugar rush, you can stop by Main Street Cinema. They’re currently housing all of the Confectionery’s goodies! Head over to Main Street Cinema for sweet treats in the meantime! We’re keepin’ our fingers crossed we’ll be back inside the Confectionery soon. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Read More About the Confectionery’s 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 excited for the Confectionery to reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post UPDATED Timeline for Main Street Confectionery’s Closure in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, policy changes continue to be made. Flying to Orlando Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order suspending all local COVID-19 restrictions. In practice, this affects enforceability of local COID-19 regulations, like the Orange County mask mandate. Disney World has already responded to that order, and now, the Orlando International Airport has done the same. According to an announcement released by the Orlando International Airport today, the “federal mask mandate requiring the traveling public to wear face masks or coverings at Orlando International Airport remains in effect.” This mandate was due to expire on May 11th, but was recently extended through September 13th. Orlando International Airport The mandate applies to “all modes of federally-regulated public transportation.” That includes airports, security checkpoints, and the flights themselves. Flight from Orlando If you’re traveling in or out of the Orlando International Airport, you can expect the mask mandate to continue to be enforced there. You’ll have to wear a face covering while in the airport, aboard your flight, etc. We’ll follow any other changes closely and be sure to keep you updated. Read About the Extension of This Mask Mandate Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Orlando International Airport Clarifies Whether Mask Mandate Will Remain in Place first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s highly anticipated Star Wars hotel is opening in 2022, not this year. View the full article Disney World’s highly anticipated Star Wars hotel is opening in 2022, not this year. Disney made the announcement on its blog in the spirit of Tuesday’s date, or “May the 4th Be With You,” that’s celebrated among Star Wars fans. The announcement did not include a specific opening date. On the blog, Disney said guests staying at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will get to see “real” lightsabers in use. Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro generated a buzz when he appeared to brandish one during a virtual press conference last month. The lightsaber highlighted in Tuesday’s post was “created by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development. Guests who experience Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be the first to see it in action,” the blog said. The hotel’s delay comes after Walt Disney World Resort completely shut down last year during the pandemic. Some of the company’s business operations are returning. This week, Disney World said on its website it is resuming the Disney College Program next month. One thing that hasn’t returned yet – Disney World annual passes back on sale. Disney World stopped selling new passes during the pandemic and hasn’t resumed since while its theme parks are open with limited attendance. “At this time, the sale of new annual passes is temporarily paused. However, current Annual Passholders may still renew their pass,” Disney World’s website says. A Disney World spokesman who declined to be identified would not say when the resort plans to start selling them again after the Orlando Sentinel asked if new annual passes would return before the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebration that kicks off Oct. 1. grusson@orlandosentinel.com

May the 4th is a pretty exciting day for Star Wars fans! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Why? Because it’s Star Wars Day! Get it? May the FOURTH be with you. We’ve been snacking on a whole slew of intergalactic treats already today like the Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake (and even wielding some Lightsaber CHURROS), but now we’re headed over to Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to see how they’re celebrating! As a part of the celebrations, we get to reunite with an old favorite space treat of ours — the Oi-Oi Puff! Oi-Oi Puff To celebrate Black Spire Day (that’s Star Wars Day right here on Batuu!), you can pick up this Raspberry Cream Puff with Passion Fruit Mousse. Celebrate Black Spire Day! The Oi-Oi Puff was a dessert option at Docking Bay 7 when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge first opened but has been unavailable for some time. Is the Force still with the Oi-Oi Puff? We loved this puff when we first had it and certainly wonder if it still holds up. Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs runs the kitchen here at the Docking Bay, and you can see that he’s plated the Oi-Oi Puff with a “matcha micro sponge” (almost like bread bits) and raspberry glaze, and he tops it with a sparkling chocolate medallion boasting the Black Spire Outpost logo. Oi-Oi Puff In fact, the cream puff cake itself is also made with matcha for it’s green hue and unique texture. And those are black sesame seeds you spy on top. Two things about the Oi-Oi Puff: 1. It’s HUGE. 2. It’s heavy… because this thing is PACKED with raspberry cream! WHOA!!! TONS of Raspberry Cream It’s also incredibly tasty! The passion fruit mousse on top is just sweet enough without being too sugary. It’s such a nice burst of fresh fruit flavors complementing the cream puff. Oi-Oi Puff Now, it IS a little messy… Oi-Oi Puff But really, it’s not too bad since it’s nicely plated and you’ll get silverware. (Plus, you could always buy your own Space Spork here to help you out!) One final look at the Oi-Oi Puff… ’til we meet again… Honestly? We kiiiiinda wish the Oi-Oi Puff had made the cut for the regular dessert offerings over the chocolate Batuu-bon that’s regularly available here, since it’s our favorite of the two. The Oi-Oi Puff, alas, is only available on May 4th and 5th so hurry over if you want to snag it! You’ll spot it on the Docking Bay 7 menu for $6.49. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news and reviews from Disney World! Want MORE Star Wars Day fun? 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. Do you think you’d like the Oi-Oi Puff? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Is this Limited-Time Snack in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge as Good as We Remember? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been enjoying May the 4th today, but there’s LOTS more going on around Disney World! Cinderella Castle Magic Kingdom is undergoing a mini-transformation for Disney World’s 50th anniversary, from Cinderella Castle’s new look to other subtle changes around the park. And near Main Street, U.S.A., The Plaza Restaurant is getting some changes, too! We know The Plaza Restaurant for its classic eats like club sandwiches and meatloaf…and its ice cream sundaes, of course! And today, this dining spot has debuted a brand-new menu. There’s a new menu here! While some classics like the Plaza Loaded Fries are still up for grabs, the expanded new menu has quite a few added offerings! Plaza Loaded Fries! For appetizers, we’re seeing Seared Crab Cakes, Chili, a BLT Salad, and more. Previously, your only options were a Wedge Salad or those Plaza Loaded Fries. ©Disney Entree-wise, we’re seeing LOTS of changes. First of all, we’ve got a new plant-based burger: the Chili-Impossible Burger! ©Disney The Bangers and Mash have disappeared from the menu, and new offerings include a Fried Chicken Sandwich, Plaza Turkey Club, and Roast Beef Au Jus. ©Disney And while the new menu board doesn’t list any desserts, there are still plenty for you to enjoy! Original Banana Split The Original Banana Split, Brownie Sundae, and The Plaza Restaurant Sundae are all listed on the My Disney Experience app… ©Disney …as are the Signature Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding with Soy Milk Frozen Dessert, and Milk Shake. ©Disney The menu here was pretty limited before, with only 2 appetizers and 5 entrees, so we’re happy to see it expanding! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with plenty more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Our Review of The Plaza Restaurant! 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 to eat at The Plaza Restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post The Plaza Restaurant Gets a NEW Menu in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re LIVE from Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th! Lightsaber Churros And it’s already been a REALLY busy day. We’ve been snackin’ on popcorn and churros, checking out new merch, and taking in all the details about the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. But the party is just getting started, friends! And we stopped by Backlot Express to check out a brand-new snack up for grabs. Introducing…the Dark Side Chocolate Creation! For $5.99, you’ll get a melted milk chocolate mousse dome with raspberry mousse, topped with slivered almond spikes. The whole things sits atop a chocolate shortbread cookie base! And not only does that sound tasty…but it LOOKS awesome. Dark Side Chocolate Creation So let’s dig in! We really enjoyed the chocolate shortbread base. It complimented the other flavors and wasn’t too sweet! But what we would have liked to see more of was that raspberry mousse. There wasn’t too much of it, and it was overwhelmed by the chocolate mousse! This was tasty! Okay, we’ve gotta talk about the glaze. We’ve got 2 types: a red mirror glaze icing and a black mirror glaze on top of that. The glaze has a jelly-like consistency, but it’s not at all off-putting! And we couldn’t detect a taste from it, either — so it seems like it’s just there for looks. Lots of glaze here! This is a nice, light dessert that isn’t too chocolatey! If you’re a mousse fan, you’ll want to give it a try. Otherwise, you may wanna pass and opt for some other galactic goodies. YUM! Again, you can snag this treat for $5.99 at Backlot Express. We’ll be hangin’ out in Hollywood Studios all day taking in the May the 4th celebrations, so stay tuned to DFB! We’re LIVE from May the 4th 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. Would you try this treat? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A Chocolate-Raspberry Combo Gets a Dark Side Upgrade 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. Earlier today (May the 4th) a bunch of Star Wars-themed collectible keys were released online. We’ve also seen a rainbow key, a PLANTABLE key, and more collectible keys released this year. ©Disney But soon, Marvel fans will have a whole bunch of keys to grab on shopDisney! We’ve seen a Marvel studios key included as part of the Studios Key set, and we’ve seen a Black Widow Key released as well, but now Marvel fans have more keys to collect! Recently, Disney shared that their new Heroic Collectible Keys will become available on shopDisney soon! It looks like the keys are themed to S.W.O.R.D., Scarlet Witch, Captain America, and more! ©Disney There are even 2 new keys that are part of this collection with designs that haven’t been released yet. The keys will become available on May 22nd. If you’re a big Marvel fan or you just love collecting those Disney keys, you’ll want to mark your calendar so you can the keys you’re after! ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for more details about this key release and other new Disney merchandise, and we’ll let you know what we find. Click here to see the 9 Star Wars Collectible Keys that are online right now!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Marvel characters do you think the remaining two keys will be themed to? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 NEW Marvel Collectibles Will Be Released by Disney Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are constantly changing all over Disney World, and quite a few things will be changing in May! Do You Like to Get Disney Balloons During Your Trip? Some Disney World discounts or deals will be ending in May, certain special holidays will be going on, a fan-favorite show is set to return, and more. Today we’re going to break down ALL the things that will be different in Disney World in May. 1. Some Disney World Discounts and Deals Will Be Ending In May, a number of Disney World discounts and deals will be ending. So, whether you’re going to Disney World then or just booking a future trip — these are important to know about. First, there’s a special deal going on over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The offer runs most nights and weekends from April 11th through May 27th. With this deal, you can save 20% on fully-equipped campsites! Time to Get Camping! The campsites available for this deal can accommodate everything from traditional tents to luxury RVs, but they are limited. This deal must be booked by May 27th, so be sure to check and see if there’s still availability. Click here for more details on this deal. Your chance to activate one particular Memory Maker deal for PhotoPass will also be ending in May. If you activate your Memory Maker purchase by May 19th, 2021 you’ll be able to download Disney PhotoPass photos and videos captured through June 18, 2021 (which is an extension of the typical 30-day window). PhotoPass Photos The price is $169.00 for Advance Purchase or $199.00 for use upon purchase. (Reminder: the photo expiration policy still applies.) Click here to learn more about this deal. In May, a Disney World hotel discount will also be ending. Right now, you can save up to 30% on Disney World hotel stays most nights April 18, 2021 through July 10, 2021. You do need book by May 27th to receive this offer though. Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Note that some room types may be excluded from the deal so you’ll just need to look carefully to see if it applies to the type of room you’re trying to book. Click here to see more about this deal. 2. May Holidays If you’re visiting Disney World during May, you might get the chance to enjoy some special offerings and unique TREATS for two May holidays. First, a few spots around Disney World have started to or will soon be offering treats in celebration of May the 4th (a.k.a. Star Wars Day). Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop We actually just grabbed the Millennium Falcon Star Wars chocolate pop recently. These treats will only be around for a VERY limited time in May though, so just keep that in mind! Click here to see all the May the 4th treats coming to Disney World! In May, you’ll also be able to get some Mother’s Day-specific items! Now That’s One Pretty Cake! Again, these are only available for a very limited time, so check and see if they’ll be there during your trip. Click here to see all of the Mother’s Day treats coming to Disney World. 3. Festival of the Lion King is Coming Back! Previously, Disney had announced that the Festival of the Lion King show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom would be coming back this summer, in a “modified format.” Recently, Disney shared that the show will actually debut in mid-May! Festival of the Lion King We don’t have an official reopening date yet, but we’re on the lookout for more information. Keep in mind that the show will return with both adjustments to things both onstage and backstage. Click here to see more about the reopening of the Festival of the Lion King! 4. Disney’s Beach Club Resort Will Reopen In May, Disney’s Beach Club Resort will also be reopening! Specifically, it will reopen on May 30th. Disney’s Beach Club Resort The Disney Vacation Club Villas at the Beach Club have been open for a while, but this will mark the full reopening of the hotel. Click here to read more about the reopening of the Beach Club! 5. Changes at EPCOT In May, there will also be a number of changes over at EPCOT. In the Italy pavilion, the NEW Gelato kiosk — Gelateria Toscana — will be opening in May! It’s Almost Time for MORE Gelato! This spot will serve up gelato, sorbetti, gelati floats, and more. We got a peek at the sign on the building recently, and we’ll be on the lookout for more details, including an official opening date. You can get a look at the menu in our full post. Click here to see more about the gelato kiosk’s opening and its menu! In May, Pin Traders — Camera Center is also currently set to reopen in EPCOT. Construction walls are up! The store closed in April and some construction walls popped up around the area afterward. Of course, those construction/refurbishment dates are subject to change, so we’ll look for any updates. Click here to see more about this refurbishment! Also in May, La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT in Disney World is showing some reduced hours on select days. La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion serves up some GOOD Mexican food. So, if you’re looking to eat at this spot, just be mindful of those changes in the hours. Click here to see more about the reduced hours coming to this EPCOT restaurant. A few other Disney-related things (not at Disney World) will be different in May too, so we wanted to mention those here too: Sailings aboard Disney Cruise Line’s NEW ship — the Disney Wish — open for booking in May Out at Disneyland, Legacy Passholders’ discount has been extended through May, but that could be extended again The Walt Disney Company will share their Fiscal Year 2021 Quarter 2 financial results in May (we’ll be tuning in and bringing you all the updates) ©Disney Character breakfast will be returning to Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii in May In Disney California Adventure Park, Grizzly River Run may reopen in May, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates That’s all for now! We’ll keep searching for the latest Disney news and bring that to you, so be sure to stay tuned for more updates. And, if you are heading to Disney World in May, we hope you have a fantastic trip! Click here to see part of Main Street, U.S.A. that was looking different during our last visit! 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. 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Happy May the Fourth! Happy May the Fourth! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is THE park to visit today if you’re into all things Star Wars. We’ve been celebrating this special holiday in and around Galaxy’s Edge, but there are a few select locations “off-world” that are taking part in the festivities, too! At Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Cafe, guests can pick up the returning collectible Darth Vader Stein! Bum bum bum bum da dum bum da dum. The stein comes with your choice of fountain drink and costs $12.99. Even Sith Lords gotta stay hydrated! The drink comes in a separate cup, but if you really want to drink it out of the stein, you could do what we did! Well, that’s ONE way to drink it out of the stein. The Darth Vader Stein will also be available for sale tomorrow, May 5th, while supplies last. If there is any remaining inventory following May 5th, you’ll be able to purchase the stein at Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, and Rosie’s All-American. Oh no! His head came off! We’re so happy that guests can pick up this stein once again. We’ll be checking out even more Star Wars-themed festivities around Hollywood Studios today, so be sure to stay tuned! May the Fourth be with you! Click here to read about all of the “May the Fourth” treats arriving at Disney World this year! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Star Wars fan? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Drink Out of Darth Vader's Helmet for Star Wars Day in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve said it before, and we’ll (happily!) say it again… May the 4th Be With You!! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Today is May the 4th (a.k.a. Star Wars Day), but we’ve already been celebrating for quite some time with spectacularly detailed treats, cool merch, and more. Today, even more Star Wars merch has been released and (most importantly) even more Star Wars TREATS are available for us to eat! We’re busy grabbing quite a few today, and now it’s time for our review of a treat that’s got it all — strawberries, space dust (!!), candy rocks, and FUNNEL CAKE! From May 4th through May 5th, you’ll want to head over to Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to grab the returning Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake!! Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake sign We actually had this treat at Epic Eats back in 2019. Back then it was made with a “traditional funnel cake topped with strawberries, chocolate sauce, vanilla soft serve ice cream, and chocolate rocks!” Galactic Funnel Cake from 2019 This year, though, the treat is described as a “Black and white funnel cake with strawberries, space dust, and candy rocks.” THIS YEAR’S Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake! Let’s zoom in so we can check out that black-and-white funnel cake action! We learned that while the traditional funnel cake batter is cooking, a black batter is drizzled on top. So, it’s not chocolate — just a color enhancement to the regular batter. Black and White Funnel Cake?!? Last year, you could opt to go a la mode, but THIS YEAR delivers the the addition of “space dust,” so we’ll call it about even. Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake Oh, wait… what exactly IS space dust, you ask? Well, we realized that it IS, in fact, more than your typical powdered sugar. In speaking to a chef, he shared that it’s made of a coarser sugar to hold up longer amidst all the toppings! Space Rocks and Space DUST! Those topping include LOTS of candy rocks delivering some chocolate-y taste to the treat. (Do know, though, that they melt as soon as you touch them or put them in your mouth.) There are quite a few limited time Star Wars treats available right now. So, does this one rise above the competition? Is it a treat you MUST get? Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake With the terrific variety of flavors coming in with the strawberry, chocolate, and sugar — all atop a golden-fried funnel cake… YUM. The Force is with this Funnel Cake. … PLUS the sheer size of the whole thing? We say YES! It comes together quite well for a tasty, sweet, and totally loaded snack. The Force is with the Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake, indeed, and you can get it yourself — straight from a galaxy far, far away — from May 4th through May 5th for $8.49. Click here to see all of the May the 4th treats that are available 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 do you think of this funnel cake? Let us know in the comments if it’s something you’d like to try! The post Review: This is What Happens When Space Dust and ROCKS Meet Funnel Cake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Star Wars Day is here, and we’re channeling both sides of the Force today! Happy May the Fourth! In honor of May the 4th, Disney World is going all out with themed treats around the parks. And we’re taking a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a whole line-up of snacks and drinks that Jedi and Sith will love equally. There are a few more complex galactic goodies around the park. But we’re starting this off with something a bit more simple, because Lightsaber Churros are BACK, baby! We’ve spotted these at various Star Wars events, like the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary, and we’re happy to see them return. Lightsaber Churros are back! You’ll have to choose whether you support the Dark or the Light Side when you head to the churro carts because you can pick up red or blue lightsabers (ahem, churros) with chocolate sauce on the side for dipping. Here they are! While these look AWESOME, they tasted pretty average! (Womp, womp.). We thought they would have tasted even better had they been a bit more fresh. Lightsaber Churros But we did love those lightsaber holders they come in! Not only do they make for some A+ theming, but they make sure ya don’t get sugar all over yourself while you munch. You can find the red and blue lightsaber churros at the Churro Cart, Grand Avenue Churro Cart, and Anaheim Produce from May 4th to May 5th. Each one will cost you $7.19! Perfect for dipping! If you really wanna celebrate May the 4th, you may want to swing by and grab these churros. Be sure to stick with us here at DFB to see all the other treats we find around Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day! We’re LIVE in Disney World for May the 4th! 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 Disney World for Star Wars Day? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review: Do the Lightsaber Churros in Disney World Taste As Awesome As They Look?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Atlantis: The Lost Empire, rainbow-themed, and new colors — we’ve seen a whole BUNCH of unique MagicBands lately! There are a TON of colors and styles to choose from! But today we spotted one that is made for Toy Story fans (and fans of pizza)! Get ready to say “ooOooOooOooOohhhh” when you see Disney’s NEW Pizza Planet MagicBand!! Pizza Planet MagicBand! The MagicBand features one of our favorite green alien friends ready to chow down on some delicious pizza. Is it just us, or is anyone starting to crave a slice of pizza right now? Time for Some Pizza The other side of the MagicBand has a spaceship on it, ready to blast off, probably into a universe full of pizza (the dream, really). Ready for Blast Off? The MagicBand is priced at $24.99. We found it over at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. If you don’t want to use a MagicBand in Disney World, remember that you can now use your phone (both Apple and Android) to do some of the same functions as your MagicBand thanks to the MagicMobile service. You can also use the MagicMobile service in addition to your MagicBand (so you don’t just have to choose one). MagicMobile Instructions We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more MagicBand designs and new Disney merchandise all through the parks. Stay tuned for all the latest Disney info! Click here to see what underrated Disney film just got featured on a new limited-edition MagicBand! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new MagicBand? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A New Pizza Planet MagicBand is in Disney World (And We Are Eternally Grateful) 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. May the 4th be with you! Millennium Falcon If you are a Star Wars fan, you know that this is a HUGE day! Disney Parks celebrated with new treats like the Millennium Falcon Sundae and we can’t wait to spend the day in Galaxy’s Edge. But if you’re stuck at home on this Star Wars Day, you can still collect NINE new keys! Disney recently announced that six new keys were coming to shopDisney for Star Wars Day, and they have officially arrived online! First up is the Special Edition Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You 2021 Collectible Key! ©Disney If you want to join the Dark Side, you can buy this key for $14.99. Buy the May the 4th Be With You 2021 Collectible Key here! BIG fans of The Mandalorian on Disney+ will want to check out the May the 4th Be With You Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collectible Key Set! ©Disney The set features a Mandalorian Key and a Grogu/The Child/Baby Yoda Key and is $16.99. Check out the Mandalorian Key Set! These are the droids you’re looking for! Well…sorta. You might still have to go looking! You can try your luck with the May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Blind Collectible Key for $16.99. ©Disney These keys come blind where you’ll have a chance of getting the R2-D2 Key, the Yoda Key, the BB-8 Key, the C-3PO Key, the Chewbacca Key, or a MYSTERY KEY! See what you get for $12.99! Click here to buy the Star Wars Blind Key! Whew! If you collect Disney keys and you are a Star Wars fan, it’s your lucky day! We’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest from Star Wars Day in Disney World, so stay tuned! Check out our review of the Millennium Falcon Sundae 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. Which Star Wars key is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Star Wars Collectible Keys Are Online NOW. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article