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Get ready to cozy up on the couch every Friday because Disney is adding TONS of new shows and movies to their streaming service, Disney+ in April! Disney+ Streaming Service ©Disney Did you think that March was packed with the finale of WandaVision, the premiere of Raya and the Last Dragon (with Disney+ Premiere Access), The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, AND The Might Ducks: Game Changers? Well, just wait until you see what’s in store for this month. SPOILER — there’s A LOT more Marvel and Mighty Ducks ahead! What’s Coming to Disney+ in March Friday, April 2 Disney Secrets of Sulphur Springs: No Time Like the Present (season 1) Disney Walk the Prank (seasons 1-3) Higglytown Heroes (seasons 1-2) The Island at the Top of the World Third Man on the Mountain The Last Ice The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (episode 3) The Falcon and Winter Soldier ©Disney/Marvel Made in a Day (season 1) Secrets of the Zoo (season 4) Sharks of the Bermuda Triangle The Big Year Night at the Museum Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 2) ©Disney Caravan of Courage Ewoks: The Battle for Endor Star Wars: Clone Wars – Volume I Star Wars: Clone Wars – Volume II Star Wars: Ewoks (Seasons 1-2) The Story of the Faithful Wookiee Friday, April 9 The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (episode 4) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 3) Disney Future-Worm! Disney Kick Buttowki: Suburban Daredevil (season 1-2) FINALE: Disney Secrets of Sulphur Springs: Time After Time Man of the House Mark Twain and Me Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale Cesar Millan: The Real Story Friday, April 16 PREMIERE: Big Shot ©Disney The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (episode 5) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 4) Treasure Buddies White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf National Geographic: Earth Moods Volume I PREMIERE: Earth Moods ©National Geographic | Disney Primal Survivor (season 5) The Kid Who Would Be King RIO Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) PREMIERE! Secrets of the Whales Secrets of the Whales ©National Geographic | Disney Friday, April 23 FINALE: The Falcon and The Winter Solider The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 5) Big Shot (episode 2) Disney Junior Puppy Dog Pals (season 3) Disney Liv and Maddie (season 1-3) Disney Liv and Maddie: Cali Style (season 4) Disney My Music Story: Sukimaswitch Being the Queen Baby’s Day Out Friday, April 30 Marvel Studios: Assembled (episode 2) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 6) Big Shot (episode 3) Adventures in Wonderland Disney Ducktales (season 3) Disney Junior Mira Oklahoma! ©Marvel Studios And, that’s a wrap on April! We’re pretty excited to be squeezing in the ENTIRE season of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and to start Big Shot! If you’re itching for more, Disney shared another trailer for the upcoming movie Cruella, so you can add that to your watch list! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and updates! Check Out The NEWEST Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which April releases are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in April! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in March! News: Release Date for ‘The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers’ on Disney+ Revealed! NEW Marvel Docuseries Announced for Disney+ View the full article

The date any cruise line will return to service in the U.S. continues to push further into the calendar year, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing the latest round of cancellations. View the full article

There is a lot to love when it comes to Disney World! Spaceship Earth and the New Lights It is the Most Magical Place on Earth after all, and is full of fun rides, characters, and food (obviously). But, there are some things in Disney World that are…well…not so magical. These things may be different for some people, but there is one thing that practically everyone agrees to hate so far: the Harmonious barges in EPCOT. You know the gorgeous body of water that allows you to see nearly ALL of World Showcase from whichever pavilion you’re at? Well, the Harmonious barges are kind of a HUGE eyesore to what used to be a stunning view. Harmonious Centerpiece We can’t even count the number of times we’ve overheard people complaining about them in the parks! We really can’t blame them because this was the view before… Epcot World Showcase …and now the view is blocked. Remember that the barges are not just in position for testing. THEY. ARE. PERMANENT. That’s right, these babies will be sitting in these spots until Disney decides to bring a new show to EPCOT or completely reimagine the show. Harmonious Barges You might be wondering, why is Disney keeping the barges out all day? Well, they came up with a plan to make them water fountains during the day, and at night they will run the show. We’ve seen one of the huge arms being tested while we visited EPCOT, and we’ve seen the arm test its water features. TBH, it was realllll scary. Harmonious Water Testing In December, we saw the first barge make its way out onto the lagoon, and the second and third barge followed shortly after. There are two more barges that have yet to make their debuts, but we honestly don’t mind if they wait a while! The view is busy enough at the moment, and it’s hard to think that there will be two more giant monstrosities in the water. Harmonious Barges But, we’re not the only ones thinking it. We reached out to our DFB readers on Instagram and they had some THOUGHTS on the barges. Many noted how the view across the lake was so beautiful but is now obstructed, or that they take away from the beautiful scenery of the pavilions. One reader shared that they take away from the “stage and show,” and noted they wish they could be moved out during the day. One even said the nighttime show will need to be VERY GOOD in order to make this obstructed view acceptable. Let’s just say we got QUITE a few comments from people who are not very pleased with this view. Harmonious Centerpiece But, others are more optimistic! Some readers said they’re ugly to look at during the day, but will be great at night. Or that they’re sad you can’t see across the lagoon but excited to see the changes taking place. One reader even said they were 99% excited, and 1% nervous. That’s some confidence there and we appreciate that! New Harmonious Centerpiece Still others were on the fence, and said they’d just have to wait and see, or that we’ve yet to see the fountains at work during the day and that they could be fantastic. True, true. There are many things we haven’t seen yet and many things we still don’t know. Harmonious Barge Even though we and well, a LOT of people who visit EPCOT might hate the barges in the water, Harmonious sounds like it will be pretty amazing. The show will include custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights and lasers, and pyrotechnics. These platforms will also support a six-story tall structure as well as four 25-foot tall LED screens and 54-foot long moving arms. Harmonious Barges As we anxiously await the other two barges to arrive, we’ll continue you bringing you the latest updates on Harmonious and its barges in World Showcase Lagoon. There is still no starting date for the new nighttime spectacular, but it is set to debut sometime in 2021! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and updates. Why Disney Won’t Tell Us When the New EPCOT Fireworks Show Will Debut 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 hate the Harmonious barges too? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is the Thing That Practically Everyone HATES in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Harmonious Barges Were LIT UP Tonight in Disney World! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show PHOTOS: Take a Peek at the Tech Being Used for EPCOT’s New Fireworks Show 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. Have you ever tried Blue Milk from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?! This instagrammably wacky yet lovable treat continues to mystify guests (if you are still in the anti-Blue Milk camp, check out our tip on how to upgrade the drink here!). Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk If you are a blue milk fan, then you will adore this Bantha Blue Butter Sandwich Cookies recipe! After all, what comes from blue milk? Blue butter! In preparation for the release of the Star Wars: Galactic Baking cookbook on May 4th, the official Star Wars website has released this recipe straight from Tatooine! From a galaxy far far away to your kitchen…not so far away! Here’s how you can make this fun twist on milk and cookies! Bantha Blue Butter Sandwich Cookies Bantha Blue Butter Sandwich Cookies ©Star Wars Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon blue food coloring gel Rainbow sprinkles 1 quart vanilla or birthday cake–flavored ice cream Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with a hand mixer until softened. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and food coloring. Gradually add flour mixture and beat until combined. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or just until done in center and edges are barely browned. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely. When cooled, chill cookies in the freezer for about 30 minutes before filling. Place sprinkles in a shallow bowl and put in freezer to chill. Allow ice cream to soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before filling cookies. To fill cookies, place a small scoop of ice cream on bottom side of a chilled cookie. Top with another cookie. Press together until ice cream is squished to edges of cookies. Quickly roll edges in chilled sprinkles and place cookie sandwich in a container in the freezer. Repeat with remaining cookies, ice cream, and sprinkles. Bantha Blue Butter Sandwich Cookie Recipe ©Star Wars And that’s it! A beautiful two-in-one treat for Star Wars lovers of all ages. Even a Tusken Raider would approve! Keep checking back for more Star Wars dessert recipes! Pre-Order the Star Wars: Galactic Baking Cookbook here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be making these sandwich cookies to celebrate Star Wars day? Let us know in the comments! The post A Star Wars Bantha Blue Cookie Recipe Straight From Tatooine! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You Won’t Need to Milk a Bantha To Make This Star Wars Blue Milk Pudding Recipe! UMMM…This Is One Seriously EYE-Catching ‘Star Wars’ Recipe! RECIPE! These Mandalorian-Inspired Cookies are Rockin’ Ugly Sweaters View the full article

We got some HUGE Disney announcements recently. Spaceship Earth at EPCOT At Disney’s Shareholders Meeting, we learned that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie would BOTH be opening in EPCOT’s newly expanded France Pavilion on October 1st, 2021. And if ya missed it, we also got some important updates on Disneyland’s reopening and the Disney Cruise Line. But let’s rewind for a sec and talk about those RIDES! You may have been so excited to finally get these opening dates that you temporarily forgot about all the OTHER Disney World projects. What’s goin’ on with TRON: Lightcycle Run, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and more? Well, Disney kinda just brushed over them yesterday. So we’re here instead to bring you ALL the latest updates on the attractions Disney didn’t talk about. Let’s get started! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is going to be a seriously innovative new coaster in EPCOT. It will be one of the longest indoor coasters ever built and will feature the first-ever “reverse launch into space.” We’re not even totally sure what that means, but it sounds epic! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art ©Disney We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the ride vehicles (and even a look INSIDE the building), but we know what you’re wondering: WHEN will this actually open? Well, Disney hasn’t announced an opening date yet, but it’s projected to open ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary — which is October 1st, 2021! Of course, this could change, so we will keep you posted. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction, and we’ll keep you posted with any more updates. And of course, we’ll be sure to let you know when an opening date is revealed! Check Out the Latest Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Update! Harmonious It seems like there’s always more progress on the Harmonious construction over at EPCOT! This nighttime spectacular will have TONS of special effects: we’re talking fireworks, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lasers, and more. During the day, all those set pieces will form stunning fountains! And the whole show will be to the tune of reimagined Disney classics. Harmonious Construction We recently saw fireworks testing in EPCOT, and we’re itching for this show’s debut. We also saw water testing recently! But despite all the progress, Disney still hasn’t announced an opening date. Check Out the Latest Harmonious Construction Update! Space 220 Disney, WHAT is going on with Space 220? The restaurant was supposed to open near Mission: SPACE wayyy back in 2019, but troubles have plagued it. The opening was shifted to February 2020…and then delayed yet again. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney So what’s the deal now? Well, we’ve seen LOTS of progress. The windows in the building were on, and we even spotted some job postings! But Disney has yet to announce an opening date, so we’ll keep waiting for this dining adventure. Read About Those Space 220 Job Listings! TRON: Lightcycle Run We’ve been waiting on TRON: Lightcycle Run for a while, too! As in, ever since it was announced in 2017. The ride was supposed to open in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary…are we sensing a trend here? Because despite construction progress, that timeframe was delayed. TRON Coaster Construction The ride will be like the version that already exists in Shanghai Disneyland, and we’re pumped to hop aboard those two-wheeled Lightcycles! But according to USA Today, TRON “isn’t expected to open during the park’s 50th birthday year.” TRON in Shanghai Disneyland Guess we’ve got a while to wait on this one! We’ll keep you posted as we receive more updates. Read More About TRON: Lightcycle Run! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser The much-awaited Star Wars hotel is an immersive 2-day experience that was supposed to debut in 2021 (shocker, right?). But construction was delayed, and now the opening timeline is up in the air. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Atmosphere ©Disney Progress is continuing, though — we’ve seen job postings here, too, as well as a sneak peek into the hotel rooms! When the hotel opens, guests will be able to meet Star Wars characters, defend the ship, and even learn how to wield a lightsaber. Sounds like a pretty epic Star Wars adventure! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney It’s also worth noting that while there’s no OFFICIAL opening date, the Disney website still states it will open in 2021. Screenshot from the Disney World Website Sounds kinda promising, right?! Read the Latest Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Roundup Rodeo BBQ In 2019, we got EXCITED because Disney announced a Toy Story-themed table service restaurant was coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In Roundup Rodeo BBQ, guests will dine among blocks, lights, and cardboard cutouts in a rodeo-style atmosphere! Rodeo Roundup BBQ Concept Art ©Disney The restaurant was due to open sometime in 2020. Well, it’s 2021 now, and we STILL don’t have an opening date! In fact, Disney’s been pretty quiet on this one. We’re really hopin’ this sit-down restaurant is on its way soon — we really need it in this area of the park! We’ll keep you posted as we get more updates. Get a Peek Behind the Roundup Rodeo BBQ Construction Walls! Moana: Journey of Water So, we’re hoping for more details on this project because there haven’t been many. The lush exploration trail called Moana: Journey of Water was supposed to open in EPCOT in 2021. It was one of the key components of EPCOT’s reimagining! Journey of Water Concept Art ©Disney But the walkthrough attraction is assumed to be delayed. Construction may be happening, but we haven’t seen it with our own eyes yet. We’ll keep an eye out and let you know if we do! Read More About Moana: Journey of Water! We’re super excited for everything that IS coming to the parks this year…but Disney, we’ve still got lots of questions! We’ll be watching for more news on any of these attractions and keep you posted! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Here’s More Projects We Have QUESTIONS About! 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 attractions are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post So, What's Going on With the New Disney World Projects WITHOUT Opening Dates?! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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California theme parks are preparing to reopen after the state government modified their guidance. Now, large theme parks like Disneyland can reopen as early as April 1st with limited capacity once their county enters the Red tier. Orange County, where Disneyland is located, officially entered the Red tier this past weekend. Disneyland Gate While Disneyland aims for a late April reopening, it may come with a shocking twist: silence! The California Theme Parks Association, which represents the major theme parks in the state of California like Disneyland, has released their Responsible Reopening Plan, which includes a series of recommendations for a safe reopening. Orange County Register has reported that amongst these recommendations is a rather bizarre suggestion: “mitigate the effects of shouting.” Imagine this scene but completely silent! So…that could mean that no screaming would be allowed on your favorite roller coaster. No yelling. No shouting. Not a peep! SHHH!! What are we supposed to do when we zoom by the yeti on Matterhorn?! Stay silent?! The science behind the recommendation suggests that “microscopic droplets of saliva released from riders’ mouths when they let loose a heart-stopping scream…could fly onto riders in the rear seats.” Could Space Mountain be an empty silent space void?! As mind-boggling as it may seem to even fathom the thought of a silent roller coaster ride, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard of this suggestion! Back when Japan began reopening their theme parks in 2020, the same “no screaming” recommendation was proposed in an effort to keep their guests safe. Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout could ALSO go silent! It’s also important to note that this is purely a recommendation from the theme park association, and individual parks are not required to implement these recommendations when they reopen. Disney California Adventure Once Disneyland does announce their reopening timeline, we can expect to hear a lot more on what their plans are to keep Cast Members and guests safe! When those guidelines are released, be sure to follow along as we’ll bring the latest news to you so you can prepare for your next Disneyland visit! Click here to read more about Disneyland’s plans to reopen in late April! 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 Could YOU hold in a scream on a roller coaster? Let us know in the comments! The post No SCREAMING in Disneyland? Here's What's Being Said. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! California’s Orange County Has Been Removed from the State’s COVID-19 Watch List Disneyland May Not Reopen Until Summer 2021, According to California’s Orange County Health Care Agency NEWS: Disneyland Resort Aims to Reopen in Late April View the full article

Choosing your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be one of the biggest decisions you make during your vacation planning. This post is to help you with your decision making process. We will go over the various factors that go into making your decision, and give you a few tips and suggestions along the way. […] The post Choosing Your Walt Disney World Resort appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Just last week we had a blast making a splash at the newly reopened Blizzard Beach water park! Blizzard Beach Sign And if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder who’s ready to make a splash of your own, then we’ve got some good news for you. Passholders are currently eligible for a big discount on Disney World water park tickets! Passholders can purchase 1-Day Water Park Tickets for $49, plus tax. (The math on that is a savings of $20 per adult ticket, and $10 for children ages 3-9.) Blizzard Beach There are, of course, a few important details: The discount on 1-Day Water Park Tickets is available for Passholders AND up to 3 guests! The ticket has to be used on or before December 31, 2021. Passholders should be prepared to show their valid annual pass card and valid photo ID if purchasing at a ticket window. Water Slides Unlike the four Walt Disney World theme parks, Park Pass reservations are NOT required to visit the water parks (though Disney notes that this is subject to change). Also remember: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is currently closed, and a reopening date has not yet been announced. Cross Country Creek If you’ve never been to Blizzard Beach and would like to see everything it has to offer, click here! Or if you would like to learn more about the new safety measures that have been implemented upon reopening — such as the required wearing of face masks, physical distancing measures, and more — click here. Click here to check out the newly reopened Blizzard Beach! And then? Have fun splashin’! 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 visited a Disney World water park? Please let us know with a comment! The post Passholders Can Score a BIG Discount on Water Park Tickets in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Will Disney World Open Its Water Parks Soon? Here’s What We Know. Disney World Water Parks Won’t Open Until 2021 Typhoon Lagoon vs Blizzard Beach? Which Disney Water Park is Worth Your Non-Park Day? View the full article

If we could time travel, we’d probably just move forward a few months so we can see all the 50th anniversary festivities in Disney World. (Oh, and to eat a bunch of crepes and ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, of course!) Magic Kingdom Disney World will be decorating its park icons to match with the “EARidescent” color scheme that will glimmer across the property. Cinderella Castle has already started its big transformation with a nod to Mary Blair’s designs. Imagineers have been hard at work to craft the ribbons and bows that are already appearing on Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom right now! We’ve already seen a banner appear on the Castle walls with hues of blue, pink, purple, and gold. And, during our trip to the Magic Kingdom today, we noticed that a new set of banners have started to be placed around the castle turrets! Cinderella Castle’s 50th Anniversary Decorations These banners are more focused in blue and gold with a hint of “EARidescence,” along with the same elegant swirled pattern we’ve seen. Cinderella Castle’s 50th Anniversary Decorations Cinderella Castle should have its updated themed appearance finished by Disney World’s official 50th anniversary date on October 1st. (She’s already looking mighty fine, though!) Cinderella Castle’s 50th Anniversary Decorations We’ll continue to take a look at the progress on Cinderella Castle, along with the other park icons in Disney World as they get ready to participate in the festivities! Cinderella Castle’s 50th Anniversary Decorations But, if you plan on heading to Disney World to celebrate its anniversary, you might want to book your Disney Park Passes quickly as they continue selling out! Still, the 50th anniversary celebrations will be running through 2023 in the parks, so you have plenty of time to experiences the entertainment, treats, and other goodies in store! Stay tuned with DFB for more Disney news! Here’s everything you need to know about Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be heading to Disney World during its 50th anniversary festivities? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Work on the Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Makeover Continues in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Coaster Updates, Gaston Tavern’s Re-Opening, and SO MANY Halloween Goodies! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Holiday Crowds and the RETURN of a Fan-Favorite Attraction Ornament! View the full article

By this time next year Orlando might be looking a lot like the midwest if you check out the eateries around Disney World! Portillo’s coming soon to Orlando! ©Portillo’s In addition to White Castle, Portillo’s is opening a new location near Disney World so we’ll finally be able to get our Chicago-style fix without having to bear the cold! But, we’re going to have to wait a little while longer because the opening date has been delayed…again. According to Spectrum News, Portillo’s has announced that they will not open as expected on March 23rd. The restaurant will be the first building to open in the brand new development area located in the Village at O-Town West complex near Disney World. And, because of that, there are still some finishing touches that need to be completed before it can open. ©Portillo’s If you’re not familiar with this northern restaurant, Portillo’s serves up Italian Vienna beef sandwiches, char-broiled burgers, and Chicago-style Vienna beef hot dogs. Plus, they are known for their chocolate cake, but more importantly for their chocolate cake milkshake (!!). Right now, you can get your fix at two Florida locations (Tampa and Brandon) but that doesn’t make this new addition any less exciting! ©Portillo’s Portillo’s has not yet announced a new opening date so we will continue to keep an eye out for updates! As always, we’ll be sure to bring you all the latest happenings around Walt Disney World (and a little beyond!). Check Out The Other Midwest Restaurant Opening Near Disney World Soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever eaten at Portillo’s? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Portillo's Near Disney World Has POSTPONED Its Opening AGAIN first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Portillo’s POSTPONES Its Opening Near Disney World Portillo’s Announces NEW Opening Date Near Disney World! NEWS! Portillo’s Will Be Opening a NEW LOCATION Near Disney World View the full article

There’s just something special about the sight of Mickey Balloons as you’re “walkin’ right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.” in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Mickey Balloons! And today, that vision is even brighter as SPRING colors (and critters!) are now gracing the big batches of balloons on Main Street! You may remember when we first spotted the spring balloons in Disney California Adventure, but now guests can find them in Disney World, too. The signature Mickey Balloon peeks out from inside, and you can pick your favorite spring color from purple, blue, or pink. Spring Balloons So, those are the spring colors I mentioned. But what about that “critter?” Why, it’s Thumper from Bambi hopping his way onto the outer balloon! Spring Balloons Our bunny buddy is surrounded by flowers, butterflies, and green grass. Spring Balloons The friendly cast member we spoke with shared that these balloons will be available in a limited amount each day from now at least through Easter. And if you simply can’t get enough Mickey Balloons in your life, you should check out the newest Mickey Balloon EARS that have recently hit the scene, too! Click here to see the colorful new Mickey Balloon EARS! HAPPY SPRING, my friends! 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 colorful spring balloon would you choose? Please let us know with a comment! The post Okay, Disney. Why Can't We Have These Balloons Year Round?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: They’re HERE! The Halloween Mickey Balloons Have Arrived in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Distance Markers on Main Street, Hats for Skippers, and Gear for Halloween AND the Holidays! PHOTOS: The Overwhelming Train Station Scrim Gets a New Look in Magic Kingdom View the full article

It’s just a matter of days before we’ll be able to return to Disney California Adventure for the “A Touch of Disney” even taking place! Disneyland Gate While we’re already looking forward to all the food booths, there’s an extra bit of entertainment you can enjoy ahead of “A Touch of Disney” AND Disneyland’s grand reopening soon, which we should hear more about soon. Right now, Legacy Passholders can take home a GORGEOUS Raya and the Last Dragon print signed by Imagineer Xiao Qing Chen whenever they’re in Downtown Disney. All guests need to do is snap a photo at the Raya and the Last Dragon art installation before showing it (as well as your Passport) to the designated Cast Member to receive the print! You can just see the incredible brush strokes, use of color, and Southeast Asian influence in the artwork that channels the beauty of Kumandra! Supplies are very limited, so head on over to Downtown Disney soon if you’re intersted! We’ll have to keep you updated on everything happening soon in Disneyland ahead of the parks’ reopenings. Stay tuned with DFB for the latest Disney news! Why is March 28th SO important in Disneyland? 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 heading to Disneyland when it reopens? Let us know in the comments below! The post Find Out How to Get a FREE Imagineer-Signed 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Picture in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates Frozen: Live at the Hyperion and Mickey and the Magical Map Will Reportedly NOT Be Returning to Disneyland What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Food & Wine Booths, Ink & Paint Merchandise, and the Sweetest Sundae EVER! View the full article

Dreaming of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation this year, but hoping to try something new? How about enjoying the magic of Disney under the stars at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/K3CfjjMcM40 View the full article

The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has officially begun once again in Disney World. EPCOT For the past several years, EPCOT has generally been celebrating 4 different festivals throughout the year — Flower & Garden in the Spring, the International Food & Wine Festival in the Fall, the International Festival of the Holidays in the winter, and the International Festival of the Arts right at the beginning of the new year. And with news about ticket prices in 2022 and other things, we started wondering — are the EPCOT festivals getting more expensive? We did some digging, and here’s what we found. For purposes of this article, we’ll be looking at several factors to see if things are getting more expensive. Specifically, we’ll be looking at park tickets during festival days, the prices of festival food, and the prices of festival merchandise and activities. Let’s dive in! Park Ticket Prices In terms of park tickets, it’s a bit more difficult to compare against prior ticket prices as that historical date-by-date pricing is not up on the Disney World website. So, for the purposes of park tickets, we’re going to look at a forward-looking comparison. In other words, we’re going to look at what ticket prices look like right now for festivals taking place this year — and what they’ll look like in 2022. Flower and Garden The Flower & Garden Festival started on March 3rd and lasts through early July. Some of the March tickets are actually fully sold out according to the Disney website, so we’ll look at prices in April. Here’s the chart of 1 day, 1 park ticket prices for April. ©Disney And here’s the chart for 1-day, 1-park tickets in April of 2022. ©Disney Disney has not actually increased the range of its ticket prices, but we have noticed that several days in 2022 are now priced at one of the higher price brackets. We did the math and the average ticket price in 2021 for April is $131.93, while the average ticket price in April of 2022 is $140.40. So, if you’ll be heading to Flower & Garden during April of 2022, your average ticket price might be slightly more expensive than it would have been in 2021. Of course, this is an estimation based on just one month, but it still shows the potential for an overall increase in price. EPCOT We also took a look at Food and Wine dates. For this comparison, we used September, which can sometimes be a slower month with kids back in school, but is a month when the Food and Wine Festival would be going on. Here’s a look at 1-day, 1-park prices for September of 2021. ©Disney And here are the prices for the same type of ticket in 2022. ©Disney The average price in September in 2021 is about $117.53, while the average price in September 2022 is $121.20. It’s not a dramatically large increase, but it is still an increase. This doesn’t technically seem to have anything to do with the festivals themselves, however. We noticed that Disney placed more days in 2022 into higher price levels generally — and that’s not exclusive to festival times. But still, you may find that your festival trip will cost you slightly more in 2022 in terms of ticket prices than it did in 2021. Festival Food Prices Okay, so your ticket prices might be more expensive in the future, but what about the price you’ll pay for food at the festivals? Let’s take a look at Flower & Garden and some of those items that have returned year after year. The Northern Bloom booth has been serving up the same food items for 4 years!! There’s the scallops, tenderloin tips, and griddled maple pound cake. Seared Scallops with French Green Beans, Butter Potatoes, Brown Butter Vinaigrette and Apple wood Smoked Bacon from Northern Bloom In 2018, these items were priced at $6.50, $6.75, and $4.50 respectively. In 2019, only the scallops went up in price slightly to $7.00. The other two items remained at the same price. In 2020, only the griddled cake went up to $4.75. And all of the 2020 prices actually remained the same for these three items in 2021. Northern Bloom Booth So, all in all, prices really have only increased by a matter of cents over the years at this booth. Even some of our favorites haven’t changed a lot. The Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade was priced at $4.25 in 2018 and 2019, it increased to $4.50 in 2020 and stayed at that same price in 2021. Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade What about the other festival we’ve already checked out in 2021 — the Festival of the Arts? The Deconstructed Dish has been serving up its Deconstructed BLT (with just a few ingredient changes in 2021) and deconstructed strawberry cheesecake for several years. Deconstructed BLT The deconstructed BLT was priced at $6.75 in 2018, and $7.00 in 2019, 2020, and 2021. What about the strawberry cheesecake? That was priced at $6.00 in 2018, and $6.25 in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake So, while things have increased in terms of price — the increases here have been minimal. Of course, this is an estimation based on just a few booths at a few festivals, but that’s the trend that we’ve seen from the items we looked at. Click here to see what was on our Best of the Fest list for the Festival of the Arts! Merchandise and Activities What about merchandise? While the designs have changed, the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey released for both the 2020 Flower and Garden Festival… Orange Bird Spirit Jersey …and the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival were priced at $69.99. Orange Bird Spirit Jersey The Minnie Mouse Flower & Garden Tank Top from 2020… Minnie Mouse Tank …and 2021, again with different designs, were also both priced at $39.99. Flower and Garden Tank And even other things like the AP Watering Can Mug from 2020… Flower and Garden Mickey Watering Can Mug …and the Minnie Watering Can Mug from 2021, were both similarly priced at $19.99. Watering Can Mug Even the little Orange Bird sipper (which got a new design in 2021) hasn’t increased in price dramatically. It was $14 in 2019, and then increased to $15 in 2020 and 2021. Orange Bird Sipper and Orange Lemon Smoothie Again, this is just a sampling of a few random items we chose that we could find comparable versions of during these years, but it seems overall these prices haven’t dramatically increased. Click here to see ALL of the Flower & Garden merchandise for 2021! Even activities like Figment’s Brush with the Masters (a scavenger hunt at the Festival of the Arts) haven’t dramatically increased in price. The scavenger hunt was priced at $6.99 in 2019, and then increased to $7.99 in 2020 and 2021. Brush with the Masters Keep in mind, this is just a small sampling from a few of the festivals (we really didn’t touch on the Festival of the Holidays but we anticipate the results would be similar). But, from what we’re seeing — over the years, some things have gotten more expensive at the festivals. Those increases in prices though seem to have been pretty minimal. Other times, prices have stayed relatively the same. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Looking to the future, more ticket prices for 2022 seem to be priced in a higher bracket so to speak, but that doesn’t necessarily seem to be specific to festival dates. So, are EPCOT’s festivals getting more expensive? In some ways yes, though the increases appear to be much smaller than what you might have expected. But, only time will tell how prices will change in the future. Click here to see our BEST of the FEST for the Flower & Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you felt like EPCOT’s festivals have been getting more expensive? Tell us in the comments. The post Are EPCOT Festivals Getting MORE Expensive?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Belgian Waffles Are BACK at This Newly Opened EPCOT Booth! 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We’re coming up on a lot of little celebrations this year! Cinderella Castle Remember when you were in grade school and the spring felt so slow because there weren’t back-to-back holidays? Well, Disney is proving that there is still A LOT to celebrate as the weather warms up with the release of new MagicBands. We recently found an Easter MagicBand that is covered in some RARE Disney characters and today, we found more limited-edition bands that help you celebrate all the little things! First, we stopped into the Emporium and spotted a new MagicBand for the Class of 2021! The navy blue band features Mickey dressed in his regalia on one side… 2021 Graduate MagicBand …and says “Congrats!” on the other with a little diploma and hat. We think this could be a great accessory for those who are taking a trip to Disney World to celebrate adding a degree to their collection! 2021 Graduate MagicBand We also spotted another new MagicBand over at Frontier Trading Post! And, this one is for all the Disney moms out there! The new Limited Release Mothers Day MagicBand says “Sweetest Disney Mom” and features Minnie Mouse with some hearts floating around on one side of the band. Mother’s Day MagicBand And, the other side has flower sketches on the light pink background. We love getting a special something for the people who are footing the Disney World bill, especially when it’s your mom! Mother’s Day MagicBand Both of the MagicBands are available for $34.99. Because they’re part of a limited release, you can normally find these behind the register! So, be sure to ask if you’re not seeing it on the racks. We’re always keeping an eye out for new MagicBands and, at the rate Disney is releasing these guys, we’ll be back with more tomorrow . Stay tuned! Check out the new Country Bear Jamboree MagicBand here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What little thing are you celebrating this year? Let us know in the comments! The post TWO New Limited Edition MagicBands Were Just Released in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Found a Rare MagicBand Covered in Mickey-Shaped Snacks in Disney World! PHOTOS: New WandaVision MagicBand Arrives in Disney World Photos! The NEW Dooney & Bourke MagicBand in Disney World Is the Cat’s Meow! View the full article

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When Disney World reopened, traditional character meet-and-greets were suspended. Oh, boy! But, you can still see some of your favorite Disney friends from a distance in other ways all around Disney World. If you’re a BIG Mickey Mouse fan or you’ve got a little one who couldn’t go a single trip without saying “hello” to the big cheese, you might be wondering where you’ll be able to find the leader of the club during your next trip. Well, don’t worry — we’ve got the answer right here! Today we’re sharing a full list with you of EVERY single place you’ll be able to find Mickey in Disney World right now! Of course, this post is based on our own personal experience in the parks. Things are always subject to change. But, based on the times we’ve been in the parks, these are the spots where you should be able to see Mickey Mouse! He isn’t always easy to find, so this list should help you know where to go to see the big cheese himself. Character Cavalcades While parades have been suspended in Disney World, you can still see some of your favorites (including Mickey) in the character cavalcades. Magic Kingdom In Magic Kingdom, you’ll find Mickey in the Mickey & Friends Cavalcade. Mickey is typically at the top of the float… Cavalcade …although we have seen that switched up sometimes! Minnie at the top! If you happen to visit Magic Kingdom during a rainy day, you might get the Rainy Day version of the cavalcade. Hey Mickey! You’ll still generally be able to find Mickey sitting in the back of a Main Street vehicle. The cavalcades in Magic Kingdom generally follow the same path that the parades used to — meaning, they start in Frontierland, go through Liberty Square, come in front of Cinderella Castle, and then finish on Main Street, U.S.A. EPCOT At EPCOT, you’ll find Mickey and Friends in the Mickey and Friends World Tour. Mickey and Minnie are typically sitting in the back of a snazzy car that passes through part of World Showcase. Mickey and Minnie What a perfect pair! The promenades in EPCOT generally start at the gate in between the Mexico pavilion and Norway pavilion. Disney’s Hollywood Studios In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find Mickey in the Mickey and Friends Motorcade. Hey, Mickey! Typically he’ll be riding around in a car, but sometimes he might walk past as well. It’s Mickey! The motorcade goes down Hollywood Boulevard and past Echo Lake. Disney’s Animal Kingdom In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll find the Leader of the Club on the Mickey and Friends Flotilla. Mickey and Minnie! Mickey is usually with Minnie as they float down the waterways of Discovery River. One of our favorite spots to watch the characters from is Nomad Lounge — you can enjoy some delicious treats AND get a great view of the flotillas from the outdoor seating area. Do note, times are not released for these experiences. So it’s almost by luck that you will catch them passing by. They do happen multiple times a day in each park though. So, keep those eyes and ears open so you know when to stop. It’s also important to know that some cavalcade rotates characters throughout the day, so you may spot a cavalcade without Mickey in it. See our full list of character cavalcades in Disney World here. Character Dining If you want to say hello to Mickey while chowing down on some delicious food, then you might want to try a modified character dining experience in Disney World. At these modified experiences, you won’t get the chance to stand up and hug the character or be directly next to them. Instead, the characters will generally walk around the restaurant during your meal. You’ll also generally get the chance to take some socially distanced selfies with them. Right now, you can find Mickey at modified character dining experiences at the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy and his Pals at Ravello in the Four Seasons Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort… Mickey …the character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera in Disney’s Riviera Resort… Mickey at Topolino’s Terrace …Chef Mickey’s in Disney’s Contemporary Resort… Chef Mickey’s …Garden Grill Restaurant in EPCOT… Mickey and Pluto at Garden Grill Restaurant …and Minnie’s Seasonal Dine during lunch or dinner at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Mickey Mouse Dining reservations can be made up to 60 days ahead of your trip. Just keep in mind that character dining locations can be extremely popular (especially since there are only a few operating at the moment), so reservations can fill up quickly! Click here to read about our character dining experience at Garden Grill Restaurant! Pop-Up Spots Finally, you can sometimes spot Mickey and friends in other spots around the parks. For example, we’ve sometimes seen Mickey up on the Main Street, U.S.A. train station in Magic Kingdom. Mickey and Minnie Characters have also been making the rounds at some Disney World hotels. While we’ve mainly seen Goofy or Pluto, other characters could potentially pop up as well. So, if you spot one of these caravans in front of your hotel, you might get some more fun distanced character meetings! Character Caravan at the Riviera While there are some standard places Mickey typically appears, you’ll always want to keep your eyes peeled for the Main Mouse! Disney has continued to evolve its character experiences. As the situation with the pandemic and Disney World develops, we’ll be keeping an eye out to see if there are any other changes made to Disney’s character experiences. Be sure to come back for all the latest updates! Not heading to Disney World until the holidays (or just missing those holiday vibes)? Check out the Disney World holiday cavalcades by clicking here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is seeing Mickey a must-do for you? Let us know in the comments! The post Finding Mickey Is HARD in Disney World Right Now. Here's Your Cheat Sheet. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things That Will Be DIFFERENT in Disney World in March The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

During Disney’s last quarterly earnings call, we got an update on performance and losses for the first quarter of fiscal 2021. ©Disney Soon, we’ll get another check-in with the Walt Disney Company with another earnings report and call that will give us an update on how things are looking financially — and if we’re lucky, some Disney parks news too. The Walt Disney Company will discuss the financial results of the second quarter of its fiscal 2021 year via a live audio webcast on Thursday, May 13th, 2021. ©The Walt Disney Company The second quarter began in early January, so the earnings will continue to be impacted by the global health crisis as reported in the upcoming call. Disneyland and Disneyland Paris continue to remain closed for the quarter so far and there are limited operations in others of the international theme parks. Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney has reported billions in losses when it comes to the global health crisis and we may continue to see significantly low numbers. Consider, Disney theatrical releases remain mostly on hold as well. ©Marvel The call in May should give us updates on the financial results of the quarter and could give us a glimpse of what’s to come both financially and strategy-wise. We’ll be tuning in on May 13th to see what Disney shares, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Click here to read what you missed during the LAST earnings call! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be tuning in? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Releases Date for Next Company Earnings Call first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney Releases the Date for Its Next Quarterly Earnings Call NEWS: Walt Disney Company Reports Multi-Billion Dollar Loss — We’re Breaking Down the Q4 Report Disney Stock Has a Lot to Prove, One Analyst Says View the full article

Tater Tot Nachos = TOTCHOS! Maybe you’ve whipped up a batch of Totchos in your own kitchen thanks to this Disney Recipe to satisfy your cravings for this popular dish from Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. Reuben Totchos Well, we’ve got a NEW Totchos recipe for you today, and this one is for Totchos… with a TWIST! We recently enjoyed the tasty St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom (as one of MANY St. Paddy’s Day treats in Disney World), and now Disney has shared the recipe for this corned beef-topped version, too! So grab the family (and, of course, gather the ingredients) and prepare your very own Reuben Totchos FEAST this week! Reuben Totchos St. Patrick’s Day Reuben Totchos Ingredients (for 4-6 servings) 2 slices marble rye bread 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 1 (2 pound) package frozen potato barrels 1 (15 ounce) jar cheddar cheese sauce 2 cups canned or bagged sauerkraut 1 cup shredded green cabbage 1 pound sliced top round corned beef 2 green onions, thinly sliced Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut marble rye bread into 1/4-inch cubes. Place on baking sheet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until toasted. Set aside. Combine Thousand Island dressing and whole grain mustard in small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cook frozen potato barrels according to package directions and keep warm until ready to serve. Heat cheddar cheese sauce in small saucepan over medium-low heat, until warm. Keep warm. Heat sauerkraut in medium saucepan over medium heat for 8 minutes, until warm. Remove from heat and cool for 3 minutes. If needed, drain any excess liquid. Stir in shredded green cabbage. Set aside. Slice corned beef into thin strips. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add corned beef and sauté for 3 minutes, until corned beef is warm and edges begin to crisp. Place potato barrels on large serving dish and cover with warm cheddar cheese sauce. Top with warm corned beef and sauerkraut. Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing. Top with toasted rye bread and sliced green onions. Check out our Reuben Totchos review here! Disney has also provided a printable version of this recipe. And if you’re looking for more ways to create some Disney magic in your very own kitchen, check out our DFB YouTube Video below!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be making this twist on Totchos? Please let us know with a comment! The post Disney Recipe: Whip Up TOTCHOS -- with a Twist! - at Home first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: NEW Totchos in Disney World with a TWIST?! Sign Us Up! Disney’s Latest Food Trend: Love It or Leave It? Disney Recipe: Learn How to Make Disney’s Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich from Woody’s Lunch Box! View the full article

Soooo…we might have to eat OUTSIDE of Disney World this spring! Magic Kingdom For what, you ask? Burgers!! It’s been 50 years since a White Castle has called Florida home and we’re getting close to it FINALLY being back. All you mid-westerners (and mid-westerners at heart) will be able to get your burger fix just outside of Disney World near Disney Springs! But, before we can enjoy those little delicious sliders, there need to be employees and that could be you! When White Castle opens in O-Town West near Palm Parkway and Daryl Carter Boulevard (just a few minutes from Disney World), it will be the largest location built for the franchise thus far! To staff the restaurant, White Castle is planning to bring on 120 employees and they’re hiring now! The largest White Castle in the world! ©White Castle Those who are interested in applying can fill out the online application on White Castle’s Career page. If you’re selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be asked to schedule an in-person interview. Yum! ©White Castle This is some pretty great news for burger fans! And, if you needed more of a reason to get excited about this new burger joint, White Castle will DELIVER when they open (though, Disney World is just outside of the range right now). The new location is expected to open this Spring and we’re keeping track of ongoing construction so stay tuned! Click HERE to learn about the hiring process for Disney’s NEW Star Wars Hotel! 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 White Castle? Let us know in the comments! The post White Castle Near Disney World Is HIRING! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: White Castle Will Soon Deliver To Orlando — But Not To Disney World 😢 Photos! Construction Has Begun On the NEW White Castle Location Near Disney World! NEWS: Get Nothin’ But Net with FREE Cast Member Entry to the NBA Experience in Disney World! View the full article

Orange Bird — he’s a sipper cup, he’s on a spirit jersey, he’s on Mickey ears, he’s got his own mural, he’s…well, everywhere! Orange Bird Sipper and Orange Lemon Smoothie Can’t get to Disney World for all the Orange Bird fun? No worries — now Orange Bird is coming to YOU, if you’re an Annual Passholder that is! Recently, Annual Passholders got access to a FREE Donald Duck AP Magnet in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But soon Passholders will be getting a free magnet sent directly to their homes. Disney has now shared that, in celebration of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, the Orange Bird Passholder magnet will be mailed to active Passholders in early summer (2 magnets per household). New Orange Bird Mural To get your magnet, make sure you confirm or update the address for each adult Passholder in your household by March 31st. You’ll be able to confirm or update your address by signing into your My Disney Experience account, clicking on “Profile,” selecting “Contact Information,” and checking that your shipping address is correct. Be sure to repeat this process for EVERY adult Passholder in your house. You can get a peek at the magnet below! Orange Bird Magnet! ©Disney So, be sure to check your addresses and get that updated so you can get your very own Orange Bird magnet! We’ll keep an eye out for more great Passholder deals and discounts and let you know what we find. Click here to see a NEW Mickey Mouse Annual Passholder exclusive MagicBand we found! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a Disney World Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post An Orange Bird Magnet Will Soon Be Sent to Disney World Passholders! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Annual Passholders Can Shop for Exclusive Holiday Merchandise in Magic Kingdom SOON 30% Disney World Annual Passholder Discount Starts TODAY PHOTOS: Orange Bird Fans! Have You Seen Disney’s NEW Ears?! View the full article

We got some major Disney World announcements recently. EPCOT We learned the official opening dates for two new things coming to EPCOT later this year — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris! They’ll both be opening on October 1st in celebration of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. But, we couldn’t help but notice that another upcoming attraction wasn’t mentioned — EPCOT’s new fireworks show, Harmonious. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction of Harmonious taking place on EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon. And it’s made some serious progress! Let’s share a little Harmonious construction timeline, shall we? The first barge and signage about the show emerged in December and LOTS has been added since then. Harmonious Signage Later on, a second barge appeared. We were able to see some testing of the mechanical arm attached to the barge that will be used in the show. Harmonious Testing We also saw the screens on the barges lit up in the form of a grid, which is often used for projection mapping. Recently, the centerpiece of the show made its way onto World Showcase Lagoon. It’s a six-story tall ring that will have moving fountains and lights, pyrotechnics, and a high-density water curtain. Harmonious Centerpiece And that’s not all, folks. We also saw special WATER effects being tested on one of the barges!! The barge’s arm sprayed a curtain of water streams across the sky. Alright, so now that we’re up-to-date on all the serious progress that this show has made, we have to ask this question. Why hasn’t Disney announced a debut date for Harmonious? Harmonious Barges A brand new fireworks show seems like the perfect way to kick off the celebrations for a major milestone (like a 50th Anniversary)! And with all of the new additions and testing that we’ve seen, it’s clear that Disney’s preparing to have it ready. But still, the show doesn’t have an opening date. Harmonious Barge Nighttime shows like Happily Ever After and Fantasmic! have been suspended since the parks reopened last summer. Therefore, making a big announcement about the debut of a brand new fireworks show would basically open a big ol’ can of worms for the rest of Disney World entertainment. Harmonious Concept Art If one fireworks show opens, then what does that mean for the rest of them? Guests would expect the return of all other nighttime shows, which Disney may not be able to deliver just yet. With all that said, we think there’s still a possibility that Harmonious could debut for the 50th Anniversary but Disney is holding off on an announcement for the time being. Not sharing the opening date now, also gives Disney to release more news that may draw in crowds and excited guests later on. It gives fans something else to be excited about! Harmonious Testing Festival of the Lion King is set to return sometime this summer, so we could see the gradual return of entertainment throughout Disney World. As for right now, we have the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris to look forward to in EPCOT on the anniversary. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Area in the France Pavilion We’ll be sure to bring you all of the latest Disney World news, including the 50th Anniversary! So, be sure to check back with us! Click here to go behind-the-scenes of EPCOT’s Harmonious Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When do you think Harmonious will debut? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Disney Won't Tell Us When the New EPCOT Fireworks Show Will Debut first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The Harmonious Barges Were LIT UP Tonight in Disney World! PHOTOS! Construction Continues on EPCOT’s Upcoming Fireworks Show Photos & Video: EPCOT Tests Scary Water Arm for New Fireworks Show View the full article

After being closed for nearly a year during the COVID pandemic, the swimming and tubing areas at Rock Springs within Kelly Park are again open to the public with the park operating at half capacity. View the full article

When we say Southern Fried Chicken + Disney Springs, you probably immediately think of…Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ of course! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Well, you might have had your fair share of delicious drinks, tasty Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits, and Hummingbird Cake, but the next time you stop by Homecomin’ you could get something totally different — a job. On a more serious note, the pandemic has greatly affected lots of people and many have lost their jobs, including thousands of Disney Cast Members. So, when we heard that Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ was hiring, we knew we had to share for those of you out there who might be looking for a job or might know someone who is searching. Homecomin’ Recently, Homecomin’ shared on their Instagram page that they are holding an in-person job fair this Thursday, March 18th, from 2:00-5:00PM for the following positions: line cooks, kitchen supervisors, dishwashers, and hosts. ©Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ | @homecominfl on Instagram If you can’t stop by on Thursday, you can also pass by the restaurant this week from now until Thursday between 2-4PM to fill out an application. Homecomin’ shared that they’re looking for “talented culinary/customer service-oriented professionals who can work in a fast-paced environment and have fun while doing it!⁣” Shine Bar and Social So, if you’re looking for a job or know someone who is, this might be a good opportunity. Just be sure to stop by the fair or stop by beforehand to fill out the application. And if you’re looking to help Cast Members in need, be sure to check out our full post on the layoffs and ways you can help! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and share all the biggest stories with you. Stay tuned for more! Click here to see how you could help Cast Members by stopping by an Easter fair in Orlando! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What would your dream job at Disney World be? Tell us in the comments! The post Want to Work in Disney World? Here's One Place Where You Could! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: NEW Menu Items at Disney Springs’ Homecomin’!! 3rd Annual Sake & Shine Returns to Disney Springs with Chefs Morimoto and Smith We Sat Down With Chef Art Smith at Homecomin’ in Disney World to Talk Menus, Reopening, and His FAVORITE Eats! 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 day 16 of March Magic! ©Disney We’ve been keeping track of allllll the March Magic deals that have shown up on shopDisney this month — and there’s been a new one every single day! We’ve seen free collectible keys, BOGO pins and masks, and more. Let’s see what we’ve got today! Today, you can snag a GREAT way to countdown to your next Disney trip (or any trip, holiday, or event!) with the Up Countdown Block Calendar available for just $15! ©Disney Typically, this item is available for $24.99 so this is a pretty big drop in price. Countdown Calendar Remember though, it’s for TODAY ONLY. So, if you want to snag this calendar on the low, head on over to shopDisney before the end of the day! As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney merchandise updates! Click here to buy the Up Countdown Block Calendar! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be snagging this calendar? Tell us in the comments! The post Get Disney's 'Up' Countdown Calendar for Just ! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a FREE Disney Collectible Key TODAY Only Hurry! Disney Pins Are Buy 1, Get 1 Free TODAY Only! Today Only: Get a FREE Disney Toy! View the full article