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We’ve had Lobster Poutine in EPCOT and Turkey poutine in Disney Springs. Lobster Poutine It seems we just can’t get enough of snacking on fries topped with all kinds of unique flavors. Can you really blame us? Well, now it’s time for ANOTHER poutine treat — the all NEW Butter Chicken Poutine! We LOVE butter chicken. Our favorite version of this dish is the one over at Sanaa (so much yum). So, when we learned about the NEW limited time Butter Chicken Poutine coming to The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs, we had to give it a try. Butter chicken, fries and cheese? We’re in. Butter Chicken Poutine To be exact, the new Butter Chicken Poutine is made of French Fries, Tomato Curry Sauce, Chicken, and Paneer Cheese. You can get it right now for $9.99. Butter Chicken Poutine The treat certainly sounds interesting and looks yummy, but how does it taste? Well, for starters, it was served nice and hot, which we loved. The fries were also still crispy at the time we first got them, which was great. The tomato curry sauce had a slight kick to it, but wasn’t too spicy. The Paneer Cheese on top reminded us of a dry cottage cheese. Butter Chicken Poutine There was, however, quite a lot of sauce — maybe even a little too much for some. If you wait too long, those fries underneath could get really soggy. If you like soggy fries, that might be a good thing for you. But, if you prefer to eat your poutine with some fries that are still on the crispier side, don’t wait too long to gobble up this treat. Butter Chicken Poutine Overall, we thought this new twist on poutine was really tasty! Would we get it over the regular poutine though? Probably not. If you’re a BIG fan of the traditional poutine at this spot (which is made of french fries, beef poutine gravy, and cheddar curds), this take on the dish might not be for you. If you really like curry though, and you’re looking for something different to try at this spot, then you might really enjoy this new snack. The Daily Poutine Keep in mind, the Butter Chicken Poutine will only be available for a limited time. So, if it’s something that you absolutely must try, be sure to get it before it’s gone! If you hop over to the Daily Poutine during your trip and taste one of these creations during your trip, let us know what you think. We’ll keep an eye out for more great Disney snacks and let you know what we find. Click here to see our review of the LOBSTER poutine 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. Is the Butter Chicken Poutine something you’d like to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Can the NEW Butter Chicken Poutine Dethrone the OG at this Disney Springs Spot? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TONS of Holiday Treats Are Coming to Disney Springs! Check Them Out HERE! NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! Our Stomachs Are Growling ‘Cause the Turkey Poutine Is BACK in Disney World! View the full article

Recently, we’ve seen a lot of Disney Cast Members retiring after long careers with the company. ©Orlando Sentinel Last year, Executive Chef Bruno Vrignon retired after 38 years in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, and then Jim MacPhee, the Senior Vice President of Operations announced his retirement in December. Joe Rohde, legendary Imagineer and the lead designer of Disney’s Animal Kingdom also retired from the company less than two weeks ago after working with Disney for 40 years. Now, another one of Disney’s best Imagineers has announced his retirement for later this year — Kevin Rafferty. According to D23, Rafferty announced his retirement from Walt Disney Imagineering in a memo to the staff. His retirement will go into effect on April 1st, 2021, wrapping up 42 years with the company. Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Standing Next to Another Attraction He Helped Create — Mickey’s PhilharMagic! ©Disney Rafferty just published a book, Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, and he wrapped up work on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Walt Disney World last year. He said that now was the perfect time to retire, “I wanted to go out at the top of my game if you will,” he explains. “It just felt right.” ©Disney Kevin Rafferty started out as a dishwasher at Disneyland Park and made his way into Imagineering through a chance job posting. He’s worked on MANY excellent projects over the years including Cars Land, Toy Story Midway Mania!, Test Track, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, and so many more. ©Disney Rafferty has had an incredible career with the Walt Disney Company, and we wish him the best of luck in his endeavors. We’re very grateful for the Imagineers that work so hard to bring the Disney parks to life! To read more of Kevin Rafferty’s interview with D23, click here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of Kevin Rafferty’s projects is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty is Retiring After 42 Years With the Company first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is Disney Actually HIRING In the Middle of All These Furloughs? Here’s What We’re Seeing. How Much Is Disney REALLY Saving By Furloughing Employees? Check Out What Happens to Disney Imagineer’s Concept Art With This Virtual Tour! View the full article

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is a card game that allows guests to interact with all kinds of special elements in the park. Just a few days ago, we shared that the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom experience will becoming to a halt. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Cards At this moment, this card game is still operational, but now we’ve got some information that could point to when it will be suspended. As we checked the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom page on the Walt Disney World website today, we saw that the experience lists available times for today, January 13th… Screenshot from the Disney World Website …all the way through January 24th. Screenshot from the Disney World Website Starting January 25th, however, the page shows “No times available” for the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom experience. Screenshot from the Disney World Website It appears to show “no times available” for this experience all the way through the end of the calendar, which (right now) is March 23rd. Screenshot from the Disney World Website The Cast Member we spoke to a few days ago about the closing of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom told us that they had learned that day that the experience would be coming to a halt. The Cast Member also said that they were told this would be a “break.” Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom We’re keeping our eyes open for more updates on this experience and will let you know what we find out. Click here to see what’s new in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 a fan of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post We Now Have a Potential Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Closing Date first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Some of Our Favorite and Most Unique Disney World Souvenirs are BACK! A Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Passholder Exclusive Shopping Event Is Coming to Disney World! MORE Disney World Park Passes Released for December Holidays (Including New Year’s Eve)! 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. We know lots of our readers are BIG fans of Disney merchandise! Disney Gift Shop Even more than that, we know that many of our readers love a good Disney merchandise SALE! Recently we’ve seen holiday merchandise on sale in Disney World and lots of great deals during shopDisney’s Twice Upon a Year Sale. We’ve been scouring the internet and the parks for more big discounts on Disney items, and we’ve found a limited time sale over at BoxLunch! BoxLunch is currently running a 25% off sale for Disney items with code BLGIFTS! Their site is full of great gifts for the Disney lover in your life, like this Beauty and the Beast Cogsworth Ceramic Table Clock. ©BoxLunch He looks just like he does in the movie and he really tells time — talk about a conversation piece! He’s regularly priced at $39.90, but the discount lowers the cost to $29.92. Purchase the Cogsworth Clock Online Here! You can have the “best day ever” cuddled up on the couch with the Disney Tangled Folk Art Throw! This blanket is made with polyester and features stunning artwork with Rapunzel painting. ©BoxLunch The blanket is priced at $22.42 with the discount! Order the ‘Tangled’ Folk Art Throw Online Here! If you’re looking for somewhere to write down all the planning details for your next Disney trip, then look no further! This Pixar Movies Tab Journal is both cute and practical. ©BoxLunch The tabs at the top feature movies like Finding Nemo, Up, and The Incredibles, and the front of the journal has the iconic Luxo ball and lamp. It’s not a bad price either, just $14.90 before the discount, and $11.17 with 25% off. Buy the Pixar Movies Tab Journal Here! Calling all fans of Lilo & Stitch, because this Loungefly Disney Lilo & Stitch Frog Figural Mini Backpack is adorable! ©BoxLunch Stitch is always getting into trouble, and this bag really conveys that well. With adjustable straps and multiple pockets, this bag is incredibly practical for a day in the parks, and you can order one for just $59.92. Shop the Stitch Loungefly Backpack Here! Speaking of adorable aliens, you can show your love for all things Baby Yoda with the Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Makeup Brush Holder. Cute and incredibly useful at the same time! ©BoxLunch For $26.17 (with the discount), little Grogu can cheer you up while you get ready for the day ahead. Get the Makeup Brush Holder from BoxLunch here! If you want to see more of the sale and items from other collections, then head on over to BoxLunch to continue your shopping! We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney merchandise and more great deals, so keep an eye on DFB! Check Out the Latest Pin Collections from BoxLunch! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever ordered Disney merch from BoxLunch before? Let us know in the comments! The post Save 25% on Select Disney Items Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: May The Force Be With You This Father’s Day With These NEW Star Wars Tees! Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! CONFIRMED! We Now Know When Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” Will Hit Disney+ View the full article

New Year, new food studio at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! That’s how the saying goes right? Vibrante & Vívido Food Studio is the new addition to this year’s festival and the food featured is definitely vibrant, vivid and oh so colorful and full of flavors inspired by different cuisines in South America.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/9SaApgA_G28 View the full article

Universal Studios will throw Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval starting Feb. 6. Missing this year: parades and concerts 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. Stitch is crashing Disney merch again next month, and it looks like he’s feeling saucy. ©shopDisney 2021’s monthly merchandise series is a silly one with our favorite blue abomination featured in Stitch Crashes Disney items. We’ve already seen the Beauty and the Beast Stitch collection this month and now we know what February’s Lady and the Tramp collection will look like! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Stitch Crashes Lady and the Tramp debuts with a new MagicBand, pin, and Stitch plush that are perfect for your next bella notte — in a weird and surprisingly carb-y way. ©Disney Nope, your eyes don’t deceive you. Stitch is covered in SPAGHETTI. We’re not sure who cooked up this idea in the old noodle but we are so, so glad they did. Who let this little guy climb into Lady and Tramp’s romantic dinner!? ©Disney This line from the series debuts on shopDisney MerchPass on February 16th at 7AM PST. The pin and plush will arrive in the parks on February 20th. As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise 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! 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 the next month? Take a look! The post Stitch Is Crashing Disney Merch Again and This Time He's Covered in...Spaghetti?! 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 Will Release Over 10 NEW Collectible Keys & Pins Soon! See Them Here! View the full article

When searching for casual dining in Disney Springs, there are a lot of choices! Chicken Guy! If you’d like to have your choice of multiple sauces with chicken tenders, then stop by Chicken Guy!, owned by Guy Fieri. For burgers, D-Luxe Burger has some affordable options on the go, and guests can even build their own pie over at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza. When it comes to barbecue, The Polite Pig is a pretty solid choice, and now they’re adding a NEW seasonal side to the menu! Yesterday, The Polite Pig shared a post on their Twitter account (@thepolitepig) detailing the seasonal side, Cauli au Gratin. The side dish is made with cauliflower rice, baby spinach, peppers, cajun cream sauce, and parmesan breadcrumb crust. From the picture they shared, this thing looks DELICIOUS! It looks like the side will be served up casserole-style in its own small dish, and we can’t wait to try it! If you’d like to taste it for yourself, swing by The Polite Pig soon, because we’re not sure how long this will be around. We’ll be keeping an eye out on the menus in Disney Springs to see if any other restaurants make changes, so stay tuned to DFB. We’ve got all the major Disney news from the parks and around the world — keep checking our site and follow us on social media for more! Check Out the Newest Disney Springs Snack That’s Perfect for Mac and Cheese Lovers! 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 ever eaten at The Polite Pig? Let us know in the comments! The post The Polite Pig in Disney Springs Introduces a NEW Seasonal Side Dish first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Marathoners! Show Your Bib or Medal To Get This FREEBIE in Disney Springs! Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World Get This Holiday Cocktail “Up on The Rooftop” at Disney World — Literally! View the full article

There’s a new way to get voyaging with Disney! ©Adventures by Disney Though Adventures by Disney is still suspending departures, the travel service announced a NEW offering today. Head out into nature with the Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruising! Expedition Cruising is a new offering that lets guests take a smaller cruising vessel to exotic locations such as Antarctica and Patagonia, and the Galápagos Islands. The trips offer planned and spontaneous activities for adults and families. ©Adventures by Disney This new offering is pretty different from other Adventures by Disney trips. Usually, these experiences immerse you in the culture of your destination, whereas Expedition Cruising immerses you in the nature of the destination. You’ll sail on a small, amenity-filled vessel with Zodiac watercraft to take you closer to natural experiences. ©Adventures by Disney These trips are also headed to more environmentally sensitive areas, so the ships have a focus on reducing impact. Plus, you’ll have experts on board with you such as naturalists who are helping to keep the focus on the environment. These experts are always on the lookout to catch spontaneous natural occurrences and the trip’s schedule has a lot of flexibility to allow for surprise experiences such as a surprise visit from penguins or sea lions. ©Adventures by Disney The two Expedition Cruises being offered at this time include the Antarctica & Patagonia Expedition Cruise and the Ecuador Expedition Cruise to the Galápagos Islands. Both of these expeditions will open for booking for Adventure Insiders on January 19th; Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line Platinum and Gold Castaway Club, and Golden Oak residents on January 21st; and the general public on January 22nd. ©Adventures by Disney To learn more about the Expedition Cruising offerings or to book your cruise, head to the Adventures by Disney website. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the recent Adventures by Disney cancellations! 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. Will you be planning an Expedition Cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post Adventures By Disney Now Offering Expedition Cruising to Places Like Antarctica first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Adventures by Disney Extends Date Change Policy and Applies an Extension for Final Payments NEWS: Select Adventures by Disney Trips Have Been Suspended Through the End of 2020 NEWS: Adventures by Disney Extends Trip Cancellations Through January 2021 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. If you’re looking for some Disney merchandise and you can’t make it to the parks, then shopDisney is the place to be! ©shopDisney We’ve seen tons of great new merchandise on the site recently, including the first series of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection, several new collectible keys, and several items perfect for Valentine’s Day. We like to keep an eye out to look for new products dropping online, but today we noticed something even better — you can now take an extra 25% off during the Twice Upon a Year Sale! The sale started just before the new year, but now shoppers can score additional discounts on select items with code EXTRA25, like this adorable Anna and Elsa Backpack from Frozen 2. ©Disney The bag used to be $29.99, but right now, you can pick one up for just $9.98! The Frozen fanatic in your life is going to love this bag with its many sequins and icy blue color to match Elsa’s dress. Shop for the Anna and Elsa Backpack Here! For the Star Wars fans in the house, check out this awesome Darth Maul Action Figure! He’s posable and comes with the Sith Lord’s signature double-bladed lightsaber. ©Disney He was originally priced at $12.99, but you can now order him for $7.98. Get the Darth Maul Action Figure Online Here! To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of one of Disney’s most popular movies, you can order this super fun Tangled Pin! ©Disney Featuring Flynn, Rapunzel, Pascal, and Maximus with the movie’s logo and “10th Anniversary” on the bottom, this pin could be a wonderful keepsake or a great choice for trading. Pick one up on sale for just $9.98. Order the ‘Tangled’ 10th Anniversary Pin by Clicking Here! Also, remember those stunning Lilac Minnie Ears we spotted in the parks and online last year? Well, now they’re included in the sale as well! Lilac Minnie Ears You can grab a pair of these for just $21.98, and you can go ahead and start planning your outfits for your next Disney trip! Get the Lilac Minnie Ears on Sale Here! Remember that for each of these items you’ll need to use code EXTRA25 to get an extra 25% off! If you’re interested in checking out the rest of the products on sale, then click here. We’ll be watching shopDisney for more sales and product releases, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Check Out All the Disney Items That Dropped Online This Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be shopping for this online sale? Let us know in the comments! The post SALE! Take an Extra 25% Off of Select Disney Items Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The NEW Frozen 2 Dresses Have Landed on shopDisney and They’re BIG TIME on Sale! Grab All Your Favorite Disney Merchandise with This Offer on shopDisney! Make Your Home a Hit This Halloween with FREE SHIPPING on shopDisney! View the full article

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Disney classic, Cinderella! Cinderella Fountain Last year, we saw several new treats and snacks in the parks to celebrate the film, and since then, we’ve seen a lot of special merchandise! There were Loungefly bags, a collection from Her Universe, and multiple bags from Danielle Nicole. And even though the anniversary of the movie was last year, you can keep the celebration going with a set of Pandora charms in Disney World! We spotted this set of charms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, in Discovery Trading Co. They come in a beautiful box, with a 70th Anniversary logo on the side. We haven’t seen them in the parks until now — and they’re stunning! ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms The set comes with 3 charms for $125. The first of the three features Cinderella being transformed into her stunning ballgown. She’s surrounded by swirls of gemstones in a lovely blue color. ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms The second charm is a pinkish-red spool of thread with one of Cinderella’s mice companions attached. This is a reference to the scene where the mice make Cinderella a pink dress for the ball (which her stepsisters later destroy). ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms And it wouldn’t be Cinderella merchandise without a reference to the film’s iconic carriage! The pumpkin carriage is set in the middle of a gorgeous circular silver charm. ‘Cinderella’ 70th Anniversary Pandora Charms We will have even more Pandora charm updates throughout the day, so if you love charms, stay tuned!! Click Here to Take a Look Inside the Cinderella Castle Suite in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 new charms? Let us know your opinion in the comments! The post PHOTOS: See the 70th Anniversary 'Cinderella' Pandora Charm Set in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This LIMITED EDITION Cinderella Watch at Disney World Will Make Sure You Never Miss Midnight! Sivako! Pack for Your Next Adventure With The NEW Pandora Fanny Pack From Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We Spotted Three Totally Pandorable Shirts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today! View the full article

Disney joined the list of major corporations pulling the plug on contributions to Republicans who objected last week to President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. That includes all but four of the state’s 16-member Republican congressional delegation, as well as U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, who on Monday took over the GOP Senate’s fundraising arm. View the full article

With over 400 restaurants in Disney World, deciding where to eat can seem like an impossible task. California Grill Don’t worry! We’re bringing you our top picks, so you know where to make a reservation and which restaurants to skip in 2021! 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 was your favorite Disney restaurant to go to in 2020? The post DFB Video: Top Disney World Restaurants for 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things in Disney World That Need Some Explaining! DFB Video: 8 Surprising Facts about Disney World Right Now! DFB Video: 10 Surprising Things That Have Actually IMPROVED in Disney World! View the full article

Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, there have recently been a LOT of things canceled, postponed, or temporarily closed at Tokyo Disney Resort. Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo After reopening in July, the park slowly brought back offerings like fireworks and even opened some new attractions, but now the resort has had to backtrack, canceling events, temporarily suspending fireworks, and closing several restaurants for the time being. They also reduced park hours, placed a ban on non-resident visitors, and halted ticket sales. Now, ticket sales are being offered once again. Ticket sales are set to resume at 2PM JST on January 14, 2021. At that time, guests will be able to purchase tickets to visit the parks through February 19th, 2021. ©Disney | Tokyo Disney Resort Grand Reopening The website specifically mentions the sale of 1-day passports returning. Admission to the parks is limited to those who purchased fixed-date tickets through the Tokyo Disney Resort Online Reservations & Tickets website or the Tokyo Disney Resort App, or Guests who were successful in the Park admission lottery. ©Apple Those who would like to visit the week of February 20th-26th will be able to purchase 1-day passports on January 20th, 2021 at 2PM JST. ©Disney | Tokyo Disney Resort Grand Reopening We’ll make sure to keep you updated on any additional news or changes from the Tokyo Disney Resort. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney parks news! Read Here: Tokyo Disney’s Happy Fair With Baymax Event is Postponed Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever been to Tokyo Disney? Let us know in the comments! The post Tokyo Disney Resort Will Resume Ticket Sales Tomorrow first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Tokyo Disney Resort Temporarily Suspends Park Ticket Sales News: Nightly Fireworks and Parades Will Return to Tokyo Disneyland on September 1st! NEWS: Tokyo Disney Suspends Annual Passport Program — At Least For Now View the full article

It’s a pretty momentous year for Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle Disney World has its 50th Anniversary this October and as you can imagine, that’s going to be a pretty exciting event. We might see HIGH demand on the days around the 50th — especially in Magic Kingdom. Annual Passholder Disney Park Passes for the 50th Anniversary in Magic Kingdom booked up WAY back in November. Now, all three ticket categories are completely booked for Magic Kingdom on the date of the 50th (October 1st). Disney Park Pass Availability Screenshot This means that at this time, about nine months in advance, guests from all three ticket categories will be unable to reserve entry into Magic Kingdom on the 50th Anniversary. Disney Park Pass Availability Screenshot Of course, we have seen availability change for booked-up dates in the past. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the 50th to let you know if availability is expanded as we get closer. Disney Park Pass Availability Screenshot Stay tuned to DFB to be in the loop for ALL the big news about the 50th — including to see if more room opens up in Magic Kingdom! Click here to learn more about Disney World’s 50th! 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 headed to Disney World for the 50th? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Magic Kingdom Park Passes are BOOKED for Disney World's 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Select Park Passes are ALREADY FULL for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary NEWS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Passes are No Longer Available for Annual Passholders on Halloween Magic Kingdom Park Passes Are FULL for Select Guests on Thanksgiving Day! View the full article

A big offering is coming soon to Disney World! Magic Kingdom Disney has announced that resort guests will soon have access to Early Theme Park Entry. This perk will let resort hotel guests into the Disney theme parks 30 minutes prior to opening every day. We’re not sure when this will start, but we DO have some tips for when it does! 1. Know your transportation options! First up, if you’re headed to the Disney World theme parks for early entry you’ll want to make sure you’ve got a good understanding of your transportation options. These vary from resort to resort, and there are some limitations right now on some of the transportation, so it’s important that you know exactly how you can get yourself from your hotel to the parks. Monorail Monorail If you’re staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can hop on the monorail to go to Magic Kingdom. The monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is temporarily closed, but guests staying at that resort can take a quick walk over to the Transportation & Ticket Center and hop on the monorail there to get to Magic Kingdom. Monorail If you’re hoping to go to EPCOT for Early Theme Park Entry, keep in mind that the EPCOT Monorail is not running at the moment, so you won’t be able to use that as your form of transportation to the park. EPCOT Monorail | Photo from March 2020 Generally, the Monorail System operates from 30 minutes prior to earliest park opening until one hour after latest park closing. Walk If you’re in the mood for some morning exercise, you can choose to walk to some of the parks, depending on what resort you’re staying at. Those at the Contemporary have a short walk over to Magic Kingdom. And the walkway between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom is also now open. You could even walk from the Polynesian to the Grand Floridian and from there to Magic Kingdom if you want to. Grand Floridian Walkway Guests at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel can walk to EPCOT and enter through the International Gateway section. They can also take a little bit longer of a walk over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Boat Several resorts also offer boat transportation to certain parks. You can hop on a boat at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, or Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to get to Magic Kingdom. Or, you can take a boat from Disney’s BoardWalk Villas, Disney’s Beach Club Villas, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, or the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Friendship Boats Most routes run on 15 to 20 minute intervals, and the hours of operation can vary depending on water and weather conditions. So, before you plan on using the boats to get to the park, you’ll want to make sure they’re operating for that day and check with your resort to see at what time they’ll begin taking guests to the parks. Skyliner If you’re staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, or Disney’s Riviera Resort, you can hop on one of Disney’s newest forms of transportation — the Disney Skyliner — to get to Disney’s Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. Disney Skyliner The hours of operation for the Skyliner can change so be sure to check exactly what they are during your trip. Buses One of the most common forms of transportation you might use to get to the parks is a Disney bus. In most cases, a bus may run between your resort and the park beginning 45 minutes prior to the opening of the park — or, in this case, the start of Early Theme Park Entry. Disney Bus Drive or Use Rideshare You can also drive your car to the parks if that’s what you prefer, or use a rideshare service. To make sure you have the BEST choice of transportation in mind, check with the front desk at your resort hotel to see what options are available for you. The Cast Member will be happy to let you know your options so that you can get to your early entry morning as easily as possible. Click here to learn what we know about the reopening of the EPCOT Monorail! 2. Make sure you have a Disney Park Pass. As far as we can see, the Disney Park Pass theme park reservation system will be sticking around for some time, so getting a Park Pass will still be a necessity — even for Early Theme Park Entry. What’s a Park Pass, you ask? Well, it’s essentially a reservation to enter a park. The Park Pass system was introduced when the Disney World theme parks reopened in 2020. Park Pass and Safety Signs Let’s say you want to visit Magic Kingdom on a particular day. First, you’ll need a valid ticket to enter the park on that day. But, to get in, you’ll ALSO need a valid Park Pass reservation for Magic Kingdom for that same day as well. Disney Park Pass Screenshot Park Pass availability can change a LOT. So, when the dates and details for early entry are announced, you’ll want to make sure that you snag that Disney Park Pass for the park you want to enter early. International Gateway Even if they don’t seem to be going quickly, we’d recommend you go ahead and snag them well in advance just to be sure. You can always try to change your plans later as long as capacity and availability allow! Click here to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney Park Pass! 3. Set an alarm and leave on time! A lot of the same tips that apply to getting to a park right at its regular opening (a.k.a. “rope drop”) time generally apply to Early Theme Park Entry. Perhaps the BIGGEST of those tips is to make sure you set an alarm and leave on time! We know, we know — “no sleeping in?! But we’re on vacation!!” If you’ve got some members in your family who want to sleep in, you’ll want to start convincing them that the “early bird gets the worm” right now. Or, you might want to talk about splitting up your group so some can stay and sleep in while others take advantage of the Early Entry. Disney’s POP Century Resort! Early entry is a BIG perk and you’ll want to get into the park as soon as you can to take advantage of the extra time and more limited lines, especially since this will only get you in 30 minutes early. In general, we recommend allowing one full hour for transportation to get anywhere in Disney World. As we mentioned earlier, some transportation really only kicks off around 30/45 minutes prior to the parks’ opening. Bus Stop If you want to make sure you’re at early entry as soon as you can, you’ll want to head out of your resort hotel room about an hour in advance. That means you’ll have to add in that extra hour to your regular getting ready and getting breakfast morning prep-time. If Mickey waffles and bacon are a must, consider whether you want to get up EXTRA early and eat them at the Food Court in person, or if you can maybe designate one person in your party to go get them for the family and bring them back to the room while everyone else gets dressed and ready. You might also want to talk about bringing your own breakfast snack bars or just getting breakfast in the park. Chef Mickey’s Waffle, Pancakes, and French Toast And while leaving your room a whole HOUR before the Early Entry time might sound like a bit much, we think it’s better to get to the park early and end up waiting a little bit than to end up losing out on some of that extra time! If you get lots of things done in the morning, you can always take a nap later when the crowds start to form. 4. Have a parks plan for your day in advance. Prior to the park closures, Disney resort guests could enjoy Extra Magic Hours (sometimes in the morning and sometimes at night). Early Theme Park Entry is somewhat similar and gets us one more step closer to how things used to be prior to the park closures. But, as more options get added back to the Disney World experience, planning your trip can get a little more complicated. This is especially true if you’re thinking of taking advantage of the newly returned Park Hopper option. Magic Kingdom If you’re looking to Park Hop AND visit a park for Early Theme Park Entry, you’re going to need to have a pretty specific plan. In the past, folks would head to Extra Magic Hours and then immediately hop elsewhere, but that won’t necessarily be an option in this case. Tree of Life So far, Park Hopper hours have started at 2PM each day. So, you’ll need to be okay with spending the morning and rest of your day — until 2PM — in the park that you chose to visit for Early Entry, or at least not hopping to another park until the afternoon. Keep in mind you’ll also need a Park Pass reservation for the first park you want to visit — the one with the Early Entry, and Park Hopping all depends on park availability and capacity limitations. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Consider what park you want to visit first, look at the available Park Passes, make sure you know which park(s) you’d like to hop to later, and check on all the park operating and Park Hopper hours well in advance of your trip, so that you can really maximize your time in the various parks. To learn more about the return of Park Hopping, click here! 5. Be flexible! Planning is fantastic and necessary, but you still need to be flexible with your plans! As we know, things can change last-minute, so don’t get TOO attached to your plans. If there is some sort of hangup, it’s always good to have a backup plan. EPCOT On top of that, we’re not really sure what attractions or even what parks will be open with Early Theme Park Entry. Some of your favorite attractions may not be open. Sunset Boulevard Our best guess is that much of the same rides that were available during the Early Morning Magic offerings will likely be available for Early Entry (meaning Rise of the Resistance may NOT be an option — we’ll see), and the exact details for Early Entry in that regard have not yet been confirmed. Where Extra Magic Hours had the majority of attractions available in a park, Early Morning Magic was limited to one land or a few attractions. Early Entry could look like either one or somewhere in between. Click here to learn more about what Early Morning Magic was like! Of course, we’ll be reporting as SOON as we hear more about the Early Theme Park Entry offering for resort guests. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates and to make sure you’re prepared for your next trip! Want to learn more about early entry? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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. Will you be heading to the parks early? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Important Tips For Early Theme Park Entry in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: BREAKING: Disney World Introduces “Early Theme Park Entry” For Hotel Guests NEWS! Those Summer Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just Got Better with MORE Extended Evening Hours! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’ll be Valentine’s Day before you know it! Valentine’s Minnie Mouse Ears Whether you’re looking for a gift for your Valentine, GALentine, or PALentine (or maybe just yourself), you can find some pretty good options with some of your favorite Disney characters. Today, you can check out a romantic new collection of bags from Dooney & Bourke! Today, the Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love collection launched, and it’s got some awesome options if you’re looking to upgrade your purse game for the romantic season. We spotted these bags in Discovery Trading Co. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as on shopDisney. First up, there’s the Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Tote for $298. Dooney & Bourke Tote The design of these new bags features an allover print of Mickey and Minnie Mouse with hearts, ear hats, and various park icons on a pink background. In a word, the bags simply look…romantic! Click here to buy the Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Tote online! Looking for something a little smaller? The Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Satchel has some serious potential as a park bag. Dooney & Bourke Satchel You can make it yours for $268. With a removable shoulder strap and top carry handles, this bag can transform to fit your needs. Want to buy the Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Satchel? Click here! And finally, match your new bag with the equally adorable Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Wallet. Dooney & Bourke Wallet This cutie is available for $158. Click here to buy the Dooney & Bourke Mickey and Minnie Love Wallet online! All three of these bags are in the parks and online, so hurry up and get yours before they sell out! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Valentine’s Day merchandise, so stay tuned! Want to see Valentine’s treats popping up in Disney World? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 new bags? Tell us in the comments! The post Dooney & Bourke's NEW Valentine's Bags are Available Online and in Disney World NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Online NOW! Christmas Time is HERE! The shopDisney Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN! Disney Animal Lovers, This New Dooney & Bourke Collection Is For YOU! View the full article

Annual Passholders, we’ve got BIG merch news! Passholder Ears We spot Passholder-exclusive merch and offerings in Disney World often. But, we just spotted Passholder-exclusive ears in Disney World and they might be the shiniest and snazziest piece of Passholder merch we’ve seen in a while. We were strolling through Animal Kingdom when a glint caught our eye. Take a look at the Blue and Gold Passholder-exclusive Minnie Ears! Passholder Ears Holy moly, are these things pretty or what? The ears themselves have a royal blue base with a mix of blue, pink, and gold sequins. Passholder Ears They catch the light SO well. But, the best part of this pair has to be the bow. The fabric is a shimmery blue and it’s held together by a Passholder token with Mickey’s visage in GOLD. The Mouse looks SO GOOD. Passholder Ears Plus, the headband has the Walt Disney World logo embroidered on it. Passholder Ears We spotted these ears at Discovery Trading Co. in Animal Kingdom for $29.99 and we’ll be keeping an eye out for them elsewhere. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest merchandise news from Disney World! Click here to see MORE recent Passholder exclusives! 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 ears? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Annual Passholder Exclusive EARS Just Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Ring in the Holidays With This Merry Passholder-Exclusive Ornament and Pin Set in Disney World! Display Your Annual Passholder Pride With This NEW Phone Case in Disney World! Spark Off the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts With The New Figment Minnie Ears! View the full article

What better way to enjoy the wonderful Florida weather than outdoors savoring Mediterranean small plates and refreshing beverages? Now add scenic views of World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT–perfection. With décor inspired by outdoor cafés from the Moroccan seaside, Spice Road Table is now open offering a delicious new menu of small plates and sips for you to enjoy al fresco or in the quaint dining room. Here is a tasty tour of the menu. B’Saha!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/aHV9-TpzLvs View the full article

It’s been quite a while since we’ve visited Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom! Tony’s Town Square Restaurant When we have visited for full reviews in the past, we have not been particularly happy with our experience. While the atmosphere has been charming and is perfect for Lady and the Tramp fans, the food usually seems to fall short. With other incredible options in the park like Crystal Palace (which recently reopened), or Be Our Guest Restaurant, we’re back to see if Tony’s Town Square is worth your time and money! Atmosphere Opening as Town Square Cafe with Magic Kingdom on Main Street USA in 1971, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant has a rich history. The cafe was Victorian-themed with upscale eats like the Monte Cristo and Jambalaya. After companies like Oscar Mayer and Hormel ended sponsorships with the restaurant in 1989, Disney decided to do an extensive refurb and turned the joint into what is now called Tony’s Town Square Restaurant! Taking themes from the 1955 Disney film Lady and the Tramp, the menu changed from upscale eats to Italian food. Tony’s Exterior at Christmastime! You can’t miss the sign out front of the restaurant featuring Tony himself! When you walk in, there is grand red carpet with gold accents. To comply with health and safety procedures in the parks, there are distancing markers leading up to the check-in desk. Tony’s Interior Tony’s offers Mobile Check-In which allows guests to check in for their reservation without visiting the front desk. You’ll find this feature on the My Disney Experience app, and you can learn more about the online check-in process here. Tony’s Lobby While you wait for your table, there are a few places to sit. Sections of the sofas are blocked off so that guests can socially distance. These sofas are somewhat unique and fun. They remind us of seating you’d find while waiting to get into an old-style theater, which makes sense — Tony’s is next door to the Town Square Theater! In fact, both locations share the same carpeting and wood paneling in their lobby areas. Lobby Seating There are distancing dots for parties waiting to enter the restaurant. Distancing Dots When we received our text that our table was ready, we were taken into the restaurant where we passed the stunning Lady and the Tramp Fountain! Lady and the Tramp Fountain The statue of them admiring each other, mixed with the flowing water and flowers makes us AWWW every time we see it. AW! It’s clear in the design that there is a lot of inspiration from the iconic Disney film. Through this stained glass window, you can see the silhouettes of the two main characters sharing that sweet spaghetti moment! Tony’s Decor The walls are filled with framed scenes from the movie… Lady and the Tramp Photos …ALL over the place! Lady and the Tramp Decor Even the bathrooms are themed with Lady on the door of the women’s bathroom… Women’s Restroom …and the Tramp is on the door of the men’s restroom! Men’s Restroom There are three main dining areas in the restaurant. The indoor dining room, the one with that fountain we showed you, features a classic black and white checkered floor with browns and deep greens as part of the color scheme. Indoor Dining Room Then there’s the GORGEOUS indoor sun-room! This room has the best of both worlds: natural sunlight and air conditioning. This is especially helpful for those super hot Florida days. Indoor Sunroom Then, there is the outdoor patio, which is a spot we recommend asking for if there is good weather on the day you visit! Although parades are not currently happening, there are character cavalcades! And this is the perfect spot to watch those go by while you dine. Outdoor Seating We were seated in the main indoor dining room, but as we were walking to our table, we noticed several that were blocked off as unavailable. We’ve seen this table sign at restaurants all over Disney World, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to see them here, too. Table Marked as Unavailable And then we made it to our table! The restaurant has booth seats and chairs available, and although we were next to a group at this table, there was a bit of plexiglass between booths. Our Table! The table was not set when we arrived, but as soon as we sat down, our server brought out a cloth napkin with utensils and a small plate for the bread that was about to come! Napkin + Utensils Overall, the atmosphere is charming and beautiful. It’s not as aggressive in theming as other spots in Disney World, but it has a lovely vibe to it, similar in vibe to the Plaza Restaurant a short walk away down Main Street, U.S.A.. There is no doubt that any Lady and the Tramp fans would oppose the decor in here, and it’s stayed mostly the same over the years. Now that we’ve gone on about the restaurant’s looks, let’s dive into what we’re here for: the food! Eats Tony’s Town Square offers classic Italian food. Nothing too special on the menu, just your traditional chain Italian eatery-style cuisine. The menu is modified a bit at this time, offering slightly fewer options than you would have seen before the closures. The appetizers include soup, salad, fried mozzarella, and a Caprese. ©Disney On the entree menu, you’ll find familiar favorites like chicken parmesan, fettuccini alfredo, pizza, and spaghetti and meatballs. That means you and your loved ones can recreate that iconic spaghetti scene from Lady and the Tramp! (C’mon, you know you were thinking it! ) ©Disney Sticking with the Italian theme, the desserts include tiramisu, cannolis, gelato, and a plant-based Italian strawberry shortcake. ©Disney The kids’ menu is very similar to the main menu, but does offer some kiddo gold standard eats like grapes, apples, and mac & cheese. Tony’s also offers several wines and beers, as well as soft drinks and Joffrey’s coffee. ©Disney As soon as we sat down, bread was brought to our table. Tony’s serves Focaccia Bread with Herbed Olive Oil for dipping. The bread was fresh and paired nicely with the oil, but there wasn’t much to it. The olive oil is a nice change from the butter served at most locations but is a fairly common accompaniment at most Disney World Italian eateries. Focaccia Bread and Herbed Olive Oil Since this location offers specialty coffee (espresso, a latte, or cappuccino), we decided to grab a Latte with cinnamon dusted on top. Latte This was a pretty solid latte, but really there was nothing too special about it. The cinnamon was a nice touch. We usually love Joffrey’s in the parks, so it was nice to have this with our meal, but definitely not something we’d seek out otherwise. Cinnamon Explosion For an appetizer, we ordered the Caprese. This dish is $12 and is made of Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Balsamic Glaze. Caprese This dish was fine. The tomatoes were as ripe as they could be for non-tomato season, and they were big and juicy. There were a few small cherry tomatoes mixed in as well. The basil on top was very fresh and was a nice garnish to the dish as a whole, however we wish there was more cheese. But not this cheese. We could tell the cheese on our plate had been salted and it really didn’t need to be. Rather than tasting cheese, it felt like we ate a glob of salt. Caprese We usually love Caprese but when it’s an even mix of slices of tomato and mozzarella so you get equal parts of both in each bite. Again, that lack of cheese hurt this Caprese, but with the saltiness, we’re not sure we would want more! Maybe we just got a heavy-handed cook who went a little crazy with the finishing salt, but it was definitely worth noting the saltiness here. Even though it was salty, it was still a light appetizer. If you want to try a little something before your main course but don’t want to get too full, this isn’t a bad option. But $12 for a few wedges of tomato and salt cheese is a bit steep. Caprese Because it has been a while since we’ve dined here, we tried not one, but two of the entrees! We decided to go with the Scampi Pasta and the Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo. Entrees We started with the Scampi Pasta, which is Freshly Made Linguini Pasta tossed with Shrimp, Mussels, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Onions in an Herb Sauce. Some positives about this dish are that the noodles were cooked very well and we loved the fresh veggies! Scampi Pasta If you love seafood, you will probably like this dish. You get a good selection of seafood in one entree. But if the thought of mussels or seafood makes you nauseous, or you’re not into having big shells in your pasta, you’ll want to pick something else. After we tasted this, we began noticing a trend from Tony’s. The dishes have WAY too much salt! Salt can enhance dishes or it can ruin them, and in this case it ruined them. No matter what was in our bite, it was like a salt explosion in our mouths. For $27, the portion was huge and shareable, but just not great. Scampi Pasta Next, we tried the Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo. Simply put, this dish is made of Shrimp with Fettuccini and Alfredo Sauce. To start out positive, the noodles were cooked well in this entree also! Unfortunately, the salt bug got hold of this plate too. Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo Aside from being overly-salty, the sauce was rich and creamy, and for that reason was our favorite of the two entrees. The shrimp were also cooked pretty well (though they’d have been nicer with more of a sear on them). This plate is $24 which is a pretty standard price for a big serving of pasta at a table service Italian restaurant. But again, you could probably find better at your local Olive Garden. If you LOVE Italian food, these entrees may make you a little sad. Shrimp Fettuccini Alfredo So the appetizer was a bit disappointing, and neither of the entrees dazzled us, so there was only one hope left: the dessert! We decided to try the Italian Strawberry Shortcake. This plant-based dessert sounded promising because it is made of Vanilla Cake with Whipped Topping, Balsamic-marinated Strawberries, and Fresh Basil. Italian Strawberry Shortcake Luckily, we were pretty impressed with this dessert! Surprisingly NOT too salty (hey, at this point, you never know! ), the cake was very moist and if we didn’t know, we couldn’t have guessed it was plant-based. This dessert is not super sweet, which we actually preferred, and the balsamic strawberries added a nice acidity to it. The biggest downside was the lack of flavor in the whipped topping, but it was not a major issue, and for $8.50, we weren’t mad that we picked this dessert! (The GIANT plate it’s served on is pretty funny though. It makes it look teeny tiny!) Italian Strawberry Shortcake As we tend to recommend when we review many table service restaurants, we’d still recommend grabbing a dessert outside of the restaurant if you’re looking for a sweet ending to your meal. At Magic Kingdom, there are so many other dessert options like Dole Whip, the Grey Stuff, giant Cinnamon rolls, and more. If you take a couple big steps out Tony’s front door, you’re at the Main Street Confectionery. We recommend spending those dollars on something better somewhere other than Tony’s for dessert. Nosh or Not You should dine at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant if… You LOVE Lady and the Tramp. The best part of the restaurant is the theming around the iconic Disney movie! So if you are a super fan, you might be willing to overlook the mediocre food. You are craving generic Italian food. It happens to all of us, where you just can’t stop craving pasta or pizza. You’re not looking for gourmet. You’re looking for easy. Nothing wrong with that. You have kids. While there are plenty of other restaurants in Magic Kingdom your kids would enjoy, we think they would enjoy this place. It’s charming, there’s plenty to look at especially if you eat on the outdoor patio, and the menu is perfect for picky eaters. You should NOT dine at Tony’s Town Sqaure Restaurant if… You want a great table-service dining experience inside Magic Kingdom. Of all the table service places in the park, this is near the bottom. If you want an enjoyable sit-down meal, we really enjoyed our meal at the reopened Crystal Palace. It is currently fairly easy to snag a reservation for, and they also offer the Walk-Up Waitlist. You are a die-hard Italian food fan. You will likely be disappointed. Make a reservation over at Via Napoli in EPCOT and make yourself much happier. You are on a budget. For the quality of food you are getting, this place is not worth the money. You could probably find as good or better pasta at many quick service locations in the Disney World hotels. Overall Ultimately, we’d probably recommend just about any other restaurant over Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom. Yes, it has a perfectly charming and fun atmosphere with plenty of Lady and the Tramp memorabilia, but the food quality just isn’t there. In our experiences, it never has been and we wonder if it ever will be. We think there are many other places that deserve your hard-earned money more because the food here is just fine. Why settle for “fine” when there are lots of great places to eat in Disney World? One of the biggest plusses to eating here was watching the parades go by from the outdoor patio. Since parades aren’t going on right now, this takes one of the few great things about this place off of the list. Watching cavalcade is a nice alternative, though. If we had to pick a highlight from the meal, it would probably be the plant-based Italian Strawberry Shortcake and even that wasn’t something we’d go out of our way to get. In our opinion, though, the price of the items versus the quality of food doesn’t add up. Every time we have dined here, we haven’t had the best experience with the food. The service is usually great, however the food just has not improved over the many years we’ve been coming here. Our server this time was very attentive and aware, which was great. We understand that this is a draw for the location on Main Street, U.S.A. (it’s one of the first things you’ll see when you enter under the train tracks!), but be prepared for wildly underwhelming food. This is SUCH a good location and hopefully, in the future, Tony’s will wow us with top-notch food, but sadly that time is not now. REVIEW: Is Mama Melrose’s Really Just a Disney-fied Olive Garden? 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 been to Tony’s in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We're a Little Salty (Literally!) With Tony's Town Square Restaurant in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! We KEEP. 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