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A trip to Disney World isn’t special just because of the roller coasters and souvenirs (OK, those are really fun parts though!). Pluto at Disney’s Hollywood Studios It’s special because of the memories you create! Disney does their best to start the experience the minute you enter. From start to finish, you’re fully immersed in the “Disney magic.” The memories and magic really kick into gear when you add in magical moments from Cast Members and characters. Over the years, people have made Disney World the place to get their first haircuts, celebrate their birthdays, and pop the question. To start off 2021 on a positive note, we reached out to the DFB team and our readers to share their favorite moments experienced at Disney World. Rockstar Cast Member Moments There were many, many shoutouts to the rockstar Cast Members that work at Disney World. The employees are what keep the parks running and have the ability to make a guest’s day with a magical moment. Our readers received a lot of special moments like extra FastPasses, complimentary drinks, and TONS of room upgrades. You lucky ducks! Keep in mind that room upgrades usually happen for reasons outside of a Cast Member’s control, but it sure can FEEL magical! Here are a few of our favorite stories from the team and our followers. Custodian Cast Members Making Water Art! Sarah reminisced about having a very merry Unbirthday cake sent to her table at Liberty Tree Tavern. It’s a pretty cute story that highlights the server’s sense of humor and ability to make a person’s day! It also shows the never-ending magic that was the Year of a Million Dreams. This was a Disney World year-long promotion that made all sorts of dreams come true for guests in spontaneous ways. Some of our followers wrote in about how they got to be the Grand Marshall in the parade and other guests were able to spend the night in the Cinderella Castle Suite during this year. Liberty Tree Tavern Sarah says: Back during the Year of a Million Dreams, my mom, sister, and I were dining at Liberty Tree Tavern. At the end of our (very filling) meal, the server brought over a cake and asked “Whose birthday is it today?” It was none of our birthdays, and she smiled and said “Then this must be your UNbirthday cake!” She set down a large circular cake for sure big enough to feed a dozen people. We ate some, then offered the rest to the family at a neighboring table. They were as excited as we were! Liberty Tree Tavern Atmosphere Paula told us about a time where Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Cast Members went above and beyond to keep the magic alive for her daughter. The Cast Member noticed her daughter’s love for flowers and polite behavior so they reported the information straight to Mickey! Pianist at Grand Floridian Paula says: She was admiring the beautiful flower arrangements at the front desk and wanted to pick a flower from one. The Cast Member saw this and heard me explain that we don’t pick those flowers because they are for everyone to enjoy. Which she accepted nicely and continued to ooh and ahh at them without touching. Our room wasn’t ready yet, but when we got there later there were flowers in it with a note from Mickey saying he heard that she liked flowers so he wanted her to have some of her own. We got a new small arrangement delivered every day of our visit. My daughter felt so special because Mickey sent her flowers. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Then there are the moments that you’ll never be able to repeat. We heard from some readers that Cast Members made their special occasions even more momentous with unique experiences. Jillian mentioned the time she was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on New Year’s Eve in 2000. New Year’s Eve Button at Hollywood Studios Jillian says: I was 9 years old and waiting for the fireworks, so my mom decided we should go on the great movie ride while we wait. Since we were the only ones on board the Cast Member offered to do a Hidden Mickey Tour version of the ride. They also timed the ride a little longer so when we got off the fireworks were starting. Such a wonderful way to welcome the millennium. We’re Not Crying, YOU’RE Crying There are some moments that were real tear-jerkers. We’re not being dramatic here! We were sent some really touching moments and it was tough to choose between them. John told us the cutest story about how he met his wife and it’s pretty much the sweetest thing ever. Valentine’s Day Cupcake John says: Year was 1999. I was on vacation at Walt Disney World with my parents and some friends. I was a young Airman in the Air Force. It was the last day of our trip, a Friday night. Everyone else was tired, but I was a young 23-year-old with enough money in my pocket for one beer, so I went to Pleasure Island. In the Wild Horse Saloon, I met eyes with a beautiful young woman. She sent her friend over so that she could introduce us. We talked all night, before I had to go back home the next morning. We talked on the phone every night for two weeks, until she flew to Biloxi Mississippi, where I was stationed, to visit me. Six days later, when it was time for her to fly back home, I asked her to stay. She agreed. We got married six months later. This year, we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. I’ve been to Disney World on 48 separate trips. But that one is the most magical. America’s Favorite Couple It’s always a little heartbreaking to watch your favorite attraction be transformed into something else. Many guests were torn when The Great Movie Ride was replaced by Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The attraction opened with Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios) in 1989 and many have good memories attached to the nostalgic ride. Tina wrote about how a Cast Member consoled her on her last ride before it closed permanantly. The Great Movie Ride Tina says: One of the best and worst moments of my life, the last night the Great Movie Ride was open we rode over and over and over again and I kept saying I wasn’t ready for my last go through so we kept getting back in line. Close to park close I sat in the front row next to the Cast Member and she saw me crying and she asked to hold my hand because it was her last ride and she was trying to hold it together. So every second she was in the car (she like ran back after the Indy scene) she held my hand and at the end of the ride she asked me to wait and gave me the biggest, sobbing hug and she told me she would never forget me and was so grateful I was part of her last ride. and I said that was the last one . Wizard of Oz Scene in the Great Movie Ride Lydia also had an adorably romantic story that really captured the essence of “seize the moment.” Things don’t always go according to plan when you’re at Disney World. During stressful moments, it’s best to take a moment and soak in the atmosphere. Sunset Boulevard Lydia says: Our last park was Hollywood Studios and we walked from EPCOT, trying to make it to see Fantasmic (we’d never seen it before). During our walk, it started pouring down rain harder than I’d ever seen. We missed the show, but walked down Sunset Blvd anyways. We sat and dried off for a while until we had the whole street to ourselves. As we left Sunset Blvd, “It’s Been a Long, Long Time” was playing and we stopped to dance, soaking wet and alone in the middle of the park. Now, every time that song plays at Hollywood Studios, we stop and dance together. #RelationshipGoals That’s #RelationshipGoals right there! We were sent a LOT more romantic stories including weddings and LOADS of engagement memories in front of Cinderella Castle. We really loved the unique engagement locations too! Molly got popped the question at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, Tina’s spooky engagement happened in the stretching room at the Haunted Mansion, and drewb_83 told us they were engaged in front of the Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Funny Moments We were also sent some pretty entertaining stories! Many of them came from the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Magic Kingdom! Those improvisational monsters are pretty clever and know how to make the crowd laugh like crazy. So many people walk away with good memories of being crowned “That Guy” and being teased incessantly by the characters. Brianna’s boyfriend got chosen as That Guy and later had an adorable Disney moment with a kid who recognized him. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Brianna says: My bf got chosen as “that guy” on monsters inc laugh floor! Later in the day he got recognized while we were in line for the teacups, this adorable kiddo shouted “hey you’re that guy!” and asked him to sign his autograph book. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor One of our favorite stories comes from the Sword in the Stone statue in front of Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. The sword used to magically lift out of the stone when people tried to retrieve it on occasion. It didn’t work for everyone though! You had to get lucky in order to pull it from the stone. This created some funny moments of kids and adults trying their hardest to be the one to pull it! Stacy told us a story about how she and her grown-up daughter had a “sword competition” that ended in her favor! Sword in the Stone Stacy says: We stopped at the sword in the stone so I could re-create a favorite memory (my then young son getting upset years ago when he couldn’t get it to come out). I went to get a quick photo…and the sword came up! My daughter immediately switched places with me to get a photo, and the sword wouldn’t rise. I tried it again, and it came out once more! My face (thrilled) and hers (cranky) is a memory I still smile about. DISNEY magic! Carousel Special shoutout to @kyralorenmiller who sent us a message that just said, “Boarding Group #16. WHOOP WHOOP!” We understand how difficult it is to get a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it can feel like a major achievement when you receive one. (Some of our team members haven’t even been on it yet!) We’re absolutely celebrating that you got to enjoy the ride, kyralorenmiller! Magical Character Moments Sometimes, when the lines aren’t too busy, you can have a truly memorable photo op with the characters. They can take their time and play with the kids and adults, creating some special moments. We were sent in a couple stories about how guests got lucky enough to have some extended time with the characters. Jessica told us about a time her son got some really lovely moments with Winnie the Pooh in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Winnie the Pooh at EPCOT Jessica says: We visited Pooh in Animal Kingdom and were the only ones in line! We ended up spending 15 minutes with just my son Tigger, and Pooh and it was pretty much the most adorable thing ever. The attendant had a blast with us doing trivia with the adults about the parks. It was like a private meet and greet! Pooh and Friends Halloween Cavalcade There were also some special moments like Amy’s daughters being chosen to ride the teacups with Alice and the White Rabbit. And, Knicole32847 told us that when she’ll never forget when she was dressed as Shuri from The Black Panther at the Magic Kingdom. Mickey came by in Character Cavalcade and gave her the Wakanda salute! There were many awesome character stories, but we’ll wrap up by sharing a fantastic memory from Melissa. Alice in Wonderland at EPCOT Melissa says: Boba Fett is my son’s FAVORITE character. We walked into the Star Wars Launch Bay and they told us Boba Fett was in the Cantina but not for long. We headed there and Boba chooses you if he wants to take a pic with you. A crowd stood there in ominous silence as he walked around. He chose Hayden. I cried. Boba Fett in Star Wars Weekends Parade These sweet moments are made by Cast Members and sometimes random happenstance. Our favorite memories were when guests acted with kindness and generosity towards each other. We heard a lot about other guests giving our readers their extra FastPasses, giving up their VIP seating at the Candlelight Processional, or gifting an ENTIRE three-course meal to a couple at California Grill. (We’re so jealous, Kathryn!) We gotta say, the guest-to-guest compassion is what we loved the most about your stories! You can really make a person’s vacation so much brighter if you act with kindness. We think these stories of thoughtfulness, humor, and a touch of Disney magic are a great way to head into 2021. And, of course, we want to hear from YOU! Tell us about your favorite moments from Disney World in the comments below! Need a little more entertainment? Read about the Most FACEPALM Moments of 2020! 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. We want to hear all about your favorite Disney World moments! Drop your stories in the comments below! The post The BEST Thing That Ever Happened to Me in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Go to Disney World Every Day and Have NEVER Done THIS! VIDEO: The Most Magical 2020 Moment We’ve Seen in Disney World! 8 WEIRD Disney World Rules and Why They Exist View the full article

When we visit Disney Springs, we’ve got food on our minds with all the AMAZING restaurants you can find in the shopping and dining district. Disney Springs And, we hope you’re ready for some savings on great food this month since Terralina Crafted Italian and Paddlefish will both be offering dining discounts throughout January! Guests visiting Terralina Crafted Italian will be able to score deals on their favorite menu items for three themed days this month! Terralina Crafted Italian If you’re feeling something savory, you can grab $15 Charcuterie Boards all day long on January 20th for National Cheese Lover’s Day. But, if you’re into something more sweet, you can indulge in $12 Dessert Pizzas (Cinnamon Apples, White Chocolate Drizzle, Fresh Mint Garnish, oh my!) all day on January 23rd for National Pie Day! ©Terralina Crafted Italian Plus, you can treat yourself on January 27th since National Chocolate Cake Day will give you the chance to score a FREE slice of chocolate cake with the purchase of two entrees or pastas. Now, THAT’S our kind of deal! Chocolate Paradise Cake Over at Paddlefish, you can get half-off their famous Key Lime Pie with the purchase of an adult entree on January 23rd for National Pie Day. And, you can swing back around on January 27th for National Chocolate Cake Day for half-off slices of chocolate cake with the purchase of an adult entree as well! Key Lime Pie Both dining locations will be extending further discounts in January to Disney Vacation Club members with an increased 20% off all food and beverage totals. Additionally, Levy Preferred members will triple their points during lunchtime! Paddlefish Disney Springs Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian are open for late nights until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays too, so you have more time to grab these great deals! And, we’ll be sure to update you on any other awesome discounts you can snag in Disney World soon, too. Take a look at 19 Disney World restaurant deals and discounts in January 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 is your favorite dish to get at Terralina Crafted Italian or Paddlefish? Let us know in the comments below! The post Two Disney Springs Restaurants Are Offering Special Deals Throughout January! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT in Disney Springs For Florida Residents! NEWS! The Disney World City Works Menu Is Here (And We’re Ready for Some Fried Cheese)! Celebrate Valentine’s Day For An Entire Weekend at STK Orlando in Disney Springs! View the full article

Theme parks are looking very different nowadays with plexiglass barriers, distancing measures, sanitizing stations, and even completely modified queues and experiences. EPCOT Recently, COVID-19 vaccines were introduced around the states. Now that Florida has started to distribute the vaccine, the state has made some changes to its distribution processes. The Orlando Sentinel has reported that the Orlando Health hospital group will be widening its pool of eligible recipients to those 65 and older starting Monday, January 11th. Also, it will be moving its vaccination sites from inside hospitals to six community centers to administer the Moderna vaccine. Health and Safety Signage The additional vaccination sites will be located in Lake Mary, Windermere, Winter Garden, St. Cloud, Orlando, and Leesburg. Hand-Sanitizing Stations According to Orlando Health, the scheduling information for vaccination appointments will be sent directly to people who are eligible on a randomized basis. Appointment availability is first-come, first-served. The Moderna vaccine requires two doses spaced four weeks apart, so patients will need to schedule their second dose later on. Distancing Markers Since Orlando Health started administering doses in December, they have been able to give 30,000 doses to front-line health care workers, residents, and staff of long-term care facilities, and others. Slinky Dog Dash Plexiglass Barriers Recently, Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to help vaccinate the population of 65 and older within Florida, by noting that “We’re going to keep working hard until every senior who wants it is able to get it.” Face Masks At this time, the Department of Health has reported that 514,300 people have received the first dose of the vaccine, which included 235,000 doses specifically to people over the age of 65. Florida has 35,857 residents who have received both doses. Hand Sanitizers If you are looking to find out more details about scheduling vaccinations or which community sites will be offering them, there is more information available here. As always, we’ll make sure to update you on all the information you need to know about the health situation! Find out Disney World’s park hours through late March 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. The post NEWS: Orlando Health to Begin Distributing COVID-19 Vaccine to People Aged 65 and Older first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Florida’s Re-Opening Continues As Barbershops And Salons Open Tomorrow News: Florida’s COVID-19 Case Numbers and Positivity Rate See Decreases In Recent Weeks Swap Your Morning Coffee for this Mocha Caramel Shake in Disney World! View the full article

Just when you thought we’ve already reached peak Baby Yoda cuteness, think again! Never underestimate The Child’s ability to raise the bar on cuteness. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We’ve seen TONS of Baby Yoda merch in Disney World and online, and another adorable Baby Yoda plush from Build-a-Bear Workshop is now available! And, he’s joined by a familiar-looking friend. In case you’d prefer to watch The Mandalorian with a cuddle buddy, we found the perfect option! Build-a-Bear is offering online exclusives inspired by the Disney+ sensation, and we gotta say, Baby Yoda and Din Djarin have never been more huggable! The Baby Yoda plush is an essential addition to any Star Wars collection! This plush is similar to another one from Build-a-Bear we’ve seen previously, but minus the sound effects! ©Build-a-Bear This cutie is bundled up in his signature brown robe, and he’s got the Star Wars logo on his foot! ©Build-a-Bear The Build-a-Baby Yoda goes for $44! Plus, you can upgrade your Child with his very own plush pram! ©Build-a-Bear The protective vehicle can be purchased on its own as part of a $79 bundle with Baby Yoda or on its own for $35! ©Build-a-Bear Then of course there’s The Mandalorian himself! EASILY the cutest bounty hunter we’ve ever seen! ©Build-a-Bear Reimagined as a cuddly Teddy Bear, this guy comes with a mask, armor, equipment belt, and even a combat weapon! Fortunately, these weapons do not defend against hugs. Plus, he has a sound chip in his paw, so when you press it, you’ll hear the iconic theme song from the show! ©Build-a-Bear Order a Mandalorian bear for $48 today! Even though we’ve already got a LOT of Mandalorian merch, we can never get enough! Especially when they’re this cute! Check back with us for more Disney merch news! Disney released a Mandalorian-themed Monopoly game! 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 is your favorite Baby Yoda item you own? Let us know in the comments! The post Cuteness Alert! These Mandalorian-Inspired Plushes from Build-A-Bear Are Snuggle Essentials! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! These New Disney T-Shirts We Found Online Prove That We Are ALL Baby Yoda! OMG! That Build-A-Bear Baby Yoda is Back AGAIN?! View the full article

We’re unlocking the Starbucks Secret Menu to try a drink featuring a favorite Disney Villain! Maleficent Dragon Float A couple years ago, Starbucks in Disneyland served a limited Maleficent Frappuccino that was EXCLUSIVE to that location, but we know the perfect hack to get this secret menu item for yourself—no matter where you are! Starbucks locations in Disney World are often whipping up fun specials inspired by the seasons, the holidays, and characters! Starbucks Usually, these drinks are SUPER exclusive. But with some key intel, we know how you can hack your way into a Maleficent Frapp any day, anywhere! Maleficent Frappuccino This magnificent Maleficent creation first emerged in Disneyland in 2019 around Halloween time (naturally), and although it was ONLY listed on the menu there, now that we know the ingredients, we know EXACTLY how you can order it at your local Starbucks! Maleficent Frappuccino Firstly, it’s crucial that you do NOT order it as the “Maleficent Frappuccino.” This will likely baffle your local barista. Instead, you have to navigate your own order by listing out the ingredients. Maleficent Frappuccino and Dr. Facilier Elixer Start by selecting your size, then order a Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino. Add a scoop of dragon fruit, which adds a pop of Maleficent-approved color, while also nodding to her dragon abilities! Then ask for blueberry juice (or a scoop of fresh blueberries, if need be) and whipped cream with matcha powder! Maleficent Frappuccino When we ordered our own Maleficent Frappuccino at Main Street Bakery, we had to make some adjustments. Blueberry juice wasn’t available, so we asked for blueberries or blackberries to be added instead. And it still turned out pretty beautiful and perfect to impress your Instagram followers! Maleficent Frappuccino Plus, it tasted great! Vanilla was definitely the strongest flavor, with minor sweet hints of the dragonfruit and berry. Frappuccino lovers — add this one to your list. Maleficent Frappuccino Also, it’s important to note that this order is best placed in person, since mobile order apps probably won’t list some of these specialized ingredients as shared in the recipe by Bustle. We got ours for $5.29! Check back with us for more Disney food updates! Use this coffee tip to help save your mornings at 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. Which Disney villain do you think deserves their own Starbucks drink? Let us know in the comments! The post Holy Frap! We Ordered the Starbucks Secret Menu Maleficent Drink in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Look and Review: Ferrytale Wishes Fireworks Dessert Cruise at Walt Disney World What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: March 8, 2018 What Specialty Drinks are Included on the Disney Dining Plan? View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Partners Statue And, we’ve got plenty of merchandise, entertainment, crowd, and construction updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update The Emporium When you’re trying to find the perfect gift to take home to your friends and family members, we all have those people that are a little more difficult to shop for usually. But, the Emporium has new phone cases that are more on the subtle side with just a hint of Disney! The Mickey Card Holder Phone Case is a gray and blue case with a small Mickey silhouette… Mickey Card Holder Phone Case …and the Minnie version is gray and pink with a tiny Minnie silhouette to go along with it! Each of the cases serve as a phone protector AND a mini wallet with room for two cards for $24.99 each. Minnie Card Holder Phone Case You can also pick up the Disney Dog Phone Case for your loved ones who adore their pups. As Pluto peeks up over the case to greet you, dog lovers can enjoy a bunch of themed decorations like bones, ropes, and chew toys for $34.99. Disney Dog Phone Case Frontier Trading Post We initally found these phone cases in the Emporium but they were also hanging out on the shelves over at the Frontier Trading Post! Phone Cases Magic Kingdom Construction Update The Rivers of America looks a bit different since the water was drained. As Cast Members conduct routine maintenance on the area, we noticed that there was something missing during our visit to the Magic Kingdom! Rivers of America The Harper’s Mill sign from Tom Sawyer Island had been taken down and a bunch of scaffolding is now surrounding the building. The sign could be going under a few refurbishments of its own with an extra coat of paint or two. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the Harper’s Mill sign soon! Missing Harper’s Mill Sign Magic Kingdom Entertainment Update If you’re heading to a theme park, it’s almost a given you’ll probably experience a few technical difficulties at attractions during your visit. While we were in the Magic Kingdom, Space Mountain had a temporary closure that started in the morning and lasted throughout the entire day. ©Disney (However, the attraction has since reopened so guests can blast off into space in the Magic Kingdom!) Find out all the details of Space Mountain’s temporary closure here! Magic Kingdom Crowd Update The weekend crowds were somewhat busier than we had seen during the week, which is pretty normal for Disney World’s parks! Some of the attractions had longer lines, like 80 minutes for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train… Seven Dwarfs Wait Time …while quick-service locations around the Magic Kingdom were also hopping with guests! The Joffrey’s Coffee spot in Tomorrowland had an extended queue… Joffrey’s Coffee Lines …as multiple guests also returned to Gaston’s Tavern (a cinnamon roll sounds amazing right about now)! Gaston’s Tavern Lines Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Magic Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time for more crowd, entertainment, merchandise, and construction updates. And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacation, let us know so we can help you find the answers! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most in the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! 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The holiday season has wound down in Disney World, but that doesn’t mean there’s any less excitement. This week kicked off the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Festival of the Arts Map As guests flock to Disney World to visit the festival along with other iconic attractions. And we’re taking a look at this week’s average wait times in all four parks! Magic Kingdom This week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train continued to have the highest wait time in Magic Kingdom, but it was significantly lower than last week’s average time, decreasing to 56 minutes this week. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Even the wait times for some of Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions decreased substantially this week. Space Mountain had an average wait time of 34 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 40 minutes. Big Thunder Mountain Other popular attractions toting the park’s highest wait times include Splash Mountain averaging 44 minutes, Jungle Cruise with an average wait time of 35 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 36 minutes. Pirates of the Caribbean sign in Adventureland Now let’s check out average waits in the 20s, with “it’s a small world” at 29 minutes, Peter Pan’s Flight at 28 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 27 minutes, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 25 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin and Haunted Mansion at 24 minutes, and Mickey’s PhilarMagic at 20 minutes. Nearly all of these attractions have gone down in wait times since last week! Haunted Mansion Plus, the average wait time for each of the upcoming attractions has decreased since last week as well! For those with shorter wait times in Storybook Circus, we see The Barnstormer at 15 minutes and Dumbo the Flying Elephant at 10 minutes. Dumbo Over in Fantasyland, we have Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid at 16 minutes, Mad Tea Party at 10 minutes, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 19 minutes. Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid Other attractions with seriously short wait times include The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 11 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway at 13 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree at 4 minutes, and Carousel of Progress at 10 minutes. Magic Carpets of Aladdin And similar to last week, there were a handful of attractions with zero minute wait times, including Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Hall of Presidents, and Enchanted Tiki Room. Enchanted Tiki Room Generally speaking, the wait times in Magic Kingdom have decreased over the last week! This trend makes sense, as we move away from the holiday season. Find out which Magic Kingdom experience is coming to an end EPCOT Frozen Ever After and Test Track have both previously held the spot for the ride with the longest average wait time in Disney World, however, that is not the case this week! Although, Test Track does have the longest wait in EPCOT at 55 minutes, with Frozen Ever After trailing closely behind at 54 minutes. Frozen Ever After Downward trends continue in EPCOT as average weight times decrease from last week. The next highest average wait times come from Mission: SPACE at 29 minutes and Soarin‘ with a 32-minute wait. Also in the Land Pavilion, we have Living with the Land at 11 minutes. The Land Pavilion The rest of EPCOT saw really short wait times, including Spaceship Earth at 16 minutes, Journey Into Imagination with Figment at 12 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 10 minutes, and the Seas with Nemo & Friends at 9 minutes. Check out where you can find Hidden Figments during EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Just like last week, all of the films in EPCOT had a zero minute wait, which includes Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China. American Adventure also had no wait! Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival These wait times aren’t entirely surprising! Although Festival of the Arts draws many guests to EPCOT, they have LOTS to focus on besides the rides! Check out ALL the booths, menus, and food from the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Disney’s Hollywood Studios This week’s longest average wait times come from Hollywood Studios! This week’s leader is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway with an average wait time of 58 minutes, with Slinky Dog Dash following closely behind at 57 minutes! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway also came in first this week for most gorgeous sunset. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Other long wait times include the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 48 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 49 minutes, and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 42 minutes. Learn about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s unexpected prolonged closure last week In the 20s range, Toy Story Mania and Star Tours averaged 24 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 20 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 21 minutes. Alien Swirling Saucers Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy saw a decreased average wait time of 18 minutes. Most of this week’s wait times were pretty standard, except for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway which saw an increase of 23 minutes. Keep in mind that Rise of the Resistance is not included in these numbers due to its virtual queue. Check out what’s new in Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Both attractions in Pandora — the Land of Avatar have shorter average wait times in comparison to last week! Flight of Passage averaged 54 minutes, 20 minutes less than last week. Na’vi River Journey averaged 41 minutes, also 20 minutes shorter than last week. Pandora The wait time for Flight of Passage may have seen a decrease because every bike is now being loaded! Learn more about Flight of Passage’s loading procedures here! Average wait times throughout the rest of the park have dropped as well! Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average wait time of 21 minutes, Expedition Everest averaged 25 minutes, Dinosaur averaged 24 minutes, Kali River Rapids averaged 16 minutes, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 14 minutes. Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom Triceratop Spin had the shortest wait time in the park of 5 minutes. TriceraTop Spin This week’s average wait times have definitely seen a major decrease since last week! As we continue to move away from the holidays and into the a more “quiet” season at Disney World, we’ll continue to share updates on wait times, as well as crowds. Be sure to check back with us! Check out Disney World’s Park Hours and Park Pass Availability for this week Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 planning to visit Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments! The post The Average Wait Times in Disney World Have Seriously DROPPED This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Wait Times at Disney World Were NOT What We Expected for a Holiday Week! A Boat Ride Had the LONGEST Wait Time in Disney World For the Second Week in a Row! Can You Guess Which COASTER Had A Surprisingly LOW Wait Time This Week in Disney World? View the full article

Construction in Disney World has seen some exciting progress this week! That’s right, we’re looking at you Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew. Everglazed Donuts That’s right, the highly anticipated Disney Springs donut shop has officially opened! Plus, there are plenty of other construction updates to check out from this week. Let’s take a look! Magic Kingdom Main Street Train Station On a gloomy day in Magic Kingdom, the totally inconspicuous Main Street Train Station scrim seems to stick out a little bit more. No noticeable changes have been made to the indefinitely closed station. Main Street Train Station The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed due to construction on the upcoming coaster, TRON Lightcycle Run, which was originally expected to open this year. However, USA Today speculates that TRON will be delayed until next year, which may also impact the reopening of the railroad. Learn more about the potential delay of upcoming Disney World attractions Rivers of America Refurbishments continue at Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. Work is being done to the track that the boat uses to travel down the river. Rivers of America During one of our most recent visits to Magic Kingdom, there were a handful of work trucks down on the riverbeds. They’re certainly not the type of transportation we’re used to seeing down there! Rivers of America Construction It appeared that the bolts on the riverboat’s track were being painted white when we passed by. Dry Rivers of America Later in the week, we noticed that the “Harper’s Mill” sign that decorates the building has been removed! Harper’s Mill Sign Removed Both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are slated to remain closed through February 28th. Find out which other Disney World attractions are currently closed! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind One of EPCOT’s most highly anticipated upcoming attractions is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This ride will be one of the longest indoor coasters ever built! We’ve noticed some gradual progress to the exterior of the attraction over the last few weeks. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction We’re eagerly awaiting an opening date for this intergalactic adventure! Get a sneak peek at the ride vehicles for this attraction! Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular We can’t wait to see Disney’s newest nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. A gigantic barge that will be used in the show, along with informational signs, have been added to the World Showcase Lagoon as of last month. Harmonious Construction We recently saw a collection of various work equipment out on the lagoon. Harmonious Work Crew And excitingly, on Friday we saw the arm of the barge being tested! Check out the action in the video below! This upcoming show will include custom-built LED panels, pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, and more, to create one of the biggest nighttime spectaculars in a Disney park. Check out 6 projects expected to debut in Disney World THIS YEAR! Disney Springs Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We’ve been dreaming of donuts from Everglazed since they announced they’d be opening a Disney Springs location last June. And this past Wednesday, the shop FINALLY opened! You won’t be surprised to know that we went and tried all the donuts our hearts desired. It’s been a long journey, so let’s look at the final product! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The spot offers outdoor seating where you can enjoy your super-indulgent donuts. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Seating The interior looked really well-done, too! But you know what we’re really looking at is the donuts behind the counter . Inside Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We’ll be satisfying our sugar cravings here at Everglazed, especially while Gideon’s Bakehouse remains temporarily closed. Everglazed Donuts We’re happy there is another place to grab breakfast in Disney Springs! Read our full review of Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew here! And that’s a wrap on this week’s construction updates! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Check out the entertainment at EPCOT’s International 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. Have you visited Everglazed Donuts yet? Tell us in the comments! The post Construction Continues on Disney World's New Fireworks Show and the Everglazed Donut Shop Opens! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Happy New Year, DFB Friends! We’ve been ringing in the New Year and getting ready for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew But we’ve also been busy covering the opening of a brand new donut shop (OH, YEAH!) while tracking some menu updates at a few locations. So let’s get to the menu updates we have from this past week! EPCOT Tutto Gusto Although Tutto Italia Ristorante at the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT reopened in July, the bar next to it, Tutto Gusto, did not. In fact, up until recently, it was being used as extra seating for the restaurant. But that has changed and Tutto Gusto has reopened with a Grab and Go drink menu! Tutto Gusto Guests’ can choose from a variety of Italian cocktails, wines, and a limited selection of beer to order via a QR code menu. Then get your drink and go! Here’s more about Tutto Gusto’s reopening Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse Although Gideon’s Bakehouse had a soft opening at Disney Springs just recently, it has closed temporarily to get things ready for its grand opening. Coffee Toffee Cookie at Gideon’s We’ll let you know as soon as that happens because we can’t wait to get our hands on some more of those delicious cookies! Learn more about the temporary closing of Gideon’s Bakehouse Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew Instead of cookies, though, we got to eat our weight in donuts at the grand opening of Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew! Let’s just say we have DONUT FEVER! Oreo Supreme Donut from Everglazed We also tried some of the more savory menu items there, so if you’re wanting to know what we thought, be sure to read our full review! FULL REVIEW: Are Everglazed Donuts The New KING Of Disney World Snacks? Resorts California Grill California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort saw some menu changes this week. When we had the Oak-fired Filet of Beef in July, we enjoyed the addition of oxtail marmalade and red wine sweet onion juice to the meat, with a choice of sides of aged gouda mac and cheese or Brussels sprouts. Oak-fired Filet of Beef The meat is now served with Grilled Brentwood Corn, Calabrian Chili Butter, creamy barley, and a sweet onion demi sauce. The price is still the same for $59. Entrees and Desserts at California Grill We also noticed new items added to the Allergy-Friendly section of the menu: Poached Shrimp Roll made with nori, jicama, and mango for $27 Cashew Cheesecake dessert is made with coffee-cashew cheesecake coated in a chocolate glaze for $14 Truffle Selezione Pasta was added back to the menu and is made with baby carrots, forest mushrooms, and truffle tofu cream for $37 California Grill Seating The allergy-friendly child menu now has two additional appetizers: Chicken Noodle Soup made with house-made chicken broth, macaroni, and vegetables for $6 Hearts of Romaine salad with avocado-ranch dressing, tomatoes, bacon, and croutons for $6 California Grill Kitchen Staff Those are all the restaurant and menu updates we have for this week — but check back soon because we’re sure to have more! REVIEW! We Tried MORE Donuts and Breakfast Sammies at Everglazed 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! 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 restaurant at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A New Donut Shop Opened and Gideon's Bakehouse Temporarily Closed in Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Does Disney World Start Putting Up Its Christmas Decorations? 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Here It Is! Our ULTIMATE GUIDE to EVERY SINGLE Arendelle Aqua Treat in Disney World and Disneyland (plus full reviews!)! View the full article

One of the coolest things about Disney’s Animal Kingdom is being able to witness wildlife from all over the world in beautiful, immersive environments! Tree of Life It’s also cool to see their natural behaviors with each other, even if some of those behaviors are…awkward. Like an attempted pheasant mating ritual we saw today, and let’s just say he’s not exactly Prince Charming! For wild animals, unlike Disney princes and princesses, it isn’t always a fairy tale romance! Jungle Trek Bird Today, we were strolling along Maharajah Jungle Trek, taking in the sights and checking out some animals. Suddenly, we were greeted with a bit of an awkward encounter! Maharajah Jungle Trek In the aviary, we came across a male Argus Pheasant trying to impress a female pheasant, and spoiler alert, she had NO time for it! Similar to peacocks, male Argus Pheasants have lavish plumed tails that they use to dazzle and attract potential mates. But, sometimes the females just aren’t impressed much! But even though these two didn’t partake in a Lady & the Tramp-style pheasant date today, it’s still exciting to see their funny interactions! Follow along with us for more fun Disney news! Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about distancing on rides in Disney World right now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 seen any exciting animal interactions at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: "Dude, She's Just Not That Into You!" -- Our Most Uncomfortable Disney World Experience Today first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Including A Sriracha Fries UPDATE! Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts! Pluto and Goofy! And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Beach Club Resort Food Update Beach Club Marketplace The holidays have come and gone, and we’ve noticed Christmas decorations gradually being removed throughout the parks. Over at Beach Club Marketplace, we spotted a wintery blue cupcake that seems like a transition from the previous Santa Mickey Cupcake, as we continue to move away from the holiday season. Winter Mickey Vanilla Cupcake While this treat is most likely a placeholder for the next round of holiday treats (Valentine’s Day, here we come!), we’ll keep an eye out for the upcoming batches of goodies at Beach Club Marketplace. Winter Mickey Vanilla Cupcake Disney’s Beach Club Merchandise Update Beach Club Marketplace If you’re daydreaming about heading to Disney’s Beach Club Resort, you’re probably thinking of eating a No Way Jose or Mickey Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches & Cream. And, this tee at Beach Club Marketplace is for all the ice cream die-hards out there! The Beaches & Cream Raglan T-shirt combines a cozy long-sleeve… Beaches & Cream Raglan Tee …with the retro image of the Beaches & Cream logo for $29.99. Beaches & Cream T-Shirt And, just like that, now we are REALLY craving ice cream for dinner at the Beach Club Resort! Take a look on all the details of the new Beaches and Cream Raglan Tee here! It seems like Wishables have practically taken over the parks as the miniature Disney-themed plushes keep popping up all over Disney World! But, we don’t mind one bit, especially since the new Mad Tea Party and Disney Transportation Wishables are some of the cutest ones yet. Mad Tea Party and Disney Transportation Wishables Excitingly, the Beach Club Marketplace is stocked full of them. Take a closer look at the new Wishables here! Disney’s Beach Club Entertainment Update As you’re making your way around the Beach Club Resort, you can also test your Disney knowledge with the Animated Features Trivia Board! How many of the questions did you get correct? Disney Trivia Board Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Food Update Screen Door General Store We know that there’s a WHOLE lot of new food in EPCOT with the start of the Festival of the Arts, but we’ve been excited to see that Cotton Candy and Pineapple snacks have also swept across the parks and resorts. And, now you can find cupcakes, cookies, and other themed treats chilling out in the bakery case at the Screen Door General Store, too! Screendoor Bakery Case BoardWalk Bakery Right around the corner, the BoardWalk Bakery is also shaking things up with the returning Oreo Mickey Cupcake. Oreo Mickey Cupcake And, we noticed that the Coconut Macaroons are still dipped in red and green Christmas colors. Christmas Coconut Macaroon Flying Fish Although there are plenty of spots to eat around the BoardWalk, the Flying Fish had a new sign about the restaurant being closed that we haven’t seen during our previous visits! Flying Fish Closure Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Merchandise Update Screen Door General Store In this shop, you can find shelves full of ESPN merchandise for the sports fans in your fam! These items might not be new to Disney World, but we haven’t noticed them in this BoardWalk spot before! ESPN Merchandise You can pick up themed hoodies… ESPN Merchandise …tees… ESPN Merchandise …and even hats to wear while you watch your next sports game or your favorite team play on ESPN. ESPN Merchandise As 2021 kicks off, you can celebrate the New Year with the 2021 Tote Bag! When you make a purchase of $40 or more, you can take home the 2021 Tote Bag for $24.99 as way to carry your park necessities around Disney World. 2021 Tote Bag Even though we love visiting the parks, sometimes you need a break to relax with your family at the resorts or at home. And, Screen Door had a display of various board games that would be great for your upcoming Family Game Night, including Life, Villains Clue, Monopoly, and more! Game Night Display Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Construction Update We’ve said goodbye to the Clown Slide for good at the Luna Park Pool as the Keister Coaster has replaced it as the featured slide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort! Although Disney is wrapping up the final touches on the slide, there were still a few construction walls around the area. Luna Park Pool Construction But, the slide was still open for guests to use at the resort, even with the remaining construction. Keister Coaster Entrance And, we have to say that the Keister Coaster is looking pretty adorable (versus the previous scary clown that greeted guests at Luna Park Pool). Keister Coaster Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts! We’ll catch you next time for more updates, so stay tuned! Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most at Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts: New Treats and a SWEET T-Shirt! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the EPCOT Resorts: New Year’s Eve Crowds and Specialty Treats! REVIEW! THIS Treat is the Surprising WINNER of All the Fourth of July Treats We’ve Had in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! View the full article

It can be pretty hard for us to resist a pizza hybrid. From Pepperoni Spring Rolls to Pizza Buns, we’ll gladly chow down on pizza in ANY shape or size! Pizza Bun For fellow pepperoni-lovers out there, we’ve got some good news for you, because one Disney World restaurant is bringing back its beloved Pepperoni Pizza Burger for a limited time! When it comes to comfort food cravings, it’s often the classic dilemma of pizza vs. burger. It can be hard to compete with these two titans of cheesy, meaty goodness! Pizza from Pizza al Taglio So imagine the fantastic combination that is the PIZZA BURGER! It’s a thing, and it’s called the Pepperoni Pizza Burger at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs! D-Luxe Burger Although it’s not a regular menu item, the restaurant has served it as a special before, and it combines the best of both savory worlds. Although we’ve preferred some of D-Luxe’s other burgers in the past, we give them major props for combining these two flavors! Fried Mozzarella, Pomodoro Sauce, and Pepperoni! If you’re interested in trying out the combination, or it’s a favorite of yours that you’ve been missing, we have good news for you! The Pepperoni Pizza Burger is BACK at D-Luxe Burger for a limited time! Hurry up and head to D-Luxe Burger to grab this limited treat for $13.49! Follow along with us for more Disney food news! Read our review of the Pizza Buns 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 is your favorite pizza hybrid item at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post It’s the Best of Both Worlds! The Pepperoni Pizza Burger is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: It’s Pizza AND Burger Night With The NEW Pepperoni Pizza Burger In Disney World! Review! We’re Sharing all the Cheesy Details on This Secret Menu Item in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

When it comes to popular things worth lining up for in Disney World, Loungefly bags give cookies and donuts a run for their money! This is especially true when said bags are COVERED with beautiful park icons, like their latest release that showcases some of our Disney World faves! When you think of iconic attractions, characters, and flavors from Disney Parks, what comes to mind? Main Street Balloons Mickey Mouse, of course. But how about teacups? And Storm Troopers! And Happy Haunts! And Dapper Dans! Parks Icons Loungefly The gang is ALL here for these new Loungefly bags, and we’re LOVING this reunion! Parks Icons Loungefly Spotted at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs, these beauties are royal blue and absolutely canvassed with these iconic park fixtures, and more! Parks Icons Loungefly Other familiar favorites joining the bag party? Cinderella Castle, Space Mountain, Dumbo, and birds from the Enchanted Tiki Room! Park Icons Loungefly The bags are pretty Magic Kingdom-heavy, but there are some surprising additions too, like the Yeti from Expedition Everest! Parks Icons Loungefly It’s all strewn with confetti, ribbons, balloons, and Mickey pretzels for good measure! Parks Icons Loungefly Clearly, these new Loungefly bags are a MUST, so head to DisneyStyle to grab one today for $75! We also spotted them at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so keep your eyes peeled throughout Disney World for them. Check back with us for more new Disney merch! Foodies! Check out this Loungefly covered in our favorite Disney snacks! 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 is your ULTIMATE park icon? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Loungefly Showcases TONS of Our Disney World Obsessions! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Spotted: Sequined Minnie Mouse Loungefly in Disney Springs! The New NEON Loungefly in Disney World Is COVERED in Our Favorite Park Icons (And It’s Going Fast)! PHOTOS: These Magical Flannels at Disney World Are Making Our Plaid Dreams Come True! View the full article

Although we’re still deep in the throes of winter (which for Floridians is actually pretty perfect tbh), spring really isn’t THAT far off. Magic Kingdom And if you’re planning an early spring trip to Disney World, the task just got a LOT easier, as Disney released park hours through the first week of spring, until March 27th! Typically, Disney World releases park hours a few months out, making it easier for folks to map out their vacay and make their plans in advance! Animal Kingdom Previously, we knew the hours through March 20th, and now we got the deets on the following week, March 21st through March 27th, which officially takes us into a new season! EPCOT For starters, it looks like business as usual at Magic Kingdom. On track with previous weeks and months, the park’s daily hours will remain 9AM to 6PM. ©Disney Ditto for EPCOT! The park’s hours are unchanged from previous weeks, open from 11AM to 7PM on the daily. ©Disney True to form, Disney’s Hollywood Studios stays at 10AM to 7PM every day of the week. ©Disney Then there’s Animal Kingdom, which keeps the trend going by maintaining daily hours of 9AM to 5PM. ©Disney That’s not all! After releasing early March hours for Blizzard Beach, Disney also posted new hours for the water park! And as with the rest of the month, you can get your splash on from 11AM to 6PM each day! Blizzard Beach Hours ©Disney As always, stay tuned for updates on park hours, park hopping, and all sorts of other tips to make your visit to Disney World a magical one! Check out earlier park hours for February and March 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. Are you planning a spring trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Released Through March 27th first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Park Hours Announced for Early November! DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! View the full article

Paying $500 for a hotel room the size of a nice walk-in closet. How you can do everything right and still not ride Rise of the Resistance. And why you MUST Mobile Order, everywhere except Starbucks. Rise of the Resistance Disney World is out of control! You will definitely encounter most of the things on this list and we’re gonna tell you how to make them a little less annoying. 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: How many of these situations have you come across in Disney World? The post DFB Video: 15 Things That are Out of Control in Disney World! 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

Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth, but for some people, some rides can be PRETTY scary for some people! After all, Disney is home to heart-dropping elevator rides, deep plunges, and…musical bears! The horror! Crowds in Magic Kingdom We asked our readers what were their scariest rides in Disney World, and you DELIVERED! Many responses were expected (the Tower of Terror lives up to its name, huh?) and some were pretty surprising (Jungle Cruise? Well that tiger IS kinda scary!). Even better, some non-rides also made the list of responses, including the loooooong lines for coffee on Main Street, U.S.A., the flight home after vacation, and the credit card bill when it’s all over — LOL! Here are 9 of the scariest rides in Disney World, according to YOU! Tower of Terror Unsurprisingly, this Hollywood Studios icon racked up the MOST votes, by kind of a landslide! Really, the name is right there in the title. It’s all about the TERROR at this classic elevator-drop experience! Tower of Terror As thrilling as it might be for some, some respondents recall how traumatized it made them as a kid, or how it simultaneously terrifies AND excites. There’s nothing like that feeling of having your stomach drop and your heart race while plummeting into darkness! Dinosaur Another ride that got a LOT of votes was this Animal Kingdom attraction! Honestly, bouncing around like loose change in a dark ride vehicle through pre-historic jungles isn’t exactly chill, so we get it. Especially when we’re repeatedly being roared at by carnivores! Dinosaur Not to mention the ever-building panic of racing back to the time machine safely to avoid mass extinction! Getting pummeled by a meteor isn’t an ideal outcome for a day at Disney! Space Mountain As one respondent calmly put it, “I’ve never been so scared to lose my head on a ride.” Ahh, there’s nothing like the fear of decapitation to really boost the adrenaline! That’s Space Mountain, for you! Space Mountain This mile-a-minute indoor roller coaster, which zooms around in total darkness at harrowing speeds, is an adrenaline rush for SURE. But according to a few of you, there’s just something about traveling at that velocity in utter blackness that kinda adds to the scary factor… . The Haunted Mansion Sure, this old-school Magic Kingdom staple has “haunted” in the title, but most folks love it for the kitsch and the relaxed pacing. For a handful of our readers, though, it’s still scary! Haunted Mansion As one reader explains, their main fear is of potentially being stuck alone on the ride if/when it breaks down. And for some, it might not exactly be calming to be stuck for several minutes on end in front of an ax-wielding Constance Hatchaway. So yeah, that makes sense. It’s Tough To Be A Bug! Every time we do this A Bug’s Life attraction at Animal Kingdom, we’re kinda shocked that this is primarily a kids’ ride! After all, a lot of the experience entails simulating getting stung by hornets, crawled on by maggots, and threatened by spiders the size of bicycles! If not scary, it’s at LEAST creepy! It’s Tough to Be a Bug A few of you agree, as we got some responses claiming this as your scariest ride at Disney World. Sure, Flik and his pals are cute, but the 4-D levels of terror happening here sometimes makes it tough to ride It’s Tough To Be A Bug — especially for the little ones! Country Bear Jamboree We also got a few responses for a jolly Magic Kingdom attraction, which is less a ride and more a silly musical show with animatronic Teddy Bears. Actually, now that we say that out loud, it could be kinda creepy to some! Country Bear Jamboree The fact that more than one answer was for Country Bear Jamboree showed us that many folks think that some animatronics are less cute and more…frightening? Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Or as one reader put it, simply “Aerosmith.” Assuming they meant the ride and not the band itself, we can see it. After all, this is a mostly dark, indoor roller coaster that rockets to super seed within seconds, ZOOMING through a neon-lit Hollywood before coming to a screeching halt. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster If this is the pace of life for musicians, then we’ll give superstardom a pass, thanks! Now if Aerosmith would do us a favor and drive to their concerts in golf carts, we’d be down with that! “it’s a small world” Hilariously, this response is not at all surprising! This Magic Kingdom mainstay is as notorious for its “creepy” dolls as it is for its slow, melodic pace through various cultures and landscapes. It’s a Small World It might be leisurely and relaxed, but that unnervingly choreographed chorus of children singing and twirling MIGHT not be for everyone! Bygone Rides of Disney Yore For better or worse, several of responses were for scary rides that no longer exist! These includeExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom and the Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios. Chinese Theater Before Construction Changes in 2018 According to one reader, it’s a ride that used to be terrifying, but that horror has grown into wistful nostalgia. From dark indoor coasters to musical children with dark eyes, these are some of the rides at Disney World that YOU think are scariest! Our readers share the one attraction at Disney World they’d get rid of! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did your scariest ride make the cut? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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There’s no shortage of interesting places to sit down to a meal in Disney Springs. You can eat in a volcano, an ice cave, or even in a giant diving bell, but you can also eat on a BOAT! Paddlefish Disney Springs This boat has been floating (well, pretending to float, at least) in the waters of what is now Disney Springs for almost 45 years! We’re back at Paddlefish in Disney Springs! Learn About:Paddlefishhttp://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Paddlefish_17-03-178x80.jpgDowntown Disney Disney World Restaurants Brief History Lesson: The “boat” that houses Paddlefish is actually a stationary building modeled to look like it floats in the water and it has been around since the late 70s. It originally opened as Empress Lilly (named after Walt Disney’s wife), complete with a working paddlewheel and smokestacks. Levy’s restaurants later took over and revamped the location into Fulton’s Crab House. The spot rethemed itself as Paddlefish with modern-chic decor and a new menu in 2017. We’ve revisited a handful of times since it first opened in its current form. We’re back for more waterfront views, fresh seafood, and of course, CORN DOGS (but more on that in a bit). Atmosphere As a reminder, Disney World restaurants are practicing new health and safety protocols. The restaurant changes include physical distancing between travel groups, limited menus, contactless menus, and virtual dining check-ins via Mobile Dine Check-in. Paddlefish Host Stand We experienced these elements when we visited the restaurant when it first reopened. Some tables and booths are unavailable to keep distance between groups. Tables and Booths at Paddlefish The restaurant is recognizing modified operations. The restaurant usually offers several bar options, but you currently can’t sit at them. Instead, Paddlefish is serving cocktails at your table and even a to-go option if you wish to pop in to grab a drink. Additionally, the outdoor patio is only open at night. Paddlefish Bar Despite the modifications, Paddlefish still offers expansive views of Disney Springs and the surrounding lake. It’s here that you’ll get sweeping views of Disney Springs and the ultimate viewing deck for Florida sunsets. Sunset Over Disney Springs from Paddlefish, 2017 It’s a pretty cool atmosphere and a truly unique experience. You literally get the sense you’re walking “aboard” a ship when you enter! Besides the views, The look is fairly modern with dark “nautical” color schemes like rich oak, deep ocean blue walls, and gold accents in the decor. Paddlefish Hallway Also, this place is huge! It has three levels with two indoor dining areas and a rooftop deck with cozy chairs. We’ve enjoyed the views on our past visits but the food has always just been ok. The food here is relatively good but we don’t often find ourselves itching to visit. Would we find some new favorites on this visit? Check out more atmosphere pics from our very first visit to Paddlefish! Eats Ok, so the view is beautiful. Now, how’s the food? Paddlefish is recognizing a limited menu so there are fewer options than there were prior to closing. Some items that didn’t make the cut at this time are the Lobster Bisque, Maine Lobster Roll, Table-side Lobster Guacamole, Chilled Trio, and Seafood Boil with 1¼ Pound Maine Lobster. You can access the menu through a QR code that you scan using your phone camera or a disposable paper menu that’s given to you by your server. Paddlefish Paper Menu If you can’t make out the words above, allow us to help! First up, we have a decent selection of Starters. Starters There’s a selection of Soups and Salads (though, right now, your soup options are just New England Clam Chowder!). Soup and Salad There are a number of Sandwich selections including a few meatless (seafood and veggie) options. Sandwiches For Mains there are a variety of meats, fish, and pastas. Mains If you got money to burn, you can opt for the King Crab or the more affordable Snow Crab legs. They also have a variety of Chilled Seafood. Seafood You can order decent sized servings of Sides as well. As for Dessert…well, maybe save the calories for somewhere else in Disney Springs. It’s just a slice of cheesecake right now. Sides and Dessert Kids have a variety of options here as well. There are Appetizers and Desserts to choose from (BTW totally eying those warm Cookies and Milk for dessert )… Kids’ Menu For Entrees, kids actually get quite a few choices as well! If your kiddo has a more adventurous palette, they can pick through Snow Crab legs just like the adults! Kids’ Entrees We will say this, Paddlefish is a great place to grab a cocktail. The alcohol menu boasts quite a few craft beers on tap, an expansive wine list, and a good amount of crafted cocktails. Part of the Paddlefish Cocktail Menu We decided to start with an Old Fashioned made with Larceny Small Batch Bourbon, Grand Quina, orange bitters, and a splash of black cherry juice. We upgraded our drink with a shot of Paddlefish’s Private Label Knob Creek for an extra $5. The drink is $15 without the upgrade. Ready to see the coolest ice cube eva? Old Fashioned Gotta love the Paddlefish branded ice! This is a simple and classic cocktail that was mixed well by the bartenders here. We have to emphasize that it was incredibly strong. This is definitely a drink more for someone who wants to put hair on their chest, so to speak. You can really taste the high-quality Knob Creek bourbon so we were glad we opted for the upgrade. Those who love sweet drinks that balance out the alcohol may want to skip this one. This is a drink you sip slowly because it packs a punch. We chose a few items from the starter menu in lieu of a full entree. To start, we chose the Crab Cake for $17. The crab cake is served over Maque Choux, a fried green tomato, and remoulade. The crab cake portion is really big — almost round, oddly — and we’re definitely not complaining. You get A LOT of crab in this cake. Crab Cake We’ve had this app before and love the light, crunchiness of the outside layer and the creamy mayo-based remoulade. The fried green tomato almost makes this seem like you’re getting two apps in one. Crab Cake We’ve also had the Maque Choux (a Creole side pronounced “mock shoe”) on a previous visit and really loved the corn, red pepper, onion, and creamy hot sauce mixture. The crab cake is now served over a small portion of this side for added flavors and texture. The crab cake was good, but here’s our one criticism: the crab seems to have gone down in quality a bit from when we first reviewed it. This could be due to limited supply since reopening or just what ours was like when we ordered. Crab Cake Split in Half On our last visit, we had the Crab Cake BLT which is basically this same crab cake piled with bacon, cheese, lettuce, and avocado. We noticed then our crab cake wasn’t full of lump crab meat like we had enjoyed in the crab cake we first tried from Paddlefish a few years back. It was still tasty but lacking HUNKS of crab. The first crab cake we had here was just the cake — no additional goodies on the plate — but it was basically just big hunks of lump crab meat and little else — and it was awesome. This still tasted really solid and is chock full of crab, but just not those big chunks of crab meat. We’ve had the Lobster Corn Dogs a few times before and keep coming back for more! We’ve even gone so far as to say that the corn dogs are our favorite thing on the menu. It’s obvious that we’re big fans of the golden fried lobster dogs dunked in creamy peppery sauce. Lobster Corn Dogs You get 4 corn dogs and a side of chili aioli for the price of $16. The lobster meat is skewered then coated in cornmeal and fried until it’s crispy on the outside. The most prominent taste in this starter is fried cornmeal. Lobster Corn Dogs The flavor of lobster is so mild to begin with that the flavor of the meat is fairly lost against the cornmeal breading. It’s still crazy good, but if you were expecting the same lobster flavors you might enjoy in a steamed or poached lobster tail, you might be a tad disappointed. If you’re looking forward to the taste of lobster, you may want to opt for the actual lobster dish. That said, there is a good helping of lobster inside the cornmeal. Inside the Lobster Corn Dogs We also loved the creamy aioli sauce with a kick of chili. The sauce is very flavorful but not particularly spicy so even those averse to heat might still enjoy it. It gave the app more flavor other than just lobster and cornmeal. Chili Aioli The appetizer may seem a little kitschy, but we love these corn dogs every time we order them. Compare this to the many other dishes here that have been misses for us. We often find ourselves giving a lot of “meh” reviews for many of the expensive entrees and over-the-top desserts, but our spirits are lifted when we return to the Lobster Corn Dogs. Nosh or Not? You might love Paddlefish if: You’re a big seafood lover! The menu has options for those looking for meat as well but definitely skews more nautical. You want to experience dining in a ferry boat with romantic views of the area. You’re looking for a good, strong cocktail in Disney World. You might skip Paddlefish if: You hate seafood! Although, there is a really good burger topped with melty pimento cheese on the menu as well as steak if your group convinces you to eat here. You’re looking for a less expensive meal at Disney World. The entrees range between $20-$50 with some MUCH higher like those King Crab Legs. You care more about the food and less about the atmosphere. We’ve given raving food reviews to other Disney Springs locations like Homecomin’ and Morimoto Asia. Paddlefish is good but most those spots are great. Overall We…have a lot of mixed feelings about Paddlefish. One minute we’re raving about the sweeping views and Lobster Corn Dogs and the next we’re giving less-than-glowing reviews of the mac ‘n’ cheese and lackluster desserts. The foodie experience can be incredibly hit or miss. We usually end up ordering our favorite dishes because we know that they will be good again. It’s difficult to veer off the path into unknown food territory here. Here’s the thing though — everything we tried today was good, just not necessarily “go out of our way” or “pick this over another location” good. But that view! And you get to eat on a boat! Yes, it’s beautiful and really makes the experience something special. If you’re unsure about the menu we might suggest visiting for a cocktail. You can experience the atmosphere of Paddlefish without investing in an entire meal. Or, opt for one of the crowd-favorite items like the crab cakes, pimento burger, crab fries…and the Lobster Corn Dogs! (Did you think we could go an entire paragraph without mentioning them??) When visiting Disney Springs with a hankering for seafood, it all really boils down to two choices: Paddlefish or, nearby, The BOATHOUSE. The BOATHOUSE tends to get our vote. They get bragging rights in the area for the freshest seafood and a much wider selection of well-prepared food for roughly the same price. Compared to other Disney Springs locations though, both seafood options tend to price out on the higher end (but that’s kind of what many have come to expect with seafood joints.). Unless your party is dead-set on having fresh fish or shellfish, there is such a wide variety of stellar dining in Disney Springs with robust menus that it can seem hard to pick Paddlefish in a sea (pun mildly intended) of other great choices. Read our recent review of Spice Road Table 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. Have you eaten at Paddlefish? Tell us about your experience below! The post Review: Does Paddlefish Hold Up In a Sea of Stellar Restaurants in Disney Springs? first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Now that Disney World’s holiday season has wrapped up, the parks are about to shift into their lighter season operations! Magic Kingdom And, that means it’s the time for more refurbishments and construction taking place in the park ahead of the spring and summer crowds. The Magic Kingdom will even be starting the refurbishment of another quick-service location as early as this upcoming week in the park! From January 11th through February, the Liberty Square Market will be closing up shop for a refurbishment in the Magic Kingdom. Liberty Square Market Although the Liberty Square Market’s closure is only temporary, Disney has also announced that the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom will also be shutting down in the park soon too. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on details of Liberty Square Market’s refurbishment and other construction happening around Disney World! Find out the details of Space Mountain’s temporary closure in the Magic Kingdom today! 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 quick-service spot in the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS! Liberty Square Market Will Be Closing for Refurbishment in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: TRON Coaster Updates, Gaston Tavern’s Re-Opening, and SO MANY Halloween Goodies! Pepperoni and Cheeseburger Springs Rolls are BACK in Disney World (And We’re SO Excited)! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! View the full article

Some Disney World attractions have had a rough start to the new year. Magic Kingdom Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed unexpectedly for the first few days of 2021, and Frozen Ever After was unavailable all day yesterday. Now, a popular Magic Kingdom attraction has been closed all day as well! Throughout the day, Space Mountain has been closed in Tomorrowland. ©Disney We’ve been checking on the status of this fan-favorite attraction throughout the day, and it has remained closed. We’ll have to continue checking on the ride during the rest of the weekend, so you get the chance to hopefully ride Space Mountain soon! ©Disney And, you can check back with us as we continue to explore the EPCOT Festival of the Arts and other spots around Disney World! Check out more info about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Extended Closure 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 is your favorite attraction to ride in the Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post Space Mountain Has Remained Closed All Day in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Game Changers For Your Disney World Trip This Year! NEWS! The Haunted Mansion Is Back OPEN in Disney World! Can You Conquer These 5 Disney World CHALLENGES? View the full article

We are thriving with all of the food, drink, and entertainment at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! EPCOT Festival of the Arts Entertainment Over the past few days, we’ve been trying all of the new and returning foods to the festival and have been reminded of some seriously delicious snacks along the way. And, today we tried a familiar snack that has made its way from a previous festival, with a small change. But most importantly, we learned a HACK that lets you customize this snack! This year, we didn’t get to see the return of the Paintbrush Churros at the Refreshment Outpost, but we were excited to see the Warm Brown Sugar-Stuffed Pretzel stick around! During EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, this warm pretzel was served with chocolate soft serve and chocolate sauce on top, making it onto our Best of the Fest list! Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel at Festival of the Holidays The pretzel is still there for $8.25, but with one pretty significant modification — it is now served with Banana Soft-serve Ice Cream. 2021 Festival of the Arts Menu We gave the pretzel a try and it wasn’t our favorite. The pretzel wasn’t nearly as yummy as we remembered. Plus, the artificial banana flavor just didn’t do it for us. That being said, if you LOVE banana, this might be a great flavor combo for you! Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Banana Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce BUT, there is a secret hack that we learned that could turn this pretzel into a favorite for even those who don’t love bananas. You can also order the stuffed pretzel with Strawberry Soft-serve Ice Cream, or even a swirl of banana and strawberry soft-serve together! Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Banana Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce The switch just might transform this snack into a favorite for every palate. And, if you’d prefer no soft-serve, you can order it without (just note that they’ll still charge you the full price). Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Banana Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce We’re definitely missing the chocolate soft-serve that topped the pretzel during the Festival of the Holidays, but the ability to choose your flavor is a nice addition. Check back with us for more snack hacks! Is Refreshment Outpost Worth Stopping at? Here’s What They’re Serving. Want to Learn MORE About the 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts? Click HERE for All the News and Details About the 2021 Festival of the Arts! 2021 Food Studios — FULL MENUS and PHOTOS Here! Check Out Our Live Coverage of Opening Day! We've Got FULL Reviews of EVERY Food Studio at This Years Festival Click Here! Check Out All the 2021 Festival of the Arts Merchandise Here! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s the most surprising thing you’ve tried at the festival? Tell us in the comments! The post Check Out This 🍌BANANAS🍌 Hack We Learned at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! NEWS! Booths Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Review! We Drank Blue…BEER?! at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts 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. The Emperor’s New Groove recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and there’s been plenty of merch to prove it! @Disney We’ve spotted pins, shirts, and a purse commemorating the milestone! And rocking some serious colors and styles, we’re totally grooving with a NEW clothing collection we found online from Hot Topic! This new collection proves that llamas and potion bottles are indeed fashion essentials! The Yzma & Potions Woven Button-Up shirt is equal parts comfy and chic! ©Hot Topic With its loose fit, the dark purple shirt is decked out in Yzma style with cats and potion vials! The Yzma & Potions Woven Button-Up is available online for $25.83-28.63, depending on the size! Buy the Yzma & Potions Woven Button-Up here! Comfort is clearly the theme here, because the Kuzcotopia Girls Athletic T-shirt is ready for action! ©Hot Topic With a soft, off-white background, the shirt gets pops of color with a teal panel along the top, teal stripes on the sleeves, and a lavish-looking Kuzcotopia on the front! The Kuzcotopia Girls Athletic T-shirt can be yours for $21.63-24.43! Order the Kuzcotopia Girls Athletic T-shirt here! There’s a skirt option, too! Check out this vibrant Llama Icons Scuba Skirt! ©Hot Topic With a bright red background, it’s decorated with leaves, flowers, headdresses, and the llama emperor himself! ©Hot Topic Plus, it has pockets which is a win. Buy the skirt for $20.93 today! Order the Llama Icons Scuba Skirt here! For those fancy llama occasions, check out the Llama Ringer Dress! ©Hot Topic It’s regal-looking in red with gold trim and a golden outline of Kuzco on the front. On the back, there’s the movie’s logo! ©Hot Topic The Llama Ringer Dress is available for $25.83! Add the dress to your collection here! This is one of the grooviest Emperor’s New Groove collections we’ve seen yet! Check back with us for more Disney merch updates! Check out this Emperor’s New Groove-inspired recipe for pure running fuel! 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 this new Emperor’s New Groove collection? Let us know in the comments! The post Rep Your Fave Disney Llama with an Online Collection Inspired by 'The Emperor's New Groove' first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! Time to Get Your Disney ON With this Black Friday Preview Sale! Mickey Takes on the Role of Santa With This New Funko Pop! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. It’s fun to spruce up kitchen accessories with some of our Disney faves, especially when it comes to drinkware! Mickey and Minnie And no matter your drink desires, Disney just released a new collection of character-inspired flip-top canteens online, and we can’t wait to start slurping in style! From character cups to plates, aprons, and popcorn buckets, we often find ourselves accessorizing with Disney-inspired trinkets! Yellow Popcorn Bucket Now you can add colorful Disney character canteens to the collection, as flip-top cups are NOW available on shopDisney! ©shopDisney We’re starry-eyed for The Child Flip-Top Canteen, which features Baby Yoda in all his adorable glory! ©shopDisney The base of the canteen is adorned with The Child’s robe, while the cap has screen art of his face, with 3-D ears! When you tilt the cap back, it reveals a pop-up straw! Shop for The Child Flip-Top Canteen here! If you prefer to drink out of a different type of cute alien critter, try the Stitch Flip-Top Canteen! ©shopDisney Similar to Baby Yoda, the cap for this one features screen art of Stitch’s face, along with 3-D ears! And once you pop the top, you’ll find a straw inside! Snag a Stitch Canteen here! Our Spidey senses are definitely tingling for the Spider-Man Flip-Top Canteen! ©shopDisney Clad in his signature red and blue, the superhero-stylin’ canteen has 3-D eyes on the cap and another pop-up straw inside! Buy a Spider-Man Canteen here! And let’s not forget the pretty-in-pink Minnie Mouse Flip-Top Canteen! ©shopDisney Obviously, this beaut has 3-D Minnie Ears on the cap, along with a bow and polka-dotted pink dress! Like the rest of the canteens, there’s a pop-up straw under the cap! Add the Minnie Mouse Canteen to your collection! All canteens also come with carrying straps, and they’re available NOW on shopDisney for $14.99 each! Check back with us for more updates about Disney merch! Start your morning with a Baby Yoda coffee mug from 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. Which character canteen is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Upgrade Your Sipping Style with Disney Character Canteens Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Baby Yoda Cup Has A Big Secret! Hold the Chickie Nuggies! BoxLunch Just Released TWO New Baby Yoda Bags! Disney’s New Grayscale Collection Is Both Cute and Classic! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Character Cavalcade And, we’ve got plenty of entertainment, food, and crowd updates to share with you! Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios General Updates Holiday Decorations Although we’re a week into the new year, Disney’s Hollywood Studios still has plenty of Christmas decorations up around the park. At the entrance to the park, ornaments, bows, and mini trees decorate the lamp posts. Christmas Decorations Plus, garlands can still be seen hanging across Hollywood Boulevard. Christmas Decorations And those classic Christmas stars are still making Sunset Boulevard more festive! Christmas Decorations You can still spot that big ol’ Christmas Tree over at Echo Lake. But, the ornaments in the lake have since disappeared, and a scaffolding bridge has been put in place going towards the tree. Christmas Decorations PhotoPass Cast Member Changes Back on Sunset Boulevard, we noticed that some PhotoPass Cast Members had switched out their traditional costumes for casual, grey North Face pullovers and dark wash jeans. They are currently just testing the costumes in Hollywood Studios with only about five Cast Members. PhotoPass Photographer Cast members were also testing out new PDAs that will be able to scan guests’ passes by touching them to the guest’s phone, rather than needing to scan the My Disney Experience app screen itself. At this time, they’ll be testing these new things out for a few more weeks in Disney’s Hollywood Studios before they make their debut in the other parks! Take a look at the new PhotoPass outfits in Disney World here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Update Oga’s Cantina We tried to get on the Walk-Up List for Oga’s Cantina as soon as the park opened However, the Cast Member notified us that it was full and recommended checking the app throughout the day in case there were any cancellations. As we checked for time slots throughout the day, nothing opened up. Galaxy’s Edge So, if you plan to head to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’re going to want to try and score an Oga’s reservation ahead of time if it’s one of your must-do experiences! Check out one of the specialty drinks you can score at Oga’s Cantina! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Crowd Update Disney’s Hollywood Studios has picked up speed as more guests head to the park to visit Toy Story Land, Rise of the Resistance, and their other favorite spots. Hollywood Studios Crowds There were certain areas of Disney’s Hollywood Studios that had pockets of crowds… Hollywood Studios Crowds …while others were a bit more dispersed as guests distanced themselves from one another. Hollywood Studios Crowds Popular attractions had longer waits, like Slinky Dog Dash, which had a 60-minute wait only 20 minutes after Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened to guests! Slinky Dog Dash Well, that’s everything new we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more crowds, food, and entertainment updates, so be sure to check back with us! You can now buy droids from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 are you looking forward to seeing the most at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: PhotoPass Photographers Testing a NEW Look and Crowds! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: SO Many Returning Treats, ‘Star Wars’ Merch, and MORE! Review! Look Out Chicken and Waffles, We Want Chicken and DONUTS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

One of the best things about EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is how it lets us to embrace our inner Disney Imagineer and put our artistic skills to the test! Festival of the Arts That’s precisely why we were so psyched to stop by the returning Animation Academy, a fun and FREE workshop that’s back for the 2021 fest! Held daily at 12:30PM. and 1:30PM. at the American Gardens Theatre, Animation Academy is an AMAZING opportunity to try your hand at Disney animation, all while learning from the pros! Animation Academy Even for anyone whose drawing skills aren’t exactly Disney-ready, it’s still an “A” for effort! And “A” for animation! We checked out one of the classes today, which was a tutorial on how to draw the one and only Goofy! Animation Academy Disney provides the drawing board, paper, and pencil. Animation Academy Benches are marked off to ensure social distancing between participants. Animation Academy Then it’s time for the animation instructor to take the stage! Animation Academy With a projector screen overhead, it makes it easy to follow along no matter where you’re seated! Altogether, the session takes about 20 minutes, and when you’re done, you put the board back and keep your drawing and pencil! Animation Academy These animation classes are such a cool way to interact with classic Disney animators in a way that’s safe, fun, and free! Here’s a peek at the rest of the live entertainment at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney character would you like to learn to draw? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Animation Academy is BACK in Action at EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS & VIDEOS: We’re LIVE From EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts! 🎨 What Will New Year’s Eve Be Like at Disney World This Year? Here’s What We Know. PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Here’s a Peek at the Live Entertainment from EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! View the full article