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We’ve seen our fair share of unique treats and drinks in Disney World! We’re Headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has started the celebrations early! There will be some unique treats and activities available throughout Earth Month in Disney World, but today we’re in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a very special drink. Why is it special you ask? Oh, no big deal, it’s just TOPPED WITH COTTON. CANDY. At Isle of Java in Disney’s Animal Kingdom you can grab the NEW Cotton Top Lagoon drink! You can also get the Red Crowned Crane drink there too! 2 drinks topped with cotton candy?! We’ve gotta know what these are like. Okay, so let’s talk about the Cotton Top Lagoon. This colorful drink is made with a frozen blend of blue raspberry and lemonade, topped with a wave of cotton candy. The cotton candy on top definitely makes this drink LOOK fun, but how does it taste? Cotton Candy and Expedition Everest, A Great Start to the Day Well, let’s just say, you might need to call your dentist after drinking this one. Goodness gracious, this thing was SWEEEEEET! Our reporter even said they didn’t think they’d be able to finish the entire drink because it was just SO sweet. OOOOO Just Look at That Cotton Candy and the Drink Below! Flavor-wise though, they said it is good. There is a bit of tanginess from the lemon, and sweetness from the blue raspberry. But, mostly, it tastes like you’re basically DRINKING cotton candy. If you’ve always dreamt about what cotton candy would taste like in liquid form or you’re a big fan of sweet drinks, this might be a good choice for you. Ready for a Super Sweet Treat?! Overall, the drink was really icy and cold. We could see this being a great treat on those extremely hot Florida days. Our reporter said this drink was too sweet for them, but it might be just the right level of sweetness for you if you really enjoy those types of drinks. We think kids might especially enjoy this icy treat. Cotton Candy on All Drinks From Now On or No? If you’re looking for more of a typical lemonade flavor or a frozen drink that isn’t as sweet though, this is probably a “skip” for you. Want to try it yourself? Head over to Isle of Java right now through April 29th to grab this drink for $5.49. Is the Red Crowned Crane a better cotton-candy topped drink choice for you? Click here to see our review! And be sure to check back with us here at DFB for all the latest Disney news. Visiting Disney World in April? Check out all of the new snacks and activities coming to Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you want a drink with cotton candy on top? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Ever Wanted to DRINK Cotton Candy? Grab Disney World's New Treat! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: The Cotton Candy + Coke Combo We Didn’t Know We Needed in Disney World NEWS and Review: Thanksgiving Cupcake at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! This Disney World “Holiday” Drink Is the Epitome of 2020 😂 View the full article

If Earth Day is your favorite holiday, then you’ll want to head to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in April! Tree of Life While the holiday isn’t until April 22nd, Animal Kingdom is celebrating all month long with new characters, Animation Experience classes, Wilderness Explorer badges, and snacks/drinks. Today, we tried out one of the brand new drinks that the park is offering for the month of April! Animal Kingdom is full of animal-themed snacks like the lion or tiger cupcakes, but this time there is an over-the-top DRINK at Isle of Java that is based on the animal called the Red Crowned Crane. Here’s a Look at 2 Specialty Drinks You Can Get at Isle of Java! Fittingly, the drink shares the name with the animal, and is made with Frozen Coke and frozen Cherry Coke topped with strawberry cotton candy with or without rum! Yep, there’s a mound of cotton candy on top of this boozy or non-boozy slush! Red Crowned Crane Of course, we tried this one with the rum! It tastes pretty much identical to your every frozen cherry coke slush. With that booze, there was a nice rum and coke element, too. We really enjoyed this sip! We found the drink to be sweet, but not too much so! If you’re a coke slush or rum and coke fan, you’re gonna want to try this. Not to mention, how fun is that cotton candy topper?! While it doesn’t make for the cutest sip (it definitely doesn’t look like the pretty topping on the menu picture), it sure does add an interesting twist! A cotton candy DREAM! If you REALLY dislike all things cherry, you may wanna try the Cotton Top Lagoon at Isle of Java instead (it’s also a little sweeter!). But if you’re just a little cherry-averse, you’ll probably be a-okay! You can grab this for $12.50 with the rum or $5.49 without. Just make sure you try it before it disappears on April 29th! We’ll continue bringing you updates on the latest Earth Day celebrations in Animal Kingdom, so stay tuned. Learn more about Earth Day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom 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. Would you try this drink in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: The Cotton Candy + Coke Combo We Didn’t Know We Needed in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Ever Wanted to DRINK Cotton Candy? Grab Disney World’s New Treat! A Brand New Disney Character Already Has Their Own Snack in Disney World Review: Apple Cider Donut Holes at Animal Kingdom’s Isle of Java View the full article

It’s a brand-new month, which means it’s time for a brand-new cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse! One of our favorite places at Disney Springs, Gideon’s Bakehouse! March brought a trifecta of monthly specialties to our favorite sweets spot, so April has some pretty big shoes to fill! This month, Gideon’s is taking part in what they describe on their Instagram as “a month-long celebration of Florida.” Of course, Florida is known far and wide for its oranges, so it only makes sense to have an orange-inspired cookie when celebrating the state! For the month of April, you can be just like Stuart Valencia and enjoy the Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie. April Menu Just who exactly is Stuart Valencia? According to Gideon’s, he’s a “pale, sickly boy” who ate one too many oranges to counteract his “deathly pallor.” It kind of reminds us of the orange chocolate you get around Christmastime. And seriously, that smell is STRONG. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie The pecans offer a nice crunch but beware, the cookie is on the sticky side from the candied oranges. Have those napkins ready! If you’re not into orange flavors, you might want to skip this one since that is the main feature. Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie The Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie will be around all month long, so be sure to grab one for $6 if you’re curious next time you’re visiting Disney Springs! Click here to read our full review of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! 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 visited Gideon’s Bakehouse since it first opened in Disney Springs? Let us know what your favorite cookie flavor is in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is It Weird That We Can't Stop Sniffing Disney World's New Cookie? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s NEW Cookie Tells a Spooky Story Rustic Cuff Just Closed in Disney Springs — Could THIS New Spot Take Its Place? REVIEW ALERT! We’ve Already Got Some 🚨Hot Takes🚨 on Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World! View the full article

Do you want to see the world in the most Disney way possible? Then you might be interested in Adventures By Disney, which hosts guided tours to some of the world’s top destinations! You could go to Egypt, New Zealand, Costa Rica, and even Antarctica! ©Adventures by Disney And although most trips have been suspended through April, you still have a chance to take advantage of special early rates for some cruises in 2022. It’s never too early to plan, right? If you’re interested in a 2022 Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise, you can save $750 per person! Availability for these cruises are limited and you must sail between February 9th through August 7th, 2022 (excluding the December 18th, 2022 departure). ©Adventures by Disney You can also save $500 per person on select 2022 river cruises from May 12th through December 23rd, 2022. Note that availability is limited, and this offer excludes suites and category AP and E staterooms. This includes the following cruises: Danube River Cruise Danube River Cruise: Christmas Markets Danube River Cruise: Oktoberfest Rhine River Cruise Rhine River Cruise: Food and Wine Seine River Cruise Seine River Cruise: National Geographic Photography Sailing ©Adventures by Disney If you’re interested in booking either of these offers, you must do so by April 11th to take advantage of these discounts. Also, these rates can’t be used with other offers or promotions. If you’re looking to plan a big family trip next year, these offers could be just what you’re looking for! And we’ll let you know if we find any other great deals on Disney travel. Planning an Adventures By Disney Trip? Click Here to Check Out These Policy Updates Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been on an Adventures By Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post ACT NOW! Two Money-Saving Disney Travel Deals Will Expire Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out How to Save Up to $750 on Your Adventures By Disney Cruise Score $8 Disney Cups Today ONLY! Today Only! Get a HUGE Disney Tote for $10! View the full article

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When you’re spending a day in Magic Kingdom, you’re going to want to fuel up. Skipper Canteen There are a LOT of attractions to ride and sights to see, so you’re gonna be hungry! One (frankly underrated) spot you could stop in is Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Adventureland. This table-service restaurant is a DELIGHT of punny humor and we stopped in for a quick bite! Skipper Canteen is a restaurant based on the theming and world of the Jungle Cruise attraction, so you know it’s got some serious humor behind it. It’s known for adventurous dishes, funny Cast Members, and elaborate theming. Oh, and it’s got SECRET menu items sometimes — like today! Crew’s Mess Hall We stopped in for a light dinner and found out there’s a new appetizer on the Secret Menu — Pork Satay Skewers. We opted to snag those (duh), plus another favorite secret menu appetizer of ours and a special beer! Skipper Canteen Eats Let’s start by taking a look at those new Pork Satay Skewers. These are available for $13 and they look pretty darn tasty. Pork Satay The dish is made with grilled pork in a soy-ginger sauce alongside a slaw made of lettuce, carrots, and pickled onion. Pork Satay And how did it taste? Fabulous! There was a nice char on the meat and it was very moist. Whenever we order pork, we worry it might be a little dry but that was not the case! We also loved the slight sweetness from the ginger with the saltiness from the soy. AND the slaw had a great crunch! Pork Satay Now, for a total favorite of ours, also on the secret menu — the Pao de Queijo. Yep, that’s cheese bread. Color us stoked. This app is available for $12. Pao de Queijo You’re looking at little balls of cheesy bread served alongside a poblano cream cheese and chimichurri sauce. POBLANO CREAM CHEESE?! Pao de Queijo These are SO good. We loved the sweet sauce with the slight heat from the pepper cream cheese. We don’t think it was too, too hot so even those who are spice-aversed might enjoy it! The bread was super doughy although not as cheesy as the Pao de Queijo we’ve had at EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Pao de Queijo Finally, we had the Kungaloosh beer for $9.75 which is exclusive to Disney. It was very good! It’s on the dark side but manages to be a good beer for those who are looking for something a little adventurous but not too much so. Kungaloosh A visit to Skipper Canteen and some eats of its secret menu tends to be a delight. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond! Want to learn more about the Skipper Canteen secret menu? 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. Have you eaten at Skipper Canteen? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: You Could Miss the BEST Secret Eats in Magic Kingdom If You Don't Read This first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Did You KNOW About This SECRET MENU at Disney World’s Skipper Canteen?! Review: Skipper Canteen in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom News! Jungle Cruise Restaurant — Skipper Canteen — Officially Coming to Disney World! View the full article

Let’s take a peaceful journey, friends, to Na’vi River Journey. Pandora This slow-moving boat ride may not be the biggest thrill in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but it provides a calming break from the crowds (and the heat!) while you cruise through Pandora. And while the animatronics are top-notch (and it SMELLS amazing), this ride just isn’t some people’s favorite. In fact, a TON of you guys told us that Na’vi River Journey wasn’t great — but others insisted it was elite. So…is Na’vi River Journey Disney’s most divisive ride? We decided to get to the bottom of this mystery! We asked a bunch of our readers on Twitter whether they loved or hated this trip through the bioluminescent rainforest. And we got a LOT of great responses! Those who weren’t on team Na’vi explained that the wait was SO. LONG. In fact, the line is often the longest in the park! And considering the ride only lasts a few minutes, it’s hard to justify standing in line for an hour. As one reader put it, “I will ride if the line isn’t long, but [I’m] not waiting an hour plus for it.” Most agreed, saying they’d wait 15-20 minutes tops. Hey, we get it! Sometimes you’ve just had ENOUGH of waiting in line. The line was so long it took us backstage once! Others mentioned that it just wasn’t something they were keen to ride again, calling it a “one-in-done.” One reader acknowledged that it was “beautiful, but once was enough for me.” Another response made us chuckle, classifying “it’s a small world” as a more repeatable ride. Whatever floats your boat, right (get it)?! Na’vi River Journey And lastly, some of our readers thought the ride was just plain BORING. Ouch! One specified, “It’s always been a bit boring to me but we still ride it if we have time.” That’s fair! Another explained that while “the Shaman figure is AMAZING, she’s pretty much the only thing worthwhile about the ride.” Guys, no matter how you feel about Na’vi River Journey, you’ve gotta acknowledge that the Shaman of Song animatronic is seriously impressive. Right? Shaman of Song Okay, let’s look at the flip side! Those in camp Na’vi seemed to have one general opinion: that the ride was super peaceful. One called it “a great ride to just tune out the outside world for a few minutes.” Between the darkness and soothing music, it does seem like a great place to close your eyes and breathe! Another reader insisted that “it’s as close to meditation as you’ll get in the parks.” So if ya need some time to yourself in Animal Kingdom, it seems like you can just head over here! Hop on a boat and get ready to RELAX! Readers also pointed out that it’s a great option for “little kids that can’t handle Flight of Passage.” If the big thrills are a little too much, Na’vi River Journey still offers immersive theming and a taste of Pandora for the simulator-averse. Let’s go for a ride! And lastly, there was a group kinda in the middle. The “meh” group, we’ll call it. And as one reader put it, “How do you love or hate the most ‘meh’ ride in WDW? It just isn’t….anything. Not inspiring enough, not cool enough, not thrilling enough, not thematic enough.” Some of you guys just didn’t feel passionate enough about this ride to pick a side! It just exists — and that’s a-okay, too! Na’vi River Journey No matter how ya feel about this ride, it seems like you’ve got a group of people on your side! The overall opinion on Na’vi River Journey seemed pretty split. Is it boring or relaxing? That’s up to you! Let us know what YOU think, and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Our Readers Rank ALL the Rides in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Na’vi River Journey? Let us know in the comments! The post Is This Disney World's Most Divisive Ride? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Reason Behind This CRAZY Long Ride Line in Animal Kingdom Today 24,000 Disney Fans Ranked EVERY Ride in Animal Kingdom! A Ride At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Has Even MORE Plexiglass View the full article

Okay guys, we’ve gotta talk about Disney World’s specialty license plate. Cinderella Castle The license plate, which Disney announced last October, celebrates Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary! 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Make-a-Wish organization, giving ya a great opportunity to do good while your car is stylin’. Recently, we shared that Disney officially released the plate’s design! And now, we have another exciting update. The plate has been available for pre-order since last October, and a minimum of 3,000 of those pre-sale vouchers needed to be sold before production of the plate could begin. Well, as of TODAY, that number has been reached! According to the Orlando Sentinel, 3,568 plates have been pre-ordered — that’s the most pre-sales out of ALL of Florida’s specialty license plate pre-sales. Plates have 2 years to reach that threshold, but Disney pulled it off in just over 5 months! License Plate Design ©Disney That means the plate will be moving into production soon! If you wanna grab a pre-sale voucher yourself, you can get one for $25 (plus any state administration fees) through your local County Tax Collector’s Office, your DMV, or online through the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office. The design is inspired by Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary transformation! Concept art ©Disney When we got in touch with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and spoke with an employee at one of their Service Centers in Orange County, Florida, the employee said you did not have to go in person to request your pre-sale voucher. You can mail it in instead! But we recommend that you call the Service Center in your county in Florida to check if they have any specific procedures they’re using. 50th Anniversary Decorations! We’ll keep you posted with this plate’s progress — and of course, we’ll keep ya updated with more Disney news! Stay tuned to DFB. Read More About This License Plate! 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 order one of these license plates? Let us know in the comments! The post Over 3,000 People Wanted This Random Piece of Disney Merch. Do You?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BRB, Moving to Florida for the Most Random Disney Thing You Can Buy Grab the NEW Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plate and Help Make a Child’s Wish Come True! Keystone Clothiers Has Reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios With Lots of Star Wars and Marvel Merch! View the full article

Everyone wants their Disney World trip to be perfect. It’s basically guaranteed that it won’t be, but that doesn’t stop people from getting seriously angry when things don’t go according to plan. Hey there, Walt That’s why we’re talking about the bizarre things that make people furious in Disney World today on DFB Guide. 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: What makes you MAD in Disney World? The post DFB Video: 17 Bizarre Things That Make People MAD in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: The Most CONTROVERSIAL Disney World Snacks! DFB Video: Die Hard Disney Tips That Are Total Lies Right Now! DFB Video: 15 Things That are Out of Control in Disney World! View the full article

Easter is just around the corner, and we’re already HOPPING with excitement! Not only for tasty pastel-colored treats, but to feast our eyes on more Easter decor in Disney World! Easter Cake Disney’s resorts LOVE to go hard for holidays. Whether it’s an intricate gingerbread display or a sky-scraping Christmas tree, hotel lobbies are some of the BEST spots for holiday displays! This spring we’ve been busy marveling at gorgeous displays of edible art, and now there’s even MORE Easter eye candy courtesy of Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Saratoga Springs is featuring its very first Easter Egg display from April 1st-April 11th in the Carriage House! It’s joining the ranks of other hotels with seriously impressive displays, like Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. Saratoga Springs Easter Egg Display But there’s something special about this display: it’s an Easter egg CONTEST! Each egg was designed by a team of Saratoga Springs Pastry Cast Members, and visitors get to choose their favorite. When you’re checkin’ out the eggs, you’ll be able to text a phone number with your favorite pick. Your first option is “The Spring Chicken” by Megan! This baby bird’s got rosy cheeks and the cutest beak. And look at all those colorful flowers! It’s got plenty of bows, too! Next up is “Minnie’s Whimsical Garden” by Cortne and Sam. There are plenty of butterflies and bees — along with Minnie’s classic bow, of course. Minnie’s Whimsical Garden And Disney: WHAT is it with you and bunny butts?! They’ve made another appearance on this creation. Cute as can be! You’ll also see “Disney’s Magical Easter Egg Basket” by Val and Kat. We’ve got a LOT goin’ on in this colorful basket, so we’re gonna zoom in for ya! How many characters can you spot?! So many classic Disney characters are here in egg form, like Dumbo, Pooh, Jack Skellington, and Sully! So many Disney pals! And last but not least, we’ve got “The Easter Nest” by Vilma and Carolina. On top of the nest, there are butterflies and flowers… The Easter Nest …but we can’t stop lookin’ at this bunny and duck wearing Mickey hats! They’re ready for a day in the parks! Based on the resort’s previous work with whimsical gingerbread houses, we knew their Easter offerings would be just as impressive — and they did NOT disappoint! Which display is YOUR favorite? Let us know and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Check Out More Resort Egg Displays! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney resort does the best holiday displays? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Disney World Hotel Kicks Off a New Tradition first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW!!! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter at Disney World is SCARY GOOD! Review! A Super Cute NEW Gingerbread Cupcake Has Arrived in Disney World! What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! View the full article

As we celebrate Earth Month, we’re reflecting on the actions we can all take to protect the world we share. Disney’s culture of conservation and environmental stewardship dates back to Walt Disney, who once said, “conservation isn’t just the business of a few people – it’s a matter that concerns all of us.” From our earliest nature movies in the 1950s and setting aside nearly one-third of Walt Disney World Resort property as a dedicated wildlife conservation area in the 1970s, to the recent development of a 270-acre solar facility, we continue this legacy of preserving nature around the world for generations to come.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/9hdfU8jLBNI View the full article

If you’ve been keeping up with DFB for a while you’ll likely know that Via Napoli is one of our favorite spots around World Showcase in EPCOT. It was love at first bite (of pizza) and we can’t fuhgeddaboudit! Yes, we love traveling around and trying all the exotic (and often delicious) foods, but we keep coming back to our favorite pizza spot in the Italy Pavilion time and time again. Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion We would probably eat here more often than we should if we could. But we wouldn’t be doing our jobs of sharing EVERYTHING you can eat in Disney World, now would we? Every once in a while though, the siren song of those pizzas comes a’callin. Who are we to not answer that call? Let’s eat some ‘za! Atmosphere Via Napoli is located allll the way at the back of the Italy Pavilion. You can’t miss it. Just go back until you can’t anymore. Via Napoli When Disney World reopened after temporarily closing due to the pandemic, markers were added to the ground in and around the restaurant. This helps ensure that guests are always properly distanced from each other while they wait to be seated for their meal. Markers on the Floor The check-in process has also been altered due to the pandemic. Now, guests are encouraged to use Mobile Dine Check-In on the My Disney Experience app to check-in during the allotted arrival window. Once you’ve checked-in, you’ll receive a text or push notification to your phone when your table is ready asking you to proceed to the hosting desk. Via Napoli Entrance After you check-in at Via Napoli, you’re welcomed by tall vaulted ceilings, elegant archways, unique light fixtures, and the smell of wood-burning pizza ovens (more on those beauties in a sec!). Via Napoli Main Dining Area The restaurant has three main dining areas. The main dining room is large and has a long communal table, as well as many smaller tables. And, there’s a smaller patio area that is also used as a dining area. The area used to serve as outdoor seating but was closed in and now has large floor-to-ceiling doors. Via Napoli Patio Dining Area A newer addition to the seating area is outdoor seating. The outdoor dining area is separated by plants and is located next to the enclosed patio. Via Napoli has joined many other Disney restaurants in adding outdoor seating due to the pandemic. It’s actually pretty nice because you can enjoy your authentic Naples- style pizza with the beautiful Italy Pavilion as your background! Via Napoli Outdoor Seating One of the most intriguing details at the heart of the restaurant are those GIANT wood-burning pizza ovens. Not only do these ovens produce some seriously delicious pizza, they all actually have names! Vesuvio, Etna, and Stromboli — named after three active volcanoes in Italy — help the Disney chefs make your pizza. Via Napoli Pizza Ovens These ovens are the reason (well, OK, one of the reasons!) the pizza here is SO. GOOD. Great pizza needs to be cooked HOT and FAST. These ovens DELIVER. The other component that makes these pizzas taste so darn good is the level of authenticity they went to in order to create them. (Time to put on your chef hats and lab coats for a mini “why their pizza is so so SO good cooking lesson!) The flour used here is authentic to the type of flour used in Italy. No bags of All-Purpose stuff here. This is the good stuff — Double Zero Caputo flour. Don’t know flour-speak? It just means it has a lot more gluten which makes it hold up better and produce that signature “crispy outside, chewy inside” crust worth drooling over. Ever made pizza at home and it’s…not great? The flour and the temperature you cook it is the big reasons why. Don’t. Lick. The. Screen. DON’T DO IT! They also tested the water from the Campania region famous for creating pizza and found a local source nearly identical (it sounds weird but trust us, the water matters!). They top their pizzas with freshly handmade fior di latte mozzarella and real San Marzano tomato sauce (AKA bomb flavored, delicious, perfect Italian tomatoes that are WAY more flavorful than the normal stuff in the cans!). Moral of this mini-cooking lesson: they put in the work to make the best pizza humanly possible. And it shows. But more on that it a bit. If you’re seated inside, you can enjoy watching the chefs cook and serve meals in the open kitchen. As for us, we got a seat on the enclosed patio to enjoy our lunch. Is your stomach growling yet? Let’s dig in! Eats and Drinks Like most restaurants at Disney World, Via Napoli has made their menu available via QR code. Gone are the days of paper menus! When you sit down, the server directs you to scan the QR code that is located on the placard in the middle of the table. Once you scan the code, the whole menu pulls up on your phone so you can scroll through. Via Napoli Touchless Menu QR Code The menu features appetizers, entrees, desserts, a kids menu, cocktails, wine, and beer (whew!). One BIG change we noticed was that bread is no longer free. Instead, Garlic Focaccia is now on the menu for $4.95. AND, we noticed Arancini, our long-time love (cheesy deep-fried rice balls with stuffed mozzarella. So basically, everything delicious.) is missing from the appetizer list!! Via Napoli Appetizer Menu The kids’ menu does feature one additional appetizer, Bocconcini, aka fried mozzarella bites (which we like a lot). Via Napoli Kids Menu Via Napoli offers a few pasta dishes that stand up to the taste test! You know…that is if you can look past the pizza! Via Napoli Menu And now to the star of the show! Via Napoli has a variety of unique pizzas so you can find an option to please almost any palate. Want plain ol’ cheese? They got that too (but, you know, much fancier than what Pizza Hut might deliver ). Via Napoli Pizza Menu There’s even MORE pizza before you get to the desserts. The dessert menu has most of the items you’d think an Italian restaurant would have, including tiramisu and a cannoli. Via Napoli Pizza and Dessert Menu Via Napoli’s drink menu is almost as equally as long as the food menu, starting with signature cocktails. Via Napoli Signature Cocktails It wouldn’t be an Italian restaurant without a long list of wines and Via Napoli has just that! From white wines… Via Napoli Wine Menu …to red wines… Via Napoli Menu …to sangria. They’ve got a MASSIVE selection! Via Napoli Sangria Menu There’s also a wine flight and even MORE wine! Via Napoli Menu If you’d prefer a non-alcoholic option, Via Napoli has some specialty Italian beverages. Via Napoli Menu In the past, we’ve tried a variety of specialty drinks from Via Napoli, including a Strawberry Dream Rossini that has a popsicle IN THE DRINK. Today, we decided to go with the classic Aperol Spritz for $14 Aperol Spritz Just looking at this drink we feel refreshed! This simple cocktail is made with Aperol and prosecco sparking wine topped with a fresh orange slice (traditionally in Italy, this drink is garnished with a big fat green olive too but that’s omitted here ). This drink is most definitely an acquired taste. Aperol is bitterrrrr and not everyone’s cup of tea. It looks sweet but it most definitely is not. We happen to dig that complex flavor that bitter aperitifs often have, so we knew what we were getting into. Via Napoli Aperol Spritz Ours lived up to its refreshing look and was a tasty mix of bitter and bubbly flavor! This is THE cocktail of many parts of Italy. It’s not uncommon to see folks sipping these all afternoon long. (We feel that.) If you prefer drinks that aren’t overly sweet then this would be a great, refreshing option! But, if you love a fruity beverage, steer clear! We suspect this has been ordered and sent back by more than a few guests not knowing what they just ordered. To start our meal off, we got a newer-to-us item, the Mozzarella Caprese. We love a good Caprese so we were curious to see how theirs stacked up. Via Napoli Mozzarella Caprese This starter dish has fior di latte mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, and basil and is on the menu for $12. We were surprised to see that there was no balsamic sauce to top the dish off but it was instead drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. While many traditional Caprese salads DON’T add balsamic, most at Disney World do. If the tomatoes and cheese can stand on their own though, there should be no need to punch up the flavor with vinegar. The best part of this dish, you ask? The chunks of delicious cheese! (Duh.) Via Napoli Mozzarella Caprese Unfortunately, tomatoes aren’t in season right now, so the dish didn’t have much flavor beyond the cheese. All in all, while this is a very light starter and is still good, for the price you might want to skip it and save room for more pizza. Cue the trumpets, we’ve made it to the pizza! We know, we know, we’ve been hyping it up this whole time — but you’re finally here! We made it! PIZZA WHOO! We’ve tried some other pizzas on the menu in the past but ordered the Proscuitto e Melone individual 10″ pizza as our main dish. And we must say, were VERY impressed with this unique combination of flavors. Via Napoli Prosciutto E Melone This dish is a White pizza with fontina, mozzarella, prosciutto, cantaloupe, and arugula. You can order the pizza in a variety of sizes based on how many will be eating. The 10″ individual (serves 1) pizza is $26, the 20″ large (serves 2-3) pizza is $40, and the 1/2 meter mezzo metro (serves 3-4) pizza is $54. Be mindful when you’re ordering, if you have too much and need to take pizza to-go, you’ll be walking around Epcot and have a bit of a journey to get back to your resort (nothing wrong with to-go pizza as a snack as you make your way around World Showcase though!). Via Napoli Prosciutto E Melone So, wait, there’s fruit AND meat on this pizza? That’s right! Prosciutto and melon is a common starter in Italy. It’s literally a wedge of fresh melon draped with the ham. And it’s delish. Here, the melon is thinly sliced, so no worries about chomping into a fruit salad on your pizza! The flavors from all of the ingredients combine into a sweet and salty pile of amazingness on top of the cheese-covered dough. The crust had just the right amount of crunch and chew, proving that wood-fire stoves are still the ultimate way to cook a pizza. And, perhaps the reason we come back again and again, THE CHEESE! It’s so fresh and so flavorful. You can really tell each ingredient is top notch and they all compliment each other beautifully. Via Napoli Prosciutto E Melone It was goooood. So good, that it’s actually one of our reporter’s all-time favorite Disney foods! But, do be warned — if you’re hoping for a traditional pizza (or if you’re a kid) this dish probably isn’t for you. The melon and prosciutto flavors are unique so it may be better fit for a more adventurous palate. Remember, they do make plenty of plain cheese pizzas too! Dessert We somehow found more room in our stomach to give a dessert a try and chose the Cannolo Siciliano. Via Napoli Cannolo Siciliano The dessert is a crisp pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta, chocolate, and candied orange for $10. And we have to say, this cannoli is HUGE! The photos don’t do it justice. Via Napoli Cannolo Siciliano When you bite into the crispy pastry, you get ALL the flavors from the filling. From the menu, we originally thought that the candied oranges were only an added flavor when you got a bite of the candy at the end. But, we tasted the orange zest flavor throughout the filling alongside chocolate chips. Good cannolis are filled to-order so the shells don’t get soggy and that was the case here. The chefs definitely didn’t leave any room for air to linger in the cannoli, as it was COMPLETELY filled! Via Napoli Cannolo Siciliano We do prefer this cannoli to other, rather disappointing, cannolis at Disney World. (To say we’ve been underwhelmed by Disney World cannolis in the past would be an understatement!) It’s not too sweet, the little hits of candied zest and chocolate were welcome, and we were satisfied after eating it. Plus it was fresh. Though, if you’ve got room for dessert and you’re not a huge fan of cannolis, there are much better desserts elsewhere in EPCOT. We’d probably skip this dessert and head over to get some caramel-covered goodies in the Germany Pavilion. So by our count that’s three courses full of cheese, a drink, and a very full belly. To Via Napoli in the immortal words of Patrick over on Soarin’: “Nice work, pal.” Nosh or Not Say “Ciao, bello!” to Via Napoli if: You have a group with a wide variety of palates. There are great options (like the Prosciutto e Melone pizza) for those looking to be more adventurous but also lots of classic dishes for the more picky eater. Plus, with three sizes of pizzas, you’re not trying to split a pizza into halves or fourths so everyone can get what they want. If you’re a pizza connoisseur on the search for the best pizza there is. You’re going to want to stop here! This continues to be one of our favorite spots for pizza at Disney World (and possibly anywhere outside of Italy!). you’re looking for a casual, yet nice place to dine at EPCOT. Via Napoli delivers! While the Italian atmosphere makes for a more up-scale dining feel, this restaurant has a much more leisurely and relaxed feel. You won’t feel odd with your kids or wearing flip-flops and a Mickey shirt here! Say “arrivederci” to Via Napoli if: Delicious pizza and quality ingredients come at a hefty price. If you’re visiting Disney on a budget, it can be hard to justify paying so much just for pizza (even if it’s really good pizza!). Believe it or not, not everyone loves pizza! So much of the menu here is catered to pizza that, if that’s not your jam, you’ll be limited to a relatively small menu of other choices. Neighboring Tutto Italia is a great choice for a more wide range of Italian options. If you have a dairy or gluten allergy Via Napoli’s expansive menu suddenly becomes quite limited. While the restaurant does have an allergy-friendly menu, there are other locations at EPCOT that have a better menu for those with those food restrictions. Overall Once again, we grant Via Napoli a gold star of approval! We have been eating our way through their menu for years and we plan to keep coming back! We just can’t stay away from the delicious wood-fired pizza, HUGE cocktail menu, and other Italian classics that they prepare so well. The food is always made with the utmost care to ensure that it is an authentic meal from Naples. On top of that, the atmosphere makes it FEEL like you’ve stepped into Naples! Our only grievance is, where the heck did the free bread go?! Though the price of the food is worth it for the quality of pizza, the free bread service was a nice addition to the meal. It will be missed. On this visit, our server was very attentive and helpful but she was not from Italy, sadly. One of the unique aspects of eating around the World Showcase is getting to interact with Cast Members who are actually from the countries represented. We always learn something new about their country when they’re serving us but we didn’t get any stories from this visit. At least we got to eat lots of pizza and LOTS of cheese. Overall, Via Napoli is a great dining option for families who prefer a more traditional experience during their visit to EPCOT! If you love pizza, this should definitely make its way on your must-do list. Looking for more pizza? These slices are as big as your head! 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 been to Via Napoli? Tell us what you think of the food in the comments! The post Review: Even FRUIT Covered Pizza is the Bomb at Disney World's BEST Pizza Joint first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Does Via Napoli Still Have The Best Pizza in Disney World? 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney can serve up some pretty sweet deals. Disney World And while March Magic wrapped up yesterday (that was a whole MONTH of daily discounts and freebies, guys!), there are still some great deals to help you save. If you’re planning on doing some online shopping, shopDisney has a SUPER limited-time offer for ya! Today ONLY, you can get free shipping sitewide on shopDisney! Just use code FREESHIP at checkout. ©Disney There are a few details and exclusions you’ll want to be aware of. Your order will have to be standard delivery sent to a single shipping address in the United States, and there are a few charges (like gift wrap) that won’t qualify. And remember to enter that promo code FREESHIP — your free shipping won’t apply automatically. ©Disney If you’re in the mood to stock up on some Disney goodies, now’s the time! But hurry: this deal only last until 11:59 PT tonight. So shop quick if you wanna save! And stay tuned to DFB — we’ll keep ya posted with the latest Disney discounts. Click Here to Do Some Shopping! 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 gonna do some shopping? Let us know in the comments! The post You’ll Need This Code to Score FREE Disney Shipping! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FREE Shipping and 40% Off Disney Merch?! It’s Time to Go Shopping! Get FREE SHIPPING on shopDisney Merchandise Today Only! TODAY Only! Score FREE Shipping on Disney Stuff Online View the full article

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The current global health crisis has resulted in a lot of changes in the way Disney parks operate around the world. ©Disney Recently, Disneyland Paris extended its closure, and now France is going into its third lockdown of the pandemic. As the park is becoming a vaccination site in the country, Disneyland Paris is also celebrating its 29th anniversary soon! Today, dlpambassador announced on Instagram that while Disneyland Paris remains closed, there will still be a celebration for the 29th anniversary — it just won’t be in person. According to the post, there will be an online event on April 12th to celebrate “29 years of dreams” and, honestly, it sounds pretty exciting! Not only will we get to explore the park, but we’ll also get to learn more about the history of Disneyland Paris with hosts like Imagineer Yves Benyeta and Manager of Consumer Insight, Catherine Chevreux. Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris ©Disney We’ll also get a glimpse at future plans for Disneyland Paris and hear from Imagineer Beth Clapperton and Vice President of Entertainment David Duffy. Hopefully, we’ll get to hear about all the new developments Disneyland Paris has been working on — maybe something about Avengers Campus?? ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We’ll also get to hear from previous Disneyland Paris President Philippe Bourguignon. And did we mention we’re going to get a sneak peek at some new merchandise? PLEASE let there be a new pair of ears! Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney While we were bummed to find out Disneyland Paris will remain closed for its 29th anniversary, we’re super excited to see everything this virtual event has to offer. Be sure to check back in with us as we learn more, and don’t miss the Disneyland Paris Anniversary on April 12th. Disneyland Paris to become COVID-19 vaccination site 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 attending Disneyland Paris’ virtual anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post Disneyland Paris to Host Virtual Celebration With Sneak Peeks, Imagineers, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Parks Around the World Say Thanks to Healthcare Workers Now You Can Watch a Disneyland Paris Parade From Home! BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Paris to Reopen on July 15th! View the full article

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that we LOVE free stuff, right? Lego Store Lucky for us, D23 loves thanking their members with exclusive items, and this time they’re giving away some nice freebies! From now until April 30th, D23 Gold Members can head over to the Disney Springs or Downtown Disney LEGO Stores, show their member card, and get this D23 button! How cool! © Disney LEGO is also rewarding D23 Gold Members with a complimentary Teen Groot keychain with Marvel Super Heroes, Disney Princess, and Star Wars LEGO purchases of $50 or more. Now you can take your favorite Guardian of the Galaxy wherever you go! © Disney This offer is running from now until April 30th, so make sure you head to the LEGO store at Downtown Disney or Disney Springs before they’re all out! Looking for more D23 exclusive deals? 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 picking up your free D23 gifts? Let us know in the comments! The post D23 Is Giving Away FREE Disney Merch To Members For A Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! Abracadabra! The Disney Wisdom Collection Is NEW and Blue in Disney Stores! Learn How You Can Help Communities in Need By Eating Sprinkles Cupcakes! View the full article

Earlier today, Disney shared a ton of exciting food news, including the MAJOR announcement that Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland will begin to serve alcoholic beverages when it reopens! Blue Bayou With Disneyland’s opening just one month away, we’re pretty stoked to hear about any new changes coming to the parks! For those under the age of 21 or those looking for nonalcoholic drink options, additional menu changes are on the way at Blue Bayou. Not only will Disneyland add beer, wine, and cocktails to the menu at Blue Bayou for the first time EVER, but they will also offer a selection of new, seasonal takes on the Mint Julep! Oh, Mint Julep, how we’ve missed you! Mint Julep Cup Mint Juleps are typically popular alcoholic beverages, but Disneyland’s versions are a fan-favorite nonalcoholic drinks of choice! Seriously, on a hot Southern California day, there are few things that are better. If you can’t grab a reservation at Blue Bayou, the classic Mint Juleps are always available at the Mint Julep Bar right around the corner! Mint Julep Bar We’ve tried a variety of seasonal Mint Juleps there over the years, including the Strawberry Julep which debut shortly before the parks closed in 2020. These fun twists on a classic Disneyland staple are always a welcome treat in our book, so we’re excited to see what’s in store at Blue Bayou! Strawberry Julep At this time, Disney has not shared a specific reopening date for Blue Bayou, but they did note that the restaurant will not reopen on April 30th with the park. An exact reopening date will be announced soon, so once we know more we will let you know! Click here to read about the dining locations that are confirmed to reopen with Disneyland on April 30th! Disneyland Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Disneyland Aims to Reopen Late April California Residents May Be the ONLY People Allowed to Visit Reopened Disneyland Initially Avengers Campus Still Set to Open at Disneyland "Later This Year" Click Here to Learn More About the "Touch of Disney" Ticketed Event in Disney California Adventure Disneyland's Grand Californian Hotel Reopening Date Announced! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks at a Disney Park Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you a California residents who is planning on visiting Disneyland soon after it reopens? Let us know in the comments! The post Missed Disneyland’s Mint Julep As Much as We Did? Seasonal Flavors Are Coming! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Adds Alcohol To Another Restaurant Menu! Review: The NEW Mint Julep at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar New! Watermelon Julep Arrives at Disneyland’s Mint Julep Bar View the full article

We’ve been having a blast playing Disney-themed brackets over the past year, but we’ve got an EXTRA special one going on right now. Cinderella Castle What makes it so special? You made this Disney smackdown! It’s the DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket and it’s built from submissions from YOU. That’s right, every item on this bracket is a spot that means a LOT to one of our readers, and we’re so excited to find out which one is the best of the best (even if they’re all AMAZING!). First up, we pit EPCOT’s Leave a Legacy displays against EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. Leave a Legacy personally commemorates guests, but the Italy Pavilion is a romantic and special location. The winner? The Italy Pavilion! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Some guests love toting a Dole Whip near Aloha Isle, but this spot couldn’t quite stand up to the pure magic and beauty of Cinderella Castle! Cindy’s place won out as a more magical spot with a whopping 85% of the vote! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Another MAJOR blowout was the result when Main Street, U.S.A., a happy place for many, beat out the wonderful memories of trying on Mickey ears at The Chapeau. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket We’ve got another EPCOT mash-up! The spectacular sight of walking into World Showcase trumped the wonky and memorable troll statue inside The Fjording. 87% of you have a special place in your heart for EPCOT’s worldly pavilions! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Some of you sent in resort hotel spots as special to you and we couldn’t agree more! The delightful beaches and hammocks of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort left the peaceful seating on Disney’s BoardWalk behind. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Looking for a spot to imbibe? We compared a serene break at Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the relaxing escape of La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT. This one was CLOSE, but Nomad Lounge barely took the win with 52%. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket In Disney World, pretty much anywhere can hold special memories — even transportation! You picked the magic of the Disney World monorail over the cool views of the Skyliner at night. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket The joy and wonder of watching the pianist and hanging out in the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort won’t be making it to the next round. Why? Plenty of folks voted for the magic of relaxing in a Disney World Resort hotel room! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket We’re popping back into Magic Kingdom for our next mash-up. Pirates of the Caribbean took the cake as a wondrous attraction when pitted against the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — but don’t think that means we miss it any less! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket EPCOT boat rides can be seriously magical places. Still, Living with the Land holds more special memories for our readers than Gran Fiesta Tour does. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Whew! What do you think happened when we pit Disney’s Hollywood Studios NEW favorite attraction, Rise of the Resistance, with its OLD favorite attraction, Tower of Terror? Well, it was CLOSE, but Rise of the Resistance netted the win with 52% of the vote. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Some iconic EPCOT attractions gave our voters quite the conundrum too, but in the end, Spaceship Earth was voted as the better spot than Test Track. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Let’s give some little locations some love over in Magic Kingdom! Which do you think won between the Wishing Well near Cinderella Castle and the dining room at The Crystal Palace? It was the Wishing Well! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket BACK over in Hollywood Studios, we had to see whether you think it’s more special to stand in awe of the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or to stroll down Sunset Boulevard. Sunset Boulevard took the win! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket It turns out you love grabbing a seat near the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom more than you love to grab a snack at Harambe Market. Hey, it’s okay to love both! DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket And our final match-up was a smackdown for most wonderful between Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room and the France Pavilion in EPCOT. With 70% of the vote, France took the gâteau. DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket Wow, this just might be the hardest bracket yet! How are we expected to pick the ultimate winner of all of these special and magical Disney spots? If you want to vote in the next round, head on over to our Instagram and keep an eye on those stories! Round 2 voting is happening SOON. Head to our Instagram to cast your vote in the DFB Best Spot in Disney World Bracket! 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 spot do you think should win? Tell us in the comments! The post Which of YOUR 32 Favorite Disney World Spots is the BEST? Here Are the Round 1 Bracket Results! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Why SO Many MORE People Ride These Disney World Rides 30 PHOTOS and VIDEOS From Our Day in Disney World! 22 Photos & Videos From Our Rainy Day at Disney World! View the full article

Disneyland Paris has been closed in France for quite some time now. What a Beautiful View of Disneyland Paris ©Disney The park closed for a second time last year in October due to the situation with the pandemic, and was most recently set to reopen on April 2nd. That reopening, however, has been postponed and a new reopening date has not yet been set. Now, we’ve gotten an update on what’s going on in France in general related to the pandemic and certain restrictions. According to the New York Times, President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced a new set of restrictive measures in an attempt to halt a new wave of COVID-19. The new restrictions impose a third national lockdown in the country for a month. Disneyland Paris Hotel The New York Times notes that with hospitals becoming crowded with patients and infections rising, the President has decided to move away from his previous plans which kept France open in the hopes that vaccine distribution would make another lockdown unnecessary. Not too long ago, we shared a look at new restrictions that had been introduced at the regional level in France in March to try and fight off another wave of infections. These regulations forced non-essential businesses to close and ordered residents to limit their outdoor activities to a certain mile radius from their homes. But, at the time, the government backed down from a tough lockdown for Paris and other regions. That appears to have now changed and France will be entering into its third national lockdown. Lollipops and Sweets in Disneyland Paris According to the New York Times, on Tuesday, France reported more than 5,000 people in intensive care units for the first time since last April. The New York Times notes that the “slow vaccine rollout has not prevented an outburst off infections.” Some recent statistics indicate that about 12% of the population in France have received at least 1 shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. So, for now, it appears France will enter another lockdown for a month. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on this and any other news that might be shared about Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris is set to become a vaccination site. Click here to learn more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever visited Disneyland Paris? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: France To Enter Third National Lockdown first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: France Will Be Going on Lockdown This Week, Likely Impacting Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris to Reportedly Remain Closed for the Holiday Season NEWS: Disneyland Paris Has Confirmed Closure Through the Holiday Season View the full article

Disney World is slowly continuing with its phased reopening. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn We’ve seen restaurants and hotels reopening as the parks creep closer to “normal.” We’re keepin’ an eye on ALL the changes and bringing you the latest updates! And if you’re heading to Disney World soon, you’ll want to know about 2 quick service spots that should start serving up eats again SOON. At Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks is scheduled to reopen on April 6th. This poolside spot features hot entrees like pizza and hot dogs along with snacks and salads. And while it’s closed April 5th, Disney officially lists it as open from 11:30AM-5:30PM on the 6th! ©Disney Meanwhile, on Disney’s BoardWalk, BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas is set to reopen on April 8th! Hours are unavailable on April 7th, but you can get your margarita fix (along with some snacks!) from 12PM-10PM starting April 8th. ©Disney Keep in mind that these dates are subject to change — and we’ll let you know if they do! If you’re visiting Disney World, these spots may make a great pit-stop for a refresher. We’ll keep ya posted as we receive more restaurant reopening news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out a Character Meal That Recently Reopened 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 a fan of either of these restaurants? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 More Disney World Restaurants Are Reopening SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk — Halloween Celebrations, Ice Cream Tacos, and MORE! Review! This SubLIME Dessert is Making Waves in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Old Key West Resort: Halloween Decor, Spooky Snacks, and More! View the full article

How has it already been a month since EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts!?! While the Flower and Garden Festival is finally in full-swing, we seriously miss checking out some of the latest Disney artwork. Festival of the Arts But now, Disney has us covered and is offering a special Disney art event in Disney Springs. From April 2-4, you can meet artist Rob Kaz at Disney Springs and take a peek at his latest collection! If the name Rob Kaz sounds familiar, that’s because it is! Kaz’s artwork was featured previously at Festival of the Arts and we are so excited to see his work again! You can check out his newest collection and meet Rob himself at The Art of Disney from April 2 -4 between 1-10PM. The Art of Disney The event is subject to change, so make sure to check back with us and Disney Springs social media for any updates! Want to create your own Disney art? 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 checking out Rob Kaz’s new collection? Let us know in the comments below! The post Ever Wanted to Meet a Disney World Artist? Now's Your Chance! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Meet a Disney Artist and Shop His Original Collection in Disney World for a Limited Time! EVERY Place to Celebrate the New Year and Ring in 2020 in Disney World! NEWS! Raglan Road Has Officially Re-Opened for Brunch in Disney Springs! 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. Ever wanted to dress like the Disney princess you are? Well, now you can — and at a discount! © Hot Topic That’s right, Hot Topic is having a HUGE sale right now and you can grab some of these new Disney-themed dresses at a discounted rate. Saving money AND getting a cute Disney outfit? Yes, please! First up, we have this totally adorable dress, themed after The Aristocats. © Hot Topic Now on sale for $39.92, this dress features queen Marie herself and we are OBSESSED! Shop the Marie dress here! There’s also a super-cute Winnie the Pooh baby doll dress — perfect for frolicking in the Hundred Acre Wood and available for $39.92. © Hot Topic Look how precious our favorite teddy bear is here!? Check out the Winnie the Pooh dress here! If you’re a big Beauty and the Beast fan, then this dress is definitely for you! For $47.92, you get this stunning dress, patterned with Belle and some of our other favorite characters. © Hot Topic BRB — we gotta go find an enchanted castle to wear this dress around in!! Get the Beauty and the Beast dress here! It wouldn’t be a Disney collection if there wasn’t a dress to celebrate the big cheese himself, would it? © Hot Topic At $39.92, this is dress is a great way to celebrate your love for all things Mickey Mouse! Just look how CUTE he is! Click here to shop the Mickey Mouse dress! If you’re going to fall down the rabbit hole, might as well do it in style! © Hot Topic This Alice In Wonderland dress is available for $43.92. Should we get it as a present for our merry unbirthday?? Grab this Alice in Wonderland dress here! And of course, we couldn’t leave out Pascal! © Hot Topic At $43.92, this Tangled dress is sure to make your day the best day EVER! Shop the Tangled dress here! These dresses are perfect for a day in the parks — seriously, we’re already planning a photo op with that Pascal dress in front of the Tangled bathrooms! These dresses come in sizes XS-3X, so be sure to check them out at Hot Topic’s website before they’re gone! Want to check out more Disney merch at Hot Topic? 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. Which of these Disney Hot Topic dresses is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Upgrade Your Disney Park Wardrobe With 6 New Dresses! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Christmas in July With These NEW Disney Character Ornaments! Pics! Spot HIDDEN Characters at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts With Us! Recreate These 12 Iconic Snacks Inspired By Your Favorite Disney Movies! View the full article

We recently returned to a Disney water park for the first time in over a year. Blizzard Beach Disney’s Blizzard Beach reopened earlier this month and has been providing watery thrill since then. Plenty of Disney guests have had the chance to sip on Frozen Black Cherry Lemonade and take on Summit Plummet. But if you’re headed to Blizzard Beach this Friday, you might want to change your plans. The Disney website has been updated to show no times available for Disney’s Blizzard Beach this Friday, April 2nd. ©Disney Sure enough, when you look on the full hours calendar, April 2nd is the only day that does not have hours listed for Blizzard Beach. Friday’s weather is supposed to be a high of 64 degrees and a low of 48 degrees. Disney has closed water parks due to chilly temps in the past! Contrary to what you might think, people don’t actually want it to FEEL like a blizzard during their water park day. ©Disney It’s possible that this one-day potential closure is a result of those cooler temperatures. We’ll be sure to let you know if and when Disney confirms this closure. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about a reopened Blizzard Beach! 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. Were you planning to head to Blizzard Beach this Friday? Tell us in the comments! The post No Hours Shown for Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park This Friday first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Going To Disney World in February? Here’s What You Need To Know! Will Disney World Open Its Water Parks Soon? Here’s What We Know. NEWS! We Now Know WHICH Disney World Water Park Will Reopen March 7, 2021! View the full article