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Maybe you’ve got a short weekend trip to Disney World coming up, or you know you need three full days to experience Star Wars in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and that doesn’t leave enough time to visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, AND Animal Kingdom too! Hollywood Studios Sunset Boulevard We’re breaking down why you might want to skip these Disney parks AND why you might still want to keep them on the itinerary. 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: Which park do you think you can skip or not? The post DFB Video: Why You Should Skip This Disney Park On Your Next Visit! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things in Disney World That Need Some Explaining! DFB Video: 12 Things You Don’t Know Happen in Disney World EVERY DAY! DFB Video: The Most Overrated Restaurant in Disney World! View the full article

Great news, rockstars. They’ve fixed your super stretch limo. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster We’ve got good news from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster mysteriously went down a few days ago and remained closed for five full days. We weren’t sure when we’d be cruising en route to an Aerosmith show again — until now! We popped into Hollywood Studios today to check out the ride’s status. Sure enough, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is OPEN today! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening At 10AM, the attraction was up to a 60-minute wait. It certainly seems like folks missed the thrills of this VERY wild detour through the darkened freeways of Los Angeles. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! If you want to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, head on over and get ready to ROCK! Oh, and say hi to the band for us. Click here to read about this ride’s unexpected closure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster soon? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Has REOPENED in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Now Seating Guests on Every Row in Disney World Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is Closed for the FIFTH Day in a Row in Disney World! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is officially OPEN in Disney Springs! Everglazed We have been watching the construction at this site for quite some time and keeping an eye out for any updates, and now this spot’s opening day has finally arrived. Curious to see what the spot looks like and what donuts and other treats you can enjoy here? Check out our FIRST LOOK at the newly opened Everglazed right here! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew is located just next to Spitsville Luxury Lanes, so you’ll want to head in that direction to find this new snack spot. Everglazed The menu includes a whole bunch of different donut creations, from classic flavors like glazed and vanilla cake, to more unique and decadent creations like Nutella Bella, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Oreo Supreme donuts. There are also a few sandwiches and fries available. And yes, you’re reading that right, while the sandwiches are served on a sweet bun you can substitute that for a GRIDDLED GLAZED DONUT for an just $1! Everglazed Menu In terms of drinks, there are also quite a few options including cold brews, coffee, hand-crafted flavored milks, spiked coffees, soft drinks, and more. Everglazed Menu Here’s a look at what the outside of the store is like. But enough of that…let’s go inside! Ready for more? We hope you had a snack before reading this post, because if not, you’re about to get VERY hungry. Check out some of the speciality donuts we got! Everglazed Donuts But we couldn’t visit this spot without trying some of the Loaded Fries… Loaded Fries …The Grilled Cheeeeeese… Grilled Cheese …and some Fruity Pebbles Flavored Milk too! Fruity Pebbles Milk You could say we got quite the breakfast this morning. Everglazed We’ll be posting a FULL review of our thoughts on all of these items later, so stay tuned for that. We’ll continue to keep you updated as we see other spots open around Disney World and get more updates, so be sure to come back to DFB for more Disney news. Click here for our review of Gideon’s Bakehouse 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. Will you be trying Everglazed in Disney Springs soon? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS & VIDEOS: FIRST LOOK at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photo! Get a First Look at the Donuts From Everglazed, Coming Soon to Disney Springs! Could This Mean We’re One Step Closer to Delicious Everglazed Donuts in Disney Springs? PHOTO: Get a Bird’s-Eye View of the Construction Going on at Disney Springs! View the full article

Traveling to Disney World in January? Eating around the parks and Disney Springs can add up to a big expense pretty quickly, but there are lots of ways to save some money when dining in the most magical place on earth. Homecomin’ Squeeze Bottle And today we have gathered all the January Disney World dining deals right here for you! Whether in the parks, at a resort, or meandering around that foodie wonderland that is Disney Springs, there are LOTS of places offering deals or discounts for the month of January. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Let’s kick things off in Animal Kingdom. Yak and Yeti Restaurant Yak & Yeti Restaurant The only thing tastier than Chicken Tikka Masala is Chicken Tikka Masala with a discount. Join Landry’s Select Club and you could earn rewards that could help you get a discount on dishes like Tikka Masala and more at Yak & Yeti Restaurant. Diners can amass rewards points for every dollar spent, which can lead to some serious discounts. Even better? Once you ask your server to sign up (or enroll online), you’ll get a special member card pre-loaded with a $25 Welcome Reward. Check out our review of some of Yak & Yeti’s newest menu items! Disney Springs Beatrix (Coming Soon) Once Beatrix FINALLY opens at Disney Springs, there will be discounts and rewards to be had. In the meantime, get a head start on saving some money by joining the restaurant’s Frequent Diner Club. To enroll, simply sign up on the LettuceEats App, which gets you points any time you dine at a Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises restaurant. For every 150 points earned, you’ll get $10. For now, Beatrix will be the only Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises restaurant in Disney, but restaurants, bakeries, and bars from that same group span the country, so you may be able to use those benefits at other spots near you. Beatrix AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 Looking to enjoy a movie night at Disney Springs? Well, if you’re an AMC Stubs Member, you’ll get to enjoy a WEEKLY snack deal. On Tuesdays at AMC Dine-In theater, Members can pair a Cameo-sized popcorn with choice of a 21 oz ICEE® or a Cameo-size Coca-Cola Freestyle® drink for just $5. AMC Movie Theatre Reopening Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza knows the way to our hearts is with cheese. So when this Disney Springs pizza restaurant serves up a cheesy special, you’d be wise to heed the call. When you order online from the restaurant’s website, you can save on pizza — AND dessert! The Cheesy Bread Bundle comes with Cheesy Bread, a two-topping large pizza, and two 20 oz bottled drinks for $20.95. Those with a sweet tooth can check out the Dessert 4-Pack, which is a mix-and-match assortment of some wood-fire’d desserts for $6.85. Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen Jumbo Squeeze Bottles are back at Homecomin’! Not familiar with the squeeze bottles? Basically, think of these things as huge — and decidedly ADULT — juice boxes, but instead of apple juice, it’s moonshine. The best part? They’re collectible AND refillable. Purchase any bottle for $22, and receive lifetime on-tap moonshine refills for just $13, and sweet tea and soda refills for FREE. Refillable Sipper City Works Eatery and Pour House One of the newest restaurants to join the Disney Springs group has wasted NO TIME in cozying up to customers. Sign up for the City Works rewards program and earn a FREE appetizer right away just for signing up. Then earn an additional $20 for every $200 you spend at the restaurant. Just think of all the Peanut Butter Snickers Pie you can get with that. City Works Eatery & Pour House Earl of Sandwich Whether you’re there for the holiday sandwich or their Pepperoni Pizza Bread,you can save while you’re munching down at your meal at Earl of Sandwich. Join the loyalty program online or in-store, and start earning points with every purchase. Once you amass 50 points, you can get $5 off your order. So that next Pepperoni Pizza Bread is practically free! Earl of Sandwich Frontera Cocina Can’t get enough of the Chipotle Chicken Flautas at Frontera Cocina? Well, you’ll love them even more with a discount. There are quite a few dining deals you can take advantage of at this Mexican spot. For instance, Tables in Wonderland members receive 20% off food and beverages, and Annual Passholders get 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages. Disney Cast Members can also get a great discount here with 30% off food and non-alcoholic drinks before 4PM Monday-Thursday with a valid Cast Member ID. Flautas at Frontera Cocina House of Blues For some, weekends are MADE for brunching and Mimosa-sipping. If that’s you, then you’ll be happy to know that House of Blues has your weekend cravings covered. The rockin’ restaurant has offered a few discounts in the past like Annual Passholder deals and discounts for Floria residents. On weekends, though, EVERYONE can enjoy their Brisket Hash or other brunch options with bottomless beverages including Mimosas or Bloody Marys for $15. Available from 10AM-2PM on Saturdays and Sundays. House of Blues Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Head to the Hangar for one of the happiest Happy Hours in Disney. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Appetizers like Air Pirate’s Pretzels, Doctor Astorga’s Queso Dip, and Satipo’s Empanadas are $8 or less from 12 – 3PM on weekdays, while select wine, draft beers, and well drinks are $7 or less. During the same time frame, you can also get the specialty cocktail of the week for $12. Read our review on the reopened Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar! Paddlefish This Disney Springs restaurant is ALL about celebrating those random food holidays that you might not know about but totally will now. We fully support this, because honestly, National Chocolate Cake Day deserves to be celebrated like Christmas. January 23rd: Celebrate National Pie Day with half off Key Lime Pie with the purchase of any adult entree. January 27th: It’s National Chocolate Cake Day — celebrate with half off Chocolate Cake with the purchase of any adult entree. In addition to those SWEET holiday deals, Disney Vacation Club members also get 20% off their bill at this spot during the month of January. And that’s not all — Levy Preferred members earn Triple Points during the month of January for lunch. Paddlefish Disney Springs Paradiso 37 Even though some prices have recently been raised, there are still plenty of drink deals to be had at this spot. Social Hour features discounts on Margaritas, Beer, and Sangria in TWO different time slots. First up is “Triple 5s,” which runs from 3-5PM with $5 drinks, followed by “Triple 7s,” which runs from 5-8PM with $7 drinks. Discounts are available at the bar or to-go. Paradiso 37 Disney Springs Rainforest Cafe While we may have found the Robot Gorillas more interesting than the food we had at this spot recently, if Rainforest Cafe is on your list of spots to try, you might as well take advantage of the discounts while you’re there. Both the Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom locations of Rainforest Cafe are part of the Landry’s Select Club, which offers membership discounts, and lets diners earn rewards points for every dollar spent. Once you ask your server to sign up (or enroll online), you’ll get a special member card pre-loaded with a $25 Welcome Reward. Rainforest Cafe Sprinkles Cupcakes If you like cupcakes, you’ll LOVE cupcake perks. At Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Perks Program essentially rewards you for eating dessert. It’s a no-brainer for those with a sweet tooth, especially when said desserts include things like CANDY-TOPPED CUPCAKES. For every $1 you spend, you get 5 points, and 300 points = a free treat! You can redeem perks in-store at Disney Springs or on the Sprinkles app. Another fun freebie? You can get a FREE cupcake on your birthday, so if that happens to fall during your trip in January, be sure to take advantage of that benefit. Sprinkles STK Orlando Looking for a fancier night out in Disney World with a bit of a discount? Swing by STK Orlando for Happy Hour Monday-Sunday from 3-6PM and you’ll get to enjoy 50% off specialty cocktails, $10 Justin Cabernet and VieVité Rosé, plus $2, $7, and $8 food specials, like Oysters, Tater Tots, Beef Tartare, and Tuna Tartare Tacos. STK Orlando T-Rex Cafe If you’re looking for all the Jurassic Park vibes without the terror, you might want to check out T-Rex Cafe. And while you’re dining amidst the ice caverns and dinos, take advantage of the special deals. The pre-historic restaurant is part of the Landry’s Select Club, which offers membership discounts, and lets diners earn rewards points for money spent. Ask your server to sign up (or enroll online), and you’ll get a special member card pre-loaded with a $25 Welcome Reward. T-Rex Terralina Crafted Italian Terralina Crafted Italian is rolling out the red sauce red carpet all month long with special deals. January 4th: It’s National Spaghetti Day — celebrate in style with Buy One, Get One 50% off ALL DAY on Bolognese and Spaghetti with Meatballs. January 23rd: National Cheese Lover Day means $15 Charcuterie specials all day long. January 23rd: You can also Celebrate National Pie Day with Terralina Dessert Pie, a dessert “pizza” with cinnamon apples, white chocolate drizzle, and fresh mint for $12.00. January 27th: Round out the month with National Chocolate Cake Day, and celebrate with a FREE piece of chocolate cake with the purchase of two entrees or pastas. Also, Disney Vacation Club members get 20% off during the month of January. And Levy Preferred members earn Triple Points during the month of January for lunch. Terralina Crafted Italian Wine Bar George If you’ve developed a bit of a habit of collecting Corkcicles from Wine Bar George, then you’ll want to check out the deal that comes with their newest Corkcicle. Snatch up the Hooten Young and Wine Bar George Corkcicle and you can get a free Hoot Cocktail or Old Fashioned. Wine Bar George Disney World Resorts Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels are known for their Food & Wine events, featuring dishes from some of their many restaurants. But, you don’t have to attend their special events to taste delicious items from these spots. If you’re a regular at the restaurants located at the Swan and Dolphin, you can sign up for the Frequent Dining Program. The “Dining Passport” is FREE to start, and you can get one at Todd English’s bluezoo, Kimonos, Shula’s Steakhouse, or Il Mulino New York Trattoria. Once you register your card online, you’ll start earning Loyalty Points, which can go towards gift cards, exclusive dining experiences, and other perks. bluezoo So there you have it! From happy hours to special deals on Spaghetti with Meatballs, these deals can help you to have one incredibly delicious month of dining in Disney. Gideon’s Bakehouse had its soft opening in Disney World and we’ve got some hot takes! Check out our thoughts here. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which dining deal are you most excited about in January? Let us know in the comments! The post 19 Disney World Restaurant Discounts and Deals in January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get 20% Off at 20 Spots in Disney Springs! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs View the full article

The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be held from January 8th through February 22nd and we can’t wait to check it out! Epcot Festival of the Arts 2020 We’re looking forward to exciting performances from groups like the Voices of Liberty and Art Defying Gravity and can’t wait to get our hands a little dirty while doing chalk art! Plus, you can bet your bottom dollar we’ll be going around trying festival eats from ALL the food booths! Today, we’re able to begin preparing for our festival snack plans because the Festival of the Arts menus have finally been announced! Disney previously confirmed that we can expect 15 returning festival Food Studios, a new booth, and other locations offering festival specials! 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts Now, here are the eats from all 16 booths we can expect from this year’s festival! Check out the full menus for the Food Studios coming to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts HERE! A NEW BOOTH! First up, we have to spotlight the whole new booth coming to the festival. Located right between the Morocco and France Pavilions, Vibrante & Vívido will feature sweet and savory Latin flavors artfully plated! ©Disney We can’t wait to taste the offerings at Vibrante & Vívido including Chilled Seafood Cocktail, Blue Corn Papusa, and Passion Fruit Mousse! Click here to see all the pictures from Vibrante & Vívido! NEW Menu Items! Let’s take a look at some of this year’s new menu items! Germany’s booth, Cuisine Classique, will be bringing us a new savory and a new sweet dish with the Coq au Vin (Chicken Roulade with Violet Mustard) and the classic Opera Cake! 2020 Cuisine Classique We’re hungry just thinking about it. Click here to see the Cuisine Classique menu! We tend to LOVE the Mexico Pavilion booth, El Artista Hambriento, that’s why we’re so excited that it has NEW EATS this year! We’ll be chowing down on a Chile Relleno stuffed with Flank Steak, Pork Belly Pastor, and a Taco de CHOCOLATE. 2020 El Artista Hambriento (The Hungry Artist) Plus, there’s the Diego Pomegranate Margarita and the Frida Carrot Margarita. We’re PUMPED. Click here to see more of El Artista Hambriento! Italy has a whole new food menu with Arancini (Sweet Sausage fried Risotto Balls), L’Aragosta (Lobster Ravioli), and a Bomboloni (Cream-filled Italian Doughnut) at L’Arte di Mangiare. L’Arte di Mangiare Booth 2020 Maybe this is the fest where we’re finally wowed by this booth! Click here to see more of L’Arte di Mangiare! There’s also new eats at China’s The Painted Panda! Get ready for Old Shanghai Shi Zi Tou and Sichuan Red Hot Mala Shrimp. Those sound pretty flavorful! The Painted Panda And there are MORE new eats coming soon! To see EVERYTHING new and returning coming to the festival, check out our FULL MENU PAGE! Want to see more of The Painted Panda? Click here! Returning Favorites! Here are some previous festival favorites that have made their way back to this year’s menus! You KNOW we’re excited to get our hands on the Crème de Brie en Petit Pain at L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise That’s Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl! Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl At Goshiki in Japan, we’re welcoming back the Sushi Donut. YES. This Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber, and Sesame Seed over a decorated plate of Wasabi Aïoli, Sriracha and Eel Sauce is back! Sushi Donut And over at The Masterpiece Kitchen in the Canada Pavilion, we get to say heellloooo again to the Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta. Vanilla, Rose Water, and Pistachio Panna Cotta Plus, we noticed that Beer Flights have returned to many of the menus as well! This is the first fest to feature flights since the park closures. Yay! Click here to see the BEST OF THE FEST from last year! You can bet we’ll be taking you with us as we eat and sip our way around the WHOLE FESTIVAL this Friday! Stay tuned to DFB to follow along! Check out the full menus for the Food Studios coming to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts HERE! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of this year’s Food Studios are you most excited to visit? Tell us in the comments! The post 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts MENUS Are Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW! We’re SOLD on the Lobster Chips and Hard Cider at Refreshment Port for the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! News! ALL FOOD PHOTOS from the Epcot Festival of the Arts Booths Now Available!! FIRST LOOK! Check Out the Stunning Food Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! View the full article

Ready to kick-off 2021 in an artful way? Then get ready for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, running Jan. 8 through Feb. 22. In addition to celebrating visual and performing arts, the over 15 Food Studios showcase the best in culinary art – blending colorful ingredients, unique cooking techniques, and imaginative presentations to create edible masterpieces for the plate and glass.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/AcN1gdIv75k View the full article

There are plenty of restaurants throughout Disney World where we all know more or less what to expect when we eat there. Magic Kingdom But whether it’s the menu, the location, or the overall atmosphere, there are other dining locations that get a bad rep or just aren’t as popular for various reasons. Let’s look at some of the biggest culprits. Now, when we say “misunderstood,” we aren’t just talking about underrated restaurants (although many of the restaurants on this list are, in our opinion, not given as fair of a shake as we would like to see!). The price point could be throwing people off, it might be in an awkward location in Disney World, or it might just hard to describe to people! There are lots of reasons why a restaurant could be considered misunderstood, so let’s go over some of our favorites! Sanaa We’ve been singing the praises of Sanaa for years, and yet it’s still one of those restaurants that people seem to pass over. It’s in a tricky location (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a LITTLE bit off the beaten path, in the middle of nowhere, you get the picture) and its African and Indian-inspired menu might be a turn-off for guests afraid the food will be too exotic. Sanaa Trust us when we say that a trip to Sanaa is worth it! Their menu is filled with home-run hits like their phenomenal Bread Service, Butter Chicken, and Beef Potjie. Yes, a lot of the menu is a little different from what you’ll find elsewhere in Disney World but that’s part of what makes it so great. The foods here utilizes seasonings you might not come across that often but don’t let that deter you — the food is actually quite approachable. They even have a strip steak on the menu if you don’t want to venture too far into the world of African and Indian flavors. If you’ve got little ones with you that aren’t feeling THAT adventurous when eating here, the kids’ menu does include familiar dishes like Cheese Pizza and a Cheeseburger. Beef Potjie One of the biggest selling points with Sanaa is the great views of the savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The animals at the resort roam RIGHT outside the windows of the restaurant, meaning you could be inches from gorgeous birds, zebras, and more while you eat. Be sure to request a table by a window for the best animal views. Sanaa Bread Service…With an Onlooker! Sanaa is one of our favorite restaurants we’ve visited since Disney World reopened in July, so it’s a great option if you’re looking for a table service dinner in a post-closure Disney World. We recommend making a late afternoon reservation before it gets dark if you want the best views — the animals seem most active this time of day! Click here to read about our most recent trip to Sanaa! Frontera Cocina We get it: Disney World food, or most theme park food for that matter, is going to cost a bit more than it normally would at home. But if you were to skim through the menu at Frontera Cocina, a Mexican restaurant in Disney Springs, you may be left puzzled at the prices. It can be hard to justify spending $24 on tacos. Frontera Cocina Many of Disney World’s restaurants are led by incredible chefs, some of which are award-winning! In the case of Frontera Cocina, the restaurant is led by Chef Rick Bayless, a seven-time James Beard Award winner. Hi Chef Bayless! But there’s WAY more to Frontera Cocina than just a famous chef running it. The food here is HIGH quality, and if you’re a fan of La Cava del Tequila over in EPCOT, you’ll want to know that the same team develops the drinks at Frontera Cocina! You can even order La Cava’s signature Avocado Margarita at Frontera Cocina! They also have unique margs you’ll only find at this spot. Play with Fire Margarita So once you know you’re stepping into a restaurant with a menu filled with amazing food led with an award-winning chef at the helm, those prices begin to make more sense. If you’re willing to shell out the cash, you’ll likely really enjoy your meal here. $24 IS a lot for tacos, but they’re really good tacos. Click here to read our full review of Frontera Cocina! Tusker House NOTE: As of this writing, Tusker House is temporarily closed and has yet to reopen. Click here to see a full list of dining locations that are and are not open in Disney World. Character dining often gets a bad rap if you’re looking for great food, and we totally get it. Historically, character buffets are all about the characters, and the food sort of falls to the wayside. Some places in Disney World like Chef Mickey’s and The Crystal Palace, while great for kids, have left us disappointed in the actual food that we’re eating in the past. Tusker House Because of this, character meals, especially buffets, can often be written off as skippable unless you have little ones (or you) that insist on meeting characters. This is NOT THE CASE with Tusker House. Kushari Located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, their menu has a unique blend of traditional American food as well as African-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast staples include Simba and Nala shaped waffles as well as more adventurous dishes like Beef Bobotie (a spiced ground meat and egg dish). For lunch and dinner, you’ll find your traditional carving stations alongside dishes like Tabouli and Hummus Dips, Curry Chicken, and Basmati Rice. Tusker House Breakfast Haul For a character meal, you get to meet all the “biggies,” like Mickey, Goofy, and Donald, all dressed in super cute safari outfits that you won’t see at any other character meal! If you want to meet members of the Fab 5 but don’t want to deal with the hustle and bustle of Chef Mickey’s, this is a GREAT alternative on your Animal Kingdom day. Mickey Mouse With Tusker House closed as of this writing, your current character dining options where you can spot Mickey are limited to Chef Mickey’s, Garden Grill, Topolino’s Terrace, and Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at Hollywood & Vine. Remember that for these dining options, character interactions are socially distanced. When Tusker House does reopen, it will more than likely be converted to family-style dining rather than a buffet, like we’ve seen at other character buffets like Crystal Palace and Chef Mickey’s, so be sure to stay tuned for all the latest updates! Click here to read our most recent review of Tusker House! Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Over the years, Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe has gotten some undeserved heat for being your typical fast-food dining location in Tomorrowland. Disney World dining is full of choices, so many question why anyone would choose to eat here when you’re just a short walk away from places like Be Our Guest, Skipper Canteen, or even other counter service locations like Friar’s Nook, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, or Casey’s Corner (when it reopens). Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Sure, Cosmic Ray’s is where you go if you just want a hamburger that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. But you know what? It’s not a bad burger! They have other solid choices as well, including Greek Salad with Chicken and a Plant-based Sloppy Joe. Cosmic Ray’s is also the temporary home of the Cheshire Cat Tail from Cheshire Cafe, so the dessert options here are SOLID right now if we do say so ourselves. Bacon Cheeseburger Could you find higher quality food at Magic Kingdom? Probably. But could you find better food whilst being serenaded by one and only SONNY ECLIPSE? UNLIKELY. Not many Disney World restaurants can boast an alien animatronic crooning in the dining room! Sonny Eclipse There’s also tons of indoor and outdoor seating here, so you can avoid the of hassle hunting for a table elsewhere during the lunch rush. Their outdoor seating is all located in a big covered patio area, so you could easily find some shade here, but still be dining in the open air, which is still the preferred method of dining at this time, according to the CDC. We definitely have a soft spot for Cosmic Ray’s, but between the decent portion sizes, the fabulous entertainment, and the ample amount of seating, we think nay-sayers should give it a shot, too! Click here to read what dining at Cosmic Ray’s is like at a reopened Magic Kingdom. Takumi-Tei and Victoria & Albert’s NOTE: As of this writing, both Takumi-Tei and Victoria & Albert’s are temporarily closed and have yet to reopen. Click here to see a full list of dining locations that are and are not open in Disney World. There are a few places in Disney World where you can experience true signature dining. Some are “nicer,” “fancier” places with higher price points, white tablecloths, and even dress codes. But then there are a league of restaurants that make your eyes pop out of your head when you see just how expensive it is. Queen Victoria Room at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort To set the scene, let’s start off with the fact that Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa has a AAA Five-Diamond rating, making it one of the most highly acclaimed restaurants in the country. Guests can choose to dine in the Main Dining Room or the more private Queen Victoria Room. You’ll dine on an eight-to-twelve-course Chef’s Degustation Menu that changes depending on what’s in season. Maple Glazed Manchester Quail with Chestnut Gnocchi Or, for the ultimate evening out, Guests can book a reservation at the Chef’s Table, a three-hour dining experience where your party is seated in the actual kitchen of the restaurant. The chef will interact with the guests seated at the Chef’s Table to build their very own Degustation Menu, basically guaranteeing that there is no one else in Disney World that evening eating the dinner that you’re having! Currently, an evening at the Chef’s Table starts at $350 per person. Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s Over at EPCOT, Takumi-Tei is the newest ultra-fine dining experience that guests can take part in. Located in the Japan Pavilion, this dining location is just as much an investment of your time as it is an investment in your vacation budget! Depending on what you order, you can easily spend upwards of four hours enjoying your meal — that’s almost HALF of your day in the park! Mozaiku Sushi You can order off of their regular menu for a more “a la carte” experience, or you can order their Omakase Tasting Menu for a prix-fixe experience that costs $130 per person. Click here to read our full review of Takumi-Tei! If you aren’t into fine dining, these prices alone could be a total turn-off. We get it, dropping hundreds of dollars just for YOURSELF to eat a meal can be excessive. But if you go into these experiences knowing that you’re signing up for literally hours of Disney’s finest service, it’s easier to understand and justify the price. Takumi Tei Water Room Places like Takumi-Tei and Victoria & Albert’s could also be misunderstood in another sense — since Disney World is known for being the ultimate family-friendly destination, surely everything in Disney World is great for families with kids, right? Nope, not the case. These two dining locations are a legit fine dining experience, and not only will they not be suitable for little kids, but in the case of Victoria & Albert’s, they aren’t even allowed (you must be at least 10 years old to dine). White Glove Chocolate Truffle Service If you’re looking for the best of the best dining at Disney World, these are the places for you. You definitely want to go into these sorts of dining experiences PREPARED, because we assure you it will be unlike anything else you can find in Disney World. Is the Chef’s Table at Victoria & Albert’s worth $350? Read our thoughts here! Yak & Yeti Animal Kingdom doesn’t have as many table service options as the other four theme parks, which could mean slim pickings if you’re looking for a sit-down meal. One of the few sit down restaurants, Yak & Yeti, is found in the Asia section of the park. The misconception with Yak & Yeti is that since it’s owned and operated by Landry’s and not directly by Disney it will be at the same level as Rainforest Cafe or T-Rex, but this is definitely not the case! Yak & Yeti Yak & Yeti is a great spot in Animal Kingdom with a unique Asian-inspired menu. Not only is it great, but it’s consistently great. The menu is a good mix of classic take-out style favorites, like Firecracker Shrimp, Lo Mein, and Korean Beef, combined with some really unique and inventive offerings like crab ravioli in a seafood curry! Every time we eat here we’ve enjoyed the food, plus the location itself has a really cool vibe with lots of themed decor to check out. Malaysian Seafood Curry Outside companies owning and operating Disney World restaurants is nothing new. Many of our favorite locations on property are owned by companies NOT Disney and they’re no less great. All of the dining in the France, Mexico, or Italy Pavilions in EPCOT for example? All outside companies. Being owned & operated by an outside party means you can take advantage of any perks they may offer. Landry’s offers a rewards program that you can sign up for if you eat at Landry’s locations frequently (Even just on your Disney vacations!). This includes $25 off for your birthday, earning and redeeming rewards points, and priority seating! Hibachi Steak and Shrimp If you don’t want to commit the time to a table service restaurant or are looking for more outdoor dining options, Yak & Yeti has a counter service location right next door called Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe, which serves decently-sized portions of classic Asian-inspired dishes. Click here to read our most recent review of Yak & Yeti! Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen Take a big breath in before you attempt the title of this next one! Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen (or just Skipper Canteen for short) is conveniently located in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. Skipper Canteen To most guests, Skipper Canteen is a restaurant inspired by Jungle Cruise, with Jungle Cruise Skippers as your servers. But the theming and the “lore” behind the restaurant goes much deeper than that! People who aren’t “in the know” with what exactly the Society of Explorers and Adventurers is all about, you could totally miss out on how detailed and well-thought-out Skipper Canteen is! Next time you go, ask the Cast Members about the stories and hidden details in the space! Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen S.E.A. Room Not only is the entire backstory of this dining location often overlooked by the casual guest dining here, but the food here is great and often a bit underrated if we do say so ourselves! There’s also a secret menu with knock-out dishes like their Pao de Queijo (AKA awesome cheese bread bites). Pao De Queijo off the Secret Menu! Once you get past the punny names for the food (ahem…how about the “‘Tastes Like Chicken'”…Because It Is!,” anyone?!) this location has some really unique, playful, and actually quite delicious food. In the past, we’ve enjoyed their delicious (and quite large) steak, really good Char Sui pork, and even their whole fried sustainable fish (which they make a point to let you know ISN’T piranha!). Whole Fried Fish(es) at Skipper Canteen If you’re looking for something different on your Magic Kingdom day and want a unique table service experience, you really can’t beat Skipper Canteen for food, interaction with your servers, AND fun theming. Click here to read our most recent review of Skipper Canteen! Geyser Point Bar & Grill This next dining location is right next door to the main pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but don’t confuse it with your everyday poolside bar! Not all pool bars are created equal in Disney World and this is a great case in point. Charcuterie Board Geyser Point Bar & Grill is a unique table service/counter service/bar combination dining location with some stellar food and drink options! This is a real hidden gem if you’re looking for something different on your Magic Kingdom day and want to escape the park for a couple hours and retreat to a much quieter oasis. The food is so enjoyable and well made that we’ve found ourselves spending many nights at Geyser Point for a casual dinner! Bison Burger and Waffle Fries If you’re looking for something other than the widely homogenized cocktail menus across Disney World’s resort hotels, the drink menu at Geyser Point is one of the few resort hotel locations with a variety of drinks that are unique to that location (we’ve even scored a few secret menu drinks here!). Northwest Iced Tea Best of all, this open-air location is entirely outdoors (but still covered) for those who wish to avoid indoor dining at this time. When their walk-up Quick Service counter is open, it’s a great option to get some of the same food offered on the Table Service menu on-the-go. Click here to read our most recent review of Geyser Point! Shula’s, Il Mulino, and bluezoo at the Swan & Dolphin We’re wrapping up our list with a few restaurants all located at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels. There’s always a bit of confusion when explaining exactly what the Swan and Dolphin ARE exactly — who owns them, and what their deal is. Allow us to clarify. Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort In short, the Disney World Swan and Dolphin are two hotels located on Disney World property, but they’re actually owned and operated by Marriott. Since they’re on property (located right near the EPCOT/Crescent Lake hotels like the BoardWalk and Beach Club) guests get many of the same perks as staying at a Disney-owned hotel. There are tons of benefits to staying at the Swan and Dolphin, but today we’re going to talk about their restaurants. Shula’s Steak House The misconception here is that since they technically aren’t Disney World restaurants they’re skippable or can’t compete with the actual Disney World dining locations. Not true at all! If you ever find yourself with a free evening, we totally recommend you consider checking out Shula’s Steak House, Il Mulino, or bluezoo! Il Mulino While this won’t be the quickest walk from EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Swan and Dolphin are within walking distance nonetheless via a pedestrian walkway or you can take a Friendship Boat from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or one of the Crescent Lake Disney Hotels. bluezoo Simply put, the restaurants at the Swan and Dolphin are not to be overlooked! While technically not Disney-run dining in a Disney-run hotel, they’re all great options if you want a quality meal for dinner and are on-par with the quality we’ve come to expect from Disney. Since these restaurants are off of many guests’ radar, you can typically get a reservation at most of these restaurants slightly easier, in our experience, than many other popular Disney restaurants. If you ever find yourself in the neighborhood, we totally recommend you consider giving these restaurants a try! Click here to read our review of Il Mulino at the Disney World Swan Hotel! There are those Disney World restaurants where you more or less know exactly what you’re in for, for better or for worse. But then there are some restaurants that are often skipped or overlooked simply because people don’t know exactly what their deal is! So we hope this list today helped to illuminate why we love these almost “underdog” dining picks, and why you should consider booking a reservation on your next Disney World vacation! 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 ride-or-die restaurant in Disney World that you CANNOT miss each time you visit? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s 12 Most Misunderstood Restaurants first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Most Popular Disney World Restaurants (and Alternatives When They’re Full) Guest Review: Allergy Friendly Dining at Walt Disney World DFB Disney Dining Tips: How to Eat Keto at Walt Disney World View the full article

Disney Springs has a lot of exciting shops coming this year! Everglazed We’ve already seen the soft opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse (they’re still getting ready for their grand opening), and now we can look forward to the 2021 opening of some other sweet spots like the M&M’s Store! Now the newest spot in Disney Springs is officially open — the highly anticipated Everglazed will be serving up donuts and cold brew TODAY! After watching construction for several months, Everglazed finally open! ©Everglazed Everglazed announced this morning that they will be opening their doors for business in Disney Springs today with hours from 9AM to 10PM daily. The spot will be initially operating with a virtual queue, so you can head to the West Side location to claim your return time. ©Everglazed Let’s take a glance at the menu! As you’ve probably gathered, donuts and coffee are the name of the game at this spot. Some of the more surprising donut flavors include Maple Double Bacon and Peanut Butter Explosion. Plus, are those sammies we spot? YES, and you can get them served on a sweet bun or for a buck upgrade to a GRIDDLED GLAZED DONUT. Holy moly, yes PLEASE. ©Everglazed And the coffee offerings are NO JOKE. While Everglazed IS offering classic cold brew, we also spot flavored milk (we spy cereal milks!), spiked coffees, and coffee mixes topped with WHOLE DONUTS. ©Everglazed Looks like it’s finally “time to make the donuts!” We have been looking forward to trying these donuts ever since we heard about this addition to Disney Springs, so we are so glad we’ll finally get to head on over! Stay tuned for our FULL REVIEW of this new spot later today! See construction photos of the upcoming Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew! 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 looking forward to the grand opening of Everglazed? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Everglazed is Open TODAY in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 4 New Projects Disney World Quietly Launched This Summer Photo! Get a First Look at the Donuts From Everglazed, Coming Soon to Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs: A Whole Line of “Up” Merchandise, Everglazed Construction Progress, and the Greatest Birthday Sundae EVER! View the full article

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If you know us, you know there are two things we love: Eating at Disney World (duh!) and a good deal. Our Spread at Rainforest Cafe And if you’re in law enforcement, eating at select restaurants across Disney World property will be a little more affordable for you in the coming days! Landry’s restaurants will be celebrating law enforcement by giving police and more 15% off their meal through January 8th! ©Landry’s What spots around Disney World are owned by Landry’s? Yak and Yeti at Animal Kingdom, Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs, and T-Rex at Disney Springs. T-Rex This deal is good for parties up to four with valid ID. But the discount won’t work on delivery, alcohol, gift cards, or merchandise. Rainforest Cafe merchandise So hey, if you’re a police officer and love to eat burgers surrounded by wildlife or dinos, this is your week! And you KNOW when there are more discounts available for dining around Disney World (and beyond!), we’ll let you know! REVIEW: A Robot Gorilla Was More Interesting Than the Food at Rainforest Cafe 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. Do you enjoy dining at Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex, or Yak and Yeti? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a Discount at Select Restaurants at Disney World This Week for Law Enforcement! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: First Responders Get a DISCOUNT at Several Disney World Restaurants on October 28th! Find Out How to Get a FREE DESSERT at Three Disney World Restaurants! NEWS! Rainforest Cafe Has Reopened at Disney Springs and Animal Kingdom! View the full article

When it comes to date night at Disney World, STK is a pretty solid option. STK Orlando This Disney Springs spot specializes in, as the name implies, steakhouse classics like steaks, shellfish, and sides like mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach. The typical dinner menu is QUITE extensive (and expensive!), but thanks to a NEW date-night offer, some of that stress has been alleviated! On Sundays through Wednesdays, STK is offering a Date Night menu for two for $69 per person! What does this meal include? Your choice of one appetizer and two entrees from a limited menu. The two sides and “closer,” a.k.a. dessert, are chosen for you. STK filet The appetizers you can choose from include: Crispy Calamari, Lil’ Brgs, or Jalapeno Pickled Shrimp Cocktail. Each diner can pick one of four entrees: a 6-ounce Filet, a 7-ounce New York Strip Steak, Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, or Maple Rub Ora King Salmon. The included sides are Tater Tots and Asparagus, and you finish things off with STK’s Bag O’Donuts! ©STK If you bought the Crispy Calamari, two 6-ounce filets, two sides, and dessert at STK a la carte, it would run you $169 per couple, as opposed to $138, saving you $25, which hey, is some cocktails at Disney Springs, completing your date night! To take advantage of this deal, which currently has no end date, go to STKsteakhouse.com! Read our latest review of STK at Disney World 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. Is STK one of your go-to restaurants at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post STK at Disney World Has a GREAT Deal Perfect for a Romantic Night Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: STK Steakhouse has a HUGE Black Friday DEAL! PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs STK Has Reopened in Disney World…And They’re Doing Things a Little Differently 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. Happy New Year! After the last 12 months that we’ve had, honestly, it’s time to just take January to pamper yourself in ANY way possible. Happy new year! And we like to do that with a little something called retail therapy! Of course, it’s also a common new year’s resolution to try and spend a little less money, so how do you balance wanting to treat yourself and wanting to be thrifty? By shopping the sales, of course! And collectibles site Entertainment Earth is having a HUGE New Year’s sale, with certain items, including plenty of Disney-related goodies, being sold for up to 85% off! If you’re spending more time at home right now (it is winter, after all), and are tired of plain old 2D puzzles, you can try your hand at this Bambi 3D Crystal Puzzle Mini-Figure! ©Entertainment Earth This little cutie is made up of interlocking, translucent yellow-orange crystalline pieces, so it definitely seems like a new challenge in puzzling! This 36-piece set is not a bad deal either at $10.59, down from $15.99! Intrigued? Buy this Bambi here! If Bambi isn’t quite your speed, you can always put together this model of Poe Dameron’s X-Wing Fighter from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! ©Entertainment Earth This kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions, so it’s a great way to get into model building, especially because it’s not a huge investment at $8.19. Build your own X-Wing here! You can also find your amusement at home in other ways, perhaps by dressing up your dog or cat in a Porg costume! ©Entertainment Earth OK, this one is just silly, but it’s never too early to start thinking of Halloween, is it? It’s just nine months and some change away, after all! This amazing animal outfit can be all yours for just $12.99! Click here to buy the pet Porg costume! It’s also a good time to redecorate, don’t you think? And if you have a kiddo who is STILL obsessed with Frozen after all these years, you can get a pretty good deal on some wall art right now. This Disney Frozen Castle Stretched Canvas Print is just $12.99, down from $24.99. ©Entertainment Earth This pretty pink and gold print features Elsa, Anna, and Olaf along with the iconic Arendelle castle. It’s GREAT for any Frozen-themed bedroom. Check out this Frozen canvas print here! Entertainment Earth also has some really cool collectibles for Marvel fans called Pin Mates! These 2-inch wooden figures are cute and cool, and have a nice little sense of nostalgia about them. If you’re considering finding yet ANOTHER thing to collect, this Guardians of the Galaxy set is a good place to start. It costs just $5.29, after all! ©Entertainment Earth It features fan-favorite characters Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot, and Rocket! You can play with them, display them, or whatever! It’s all up to you. Start your Pin Mates collection here! Select items on Entertainment Earth are up to 85% off now through January 12th, and there are HUNDREDS of Disney (and beyond) items! Honestly, we could scroll through this site FOREVER! And when more big sales like this hit, you know we’ll fill you in! Disney Dropped Over-the-Top Goblets, Kitchenware, and Pet Products Online. See It ALL 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 Disney toys and trinkets do you collect? Let us know in the comments! The post There's a HUGE Sale on Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel Collectibles Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is Absolutely the Most EPIC Piece of Star Wars Merchandise You Could Ever Buy If You Have Any of These 6 Disney Things, They’re Worth Some Seriously Big Bucks! We Can’t Stop Laughing…The Newest Piece of Baby Yoda Merch Is SO 2020! View the full article

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The 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays just ended, but we’re already ready for our next fest. 2021 Festival of the Arts Good thing we don’t have to wait too long! The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off THIS FRIDAY and we couldn’t be more pumped! Signs of the festival started popping up in EPCOT today…INCLUDING BOOTHS! Let’s take a look! Let’s take a tour of the booths we spotted today! Now, as we mentioned, Festival of the Holidays just wrapped up so many of these are the same booths with new signage for the new fest. Cuisine Classique in the Germany pavilion is where we’ll find red wine-braised short rib, coq au vin and opera cake. Yum! Cuisine Classique The signage is up for L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise in the France Pavilion too! This spot is bringing us warm brie in a bread bowl, a black winter truffle croissant, and more! Cuisine Francaise How does raspberry and lemon soft-serve sound? We’ll find some this weekend at Decadent Delights. Decadent Delights The Deconstructed Dish is a super creative booth bringing us deconstructed takes on a Reuben, BLT, and strawberry cheesecake. Deconstructed Dish Mosaic Canteen in the Morocco Pavilion will be serving up BOLD Moroccan flavors and we can’t wait. Mosaic Canteen This sign sure gets us pumped! Pop Eats is going to have some favorites like the Pop’t Art! Pop Eats In The American Adventure Pavilion, The Artist’s Table is where you’ll find beef Wellington and pan-seared scallops. Plus, some sweets and sips are coming too. The Artist’s Table The Japan Pavilion will have sushi donuts and vegetable gyoza at Goshiki! Goshiki Check out L’Arte di Mangiare in Italy! This food studio serves up arancini, lobster ravioli and cream-filled Italian donuts; and Italian beer, wine, and cocktails. L’Arte di Mangiare Mexico’s booth is called El Artista Hambriento and we can’t WAIT to see what this fan-favorite booth is serving up. L’Artista Hambriento China’s booth is The Painted Panda and yes, there will be some boba tea available. The Painted Panda The last booth we spotted was The Masterpiece Kitchen in Canada! The Masterpiece Kitchen The booths we spotted today aren’t the only ones coming to the festival either. You can spot a FULL LIST right here! Click here to see all of the Festival of the Arts booths! Plus, there are some additional locations that will have festival options like Refreshment Port! We spotted a blank sign today where we might see the festival menu crop up this Friday. Refreshment Port We sure are excited for the Festival of the Arts to kick off this Friday. You can bet we’ll be reviewing ALLLLLL the eats of the fest and taking you with us LIVE so be sure to tune in! Click here to learn everything you need to know about EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which booth are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! Festival of the Arts Booths Are Popping Up in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Booths Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We’re LIVE From the First Day of the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Best of the Fest! What to Eat and Drink at the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

The Festival of the Arts starts at the end of this week in EPCOT (and we’re more than ready to get our snack on)! 2021 Festival of the Arts While we know what Food Booths will be making their way to the festival this year, we’ve been patiently waiting (well, kind of ) for the announcement of the menus that will be arriving along with them. And, we’ve FINALLY got ONE menu for this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Arts that’s filled with two of our favorite things: coffee and donuts! Joffrey’s Coffee will be featuring a brand new specialty menu in time for the start of the Festival of the Arts on January 8th. And, we’re already obsessed because they’re all CANDY THEMED!! EPCOT front gate Joffrey’s Over at the Showcase Plaza, the Caramel Canvas Latte with be mixed up with peanut butter syrup, caramel sauce, dark chocolate sauce with Snickers candy pieces on top. ©Joffrey’s Since coffee pairs perfectly with donuts, Joffrey’s has suggested a donut to go along with each drink. The Caramel Canvas Latte is meant to go along with the Snickers Donut! (Swoon.) ©Joffrey’s The American Adventure Pavilion will also be serving up its own sip for the festival called the Color-Me-Latte with espresso, Swiss chocolate syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and M&M candies… ©Joffrey’s …that will go along with the M&M Donut! ©Joffrey’s Since the Festival of the Arts is all about creativity, the Joffrey’s in Future World East is channeling its inner Van Gogh (of coffee) with the Starry Night Latte! The espresso drink is made with Dulce de Leche, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and Milky Way candy. ©Joffrey’s Plus, there’s even the Milky Way Donut that will match the theming of the Starry Night Latte! ©Joffrey’s Last, but certainly not least, you can head over to the Canada Pavilion for the Creative Twist Latte! While we already had a Twix Latte and Donut during the Festival of the Holidays, the updated version is looking a bit different as the Creative Twist Latte is made with brown butter toffee syrup, Swiss chocolate syrup, and Twix pieces. ©Joffrey’s And, we still can’t take our eyes off that Twix Donut either! ©Joffrey’s We’ll give you a full look at what these goodies are like at the Festival of the Arts, you can also stay tuned for more details on everything coming to EPCOT this year! Find out which one of our favorite treats is back in Disney World! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite thing to do during the Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments below! The post 4 Candy-Themed Donuts and Coffees are Coming to EPCOT's Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FIRST LOOK! Check Out the Stunning Food Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! If You Visit One Booth At Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, Visit This One! FULL REVIEW of L’Arte de la Cuisine Francaise at the 2020 Epcot Festival of the Arts! View the full article

There are so many souvenirs to grab at Disney World, but some of our favorites to snag are the cute popcorn buckets, which can be both stylish and functional (as they’ll hold your popcorn and get you some discounted refills)! Holiday Merchandise We’ve seen quite a few popcorn buckets released over the last few months, including some special ones for the holidays, but today we found an extra special bucket in EPCOT! We’ve seen Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Buckets in the past, some in red, some themed to Halloween, some made to look like steamboat Mickey and Minnie, and even some like classic Mickey and Minnie. We had also spotted a yellow Balloon Popcorn bucket in Disneyland previously, but now this beautiful bucket has reappeared and floated all the way down to Disney World! Yellow Popcorn Bucket We found it at the popcorn booth over by the Imagination pavilion in EPCOT. Grab yourself a yellow MagicBand to match and you’ll be walking on sunshine for sure! Popcorn The bucket comes with a convenient strap so you can easily hold it while going on all kinds of adventures around the parks, and opens in the back to hold all your popcorn in place. Yellow Popcorn Bucket Say cheers, it’s time for popcorn, balloons, and Mickey ears! Yellow Popcorn Bucket We’re keeping an eye out for more updates on Disney popcorn buckets, other souvenirs, and (of course) new snacks all around the parks, so stay tuned for more updates. The Simba popcorn bucket has arrived in Disneyland Resort in California! Check out the details here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: A Yellow Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket Is Now Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! REVIEW: PEPPERMINT Chocolate Beer and a Plant-Based Pot Pie Can Be Found at EPCOT’s American Holiday Table! View the full article

The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is set to begin this Friday, January 8th, but we’ve already started to see some decorations up around the park! Festival of the Arts While we’re very excited to celebrate the culinary arts at this festival, we’re also looking forward to hopping into a few paintings and celebrating the visual arts with some creative photo ops. We’ve seen these fun photo experiences up at the Festival of the Arts in the past, and now we’ve spotted a few already in place in EPCOT. Over at The American Adventure, you can jump into Washington Crossing the Delaware from artist Emanuel Leutze. Washington Crossing the Delaware Photo Op Or, you can keep walking around EPCOT and try to get your facial expressions just right to recreate or put your own unique spin on The Scream by Edvard Munch or Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Who will have a better smile, Mona Lisa or you? You’ll have to take your photo here to find out! The Scream and Mona Lisa Photo Ops Perhaps you’re more into boating and lunching? Then, you’ll want to find the photo op that will place you right at the center of Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Pretend to be talking to some of the characters or create your own fun spin on whatever story you want to tell with this photo opportunity! Luncheon of the Boating Party Photo Op In years past, a few more photo ops have been available throughout EPCOT, so we’ll keep an eye out for those in the next few days. You know we’ll be in EPCOT on the Festival’s opening day to taste all the treats, check out the merch, and more. Stay tuned to DFB for ALL the latest news on the Festival of the Arts. Click here for more info on this year’s Festival of the Arts! 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! Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which photo op is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: Festival of the Arts Photo Ops Have Started to Appear in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Three 2021 Dates You NEED to Know If You’re a Disney World Fan! Review! The Waffles Booth Is Now OPEN for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays REVIEW: PEPPERMINT Chocolate Beer and a Plant-Based Pot Pie Can Be Found at EPCOT’s American Holiday Table! View the full article

We’re totally fine with Disney rolling out the holiday treats early. We already had a Valentine’s Day Red Hot Cinnamon Cupcake that was the bomb dot com. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich We noticed that another Valentine’s treat has arrived a month and a half in advance. The crowd-favorite Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich is back for the most romantic time of the year. But. Um. It’s not quite what we remember. Judging from the Dino-Bite Snacks menu, we could see that the cookie sandwich looks a little different in 2021. The chocolate cookie was replaced with sugar cookies. And, instead of heart sprinkles, we get regular red sugar sprinkles. It still comes stuffed with strawberry ice cream full of strawberries and vanilla cake crumbs. When we got our sandwich, it wasn’t exactly like the picture. Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Sandwich First, let’s compare to the LAST time we enjoyed this treat: The Original This time, instead of a light dusting of sprinkles…this thing was COVERED in red. We couldn’t tell where the cookie ended and the sprinkles began. It reminded many of us of a certain snack that we enjoy typically NOT on ice cream — Flamin’ Hot Cheetos?! Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich Looks aside, we have to give it the benefit of the doubt. We really loved last year’s version and wanted to see if it measures up. The strawberry ice cream is really what makes this dessert awesome. We LOVE that there are fresh strawberries mixed in here. It makes the authentic strawberry taste stand out and not taste terribly artificial. We’re a big fan of ice cream cookie sandwiches and this experience was no different! It’s STILL super good, guys! Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich The sugar cookies were really soft and chewy. This makes it easier to eat like a sandwich as opposed to chomping through two crispy cookies. Those boatloads of sprinkles are on BOTH sides of the cookies and they’re totally crusted in them. Sprinkle overload, guys. The Cheeto-looking crumbs on the ice cream is thankfully just VERY red-dyed cake crumbs. It tastes like an infinitely better version of those Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bars you’d get from the ice cream man. Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwich We will say this treat is a total mess! We were covered in red sprinkles and our hands are a lil’ stained red but WORTH. IT. You might want to skip this treat if you don’t want to dig into a messy snack or like the taste of strawberries! It’s very strawberry forward (a pro in our book!). Overall, it’s a delish treat and definitely shareable. You get two cookies, ice cream, and a boatload of sprinkles for $6.99. As always, we’ll be back to review more treats so stay tuned! Check out our review of the Double-Chocolate Butterscotch Banana Muffin in Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think? Flaming Hot Cheetos or not? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review! One of Our ALL-TIME Favorite Sweet Treats is BACK In Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! You’ll Never Guess What’s Finally BACK on the Menu at THIS Spot in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: A Twist on a Fan-Favorite Cupcake, the Yeti Loungefly, and a Teensy Wishable! View the full article

Just yesterday, we happened upon a veritable pineapple treat EXPLOSION in Disney Springs, with new snacks making the most of that tropical taste even in these cooler winter months. Today, one of our stops along the way is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Orange Creme Cupcake at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge And, as it turns out, there’s already a bit of summer fever in the flavors here, too, as we’re checking out the new Orange Creme Cupcake at Roaring Fork! We didn’t happen to see this one pop up on Mobile Order just yet. Instead, the bright orange pop of color is what drew our eyes to it from the display of options as it was set next to the still-going-strong Campfire Cupcake. Orange Creme Cupcake It’s a pretty thing, isn’t it? And it’s all in the name… the Orange Creme Cupcake boasts orange-flavored cake with a crème center, like that classic Creamsicle combo. Orange Creme Cupcake As it turns out, there’s a hint of orange flavor to the icing, too — just a touch. A candy orange slice completes the presentation. Orange Creme Cupcake And the result? It’s wonderful. The taste of orange is light, bright, and refreshing. Orange Creme Cupcake With heavier flavors like chocolate as the cupcake norm, it’s a lovely change of pace! A very well-executed treat overall, we’d say! The Orange Creme Cupcake is $5.99, and it’s great for those looking beyond the standard chocolate or vanilla, but who aren’t quite into the idea of the full-on Cotton Candy Cupcake. And if you haven’t seen that new treat just yet… Find our review of the NEW Cotton Candy Cupcake here! For now, we’re signing off while enjoying the surprising summer flavors at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! 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. Would you like to try the Orange Creme Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! The post Review: Disney World is Heading Straight Into SUMMER With This New Cupcake! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check Out the Oktoberfest Cupcake — with Guinness Ganache — at Wilderness Lodge! Get to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge STAT for the New Candy Cupcake! REVIEW: Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas Cupcake Is Instagrammable, But Is It Tasty? View the full article

Just a few weeks ago, we were looking for those signature, GIANT Disney lollipops in Magic Kingdom, but they were out at the Main Street Confectionary the time. In their place were some Mickey Jawbreaker Lollipops. Mickey Jawbreaker Lollipops Today as we walked through Magic Kingdom, not only did we found a whole bunch of adorable lollipops, we found some with adorable new-to-us designs! A variety of lollipop sizes were available today at the Emporium with prices ranging from $3.59 to $6.99. So, whether you’ve got just a little bit of a sweet tooth, or you’re a “go big or go home” kind of person, there’s a lollipop size for you. Lollipops There were quite a few different flavors and character designs on the wrappers to choose from as well. Today, we saw a Woody and Slinky Dog Watermelon Lollipop… Woody and Slinky Dog Lollipop …a Mickey & Minnie Mouse Sour-Tutti Frutti Lollipop… Mickey and Minnie Lollipop …a Minnie Mouse Wishables Tutti Frutti Lollipop… Minnie Lollipop …and a set of three Wishables Themed Lollipops that comes with a Lemon Mickey Lollipop… Lollipop Set …a Donald Duck Blue Raspberry Lollipop… Donald Wishables Lollipop …and a Minnie Mouse Strawberry Lollipop. Minnie Lollipop The Wishables Bundle of Lollipops was priced at $6.99. These fun, colorful lollipops and character designs can be a relatively inexpensive but still fun treat to enjoy all around the parks. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates on the candies and treats available all around Disney World. Stay tuned for more updates! Click here to see our review of Disney’s cheetah brownie! 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 of these lollipop designs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post PICS: New, Colorful Lollipops Are Now Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Some of Our Favorite Pre-Packaged Halloween Goodies Are Back in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Haunted Mansion Fan and a GIANT Discount on Holiday Merchandise! View the full article

One of Disney World’s most iconic attractions has been closed for quite some time now. PeopleMover Closed The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed since the Disney parks closed last March. That’s almost TEN MONTHS with NO PeopleMover. The ride was scheduled to reopen on January 10th, but the closure has been extended AGAIN. Today, the refurbishment calendar on the Disney website was updated to extend the PeopleMover refurbishment through Saturday, January 30th. Site Screenshot The attraction is NOT listed as “Closed for Refurbishment” starting Sunday, January 31st. It is important to note we’ve seen SEVERAL extensions to the closure, so this is not a guarantee that we’ll be cruising through Tomorrowland again come January 31st. Site Screenshot We have our fingers crossed that this attraction DOES actually open at the end of the month! You can bet we’ll be keeping a close eye on any news about the PeopleMover, so stay tuned! Click here to learn more about what’s going on with the PeopleMover! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you miss the PeopleMover? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: PeopleMover Refurbishment Extended *AGAIN* in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s Going on with the PeopleMover in Magic Kingdom? Here’s What We Know! 4 Magic Kingdom Attractions Will Be Closed in Disney World This Week! 😱 The Disney World Closures That Could CHANGE Your Plans Next Week View the full article

Greetings from sunny California! Buena Vista Street We popped into Downtown Disney yesterday to take a gander at everything new! Southern California is currently under a stay-at-home order, so shopping and dining are limited. Still, here are all the updates in food, construction, and merchandise! Downtown Disney Food Updates Buena Vista Bugle Let’s start with the food! First up, the Simba Popcorn Bucket for $18.50 has made its way to Disneyland for the first time ever. Souvenir Buckets and Sippers at the Buena Vista Bugle You can also snag the Guinevere Popcorn Bucket at the Buena Vista Bugle for $17.25. Click here to see more of the Simba Popcorn Bucket! The Jack Skellington Sipper is back for $26! Jack Skellington Sipper This sipper seriously looks just like Jack and is QUITE large. Want more pics of the Jack Skellington Sipper? Click here! But the return and arrival of these buckets and sippers didn’t kick out the holiday options! Holiday Options The White Christmas Tree Bucket ($10.25), the Jingle Bell Sipper ($10.50), the Mickey Bottle Topper ($3.25), the Santa Mickey Sipper ($9), and the Jack Skellington Bucket ($9.25) are all still available. To see more of the White Christmas Tree Bucket, click here! Trolley Treats Over at Trolley Treats, we spotted this ADORABLE new Sorcerer Mickey Rice Treat for $5.99! Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat This is classic Mickey and we’re digging it. Plus, it’s a Mickey Krispie Treat so it tastes pretty great too! Click here for our full review of the Sorcerer Mickey Rice Krispie Treat! Interestingly enough, Trolley Treats also had Tigger Tail Marshmallow Wands available for $5.49. Tigger Tails These are typically only available at Pooh Corner in Disneyland Park’s Critter Country so it’s a neat surprise to see them here. Want to learn more about Tigger Tails? Click here! Downtown Disney Construction Updates The Lego Store Over at The Lego Store, they had an AWESOME The Child/Baby Yoda/Grogu Sculpture displayed. Lego Baby Yoda Sculpture Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney Now, let’s head into the BIG merch update. Christmas merchandise is available for 70% off now,similar to how we’ve seen in Disney World. What a big sale! Holiday Sale Plus, the section of World of Disney that used to have all the holiday merchandise has transitioned to regular Mickey merchandise. The remaining holiday offerings have been moved to the far end of the store. To see this sale in Disney World, click here! Though mask prices were raised in Disney World, Disneyland still has the $6 price for face masks. Face Mask Price Spirit Jersey has released this cool Mickey Face Mask! This guy will run you $12.99. Mickey Spirit Jersey Face Mask We spotted MORE merch from the Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection (Wow, it really starts coming and it won’t stop coming, huh?). You can snag this sweet Dog Collar for $17.99… Dog Collar …this Dog Lead for $17.99… Dog Lead …this Pluto Sweatshirt for Dogs for $34.99… Pluto Dog Sweatshirt …this Lady Sweatshirt for Dogs for $34.99… Lady Dog Sweatshirt …this Collar Bow for $6.99… Collar Bow …and this Collar Ribbon for $6.99! Collar Ribbon Plus, we also spotted the VERY cool Marvel Spirit Jersey. Marvel Spirit Jersey Make it yours for $69.99. To see more of the Marvel Spirit Jersey, click here! Elias & Co. Over at Elias & Co., we found a number of new apparel options. Check out this fun Rainbow Disneyland Hoodie for $44.99. Disneyland Hoodie It would look so cute with the $39.99 Sleeping Beauty Castle Leggings. Sleeping Beauty Castle Leggings Mickey fans might love this Mickey Mouse Disneyland Sweatshirt for $39.99. Mickey Sweatshirt And, we’ve got a cute matching set! Pair this $49.99 Retro Grey Disneyland Hoodie with… Disneyland Retro Hoodie …the $44.99 Retro Grey Disneyland Sweatpants! Disneyland Retro Sweatpants Backlot Premiere Shop Guess what? We spotted MORE Cats and Dogs merch at Backlot Premiere Shop. There’s this fun Dog Keychain for $7.99. Dog Keychain The Cat Keychain (for $7.99 too) features Yzma in kitty form! Cat Keychain You can also pick up this I Love My Disney Dog Magnet… Dog Magnet …and this I Love My Disney Cat Magnet for $7.99 each. Cat Magnet Cats and dogs EVERYWHERE! Julius Katz & Sons/Kingswell Camera Shop Moving on over to Julius Katz & Sons and Kingswell Camera Shop, the pet merch trend continues! We spotted some neat Reflective Pet Accessories and Leashes available in blue, green, and purple. The Dog Collars are available in all three colors for $12.99. Blue Dog Collar You can find the Cat Collars in all three colors for $12.99. Cat Collar And the Dog Leads are available in all three colors for $17.99. The reflective options were all available at Disney Home too! Dog Leash You might remember when we spotted some FLY Limited Edition Emperor’s New Groove Pins in Disney World. They’re in Disneyland now! Take a look at the Jumbo Emperor’s New Groove Pin… Limited Edition Emperor’s New Groove Pin …the Kuzcotopia Pin… Limited Edition Emperor’s New Groove Pin …the Yzma’s Birthday Pin… Limited Edition Emperor’s New Groove Pin …and this Kronk’s Nature Mix Pin! Limited Edition Emperor’s New Groove Pin These collectibles are all around to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary! Click here to see where you can find these pins in Disney World! Another limited edition pin set featured the Fab Five and the Enchanted Tiki Room. There’s one with Mickey… Enchanted Tiki Room Limited Edition Pin …one with Pluto… Enchanted Tiki Room Limited Edition Pin …one with Minnie… Enchanted Tiki Room Limited Edition Pin …and one each with Donald and Goofy! Enchanted Tiki Room Limited Edition Pin Annual Passholders can celebrate the new year with this Passholder-exclusive Lunar New Year Longsleeve Shirt for $44.99. Lunar New Year Passholder Longsleeve Shirt The Dress Shop Over at The Dress Shop, we spotted three new masks for $6 each. Take a look at the Disneyland Happiest Place on Earth Mask… Disneyland Face Mask …the Cheshire Cat Mask… Cheshire Cat Face Mask …and the Stitch Mask. Stitch Face Mask This shop also featured this sweet (Get it?) $27.99 Mickey Donut Hat. Mickey Donut Hat Disney Home Disney Home didn’t just have those reflective dog collars. We also spotted the Black Floral Mug as a part of the new Black Floral Collection for $14.99. Black Floral Mug Pin Traders And we’re wrapping up our tour at Pin Traders where there are lots of new pins. First off we’ve got a whole Nightmare Before Christmas collection with a Vampire Teddy Pin for $9.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Jack Skellington Love Pin for $9.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Sally Pin for $9.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Silver Nightmare Before Christmas Characters Pin for $12.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Silver Jack Skellington Pin for $12.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pin for $15.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin …a Lock, Shock, and Barrel Pin Set for $21.99… Nightmare Before Christmas Pin Set …and a Pin Trading Nightmare Before Christmas Lanyard Set for $32.99. Nightmare Before Christmas Pin Lanyard Set We’re LOLing at these meme-inspired pins. Look how funny the evil stepmother looks in this Cinderella and Lady Tremaine Pin Set for $15.99. Meme Pins Finally, there’s this “Nope” Pin Set for $24.99. It’s got Anton Ego, Maximus, Grumpy, and Zazu! Meme Pins That’s all we’ve got for you in Downtown Disney this time around. We’ll check in again soon! Want more of the latest Downtown Disney news? Click here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you headed to Downtown Disney soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Downtown Disney: ALL the Cat and Dog Gear and a Christmas CLEARANCE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Downtown Disney: 2021 Goodies, Limited Edition Pins, and a REOPENING What’s New at Downtown Disney: Unique Pins and LOTS of Cats and Dogs Merch! What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! View the full article

Are you planning on hitting up Sprinkles the next time you’re in Disney Springs in Disney World or Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney? Sprinkles in Disney Springs I’m willing to bet YES… and if that’s correct, you’re going to want to be in the know about the January CUPCAKE flavors at Sprinkles! You may have already heard the news about the Naked Banana Cupcake, which is an updated version on a Sprinkles classic. ©Sprinkles Cupcakes No frosting here… the Naked Banana is straight-up Banana Cake brushed with melted butter and dusted with brown sugar. This one’s available now through January 10, 2021. Also available now is the popular S’more Cupcake! Belgian dark chocolate cake is lined with graham crackers, filled with chocolate ganache, and topped with toasted marshmallow frosting. You’ll find it now through January 17th. S’more Cupcakes Rounding out the month is the German Chocolate Cupcake! This cupcake take on the classic tops a milk chocolate cake with caramelly-sweet frosting loaded with shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Look for it from January 18 – 31, 2021. Sprinkles German Chocolate Cupcake Oh! And you’ve got a few extra days — through February 7, 2021 — to order up the Football Bake Box! ©Sprinkles Are you ready to tackle this box of cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and frosting shots?! As a reminder, the location in Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney is currently offering orders for pickup only. We hope you get to enjoy ALL. THE. CUPCAKES. in the New Year! Don’t forget to check out the Cupcake ATM at Sprinkles 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 treat at Sprinkles? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's Baking This January at Sprinkles? See the CUPCAKES Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! Here’s How To Get A FREE Disney Cupcake for National S’mores Day! REVIEW: There’s Something Strange in the Disney Neighborhood! You’ve Gotta See What’s Inside This Sprinkles Cupcake! View the full article

We’ve spotted some surprising things on Disney rides, like an unexpected character on “it’s a small world” or Anna without a face on Frozen Ever After. Gran Fiesta Tour Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros in EPCOT’s Mexico pavilion has also had its fair share of unique situations. Just last year, one of the Caballeros went missing(!!) and just a pile of feathers stood in his place! Eventually our feathered friend returned, but today ANOTHER one of the Caballeros has gone missing and you won’t BELIEVE what replaced him. A huge thank you to our reader Lauryn Smith (@laurynnnsmith on Instagram) who shared these photos with us. When Lauryn rode Gran Fiesta Tour recently, someone was missing. This time it wasn’t Jose, instead it was Donald Duck who had disappeared from the stage. But, no need to worry — his understudy was ready to step in and play the lead role. Donald Duck is Missing! Introducing, Mr. Donald Plant! He can’t sing or flap any wings, but he probably only had a few seconds to get ready for his lead role, give him a break! Donald Duck Was Replaced By…A Plant?! We’re not exactly sure why Donald was missing from the ride today, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out for more updates on that. How long will Mr. Donald Plant have the chance to perform in Donald’s place? We’re don’t know, but he’ll always be a star in our eyes. Click here to see what else is new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s the most unusual or unique thing you’ve spotted on a Disney attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! Donald Duck Was Swapped with a...Plant (Huh?) on a Disney World Ride! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: One of the Three Caballeros Is MISSING From EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour! Two More Booths Are Now OPEN at the Taste of EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in Disney World! Forget Bloody Marys, A New TOMATO Margarita Is Coming Soon to Disney World! View the full article

American Airlines said that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs. Other animals will only be able to fly in the cargo hold or a kennel that fits under a seat in the cabin. Either way, American will collect a pet fee. View the full article