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We’ve really been enjoying the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival this year! Donald and Daisy in plant form! We’ve loved seeing all the topiaries and gardens, as well as sampling all the incredible food the festival has to offer. We’ve even checked out a lot of the activities and entertainment! And we want to share that with you — but first, you need to know how to get around, ESPECIALLY if you’re trying to find all the outdoor kitchens to try some of the best of the fest! So we’ve put together a 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Map that you can print or save to your phone (Be sure to click the image to enlarge for easier reading and printing.) 2021 Flower and Garden Festival Map – Disney Food Blog Edition – CLICK TO ENLARGE OR PRINT Now you have what you need to start planning! Have a Happy Festival! 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival FOOD BOOTH REVIEWS — The Complete List! 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! Are you planning on going to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The DFB Exclusive 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival MAP Is Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL the Activities Coming to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival in 2021! Here’s the ONLY Way to Get the Exclusive Mango Limeade Dole Whip in Disney World There’s a Brand New Flower and Garden Photo Op in EPCOT! View the full article

Well, here we are, at Magic Kingdom! You can fly! And it was a beautiful day to just take in the sights (like does Cinderella Castle EVER get old?), see what kind of new merch we could find, and eat a few of our favorite snacks! So let’s see what’s new? Magic Kingdom Food Updates Aloha Isle Although it’s not on the physical menu, the Coconut Cup is available on mobile order. Coconut soft serve! Whew…we love that coconut soft serve! You’re given a choice of just straight-up coconut or coconut swirled with pineapple. OH, YEAH. We love you, coconut pineapple Dole Whip swirl, so so much The Tiki Sipper is still available! Get your Tiki Sipper! However, the Tiki Bowl seems to be missing from the menu, so it looks like it’s no longer available at this time. Review! A NEW Incredibles-Themed Dole Whip Float is Now in Disney World Storybook Treats Over at Storybook Treats, a friendly Cast Member was taking orders from guests inline and handing over little slips of paper. Taking orders at Storybook Treats Once you get to the order window, you just hand the slip of paper over to the Cast Member at the register so they can ring you up faster. The Cherry Float You Didn’t Know Existed in Disney World Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Bonjour Village Gifts Bonjour Village Gifts which was closed for repainting is now showing hours starting March 22nd. Bonjour Village Gifts We’ll be curious to see if the inside got a makeover, too! PHOTOS: New Paint Gives Animal Kingdom’s Pandora a Glow Up…LITERALLY! Memento Mori There’s a brand NEW Haunted Mansion phone case in town and we found it at Memento Mori! It’s got some creepy and cute Haunted Mansion icons on it, along with quotes from the ride. You can grab it now for $29.99. Welcome, foolish mortals. Last month, a NEW Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke MagicBand arrived at Disney World, and right now, you can find it IN STOCK at Memento Mori! BACK IN STOCK! These are in HIGH demand, so if you want it you better grab it now for $58. Haunted Mansion Fans: There’s Something NEW For You in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Attraction Updates Barnstormer The Barnstormer is now seating guests on every row. Barnstormer seating every row And plexiglass has been added in the queue. Plexiglass barriers installed in the queue area on Barnstormer Now we’ll just have to see if this reduces wait times! PHOTOS: Another Magic Kingdom Ride Is Loading Every Row Magic Kingdom Character Updates Princesses This isn’t necessarily an update per se, but when the princesses come out to say hello, we’re going to let you know about it. Hi, Ariel! Hi, Aurora! Princesses! It’s always a good day when you can say hello to some princesses, right? Our Day in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Four Characters Pop Up in NEW Locations! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Cinderella Castle Speaking of Cinderella Castle (insert happy sign here), we noticed a new layer over the floor on the stage area from the last time we saw it. They have been working on the stage for quite some time, and this could potentially be some sort of weatherproofing. Cinderella Castle stage We’re not sure what all this work is for, but perhaps it’s all part of her getting all spiffed up for the big 50th anniversary celebration that begins this year! PHOTOS: Disney’s Cinderella Castle Construction Saga Continues That’s it for this time around the Magic Kingdom, but you can bet we’ll be back soon with more updates! Until then…have a Magical Day! PHOTOS: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Filming in Magic Kingdom Today 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 Magic Kingdom recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Our Day in Magic Kingdom: Another Ride is Loading Every Row and a Merchandise Shop is Reopening first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: HUGE Holiday Merch Sale and the Return of The Grey Stuff! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Distance Markers on Main Street, Hats for Skippers, and Gear for Halloween AND the Holidays! View the full article

In case you didn’t know, we’ve been getting pretty into TikTok here at DFB. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We’ve taken a stab at a few trends like the tortilla challenge, but mainly, we like letting you tag along with us on our trips to the parks! So when we heard Disney was letting us ALL hop aboard Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway tonight on TikTok, we HAD to share it with you. You can tune into the DisneyParks TikTok tonight at 8PM EST to take a ride! Disney’s promised us fun facts, a sing along, and even a special guest. Who could it be?! Guess we’ll have to watch to find out! If you’re missing the parks a little extra, this LIVE virtual ride may give you your Disney fix (for a few minutes, at least). We’ll be there singing along with ya! As always, stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates. And if you’re lookin’ for more Disney fun, be sure to follow us on TikTok! Go On a Bunch of Disney Rides with Us! 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 tune in tonight? Let us know in the comments! The post Take a VIRTUAL Ride on a Popular Hollywood Studios Attraction TONIGHT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Now Know The OPENING DATE of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney World! We Rode Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney World For The First Time! Here’s What We Thought! All Aboard the Excitement TRAIN! There’s a NEW Poster in the Countdown to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World is constantly making changes. Disney World We’ve seen changes made recently to Disney’s face mask policy. We’ve also seen refurbishments announced for rides and locations all over the parks, plexiglass added to more rides, and changes made to ride seating arrangements. Today we spotted another change — but this time the change is related to Disney World’s Park Pass Theme Park Reservation system. Earlier today, we were looking at Park Pass availability for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and this is what the availability calendar looked like. You can see that there were previously 3 groups of individuals with differing Park Pass availability. The groups were listed as “Theme Park Tickets Guests,” “Disney Resort Guests,” and “Annual Passholders.” Park Pass Availability from Earlier Today | ©Disney But, if you look at the Park Pass availability calendar now, it has slightly different labels for those three groups. The three groups are now identified as “Theme Park Tickets,” “Select Resort Hotels,” and “Annual Passes.” Screenshot of Disney Park Pass Availability Page | ©Disney The top of the page now also shows a link that you can click to see what hotels qualify as “Select Resort Hotels.” Park Pass Availability Page | ©Disney So, of course, we clicked the link and it took us to another Disney World webpage. This page notes that if you’ve booked an upcoming stay at one of the listed hotels, you can review the Park Pass availability for the “Select Resort Hotels” group. Screenshots showing the full list of Disney Resort Hotels included in this “Select Resort Hotels” group is below. Select Resort Hotels Identified by Disney for Park Pass | ©Disney The list continues with more of Disney’s Resort Hotels. Select Resort Hotels Identified by Disney for Park Pass | ©Disney A number of other Walt Disney World Resort Area Hotels are also listed. Other Disney Resort Area Hotels That are Considered to Be “Select Resort Hotels” | ©Disney We’re not sure exactly what prompted Disney to make these slight name changes. It’s possible that the previous listing of “Disney Resort Guests” was causing some confusion as to which resort hotels fell into that category. By specifying that the group is now “Select Resort Hotels” and identifying what hotels fall in that category — it appears Disney is able to provide more clarification on the issue. Pandora We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more changes affecting the Park Pass availability calendar and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for the latest updates. Click here to see the latest updates on EPCOT Park Pass availability for the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. 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 are you planning to visit Disney World next? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney World Lists SELECT HOTELS Which Fall Into One Park Pass Availability Group first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Releases MORE Park Passes For December (Including Christmas Day) For Some Guests! Disney World Park Pass Availability for New Year’s Eve Has Changed! Valentine’s Day Weekend Disney World Park Passes Are FILLING Up View the full article

Disney’s constantly adjusting their procedures throughout the parks. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lately, we’ve noticed Disney has stopped socially distancing rows on many of their rides. And while slower-moving rides like Frozen Ever After or Living with the Land have installed plexiglass shields between rows, that has not been the case with roller coaster-like rides such as Slinky Dog Dash and Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster. And recently, we noticed another fast-moving ride has gotten the same treatment. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is now loading guests onto every row, without plexiglass barriers. When we watched the train zoom by today, the entire thing was full. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is seating every row! We stuck around and watched a few vehicles — each was fully loaded! Another full train! Increasing capacity on the rides could be Disney’s fix for the ever-growing wait times throughout the parks. And with spring break crowds already popping up, we have to acknowledge that this change will get people in and out quicker. We’ll keep an eye out for more changes and keep ya posted! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Check Out How Disney Is Socially Distancing Another Coaster! 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 about this small change? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Your Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Wait May Be SHORTER Next Time You’re in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Another Magic Kingdom Ride Is Loading Every Row What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! Consider Making THESE Weird Choices On Your Next Disney World Trip. View the full article

We got to spend a wonderful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday. Tree of Life But it was also CROWDED! Still, we took a look at alllll the latest updates so we could let you know everything new in food, construction, and merchandise! Before we jump in, though, we want to mention how crowded it was yesterday! Spring Break crowds have certainly arrived in Disney World and Animal Kingdom is no exception. That’s a longgg line, folks. We spotted high wait times and larger groups of people than are typical in this park. Be aware this may be the norm for the next few weeks! Click here to see more Spring Break crowds! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Flame Tree Barbecue Let’s start with a food update! Over at Flame Tree Barbecue, we got to try out the Loggerhead Turtle drink. Bonus! It’s got a glow cube! Loggerhead Turtle This sip is Sprite with Granny Smith apple syrup, a sugar lime rim, and one solitary gummy worm. You can snag it for $9.99! Want to see our FULL REVIEW of Flame Tree Barbecue? Click here! Animal Kingdom Construction Updates Pandora Over in Pandora, we spotted that the Na’vi River Journey queue was being routed through backstage areas. Na’vi River Journey Queue Doing so helps to keep guests distanced in the queue and in the nearby pathways. Na’vi River Journey Queue Pandora also had more bioluminescence painting in progress near the floating mountains. Bioluminescence Painting Discovery Island A tentpole attraction of Animal Kingdom has officially closed for refurbishment. No more “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” for now! “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” Closed But, this attraction won’t be gone for long. The closure is only supposed to extend through tomorrow! To learn more about the refurb on this attraction, click here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot Finally, let’s talk about merchandise. We spotted a few new items at Riverside Depot including this neat Pocahontas Terrarium Pin for $19.99. Terrarium Pin There’s also this fun new Reversible Rainbow Lanyard for $12.99. This option is a good choice for hanging on to important cards while you’re in the park. Rainbow Lanyard We’ve been seeing the Jerrod Maruyama Kingdom of Cute collection all over Disney World and now we’ve spotted Kingdom of Cute Coasters for $24.99. Kingdom of Cute Coasters Discovery Trading Co. Fans of Expedition Everest might want to head on over to Discovery Trading Company to snag the Yeti Mini Backpack by Loungefly for $80. Yeti Mini Backpack Yak & Yeti Market Yak & Yeti Market was having a mask sale where you can snag (non-Disney) masks buy-2-get-1-free! Mask Sale Dino Institute Shop Finally, the Dino Institute Shop at the exit of Dinosaur had this wild new Minnie Magnet for $14.99. Minnie Magnet That’s all the updates we have from Animal Kingdom today! We’ll check in again soon! Click here to see more of the latest updates from Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Headed to Animal Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post Our Day in Disney's Animal Kingdom: A Backstage Queue, Crowds, and a Mask SALE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Pandora Construction, a Secret Menu Drink, and…a Spitting Hat? What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A Halloween Deal, BOOZY Updates, and MORE! Our Day in Animal Kingdom: Pandora Gear and a Layered Starbucks Drink! View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney trips require some serious planning. Cinderella Castle Between finding a hotel, buying tickets, and figuring out dining, there’s a LOT that goes into a Disney vacation! But with adjusted operations due to the ongoing pandemic, there are a couple parts of your trip that need even MORE planning than usual. So if you’re planning on checking these 2 things off your Disney bucket list, you’d better get preppin’! Going to Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse opened in Disney Springs at the beginning of 2021, and it’s already made a statement with its cookies, cakes, and coffee. In fact, this dessert spot is so popular that people wait HOURS just to step inside the double doors and get a taste. PB Chocolate Swirl Cookie If you want to stop by Gideon’s on your Disney vacation, you’ll need to plan ahead! You’ll have to head over to Disney Springs to join the virtual queue in person. Be sure to leave plenty of time in your day — when Gideon’s first opened, the wait time was over 11 HOURS. Luckily, it’s a little shorter now. You should be good to go in just a couple of hours! And while you wait, you can walk around Disney Springs and explore the shopping and entertainment. Gideon’s Line Once you get the text notification, head back to Gideon’s and get in a (significantly shorter) line to walk inside. Then grab your sweet treats and ENJOY! Here’s How to Get Gideon’s Cookies WITHOUT the Wait! Visiting Disney World on Its Anniversary October 1st, 2021 is Disney World’s 50th anniversary! There are already plans in place for a celebration that involves mini-transformations of the park icons, new costumes for Mickey and Minnie, and more! And as you can imagine, Park Pass reservations for this day are pretty slim pickings. ©Disney Magic Kingdom is already booked for the day — but Park Pass reservations may be refilled! Just a little bit ago, Annual Passholder and Resort Guest passes were added for October 1st (and then quickly snatched up). Keep an eye on the calendar, as things are constantly changing. There are still a few months, meaning there is plenty of time for more reservations to potentially open up. You will want to keep a close eye on the calendar and on DFB for big updates. ©Disney EPCOT’s shapin’ up to look pretty busy on October 1st, too. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening in the newly-expanded France Pavilion! ©Disney The new La Creperie de Paris restaurant is opening that day as well. And it happens to be EPCOT’s birthday as well. La Crêperie de Paris Just this morning, park passes had filled up for Annual Passholders on this date and we’re expecting that Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Guest reservations will fill up soon. So if you were planning to go on October 1 but just haven’t made that final decision yet, the time is now. France Pavilion The same really goes for all of October. Since so many things highly anticipated things are opening and since Disney World is celebrating such a monumental anniversary, we expect that park passes for the month could look something like March. For example, March 13 – 19 is at capacity for all guests. So we really suggest planning ahead and booking those park passes early! Read more about the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure HERE! With just a bit of extra planning, you could be all set to check out some of Disney World’s most in-demand experiences! We’ll be sure to keep you posted with more tips and updates here at DFB, so stay tuned and good luck. Read More 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. Are you visiting Disney World for its 50th anniversary? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 New Disney World Additions Require You To Seriously Plan Ahead! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days Weekly Construction Update: Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Sees BIG Progress and Walls Come Down in Disney Springs! 15 Need-to-Know Disney World Updates! View the full article

Let’s be honest…I love any excuse to coordinate an outfit. So, I just can’t “mask” my excitement for adding a little extra Disney flair to my ensemble with a matching face mask. When you can make your face mask match the rest of your outfit, you radiate style from head to toe. And with all the new face masks available in youth and adult sizes on shopDisney.com, it’s now easier than ever!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/BTWqIowKq3c View the full article

Hello to all our DFB friends! Thanks for stopping by! Flowers! We spent a lovely day at EPCOT, checking out the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival and seeing what’s new. So are you ready for some updates! EPCOT Food Updates Sunshine Seasons When we popped into Sunshine Seasons for some eats, we discovered some new food on the menu! Yay! First, Stir Fry is back!!! But you can also grab a Mediterranean Flatbread and the plant-based Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup there! FOOOOOD! We were pretty pleased with all three options, so honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of them! It’s nice to see even more variety at Sunshine Season! Review: Where Can You Find Stir-Fry, Flatbread, and Dessert in One EPCOT Restaurant? Eats at the EPCOT Experience More food options at Sunshine Seasons is nice, considering we learned that Eats at the EPCOT Experience will be closed for a little while — a Cast Member told us the kitchen there is getting redone. Eats at the EPCOT Experience Is Closed! We still don’t have official word from Disney about this closure, but it’s been closed every time we’ve checked on it over the past few days. An EPCOT Snack Spot Is Expected to Remain Closed for Months EPCOT Construction Updates Gateway Gifts We noticed a small area of construction next to Gateway Gifts — shrubbery has been put up to close off the area to guests. Gateway Gifts getting some construction? We’re not sure what’s going on here, but we’ll let you know if we find out! BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT That’s all we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates! Stay tuned! NEWS: We Finally Have an OPENING Date for the New Crêperie in EPCOT! 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 EPCOT recently? Let us know in the comments! The post Our Day in EPCOT: A NEW Pizza Option and a Restaurant Closure Update first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Construction, Queen Anna, and Remy Details in France! What’s New at EPCOT: New Leave A Legacy Display, Beautiful Topiaries, and a WEDDING! What’s New at EPCOT: Festival of the Holidays Booths, Disney Hand Sanitizers, and an Up Hoodie! View the full article

We’re back with another St. Patrick’s Day sip! Disney Springs Guys, we’ve been trying LOTS of St. Paddy’s Day treats, from frosting-packed cupcakes to tasty ice cream sammies to a Green Velvet Cake Shake! But Disney’s still rollin’ out more, and we’re still tasting! Today, we stopped by Disney Springs to try a brand-new drink. The Irish Whiskey Tea is at Joffrey’s Handcrafted Smoothies — which you can find right across from World of Disney, next to the Waterside Stage! This sip is a simple combo of Joffrey’s peach iced tea and Irish whiskey. Irish Whiskey Tea This is a quick ‘n’ easy drink: it’s nothing super unique, but if you don’t like over-the-top extra ingredients or flavors, you may wanna try this! We also noticed it wasn’t very strong — but you can add an extra shot for $2 if you want it to be a little boozier. Quick, simple, and easy! The peach tea was surprisingly tart — we expected a sweeter taste! So if you prefer sweeter drinks, this one may not be for you. But overall, the taste was smooth and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Grab this for a smooth but tart sip! This drink is $11.99 — or $13.99 if you wanna make it a double! We’re big fans of the refreshing combo of peach tea and whiskey. And we’ll keep trying ALL the new eats and treats in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out ALL the St. Patrick’s Day Food Coming to Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you give this drink a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Here’s Where to Find the New SPIKED Peach Tea in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. REVIEW: This Bacon Flavored Drink is on FIRE (Literally!) in Disney World! What’s New In Disney Springs! A Whole Lotta Stars Wars, AristoCats, Galactic Cocktails, and More! View the full article

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Disneyland Paris closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, later reopened, and then closed again. The theme parks are currently set to reopen in April. World of Disney Store in Disneyland Paris | ©Disney But, while the Disneyland Paris theme parks are closed, fans can still enjoy a little bit of the Disneyland Paris area by shopping at World of Disney! The World of Disney Store at Disneyland Paris’ Disney Village has reopened a number of times in the past and now it is set to reopen again for a SUPER limited time! According to a rough translation of the Disneyland Paris French website, The World of Disney store in the Disney Village will be open on Saturday, March 13th, and Sunday, March 14th, from 12PM through 5PM. World of Disney Store at Disneyland Paris | ©Disney The Disneyland Paris website says that shoppers will be able to discover new products from the exclusive Disneyland Paris 2021 line. There will also be some winter items, home merchandise, and Marvel products available at special prices. To comply with physical distancing measures, the capacity of the World of Disney store will be limited. Also, wearing a mask is compulsory for all visitors ages 6 and older. The visitor car park is currently closed, but guests can get 1 hour of FREE parking in the Indigo car park with any purchase at World of Disney. Just be sure to ask for the parking voucher when paying. Disney Village | ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Disneyland Paris and let you know what we find. Click here to see about some of the 2021 events Disneyland Paris has canceled. 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 World of Disney at Disneyland Paris Will Reopen for a SUPER Limited Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: World of Disney in Disneyland Paris Is Reopening Again This Weekend Disneyland Paris to Reopen World of Disney for a Limited Time NEWS: Curfews in France Impact Operating Hours at Disney Village in Disneyland Paris View the full article

We’re spending a wonderful morning in Magic Kingdom and we spotted something exciting! Cinderella Castle Every once in a while, Disney does some filming in the theme parks for promos or specials. Today, we spotted filming with GUESTS in the Magic Kingdom! As we were headed into Magic Kingdom today, we spotted some Disney film crews set up in one of the hub grass areas in front of Cinderella Castle. Magic Kingdom Filming Taking a peek, it seems like they were filming with guests that they were pulling from the park. Magic Kingdom Filming Sure enough, we spotted Cast Members having guests sign some forms for filming as well. Magic Kingdom Filming Disney occasionally uses real guests straight from the parks in promos. Recently, we’ve seen them in promos and materials about health measures talking about their experience. Magic Kingdom Filming It’s pretty cool to get a behind-the-scenes peek at Disney filming! We wonder what they are filming this time?! As always, we’ll keep an eye out for any and all exciting happenings in the Disney parks so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to see MORE recent Magic Kingdom filming! 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. Headed to Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Filming in Magic Kingdom Today first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! We Spotted Mickey Filming at a Closed Disney World Restaurant! PICS! There’s Filming Going On in Magic Kingdom Today! REVIEW: The NEW “It’s A Party!” Sundae and Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich in Disney World! View the full article

Oh Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we miss you so much! PeopleMover This fan-favorite ride in Magic Kingdom has been closed for quite some time. It was meant to reopen with the park back in July, but the reopening date has been delayed several times now. We’ve been carefully watching to see what’s going on in the area, and today we spotted something unusual! In the past, we’d spotted the PeopleMover actually moving, but never like this! The PeopleMover is being moved! Today, it was being pushed along its track by a Cast Member, and we saw him move it pretty far along. The last time we saw it being tested, people were riding ON it, not pushing it from behind. That’s one way to get things moving again… We managed to capture a video of this strange moment — we’re not used to seeing Cast Members operate Disney rides like this! We’ll make sure to keep checking over here and see if we get any more updates. The most recent date for the end of the refurbishment is April 3rd. We’ll have to wait and see if it actually opens then or just gets delayed again. Bye, PeopleMover! Hope to see you soon! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates on all the ride and restaurant refurbishments in Disney World. Just today a new Magic Kingdom staple was announced as closing for refurb, so things are constantly changing! We’re visiting the parks every day to bring you the most up-to-date news from the parks, so let us know if you have any questions. Here’s Everything Under Refurbishment THIS Week in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever ridden the PeopleMover before? What did you think? The post The PeopleMover Was Moving Again in Disney World...But Not in the Way You'd Expect! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Going on with the PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom? Here’s What We Know! VIDEO: The PeopleMover Is Being Tested in Disney World! PHOTOS & VIDEO: Real PEOPLE Were On the PeopleMover in Disney World Today! View the full article

Heading to Disney World for spring break? Tower of Terror Get ready for a busy week! Disney recently extended its hours to prepare, and we’ve already seen some heavy crowds in the parks. Orlando International Airport is expecting MAJOR air travel, and it seems like Disney is a popular destination. In fact, Park Pass reservations are now completely booked. Even though Disney recently added some availability to their theme park reservation calendars, all Park Passes have been snatched up. For Disney Resort Guests, all 4 parks are fully booked from March 13th through the 19th. ©Disney The situation is the same for Theme Park Ticket Guests, who are also unable to book more Park Passes from March 13th through the 19th. ©Disney And Annual Passholders’ Park Passes are booked for all 4 parks from March 13th through the 20th, although the end of the month does show a little more availability. ©Disney Guys, if you’re gonna be in the parks next week, it’ll be BUSY. But keep in mind that Disney has refilled Park Passes for fully booked days before — so there’s a chance you may still be able to grab a reservation. Keep checking the availability calendar and stay tuned to DFB! We’ll keep ya posted, too. Check Out the Spring Break Crowds 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 going to Disney World for spring break? Let us know in the comments! The post All 4 Disney World Parks to Hit CAPACITY for a Week Straight first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Has Added MORE Park Passes for Spring Break! MORE Park Passes Added For This Spring in Disney World Could March Be the Busiest Month in Disney World Since Reopening? View the full article

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With the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary just a few months away, we’re seeing a LOT of attractions and areas all around the park getting some refurbishments. Cinderella Castle Cinderella Castle already got a new paint job, but it’s getting some more sprucing up now. We’ve also seen various hotel areas, hotel pools, and rides all over Disney World get some updates. And now a MAJOR spot in Magic Kingdom is set to receive some refurbishment too! Looking for cupcakes, cookies, and other sweet treats in Magic Kingdom? Well, the Main Street Confectionery is a spot lots of guests stop at for their sweet snacking needs. Bakery Case But, soon this spot will be CLOSED for refurbishment! According to the Disney refurbishment calendar, the Confectionery is currently set to close on March 29th, 2021. ©Disney The calendar then shows that the refurbishment is set to continue through at least May 22nd, 2021. ©Disney We say “at least” because Disney World park hours, and other information like refurbishment schedules, have only been released through May 22nd at the moment, so we can’t see the schedules past that date. It’s very possible that this refurbishment will continue past May 22nd. Confectionery Once more park hours and schedules are released into later in the year, we’ll be sure to check on this and see whether/how far this refurbishment gets extended. What other refurbishments are going on around Disney World or set to start soon? Well, recently “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed for its refurbishment. It’s Tough to Be a Bug! Another BIG Animal Kingdom ride is also currently closed for refurbishment. Click here to see what other ride at Animal Kingdom is currently closed for refurbishment. And at Magic Kingdom, we are STILL waiting for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to reopen. The PeopleMover is being moved! The ride has been under refurbishment for an extremely long period of time, but we’re watching for any updates. Click here to see when the PeopleMover’s refurbishment is currently scheduled to end. There are also refurbishments going on at the Big Blue Pool over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and the Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Hippy Dippy Pool Construction At Disney’s Polynesian Resort, there is some MAJOR construction going on as the guest rooms get a Moana-inspired refurbishment and the entryway at the resort also gets a new look. Room Renovation Recently, we got a FIRST LOOK at the new Polynesian Moana-inspired rooms and they are beautiful! ©Disney Reservations are now available for the Moana-themed rooms at the Polynesian. You can get a look at the new rooms here! Stay tuned for more updates about all of the projects being worked on throughout Disney World. Click here to see what attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently closed for refurbishment. 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 is your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Magic Kingdom Staple Is CLOSING for a Lengthy Refurbishment first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things That Will Be DIFFERENT in Disney World in March Progress Update! Take a Look at the Cinderella Castle Makeover Happening in Disney World! We Now Have a Potential Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closing Date 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. Welcome back to another day of March Magic! ©Disney Disney’s bringing us special online savings EVERY day in March, but here’s the catch: each offer only lasts for a day! We’ve seen deals on face masks, towels, t-shirts — and even a way to score a free collectible key! So let’s see what Disney’s got lined up for us today. For today ONLY, with each purchase of a toy on shopDisney, you can get a free Easter egg toy! But it’s not just any Easter egg…it has Mickey Mouse ears and shoes! And inside, you’ll find one of 5 figurines. You’ll get either Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, or Pluto — and they’re all dressed in their springtime best! ©Disney This toy is normally priced at $9.99, so if you’re already buying a toy or two, it’s a great freebie! Click Here to Buy the Mickey and Friends Easter Egg Toy! To take advantage of this offer, add any toy from the shopDisney to your cart and use the promo code EASTEREGG. Then it’s all yours! As always, we’ll keep you posted with more Disney news and updates, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out Some MORE Disney Savings! 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 get this free toy? Let us know in the comments! The post Today Only: Get a FREE Disney Toy! 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! Disney Masks are Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Today ONLY! View the full article

Ready to hear about some super-secret hidden details in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom? Tree of Life Stay tuned to learn about extinct rides, dino bones, and why all the bathrooms in the park have some serious doors. Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and let us know: Your favorite Animal Kingdom secret! The post DFB Video: 25 Secrets You Never Knew About Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: We Take You INSIDE Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance and Answer Your FAQs! DFB Video: When Should You Go To Disney World Now That Your Trip Is Ruined? DFB Video: 8 Things You Need To Be Prepared For In Disney World! View the full article

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Can you believe it’s already March? Like wasn’t it just Christmas yesterday? Spaceship Earth and the New Lights Okay, so we’re only THREE months into the New Year, but SO MUCH has happened at Disney World in 2021 already! Not only do we have a huge 18-month-long 50th birthday party to attend, but some parks and resorts are already looking a LOT different! In fact, we would say that parts of Disney World have already been TRANSFORMED in just three short months. But hey, what can we expect? It’s Disney magic, after all! And granted, some of these huge changes have been in the works for a while, but we still enjoy getting to see all these huge updates! And here are three of the biggest. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort delayed its reopening last year to do some big refurbishments in the hotel. The Polynesian has been under refurbishment for several months now. But, in 2021, we’ve started to see some real progress. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort So far, we’ve seen the monorail station totally demolished, and we’ve seen construction continue at the Monorail station with beams, poles, and plywood in the area. Monorail Construction We’ve also seen fences and scaffolding surround the guest rooms as construction moves forward. Room Renovation And some of the Moana-inspired theming has already appeared in the NEW Cast Member Moana outfits! Excuse us while we sing “How Far I’ll Go” at the top of our lungs But, just recently we got one of the BIGGEST news drops — Disney actually opened up reservations for the Polynesian and shared brand new photos of the remodeled Moana-inspired rooms! ©Disney We’re especially excited about Hei Hei looking over the coffee maker — what could possibly go wrong? Hei Hei! ©Disney All these little details are great! We can’t wait to see more! FIRST Look at the Moana-themed Rooms Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! EPCOT To say there’s a lot of stuff going on at EPCOT is an understatement. If you’ve been there recently, you’ve probably seen a TON of construction going on as part of the EPCOT Transformation, but it’s all starting to really pay off. First, we got our first look INSIDE the France expansion where the upcoming Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride and La Creperie de Paris will be. So now we just have to wait for the ride to open! We’ve gotten to see the bathrooms in this expansion area (gotta know those good restrooms in Disney World)… France Expansion Restrooms …and we’ve had the chance to take a look at the pavilion all lit up during the night, along with some INCREDIBLE details in the area, the new Ratatouille Chef ears, Ratatouille merchandise, and talking Remy plush! Remy Plush And now we’ve got an opening date for La Creperie and the Ratatouille ride — October 1st, 2021! Let the countdown begin! Click here to see INSIDE the France expansion area! This year, we also got a GORGEOUS new fountain in front of Spaceship Earth… EPCOT …some brand new flags… EPCOT Flags …and JAW-DROPPING nighttime lighting! We know, these lights are STUNNING! Oh, and we got NEW ENTRANCE MUSIC too! The EPCOT transformation is really starting to take shape at the front of the park. Click here to check out the AMAZING new nighttime lights at EPCOT’s entrance! As if that weren’t enough, the Leave A Legacy display has been completely reimagined and is now a beautiful rainbow of color which you can find just outside of the park entrance! Leave a Legacy We’ve also seen some additional panels installed over the past few weeks. Click here to see more about the Leave a Legacy panels! EPCOT’s new nighttime show, Harmonious, is also coming along. We’ve even seen testing started on it! And there’s now a GIGANTIC ring that water and light will shoot out of during the show in World Showcase Lagoon. No, that’s not a Stargate << nerd reference, FTW What’s amazing about the transformation of EPCOT is that it’s not even done yet! There are still several other projects being worked on all around the park. We’ve seen construction progressing, for example, over at the new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction We’re looking forward to seeing everything once it’s all complete! Click here to learn all about the EPCOT transformation! Blizzard Beach Reopening Almost a year after being closed, Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park officially reopened! Welcome back! Many of the same health and safety protocols, like temperature screenings, are in place as throughout the rest of the parks. Face masks are required — but they are only required and only allowed in certain parts of the park. Blizzard Beach Reopening But, we were surprised to see some things in this park — like how the Refill Stations for refillable mugs weren’t manned by Cast Members, as we’ve seen throughout Disney World previously. Instead, here, you take care of your own refills. Of course, that could eventually change. Take care of your own refills? Wha? Disney World’s other water park, Typhoon Lagoon, still remains closed. Melt-Away Bay But, if you’ve been craving some time to have fun in the sun, go on water slides, and chill in the lazy river, you can now head to Blizzard Beach to do just that. Check out our FULL experience at the Blizzard Beach Reopening in Walt Disney World! So much has already happened in Disney World in the past 3 months (we even got the official opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse and the opening of Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew), but so much more is still in store for this year. Several restaurants are set to open in 2021, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to take us to a galaxy far, far away, and Disney World will start its 50th Anniversary celebrations. We can’t wait to take you along with us as each new project comes to fruition! So stay tuned for lots of videos, photos, and more from Disney World. Take a CLOSER Look at Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Transformation! 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 have plans to visit Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 BIG Ways Disney World Has Already Transformed in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Yesterday, we shared some BIG news about EPCOT. EPCOT The long-anticipated Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open in the newly-expanded France Pavilion on October 1st, 2021 — and we’ll also get to FINALLY try out the new La Crêperie de Paris. And ICYMI, these openings are happened on none other than Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary! As you can imagine, it’s gonna be a pretty busy day in the parks. We’d previously shared that while Magic Kingdom’s Park Pass reservations were totally booked — it is that park’s birthday, after all! — EPCOT was still available for all 3 types of tickets. But we warned you that could change FAST, and now it has! EPCOT Park Passes are now gone for Annual Passholders on October 1st. As you can see, Magic Kingdom is still booked, too. ©Disney Resort Guests and Theme Park Ticket Guests: you’re still in the clear for now! But you’ll wanna hurry and book those reservations ASAP, because we’re guessing this availability won’t stick around too long. ©Disney Keep in mind that this is subject to change. Yesterday, Park Passes for Magic Kingdom on October 1st got refilled — but they were snatched up fast! Keep checking the Park Pass availability calendar. And of course, we’ll keep ya posted here at DFB, too! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates. Read More About the Opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! 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 EPCOT on October 1st? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 EPCOT Park Passes Are Going FAST for the Opening of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! There’s One BIG Problem That Could Derail Your Disney World Trip This Year BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT View the full article

Here at DFB, we know a thing or two about Disney restaurants. Disney World But Disney World restaurants have certainly changed over the years! You might be surprised by JUST how much some have changed! We’re taking a look at the weird and wonderful Disney restaurants of the past. Do you remember these surprising things from back in the day? There used to be WAY cuter paper products. In the first few decades that Walt Disney World was open, the paper napkins at quick-service restaurants were branded with the Walt Disney World logo and whatever promotions were going on at the time. We’ve seen some special napkins pop up for special events, but mostly they’re a thing of the past. Disney Parks’ Themed Halloween Napkins Our hearts broke a little bit when we noticed that quick-service spots were starting to use plain brown napkins. It’s much better to wipe your face with a fun Disney napkin than a boring ol’ regular one! Click here to see what we THINK is a Disney napkin-holder! Mickey. Butter. Sculptures. This next one is one that many-a Disney fan remembers as very near and dear to their hearts. Many table-service restaurants used to have Mickey butter sculptures for each table! ©JSpence | AllEars.Net Sure, we sometimes spot butter pats shaped like Mickey or even with Mickey’s detailed face on them. But, did you know you used to get a full, standing Mickey butter sculpture when you sat down to dine? Those were the days. Check out these retro Disney treats that are STILL awesome! Some iconic table-service and buffets used to be quick service, and vice-versa! Did you know that some of your favorite table-service spots used to be quick-service? AND some of your favorite quick-service spots used to be table-service spots! Do you remember any of these switcheroos? Tusker House Tusker House in Animal Kingdom is a super-popular buffet-style table-service spot but it used to be all about that counter-service life! Restaurantosaurus used to have character dining in the morning that made it a table-service style meal. Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe used to be a quick-service spot (with a show!). And while you may know and love the sit-down meals at Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom, you might not remember it used to be a fast-food spot known as Adventureland Veranda — an opening day food option serving fast food with a tropical twist. To see our latest Tusker House review, click here! There were some SUPER fun now-extinct spots and some BIG changes over the years. Sure we get excited about whenever we get a NEW Disney restaurant to try, but there have certainly been some eats of the past that didn’t exactly make us thrilled to say goodbye. In fact, there have been some SUPER fun restaurants that are no longer around. Cinderella’s Royal Table Adventureland used to have a juice stand that served tropical sips in cups shaped like fruit, King Stefan’s Banquet Hall predated Cinderella’s Royal Table and brought us FRIED BRIE, and The Empress Lilly used to float where Paddlefish is now and had one of the first Disney character breakfasts. ©Disney Checked out the EPCOT Experience recently? The big building housing this experience actually used to serve a much bigger purpose. The area used to be an opening day restaurant called the Oddysey and served burgers, chicken strips, and more. The Oddysey You might find yourself coming across a Disney fan or two that’s not too happy with all of these replacements (the nostalgia is STRONG with this topic)! We’re sure there are still plenty of folks who would take the Top of the World Supper Club over the Contemporary Resort’s California Grill. And there’s sure to be folks missing Minnie’s Menehune Breakfast at (what is now) ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Resort over the Lilo and Stitch-themed Best Friends Breakfast currently there. Click here to check out our latest California Grill review! The Disney Dining Plan used to be really different. The OG Disney Dining Plan had some BIG differences from today. The Dining Plan (as we know it today) was first introduced in 2005 and has since grown in complexity with lots more offerings. We’ll tell ya, the original iteration might surprise you! Remember alcohol is included in the Disney Dining Plan now! Originally, the Dining did NOT include alcohol. That’s actually a very recent addition in 2018. But it DID come with appetizers and desserts at sit-down meals AND tax and tip were included! Plus, at fast food locations, dessert was included. For one sit-down meal, one fast food meal, and one snack per day it was a LOT of food and was also surprisingly affordable — $35 per night per adult and only $10 per night for kids! This App USED to be Included in the Price of the Dining Plan! To get a comparable Dining Plan today (when the Dining Plan is offered) would cost you $78 per night for adults for one sit down meal, one fast food meal, and two snacks (with no tax or tip [or appetizer!] for that sit down meal and no dessert for your quick service!). To learn all about the Disney Dining Plan, click here! The coffee scene used to be…less than great. Now it’s pretty easy to find a good cup of coffee in Disney World between the Starbucks locations, Joffrey’s locations, and Joffrey’s offerings at quick-service and table-service spots. But, that wasn’t always the case. Joffrey’s Coffee Disney used to pretty much exclusively have Nestle coffee and well…it wasn’t great. Many of our team members do NOT look back fondly on the pre-Joffrey’s/Starbucks era. It was brown water. It tasted like instant coffee. Stick to making chocolate (or even chocolate milk!) Nestle! Thank goodness for good coffee NOW! Click here to see where you can find Joffrey’s locations! BUT, Starbucks hadn’t taken over. On the flip side of that, Starbucks moving into the park can be a touchy subject — especially for Magic Kingdom. As many who’ve been going to Disney World for the past decade or more know, Starbucks took over the beloved Main Street Bakery. Main Street Bakery Sure, the spot kept some of the theming and the name but Starbucks pulled a lot of that charming real-feeling bakery energy right out of there. With the change, our beloved massive Cinnamon Roll moved to its new home in Fantasyland at Gaston’s Tavern. We certainly miss looking in the bakery case and seeing Disney pastries — not the same ones at every Starbucks around the country. Want a review of the Starbucks? Click here! SELF. SERVE. PLASTIC. CHEESE. (And Dole Whip)! Consider this next item on the list to be an ODE to perhaps the thing we miss the most from the past of Disney’s restaurants. You used to be able to dispense plastic cheese from a spigot — a NEVER-ENDING STREAM OF PLASTIC CHEESE. Okay…maybe it did end if the whole canister ran out, but we still miss the days when we could push a button to make our cheesy dreams come true. We seriously can’t stress the loss here. You used to be able to walk into Casey’s Corner and fill up as many cups of complimentary warm, gooey plastic cheese AS YOU WANTED! Now, alas, you must pay for sides of cheese at many locations. Hot Plastic-y Cheese We’ve also seen self-serve Dole Whip in the past which is basically a pure gift to humanity. Captain Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort was kind of famous for it. As much Dole Whip as YOU could swirl in a cup. Yours. If you could swirl a 2-foot tall swirl of Whip, IT WAS YOURS! It was magical. This isn’t totally lost though — we saw this relatively recently at Disney’s All-Star Resorts. Why can’t that be a thing ALL the time!? Want to learn more about self-serve Dole Whip? Click here! The value food courts used to have serious pizzazz. Speaking of the value food courts, they used to have some serious pizzazz — and not just because of the self-serve Dole Whip. Don’t worry, we’ll elaborate. For one, Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music used to have some AMAZING murals of rockers that gave us a serious giggle. check out pseudo-John Bon Jovi below! Guitar Guy at former Intermission Food Court Disney’s Pop Century Resort’s Everything Pop Shopping and Dining had some cool offerings too. Now, the iconic Tie-Dye Cheesecake comes in a cup, but it used to be an actual slice (that showed off the colors better IMO). Plus, you could grab TV Dinners for Mom’s Night Out with some pretty tasty options. Mom’s Night Out Special We miss some of the more unique options these spots used to offer! Want to see more about Mom’s Night Out? Click here! Mickey Bars had an interesting look. Mickey Bars might be the single most iconic treat in the Disney parks, but they didn’t always have the chocolate-shell appearance that they do now. In fact, they looked a lot more like this: Mickey Bars Yup, Mickey Bars had exposed chocolate and vanilla ice cream with a little face on them and chocolate ears. You could find these in grocery stores as well, similar to how we can find the current bars in many stores! One thing this shirt has wrong is that those faces didn’t turn to a frown when you took a bite. Thank goodness! Click here to watch a WHOLE VIDEO on Mickey Bars! EPCOT made dining reservations high-tech. Did you know that the way to make a dining reservation in EPCOT used to be through the use of a touchscreen computer? Well, that doesn’t sound too crazy nowadays but wait — this was in the 1980s! Touchscreens just weren’t a thing! Spaceship Earth These screens, called WorldKey Kiosks, were a very cool technology at the time but maybe not the best way to make dining reservations. Guests would be connected to a Cast Member they could see on the screen and they could converse with them through a microphone to help make reservations. Typically, reservations would fill up by 10AM. Can you imagine having to be IN the park to make a reservation? The good ol’ days! Still, it’s pretty neat that EPCOT had some of the first touchscreens most guests ever encountered. Want a FULL LIST of EPCOT restaurants? Click here! There used to be only one celebrity chef in Downtown Disney. Disney Springs is a pretty cool place with lots of dining experiences — many of them introduced by celebrity chefs! There’s Raglan Road by Chef Kevin Dundon, Morimoto Asia by Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Kitchen, Chef Rick Bayless’s Frontera Cocina, and more. Wolfgang Puck Express But there used to be just ONE celebrity chef back when Disney Springs was Downtown Disney. Can you guess who it was? Wolfgang Puck was the first to claim the Disney celeb spot! To see our latest Wolfgang Puck review, click here! So ya see, Disney restaurants are pretty different from what they used to be! We hope you’ve enjoyed this glimpse into the past of Disney dining and you know you can always count on us to report the present and the future. Want to know the BEST Disney restaurants? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 remember the past of Disney World’s restaurants? Tell us in the comments! 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