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When will 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Tickets / Ticket Prices be announced or Tickets become available for purchase? We have a policy here at MDT, that when we get a few of the same or similar questions in a short timeframe, we create a post on that topic. If a few have taken the […] The post 2022 Disney Armed Forces Salute Timeline appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Boy do we have somethin’ to celebrate today! Animal Kingdom Lodge But first, we’ve gotta back up and tell you the story of the Nyala Brownie. It popped up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in 2018, replacing an older (but just as beloved) version of the peanut butter brownie. Safe to say, it still knocked our socks off! But sadly, it disappeared off the menu…until now. That’s right — the Nyala Brownie is BACK, baby! We headed straight over to Maji Pool Bar to give it a taste, and it was lookin’ as good as ever. The Nyala Brownie is BACK! This tasty treat is a Mickey-shaped brownie topped with peanut butter buttercream and vanilla buttercream. The brownie’s nice and moist, and we love how thick that buttercream is. YUM. Hello, old friend. We missed you! If you want to sample this must-try, you can grab it for $4.79 at the Maji Pool Bar! You can also snag it for breakfast at its OG home, The Mara. We’ll keep ya posted with more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Another Great Disney World Brownie! 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 the Nyala Brownie? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 A DFB Must-Try Brownie is FINALLY Back in Disney World 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The NEW Peanut Butter Brownie and the Must-Eat Kudu Cookie at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Mystery Solved! Don’t Worry — Disney World’s Zebra Domes Aren’t Changed! But This Version Has a Fun Secret! REVIEW! New Adorable Santa Mickey Cupcake at Animal Kingdom Lodge! View the full article

Disneyland Paris originally closed in March 2020, and then later reopened in July. However, it closed again in October. Disneyland Paris ©Disney Although Disneyland Paris was supposed to reopen on April 2nd, Disney recently announced that it would not reopen on that date. But it is reopening soon, although not as a theme park. The Independent reports that Disneyland Paris will soon become a mega center COVID vaccination site. As efforts to accelerate vaccine rollout in France, it will be one of 35 “vaccinodromes” in the country. Disneyland Paris The vaccination site at Disneyland Paris will have a staff of 40 firefighters and nurses, who will give out up to 1,000 vaccines per day. France recently announced its third national lockdown, and French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to make another announcement about additional measures later today. Disneyland Paris Disneyland in Anaheim operates as a vaccination site in a similar effort. We’ll continue to track the news coming out of Disneyland Paris and keep you updated! Here’s A Little More About the Guest Experience at Disneyland Paris’ New Marvel Hotel! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Disneyland Paris to Become a Vaccination Site first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disneyland Paris Is Officially Closing Again BREAKING: Disneyland Paris Delays Reopening NEWS! Disneyland Paris Has Extended Its Cancellation Offer for Reservations Into July View the full article

As Disney World’s 50th anniversary gets closer and closer, we’re constantly learning new things in Disney World! Cinderella Castle January was quite the month for news, and February was busy as well, but March had its fair share of important updates! We’ve seen 50th anniversary decorations, characters in new locations, and a Disney World water park reopened. Let’s dive into ALL of the biggest updates from this past month! Opening Date for Ratatouille Ride and New Creperie Some of the biggest news we got this month involved the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! That’s right, the ride officially has a grand OPENING DATE! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign On October 1st, aka the 50th anniversary of Disney World, the ride will make its debut in EPCOT. What better way to celebrate than opening a brand new attraction?! ©Disney Also opening on October 1st is the new restaurant La Creperie de Paris! This new dining location will have both quick service and table service options, and their specialty is — you guessed it — crepes! La Crêperie de Paris The attraction and restaurant seem ready to go, as we’ve got a sneak peek at the finished ride already. So far, this is the only major Disney World attraction we have any opening news on! Learn more about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! First Look at New Moana Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently under a HUGE refurbishment. Not only is the monorail station demolished, but the resort is getting a Moana-inspired makeover. But this month, Disney gave us a sneak peek at what the new Moana hotel rooms look like! ©Disney Disney shared that “These reimagined spaces feature a new color palette inspired by the Pacific Ocean and its many islands, including details, patterns and textures from the hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.” ©Disney There are several characters intertwined in the decor, and there are lots of hidden details to look for! ©Disney The refurbished rooms also feature new furnishings and fixtures. Disney shared that for the bathrooms, “Disney Imagineers took inspiration from the sandy ocean floor for the tiles and carved details in the vanity.” ©Disney We don’t know about you, but we love us a good Disney sidekick. In these rooms, you can hang with the lovable Hei Hei as you make coffee! ©Disney Reservation are currently available to book starting on July 19th of this year. We can’t wait to see the inside of these rooms for ourselves! See more photos of the new Moana rooms! Blizzard Beach Reopened So the Disney World theme parks may have opened up in July 2020, but the water parks remained closed. We knew that either Typhoon Lagoon OR Blizzard Beach would be opening on March 7th pending health and safety policies in the area, but Blizzard Beach DID open on March 7th! Cross Country Creek The experience was pretty similar to the theme parks except for the mask situation. Disney does not allow masks while you are in the water. Face masks are required in designated areas which include park entrance and exit, shopping areas, food and beverage ordering areas, and restrooms, locker areas, and changing areas. Ski Lift Masks are NOT required when walking around in between rides, relaxing in a chair, or waiting in line for water slides and attractions. A Cast Member did recommend keeping a mask with you at all times so that if you need to use the restroom or order food, you don’t have to go all the way back to your chair to grab it. Sand Pail Sundae Overall, we had a great time, but it is certainly a different water park experience than before. There has been no information on when Disney World’s other water park, Typhoon Lagoon, could open up. Here’s What It’s Like to Wear a Mask in a Disney Water Park MagicMobile & Facial Recognition Are Being Tested In mid-March, Disney introduced MagicMobile, a feature that allows your phone to be your MagicBand! Guests will be able to add a MagicMobile pass to their digital wallets, which can be tapped at access points. ©Disney Don’t worry! MagicBands aren’t going anywhere for the time being! You’ll still be able to wear your favorite MagicBand around your wrist, and it is even possible to switch between MagicBands and MagicMobile during your trip. Mother’s Day MagicBand MagicMobile passes will be through the My Disney Experience app. MagicMobile has already launched for Apple phones and watches and will be coming to Android devices soon. We asked you to vote on our Instagram page about whether you would use MagicMobile or stick with MagicBands. A whopping 88% of you said you are sticking with MagicBands! ©Disney Another technological feature Disney is currently testing out is facial recognition to get into the parks. Before the park closures, guests would have to scan their finger after scanning their MagicBand. Now, if you are willing to participate, there are some facial recognition scanners available at park entrances. Facial Recognition Test Sign Disney is testing this new system from March 23rd to April 23rd as of now. They will capture an image of your face, convert it into your own personal number, and associate that number with your park admission. Pretty cool, huh? Say Cheese! The experience is entirely optionally, and guests who participate must keep their masks on and take off hats and sunglasses. If this doesn’t sound like something you want to do, that’s no problem! You can head to one of the many regular traditional scanners. 88% of Disney World Fans Said They Will Not Use This New Service. Here’s Why. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Reopened Most Disney World resorts have reopened, but there are still a few that remain closed. On March 22nd, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort reopened! We checked out the lobby after about a year of closures. All Star Movies We also looked at the World Premiere Food Court! It was pretty similar to other quick service locations at hotels… World Premiere Food Court …and the Cast Members had adorable new costumes! Cast Member Costumes FINALLY, another value resort is open again in Disney World! We also stayed the night and did a FULL room tour. See Our FULL All-Star Movies Room Tour HERE! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Began EPCOT is known as the Disney festival park, and at the beginning of March, the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicked off! 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival This festival is full of special gardens, food booths, gorgeous topiaries, concerts, activities, and more! Butterfly Topiary We took you along with us live as we visited each of the food booths and brought you the latest updates on the festival this year. The festival lasts until July 5th, so you have several months to visit this unique EPCOT festival! FREE Things You Can Do at the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival Train to Disney World Could Be Delayed Until 2026 Magical Express, which takes Disney World resort guests from the Orlando International Airport to Disney World, will be discontinued in 2022, but there will be another option! A Brightline Train is currently in progress, but we could be waiting for it longer than we originally thought. Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline At first, the high-speed train was targeting a 2023 opening, but according to the Orlando Sentinel, we learned some more about the train and that passenger service from the airport to the Disney Springs station is now slated to start in 5 years. It may take a few more years than we thought, but this will be super convenient when it’s done! Learn more about the Brightline Train coming to Orlando EPCOT Transformation Updates EPCOT is in the middle of a huge transformation, but it is making a lot of progress! Although we are waiting for big attractions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to open, sometimes it’s nice to focus on the little things! Spaceship Earth First up, EPCOT received some new flags at the entrance! They each have an original EPCOT symbol, and it’s super cool for Disney history nerds like us! EPCOT Flags The front area also received new colorful lighting AND new entrance music! How stunning are these nighttime lights? We know, these lights are STUNNING! Heading towards World Showcase, another Harmonious barge has appeared on the lagoon! We’re just waiting for one more, and then the eyesore will be complete. A third barge has appeared! Following the gorgeous fountain, the new additions to the front really polish the look. Now, we’re just waiting for the rest of the park to catch up! This Is the Thing That Practically Everyone Hates in Disney World Meet Characters (From a Distance) In New Locations There’s no doubt that character meet-and-greets are different than they were pre-closure. Guests may not be able to walk up and hug their favorite characters, but they are still out and about all over the parks and in cavalcades. This month we found characters in MORE locations! Mickey Mouse Starting in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve seen Chip and Dale having a picnic… Chip ‘n’ Dale are having a picnic! …a gardener Donald Duck… Donald Duck …and Goofy waving from above! Goofy’s here, too! Over in EPCOT, we spotted Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Pluto in a new spot by Spaceship Earth. Mickey and Minnie! Disney World is clearly stepping up its character game, and we are here for it! The Closest You’ll Get to Mickey and Friends NOT In a Disney World Restaurant Magic Kingdom Staple Closing for LONG Refurbishment When you enter Magic Kingdom, one of the first shops you see on Main Street, U.S.A. is the Main Street Confectionery. Known for selling sweet treats and merchandise, this Magic Kingdom staple is closing for a lengthy refurb! Main Street Confectionery The shop closed on March 29th and the refurb is set to last until at least June 12th. As more park hours are released, the refurb could be scheduled for even longer. There has also been quite the shakeup on Main Street with Main Street Cinema selling confectionery goodies and The Chapeau closing as well. Get more information on the Main Street Confectionery refurb! That’s a wrap on the month of March in Disney World! We learned a lot, witnessed tons of construction (which is moving along nicely), and even saw some brand new technology in Disney World. We’ll be back in April to wrap up all of the biggest news, but in the meantime stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! The Magic Kingdom Map That Disney WON’T Print 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 was your favorite thing that happened in Disney World in March? Let us know in the comments! The post Moana Hotel Rooms and Face Scanning -- 10 BIG Disney World Changes You Missed in MARCH! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things That Will Be DIFFERENT in Disney World in March How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet 15 NEW Things We Found Out at Disney World in December! View the full article

Calling all toys! We’ve got something new(ish) for the next time you’re visiting Andy’s toy box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Entrance to Toy Story Land We love stopping by Toy Story Land to get our fix of Totchos and ride some attractions with Woody and the other toys. But today we didn’t even make it all the way into the land before stopping to check out a new souvenir-drink combo! We decided to stop by the Joffrey’s Market kiosk just outside of Toy Story Land and completely scrapped our plans for coffee when we saw the Alien Claw Souvenir Cup! This isn’t the first time that we’ve “ooo-ed” and “ahhh-ed” at the sipper, but this time we could fill it with a different drink! But we will say, it was really nice to just be able to walk up to order this souvenir without the long line and wait time often comes with Woody’s Lunch Box. If you’ve not seen this fancy sipper yet in the parks, Disney basically turned the iconic Alien Claw scene from Toy Story into one of the coolest tumblers. The outside features some quotes from the little green guys (okay, they don’t say all that much)… Alien Claw Sipper …and inside you’ll find a light-up claw and another surprise at the bottom! The only catch with this cup is that it is only approved for non-alcohol beverages. The kiosk we stopped by serves up two specialty alcoholic options — the Sunshine Margarita and a Classic Pina Colada, but we asked a Cast Member and learned that boozy drinks cannot be served in any of the themed cups…alas. So, we settled on the Pineapple-Coconut Slushy, which was still VERY delicious and refreshing! Dome on Alien Claw Sipper Getting to the bottom of this one was a sugar overload so it took us a bit of time to get to that surprise we were talking about — a green alien! He’s looking pretty happy to be the chosen one. BB-8 Stein and Alien Sipper Cup over on Hollywood Boulevard The grand total of this slush and cup is $16.50, or you can get the alien sipper for $10.50 on its own. We’ve also seen this cup sold at Woody’s Lunch Box and other locations around Walt Disney World (and even Disneyland Resort in the past). If you buy this over at Woody’s Lunch Box it will be served with the Frozen Mystic Portal Punch. But, if you’re hoping to try that Pineapple-Coconut Slush, you’ll have to head to the Joffrey’s Market kiosk on Pixar Place! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for all the new Disney souvenirs and snacks so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Want to Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Summer? Here’s Why You Need to Book Those Park Passes ASAP! 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 Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Where to Get "The Claw" Toy Story Souvenir Cup With a Different Drink in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios — An AristoCats Dress, A Wookiee Cookie, and The Rise of Skywalker EVERYTHING! Attention, All Foodies! You’re Going to LOVE This New Food Merchandise in Disney World! What’s New at Hollywood Studios! Black Spire Hot Chocolate; Roundup Rodeo BBQ Progress; and Your Disney Foodie Dream Merchandise! View the full article

You walk into a typical gift shop in Disney World and pretty much know what to expect — there will generally be t-shirts, spirit jerseys, maybe a few Crocs, shoulder plushes, etc. — the typical, standard stuff. Welcome to EPCOT! And, don’t get us wrong, there is NOTHING bad about those typical items. In fact, a lot of them are great, super cute, and fantastic adds to your Disney collection. But, if you’re looking for some unique merchandise in all of EPCOT, and really all of Disney World, there’s 1 place you absolutely, positively, 100% NEED to visit. Let’s just say, your typical Disney gift shop doesn’t have SWORDS available for you to buy. BUT, if you head to the Mitsukoshi Department Store in EPCOT’s Japan pavilion you’ll find swords, merchandise featuring non-Disney characters like Mario or Hello Kitty, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Mitsukoshi Department Store Personally, for me and my family, no trip to EPCOT is complete without a stop by the Mitsukoshi Department Store to pick up a pack of Pocky Sticks, check out the Mario items, and maybe even grab a few Hello Kitty things. It’s one of the parts of World Showcase my family and I look forward to the MOST. Do you know the CENTURIES old history behind this store? Click here to find out! Don’t believe us that this is one of the most unique shopping experiences in all of Disney World? We’ll prove it to you!! Here’s just a glimpse at just some the many amazing items you can snag at this store. Need an awesome headband? They’ve got it! Headbands! Want to grab some items that your friends will likely NEVER guess are actually erasers! They’ve got that too. There’s literally a whole set that looks like bowling pins and they’re ERASERS FOLKS!!! These Are ERASERS?! Need a whole collection of items themed to Sanrio’s Gudetama, the lazy egg, who literally says “MEH”? YUP — that’s here too! MEH Like, is this the most relatable character we’ve ever seen in Disney World? We think that might be a solid “YES.” Oh Lazy Egg, Never Leave Us Looking for a beautiful and colorful Kimono? You’ll find that here too with lots of gorgeous options available. So Many Choices! Need items for your kitchen? Need to upgrade from those Disney cups and plates you got from McDonald’s a billion years ago that you’re still using? You’ll find a LOT of incredible options here. WOW! Bowls and mugs… So Pretty! …tea sets with teapots and cups… How Beautiful …and so much more is available here. BRB Gotta Redo My Kitchen! The designs on these items are absolutely gorgeous. Cups and other items shaped like cats or owls? Yeah, they’ve got that here! And you’ve gotta admit, your tea might just taste a whole lot better out of a cup shaped like a cat. C’mon! You can’t deny it! Where to Start?! If you love Hayao Miyazaki films, this is also a spot you’ll want to visit. We found quite a few postcards there themed to some of Miyazaki’s movies including Kiki’s Delivery Service! Kiki’s Delivery Service! Feeling hot in the Florida sun? Cool down with a fan shaped like a dog, a cat, or other animals! Wait, Why Don’t I Own These Already? Need a bit of luck? Why not grab a mini lucky cat, owl, Shiba Inu, or Daruma? There are lots of options to pick from. Lucky Cats and More! If you’re looking for non-Disney characters, this is also THE spot to be. Is that a tiny Toad from Mario we see in the plush section?! Is That TOAD?! Wondering what the cheapest item is here? Based on what we saw, one of the least expensive items was this Hello Kitty notebook, priced at just $2.25. OoooO! What about the MOST expensive item though? Is it this Gold Leaf Folding Fan? Gold LEAF! Or this item priced at $90? Swords! NOPE! Based on what we saw, one of the most expensive items in the store was a sword with stand that was priced at $360! That’s One Pricey Sword Here’s a full look at the sword. It’s that one in the center area of the photo with the golden designs on it. It’s the One in the Center! But, of course there are other swords available too in a whole bunch of different designs. Which One Do You Like? Just keep in mind that you’ll need to be an adult to grab one of these and there are special procedures you’ll need to follow in terms of getting it home for security reasons. Also, the blades are generally only intended as display pieces and are typically not very sharp. But still…you could say you bought a SWORD in Disney World!! Lots of Options! But, of course, we couldn’t do this post without sharing a look at what is likely many people’s favorite part of this entire store…the FOOD! We’ll Take One of Everything, Please There are so many different items here — from chocolate treats to more gummy-type candies and everything in between! Which One Would You Pick?! Want to try some shrimp chips? There are quite a few different flavors here for you to grab, And there are all kinds of other sweet and savory delights. Sweet or Salty? Basically, what we’re saying is — if you haven’t been to Mitsukoshi at all or haven’t been recently, this shop is totally worth a visit! OH Man, There Are So Many Options This is just a SMALL sampling of the many items here. You could spend a solid amount of time just looking at all of the big and little amazing things here. There are some great items here you won’t find ANYWHERE else in Disney World. If you want to come home with something really special, this is the place to look! We’ll keep stopping by Mitsukoshi and all of the other stores around Disney World to find more great items and share that all with you. Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Click here to see some of the skincare masks we’ve found in this store before! (Spoiler alert: they’ll make you into a cat, dog, or BABY??) 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 is your favorite item from Mitsukoshi? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Where Can You Get a Sword, Cat Themed Plates, and Shrimp Chips ALL in 1 Place in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! Salty Egg & Shrimp vs. Spicy Hotpot Chips: It’s a Disney Snack Battle! View the full article

It’s time to EAT, people! Cinderella Castle We keep a close eye out for any changes to the food up for grabs in Disney World. Lately, we’ve clued ya in that TONS of new treats are on the way — and we’ve told you all about a secret menu or two! Now, we spotted some new options for munching over at Magic Kingdom. Friar’s Nook is known for its tater tots (YUM), but they tend to love switchin’ up their offerings. And now, they’re serving…hot dogs?! When we stopped by, we noticed 2 hot dog options (with those iconic tots, of course), had been added to the menu. New menu items at Friar’s Nook! Hey, we’re all for tryin’ something new! So we grabbed one of each and dug in. Let’s get tasting! We’re gonna kick things off with the Loaded Buffalo Chicken Hot Dog and Tater Bites. We gotta be real here…this one was WEIRD. The combination of the buffalo chicken and hot dog was strange — the flavors were too different to complement each other. It’s a no from us! And while the buffalo sauce itself tasted great, it made the hot dog bun all soggy. Yikes! All in all, this snack wasn’t our favorite. We’ll pass on these! The Loaded Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog and Tater Bites was only slightly better. The flavors did match the hot dog vibe a little more, but the mac and cheese was pretty lackluster. Fortunately, the bacon was nice and flavorful! Unfortunately, we woulda liked to see it a little crispier. Not our favorite, either! So…what’s the scoop? Overall, both hot dogs were VERY meaty, with very little topping to balance out the taste. Unless you’re REALLY into hot dogs, grab those toppings with just the tots instead and skip the hot dog! Those tots offer a sturdy base, and they DON’T make the meal taste all funny. Better luck next time! If you’re all for hot dogs and wanna give ’em a try, you can get them for $11.49 apiece at Friar’s Nook! While they weren’t our favorite (womp womp), they would make for a filling meal. We’ll keep trying more new eats around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Eat THIS in Magic Kingdom Instead! 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 try these new hot dogs? Let us know in the comments! The post We Had High Hopes for Disney's New Loaded Hot Dogs...But Man Were We Disappointed first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Full Review! These Limited Time Breakfast Options are a Delicious Way to Start the Day at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! REVIEW! New SPICY Mickey Mini Dome Cake Debuts at Pecos Bill in Magic Kingdom! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

If you haven’t noticed, Disney has taken quite a few steps to make its parks more environmentally friendly. In 2018, Disney announced it would ban single-use plastic straws at its parks. Plastic Fork and Knife from Earl of Sandwich We also recently noticed some changes at Disney World: our beloved plastic cheese (okay, it’s not REALLY plastic, but that’s what we call it) in pre-packaged plastic cups was being phased out in favor of cardboard cups of plastic cheese at select locations. And we’ve even spotted special trash cans in the parks for compost waste! Now, Disney has announced that new reusable bamboo sets of utensils that include a knife, fork, and spoon will be released. It also comes with a handy pouch that can clip on to your bag or belt! We have seen similar offerings at Food and Wine in Disney California Adventure and with the Spike the Bee Spork at EPCOT festivals! But this time, it won’t be themed for a certain event or time of the year. ©Disney This utensil set will be available at select locations in Disney Parks starting this spring, so be on the lookout! We will be on the lookout for these and will let you know when and where you can get them in the parks. Click Here To Celebrate the Return of the Space Spork Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of Disney’s efforts to make snacking more waste-free? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: New Reusable Utensils Coming to the Disney Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe! We’re Happy Campers Thanks to These Mickey S’mores Cupcakes This Disney Food Blog Super Fan Recreated 25 Iconic Disney Recipes! Give Yourself a Galactic Gift With This Discount from Disney X Her Universe! View the full article

Hello, everyone!!! OoOoOoOoOoh! We spent some time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios taking in the sights (like does seeing the Hollywood Tower Hotel looming over everything EVER get old?), living our best life, checking out new food and new merchandise, and saying hello to some favorite characters. So here’s what’s new since the last time we were here! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Ronto Roasters Ronto Roasters recently added some new plant-based options to the menu. We really liked the Zuchii Wrap we tried earlier this week, which is available for lunch and dinner, but this time we decided to give the Triple Suns Breakfast Wrap a shot! It contains a plant-based “egg,” smoky chickpea onion slaw, and roasted tomato sauce — and it’s all wrapped up in a warm pita. New plant-based option at Ronto Roasters for breakfast! We found this to be pretty spicy (which we liked) and we LOVED the chickpea onion slaw! Overall, we weren’t the biggest fan of the eggs, but that didn’t stop us from devouring the whole thing. This new Ronto is both delicious and filling. It’s definitely a menu addition worth trying, friends. Read Our Full Review of the Triple Suns Breakfast Wrap Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates The Darkroom We found the most adorable headphone cases we think we’ve ever seen! There was a Spaceship Earth Headphone Case… Mini Spaceship Earth gives the real one a run for its money …a BB-8 Headphone Case… BB-8 will protect your music …an Up-inspired Wilderness Explorers Backpack Headphone Case… Make your headphones honorary Wilderness Explorers …and Minnie Mouse Headphone Cases! These cases are classic These cases are $19.99 each. What a great way to carry around your Airpods! See More Photos of These Headphones Cases Hollywood Studios Character Updates Pluto Pluto popped up on top of the Hyperion Theatre today! Our favorite doggo! Hey, Pluto! See PHOTOS From When Pluto Made a Surprise Appearance in Animal Kingdom Today Hollywood Studios Construction Updates Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A scrim was added to the area across from the Milk Stand. Scrim, but why? We wonder what’s going on here…? Click here To Learn How to Upgrade the Most Popular Galaxy’s Edge Snack in Disney World That’s it for our time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates! Here’s How We Made It Easier To Navigate Disney’s Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New In Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Breakfast Ronto Wrap and Headphone Cases! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! Mobile Order Now Available at Select Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Locations in Hollywood Studios What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Comfy Mickey Blanket, Long Lines, and a Few SALES! View the full article

Disney World has some great treats, but we shouldn’t overlook other Disney treats around the world either. Disney’s Aulani Resort Disney has resorts in a LOT of places including the islands of Hawaii. Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa is located in Ko Olina and makes for a relaxing a BEAUTIFUL trip for any Disney fan. Plus, Aulani has its OWN treats — and we caught wind of a sweet one today. Thanks to our reader Jill Inouye (You’re the best, Jill!), we can take a look at the Olu Mel Cupcake that’s currently available at Disney’s Aulani Resort. For those who don’t know, Olu Mel is the adorable turtle friend of Duffy the Disney Bear. ©Jill Inouye | Disney Food Blog According to Jill, this colorful cupcake is a Macadamia Nut Cupcake with Pineapple and Cream Filling, Buttercream Frosting, Sprinkles, and a White Chocolate Olu Mel Decoration. Um…YUM. ©Jill Inouye | Disney Food Blog Jill let us know that she liked this cupcake a lot — but she usually likes Disney cupcakes. And we sure don’t blame her for liking Disney cupcakes! We’re certainly intrigued by that Pineapple and Cream Filling. The Olu Mel Cupcake is available at Aulani Resort right now for $5. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney treat updates! Want to learn more about Olu Mel? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think you would like this cupcake? Tell us in the comments! The post BRB. Booking Tickets to Hawaii to Try Disney's Latest Cupcake first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wanna Know Where To Find PUMPKIN Dole Whip!? Get Tangled Up in the LATEST Princess Cupcake at Walt Disney World! REVIEW: Say “Aloha!” to Duffy’s Pal ‘Olu Mel with a Limited-Time CUPCAKE in Disney World View the full article

We’re just about a month out from the reopening of the Disneyland Resort theme parks! Disneyland As we gear up for our return to the parks, we also get to get PUMPED about all of the eats we’ll get to taste. Sure, we’ve gotten to have some of our favorites at A Touch of Disney events, but now we’re looking at some new and returning eats that are coming to the Resort! Disney just announced a number of exciting eats and treats that are either available now or will be available soon. Let’s take a look! Disneyland Park Blue Bayou Restaurant Perhaps the most exciting update is that Blue Bayou Restaurant in Disneyland Park will begin offering alcohol in the form of wine, beer, and a new Hurricane cocktail. Alcohol is still a pretty rare offering in Disneyland Park, so this is certainly notable. Blue Bayou We can also keep an eye out for new seasonal versions of the non-alcoholic Mint Julep! Click here to learn more about the changes coming to Blue Bayou! Downtown Disney Ballast Point For Earth Day, we’ll be able to snag a special limited-time linguini dish over at Ballast Point. And get this, it’s served with their house-made kale and walnut pesto. YUM. ©Disney The dish is a Linguini and Kale Pesto Salad made with linguini, house-made kale and walnut pesto, sun-dried tomato, arugula, and pecorino with lemon zest. It will be available from April 22nd through April 25th. Earl of Sandwich Earl of Sandwich is ushering in the return of Le Frenchy Sandwich (also available at the location in Disney Springs!). This eat is a sammie made with smoked ham, brie, and mustard sauce on Earl of Sandwich signature artisan bread. ©Disney Salt & Straw And Salt & Straw is offering FIVE cereal-based ice-cream flavors as part of The Cereal-sly Delicious Series. Get ready for: Pots of Gold & Rainbows – Whole-grain cereal in cream for that bottom-of-the-bowl sweetened milk before stirring in mountains of rainbow ‘mallows OffLimits’ Dash Cold Brew Cocoa Crisps – Coffee and dessert all at once with this cold brew ice cream swirled with malty fudge and coffee and cocoa spheres enveloped in salty chocolate bark Peanut Butter Captain Munch – Dairy-free, starchy oat ice cream with peanut butter-coated cereal clusters and peanut butter swirl Snap ‘N Crackle Marshmallow Treats – Brown butter treats pressed and toasted with marshmallow into a lacy Florentine in a rich, malty graham ice cream Cornflake Cookies w/ Marionberry Jam – Swirls of housemade marionberry jam with malty cereal-flecked ice cream and crumbled brown butter sugar cookies ©Disney Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs There’s also a new Pickle Corn Dog available at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Yes, really. And it’s served with a side of peanut butter. REALLY! There’s a pickle in our corndog We spotted this available in Downtown Disney over the weekend so you can try it out now. Click here to see PICS of the Pickle Corn Dog! We can’t wait to give these items a try! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! 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 What looks tasty to you? Tell us in the comments! The post YES! NEW Eats Coming to Disneyland Resort SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL List of the Open and Closed Disneyland Resort Locations Due to California’s Stay-At-Home Order PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort View the full article

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have been closed for OVER a year (except for some minimal reopenings, like through the A Touch of Disney event). But, both theme parks are set to reopen in just a few weeks! Soon Guests Will Be Able to Visit Disneyland Again! We’ve already seen some ways in which Disneyland will be different when it reopens due to the reopening guidelines and restrictions, but now we’ve got another update. If you’re looking for a spot to grab an alcoholic beverage in Disneyland, you’ll soon have one more place to go! Many BIG Disney fans believe that no trip to Disneyland Park is complete without a stop at Blue Bayou Restaurant. Blue Bayou This gorgeous restaurant located INSIDE of part of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride and overlooks the ride’s boats and their guests as they float by. Such a Gorgeous View! Underneath the soft twinkling lights, you’ll find candlelit tables, a menu full of YUMMY treats like the cult-classic Monte Cristo Sandwich, and more that make this restaurant an absolute delight. Le Special de Monte Cristo Sandwich Previously, you could get a number of non-alcoholic specialty beverages at this spot, including the signature non-alcoholic Mint Julep. But, soon guests will have some more beverages to choose from! Disney has just shared that when Blue Bayou Restaurant reopens in Disneyland, it will offer NEW beverage options for guests to enjoy. This spot will open AFTER the theme parks reopen on April 30th, so just keep that in mind, but Disney has noted that they will share an opening date for the restaurant soon. A Peek at Blue Bayou So, what new drinks will be available when Blue Bayou is able to reopen? Well, Disneyland has shared that there will be alcoholic beverages now available at Blue Bayou! Guests will get the chance to sip on some wine, beer, and even a specialty Hurricane Cocktail. There will also be a NEW celebration sparkling wine package available that you might want to check out. You’ll be able to pair these new drinks with some classic dishes from Blue Bayou soon. This is a pretty big deal considering that just a few years ago Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland became the first spot in the parks to serve up alcoholic beverages outside of Club 33. YUM! ©Disney In addition to the addition of alcoholic beverages to the menu, new, seasonal takes on the Mint Julep non-alcoholic beverage will be coming in the future as well. So, the next time you stop by Blue Bayou it seems you’ll likely have quite a few new options to try when it comes to beverages. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates about Disneyland and its reopening. Stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 Will you be visiting Disneyland when it reopens? Tell us in the comments. The post Disneyland Adds Alcohol To Another Restaurant Menu! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Anaheim Officials Support Bill to Speed Disneyland’s Reopening YES! NEW Eats Coming to Disneyland Resort SOON! Carthay Circle, Award Wieners, and More Get Reopening Dates in Downtown Disney View the full article

There are some new treats coming to Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle We love tellin’ you ALL about the eats around the parks, from Easter snacks to new food hacks! And today, we’re bringing you some exciting new offerings coming next month to Disney World. Let’s take a look! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating Earth Month in April! And there are lots of new treats to ring in the occasion. Restaurantosaurus Available through April 29th Sea Turtle Cupcake – Graham cracker cupcake, key lime pie filling, and guava gelée with vanilla buttercream topped with a fruit snack sea turtle Restaurantosaurus Lounge Available through April 29th Crave the Wave Cocktail – Vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and lemon wheel Creature Comforts Available through April 29th Honey Bee Cupcake – Orange cake, honey Bavarian filling, and honey frosting with white chocolate honeycomb (returning) Bee Cupcake Satu’li Canteen Available through April 29th Kiwi Margarita – Kiwi flavoring beverage syrup with lime, sour, and tequila Sea Turtle Cupcake – Graham cracker cupcake, key lime pie filling, and guava gelée with vanilla buttercream topped with a fruit snack sea turtle ©Disney Isle of Java Available through April 29th Cotton Top Lagoon – Frozen blend of blue raspberry and lemonade topped with a wave of cotton candy Red Crowned Crane – Frozen Coke and frozen Cherry Coke topped with strawberry cotton candy with or without rum The Loggerhead – Sour Apple Sprite with green sugar–rim, sour fruit snack worms, and a glow cube (returning) The Loggerhead Flame Tree Barbecue Available through April 29th The Loggerhead – Sour Apple Sprite with green sugar–rim, sour fruit snack worms, and a glow cube Flamingo Cupcake – Strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote, guava frosting, and strawberry crisp pearls topped with a sugar flamingo (returning) ©Disney Thirsty River Bar First Magnitude Draft: Honey Bee Citrus Blonde 2021 – Refreshing and balanced beer brewed with honey for a satisfying sweet finish and hint of orange zest (Available April 18th-24th) Yeti Sunset – Whiskey, strawberry, and lychee lemonade (Available through April 29th) Dawa Bar Available through April 29th Lion’s Fury – Jungle Juice and black cherry liqueur–infused bourbon whiskey with a cinnamon whiskey floater and a fiery glow cube Nomad Lounge First Magnitude Draft: Honey Bee Citrus Blonde 2021 – Refreshing and balanced beer brewed with honey for a satisfying sweet finish and hint of orange zest (Available April 18th-24th) Mother Earth – Gin and infused tea garnished with mint and lemon peel (Available through April 29th) Dino-Bite Snacks First Magnitude Draft: Honey Bee Citrus Blonde 2021 – Refreshing and balanced beer brewed with honey for a satisfying sweet finish and hint of orange zest (Available April 18th-24th) ©Disney Disney Resorts Gasparilla Island Grill Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Available April 6th-22nd Earth Day Bee Hive Cake – Buttermilk-honey chiffon cake with crunchy almond mousse covered in toasted meringue ©Disney Olivia’s Cafe Disney’s Old Key West Resort Weekend brunch is returning, beginning April 3rd! It will be offered every Saturday and Sunday from 7:30AM-2PM. You can choose from Olivia’s signature Chicken and Waffles, Banana Bread French Toast, Crab Cake-Eggs Benedict, and more! Plus, there will be specialty cocktails up for grabs. ©Disney We’ll be sure to try all these new treats and let you know what we think of ’em! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Check Out More New Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these treats are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post 15 NEW Treats Are Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review and Photos! This HUGE Cinderella Anniversary Treat in Disney World Will Feed A KINGDOM! REVIEW! 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We have a buffet of food and beverage news in this April 2021 edition of Disney Parks Best Bites. We are listing Earth Month treats along with a returning brunch offering, dill pickle corn dogs, cereal-sly delicious offerings, and more. Check out all these Best Bites!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/0h-nuewOuRE 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. April is coming up and there is one VERY exciting event that we’ve got our eyes on — Earth Day! Tree of Life Disney has a few celebrations planned for Earth Day, especially over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Did you know that park actually opened on Earth Day in 1998? Still, you don’t have to book a ticket to Disney World to celebrate Earth Day; you can do it from home with a special collectible! Disney is bringing the 2021 Earth Day Collectible Key to shopDisney soon to celebrate our planet and keeping her safe. It will be released on April 19th, just three days before the holiday! ©Disney You might notice that this key doesn’t look like the other collectible keys we’ve seen recently. It looks like it might be made sustainably! We can’t wait to find out next month. Flowers! We’ll be on the lookout for this key to become available and for more information. Plus, we might spot MORE fun ways to celebrate Earth Day! Stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss any updates. Click here to learn more about Earth Day in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the upcoming key? Tell us in the comments! The post There's Something DIFFERENT About Disney's Latest Collectible Key first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Releasing a New 2021 Collectible Key Online Soon! Calling All Disney Movie Fans! TWO New Disney Keys Will Be Available Online Soon! Collectible Keys, Wishables, and MORE Disney Products Dropped Online This Week! View the full article

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Planning to visit Disney World this summer AND you want to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Slinky Dog Dash, and more?? Ready to Visit Hollywood Studios? Well, then you better start booking those Park Pass reservations ASAP and here’s why! Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen Park Pass reservations filling up for spring break dates, and we’ve started to see them filling up for some of the summer months too. In just the past few days, we’ve seen more and more days in the summer where Park Passes have started to fill up. Park Passes have especially been filling up for Disney’s Hollywood Studios on MANY days in the summer (although other parks are sometimes affected to). Get Ready to Rock ‘n’ Roll! We know that summer might not technically start until June, but here’s a peek at what’s going on in May and other months this summer (it’s basically summer all the time in Florida, right?). May Planning to visit Disney World in May? Well, right now Park Passes for Disney’s Hollywood Studios have filled up for several days in May for those with Theme Park Tickets. On some days, Park Passes for both Disney’s Hollywood Studios AND Magic Kingdom have been filling up too. Some days still have full availability though — you can see them marked in green on the calendar. Park Passes in May ©Disney The situation looks pretty similar for those staying at Select Resort Hotels. Hollywood Studios is already booked up for several days, and on some days other parks are also starting to fill up. But, some days still do have full availability. Park Pass Availability Resort Hotel Guests ©Disney Annual Passholders, on the other hand, are looking a bit better in May…for now. Right now, only Magic Kingdom Park Passes have filled up for May 1st and the rest of the month is still green (meaning there is full availability at all of the parks). Annual Passholders Are Looking Better! ©Disney But, of course, all of this could change very soon! June In June, things look pretty similar to May for those with Theme Park Tickets. Park Passes for Hollywood Studios have already filled up on a lot of days, and on some days Park Passes for other parks are starting to fill up too. There are still a few days with full availability though. June Park Passes Are Filling UP! ©Disney The situation is similar for Select Resort Hotel guests. Get Those Park Passes Fast! ©Disney Annual Passholders are still looking good for June with full availability. Looking Good APs! ©Disney Again, that’s all subject to change. July Park Passes for July appear to still be available at all of the parks for guests with Theme Park Tickets, Select Resort Hotel Guests, and Annual Passholders. July Park Passes Are Still Generally Available! ©Disney But, if this month turns out to be anything like May and June, we expect that Park Passes for Hollywood Studios (and potentially other parks) could start to fill up in the next few weeks. So, if you’re looking to visit Hollywood Studios (or really any of the parks) in July, NOW is probably the best time to book your passes while many are still available. August The situation looks similar in August. Right now, we’re seeing full Park Pass availability for all 3 groups. Park Pass Availability Looking Good for Now! ©Disney But, that could change. Again, if July or August turn out to be similar to May or June, we could see Park Passes for the Studios or other parks filling up quickly. So, if you’re planning to visit Disney World and want to make sure you can get into Disney’s Hollywood Studios, be sure to check the Park Pass availability for the dates of your trip and book your Park Pass reservations ASAP. May the Force Be With You While Booking Park Passes It’s best to have those reservations made well in advance in case more things start to fill up later. And, if you change your mind about what parks you want to go to, you could try to cancel them later and make new Park Passes (depending on availability). We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more details and updates on Park Passes and other things that could affect your Disney trip. Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney news! Click here to see what you need to know about Park Passes 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 planning to visit Disney World this summer? Tell us in the comments! The post Want to Visit Disney's Hollywood Studios This Summer? You Need to Book Those Park Passes ASAP! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Ah, Disney nuiMOs. Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs If you aren’t familiar with these little guys, they’re Disney’s posable, dressable plushes (and their accessories come at a pretty hefty price). We’ve seen ’em for Mickey and Minnie, Stitch, and even Kermit the Frog! But if you wanna dress up a different friend, you’re in luck! A new set of nuiMOs is on the way. Pooh and Friends nuiMOs are comin’, friends! You’ll be able to snag Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet starting April 5th (that’s in just a few days!). If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade Pooh’s classic red shirt, now’s your chance. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for these new plushes on shopDisney and in stores — and we’ll be watchin’ for any trendy new outfits coming, too! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Take a Look at Last Month’s New nuiMOs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you own any nuiMOs? Let us know in the comments! The post OK Disney, You Win. We Actually Want These NEW Crazy Expensive Plushes. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ATTENTION: Seriously Adorable Kermit and Miss Piggy Plushes Are Now Online Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Disney nuiMOs Outfits (and a NEW Online Feature)! We FINALLY Have a Release Date for the New ‘Soul’ Collectible Key Arriving Online! 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. It’s the end of March, which means it’s the last day of shopDisney’s March Madness deals! ©shopDisney We saw some pretty amazing deals this month, too — on t-shirts, collectible keys, Loungefly bags, and more! So what does the last day of March Madness look like? Today’s deal is for all you fans of Walt Disney Studios and Disney collectible keys. And it’s a MASSIVE Deal. The Disney Studios Collectible Key Set, which is normally $39.99, is on sale today for $15. The set has four keys representing each of Disney’s studios, including Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. ©shopDisney Each key is covered with artwork representing each studio, and the set comes in a special display box. And like we said, you can get it now for just $15! Click Here To Score This Deal on the Disney Studios Collectible Key Set This deal is for TODAY ONLY, so head on over to shopDisney to grab it now. Also, don’t forget that if you’re a D23 Gold member — today is the last day you can get free shipping! And we’ll let you know if we spot any other sales, discounts, or deals! Check Out The Latest Funko Pop That Has Mickey as a Jungle Cruise Skipper! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Disney keys? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's LAST March Deal Is Here and the Savings Are HUGE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Score a Sweet Deal on Disney Loungefly Bags TODAY ONLY! ‘Frozen’ Fans! Get a HUGE Deal Online TODAY ONLY! You Have ONE MORE DAY to Get a Big Discount on Disney Merch Online! View the full article

Disney World has changed a LOT over the past few months. Ready to Conquer Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Due to social distancing policies, lines can stretch SUPER far from a ride’s entrance, and some doors to stores or other places may be designated as exit or entrance-only. Navigating your way around the parks can be more complicated now, and even rather frustrating. But, don’t worry — we’re here to help! We’ve been working on a series of maps to help you get around the parks. We’ve already shared our special, DFB maps for EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Now, it’s Animal Kingdom’s turn! Throughout our DFB map, you’ll see little red and green dots. The green dots are meant to indicate where the entrance to that ride, shop, or restaurant is. The red dots are meant to show you where the exits are. There are also some dotted lines with arrows on the map. These are meant to show you where the queue lines for those rides or other spots will generally extend as they spill out from the ride’s designated line space. Never Get Tired of This View This map is based on our experiences in the parks, but of course, things can change at Disney World. So, during your trip, you might find that things are a bit different. But, we hope that these maps can at least give you a general sense of what’s being done right now and help make your next trip a little bit easier! And if you need to make the map bigger, you can simply click on the image and it will show up larger in a new tab. Alright! Let’s go through our map! Let’s Get Started! Our map starts over near Discovery Island. Here, you can see a number of dots showing the entrances and exits for the stores and other places in the area. Discovery Island You can see a bit more of this general area in the map below. Looking for the entrance to Flame Tree Barbecue? Look for the green dot sort-of in the middle of the map. More of the Discovery Island Area Next, we’ll head over to Pandora — The World of Avatar. In the map below, you can see the walkways into and out of Pandora, as well as the entrances and exits for various spots in this land. Pay close attention to the dotted lines showing how the lines for Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey will generally extend. You can see how the Flight of Passage line winds through one side of the land, while the Na’vi River Journey line stretches out another way. Pandora — The World of Avatar Next, we move over to the Africa section of the park. You can see various entrances and exits in the map below. Note how the line for Kilimanjaro Safaris will generally extend through parts of one side of the Africa area. Africa The map below shows the pathway and some of the spots along the walk from Africa to Asia. Going from Africa to Asia We then move more into the Asia portion of the park. You can see the entrances and exits to various attractions and restaurants in this area. Asia Then, we make our way further into Asia and closer to Expedition Everest. The map below shows a few entrances and exits near this spot. Note how the line for Expedition Everest will generally stretch as shown by the dotted black line. Closer to Expedition Everest And finally, we reach DinoLand U.S.A. In this map you can see the entrances, exits, and line patterns for various spots in this land including DINOSAUR. DinoLand U.S.A. And that’s our map of Animal Kingdom! Again, these entrances, exits, and line patterns are subject to change. But, we hope that by taking a look at this map, you’ll be better prepared for your next trip and have more of an idea of what to expect. Be sure to bookmark this page or save it so you can come back to it later! We’ll continue to work on making more resources for you to use to make your next Disney trip easier, more stress-free, and (of course) more magical. Stay tuned for more! Click here to see our entrances and exits map for Magic 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. What other tips or resources would you like for your upcoming trip? Tell us in the comments! The post Animal Kingdom Is Confusing Right Now...But We Have a Way to Fix That first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Are Some Distancing Restrictions Easing Up in Disney World Shops? Here’s What We’re Seeing We Just Made Hollywood Studios 10x Easier to Navigate! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Adorable ‘Up’ Shirt, Updated Bar Hours, and Halloween Cups! View the full article

If you’re a Disney World veteran, you know which restaurants are your favorites. These are your tried and true spots that you aim to visit on every trip. But have you ever tried venturing out of your restaurant comfort zone? Whispering Canyon There are plenty of killer restaurants that you probably haven’t tried before, and that’s what we’re talking about today on DFB Guide. Check out everything you’re wrong about and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Your favorite Disney Word restaurant!The post DFB Video: We Found Your New Favorite Disney World Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: When Should You Go To Disney World Now That Your Trip Is Ruined? DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Restaurants According to Yelp! DFB Video: 15 Things That are Out of Control in Disney World! View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival is on its way! A Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival 2020 Today, we learned that the Festival will run from July 15th through November 20th, 2021. That’s 4 months of tasty eats! And while Disney hinted at some food booths that would be returning to the Festival, they also gave us a peek at some of the entertainment offerings. Last year, the Food and Wine Festival was modified due to health and safety measures. While the Eat to the Beat concert series was canceled, we did see entertainment in other forms, such as Mariachi Cobre and the Jammin’ Chefs. This year, Mariachi Cobre and the Jammin’ Chefs will return, along with Voices of Liberty. We’ve seen these groups perform at every festival since the park’s reopening, so this isn’t much of a surprise! Mariachi Cobre Disney has not yet announced if the Eat to the Beat concert series will return this year (although we might have some idea!). They also haven’t indicated if beverage and culinary seminars will make their return. But we’ll keep an eye out for any updates and let you know as soon as we learn more! EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Seminar 2019 We’ll keep you posted as Disney continues to release more information about this year’s Festival. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Learn More About the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Are you planning on attending the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post No Shocker Here...Here's the Confirmed Entertainment for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! The Remy Scavenger Hunt is Coming BACK for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 View the full article

The 2021 International Flower & Garden Festival isn’t even over yet, but we’re already getting excited for the 2021 International Food & Wine Festival! It’s Almost Food and Wine Festival Time!! | Photo from 2020 Earlier today, Disney announced the dates during which the Festival will be taking place AND we got a look at some booths that are CONFIRMED to be at the Festival this year. And now we’ve also got news about a returning activity you’ll be able to participate in all around EPCOT! Love going on scavenger hunts? Love Ratatouille? Love to get prizes? Then Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak is for you!! This activity has been taking place at the Food & Wine Festival for several years now and will once again be making its return this year! Get Ready to Go on a Scavenger Hunt!! In this activity, you’ll go on a scavenger hunt in search of little Remy statuettes hidden all around the park. Adults and kids alike can participate. All you’ll need to do is purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations. Currently the Disney website lists the following as locations where you’ll be able to purchase the map: Port of Entry Mouse Gear World Traveler (located at International Gateway) We’ll update that if we hear of any different information as the Festival approaches. Let’s Go Get Our Map! Once you’ve got your map in hand, it’s time to get searching!! You’ll find Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces. When you spot Remy, you’ll match the right ingredient stickers to your map. Food Stickers! | From 2018 Then, you can come back to Disney Traders (near the entrance to World Showcase) and collect your prize! Last year, the official Food & Wine Festival prizes for this activity were some adorable water bottles. Cute and useful, love it! Remy’s Hide and Squeak Challenge prize water bottles Overall, it’s a great activity that can keep little ones entertained or just add an extra touch of fun to your Food & Wine experience. Last year, the maps for this activity cost $7.99. Prices for this year’s activity have not yet been shared, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Stay tuned for ALL the Food & Wine Festival details! Click here to see our BEST of the Fest list from the 2020 Food & Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Have you ever participated in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak? Tell us in the comments! The post The Remy Scavenger Hunt is Coming BACK for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival! PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 It’s Not a Figment of Your Imagination — The New EPCOT Food & Wine Festival MagicBand is Here! View the full article

Can you hear our stomachs growling? We’ve got Food and Wine NEWS. Food & Wine 2020! This morning, Disney announced that the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will run from July 15th through November 20th bringing us a ton of food booths and other activities too. This year, the Food and Wine cheese crawl, Emile’s Fromage Montage, will return! This offering takes guests around World Showcase to sample five cheesy dishes for a PRIZE. Completed Cheese Crawl All of the EPCOT Festivals have a snacking scavenger hunt like this one. For the current EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, the Garden Graze is leading guests on a journey through plant-based offerings. Mango Lime Dole Whip For the cheese crawl, you’ll pick up a free passport and then purchase 5 different cheese-based offerings from Global Marketplaces, collecting stamps as you do. In the end, you’ll win a complimentary BONUS eat or treat! IMPOSSIBLE Cottage Pie In 2019, the offerings on Emile’s Fromage Montage included: Impossible Cottage Pie, Black Pepper Boursin Souffle, Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese, Schinkennudeln, and Pao de Queijo. The prize was Fromage Montage Complimentary Cheesecake! Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Alpine Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette We’re pretty excited to try out hand at this cheesy crawl in July. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest festival updates! Want to see the 2019 Fromage Montage? Click here! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2021 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2021 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Vegetarian Items Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items Will you be cheesing it up at Food and Wine this year? Tell us in the comments! The post 🧀 The CHEESE Crawl Is Returning to the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! 🧀 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Booths CONFIRMED for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! View the full article

With many folks stuck at home a lot more than usual in the past year, streaming services became kind of a big deal! Streaming stuff at home in your pajamas became basically THE quarantine activity (aside from baking bread and doing puzzles, of course). WandaVision Disney launched its Disney+ streaming service just prior to the global health crisis and it EXPLODED with popularity during 2020! With The Walt Disney Company suffering heavily in other sectors (namely the theme parks), Disney+’s popularity came at a critical time. Now, it might CONTINUE to be the company’s saving grace! How Disney+ Has Saved the Company So Far In recent earnings reports from the Walt Disney Company, Disney’s direct-to-consumer services reported about $3.5 billion in revenue, but also reported about $466 million in operating losses. In the still-early stages of the streaming service, Disney+ is actually spending more money than it’s making. (You gotta spend money to make money, right?) ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ on Disney+ As of the first quarter of fiscal 2021, Disney+ still isn’t profitable for the company. In fact, the Company doesn’t expect Disney+ to be profitable until 2024. Is Disney+ making money? Click here for a more in-depth look! At the surface level, that might make it seem like Disney+ isn’t doing The Walt Disney Company much financial good. Ya loosin’ money here, Disney+!! So, how are we saying that Disney+ has “saved” Disney? Well, profit isn’t the only measure of financial benefit. Some analysts have called the model that Disney+ is operating under a “loss leader,” like eMarketer analyst Ross Benes told CNN Business. That means that in this launch phase, Disney may be charging much less than the service is actually worth in order to draw in large numbers of subscribers. The price difference is clear when comparing Disney+ to other streaming services. Netflix’s basic plan is priced at $8.99 per month, while Disney+ is $6.99 per month (going up soon to $7.99 per month). But, the Disney Plus Hotstar bundle available in some countries includes Disney+ in the deal for less than $2 a month in one plan. ($2 for Disney+ is a steal!) ©Disney | Marvel Studios At a time when many things were physically closed, the Company at least had Disney+. Disney’s Executive Chairman, Bob Iger, recently noted that Disney was very fortunate that they went into this new business because when COVID hit, they at least “had something to turn to.” Iger noted that Disney+, “kept the company vibrant because there was a beacon of hope.” Disney+ has been wildly successful since its launch in 2019. In fact, it met subscriber goals that Disney leaders originally set for 2024, by the end of 2020. As of the most recent update from the Disney company, Disney+ has over 100 million subscribers!!!! Current costs might still be exceeding the income for the service, but such marked success in terms of subscribers is important for a reason other than profit — it has helped keep Disney’s stock prices relatively high. ©Disney The success of Disney’s streaming services, especially Disney+, has been a silver lining in an otherwise rough business environment due to the global health crisis. When investors have to hear about billion-dollar losses from the theme parks every quarter, it surely helps to follow that up with big news about subscriber successes in the Disney+ area. In fact, ahead of a recent earnings call, one analyst noted that, for investors, Disney+ numbers might matter more than the empire as a whole. The analyst noted that investors would likely want to know how the streaming service has done in light of season 2 of The Mandalorian and the premiere of WandaVision. ©Disney After Disney’s last Investor Day, where they announced TONS of new titles coming to Disney+, we saw Disney stock prices maintain ALL-TIME HIGH levels — despite the fact that Disney had also recently reported billion-dollar losses from the theme parks. A big reason for that is likely that investors felt optimistic about Disney+. In fact, Iger has noted that Disney+ had a, “profound impact on the perception of the company at Wall Street because the stock has risen dramatically in the process.” Per Iger: “We plummeted when COVID hit because of the shutdown, and rebounded quickly because we continued to grow Disney plus.” ©Disney | Marvel Studios At a time when Disney’s theme parks around the world were closing due to COVID-19, reopening, closing again, and dealing with capacity limitations; and a time when movie theaters were closed, cruises were halted, and many other things came to a halt — Disney+ continued to survive and even thrive! When the world seemed to grind to a halt last year, everyone was in their homes with less to occupy their time. Disney+ swooped in to fill that void for many at just the right time! Disney+ content has also inspired LOADS of merchandise releases (hello, Baby Yoda is everywhere). Disney showed that it could continue to engage its audience in new ways and be flexible as times changed. Click here to see everything announced for Disney+ during the last Investor Day! How Disney+ Will Keep Saving the Disney Company So, it looks like Disney+ has made a BIG difference for Disney in the past year. But what about next year? Or five years later? Will it continue to be the saving grace of the company’s business model for some time? Possibly! ©Disney+ Some might indicate that part of Disney+’s success may have been due to the nature of the global health crisis. With folks stuck at home, the demand for streaming was high. So, how does Disney keep up the momentum as vaccines get distributed, movie theaters open up again, and the world starts to achieve more of a “normal” state? Well, they release an absolutely WILD amount of content, of course! Other streaming services like Netflix have grown in popularity well before the pandemic hit and it was due largely to them positively flooding their service with original content. Disney is doing the same. Disney recently announced a TON of new content coming to Disney+ and shared that they plan to release 100+ new titles every year to Disney+ (get that popcorn ready). Many of the new shows, movies, and more constitute MAJOR draws to drive demand. We’ve seen just how many people want to tune into a Star Wars or Marvel spin-off. WandaVision fans have actually CRASHED Disney+ in the past. And now, new Star Wars and Marvel series are on their way! ©Disney Disney+ has proven that it can truly be successful. WandaVision topped the charts as one of the most-streamed original series in the US, according to Business Insider. And recently, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier made Disney+ history by ranking as the most-watched series premiere ever on Disney+ during its opening day weekend. Disney is leveraging the success of their super-popular movie franchises to power the success of their direct-to-consumer offerings. To continue to keep Disney+ impressing investors AND to move it into a profitable space, Disney will continue funneling resources into the platform. (We said it once, we’ll say it again — you gotta spend money to make money!) In fact, Disney expects to spend between $14-$16 billion on direct-to-consumer content through Fiscal Year 2024, with $8-$9 billion of that on Disney+ content specifically. ©Disney That $8-$9 billion is actually DOUBLE the original projected content development cost. So, not only is Disney spending money, it’s spending more than it expected. That just goes to show how much faith they’re putting in this. Disney acknowledged that it will have a higher content expense in 2024 than it expected and that it expects to reach its peak year of losses in Fiscal Year 2021. BUT, Disney anticipates Disney+ will be profitable in Fiscal Year 2024. And even if some people out there don’t think streaming is the future, it’s clear Disney does. The Disney company recently restructured some of its businesses to focus on streaming. Chapek has noted that the reorganization helps Disney better align themselves as they pivot, “to a DTC-first business model.” Chapek also said he sees the DTC business as a, “key driver of significant long-term value for [the] company.” Raya and the Last Dragon © 2020 Disney Don’t believe us that Disney is REALLY taking streaming seriously? Well, how about this — last year, Disney announced that, “As part of that commitment and given limited visibility due to COVID and our decision to prioritize investment in our DTC initiatives, the board has decided to forego payment of a semiannual dividend in January 2021.” What does that mean, you’re asking? The board essentially decided to not accept their semiannual “bonuses” from the company in order to channel that money towards Direct to Consumer initiatives. It may take years for the Disney theme parks to return to the same level of output they were doing pre-pandemic, Disney Cruise Line HOPES to restart operations by this fall (but things are subject to change), and the Disney parks are still limited in terms of capacity and other things. But, Disney has shown that it can successfully pivot when it comes to movies and other entertainment to keep obtaining revenue despite what else may be going on. Some analysts even estimate that Disney+ will reach $4 billion in revenue by as soon as 2022. The Falcon and Winter Soldier ©Disney/Marvel Disney is betting BIG on Disney+, and as long as the service continues to draw in more subscribers and they continue to release new content, they may be able to keep up that momentum. Could we see the service and other direct-to-consumer offerings continue to be one of the more positive aspects of the company, continue to set the company up for success, and continue to be a highlight for investors during the next few years as things with the theme parks and cruises slowly return to “normal?” It’s entirely possible. As always, stay tuned to DFB to keep up with all the latest Disney news and analysis! Want to learn more about the strategy shift at Disney toward a focus on streaming? 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! 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