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In March, Disney rolled out a brand-new technology. Facial Recognition At the Magic Kingdom entrance, facial recognition testing kicked off! Guests could choose to enter the park through a different line that allowed them to give this new feature a try. The testing was set to end on April 23rd but was subject to be extended — and sure enough, it stuck around a few more days. But now, we’ve got an update on the project’s status! On our way into Magic Kingdom this morning, we noticed that the facial recognition line was gone! No facial recognition testing here! The line had been converted back to a normal park entry lane… Back to normal! …and all facial recognition signage had disappeared. No signs, either! Now, Disney made it clear from the start that this was just temporary testing, so we expected it to disappear at some point. A Cast Member confirmed that it’s gone for now, but could be brought back depending on guest feedback and how well the technology actually worked. We’ll keep ya posted on that! But if you’re heading into Magic Kingdom soon, just keep in mind that this testing is no longer an option for you (at least for now). Stay tuned to DFB for more updates! Learn More About the Facial Recognition Testing! 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 try this facial recognition testing? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World ENDS Face Scan Security Testing 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. What kind of Disney collector are you? Collectible Keys Disney has an insane amount of merchandise, so there are plenty of options when it comes to collectibles. There are popular ones like Minnie ears, pins, plushes, and Loungeflys, but if you are a Disney key collector, there is a brand NEW key to add to your collection! Disney recently announced that a new Rainbow Collectible Key would be released soon, and now it is available on shopDisney! The key features the Fantasyland Castle design at the one end, is covered (of course) in a rainbow design, and has a part at the end that says “Love” with a Mickey head as the “O.” NEW Rainbow Key! ©Disney The key is part of Disney’s rainbow collection, which became available on shopDisney today. You can grab this collectible rainbow key for $12.99. Click here to grab Disney’s Rainbow Key! In celebration of Pride Month 2021, and Disney’s Pride collection, The Walt Disney Company is actually giving funds as part of their ongoing commitment to organizations around the world that support LGBTQ+ communities. We’ve already seen a rainbow MagicBand, rainbow face masks, and more released. Pride Month is in June, but it looks like Disney is celebrating early! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned. We’re Feeling the LOVE With Disney World’s Rainbow MagicBand — click here to check it out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Disney keys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Rainbow Collectible Key Has Arrived Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen a number of changes made recently regarding COVID-19 precautions, rules, and regulations. Florida Palm Trees The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their guidance for wearing masks outdoors, particularly as to those who are fully vaccinated. And we’ve seen the Orange County, Florida mayor relax distancing rules and announce changes coming to the mask mandate. But now we’ve got a big update from the Florida Governor regarding local COVID-19 rules in the state. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is “suspending all local COVID-19 emergency orders with an executive order today.” The Executive Order will “invalidate all local COVID-19 emergency orders, and issue a stop-gap directive to halt the orders now.” ©The Florida Channel | Courtesy of WTVT According to the Orlando Sentinel, Governor DeSantis also signed a bill into law that would make his COVID-19 vaccine passport ban a permanent law. The bill he signed recently also gives the Legislature more power to “overrule any emergency mandates or restrictions by the governor, the governor the authority to overrule cities and counties, and city and county commissions the power to overrule mayors.” Under that bill, an emergency order issued by a city or county must be “limited in duration, applicability, and scope in order to reduce any infringement on individual rights or liberties to the greatest extent possible.” Any such emergency orders would then “automatically expire after seven days and would have to be extended by city or county commissions every week for 42 days.” Additionally, the law states that at any time the governor can invalidate any local emergency order. Florida Sunset That legislation becomes effective on July 1st. In the meantime, it appears this Executive Order is being signed to “bridge the gap.” Keep in mind, from a federal perspective, the Transportation Security Administration recently extended its requirement that masks be worn on all planes, forms of public transportation, and other specific areas. Flying to Orlando It is our understanding that this executive order from Governor DeSantis would likely impact the enforceability of the local COVID-19 rules and regulations in place in Orange County, Florida, such as the mask mandate, which was created via an executive order from the Orange County mayor some time ago. We’ll keep an eye out for any updates or statements from Mayor Demings of Orange County, Florida. Face Mask In terms of how the Florida bill would affect a place like Disney World, during a press conference earlier today Governor DeSantis said, “This bill applies to government action…In terms of what a…Disney theme park [chooses to do], this doesn’t have to do with that.” Essentially, Disney, which is a private company, and other private businesses, can continue to require guests to wear masks and take other actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New face mask! Disney does currently require all guests ages 2 and up to wear masks in the parks at all times, except when specifically allowed to be removed, like when eating or drinking while distanced and stationary. Guests are also still required to maintain an appropriate social distance from others in the park. Guests who fail to wear an approved mask appropriate will be asked to leave the park. Remember to continue to wear face masks properly! We’ll keep an eye out for more information and let you know what we find. Click here to see more about how the mask mandate from the TSA has been extended for planes and public transportation in the United States. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Executive Order Suspending All Local COVID-19 Restrictions Signed By Florida Governor first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hope you’re ready for some Marvel news! ©CinemaBlend | Marvel Marvel surprised us with a LOT of new info about the Marvel Cinematic Universe this morning. The Black Panther sequel and the Captain Marvel sequel both got titles, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 got its release date, AND we saw some footage from the upcoming Eternals. But don’t forget, there’s one more thing that should have you excited… . Marvel has once again dropped a teaser for the confirmed feature film about the Fantastic Four! ©Disney | Marvel Disney announced last December that a film about “Marvel’s First Family” (that’s the Fantastic Four) will debut directed by Jon Watts. Otherwise, we’ve only seen that very cool “4” logo. You can see it in this morning’s Marvel video right here! C’mon Marvel, WE. WANT. THE. DEETS. Who will star? What will the story be? How will the Fantastic Four connect to the current MCU? There’s SO much we want to know! If you’re in the same boat, follow along here on DFB for all the updates. Want to see MORE Marvel updates? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have any hopes for the Fantastic Four film? Tell us in the comments! The post GIVE. US. THE. DEETS. Marvel Teases the 'Fantastic Four' Again. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things have been changing quite a bit all over Disney World, and it seems like more change is constantly on the way. When Was the Last Time You Visited Disney World? Recently, we’ve seen Disney change part of its mask policy as it relates to outdoor photos and we’ve seen things like self-service drink stations become available again. In terms of what’s coming in the future, we’ve heard a bit about the modified version of a popular show that will be returning this summer. And when it comes to Cast Members — it seems like things are changing too with more jobs becoming available. So what’s going on and what could it all mean? Furloughs and Layoffs Last year, due to the park closures, many Cast Members were furloughed. The furloughs impacted thousands of Cast Members, and Disney warned its Cast Members to prepare for these furloughs to be for an extended period of time. When Disney World first reopened, Disney started calling back Cast Members to its hotels and restaurants, and eventually thousands of Cast Members were called back to work in various roles throughout the Resort. A Cast Member modeling new costumes at Wilderness Lodge — what a look! But, others became part of the 32,000 Cast Members, primarily in the Disney Parks, that were laid off. This included many performers and other staff from fan-favorite shows, entertainers of all kinds, and more. Click here to read more about how you can help Cast Members who may have been furloughed or laid off. What’s Happened Since Then and Going On Now? Since Disney World first reopened, a LOT of things have changed. Capacity has gone from 25% to 35%, more hotels have reopened, more restaurants have reopened, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has reopened, and we’ve seen some seriously BIG crowds in the parks on some days. And, in some ways, we’ve seen some changes that indicate things are sort-of returning to “normal.” You Can See the Guest Holding Their Mask in Their Hand Due to the New Maskless Photo Policy With lots of guests visiting and more places for those people to go and stay, comes the need for more Cast Members. Cast Members dancing at Magic Kingdom Over time we’ve seen some more Cast Members get called back to the parks. But, recently, we actually saw Disney announce that they are opening up additional applications to hire more Cast Members in the Attractions, Custodial, Merchandise, and Quick-Service Foods Departments in both the parks and resorts, on what appears to be a part-time basis. ©Disney And Disney’s not the only one hiring for positions in the Resort. The Patina Restaurant Group is hiring for spots at their various Disney World restaurant locations and even offering a signing bonus for many roles. We even saw Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ announce a job fair back in March. Click here to see more about the roles Disney is hiring for in the parks! What Does It All Mean? Basically, it seems like Disney and other companies that own restaurants in Disney World have been doing a decent amount of hiring recently. What could it all mean? Howdy, Woody! From what we understand, Disney has not yet called back all of their furloughed employees. It’s unclear what the exact terms of the furloughs were, but in August of last year they did warn some employees that the furloughs could last for much longer. So what could Disney’s new hiring mean for those still on furlough? Does it mean furloughed employees may have fewer opportunities to work at Disney in the future as these other roles get filled by other part-time workers? It’s unclear. Cast Members at the Boardwalk Bakery Some of the positions, at least the ones that Disney is hiring for directly, also appear to be part-time. It’s possible that Disney is focusing on hiring more part-time workers rather than full-time roles for potential financial reasons or otherwise. Cast Members! There are also a number of Cast Members that previously worked at one location in Disney World and have been called back, but they have been transferred to another location or position. Because some of these Cast Members are shifting around and going to different places, that may also leave certain openings in other places, particularly if those Cast Members decide to stay in their new roles rather than return to their old ones once their old ones become available. Disney may also be hiring for positions that became empty due to those shifts. Animal Kingdom Cast Member According to AllEars.net, one union representing Disney employees had previously negotiated that unionized employees that got laid off would “retain their employment, their seniority, rate of pay including any scheduled increases, and the right to return back to previous job with the Company until October 1, 2022.” Employees who were not part of this union or another union the was potentially able to negotiate similar terms would not have had these protections. Thus, those employees would have been fully laid off. Disney may now be hiring for some of those positions that were left empty by those layoffs. In other words, Disney Cast Members that were fully laid off (not just placed on furlough) would need to re-apply for these new positions to get hired once more as they wouldn’t have any protections in terms of a “guaranteed” future return to their role. Disney World Cast Member What about College Program Cast Members? Normally, participants in the College Program work in the Attractions, Custodial, Merchandise, and Quick-Service Foods Departments. And some of these positions are whatDisney is hiring for. While Disney has said that they hope to resume the college program in 2021, we haven’t heard any updates about that. Disney could be hiring right now for roles that normally the College Program Cast Members would fill, at least until the College Program becomes available again. Cast Member at Pizzerizzo These hiring posts could also signal that there is a higher demand from guests wanting to visit the parks, and (like we mentioned before) more guests generally means more Cast Members may be needed to ensure things run smoothly. Back in February, Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek noted that Disney has ample demand for its parks. And at least based on some of the days we’ve been there, that seems to be true. Crowds! We have seen Park Passes filling up for later in the year, including some reservations for dates all the way into NOVEMBER! It seems people are starting to plan and book their future trips, and perhaps Disney is anticipating those increases in crowds. Disney could also be anticipating an increase in crowds coming this summer. Based on some of what we’ve seen, it looks like Disney World could be VERY crowded this summer, which is fairly typical for the parks since the summer is when many kids are off of school and families decide to go on vacation. Disney could be seeing this trend, watching their availability for Park Passes filling up, and then planning ahead in terms of hiring enough Cast Members to handle the crowds. Time to Get in Line and Wait With the Rest of the Crowd More things are also opening up around Disney World, and when those things open they require Cast Members to be there to get them running. For example, this summer Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, AND Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are all set to reopen. This lobby gets us every time When those reopen, and when guests begin to stay at them again, Disney will need a whole host of Cast Members to take care of the guests there. That could be a part of the reason behind some of these hires. Click here to get a look at the new Moana rooms coming to the Polynesian! And with more individuals becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and more people potentially actually becoming fully vaccinated, more guests may be feeling comfortable enough again to return to the theme parks. Again, this could result in more crowds and a greater need for Cast Members. Very recently, the Orange County, Florida Mayor also announced that social distancing in Orange County (where part of Disney World is located) may be reduced from 6 feet to 3 feet (effective immediately). The Mayor noted that this change could cause theme parks to increase their capacity. Social Distancing Reminder While we still haven’t seen Disney make any changes in terms of their distancing guidelines or capacity limits, it’s possible that we will see changes made in the future. That could mean Disney may need even more Cast Members to handle the crowds. Click here to see the changes that have been announced for Orange County, Florida in terms of its mask and distancing guidelines. Not to mention Disney knows it’s got its 50th Anniversary celebrations starting later this year, and Park Passes have already started to sell out for the start of the anniversary (so yeah, things are going to be busy)! Overall, it seems that as the park experience for guests becomes more “normal,” the need for Cast Members likely increases, leading to more potential jobs becoming available. Disney Cast Members in EPCOT Only time will tell how things change and develop in Disney World with the crowd levels, guest demand, and more. We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates on this situation and any other Disney news and let you know about it! Click here to see the new store that has opened to support Disney World Cast Members! 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 Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney World is Hiring Again, But What Could That Really Mean? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, you can have an absolutely perfect day in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. But what about those times you don’t? Think everything is sunshine and rainbows over in the Magic Kingdom? Cinderella Castle Think again. We’ve got some serious disasters you want to avoid, and how to solve them if they DO happen. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: The Magic Kingdom disasters you try to avoid!The post DFB Video: How to Avoid These Magic Kingdom Disasters 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. Lookin’ for a fun new face mask? Face masks It’s almost June (aka Pride Month), which means Disney’s Rainbow Collection is BACK! This year, we’ve already seen a MagicBand and collectible key added to the line-up. And now, new masks are making their big debut. A 2-pack of rainbow face masks has arrived on shopDisney! They’re perfect to match with your other half in the parks — or you can keep ’em both allll to yourself. One of the masks features an all-over Mickey Mouse rainbow pattern, while the other has that classic Mickey heart design. ©Disney The set of 2 will cost ya $11.99! You’ll wanna keep in mind that these masks are not Disney’s new fabric/structure. They’re also only available for pre-order. They’re expected to be ready to ship by May 17th! Click Here to Pre-Order These Masks! Disney’s got LOTS more gear on the way for Pride Month, from shirts to baseball hats to pins, and we’ll be sure to share it all with ya. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out the Rainbow Collection 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. Are you planning on pre-ordering these masks? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Released 2 New Face Masks! Pre-Order Them NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel Studios is on a ROLL recently! Scarlet Witch ©Marvel Studios So far this year, we’ve had the release of two new Disney+ series — WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. On top of that, there are tons of movies and shows that have been announced for the future, centered around popular Marvel characters like Spider-Man, Loki, and Black Widow. Now, we’re started to get excited for another film coming soon, because today we got the first look at Eternals! Thanks to a YouTube video released by Marvel Studios this morning, we got a glimpse at the first footage for Eternals. We didn’t have too many details on this movie before, but from the few seconds of clips we have now, it looks like it’s going to be intense! “When you love something, you fight for it.” Wow, talk about chills! We’ve got shots of the Wild West, a bunch of people in capes, and a very cool-looking sword — what does it all mean? We definitely can’t wait to get more details on this film, and we’ll be marking that November 5th, 2021 release date down on our calendars. ©Marvel Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars movie news! We’ve got all the Disney updates you need to know! Click Here to See the Release Date for the New Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Film! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching Eternals? Let us know in the comments below. The post VIDEO: Get a First Glimpse at Marvel's 'Eternals' first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting a LOT of surprise Marvel news this morning! ©Disney | Marvel We’ve already learned about the NAME of the Black Panther sequel and the release date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Now, we’re turning our attention to ANOTHER Marvel sequel as we learn new details from the upcoming film of a certain VERY powerful Avenger. This morning, Marvel announced the title of the Captain Marvel sequel. We’ll be watching The Marvels when the sequel releases on November 11th, 2022! ©Disney | Marvel Heyyyy, that’s a pretty snazzy logo! The title was announced in a surprise update from Marvel Entertainment this morning. You can watch the full update right here! Disney hasn’t released too many details about the film yet. After all, it’s not coming out for another year and a half! We DO know that Brie Larson will be back as Carol Danvers joined by Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel. ©Disney | Marvel Studios We’ll be bringing you MORE Marvel news so stay tuned to DFB! Want to learn more about Ms. Marvel? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about The Marvels? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Title Revealed for 'Captain Marvel' Sequel! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Marvel fans have LOTS of look forward to. ©Marvel Studios We’re already getting excited for Black Widow, Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Eternals. But do ya know what we’re also pumped for? Another brand-new adventure with our favorite intergalactic misfits — aka Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. And today, we’ve got BIG news! We got lots of huge Marvel updates today, like the titles of Captain Marvel 2 and Black Panther 2. And now, we have the release date for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: May 5th, 2023! ©Disney | Marvel Studios That’s a LONG ways away, but we’re already marking our calendars! We’ll keep ya posted every step along the way as this movie is made, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out the Title of Black Panther 2! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Release Date Announced for Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

NOTE: As of this writing, several of the dining locations listed are currently unavailable and have yet to reopen. You can check out our list of the restaurants and other dining locations currently opened and closed in Disney World here. As always, we encourage you to follow along with our newsletter as well as the blog for all the latest Disney World dining news! When it comes to dining at Disney World, there are countless options to choose from. But if we were to ask you to name your FAVORITE hotel in terms of restaurants, we think most of our readers would be quick to name their top pick. Grand Floridian We recently polled our readers and followers on Instagram to find out which Disney World Resort hotel YOU thought had the best dining. Here are your top picks! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge One of the most popular hotels we received votes in favor of from our followers was Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and that didn’t surprise us one bit. Animal Kingdom Lodge certainly has some of the best dining options across ALL of the Disney World hotels! It’s totally worth the trek on your next vacation (it’s easiest to hop on a bus on your Animal Kingdom day to check it out!). Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has one of our favorite lobbies! Starting off, let’s talk about Jiko. It has yet to reopen as of this writing, but you can bet that we’ll be frequenting this signature restaurant as soon as it does. This restaurant has a stellar menu of African wines to pair with their equally wonderful menu. Jiko also ranks fairly high amongst the more romantic date night options in Disney World, and yes, we would totally make a trip there just for their killer Macaroni and Cheese. Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon A more causal option at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is Boma! Unfortunately Boma remains closed as of this writing, but this fan-favorite buffet spot will be sure to bounce right back once it reopens (I mean, we’ll gladly make a trip to Boma just for their Zebra Domes! These creamy, chocolatey bites are worth the trip!). Boma One of the restaurants at Animal Kingdom Lodge that IS available right now is Sanaa! You’ll find this at the Kidani Village portion of Animal Kingdom Lodge. Apart from having one of the most unique menus in a Disney World hotel (we can go on and on about how amazing their Bread Service is), Sanaa is a wonderful option for the views alone! You can gaze out over the resort’s savanna as you dine — perfect for kids AND adults! Just be sure to book your reservation at a time where the sun will still be out so you can actually see the animals before it gets dark — opt for lunch instead of dinner here! Sanaa Bread Service…With an Onlooker! There’s a reason we put Animal Kingdom Lodge at the top of our roundup for the hotels our followers selected as their favorite Disney World resorts from a dining perspective. Animal Kingdom Lodge scores A’s across the board, and you truly cannot go wrong with any of your dining options here. Click here to read our picks for what to eat when visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Next up is one of THE most popular responses we received: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This hotel ranks high among many guests for various reasons, dining options being one of those many! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort One of the most beloved restaurants by many long-time guests at the Polynesian, if not in all of Disney World, is ‘Ohana. From its memorable character breakfast to its iconic all you care to eat meat-filled dinner service, there’s a reason why a reservation here can be hard to come by. Our fingers are crossed ever-so-tightly that this restaurant reopens soon (it has remained closed since the parks and resorts reopened)! ‘Ohana Character Breakfast One of the restaurants that IS available right now at the Polynesian is Kona Cafe with its iconic Tonga Toast (you can also find it sliiiightly cheaper at the hotel’s fast food option, Capt. Cook’s!). Seriously, every time we mention the Tonga Toast, we immediately start to plan when we can make a trip over to Kona Cafe again to order it! Something about this crisp, fried bread stuffed with banana and dredged in cinnamon sugar GETS US. If you want to come by later in the day, the menu is a mix of classics with a tropical twist. You can also score some great sushi here! Tonga Toast for the win! A more casual option to check out is Tambu Lounge. Tambu is connected on to ‘Ohana and, while Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto remains closed, it’s the resident watering hole for the resort (short of the two pool bars!). While we patiently wait for ‘Ohana to reopen, we can order a version of their Bread Pudding from Tambu Lounge (actually, at nearby Kona Cafe too!). Wash it down with their signature (and STRONG!) Lapu Lapu beverage served in a whole hollowed-out pineapple and you’ll have just enjoyed a quintessential Polynesian food-drink combo. Tambu Lounge Bread Pudding And for all you Dole Whip fans, head outside to check out Pineapple Lanai! Pineapple Lanai is distinct in that you can order your Dole Whip in various flavors that change often, and you can even get it served with a Rum Floater! Dole Whip Speaking of options for the 21 and older crowd, we couldn’t talk about the Polynesian without mentioning Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto again. The sister (or brother?) location to Disneyland’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto features the same iconic adult beverages with its ultra-legendary tiki theming. It’s still closed as of this writing, but once it reopens, you can be sure that we’ll be one of the first ones in line! Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug The Polynesian certainly offers a ton of variety to its guests when it comes to dining. Some of our all-time favorite dishes can be found here, so be sure to set some time aside on your next Disney World vacation to visit and see what the hype is all about! Click here to read our picks for what to eat when visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Let’s move along the Monorail route and chat about the dining options at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Like the Polynesian, we weren’t all that surprised to see that many of our followers voted for the Grand Floridian when it came to its restaurants. Some of the most highly rated restaurants in Disney World can be found here, and some are even considered amongst the top restaurants in the entire state of Florida! The Grand Floridian is GRAND. Let’s start with the white-gloved elephant in the room: Victoria & Albert’s. This restaurant is, in a word, luxury. Each guest is treated to a personalized Degustation Menu that is discussed and planned out prior to your arrival. The vibe here is totally top-notch. From the limited seating to the live harpist to their whole MENU of Water listings, you’re unlikely to encounter many other restaurants in the world with this attention to detail and full embrace of everything that is fine dining. Queen Victoria Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort For the ULTIMATE dining experience (as if it wasn’t ultimate enough dining in one of Victoria & Albert’s two dining rooms), there’s the Chef’s Table. This exclusive table (they only sit one party each evening!) gives guests full access to the chefs in the kitchen — you’re literally feet from the action! It’s pricey though — it comes down to $350 a person, and that doesn’t even include wine pairings! View from the Chef’s table at Victoria & Albert’s If you want to take it a step down from Victoria & Albert’s in terms of “fanciness” but you still want to experience some top-quality Disney World dining, you can check out Citricos! They even offer a private seating option, much like Victoria & Albert’s, if you’re looking for an extra-special night on the town. Citricos As if two signature restaurants weren’t enough for one resort, the Grand Floridian is also home to Narcoossee’s. Unlike the two restaurants mentioned above, Narcoossee’s IS currently open and available for guests as of this writing. This restaurant is right up any seafood fan’s alley, and it has the gorgeous waterfront views to match! If you’re going to invest a TON of money in dining at Disney World, there could be better options out there, but as of this writing, this will be your go-to signature option at Grand Floridian. Surf and Turf from Narcoossee’s For the more casual fare, there’s Grand Floridian Cafe. While many might first think of Victoria & Albert’s or Narcoossee’s when it comes to Grand Floridian dining, we have to give a shout out to this much more approachable and family-friendly spot. It makes for the perfect relaxing break in the middle of your Magic Kingdom day if you’re looking for a lunch option! Plus, it’s typically not too hard to grab a last-minute reservation here. The Grand Floridian Cafe is so pretty For counter service offerings, Gasparilla Island Grill is going to be your go-to option at the Grand Floridian. This is also one of our favorite spots to snag seasonal pastries and desserts! Cherry Almond Cupcake was REAL Cute at Gasparilla’s You don’t have to shell out the hundreds of dollars that it costs to spend the night at the Grand Floridian to enjoy its food — every guest is welcomed to dine at any of the resort’s restaurants! Just be aware that an evening at some of these restaurants (in particular Victoria & Albert’s) will come with a strict dress code. Is the Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s worth the price tag? Read our thoughts here! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Literally steps away from Magic Kingdom (or a short Monorail ride) is Disney’s Contemporary Resort, another top pick from our followers when it comes to resort hotels with the best dining options. Where the Contemporary shines is its ability to have dining options for virtually any kind of Disney World guest, ranging from families with young kids to couples looking for a romantic date night. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Starting at the top of our list is California Grill, which sits atop the Contemporary. Fifteen floors above Disney World, this is the ultimate “dinner with a view.” This restaurant consistently stays on many family’s must-do list when vacationing in Disney World, and we can totally see why! California Grill can be hit-or-miss in our experience, but lately this iconic dining spot has proven to us why it’s so beloved by so many. This spot is consistently a guest favorite due to the killer view. When fireworks are happening in Magic Kingdom, each night guests get a prime view from their tables or from the large observation deck outside. California Grill provides a fancy dinner with a spectacular view! If you can’t snag a reservation at California Grill, or you’re just looking for a more relaxed vibe, check out California Grill Lounge! Without a reservation, you can dine on the same menu as California Grill. Just keep in mind that this is first-come, first-served and there’s not a ton of seating available, so you may want to add in some time to your schedule if you want a seat! Keep in mind for both California Grill options, regardless of when you dine that evening, if you save your receipt, you’ll be allowed on the viewing terrace to see fireworks! California Grill Lounge If there are any hidden gems at the Contemporary, it’s got to be The Wave. This somewhat unassuming restaurant features great menus for both breakfast and dinner. If you’re looking for an early morning sit-down meal before your Magic Kingdom day and you aren’t feeling the character restaurants, look no further than The Wave. The Wave For a quick bite to eat, head to Contempo Cafe! In addition to a great menu, this spot in the heart of the Contemporary has some of our favorite desserts, including the Peanut Butter Pie. This location often has a lot of great seasonal treats, especially inventive cupcakes! Contempo Cafe Guests also enjoy Chef Mickey’s for the opportunity to see a lot of the Fab 5 in one fell swoop. While the restaurant can get loud and the food is good but not GREAT for a pretty steep price tag, it’s a fun, lively atmosphere for any family vacation. This is a Disney World dining rite of passage for many. Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s With so many options at the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, and the Contemporary, it’s no wonder so many guests opt to leave Magic Kingdom to find a stellar breakfast, lunch, or dinner! But there’s more where that came from! Click here to read our picks for what to eat when visiting Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Disney World’s deluxe hotels may stand out for their dining options, but those Moderate Resorts are also serious contenders! We have gladly gone out of our way to visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resort just for its food! This makes us all the more sad that these sister resorts (French Quarter and Riverside) are STILL closed as of this writing. Come on, Disney! We want our Mickey Beignets! Mickey-Shaped Beignet Let’s talk about those Mickey Beignets for a hot sec. Across Disney World, Scat Cat Club’s Cafe is the ONLY place where you’ll find these delectable desserts in the shape of a Mickey head (they even have specialty beignets in a variety of seasonal flavors!). Gingerbread Beignets In addition to Mickey Beignets, you can also find BOOZY beignets for the adults. Other options here include sit down restaurants like Boatwright’s and fast food options like Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. They even have a casual spot to grab a drink at either of the lively pool bars or Scat Cat’s Club (Disney has yet to announce what entertainment, if any, will be offered once the resorts reopen). Baton Rouge Beignets at Scat Cat’s Club We miss Port Orleans dearly and we look forward to learning more about its reopening timeline! Click here for a list of some of our favorite dishes from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. Disney’s Riviera Resort Last but certainly not least, Disney’s Riviera Resort got a lot of love from our followers when we asked which resort hotel they thought had the best dining! The Riviera is Disney World’s newest resort hotel, having just opened in December of 2019. Riviera Resort The resort instantly won over many Disney fan’s hearts, in large part thanks to Topolino Terrace. This rooftop restaurant features a unique character breakfast experience as well as a stellar signature dinner menu, (sorry, no characters at dinner!). Topolino’s is a great alternative to Chef Mickey’s if your little one wants to see the characters but YOU want a quality plate of food. Plus those evening views combined with their dinner menu make this a great pick for a romantic night out. Tomahawk Veal Chop Your more casual dining option at Disney’s Riviera Resort will be Primo Piatto. This quick service dining location also includes Grab-and-Go options if you’re really in a rush, but you can also slow down and enjoy their breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu there. (Pre-closure, they were one of few fast food spots to plate your meal if eating there on real plates with real metal cutlery!) Croque Monsieur at Primo Piatto If you’re looking for something on-the-go, stop by Le Petit Cafe! This coffee shop offers tasty drinks as well as delicious and unique pastries. In the evening, it transforms into a wine bar. Le Petit Cafe And let’s not forget about their wonderful “pool bar,” Bar Riva. We say pool bar with air quotes because this is more like a small upscale open-air patio dining option. The food here is really unique and quite good and the drinks are hand-crafted and not the same as you’ll find on a zillion other Disney World bar menus! Disney’s Riviera Resort is a short ride on the Skyliner away from both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so consider hopping over on one of those park days to try these spots out for yourself! Click here to read our full review of dinner at Topolino’s Terrace. No matter which Disney World Resort hotel you stay in, you’ll have a number of dining options at your disposal. But when it comes to our followers on Instagram, these were the hotels that stuck out the most! Whether you’re looking for a hotel on your next stay that has great dining options or you want to skip a meal in the parks and instead dine at the hotels, we hope this gave you a few new options to consider! 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 Disney World hotel do YOU think has the best dining? Let us know in the comments and tell us what your favorite restaurant from that hotel is! The post Which Disney World Hotel YOU Think Has the BEST Dining first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, is a pretty amazing creative world. © Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures When Black Panther debuted a few years ago, Marvel fans found another hero to love. Now, Black Panther and his home of Wakanda are a frequent sight on Disney merchandise, a Wakanda Disney+ series is in the works, and we’ve been patiently awaiting more details about the Black Panther sequel. Well, today, Disney announced the name of the sequel! On July 8th, 2022, we’ll get to take in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. ©Disney | Marvel The new name was announced in a Youtube video from the Marvel Entertainment channel. You can also spot some other names, release dates, and NEW footage from the upcoming Eternals. Watch it right here! We don’t know too much about the Black Panther sequel but we do know that Marvel will not be recasting T’Challa (Black Panther) after Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away last year. T’Challa ©Disney We are very excited about the return of Wakanda on the big screen! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the BIGGEST Marvel movie updates and MORE. Want to learn more about the decision not to recast Black Panther? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Marvel's Black Panther 2 Film Gets a NAME! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today? Tree of Life There’s lots to do, from big thrills to tasty treats to character spottings! But if you’re embarking on your wild adventure here today, there’s one thing you may be missin’ out on. Guests checking out the Animal Kingdom wait times on the My Disney Experience app may receive a pop-up message informing them that Expedition Everest is temporarily unavailable. Now typically, when a ride is down, the app will just state that the attraction is “temporarily closed” instead of providing a wait time. Today, the situation is a little different. Here’s what normally happens! ©Disney A message from Sarah Riles, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, stated that Expedition Everest was “currently unavailable,” but did not provide a timeline for when we can expect it to be back up and runnin’. Now, it’s pretty unusual for this type of message to be sent out about a ride’s closure — but we have seen it happen before. It means today’s closure time could be a bit longer than normal — or something bigger could be going on. © If you’re hoping to hop aboard this train today, we recommend you keep checking your My Disney Experience app to see when the ride is back up. We’ll keep you informed here at DFB, too! Check Out Our Readers’ Rankings of ALL the Rides in Animal 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 a fan of Expedition Everest? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney Parks Executive Has a Message About a CLOSED Animal Kingdom Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Looking to plan a 2021 Disney World vacation?! Then, we have BIG news for you! Disney World has just released a brand new hotel discount. YAY! And get this, the offer is valid for when the Polynesian should begin offering those new Moana rooms! ©Disney If you’re headed to Disney World later this year, don’t forget to contact Disney today to update your room reservation or package with this new discount. Or, contact Small World Vacations — our trusted Disney World vacation planners and travel agents — who will do it ALL for you for FREE! OK, let’s check out that DISCOUNT: Up to 25% Off Disney World Hotel Rooms July – September 2021 A brand new room offer has just been released late summer season! Guests at select Disney World hotels can save up to 25% on rooms most nights July 11 – September 29, 2021. Disney’s Riviera Resort A limited number of rooms are available for this offer and it excludes the following hotel options: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Note that savings may vary on certain days. Length of stay on this offer is 1-14 days. The Grand Floridian is GRAND. To book this — or ANY other current discounts — you can contact Disney directly, or get in touch with our wonderful and highly recommended travel agent partners at Small World Vacations! See MORE Disney World Hotel and Ticket Discounts HERE!! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg 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 in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post Savings Alert 🚨 A NEW 2021 Disney World Hotel DISCOUNT Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s that time of the week! We’re checking out the average wait times in Disney World from this week! Partners Statue It’s been a hefty week of news as Disneyland has reopened and more details about the Disney Wish were announced. But, Disney World was still as busy as ever with guests hustling and bustling in the parks! Today, we’re looking at the average wait times in ALL four Disney World theme parks! Magic Kingdom For another week in a row, Splash Mountain reigns supreme with a 60 minute wait this week. The other highest waits we spotted were over at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with 46 minutes, Jungle Cruise with 37 minutes, Space Mountain with 33 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 30 minutes. Splash Mountain The largest group of wait times were the stretch of attractions sitting in the 20 minute range. The highest slots went to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 29 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 29 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 28 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilarMagic at 25 minutes. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Tom Sawyer Island and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover were tied at 24 minutes, despite the PeopleMover reopening for the first time in a year this week with longer lines. Other wait times in the 20 minute range include “it’s a small world” at 23 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 23 minutes, and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 22 minutes. PeopleMover Plenty of Magic Kingdom’s attractions remained in the teens with waits like 19 minutes at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, 17 minutes at Haunted Mansion, 16 minutes at Dumbo the Flying Elephant, 15 minutes at Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid and Tomorrowland Speedway, 14 minutes at The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, 13 minutes at Country Bear Jamboree, 12 minutes at Mad Tea Party, 11 minutes at The Barnstormer, and 10 minutes at Carousel of Progress. Haunted Mansion The lowest wait time was 2 minutes at Liberty Square Riverboat. However, some attractions like the Enchanted Tiki Room, and Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse had zero minutes waits. Hall of Presidents is currently under construction. Liberty Square Riverboat The longest wait time hitting an hour isn’t SUPER long, compared to other weeks. Yet, as summer nears closer, we’ll have to keep an eye on how the wait shift in the next few months! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: A Churro Sundae Hack and Updated Signage for On-Ride Photos EPCOT Unlike the Magic Kingdom, all of EPCOT’s attractions remained underneath an hour! Similar to previous weeks, Test Track sat at 46 minutes with the highest wait. It was followed by Soarin‘ with 44 minutes, Frozen After Ever with 41 minutes, and Mission: SPACE with 39 minutes. Test Track The rest of the attractions throughout the park had lower waits with Spaceship Earth at 23 minutes, Journey Into Imagination with Figment and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at 13 minutes, Living with the Land at 10 minutes, and the Gran Fiesta Tour at 9 minutes. Spaceship Earth An array of experiences had zero minute wait times, like the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China, and American Adventure. Awesome Planet We’ll have to keep an eye on any changes happening around the park, including whether popular rides like Test Track and Soarin’ see fluctuations. What’s New in EPCOT: Harmonious Testing and a Snack Gets an Update Disney’s Hollywood Studios Right up there with Splash Mountain, Slinky Dog Dash was the busiest attraction with a 60 minute wait! The Tower of Terror and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run were close behind it, though, with a 58 minute wait and 42 minute wait respectively. Slinky Dog Dash The only two attractions in the 30 minute range were Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 35 minutes and and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 34 minutes… Time to jam! …while the rest of the attractions in the parks sat in the 20 minute tier! You could hop over to Toy Story Mania with a 27 minute wait, Muppet*Vision 3D with 26 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers with 25 minutes, and Star Tours and Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy with 24 minutes. Muppet Vision Of course, Rise of the Resistance isn’t averaged into these numbers because it’s a virtual queue! But, you’ll want to note that those Boarding Passes go FAST! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Blue Milk HACK and a Minnie Loungefly Disney’s Animal Kingdom While Pandora usually has the top contender for the highest wait time, Avatar Flight of Passage lost out to Slinky Dog Dash and Splash Mountain with only 57 minutes. Also in the Valley of Mo’ara, the Na’vi River Journey had an average 31 minute wait. Pandora Many of the attractions in the park either sat in the 30 minute range with a wait time of 35 minutes at Kilimanjaro Safaris and 31 minutes at Dinosaur… Dinosaur …or they were in the teens with 19 minutes at Kali River Rapids and 16 minutes at Expedition Everest. The lowest wait time in the park, though, was at Triceratop Spin with 7 minutes. Kali River Rapids This week’s average wait times have continued to drop around the parks from previous weeks. But, we’ll have to keep an eye on them as summer crowds head to the parks soon! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB, and check for our weekly wait times next week! What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Mickey and Minnie Tees and a Hidden Mickey on Expedition Everest Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Guess Which Disney World Rides TIED For the HIGHEST Wait Times This Week? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although Disney World has stopped giving out free MagicBands — and has made it easy to use your smartphone in the same way — MagicBands are still VERY popular with Disney guests. There are a TON of colors and styles to choose from! Because not only are MagicBands still convenient, but they also come in a wide array of colors and designs that lets you wear your favorite color, Disney character, attraction, and more on your wrist! MagicBands are a fun accessory! Today, we saw a gorgeous Rainbow MagicBand that’s all about feeling the LOVE. It’s a rainbow! One side has the rainbow spectrum… So bright! …while the other side has the word “LOVE” on it, with Mickey’s head as the “O.” And Mickey’s ears are rainbow, too! Gay Pride month is coming up in June, so we could be seeing even more rainbow merch as we get closer. LOVE We found this MagicBand at The Dark Room at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $24.99. So if you’re looking to get your hands on it, now you know where! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other fun MagicBands! Check Out These Disney MagicBands That Take Matching Family T-Shirts to the Next Level Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have a collection of MagicBands? What’s your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Feeling The LOVE With Disney World's Rainbow MagicBand! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, everyone! We’ve been busy doing what we do every day — going to Disney World, eating all the food, and checking out all the new merchandise in the shops. Under the Boardwalk… That also means we spend some time at Disney World’s hotels to see if anything has been going on there, too! So let’s get started with the updates! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Miscellaneous Updates Valet Parking After over a year, Valet Parking has officially returned to the Grand Floridian! Valet Desk It was previously only available to guests with disabilities, but it’s now open for all. It’s still $33 per night. Learn more about the return of valet parking! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Food Updates Good’s Food To Go That Mother’s Day Cupcake we tried at Saratoga Springs? Mother’s Day Cupcake It’s available at Good’s Food To Go , too! Mother’s Day Cupcake It’s available for a limited time for $5.99. Read Our Full Review Of This Cupcake Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Construction Updates There’s still a LOT of construction going on over at the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin as they get ready to open up the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel. Lots of construction So keep that in mind if you’re over in that area! Take a Sneak Peek of the Rooms at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Opening July 2021 Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Food Updates BoardWalk Bakery Although we’ve seen some locations at Disney World bring back self-serve beverages, this is not the case at BoardWalk Bakery. Cast Members still serve your beverage for you here. We’ll let you know if that changes! Learn More About Refillable Drink Stations at Disney World Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Merchandise Updates Wyland Galleries Wyland Galleries is getting ready to reopen! Getting ready! We saw things getting all set up — so soon! Check Out The Progress on EPCOT’s New Gelato Cart! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates Moana Mercantile We spotted a few items in Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! First up is the Aulani Ears which are a gorgeous blue and have a unique Minnie ear design! Aulani Ears! There were a few new Moana shirts including the kids Fear the Kakamora Shirt! It’s hard to fear the Kakamora when we love their Dole Whip float SO much! This shirt is $30. Kakamora Shirt You can be “free as the ocean” with this new blue t-shirt! This one is $35. Free as the Ocean Shirt If you want to show your love for the princess herself, there’s the Pink Moana Shirt for $30. Moana Shirt And last but not least, you can grab the Moana Backpack for $28. Moana Backpack Moana is already taking over the Polynesian before it reopens! See more photos of the Aulani Ears! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates Bayview Gifts Over at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we spotted the red Minnie mug that matches the style of the black Mickey mug! Minnie Mug We also found an adorable Mickey Visor that’s perfect for the bright Florida sun. Mickey Visor And that’s all we got for new merch! How Many Hidden Details Can You Find on Disney World’s New Mug? That’s it for the resort updates — it’s been a quiet week! But we’ll be back soon with even more updates, so stay tuned!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite Disney World resort? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World Hotels: Valet Parking Returns and Construction Continues! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most thrilling things about being at Disney World is seeing all of the characters. Hi Goofy! And we love it even more when characters delight us with surprise appearances! Like when Mickey and Minnie turned up at EPCOT, or that time we caught Rapunzel peeking out at us from a new spot, or even when Goofy and Pluto turned up at a Disney World resort! And today, we were surprised yet again! A SUPER rare Disney Junior character popped up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s Mira from Disney Channel’s Mira, Royal Detective! Hi, Mira! If you’re at Hollywood Studios and looking for her, she can be found near Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. Cast Members told us that she’ll be here for a while as part of Disney’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration! Greeting guests This isn’t the FIRST time we’ve seen Mira — she previously put in an appearance at Hollywood Studios for a single weekend in October. But this time, she’ll be available to meet from a distance for a longer period of time, which should please her fans. And she’s already putting smiles on faces! So if you or your kid is a huge Mira fan, now you know where to find her! If we spot any other characters, we’ll let you know! Check Out A Rare Disney Character We Saw Recently 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 our your kids a Mira fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Put On Your Detective Hat! We Spotted a RARE Character at Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sure, there are lots of incredible snacks in Disney World, but there’s just something about eating GIANT treats! Beaches and Cream Whether you try the Colossal Cinnamon Roll in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, or the Kitchen Sink at Beaches & Cream, there are more enormous snacks than you might think. And today, we tried a NEW snack that makes our mouths water just looking at it! It’s no secret that Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is one of the best places in Disney World to grab ice cream, so we were excited to see a new sundae on the menu today! Baileys Brownie Sundae! Introducing the Baileys Brownie Sundae! This decadent treat is made with 3 scoops of coffee ice cream, a brownie soaked in Baileys Irish Cream, and it’s topped with Baileys Irish Cream-infused whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry. Okay…so obviously this sounds amazing, but how does it actually taste? Plenty of Disney treats are good, but this one was GOOOOOOD. The coffee ice cream has a strong coffee flavor and is super creamy. The brownie is perfectly moist from soaking in the Baileys and it had a nice kick to it! Baileys Brownie Sundae We think the whipped cream infused with Baileys was genius and was the best topping for this ice cream. The combination of the ice cream, brownie, and whipped cream was not overwhelmingly sweet which made it more enjoyable. Baileys-infused Whipped Cream As you can see, this thing is huge so we’d recommend sharing between a few people. If you’ve got a big appetite and you love coffee and brownies, this is for YOU! We really can’t imagine anyone hating on this dessert, but if you don’t like coffee or chocolate, you might want to stick to something else. YUM! This sundae may have given fan-favorite No Way Jose a run for its money! You can grab it at Beaches & Cream now for $18. We’ll continue to give you updates about the latest in Disney World food, so stay tuned to DFB! Below, you can check out the most enormous snacks 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 sundae? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We're Drooling Just Thinking About Disney World's MASSIVE Boozy Sundae first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to check out all the construction projects going on in Disney World right now! Contemporary Refurbishments Recently, we’ve seen lots of added (and some removed) construction walls, locations getting repainted, and more. Let’s see what the latest updates are this week! Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Recently, we spotted some construction walls that blocked off the area behind Cinderella Castle near Sir Mickey’s. When we visited Fantasyland this weekend, the walls had been removed! Yay for fewer construction walls! Bye walls! We didn’t notice any new changes in the area, however. See ya later walls! We’ve seen so many little projects going on in Fantasyland recently, so we’ll be on the lookout for any fresh paint or changes! PHOTOS: Fantasyland Is Getting a GLOW-UP Ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! TRON Lightcycle Run Now that the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has finally reopened (YAY!!), we were able to get another vantage point of the construction going on at TRON Lightcycle Run. TRON Progress It’s been a minute since we were able to see the project from this close. It’s pretty big!! We’re still not sure when this roller coaster will make its debut, but you can be sure we’ll let you know when we find out! TRON Lightcycle Run Is HUGE. See NEW Aerial Photos from Disney World! Cinderella Castle Stage The stage in front of Cinderella Castle has made some serious progress since the beginning of its journey (which feels like such a long time ago already!). It’s looking like a stage now! After plywood and distracting metal pieces, this stage is finally looking like a stage again. Nice. The Eyesore In Front of Cinderella Castle Is GONE in Disney World! EPCOT Gelateria Toscana This week, we got big news about the upcoming gelato kiosk in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion! Its official name, Gelateria Toscana, was shared (along with its menu). Now, a sign on the kiosk reflects that! Spot anything new? The kiosk is still blocked by a construction wall, but we can’t wait to get our hands on some new desserts later this month! PHOTOS: Progress on EPCOT’s New Gelato Cart Hits a MAJOR Milestone Disney Resorts Walt Disney World Swan Reserve The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel is the upcoming addition to the Swan and Dolphin Resort. The new resort will be 14 stories tall, housing more than 300 guest rooms once it’s completed. We checked in on its construction! It’s getting there! The modern resort is going to offer incredible, expansive views of Walt Disney World. That’s no surprise, considering its floor-to-ceiling windows! Lots of windows! The resort is currently accepting reservations and is expected to open later this year. Take a Sneak Peek of the Rooms at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, Opening July 2021 General Construction Walt Disney World Welcome Sign The many welcome signs around Walt Disney World property have been receiving updates to match the resort’s new color scheme as it prepares for its 50th Anniversary. Lots of signs have been completed already, and now the sign at EPCOT Center Drive is getting refreshed as well. Starting to work on it! Minnie Mouse, here, is covered in plastic to prepare for the work being done on the sign. Minnie’s ready for a new look! We’ll be checking in on these signs as we continue to visit the parks! Valet Parking is Coming BACK to Disney World Resorts! Transportation and Ticket Center Speaking of new paint, the Transportation and Ticket Center (the transportation hub to get to Magic Kingdom) saw some fresh updates this week. Specifically, the EPCOT Monorail sign got a fresh coat of paint! So bright! For now, the EPCOT monorail line remains closed. What’s New in EPCOT: Harmonious Testing and a Snack Gets an Update Well, that’s all for this week’s construction updates from Disney World! Don’t worry, we’ll be back next week for everything else you need to know. 5 Signs That Things Are Coming Back Full Force in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When are you planning to visit Disney World next? Tell us in the comments! The post Check Out the Progress of Disney World’s New Hotel, Gelato Cart, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article