Disney4me

The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts just kicked off and we’ve eaten A LOT of goodies lately. Chicken and Mushroom Pie There’s one dish that stood out today…and it has nothing to do with the festival! We were strolling by our favorite fish and chip joint in EPCOT and noticed a placard for the Chicken and Mushroom Pie. Ummm. Chicken and mushrooms stuffed in a puff pastry? Don’t mind if we do! You have the option of choosing the chicken or cornish beef pie at Yorkshire County Fish Shop. We’ve had the Chicken and Mushroom Pie before and once we saw it was back, we were craving the savory feast again. It was a cold day and we needed to warm up! (Maybe we’ll try the cornish if it’s available around St. Patrick’s Day!) The pastry is filled with mushrooms, chicken, leeks, and a small amount of bacon. Chicken and Mushroom Pie It also comes with a heaping pile of chips(a.k.a. fries)! The meal is $9.99 and the portion size was nice and hefty. It could easily be split for lunch. Or, like, a pre-dinner meal. It seems fate has brought us to Yorkshire County because this savory snack was GOOD. The pastie is so delish and was baked in a buttery, flaky crust. It was almost a treat in itself. Just like we remembered! The mushroom and chicken seemed to be baked together in gooey, warm gravy. It was the coziest bite for a cold Florida day like today! Chicken Pie Our one complaint? It could use more bacon. We can always use more bacon! The salty pork may have balanced out the other flavors. Otherwise, we’d say this chicken pie was a hit! Read about the new online takeout process at CityWorks in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Yorkshire County Fish Shop? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! EPCOT’s Chicken and Mushroom Pie is Comfort Food Wrapped in a Buttery Pastry first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Tally Ho! RUN to Epcot For This Cuter-Than-You’d-Ever-Expect (Trust Us) New Food-Themed MERCH! This Fan-Favorite Spot in EPCOT Will Be Serving Up Fish & Chips Again Soon! What’s New in Epcot — Macaron Purses, Construction Updates, and the 2019 Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Walt Disney World has been open for nearly 50 years now! Magic Kingdom After 50 years, things can wear down and need to get replaced or touched up. Recently, we’ve seen several attraction refurbishments and paint jobs getting done around the parks. One such replacement happened over at Pirates of the Caribbean. We have been keeping a close eye on the Pirate’s flag for almost two months. The Pirates flag for the attraction went missing and was replaced by a solid black flag. A Cast Member told us to be on the lookout for a replacement. And that replacement has officially arrived. Pirates of the Caribbean Flag Thanks to @schreiberjoe on Instagram, we got this photo of the updated attraction flag at Pirates of the Caribbean in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Wow, the red really pops now! The NEW flag! It looks incredibly similar to the old flag, just with brighter colors (the old one was faded from the Florida sun). Here’s a picture of the old one: Pirates of the Caribbean sign in Adventureland Even if it’s just a remake of the original, we’re glad to see that Disney’s keeping things nice and spiffy around the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more information on Disney refurbishments and updates! 9 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in January 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 ridden this attraction in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTO: The New Pirates of the Caribbean Flag Is Up in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Spotted! Digital Tip Boards Have Arrived in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Pepperoni and Cheeseburger Springs Rolls are BACK in Disney World (And We’re SO Excited)! We Found Another Spot to Get Minnie Ears! Bwana Bob’s Kiosk Has Re-Opened in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Disney World has extended a bit of uplifting magic to three children’s hospitals in Central Florida. Disney’s Reimagining of Children’s Hospitals Last year, Disney announced the company would reimagine the hospitals with familiar characters and playful features. Disney has given us a look a the interactive technology and art that have been installed at AdventHealth for Children, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Disney has reimagined the hospitals so patients and their families can find more ease in their environment and lessen anxiety during their stay. The new additions by Disney allows engagement with installations that feature Disney characters and stories. You can see in the video that the murals are interactive with smart devices and kids are greeted by characters through digital windows. The updates are a part of Disney’s $100 million plan to reimagine patient experiences in children’s hospitals and grant eligible Disney wishes. The reimagined hospitals are one step towards this goal. Learn more about Disney’s Make-a-Wish program here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the children’s hospital updates? Let us know in the comments below! The post Three Florida Children’s Hospitals Receive Vibrant Art and Interactive Tech from Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Helped Make-A-Wish Grant Its 500,000th Wish! Watch the Inspiring Story Here We Have a Release DATE for Disney’s New “From Our Family to Yours” Collectible Key! The NEW ‘From Our Family to Yours’ Disney Collectible Key is NOW Available Online! View the full article

Disney has been putting in WORK on the virtual reality (VR) front. VR Experience It feels like every few weeks we’re seeing Disney file a new patent for creating virtual immersive experiences. Whether it’s limiting VR hardware to be more usable or developing zombie-fighting aids, there’s a BIG focus on VR right now. Now, Disney has made a new innovation that could help us to TOUCH those VR environments. Disney filed a patent for “Systems and Methods to Provide an Interactive Environment in Response to Touch-based Inputs.” Basically, it’s a way to let your hands influence a VR image — without the use of controllers. Take our friend here… . ©Disney What we’re looking at is the user (That could be YOU one day!) and an interactive object on the table. The band on the user’s wrist is a sensor that helps the interactive system understand when something has come into contact with your skin. So, when you pick that little guy up, the system knows! ©Disney From there, this action can help to influence the VR or augmented reality image that the user sees. For instance, our little guy could appear to have a speech bubble so that the user can perceive him as speaking to them. ©Disney And, the applications are not so limited! Two users could use the tech at one time with one interactive object and the system would be able to recognize the inputs as separate. ©Disney It’s interesting tech and the application of it could be anything! Like many interactive environments, this would be difficult to implement in a user’s home as a consumer product (although it could!), so we may see it appear in a controlled environment like a theme park. ©Disney Well, Disney is actively implementing VR activities in the theme parks right now, so maybe we’ll continue to see these cool innovations. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney tech updates! Click here to learn more about Disney’s VR! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this invention? Tell us in the comments! The post New Disney Patent Points to a Virtual Environment You Can TOUCH! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Patent Suggests We Could Be Fighting Zombies on a Disney Cruise Someday! Disney’s Latest Invention Could Make Using Virtual Reality Easier Than Ever! Guests Want To Be IN Disney World, So Why Hasn’t Disney Done THIS? View the full article

The Disneyland theme parks have been closed since last March, and have yet to receive a reopening timeline or date. During this time, Annual Passholders have received automatic extensions on their passes and monthly payments have been put on pause. Disneyland Now, we have breaking and important news for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders. Disneyland Resort has announced that they are sunsetting the current Annual Passholder program, including the Disney Premier Passport. Disney has shared that they are developing new membership options that will be announced at a later date. According to Disney, “In the next several days, we will begin the process of issuing appropriate refunds for eligible Disneyland Resort Annual Passports and sunsetting the current Annual Passport program due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and limitations and expected restrictions around the reopening of our theme parks.” When it comes to Premier Passports, Premier Passholders will still have access to Disney World and V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks through March 31, 2021. Premier Passholders will also be able to renew into Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes through April 30, 2021. Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle The President of Disneyland Ken Potrock stated, “We plan to use this time while we remain closed to develop new membership offerings that will utilize consumer insights to deliver choice, flexibility and value for our biggest fans. Once we have more information to share about future membership offerings, our Passholders will be the first to hear from us as we embark on this next chapter.” AP’s who held active passes as of March 14, 2020 will continue to receive applicable discounts based on AP type for merch and food purchases throughout Downtown Disney and Buena Vista Street. And from January 18 – February 25, Passholder’s will receive a 30% discount on select merchandise at select Downtown Disney and Buena Vista locations Monday – Thursday. Disneyland Annual Passholder Magnet Annual Passholders are being encouraged to stay connected with the Disneyland Annual Passholders Facebook page for more information. This does not impact Disney World Annual Passes. Disney World Annual Passes are not for sale at this time, except for in select circumstances, which you can read more about here. We will share more information with you as soon as it becomes available. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you an Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments below. The post BREAKING: Disneyland Annual Passholder Program Will Be Discontinued first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Even More Mobile Order Locations Coming to Disneyland Resort! Fun Updates — Including Reese’s Cookies! — Spotted at Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland! CUTEST. PET. ACCESSORY. EVER. Briar Rose Gold Pet Ears Spotted in Downtown Disney! View the full article

If you have a hankerin’ for some bar bites, burgers, and more when you’re in Disney Springs, City Works Eatery & Pour House is ready for ya! City Works Eatery & Pour House In fact, this West Side sports bar is making it even easier for you to get some good grub on the go with the debut of online ordering! While City Works is most certainly a prime candidate for a great place to relax for a spell (and even catch a game on one of the 17 HDTV’s), this new option is available for guests looking for takeout dining. Guests can choose items for immediate pickup or designate a later pickup time on the City Works website. And yes, this includes items like the Scorpion Burger seen here! City Works Eatery & Pour House It’s also worth noting that Bottleneck Rewards members will have the ability to place their orders via the Bottleneck Rewards app. (Look for that to come later this month.) This new takeout option follows the recent debut of the City Works Express Grab and Go menu featuring four fan-favorite dishes! City Works Tex Mex Mac ‘n Cheese And if you’re wondering what we enjoyed most recently at City Works Eatery & Pour House, you can check out our latest review here! Click here to read about some spicy eats at City Works Eatery & Pour House! 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 dined at City Works yet? Please let us know with a comment! The post New Takeout Online Ordering Debuts at City Works in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Restaurant Coming to Disney Springs! City Works Eatery & Pour House Menu Preview and Food Photos: Is This What We Can Expect At City Works, Coming Soon to Disney Springs? Find Out How You Can Score a FREE APPETIZER at City Works Eatery & Pour House in Disney Springs! View the full article

Introducing Disney nuiMOs, The Latest Plush Trend Coming to Disney Parks, Disney Stores & shopDisney View the full article

HELLO from EPCOT’s simply stunning China pavilion! Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion It’s here where you’ll find the Joy of Tea kiosk as you stroll along World Showcase. This somewhat small spot serves up some delightful surprises. (Tipsy Ducks in Love, anyone?) And today, we’re picking up the Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea to review for you as we make our way around the world! Before we get to sippin’, let’s take a moment to gaze upon the cuteness of the cup, shall we? You may remember this adorable little touch to some of the drinks served in the China pavilion including the Panda Bubble Tea which you can also pick up now during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion Our little panda pal gives a wave and the artwork comes complete with the EPCOT World Showcase logo for the China pavilion! Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion Ok, NOW let’s take a sip… perhaps you’ve already tried the regular Bubble Milk Tea served here, featuring peach-flavored Black Tea with tapioca pearls. The Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea, however, features Black Tea infused with liquefied White Rabbit Creamy Candy (which they just so happen to sell at Joy of Tea, too). Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion The end result of this candied concoction is quite sweet! Even sweeter than we anticipated upon reading the description, in fact. Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion That said, the candy doesn’t lend an overly saccharine taste to the tea itself. Whether that’s due to the White Rabbit Creamy Candy falling on the less sweet side of the spectrum or the actual infusion process, we’re not sure. It simply adds sweetness to the regular black tea. It’s quite tasty — smooth, sweet, and light. Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT’s China Pavilion That’s what makes this drink a good option both for non-tea drinkers who aren’t particularly sure about black tea and would like to try it, as well as tea drinkers who would enjoy a little something different while traveling along World Showcase (though dedicated tea drinkers may find it a little too sweet). The Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea is $7.95. And we’ve got more reviews from the China pavilion, as it is the current host to the The Painted Panda Food Studio for the 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Check out our review of The Painted Panda by clicking here! See you soon, World (Showcase) Travelers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Bubble Tea? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review! Shanghai Milk Candy Bubble Tea in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Bubble Milk Tea at Epcot’s Joy of Tea What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! View the full article

It’s for another menu update one of our favorite Disney World restaurants! Oak-fired Filet of Beef from California Grill The California Grill is a signature restaurant located at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It offers sweeping views of the Magic Kingdom and a fine-dining menu. The restaurant reopened with a limited menu and we’ve seen this menu change twice since then. A few more changes have been made since our last update including the addition of rich desserts and new entrees! Sushi and Appetizers The Sunburnt roll was removed and replaced with the new Creamsicle Sushi Roll. The new roll includes Verlasso salmon, yellowtail, jicama, cream cheese, ikura, jalapeno, and zesty Florida citrus sauce. ©Disney Also, the tomato soup has been replaced with the winter squash soup made with roasted squash, maple biscotti, whipped brie, and candied hazelnuts. Entrees The Oak-fired Filet of Beef has gotten yet another update! Just last week the entree came with a side of Brentwood corn, Calabrian chili butter, creamy barely, and a sweet onion demi sauce. The entree now comes with root vegetable-apple pave, leek fondue, and Fig-onion demi. Oak-fired Filet of Beef from California Grill The Poulet Rouge Chicken was also replaced. The Green Circle Chicken entree has been added and is made with truffle-potato rosti, baby turnips, roasted cipollini onions, and porcini cream. Desserts California Grill has swapped one creme brulee for another! The Apple Cinnamon Creme Brulee has been removed and replaced with the new White Chocolate Creme Brulee. The new dessert is made with cornflake crunch, sponge cake, coconut whipped ganache, and Plant City strawberry textures. Also, a new No Sugar Added Caramel Coffee Cheesecake was added. The coffee cheesecake is made with shortbread, brown butter caramel, coffee cream, and raspberry gel. ©Disney That’s all for now! We’ll keep checking on the California Grill’s menu and more updates in the future! Check out what’s new at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the California Grill? Tell us your review in the comments below! The post California Grill in Disney World Gets Major Entree, Dessert, and Appetizer Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s California Grill Adds FIVE Menu Items and Changes a Crowd-Pleasing Entree! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! Review! The Clock Has Struck Out on The Newest Cinderella Cupcake in Disney World View the full article

Well, it’s Thursday (aka FRIDAY EVE), which means it’s time for a trip to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’! Frankly we’ll visit Homecomin’ on any day of the week that ends in a ‘y,’ but we were on a special mission today. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ In addition to the incredibly delicious comfort food you can find here, one of the huge draws to Homecomin’ is their moonshine menu! But did you know that you can mix their moonshine together to create fun and unique combos? It turns out you can request to mix any of their moonshines together, but we heard that one combo reigns supreme as the most requested combo! In fact, this combo is so popular, they went ahead and gave it its own name! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ The Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo is a mixture of two of their moonshines on tap: RumShine Punch and Blue Hooch. These are both pre-mixed moonshines so there’s no substituting or customizing with these! Could we picture ourselves driving off into the sunset in a purple Lamborghini with Skrillex and Rick Ross blasting from the car radio as we sipped on this moonshine combo? Let’s find out! Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo For starters, this drink has eleven ingredients between the two moonshine cocktails! Its RumShine Punch is strawberry RumShine, blackberry brandy, banana liqeur, pinapple juice and house-made grenadine. Their Blue Hooch is Blue Flame moonshine, lemon-infused moonshine, blue curacao, house-made simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and a splash of Sprite. Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo As you might imagine, the Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo is S-T-R-O-N-G! Homecomin’ definitely is not lying when they warn guests that their Blue Hooch is their strongest moonshine on tap. We also found it to be super fruity! As that mega-long list of ingredients would imply, there’s a lot going on with this drink. Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo In fact, if you aren’t a big moonshine fan you may find this drink to be a bit too much! If you like your liquor neat or just mixed with something simple like soda, you may also find that this drink just has too much going on. If you like your drinks fruity, however, you actually may be surprised to find yourself a new drink! Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo We’ll also point out that this drink is not NEARLY as fun and colorful when we mixed it together! The red and blue combo gave us hope that we would get a vibrant purple drink (as the Purple Lamborghini name would suggest), but alas…we got a boring plum-looking color instead (we would really hesitant to call it plum, really it just became a blah red color). Purple Lamborghini Moonshine Combo Next time you’re at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, give this moonshine combo a try for $13! Click here to read about Gideon’s reopening in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's an 11 Ingredient Purple Lamborghini (?!) Moonshine in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: NEW Menu Items at Disney Springs’ Homecomin’!! What’s New at Disney Springs: Fun Pixar Tees, A GIANT Thin Mint Cookie, and the Early Return of Pumpkin Spice! Review: Rise and Shine Southern Brunch at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs View the full article

Epcot keeps the festivals coming as the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts breaks out the beautiful (and tasty) food and arty photo-ops. View the full article

The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts FUN continues! That’s right, the very first EPCOT Festival of the year just kicked off on Friday, January 8th. 2021 EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’ve most definitely been enjoying ALL of the eats and drinks at the Festival’s Food Studios, taking in all of the stunning artwork around the park, and even picking up a few artistic skills of our own. But we here at the DFB aren’t the only ones getting into the Festival of the Arts spirit around here… Nope! EPCOT’s tiniest residents in the Germany pavilion have dressed up their village with Festival of the Arts flags! EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display This lovely spot is tucked into the right side facing the Germany pavilion. The charming garden train display is positively packed with details no matter what time of year you visit. EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display But the tiny town has a soft spot for the EPCOT Festivals, as banners and flags are given pride of place in the lower center of the display. EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display You may recall when our friends in the village celebrated the 2020 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in a similar fashion. The town flags are simply one of those Disney details that we love to see, no matter which EPCOT Festival they pop up to honor. Don’t you? EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Train Display If you are planning your own visit to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Arts, we’ve got some helpful info for you to pick out your Must-Try eats and drinks at the Festival’s Food Studios. You can check out our Best of the Fest DFB YouTube Video right here! For now, it’s “Auf Wiedersehen” from your friends in EPCOT’s Germany pavilion! 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you make time to stop at the Germany pavilion train display when you’re in EPCOT? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: The Tiniest Town in EPCOT Gets In on the Festival of the Arts FUN! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW 2021 Festival of the Arts Map Debuts in EPCOT! Review: EPCOT’s Japan Booth Is Serving Up DIY Zen Gardens! Review! We Drank Blue…BEER?! at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts View the full article

If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s some special, AP exclusive merchandise you can score right now! Passholder Festival of the Arts MagicBand At EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, there’s an AP exclusive MagicBand, an Annual Passholder shirt, and an AP Phone Case. Outside of the festival, we’ve also spotted a sparkly Annual Passholder Ear Headband. Now, we’ve gotten some more details about some more AP exclusive merchandise you’ll be able to find around the parks! Last year, Disney released some Annual Passholder exclusive holiday merchandise in the parks for APs to enjoy. Now, there are some more fun items for APs to pick up during their next trip to the most magical place on earth. First, there are the NEW Annual Passholder ears, which we’ve already spotted in the parks. Passholder Ears But wait, there’s more! An Annual Passholder exclusive pin and an AP baseball cap will also be available, while supplies last. We found the Annual Passholder pin in the photo below yesterday at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This could potentially be the Annual Passholder pin that Disney is referring to, but we’ll be on the lookout for any other AP exclusive pins and let you know if we spot a different one out there. Annual Passholder Pin These items can only be purchased by Annual Passholders and they are ALL eligible for the Passholder merchandise discount. You’ll be able to find these items at specific locations in the parks including the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and other spots. Some stores may only carry the ears and cap, while others have just the pin. Select stores will have all 3. Check out the full list of stores and what they’ll be carrying below. Screenshot from the Annual Passholder Special Offers Website There is a limit of 10 units of a single item per transaction, and Annual Passholders will have to show a valid annual pass card and government issued photo ID at the time of purchase. If you’re looking to snag some of this exclusive items, be sure to get them while supplies last. We’ll keep an eye out for more Annual Passholder items and deals, and we’ll let you know what we find! Disney World Passholders can snag HUGE savings at Disney’s Aulani Resort — check out the details 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! Preorder 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 Passholder items? Let us know in the comments! The post Annual Passholders Can Score Some NEW Exclusive Merchandise in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Annual Passholders Can Shop for Exclusive Holiday Merchandise in Magic Kingdom SOON Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! View the full article

As we look forward to the year ahead, we are excited to share with you something we hope will bring you joy and inspiration after a challenging year. Bringing Disney magic to children’s hospitals within our communities is part of our legacy, and 2021 will be a little more magical for Central Florida children’s hospitals thanks to our children’s hospitals program.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/fAchALe_164 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. Step aside Minnie’s Main Attraction Series, the newest collection for 2021 is the Stitch Crashes Disney Series! The new monthly collection series features Stitch “crashing” into some of our favorite Disney films, with new plush, MagicBands, pins, and more released throughout the year! ©shopDisney Already we saw the release of the first collection in the series via MerchPass, inspired by Beauty and the Beast, and we’ve also seen a sneak peek at the next collection inspired by Lady and the Tramp! A few additional merchandise items from the Beauty and the Beast collection have arrived on shopDisney! First up is this customizable coffee mug. This Two-Tone Coffee Mug comes in both 11oz or 15 oz sizes! © Disney The two-tone coffee mug also allows you to customize the interior color and costs $16.95. It’s also available as a traveler mug for $24.95. Click here to shop for the Stitch two-tone coffee mug! We found another customizable item on shopDisney! This one is a Beauty and the Beast adult t-shirt and features the same Stitch design. © Disney The basic style men’s and women’s t-shirt retails for $19.95, or you can get the design on a racerback tank top for $26.95, or a women’s v-neck t-shirt for $24.95. Click here to shop for the Stitch Beauty and the Beast t-shirt! Finally, the Stitch Crashes Disney Pin Holder with Pin is currently available for preorder! This pin holder comes with a three-ring binder style to hold all your collectable pins from the Stitch Crashes Disney Series. ©shopDisney The pin holder, of course, comes with your first pin to start your collection! It’s available on shopDisney for $34.99. Click here to shop the Pin Holder and Pin, currently on preorder! If you love Stitch as much as we do, be sure to follow along as we continue to cover the Stitch Crashes Disney Series in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder 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 started to collect items from the Stitch Crashes Disney Series? Let us know in the comments! The post You Can Now Shop Customizable Stitch Crashes Disney Merchandise Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The FIRST Stitch Crashes Disney Series Has Arrived on MerchPass! Stitch Is Crashing Some of Our Favorite Disney Films in this NEW Monthly Merchandise Series! Disney’s NEW Way of Shopping for Limited Edition Merchandise Online Is LIVE. See How it Works Here! View the full article

Disneyland Resort is currently serving as Orange County, California’s first mass vaccination site. COVID-19 vaccination tents at the Disneyland Resort ©Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG The property is one of five Super Point-of-Dispensing sites in California. While the theme park is mostly closed, Disney has opened the Toy Story parking lot to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical tents have been installed and the site has opened for vaccine administration. The City of Anaheim has given a first look at the Disneyland vaccination site. The vaccination sites are expected to administer thousands of doses a day and it looks like lines are forming for appointments. Anaheim is expected to reach the mid-80s today and the City of Anaheim advises people to stay in their cars until 15 minutes prior to their appointment time. The vaccine is being distributed on a tiered basis, starting with law enforcement, first responders, and high-risk communities including residents 75 years or older. Those eligible to receive the vaccine at Disneyland must reside or work in Orange County and individuals are likely being contacted by their employer to make an appointment for a vaccination. Disney World has also been in consideration as a distribution site in the future. We’ll continue to inform you about the vaccine distribution at Disneyland and Disney World. Learn more about the possibility of Disney World becoming a vaccination site here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about Disney World and Disneyland becoming a vaccination site? Let us know in the comments! The post Photo: Disneyland Vaccination Site Has Opened for Distribution first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News: Disney World Being Considered As a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier View the full article

Greetings from Disney Springs! Dole Whip Nachos in Disney Springs Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district surprised and impressed on our most recent visit with some new eats… and we may have picked up a favorite standby, while we were at it (because Dole Whip Nachos are always a good idea). But there’s plenty of new merchandise to check out, too, along with a construction update to share. Let’s dive in! Disney Springs Food Updates Earl of Sandwich It’s always a good day to stop by the Earl of Sandwich in the Marketplace. Earl of Sandwich Beefy Mac and Cheese Sandwich But that’s most certainly true now that the new Beefy Mac and Cheesy Sandwich has hit the scene! Beefy Mac and Cheese Sandwich Roast beef, mac and cheese(!!), and MORE CHEESE make up this noteworthy limited-time offering. Check out our full review of the Beefy Mac and Cheesy Sandwich here! The Daily Poutine But that’s not all when it comes to new savory snacking in the Springs. We visited The Daily Poutine, too. The Daily Poutine Because THAT’s where they’re now serving up the new Butter Chicken Poutine…. WHAAAAT?!? Butter Chicken Poutine YES! French Fries, Tomato Curry Sauce, Chicken, and Paneer Cheese make up this unexpected, limited-time offering. What will they think of next? We can’t wait to see… and TASTE! Find our review of Butter Chicken Poutine here! Gideon’s Bakehouse The new Gideon’s Bakehouse is welcoming guests once again! Gideon’s Bakehouse This highly-anticipated cookie and cake eatery soft-opened for a time at the very end of 2020 in The Landing. After taking some time in a brief closure to prepare in full for the official Grand Opening this Saturday, the spot has reopened again TODAY. Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake And we’ve got the MASSIVE CAKE SLICE to prove it! Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake Click here to see our latest review of this BRAND NEW Disney Springs hot spot! Marketplace Snacks Ok, so the Dole Whip Nachos are not new. Dole Whip Nachos They’ve been serving this dish up at Marketplace Snacks for a while now. But since we couldn’t resist stopping by to pick up a batch… Dole Whip Nachos … we just thought we’d provide a friendly reminder that DOLE WHIP NACHOS EXIST. You’re welcome. ;-D See what makes up this unique Dole Whip dish here! Disney Springs Construction Update M&M’s Store Things have certainly BRIGHTENED UP on the West Side as of our last visit to the site for the upcoming M&M’s Store! M&M’s Store That completely vivid and recognizable M&M YELLOW is now gracing part of the exterior thanks to a recent paint job. M&M’s Store You can see more of the work-in-progress here. Click here to take a closer look at the latest work on the M&M’s Store! Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Ever After Jewelry Co. Have you seen the new Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love bags, all ready for Valentine’s Day? Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love bags While we’ve spotted them in Animal Kingdom previously (and they’re also available on shopDisney), we took another look at the line as the collection is currently also available at Ever After Jewelry Co. in the Town Center. Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love bags See the complete Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love collection here! They also had the Stitch and Angel Loungefly Mini Backpack, too. Stitch and Angel Loungefly Mini Backpack Aaawww… Stitch and Angel Loungefly Mini Backpack We also spotted this particular Loungefly at our next stop… World of Disney Wanna take Mickey (or Minnie, or more Disney pals) along wherever you go? Disney Character Plush Crossbody Bags We don’t blame you! And the new Disney Character Plush Crossbody Bags let your favorite pal join you along the way! Mickey Character Plush Crossbody Bag Each of the options are $34.99, and we found good ol’ lovable Mickey Mouse hanging out and waiting for you… Mickey Character Plush Crossbody Bag Minnie’s in a pink gown and she’s ready to go! Minnie Character Plush Crossbody Bag Minnie Character Plush Crossbody Bag Sulley’s also at your service. Sulley Character Plush Crossbody Bag And the Rainbow Unicorn is as eye-catching as always. Rainbow Unicorn Character Plush Crossbody Bag Disney’s Pin Traders Our final stop is Disney’s Pin Traders, where we found a new Tarzan pin. Tarzan Pin And the Meme Pin Sets which we’ve spotted previously are available here now, too. Meme Pins And that’s a wrap for this ’round! And if you’re wondering what else is new in Disney World right now… Click here to check out what’s new in EPCOT! 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! Preorder 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 thing to eat or do in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's New in Disney Springs: Butter Chicken Poutine (!!), A New Spot Reopens, Plush Pals, and More first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — The Quake Shake, A Retro Throwback, And The Spookiest Halloween Decorations EVER! TONS of Holiday Treats Are Coming to Disney Springs! Check Them Out HERE! What’s New in Disney Springs! Happy Hours, Star Wars Shoes AND New Bags, and Minnie Ears Ornaments! View the full article

We already know about quite a few new Marvel shows and movies coming to Disney+ or theaters in the future. But, we expected that we’d potentially have to leave some of our favorite characters or actors behind. The Avengers One of those actors is Chris Evans, who played Captain America. Evans had previously noted that he would be hanging up his shield, and his character quite literally handed the shield to another character at the end of Avengers: Endgame. But, some sources are now saying that Chris Evens could be coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! According to Deadline, sources have indicated that Chris Evens is “cleaning the dust off his Capitan America attire” and is expected to rise that role in the MCU in some form. It’s still unclear if the deal is completely closed, but Deadline reports that some insiders say its “headed in that direction for Evans to return as Steve Rogers aka Captain America in at least one Marvel property,” with the possibility open for a second film. ©Marvel Deadline indicates that its sources say whatever movie Evans returns to will not likely be a new installment of the Captain America films. Instead, sources say it’s more likely that Evans will return in a way similar to what Robert Downey Jr. did after Iron Man 3, where he appeared in films like Spider-Man: Homecoming and Captain America: Civil War. ©Marvel Marvel has made no comment on this, according to Deadline. With the new The Falcon and the Winter Solider series headed to Disney+ and other Marvel series and movies on the way, it’s not yet clear how Evans will reprise his role. But, we can’t wait to find out! We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more details and any updates about this situation. Click here to see ALL of the new movies and shows (including Marvel ones) announced for Disney+! 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! Preorder 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. Who is your favorite Marvel character? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING! Chris Evans May Be Coming Back as Captain America in a Future Marvel Project! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: New ‘WandaVision’ Funkos Give a Closer Look at the Mysterious Series on Disney+ Here Are ALL The Marvel Movies and Series COMING SOON! Samuel L. Jackson To Return as Nick Fury in New Disney+ Series! View the full article

When Gideon’s Bakehouse first welcomed guests as part of its soft opening at the end of 2020, we stepped into cookie heaven and brought you all our hot takes on their GIANT treats. Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s temporarily closed shortly thereafter, however. But, the cookie conservatory opened once again today! So, we stopped by to take a look around and (of course) grab some treats. Gideon’s Bakehouse will be having their official grand opening in Disney Springs this Saturday with limited edition cookies, FREE merch, and more! But, this sweet treats location opened today for its adoring fans to enjoy in the meantime. We stopped by and saw the sign to join the virtual queue. Gideon’s Bakehouse Be aware that the virtual queue wait time for Gideon’s can be QUITE long, or at least it was in the past. Lots of adoring cookie fans were waiting for their chance to get a taste of these giant treats today. Gideon’s Bakehouse Inside, the store was looking as spooktacular as ever with those leaning bookshelves… Gideon’s Bakehouse …and curious characters staring at us. Gideon’s Bakehouse The cookie master himself, Steve Lewis, was there. We know that the opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs is really big for Steve. He shared some of the harder parts of getting this store open in an exclusive interview we had with him previously. Steve shared, “There is so much history and emotion in those cookies. Putting myself out there opens the door for criticism and, in all honesty, I take it very personally…We live in a love/hate world right now, but my team and I are doing our best to create something special…” Gideon’s Bakehouse Steve Lewis Wondering what Gideon’s will have available this month? Here’s a peek at their January menu. Available cookies include original chocolate chip, peanut butter crunch, and cookies and cream. The Coffee Cake Cookie is the morning exclusive, and the coffee toffee and chocolate chip are special edition cookies. There are also some nitro cold brews, including their peanut butter iced coffee, and more. The cake slice flavors change daily, so you’ll want to ask what the flavor is when you visit. Gideon’s Bakehouse January Menu Today, we spotted a Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake in the store. We tried their Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake earlier this month, and you can see our full review of that here! We also got to try their Red Velvet Cake back in December. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake The double frosted cake flavor for today, however, was Cinnamon Salted Caramel. Seriously, like does that cake even look real? Of course, we HAD to grab a slice to try! Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake One slice of this cake can be yours for $9. The Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake is made of chocolate cake, vanilla buttercream, cinnamon caramel frosting, and a layer of mini chocolate chips, which is then repeated to create those beautiful layers. The top layer of the cake has the cinnamon caramel frosting and a drizzle of caramel. Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake So, what did we think of this sweet treat? The cake was REALLY good and incredibly rich. The cinnamon flavor was stronger than the caramel. But, both flavors were delicious in their own way and the combination of the two was great. Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake The chocolate cake itself was moist and rich. The addition of the mini chocolate chips gave the treat a nice bit of a texture change with a fun crunch. We also thought the icings used on this cake were amazing. We didn’t really taste a lot of that salt in the salted caramel though. Cinnamon Salted Caramel Double Frosted Cake Overall, we think this cake slice is a sweet treat lots of people would enjoy, particularly if you like that combination of caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate. If you don’t like cinnamon though, or if you’re looking for a really strong salt flavor in your salted caramel, you may want to opt for something else. So, if you’re hoping to try some cookies, cakes, or drinks from Gideon’s, they’re now open at Disney Springs, with their grand opening coming soon. Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ll be on the lookout for more updates about Gideon’s and any new upcoming treats all around Disney World, so be sure to come back for all the latests news. Click here to see our review of the hot cookie hour at Gideon’s Bakehouse! 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post Gideon's Is BACK and We're Stuffing Our Faces With ANOTHER Massive Cake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW ALERT! We’ve Already Got Some 🚨Hot Takes🚨 on Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World! NEWS: Gideon’s Bakehouse Will Soft Open TOMORROW in Disney Springs (And We’re Doing a Cookie Dance)! So. Many. Cookies. Get a FIRST LOOK at the Menu for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! View the full article

The next few years are set to bring us a BUNCH of new attractions in Disney World. Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Vehicles ©Disney EPCOT is no exception to this, especially since the EPCOT Transformation park overhaul is fully underway. One attraction that we’re SUPER excited about is the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster — and now we’ve got an update on construction progress! This morning, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for “Low Voltage Show Control” at the building that’s housing the new Guardians ride (formerly the Energy Pavilion!). Permit Screenshot The permit was filed with Elite AV Systems, a company that deals with commercial and industrial equipment. Show controls are likely being installed to help create the story and environment of the coaster with controls for lighting, sound, and more. ©Disney The permit does not have a specific expiration date so it automatically receives one that is one year from the filing date. This typically means that the work is expected to be completed sometime within that one year window. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ©Disney As of now, Disney has maintained that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open in time for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st, but it is possible that the park closures caused a delay. We’ll have to wait for an official opening from Disney to find out! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction Regardless, the coaster seems like it’s going to be a very cool new attraction. It’s set to be one of the longest indoor roller coasters ever built, include a reverse launch, and a new Omnicoaster format. Plus, we’re expecting a rockin’ soundtrack! ©Zach Riddley via Instagram (@thezachriddley) Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and all of the other upcoming Disney attractions! Click here to learn more about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! 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! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride? Tell us in the comments! The post Special Effects for EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Are In Development! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Check Out the Official Ride Vehicles for Disney World’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! NEWS!! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Officially Named — PLUS Ride Details! What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! 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. Wanna take home a Disney character come to life? Beauty and the Beast Merchandise We’ve seen a lot of mugs at the theme parks and online. Mickey mugs, Stitch mugs, and attraction mugs! You name a Disney icon and it’s probably on a mug. The mug that makes the most sense (and has one of the most endearing designs) is Chip from Beauty and the Beast. Over the years, Chip has been brought to life as an actual cup and we think we found one of the best versions yet! The Chip teacup set shows our favorite lil’ cup blowing bubbles. He comes with a ceramic bubble spoon so you can partake in a proper tea time. We love it when our Disney merch is cute and functional! Chip Teacup Set Plus, it’s pretty much the best conversation piece. Buy two so your guest can spill the tea while you pour the tea! The teacup and spoon set is $19.99 online at shopDisney and in the theme parks. We’re not the only ones who found him adorable! We found ONE cup left at Mouse Gear in EPCOT. The Cast Member told us that the cup is also stocked at World of Disney in Disney Springs. We recently spotted him in the Disney Home store at Downtown Disney in Disneyland too! Get the Chip Beauty and the Beast Teacup Set on shopDisney here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Tell us about your favorite Disney mug in the comments below! The post We’d Like Disney Word's Chip Teacup Set to Be Our Guest Immediately! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cute Pet Accessory Alert! NEW Arendelle Aqua PET Spirit Jersey Spotted at Disney World! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! Wait Until You See Disney’s New SUPER Limited Edition Epcot Posters! View the full article

Ear collectors! We’ve got big news! Festival of the Arts It tends to be a treat when we get to see a new pair of designer ears, whether they’re glitzy like the BaubleBar Designer Ears or cool like Brett Iwan’s Designer Ears. Now, there’s a NEW pair coming — and they’re tugging at our heartstrings! Darren Wilson, Principal Designer at Disney Creative Group and Disney Artist at Art of Disney, released a sneak peek of his new Up-inspired Designer Ears on his Instagram. Take a look! ©Darren Wilson @darrenwilsonart One side of the ears features a young Carl and Ellie, with the Adventure Book cover design on one ear and their mailbox handprints on the other. The other side of the hat shows an older Carl and Ellie with souvenirs from their scrapbook and the mailbox design again. ©Darren Wilson @darrenwilsonart These ears are SO gorgeous. They look just like they could be on display in Art of Disney with all the other masterpieces! According to Wilson, this ear hat will debut at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts SOON! Festival of the Arts We’ll be keeping an eye out for more news of arrival for this new pair of designer ears, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about Festival of the Arts! 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! Preorder 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 ears? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW 'Up' Designer Ears Are Coming to Disney World SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts MagicBands Feature Figment and Dreamfinder! REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! View the full article

A few days ago we shared that Disneyland Resort would be home to the first large-scale vaccination site in Orange County, CA. Disney World Main Entrance Throughout the week, we’ve been getting more updates on this development: how it will work, who will have first access, and where it will be located. As the logistics for this big move are discussed, it leads us to question — could a similar set-up be made at Walt Disney World? Today, FOX News and the Orlando Sentinel both reported that Disney World is being considered as a possible vaccination site in Florida. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom One of the big reasons that Disney World is being considered is because the resort has access to an ultracold freezer — which happens to be the perfect place for storing the vaccine. Geographically, Disney World sits near both Polk and Osceola County, both places that have a great need at the moment. Health and Safety Signage Disney World also has a proven history of controlling crowds, and that expertise could be useful for distributing vaccines on a large scale. State Rep. Anna Eskamani said, “There are 4.3 million people over the age of 65 in Florida. We need all hands on deck if we are going to get these seniors inoculated and move on to the next population.” © Disney We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more news on this front, and we’ll make sure to update you with any pertinent details. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news on the ways that Disney is handling the pandemic. News: The U.S. May Soon Require a Negative Test Result for International Travelers to Come Into the Country Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about Disney being considered for a vaccination site? Let us know in the comments! The post News: Disney World Being Considered As a COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The FDA Authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Three Reasons You Should SERIOUSLY Consider Bringing Your Own Hand Sanitizer on Your Next Disney Trip! Disney World’s Most Crowded Locations Assessed For Compliance With CDC Guidelines View the full article

We’re done telling you about all the things you need to do in 2021, now we’re telling you about what you absolutely, under no circumstances, should NOT do this year in Disney World. Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom In today’s DFB Video, we’re giving you tips on where to save money during your next Disney World vacation! 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: What mistakes do you tend to make on your Disney trips? The post DFB Video: 15 Mistakes To Avoid on Your 2021 Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things in Disney World That Need Some Explaining! DFB Video: 12 Things You Don’t Know Happen in Disney World EVERY DAY! DFB Video: The Most Overrated Restaurant in Disney World! View the full article

Last month during the Virtual Investor Day event, the Walt Disney Company announced a LOT of new projects! Disney Investor Day 2020 ©Disney In fact, so many films and movies were talked about that we nearly forgot about some of them — simply due to the sheer volume of new media that’s coming our way. Disney+ is getting some great content this year, and among it is a new original film, Flora & Ulysses, set to premiere next month! Today, Disney gave us some more insight into this movie, including a trailer! The movie is about a young girl named Flora, a comic book fan who rescues a squirrel with hidden superhero powers. It’s based on a novel written by Kate DiCamillo, and it looks like it’s going to be a lot of fun! Check out the trailer below. This film should be fun for the whole family, and we’ll be on the lookout for more details leading up to the launch next month. In the meantime, keep an eye on DFB for the latest Disney film news! Check out the new shows and movies you FORGOT were announced for Disney+ here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be watching this movie when it comes to Disney+? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for 'Flora & Ulysses' -- An Original Movie Coming to Disney+ Next Month first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You HAVE to See the Stunning New Trailer for Beyonce’s ‘Black Is King’ Film Coming to Disney+! We Have a New Trailer for the Christmas Comedy ‘Godmothered’, Coming to Disney+! NEWS! A Reimagined ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ Will Make Its Way to Disney+ in 2022! View the full article