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Recently, we’ve seen quite a bit of news involving Disney and some nearby properties in Orlando. Walt Disney World Gateway So far, we’ve gotten some updates about Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center (which is being worked on), and we’ve heard about a potential construction project Disney might be involved in elsewhere in Orlando. But, now we’ve got some news about a property Disney will actually be selling. When Disney World closed last year due to the pandemic, the Disney College Program (DCP) and Disney’s Cultural Programs were suspended. So far, Disney has indicated that they hope to resume the College Program in 2021, but we have yet to see anything official. College Program Pins If you were a former DCP participant or part of the International Program, you may be familiar with the Vista Way apartment complex. This apartment complex is owned by Disney and was home to many DCP and International Program participants over the years. But, according to the Orlando Business Journal, things are changing with this apartment complex. College Program Pins The Orlando Business Journal reports that Disney is actually now selling the Vista Way apartments. If you’re wondering where these apartments are located — they’re over at 13501 Meadow Creek Drive, just a few minutes away from Disney World. In the map photo below you can see just how close they are to Disney Springs (that’s Earl of Sandwich and some other Disney Springs spots on the left side). GoogleMaps shows it’s just a 10 minute drive to Disney Springs from the complex. Marketing materials note that 5 acres are also potentially up for sale for “investors interested in ground-up development.” As the OBJ notes, the site may be interesting to hotel groups as it is so close to Disney World. ©GoogleMaps The Vista Way apartment complex is currently vacant. Disney had moved its occupants to the new Flamingo Crossings Village apartments when those debuted in December of last year. The Flamingo Crossings apartment markets 2 and 4-bedroom apartments for Disney workers and “operating participants.” Marketing materials note that the Vista Way complex includes 2 resort-style pools, 2 clubhouses, a fitness center, 468 units, and more. The property was valued in 2020 at $63.1 million, but it is expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars more because of its proximity to Disney and its amenities. Concept Art for More of the Flamingo Crossings Area ©The Walt Disney Co. | Obtained via BizJournals So, if you’re a BIG Disney fan and you’re in the market for an entire apartment complex (hey, you never know) that’s super close to the Most Magical Place on Earth, it looks like this spot is now up for sale. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details on this situation and let you know what we find. Click here to see 9 of the retailers that have been announced for Disney’s Flamingo Crossings Town Center! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you ever participate in the Disney College Program? Tell us in the comments! The post The ULTIMATE Property Listing for Disney World Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! The Disney College Program and MORE Have Been Unexpectedly Suspended Union Leader Shares That the Disney College Program Will Not Resume “Anytime Soon” Mondays Just Got WAY Better for Fans of Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ Series! View the full article

There are a lot of ongoing projects in Disney World right now, but one that we’re incredibly excited about is the new fireworks show coming to EPCOT, Harmonious! Harmonious Concept Art ©Disney This new nighttime spectacular doesn’t yet have a premiere date, but we’ve been watching the construction progress carefully. All of the barges for the show are now out on World Showcase Lagoon and we’ve seen some of the show elements testing. Today, one of our readers caught a glimpse of even more pieces working! This morning, we received a video from DFB follower @harrison_chatham showing the lights getting tested on the center barge for the show! It looks like we’re getting closer to the day when we’ll FINALLY get to watch this show! Seeing all the elements coming together makes us feel a lot better about those big clunky barges in the middle of the lagoon. If they create a spectacular fireworks show, then it may all be worth it! We’re ready to see more! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from the parks, including all the latest information on Disney’s ongoing projects. We’re here to bring you the most important news as soon as it happens! Click Here to Get More Details on the New Show! 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 Harmonious or do you miss Illuminations? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Finally Something Different Is Being Tested on EPCOT's NEW Fireworks Show first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is the Thing That Practically Everyone HATES in Disney World PHOTOS: The Harmonious Barges Were LIT UP Tonight in Disney World! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show View the full article

The cruise industry has been at a standstill due to the ongoing pandemic. Will Disney set sail again this year? Cruises leaving the U.S. are currently grounded — the Disney Cruise Line, for example, has canceled all departures through June. And while the CDC recently released another phase of its Framework for Conditional Sailing Order, which provides updated guidance for cruise ships’ return, the Florida governor has threatened to file a lawsuit against the public health agency. Now, that lawsuit has become a reality. According to WESH News, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the state is filing a lawsuit against both the federal government and the CDC, demanding the reopening of the cruise industry. Disney Cruise Line Currently, Florida has the 3 busiest ports in the country, at Miami, Port Canaveral, and Port Everglades near Fort Lauderdale. DeSantis has stated that unless sailing can resume from these ports, people will go to the Bahamas instead, causing Florida to lose revenue. Already, Royal Caribbean plans to resume operations this summer in the Bahamas. Disney Dream The CDC’s most updated guidelines for cruise ships’ return include reporting COVID-19 cases daily, testing ships’ crews, and establishing a vaccination plan. These requirements are in preparation for simulated “test” voyages — but the CDC has not indicated when passenger cruises could return. And just recently, the Disney Cruise Line extended its cancellations through June, with European cancellations stretching into September. Disney Magic We’ll keep you posted as we receive more news about this lawsuit, as well as any other updates on the status of cruises. Stay tuned to DFB! When Could Cruising Start Again? Here’s What We Know. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Governor Files Lawsuit Over Cruise Restrictions first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Florida Governor Threatens Lawsuit Over CDC Cruise Restrictions NEWS: More Cruise Lines Push Their Return to Sailings Further Into 2021 NEWS: Disney Cancels Select Cruises Through August View the full article

Construction on the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is making progress! Disney Cruise Line We’ve been closely following the project, from the day the ship’s name was announced to updates on WHEN, exactly, this ship will set sail. While the big debut was delayed to summer 2022, Disney is still hard at work! And today, construction reached an exciting milestone. First of all, the Disney Wish’s captain will be none other than Minnie Mouse herself! According to Disney, Captain Minnie is taking the helm to “inspire the next generation of female leaders in the cruise industry.” And we’ve gotta say, she looks pretty dashing in that red jacket! ©Disney And today, 2 BIG things happened for Captain Minnie. First of all, Disney released the artwork that will be on the bow of the Disney Wish — and Minnie is featured, of course! Disney explains that the scroll pattern (which has hidden Mickeys and Plutos!) is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s. ©Disney Secondly, Disney performed an important ceremony: the traditional keel laying ceremony! When a ship is being built, a newly minted coin is placed under the ship’s keel when the first section of the ship is lowered into the building dock. It’s considered a token of good fortune. ©Disney And guess who’s on that coin? Our captain! ©Disney This milestone marks exciting progress for the construction of the Disney Wish. We’ll keep a close eye on things and keep you posted with more updates! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Read More About the Disney Wish! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning a Disney cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Cruise Line’s NEW Ship Reaches an Important Milestone! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Cruise Line’s NEW SHIP Now Set to Sail Summer of 2022 “Disney Wish” Revealed as Name of Fifth Ship and MORE Disney Cruise Line News! Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! View the full article

The majority of Disney World is full of fun nods to our favorite Disney movies and characters, cute hidden details, or delicious food. BoardWalk Inn Nanny Chair Buuuuut, sometimes we see things in Disney World that are just plain SCARY. Whether it’s an unexpected ride, a terrifying staple in a hotel lobby, or a larger-than-life figure that is sure to induce nightmares, Disney can be pretty frightening sometimes! Today, though, we’re looking at one of the creepiest things in ALL of the Disney Parks. Roz said it best in Monsters, Inc.: “I’m watching you Wazowski. Always watching.” And we would rather have Roz watching our every move instead these terrifying figures on the clock in Germany! We have noticed how creepy these guys are before…but we had to mention it again. Germany Pavilion Okay, okay, at first glance, you really can’t tell that this could be the setting for a horror movie. But if you look closer, you can see some creepy stares from the people in the clock tower. Do you see it yet?! Lucky for us (or not so lucky ), the clock was stuck open as we walked through the pavilion, so they got to creep on us as we tried to enjoy the atmosphere. It’s sad because the pavilion itself is gorgeous, but we can’t look away from these super scary figures! The people aren’t too bad, so if Disney could just fix the INTENSE stare from these two, the clock might actually be cute. *insert screams here* Next time you’re in the Germany pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase, watch your back because THEY. ARE. ALWAYS. WATCHING. If we spot any other fun or terrifying details in Disney World, we’ll let you know! If You’re At This Disney World Hotel Just…Please…Don’t Look Up 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 noticed this creepy detail in EPCOT before? Let us know in the comments! The post They're Watching...Always Watching...in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! REVIEW! The Goshiki Food Studio at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! O Tannenbaum! There Are NEW Germany Pavilion Christmas Ornaments in EPCOT! View the full article

Captain Minnie Mouse is already making wishes come true for our newest ship! Today we unveiled that this beloved character will come to life for the first time through whimsical artwork on the bow of the Disney Wish. The bow’s elegant filigree art, a hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels, includes an intricate scrollwork […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/hCZeCAstUzk View the full article

Captain Minnie Mouse plays an important role in making wishes come true for Disney’s newest ship PAPENBURG, GERMANY (April 8, 2021) – Today, Disney Cruise Line reached a significant construction milestone marked by the traditional keel laying ceremony of the Disney Wish, the first of three new ships in the line’s fleet expansion. Also announced today, the magic of Captain Minnie Mouse will come to life for the first time through whimsical artwork on the bow of the Disney Wish, a hallmark of Disney Cruise Line vessels. “As we look to the future with anticipation and excitement for continuing our legacy of creating magical vacations for families across the globe, we are thrilled to reach this significant milestone in the ship building process and to unveil Captain Minnie as the beloved character on the bow of the Disney Wish,” said Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Cruise Line. Keel laying takes place when the first block, or section of a ship, is lowered into the building dock, and a newly minted coin is placed under the keel for good fortune. The coin created for the Disney Wish features Captain Minnie, who made her debut aboard Disney Cruise Line ships in 2019 as part of a collection of initiatives aiming to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the cruise industry. “In maritime tradition, keel laying is the ceremonial beginning of the ship’s life,” said Philip Gennotte, portfolio project management executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Germany, who placed the coin at the ceremony.“Today marked a momentous occasion for the Disney Wish, and I could not be more proud of our Imagineers, the cast and crew at Disney Cruise Line and the team at Meyer Werft, the shipyard in Germany, who are bringingthis enchanting ship to life.” As previously announced, the Disney Wish is scheduled to sail its maiden voyage in summer 2022. Information on itineraries and bookings for the ship will be released at a later date. The Disney Wish will showcase the immersive family entertainment, enchanting storytelling and unparalleled service that only Disney can deliver. The ship will be powered by liquified natural gas, or LNG, one of the cleanest-burning fuels available. At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. View the full article

The 2021 hurricane season is approaching. Magic Kingdom Here at DFB, we keep a close eye on these storms so you know how they may impact your Disney World vacation. And with the season starting soon — on June 1st, to be exact — we’re taking a look at the first formal prediction. Keep in mind that while the official hurricane season does begin on June 1st, the last 6 consecutive Atlantic hurricane seasons have started with storms prior to this date — and it’s looking like 2021 will be no exception. Now, Colorado State University (CSU) has predicted an “above-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2021,” citing the absence of El Nino as a primary factor. Epcot Rain Clouds According to CSU, the tropical Pacific currently has La Nina conditions (although they are weak), so water temperatures are cooler than normal. This means that El Nino conditions, which help break apart hurricanes as they form, will likely not be present for the peak of hurricane season. We should also see much warmer water in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic, which favors an active season. Rain, rain, go away! The CSU Tropical Meteorology Project is currently predicting 17 named storms throughout the season (June 1st to November 30th). Eight are expected to become hurricanes, while 4 are predicted to reach “major hurricane strength.” That means sustained winds will be 111 miles per hour or greater. We’ve previously informed you that the average number of storms for a season is 14 with seven hurricanes, although CSU lists a slightly lower average. Either way, we’re expecting higher-than-normal activity this year. ©Colorado State University But just how active will this season be? Colorado State experts are predicting that hurricane activity this year will be about 140% of the average season. To put that into perspective for you, last year’s activity was 170% of the average season (with 6 landfalling continental U.S. hurricanes). So while it will be a busier season than usual, we shouldn’t reach last year’s levels. Light Crowds in Adventureland in Hurricane Season Landfalling probability — which is the probability that a major hurricane will make landfall — is 69% for the entire U.S. coastline and 45% for the East Coast (that includes the Florida peninsula). The average over the last century for that East Coast prediction is just 31%. Magic Kingdom During a Hurricane In addition to these predictions (and some other data we’ve evaluated), we’ve shared the chosen names of the some of the hurricanes! We’ll see another forecast update from the CSU team on June 3rd, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release predictions in May. We’ll be sure to keep you posted, so stay tuned to DFB! Here Are Our Tips for Hurricane Season in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you visiting Disney World during hurricane season? Let us know in the comments! The post Experts Predict “Above-Average” Activity for 2021 Hurricane Season first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The NOAA Considers an Earlier Start Date for the Atlantic Hurricane Season 2021 Hurricane Season Predictions — What To Expect for Disney World This Year Um…Is the National Hurricane Center a Secret Disney Fan? View the full article

Here at DFB, we love trying the latest eats in Disney World. We love you, coconut pineapple Dole Whip swirl, so so much From our EPCOT festival must-haves to special snack hacks, we’re Disney food pros, if we do say so ourselves. But two new restaurants are opening OFF-property that just may have us hoppin’ in our cars and driving…dare we say it…away from Disney World! And if you’re lookin’ for some good eats in the Walt Disney World area, these 2 new fast food spots just may have ya covered. Portillo’s First up: let’s talk Portillo’s! In 2019, the Chicago-style restaurant chain announced that it would be opening its third Florida location. It’ll be the first building in the brand new development area located in the Village at O-Town West complex, just minutes from Disney World! Portillo’s coming soon to Orlando! ©Portillo’s The restaurant was slated to open on March 2nd, 2021, but it’s been delayed twice. As of now, there’s no opening date on the calendar…but we’ve got our fingers crossed it’ll be soon! ©Portillo’s But WHY are we so excited for Portillo’s?! You can’t go wrong with the rock ‘n’ roll-themed diner’s eats! We’re talkin’ Italian Vienna beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, and Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs…not to mention their famous chocolate cake (Pro tip: you can buy it WHOLE or by the slice!). ©Portillo’s Portillo’s is a household name up north, and we’re pretty pumped to chow down here in Orlando. Click for the Latest News on Portillo’s Opening! White Castle If you’re craving some more fast food, another chain from the north is heading down south! White Castle is opening its first Florida location in 50 years in O-Town West — looks like it’ll be neighbors with Portillo’s! It’s a staple of the American North East known for its…wait for it…SQUARE burgers. Tiny burger joy ©White Castle We’ve been following the construction closely — recently, the sign was officially installed on the building! And we can’t wait to eat at the largest free-standing White Castle in the world. Oh, and did we mention this restaurant will be open 24/7?! That’s BIG news since late-night dining tends to be a problem in Disney World. Luckily, White Castle will be nearby! White Castle Orlando rendering ©White Castle While no opening date has been announced for White Castle yet, a ghost kitchen was recently set up to deliver to the Orlando area (but not Disney World!). However, after just TWO days of service, they had to pause due to overwhelming demand. The delivery service is expected to resume this spring. Yum! ©White Castle We’ll keep ya posted on that AND White Castle’s official opening! Click Here for the Latest White Castle Update! Moral of the story: getting your fast food fix is about to be WAY easier in Disney World! We’re excited to try these new eats for ourselves, and we’ll be sure to keep bringing you the latest updates on ’em. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out Our Favorite 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. Are you excited for White Castle and Portillo’s? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Willing to LEAVE Disney World for These 2 Restaurants first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Portillo’s POSTPONES Its Opening Near Disney World NEWS: Portillo’s Near Disney World Has POSTPONED Its Opening AGAIN Portillo’s Announces NEW Opening Date Near Disney World! View the full article

Disney World is full of incredible snacks and treats…but have you ever eaten a cinnamon roll the size of your FACE? Lapu Hula How about an entire pineapple full of Dole Whip? When it comes to snacking in Disney World, there are plenty of options, so why not opt for the biggest snacks there are? 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: Your favorite Disney World snack! The post DFB Video: The Most ENORMOUS Snacks in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: Latest Disney News: New Park Hours, New Park Entertainment, Mulan is Coming to Disney+ and MORE! DFB Video: 13 BIG Changes Everybody Missed in Disney World This Year DFB Video: 15 Things You Don’t Know How to Do in Disney World! View the full article

Okay guys…Blue Milk or Green Milk?! Blue and Green Milk in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge These famous Star Wars: Galaxy Edge sips are kinda divisive: people tend to love one or the other! (Luckily, if you can’t choose, we’ve got a hack where you can have BOTH.). We tend to be Blue Milk fans ourselves, but hey! To each their own. And recently, Disney World got a NEW opinion on this classic debate. In case ya missed it, Tom Brady was in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We heard earlier this year that Brady was headed to Disney World after winning the Super Bowl (it is a time-honored tradition, after all), and it seems like he headed straight for the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge. Milk Stand (Tom Brady NOT pictured) Of course, he sampled Blue Milk AND Green Milk so he could pick his favorite. And Disney filmed the whole thing! Now, we cringed just a little when we watched, because WOW is it kind of awkward. Can you see the uncomfortable pain in his eyes? And the music sounds like a clock ticking…like it’s saying please let us just be done with this. But in the end, Tom sided with Blue Milk. Hooray! Do you agree with his choice?! We’ll keep an eye out for more news and fun/weird stuff around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Our Review of Blue and Green Milk! 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 team Blue Milk or Green Milk? Let us know in the comments! The post Tom Brady Just Gave Us the Most Cringeworthy Moment in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hate Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk? You Won’t After This Upgrade! NEWS! Breakfast Is Coming to the Milk Stand at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — And We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! View the full article

On your mark…get set…GO!!!! Get Ready to Run! ©Disney Whether you love running/jogging/walking, you love The Lion King, you love collecting medals, or you just love Disney — we’ve got an activity for you! For several years, Disney has offered virtual races that family and friends can run on their own in their neighborhoods, and now registration for the 2021 summer Virtual Series (themed to The Lion King!!) is available. Earlier this week, we shared that the 2021 runDisney summer Virtual Series will be themed to the classic Disney film, The Lion King. And now registration is officially available! To register, visit the runDisney website and select the races you want to sign up for. Again, all of these are virtual races, so you’ll be able to run them at home! Your completion timeframe is between June 1st and August 31st, 2021. Get Running! ©Disney There are three different 5K races available as part of the Virtual Series.You can also opt to participate in the runDisney Virtual Challenge, which is where you register for all 3 races and then get access to a fourth medal. The entry fee for the virtual challenge is $145. OooOooOo! ©Disney Wondering what the medals for the other races look like? Well, each 5K is themed to a different adaptation of The Lion King, and registration is $40 for each. There’s “The Timeless Classic”… I Just Can’t Wait to Be King! ©Disney …“The Broadway Phenomenon”… It’s the Circle of Life! ©Disney …and “The Reimagined Classic.” So Cute! ©Disney As we mentioned, registration for the runDisney summer Virtual Series is officially OPEN. These spots can fill up EXTREMELY fast, so you’ll want to sign up as soon as you can while there are still spots available! We’ll keep an eye out for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to check out a runDisney Goofy DIY! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be registering for any of these races? Tell us in the comments! The post ACT FAST! Registration for runDisney's 2021 Summer Virtual Series Is Available NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Theme Revealed for runDisney’s 2021 Virtual Summer Event NEWS! Dates for runDisney Events in 2020 and 2021 Are HERE! NEWS: Runner Collapses and Dies During Disney World’s Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend View the full article

Let’s face it: the lines in Disney World can be LONG. Cinderella Castle And without Fastpasses currently available, you may be wishing there was another way you could skip the lines. Well, it turns out there are a few options! But they’ll all cost ya. Private VIP Tours A Private VIP Tour is the ULTIMATE way to skip the lines in Disney World. You’ll get to pick everything you want to see and do, and your tour guide will customize your day for you. You can park-hop and skip the lines at many attractions, while your VIP Tour Guide shares fun facts about what’s around you. Tower of Terror If the ride you’re experiencing has a FastPass line, you’ll hop in that to ride. Otherwise, you can scoot right up to the front! Just keep in mind that your VIP Tour will not get you special access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. You’ll have to snag a boarding group for that the normal way — and it will still be included in your billable hours. Plus, access isn’t guaranteed to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure once it opens on October 1st this year. Don’t let them know you’re with the Resistance! You’ll get some other benefits with the tour, too, like pre-arrival planning, a flexible start time, and transportation to and from the parks. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Okay, let’s talk PRICE. You’re PAYING for all those perks! The Private VIP Tours range from $425 to $750 per HOUR, for a minimum of 7 hours. That’s anywhere from $2,975 to $5,250 per day! And if you were thinking about getting a big group and spitting the bill: you can have max 10 guests per group. So your charge per person would range from $297.50 to $525. Oh, and that does NOT include park admission. EPCOT It’s also customary to tip your VIP Tour guide, so you may wanna factor that into your budgeting. Depending on how much you choose to tip, that could run you an extra several hundred dollars! And while you’re planning, make sure you get a Park Pass reservation for park you plan to start the day of your VIP Tour. That’s not included, either. Pandora This is your priciest option, but it’s the most efficient way to minimize waiting in lines. Your wait time will be shortened — or eliminated altogether! — for the attractions you choose. Think no one is shelling out the cash for this ultra-luxe experience? Think again — we see private VIP tours in the parks all the time since the reopening. It’s a pricey option but will guarantee you won’t be waiting in those lines. But let’s explore some other (AKA CHEAPER) options. (Spoiler: these are currently unavailable, but good to keep in mind for the future.) Check Out Our Tips for Skipping the Lines Without Paying for a Tour! Other VIP Tours Guys, we meant only SLIGHTLY cheaper! Disney offers a range of Group VIP Tours (all of which are temporarily unavailable) that cost slightly less than those Private VIP Tours. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway You’ve got a few options for which tour you wanna go with here. The Ultimate Day of Thrills VIP Tour is $349 per person, and it’s a 7-hour tour that lets you skip the line for popular attractions in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. The Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour will cost ya $249 per person, and it focuses on Magic Kingdom rides with no height restriction (making it a great choice for kids of all ages!). You can enjoy the Mad Tea Party, Dumbo, Jungle Cruise, and more! Pirates of the Caribbean And on the Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour, you can ride Animal Kingdom attractions — plus enjoy snacks and a specialty drink! It also costs $249 per person. And just a reminder: park admission and Park Pass reservations are NOT included in these tours, so factor that in when you’re planning! Animal Kingdom These can be cheaper than the Private VIP Tours, but they don’t offer that same range of flexibility. But you still get to skip the lines, which is the end goal here, right? And while they’re currently unavailable, we’ll make sure you’re the first to know when they return! Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates. Check Out Another VIP Tour That Doesn’t Involve Skipping Lines! Backstage Tours Disney also offers a wide range of backstage tours, which are also currently unavailable. These place a bigger emphasis on getting a behind-the-scenes look at the parks, but many do include the chance to hop on a few rides without a wait. For example, on the Keys to the Kingdom Tour ($99 per person), you can ride the Jungle Cruise and the Haunted Mansion! However, the focus is placed on learning about the history and inner workings of the rides and park. Haunted Mansion As with the other tours, park admission and Park Pass reservations are not included for any of these experiences! They aren’t a great pick if you just want to do a bunch of rides and call it a day. But if you want to learn more about the parks (and even get a peek backstage!), they do offer that added bonus of skipping a few lines. The Land Pavilion These backstage tours will be your cheapest option, but you’ll get the fewest rides for your buck. And again, they’re not available right now. Get a Full List of Tours Offered! How to Book So you’ve decided to book a tour! You can make your reservation up to 60 days in advance by calling Disney’s tour line at 407-WDW-TOUR. If you’re planning your tour outside this 60-day window, you can still call for pricing info. Make sure you book as early as possible for holidays, summer, and Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary! There’s limited availability for all of these tours, and they’ll book up quickly during peak seasons. Splash Mountain When booking, you’ll need to provide your credit card info — Disney will place a hold on your tour and will not run the charge until 24 hours before. And you’ll be able to cancel up to 48 hours before your tour. It’s preferred to have the full names of everyone in your party right when you book, but it’s not required. If you don’t have that info just yet, you’ll just need to follow up with those names before the start of your tour. Animal Kingdom And FYI: you CAN give these tours as a gift! Just book with your credit card info and the names of your recipients. You’ll be responsible for informing your friend/family member about their special surprise. Keep in mind if you’re celebrating anything, let them know when booking. We’ve seen special VIP tour birthday buttons in the past. You never know what special ways you could get to celebrate. Tomorrowland So…are these tours worth it? Without FastPasses currently available, this is your only chance to skip the lines. And only YOU can decide if the hefty price is worth it. If you do choose to splurge, the Private VIP Tours offer a ton of flexibility. You can explore whichever park or attractions you want. And at the end of the day, you’ll get a LOT more done in those 7+ hours than you would if you spent time in lines. Toy Story Land If you won’t be in Disney for too long and you want to experience everything the parks have to offer — and you have the budget to do so — these Private VIP Tours may be a good option. If you wanna spend less, but still want that VIP experience, you may want to check out the other VIP Tours or even the Backstage Tours when they return. They’ll offer unique experiences with the benefits of some shorter lines. Mission: SPACE We’ll keep you posted with the latest Disney tips, tricks, and updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out How to Skip Merchandise Lines in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever done a Disney World tour? Let us know in the comments! The post How to PAY to Skip the Lines in Disney World — Warning, It’s Not Cheap! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Booking Now Open for Walt Disney World Resort Private VIP Tours Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery How To Get Your Hands on the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney Parks Mugs WITHOUT Actually Visiting the Parks! View the full article

Ever wanted to remember a SUPER special moment in Disney World? Cinderella Castle That’s where Disney’s Capture Your Moment service comes in! This experience is a professional photoshoot with a PhotoPass photographer, intended to recognize special occasions like birthdays, engagements, adoptions, graduations, and SO much more. Previously, you had to call Disney to book this service. But now, Disney’s made it way easier on ya! Disney has announced that guests will now be able to reserve their photo sessions by visiting Disney World’s website or by using the My Disney Experience app. Although both currently state that you’ll still have to call Disney at (407) 939-7758 to book, we’re expecting them to update soon. ©Disney Once you are able to book via the website or app, you’ll be able to call that number above if you want to give any further details about your photoshoot (like what occasion you’re celebrating!). You can also share these details when you check in for your session. That check-in will be at Box Office Gifts near the entrance of the park. Box Office Gifts Your 20-minute personalized photo session will cost you $50! And if 20 minutes just isn’t enough for ya, you can tack on additional 20-minute sessions at $50 each. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to book these extensions in advance! Also remember that printed or digital copies of your photos are not included in that cost — you’ll have to purchase them separately. However, if you have Memory Maker or an Annual Pass that includes free PhotoPass, you’ll be able to get ’em that way at no added cost. ©Disney Disney has a few other terms and conditions you’ll want to know about if you’re booking, which you can read here: ©Disney Lastly, while advance reservations (up to 60 days out) are strongly recommended, you can see if same-day bookings are available by visiting Box Office Gifts or checking the My Disney Experience app. Happy photographing — Disney’s definitely made it easier with that new online booking! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Read More About Capture Your Moment! 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 book the Capture Your Moment service? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Disney World Photoshoot Just Got WAY Easier first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Professional, Personal Photo Shoot at Magic Kingdom for $50?! WHERE Do We Sign Up?! 5 Experiences You’ll Regret Not Trying When Disney World Reopens Celebrate 15 Years of Memories with Exclusive PhotoPass Ops at Disney World! View the full article

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Since Capture Your Moment launched last year at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney PhotoPass photographers have captured thousands of incredible moments, milestones and celebrations during these sessions: proposals (the most frequent celebration!), birthdays, first visits, baby announcements, honeymoons, babymoons, beating cancer, anniversaries, graduations, adoptions, surprise returns home from deployment, and so many incredible personal achievements – there’s always something to celebrate when you’re at Magic Kingdom Park!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/J4G3hVtQby0 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. Wanna turn heads in the school cafeteria or start a conversation in the break room? We’ve found new Disney lunch boxes for you! ShopDisney Kids’ Backpacks and Lunch Boxes ©Disney shopDisney is having a SALE on these some insulated lunch boxes that feature some of our favorite characters! Each lunch box has its own unique style and includes interior mesh pockets and zipper closes to keep your lunch safe. These super-cute lunch boxes were originally $16.99, but NOW you can snag them for $12.00!! Minnie Mouse Lunch Box ©Disney This lunch box features THE style icon herself, Minnie Mouse! The adjustable shoulder strap is great for traveling, and the red sequin design adds some BLING that is sure to turn some heads! You can grab this one now for $12.00. Check out the Minnie Mouse Lunch Box Here! The Ariel Lunch Box is styled much like an over-the-shoulder tote with an adjustable strap. Ariel Lunch Box-The Little Mermaid ©Disney It combines fashion and function so well that even King Triton would have a hard time being mad about it! Just don’t forget to pack your dinglehopper! It’s available right now for $12.00. Grab the Ariel Lunch Box Here! The Disney Dog’s Lunch Box is covered in some of our favorite canine pals. The top-carry handles and large zipper compartment make it easy to pack food for yourself and a little something extra for your furry friend! Disney Dogs Lunch Box ©Disney From Bolt to Dug, there’s no denying that this design is sure to win best in show! Snag this one for $12.00. Click here to buy the Disney Dogs Lunch Box! The Monsters, Inc. Lunch Box features Sulley, Mike, and George Sanderson and is sure to be the envy of the Scare Floor! Monsters, Inc. Lunch Box ©Disney Don’t worry, its double zipper and interior pocket make it big enough to hold everything necessary to feed your MONSTEROUS appetite! You can grab this one for $12.00. Click here to purchase the Monsters, Inc. Lunch Box! We’ll be on the lookout for any more designs from shopDisney, and we’ll be sure to let you know if there’s anything new! Hungry for more Disney Merchandise? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be snagging any of these lunch boxes? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney's Latest SALE Will Make Your Lunch Break Even Better! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! NEW Disney Mystery Collectible Key Pins Are Now Available Online! View the full article

Our childhoods are full of happy memories collecting all those cool Disney toys from McDonald’s Happy Meals, and we still get excited when new ones come out! We’re loving it. Seeing that little box with a smile on it, too, also brings us much joy, but BRING ON THE TOYS, right? Fortunately, we’ve had some cool ones recently, including Raya and the Last Dragon toys, some…um…unique Marvel toys, and even some dedicated to Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Well, some new toys have officially landed in Happy Meals, and these let your child (or you — we won’t lie, we love us some Happy Meals!) choose between Disney Princesses and Star Wars characters. The Princesses toys include Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, and more. And the Star Wars toys include Yoda, Finn, Boba Fett, and more! The Star Wars toys are a bit scary with the character heads sitting on various ships, but at least there are plenty of characters to choose from! Princesses or the Force? You choose! ©McDonald’s So guess what we did? You know what we did — we went straight to the McDonald’s on Disney property and ordered a Happy Meal! A smile in a box We decided to grab a Star Wars toy! May the Force be with us! And it was a Darth Vader Toy! It’s got a big Darth Vader head on it, attached to a Tie Fighter. We’ve got a bad feeling about this… If you or your kiddos are into Disney Princesses and Star Wars, head over to McDonald’s now for a Happy Meal! And if we spot any other cool Happy Meal toys, we’ll be sure to let you know. Check Out Photos of the ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Happy Meal Toys 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 ordered a Happy Meal recently? Which toy did you get? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Include Disney Princesses and...Bodiless Star Wars Characters? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal Toys Feature Disney Characters Riding Fan-Favorite Attractions! Enter to Win a FREE Disney Trip by Eating a McDonald’s Happy Meal! Get the Details HERE! NEW ‘Soul’ Themed Disney Toys Are Now Available With Your McDonald’s Happy Meal! View the full article

It’s April, and that means Earth Day is coming up soon! Grand Floridian Disney has announced LOTS of ways that we’ll get to celebrate our planet this month — including some awesome new treats! We’ve already gotten to try out the Honey Bee Cupcake and The Loggerhead drink. Now, we’re trying another bee-based dessert! Today, we stopped by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to try the new Earth Day Bee Hive Cake! It’s made of buttermilk-honey chiffon cake with crunchy almond mousse, covered in toasted meringue. And doesn’t it look GORGEOUS?! Earth Day Bee Hive Cake There’s even some GOLD on there! Talk about some serious style…and how cute are the little bees? It’s got some bling! This cake is SO photogenic…and we’re happy to report that it tastes amazing, too! We will say it was kinda tricky to scoop into due to its shape, but boy was it moist and light. We were happy to work hard for it! Another little bee! The meringue was nice and airy, making this a perfect springtime treat. The cake as a whole also wasn’t overwhelmingly sweet, so if you’re lookin’ for something that isn’t a sugar overload, you may wanna try this. YUM! And guys: there were sliced almonds inside! They added an amazing crunch. Almonds?! We’ll take ’em! This cake is also pretty big, which makes it shareable! You can try it out RIGHT NOW at Gasparilla Island Grill. Snag it for $7.99, but hurry! It’s only around through April 22nd. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on Disney treats and MORE! Click here to see MORE treats coming soon! 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 the Earth Day Bee Hive Cake? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney, Keep Putting Bees All Over Cakes If They Look Like This first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Check Out the NEW Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Treats in Disney World! Review: This Minnie Oreo Cupcake in Disney World Got a Holiday Makeover! 3 Halloween Drinks Have Made Their Way to This Disney World Hotel! View the full article

It’s springtime in Disney World! Growing the Future Presentation A BIG part of the Disney spring season is the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This event features beautiful gardens, yummy eats, and even some plant-based presentations. Today, we got to check out one of these little experiences! We were strolling through EPCOT near the Imagination Pavilion when we spotted an area set up for the Growing the Future presentation. Growing the Future Presentation Times were listed on a nearby sign. Today, there were six different times that guests could stop in for the presentation. Growing the Future Presentation Growing the Future is an educational presentation about growing practices. It’s available right now as a part of the EPCOT festival! Growing the Future Presentation The area has dots on the ground and at presentation time, guests were directed to the dots to stay socially distanced while they learn! Growing the Future Presentation When we arrived to watch, a Cast Member told us that they do a few different presentations. Ours had a focus on soil! Growing the Future Presentation When the event began, two botanists from Science from Scientists came to teach us a little bit about the composition of soil. Growing the Future Presentation They used a Murata soil-measuring machine to measure the composition of the soil. They basically just stuck the device into the soil and it gave them a read on composition! Growing the Future Presentation We also got to learn about soil density and how some plants need different things like potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus to help them in different ways. SO neat. Growing the Future Presentation Some of us here on the DFB team have less-than-green thumbs. If the same is true for you, maybe this presentation could give you a helping hand! Growing the Future Presentation After the botanists were done teaching us, they handed out little paper bags that contained a notebook, colored pencils, and a booklet with beans and a flower! Growing the Future Presentation There are even directions for growing the beans! Growing the Future Presentation We had a LOT of fun watching this quick ten-minute presentation and we learned some too! These experiences are the kind of unique edutainment that makes EPCOT so fun! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates. Want to learn more about Flower and Garden Festival? Click here! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you like to watch this presentation? Tell us in the comments! The post There's Another FREEBIE in EPCOT...But You Have to Be Really Into Dirt To Get It first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! Our Day in EPCOT: A New FLOAT and LOTS of Flower and Garden Festival Prep! View the full article

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We go to Disney World every single day, so yeah, we’ve seen some things… . We’re talking about things straight out of horror movies — and no, we’re not even mentioning the old scary clown pool slide that used to be at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn (oops — we mentioned it). TERRIFYING We’re talking about Anna missing a face in Frozen Ever After like some seriously creepy Twilight Zone episode (shudder) and Alien Keychains that look like they’re about to turn into something from a Stephen King movie. Things like that. They don’t mean to be scary…they just are. Today, we were just walking around Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, minding our own business. We headed over to the Fantasia rooms, which are quite lovely, but then we looked up…which was a BIG mistake. Because looming over us was the Jack-in-the-box. You guys — we never realized just how creepy he was until JUST NOW. EEP Can you imagine coming back to the hotel late at night when it’s dark with just the nightlights illuminating the area, and this thing is just suddenly there with murderous intent in his eyes? OH…Hello there Jack’s watching you… . Like seriously, watching you. So the next time you find yourself at All-Star Movies, remember this one simple rule — never lookup. Trust us. Otherwise, you might have some serious nightmares, folks. And if we find any other super creepy things at Disney World, you can count on us to share them with you. Click here To See Disney’s Creepy Mugs 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. Has this jack in the box ever caught you off guard? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're At This Disney World Hotel Just...Please...Don't Look Up first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! The STUNNING Sugar Plum Cranberry Cheesecake in Disney World Should Be On Your Bucket List! NEWS: All-Star Movies Resort Reopening Date Pushed BACK in Disney World Don’t Miss Out on Free Disney Tickets and Your Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass! View the full article

Although we’re not the kind of people to put ketchup ON EVERYTHING, we still love it on our favorite burgers and fries at Disney World. Goodbye, you beautiful bottles of ketchup And yes, we’ve even been known to occasionally put it on our corn dogs, too — don’t judge us! But that might become a little more difficult in the future. You see, guys — and you might want to sit down for this — but there is a serious ketchup shortage across the United States. It’s okay…here’s a moment for you to take a deep breath… . via GIPHY Okay, now that THAT’S out of our system, here’s the deal: Fox 35 reports that restaurants are having problems keeping up with the demand for ketchup. And the price of ketchup has gone up 13% since last year. This comes a year after the pandemic has increased the demand for takeout food from restaurants. Ketchup Packets After the CDC recommended that restaurants begin using “single-serving condiments,” shared ketchup bottles have become a thing of the past in many restaurants. Even our beloved Whispering Canyon Cafe no longer brings dozens of ketchup bottles over to the table in good fun when it’s requested. Instead, you get this… . Sad ketchup from Whispering Canyon Cafe Heinz, the most widely used ketchup brand in the U.S., has plans to increase its production by 25%, but the company has still admitted problems in keeping up with orders for ketchup packets. Also, now that people are more likely to cook at home now and buying their own ketchup, this has created even more of a shortage in restaurants. So if you get to Disney World and have to hunt for the ketchup, now you know why. We haven’t noticed any issues around the parks personally, but we will let you know if we experience this shortage firsthand. And if the situation changes, we’ll let you know. Read Our Review of One of the Best Bets of Restaurants at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you noticed a ketchup shortage recently at restaurants where you live? Let us know in the comments! The post You Might Have to Skip the Ketchup On Your Next Disney World Trip -- Here's Why first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Umm…Where’d All the People Go in Disney Springs?! FIRST LOOK: The NEW Disney World Signage You’ll See When The Parks Reopen Expect Some Big Changes On Your Next Visit To Disney World’s Beaches and Cream! View the full article

Taking care of our planet is a privilege we all share, and it’s something we commit to in a very magical way at Disney. Ever wonder what keeps the butterflies flitting and the grasses growing at our parks and resorts?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Xmzk6LfrmEQ View the full article

EPCOT’s transformation is well underway! Spaceship Earth With an opening date announced for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and construction trekkin’ along at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we’re really starting to see the park take shape! A super exciting aspect of that transformation? The brand-new fireworks show, Harmonious, which is on the way! Although Disney hasn’t yet announced exactly when this show will debut, we’ve been following the construction closely. And now, we’ve got another update! Last we checked in with ya, all 5 barges were out on World Showcase Lagoon (and we’ve gotta say, they looked pretty ugly). Today, we spotted some water testing taking place! And just a warning: if you’re standing in the direction of the breeze, you WILL get wet from all that mist. Water testing! These choreographed moving fountains are going to be the centerpiece of the display during the day — they’ll add to the atmosphere of the World Showcase! While they look kinda meh right now… It’s a start! …we’ve gotta remind you what they should look like when construction is complete! Much better! Phew, much better! It’s great to see progress taking place. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and keep ya posted, so stay tuned to DFB! Click to Read More About Harmonious! 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 Harmonious to debut? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Was a Splash Zone Today -- Here's Why! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Ugliest EPCOT Transformation is Complete 😬 PHOTOS: The Harmonious Barges Were LIT UP Tonight in Disney World! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show View the full article