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Guest experiences are slowly but surely returning to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! Disney’s Aulani Resort This Hawaiian Disney resort initially reopened on November 1st, and slowly, but surely, more activities and dinner shows have been reopening. Some restaurants reopened with Aulani, and then KA WA’A, a Lu’au began again on March 27th, and today, we learned another interactive meal is starting back up! Makahiki Restaurant will have a character breakfast beginning on May 7th! MakaHiki Entrance in 2014 According to Disney, Makahiki will feature storytelling and songs from Aunty or Uncle and — most excitingly — Mickey Mouse and his friends! The experience will be modified, but guests WILL be able to take photo with their favorite Disney characters! ©Disney So, you know what we’re also asking: What’s the food going to be?! Previously, Makahiki was a buffet, but due to the global health crisis, it’s now going to be a three-course breakfast. We haven’t seen a full menu yet, but there is going to be fluffy macadamia nut pancakes with a Tahitian vanilla sauce and Hawaiian-style Loco Moco with hamburger steak as entrees as well as pastries and seasonal fruit. For kids, there’s a Belgian Mickey waffle and red velvet Minnie waffle! Red Velvet Mickey Waffles Breakfast will be served seven days a week, but characters will ONLY appear on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. And during Makahiki’s initial reopening during the month of May, character dining will be EXCLUSIVE to resort guests. ©Disney So, if you’re heading to Aulani next month and want to enjoy this meal, you can make reservations starting April 26th! To book a table, call Aulani at 808-674-6200. And when MORE guests experiences and character dining return to Aulani and other Disney resorts, we’ll let you know how to get a table! 2022 Bookings Now Open for Disney’s Aulani Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever been to Aulani? Let us know in the comments! The post Character Dining Is Coming BACK to Aulani, and It's Going to Be EXCLUSIVE to Resort Guests! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: Disney’s Aulani Resort Is Canceling Reservations Through Mid-October Disney’s Aulani Resort Now Has Its Own Mobile App! Reminder: You Can Still Save BIG at Disney’s Aulani Resort View the full article

If there are two things EPCOT is known for, it’s the eats and the drinks!! Spaceship Earth Not only has the Flower and Garden Festival brought us some delish treats this spring, but some of our regular stops are dropping some brand-new bites and we’re here to tell ya’ all about it! Choza de Margarita at EPCOT is a great quick-service option for margaritas — especially if you don’t feel like facing the crowds inside the Mexico pavilion. Choza de Margarita at EPCOT And today we spotted some new menu items that we HAD to try out! Choza de Margarita Menu Updates The new-to-us Wild Passion Margarita might just be the perfect springtime cocktail! The margarita is made with Centinela Blanco tequila, Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur, fresh lime juice agave, Agave Nector, Nixta Corn liquor, and completed with a hibiscus salt rim. Seriously, just look how stunning this drink looks! Wild Passion Margarita The purple from the hibiscus salt rim really gives the drink a nice pop of color! The drink itself wasn’t too strong, especially compared to some of the other Mexico margaritas. At $14.75, it’s a great option if you’re looking for a fruity drink without too much kick or sweetness! The newest addition to the drink-around-the-world-tour! We also wanted to taste a regular item on the menu and tried the Tacos de Cochinita for $10.50. These tacos come filled with Citrus-Marinated Pulled Pork and covered in Pickled Red Onions and Mango Habanero Relish served on Corn Tortillas with a side of Corn Esquites. The menu used to have Tacos al Pastor which included grilled pork on homemade corn tortillas with green tomatillo sauce, onion, pineapple, and cilantro, but the menu has been updated with this dish we tried! Tacos and a marg…yes please! The pulled pork was cooked really well and not at all dry. The corn esquites had a really nice spice to them. We certainly wish we had gotten more of the relish, though, but that was really our only complaint While the tacos were good, you only get two, so we might recommend heading to San Angel Inn or La Cantina de San Angel for some bigger portions! Tacos de Cochinita Overall, we were pleasantly surprised with these finds at Choza de Margarita and can’t wait to see what else they come up with! Check back in with us as we keep you up-to-date with all the new food offerings around Disney! Click here for the newest Disney World snacks! 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 trying these new items at Choza de Margarita? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Taco & Margarita Combo You Didn't Know You Needed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Coco Souvenir Mug Has Danced into Disney World! We’ve Got Your Tuesday Night Plans! Tacos and Mariachi Are Coming to Disney Springs! Review! All the Eats and Drinks at Florida Fresh for the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

Recently, we’ve seen changes made to Disney’s face mask policy regarding dining and we’ve seen stickers added to photo spots in Disney World reminding guests to keep their masks on. Festival Mask At the moment, there is a face mask mandate in Orange County, Florida, where part of Disney World is located. And now the Mayor of Orange County has commented on when that mandate might be lifted. A huge thanks to our reader Joe on Instagram who alerted us to this information. During a recent press conference, Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County, Florida, was asked about when the mask mandate in the county might end. During that press conference, Mayor Demings said that he thinks the mask mandate will end as we get closer to 50% of the total population having been vaccinated. Minnie Mouse knows the importance of a comfortable face covering! Mayor Demings also said that depending on how quickly they are able to get shots in the arms of people, then they’ll make that determination. Demings said that he believes by the time we get to June, they might be close to that 50% vaccination level. You Can’t Wear These Masks in Disney World But, he said any action regarding removal of the mask mandate is contingent upon the spread of the virus in their community. Specifically, Mayor Demings mentioned the concern surrounding the various COVID-19 variants, especially the South African variant and how it is able to spread rapidly. Hey Timmy! Given all of that, Mayor Demings said they would continue to monitor the virus and its strains. But, he said he remains optimistic that the mask mandate may be able to be adjusted within the next month or two. At the moment, masks continue to be required in Orange County according to their county mask mandate. Masks also continue to be required in Disney World. Disney has previously indicated that they expect masks to be required in Disney World throughout 2021. Disney face mask We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we find. Click here to see what you need to know about Disney’s face mask policies. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Mayor Comments on When Mask Mandate May End first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Save BIG When You Buy Disney’s World of Avatar Face Masks Online! News: Disney Confirms Guests With COVID-19 Vaccine Must Continue to Wear Masks 4 NEW Disney Mask and Social Distancing Updates View the full article

Tom Brady, Super Bowl MVP / Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB, made good on his “I’m going to Disney World” promise Monday. View the full article

Aloha Kakahiaka means good morning to you! This is not just a Hawaiian language lesson, but also a line sung by Aunty during the character breakfast at Makahiki Restaurant, which I’m happy to announce will return on May 7 to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/mAZ7YOBiiAg View the full article

Earlier this year, Disney announced that it would be making some changes to Disney World and Disneyland’s classic ride — the Jungle Cruise. Jungle Cruise Sign in Magic Kingdom As part of the refurbishments/retheme, the rides will get a new storyline, a skipper animatronic will be featured IN the ride itself, and more changes will be made. And, today we found that one of this ride’s signature characters was totally GONE! Not too long ago, we shared our thoughts with you on WHEN the Jungle Cruise refurbishment might begin, and it seems the answer to that is “now.” Recently, Disney announced that the ride would remain open as the refurbishment takes place over the next several months. So, we hopped on the ride today and to our surprise…Trader Sam was GONE!! Where Did You Go?! The Trader Sam animatronic is the one you see near the end of the ride, holding some shrunken heads in his hand. And he typically offers guests a great deal — 2 of his heads, for one of yours. What a bargain!! Trader Sam — Where Are You?! Well, we’re not quite sure where Trader Sam has gone. Perhaps he’s off exploring other jungles or taking a vacation from the shrunken head business — we hear his sales might have been…shrinking! As part of this refurbishment, Disney has said that they will be addressing the negative depictions of “natives” in the ride. Imagineer Susana Tubert has explained that the reimagining is less focused on “solving the ‘negative depictions’” and more centered around creating new, positive cultural representations. Disney hadn’t specifically announced what this could mean for the Trader Sam animatronic. But, Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are set to stay intact. Trader Sam, Before He Went Missing We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more news about Trader Sam and any other changes we spot being made to the ride. The Back Side of Water!! As part of the Jungle Cruise refurbishments, the ride will be getting a NEW storyline. This is the first continuous story that the ride will have. The attraction will also be getting updated scenes, new characters, and other details. For example, in the scene where the characters are climbing up the pole to escape the animals below, each character on the pole will get their own story and cultural heritage. Concept Art ©Disney There will be a birdwatcher, entomologist, a wildlife painter, a photographer, and even a Jungle Cruise skipper! Click here to meet the NEW characters coming to the Jungle Cruise as part of the refurbishments! So far, we’ve gotten a peek at concept art for some of the new scenes and even a look at the more in-depth backstory being incorporated to the ride centered around Alberta Falls. It’s Alberta Falls! ©Disney If you’re a fan of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, you’ll LOVE this! Click here to see more about the expansion coming to the ride’s backstory centered around Alberta Falls! But, Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty has emphasized that it is important for guests to know that they are NOT changing the whole Jungle Cruise. According to Beatty, “This is not a re-envisioning of the entire attraction. It’s the Jungle Cruise you know and love, with the skippers still leading the way, and at the same time, we’re addressing the negative depictions of ‘natives.’ So that’s one of the scenes we’re going to go in and change.” Concept Art ©Disney As we said earlier, the Jungle Cruise is set to remain open as these refurbishments begin to take place. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and let you know what we find. Click here to see everything we know about the changes coming to the Jungle Cruise so far! 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 big fan of Trader Sam? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTO: A Classic Jungle Cruise Character Is GONE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! News You MISSED: A Classic Disney Ride Is Changing and Films Are MISSING From Disney+ Is It REALLY Harder to Get a Dining Reservation in Disney World Right Now? 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. If there’s one thing we’re always on the lookout for here at DFB, it’s the latest Disney collabs! © Danielle Nicole From sneakers to makeup to even headwear, we’re always looking for the newest Disney collections. And we especially love getting a look at some of the newest Disney handbags! And now, there’s a brand new collection of Disney bags! Danielle Nicole’s new BoxLunch exclusive collection features the CUTEST character from the classic Disney film, Hercules! Baby Pegasus is reaching new heights on this adorable Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Pegasus Wings Crossbody and honestly, we love the colors and all the details on this bag. © BoxLunch Um, is Baby Pegasus BLUSHING!?! He’s so cute we can’t stand it! You can pick up this seriously precious crossbody for $79.90. Click here for the Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Pegasus Wings Crossbody Bag! This collection even has something for those of us who aren’t super into purses. This new Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Baby Pegasus Wings Mini Backpack is LITERALLY our new muse. © BoxLunch From the smiling Baby Pegasus to the incredible wing design on the front, this bag has our hearts soaring! This backpack is available online for $84.90! Click here for the Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Baby Pegasus Wings Mini Backpack! No Disney handbag collection is complete without a matching cardholder. This Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Baby Pegasus Wings Cardholder is a necessary purchase, right? We won’t spend more money if we have a cute place to put our cards…okay, maybe we will, but at least we’ll be stylish doing it! © BoxLunch You can pick up this Baby Pegasus cardholder from BoxLunch’s website, now on sale for $13.52. Shop the Danielle Nicole Disney Hercules Baby Pegasus Wings Cardholder here! This is new Baby Pegasus collection is so fun — we seriously love how much attention some of the more rare characters are getting these days! This Danielle Nicole collection is BoxLunch exclusive, so make sure to head over to their site and follow along with us as we find more Disney collections! Looking for more Disney Danielle Nicole bags? 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. What’s your favorite Disney collab that you’ve seen? Let us know in the comments! The post Go From Zero to Hero With the New Disney X Danielle Nicole Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This ICY Danielle Nicole Frozen 2 Bag is Giving Us Major CHILLS!! A Live-Action Remake of Disney’s Animated Film ‘Hercules’ Is in the Works! Check Out The REAL LIFE Inspirations For 14 Disney Animated Film Settings! View the full article

Two months after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a historic victory at their home stadium in Super Bowl LV and proudly declaring, “We’re going to Disney World!” alongside his teammate Rob Gronkowski, Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady got the chance to celebrate the big win Monday at Walt Disney World Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/A3nWBQmQWk0 View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Updates Isle of Java We hope you’re thirsty after a long day of exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom because the Isle of Java has TWO new animal-inspired drinks! Here’s a Look at 2 Specialty Drinks You Can Get at Isle of Java The menu is now host to the Cotton Top Lagoon Cocktail, mixed up with a frozen blend of blue raspberry and lemonade and topped with a wave of cotton candy… Ready for a Super Sweet Treat?! …which was MEGA sweet… Check out our review of the Cotton Top Lagoon Cocktail here! …and the Red Crowned Crane Cocktail with frozen Coke and frozen Cherry Coke topped with strawberry cotton candy with or without rum. Red Crowned Crane The drinks cost $5.49 on their own and $12.50 with the rum add-in. Here’s our review of the Red Crowned Crane Cocktail! Restaurantosaurus Lounge Plus, you can head over to Restaurantosaurus for another themed cocktail after the ocean in honor of Earth Day! The Crave the Wave Cocktail has Snow Leopard vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade… So Insta-Worthy! …that makes a great balance of tangy, tart, and sweet for $14. Take a look at our Crave the Wave review here! Santu’li Canteen Kiwi is a pretty rare flavor to find in Disney World. So, when we saw that Satu’li Canteen was mixing up a brand new Kiwi Margarita, we knew we had to try it! The drink is made with Corazón Blanco Single Estate Tequila, Sweet-and-Sour, Lime Juice, and Kiwi as slices of Kiwi float around for the aesthetic. It matches the plants! If you love EXTRA sweet drinks, the $12 Kiwi Margarita is definitely the choice for you. But, you might want to opt for a stronger pick if you prefer a stronger flavor in a cocktail! Read our full review of the Kiwi Margarita here! Windtraders As we hopped around Pandora, we visited Windtraders to check out everything new in the store. And, we noticed that the Trail Mix had been restocked on the shelves. Windtraders But, there are STILL more snacks we have to tell you about! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck We’re calling all Expedition Everest fans! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck has a NEW soft-serve swirling up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom inspired by our favorite non-moving animatronic. The Yeti Sundae is a chocolate soft-serve topped with vanilla soft-serve, blue cake crumbs, blue sugar, snowflake sprinkles, and a little chocolate Yeti topper. Yeti Sundae While the blue colors POP against all of Animal Kingdom’s greenery, the flavors blended so well together with the combination of vanilla, chocolate, and cake for $5.49. Take a look at our full review of the Yeti Sundae here! Thirsty River Bar During your trip to Expedition Everest, you can also enjoy the Everest Base Camp Macaroon at the Thirsty River Bar! The treat comes with THREE chocolate and coconut macaroons covered with a “snowcap” of white chocolate and a flurry of snowflake sprinkles on a base of green tea chocolate crumbs. Everest Base Camp Macaroon The shareable treat may not be the cutest, but the flavors are smooth with the chocolate and coconut with a pop of flavor from the green tea for $5.99. Read our review of the Everest Base Camp Macaroon here! Dawa Bar We’ve had plenty of sweet cocktails in Disney World, but now we’re taking a trip on the wild side with a spicier sip. And, the Lion’s Fury at Dawa Bar is a red hot boozy punch made of Red Stag Cherry Whiskey, Tropical Jungle Juice, a float of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, and a Glow Cube. Lion’s Fury The cherry and Fireball flavors were the primary flavors in this cocktail as the Jungle Juice added a bit of fruitiness and sweetness to the drink for $16. Take a look at our full review of the Lion’s Fury here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Discovery Trading Company When we popped into the Discovery Trading Company, we noticed that the Annual Passholder Minnie Ears were still available behind the counter. Annual Passholder Ears You can snag the blue, gold, and pink ears for $29.99. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Dinoland U.S.A. We LOVE the little details in Disney World! And, we can’t help but adore the fact that the Cast Members were carrying around trash grabbers with dinosaur toys all over them! Dinosaur Trash Grabber Just look at how cute they are!!! Dinosaur Trash Grabber Oh, Disney, you never miss a beat. Discovery Island Stage In honor of Earth Month, we’ve been waiting for the grand debut of the Secrets of the Whales to come to Disney+ on April 22nd. Although you won’t be able to watch the National Geographic series produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver until the end of the month, you can spot the NEW Whale Sand Sculptures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Secrets of the Whales premieres on April 22nd Previously, we saw artists turn a 40-ton pile of sand into a Raya and the Last Dragon sculpture. But, now the Discovery Island Stage is home to the latest sculpture celebrating the arrival of the nature film! Whales! And, we can’t wait to watch it for ourselves at the end of the month when it debuts! Check out all the details on the Whale Sand Sculptures here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowd Update The crowds were a bit lower in the parks on some days early in the morning before they picked up later in the afternoon around 2PM during Easter weekend! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Crowds Some of the waits climbed from the shorter queues we’ve previously seen with TriceraTop Spin at 10 minutes… TriceraTop Spin …Kali River Rapids at 25 minutes… Kali River Rapids …It’s Tough to Be a Bug at 30 minutes… It’s Tough to Be a Bug …Expedition Everest at 35 minutes… Expedition Everest …Kilimanjaro Safaris range between 30 minutes to 40 minutes… Kilimanjaro Safaris …Na’vi River Journey at 40 minutes… Pandora …Dinosaur between 45 and 50 minutes… Dinosaur …and Avatar Flight of Passage at 55 minutes. Avatar Flight of Passage Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Cotton Candy Drinks and an Everest-Themed Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Retro Platform Crocs and a SIMBA Popcorn Bucket! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! View the full article

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We’ve been trying LOTS of new treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, but we haven’t forgotten about EPCOT! China Pavilion We’re hopping over to the China Pavilion to try a brand-new drink at Joy of Tea! This kiosk is home to one of our favorite quick eats in the park, the Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken, so we’re excited to try their newest offering. The Sunset Cocktail is made with Jose Cuervo Tequla Gold, light rum, strawberry syrup, Pina Colada mix, soda water, and milk foam. Sounds like a fun twist on a classic Pina Colada, right?! Let’s give it a try! Sunset Cocktail Right off the bat, we noticed just how STRONG this drink was. So if you’re drinking around the world, down this sip with caution! Other than that, it tasted pretty similar to your everyday strawberry Pina Colada. Tasty, right?! This is STRONG, people! However, the milky foam added a fun (and unique!) element. That foamy taste and texture may not be for everyone, but we found it really yummy! We love the flower on top! At $12.75, this is on the pricey side for a cocktail, but you may be able to justify the purchase considering how unique it is. This definitely isn’t a sip you can just whip up at home! We’d recommend giving it a try! If you’re in the mood for a Pina Colada with a little pizzazz, swing by Joy of Tea and give it a try! And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep ya posted with the latest Disney news. Read More About That Salt and Pepper Popcorn Chicken! 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 give this a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Disney World's New Drink Is a Pina Colada (With a TWIST)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: OK EPCOT. We See You Stepping Up Your Fast Food Game. We’re Trying the NEW Pina Colada Sour Beer in EPCOT Review! Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT View the full article

It’s true, there is no shortage of great places to eat in Disney and the surrounding Orlando area. While not every place is a hit, you are bound to find some amazing meals on your trip. Did we just get Mac’N’Cheese from a food truck?? One fun thing about the area is that you can try tastes from different parts of the country and the world, and you never know what your favorite thing is going to be. Well if you’re visiting Florida later on in 2021, or in 2022, you might just have to grab yourself some Texas chicken. © Cowboy Chicken Just announced this week on bizjournals.com, the Dallas-based restaurant chain is getting franchised in Florida, and aiming to open four restaurants in the Orlando area over the next two years. Franchise owners, Florida Fine Foods, are aiming for the first site to be open in August or September of this year. © Cowboy Chicken Cowboy Chicken is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and, no shockers here, they pride themselves on their chicken. Their signature is a slow-roasted rotisserie, cooked over local wood. While the bulk of their menu is chicken (drumsticks, pieces of choice, chicken sandwiches, or even just a whole chicken) with traditional southern sides like potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese, and fried okra. They also have some unexpected items such as enchiladas and bowls. © Cowboy Chicken Cowboy Chicken currently has franchises in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Georgia, and while the menus vary by location, we will be very curious to see what ends up on the menu here in Florida! It’s fun to have something new opening up, and while Cowboy Chicken is a Texas franchise, the food seems pretty in line with traditional southern comfort food. Lots of new restaurants from around the US are making their way to Orlando including Portillo’s and White Castle. We may just find ourselves heading off Disney property a bit more for some new eats. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on anything else we hear as the franchise developed, as well as any other Orlando food and restaurant news! In the meantime, if you’re looking for some good chicken in Disney, we’ve got you covered! 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 tried Cowboy Chicken before? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Famous Texas Chicken Restaurant Is Coming to Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Construction Updates: A New Restaurant and Refurbishment News from Epcot Review and Photos! Lunch at Fairfax Fare in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review! EXCLUSIVE Menu at Bar Riva in Disney World’s Riviera Resort! View the full article

Greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We stopped by today to try out a new cupcake! Tree of Life We’re not gonna lie, Animal Kingdom has been bringing it with their cupcake game lately, from the St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake to the Carrot Cake Cupcake for Easter. So when we heard that a new cupcake was arriving to Restaurantosaurus for Earth Month, we CLEARED our schedule to make sure that we shared our thoughts with you! Introducing the Sea Turtle Cupcake! This little guy is a Graham Cracker Cupcake with Key Lime Pie Filling and Guava Gelée with Vanilla Buttercream, topped with a Fruit Snack Sea Turtle. If you’re Mobile Ordering this treat, you should keep in mind that the description on the app is incorrect (It lists this as a chocolate cupcake). Just a heads up! Sea Turtle Cupcake Okay, so this cupcake is pretty adorable, right?! But of course, we’re even more curious to find out how it TASTES! What a cutie! First of all, we’ve gotta talk about that fruit snack sea turtle. He’s adorable, right? But beware: the taste is straight-up bizarre. The gummies are spearmint and peach, and they were by far the strongest flavors in the treat. The combo of mint with lime, vanilla, and guava was just plain weird. If you pick off the gummies (and we suggest you do), the cupcake is pretty basic. It doesn’t really taste like graham cracker — just your everyday Disney cupcake with LOTS of frosting! The graham cracker crumbs look like sand! The lime filling was our favorite part, but there wasn’t a lot of it. We would’ve loved to see more! And as far as the guava gelée goes…well, it was just there. And it wasn’t too necessary, in our opinion! Let’s take a peek inside! Aside from that tasty lime filling, this was far from the best cupcake we’ve tried in Disney World. The gummies threw off the whole treat, and the other flavors didn’t do much to compensate. But kids may love the fun design! If you want to try it yourself, this cutie patootie is available at Restaurantosaurus for $5.99 through April 29th. We’ll keep you posted with more new snacks here at DFB! Click here to read about even more new treats coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What kind of Disney World snack do you prefer: sweet or savory? Let us know in the comments! The post Beware of Disney World’s NEW Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is This the Most Instagramable Cupcake in Disney World Right Now?! YESSS! Our FAVORITE Peppermint Ice Cream Sammie Is BACK in Disney World! Disney…You’re Not Fooling Us! View the full article

One of my favorite days of the year is here again! It’s National Caramel Day, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at the Karamell-Küche in EPCOT!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/wF2UDAy4Qzo View the full article

Spring is here, and along with it comes lots of new treats in Disney World. Tree of Life in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating Earth Day in a big way this year — they’re dedicating a whole bunch of festivities to it! And of course, Disney World is serving up new (and returning) snacks for the occasion. We recently shared a sneak peek at some of those snacks, and today we’re trying one! At Creature Comforts, the Starbucks location in Animal Kingdom, you’ll find the Honey Bee Cupcake for $5.99. We tried the same cupcake last year and enjoyed it, so we were excited to revisit this sweet treat! Honey Bee Cupcake at Creature Comforts From what we can tell, the Honey Bee Cupcake is identical to the one we tried last year, with the same orange cake, honey Bavarian filling, and topped with honey frosting and a white chocolate honeycomb! Buzz on over to Animal Kingdom to try this treat! Seriously, this cupcake was COMPLETELY decked out with springtime flavors! And look at those bright decorations! The little sugar honey bees and the chocolate honeycomb are super eye-catching and perfect for springtime! This cupcake was almost too cute to eat… almost! The cupcake itself was so moist and the orange added such a refreshing flavor. We also liked that the honey wasn’t too overpowering, just enough to add a little brightness to the dessert. That being said, this was a very sweet cupcake, so make sure you’re ready for a sugar rush if you try this treat! Honey bee cupcake cross-section This cupcake should be available through April 29th at Animal Kingdom! Check back with us as we try more of the Earth Day treats around Disney World! Looking for more Animal Kingdom cupcakes? 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. Is this a cupcake you’d want to try in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: There's a BEE Covered Cupcake in Disney World 🐝 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is This the Most Instagramable Cupcake in Disney World Right Now?! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: St. Patrick’s Day Treats, More ABC Disney, and the Almighty MUSHU! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! View the full article

A few days ago, we let ya know that some changes were coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Now that’s a view! While the Disney Vacation Club rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge have reopened, the non-DVC rooms are still closed. But when the resort as a whole reopens on June 6th, the rooms are gonna look a little different! And now, some changes are on the way over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, too. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool waterslide and splash zone will both close on April 12th for refurbishment! According to Disney’s website, the work should be brief — it should only last through May. ©Disney Keep in mind that only the waterslide and splash zone are closing — the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool, and other recreational activities will all remain available! We’ve seen lots of pool construction going on around Disney World lately, so it seems like this quick update at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is next on the list. Meadow Swimmin’ Pool We’ll be sure to keep you posted as we receive more updates on this brief closure! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Learn More About the Room Refurb at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! 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 all these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post You Guessed It: ANOTHER Disney World Pool Is Getting Refurbished first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Yacht and Beach Club, and Wilderness Resorts: Apple Fritters, Coconut Macaroons, and a Minnie ID Holder! REVIEW: Missing Fall Flavors? We Found a Lingering PUMPKIN SPICE Cupcake at Disney World Today! Is YOUR Hotel Pool Next on the List to Close for Refurb in Disney World? View the full article

ICYMI: a train is currently in the works that will connect the Orlando International Airport to Disney World! ©Brightline It’s part of Brightline’s high-speed rail service, which is currently in development and will also travel to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and more. Although the train was originally targeting a 2023 opening date, it has been delayed to 2026. And now, we have an update on an alternate path for the train through Orlando. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Brightline is considering 2 Orlando-to-Tampa routes: one down State Road 417 and another along State Road 528, which could lead to I-Drive. While the latter option would cost almost $1 billion more, stakeholders such as the I-Drive business chamber of commerce and Universal Orlando Resort may push for its implementation. ©Brightline Orange County officials have confirmed to OBJ that discussions will take place regarding a transportation option connecting I-Drive and Brightline. Maria Triscari, president and CEO of the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce, stated that “With millions of visitors to the I-Drive corridor…a mass transit from OIA to I-Drive is imperative to best service our community and continue the economic growth of our entire region.” ©Brightline Universal Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Williams stated in 2019 that Universal would push “with every bit of strength that we’ve got” to get this connection. With its new Epic Universe theme park under construction, this connection would greatly benefit the company. ©Orlando Business Journal Orange County assistant county administrator Carla Bell Johnson has acknowledged these requests. She states, “we do anticipate there will be upcoming discussions with International Drive stakeholders regarding potential options for providing transit connectivity to the International Drive area.” However, there have been no meetings since February focused on this connection. Potential Routes ©Brightline | Obtained via the Orlando Sentinel The key issue with this I-Drive connection is the $1 billion added cost associated with the State Road 528 route. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has proposed a future transportation tax to cover this cost, but it was tabled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Since then, Demings has not made any decisions on whether or not to pursue the tax. Virgin Trains We’ve previously taken a close look at how much the train might cost, how Disney might get you and your luggage from the train station to your Disney hotel, and where the Disney Springs station may be located. We’ll keep a close eye for more updates and keep you posted. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Read the Latest Brightline Update! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you take this train to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Universal Plans to Push for New Airport Train Connection first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Where Will the Airport Train’s Disney Springs Station Be Located? Here’s What We Know Updated! Here Is EVERY Detail Disney World Shared About Their Reopening Procedures NEWS: Brightline Train Will Connect Disney Springs Directly to Orlando International Airport! View the full article

Have you ever participated in a runDisney race? ©Disney Disney’s races are incredibly popular — getting booked quickly and far in advance. And if you’re looking to sign up for this summer’s runDisney Virtual Series, then we’ve got some new details to share! The 2021 runDisney Virtual Series will be themed to the classic Disney film, The Lion King! The event will have 3 different 5K races, each themed to a different adaptation of the tale. “The Timeless Classic” honors the original film with a medal to match. ©Disney If you fell in love with The Lion King when it was on stage, then check out the race for “The Broadway Phenomenon.” ©Disney The third race celebrates the 2019 live-action remake with “The Reimagined Classic” 5K. ©Disney You can also register for all three races to participate in the runDisney Virtual Challenge. When completed, you’ll receive 4 medals! ©Disney Registration for the runDisney Virtual Series opens on Thursday, April 8th at 10AM EST. The great thing about these races is that you can run them whenever and wherever you’d like! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates on runDisney races! We’re keeping up with all of the Disney announcements that you need to know about! Check Out This Creative Disney Smoothie Recipe, Perfect for Runners! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever participated in a runDisney race? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Theme Revealed for runDisney's 2021 Virtual Summer Event first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Dates for runDisney Events in 2020 and 2021 Are HERE! GAWRSH! Check Out This runDisney Goofy DIY! VIDEO & PHOTOS: Check Out All of Disney’s Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Medals! View the full article

It’s officially April in Disney World, and we’re seeing colorful treats EVERYWHERE. Tree of Life While we’ve seen plenty of pastel Easter treats and bunny butts, Disney recently released all of the treats coming to the theme parks for Earth Day! There are some returning treats and drinks, but others are new. And today, we’re taking a look at a BRAND NEW cupcake! Since we’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen our fair share of animal-themed cupcakes. There’s the cheetah print 2021 cupcake and the Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake, but the latest Disney World cupcake is based on the lovely flamingos! Flamingo Cupcake This gorgeous HOT PINK cupcake is made of strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote, with guava buttercream frosting and strawberry crisp pearls. The flamingo’s wings are white chocolate and its head is sugar! We were pretty thrilled to hear about the flavors in this cupcake. After all, how unique is GUAVA frosting?! Of course, we had to take it to visit its flamingo friends! Even though the flavors SOUND amazing, how did the cupcake actually taste? Well, we loved the cake and compote! The cake was nice and moist, while the strawberry notes in the compote were tasty. In fact, we wish we had even more of that filling! Take off the wrapper and the cake is PINK! The guava taste in the frosting wasn’t overwhelming — it was just a little less sweet than vanilla! — so even if you don’t like guava, you probably won’t mind these flavors. However, like many other Disney cupcakes, there was a LOT of frosting. We’re BIG fans of that, but if you’re not into frosting, be warned! The filling was so good! If you’re not a fan of super-sweet desserts (or if you just prefer chocolate!), you may want to skip this treat. But strawberry fans: THIS is the cupcake for you! Overall, we really enjoyed this snack. And WOW is it photogenic, too! Look at all that FROSTING! You can currently grab this beautiful treat for $5.99 at Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The cupcake is said to be available until April 29th — and don’t forget, you can Mobile Order it at this location. We’ll be reviewing even more of the Earth Day treats in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out ALL the snacks coming to Disney World this month! 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 Flamingo Cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Is This the Most Instagramable Cupcake in Disney World Right Now?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Ever Wanted to DRINK Cotton Candy? Grab Disney World’s New Treat! Review: This DFB Favorite Cupcake is BACK With a New Filling in Disney World! REVIEW: Is the New Lion King Cupcake in Disney World a Hit or MISS? View the full article

We’ve been in search of the BEST spot in Walt Disney World over on our Instagram Stories and we’re getting close to finding it! Ever just chill here? Yeah, same. But, these aren’t just the places that WE think are the best in Disney World — we turned to our readers to tell us where their favorite spot was and then took to find the best, bracket-style! Last week, we started with a whopping 32 locations and we’ve been narrowing it down ever since. So, which spots are going head-to-head for the ULTIMATE match-up? Here are the latest results! First up, we’re headed to the Magic Kingdom! We have Main Street, U.S.A., where Disney music and the Cinderella Castle welcome you to the park, versus Pirates of the Caribbean, the honorary first ride of the day for many of our readers. And, really this one was a no-brainer for our readers, with Main Street, U.S.A. taking a strong lead with 83% of the votes! Main Street, U.S.A. v. Pirates of the Caribbean So, which spot will Main Street, U.S.A. be competing against? Both Spaceship Earth and the Tree of Life battled it out in a much tighter competition. But, the twinkling lights at the end of Spaceship Earth ended up winning out with 59% of our readers preferring the setting over the Tree of Life! Spaceship Earth v. Tree of Life We’re down to our FINAL round on our search for ULTIMATE Disney spot! If you haven’t been following along, be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram Stories so you can cast your vote as Main Street, U.S.A. and Spaceship Earth go head-to-head! This may be the hardest choice yet! So…What’s Next for Disney World? Click HERE to Check Out What We Know! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Did your favorite spot in Disney World make it to the final round? Let us know in the comments! The post Did YOUR Favorite Disney World Spot Make It to the FINAL Round of Our DFB Bracket? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Which of YOUR 32 Favorite Disney World Spots is the BEST? Here Are the Round 1 Bracket Results! Is YOUR Favorite Spot in Disney World Moving to the Top 8? Here Are The Round 2 Bracket Results! 22 Photos & Videos From Our Rainy Day at Disney World! View the full article

Universal Studios theme park has extended its Mardi Gras celebration again. Its next end date is May 2, Universal Orlando announced Monday. View the full article

It’s the ‘mane’ virtual event you’ve been waiting for! This summer, join us in celebrating six years of the runDisney Virtual Series as we honor the timeless majesty of “The Lion King” with three wild and wonderful 5Ks. From The Pride Lands to your very own neighborhood, be prepared to rule the road (or sidewalk, or treadmill.)http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BTu-Lk_JP4Q View the full article

We’ve seen quite a few updates about COVID-19, vaccines, and more lately — especially when it comes to the topic of vaccine passports. Flying to Orlando Recently, we’ve shared details about how vaccine passports may be required for travel and more this summer, and we’ve seen Florida’s governor comment on and issue an Executive Order regarding vaccine passports as they relate to the state. And now we’ve gotten an update from Dr. Anthony Fauci about vaccine passports and whether he thinks they’ll be required by the federal government. Recently, Dr. Anthony Fauci sat down with the team at the POLITICO Dispatch podcast and spoke with them on a variety of issues related to the pandemic. Dr. Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President. Dr. Fauci When He Appeared on Good Morning America ©Good Morning America During the podcast, the interviewer asked whether vaccine passports will be necessary to safely get things closer to “normal” for things beyond just flights. Specifically, the interviewer mentioned whether vaccine passports may be required for things like concerts, schools, or going to the gym. The interviewer also asked whether Dr. Fauci thinks that the federal government should be playing an active role in coordinating something like that. Disneyland Health and Safety Sign In response, Dr. Fauci said, “I doubt that the federal government will be the main mover of a vaccine passport concept. They may be involved in making sure things are done fairly and equitably, but I doubt if the federal government is going to be the leading element of that.” The interviewer then asked, if not the government, then whose responsibility will it be to do something like create vaccine passports. Dr. Fauci noted that he believes there will be individual entities that will do that. Health and Safety Signs in Disney World Dr. Fauci shared how there may be theaters, colleges, or other institutions that tell individuals they cannot get in unless they provide proof of vaccination. Dr. Fauci noted that he’s not saying whether these entities should or that they would do that, but he said you could foresee how an independent entity might require individuals to show proof of vaccination. But, Dr. Fauci said, “it’s not going to be mandated from the federal government.” Health and Safety Measures At the moment, Florida’s Governor has issued an executive order regarding vaccine passports specifically noting that Florida government entities may not issue vaccine passports, and that businesses in Florida are prohibited from requiring customers to provide documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery. Click here to read more about the executive order signed in Florida. Recently, we’ve also seen an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding travel guidelines for those who are fully vaccinated. 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 more about how Disney World will be offering payment to Cast Members for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Dr. Fauci Comments on Whether Vaccine Passports Will Be Required by the Federal Government first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: You Might Need a Vaccine Passport for Travel and More This Summer NEWS: Florida Governor Comments On Whether Vaccine Passports Will Be Required To Visit The State BREAKING: Florida Governor Signs an Executive Order Regarding Vaccine Passports View the full article

In accordance with health and safety regulations, Disney World is currently operating at a limited capacity. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Although some resorts, restaurants, and attractions are scheduled to reopen soon, many remain closed. Other rides are temporarily unavailable for planned refurbishments. We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of these closures and updating you regularly. Now, we’re bringing you all the hotels and attractions that will be closed in Disney World in April 2021! Disney World Resorts Closed Resorts Disney World is slowly announcing reopening dates for its hotels! However, the following are currently closed: Animal Kingdom Lodge Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House All-Star Sports Resort All-Star Music Resort Beach Club Resort Boardwalk Inn Wilderness Lodge Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter Resorts Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Open for DVC Guests and Dining Visitors The Disney Vacation Club Resorts that are “closed” are actually partially open — the DVC villas are available! Select restaurants are also open for guests with reservations. The following resorts are open for DVC bookings and dining: Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village and Jambo House Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Beach Club Villas Boardwalk Villas Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Beach Club Resort Resort Reopen Dates Disney has announced reopening dates for 3 of their resorts! But while Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently open for DVC reservations and dining, a major transformation is currently underway. We’re seeing changes to the monorail platform, entrance, lobby, and guest rooms. Disney’s Beach Club Resort — May 30th Disney’s Wilderness Lodge — June 6th Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — Summer 2021 — reservations are available for July 19 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney World Attractions Attractions Closed for Refurbishments Some attractions will be closed next month for scheduled refurbishment. We’re listing them here for you, along with their expected opening dates. Just remember that these dates are all subject to change! Walt Disney World Railroad — No official reopening date Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — May 1st, 2021 The Hall of Presidents — No official reopening date PeopleMover, we miss you! Magic Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Disney has closed other attractions due to health and safety precautions, or simply due to limited operations. High-touch areas like splash zones have been closed for safety. The following Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed in April: Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Enchanted Tales with Belle Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade Main Street Vehicles Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasures of the Seven Seas Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station The Main Street Confectionery is also closed for a lengthy refurbishment. As of now, it has no scheduled reopening date, though it will be shuttered until June 19th at the earliest. You can find its treats in the Main Street Cinema for now. EPCOT Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Interactive attractions in EPCOT — many of which are located in The Seas with Nemo and Friends building — have also been closed for safety reasons. Turtle Talk with Crush Advanced Training Lab Bruce’s Shark World Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future Turtle Talk with Crush Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates Many shows in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are closed temporarily. Star Wars: Launch Bay Voyage of the Little Mermaid Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Fantasmic! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions with No Scheduled Reopen Dates The Festival of the Lion King is set to reopen as a modified show this summer. However, other Animal Kingdom experiences will stay closed. Boneyard Play Area Finding Nemo: the Musical The Boneyard Water Park Closures Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened under new health regulations. An opening date for Typhoon Lagoon has still not been announced. Blizzard Beach Keep in mind that all of these reopening dates are highly subject to change. We’ll be sure to keep you posted with the latest updates — and you can stay tuned to Disney World’s online refurbishment calendar, too! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to Disney World in April? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in April in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in February in Disney World ALL the Rides and Hotels That Are CLOSED in March in Disney World ALL the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in January 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. All right, mug collectors! We’ve got some new finds for ya. MUGS! We love keeping an eye out for new mugs in the parks. After all, your morning coffee tastes better when it’s in a Disney mug, right?! Well, we’ve spotted LOTS of new finds lately, from monorail to Star Wars designs! But if you live far from the parks, there are some new options online for you to get your Disney AND coffee fix at the same time. It’s a win-win, right?! Let’s kick things off with the Mickey Mouse Raised Icon Mug! We’ve seen this little guy in Downtown Disney, in both pink and dark blue. Now, the blush pink color is on shopDisney for ya! Mickey Mouse Raised Icon Mug It has a raised Mickey icon design across the whole mug for that subtle touch of Disney. You can grab it for $19.99! Click Here to Buy the Mickey Mouse Raised Icon Mug! If you want a mug inspired by a classic movie, there’s a new Dumbo mug up for grabs! It features soft artwork showing Dumbo soaring above a circus crowd. ©Disney Of course, Timothy Q. Mouse is there to cheer him on, too! You can snag this colorful design for $16.99. Click Here to Buy the Dumbo Mug! And if you’re torn between a bunch of characters, you can rep your favorite princesses with the Disney Princess Sketch Mug! Belle, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Aurora are featured, alongside their sidekicks. ©Disney For an extra royal touch, there’s a gold handle. This mug is $19.99! Click Here to Buy the Disney Princess Sketch Mug! Lastly, a lesser-known character is featured on the Bao Figural Mug: the beloved dumpling from the Bao short! You’ll also get a lid to keep the mug’s contents extra toasty. ©Disney This mug will cost ya $22.99! Click Here to Buy the Bao Figural Mug! If you’re on the hunt for a new mug (or four), one of these new designs may be a perfect fit! We’ll keep an eye out for more merch finds and let you know when we find ’em. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out More New 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. Which of these mugs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post We Bet You've Never Seen This Character on a Disney Souvenir Before! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Can Get the Latest Disney Merchandise From Your Couch! See It ALL Here! Disney Mug Collectors…You’ve Been Warned. Disney Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties…Again. The Saga Continues. View the full article