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Today is an exciting day! The 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival starts AND the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is HERE! 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Guide This DFB Guide for the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is FULL of everything you need to plan your perfect visit this Spring! And, right now you can get the guide for a discounted price with our promo code SPRING. Order your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival now! Use promo code SPRING to save $2 off the cover price! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shop-now-pink.jpeg The 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicks off TODAY March 3 and runs until July 5! The Sorcerer Mickey topiary is officially out! The Festival is an absolute highlight of Spring in Walt Disney World, and has been since it began in 1994. In addition to the character topiaries and flowers throughout EPCOT, you can also enjoy all of the Outdoor Kitchens this year — which are similar to the food booths at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and feature delicious small plates that allow you to taste fresh flavors from the garden. Violet Lemonade With all this fun and food you need a guide to help you plan your visit – and the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival fits the bill! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival In this fully-updated Guide you’ll find: In-depth descriptions, prices, dates, and times of events, tours, and tasting options at the Festival Full booth menus and food photos for ALL the Outdoor Kitchens What’s NEW at this year’s Festival COVID-19 changes at Disney World and the Festival The most popular events and food items at the Festival, and how to experience them Our updated Flower and Garden Festival FAQ section And more! Mini Funnel Cake Bonus Items in the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival The 2021 DFB Guide to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival also has some fun bonus items that are EXCLUSIVE to the DFB including: Customized touring strategies for the Festival Indexes of food, wine, beer, hard cider, wine, cocktails, and more Booth Crawls And more! Order the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival now and save with promo code SPRING! The Guide is the BEST tool for planning your visit to the Festival no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Use the Guide to plan what food to eat and more! Get MORE for LESS! Save with the Everything Bundle! We have even bigger savings on our Everything Bundle today too! This bundle has, well, EVERYTHING in it – all seven of the DFB Guides including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival pre-order (plus a free, instant download of the 2020 edition), the DFB Guide to the 2021 Walt Disney World Holidays pre-order (and a free, instant download of the 2020 edition), all three Snack Guides, and the fully-updated DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Everything Bundle And right now you can save 40% off the already super-discounted price of the Everything Bundle with promo code BUNDLE40! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with ​200+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Flower & Garden Festival tour, or your money back! Whether this is your first festival or your 27th, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-11.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-16.png http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-17.png With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose, ever! As always, we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog. We couldn’t do this without you!The post IT'S HERE! The DFB Guide to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is NOW Available! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s a Super Bowl of Savings! Save 30% off the DFB Store NOW and Start Planning Your Next Disney World Vacation News: 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Introduces Two New Booths Our BIGGEST Sale of the is BACK For a Limited Time! 50% Off Everything at the DFB Store! View the full article

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Lots of guests flock to Disney World for spring break. Flower & Garden! With plenty of time to travel due to breaks from school, it’s a great time to visit Disney World! And like any other year, it’s looking like spring break will be pretty busy in the parks this year. Recently, we shared an update about the limited availability of Disney World Park Passes in March. Now, some of those Park Passes have been refilled! If you’re visiting Disney World this month, you’re going to want to know these updates. Let’s check out all the new changes. Hollywood Studios Annual Passholders Overall, many dates in March are still available for Annual Passholders to make Park Pass reservations. However, on March 6th, all the parks were fully booked! ©Disney Although not all parks have become available, Annual Passholders can now make a reservation for either EPCOT or Disney’s Animal Kingdom this upcoming Saturday. If you were hoping to visit EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival this weekend, now you can! ©Disney Theme Park Ticket Guests When we checked Park Pass availability this morning, most of next week was quickly starting to fill up for Theme Park Ticket Guests. ©Disney Now, all parks are available again between March 8th and 12th! ©Disney Disney Resort Guests Disney Resort Guests were in a similar situation as Theme Park Ticket Guests. The second week of March was pretty booked. ©Disney Now, they have the ability to make reservations for any park between March 8th and 12th. ©Disney If you’ve got a Disney trip coming up, be sure to check back with us for any updates made to Disney World’s park hours that may affect your visit! Plus, we’ll be giving you a look at the spring break crowds we experience during our trips to the parks. Check back with us for more Disney news! ANOTHER New Balloon Color Arrives 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! 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. Are you headed to Disney World for spring break this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Disney World Has Added MORE Park Passes for Spring Break! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Halloween Park Passes Are GONE for Disney World Annual Passholders Disney Shares That Thanksgiving Week Capacity Is Almost at 100% Disney World Releases MORE Park Passes For December (Including Christmas Day) For Some Guests! View the full article

An exciting event is coming to Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort next month! Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort We stopped by this past weekend to experience the Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin. And coming up on April 17th is another foodie event — the Spring Food & Wine Classic. The event will feature 12 food stations, over 50 beverage options, entertainment, and more! This upcoming event will feature a lot of the food booths we recently experienced, along with even more. We’re sharing a list of all the eats you can expect from April’s event. ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Shula’s Steak House Prime New York Strip Loin — Salt Roasted Prime NY Strip Loin, Roasted Marble Potatoes, Onion Purée, Truffle Veal Jus Shula’s Steak House Smokin’ D’s BBQ Smoked Ribs — Sweet & Smokey St. Louis Style Smoked Ribs, Macaroni & Cheese Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Colorado Lamb — Roasted Lamb Chop, Charred Artichoke, Braised Gigantes Beans, Lamb Jus Phins Soft Pretzel — Bavarian Style Warm Pretzel, German Mustard, Beer Cheese Bavarian Style Warm Pretzel Todd English’s bluezoo Shrimp & Grits — Sautéed Gulf Shrimp, Buttered White Corn Grits, Tasso Ham Gravy Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The Fountain Angus Beef Sliders — Seared Angus Beef Patty, SwanDo Sauce, American Cheese, Toasted Brioche Frida’s Kitchen Chile Colorado Bowl — Green Chile Braised Pork, Steamed Rice, Hominy, Pickled Apple-Cabbage Slaw, Crispy Chicharrones, Radish Frida’s Kitchen Chinatown Vegetarian Bao — Glazed Savory Jack Fruit, Green Onion, Ginger, Steamed Bao Il Mulino Malfatti — Ricotta Cheese Dumplings, Wild Mushrooms, Red Onion, Calabrian Chile Il Mulino The Pig & The Poke Hearts of Palm Ceviche — Citrus Marinated Sliced Hearts of Palm, Jalapeño, Crispy Rice Noodle Kimonos Spicy Tuna Roll — Seasoned Sushi Rice, Spicy Ahi Tuna, Nori Chef Laurent Branlard Tropical Pavlova Station — Pineapple Compote, Passion Fruit Whipped Cream, Mango Sorbet, Meringue 72% Araguani Chocolate Crunch Cake Lime-Raspberry Angel Food Cake A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Booth Tickets for the event cost $125 and can be reserved on the event site. If you’re interested in trying out a whole bunch of different eats, check it out! Read our review of A Taste of Swan & Dolphin 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. Are you interested in checking out this event? Let us know in the comments! The post Another Specialty Food Event is Coming to Disney World Next Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Who Counts as a “Disney World Resort Guest” For the Reopening? We’ve Done Some Digging! News! Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort Will Remain Closed Through July 29th Celebrate Christmas Eve at Todd English’s bluezoo in Disney World with a Special Menu! View the full article

The 2021 Taste of EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival begins TOMORROW at EPCOT! Flower and Garden 2021 We’ve been seeing hints of this spring fest around EPCOT for WEEKS now, from menu sightings to topiaries and subtle things in Living With the Land. And today, we found another sign of a new EPCOT festival, and it’s a very 2021 EPCOT sign — new butterfly wall art on the park’s construction walls! So many winged beauties! As EPCOT goes through its transformation, there are walls EVERYWHERE, and for Festival of the Arts, EPCOT gave them splashes of color with butterfly and Figment photo opps. Figment Instagram wall And these new butterflies have a very Flower and Garden vibe to them. Check out this pixelated light green and daisy butterfly, complete with a little caterpillar buddy! So sweet! Pixelated butterfly wall art at EPCOT And this one really puts the FLOWERS in Flower and Garden! Flower-fly! And these pretty little flutter-bys are perfect for the kiddos to take pics with. They look like real watercolor artwork! Watercolor butterflies! Festival of the Arts may be known for all of the color and artwork, but Flower and Garden is already proving it has its fair share of flare too! When this festival officially kicks off tomorrow, we will BE THERE to let you know all of the sights, bites, and delights! Get Ready to ROCK! Bands Announced for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival 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. What’s your favorite Instagrammable spot at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can't Just Flutter By These New Instagrammable Walls at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted a HUGE Part of EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival at Disney World! What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! What’s New at Epcot: Discounts on Merch, Tinker Bell Wings, American Flag Merch, and MORE! 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 hopped on the Disney nuiMOs bandwagon? nuiMOs coffee check These posable plushes entered the Disney World scene back in January and they’ve been showing off their great sense of style ever since. And, each month, Disney releases MORE new plushes and outfits for these little guys. For March, Disney released TWO new plushes and TONS of new spring outfits for these fashionistas and we’ve already got a preview for next month’s styles! But before we get to the fashion show, we need to talk about a new feature Disney added to all the nuiMOs fun on shopDisney. Now you can become the fashion designer we know you are and certify your nuiMOs looks with an official Certificate of Authenticity. You can select your character plush and an outfit for it on the site! You’ll get a free downloadable certificate and ID card with your look on the runway and even some background music. Certified Disney Style! ©Disney If you’re not jazzed about a downloadable certificate, you can also use it as a sort of fitting room for your nuiMOs plushes and see what outfit will look best on your plush! Start designing your Disney nuiMOs certificate now! Now, onto a sneak peek at the new styles coming in April! Your Disney nuiMOs will be ready for festival season in the new Electric Festival Collection. Mickey is sporting a new outfit coming next month and Angel is in a shiny dress and vest! Fest Season! ©Disney It looks like even the Disney nuiMOs want to get in on the Dapper Day festivities this year. Dapper Day is a day that Disney fans dress up in their fanciest Disney attire (sometimes vintage and sometimes not) and head to Walt Disney World. And, the new nuiMOs outfits will enable your plushes to get in on the festivities! Minnie is wearing a vintage dress reminiscent of Snow White and Daisy has on a Tinker Bell look! Dapper Day anyone? ©Disney All of the new outfits will arrive on April 5th (the first Monday of the month). Shop the ENTIRE Disney nuiMOs Collection Online HERE! Do these come in human sizes too?…asking for a friend… . Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! ATTENTION: Seriously Adorable Kermit and Miss Piggy Plushes Are Now Online 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 have a Disney nuiMOs plush? Let us know in the comments! The post Get a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Disney nuiMOs Outfits (and a NEW Online Feature)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ATTENTION: Seriously Adorable Kermit and Miss Piggy Plushes Are Now Online It’s Time To Commit To Your Love For Disney Snacks. We FINALLY Have a Release Date for the New ‘Soul’ Collectible Key Arriving Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Does anyone else love spring for all the pretty colors that it brings to our wardrobe? Spring is blooming in Disney World! At the beginning of the year, we spotted a Disney pastel collection in the parks and online, and with spring just around the corner, we’re starting to see MORE pastel collections pop up. So, let us bring your attention to a new Retro Disney line from Her Universe that features all the pastels and Disney characters you could ask for! If you’re a fan of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, you’re going to want to see this matching set! The Lilo & Stitch Woven Tank Top features the duo snacking on one of our favorite summer sweets — ice cream. Plus, the top is colored for the season with yellow, blue, green, orange, and pink stripes and a tie front. ©Hot Topic You can grab the top for $27.92. Get the Lilo & Stitch woven tank top here! And, make it an entire outfit and match the top with the Lilo & Stitch Retro Skirt! The long skirt features the same pattern as the top so you will be walking around in retro Lilo & Stitch style. ©Hot Topic The matching skirt is available for $31.92 online now. Purchase the Lilo & Stitch Retro Skirt here! Be an honorary member of Mickey Mouse’s flight crew in the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Retro Dress! The style of the dress transports you to the past and the cartoon design that lines the bottom is from the 1928 animated short, Plane Crazy. So, you’ll even be wearing a little bit of Disney history with this one! ©Hot Topic Get this dress from the past for $43.92. Click HERE to grab the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Airplane Retro Dress! Dress up for a night out on the bayou in this retro dress inspired by Tiana from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. The dress has the phrase, “I’m making my own fairytales,” embroidered across the chest and Tiana’s signature flower is embroidered on the skirt. ©Hot Topic Get a closer look at the lilly, tiara, and star details, and add this to your closet for $35.92. Check out the Princess and The Frog Retro Dress online here! Plus, you can match the dress with The Princess and the Frog Crop Cardigan. The pastel green cardigan has Prince Naveen and Tiana in their frog form embroidered on the front to finish off the dapper look! ©Hot Topic You can get the matching cardigan for $29.52. Get the Princess and the Frog Crop Cardigan here! We don’t know what we like most about this collection — all the pastels or the Disney retro vibes. Luckily we don’t have to decide because they’ve got it all! Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates! Do You Know the Answer to Our TRICKY Disney Trivia Question?! 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. What do you think of the new Disney collection? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Retro Disney Collection is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Feed Your Winnie the Pooh Obsession With This NEW Collection! Channel Your Inner Minnie Mouse With This New Clothing Collection from Her Universe! 10 Ways To Online Disney Shop Your Way Through Quarantine! View the full article

Disneyland may be closed but we can still stop by Downtown Disney! Disneyland We strolled on into Disneyland’s shopping and dining district today to check out the latest updates in food, construction, and merchandise. Let’s dive in! Downtown Disney Food Updates Marceline’s Confectionery We spotted not one, not two, but THREE sweet Easter treats at Marceline’s Confectionery. First up we spotted the very adorable Chick Cake Pop, a vanilla cake pop with white chocolate coating and marshmallow wings. This was a VERY small treat for the $5.49 price but it was still very sweet and yummy. A Little Chick!! Looking for something a little bigger? You can opt for the Minnie Easter Basket Apple for $11.99. The treat is made of a Granny Smith apple with caramel & white chocolate coating, marshmallow ears, and a white chocolate bow. If you’re a candy apple fan, you’ll likely enjoy it. Be warned though, it was TOUGH to eat! Minnie Easter Basket Apple And finally, we’ve got our favorite treat of the bunch — the Bunny Rice Krispie Treat for $5.99! This little guy is a rice krispie treat with white chocolate and a marshmallow tail with coconut shavings on top. Bunny Crisped Rice Cereal Treat Get ready for a sugar overload — but maybe that’s what you’re into. In that case, you can definitely look forward to snacking on these desserts! Click here for our FULL review of the new treats at Marceline’s! Trolley Treats Over at Trolley Treats, we were delightfully surprised to find the HANDMADE Fudge Easter Eggs that we’ve come to expect in Disneyland at this time of year. We snagged a vanilla one for $9.99. Fudge Easter Egg This treat is made with vanilla fudge coated in milk chocolate and topped with a little candy flower. These are super fresh and you can only get them this time of year, so we definitely recommend this treat. Want to learn more about the Disneyland Fudge Eggs? Click here! Downtown Disney Construction Updates General We spotted some changes to the tram road that runs between Mickey and Friends Parking Lot and Downtown Disney. There were new banners! This road will be used for pedestrian access to the A Touch of Disney event in Disney California Adventure, so the banners may be in preparation for that. Celebration Banners Avengers Campus And of course, you know we gotta check in on the latest over at Avengers Campus. We recently caught wind of a Spider-Bot outside of the Spider-Man attraction building. We wonder if he’s still stuck around (literally!). Avengers Campus Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Alright, now let’s talk merchandise. Our first stop was World of Disney where we found four new Corkcicle items. There’s the Pink Water Bottle for $39.99… Pink Water Bottle …the Black Water Bottle for $39.99… Black Water Bottle …the Pink Tumbler for $34.99… Pink Tumbler …and the Black Tumbler for $34.99. Black Tumbler Looking for a cool new top layer? Look no further than the Newspaper Hoodie for $54.99! Newspaper Hoodie Pin collectors, rejoice! We spotted the new Robot Pin Set featuring a Robot Mickey Pin, a Robot Minnie Pin, a Robot Donald Pin, and a Robot Stitch Pin. You can snag it for $27.99. Robot Pin Set Feel like you’re baby Hercules with the new Pegasus Big Feet Plush for $26.99. Pegasus Big Feet Plush Need a fun new park bag? Check out the Mickey Plush Sling Bag for $34.99. Mickey Plush Sling Bag We recently spotted a similar version in Disney World, and now the Air Pods Sleeping Beauty Castle Case has arrived in Disneyland for $19.99. Air Pods Sleeping Beauty Castle Case And it’s almost that time again! There are TWO new celebratory ears for graduates! Take a look at the 2021 Graduation Ears Headband for $29.99… 2021 Graduation Ears …and the 2021 Graduation Ears Hat for $27.99. 2021 Graduation Ears Elias & Co. Over at Elias & Co. we spotted the surprising new Disney California Adventure Mickey Ears for $29.99. Disney California Adventure Ears It’s pretty uncommon to find park-specific ears so were thrilled to see these available! Want to see more pics of these new ears? Click here! Dress Shop Speaking of ears, the Alex Maher Designer Ears have arrived at the Dress Shop as well. Alex Maher is a leading Disney character artist and these ears are seriously unique. You can pick them up for $78! Alex Maher Designer Ears Pin Traders And we’ve got MORE good news for pin collectors! Pin Traders was STOCKED with new pins. Take a look at this Tiki Juice Bar Pin for $19.99. Tiki Juice Bar Pin Got wanderlust? You might want to snag the Disney Dream Destinations Paradise Falls Pin… Disney Dream Destinations Paradise Falls Pin …or the Disney Dream Destinations Agrabah Pin for $19.99 each. Disney Dream Destinations Agrabah Pin There’s a new addition to the zodiac pin series we spotted recently with the Magic in the Stars Little Mermaid Pin for $19.99. Magic in the Stars Little Mermaid Pin Are you loving WandaVision on Disney+ as much as we are? Then you might want to pick up the WandaVision TV Pin for $15.99… WandaVision TV Pin …or the WandaVision S.W.O.R.D. Pin for $15.99. WandaVision SWORD Pin This spot also had part of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection with the Stitch Crashes Lady & the Tramp Jumbo Pin for $24.99. Stitch Crashes Lady & the Tramp Jumbo Pin Aaaaand there are some Winnie the Pooh pins for $19.99 each. One has Christopher Robin and Pooh… Winnie the Pooh pin …one has Pooh in the Honey Tree… Winnie the Pooh pin …and one has Pooh with a balloon. Pooh with a balloon And that’s all of the new stuff that we spotted in Downtown Disney! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates from Disneyland and beyond. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be heading to the A Touch of Disney Disney California Adventure event? Tell us in the comments! The post FOUR Pairs of Ears and MORE Are Now Available at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! What’s New in Downtown Disney: 2021 Goodies, Limited Edition Pins, and a REOPENING What’s New at Downtown Disney: Unique Pins and LOTS of Cats and Dogs Merch! View the full article

Spring is RIGHT around the corner, and a new season means one thing. — No, not warmer weather or Easter — it means there are new SEASONAL menu items! Chick cake pop! Walt Disney World isn’t the only place with new food and drinks for spring, Starbucks is getting in on the action too! Today, Starbucks added Oatly oatmilk to its menus nationwide, and celebrated shaking things up with two new dairy-free drinks: the Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso. Starbucks March menu! You know we can’t resist a new Starbucks menu item. We’d already sampled the oatmilk drink today, so we decided to try another new drink for a midday pick-me-up at The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (which serves Starbucks!). We got the Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso! This drink is made with blonde espresso and cocoa with notes of malt. It’s then shaken together and topped with almondmilk and ice! Chocolateyyyy Our reporter felt like this espresso had a funky after-taste, though she was also new to almondmilk. However, she did enjoy the chocolate flavor in this drink and thought it might be better with oatmilk or another dairy option. Our reporter preferred the oatmilk drink from earlier in the day but if you’re an almondmilk person, this is definitely worth a shot! Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso Like oatmilk, almondmilk is found on Starbucks menus nationwide! So you can get any latte with it at Starbucks across Walt Disney World. Starbucks locations include: Creature Comforts at Animal Kingdom, The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Traveler’s Cafe at EPCOT, Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom, and two spots at Disney Springs! Main Street Bakery It’s exciting that there’s more plant-based options for caffeine fixes across Disney World! And when more come up, we’ll be sure to let you know where to find them! Starbucks Just Released a NEW Ingredient in Disney World and We Tried It Out! 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 prefer almondmilk, oatmilk, or traditional milk in your espresso drinks? Let us know in the comments! The post Is It a Cocoa?! Is It Espresso?! This New Starbucks Drink at Disney World Is BOTH! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Food Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week (Spoiler Alert: CLOSE-UP Skyliner Pics!!) View the full article

There are LOTS of souvenirs to choose from in Disney World. Mickey Balloons One of the souvenirs you can’t miss as you walk around the parks (except Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where they aren’t sold) are those Mickey-shaped balloons! They’re so cute and popular they even made Mickey ears shaped like the balloons. Lately, we’ve seen a few new Mickey balloon colors released. And today we spotted ANOTHER new balloon you might want to grab the next time you’re in the parks. We were walking around Disney’s Hollywood Studios when we spotted this beautiful collection of balloons, including some NEW green Mickey balloons!! Which One Would You Want? We’ve seen green Mickey balloons before, but they were a bit lighter and more see-through. Balloons! This new green one is a bit darker (more like a Kelly Green color) and doesn’t seem as see-through. So Many Balloons! So, if your favorite color is green, or you just LOVE collecting Mickey balloons — you can snatch one of these up the next time you’re in the park. We think these would go great with those emerald green Minnie ears! Which Color is Your Favorite? They’re priced at $14 each. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news and updates and share them all with you! Have you heard the tale of the forgotten Disney balloons? Check it out 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 like to get balloons when you’re in the park? Let us know in the comments! The post ANOTHER New Balloon Color Arrives in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Live Your BEST Mermaid Life With This NEW Dress & Bag in Disney World! Keystone Clothiers Has Reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios With Lots of Star Wars and Marvel Merch! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Light-Up Star Wars Keychains, a Lunar New Year Pin, and MORE! View the full article

We’ve got a brand-new float to try in Disney World! Fife and Drum EPCOT may be busy gearing up for its 2021 Flower and Garden Festival — which starts TOMORROW, by the way! — but there’s still other treats to try around the park. And at Fife & Drum Tavern, we spotted the new Half Note Float! Let’s take a look at the ingredients in this guy. We’ve got layered strawberry Fanta, lemonade, blue raspberry Fanta slushy, and vanilla ice cream. The whole thing is topped with white chocolate artwork from Disney’s new movie Soul. Half Note Float Just look how colorful it is! We wanna be sitting by a pool snacking on this right about now. This looks so summery, doesn’t it? The flavors in this float were fun and refreshing. It’s a true ice cream and slushy mixture — if you prefer those cold treats separate, you may want to pass! We’re seriously loving how colorful this is. This treat melts SUPER quickly. So heads-up if you’re using the Half Note Float for a photo op: snap your pictures fast! Just a few minutes in, the white chocolate was bleeding onto the softening ice cream. And we’d recommend you think twice before eating the chocolate topper. When we tried it, it was super chalky! It’s melting! Little ones may love this float because of how vibrant and flavorful it is. It also makes the perfect snack to cool off on a hot day (seriously, put us out by a pool already!). It costs $6.25. What a fun snack! This is the second new float we’ve spotted in Disney in just a few days! We’ll be sure to keep you posted if we see any other new snacks around the parks. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Check Out Another Brand-New Float 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! 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. Are you going to try this new float? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: A New Soul-Inspired Float Has Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! NEWS and Review: Sweet, Salty, and SUPER Yummy! Pretzel Bites with Beer Caramel Dip Have Arrived in Disney World! Review! A Rose-Shaped Dessert?! We’re Trying Everything at The Masterpiece Kitchen for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

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We have important news about the United States’ vaccine timeline. Disney World Lately, we’ve received information about when elementary school kids could receive the COVID-19 vaccine as it continues to roll out to adults across the country. Previously, vaccination for those adults was estimated to continue into summer 2021. Now, the timeline has changed. President Joe Biden just announced that the United States is “now on track to have enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by the end of May.” According to CNBC, that’s significantly earlier than previous estimates, which stated that the United States should have a large enough vaccine supply for 300 million Americans by the end of July. Disney Face Mask The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine for emergency use, and the White House is currently working to increase that production. Biden also credits a “stepped-up process” for the new timeline. Distancing Markers The president did state that the U.S. “still is in dire need” of people to administer the shots, as well as places where people can go to get vaccinated. When asked when things could go back to “normal,” he said, “I’ve been cautioned not to give an answer…But my hope is by this time next year we’re going to be back to normal.” Face Mask Sign We’ll continue to keep you posted on any more changes to this vaccine timeline. Stay tuned to DFB! Read the Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Update Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: U.S. Could Have Enough Vaccines for Every Adult By May first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Elementary School Kids Could Receive COVID-19 Vaccine in Early 2022 NEWS: The FDA Authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration Events for the COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available in Osceola County View the full article

Why don’t you join us while we POP into Disney’s Hollywood Studios? We’re making a stop at one of the Hot and Fresh Popcorn kiosks. You’ll find a few right in the area in front of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway… Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We’re always on the lookout for new Refillable Popcorn Buckets at these little stands, but it’s pretty rare to spot a new snack among the usual options of popcorn, Mickey Pretzels, and cold drinks. So we were surprised to notice a sign for the new Springtime Popcorn! Birthday Cake Popcorn is mixed with pastel “candied gems” (chocolates) and drizzled with white chocolate. Springtime Popcorn sign You’ll also spy some rainbow sprinkles in the bag for a little extra color. AND a little extra sugar. Springtime Popcorn If you’re thinking that this treat looks a little familiar… Springtime Popcorn …that might be because it brings to mind the seasonal Holiday Festive Popcorn. Holiday Festive Popcorn But while the Holiday Popcorn is a bit more of a sweet-and-salty mix with the addition of buttery caramel, the Springtime Popcorn is just straight up SWEET, especially due to the white chocolate. Springtime Popcorn Plus, it’s VERY sticky — easily stuck in teeth and the coating gets on hands. Springtime Popcorn For that reason, our personal preference lies with the trusty standby: good ol’ regular, buttery Disney popcorn! But the kiddos? Springtime Popcorn We think little ones will love this super sweet springtime snack! You can find it for $7.50 at the Hot and Fresh Popcorn Stands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new park map has popped up in Hollywood Studios, too! Check it out 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. Would you like to try the Springtime Popcorn? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: A New Springtime Popcorn Mix Arrives in Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 9 Disney World Treats We Loved as Kids That Still TOTALLY Slap NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Two Great Ways to Skip the Lines at Walt Disney World’s Toy Story Land View the full article

Orange Bird, a character that’s fluttered about Disney World for decades, has new prominent placements at Magic Kingdom, Epcot. Orange Bird, the animated character that’s fluttered about Walt Disney World for decades, has two new prominent placements at Magic Kingdom and Epcot this week. The creature appears in a small new mural on the side of Sunshine Tree Terrace, a counter-service restaurant in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland. The imagery includes Orange Bird balancing a dairy treat on his leafy wing while a thought balloon with a heart in it and a sunny face loom. Citrus blossoms are all around on a blue background. The artwork is smaller than the presentation of Orange Bird on a brick wall in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. The mural was painted by Abdul Delgado and designed by Chris Gardner, Disney says. The character was created by Disney artists in conjunction with the Florida Citrus Commission, one of the first Walt Disney World sponsors. Meanwhile, at Epcot, Orange Bird is up for a second round as a “sipper.” The character will double as a drinking vessel again during the Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins Wednesday. The redesigned sipper now has an additional bit of orange involved — a slice that rests next to O.B. Inside will be a new-to-fest orange-lemon smoothie that’s nonalcoholic. (In the past, you’ve not been able to order alcohol inside the bird; don’t expect that to change this year.) It’s sold at the festival’s Citrus Blossom outdoor kitchen located in the park’s Showcase Plaza. Looking for sipper cup options? There’s a honey-peach freeze sold in a souvenir Spike the Bee sold at the Honey Bee-stro outlet during the festival, which runs daily through July 5. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. Want more theme park news? Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters or the Theme Park Rangers podcast at orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-podcast.

Things are constantly changing at Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Lately, we’ve seen quite a few changes come to one of the easiest FREE souvenirs to get in Disney World — park maps! Just a few days ago, we spotted a new park map at EPCOT, and now we found a new map at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios got an updated map back in November, but now a NEW map has arrived! New Map! This map features two kids spending some time in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with their lightsabers. New Hollywood Studios Map! The back of the map features important COVID-19 warnings and health & safety reminders. Health and Safety Reminders The inside of the map features the actual map of the park… Where to First? …as well as a list of all of the attractions, dining, and shopping locations in the park. So Many Options You can pick up this new map design in Disney’s Hollywood Studios during your next visit. They’re a free and fun souvenir that you can easily collect. We’ll be on the lookout for more park map updates and more all around Disney World. Stay tuned for more Disney news. Click here to see Magic Kingdom’s park map which has some BIG changes! 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 collect Disney World park maps? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Disney's Hollywood Studios Has a NEW Park Map! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! Keystone Clothiers Has Reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios With Lots of Star Wars and Marvel Merch! View the full article

You’d be hard-pressed to find a Disney food and wine event that we’d turn down. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort And no, we’re not talking about the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, either. We’re actually talking about a nearby event at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! These hotels hosted several specialty food and beverage events recently and we stopped by to review one! The Swan and Dolphin Resort typically hosts the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic. For the last year, however, the event has been replaced by a number of mini food events like the Food & Wine Classic: Limited Edition. ©Swan & Dolphin The Food & Wine Classic will be returning later this year, but for now, we’re holding ourselves over by hanging out at another Swan and Dolphin event: Food & Wine Classic: A Taste of Swan & Dolphin. Swan and Dolphin Check In Two of these events were hosted, one in mid-January and one just a few days ago (that’s the one we attended!). Each event offered 10 food stations from the resort’s restaurants and more than 50 beverages at 22 beverage stations. Yeah…it was pretty cool. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Events-only tickets to these events ran $110 per person, but one-night room packages were available starting at $359 per night (including two tickets to the event). All of your food and drinks are included in the ticket price. We had a wonderful time at the Sip, Savor, & Stay Saturday events last year, so we’re pretty excited to review this option. Arrival and Set-up Just like the last time we attended one of these events, we were directed to a ballroom where we would be hosted. This time, the event was set up in one of the Dolphin Ballrooms. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin We were given a paper copy of the menu to help us keep track of all of the eats and sips. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The back showed every food item that would be available and what Swan & Dolphin restaurant would be serving them. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The inside of the pamphlet featured beverage listings, and there was even a spot for us to jot down tasting notes! A Taste of Swan and Dolphin As a note, this event was sold out. It was certainly much more crowded than the prior event we reviewed here. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin However, our reporter noted feeling comfortable with the health measures and ability to social distance. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin The ballroom was set up fairly similar to last time with distanced tables and food and beverage stations scattered around the room. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin A stage also featured a live band and a DJ for the duration of the event, which we thought was a nice touch. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin For the health and safety of guests and workers, all of the stations were equipped with plexiglass. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Booth But enough about the space, let’s talk about the FOOD! Remember, for this event, all of the food stations represent a dining option at Swan & Dolphin. A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Booth Food We’ll take you through the food we snagged in the menu order. Be warned! There was a LOT of it! A Taste of Swan and Dolphin Food From Shula’s Steak House, we got to try the Surf and Turf, made with Roasted Linz Heritage Angus Prime Strip Loin, Marinated Shrimp, Creamed Spinach, and Sauce Foyot. The steak was a perfect medium-rare and the shrimp had a lot of flavor. Surf and Turf Next, we’re giving the Smoked Angus Beef Brisket Plate from Smokin’ D’s BBQ a try. This plate is Sliced Smoked Beef Brisket, Shaved Sweet Onion, Saltine Crackers, Toasted Garlic Bread, and House Barbeque Sauces. Smoked Angus Beef Brisket Plate We love a good chance to snag a bunch of different barbecue sauces! BBQ Sauce Choices Mooooving on, it’s time we try out the Smoked Fish Cake, a Seared Smoked Fish Cake with Sauce Ravigote, Bitter Greens, Crispy Brioche, Lemon, and Olive Oil. This eat comes from Todd English’s bluezoo. Smoked Fish Cake This one is one of our FAVORITE dishes we had at the event. Check out Cabana Bar and Beach Club’s Dynamite Shrimp Bowl with Crispy Fried Shrimp, Seasoned Sushi Rice, Tempura Crumble, and Spicy Dynamite Sauce. We actually got this eat multiple times. The rice was amazing and the shrimp had a great crunch. Dynamite Shrimp Bowl How do you feel about some street corn? Frida’s Kitchen brought us Elote, a Grilled Sweet Corn with Chile Powder, Mayonnaise, Cotija Cheese, Green Onion, Lime. Elote We L-O-V-E Il Mulino New York Trattoria, the Italian Restaurant at the Swan & Dolphin. So, we were pretty pumped to taste the Bucatini Amatriciana made with House Made Semolina Bucatini Pasta, Guanciale, Garlic, Onion, Calabrian Chiles, Tomato, and Basil. Bucatini Amatriciana Hungry yet? Kimonos brought us Karaage Chicken. That’s Japanese Style Fried Chicken, Soy and Bonito Marinated, Toasted Furikake and Sesame, Tamari Ginger Emulsion, and Shiso. Karaage Chicken There was even an item on the menu from the unopened Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel! This choice was the Manti Dumpling, a Bahrat Spiced Lamb Filled Manti Style Dumpling with Aleppo Pepper Spiked Tomato Sauce and Yogurt Sauce. Manti Dumpling We asked the chef if these dumplings could be taken as a preview for what’s to come at the new resort, but sadly they said it can’t. The menus are still in the works over at the new accommodation! Manti Dumpling We’ve got another favorite! How could we not love Carnival Corner’s Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwich with Muenster Cheese, Toasted Sandwich Bread, and Johnstown Mayo? Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwich This eat was PERFECT with the drinks we were having. Grilled Macaroni and Cheese Sandwich And finally, dessert options came from Chef Laurent Branlard. Options included the Strawberry Sundae (Vanilla Strawberry Confit Ice Cream, Strawberry Compote, Angel Food Cake, and Strawberry Whipped Ganache)… Strawberry Sundae …the Yuzu Cream Filled Chocolate Cup Cake with Fresh Raspberries… Yuzu Cream Filled Chocolate Cup Cake …the Blueberry & Philly Cream Cheese Dome… Blueberry & Philly Cream Cheese Dome …and the Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cake. Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Cake The Strawberry Sundae was our favorite as it was light and perfect, provided a nice variety from the other desserts, and was sweet without being too heavy. Strawberry Sundae Aaaaand how did we wash it all down? Drinks Well, with over 50 drinks, we’re sad to say we weren’t able to try them all. It WAS fun to try out all of the different wines to see how they paired with our food. A Taste of Swan & Dolphin But for us, the real winners were the beers! One thing we love about EPCOT is the beer variety, and we were happy to see that this event achieved the same energy. A Taste of Swan & Dolphin Beers It’s fun to try new craft beers and events like this give a great opportunity to do so. A Taste of Swan & Dolphin Beers Whether you’re a wine drinker or a beer drinker, 50 options mean you’d probably be able to find something you’d like. Overall All in all, this Swan and Dolphin event was just as much fun as it was the last time! We certainly miss the big Food & Wine Classic, but in the meantime, these limited events are certainly a BLAST! We ate a LOT because their food is so spectacular. Seriously, we’ve super pleasantly surprised with all of the great food that we’ve seen at these Swan and Dolphin events. On top of that, we loved the bonus of the drink options and the live music. At this time, there is only one limited event coming up with the Spring Food & Wine Classic limited event on April 17th. This event will feature many of the same booths as this one and MORE. Tickets are on sale now for $125 per person for event-only tickets. If that event is going to be anything like this one, we can whole-heartedly recommend it. The price is reasonable and the event itself is a foodie’s dream. PLUS, room packages make the event and a night at the hotel fairly economical. We’d do this kind of event again in a heartbeat. The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin really know what they’re doing when it comes to these little foodie events. We had a WONDERFUL evening where we felt safe and satisfied. Hopefully, this helps you find a fun new activity for your Disney trip! As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney reviews! Want to see another Swan and Dolphin event review? 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. Would you head to one of these events? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW! Why We Keep Paying 0+ For an Underrated Disney World Food Event first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Is This Specialty Food & Wine Event in Disney World Worth the Price Tag? Kick Off 2021 With Some Specialty Food & Wine Events at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! 19 Disney World Restaurant Discounts and Deals in January View the full article

We love seeing Disney World from a new perspective. Test Track And while we were in EPCOT today visiting the latest Flower and Garden Festival topiaries and checking out the just-released food booth prices, we noticed that Test Track was down for weather! It was raining pretty hard in the park, so this closing is pretty standard. But we were lucky enough to get a peek INSIDE the ride while the attraction waited for the storm to clear. DFB reader Mia Bellofiore was actually on Test Track when it closed temporarily! The lights inside the building turned on, and she was able to see the ride in a brand-new light (literally. We aren’t sorry about the pun.). Check it out! We were able to get a good look at the track, walls, and cars around us. Everything looks pretty different when it’s not glowing neon and zipping past us, right?! Heading into Test Track with the lights off! We hope you got a good look, because just a little while later Test Track was back up and running, and those lights were off again. Talk about a special little peek! As always, we’ll keep you posted with more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB. Check Out This Recent Test Track Change! 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. Have you ever seen a Disney ride with the lights on? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: See Test Track with the Lights ON in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Test Track Has Been Temporarily Closed for Much of the Day in Disney World Nobody Talks About This Disney World Ride. But They Should. The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY EPCOT Ride View the full article

Hello and welcome to DFB. If you’re new here, we’re going to fill you in on one important thing — here at DFB, we LOVE PLASTIC CHEESE. Plastic Cheese! We’ve even got plastic cheese merchandise! Is plastic cheese real food? Probably not. Do we care? Absolutely not. Well, today we got some EXTRA SPECIAL plastic cheese you’re going to want to check out! As we walked around Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we made a stop at Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks. When we first arrived, we were met by the sight of these pre-packaged cheese sauce packages. Do You Love or Hate This Plastic Cheese? Now, you might be of the mindset that ANY cheese is good cheese. And that’s…acceptable. BUT after we spoke with the Cast Member there for a second, something magical happened. Right before our eyes, Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks changed from pre-packed cheese sauces to THIS! PLASTIC CHEEEEEEEESE! PLASTIC CHEESE! Why the change? Well, Disney is working on some pretty big environmental goals for the future. And Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been getting in on the action. Not too long ago, we saw special trash cans debut in Animal Kingdom with separate spots for recycling, trash, and compostable items (which included cups, food, and service-ware). Disney is aiming to make more things for itself in the park, and the new trash cans can help. For example, did you know that the chairs at Restaurantosaurus are made out of composted materials? Pretty cool! New Trash Cans Well, now plastic cheese is helping save the earth too!! Wait, what? Yes, you read that right! The Cast Member at Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks told us that they were switching to these containers as opposed to the pre-packaged items because they’re working to make more things compostable. AND if you haven’t noticed already, the containers and lids for the plastic cheese we got today are compostable! EARTH SAVING PLASTIC CHEESE! Also, can we just talk about how great it is to have a lid for your plastic cheese so you can bring it around with you everywhere?! Ugh, amazing. The Cast Member shared that right now Trek Snacks and Restaurantosaurus are the only spots in the park that have this plastic cheese option in the compostable container. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates on that. Mickey Pretzel + Plastic Cheese, What Could Be Better? So, if you want to grab some plastic cheese AND save the earth(!!), be sure to look for these compostable cheese containers. And remember to toss the container and lid into the compost can in the park! We’ll be on the lookout for more updates on everything around Disney World, but especially news about plastic cheese because…well, because plastic cheese! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates. LOVE Plastic Cheese as much as we do? Check out the plastic cheese merch and more on our DFB store! 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. What do you like best: pre-packaged cheese containers or non-pre-packaged plastic cheese? Tell us in the comments! The post Save the Earth by Eating Plastic Cheese in Disney World (Seriously.) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Adorable ‘Up’ Shirt, Updated Bar Hours, and Halloween Cups! Photos! The Adorable Snowman Cup Is BACK in Disney World! View the full article

EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival starts TOMORROW! Three Caballeros Topiaries We’re getting super excited for this springtime festival’s debut. We’ve shared ALL the menus, a brand-new concert experience, and lots of topiaries! But Disney’s still busy getting ready for the big day. While we were in the park today, we spotted some MORE topiaries popping up around EPCOT! So of course, we took a quick trip around the park to check ’em out. In Future World, Sorcerer Mickey is back with his brooms. Check out that picture-perfect view of Spaceship Earth and the new entrance fountain behind him! The Sorcerer Mickey topiary is officially out! There’s plenty more Fantasia to go around! The famous dancing ostriches are nearby… Dancing ostriches! …and so are a twirling hippo and alligator! Look at those dance moves! We also spotted some little mushrooms near the park entrance! Their caps are bright pink flowers. Lots of mushrooms! Let’s head around to the other side of Spaceship Earth! Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy are out with their tools and paintbrushes, ready to get to work. The iconic Spaceship Earth will be in the background of this photo op, too. Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy topiaries A little ways away, Pluto’s hangin’ out with Chip ‘n’ Dale. Those nails are just about the size of our favorite mischievous ‘munks! Pluto, Chip, and Dale topiaries Near the entrance to Future World, we spotted another butterfly topiary… Butterfly Topiary …plus Donald and Daisy! Donald and Daisy topiaries Of course, Huey, Dewey, and Louie are right behind them. Plus, we spotted Spike the Bee, too! Huey, Dewey, and Louie! We’ll be sure you let you know if we spot any more news topiaries around EPCOT! And of course, we’ll keep providing the latest updates on the Flower and Garden Festival. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Here’s Where to Find ALL the Flower and Garden Topiaries This Year! 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. Which of these topiaries is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post MORE Topiaries Arrive for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL Of The Topiaries Coming to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival This Year! Where to Find Every Flower and Garden Topiary in EPCOT How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re constantly on the lookout for fun ways to incorporate our love of Disney into our everyday lives! Cinderella Castle There are plenty of merchandise options out there, like Disney clothes or Disney-themed accessories for your home and kitchen. However, recently we’ve been noticing some people that take it above and beyond and deck out their ENTIRE home. If you’re not quite so dedicated that you want Mickey Mouse in every room, but the idea of living in a fairytale still intrigues you, then you need to see what we found today! An article on MSN shared some stunning pictures of homes that are truly fit for Disney royalty, and we knew we just HAD to show you. This first house is located in California and is actually designed by Roland E. Hill, the architect behind Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle! © Realtor / Douglas Elliman It’s currently on the market for $2.5 million (WOW!) and is situated in the Hollywood Hills. The outside looks like a quaint cottage, but the inside features medieval architecture elements — more like a castle! © Realtor / Douglas Elliman The home was built in 1927 and is 2000 square feet, which you probably wouldn’t have guessed from looking at the front facade. Throughout the house, you’ll find four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the master suite has a private balcony. © Realtor / Douglas Elliman Next on our list is a home built specifically for all the Rapunzel wannabes out there! This Rapunzel-style Tower in Hampshire, UK can be purchased for a cool $3.9 million. © Rightmove It’s pricey and SERIOUSLY tall, but would ya just look at that view?! Imagine waking up, looking out your window, and seeing THIS… © Rightmove It’s a four-story tower that’s currently being used as a part-time bed and breakfast. The high ceilings and arched doorways make this home seem regal, and the four bedrooms can be reached by climbing a 330-step spiral staircase. (Maybe not the home for you if you’re afraid of heights!) © Rightmove Also mentioned is a stunning Mountain Estate in Idaho for $9 million. The outside of this house looks like something straight out of a storybook, and the inside is filled with stunning modern features. © Sotheby’s International Realty Or maybe you’d actually prefer to have your own castle? Well, the 14th-century Gärsnäs Castle in Österlen, Sweden is currently for sale for $2.4 million! © Fantastic Frank It has 26,000 square feet of living space and 27 rooms. The current inhabitants mainly live on the first two floors, but you could spread out amongst any of the 11 bedrooms. Can’t you imagine many relaxing hours spent in the property’s orangery? Look how peaceful this seems… . © Fantastic Frank If you’ve got a smaller budget, then maybe take a look at this Hansel and Gretel-inspired Cottage in Wales. It’s only priced at $554,000, which is a steal compared to the other multi-million dollar homes! It’s full of charm, and the perfect word to describe this setting is simply “quaint.” © On The Market There’s also this petite Chocolate-box Cottage in Swindon for $558,000. It’s only 1000 square feet but offers plenty of charming natural touches. © Chancellors Last on our list is the stunning chateau inspired by Cinderella herself! This castle is located on more than 16 acres of countryside in Angouleme, France, and is fit for a true queen. It’s currently listed at $2.8 million. © Prestige Property Group The 11,000 square feet of living space has been recently renovated and the decor makes us feel like we’ve stepped directly into a Jane Austen novel. Imagine the balls you could host at this place! © Prestige Property Group Well, all we have left to say is…WOW. Those places are truly magnificent and now we’re going to be dreaming about them for the next few days, weeks, months, maybe years. How amazing it would be to live in a literal fairytale castle! Click Here to Check Out a House for MASSIVE Disney Fans! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can LIVE in a Rapunzel Tower or Snow White Cottage -- You’ve Got to See These Insane Houses! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Disney Park Icons Wishables Are the Cutest Thing We’ve Seen All Year! The Cinderella Series in the Disney Castle Collection Makes Its Magical Debut! OVER 30 Items from Disney’s NEW Mousewares Kitchen Collection Are NOW Available Online! View the full article