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Walt Disney Imagineering and ABC have proudly collaborated on “Imagine from Home,” a new interactive video series on the streaming apps for the ABC Owned Television Stations. In each episode, Disney Imagineers share their skills and passion by showing you step-by-step instructions to draw or craft something inspired by beloved Disney Parks attractions using materials you can likely find around your home.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/bY1RUj9gL3U View the full article

“Happy Spring Festival!” Also referred to as Lunar New Year, the festival starts with the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar. Spring Festival is a special holiday which turns the page of the past lunar year and starts anew, with hope and new beginnings signaling a slate of celebrations.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/8DASZwcciFQ 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. Souvenirs are a great way to commemorate your Disney World vacation and bring some of the magic home. Magic Kingdom Everyday Disney is releasing new plush, clothes, accessories, ears, and more (seriously, they’ll find a way to put the Disney touch on almost anything). We spend a lot of our days at the parks searching through all the stores to bring you what’s new and, we’ve seen A LOT over the years! Though there are a lot of great souvenirs that have guests shelling out TONS of money when they visit, there are also some that were more…well…unique. You’ll see what we mean! Pandora Windbreaker Pandora — The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom is the home to two attractions themed after the movie. Na’vi River Journey is a boat tour through the beautiful bioluminescent rainforest. As you travel down the river, you come upon the Na’vi Shaman of Songs, which showcases Disney’s impressive audio-animatronic skills and is mesmerizing to watch. Na’vi River Journey Well, Disney came out with a truly unforgettable souvenir that was meant to capture the moments you wish the boat would slow down for — the Pandora Windbreaker. Pandora Windbreaker Featuring bright purple-y pink sleeves, the front of the windbreaker has the floating mountains and glowing flora and fauna that you’ll find as the sun sets in Pandora. But, it’s what’s on the back of the windbreaker that is truly remarkable. Pandora Windbreaker Yuuuuup. You can rock your love of the Shaman of Songs on your back. So for all the Shaman of Song stans out there, you know…this exists. Pandora Windbreaker We must say, it’s not often that bright color choices are the SUBTLE part of a clothing item, but here we are! If you are a ride or die Na’vi River Journey fan, this was practically made for you. Us? We’re just over here waiting for our “Uh, fly!” guy windbreakers. Give Us THIS Windbreaker, Disney! DARE. TO. DREAM. You still might be able to see this with your own eyes at Windtraders, Pandora’s merchandise shop! Read more about this WEIRD windbreaker at Disney World HERE! Single Rider T-Shirt Whenever you ride an attraction at Disney World, Cast Members ask how many riders are in your party. 1, 2, 5, 10, etc? They’re just trying to get you situated in the best seat. But, if you’re looking to upgrade from single rider to party of two, this shirt lets you put your relationship status on display! Single Rider Shirt Don’t go singing “All By Myself” quite yet. If you’re out there and looking for love in magical places, this shirt got your back (literally!). Now you can walk the park and find your Disney boo! You don’t have to say a word — let your shirt do the talking. “Dear guests of Disney World, I’m single and looking to mingle!” Honestly, maybe not a bad tactic! Check-out more of what we found at Animal Kingdom HERE! Bo Peep Dress Toy Story 4 was a big hit for Pixar fans and we got to see Bo Peep taking on a larger role in the movie. Instead of a big dress to heard sheep, Bo Peep upgraded her wardrobe with a stylish jumpsuit to take on her next adventure. Cause seriously — WHAT gal is running and jumping in a floofy petticoat? Pants all the way, Bo Peep! It’s Bo Peep! Disney released a dress (well, jumpsuit) that looks very similar to the one in the film, but we’re still trying to figure out how we feel about it. Do we love it? Hate it? We’re still not sure! Bo Peep Outfit The two-piece ensemble lets you create two looks in one with the removable polka-dotted skirt. (And by “skirt” we mean more like a cross between a skirt and an apron!) So, you can wear it as a dress with the skirt around your waist, or you can wear it how it’s supposed to be worn…AS A CAPE. Yes. We know there’s a lot to unpack here. Bo Peep Suit The cape doesn’t match the one worn by Bo Peep in the movie but instead matches her more traditional dress on the outside and the jumper pattern on the inside. People tend to wear things in the parks they might not sport back home, so this might have had some fans in the theme parks. BUT, as for us, we likely won’t be spotted walking around Target in this fancy Bo Peep romper! (Plus, just putting this out there…how on earth do you tastefully use the restroom in this?!) This is, in every sense, FASHUN, but make it Disney. Click HERE to read more about the Bo Peep Dress! The Initial Baby Yoda Merchandise The Baby Yoda obsession started STRONG when The Mandalorian first premiered on Disney+. Fans were immediately scouring the internet for the cute little bundle of green but there wasn’t much merchandise quite yet. A surprise from Disney since we can normally count on them to release shelves FULL of plushes, action figures, and more with (and sometimes before) a premiere. Remember — Baby Yoda was a SURPRISE so they didn’t want him being leaked too soon! If toys or merch got out in the wild before that episode aired, it wouldn’t have been such a reveal! Well, they eventually responded with t-shirts, bags, phone cases, and mugs featuring — drumroll please — the same ONE grainy, blurry image of Baby Yoda… . Baby Yoda shirt ©Hot Topic You could get Baby Yoda on a white t-shirt, a green t-shirt, a pink one — literally every color imaginable but still only ONE IMAGE. Here he is on another shirt… Baby Yoda Shirt ©Disney …and a mug… “The Child” Customizable Mug ©Disney …and a canvas tote. “The Child” Customizable Tote Bag ©Disney This merch wasn’t the high quality we typically see in Disney. It looked like someone in the merchandise department downloaded a low-res screenshot from the show and was like “Quick, slap this on EVERYTHING!”. It wasn’t exactly what fans of The Mandalorian were hoping for but, hey, we still love the little green alien! And, Disney has redeemed themselves over and over again with some seriously adorable Baby Yoda merchandise since then. Here’s all of the Baby Yoda merchandise that was first released! Disney Villains Meme Mugs Every once in a while, Disney ventures into the meme realm to bring fans a good laugh or two. And, hey, we’re all for a good Disney meme, but this line of Disney Villains Meme Mugs are just a little too stereotypical to be funny. Of all the items on this list, we actually like these the most. Even villains need a group text to feel a sense of community, but apparently you need to be careful what you send because it might trigger the most over-the-top reaction. ©shopDisney Do you even “unsubscribe” from group texts? Don’t you just leave the text thread? Either way, we get it Jafar, you’re a meanie. ©shopDisney And, the Maleficent Meme Mug tackles a problem that a lot of us face in the workplace — meetings. Ah yes, a two-hour meeting where nothing really gets accomplished…we all know the feeling. ©shopDisney But Maleficent is quite upfront and is spitting fire after wasting her time on what could have been an email. Could you imagine actually sitting in a meeting with this mug?! (But for real though — SAMES, Mal.) ©shopDisney These are only two of the Villains meme mugs in the collection. So, if you want more, you can check them out here! You can actually BUY these mugs online here! Haunted Mansion Door Hanger Happy haunts materialized on this Haunted Mansion Door Hanger…or did they? We couldn’t help but giggle when we caught Disney’s typo up for grabs at Magic Kingdom. This door hanger likely passed through a lot of hands before hitting the shelves but the 999 happy haunts kept them from spotting the missing “o.” Welcome ‘Folish’ Mortals Door Hanger It’s FOOLISH (thanks, spellcheck) that they can’t spell “foolish.” We keep hearing the Ghost Host bellow “Welcome Folish Mortals!” Bahaha! This isn’t the first spelling error we’ve seen Disney make, and it just goes to show that even at Disney, mistakes happen! Check out the rest of this ‘folish’ door hanger here! Bubble Blowers So, we’re not really cringing looking at this souvenir itself, but once you’ve dealt with a bubble blower, you’ll know why it’s making the list. If you have kids, you’re probably familiar with the amount of begging that goes on to get one of these bad boys. Kids are pretty much obsessed with the Bubble Blowers in the parks. And, we get it — they can play music, blow thousands of bubbles per minute, AND they even LIGHT UP! Minnie Mouse Light-Up Bubble Wand The trouble comes minutes after you’ve purchased the bubble blower and your kid has already blown through the bottle of bubbles before you’ve even put your wallet away. Then, you go on the hunt for more bubbles because it’s not a very good bubble blower if there are no bubbles to blow! Buzz Lightyear Bubble Blower Once you’ve got a good supply of bubbles to refill, you then have to walk around pushing a stroller with bubbles pouring out and then venture on Disney transportation. Ever been on a Disney World bus at the end of the night and it suddenly lights up like a rainbow and fills with bubbles? It’s…jarring. Plus, why oh why didn’t Disney design these with a MUTE BUTTON? SpiderMan Light-up Bubble Wand AND, getting these home is a job in itself. While the wand may not be producing bubbles anymore, it somehow seeps solution EVERYWHERE when you pack it away (that tubing that sucks up the bubbles leaks once the bottle is detached). So, we’re really just cringing at the process that comes with this Disney toy. 5 Souvenirs We REALLY Regret Buying in Disney World! Well, there you have it. Every cringe-worthy souvenir we’ve stumbled upon recently at Walt Disney World! Some of these are pretty fun (or funny!) while others are just “Oh Disney, what are you thinking?!”. As always, we’ll keep bringing you the all the cute (and cringe-y) Disney souvenirs we spot at the parks! Check Out Some Of The WEIRDEST Disney Merchandise We Found 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. What is the most cringe-worthy Disney item you’ve found in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Most Cringe-Worthy Souvenirs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Souvenirs We REALLY Regret Buying in Disney World! Pretty in Pink! The Cutest NEW Dooney & Bourke Line Blossoms into Disney World and Online! FIRST LOOK at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Merch in Disney World! View the full article

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When it comes to drinking at EPCOT, there is NO shortage of options! Margarita from EPCOT From margaritas in Mexico to Old Fashioneds in Canada, there’s something for EVERYONE at EPCOT. But sometimes you just want a nice cold beer. But even when it comes to beer, there are dozens of options! And today, we spotted TWO NEW BEERS at Eats at the EPCOT Experience! They’re now serving a Mana Wheat from Maui Brewing Co. and Unibroue’s Ephemere Pomme. Beers on Tap We decided to try the Unibroue, which comes ALL the way from Quebec! Unibroue’s La Fin du Monde has been a popular beer over at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion, so we were excited to see how this brew measured up! Unibroue Ephemere Pomme If you’re French is as rusty as ours, Ephemere Pomme translates to ephemeral apple, and this beer has TONS of apple flavor, from the front all the way to a tart finish! If you’re more of a cider person, you may even find this beer enjoyable, it was like a much more complex (and better!) version of an Angry Orchard hard cider! It was honestly just delicious! Unibroue Ephemere Pomme We were fans of this beer, and if it sounds up your alley, you can find it for $9.75 at Eats at the EPCOT Experience! Menus at EPCOT are CONSTANTLY switching things up, especially drinks, so when more new sips bubble up, we’ll let you know if they’re right for you! REVIEW: This FRUITY Beer Pairs Perfectly With Charcuterie 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. What’s your favorite spot to grab a beer at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: This NEW Beer at Disney World Is the Apple of Our Eye! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! Seven Simple Truths You NEED to Know About The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Review: Head to Citrus Blossom if You’re Looking for the Orange Bird Sipper and Booze in EPCOT View the full article

Disney Springs has a lot going on as we get closer to Valentine’s Day! Disney Springs We’re here to share all the new treats, merchandise, and celebrations with you! Let’s dive on in. Disney Springs Food Updates Amorette’s Patisserie As part of the Celebrate Soulfully festivities in Disney Springs, Amorette’s Patisserie is serving up two special petit cakes! Celebrate Soulfully Cakes One features Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog and the other represents Disney and Pixar’s Soul! Tiana and ‘Soul’ Petit Cakes These are in addition to the Up cake we saw earlier this week! Love is in the Air Petit Cake We tried the Tiana cake for ourselves, and it was delicious! Read our review of the Tiana cake here! Goofy’s Candy Company Goofy’s Candy Company is baking up the red velvet Valentine’s Day cupcake we’ve seen in a few different spots around the resort! Valentine’s Day Cupcake It’s topped with bright red icing, pearls, and chocolate Minnie ears! Here are ALL of the Valentine’s Day treats at Disney this year! Vivoli il Gelato Vivoli il Gelato is serving up a seasonal treat in the form of a Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich! Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich We got our hands on this sweet and decadent treat this week and we seriously loved it! Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookie Sandwich Although this dessert undeniably includes LOTS of sweet flavors, it wasn’t too over-the-top sweet! Read our review of the Red Velvet Sandwich here! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates World of Disney Over at World of Disney, the main merchandise hub in Disney Springs, we spotted these new baseball jerseys! New Baseball Jerseys Plus, there’s a neon green tee featuring Mickey and the gang! You can pick this one up for $24.99. Mickey and Friends Tee There’s the new Coco Loungefly bag that we’ve seen throughout the parks! Coco Loungefly And the Lunar New Year celebration continues with these adorable mugs! Lunar New Year Mugs We also noticed this limited-edition pin, featuring Minnie and Mickey ringing in the Year of the Ox! Lunar New Year Pin Plus, there were these Red Pocket Sets! These are traditionally used to gift money to family and friends during the holiday. Red Pocket Sets The Disney edition features some of our favorite characters like Mickey, Minnie, and Donald! Learn about the newest Disney sale here! Disney Springs Entertainment Updates Celebrate Soulfully In celebration of Black History Month, Disney Springs is hosting Celebrate Soulfully! The festivities include jazz-inspired performances, art displays, and specialty menu items! We got to take a peek at some of the artwork! Celebrate Soulfully Artwork New art pieces can be seen throughout Disney Springs! This piece by artist Bee Harris shows off some of the women from the movie Soul! ‘Soul’ Artwork Other celebrations for Black History Month can be found in EPCOT, at the new Soul of Jazz exhibit! Learn more about “Celebrate Soulfully” here! That’s everything new that we spotted on our visit to Disney Springs! Stay tuned for more Disney Parks news! Find out which dessert is BACK for Mardi Gras 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. Have you stopped by Disney Springs recently? Tell us in the comments! The post Tiny Cakes Are Taking Over Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — Snowmen Mugs, Turkey Poutine, And Fa La La La LOTS Of Holiday Goodies! What’s New at Disney Springs: Snacks, Snacks, Oh, and Did We Say SNACKS? What’s New in Disney Springs: FUZZY Minnie Ears, Seasonal Gelato, and Construction Updates! View the full article

Do you smell a certain something in the air? Maybe a mix of jazz, beads, and beignets? Oh yeah, baby, Mardi Gras is right around the corner! Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets And the BEST way to celebrate Fat Tuesday (or any Tuesday…or any day) is with FOOD, of course! To bring a bit of the Big Easy to Disney Springs, House of Blues will feature a SPECIAL Mardi Gras Menu from February 15th through the 21st! And today we got a little preview of these New Orleans-inspired items! House of Blues It may not be super pretty, but the first menu item we saw was a classic Gumbo, featuring Andouille Sausage, Chicken, the “Holy Trinity” (Onion, Bell Peppers, and Celery) and Cajun Rice! This jam-packed stew will cost $8. Gumbo If seafood is more your style, consider the Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee, which has a Traditional Brown Roux, Shrimp, and Crawfish all over White Rice! Shellfish fans can try this for $18! Shrimp and Crawfish Etouffee We also got a sneak peek of the Bread Pudding (a DFB favorite from years’ past) which is served with Bourbon Butter and Toffee Sauce. Snatch up this dessert while you can, it costs just $8! House of Blues Mardi Gras Bread Pudding There’s also going to be a Jambalaya on the menu for $20, with Sauteed Chicken, Andouille Sausage, the Holy Trinity all in Stewed Rice! House of Blues Mardi Gras Menu Mardi Gras is technically on February 16th this year, but if you can’t make it to Disney Springs on Tuesday, you have ALL week to celebrate! From Valentine’s Day to Lunar New Year to Mardi Gras and Black History Month, February is FULL of celebrations! And when more special menus come out for these special occasions, we’ll let you know! Get a Crawfish Hot Dog for Mardi Gras 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. What’s your favorite Mardi Gras food? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend a media event that included a preview of House of Blues’ Mardi Gras options. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Forget Beignets! We're All About a RETURNING Disney World Dessert for Mardi Gras! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Let the Good Times Roll at Fat Saturdays This Mardi Gras Season in Disney Springs! A NEW Bayou Brunch Is Comin’ To House Of Blues in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menus, Ball Gowns, and Spooky Merch! View the full article

If you’re walking around Disney Springs at Walt Disney World of Disneyland’s Downtown Disney, you have NO shortage of budget-friendly dining options! Disney Springs And a solid go-to option on both coasts is Earl of Sandwich! You can already get a good lunch here for under $15, and now on Thursdays through the end of February, Earl of Sandwich has a DEAL to round out your meal! Earl of Sandwich If you get emails from this chain, you can get FREE chips and a cookie with the purchase of ANY sandwich on Thursdays through February 25th, 2021! We confirmed via phone that both the Disney Springs location and the Downtown Disney locations WILL be participating! ©Earl of Sandwich That’s great, because chips and a cookie make ANY meal better! Earl of Sandwich cookies In order to redeem this deal, you will need to present a barcode from a Earl Of Sandwich ECLUB email, so be sure to sign up if you’re feeling hungry! Earl of Sandwich We LOVE a good deal, so when more coupons and savings pop up at Disney World or Disneyland, we’ll let you know how you can SAVE on your next vacation! Florida Residents! Get Ready to SAVE on Eats in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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. Is Earl of Sandwich one of your go-to Disney dining spots? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Your Sides For FREE With a New Disney Dining Deal! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks Do you LOVE or HATE These New Forks At Disney Restaurants?? NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! View the full article

“Do we also believe that we’ll be in the same state of six-feet social distancing and mask-wearing in ‘22? Absolutely not," said the CEO of the Walt Disney Co. View the full article

The season of love is upon us, and you know what that means…it’s time to chow down a whole bunch of NEW seasonal treats! Disney’s Pop Century Resort We’ve already had a Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Candy Cupcake, and more. But, recently we made our way to Disney’s Pop Century Resort to try something new — the Call Me Sweetheart cupcake! Hazelnut, chocolate, and strawberry? That sounds like the flavor combination of our dreams! And that’s exactly what you’ll find inside the Call Me Sweetheart cupcake. This treat features a chocolate cupcake filled with hazelnut cream. And, it’s topped with chocolate hazelnut and strawberry buttercream, a white chocolate heart with Mickey and Minnie hugging, and strawberry crisp pearls. Call Me Sweetheart Cupcake This cupcake definitely sounds delicious and looks ADORABLE, so we had pretty high expectations going in. Did this snack live up to its yummy-sounding flavors? We certainly think so! Call Me Sweetheart Cupcake Let’s start with the frosting, shall we? The hazelnut flavor is great and it pairs very nicely with the chocolate — so nicely that it leaves us asking for even more hazelnut. And, when you get a bite of the strawberry buttercream, you’re in for a treat. So lovable! The strawberry flavor is the stronger of the two but doesn’t overtake the cupcake by any means. Instead, it’s a nice surprise when you get a bite of it mixed with the chocolate hazelnut buttercream. Besides the delicious frosting, the cupcake itself is just a plain chocolate cupcake. No bells and whistles! Call Me Sweetheart Cupcake You can try this cupcake yourself for $5.49. The cupcake is available right now through February 15th at multiple spots. Specifically, you’ll be able to find it at Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort; Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort; Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort; Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa; Good’s Food To Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort; and Wind & Waves Market at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. We’re eating LOTS of Valentine’s Day treats all around Disney World, so be sure to come back to DFB for more reviews, photos, and updates. Spending Valentine’s Day at home? Click here to see how you can make Valentine’s Day Mickey waffle pops! 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 about this new cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Chocolate, Hazelnut, AND Strawberry? A New Disney Cupcake Has It ALL! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Check Out These Festive Disney World Hotel Holiday Pins! 6 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in February Valentine’s Day Celebration Package is Coming to Several Disney World Resorts SOON! View the full article

If there’s one thing we love here at DFB, it’s a food HACK! Nutella Waffle Hack And if there’s TWO things we love at DFB, it’s Disney food hacks AND seasonal treats! And today, while at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we had something that was a little bit of both! Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich on CHOCOLATE CHIP Cookies! We’ve already SWOONED over the Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bites, which features strawberry ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookies, with the whole thing rolled in pink, white, and red heart-shaped sprinkles! Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich Today, we wanted an Instagrammable sweet treat but weren’t feeling ALL that chocolate, so we asked if we could get the Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich served on Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies instead of the Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, and we totally could! Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bites with Chocolate Chip Cookies! Pretty heart-shaped sprinkles?! Strawberry ice cream?! AND a classic Disney World treat?! We’re sold! At the end of the day, this snack was a hybrid between the standard Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich (which typically comes with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Cookies) and the seasonal treat! Hacked! If you want to try this semi-secret menu item out for yourself, you can grab the Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich for $6.99 from now through March 1st at Dino-Bites! And when more seasonal snack hacks and secret menu items pop up, you know we’re going to try them! REVIEW: Hack A Valentine’s Day Ice Cream Cone at 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 a Double Chocolate or Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Fan? Let us know in the comments! The post We Just Upgraded Our Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: If You LOVE Sprinkles, We Found the Disney World Treat For You Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Ice Cream Hack, New Fossil Fun Games Tickets, and Holiday Donuts! View the full article

We saw a LOT of friendly (and not so friendly) faces in Magic Kingdom yesterday! Cinderella Castle We took a spin around Magic Kingdom yesterday and spotted a lot of our favorite characters out and about. Honestly, they were having an INTERESTING day! Take a look at these characters plus MORE updates on construction and merchandise from Disney’s flagship park! Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Character Cavalcades First up, let’s talk about those characters! The Princess Cavalcade looked pretty different yesterday as the main float was completely MISSING. So most of the princesses were hoofing it! Royal Princess Processional The smaller gazebo float was still there so Tiana and Rapunzel were lucky enough to keep their ride. Want to see more of this strange situation? Click here! Then later we saw MORE character fun when Wendell, the Country Bear, was out as the Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade road through. Sure enough, he had a pretty silly interaction with Gaston… Gaston! …and Peter Pan and Aladdin said hi too! And we got video of the whole thing! Click here to see a VIDEO of this funny crossover! Peter Pan’s Flight Peter Pan’s Flight still has construction barriers surrounding the queue and now the walls have been expanded slightly. Peter Pan’s Flight Rivers of America When we got to Magic Kingdom yesterday, we were surprised to notice that the Liberty Belle Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island were closed. Liberty Belle Down But they reopened a few hours later so, luckily, the closure didn’t seem too serious. To learn more about this temporary closure, click here! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train As we left in the afternoon, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train saw some downtime too, but we noticed it was up and running later. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium As for merchandise, we spotted a new Blue Castle Beanie at the Main Street Emporium for $24.99. This is perfect for those chillier evenings! Blue Castle Beanie This spot also had those new Flower Minnie Ears we’ve been seeing! Yellow Flower Ears Star Traders And over at Star Traders, we noticed they had the pretty Pearl Minnie Ears in stock. Pearl Minnie Ears That’s all of the latest updates from Magic Kingdom today! We’re not sure why all the characters were having such a wild day, but maybe they’ll be back to their usual selves soon. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to see more of the latest news from Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 all these fun character interactions? Tell us in the comments! The post A Villain, A Bear, and A Princess Walk Into Magic Kingdom... . 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 in Magic Kingdom: Madame Leota Sippers, a Rabbit Spotting, and MORE! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: New Security System, a LOADED Funnel Cake, and Changes at Casey’s Corner! View the full article

Another new dining experience is coming to Disney Springs! Disney Springs Diners in Disney Springs have a lot to look forward to: there’s an upcoming chef’s tasting, a St. Patrick’s Day Festival, and Valentine’s Day specials. And now, The Boathouse has an exciting new addition. Beginning Sunday, February 21st, The Boathouse will host The Captain’s Sing Along Brunch! There will be dueling pianos, a brand-new brunch menu, and specialty drinks. That menu will include a twist on their famous bread rolls, and we’re excited to give them a taste. ©The Boathouse To highlight the brunch’s theme, guests who wear a captain’s hat or Boathouse shirt will also get a free mimosa! ©The Boathouse Brunch runs from 10AM-3PM, and the dueling pianos will play from 11AM-2PM. We’ll keep an eye out for the menu and further details, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Our Review of the Boathouse! 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 The Boathouse brunch? Let us know in the comments. The post Get FREE Mimosas at Disney Springs’ New Brunch! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Lunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs View the full article

We’re almost halfway through February, which means we’re just a few weeks away from EPCOT’s most beautiful festival, the Flower and Garden Festival! Flower Beds With this festival comes delicious and creative outdoor kitchens, plenty of fun nature activities, and several stunning topiary displays and gardens around the park. We’re noticing that Disney is starting to prepare for the festival a little early (Festival of the Arts hasn’t even ended yet!), and today we spotted a really big addition in the Italy Pavilion! When we headed back to EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion today, we were surprised to see a LOT of flowers on the central stage. A LOT of flowers in Italy! Seriously, guys, it’s like Home Depot’s whole gardening department up in here! They’re all in little planters lined up perfectly on the steps. So. Many. Flowers. We were surprised, but it was definitely a good surprise. The rows of beautiful colors are a stunning addition to the pavilion, and it brings a great pop of color! Look how pretty it is! We’re not sure if these flowers are here for the festival or not, although that would likely be a safe guess. However, the only garden listed to be in the Italy Pavilion is the “Garden Italiano,” filled with produce and herbs needed to make a classic Italian feast. This doesn’t look like the Italy garden… We don’t know about you, but these don’t really look like “produce and herbs” to us. Nope, just flowers! Either way, this display has us getting really excited about the upcoming festival. We’ll be there on opening day to share all the important details and food reviews with all of you! It’s a beautiful display… Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in festival coverage and news from the Disney parks! Click Here to Read About the Flower and Garden Food Booths! 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. Will you be visiting the Flower and Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post On Today's Episode of "Why Is This Here?" in Disney World... first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! ALL Of The Topiaries Coming to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival This Year! View the full article

We’re here to remind you about a fun way to save in Disney Springs! Splitsville You may remember we’re big fans of the refillable squeeze bottles at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. After you buy the sipper and moonshine for $22, you can get refills for $13! But did you know that another Disney Springs restaurant also offers this option? At Splitsville Luxury Lanes, you can head over to the “Drinks to Go” counter and grab a refillable squeeze bottle or pin sipper! The squeeze bottle is for 20-ounce frozen drinks, and the pin sipper is for 28-ounce bowl drinks. You can get specialty cocktail refills in either the squeeze bottle or sipper. Splitsville Refillable Squeeze Bottle Let’s break this down! The squeeze bottle is $20 and the sipper is $23 — both include your first drink! Then, you can go back and get refills for $13 in the squeeze bottle or $16 in the sipper. Splitsville’s normal drinks are those prices, but the trick is that you get MORE drink for your buck in these refills. Sounds pretty cool, right? Splitsville Refillable Squeeze Bottle We grabbed the squeeze bottle to try out! There’s lots of options, from a Pina Colada to an Old Fashioned to a Coconut Margarita, but we settled on the Swampwater. It was the bartender’s favorite and consists of 151Rum, grain alcohol, blue raspberry, and lemonade. Splitsville Refillable Squeeze Bottle If you’re looking for a way to save while you drink in Disney Springs, this may be a great option for you! We’ll keep looking for deals and keep you posted on all things Disney, so stay tuned to DFB! Check Out Disney’s Newest Secret Drink! 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 grab one of these refillable bottles? Let us know in the comments! The post Did You Know That REFILLABLE Booze Is a Thing in Disney Springs?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 Get a FREE SIPPER At Splitsville With Their Disney Springs Deal! Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs is Offering a DISCOUNT For a Limited Time! View the full article

When Disney World opened, the parks were operating at 25% capacity, but that was later increased to 35%. Cinderella Castle During today’s Earnings Call, we learned that the parks have currently remained at 35% capacity. But, what will it take for capacity to increase again? Here’s what Disney’s CEO had to say today. During the Earnings Call today, one individual asked how Disney is thinking about the parks for the rest of this year and if Disney expects to be able to increase capacity limits. Disney’s current Chief Executive Officer, Bob Chapek, responded by saying that whether Disney will be able to increase capacity is really going to be determined by the rate of vaccinations of the public. Tree of Life Chapek noted that the number of vaccinations of the public is really the biggest lever the company has either to increase capacity or to reopen parks that are currently closed. He also shared that Disney has ample demand for its parks. Spaceship Earth And Chapek said that he feels Disney has made a pretty big impression on its consumer base and prospective guests in terms of the safety measures they’ve got in place to give assurances to people that they should come to the Disney parks and bring their families. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs At the moment, COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed throughout the United States. They’re even being distributed at Disneyland Resort in California which is acting as a vaccination site. In fact, more than 100,000 doses of the vaccine have been distributed at the Disneyland location. Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci has previously indicated that 70-85% of U.S. adults could be vaccinated by the end of the summer and the United States could return to some normalcy by the fall. Tower of Terror We’ll definitely be on the lookout for key COVID-19 information that you should know ahead of your upcoming Disney trips and watch for any updates on Disney park capacity levels. Be sure to come back for all the latest Disney news. Click here to see why a vaccine might not be the “cure” Disney World needs. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post What Will It Take to Increase Disney Theme Park Capacity? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: People Are Still Traveling to Orlando Despite Pandemic, Orange County Mayor Says Analyst Upgrades Disney Stock Based on Streaming Success and Potential Impact of Vaccines News: Disney Confirms Guests With COVID-19 Vaccine Must Continue to Wear Masks View the full article

Disney is continuing to implement health and safety procedures as the pandemic continues. Cinderella Castle That have recently updated their mask and social distancing policies, and clarified that guests will still have to wear a mask once they receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has shared a further update. With the vaccine rolling out throughout the United States, many have wondered when social distancing and mask requirements will be loosened in the parks. But Chapek confirmed that the expectation is to have some level of mask wearing and social distancing through the end of this year. Distancing Markers This is expected to apply to all of Disney’s parks, whether they are reopening or increasing capacity. Face Mask Sign Chapek did state that “a game changer would be if everyone who wants a vaccine can get a vaccine in April,” in response to more vaccines potentially being available by this time. Dr. Fauci has indicated that April could be “open season,” in which “anybody and everybody” could be vaccinated. Plexiglass on Flight of Passage Additionally, Chapek clarified Disney does not expect to be at the same level of social distancing and mask-wearing in 2022. But for the remainder of 2021, if you’re planning a trip to the parks, expect to abide by Disney’s current mask and social distancing policies. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates. Read Disney’s Newest Mask and Social Distancing Update Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to Disney in 2021? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Masks Expected to Be Required in Disney World Though 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Asks Guests to Reschedule If They Cannot Follow Face Mask Policies Will Disney World Relax Their Mask Policy For Guests With Disabilities? NEWS: Overhead Announcements Updated to Ban Eating and Drinking in Line in Disney World View the full article

Today is the Walt Disney Company’s first Earnings Call of 2021. ©The Walt Disney Company These Earnings Calls give us a check-in on how the Walt Disney Company is doing through a release of quarterly financial results and comments from leadership at the company. During this call, Disney executives reported on the continued closures of several Disney parks. Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned today the current expectations for Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland — all of which remain closed at this time. Disneyland At this time, Disneyland is kept closed by the theme park guidelines in California. However, an assembly has proposed a bill to move up the reopening of major theme parks, including Disneyland. Disneyland Chapek noted that both Disneyland and Disneyland Paris are expected to remain closed for all of Quarter 2 of Fiscal 2021. For reference, Q2 has currently been ongoing since January 3rd and will continue through late March or early April. ©Disneyland Paris Instagram As for Hong Kong Disneyland, Chapek noted that they hope to be able to open Hong Kong Disneyland before the end of the quarter. As a reminder, Hong Kong announced that several health restrictions will be eased in the next few weeks. ©Disney We’ll continue bringing you the news from the Earnings Call and Report. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the new updates! Click here for the latest news of the Disneyland reopening! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disneyland Expected to Remain Closed Through March first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s Costing Disney HOW MUCH To Close The Theme Parks?! 7 Impossible Decisions Disney Has To Make Right Now The 10 Most Important Dates in 2020 For Disney Fans View the full article

Why did Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto fall in love with Miami's Wynwood arts district? In a new video series, "Let's Go, South Florida," host Arlene Borenstein finds out, and talks to Chef Morimoto about his new restaurant, Momosan Ramen & Sake. View the full article

Many are eagerly anticipating the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort. Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney The new land, originally anticipated to debut in summer 2020, was to open in two phases. The completed area would have two new attractions, three new dining locations, character encounters, and more. Due to the parks’ closure in spring 2020, the project was delayed. Imagineers are still working hard to make progress on the project. It was listed as “coming soon”, and we anticipated it to open once Disneyland Resort reopened, but we had no further details — until now! ©Disney Avengers Campus In the Q1 Earnings Call, Disney confirmed that Avengers Campus is set to open later this year. We can expect to be able to visit this immersive new land sometime in 2021! We’re pretty excited to ride WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. ©Disney Of course, Disneyland Resort is still closed, and no opening date has been announced for those parks. Disney has announced that they expect those parks to be closed through March. Therefore, this timeframe IS subject to change. We’ll continue to keep you posted here at DFB as we receive more Disney news and updates! Check Out This Behind-the-Scenes Look at Avengers Campus! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited for Avengers Campus to open? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney's Avengers Campus Confirmed to Open in 2021 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! Mich-Helado in Disney California Adventure BREAKING NEWS! “Avengers Campus” Revealed as Official Name of Disneyland Resort’s Marvel Land!! What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! View the full article

Today, The Walt Disney Company released its Earnings Report for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2021. Magic Kingdom These reports and the subsequent Earnings Calls often reveal a lot of information about the Walt Disney Company’s business operations, and this one is no different! We’re here to give you a look at the major points from the just-released report. In the Q4 earnings call last year, we learned that Disney is shifting its focus to a direct-to-consumer model. We also learned that Disney’s Investor Day would be HUGE (and it was), with lots of exciting announcements for Disney entertainment. Disney predicted that Quarter 1 of this fiscal year may not be great, and we’re here to see if that was true! ©Disney The first fiscal quarter of the year took place from October 2020 through January 2nd, 2021, and marks the fourth fiscal quarter to be significantly impacted by the global health crisis. Compared to the first quarter of 2020, a quarter that was prior to the global health crisis, Disney has seen a significant drop in performance. This has been the case with many of the recent Earning Reports. Overall, Disney reported a 98% drop in earnings from continuing operations for Q1. The prior year saw Earning Per Share at $1.17 where this quarter brought in just $0.02. Income reflected an equal drop of 98% from the prior year’s Q1. ©The Walt Disney Company The largest adverse impact on the company’s earnings came from the situation with the Parks, Experiences and Products segment. The report notes an approximate $2.6 billion loss in Q1 “due to revenue lost as a result of the closures and reduced operating capacities.” ©Disney The company has also incurred significant additional costs as a result of implementing safety measures for guests, employees, and talent across their segments. At this time, they continue to anticipate a loss of approximately $1 billion as these measures continue into 2021. Click here to learn more about this anticipated cost. The situation for Disney Media and Entertainment saw similar results to last year with only a 2% decrease in operating income. Last year’s Q1 saw an income of $1,474,000,000 and this year saw $1,451,000,000. The Direct-to-Consumer segment continues to see growth with Disney+ increasing subscriber count by over 350%, ESPN+ increasing subscriber count by 83%, and Hulu increasing subscriber count by 30%. Disney+ currently reports approximately 94.9 million subscribers. ©Disney We’ll be checking out the Earnings Call from The Walt Disney Company, and will share all of the biggest information with you. Stay tuned for updates to this post and for more coverage! The BIGGEST Details You Missed From Disney’s Q4 Earnings Call. 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. Did any of the news from Disney’s Q1 earnings call surprise you? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Parks Lost BILLIONS in 2020 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Walt Disney Company Reports Multi-Billion Dollar Loss — We’re Breaking Down the Q4 Report NEWS: Disney Releases the Date for Its Next Quarterly Earnings Call Just How Many Subscribers Does Disney+ Have NOW?! View the full article

With Disney’s Q1 Earnings Call today, we’re receiving lots of updates about the company. ©Disney With all of the new shows and movies coming to Disney+, it’s no surprise that it’s growing in popularity. But just how much? Today, we received an update on the streaming service’s subscriber growth. Let’s recap! In April 2020, Disney+ surpassed 50 million subscribers. During the Investor’s Day conference in December, it was reported that this number had grown to 86.8 million. Raya and the Last Dragon ©Disney According to Disney’s Q1 Earnings Call, as of January 2, 2021 the subscriber count was at 94.9 million. That’s a LOT of people watching WandaVision, The Mandalorian and more! And we expect the number has only grown in the last month. WandaVison Art ©Disney Disney had previously aimed to reach 60-90 million subscribers by 2024. It looks like they hit that number WAY earlier. The Muppet Show ©Disney We’ll continue to keep you posted with more updates from the Quarterly Earnings Call. Stay tuned to DFB! Watch the Trailer for Another Upcoming Disney+ Movie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the massive Disney+ subscriber growth? Let us know in the comments! The post Just How Many Subscribers Does Disney+ Have NOW?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney CEO Says Theater Closures Could Affect Disney’s Approach To Movies The Weirdest (and Most Wonderful) 90s Sitcom About Dinosaurs Will Be Coming to Disney+ Soon! NEWS! Disney’s Live Action Mulan Will Be FREE to Stream on Disney+ in December View the full article

There are LOTS of places to eat at in Disney Springs. Big Bite B.L.A.T., fries, and slaw from Chicken Guy! You can opt for a somewhat fancier, sit-down option like Paddlefish or grab something quick at spots like The Daily Poutine. But, if you’re looking for some yummy chicken tenders or chicken sandwiches, fries, a milkshake or two, and TONS of sauces, you might just find yourself at Chicken Guy! And now we’ve discovered an easy and convenient way for you to get your chicken fix! All around Disney World, Mobile Order has become an incredibly popular (and in some cases, essentially required) way to order your food at lots of quick service spots. Well, now Chicken Guy! is getting in on the mobile order action with a way to order your food conveniently online. This is NOT done through the My Disney Experience app, however. Instead, what you’ll want to do is scan the QR code that Cast Members are displaying at Chicken Guy!, or you can visit the Chicken Guy! website and select where it says “Order Food.” Chicken Guy Order Online Make sure you select the Disney Springs location and then go ahead and place your order! Using the website to order is also a good way to just look at the menu as the online mobile order menu has lots of photos included to help you see the different items. They’ve even got all the signature sauces on there so you can add those to your order too. Screenshot from the Chicken Guy! Website You can checkout and pay right on the website. And you can select whether you want to pick it up immediately or schedule your pickup for a later time. Scheduling an order earlier in the day for a set pickup time can be a convenient way to arrange for your food ahead of time so you don’t have to stress about it later or potentially end up with a MUCH later pickup time as things get busier. Chicken Guy Triple Double Mint Shake So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to order your chicken and loaded fries smothered in super melty cheese — now you can use the Chicken Guy! website to do so. We will note that a few times the website seemed to give us a bit of an error issue on the phone, but if we exited and came back, it allowed us to look at the mobile order page just fine. So, if you have an issue, try exiting the page and coming back to it. Loaded Fries with SMC at Chicken Guy! We’ll be on the lookout for more tips and tricks you can use during your next Disney trip. Be sure to check back with us for more updates. Click here to see what’s worth your time in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 eaten at Chicken Guy? Let us know in the comments. The post There's an EASY Way to Get Your Chicken Fix in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! News! Chicken Guy’s Expansion is Currently Underway in Disney Springs News! Chicken Guy In Disney Springs Will Reopen on May 20th View the full article