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We’re one step closer to Rivers of America being open for guests again! Rivers of America Last fall, Rivers of America was completely drained, and Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed with it. After Rivers of America was refilled last month, it looks like things are finally getting back to normal! Both the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island are reopening on February 5th, and now we have even more good news. While in Magic Kingdom today, we saw Cast Members testing the boats that will take guests to Tom Sawyer Island. Tom Sawyer Island Boat The boat made a successful trip from the dock in Frontierland to the dock on Tom Sawyer Island. Tom Sawyer Island Boat Hopefully this means Tom Sawyer Island is on track for its February 5th reopening! After such an extended closure, we’re excited to get to explore the island again. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more park news and updates! Here’s Everything Down for Refurbishment in Disney World This Week! 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 excited for these two attractions to reopen? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Boats Being Tested on Tom Sawyer Island in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island to Close for a Lengthy Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom NEWS: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Refurbishments Extended The Five Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Magic Kingdom This Month View the full article

We have more refurbishment news to share with you! EPCOT We’ve gotten loads of refurbishment announcements over the last few days, from the Mad Tea Party in Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s pool area. But as a recently redone dining location reopens, another one will be closing. Rose and Crown Dining Room in EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion will temporarily close for refurbishment from February 15th through early spring. Rose and Crown The Pub and Yorkshire County Fish Shop will remain open, so you can still get your Fish & Chips fix and enjoy some brews. Rose and Crown Dining Room Closure Keep in mind that Disney’s website has not yet been updated: it’s still showing hours for Rose and Crown Dining Room during this anticipated closure. We’ll keep you posted as things change, and hopefully you’ll be able to get back to this table-service meal in no time! Until then, stayed tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Check Out an Update on EPCOT’s Space 220 Restaurant! 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 eaten at Rose and Crown Dining Room before? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: This EPCOT Restaurant is Temporarily Closing SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Rose & Crown at Walt Disney World’s Epcot News: Morning “Tea Experience” Arrives at Rose and Crown in Disney World’s Epcot Sneak Preview! Illuminations Dining Package at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room View the full article

You might be getting a sugar high from reading about all of the treats that we’ve been trying at Disney Springs in Disney World recently. Everglazed Recently we’ve tried the newest cookies (and CAKE) of the month over at Gideon’s Bakehouse and devoured more Dole Whip (duh)! And, now we’re back at the recently opened Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew for more new sweets! Today we’re giving a tea a try called Purple Reign. The vegan cold brew is made with sugar-free chai mix, coconut milk, ube syrup, and coconut syrup and served with a Purple Ube donut. And, let’s all take a moment to appreciate how photogenic it is! Purple Reign Donut and Coffee With purple syrup dripping down the sides of the cup, this drink is a sweet treat just to look at! And, it turns out it tastes just as sweet as it looks! When taking a sip, we found that the ube and coconut flavors immediately come to the front. If you’re not familiar, Ube has a very sweet tropical flavor so it paired with the coconut milk to make a very sugary drink. We were hunting for the chai flavor, but found that it was more of an aftertaste than what you might expect. All in all, if you’re looking for a coffee or chai latte, you probably won’t enjoy the drink, but if ube flavored milk is your jam, this one is made for you! Purple Reign with Purple Ube Donut And, onto the sweetest accessory — the Purple Reign comes with a Purple Glazed Ube Donut on top! You might notice that this Everglazed classic got a bit of an update with vegan buttercream on top! The ube flavor adds an extra amount of sweetness to the light and airy glazed donut, though it’s not an overpowering flavor like it was in the cold brew. AND, thanks to the ube, the donut is a really pretty purple all the way through! Purple Ube Donut This is definitely one of the most instagram-able tea and donut pairs we’ve seen! You can order the Purple Reign with the Purple Ube Donut for $10. And, if you’d prefer, you can just get the donut for $4.50. We’re still keeping our eyes out for more treats coming to Disney, so stay tuned! Check out our FULL REVIEW of the New Donut Shop! 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 tried this yet? Tell us in the comments! The post PURPLE Chai Is a Disney World Color Trend We Can Get Behind! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL REVIEW: Are Everglazed Donuts The New KING Of Disney World Snacks? NEWS: Goodbye to Club Cool! Epcot’s Transformation is Officially Underway! The CARROT. CAKE. MILKSHAKE! Is Shakin’ Things Up Over in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World may no longer offer free MagicBands with resort hotel stays, but there are still plenty of great MagicBand colors and designs to choose from if you want to buy one! MagicBands Most recently we saw the Dooney & Bourke Americana MagicBand, along with some new glittery Magicbands, a MagicBand with Mickey-shaped snacks, and a brand new Up MagicBand! Now there’s a new Annual Passholder-exclusive pink Daisy MagicBand! Daisy MagicBand The bottom features a beautiful graphic of Daisy sitting in a Mad Tea Party (which is closing for refurb soon) teacup! Daisy MagicBand The top says “2021 Annual Passholder” and has the Walt Disney World logo on it! Daisy MagicBand This is a Limited Release MagicBand, and if it’s anything like some of the other special Annual Passholder items (like those Annual Passholder Minnie Ears), it will likely go fast. We found this one at Mouse Gear in EPCOT for $29.99. And we’ll let you know if we spot any other Passholder-exclusive merchandise, too! Rep Your Disney DVC and Passholder Status in a PRICEY Way 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. How many MagicBands do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A New Daisy Annual Passholder MagicBand Has Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Spirit Jersey in Disney World Has Us Denim Dreaming! What’s New at EPCOT: Gingerbread Tea, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and CHARCUTERIE! We Just Found The ⭐ ICONIC ⭐ Sorcerer Mickey Ears at Disney World! View the full article

There are a LOT of things that are different about traveling to Walt Disney World right now. You need a Disney Park Pass reservation to even get INTO a theme park, there are very few live shows, character flotillas and cavalcades have replaced traditional meet-and-greets, and so on… . Character flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom A LOT of these changes you can plan for well in advance of your trip. You can reserve Park Passes as soon as you know you’re going to Disney World (subject to availability, of course), you can pack extra masks and hand sanitizer to prepare for enhanced health and safety measures, and you can temper expectations knowing you may not get to do EVERYTHING you were once able to enjoy at Disney World. The Big Problem But even if you do all that and more, once you get to Disney World, there are some things you’ll encounter that you may not have taken into account. And it’s time we talk about one of them: Eating late at night. Park hours are shorter There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Park hours are shorter at Disney World right now! So, there’s less time for dinner reservations. Not only can they be hard to come by, but if you want to dine at Tiffins, that may mean you’re eating dinner at 4:45PM at the latest! Butter Chicken at Tiffins While open later, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT close between 7PM and 9PM most days. With less time to ride all of the rides, it can also be hard to want to take time out of your day for a long, sit-down dinner at Jungle Navigation Co., Hollywood & Vine, or Chefs de France. Chefs de France And that brings us to our next point… . There are fewer quick service options If you want to grab a quick bite to go at the parks right before closing, you may find yourself lacking in options. Yes, lots of spots at Disney World ARE open, but there are TONS of spots that are not serving food right now. Casey’s Corner At the Magic Kingdom alone, Casey’s Corner, Cheshire Cafe, Columbia Harbour House, Cool Ship, The Diamond Horseshoe, Golden Oak Outpost, the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, Prince Eric’s Village Market, Tortuga Tavern are currently CLOSED. Columbia Harbour House closed Quick service options are lacking at resorts, too. Pulled Pork Nachos at Capt. Cook’s Previously, some spots like Everything POP at Pop Century or Capt. Cook’s at the Polynesian Village Resort would be open until midnight or have some options 24/7, but now, they close at 10, meaning super late-night options back at the hotel will be impossible to find beyond the occasional vending machine. Disney Springs and resort restaurants close earlier, too Planning on a resort or Disney Springs restaurant dinner after the parks close? That’s a FABULOUS option if you’re looking to eat around 8 or 9PM. Carousel at Night But, like everything else at Disney World right now, yep you guessed it, Disney Springs and resort restaurants close earlier. Most are closing around 10PM. And yep, those reservations can be hard to come by. So this is really something you will want to plan ahead for. Make after-park reservations before even coming to Disney World. If you try to walk up to the Grand Floridian Cafe at 8:30 PM, you’ll be sad if tables are booked, and that the restaurant closes at 9 right now. Grand Floridian Cafe What to do? Like everything at Disney World all the time, if you’re the type of person who gets hungry every night around midnight (and we don’t blame you after walking miles and miles and miles every day), you just need to plan ahead! Keep snacks in your room The easiest thing to do: keep snacks in your room! Pack protein bars, pretzels, soda, beer, or whatever else you may want late at night in your checked baggage. Rooms should have a mini-fridge where items that need to be chilled can be stored. If not, reach out to housekeeping and simply request one. Fridge It’s a budget-friendly way to snack, and you’ll avoid starving on night one. You can also order something from one of your resort’s quick service spots around 9PM and keep it for later. Bakery Bundle Consider Uber Eats or Postmates Disney World’s restaurants may close at 10PM, but other restaurants across Orlando have longer hours. So that means, you can simply order Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub, or another similar service to your hotel room! Ordering Postmates! Just enter your resort’s address on the app, and it will tell you what restaurants are available for delivery! It works just the same way as ordering food to your own home! This is a great way to get hot, fresh food at Disney World hours and hours after the parks have closed. In Conclusion There are a lot of things that are different about traveling to Walt Disney World right now, and dining is no exception! All you night owls may be disappointed that you can’t lounge at bars late into the night while snacking on pretzels and decompressing from a long day riding rides, but if you plan ahead, pack smart, and maybe order off property, you’ll be prepared! Real Talk: 5 Things That Are NOT Magical In Disney World Right Now 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 miss late night dining at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post You Didn't Plan For This Disney World Dining Problem first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! 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We have been waiting to eat at Space 220 for a WHILE now. Mission: SPACE and Upcoming Space 220 This new restaurant coming to EPCOT is set to send guests onto the Centauri Space Station where they’ll enjoy dinner with a view of Earth from SPACE. The restaurant was supposed to open back in 2019, but it has been delayed for a number of reasons. Today we spotted something that might indicate there’s some more progress being made. We’ve already gotten a peek at some concept art of what Space 220 is meant to look like. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney And we even got a peek inside the actual dining room during last year’s IAAPA Expo. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation During 2020, we also saw construction walls starting to come down in the area, and what looked like a possible sign for the new restaurant. Space 220 Construction and Possible Sign Today, when we walked past the Space 220 area, we noticed something new. The lights by Space 220 were ON. Lights on Near Space 220 Here’s another version of the photo more focused on those lights. You can see that slightly yellow glow indicating they were on. Lights on Near Space 220 We’re hopeful that this signals more progress is being made on this new restaurant. When will Space 220 open exactly? That’s something that we don’t know yet, but we are definitely on the lookout for more information. We’ll let you know as soon as you can blast off into space and eat at this out-of-this-world spot. Click here to learn all about Space 220! 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 excited for Space 220? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Are We One Step Closer to Eating at Space 220 in EPCOT?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Construction Workers Spotted By Space 220 and the Upcoming Play! Pavilion in EPCOT Today PHOTO: Peek INSIDE Space 220 Restaurant Coming Soon to Disney World NEWS: Tokyo Dining to Reopen for a VERY Limited Time in Disney World! View the full article

We’ve got a treat for you today! Disney’s Pop Century Resort We’re exploring one of Disney World’s value resort options so that you can know EXACTLY what to expect when you book a room there. We’ve already brought you a full room tour, but now we’re taking you through pics and video of ALL of Disney’s Pop Century Resort! So, come on as we show you around! These are value-sized rooms as well, but still feel spacious enough. Pop Century Standard Room And, of course, the decor has a light vintage theme. Pop Century Standard Room To see a full tour of the rooms at Pop Century, you can check out our recent post! Click here for a FULL photo tour of the standard room at Pop Century! And so concludes our tour of Disney’s Pop Century Resort! We certainly hope that this post helps you in deciding where you’d like to stay on your next Disney trip! If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. ‘Til next time! Want to see the latest news from Pop Century? 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. Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort? Tell us in the comments! The post PHOTOS and VIDEOS! Explore Disney's Pop Century Resort With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Disney’s Pop Century Resort Standard Room Tour New Menus and Updates at Disney World Value Resorts: September 6, 2018 What’s New at Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts: Menu Changes PLUS Skyliner Updates! View the full article

There are plenty of quick snack stands to stop at for a bite in Disney Springs! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. We’re fans of AristoCrepes and The Daily Poutine, and we like to stop by Sunshine Churros if we’re in a mood for a unique sweet treat. Today, we stopped by B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., but it wasn’t just for fun. We’re here to try the newest item on the menu — the Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog! For a limited time, you’ll find the Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog on the menu at this location! It’s $11.99 and made of smoked andouille sausage topped with crawfish, lemon caper aioli, and creole pepper sauce. The Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog! That thing is piled high with Cajun goodness — look at all those toppings! We noticed that our dog was topped with some onions and peppers that weren’t mentioned on the menu and PLENTY of crawfish. The Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog! As far as the flavor goes, we could definitely get the spiciness in this snack. Our reporter described it as a “medium level of spice — no burning, but there’s a kick!” The aioli has a lot of flavor, but it’s not so overwhelming that it overpowers the other elements. The Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog! Overall the pairing of these toppings was excellent! We would definitely try this a second time. Because of everything loaded on top, you could probably split this with a friend. However, you may want to skip the crawdog if you don’t like spicy food or Cajun flavors. The Mardi Gras Smoked Crawdog! This isn’t the only over-the-top dog we’ve seen in Disney Springs. They also just released a hot dog topped with things like spicy peanut butter. You can read our full review of that eat here. Stay tuned to DFB as we check out more snacks around Walt Disney World and give our honest reviews. We’ve got a lot of new treats coming up for Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras! Check Out the February Flavors at Sprinkles Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you like trying limited-edition treats in Disney World, or do you stick with the classics? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Does Crawfish Belong on a Hot Dog?! Disney World Says Yes. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a Crawfish Hot Dog for Mardi Gras in Disney World! News! Menus and Opening Dates for Aristocrepes, B.B. Wolf’s, and The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs Get This Holiday Cocktail “Up on The Rooftop” at Disney World — Literally! View the full article

We’re SO excited for all the new things coming to EPCOT! Guardians of the Galaxy attraction Concept Art ©Disney A new restaurant, TWO new rides, and MORE?! It seems like we’re just starting to scratch the surface on EPCOT’s makeover at Disney World! And, we’ve got an update on construction progress so grab your walkman and crank up the Awesome Mix Tape! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a new reverse-launch, 360-degree rollercoaster coming to EPCOT in 2021. We’ve gotten to see a sneak peek of the ride vehicles and heard from the film’s director, James Gunn, that the ride will be “Utterly Mind-Blowing” so we’re pretty hyped for this to open up. We’ve been keeping close track of construction progress and today we spotted a few more updates to the exterior! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Up close you can start to get a glance at the newest update to the building. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction And, when you step back a little, you’ll notice that the panels we saw being installed on the roof are now looking blue (in a good way)! These panels can be spotted in the original concept art for the ride so it’s exciting to see it coming together! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction The ride will feature a lot of new technology not used on an attraction before. And get this, the blue panels will actually help power the roller coaster! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction While the solar panels certainly aren’t the most thrilling part of the new ride (at least we hope), it’s cool to see how Disney is innovating with the environment in mind! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction Cosmic Rewind is projected to open at EPCOT ahead of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in October 2021, so we’re slowly getting closer to riding with the Star Lord! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney construction updates! Guardians of the Galaxy? Reflections Hotel? How Disney is Making Progress on These BEHIND-THE-SCENES Projects! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which EPCOT attraction are you looking most forward to riding? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See What Disney's Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction Looks Like NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Disney World Is Going to be ‘Utterly Mind-Blowing,’ According to Director What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! Here’s How to Navigate the Crazy MAZE of Epcot’s Construction! View the full article

Anyone who’s strolled into the Magic Kingdom has strolled past Main Street Firehouse. Main Street Firehouse This structure is a staple of the Main Street buildings. It might not be as famous as its Disneyland counterpart that houses Walt’s apartment, but it is still pretty cool. Up until recently, the space held the sign in for the Sorcerors of Magic Kingdom game, and now, it seems some work might be done. Earlier this year, the Sorcerors of Magic Kingdom interactive game was closed and the Main Street Firehouse shut its doors shortly after. Now, we just spotted a construction permit that Disney filed for the address of Main Street Firehouse to “provide labor, material, and/or electrical for construction.” Permit Screenshot If that sounds vague, it’s because it is! This permit is filed with Disney’s internal construction firm, Buena Vista Construction Company. In most permits filed with BVCC, Disney can be vague on what exactly they’re doing. Still, this points to impending work on the firehouse building. Recruitment Center in the Firehouse One thing to note is that the address is coded to the ENTIRE Main Street Firehouse building, which you can see outlined in the photo below. The front part of the building is the firehouse, while the back is the restrooms. Technically, this work could be on those restrooms, but the timing with the closure of the firehouse could mean updates on the former Sorceror’s space. ©Google Maps Whatever the case, we’ll be keeping a close eye on Disney permits and the firehouse. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about Sorcerors of the Magic Kingdom closing! 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 news? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Construction Planned for Magic Kingdom Firehouse first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom’s Fire Station Closed on Main Street, U.S.A. NEWS: Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Has Officially Closed in Disney World 11 Fun and FREE Disney World Souvenirs! (Do You Have Them All?!) View the full article

With the stay-at-home order now lifted, guests can once again eat and drink at Disneyland Resort. Carthay Circle at California Adventure Recently, we saw a few restaurants announce when they would reopen for in-person dining and dining reservations became available at those spots. We then shared that Carthay Circle Lounge would be reopening soon for its Alfresco dining experience, and two other Disney restaurants would be reopening on Buena Vista Street. Well, if you’ve been wanting to make reservations for Carthay Circle, the wait is over! Reservations for this Disney spot are now available. Right now, you can visit the Disneyland Dining website or the Disneyland mobile app and make your reservations for Carthay Circle Lounge — Alfresco Dining. Reservations opened today at 11AM PST. Carthay Circle will be reopening this week on February 5th. But, if you’re hoping to eat at this spot, we recommend making your reservations ASAP, as we expect they will fill up incredibly fast! Carthay Circle The Alfresco Dining menu features small plates of Mediterranean-California food like tortilla soup with grilled chicken, harissa-roasted lamb, and the Carthay shrimp roll. Calabrian Chili Harissa We got the chance to eat at Carthay Circle Lounge in November of 2020 and tried a number of different items. Baked Bay Scallops Want to know what we thought of the options available? Check out our full review. Click here to see our full Carthay Circle Lounge — Alfresco Dining review. Disney has shared that NEW to the menu will be a double chocolate ice cream sundae with candied almonds. Several other Downtown Disney restaurants have also set their reopening dates, and Award Wieners and Smokejumpers Grill on Buena Vista Street are both set to reopen on February 5th. So, if you’ll be visiting Downtown Disney for some shopping and dining soon, you’ll have several spots you can potentially visit. Original Corn Dog Keep in mind that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are still closed. But, Downtown Disney and the expansion of Downtown Disney onto Buena Vista Street are open. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates regarding Disneyland and let you know what we see. 20th Anniversary Disney California Adventure Park merchandise is being released soon! Check out the details here. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be visiting Disneyland Resort soon? Let us know in the comments! The post ACT FAST! Reservations Are NOW Available for Carthay Circle in Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Carthay Circle, Award Wieners, and More Get Reopening Dates in Downtown Disney Disneyland Announces Carthay Lounge Dining Reservations, Experiences Technical Difficulties PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From the Reopening of Buena Vista Street at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Starting back in 2018 Disney changed the way they allocate Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts. In the past, from 2009 through 2017, the Disney Armed Forces Salute resort hotel room discounts had always been a set percentage off of the standard rack room rate. Back then if the discount for your desired resort, room type, […] The post How Disney Armed Forces Salute Room Discounts Work for 2021 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

The pandemic has caused many families to reevaluate, alter, or cancel their vacation plans significantly. ©Disney Due to the global pandemic, Adventures By Disney has had to update their policies to better assist guests. And they are now offering private adventures in 2021. Recently, Adventures by Disney announced that they would be suspending departures through March 2021, but now some April departures have joined the list. The Adventures by Disney website has been updated to share that, in accordance with health and safety recommendations, they are now suspending two April departures including: April 4: Disneyland Resort and Southern California Adventure April 8 & 15: Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape ©Disney Last month, they suspended all departures through March 31st, 2021, excluding two adventures: March 15 & 24: Arizona and Utah Adventures March 27: Costa Rica Adventure However, it is unique that they’ve announced suspensions to only select April departures. In previous months, we’ve seen the announcements include suspensions to all departures so this update leaves hope for other April vacations. ©Adventures by Disney Disney will be in contact with guests and travel agents who have booked these trips with updated information and options. As of right now, it seems like they do plan to move forward with select trips in April. But this is subject to change. We’ll continue to look for updates regarding future Adventures by Disney trips and let you know what we find! Come Along on a Virtual Trip to Egypt With Adventures by Disney! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/customemailexample.jpg Have you ever been on an Adventures by Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Adventures By Disney Suspends Select Trips Through April first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June NEWS: All Adventures by Disney Departures Have Been Canceled Through July 31st NEWS! Adventures by Disney Suspends ALL Departures Through the End of August 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. Love the Disney princesses? Well, there are lots of ways to show that you’re a fan of these fantastic characters. Princess Kids Collection We spotted a fabulous Disney Princess Minnie ear hat with a tiara on it recently, and now we’ve found an entire line of NEW Disney Princess kids gear! We found all of these pieces at World of Disney in Disney Springs, but many of them are also available online. First up, we’ve got the Disney Princess Overall Shorts for Girls. This set of overalls is covered in princess silhouettes and features an iridescent Castle in the center Overalls You can get it in Disney Springs or online for $34.99. Check out the overalls online here! Next, we found some Disney Princess Sandals covered in signature icons from the princess movies. It’s got the glass slipper from Cinderella, the lamp from Aladdin, and the sun from Tangled. We love this subtle nod to all of the princesses. Disney Princess Sandals These are priced at $19.99. If you’re facing some colder weather and trying to stay warm, you can stay cozy in the Disney Princess Hoodie for girls. The front of this hoodie has the word “BRAVE” written on it with silhouettes of Cinderella, Aurora, and Snow White. And, on the sleeve, you’ll see the Walt Disney World logo in light pink. Disney Princess Hoodie The hoodie is priced at $39.99. Click here to check out this hoodie online! There’s also a Disneyland version of this hoodie that is essentially identical, except it has the Disneyland logo on the sleeve. ©shopDisney So, if you’re a Disneyland fan, you can get this hoodie online. You can get the Disneyland version online here! If you need a shirt to complete your look, you can snag this Princess Shirt for Girls. This is a baseball style tee… Princess Shirt …with the word “Strong” in the center and princess silhouettes coming out of it. The Princesses featured on this shirt include Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Moana, and more! ©shopDisney You can get this shirt for $24.99. Get the Disney Princess shirt here! There’s also a Disneyland version of this same shirt that is identical, except it has the Disneyland logo at the bottom of the shirt. ©shopDisney The shirt is priced at $24.99. Click here to get the Disneyland version! This new collection also includes an adorable Princess Spirit Jersey for Kids! Spirit Jersey for Girls The spirit jersey has Ariel on the front next to the Disney World logo. Spirit Jersey And the back features Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White with the Walt Disney World logo. Disney Princess Spirit Jersey This spirit jersey is priced at $49.99. Click here to buy this spirit jersey online! There’s also a Disneyland version of this spirit jersey with the same design, except it has the Disneyland logo on the front… ©shopDisney …and back. ©shopDisney Get the Disneyland version online for $49.99. Click here to get the Disneyland spirit jersey online! Next to this new collection, we also spotted the Disney Princess Crown Ear Hat, which we first spotted earlier this year. Disney Princess Ear Hat Online, there are some other princess items available as well including this “The Future is Mine” Disney World princess shirt for toddlers, and a similar version for Disneyland. ©shopDisney There is also another shirt with the same design for Babies. That’s a LOT of ways to show your love for Ariel, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and more of the Disney princesses. Keep in mind that these items are available generally all in kids sizes, except for those few that are for toddlers or babies. But, if you’ve got a kiddo at home who would love one of these, or if you can maybe squeeze into a kids’ sized spirit jersey, these could be a great buy. We’ll keep an eye out for more fun Disney merchandise! Click here to see the NEW “it’s a small world” Wishables 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 new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Rep Your Favorite Princesses with Disney's NEW Merchandise Collection first appeared on the disney food blog. 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WHEW! January was FULL of news! Cinderella Castle We’ve had about a year’s worth of news in just one month, with grand openings, festival news, and more. Back in December we rounded up the biggest news of the month, so we’re back in January to explore the 14 biggest announcements, changes, and most exciting things from this past month! Park Hopping is BACK Perhaps the biggest thing that happened in January was the return of park hopping! On January 1st, guests could once again hop to another park. This feature has been missing since the parks reopened in July, and we’re so glad it’s back! Park Hopping This experience is a bit different now, however. Before, guests could park hop whenever they pleased, but now there are specific park hopping hours. So far, the hours have been from 2PM to each park’s closure. Buses between theme parks do not start running until around this time. To get on a bus to another park, a Cast Member will make sure you have a ticket that allows park hopping. Disney Bus Stop Guests don’t need a Park Pass Reservation for the park they are hopping to, but they need to make one for the first park they wish to enter. Guests MUST enter the park they have a reservation for before they can hop. Luckily, we found out that after you scan into your first park, you can go to all 4 parks! That means you can do the 4 parks in one day challenge again! 4 Park Challenge Since capacity at Disney World is currently limited, there must be availability to enter the next park. If you need to know the status of a park, you can call (407) 560-5000. We’d recommend double-checking before heading all the way to another park just to be turned away. Happy hopping! The 3 BEST Things About Park Hopping (and the 2 WORST)! Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closed The beloved Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom experience officially closed on January 25th. We saw lines of people playing around Magic Kingdom for its last weekend. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom The experience allowed guests to interact with objects and characters all over the park, and we thought of it as a hidden gem. But in mid-January, we learned that Sorcerers would likely be closing before the end of the month. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom The Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A. which used to house the recruitment center for Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, is currently closed. Disney has not announced if it will be replaced or if it will return, but we really hope to see it again in the future! Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Has Officially Closed in Disney World The Jungle Cruise is Getting a New Storyline Some news can be expected, and other news can be a total surprise. And the announcement of a new storyline for The Jungle Cruise was quite the shocker this month! Disney said that they will be “building on the story” of the attraction at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Concept Art ©Disney There is no timeline for these changes yet, however it was mentioned that they will take place later this year. Disney decided to change the attraction because they want to ensure that guests from a variety of cultures around the world feel welcomed in the Disney Parks. They want each attraction to be “respectful of the diverse world we live in.” Concept Art ©Disney Disney will keep the same classic humor that Jungle Cruise fans know and love. In fact, several changes are being written by a former skipper, Kevin Lively who is currently a writer at Imagineering. Not everything in this beloved attraction is changing. A few new scenes will be added to create a more cohesive storyline. Throughout the journey, guests will learn about where the new characters came from and why they’re on this expedition in the jungle. The Rock’s character from the upcoming film about this ride will not be added. We’ll keep looking for dates when this storyline shift will happen! EVERYTHING We Know About the CHANGES Coming to Disney’s Jungle Cruise Attraction Gideon’s Bakehouse Had a Grand Opening (with an 11 hour wait) After a soft opening in December, Gideon’s Bakehouse suddenly closed to prepare for a grand opening. On January 14th, the shop reopened and on January 16th, they celebrated with a grand opening event! Gideon’s Bakehouse Of course we attended the grand opening, and it was madness (in the best way possible)! We arrived to get in line about an hour before Gideon’s opened, and there were already SO many people there. We joined the virtual queue which got up to an 11 hour wait time (!!!), so it seemed like we weren’t the only ones excited for these cookies! Gideon’s Bakehouse Grand Opening The shop had a few finishing touches compared to before, and we got a signed Gargoyle Print that was part of the grand opening event! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gargoyle Print We tried so many delicious cookies, cakes, and cold brews, and we totally get the hype of this unique bakery! Check out our review of the grand opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse Information for Blizzard Beach’s Reopening Last month, we learned that Blizzard Beach would be the water park to open in March! And now, we have even more information about its reopening including that tickets are now on sale. Enjoy a day at Blizzard Beach! (2019) If you’re looking to visit this park on its opening day or any day thereafter, One-Day Water Park Tickets (without blockout dates) are now available for $69 + tax for Adults and $63 + tax for kids ages 3 – 9. One-Day Water Park Tickets with blockout dates are also available at $64 + tax for adults and $58 + tax for kids ages 3-9. These tickets are not valid for admission prior to March 7th, 2021, and are blocked out from May 29th to October 3rd, 2021. Mickey Photo Op at Blizzard Beach Disney also released mask requirements for the water parks. Just like any other area on Disney property, Blizzard Beach will implement reduced capacity, temperature screenings, physical distancing markings and face coverings. It is specified that face coverings will be required in certain areas for guests over the age of 2. These areas include park entrance and exit, retail areas, and food and beverage ordering areas. Have an ICE Day at Blizzard Beach Face coverings will not be allowed in while in the water or on water slides. Guests can remove their masks when actively eating or drinking as long as they are stationary and distanced. Also, a Park Pass Reservation is currently NOT required for Blizzard Beach, but this is subject to change. Disney World Announces Blizzard Beach Hours for March EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Began EPCOT is known for its festivals, but we might argue that the Festival of the Arts is the best one! The festival officially began on January 8th, and we’ve had a blast seeing all the festival has to offer! EPCOT Festival of the Arts A highlight of this festival is the 3D chalk art! We’ve seen some incredible creations this year from films like Mulan, and it’s mind-blowing how realistic they are! Mulan Chalk Art There are also chalk characters that correspond to each pavilion in World Showcase! Plus, there is live entertainment from the Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre, and more! Lumiere Art There are both art booths where you can purchase incredible Disney artwork… Disney Artwork …and food booths that offer some exclusive Festival of the Arts eats! El Artista Hambriento Booth Full Spread The festival lasts until February 22nd, so be sure to check it out before it’s gone! Here’s ALL of our reviews from this year’s Festival of the Arts! Flower & Garden Festival Booths and Entertainment There may be a few weeks left for the Festival of the Arts, but EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is just around the corner! This event will last from March 3rd to July 5th, making it a fairly lengthy one. Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Since the dates were announced last month, we’ve learned more about the booths and entertainment coming to the festival this year! The 2021 Outdoor Kitchens include: Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market — “Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!” Cider House (Located in World Showplace) — “Behold buzz-worthy ciders and artisanal provisions that are sure to hit the spot.” The Citrus Blossom — “Treat your taste buds to the subtleties of lemon, orange, and lime—turning delicious dishes even more delish!” Festival Favorites (Located in World Showplace) — “Discover Guest-favorite dishes, microbrews, and other beverages.” Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth — “Discover the many flavors of healthy cuisine in this delightful eatery, featuring vegetables straight from the garden!” Fleur de Lys — “Indulge in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up!” Hanami — “Journey to Japan for innovative plates crafted with culinary Zen.” The Citrus Blossom 2020 Jardin de Fiestas — “Take a food-tastic tour of the Mexico Pavilion… these tantalizing tastes will add some spice to your day!” The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board — “Quell cravings with an incredible menu of all-natural food and drink infused with the nectar of the gods!” La Isla Fresca — “Nibble on Caribbean-seasoned dishes that’ll send appetites swaying to the island beat!” Lotus House — “Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!” Magnolia Terrace — “Get a nice, cozy feeling with some comfort food inspired by the Gulf region.” Northern Bloom — “Please discriminating palates with fantastic fare from our Great White North neighbor… O Canada!” Pineapple Promenade — “Get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!” Primavera Kitchen — “Mangiare hearty helpings of Old-Country dishes served with a glass of vino… now that’s amore!” Taste of Marrakesh — “Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!” Trowel & Trellis Hosted by Impossible Foods — “Delight in some of your favorite foods—created from innovative recipes with some impossibly delicious twists!” Jardin de Fiestas Plus, there are additional locations including: Refreshment Port Refreshment Outpost Cool Wash Funnel Cake Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Flower and Garden Festival 2020 Entertainment for this year’s festival looks pretty familiar! Guests can see the JAMMitors over on the Canada Mill Stage in the Canada pavilion for music with gardening tools. JAMMitors at 2020 Festival of the Holidays At the America Gardens Theatre in the America pavilion, guests will be able to see the acapella group, Voices of Liberty, and Mariachi Cobre. Both groups are currently performing at the Festival of the Arts, and we’re glad they’ll be sticking around! Mariachi Cobre In World Showplace (the building between the Canada pavilion and the United Kingdom pavilion), a pianist will be there to play “songs from the season.” This is also an experience currently happening at the Festival of the Arts that will be sticking around. World Showplace Pianist The times and schedules for these performances has not been determined yet. Each of these performances has been available for EPCOT’s current festival, so we’ll have to see how they change it up for the Flower and Garden Festival! Last but not least, we have also learned about some of the activities coming to the festival! The highlight of the festival is the gorgeous topiaries around the park. France This year, there will be Sorcerer Mickey Topiary to greet guests at the entrance. In Future World, we can expect to see Woody, Bo Peep (and her sheep), Buzz Lightyear, Figment, butterflies, and The Lion King characters as well as classic Disney characters like Mickey, Donald, and more. Pluto at Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival Around World Showcase, guests can see The Three Caballeros in the Mexico pavilion, Anna and Elsa in the Norway pavilion, a dragon topiary in the Japan pavilion, pandas and a China Zodiac Topiary Garden in the China pavilion, Snow White and Dopey in the Germany pavilion, Lady and the Tramp in the Italy pavilion, Remy, Belle, and the Beast in the France pavilion, Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, and Tinker Bell in the United Kingdom pavilion, and Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions. Kermit Topiary Around the park, guests can experience “global gardens” including the Goodness Garden Butterfly House and the Bamboo Garden. Guests can also learn about honey-bees at The Honey Bee-stro. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration and the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt are also returning! These map activities come with a prize once you complete them. 2020 Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Map The only thing we are waiting on is the menus for the booths at this year’s festival. So far it looks like it’s going to be a good one! Everything You’re NOT Going to See At EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival Magical Express Will Be Discontinued The Magical Express is a complimentary service for Disney World resort guests that takes them from Orlando International Airport to their resort. Starting on January 1st, 2022, Magical Express will be discontinued. Magical Express Disney stated, “As consumer needs and preferences change, we will no longer offer Disney’s Magical Express service starting with arrivals in 2022. At the same time, we’re also introducing new ways for guests to enjoy their visits, including early theme park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests.” Disney’s Magical Express Sign Currently, a new Brightline train is set to connect Orlando International Airport and Disney Springs. This is scheduled to be completed within the next few years, and could serve as an alternative to Magical Express. In the meantime, the service will be around for the rest of the year, so if you have a trip in 2021 this will be available to you. The BEST Ways to Get to Disney World When Magical Express is Gone Festival of the Lion King to Return This Summer Entertainment has been lacking ever since the parks reopened to comply with all of the new health and safety measures. However, Disney announced that a fan-favorite show would return in the summer of 2021! Festival of the Lion King That’s right, Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be back for guests to enjoy this summer! There is no official date at the moment for when it will return, but we look forward to some more Disney entertainment to return! Festival of the Lion King is Returning to Disney World Early Theme Park Entry to Replace Early Magic Hours If you stayed at a Disney resort before the closures, you’ve probably heard of Extra Magic Hours. They allow Disney World resort guests to enter a specific park before the general public. Extra Magic Hours have been suspended since reopening, and now Disney has announced an alternative called Early Theme Park Entry! Magic Kingdom Early Theme Park Entry allows guests staying at Disney-owned resorts and other select resorts to enter ANY theme park 30-minutes early every day. This is different from Extra Magic Hours because it is 30-minutes early instead of one hour, and it includes any park on any day instead of select days. Tree of Life Disney stated that this will help them spread visitation throughout all four theme parks and offer guests more park time. The new early park entry system will potentially disperse early morning crowds to all four theme parks, as opposed to reintroducing Extra Magic Hours and having guests flock to one theme park for early access. EPCOT Disney has confirmed that you will need a Park Pass Reservation to enter the park you’re planning to go to early. There is currently no start date for this new system, but we’re hoping it’s soon! Disney World Introduces Early Theme Park Entry for Hotel Guests Ratatouille Area in EPCOT’s France Pavilion is Open There is no official opening date for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris in the France pavilion expansion, but we do know they are both set to open this year! And this month, we got a step closer to both of these experiences because part of the new Ratatouille-themed area is open! France Pavilion Expansion We first noticed the walls were replaced with tall shrubbery, and then a few days later, there was no barricade. We may not be able to see much yet, but we got to see the new bathrooms, walk through the archway, and find little Remy details! Hidden Remy We also found out it looks absolutely STUNNING at night. Ratatouille Sign Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure merchandise entered the pavilion a little while after which makes us think the attraction and restaurant could be getting closer to their grand openings! We found new Remy ears, a talking Remy plush (who took us on a tour of World Showcase), and several other items. Most of the merch is already sold out! Remy Plush We’ll be keeping a very close eye on this area of the park and cross our fingers that it opens sooner than later! PHOTOS! Check Out Remy’s Adventures Around the World in EPCOT Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew’s Grand Opening Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew surprised us with a grand opening on January 6th. This shop has lots of specialty donuts and coffees, and we were excited to try them all! Everglazed Donuts They also offer sandwiches with the option of a donut bun, so we decided to try a Grilled Cheese Donut! A donut cheese pull is always a good idea. Plus, we’ve got famous hands now, because you can find our cheese pull on Seth Meyers’ show! We were shocked at how abruptly Everglazed opened, but we aren’t complaining! The donuts are over-the-top and incredible, and we’ve had a great time eating our way through the menu. Seth Meyers Throws Shade at Disney World Donut Shop in the Best Way Possible M&M’s Store Surprise Grand Opening It seems as though Disney World is done announcing opening dates, because we had another surprise grand opening this month at the M&M’s Store in Disney Springs! M&M’s Store We headed in to see what the new shop was offering! We knew that there would be special Mickey and Minnie M&M’s, but we found that and so much more! The shop is FULL of color, especially because of the M&M’s wall. M&M’s Store Opening There was also tons of adorable Disney and M&M’s merchandise that we just had to have. Mickey M&M’s We also learned how to personalize our very own Disney Food Blog M&M’s AND created a step-by-step guide! Our Personalized DFB M&M’s We’ll be back soon to check for any updates at this brand new Disney Springs shop! First Look Inside The NEW M&M’s Store in Disney Springs! Watermelon Dole Whip is Now a Thing! We’ve been wishing and wishing for Watermelon Dole Whip to become a thing. We dedicated an entire post asking Disney, What’s a Girl Gotta Do To Get Some Watermelon Dole Whip? Well this month, our wishes came true! For a limited time, we could grab Watermelon Dole Whip at Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs! Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Cup Unfortunately, what we thought would be a glorious and refreshing treat, turned out to have a major identity crisis. It was still good, but the watermelon was a bit more artificial than we had originally hoped. Beggars can’t be choosers, I guess! Minnie Watermelon Dole Whip Cup It also kind of tasted like bubblegum?!? So much so, that it overpowered the artificial watermelon flavor. Most people would probably like this as long as you aren’t expected a punch of watermelon flavor. Watermelon Dole Whip Cup This was a limited-time item and was scheduled to leave on January 31st. Hopefully they’ll bring this treat back someday after a few flavor tweaks, because we were SUPER excited to see the announcement of this Dole Whip! Find Out How to Get Cups Full of Watermelon Dole Whip in Disney World That’s a wrap on the biggest news you may have missed this month! From grand openings to discontinuations to Watermelon Dole Whip, it’s safe to say there was a LOT of news in January. We’ll be back next month to round up the biggest news, so stay tuned to DFB! These Will Be the Hardest Disney World Dining Reservations to Get in 2021 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your favorite thing that happened at Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Kicked Off 2021 With a BANG first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’ve been on the hunt for all the Valentine’s Day deals in Walt Disney World, in order to help you decide how to celebrate with your sweetheart! Disney Springs We’ve seen dinner specials at multiple restaurants so far, including Morimoto Asia, STK Steakhouse, and so many others. Not to mention the vast variety of heart-shaped pink and red treats all around the parks and resorts! Now, another Disney Springs restaurant is offering something extra special for the day of love — Raglan Road! On Valentine’s Day at Raglan Road, guests 21 and older will be gifted a complimentary glass of pink bubbly when seated at their table. ©Raglan Road The pub recommends pairing your bubbly with their Rocky Road to Raglan dessert — made with double chocolate and smoked almond brownie with chocolate ice cream, house-made marshmallow, toffee crunch, chocolate crumbs, and raspberry puree. Rocky Road to Dublin Also, if you’d like to get a gift for your loved one, make sure to stop by their Shop for Ireland boutique to check out their latest collection of jewelry, including cubic zirconia silver trinity knot rings and Celtic pearl earrings and necklaces. Raglan Road You’ll be able to enjoy Saturday and Sunday brunch from 11AM-3PM, so make sure to make a reservation for that time window if you want to pair your bubbly with brunch. Stay tuned to DFB for more Valentine’s Day specials and offerings around Walt Disney World! Click Here to See ALL the Disney World Restaurants With Valentine’s Specials! 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 dining in a restaurant for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Find Out Where to Get FREE Pink Bubbly on Valentine's Day in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A (Pricey) Chef’s Tasting Dinner is Being Offered on Valentine’s Day in Disney Springs! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! Celebrate Valentine’s Day For An Entire Weekend at STK Orlando in Disney Springs! View the full article

Starting Friday, Feb. 5, you can once again enjoy outdoor dining at Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining, with its seasonal menu and unique dining environment on Buena Vista Street, an extension of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1k0yZPwPgrU View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Pandora We spent a day walking around the park to see what’s new! So here are all the latest updates! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Creature Comforts Valentine’s Day treats have arrived at Disney World, and we tried the new Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts. This is a chocolate cupcake with cherry filling topped with vanilla frosting, and with a zebra-striped heart. Valentine’s Cupcake We thought this was a pretty tasty cupcake, although we think the one we got might have been sitting in the refrigerated case a little too long — the icing was harder than it should’ve been. You can try it out for yourself for $5.99. It’s available through March 1st. Read our review of the Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts But that’s not the only Valentine’s Day treat we tried at Creature Comforts. We also checked out the Valentine’s Day Brownie. This is a chocolate brownie topped with strawberry mousse, with pink, red, and white heart sprinkles. And it’s got fun chocolate Mickey ears, too! Brownie Topped with a Mousse Dome The brownie part of this snack is very dense, and the strawberry mousse was our favorite part! It’s available now for $5.49 for a limited time! Read our review of the Valentine’s Day Brownie Flame Tree Barbecue But that was just the beginning of our dive into Valentine’s Day snacks at Animal Kingdom. We also tried out a Valentine’s Day Lion King Cupcake! This one, which is also available at Restaurantosaurus is a chocolate cupcake with a soft milk chocolate ganache filling, vanilla buttercream, and a Simba and Nala white chocolate coin. Valentine’s Cupcake This cupcake was a little tricky to cut into because the buttercream frosting was a little hard and the ganache stuck to our knife. We’re not sure if that’s because the cupcake was refrigerated or because it was cold out! We also didn’t think the chocolate cupcake had a lot of flavor. But feel free to try it out for yourself for $5.99 — it’s available through March 1st. Read our full review of this cupcake Restaurantosaurus This isn’t EXACTLY a food update, but it is about a dining location! And although we might not normally get excited about new trash cans, the new ones at Restaurantosaurus have a special purpose! There are three in all — a regular trash can, a composting trash can, and a recycling can. New Trash Cans These trash cans will help Disney with its new plan to make more things for itself in the parks. For example, did you know that the chairs at Restaurantosaurus are actually made from recycled materials?! So cool! Read more about the new trash cans here! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Riverside Depot We found LOADS of new pins at Riverside Depot! This Winnie The Pooh Pin has Pooh Bear covered in his favorite snack — honey! This pin is $19.99. Winnie The Pooh Pin This Winnie The Pooh Pin has the silly old bear on a balloon! It’s also $19.99. Winnie The Pooh Pin There’s also a special new 2021 Valentine’s Day Pin. It’s got messenger hearts on it. This pin is $19.99. Valentine’s Day Pin We found a new Tiny Kingdom Map with Pin. The map is $24. Tiny Kingdom Map You can also get Tiny Kingdom Blind Boxes — you never know which pin you might get. These are $12.99 each. Tiny Kingdom Blind Box The idea is to try and collect all the pins to put on the map! NEW Limited Edition’101 Dalmatians’ Pins Spotted Online! That’s it for our time at Animal Kingdom, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates! PHOTOS: New Paint Gives Animal Kingdom’s Pandora a Glow Up…LITERALLY! 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 Animal Kingdom recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Animal Kingdom: Trash Cans With a SPECIAL Purpose and Three Valentine's Treats! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom: TONS of Pins, Pandora Gets a Refresh, and More! What’s New At Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A New Super Zoom Shot and a Seasonal Dessert is BACK! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: RIDICULOUSLY LOW Crowds and Llama Merch! View the full article

MagicBands may not be free for Disney World hotel guests anymore, but there are LOTS of MagicBand designs that you can purchase. Glittery MagicBands If you’re a fan of extra SPARKLY accessories, you can pick up the glittery pink MagicBand we saw last year. And now you can pick up a BRAND NEW sparkly MagicBand in silver too! We found this Silver Glittery MagicBand today at EPCOT in Pin Traders. It’s sure to make you sparkle and shine! Silver Glittery MagicBand Pair it with a sparkly pair of Minnie ears and you’ll nail that glittery Disney look. Silver Glittery MagicBand You can get the Silver Glittery MagicBand right now for $24.99. Will glittery MagicBands become a new Disney trend? Will we see more glittery MagicBands in tons of other colors released soon? We’re not sure! But, we’ll definitely keep an eye out for more, new Disney merchandise and let you know what we see. Be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see the RARE MagicBand covered in Mickey-shaped snacks that we found 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 do you think of this new MagicBand? Tell us in the comments. The post Are Glittery MagicBands the Next TREND in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS: The Lion King Valentine’s Day MagicBand Is Now Available in Disney World! What’s New at EPCOT: Yummy Cheesecake, TONS of Canada Merchandise, and a New Spirit Jersey! This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! View the full article

Deep breaths, everyone! Another relaxing Disneyland Paris video is here. ©Disney Disneyland Paris remains closed, even as World of Disney in their Disney Village temporarily reopened. But while the parks are shuttered, we’ve been treated with some soothing videos of Disneyland Paris completely empty. “Zen Moments” by Disneyland Paris is a series of YouTube videos that transports us to an empty land in the parks for an hour. That’s a whole HOUR of peace, quiet, and ambient Disney sounds. Sign us up! Previous episodes have taken us to Fantasyland and Adventureland — so where are we heading now? ©Disney Frontierland, of course! Ducks quack, water trickles, and a serene breeze floats by as we admire views of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Phantom Manor, and Fuente del Oro Restaurante at dusk. Put in your headphones and prepare to relax! We’re taking a virtual trip to the park — minus the crowds, wait times, and weather. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney park updates! Take Another Virtual Park Trip with Videos From Our 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. Have you been watching this “Zen Moments” series? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Enjoy 1 HOUR Alone in Disneyland Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Video: Escape to an EMPTY Disneyland Paris for An Hour! Take a Virtual Tour of Disneyland Paris With This Fun Video Series! News: World of Disney in Disneyland Paris Is Reopening for a Limited Time View the full article

Hello from Disney Springs! Disney Springs We’re constantly visiting spots all around Disney World to see what’s new, and recently we stopped by Disney Springs to see what new things we could find. We tried LOTS of delicious snacks, hacked a grilled cheeeeeese with BACON on a donut(!!!), and got to check out some brand new artwork celebrating Soul and Black History Month. So, come along with us now on a virtual trip through Disney Springs to see what’s new! Disney Springs Food Updates Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We have had our fair share of donuts and sammies over at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. But, we recently shared that a new Girl Scout cookie donut was coming, so we had to stop by and give it a try! Introducing the Girl Scout Thin Mint Donut! Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Donut This treat is made of Classic Chocolate Iced Donut and topped with chocolate chips, mint icing, and Thin-Mint cookies. Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Donut Is this a donut you’d LOVE or HATE? You’ll have to try it to find out. Read our full review to see what we thought of it! Click here to read our full review! Also at Everglazed, we developed a food hack that you NEED to know about. We’ve already had Everglazed’s Grilled Cheeeeeese on a glazed donut, but we took it up a thousand notches and added BACON to this already delicious treat. Grilled Cheeeeeese Bacon Donut Sandwich Hack Adding in the bacon was an extra dollar, and it was most definitely worth it. Bacon Grilled Cheese Donut Ooey & gooey, sweet & salty — this was a real treat and a hack you won’t want to miss out on! Click here to check out exactly how to hack this grilled cheese bacon donut and watch our delicious cheese pull video! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse has been serving up some GIANT cookies, cakes, and cold brew coffees in Disney Springs, and we’ve tried a LOT of them. But, recently we got to try something extra special — a SECRET Cake Slice! February 2nd was Secret Slice Day at Gideon’s, but to grab this unique treat you had to know the secret code. Gideon’s Bakehouse We may or may not have acquired that secret code by looking at a post on a certain popular social media site and got to try a slice of Gideon’s Coffee Toffee Chocolate Cake, made with coffee buttercream, locally roasted espresso, toffee bits, and chocolate cake! Coffee Toffee Chocolate Cake Gideon’s may continue to have surprise, special offerings like this in the future. If you want to make sure you’re in the know, be sure to check back with us here at Disney Food Blog. Click here to see our thoughts on this special cake! Amorette’s Patisserie A few days ago, Disney shared some special events that would be coming to Disney World for Black History Month. One of the unique offerings is the release of new Petit Cakes at Amorette’s Patisserie that celebrate some Black Disney characters. Yesterday, we spotted a new Petit Cake themed to Disney and Pixar’s Soul… “Celebrate Soulfully” Petite Cake …and another Petit Cake themed to Tiana from Princess and the Frog. “Celebrate Soulfully” Petite Cake Both of these cakes are chocolate with raspberry mousse. Click here to see other unique ways that you can celebrate Black History Month at Disney World! While we were there, we also spotted the new WandaVision retro cake taking us into the ’80s with Wanda and Vision. WandaVision Petit Cake ’80s This cake will be available through February 4th. Click here to see our review of the ’70s WandaVision cake! Disney Springs Other Updates Finally, we ended our trip around Disney Springs by looking at some new art displays that have popped up. Soul Art Displays These displays are again part of Disney’s invitation for everyone to “Celebrate Soulfully” during Black History Month. Soul Art Displays They are inspired by Soul and created by artists including Bee Harris, Bianca Pastel, Arrington Porter, and Cory Van Lew. Soul Art Displays The works reflect each artist’s interpretation of the film. Soul Art Be sure to check them out the next time you’re in Disney Springs! Soul Art And that’s all from us from Disney Springs! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new items all throughout Disney World. Be sure to check back with us for all the latest updates. Click here to see what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 planning on visiting Disney Springs soon? Let us know in the comments! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Whether your kids are aspiring to be an engineer or a Broadway star when they grow up, Disney has lots of innovative ways for kids to embrace their passion. Frozen Sing-along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hopeful Imagineers can sharpen their skills with interactive Disney curriculum and future animators can learn the art of storytelling. And now, kids can even practice their musical skills or learn another language with exclusive Amazon Kids+ Disney content! If Frozen is a hit in your household, your kids (and you) are probably already singing Let It Go all the time. And now, kids can put those vocal skills they’ve been practicing to the test! Frozen Sing! is an interactive karaoke experience for kids. When you open the experience (just say, “Alexa, open Frozen Sing!), singers can select one of 10 songs from both movies and practice in Rehearsal Mode. When they’re ready for the big stage, Spotlight Mode provides a stage for them to shine like Elsa! ©Disney And, if you’re kids are looking to learn another language, they can do just that with the help of C-3PO. He can’t teach Spanish, but he is well versed in Shriiwook and Driodspeak! In C-3PO Translates! kids will learn the alien languages from Star Wars galaxies. They can chat up Chewbacca, R2-D2, BB-8 and other galactic creatures in their native language all with the help of C-3PO and SD-89. ©Disney So, it’s time to start sharpening those Disney voice skills! Both of these are available on Amazon Kids+ with compatible Echo devices! Get Amazon Kids+ 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. Have you tried any of the Disney Voice Skills classes on Amazon Kids+? Let us know in the comments! The post Kids Will FREAK Over This New Disney Feature From Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EVERYTHING You Need To Know From The Walt Disney Studios Panel at The D23 Expo! This ICY Danielle Nicole Frozen 2 Bag is Giving Us Major CHILLS!! Disneyland Paris Will Feature Frozen and Star Wars Celebrations in 2020! 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. More Disney Wishables you say? Your wish is Disney’s command! “it’s a small world” Wishables are teeny tiny plushes that are inspired by Disney Park attractions. We’ve seen everything from Mad Tea Party plushes to Disney Park transportation Wishables. The newest plushes are inspired by “it’s a small world” and feature some of our favorite figures from the ride. Most of the plushes come in a blind bag and you won’t know which one you get until you open it! You also have the option to purchase the unpackaged Wishables: a kangaroo and her joey. But, honestly, where’s the fun in that?? “it’s a small world” Wishables The “it’s a small world” Wishables set consists of that kangaroo as well as the iconic clock, cactus, penguin, and two hippos! “it’s a small world” Wishables The winking green hippo is this collection’s chaser, so you won’t see him on the packaging. But there’s a chance you’ll find him inside! “it’s a small world” Wishables Of course, we had to grab a pack for ourselves. When we opened it up, we found (drumroll please…) the pink hippo! We love his starry eyes and purple pattern. “it’s a small world” Wishables We found these Wishables in the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and World of Disney in Disney Springs. They cost $9.99 each. They are also available online, so you can try to collect the whole set from home! Click Here to Buy the “it’s a small world” Wishables Online! We have a feeling this isn’t the last of the Disney Wishables! We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more fun collections in the future, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out the NEW Disney nuiMO plush cosplay outfits here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect Wishables? Tell us which plushes you have in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: Disney's "it's a small world" Wishables Arrive in the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Dropping NEW “it’s a small world” Wishables Tomorrow! NEW “it’s a small world” Wishables Are NOW Available Online! Bring Your Own Madame Leota Home With Disney’s New Water Globe View the full article