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Wanna hear a secret? Disney World’s restaurants have dishes you won’t see on the menu, hidden rooms, and hacks to save you some serious cash and no one is gonna tell you about them, besides us. Be Our Guest Restaurant Ballroom Today we’re taking a look at some of our favorite restaurants along with some dining secrets! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Where do you HAVE to eat on your Disney World vacay? The post DFB Video: Disney World Restaurant Secrets No One Tells You first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 12 Things You Don’t Know Happen in Disney World EVERY DAY! DFB Video: The Most Overrated Restaurant in Disney World! DFB Video: 10 Surprising Things That Have Actually IMPROVED in Disney World! View the full article

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly meal, Disney World has plenty of quick service restaurants to choose from! Pinocchio Village Haus Just recently, we’ve reviewed Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios, and Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom. We know how we feel about most Disney dining locations, but we’re curious to hear our readers’ opinions, so we asked: “Are these Disney World quick service restaurants overrated or underrated?” Here are your thoughts! Casey’s Corner First up in our poll was the Magic Kingdom classic, Casey’s Corner! This baseball-themed restaurant on the corner of Main Street, U.S.A serves up the American favorite — hot dogs. And it seems like Casey’s is a favorite as well, because 55% of our followers believe that it’s underrated! Casey’s Corner poll results With nearly 17,000 votes total, this was one of our closest races, with about 1600 votes of difference between “overrated” and “underrated.” This location remains closed in Magic Kingdom, but we will let you know when it reopens! Satu’li Canteen The main dining establishment on the alien planet of Pandora is Satu’li Canteen, and they serve up some pretty unique meals for a theme park, including customizable bowls and steamed cheeseburger pods. Our readers were big fans of this place, earning nearly 10,000 votes in favor of it being underrated. Satu’li Canteen poll results Only 37% of our followers thought this one was overrated, and we’re not surprised. We’ve typically enjoyed our meals here, and usually recommend it! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Another Magic Kingdom classic that made our list was Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. This restaurant in Tomorrowland provides lots of indoor (and outdoor) seating, along with a funky show performed by the best singer in the galaxy, Sonny Eclipse. Cosmic Ray’s poll results However, most of our readers concurred that this one is overrated. What are your thoughts? Read MORE about Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe here. Columbia Harbour House While Columbia Harbour House is currently closed in Magic Kingdom, its legacy lives on through the menu at Tomorrowland Terrace. Columbia Harbour House poll results Even in its absence, the restaurant has a strong following, with more than 10,000 of our Instagram followers voting that the Liberty Square staple is underrated. We have to agree with this one, who would’ve thought that theme park seafood could be so good?! Read our latest Tomorrowland Terrace review here! Woody’s Lunch Box In a very tight race, Woody’s Lunch Box just barely landed in the “underrated” category. We weren’t sure which way this vote would go, as the restaurant has incredible theming, but pretty steep prices for sandwiches and lunchbox foods. Woody’s Lunchbox poll results Either way, the restaurant just reopened last month and we still enjoyed our meal here, so maybe the nearly 9000 fans who voted it as underrated were correct! What do you think? Read Our Most Recent Review of Woody’s Lunch Box Here! Sleepy Hollow We’ve believed for a while that this quick service spot in Liberty Square can be pretty underrated at times, and our readers seem to agree! Sleepy Hollow poll results With over 11,000 votes, 73% of our followers showed their love for the place where you can find Mickey waffles, hand-dipped corn dogs, and the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (with Nutella). Get all the hand-dipped corn dog deets here! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is known for its excellent theming, it seems that the newest Disney World land isn’t exactly popular for its food. 58% of our followers believed that Docking Bay 7 is pretty overrated! Docking Bay 7 poll results Not as many of our readers voted in this poll, but out of the 14,000 respondents, the answer was pretty clear. Read our.latest Docking Bay 7 review here! Pinocchio Village Haus Disney is not often praised for its quick service pizza, but it seems that the opinion isn’t as heavily against as we previously thought. Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom had a close race, with 45% of readers voting “underrated” and 55% voting “overrated.” Pinocchio Village Haus poll results Even if you’re not a fan of the food, this dining location does have an adorable upside. Some of the tables have a window view looking out over “it’s a small world,” and it can be a lot of fun for little ones to wave at the boats going by! Read our latest Pinocchio Village Haus review here! Sunshine Seasons If you’re looking for slightly healthier options, or (at this point) just a quick service restaurant in Future World at EPCOT, then Sunshine Seasons is your place! Sunshine Seasons poll results People tend to forget about this spot since there are so many incredible dining option in World Showcase, and maybe that’s why 61% of our readers called it underrated! If you’re sleeping on this one, maybe give it a try, because more than 8500 people are fans. Check out the LONG line that formed outside of The Land last month! Flame Tree Barbecue The last restaurant on our list is Flame Tree Barbecue, another delicious location in Animal Kingdom. Many of our followers agreed with that statement, as nearly 11,000 people love them some barbecue! Flame Tree BBQ poll results With 72% of the vote, this one was pretty clearly underrated, and we agree. Excuse us while we go and stuff our faces with Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese! That’s all for our votes on overrated and underrated Disney World quick service restaurants. Do you agree with the results? Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney restaurant news and reviews! Find out the BEST places to eat in Disney World WITHOUT a park ticket 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. Which of the restaurants on this list is the best? Give us your opinion in the comments! The post Do YOU Think These Disney World Restaurants Are Overrated? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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When Disney World reopened in July of 2020, there were some pretty MAJOR changes in place. These include mask mandates, physical distancing guidelines, the cancelation of fireworks, parades, and character meet and greets, and the temporary suspension of FastPass+ and the Disney Dining Plan, just to name a few (not to mention the parks reopened with a freshly-painted pink castle!). Magic Kingdom Since then, however, there have only been MORE big changes that could have major impacts on your upcoming Disney World vacation. Some of the guidelines that were in effect last summer are no longer the case in 2021 while others have changed since inception! Let’s take a look at some of the biggest changes in Disney World SINCE July 11th, 2020! Changes in Park Offerings Park Hopping Let’s dive right in and cover some of the biggest changes we’ve seen within the four theme parks since reopening, and what that means for your upcoming trip. This first one just happened at the beginning of 2021: the modified return of Park Hopping. Park Hopping Park Hopping returned on January 1st, 2021 after being temporarily unavailable during Disney World’s phased reopening. If you visited Disney World between July 2020 and January 2021, you could only visit one park per day, but now you can visit more than one park — with some restrictions, of course! Park Hopping What does this mean for your upcoming trip? Perhaps the biggest difference between Park Hopping pre-closure to Park Hopping in 2021 is that you cannot park hop until 2PM each day. So, if you’re used to Park Hopping relatively early, you may find yourself more limited in when you can Hop. EPCOT Parking Entrance Shorter park hours could also have a big impact on Park Hopping. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is only open until typically 5PM or 6PM, meaning you only have a few hours in that park, should you choose to Hop there in the afternoon. Keep in mind that you can Hop to as many parks as you want after 2PM, and you do not need a Park Pass Reservation to Hop to those parks AFTER your first park you start your day in (hopping is subject to capacity, however). Tree of Life You still need to secure a Park Pass for the park you intend to start at AND you must scan into that park before you’ll be able to Park Hop. Remember that if you need to check on a park’s capacity and if they’re currently allowing Park Hopping, dial (407) 560-5000 for current capacity information. Click here to read about our experience with the modified return of Park Hopping in Disney World! Event Cancelations Ahead of Disney World reopening, we learned the news that Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party was canceled for 2020. From there, a slew of additional 2020 cancelations were announced, including EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional in 2020, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2020, and a number of additional After Hour events, runDisney events, and Early Morning Magic. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party So far, none of these ticketed and non-ticketed events have announced their return, and the runDisney events continue to be held virtually as of this writing. Disney will need to modify its health and safety guidelines before being able to bring many of these events back. Part of the reason these events cannot go on is that many of the components in these events draw crowds together (think fireworks, parades, special character meet and greets, etc.) and these things are either not taking place at this time or prohibited. Christmas Party Crowds from 2019 If you’re used to filling up your vacation with these activities and events, you may find that your trip itinerary looks a little more thinned out than it used to. As of this writing, your in-park experience is still limited to just the rides and attractions, dining, shopping, and some modified entertainment (more on that in a little bit), all within the confines of regular park hours. If you’re accustomed to getting the most out of your time in Disney World, you might find the parks are “lacking,” so to speak. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party If your Disney World vacations typically revolve around these events, you may be weighing whether or not a 2021 vacation is worth it, or if you should wait until 2022 to visit again. It’s hard to tell at this time if Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will come back in 2021 or if they’ll take another year off, but as soon as we know of their status for this year, we will let you know! Click here for 5 game-changing HACKS to help you dominate Disney World in 2021. ALL of those changes with Rise of the Resistance One aspect of Disney World that has kept us on our toes since reopening has been Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Throughout the resort’s modified reopening, this attraction has changed its procedures many times, and we’ve often had to remind ourselves exactly how many times Boarding Groups are distributed each day, WHEN they’re distributed, and what the best practices are in securing a Boarding Group. Rise of the Resistance Knowing what the current procedure is with Rise of the Resistance is CRITICAL if you want to experience this attraction. Guests must still acquire a Boarding Group in order to ride, and most of the time, they’re gone within seconds (we did have a recent experience where it took over an hour for Boarding Groups to fill up, but we would still err on the side of Boarding Groups filling up fast). Disney’s Hollywood Studios As of this writing, Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance are distributed daily at 7AM and 1PM. For the 7AM distribution window, you can be located anywhere, as the park is not open at that time (that’s right — you can get a Boarding Group from your hotel room bed!). For the 1PM distribution window, you must be inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios to secure a Boarding Group. Rise of the Resistance These distribution times also mean that you cannot Park Hop to Hollywood Studios and then get a Boarding Group. Hollywood Studios must be your first park of the day, meaning you MUST have a Park Pass Reservation for Hollywood Studios the day you want to ride Rise of the Resistance. Click here to read more about just how difficult it can be to acquire a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group! Park Capacity Increasing One of the ways Disney World guaranteed safe physical distancing upon reopening was limited park capacity. Last fall, however, we started to notice that the parks were getting more and more busy, leading us to wonder if Disney had raised park capacity from their previously announced 25%. Our suspicions were confirmed when Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that the parks had indeed raised their capacity to 35%. Since then, there has not seemed to be any additional increases in capacity, but that’s not to say it couldn’t increase again down the road. Animal Kingdom Crowds If you visited the parks last summer and you’re considering visiting in 2021, you’ll definitely notice a difference when it comes to crowds. Those regular “ghost town” days that we experienced in July and August are all but a thing of the past. We have noticed from time to time days that seem completely empty in parks, while others are fairly crowded. Crowds (or lack thereof) in EPCOT With FastPass+ still on hiatus, that could mean you’re facing longer wait times for the rides and attractions. Sixty minute wait times are more and more common these days, so be prepared to wait for your favorite rides. Rock N Roller Coaster Wait Time on New Year’s Day 2021 Another thing to keep in mind if you’re planning on visiting Disney World soon is that there is still very limited entertainment offerings in the parks. The theaters these live offerings were held servied a big purpose — especially in parks like Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom: they contained CROWDS. Without those shows up and running, there are fewer places for those crowds to go to spread out. Crowds in Galaxy’s Edge In short, more people in the parks + less places to go = longer lines and more crowding. Click here for a list of things we wish we had known BEFORE we visited Disney World in 2021! Limited and changing entertainment offerings Some of the biggest changes that took place in regards to entertainment were put into effect BEFORE the parks reopened. Since then, however, we’ve noticed a few changes take place that have given guests more of a variety of in-park entertainment, plus signs that we could be headed towards more entertainment actually RETURNING to the parks! Mickey and Minnie One of our favorite changes since the parks reopened has been the seasonal entertainment offerings. All four theme parks have had character cavalcades, or mini-parades (typically just a float or two), that occur frequently throughout the day without a set schedule. In Magic Kingdom, we saw a villain-themed cavalcade for Halloween as well as a cavalcade that featured Jack Skellington, Sally, and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas! Oogie Boogie in the Main Street Halloween Character Cavalcade Christmas cavalcades were present in each of the parks as well, including ones with Santa Claus, the Toy Soldiers, and Reindeer in Magic Kingdom, as well as holiday-themed flotillas in Animal Kingdom. It’s Santa! More character meet and greets have come back to the parks, albeit with physical distancing in place. Elsa and Anna make frequent appearances in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT, and we’ve spotted Rapunzel “greet” guests in Fantasyland over at Magic Kingdom. Elsa We’ve also started to see characters make some “pop-up” appearances at the resorts during the holiday season! Pluto greeting guests at Disney’s Riviera Resort We also saw the (very limited) return of FIREWORKS! During the holiday season, small l0w-level bursts of fireworks were shot off around Cinderella Castle as part of the transitions in its holiday projections. Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle While in-park entertainment is still nowhere close to what we’re used to, things are slowly starting to show signs of life. Cast Members are still hard at work completing the barge construction for Harmonious at EPCOT, and we recently learned that Festival of the Lion King will return to Animal Kingdom in a modified format this summer! Click here to read more about the modified return of Festival of the Lion King! MORE plexiglass on rides and attractions Disney World has made it clear that safety is paramount during its phased reopening. As Disney learns more about what best practices are when it comes to safety, we’ve seen changes implemented across the parks and resorts. And while we know these changes are for the safety and wellbeing of guests and Cast Members, we’ll admit that not every change has added to the magic we all come to expect. In fact, some changes have been kind of crummy. Rise of the Resistance with Plexiglass Barrier The biggest “bummer,” for lack of a better word, has been the increased use of plexiglass shields in the rides and attractions. This one is sort of a catch-22. In many instances, these shields have allowed for capacity to increase on particular rides. Whereas before Disney could only load every other row (or in some instances one party per vehicle), they’re now able to road every row, or multiple parties per vehicle. Plexiglass on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Increased ride capacity has seemed to cut down on wait times. The downside comes at the expense of a decent view from many of the seats on those attractions. For example, the shields on Frozen Ever After often get wet and foggy, obstructing the view of anyone sitting behind them. On Rise of the Resistance, especially in many of the pre-show rooms, the use of plexiglass makes it tricky to clearly see what’s going on in front of you. Wet Plexiglass on Frozen Ever After Keep this in mind when hopping in line for your favorite ride! You may be able to ask a Cast Member if your party can sit in the front to avoid being stuck behind those plexiglass shields, but this may not be a guarantee. After all, EVERYONE will want to avoid sitting behind those screens, so the option may not be available on every ride. Click here for a timeline of some of the changes made to Disney World’s face mask policy since reopening. Changes in Dining More restaurants have reopened in recent months While many of Disney World’s Table Service and Counter Service dining locations opened with the parks, a number of additional locations have reopened since — particularly character dining locations. Cinderella’s Royal Table When Disney World first opened in July, your only options for modified character dining were Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort and Garden Grill at EPCOT (also Ravello at the Four Seasons). Now, you can dine at Chef Mickey’s, Cinderella’s Royal Table, and Hollywood & Vine while waving from a distance to some of your favorite Disney characters. Chef Mickey What does a modified character dining experience look like? Essentially, characters will appear and walk around the restaurant without stopping at any tables. They tend to keep their distance from guests but are still in the middle of the action. You may be able to get a socially distanced selfie in with a character, but there are no formal meet and greets, autographs, or close-up pictures at this time. Other dining locations like Crystal Palace have reopened but without characters as of this writing. The Crystal Palace Reopening Notably, all buffets that have reopened have done so NOT as self-serve buffets but as plated meals, like Hollywood and Vine, or all-you-care-to-eat family-style presentations, like Chef Mickey’s. In most cases, this has meant a big bump up in quality of food! This is WAY Nicer Food Than We’ve Had in the Past at Hollywood and Vine! There are a few notable restaurants that are STILL closed as of this writing. This includes ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom, Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT, Jiko and Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Citricos, 1900 Park Fare, and Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Click here for a full, up-to-date list of the Disney World restaurants that are currently open and closed. Your smart device continues to be an important factor in your Disney dining experience Several of these changes were already set in place when Disney World reopened last summer, but it’s worth repeating here so you can be prepared for your upcoming vacation. Disney has slowly but surely integrated My Disney Experience into almost every aspect of vacation planning, and now it’s an almost essential part of the dining experience. Mobile Order Pick Up Location Mobile Order has been pushed heavily since the parks reopened, and has, to no surprise, grown in popularity (out of necessity) as a contactless payment method for purchasing lunch or dinner. Due to its increased presence in the parks, we recommend you order your food EARLY to avoid long wait times at peak meal hours. So, if you already know what you want for lunch, go ahead and order it first thing in the morning and select your return window at that time. Mobile Order in Hollywood Studios Disney also introduced a Walk-Up Waitlist for their Table Service restaurants. This function on My Disney Experience allows you to see day-of availability and whether or not a restaurant is taking walk-up reservations. Simply add your party to the waitlist and you’ll be notified when your table is ready! Mobile Dine Check In Finally, Mobile Dine Check In was a game-changer when it comes to physical distancing. You no longer have to interact with a Cast Member at a check-in podium upon checking in for your dining reservation; simply scan a QR code located in the lobby of the restaurant or verify that you are present for your reservation when your window opens up on My Disney Experience. Then just…wait! You can stroll around or otherwise stay as distanced as you like until you’re texted your table is ready! Click here to read more about how full Disney World restaurants have been recently! Table Service To Go A big change we were NOT expecting to see that was added after Disney World began its phased reopening was Table Service To Go. This new service allows guests to mobile order from some of their favorite Table Service restaurants, including Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Bread Service To-Go! Currently this service is only available at select Disney World Resort hotels, and we have yet to see it be implemented in the theme parks. However, this is a great way to enjoy some delicious Table Service food without having to actually sit down at an indoor Table Service restaurant, which many guests may be choosing to avoid at this time. Click here for a list of the top outdoor dining locations currently available in Disney World Changes in Resort Offerings A MAJOR (and we mean maaaajor) change to the Disney World Resort hotel policies that was implemented before reopening was that guests could no longer freely “resort hop.” In order to visit a Disney World Resort hotel that you are not an overnight guest at, you must book an Advance Dining Reservation at one of the hotel’s restaurants or have a Mobile Order at a location onsite. Polynesian Lobby We know there are many guests who look forward to resort hopping on their day off from the parks, so keep this major change in mind when planning your vacation. For now, you are still limited in terms of which resorts you can visit and when. Speaking of resorts, let’s take a look now at the changes that have happened in and around the resorts SINCE reopening: Some more resorts have reopened (while others remain closed) An obviously huge change when it comes to Disney World Resort hotels are exactly how many resorts are open and available to book. Since the first batch of Disney World hotels reopened in June of 2020, more have been welcoming guests back. These include Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and more. Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort As of this writing, we know of a few more resorts that will be reopening in the coming months. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will reopen on March 22nd, Disney’s Beach Club will reopen on May 30th, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will reopen on June 6th. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2021. Keep in mind that you can stay at the Polynesian’s DVC villas at this time. Polynesian construction sign Speaking of DVC — that’s a majorly confusing thing for non-Vacation Club folk. BoardWalk Inn, the Polynesian, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and more have yet to “reopen” but…they’re…open? Yea, it’s a DVC thing. These hotels are open to book with Vacation Club points rather than real money. You don’t need to be a DVC member to do this — anyone can purchase points from resellers if they’re up for it. When a hotel truly “reopens” it means anyone can book a room on the website and stay there. Polynesian Lobby A few more resorts have yet to announce any reopening plans. These include Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts (both Riverside and French Quarter), and the remaining two All-Star Resorts (Sports and Music). So, your favorite Disney World resort may still be closed when you’re planning on visiting in 2021. Be sure to triple check ahead of booking to make sure your preferred resort is open, and what amenities are currently available. Click here for an updated list of current resort reopening schedules. No more free MagicBands 2021 ushered in another major resort change: the suspension of complimentary MagicBands. While they’re still available for purchase, Disney World Resort guests will no longer receive free MagicBands in the mail ahead of their vacation. MagicBands This is, in part, an effort by Disney to transition to more digital planning tools, such as My Disney Experience. If you’re used to using MagicBands for every aspect of your trip, you can reuse an old MagicBand from a previous trip, or you can order one online ahead of your trip at a discounted rate. MagicBands If you do not wish to purchase a MagicBand and you do not have an old one from a previous trip, you can request a Keys to the World Card upon check-in that will function the same way as a MagicBand. Click here to learn more about how resort guests can SAVE on their MagicBand purchases. Extra Magic Hours will not return (as we knew them) One of the biggest perks that came with staying at a Disney World Resort hotel was Extra Magic Hours. This offering gave resort guests more access to the parks by opening one park one hour early each morning, or keeping one park open a couple of hours later each evening. When Disney World announced their reopening plans, we learned that Extra Magic Hours would be temporarily suspended. EPCOT at night Now, we have a better idea of the long-term, permanent changes coming down the pike. At this time, Extra Magic Hours will not return as we previously knew them. Instead, Disney World will introduce “Early Theme Park Entry,” a new way for resort guests to have additional time in the theme parks as we near the 50th anniversary of Disney World. Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance Starting later this year, EACH of the four theme parks will open thirty minutes early EVERY day for resort guests. This should allow resort guests to get a head start on those early morning crowds. Click here to learn more about Early Theme Park Entry Discounts Offered on Hotel Stays One of the biggest changes we’ve noticed in recent months are the steep discounts guests can take advantage of when booking Disney World Resort hotel accommodations. Room and package discounts are typically available throughout the year, but savings this big are pretty rare. Beach Club Deals include saving up to 35% on Disney Resort room for most nights January 3rd through April 17th, 2021. This offer can be booked through March 15th, 2021, and the savings vary depending on the resort category and dates of the stay. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Guests can also book between now and May 27th to save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel stays most nights April 18, 2021 through July 10, 2021. Click here for all of the current deals and discounts available for Disney World Resort hotel accommodations! Changes in Transportation What transportation options are currently available? Several major transportation systems were up and running when Disney World first reopened. These include the Buses, Skyliner, Monorail, and some boat transportation. What is still unavailable as of this writing are the Minnie Vans, the EPCOT Monorail, and the Polynesian Monorail station (this one is due to construction). Other park to park transportation, like the buses, have returned since Disney World’s phased reopening initially began. Skyliner There’s also a NEW pedestrian walkway connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Magic Kingdom! It took a couple of decades, but there’s finally a way to walk from the Grand Floridian and the Polynesian to Magic Kingdom! That means that, for the first time, all three Monorail resorts now have foot access to Magic Kingdom in addition to the Monorail and boats. Grand Floridian walkway to Magic Kingdom Keep in mind that no matter which transportation method you choose to get from Point A to Point B in Disney World, you may need to allow for extra time due to social distancing. With fewer people allowed on the buses, Monorail, and Skyliner than before the closures, wait times for transportation will be a bit longer than you may be accustomed to. Disney Buses Also, keep in mind that there are still some limitations when it comes to those buses! Currently, you cannot take a Disney bus between the theme parks and Disney Springs. If you want to travel from the parks to Disney Springs, you’ll need to hop on a resort bus and then transfer to a Disney Springs bus from that resort. You can also take a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft to get around Disney World, but keep in mind that those fees will quickly add up! Click here to check out the NEW pedestrian walkway between the Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom! Additional plexiglass on some transportation options As is the case with some of Disney World’s rides and attractions, shields have been added to the Monorail and the buses in order to increase capacity. Monorail Dividers If you’re wary of crowds on public transportation at this time, be aware that there may be more guests on the Monorail and buses than you may be comfortable with. Currently, Disney is only loading one party per Skyliner gondola, so that may be a good alternative option if you’re traveling between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Alternatively, you can use Uber or Lyft. Inside a Skyliner gondola To guarantee minimal exposure to other humans, you can always rent your own car — just be mindful of Disney World’s overnight resort parking fees. Click here to read about what it’s like to travel on Disney’s bus transportation system post-closure Major Transportation changes coming down the pike Perhaps the biggest change to Disney World transportation hasn’t even arrived yet, but it’s an important change to be aware of for your future Disney World vacations. In January of 2022, Disney World will discontinue Disney’s Magical Express, the complimentary bus transportation service to and from Orlando International Airport. Magical Express At this time it’s unclear whether or not Disney will replace Magical Express with another transportation service, but we also know that a new Brightline train is set to connect Orlando International with Disney Springs starting in 2023. Magical Express Remember that this change won’t go into effect until 2022, so if you have a 2021 vacation planned, you will not notice any changes to Disney’s Magical Express. Click here to learn more about your other transportation options to & from Orlando International Airport So, it looks like Disney World has only added a few minor changes since the parks reopened, right? Who are we kidding; there have clearly been SO MANY CHANGES since Disney World reopened in July. Not only that, but we are sure there will be even MORE changes sooner than you think! As Disney World is changing their policies and updating their news on an almost daily basis, we are keeping up with each step along the way to make sure YOU have the most up-to-date information when planning your next vacation. Be sure to follow along for all the latest news and updates! 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 currently planning a 2021 vacation to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Biggest Changes in Disney World Since The Reopening (And What They Mean For Your Trip) first appeared on the disney food blog. 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n this week’s Disney at 50, we look back at a handful of attractions that were open in the early days of Magic Kingdom but were later repurposed (and sometimes re-repurposed) into other rides and shows. View the full article

La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion is THE place to be if tequila is your drink of choice! La Cava del Tequila This tequila bar has been serving up drinks to-go since the park reopened, but that hasn’t stopped tequila fans from lining up! This is one of our favorite hidden gems in EPCOT, and now La Cava del Tequila will be offering a new exclusive experience for you to come and stay for a while. A new offering, the Agave Experience, will immerse you in all of the unique flavors of agave spirits with a certified Tequila Ambassador as your tour guide. The tasting takes place in a secluded area, distanced from the guests ordering at the bar. In this above-and-beyond tasting, everyone in your party will get to sip on rare and unique agave spirits, including some that are exclusive to the experience! Agave Experience Table Display Excitingly, we had the opportunity to check out what this new experience has to offer! It starts with a warm welcome and a margarita in hand! You will kick off the tasting by chatting with the Tequila Ambassador as they introduce you to the inner workings of tequila. These certified leaders will share their experiences from their own tequila towns and warm you up for all the top-shelf tasting to come. Agave Experience Margarita After mingling and enjoying a margarita, you’ll clean your palate with a shot of vodka. And then the tasting begins! Glasses are filled with different types of tequila and you’ll actually learn the differences between each! Tequila Selections From all the different tequila colors, bodies, and aromas, there’s a lot more to the tequila we enjoy at the Mexico Pavilion than we thought. Your ambassador will teach you all you need to know about the five families of tequila and you’ll walk away with some new expertise on the subject. Agave Experience Liquor And, a shot of Mezcal follows the tequila. Do you know the difference between the two? Well, you’re sure to learn it during your Agave Experience! Agave Experience Mezcal Shot As you sip away, the Tequila Ambassador will lead you through each liquor and pair it with an item that is meant to enhance the natural flavors. Lime, lemon, grasshoppers, chocolate chips, and cinnamon will pair with a variety of tequila. Tequila Pairings And, grasshoppers and orange will pair with the mezcal. Yes, that’s right — grasshoppers. We know it sounds questionable, but we gave this pairing a try earlier this year and kinda liked it! Agave Experience Pairing Plate Throughout the experience, you can keep any lingering hunger at bay and snack on a plate of chips and guacamole… Agave Experience Chips and Guacamole …and, after the tasting and presentation are complete, you can stay for a while and finish off your drinks. BUT, it’s not over yet! Guests are sent off with a special ending drink that will feature a 1921 cream based liquor. Salud! Agave Experience The Agave Experience will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour for 4-6 guests. And, the cost is $100+ per person, so this exclusive experience will definitely cost ya. However, since the bar is only offering to-go drinks right now, this is the only way to enjoy your drinks inside. If you’re interested in taking this new tour through the liquor shelf at La Cava del Tequila, you can make a reservation by emailing lacava@palmasrestaurants.com. REVIEW: We Paired Mezcal with Grasshoppers in Disney World…and We Kinda Liked It! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new experience coming to EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Drink INSIDE La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT Once Again...For a Price! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Hey runners, lifters, athletes, and ANYONE that enjoys a delicious (and healthy) snack! We’ve got something you’re gonna want to check out! ©Disney If you like learning new recipes that are both healthy AND delicious, you’re in luck! A recipe from runDisney puts a healthy spin on a classic (and yummy) baked treat — muffins! This recipe for Chocolate Chip (and Dale) Applesauce Muffins will satisfy your sweet tooth! Plus, they’re a great pre-workout snack packed with vitamins, fiber, and whole grains. Let’s learn how to make them! ©runDisney Chocolate Chip (and Dale) Applesauce Muffins Makes 12 muffins Ingredients Two 3.2 oz GoGo squeeZ Apple Banana Fruit-on-the-Go Pouches 2 Tbsp Canola Oil 1 egg ½ cup dairy or non-dairy milk 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ cup honey 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ cup rolled oats 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 1/2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 2/3 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 400 F Whisk all dry ingredients together in a bowl, except chocolate chips In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients together Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients just until the mixture is moist Fold in chocolate chips last Divide batter evenly into 12 lined muffin tins and bake for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean Allow to cool for several minutes before serving In order to store the muffins, place them in an air-tight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. ©runDisney With fruit, vitamins, and minerals, these muffins will give you the energy you need to power through any workout! Plus, you can even create little hidden Mickeys with the chocolate chips on top of the muffins to add some Disney flair! Check back with us for more Disney-inspired recipes! Check out VIDEOS of some drool-worthy Disney treats here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying out these muffins? Let us know in the comments! The post RECIPE: Fuel Up With Healthy Disney-Inspired Muffins! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe: Mickey Mouse Potato Cakes! Disney Recipe: Try The Grey Stuff With This Recipe From Disney World and Disneyland! Yo Ho, Yo Ho, Disney Cruise Line’s Guava Glazed Ribs Recipe For Me! View the full article

Disney food isn’t just tasty — it’s also so pretty. Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern We could spend all day tearing apart cookies and digging our forks into delicious treats. So if you’re having a hard day, or if you’re having a great day but are craving some sweet Disney snack goodness, these videos are for you. 1. S’mores Cookie: Art of Animation Resort We’re kind of in love with this cookie. It’s sweet chocolate with cinnamon graham crackers — who could ask for more? All of that food made us HUNGRY. We’ll be snacking around Disney World and bringing you more food news (and Insta-worthy pictures) here at DFB! Check Out the Best 25 Disney World Snacks for 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. Which of these snacks was you favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Try to Not Lick Your Screen When Watching These Disney Food Videos 🤤 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Spice Up Your Life with Disneyland’s NEWEST Dole Whip Treat! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! Round Four of DFB Snack Madness Had REALLY Close Results! See If Your Picks Are Victorious! View the full article

The newest Margaritaville Beach Hotel has opened Florida, boasting ocean views and the two-story LandShark Bar & Grill. View the full article

It’s pretty fair to say a lot of us DREAM of staying in the Cinderella Castle Suite. Cinderella Castle Waking up to a sunrise over Magic Kingdom has got to be up there on our bucket list. Recently, the official Disney Parks TikTok offered us a glimpse into the suite. And now, we get an even closer look! The suite was originally intended as place for Walt Disney and his family to stay, but Walt passed before Disney World’s completion. The suite wasn’t actually completed until 2006. Disney never put a price tag on it– and you can’t pay to stay there right. now. Instead, Disney will occasionally auction off a stay for charity or give a night’s stay away. Cinderella Castle Suite ©Disney Disney Parks’ newest TikTok offers us a more detailed peek into the suite, and we learned about some pretty cool details! For example, all of the clocks are set to 11:59 so the clock doesn’t strike midnight on Cinderella, and the books on the shelves are gifted by Princess Belle. Take a look here! Who would’ve known Peter Pan keeps his spyglass in there?! We always love learning new things about the Disney parks. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and updates! Think You Know Everything About Disney? Check This Trivia Out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which detail in the Castle Suite is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: Did You Know About These Details in Disney's Cinderella Castle Suite?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Disney World You DON’T See! 6 Things That Happen EVERY DAY in Disney World That You’ll NEVER Know (Until Now)! Video: Go INSIDE the Exclusive Cinderella Castle Suite in Disney World! Cinderella Castle Photo Update: Take a Look at the Castle Construction in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

When Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopens, visitors must wear face coverings in some areas but not when they’re in the water. 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. Whenever we come across a good sale, we just have to share it with you. Cinderella Castle We’ve found toy sales, 25% off sales…the list goes on. And today, we found a bunch of Disney shirts that are buy one, get one half off at BoxLunch. That can add up to some pretty big savings if you’re looking to stock up on a Disney-inspired wardrobe! This online sale features characters from Disney fan favorites like The Little Mermaid, Winnie the Pooh, and even the upcoming Raya and the Last Dragon! The Star Wars The Child Sketch Shirt features The Child (or Grogu, or whatever you like to call him) partaking in a variety of Baby Yoda-like activities: eating frogs, playing with his favorite ball, and getting into mischief. ©Disney The pencil sketches include sound effects and narrate Grogu’s thoughts. It costs $28.90! Click Here to Buy the Star Wars The Child Sketch Shirt! Fans of Disney/Pixar’s Soul may want to check out this Half Note Jazz Club shirt. It’s a women’s long sleeve and features Joe Gardner and 22 as souls, above the Half Note logo. ©Disney There’s also pastel ombre music notes on the sleeves to add some more color! We’re ready to put this on and go explore New York City with 22. This shirt costs $26.32. Click Here to Buy the Soul Half Note Jazz Club Shirt! For an older Disney classic, this Fox and the Hound Flowers shirt depicts Todd and Copper playing with each other –and some flowers! ©Disney The best of friends look as happy as ever as they bound around their movie title’s text. We love how the faded words and flowers really make Todd and Copper pop. This tee is $28.90. Click Here to Buy the Fox and the Hound Flowers Shirt! This Cakeworthy Disney Villains shirt is vibrant and villainous. It features wicked favorites like Cruella De Vil, Hades, Ursula, and Dr. Facilier. How spine-chilling! ©Disney The purple collar ties in the hues of all the different characters, so this chaotically evil shirt somehow makes sense! It costs $29.90. Click Here to Buy the Cakeworthy Disney Villains Shirt! Lastly, this ‘Coco’ Remember Me Hype Jersey features a skull and crossed guitars on the chest with puffy “Remember Me” lettering across the back. We love the varsity stripes on the sleeves. ©Disney The lettering used for “Remember Me” is modeled after Mexican papel picado flags! This shirt is $31.12. Click Here to Buy the ‘Coco’ Remember Me Shirt! Again, all of these shirts (and more) are buy one, get one half off and can be found online at BoxLunch. If you’re planning on doing some shopping, now’s a great time! We’ll keep you up to date with more Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these shirts is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post These Disney Shirts Are Buy 1, Get 1 HALF OFF Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Disney Couples Tees Let You Match With Your Love! Robin Hood and Winnie the Pooh Mugs Are Now Available Online! Makeup Lovers! These 6 Disney-Inspired Palettes Are For YOU! View the full article

Pandora — The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a unique place of beauty any time of day. Pandora — The World of AVATAR If you’ve ever had the chance to experience the land after the sun sets, it’s especially stunning. But no matter when you visit, you’ll notice a certain glow all around you stemming (umm… no pun intended) from the bioluminescent flora of Pandora and reflected on the ground you’re walking on in the Valley of Mo’ara. During our own stroll through Pandora today, we noticed indications of some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making that magic. New Paint on the ground in Pandora Areas of the pathways were sectioned off to protect recent powdered “paint” work on some of the grounds. After all, as home to the the park’s most popular attraction with Avatar Flight of Passage, you can imagine that it does take some effort — as well as creativity — to keep these grounds glowing with all the foot traffic! Sectioned Area of Pandora The intense colors of the powdery substance are striking, even in the bright daylight, so you can enjoy the effects even during a day trip, as you can tell. Recent Paint Our on-the-ground reporter could even smell the strong scent of the bioluminescent paint particles! Ground Paint in Pandora You can notice the difference of color intensity as you look at the ground behind one of the barriers. Painting in Pandora The work areas included one of the bridges, as well as the location where the large drums are located (and where we look forward to seeing Swotu Wayä — the Pandoran Drummers — perform again in the future). Drum Area Sectioned off for Paint Work Drums Sectioned off for Paint Work Disney fans know to look all around for those famous Disney details, and our trip today serves as a little reminder to take it all in, no matter where you are in Disney World, from way up high… Pandora …to what-meets-the-eye… Pandoran Flora … to right beneath your feet! Newly Painted Path And with that, we say “Eywa ngahu” (that’s goodbye in Na’vi!) from Pandora — The World of AVATAR! You can even get EARS that glow in Pandora… See them 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. What’s your favorite detail in Pandora? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: New Paint Gives Animal Kingdom's Pandora a Glow Up…LITERALLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See What’s Cookin’ for Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom’s Satu’li Canteen! New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Happy 22nd Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join Us for a Photo and Video Celebration View the full article

Here at DFB, we’re always keeping up with the latest and greatest Disney finds. EPCOT And whether online or in the parks, we love to spot a good ol’ mug. Luckily, while we were exploring Mouse Gear in EPCOT, we found two! First up is this bow-tifully designed tie-dye Minnie mug! We love the combination of polka dots and Mickey heads on the pastel base. The different colored bows also add a brighter pop of color. Minnie mug The inside has some script that reads “positively Minnie” as well as a sketched bow that ties in with the exterior. We could imagine Minnie herself sipping from this dainty mug as she chooses her dress of the day. It costs $14.99. Minnie mug To add to the yellow everything we’ve found lately, there’s now a retro yellow Walt Disney World logo mug! Yellow logo mug The logo is on both the front and back of this mug, and it mimics the design we’ve seen on spirit jerseys, crocs, t-shirts…the list goes on and on. You can now match your outfit to your mug, so that’s pretty cool, right? This one is also $14.99! Yellow logo mug We think both of these mugs are pretty fun, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all other Disney news here at DFB. Stay tuned! Check Out These Mickey and Minnie Cups! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these two new mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post We Found 2 NEW Mugs in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Robin Hood and Winnie the Pooh Mugs Are Now Available Online! Umm..We DEFINITELY Need This Onesie We Spotted in Epcot! Spotted! Cool Retro Mickey Shirts Found in EPCOT! View the full article

Hoping to “stay on target” with your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle in the new year? Taking on distance running requires training, discipline and conscience, all themes also taught through the Star Wars films. Whether you’re joining us for one of our Star Wars-themed virtual events or just want to channel your inner Force during your workouts, we’re excited to share new merchandise recently added to the runDisney collection on shopDisney.com, inspired by the powerful stories and characters from the Star Wars galaxy.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/nM97CUGsjDQ 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. Disney’s 101 Dalmatians is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year! Dalmatian Pins To mark the occasion, we’ve already seen some limited editions pins and even a cupcake! And now, we’ve spotted even more 101 Dalmatians pins online. The D23 Exclusive 101 Dalmatians Pin Set features Pongo and Perdita on an exclusive collectible backer card. Just look how lovingly they’re staring at each other! 101 Dalmatians Pins There are only 1,750 of this pin set, designed by Disney artist Jose Velasquez. 101 Dalmatians Pin The set is exclusive to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members, and costs $24.99. Quantity is limited to 1 per guest. Click Here to Buy the D-23 Exclusive 101 Dalmatians Pin Set! The 101 Dalmatians 60th Anniversary Pin features Pongo, Perdita, and 3 of their playful pups on a glittery piano. They’ve even got some soot on them from their last clever disguise! 101 Dalmatians Pin Sparkly text commemorates the year with “60th Anniversary” written above Perdita’s head. 101 Dalmatians Pin The pin comes on a Disney Legacy Collection backing card. It’s limited release and costs $15.99. Click Here to Buy the 101 Dalmatians 60th Anniversary Pin! These pins are a doggone delightful way to celebrate 60 years of some of our favorite canines! We’ll keep you posted here at DFB with more Disney shopping news. Check Out These Disney Snack Pins! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you going to get one of these pins? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Limited Edition '101 Dalmatians' Pins Spotted Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Disney Princess LEGO Sets are Straight Out of a Fairytale! Yes, You CAN Dress Up Your Disney nuiMOs for Valentine’s Day shopDisney is Bringing Pin Trading to Your Living Room with New Limited Edition Disney Park Pins! View the full article

Disney has made countless updates to its attractions over the years! Magic Kingdom We’ve seen characters added to rides, like on “it’s a small world” in Disneyland and on Pirates of the Caribbean. We’ve seen complete overhauls of attractions, like with Journey Into Imagination with Figment and the upcoming Princess and the Frog re-theme of Splash Mountain. Now, Jungle Cruise, one of Disney’s most classic rides, is getting some changes, and we’re discussing all of them! We reported yesterday that the beloved Disney attraction, Jungle Cruise, will be getting a new storyline soon. Disney doesn’t yet have an exact timeline for this refurbishment (except for the fact that the changes will take place later this year), but we received several details on what exactly will be happening to the ride, so we’re breaking it down today! Jungle Cruise Why Are Changes Being Made? First of all, WHY is Disney changing this attraction? Disney wants to ensure that guests from a variety of cultures around the world feel welcomed in the Disney parks and that the stories told through the attractions “are respectful of the diverse world we live in.” Imagineers also want guests to notice that they put time and care into the details of their projects, and they believe that some of the scenes on Jungle Cruise need to be refreshed to fit this perspective. Jungle Cruise What Changes Are Being Made? Disney Imagineering Creative Portfolio Executive Chris Beatty stressed in an interview with D23 that “This is not a re-envisioning of the entire attraction. It’s the Jungle Cruise you know and love, with the skippers still leading the way…” Beatty specifically mentioned the negative depiction of “natives” in the attraction as one of the scenes that would be changed. ©Disney Throughout the attraction, a few scenes will be added or redone to create a more cohesive storyline. Part of this includes introducing new characters to the ride, including another skipper and his crew. We’ll be getting more information on the backstory of the explorers from the famous rhino pole scene. Throughout the ride, guests will learn about where these characters came from and why they’re on this expedition in the jungle. Concept Art ©Disney Each of these characters which include a birdwatcher, an entomologist, a wildlife painter, a photographer, and the skipper, will have their own story and cultural heritage. Altogether, they’ll help create a better narrative for the attraction, all the while giving new joke material for your personal skipper! ©Disney And when you notice that the explorers are stranded, it makes you wonder — what happened to their boat? Well, you’ll find that in the attraction as well, and now it has been taken over by chimpanzees! (And they are going bananas!) Fun fact, the boat they’re taking over is the Kwango Kate, a boat that was specific to Magic Kingdom but hasn’t been seen in years. (I guess we know what happened to it now!) Concept Art ©Disney Disney is taking extra care to make sure any cultural changes are done in the proper light, including the changes with animals. Beatty said in his interview “It’s done in a way that celebrates diverse backgrounds and interests —that’s part of the rich storytelling, not something you poke fun at it.” They’ve been working with Carmen Smith, the executive for Creative Development and Inclusive Strategies, as well as Dr. Mark Penning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to make sure that these additions are as accurate as possible. ©Disney What About the Jokes? As far as the jokes go, Disney will be keeping much of the classic humor that you know and love from this ride, including the famous “backside of water” moment. Any humor that is added will be in the tone of Marc Davis (the Imagineer who originally worked on Jungle Cruise), in order to keep the attraction as authentic and true to itself as possible. In fact, many of the changes are actually being written by a former skipper, Kevin Lively (a writer at Imagineering).  Will the Rock Be Added? And if you’re afraid that Disney’s going to be re-theming the attraction to fit with the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie, don’t worry! “I’m sure the film is fantastic and we’re very excited about it, but integrating the film into our classic Jungle Cruise is not part of this effort.” Beatty shared. “Does that mean that as Imagineers we won’t put Easter eggs in there? We’ll definitely do that. But we are not adding a major storyline or character from that film.” ©Disney These changes will come to Jungle Cruise at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park, and the storyline will be the same for both attractions. Beatty shared that they want the plot to be cohesive on both coasts, “It’s been fun to look at the nuances between the two attractions and what makes them slightly different, but the scenes that we’re adjusting are the same.” Jungle Cruise sign in Magic Kingdom There will always be changes coming to the parks as Disney continues to reevaluate its attractions and find what works, and what doesn’t. Throughout this process, their goal is to keep the “DNA” of Jungle Cruise the same, so that it will still be the same classic attraction fans love, just with a few enhancements. ©Disney We’ll be waiting for more details on this upcoming refurbishment, including a start date, so stay tuned to DFB for more information. We look forward to seeing the progress Disney makes with this fan-favorite ride! Read Here: Disney Plans to Fast-Track the Splash Mountain Princess and the Frog Refurbishment Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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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 ride Jungle Cruise when you go to Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERYTHING We Know About the CHANGES Coming to Disney's Jungle Cruise Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here’s Everything Set to be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disneyland AND Disney World Next Week! View the full article

Analysts are taking another look at the projected future of the Disney theme parks. Magic Kingdom The last year has had a lot of ups and downs for the Disney theme parks around the globe. The worldwide pandemic forced every single park to close and the road to a full reopening has been rocky at times. Some parks, Disneyland included, remain closed. Now, Wall Street analysts are forecasting an optimistic outlook for 2022. USB analyst John Hodulik forecasts that the Disney theme parks will reach historical attendance levels by 2022 due to pent-up demand for travel and entertainment, according to the Orange County Register. Disneyland UBS financial analyst John Hodulik has made several predictions about The Walt Disney Company over the course of the pandemic, including noting last year that Disneyland would not reopen until 2021. Disney World Gateway With this latest forecast, he notes, “We believe the parks business has bottomed and we’ll see improved attendance/profitability as the vaccine becomes more widely distributed.” The analyst report also predicts that Disney’s theme parks sector will be the “beneficiary of vaccine availability and pent-up demand for leisure travel” in the second half of 2021 and beyond. Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Historical numbers would need an increase in attendance caps to be reached as well. The USB expects that vaccine distribution in the U.S. will allow the domestic theme parks to increase capacity to 70% by this fall and 100% by 2023. Hollywood Studios We’ll be keeping an eye on the situation with the vaccine and how it affects Disney parks as well as on analyst opinions going forward. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to learn more about Disney’s current capacity limits. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Analysts Predict a Rebound to Normal Disney Theme Park Attendance Levels by 2022 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It Could Take Two Years for Disney Parks to Return to Normalcy Predicts Wall Street Analyst Will Disney World and Disneyland Reopen at the Same Time? Analysts Maintain Conflicting Opinions on When Disney World Will Reopen View the full article

We’re hanging out at west coast Disney! Disneyland WE spent our day yesterday strolling around Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort to check out everything NEW! Here are all the latest updates in food and merchandise! Downtown Disney Food Updates Let’s start with the food! First of all, California lifted the regional stay-at-home orders yesterday which means that outdoor dining can return in the state. At Downtown Disney, this means that active eating and drinking are allowed again as long as you are stationary and physically distanced. Downtown Disney Signage None of the restaurants that have been closed looked ready to open yesterday, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for any reopenings! Click here to learn more about this policy change. Trolley Treats Over at Trolley Treats, we got to try TWO new Valentine’s Day sweets. First up, there’s the Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Wand for $5.49. This wand (though messy!) was a super sweet bite for anyone who loves marshmallows. Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Wand And our favorite of the two was the Bee Mine Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treat for $5.99. Wouldn’t you just love to give this to your hunny? “Bee” Mine Krispie You can see how we felt about both of these treats in our review! To see our review of these CUTE treats, click here! Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express And over at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, we got to eat Mardis Gras Glazed BEIGNETS for $11.49 for four. Mardi Gras Glazed Beignets This may not shock you, but we thought this fried dough covered in icing was delicious. Click here for our REVIEW of the Mardis Gras Beignets! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Now, on to the merchandise! The new posable and dressable (and pricy!) nuiMOs plushes arrived at World of Disney. nuiMOs The nuiMOs Spirit Jerseys were sold out, but everything else was in stock! Click here to see up-close pics of the nuiMOs! We spotted this Green and Grey Longsleeve Disneyland T-shirt for $44.99. That swirling Disneyland design is so cool. Disneyland Shirt Cozy up during a Cali winter with the Mustard Yellow Mickey Disneyland Sweatshirt for $49.99. Disneyland Shirt Speaking of Mickey, he’s featured on this Blue Mickey Tee for $36.99 too. Mickey Shirt And you can match when you’re lounging about if you snag these $44.99 Grey Mickey Sweatpants! Mickey Sweatpants Love is in the air because our hearts are thumping for these Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears for $29.99. We’ve seen these in Disney World too! Valentine’s Day Minnie Ears Check out this spunky Yellow Disneyland Mug for $14.99! Disneyland Mug You might remember when we spotted new sweat sets in Disney World, well now we’ve seen the Disneyland Cropped Hoodies for $44.99 each! Disneyland Hoodies And there are MORE Mickey tees! Check out this Grey Mickey T-shirt… Mickey Shirt …and this Yellow Mickey T-shirt for $36.99 each! Mickey Shirt Kiddos might love these big-feet plushes for $26.99. There’s a Donald Plush… Donald Plush …and a Porg Plush new this time. Porg Plush Feel positively regal with the Disney Princess Ear Hat for $19.99. Disney Princess Hat Ears Or you could feel positively EVIL with the Villains T-shirt for $36.99. Villains T-shirt Love happy haunts? Take a look at the Haunted Mansion Luggage Tag for $12.99. Haunted Mansion Luggage Tag And there are TWO new Cats and Dogs Dresses. One is $128… Cats and Dogs Dress …and one is $108. Cats and Dogs Dress We’re not done with the sweet headwear yet. Check out this Glittery Minnie Cap for $27.99! Minnie Hat You’ll look SO stylin’ in this very cool Minnie Biker Cap for $24.99. Minnie Biker Hat And finally, at World of Disney, we’ve got some Lunar New Year merchandise including a Lunar New Year Lantern for $19.99… Lunar New Year Lantern …a Lunar New Year Mickey Plush for $29.99… Lunar New Year Mickey Plush …and a Lunar New Year Notepad Set for $12.99. Lunar New Year Notepad Set Elias & Co. Over at Elias & Co. we spotted two new t-shirts. There’s this Sensational Six Mickey & Co. T-shirt for $26.99… Sensational Six T-shirt …and this Embroidered Minnie T-shirt for $26.99. Embroidered Minnie Tee Pin Traders And we’ll wrap up our tour at Pin Traders where we found this $34.99 Glitzy Gear Beauty and the Beast Pin. Beauty and the Beast Pin We also spotted an addition to the Tiki Room Collection with this Limited Edition Chip & Dale Enchanted Tiki Room Pin for $17.99. Chip and Dale Tiki Room Pin There were three 101 Dalmatians Anniversary Pins for $19.99 each. One has Pongo and Perdita… 101 Dalmatians Anniversary Pin …one had Cruella and her goons… 101 Dalmatians Anniversary Pin …and one has the whole fam! 101 Dalmatians Anniversary Pin We also got to check out the new Disney Switchboard Pin collection with pins for $19.99 each. It looks like a big conversation between some of our favorite pals like Mickey… Switchboard Set …Kermit… Switchboard Set …Donald… Switchboard Set …Jumba… Switchboard Set …Roger and Pongo… Switchboard Set …and Buzz Lightyear! Switchboard Set And last but certainly not least we found this Cats and Dogs Mystery Pin Collection in a blind box for $15.99. Cats and Dogs Mystery Pins And that’s all this time! We’ll check in again at Downtown Disney soon. Want to see more of the latest from Downtown Disney? Click 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! Any of this new merch catching your eye? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Downtown Disney: Pricy Plushes, the Return of Eating and Drinking, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Downtown Disney: Baby Yoda Pez Dispenser, Haunted Mansion Dioramas, and Pumpkin Spice Churros! 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We’ve had a whole day of news about the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival so far! EPCOT This year’s Flower and Garden Fest kicks off on March 3rd and we’re so excited to have another EPCOT fest to visit. We’ve already learned about the Outdoor Kitchens and the entertainment coming to the fest and now we’re taking a look at all the special gardens we’ll get to explore! This morning, Disney announced the list of the 20 different garden areas that will be available all around EPCOT. These gardens feature beautiful and sometimes educational areas curated specifically to bring a little springtime joy to guests. Outdoor Escapes First up, there’s a NEW garden this year with the Prehistoric Garden at Future World West. This spot will let guests see the kinds of plant life that have been around since prehistoric times! And we’re pretty excited about the returning gardens too. Bambi Topiaries outside Mouse Gear 2020 The returning Global Gardens include: Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF! Repellents at Future World East — “Unwind in refreshing spaces that show just how easy it is to create an outdoor escape that brings family and friends together—no design expertise, huge budget, or green thumb required!” Floating Gardens — “Peer upon more than 100 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the walkway between Future World and the World Showcase.” Festival Blooms — “Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas overlooking Future World’s East and West lakes.” The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ at Future World West — “View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterflies’ lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis.” Butterfly Garden Bold Bromeliads at Future World West by the Land Health Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth — “Delight in a whimsical area made to inspire youthful energy and creativity! The whole family can learn ways to stay healthy at this Outdoor Kitchen and garden along the Imagination Walkway.” The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board at Future World — “Learn about honey bees’ critical role in the environment, and enjoy sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work. Located near Imagination! Pavilion.” Tropical Rainforest Garden at Mexico Pavilion — “Discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species.” Play Area Extraordinary Orchids at Mexico Pavilion — “Set eyes on these spectacular plants blooming in radiant color.” Bamboo Garden at China Pavilion — “Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes.” Chinese Zodiac Topiary Garden at China Pavilion — “Celebrate the year of the Ox in this inspired display of Zodiac animals, made entirely from dried plant material.” Alpine Miniature Garden at Germany Pavilion — “Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs.” Bamboo Garden Growing the Future presented by Murata Electronics at Germany Pavilion — “Beginning in April, join our friends from Science from Scientists in a fun and fascinating experience that explores how cutting-edge technology from Murata, paired with agricultural science, can transform the way we seed the future.” Garden Italiano at Italy Pavilion — “From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast.” Kokedama Garden at Japan Pavilion — “Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden.” Bonsai Collection at Japan Pavilion — “Learn about the ancient art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend to these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth.” Epcot Flower and Garden Urban Spice Garden at Morocco Pavilion — “Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends, once considered more valuable than gold.” English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings of London — “Unearth the history and art of tea blending at this elegant English Tea Garden at the United Kingdom Pavilion, featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest tea blends.” Shakespeare Garden at United Kingdom Pavilion — “Rediscover Shakespeare in this idyllic garden, featuring excerpts from some of the Bard’s most famous sonnets and the dazzling flowers that influenced them.” The Tea Garden in the UK Pavilion We’re excited to see all of these gardens, but we’re especially looking forward to the return of some of our favorites. We love the Self-Guided Tea Tour at the English Tea Garden and there’s nothing quite like seeing the panoramas of flowers on the EPCOT lakes with the Festival Blooms. We’ll be bringing you MORE Flower and Garden news today too, so stay tuned! Click here to learn MORE about the entertainment coming to Flower and Garden! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! 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Even though we’re still in the middle of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, it’s time to start planning for the next festival! EPCOT The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival begins on March 3rd this year and runs all the way until July 5th. We’ve gotten some details on the outdoor kitchens (food booths) that will be coming, as well as much of the entertainment. We’re getting excited about this event, and we know you are too, so we’ve compiled a full list of the activities that you’ll be able to enjoy at this year’s festival! As usual, the festival will be highlighted by the fantastic foliage, flowers, and topiaries that will be placed all around EPCOT. The intricately crafted topiaries will be inspired by a variety of favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and friends, Buzz Lightyear, Winnie the Pooh, Tinker Bell, and more. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival There will also be a variety of “global gardens” inspired by nature from around the world. Guests can visit the Goodness Garden Butterfly House in Future World or the Bamboo Garden in the China Pavilion. Learn more about honey bees at The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board, or just stroll around and admire the local flora of each country’s World Showcase pavilion. Butterfly Garden For food, there are lots of outdoor kitchens serving up a variety of creative cuisine. You’ll find returning favorites like Pineapple Promenade and Trowel & Trellis, as well as the new Cider House inside World Showplace. Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen Food Booth There will be plenty of live entertainment at this year’s festival! The Jammin’ Gardeners will be performing on Canada Pavilion’s Mill Stage and you’ll get the chance to listen to seasonal songs played by the EPCOT Pianist inside World Showplace. Over at the America Gardens Theatre, you’ll find Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty alternating performances throughout the day. Jammitors Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration and the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt will provide plenty of fun for the whole family as you travel around the park searching for hidden items. Once you complete your maps, you can win a prize! 2020 Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Map We will share more details in the coming weeks! We’ll be at EPCOT on opening day to report live and give our reviews of all the food and activities, so stay tuned to DFB! See All the Food Booths That Were Announced Here! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be attending the Flower and Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post ALL the Activities Coming to EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! NEWS: Food Booths Announced for EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

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We are fluttering with excitement for the 2021 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival One of the unique aspects about the Flower and Garden Festival is all of the Disney character topiaries that pop up throughout the park. And, with the festival set to start on March 3rd, Disney just shared all of the topiaries we will find be able to find at the festival this year! The list is made up of quite a few familiar topiaries that will be returning to the festival! When you first walk into the park, you’ll be greeted by the Sorcerer Mickey Mouse topiary! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival 2020 Future World will also have a host of topiaries including, Woody, Bo Peep and her sheep, and classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, and more. Toy Story 4 Bo Peep Topiary for 2019 There’s even MORE topiaries spanning through Future World that will feature Buzz Lightyear, Figment, characters from The Lion King, and butterflies! 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival When you make your way to the World Showcase, there’s at least one topiary in each pavilion (minus American Adventure) for you to spot! The Mexico Pavilion will feature all three caballeros in plant form… 2020 Flower and Garden Festival …and Norway will have topiaries dedicated to characters from Disney’s Frozen. 2020 Elsa and Anna Topiary The dragon topiary will also be returning to the front of the Japan Pavilion to welcome guests. 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dragon Topiary You’ll be able to spot TWO topiaries in the China Pavilion. One will feature pandas and the other is a China Zodiac Topiary Garden which will be located in front of the Nine Dragons restaurant. 2020 China Pavilion Panda Topiary Snow White is still missing six of her dwarfs in the topiary at the Germany Pavilion. Looks like only Dopey will be making the return to the festival. 2020 Snow White and Dopey Topiary And, the Lady and the Tramp topiary will be back at the Italy Pavilion. This topiary has been in a few different locations in the pavilion over the years so we’ll be on the look out for where they place it this year! 2020 Lady and the Tramp Topiary The Remy topiary was a new addition to the Flower and Garden Festival last year and it looks like he’ll be returning to welcome guests into the France Pavilion expansion. A Beauty and the Beast topiary (which we’ve seen before) will also be located in the pavilion. 2020 Remy at the France Pavilion for Food & Wine Festival The United Kingdom is PACKED with topiaries including displays themed off of Peter Pan, Winnie the Pooh, and Tinker Bell. And, on your way between the United Kingdom and Canada Pavilion, you’ll spot Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. 2020 Peter Pan and Captain Hook Topiary We can’t wait for these topiaries to sprout at EPCOT! Stay tuned to DFB as we share everything Flower and Garden Festival! Check out the scavenger hunt returning to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney topiary is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL Of The Topiaries Coming to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival How Many Booths Are Coming to the 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Here’s What We Know! NEWS: Food Booths Announced for EPCOT’s 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

Come take a ride on Disney’s Skyliner with us! Skyliner We love trying new drinks and checking out new arrivals in the shops at the Skyliner Resorts. Yesterday, we spotted some construction, characters, and a fun new hat! Skyliner Resorts Construction Updates Disney’s Pop Century Resort At Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the large POP sign outside the lobby was undergoing a minor touch-up. Pop Century sign It doesn’t look like anything major, but we’ll keep you updated here at DFB! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort The Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is undergoing its scheduled refurbishment. Big Blue Pool The pool has been drained and several prop pieces were wrapped in plastic as workers made progress. Big Blue Pool The Big Blue Pool is expected to reopen in early April 2021! Disney Skyliner The Disney Skyliner is also undergoing scheduled maintenance. The Hollywood Studios line will be closed today, January 26th, while the EPCOT International Gateway Line will be down on Thursday, January 28th. Skyliner maintenance sign Alternative transportation options like the resort buses and Friendship Boats will take guests to their destinations. Pop Century’s Pool is Closing Soon for Refurbishment–Get Details Here! Skyliner Resorts Merchandise Update Disney’s Art of Animation Resort At Ink and Paint in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, we spotted this sparkly new Minnie hat! Minnie Hat We also found it in Disney’s Pop Century Resort at Everything POP. Minnie Hat It’s $27.99 and the perfect glamorous throwback to classic Minnie Mouse! Take a closer look at the NEW Minnie Hat here! Skyliner Resorts Additional Update Disney’s Riviera Resort We found Goofy and Pluto waving from the balconies of Disney’s Riviera Resort! Disney’s Riviera Resort Pluto looked just as excited to say hi as we were. Pluto at Disney’s Riviera Resort We’ve loved spotting the characters at resorts lately, as they’ve been randomly dropping in for surprise visits! Click Here to See Where Else You Can See Characters at the Riviera! That’s all for our Skyliner updates today! Stay tuned to DFB as we visit the resorts and parks to keep you posted on all Disney news. Visiting the Monorail Resorts? Click for Construction Updates! 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 visited any of these resorts lately? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Skyliner Resorts: Pool Construction, Skyliner Maintenance, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Skyliner Gondola PRO TIPS: Here’s What You Need To Know Before You FLY! News! Epcot and Hollywood Studios Bus Service Have Been Reduced at All Disney World Skyliner Hotels! Get a Bird’s Eye View from INSIDE a Disney World Skyliner Gondola! View the full article

EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival is coming soon and we’re starting to get LOTS of details about all of the food and fun we’ll be able to experience! EPCOT Flower and Garden | 2020 The festival is set to take place at EPCOT from March 3rd through July 5th, 2021. We already know what booths will be coming to Flower & Garden, and some of the entertainment that we’ll be able to enjoy. We’ve also already heard that the Spike the Bee scavenger hunt will be coming back, but now we know that ANOTHER scavenger hunt will be returning to the Festival! Love hunting for those Disney character-inspired eggs all around EPCOT? Then you’ll be happy to know that the Egg-stravaganza Scavenger Hunt is coming back to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Egg-stravaganza 2019 In this scavenger hunt, you’ll hunt for decorative eggs all around EPCOT that are inspired by some of your favorite Disney characters. If you want to participate in this activity AND win a prize, you’ll need to purchase a map at select merchandise locations. Then, you’ll hunt for all the eggs. Egg-Stravaganza Map 2019 When you’re done, you can return the completed map for a special surprise! Egg-stravaganza 2019 Prize Eggs The cost of the Egg-stravaganza map is $7.99 + tax. Disney has specified that you won’t be able to purchase these maps until March 19th, however. So, keep in mind that you won’t be able to participate in this activity until a little bit later in the festival. This special activity will only run from March 19th through April 4th. Maleficent Egg We’re keeping an eye out for all of the latest information about EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival, so be sure to check back with us for more updates! Click here to see the entertainment announced for the Flower & Garden Festival! Click HERE To See All The Updated Details For Epcot's 2021 Flower and Garden Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Preorder the DFB Guide to the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Preorder your 2021 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Are you excited to participate in this scavenger hunt? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney Character Easter Eggs Scavenger Hunt is Coming Back to EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Entertainment Announced for EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival! 5 HUGE Disney Updates You NEED to Know About PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 View the full article

The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is a little more than a month away! To get you ready for this year’s event, debuting March 3 and continuing through July 5, let’s take a look at some fresh new festival details we’re sharing today.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/3bA2K0L6sSw View the full article