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EPCOT is a treasure trove of dishes and drinks inspired by countries from around the world. If you’re looking to break away from burgers and chicken tenders of Disney World you can find some really stellar food. La Hacienda d San Angel One Pavilion positively brimming with flavorful food and drinks is the Mexico Pavilion. And that’s where we’re headed. But stop! We’re not going in the big pyramid. Nope, we’re headed waterfront to dine at this Pavilion’s SECOND, newer sit-down restaurant. For those of you interested in a little spice with a side of atmosphere, come this way! La Hacienda de San Angel is a sit-down restaurant located in the Mexico Pavilion. This restaurant shouldn’t be confused with San Angel Inn Restaurante which is located inside the Mexico Pavilion pyramid. Yep, there are two different restaurants here in the same Pavilion. They are two very different places with very different atmospheres! San Angel is set under a fake indoor “nighttime” sky and offers great views of the Gran Fiesta Tour boats as they float by while you dine. La Hacienda, on the other hand, boasts beautiful views of World Showcase and food that we tend to love. It’s also one of EPCOT’s most underrated restaurants. While folks are fawning over the Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier Steakhouse, we’re over here sipping on margs with a view! (Don’t misunderstand, we heart the cheese soup too!) We haven’t stopped in the restaurant in a while and decided to pay one of our “best-kept secrets” a little visit! Come and see what the restaurant is like since our last visit! Atmosphere You may walk by without even knowing there’s a restaurant in this building! The entrance is located directly across from the Mexico pyramid with an archway and check-in podium. It’s crammed just to the left of Cantina de San Angel, the resident fast-food MExican spot in EPCOT (yes, all the locations with “San Angel” in the name can make things confusing!). To check-in, you can scan the QR code located at the host stand. Open your phone camera and it will direct you to the check-in process. From here, you’ll be notified by text when your table is ready. You can also check-in using the My Disney Experience app without entering the entryway. Entryway Once you’re called, you’ll enter the waiting area. The hosts will call you when your table is ready. In the meantime, take a look at the art and decorations in the lobby! (Note, it was the very tail end of the Christmas decor still being up in EPCOT when we visited!) Host Waiting Area This a gorgeous restaurant and doesn’t get enough credit. The walls are decorated with brightly colored art, ornate hanging lights, and splashes of color in every corner. You’ll find carved wood structures, wrought iron pieces, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The waiting area welcomes you with spectacular artwork, authentic masks, and iron sconces. La Hacienda Waiting Area La Hacienda’s backstory is that an artist family owns the hacienda (which means a large estate) and opened it up for dinner guests (lucky us!). You can see a beautiful rendering of the restaurant in the host waiting area. La Hacienda Painting And remember to look up! There’s art everywhere, including these gorgeous bright blue hanging lanterns! La Hacienda Painting Heading inside, you’ll see there are three primary dining areas. They are all facing the World Showcase Lagoon (more or less) in the form of booths or tables. Right now, the tables are spaced-out to limit capacity and prevent travel groups from sitting too close together. La Hacienda Dining Area You don’t necessarily need a table close to the windows to get a view either. The booths located towards the back walls are elevated so guests sitting here can see the lagoon as well. They’re also super cozy for dinner dates! La Hacienda Booths Remember what we said about looking up? Check out the BEAUTIFUL hanging lights above the booths on the right. Plus, the ornate ceiling designs in the far room. La Hacienda Dining Area Each room offers art and designs to give every guest something to look at while they munch on chips and salsa. You’ll see pottery, artifacts, and framed paintings. La Hacienda Dining Area The huge windows offer a spectacular view of World Showcase Lagoon. La Hacienda used to be a majorly sought-after restaurant to book during Illuminations. Disney would pipe in the music and dim the lights so you could enjoy the show as much as possible. Scoring a table RIGHT at the glass during showtime was a big deal. We imagine it will be just as popular when the new nighttime water show, Harmonious, debuts soon. La Hacienda Windows We can’t wait to come back when nighttime shows return and we can compare our experiences! See more atmosphere photos of La Hacienda here! Eats The food is inspired by Southern Mexican cuisine with traditional dishes, home-made tortillas, and spicy accents. Right now, all Disney World restaurants are offering limited menus. While some items were removed from the menu, many of our favorite items made the cut! One thing to note: dinner is the only meal being served at La Hacienda right now. The restaurant is not open for breakfast or lunch. Outdoor Menu To access the menu, you’ll be given a QR code to scan on your phone. You can ask your server for help should you need it. Restaurants usually have paper menus on hand if you’re having trouble with the app. QR Code The starter menu consists of crowd-favorites like fresh guacamole, tostadas, and their fabulous Queso Fundido! It’s worth noting that both this restaurant and San Angel Inn are, not surprisingly, owned and operated by the same people. This means you’ll see a few menu overlaps. The Queso Fundido can be found at San Angel Inn, for example. Same can be said of many of the margaritas and even the chips and salsa. Also, a moment to appreciate that THE soup of soups lives here: Crema de Elote. If you eat one soup in Disney World, please make it this one. It’s SO much cream and corn flavor and crunchy bits of tortilla strips. It’s…SO good. If they had a dispenser out front we could pay to get cups or bowls or vats to go, we’d be first in line. Starter Menu Fan-favorite entrees have been saved including Carne Asada, Pollo al Pastor, and tacos. You can’t have margaritas without tacos, right?! Entrees Cajeta (a Mexican caramel sauce made from goat milk) seems to be used on most of the desserts at La Hacienda! We’re not complaining though. It’s a really tasty addition to the sweets served here. Desserts The handcrafted margarita menu is fairly extensive. We decided to forgo drinks this time and focus on the food. However, we always enjoy the margs here and highly recommend trying one! Again, note the similarities to San Angel Inn or, our other favorite, La Cava del Tequila, just across the way. Margarita Menu Of course, there are a lot of options for kiddos too! The create-your-own entree allows the kids to choose one of the meals… Kids’ Menu …and two sides of their choice. And, if they eat all their veggies, there are two desserts offered on the menu including a brownie and Dulce de Leche Ice Cream. Kids’ Menu In the end, we opted out of margaritas and went with a huge helping of two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert! Get the details and our past reviews of the premium margarita menu here! To start, guests are given an ample supply of chips and salsa. We’re here to tell you the house-made tortilla chips and the fresh salsa are the bomb dot com. The red salsa has a GREAT kick. A few years back, La Hacienda (all the family of restaurants here, actually) used a thicker red salsa with a heavy chipotle flavor that had pretty a pretty divisive fanbase. This salsa is a fresh tomato-based salsa we think more people will prefer. We found ourselves spooning it on our appetizers and entrees for an extra layer of spice. And, the chips are freshly made. No stale chips allowed! If you want to take your chip game to the next level, the Queso Fundido is fantastic and is the perfect pairing with fresh tortilla chips. It’s basically a scorching hot cast iron skillet of gooey cheese so yes…it’s delightful. We didn’t get it this go-round but you can be sure we will next time. Chips, Salsa, and Appetizers We tried not to fill up too much on chips because we had some hefty dishes heading our way! We started with two appetizers. The first was the Tlayudas Giant Tostada. (You heard us! GIANT tostadas.) The crispy Oaxacan tostada is topped with barbacoa beef, chipotle black beans, chorizo, Mexican sour cream, a sprinkling of Cojita cheese, green onions, and pickled onions. The app costs $14. GIANT Tostada! This was our favorite of the two appetizers! The portion is huge. They weren’t lying when they said it was GIANT! The serving of barbacoa formed a mountain of tender beef and paired so well with the spicy chorizo. We were given a big amount of well-seasoned black beans. These aren’t just here to bulk things up — the beans are SUPER flavorful here. Tlayudas Giant Tostada This is fairly spicy, so be warned! You’re given a big helping of sour cream which seemed to cool down the heat a bit. People who are averse to spice might want to try something different though! Tlayudas Giant Tostada We also tried the Flautas. The fried tortillas are filled with potato, chipotle chicken, cheese, Cojita cheese, lettuce, and ranchera sauce. The starter comes with two flautas and costs $13.50. Can you really go wrong with potatoes, chicken, and cheese? Well, let’s find out! Flautas Sorry guys but this appetizer wasn’t super exciting. The app comes with two flautas but we think it wasn’t quite big enough to share. Perhaps you could share with one other person but still…who wants just ONE crunchy flauta? Any group bigger than that and you’ll need to order at least two servings or be OK with just getting a nibble. That said, these had a lovely fried crunch to them. Our favorite part was the crispy fried flour tortilla. It had a good portion of chicken and potato inside the tortillas but the flavor lacked a little bit. Flautas We would have loved to have a few more spices added to the filling. It didn’t necessarily need more heat but needed an extra kick of flavor. We sopped up the ranchera sauces for spices! We absolutely recommend this app if you prefer something a little less spicy and aren’t in the mood to be adventurous. Inside the Flautas Now, it’s time for a couple of main courses! We ordered the Pollo al Pastor which is made with adobo-marinated chicken breast topped with a chili Arbol glaze, pineapple relish, watermelon radish, and a side of grilled vegetables. This entree costs $28. Pollo al Pastor with Rice and Beans The black beans and rice are served family-style and you’re given enough to share with the table. Order for one person, you get smaller bowls. Order with a large group, you’ll get big bowls. You get it. These are the perfect side pieces for your meal. Load up your tortillas with rice, beans, and some of the fillings from your entrees! Black Beans We’ve tried the Pollo al Pastor a few times before and found that the chicken was rather dry and there was a lack of flavor. Something changed this go-around because the chicken was spicy, juicy, and came in a good-sized portion! This was the spice we were searching for from the flautas! Pollo al Pastor The chili glaze and pineapple worked together as a sweet balance to the adobo-marinated chicken breast. The watermelon radish on top was pretty but didn’t do much other than provide a crunch. The veggies were a mix of bell peppers, onions, squash, and zucchini. All of them were cooked just enough to have a slight crunch (which we loved) and were covered with the glaze. Pollo al Pastor We liked the sweet glaze but could have used considerably less of it. (We love the spice on the meat and didn’t need to dilute it!) This is definitely a dish is for diners who prefer the combination of sweet and spicy! Pollo al Pastor We were pleasantly surprised to find this dish came out far better than our previous visits! Take a look at our past reviews of the Pollo al Pastor! Then, we dug into the Alambre de Res which is flank steak, bacon, poblano and bell peppers with Monterey Jack cheese, lime, pico de gallo, and a side of salsa verde. The entree comes with tortillas and costs $29. Note: only flour tortillas are listed on the menu, but we received corn for our entrees too. If you have a preference, be sure to ask! Alambre de Res (and Company!) We liked the chicken, but we really loved the Alambre de Res. It was by far our favorite of the entree. As quoted by our reporter, “This was a pot of gold in my book!” It’s a skillet full of steak and bacon! YES, it’s good! You’re given tons of steak and tons of bacon. The flavor combination of the rich steak paired with the fatty bacon really hit the spot. The pops of tomato and onion gave it a nice freshness too. Alambre de Res Every once in a while, you get a bite of peppers that added to the spice. Although, besides the peppers, this dish wasn’t very spicy. Those who would rather have flavor instead of heat may like this one. Alambre de Res We could have used a little more spice and more cheese because there’s always room for cheese (Mental note for next visit — order this AND the Queso Fundido and COMBINE!). Also, the salsa verde was fairly heavy on the lime so it was tasted quite tart. We were glad it was on the side so we could use it sparingly. Other than that, we loved it! Alambre de Res Meat lovers will most likely love this dish, as we did. We should note that we weren’t asked how we wanted our meat cooked. It came medium-rare so we might suggest inquiring about the temperature if you’d rather have it cooked more. Alambre de Res We tend to really enjoy the dishes made with red meat at La Hacienda. We’ve had the Sirloin Steak before and found that the meat here is usually rich and well-seasoned. This definitely came through in the Alambre de Res dish! Read our review of more red meat dishes from La Hacienda here! Finally, the sweet stuff! We topped it all off with the Empanada de Manzana dessert for $9. The puff pastry is filled with sauteed caramel apples, topped with cajeta (that caramel sauce we mentioned!), and dusted with cinnamon. You also get a side of dulce de leche ice cream. This dessert has been a hit with us in the past and we were ready to dive in again! Empanada de Manzana And it was a hit once more! The puff pastry was warm and the baked apples with caramel were so gooey and full of cinnamon flavors. The ice cream was our favorite part. It was rich with caramel flavors from the dulce de leche. (We would totally order the ice cream by itself!) We loved that it came dusted with cinnamon because it really heightened the taste. Empanada de Manzana Our one complaint is that the puff pastry wasn’t filled with enough caramel sauteed apples. We would have LOVED that pastry to be packed with baked apples. Also, the caramel was fairly sticky and thick. It would have been nice for it to be thinner, but it still tasted great. Empanada de Manzana People who love caramel apples will love this dessert! Likewise, people who don’t love the taste of cinnamon and caramel may want to skip it! We don’t always go out of our way for dessert at sit down meals in Disney World but we were not mad we ate this again. See more reviews about the dessert we can’t get enough of at La Hacienda! Nosh or Not? You might love La Hacienda if: You’re looking for a romantic setting for a special night out. The waterfront views, cozy booths, and dim lighting make it uber-romantic here. You want some good, well-made Mexican food. The dishes are authentic recipes with kicked-up spice and flavors. You’re looking for a fun night with the gang! There are plenty of shareable apps, desserts, and margarita choices! You might skip La Hacienda if: You’re looking for something out of your comfort zone. You can usually find authentic Mexican food readily available back home. If you’re looking to try unique eats, you might want to try Spice Road Table or Chefs de France for more memorable bites. You’re looking to keep to a small budget. You can opt for good, less-expensive (but similar) bites next door at La Cantina de San Angel. You don’t think you’d like authentic Mexican food and prefer the ubiquitous Tex-Mex. You won’t find the Taco Bell menu here! Overall Many people think that La Hacienda’s main attraction was the view you got during Illuminations (and WILL get during Harmonious). That IS huge perk but after many visits, we don’t think that’s necessarily the biggest draw. The view is beautiful during the daytime, even without a spectacular show entertaining you. The food holds up against some of the fancier restaurants in EPCOT. We usually walk away feeling happy with our food choices and our moods are lifted from the atmosphere. That said, this is a Disney World restaurant that usually doesn’t land on a list of “must-dos.” We have a feeling it’s because the menu is full of food you might find at your local Mexican joint. That doesn’t change the fact that it’s well-made and flavorful. We also want to give a huge shoutout to our server Paola. Service can really make or break a restaurant experience and she was beyond attentive and kind. She was constantly checking in and making sure we had what we needed. Our food was timed perfectly, and she was very patient with us when we were making our very important entree decisions! Overall, La Hacienda is basically the sleeper-hit of EPCOT. We’ve had readers rave about it and we’re hardly disappointed too. We understand that you may want to try something a little more unique in EPCOT. BUT, keep in mind (even though we held off on our margs here today) that with the current restrictions in Disney World, gone are the days of sitting down in La Cava for a drink or two. HERE, you can sit, nibble on some chips and some well-made apps and entrees, and sip away on those tasty La Cava-style margs. Keyword here is SIT. At a table. Mask-free. It’s a great place to slow down and appreciate some good food and drinks. What you’ll find at La Hacienda is good margs, well-done classic dishes, and queso. Lots of queso. (Never underestimate the power of CHEESE.) Check out our recent review of Paddlefish 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 been to La Hacienda de San Angel? Tell us your review in the comments below! The post Review: Even Without Fireworks, This EPCOT Restaurant Is Worth Your Time first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney World's Liberty Belle paddleboat makes endless loops around Tom Sawyer Island. But when theme park’s waterway was drained, the boat made its way elsewhere. View the full article Disney’s Liberty Belle has a well-established routine. The triple-decker paddleboat makes loops on the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, toting tourists around Tom Sawyer Island. Repeat, repeat, repeat. But, recently, when theme park’s waterway was drained completely, the cycle was broken and the boat was able to see more of Walt Disney World than usual. Its journey included tugboats, an unplugged monorail, divers, Disney’s Contemporary Resort and a rare venture onto the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. And it happened under the cloak of darkness. Disney World cast members oversee repositioning the 47-feet-tall Liberty Belle riverboat, guiding it beneath the monorail beam and back home to Liberty Square. (Kent Phillips / Courtesy photo) Disney’s primary objective was to replace the steel rail that’s built into the riverbed and guides the Liberty Belle along its course near the back of the park. That spawned multiple projects, including repairs of the basin and rock work along the shore and general maintenance for the island. “We replaced the entire main loop and a little bit of the spur and the track switch between them,” said Katrina Mutuc, a Disney World planner for facility asset management. She was with project from the beginning, which included coordination by multiple Disney departments, ranging from entertainment to watercraft engineering. Moving the paddleboat was a multinight, multistep procedure “No one had drained the river in 25 years, so trying to pinpoint exactly what was the right time to bring her back here ... here ... and here — based on how high the river level was — was a little difficult,” she said. First, Liberty Belle floated via a rail spur to an off-stage area, made a hard left down a canal, eventually going under the monorail line between the park and Grand Floridian resort. A pedestrian bridge was moved to allow Liberty Belle out onto Seven Seas Lagoon. It was then maneuvered past the entrance of Magic Kingdom toward Disney’s Contemporary Resort and onto Bay Lake, moving north again to a watercraft maintenance facility within sight of Space Mountain. It waited out the Rivers of America repairs there. It was a 2.5-mile trip that took between two and three hours, Disney said. The Liberty Belle sails past Tom Sawyer Island during technical rehearsal at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Thursday, the eve of the famed boatÕs reopening to park guests. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Complicating matters: Liberty Belle’s rear paddlewheel works, but the vessel cannot be steered. Therefore, workers with ropes stood on the banks of the canal, guiding it to the lagoon, where a cruiser and tugboat anchored it into place as it sailed the Seven Seas, Mutuc said. Before that, the 47-foot-tall boat had to get under the monorail line between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. “For safety reasons, we couldn’t run the monorail over her so we had to do, like, a de-energizing of that section of the monorail beam, so that she could safely pass underneath,” Mutuc said. The Liberty Belle is tugged across the water bridge that connects Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon near Disney’s Contemporary Resort. (David Roark / Courtesy photo) Moving Liberty Belle in the wee hours was an operational decision. “She has to pass through the path of the ferryboats, so it’s really just to make sure that everything else runs as normal during the day,” Mutuc said. Liberty Belle is a Magic Kingdom mainstay. It was the second riverboat for the Rivers of America and originally named the Richard F. Irvine for its 1973 debut. In 1996, it was rehabbed and renamed Liberty Belle, Disney says. The Admiral Joe Fowler riverboat floated through the park from October 1971 through 1980. Liberty Belle’s most recent off-the-rails trip was in 2018 when it got a new boiler and paint job while in dry dock. It is inspected annually in-park, Disney said. That was the last partial draining of the Rivers area; it was last completely drained in 1996, Disney said. During Liberty Belle’s recent staycation, there was work to do all along the river. After it was drained last fall, about 4,000 cubic yards of sand and sediment were removed and taken to a landfill. “That was a very long effort, literally physically shoveling it out from under all of the docks across the river,” Mutuc said. With that and water out of the way, workers could inspect the property and assess what fixes needed to be made. “You don’t get the opportunity to see it that up-close and personal very often,” she said. Without water in there, it’s easier to do routine maintenance on items such as the lift stations for the bathrooms on Tom Sawyer Island. The Harpers Mill structure was treated to new wood and paint. Docks, both functional and decorative, received attention. Workers and trucks can be on the bed, and welders got the new essential rail in place. The return trip from dry dock for Liberty Belle was spread over three nights, getting as far as the canal, then the underwater locks before approaching the new track. That step required hands-on, underwater work by cast members. “There are divers that will install the guide wheels … and actually align her back onto the track,” Mutuc said. “We have dive-trained technicians.” Liberty Belle paddles through its usual paces, including a pass by Big Thunder Mountain Railroad coaster, on the Rivers of America after the area's recent four-month refurbishment. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) The paddleboat was secured, and Magic Kingdom visitors could spy her from Frontierland by Thursday. The attraction is scheduled to open to the public Friday. The process went much as anticipated, Mutuc said, who worked to keep all teams coordinated and “making sure that everyone’s piece of the puzzle is completed in time,” she said. “I think that was probably the biggest challenge.”

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and we’ve been busy trying ALL the snacks! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck So far, we’ve eaten a Valentine’s Day cupcake, a lovey Lion King-inspired cupcake, a Valentine’s Day brownie, and more! SO MANY SWEETS! But we’re not done yet, because we saw a Valentine’s Day treat that WASN’T a cupcake or brownie at the Anadapur Ice Cream Truck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So we totally wanted to try it out! It’s a Strawberry Soft-Serve Ice Cream Cone! Strawberry Soft-Serve This is a waffle cone filled with strawberry soft-serve ice cream with Valentine’s sprinkles. But there’s a way to hack this cone — just ask to get it swirled with soft serve! We decided to get this treat swirled with chocolate soft-serve because nothing says Valentine’s Day like strawberry and chocolate. Strawberry swirls are not advertised, so be sure to ask a Cast Member, and they’d be happy to hack it for you! Strawberry and Chocolate Soft-Serve We made a great choice, too – the combination of flavors worked great together! This was one refreshing treat! Strawberry and Chocolate Soft-Serve During our visit, you could only swirl chocolate, but a Cast Member told us that we may also be able to swirl it with vanilla soft-serve! It depends on where the ice cream is on which day, but all you have to do is ask! We also liked that the ice cream wasn’t completely covered in sprinkles — it had just the perfect amount. Strawberry and Chocolate Soft-Serve If you love strawberry and chocolate flavors together, we highly recommend this hack! You can get one for yourself now for $4.99. And if we come across any other Disney food hacks, we’ll be sure to let you know! Photos and Reviews: 2021 Disney Valentine’s Treats! 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 ice cream flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Hack A Valentine's Day Ice Cream Cone at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Is the New Lion King Cupcake in Disney World a Hit or MISS? Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! REVIEW: The COOL Forbidden Mountain Cone is THE Photo You Need To Take in Animal Kingdom This Year! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Mickey-shaped food! Mickey Waffle at Magic Kingdom We love our Mickey-shaped treats, like Mickey waffles, Mickey cupcakes, Mickey Rice Krispy treats, and more! And, we love finding merchandise celebrating our love of Mickey snacks! And that’s why we are totally digging this new Mickey and Minnie Mouse Treats Wallet from Loungefly! It’s got some YUMMY Mickey and Minnie treats on it, including donuts, ice cream cones, cupcakes, and ice cream sandwiches. It looks almost good enough to eat, covered in all those sprinkles! Loungefly Mickey and Minnie Mouse Treats Wallet ©Hot Topic There are more sprinkles on the inside, which has a melted chocolate design (yum) with card slots, a billfold, and a clear display pocket for ID. Loungefly Mickey and Minnie Mouse Treats Wallet ©Hot Topic And this scrumptious-looking wallet is available at Hot Topic for $40. Click here to buy the Loungefly Mickey and Minnie Mouse Treats Wallet We’ll be sure to let you know if we find any other fun items with Disney food on them! We Broke Our Diets Just Looking At This Disney Wallet 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 any Disney food-themed accessories? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Disney Wallet Is Making Us Hungry! 😋 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: HURRY! Four NEW Disney Loungeflys Are Available For Pre-Order! Time to Get Your Disney ON With this Black Friday Preview Sale! Oh, Bother! These Disney Blankets Are Perfect for Blustery Days! View the full article

Valentine’s Day weekend is almost here! Splitsville And there are going to be a LOT of Valentine’s Day specials going on in Disney World, including at Disney Springs. We already know about specials at STK Orlando, a chef’s tasting dinner at Morimoto Asia, and a ton of yummy snacks. And, there’s one more Disney Springs location offering up something special for Valentine’s Day! Splitsville Luxury Lanes will be offering several special items for Valentine’s Day weekend (Friday through Sunday). This includes a Surf & Turf Roll, a Seared Tuna Bowl, Notorious Pink Grenache with three chocolate strawberries, and a Final Rose Cocktail. Splitsville is open daily from 11AM. And if you feel like it, you can always have some Valentine’s Day weekend bowling fun, too! Splitsville This combo sounds like a fun date night! We’ll be sure to let you know about any other Valentine’s Day specials at Disney World! Find Out Where to Get FREE Pink Bubbly on Valentine’s Day in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! 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 celebrating Valentine’s Day at Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Have a Fun Date Night in Disney Springs With These Splitsville Specials! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Celebrate Valentine’s Day For An Entire Weekend at STK Orlando in Disney Springs! Celebrate Valentine’s Day With This Lobster Dinner For Two in Disney Springs! It’s a Party With More Valentine’s Day Specials Announced in Disney World! View the full article

If you ask us, there’s no wrong way to eat a Dole Whip! Pineapple Dole Whip Whether you keep it classic, amp it up with a splash of pineapple juice for a Pineapple Float, or get a limited-edition concoction like a strawberry-chocolate Dole Whip swirl or the Kakamora Float with coconut Dole Whip, even when Dole Whip is only OK (like you, Watermelon Dole Whip), it’s still pretty darn great! The only thing that can make the already-great Dole Whip even better?! A fun serving option! We’re still dreaming about the Dole Whip served inside a pineapple we spotted late last year, and today, we found ANOTHER unique way to enjoy this treat: a souvenir tiki sipper!! Souvenir Tiki Sipper with Dole Whip Float We spotted this super funky sipper at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! It comes with the Dole Whip Float, and costs $10.99! Dole Whip Float in a souvenir tiki sipper We’re getting total Tiki Room vibes from this plastic sipper, just take a look at those stacked tiki men! They’re wearing crowns, as anything containing delicious Dole Whip deserves! Dole Whip in a souvenir sipper Like we said, Dole Whip taste AMAZING no matter its vessel, and a fun sipper is even better! You know when we spot fun new ways to eat Dole Whip, we’ll fill you in ASAP! This NEW Dole Whip Hack May Be One of the BEST 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 way to eat Dole Whip?! Let us know in the comments! The post Did You Know About This Dole Whip Option in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Lime Dole Whip Is BACK in Disney World! Review: The Firecracker Dole Whip Float in Disney World Really ‘Pops!’ You Can Now Get a WHOLE Pineapple FULL of Dole Whip in Disney World! 😱 View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion! Haunted Mansion No phrase fills us with so much ghoulish delight! And we love seeing all the fun Haunted Mansion stuff out there, including sippers, gargoyle statues, clothing, and more! Haunted Mansion is certainly an attraction that appeals to all ages, but now kids have a special book coming out ALL about that ride into regions beyond — The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book! And it’s set to release in July, just in time for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! But you can actually pre-order it now for $5.99! The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book ©Golden Books This book features a Ghost Host, who will take readers through the entire journey of the Haunted Mansion at home! You’ll be able to explore the grand ballroom, the attic, and the grim grinning ghosts with your kid. If that sounds like fun (it certainly does to us!). Pre-Order The Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book We’ll be sure to let you know about any other Haunted Mansion stuff we find, too! PICS: The Haunted Mansion Disneyland Ornament Is FINALLY Available Again 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. Is your kid a Haunted Mansion fan? Let us know in the comments! The post Pre-Order Disney's Haunted Mansion Golden Book NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Grab This NEW Haunted Mansion Board Game Online Before It Sells Out! D23’s Latest Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse Plush is the Most ‘Animated’ Yet! HURRY: Select Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Disney Merch Is BACK in Stock Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It is the sweetest time of year at Disney World right now! ©Disney We’ve been trying all of the pink and red hearted treats we can find at the Disney parks and it’s getting hard to pick a favorite! But, sometimes the best treats are the ones made from the heart. Now you can put some love into your baking and whip up a batch of these Mickey Valentine Cookies! Much like the Sweetheart candy you might find at the grocery store, the Mickey-shaped sugar cookies are sure to be a conversation starter. Plus, they let you put your piping skills to the test and create something that is almost too cute to eat! ©Disney So, gather all your Disney fans in the kitchen and get to baking some chEAR worthy sweets! Ingredients (makes 30) Cookie Dough: 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1/2 Tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tsp baking powder 1/2 Tsp salt Icing: 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 2 egg whites Food coloring Materials: Mickey cookie cutter Piping bags Scissors Toothpicks Icing pen Directions: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover and chill dough for at least one hour. Preheat oven to 400° F. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4-1/2″ thick. Use a Mickey cookie cutter to cut shapes out of dough. Place cookies 1” apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 6-8 minutes in a preheated oven. Cool completely. To make the icing, beat together confectioners’ sugar and egg whites for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape. Divide icing in bowls and stir food coloring into each bowl to dye icing. Fill piping bags with icing. Cut a small hole at the ends. Pipe icing along the edges of the cookies and let dry. Then pipe icing inside the lines and use a toothpick to spread it out to the outline. Let dry until icing is completely hardened. With the icing pen, carefully write phrases on the cookies. And that’s it! It may be a little more technical than grabbing conversation hearts at the store but these are sure to have a lot more character! Check out ALL of the 2021 Disney Valentine’s Treats! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be giving this recipe a try? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney RECIPE: Mickey Sweetheart Cookies! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! The Force Is Strong with This EXTREMELY Authentic Ronto Wrap Recipe from Galaxy’s Edge! Disney Recipe: Authentic Disney Dole Whip at Home (Two Ways!) With These Simple Steps! View the full article

Disney has SO many classic snacks that we can’t pick a favorite — so we asked our readers on Instagram! Peter Pan Float We recently brought you a video of the best Disney snacks in 2021. But which one is the winner? Well, that’s for you to decide! Here’s the results for Round 1 of our Best Snacks of 2021 Bracket. First up are two fan favorites from Gideon’s Bakehouse. The Original Chocolate Chip Cookie beat the Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie by a landslide! But some people were REALLY conflicted. As one reader put it, ““Why. Must. I. Choose!!!!!!”. Original Chocolate Chip Cookie Over at another Disney Springs dessert spot, we pitted Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew’s Reese’s Nitro against its Maple Bacon Donut. The Reese’s Nitro managed to pull ahead and take this one! Reese’s Nitro Let’s head into Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Next up is the Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe vs. the Wookie Cookie from Backlot Express. This was a really close one, but the Wookie Cookie won by just 2%! Wookie Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich In another close vote, the Cheshire Cat Tail from Cosmic Ray’s managed to beat out the Peanut Butter Pie from Contempo Cafe. Cheshire Cat Tail Time to face off some floats! The Kakamora Float from Aloha Isle conquered the Peter Pan Float from Storybook Treats. Kakamora Float Meanwhile, at L’Artisan des Glaces, the Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich crushed the Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich! Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich In another sweet showdown, the Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bites lost to the Dole Whip Nachos from Marketplace Snacks. How can you NOT love a Dole Whip + nachos combo?! Dole Whip Nachos in Disney Springs Off to the Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Our readers must not be Green Milk fans, because over 80% of them picked Blue Milk instead. Blue Milk The Grey Stuff Cupcake from Gaston’s Tavern will move on to the next round, while the Butterfinger Cupcake from Rosie’s All-American Cafe is left behind. The Grey Stuff This was a tough one for some readers, but ultimately, Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll from Gaston’s Tavern beat out the School Bread from Kringla Bakeri og Cafe. One reader protested, “How are you going to do this to me! My top 2 favorite Disney snacks!”. But that’s 2 for 2, Gaston! No one wins like Gaston, after all. Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern Our readers chose the Zebra Domes at Kidani Village’s Johari Treasures over the Pongu Lumpia from Pongu Pongu… Zebra Domes …and the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding from Kona Cafe over the Nutella Waffle Sandwich from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. This was another HARD choice. One reader said it was “the world’s most impossible decision” and another simply stated, “What???? I refuse to choose. Refuse.” We feel your pain! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding Ultimately, the Charcuterie Board from BaseLine Tap House fell to the Butter Chicken Poutine from The Daily Poutine… Butter Chicken Poutine …and the Spring Rolls from Magic Kingdom’s Spring Roll Cart bested the Cheeseburger Pods from Satu’li Canteen! One of our readers told us, “Ugh this is the hardest one!” They’re both SO good. Spring Rolls from Magic Kingdom Time to talk carbs! The Creamy Brie Bread Bowl from L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise fell to the Mac and Cheese Tots from Friar’s Nook, but not without a fight. Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Tots at The Friar’s Nook Lastly, the Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho beat the Hand-Dipped Corn Dog from Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. How are we supposed to choose?! Corn Dog Nuggets from Westward Ho That wraps up Round 1 of our Best Snacks of 2021 Bracket. We can’t wait to see which snacks make it through next week! If you want to vote, head over to our Instagram and keep a close eye on our stories. We’ll be back with a Round 2 update next week! Here Are Disney’s Most Overrated and Underrated Snacks, According to You! 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 these picks for Round 1? Let us know in the comments! The post Tough Choices! The Round 1 WINNERS of Our BEST Snacks of 2021 Bracket first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: VIDEO: We’re Sorry…TikTok Made Us Do It. Mickey Pretzels and Popcorn Never Tasted SO GOOD — Snacks are BACK at Disney World! You Can Get This MASSIVE Snack in Disney World for 3 Bucks 🤤 View the full article

Okay, let’s be honest, 2020 wasn’t the best year ever for Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World Gateway The parks shut down for several months and the Walt Disney Company suffered financially due to the pandemic. Thousands of Cast Members lost their jobs, and when the parks did reopen, they reopened without a lot of the amenities we’ve grown to love. Even though things like fireworks, parades, and FastPasses still haven’t returned, some exciting things are already happening in 2021. Park Hopping is Back! One of the biggest things that has already happened this year is the return of Park Hopping! On January 1st, a modified version of the Park Hopping system began, where guests are required to make a Disney Park Pass reservation to visit their first park and will only be allowed to “hop” during certain hours of the day. Park Hop ’til we drop! There are a few technicalities to the system that you’ll need to know before you pay the extra price for the Park Hopper ticket, but we found that it’s once again possible to visit all four Disney World parks in one day! Having the chance to visit Magic Kingdom in the morning and then swing by EPCOT for dinner really offers more guest flexibility! Learn More About Park Hopping in THIS Video! Two NEW Restaurants Have Opened So far, 2021 has brought us several AMAZING food options — some of our favorites are returning and some new offerings are arriving! We attended the official grand opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse AND the opening of Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs. Frankenstein Cookie On top of that, some of our favorite snacks have come back. Our beloved Kakamora Float is once again serving up coconut goodness at Aloha Isle, and one of our favorite ice cream sammies came back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kakamora Float In addition to snacks and restaurant openings, we had a wonderful (and delicious) time at the opening of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts. If 2021 keeps it up, this year may take the throne as the king of Disney food! Check Out Our Review of Gideon’s Bakehouse Here! New Attractions Are Coming D23 confirmed right after the new year that several attractions are still slated to open in 2021. We can expect to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sometime soon, and we’ve already seen some of the France pavilion expansion opened! France Pavilion Expansion We’ll also get to watch EPCOT’s new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious, later this year. We’ve seen the barges getting put into place for this show, and the anticipation is building! Harmonious Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is also expected to open sometime this year. Click Here to Learn More About Disney’s Upcoming Projects! Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort Guests When the parks reopened, Disney’s resort guests lost the privilege of Extra Magic Hours — scheduled time in the day where they could arrive at the parks early or stay later than other guests. In 2021, Disney will be introducing a modified version of this offering, called Early Theme Park Entry! Cinderella Castle With the new system, guests staying at a Disney World Resort will be allowed 3o-minute early entry into any Disney World park EVERY DAY. Riviera Resort We don’t know yet when this new system will be available to resort guests, but as soon as we get more details, we’ll let you know! 5 Important Tips for Early Theme Park Entry in Disney World! We can’t wait to share more magical experiences from the parks this year, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! NEED to Know Dates for 2021 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 visiting Disney World this year? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Starting 2021 Off With Good Vibes in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet What’s New at EPCOT: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Lit Up and Harmonious Construction! What’s Park Hopping Like in Disney World Now? Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know. View the full article

There are all kinds of ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in Disney World or at home. Sprinkles in Disney Springs And included in that fun are lots of unique Valentine’s Day treats you can munch on. Recently, we had a crunchy(!!) Valentine’s Day cupcake over at Sprinkles. But, now Sprinkles is giving you another way to enjoy this crunchiness with a twist on a nostalgic treat! Remember Dunk-A-Roos? The nostalgic treat featured cookies which you could dunk in the included icing. They actually started reappearing not too long ago in case you’re looking for a tasty trip to the past. Well, Sprinkles has put its own twist on this classic snack with its Frost-A-Roos! We saw these back in September of last year, but now they’ve got an extra Valentine’s Day touch! Sprinkles Each pack of Frost-A-Roos includes 3 chocolate chip cookies, 3 frosting shots, Lucky in Love sprinkles from Fancy Sprinkles, and Assorted Heart Decorations. You can get this set, dunk those cookies in all of the icing, and decorate them to your heart’s content. The Lucky in Love Sprinkles included appear to be the same or very similar to the ones we had with our Red Velvet Cupcake from Sprinkles. Valentine’s Red Velvet Cupcake These are available at multiple Sprinkles locations, including their Disney Springs store. You can order your set right now for $15. ©Sprinkles These would make a great Valentine’s Day activity or just a fun date night treat. They are only available through February 14th though, so if you’re hoping to snag them, be sure to buy them while you can. Click here to see what’s baking in February at Sprinkles 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. What do you think about these Frost-A-Roos? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss Out on Sprinkles' Twist on This Nostalgic Treat in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 6 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in February February Just Got Better with TWO More Flavors of the Month at the Disneyland and Disney World Sprinkles Locations! REVIEW: There’s Something Strange in the Disney Neighborhood! You’ve Gotta See What’s Inside This Sprinkles Cupcake! View the full article

We’ve been waiting ever so patiently to experience Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort. ©Disney The closure of the Disneyland theme parks delayed the opening of the upcoming Avengers-themed land in Disney California Adventure. We’re not sure when Disneyland will reopen and we’re not sure if Avengers Campus will open with the parks, but the new land was looking a little different above the construction barriers last night. Disneyland fans @discover.themagic on Instagram were at Downtown Disney in Disneyland after dark when they spotted lights on at Avengers Campus for the first time. ©@discover.themagic It seems that the upcoming land is testing exterior lighting and it can be seen from the Buena Vista Street extension of Downtown Disney. ©@discover.themagic We think it’s especially cool to see the W.E.B. logo illuminated at the future home of the Spider-Man inspired ride, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! ©@discover.themagic We definitely want to see these lights for ourselves, so we’ll be making our way over to Downtown Disney at night as soon as we can to try to catch a glimpse so keep an eye out for more pics! Thanks for the incredible pics Discover the Magic! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates — especially about Avengers Campus! Click here to learn MORE about Avengers Campus! 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! Are you excited about Avengers Campus? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Lights are ON at Avengers Campus in Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Construction is Moving Along at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! Could This Mean Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Is One Step Closer to Opening?! PHOTOS! Take a Look Inside the Disneyland Resort Parks During the Closure! View the full article

The Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival could return to downtown Orlando in fall 2021 after being postponed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The possibility could benefit the entertainment industry, Hispanic companies, and businesses that want to reach the Latin market. View the full article

Disneyland has been closed for almost a full year. Sleeping Beauty Castle While Disney World was able to open last summer, strict theme park reopening guidelines in California have kept Disneyland closed. Now, lawmakers in California are looking to change that. According to Orange County Register, California state assembly members have proposed a bill that would speed the reopening of Disneyland and other major theme parks like Universal Studios Hollywood. Disneyland The bill would override Governor Gavin Newsom’s previous guidelines that separate theme park requirements by the size of the park. The bill, co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Sharon Quirk-Silva and Suzette Martinez Valladares, would allow all theme parks to reopen in the same tier of Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Downtown Disney With the current guidelines, small theme parks (fewer than 15,000 visitors) can open in the orange/moderate tier of state health while large theme parks cannot reopen until the yellow/minimal tier. These guidelines would likely keep Disneyland closed through spring or summer. As more information on this bill is shared, we will be sure to let you know. Buena Vista Street We’ll be keeping a close eye on this situation so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates. Click here to learn more about the current theme park guidelines in California. Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe The post NEWS: Bill to Speed Disneyland Reopening Proposed by California Assembly first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: California Governor Says “There’s No Hurry” to Release Theme Park Reopening Guidelines NEWS: Anaheim Mayor Responds to California’s Theme Park Guidelines Will Disneyland Open in July? Here’s Why It Might! View the full article

A number of months ago, Disney shared that its cruising industry would be the last of its businesses to resume. The Disney Wonder So far, we have seen Disney cruises canceled through April, with select cruises canceled through May, and select cruises over 7 nights canceled as well. But, now a major restriction has been announced that could impact a lot of cruises, beyond just Disney Cruise Line. Canada already had some temporary measures and regulations in place regarding pleasure craft and a ban on cruise ships that were set to expire on February 28th, 2021. But, Transport Canada has now shared that Canada’s Minister of Transport has announced 2 new interim orders. These orders prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and also prohibit many cruise vessels in ALL Canadian waters until February 22nd, 2022. Disney Cruise to Canada The prohibition on cruise vessels applies to those carrying 100 or more people in Canadian waters. There is no national ban fo cruise ships certified to carry 100 or fewer persons, but they must follow provincial, territorial, local, and regional protocols and regulations. Disney Cruise Line Wonder If the COVID-19 pandemic sufficiently improves such that these activities can once again be allowed, then the Minister of Transport can rescind these Interim Orders. Disney Cruise Line Tritons According to The Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, “Temporary prohibitions to cruise vessels and pleasure craft are essential to continue to protect the most vulnerable among our communities and avoid overwhelming our health care systems. This is the right and responsible thing to do.” Disney Cruise Line Wonder Ship Some of Disney’s own ships depart from Vancouver, Canada. These include Disney Cruise Line adventures to Seattle, Alaska, and the Pacific Coast. Screenshot from the Disney Cruise Line Website At the moment, some of these cruises which depart in 2021 from Canada still appear on the Disney Cruise Line website. Screenshot from the Disney Cruise Line Website We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more updates from Disney Cruise Line about these cruises and about cruising in general. Be sure to come back for more updates. Click here to see some important information if you plan on taking a Disney Cruise soon. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Cruise Ship Ban Extended in Canada to 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Cruise Line Website Updated to Reflect the Suspension of All Departures Through Mid-December Read This if You Plan on Taking a Disney Cruise News! Adventures by Disney Cruise Departures Canceled Through Late July View the full article

If there are two things we love here at DFB, they’re cookies and Disney World. Magic Kingdom We’ve been able to fuse these two passions together time and time again, but perhaps never as easy as when Disney released a Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar last year. Now, we might be snagging another as an even MORE iconic icon has been made into cookie jar form. We were exploring Disney’s Hollywood Studios today when we spotted a counter accessory that just might be a must-have. Take a look at the Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar! Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar This cute container is styled after Cinderella Castle and is a pretty good likeness. It has a lot of coloring references that are similar to the current castle look with the gold spires and pink base, but the blue looks a lot more like the old light blue rooves. Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar We love the detailing like the tiny clock and balcony and the back of the castle is such a looker! Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar We could definitely see this sprucing up our kitchen countertops. How can you not smile when you’re pulling a big ol’ cookie right out of Cinderella Castle? Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar We spotted this souvenir over at Celebrity 5&10 in Hollywood Studios for $55 but we wouldn’t be surprised to see it elsewhere too. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise updates. Click here to see the Spaceship Earth Cookie Jar! 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 Cinderella Castle Cookie Jar? Tell us in the comments! The post PAUSE 🚨 There's a Cinderella Castle COOKIE Jar in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: The New Character Fans in Disney World Are the Cutest Way to Keep Cool! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Restaurant Gets Ready to Reopen, A Secret Menu Sip, and the Latest Merch! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons resumed operations last year in October, with new health and safety guidelines in place. ©Disney And weddings are a BIG deal at Disney, which is why we’re constantly seeing new wedding dress collections, merchandise collections, and more! Where better to celebrate love than Disney World? This year marks the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. And Disney is planning on having a huge celebration and fashion show to mark the occasion! The big event will be hosted by Star Wars voice actor and Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein! The virtual Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings 30th Celebration and Fashion Show will stream for a limited time during Valentine’s Day Weekend, February 12th through 14th. We’ll post more information when we have it, so stay tuned! You Can BUY Wanda and Vision’s Wedding Rings?! Check Out This Fun Disney Merch! 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 you get married at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Event To Be Hosted by Ashley Eckstein first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Percy Jackson Book Series Is Being Made Into Disney+ Show! Holiday Shopping Just Got Easier With Disney+ Subscription Gift Cards! NEWS: ‘Enchanted’ Sequel ‘Disenchanted’ Coming Exclusively to Disney+ View the full article

It seems there’s almost always something new popping up around Disney World. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Recently, we’ve spotted a new Disney Princess merchandise collection, a new strawberry donut, and a new daisy Annual Passholder MagicBand. And today we found another new thing while we were walking around Disney’s Animal Kingdom — NEW Disney plushes. But, these aren’t your ordinary plushes. These are VERY unique! We spotted these new plushes at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From the front, they may seem like your average, ordinary Disney plushes. But they most certainly are NOT! New Plushes What makes these plushes unique? They’re actually PUPPETS! Watch the video below to see one in action! All you need to do find the opening placed at the back of the plush, and place your hand inside to make their mouths move. Puppet Plush Get all 4 of these puppets and you can put on your own Disney plays right at home! These could be a great gift for a friend, kiddo, or even someone who is just a big fan of puppets. Puppet Plush So far, we’ve spotted plush puppets of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Angel, and Stitch. Angel They are each priced at $29.99. Plush Puppets We’ll let you know if we spot any more plush puppets or other cool Disney merchandise. Be sure to come back for more updates. Love Disney’s collectible keys? Click here to see the new Winnie the Pooh Collectible Keys that are available 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 do you think of this plush puppets? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: These Are NOT Your Ordinary Disney Plushes! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! SPOTTED! So Many Wild New Tees at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!! PICS: A NEW Navy Blue MagicBand Is Now Available in Disney World View the full article

Disney drinkware can be so much fun. And we love starting our mornings by drinking coffee out of our favorite Disney mugs. Glass Mugs And we’ve seen such a variety of new Disney drinkware lately, including new mugs, new tumblers, new wine glasses, and more! And the new drinkware keeps coming. We just found some awesome new glass mugs at Disney World! Check out this Jasmine-inspired Aladdin’s Lamp Glass Mug with the lamp on it! Maybe we should rub it to see what happens! Aladdin’s Lamp Glass Mug And our wish magically appears on the back. It says “Wishing for the weekend!” Who isn’t?! Aladdin Lamp Glass Mug The handle of the mug is filled with little confetti pieces shaped like tiny lamps! Aladdin Lamp Glass Mug Then there’s the Tiara Glass Mug. Why wear a tiara when you can just have it on your favorite mug? Tiara Glass Mug This tiara belongs to Aurora and the back of the mug is SO her. It says “Going back to bed after this.” Same, princess, same. The handle has little confetti pieces in it shaped like tiaras! Tiara glass mug Cinderella Castle is the star of this glass mug. Castle Glass Mug And there’s a reminder on the back for anyone who might forget it: “I run this castle.” The handle is filled with little castles. Castle Glass Mug Finally, represent the Evil Queen with this Poison Apple Glass Mug. It’s got the infamous poison apple on the front. Poison Apple Glass Mug And the back says “Just one bite.” Cue evil laughter here. And the confetti pieces inside the handle are little apples! Poison Apple Mug We found these mugs at Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom for $14.99. What a great way to channel your inner princess (or Evil Queen)! And if we see any other cool mugs, we’ll be sure to let you know. Robin Hood and Winnie the Pooh Mugs Are Now Available Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a collection of Disney mugs and other drinkware? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Glass Mugs Are Fit For a Princess (or Evil Queen)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Say ‘I Do’ To This Wedding Collection From Disney World! Mr. Toad AND a Kitchen Sink on a Disney MagicBand?! YES. PLEASE. Calling All Pin Collectors! There’s An Awesome SALE on Select Pins in Disney World! View the full article

January has been full of a LOT of changes at Disney World. Upper Level Patio Atmosphere at STK Orlando Disney announced a ton of changes coming to its parks, park hopping returned, and a new donut shop opened up! We also saw a TON of menu updates throughout the month, so let’s get to them! EPCOT Tutto Gusto Tutto Italia Ristorante at the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT reopened last year, but its bar, Tutto Gusto, just reopened this month with a Grab and Go drink menu! Tutto Gusto Italian Margarita Guests can now grab a variety of wines, beers, and Italian cocktails to go from here. Here’s more about Tutto Gusto’s reopening Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room A new allergy-friendly entree was added to the menu at the Rose & Crown. Guests can now get a Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef, Seasonal Vegetables, English Peas, and Mashed Potatoes with McCall’s Irish Cheddar for $22. Rose & Crown Pub Guests with Gluten/Wheat, Fish/Shellfish, Peanut/Tree Nut, and Soy Allergies should be able to enjoy this new addition. Read about our recent visit to Rose & Crown here! La Cava del Tequila There were some small price increases over at La Cava del Tequila for cocktails: Pina Loca, which is Ginger Pineapple juice, Ilegal Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Chile Liquor, Black Ant Salt Rim, went from $15.50 to $16 Blood Orange Margarita, which is Ambhar Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, a sweet-tart mix of Blood Orange, a hint of Rum and Vanilla, and a Tajín Chile-Lime Powder Rim went from $15.50 to $16 Beet and Blood Orange Margaritas 50 cents isn’t much, but it’s still an increase. Read our review of La Cava del Tequila’s Old Fashioned Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge Nomad Lounge has a new kids’ menu! Kids’ Appetizers: Garden Vegetables with Dipping Sauce for $5 Falafel with Garlic Yogurt for $5 Soup of the Day for $4 Nomad Lounge Kids’ Create Your Own Entrees: Shredded Beef Tacos with Queso Fresco for $14 Grilled Chicken Breast for $10 Grilled Shrimp with Ginger-Tamari Glaze for $15 Impossible Bunny Chow for $12 Nomad Lounge Each kids’ entree comes with the choice of two side selections and either a small lowfat milk, small Dasani water, or small Minute Maid apple juice. Here are the choices for selections that come on the side with entrees! Green Beans Seasonal Vegetables Basmati Rice White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Fresh Fruit Cookies and Cream Brownie Nomad Lounge There’s also a Specialty Character Drink with Minute Maid light lemonade in a souvenir character cup with a glowing character clip-on Light for $8. Check out our review of a dessert trio from Nomad Lounge! Contemporary Resort California Grill There were also some menu changes at California Grill. New items were added to the Allergy-Friendly section of the menu: Poached Shrimp Roll made with Nori, Jicama, and Mango for $27 Cashew Cheesecake dessert is made with Coffee-Cashew Cheesecake coated in a Chocolate Glaze for $14 Truffle Selezione Pasta was added back to the menu and is made with Baby Carrots, Forest Mushrooms, and Truffle Tofu Cream for $37 California Grill The allergy-friendly child menu has two new appetizers: Chicken Noodle Soup made with House-made Chicken Broth, Macaroni, and Vegetables for $6 Hearts of Romaine Salad with Avocado-Ranch Dressing, Tomatoes, Bacon, and Croutons for $6 California Grill Kitchen Staff The following changes were made to Sushi and Appetizers: The Sunburnt Roll is no longer available NEW: Creamsicle Sushi Roll with Verlasso Salmon, Yellowtail, Jicama, Cream Cheese, Ikura, Jalapeño, and Zesty Florida Citrus Sauce for $23 Tomato Soup has been changed to Winter Squash Soup with Roasted Squash, Maple Biscotti, Whipped Brie, and Candied Hazelnuts for $16 Sushi at California Grill The following changes have been made to Entrees: The Poulet Rouge Chicken is no longer available NEW: Green Circle Chicken with Truffle-Potato Rosti, Baby Turnips, Roasted Cipollini Onions, and Porcini Cream for $44 Oak-fired Filet of Beef used to be served with Oxtail Marmalade and Red Wine Sweet Onion Juice with a choice of sides of Aged Gouda Mac and Cheese or Brussels Sprouts. It now comes with Root Vegetable-Apple Pave, Leek Fondue, and Fig-Onion Demi Oak-fired Filet of Beef from California Grill Changes to Desserts include: The Apple Cinnamon Crème Brûlée is no longer available NEW: White Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Cornflake Crunch, Sponge Cake, Coconut Whipped Ganache, and Plant City Strawberry Textures for $16 NEW: No Sugar Added Caramel Coffee Cheesecake with Shortbread, Brown Butter Caramel, Coffee Cream, and Raspberry Gel for $14 Read our latest review of California Grill The Wave…of American Flavors The Wave…of American Flavors has a new breakfast menu item: The Wave Feast. This feast comes with Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Mickey Waffle, Bacon-Cheddar Grits, Breakfast Potatoes, and Fresh Fruit for $20. This is also available as an allergy-friendly option. Also, the Refillable Mimosa option has gone up in price, from $18 to $19. The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance For lunch and dinner entrees, the following changes were made: Tikka Masala has returned! This vegan plant-based option is Seared Tofu, Jasmine Rice, Oven-Roasted Cauliflower, Coconut, and Yellow Curry for $18. Specialty Character Drink used to be described a as Minute Maid Light Lemonade served in a souvenir Character Cup with a glowing Character Clip-on Light. Now, it’s listed as containing Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade. It’s still $8. The Wave…of American Flavors Entrance New drinks have also been added to the menu: Seasonal Sangria – Red Wine and Fresh Seasonal Fruit for $12 Forever Young – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cedilla Açaí Liqueur, Muddled Blueberries, Agave Nectar and Lemon Juice for $14 Azul Clásico Margarita – Patrón Silver Tequila, Bols Blue Curaçao, Orange Juice, Agave Nectar and Lime Juice for $14 Seven Seas Lagoon Shared Cocktail (returning item) – SKYY Vodka, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Fruit Boba, and Gummy Fish for $25 Bold City Duke’s Brown Ale for $9.25 Florida Beer Co. Key West Sunset Ale for $9.25 3 Daughters Blonde Ale for $9.25 NEWS! The Wave…of American Flavors Added to Mobile Order for Table Service Restaurants in Disney World! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe Whispering Canyon Cafe is now offering a brand new allergy-friendly starter! It’s a Maple-chipotle Barbecue-braised Jackfruit Dip with Plant-based Pepper Jack Cheese, Jalapeño, and Tortilla Chips for $12. Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge This is a suitable dish for guests who have milk, egg, gluten/wheat, and peanut tree nut Allergies. Here’s our latest review of Whispering Canyon Cafe! Territory Lounge Wine prices have gone up a bit at the Territory Lounge, which just recently reopened. Evolution Lucky No. 9 White Blend went from$29 to $39 per bottle and $10 to $12 per glass L’Ecole 41 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley went from$39 to $59 per bottle and $10 to $15 per glass Argyle Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley went from$39 to $59 per bottle and $10 to $15 per glass Boomtown Merlot, Washington State went from$39 to $49 per bottle and $10 to $12 per glass Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley went from $39 to $49 per bottle and $10 to $12 per glass Territory Lounge Some of the price increases are pretty big! REVIEW! We’re Getting Our Holiday Sip On at a (Kinda) Reopened Territory Lounge in Disney World! Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds The Chuck Wagon Over at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, The Chuck Wagon has removed all the snacks and treats from its menu! Here’s what’s gone: Jalapeño Poppers Onion Rings French Fries Tortilla Chips with Cheese Mickey Pretzel Cuties Mandarin 3-Pack Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar Mickey Premium Ice Cream Sandwich The Chuck Wagon Needless to say, that menu is a lot shorter now! We will let you know when things are added. What’s New at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort: A Fruity Cupcake, Activities, and MORE! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Turf Club Lounge The Turf Club Lounge drinks menu got an upgrade! Here’s what the menu looks like now: Non-Alcoholic Mocktails: Pomegranate Lemonade with All-Natural Minute Maid Lemonade and Pomegranate and Lime Juices for $5.49 Sparkling No-Jito with Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, and Mint, topped with Soda Water for $4.99 Grapefruit Spritzer with Red Ruby Grapefruit and Lime Juice topped with Soda Water for $5.49 Watermelon Lemonade with Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and Watermelon for $5.49 Turf Club Lounge entrance Beer, Cider, and Seltzer: Budweiser Corona Extra Bud Light Stella Artois Yuengling Traditional Lager Blue Moon Belgian White New Belgium Fat Tire Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Cigar Jai Alai IPA Samuel Adams Goose Island IPA Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider Truly Wild Berry Hard Seltzer Drafts of these drinks range from $7.50-$10.25, and cans/bottles range from $6.75-$11.25. Turf Club Lounge Cocktails: The Preakness Cosmo, Mint Julep, Saratoga Cocktail, Travers Stakes, Three Minutes to Post Time, Millionaire’s Margarita, and the Blue Jockey are no longer available NEW: Spicy Poblano Margarita with Patrón Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar for $14 NEW: Watermelon Margarita with Patrón Silver Tequila, Watermelon, and Lime Juice also for $14 NEW: Paloma with Don Julio Blanco Tequila with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime Juices topped with Soda Water for $14 NEW: Rum Swizzle includes Mount Gay Eclipse Rum with Tropical Juices featuring Guava and Mango flavors for $13 Saratoga Springs NEW: Bacardi Mojito with Bacardi Superior Rum, Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, and Mint topped with Soda Water for $13. NEW: Bacardi Raspberry Mojito with Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, Raspberry Puree, and Mint topped with Soda Water for $13 NEW: Antioxidant Lemonade with Van Gogh Açaí-Blueberry Vodka, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and Pomegranate Juice topped with Sprite for $13 NEW: Walk the Plank drink includes Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whisky, Orange Juice, Orgeat (Almond), and Lemon Juice topped with Luxardo Gourmet Maraschino Cherries for $15NEW: Negroni with Bombay Sapphire Gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth for $15 NEW: Whiskey Breeze including Jim Beam Black Extra-aged Bourbon, Cointreau, and Lime Juice with Guava and Mango flavors for $14 NEW: Moscow Mule with Russian Standard Vodka, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $14 NEW: Kentucky Mule features Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Lime Juice, and Pure Cane Sugar topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for $15 Bahama Mama with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Plantation Original Dark Rum, Bols Creme de Banana, and Tropical Juices for $13 Piña CoLava with Bacardi Raspberry rum and Coconut, Raspberry and Pineapple Puree for $13 Saratoga Springs Magical Star Cocktail features X-fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir colored Glow Cube for $15 Blue “Glow-tini” with Skyy Infusions Citrus Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Pineapple Juice, plus a Sugared Rim and souvenir Glow Cube for $15 Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea with Bacardi Superior Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Sweet and Sour, and Coca-Cola for $15 Captain’s Mai-Tai with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Bols Amaretto, Tropical Juices, and a Plantation Original Dark Rum Floater for $13 Godiva Chocolate Martini with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanil Vodka, Bols White Crème de Cacao, and Frangelico for $14 Red Sangria made from Tempranillo grapes with flavors of Raspberry, Apple, Blackberry, Orange, and Cinnamon made in La Mancha, Spain for $11 White Sangria made from Airén grapes with flavors of Banana, Pineapple, Grapefruit, and Ginger made in La Mancha, Spain for $11 Saratoga Springs Wine: Forge Cellars Riesling, Finger Lakes Torre di Luna Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy Evolution Lucky No. 9 White Blend, America Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Columbia Crest H3 Merlot, Columbia Valley Sokol Blosser Evolution Red, Oregon Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma County Banfi Rosa Regale, Brachettod’Acqui, Piedmont Dr. Loosen, Dr. L Riesling, Mosel Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Benziger Chardonnay, Carneros Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon Roco Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Annabella Merlot, Napa Valley Familia Zuccardi Q Malbec, Mendoza Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Maschio Prosecco, Veneto Wine is available by the glass or by the bottle. Prices range from $10-$16, and $39-$65, respectively. Here’s a closer look at these menu changes Swan and Dolphin Todd English’s bluezoo Signature dining spot Todd English’s bluezoo has a lot of new entrees and appetizers! Here are the updates: Starters: Spring Salad and Giant Shrimp Scampi are no longer available NEW: Crab Nachos with Crab, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Cherry Peppers, and White Cheddar for $21 NEW: Pork Belly Bao with Slow-Cooked Smoked Pork, Hoisin, Pickled Vegetables, and Kimchi Aioli for $16 bluezoo Backyard BBQ Roasted Chicken flatbreads: Mushroom Madness includes Mixed Woodland Mushrooms, Fresh Thyme, Fontina Cheese, Roasted Garlic, and Calabrian Chile for $16 Mighty Meat with Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Proscuitto Cotto, and Mozzarella Cheese for $17 bluezoo Soups/Salads The Caesar Salad previously came with Romaine Lettuce, Lemon Anchovy Dressing, and Brioche Croutons. Now, it comes with Parmesan Cheese, House Dressing, Croutons, and a Crispy Egg Yolk for $13 NEW: Tuscan Kale Salad with Toasted Sunflower Seeds, Marcona Almonds, Blistered Grapes, Whipped Ricotta Cheese, Warm Black Pepper, and Honey Vinaigrette for $14 Clam Chowder at bluezoo Entrées: Miso-Glazed Hawaiian Sea Bass, Seared Black Cod, Togarashi Seared Tuna, Swordfish Marsala, Herb-Roasted Brick Chicken, and Chicken Confit have been removed from the menu NEW: Crispy-Skinned chicken with Roasted Chicken Breast, Confit Thigh, Warm Bread, Arugula Salad, Currants, and Roasted Chicken Jus for $29 NEW: Bluezoo Burger with a Grilled Angus Beef Patty, Tillamook Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Bluezoo Sauce and Fries for $18 NEW: Angus Beef Filet with Roasted Potatoes, Field Mushrooms, Sauteed Onion, and Truffle Porcini Sauce for $52 NEW: Steamed Pumpkin Nudi with Whipped Ricotta Cheese, Sage Browned Butter, Pumpkin Gremolata, and Butternut Squash Puree for $24 Tempura Fried Haricot Vert with Truffle Aioli Sides: Grilled Jumbo Asparagus is no longer available Lobster Mac & Cheese has changed to regular Mac & Cheese for $10 Shake & Bake Fries no longer come with Powdered Cheddar, Chives, Pepper, and Vinegar. They now include Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, and Grated Parmesan Cheese for $10 NEW: Risotto Tots with Risotto, White Truffle, and a Romesco Sauce for $12 NEW: Sweet Corn with Lime, Crema, and Cotija Cheese for $9 NEW: Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic for $10 Todd English’s blue zoo On the desserts menu, the Ice Cream Sandwich is no longer available. Get more details about the menu changes at Todd English’s bluezoo Disney Springs Paddlefish Seafood lovers rejoice! Some menu items have returned to the Paddlefish menu! Here are the updates there: Whole Maine Lobster has returned and is served with Corn on the Cob and New Potatoes for $65 Lobster Roll with Celery and Lemon Mayo on a New England Split Roll is back for $31 NEW: Caprese Salad which includes Fresh Mozzarella, Beefsteak Tomatoes, and Olive Oil for $10 Buffalo Chicken Wrap has been removed from the menu. Lobster Roll Not a WHOLE lot of changes, but we’re happy to see the Lobster Roll back! Read our recent review of Paddlefish here! The Edison There have been a few changes to the menu over at The Edison, too! NEW Appetizer: Creamy Spinach Cheese Dip with Fresh Spinach, Toasted Bread Crumbs, and Housemade Tortilla Chips for $18 NEW Appetizer: Burrata Salad with Heirloom Tomato, Stone Fruit, White Balsamic, and Toast Point for $19 NEW Entree: Bacon Mushroom Swiss Burger made with a blend of Sirloin Short Rib and Brisket with Alpine Swiss, Smoked Bacon, Roasted Mushrooms, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Crispy Onion, and Sriracha Aioli for $25 NEW Dessert: Salted Caramel Cheesecake for $13 (which we got to try during our Thanksgiving meal there), NEW Dessert: Caramel Apple Pie a la Mode with Cinnamon Gelato, Sliced Apples, Fall-flavored Seasonings, and Caramel Sauce for $15 Salted Caramel Cheesecake All we can say is YUM! Read our most recent review of the Edison here! City Works Eatery & Pour House This week, City Works Eatery & Pour House introduced a new online ordering system for guest wanting to order takeout! City Works Patio Guests can place their orders to pick up immediately or at a specified time! Things got SPICY during a recent trip to City Works Eatery & Pour House — read about it here! YeSake Not even the YeSake kiosk could escape menu updates this month! Here are the latest changes: Karaage (Japanese-style Fried Chicken) has gone up in price from $5.75 to $6 All Build Your Own Poke Bowls have gone up in price from $9.99 to $10 Soft Drinks are now Assorted Bottled Beverages and have gone up in price from $3.29 to $4.50 NEW: Hot Chocolate for $5 Coconut Mango Freeze has been removed Japanese Plum Wine has been removed NEW: Sake Cocktail for $10 YeSake That’s quite a few changes, too! NEW Snack Alert! YeSake At Disney Springs Has Pizza Buns! STK Orlando But hold on to your hats, everyone, because STK Orlando had a ton of major menu changes. Almost all of the menus here get a major overhaul. STK Orlando We’ll start with the Lounge Menu, which saw the following changes: Chopped Caesar Salad was removed Ceviche Tostada was removed Cheddar Grit Croquets was removed NEW: Crispy Calamari for $8 NEW: Olive Tapenade and Hummus for $5 NEW: Beef Tartare for $7 NEW: Tater Tots for $5 NEW: Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail for $8 NEW: Jalapeño-Cheddar Grit Croquettes for $7 NEW: Beef Tartare for $7 NEW: Grilled Chimi Filet for $7 NEW: Tuna Tartare Taco for $8 NEW: Crispy Calamari for $8 STK Orlando Outdoor Bar The Brunch Menu went through some serious changes, too: Cinnamon Monkey Bread has been replaced with Cinnamon French Toast on Brioche with Berries, Cream Cheese Icing and Maple Syrup for $21 The Baby Gem Caesar Salad now comes with Manchego Cheese instead of Parmesan, Lemon Black Pepper Emulsion, and Herb Croutons for $20 The Blue Iceberg Salad increased in price from $16 to $19 The Buratta Salad has increased in price from $20 to $23 and now comes with Marinated Beetroot (rather than roasted), as well as Pickled Red Onions and Basil Oil Crunchy Sourdough, instead of Shallots and Olive Oil STK Orlando The Raw Bar Menu had some price increases: Oysters on a Half Shell have increased from $21 to $24 (half dozen), and from$42 to $48 for a dozen Alaskan King Crab now comes with Dijon, Cocktail Sauce, and Lemon and has increased from $28 to $32 Bigeye Tuna Tartare with Hass Avocado, Taro Chips, and Soy-Honey Emulsion increased from $22 to $26 Tuna Tartare Brunch Entree Menu changes include the Seafood Platter, which is now called the Shellfish Platter for the Table. This has also increased in price from $23 to 24. The Hot Chicken and Waffle increased from $23 to 24. Here are the price increases on the a la carte part of the menu: Filet 10 oz. from$57 to $61 Filet 6 oz. from $46 to $48 NY Strip 14 oz. from $54 to $61 Dry-Aged Delmonico 14 oz. $74 to $78 Delmonico Steak with Sauces Here are the other changes for the Brunch Entrees: Smoked Pork Belly Eggs Benedict has increased in price from$20 to $25 Nutella-Stuffed Hawaiian Sweet Bread French Toast is no longer available Linz Angus Brunch Burger is no longer available Egg White Fritatta has been changed to an Egg White Omelet with Roasted Pepper Relish, Caramelized Onions, Avocado, Sauteed Spinach, Mushrooms, Emmental Cheese, and Baby Greens for $23 Avocado Toast now includes Smashed Avocado, Cilantro, Grilled Sourdough Bread, Poached Eggs, Jalapeno, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds for $24 STK Sauces The Ready to Make Dinner Packages are also now included on the restaurant’s menu. These can serve either 2 or 4 people. The package includes cryo-sealed steak filets with rub and a recipe card, STK Bold Sauce, Mac and Cheese, and Asparagus. The 2-person meal is $59.95 and the 4-person meal is $99.95. STK Brunch Entrees Menu The following changes were made to the Sides Menu: Sauteed Green Beans is no longer available Roasted Cauliflower is no longer Tater Tots have been added for $16 Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes has been added for $16 Sweet Corn Pudding has been added for $16 Parmesan Truffle Fries, Jalapeño Cheddar Grits, and Asparagus have increased in price from $15 to $16 Parmesan Truffle Fries There were also a few changes with Brunch Drinks: Mimosa is now called the Bottoms up Mimosa – all you can drink Mimosas for $30 (must order entree) Bottoms Up Bloody Mary – all you can drink Bloody Mary for $30 (must order entree) Now on to the Lunch Menu! It got a major update, too. Burrata Salad is no longer available Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad is no longer available Quinoa and Hearts of Palm Salad is no longer available Baby Gem Caesar Salad has the same changes as on the Brunch Menu Oysters are no longer available Alaskan King Crab is now only available as a topping Ceviche, Wagyu Meatball, Lobster Club, BLTA, Blackened Bison Burger, Linz Angus Burger, Spiced Tuna Bowl, and STK Salad are also no longer available STK Sign But don’t worry because there are a ton of new additions: Maple Rub Ora King Salmon with Pickled Cherry Tomatoes and Piquillo Tomatoes and Piquillo Broccolini Olive Dressing for $45 Free-Range Chicken with Butternut Squash Purée with Grilled Asparagus and Roasted King Oyster Mushroom for $43 Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, White Cheddar, and Ranch dressing for $20. You can have it melted, or not! Crispy Shrimp Po’ Boy with Southern Fried Shrimp, Tomatoes, Iceberg Lettuce, Avocado, and Spicy Remoulade Sauce for $27 Wagyu Burger & Fries with a 7 oz Beef Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Special Sauce, and Fries for $15. You can add Grilled Onions ($3), Avocado ($3.50), Egg ($3), and Bacon ($3) Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh with Honey BBQ Sauce, Coleslaw, and Homemade Pickles for $19 STK Frites includes an 8-oz Ribeye, Fries, and Choice of Sauce for $29 Meatball Hot Wrap with Red Onion, Red Pepper Tapenade, Chili Flakes, Chipotle Ketchup, and Cheddar Cheese for $25 Lower Level Indoor Seating The steaks on the Lunch Menu received the same price increases as on the brunch menu. The following has also changed: Cowgirl Ribeye has increased in price from $75 to $80 Dry-Aged Bone-In Sirloin 18 oz. has been added for $81 Surf & Turf with 8 oz. Filet & 2 Grilled Prawns has been added for $59 The Lunch Menu sides are the same as the brunch menu, but there are a few new items, too: Bacon for $19 Lobster for $29 Mac & Cheese Trio for $39 Mac and Cheese Finally, the Desserts Menu has added: Bag o’ Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar, Dulce de Leche, Raspberry, and Chocolate for $12 Chocolate Cake for $12 Apple Pie for $12 Cheesecake for $12 Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie for $12 Bag o Donuts Whew! That is a WHOLE lot of updates! Read our latest review of STK Orlando But we’re keeping track of all the dining locations at Disney World, so check back soon for more! DFB Video: Latest News: a Classic Ride is Changing, EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Fest Updates & MORE 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 these menu updates? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the Menu Changes That Happened in Disney World Last Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TONS of Menu Updates Hit Disney World This Week! Has Your Fave Restaurant Been Affected? NEW Cocktails and Price Increases for This Week’s Disney World Menu UPDATES! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! 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. D23, Disney’s official fan club, tends to offer its members the perk of snagging early access to some collectible Disney merchandise. ©D23 Last year, members got to snag a limited edition Mickey plush early every month and a similar monthly collection has kicked off this year. The series is called “Treasures from the Vault” and features plushes inspired by themes and characters from 1930 to 1970. Now, the February collectibles have arrived and yes, there are TWO of them! Last month brought the lovely Lady Plush, but we’re seeing some WAY more iconic faces with the February release. Take a look at the Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Plushes coming to Amazon TOMORROW. ©D23 These plushes feature Mickey (with his recognizable red shorts) and Minnie (with her blue polka dot skirt, red hat, and red bows on her shoes) inspired by their original plush designs from the Disney Archives. Like most collectible D23 plushes, they come in a collectible box with a Certificate of Authenticity. ©D23 As usual, D23 members will get the chance to purchase them EARLY on Amazon! Here’s how: On February 5th at 9AM PST (that’s TOMORROW!) visit this page on D23.com for the link to purchase. You must be signed in as a D23 member to access the link. ©D23 This is a limited-edition release so you’ll want to be on your merch game if you’re hoping to snag these plushes! Stay tuned to DFB to be in the loop on all the future releases from D23 too! See more Disney merch on Amazon here! Click here to see last month’s plush! 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 picking up these plushes? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Collectible Mickey and Minnie Plushes Are Coming to Amazon TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Limited Edition Lady Plush Is Coming to Amazon TOMORROW D23’s Latest Limited-Edition Mickey Mouse Plush is the Most ‘Animated’ Yet! A Limited-Edition Mouseketeer Mickey Plush Is Being Released by Disney SOON! View the full article

Some Disney World attractions are getting a little TLC this upcoming week! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby We’ve been keeping up with all the closures and scheduled refurbishments in the theme parks. Some attractions are down for routine maintenance while others are closed for larger projects. Let’s take a look at every attraction that will be closed between February 8th through February 14th, 2021! Magic Kingdom Refurbishments The Hall of Presidents This attraction features every president in the United States in the form of an animatronic. After a new president is elected, Disney will close the show and create a new animatronic to be added to the final scene. The Hall of Presidents is currently closed so Imagineers can create and install the new animatronic for President Joe Biden. The Hall of Presidents No official opening date has been announced for the attraction yet. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Read more about The Hall of President’s closure here Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover The PeopleMover has been through a lot in the last few months! We’ve seen the reopening date be delayed about four times now. It’s unclear what Disney is fixing or refurbishing but we have seen it being tested recently. PeopleMover The reopening date has been pushed back once again and is currently scheduled to resume operations on March 1st, 2021. Learn about the delayed reopening date for the PeopleMover here! Walt Disney World Railroad The construction for TRON Lightcycle Run has forced the Magic Kingdom train to temporarily suspend operations. The construction site for the new roller coaster is huge and interrupting the train’s pathway through Tomorrowland! TRON Construction The reopening date has not been confirmed as of yet. We’ll have to wait and see if the train will start running once TRON gets closer to finishing. As of now, the coaster most likely won’t open until 2022. We’ll be sure to update you once we learn more. Check out the latest news for TRON here! Animal Kingdom Refurbishments Kali River Rapids Disney closed the raft ride in Animal Kingdom a couple of months ago. Guest attendance for water rides can be very low in the wintertime so it’s an opportune time for maintenance. Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids is scheduled to open on April 1st, 2021. Get the details on the Kali River Rapids closure here! Disney World Resort Refurbishments The entryway, lobby, and monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are undergoing big changes. The guest rooms will also receive a Moana-inspired makeover! The construction for the major transformation is expected to finish sometime this summer. Plus, Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area is closed while it undergoes refurbishment from February through March 2021. Polynesian Refurbishment Disney’s Contemporary Resort will receive refurbished guest rooms too. A Cast Member told us the refurb will take place in the Main Tower and last between April through 2021. Disney’s Contemporary Resort The Paddock Pool waterslide in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will receive some work. And over at Disney’s Art of Animation, the Big Blue Pool is closed for refurbishment. Big Blue Pool Construction As for future refurbishments, the Mad Tea Party will be closed from February 22nd through March 4th. And, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will close from March 12th through March 25th, 2021. Rose & Crown will also close for refurbishment on February 15. Stay tuned with us! We’ll continue to keep you updated on scheduled closures in the future! 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments below! The post 3 Disney World Ride Refurbishments Happening NEXT Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EVERY Disney World Ride, Hotel, Restaurant, and Pool That Will Be CLOSED for Refurb Next Week 5 Disney World Attractions Remain Closed as a Fan-Favorite Gets Ready to REOPEN 4 Disney World Attractions Will Be Closed BUT a Fan-Favorite Will Finally REOPEN Next Week! View the full article

It can be hard to see some really SWEET merchandise only to find out it’s a park-exclusive or sold out once you arrive. El Capitan Theatre ©Disney Well, all is not COMPLETELY lost. Sometimes, the Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles releases a treat by selling Disney Parks-exclusive souvenirs that can be shipped RIGHT to your home. We’ve seen exclusive popcorn buckets, holiday souvenirs, and even the iconic kitchen sink bowls! Now, some more fan-favorite items are available to be shipped to you! El Capitan’s Concessions To Go is now offering the Madame Leota Glow Sipper and the Disneyland Resort Snowglobe Castle Sipper. No food items are included with these, but BOY, are we happy about a chance to snag them! Madame Leota Sipper Cup The Madame Leota Sipper debuted in Disney World last fall as a part of Halloween and Haunted Mansion anniversary celebrations. She is no longer being sold in parks. The Disneyland Resort Snowglobe Castle Sipper debuted around the same time to celebrate Disneyland’s 65th anniversary. ©Disney There is no in-person pick-up for these items; they’re only available for shipping anywhere in the contiguous U.S. You can snag these sippers for $20 each (which is more expensive than they were in the parks)! Keep in mind, they’re only available while supplies last so you might want to hurry! Orders can be placed right here. Madame Leota Sipper Cup Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates and to see more fun Disney merchandise offers! Want to see some Disney recipes to snack on at home? 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. Will you be ordering one of these sippers? Tell us in the comments! The post Get TWO Disney Cups (That Are GONE in the Parks) Shipped to Your HOUSE first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a Disney Kitchen Sink Shipped to Your HOUSE! Find Out How Here! You Can Get Disney Parks’ Exclusive Holiday Merchandise SHIPPED to Your House! Get Disney Parks’ Exclusive Popcorn Buckets and MORE Shipped Directly to You! View the full article

Whether you’re trying to drink more water or enjoying an iced coffee to get the day started, there’s nothing quite like enjoying it in a Disney-themed tumbler. Trolly Car Cafe And Disney must know how much we love a cute tumbler because they release A LOT of new cups and mugs to fuel our obsession. Recently, we were checking out every detail in the Disney World and Disneyland tumblers, and now another park icon has showed up on a new tumbler and we have some questions… . We spotted these new Disney World Starbucks travel tumbler at The Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios. But, Cinderella Castle isn’t looking as pretty in pink as she does nowadays at Magic Kingdom on these cups. Instead, the tumbler features the castle’s “before” look, bringing us back to pre-makeover days. We had to do a double-take and chat with a Cast Member to confirm that these babies were new since they feature an outdated castle. Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Tumbler Too soon, too soon Disney. The tumbler itself has a blue cap with straw and has the old Walt Disney World Castle design. Girl is having a bit of an identity crisis… . It happens to the best of us. Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle Tumbler It’s not often that we see new merchandise with the former version of landmarks and attractions so this was a bit random! We’ll file this one away with all the Remember The Magic Sweatshirt featuring a birthday cake version of the castle we just can’t forget. You can pick this up at Hollywood Studios for $29.99 and keep the lasting memory of the older Cinderella Castle older look! Check out MORE Disney Parks Starbucks Mugs! 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 happy to see this familiar version of the Cinderella Castle? Let us know in the comments! The post Cinderella Castle Is Having An Identity Crisis on These Starbucks Tumblers in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Returns and There’s FINALLY a New Disney Popcorn Bucket! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Secret Menu Item Returns to Oga’s Cantina and Another Attraction Is Seating Every Row What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A GLITTERY MagicBand and a Look at Crowds View the full article