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There’s no shortage of amazing eats at Disney World and just about everyone has some sort of Disney food bucket list. We even created the DFB’s Disney food bucket list with our #OnTheList series a couple of years ago! Dole Whip! And while you may be familiar with those classic snacks (hello Mickey Premium Bars), there may be quite a few Disney treats that you may have TOTALLY forgotten about! So, today we’re sharing our list of the 10 Disney World eats that you might have forgotten to add to your Disney food bucket list! Our list includes everything from sweet treats to savory items and even a drink! Let’s dig in! 1. Num Num Cookies Jack-Jack certainly loved his num num cookies in Incredibles 2, and we can see why! A few years ago, Num Num Cookies appeared in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we thanked the cookie gods for their newest creation. This treat is made of a big (and we mean BIG) delicious, warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie, similar to the Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums that you can find at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Park! Num Num Cookies!! The cookies sold in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are actually made by a local bakery. You used to be able to grab them from the local bakery itself for MUCH cheaper than in the parks, but sadly the bakery recently announced they would no longer be selling them direct to customers. Num Num Cookie But, if you want to chow down on some Num Num Cookie deliciousness, you can snag these cookies right now at The Market in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Or, you can try to make them at home with this recipe! Click here to see our full review of the Num Num Cookie! 2. Bubble Waffles If you’re in Disney Springs and looking for something delicious and sweet, head over to AristoCrepes and get yourself a Bubble Waffle! But what even IS a bubble waffle?! Well, quite simply it’s waffle batter but instead of the familiar grid pattern, it’s made into a thinner bubble patter — it almost looks like giant bubble wrap in food form! In these treats, the bubble waffle acts as the “cone” that holds in all kinds of delicious fillings, like ice cream, caramel, and whipped cream. Aristocrepes Bubble Waffle The menu currently includes a Salted Caramel Bubble Waffle which is filled with chocolate ice cream, chocolate-covered pretzel pieces, crispy pearls, caramel sauce, and whipped cream, as well as a Strawberry Bubble Waffle with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and strawberry pearls! So basically they’re like next-level amazing ice cream sundaes. Strawberry Bubble Waffle But, there are also often seasonal flavors available. Recently, we got to try the Cherry Jubilee Bubble Waffle and it was insanely delish! We also had a sweet potato one earlier in the fall. But, be sure to watch out for AristoCrepe’s hours of operation. They’re often only open for a few hours in the afternoon during the weekdays, but tend to open earlier on the weekends. You’ll want to make sure you don’t miss your chance to try these deliciously sweet treats! Click here for more about these bubble waffles! 3. Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork If you’re looking for something less sweet and more savory, head over to Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some delicious Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Pulled Pork! This is technically an entree, but share it with a few friends and it could make a great (and pretty filling) snack. The dish comes with Baked Macaroni and Cheese topped with Smoked Pulled Pork, Onion Rings, Coleslaw, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce. Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork We’re suckers for good mac and cheese in Disney World and this stuff is the bee’s knees! Flame Tree’s slow-smoked pulled pork is usually really good on its own but mixed with the cheesy mac, creamy coleslaw, and tangy sauce it’s downright magical. Plus, bonus onion rings! It’s tasty, filling, and you can add your own special touch with the amount of barbecue sauce you choose to add (and you should totally add extra barbecue sauce on top!). If you haven’t tried it already, consider adding it to your Disney food bucket list! Click here to see our thoughts on the macaroni and cheese topped with pulled pork! 4. Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites Wine Bar George has quickly become a true game-changer in Disney Springs. It’s the restaurant nearly everyone agrees is great, and it’s definitely one of our favorite spots to visit. If you’ll be stopping by Wine Bar George to taste some of the deliciousness there for yourself, we HIGHLY recommend that you order the Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites! Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites Where do we even begin?! These are incredible! The Mac & Cheese Bites are served on top of tomato nage (which is basically a thinner tomato sauce) and are sprinkled with pecorino cheese. Both of those elements add a nice little zip to complement the creamy mac. The coating is perfectly crispy, the mac inside is creamy and cheesy — really, you can’t go wrong here (unless you don’t eat cheese). So. Much. Cheese! Not planning to sit down very long for your meal and looking to just grab a quick snack instead? You can get these Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites to go from The Basket, which is the Quick Service location for Wine Bar George located right outside of the restaurant. YUM. Click here to see our review of Wine Bar George! 5. Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookies Another must-have Disney food bucket list is the newest addition to our list — it just opened the last week of 2020! We HAD to include cookies from Gideon’s Bakehouse — A.K.A. “the best cookie in Disney World.” At first, Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies were served at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs, and they could be quite difficult to snag before the limited quantity available at the store sold out each day. For us, these cookies were truly love at first bite. And really, what’s not to love? They’re each nearly a half-pound in weight(!) and totally filled or topped with all kinds of delicious chocolate chips or other treats. Cookie Von Krampus So, when Gideon’s Bakehouse announced that they would be opening their own stand-alone location in Disney Springs we nearly cried tears of joy and our wallets cried tears of sadness knowing how much money we’d be spending in the future on cookies and cake slices. Believe us, we’ve had our fair share of Gideon’s cookies, and we cannot wait to have more delicious treats from Gideon’s in the future. We just recently scored their mini TUBS of frosting and basically fell in love all over again. Santa’s White Christmas Cookie The location is NOW open in Disney Springs, but has already proven to be QUITE popular — we’ve seen virtual queues hovering around 3 HOURS to get in! So far everything we’ve tried at Gideon’s has been a slam dunk and we think you’ll definitely want to go out of your way and stop by for your chance to sample their incredible treats! Click here to see all the cookies we tried when Gideon’s opened in Disney World! 6. Wookiee Cookie Maybe you can’t quite nail that signature Chewbacca roar, but you can have a delicious snack that’s shaped like him — the Wookiee Cookie — while at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Wookie Cookie This is like those Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies but, like, 1000% better! The treat is made with two chewy oatmeal cookies, sandwiched together with a fluffy whoopie-pie cream filling, and topped with a chocolate strip designed to look like Chewbacca’s bandolier. It’s essentially a Wookiee Whoopie Cookie. Aside from being super cute, this cookie sandwich is SUPER yummy! Wookie Cookie The filling is like a whoopie pie center, but slightly fluffier. That paired really well with the chewy oatmeal cookies that had just enough of that oatmeal flavor. While there are some delicious snacks in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, this is one intergalactic treat you’ll find outside of the land — over at nearby Backlot Express. Click here to see our full review of the Wookiee Cookie! 7. Peanut Butter Pie at Contempo Cafe If you are a BIG Peanut Butter fan, you’ve got to check out the Peanut Butter Pie at Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We’ve sung the praises of this sweet treat for years now and it still is at the top of our list. This is made with a peanut butter cream cheese filling on top of a layer of vanilla cream and tucked inside a vanilla tart shell, drizzled with chocolate ganache. SO. MUCH. YUM. Peanut Butter Pie The shell is perfectly soft, the vanilla cream compliments the peanut butter really well, and the PB cream cheese is INCREDIBLE. It’s almost more like peanut butter fudge. This treat is salty but sweet, rich but delicious, and something you WON’T want to miss out on. It has even gotten a makeover a couple of times to dress it up for holidays! If you like peanut butter, add it to your list RIGHT NOW! Click here to see our full review of the Peanut Butter Pie! 8. Treats from L’Artisan des Glaces L’Artisan des Glaces in the France pavilion in EPCOT is a spot that’s easy to miss. If you’re only walking on the outside of the pavilion, you won’t see it at all. You’ll need to head to the back and over to the left side of the France pavilion to spot this small ice cream shop. L’Artisan des Glaces line You might be thinking, “what item is so special at this shop? Isn’t it just ice cream?”. Oh no, my friend. It’s much more than just ice cream. It’s hand-made fresh artisan ice creams and sorbets. There are SO many delicious treats here that we could add to this list, but for now we’ll focus on two. First, the Ice Cream Martini! When you get an Ice Cream Martini here, you get to choose your ice cream flavor and whether you want Grand Marnier, whipped cream vodka, or rum. Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini with Rum Back in September, we went for a tropical vibe and got two scoops of Pina Colada Ice Cream with a shot of Rum. Talk about a drink made for paradise! If you’re looking for something delicious and cool (which can be perfect on a hot Florida day), with a bit of a punch of rum or other alcohol in it, an Ice Cream Martini could be JUST the thing! Click here to see our review of the Pina Colada Ice Cream Martini! If you’re not looking for an alcoholic treat, but still want to enjoy some ice cream in a unique way, may we suggest the Macaron ice cream sandwich also from L’Artisan! The flavors of this delicious treat change throughout the year. We’ve had a Raspberry version, a pumpkin spice one, and a Christmas version too. Christmas Macaron Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich The treat essentially consists of some delicious ice cream sandwiched between two macarons. The macarons are typically wonderfully soft and almost chewy and the ice cream is cool and refreshing. It’s a fantastic snack or dessert! Click here to see more about the Christmas Macaron Sandwich! 9. Caramel Popcorn from Karamell-Küche Another fan-favorite treat you’ll want to add to your list is the freshly made Caramel Popcorn from Karamell-Küche! Sure, you could try to make it at home, but there’s something special about getting it made fresh in the Germany pavilion in EPCOT. If you’ve ever walked past the Germany pavilion and wondered why it ALWAYS SMELLS SO GOOD, this, friends, is your answer. Caramel Popcorn from Karamell-Kuche You might think that it’s just ordinary caramel popcorn, but this stuff has quite the cult following, and there’s really no way for you to fully understand until you try it yourself. The caramel is so flavorful and buttery, and the popcorn is well-coated with it. The Werther’s caramel is prepared fresh on-site and you can usually spot Cast Members working in the kitchen whipping up batches of freshly coated popcorn or other caramel-covered goodies. While you’re at Karamell-Küche, don’t miss out on the other caramel treats there like their cookies, marshmallow wands, and boozy caramels, but the popcorn will always remain our ride or die snack from this spot. It makes a great treat to take home with you too (if it lasts that long!). Click here to learn all about how this caramel corn is made! 10. Carrot Cake Cookie Love carrot cake? Then you simply MUST add the Carrot Cake Cookie from Disney’s Hollywood Studios to your list. We’ve loved this cookie for many years now! Originally, this treat was over at Writer’s Stop (which is no longer in existence). Then, it was at Sweet Spells for a while (which has also since closed). Now, you can typically find this signature treat over at Trolley Car Cafe. The treat is made up of two soft cakey carrot cake cookies with delicious cream cheese frosting in the middle. Cream Cheese Frosting for Dayyyyssss It’s not quite a cake and not quite a cookie — it’s the best of both worlds FILLED with cream cheese frosting to tie it all together. If you love cream cheese frosting, this is the treat for you! Back in November, we noticed that the Carrot Cake Cookie wasn’t currently available at Trolley Car Cafe, but instead, the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie was in its place! We haven’t seen the Carrot Cake Cookie come back, but we’re thinking this was a temporary swap for the holidays. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates! Want to make the OG Carrot Cake Cookie at home? Check out a recipe here! And there you have it – 10 Disney foods that need to be part of your Disney food bucket list! Which ones have you already tried? Tell us in the comments! Click here to see the best and worst things we ate in Disney World in October of 2020! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. The post 10 Disney World Eats You Forgot to Put On Your Disney Food Bucket List first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These 15 HUGE Disney World Snacks Are Totally Worth Wearing Your Stretchy Pants! 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We’ve seen some pretty big changes since Disney World reopened last summer! EPCOT Entrance and Park Map We’ve watched park capacity increase from 25 to 35 percent, we’ve seen more crowds at the parks, and we’ve seen the return of park hopping! So it makes sense that Disney would survey guests about their experiences as things continue to change into the New Year. And we recently got a new survey that asked us all about our experiences at EPCOT — most specifically about crowds, mobile check-out, and Park Pass Reservations. The survey asked a question about congestion and crowding at EPCOT and if it makes getting around the park difficult. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney Another question asked us if we agree or disagree with the statement that “EPCOT is too crowded.” EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney Another question was about Park Pass Reservations and asked us if EPCOT was our first choice for a park pass reservation for the day of our visit. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney One question asked us how we felt about visiting the theme parks, considering the current situation with the global health pandemic. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney Then it was on to questions about Mobile Checkout. We answered a series of questions about how we first learned about mobile checkout, and how likely we would be to use mobile checkout in the future. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney We were also asked when we decided to use the mobile checkout feature, and what impact the experience had on our shopping experience at Mouse Gear as a whole. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney After giving us an opportunity to type in a response about why we felt this impact, we were asked about how likely we would be to use mobile checkout again… EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney …as well as how easy we thought the process was to understand. There was also a question about if we felt it was faster than regular checkout. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney The next series of questions asked us about characters at EPCOT, as well as entertainment. Here, we were asked how we felt about character experiences outside of character dining and cavalcades. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney The next question delved into current general atmosphere entertainment at EPCOT, including street theater groups, musical groups, and other performing groups either onstage or offstage, including entertainment at America Gardens Theatre. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney We were then specifically asked how we felt about the character cavalcades at the park. EPCOT Survey Screenshot ©Disney These questions suggest that Disney World is looking for guest feedback on some of the most recent changes made in the parks, including last fall’s capacity increase, how mobile checkout is working (or not working) for guests, and if EPCOT is guests’ first choice of park or if they’re visiting because the other parks are full. We’ll let you know if we see any other surveys come up with the other parks, and let you know what kind of feedback Disney is looking for! Disney World Survey Asks Guests About FastPass+, Extra Magic Hours, and More Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you received this survey from Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Is Surveying Guests About Crowding, Congestion, and More in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Park Pass Availability for This Weekend Has Changed! Disney Shares That Thanksgiving Week Capacity Is Almost at 100% You Can SKIP Those LONG Merchandise Lines in Disney World. Get Our Step-By-Step Guide Here! View the full article

Hello, everyone, from EPCOT! Spaceship Earth We spent a day at the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow to see what’s new and not only did we get to see a QUEEN, but we also saw the first Festival of the Arts tents going up, some new masks, and more! EPCOT Food Updates Joffrey’s (near Mouse Gear) Joffrey’s still has a few holiday donuts available, including the Mint Chocolate Donut. Mint Chocolate Donut We’ve seen this one at other Joffrey’s locations throughout the parks. Disney Recipe: Mickey Donuts Shaped Like a Paint Palette! Joffrey’s Outside EPCOT The Joffrey’s outside EPCOT was open late. Joffrey’s We think this is the latest we’ve seen it open since EPCOT’s reopening! Review! Sip on Holiday Cheer with NEW Joffrey’s Holiday Drinks in Disney World! EPCOT Experience We spotted a brand new beer at the EPCOT Experience — Dunder Blixem Winter Ale by Big Storm Brewery. Winter Ale details We haven’t tried this one yet, but it’s described as sweet and spicy! REVIEW: What Does a Jelly Donut Flavored Beer Taste Like? We Found Out in EPCOT! San Angel Inn Over in Mexico, we noticed a slight change to get into the pavilion . Guests can show a Cast Member their reservation for San Angel Inn up to 15 minutes before and bypass the line to get into the pavilion. San Angel Inn Sign So it seems the fastest way to get into the pavilion when it has a long line, is to make an advance dining reservation at San Angel Inn. Here’s our most recent review of San Angel Inn Joy of Tea Joy of Tea had some really long lines while we were at EPCOT. Joy of Tea Line When you have a craving for a Bubble Milk Tea, it’s worth it! Review! We Love the Panda Bubble Tea and the Portion Sizes at the Shanghai Holiday Kitchen in EPCOT Kabuki Cafe Kabuki Cafe in the Japan Pavilion also had a long line! Japan Line It looks like a lot of people had a craving for Kakigori (shaved ice), sushi, beer, sake, or plum wine. Review: Sake Mists at Kabuki Cafe in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion Refreshment Outpost The pre-festival menu has returned. But this might change again once Festival of the Arts begins this week! Refreshment Outpost Menu The seasonal beer here is a Cinnamon Cider. NEWS! Booths Announced for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Weinkeller Over at the Germany Pavilion, we saw that the Gluhwein is now gone from the drinks list at Weinkeller. Weinkeller Menu Gluhwein is a warm mulled wine and is usually a seasonal item here. More details about the Gluhwein Tutto Gusto Bar Over in Italy, Tutto Gusto now has a grab-and-go drink menu! Salute! QR Code Menu for Tutto Gusto Bar Guests much go through Tutto Italia to enter to bar, and there is also a separate grab & go drink menu you can order from now. Get more details about Tutto Gusto’s Grab & Go Drink Menu Funnel Cake Cart Although it’s a seasonal item, the Sweet Potato Funnel Cake is still available at the Funnel Cake Cart! Sweet Potato Funnel Cake To say we loved this funnel cake is an understatement: it’s a funnel cake with Marshmallow Topping, Cinnamon-Sugar, Honey-roasted Pecans, and a Caramel Drizzle. OH, yeah! And you can still grab it for $9. Read our review of the Sweet Potato Funnel Cake L’Artisan des Glaces We wanted some of that yummy goodness of L’Artisan des Glaces but had to wait in a long line to get it. L’Artisan des Glaces Line It was totally worth it, though, because the Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich has returned! Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich We’ll be on the lookout for any other flavors to return to the shop! See photos of the Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich Les Vins des Chefs de France There’s also a special champagne available in the France Pavilion while supplies last. Guests can ring in the new year with a glass of New Bollinger Champagne. France 2021 Champagne A 5 oz. glass will set you back $27. You Can Snag A Very RARE (and Expensive) Wine in Disney Springs! Refreshment Port Refreshment Port has its regular menu back up. The festival poutine is gone, and the regular poutine has replaced it. Refreshment Port Menu The traditional poutine is available for $7.50. But we also noticed something else: the Spike the Bee Spork remains! Spike the Bee Spork The spork is available for $2.50. More Info on the Seasonal Turkey Poutine and Eggnog With Spice Rum At Refreshment Port in EPCOT EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders We spotted a very cool Star Wars USB drive…ahem, a Data Storage Unit at Pin Traders! Star Wars USB Drive It even comes with pre-loaded content — maybe it contains a holographic map with the location of the last Jedi Temple! You can grab one now for $34.99. The Force is Strong With These Limited Edition ‘Star Wars’ Pins in Disney World! Mouse Gear We spotted new masks at Mouse Gear, including this I Love Walt Disney World Face Mask! I Love Walt Disney World Mask We also spotted this adorable Groot Mask… Groot Mask …the Cheshire Cat Mask… Cheshire Cat Face Mask …and the Stitch Mask! He’s up to something mischievous! Stitch Mask There were also two new Star Wars-themed masks, like this Stormtrooper Mask. Stormtrooper Mask And for those who prefer the light side of the Force, there is the May the Force Be With You Mask! Star Wars Mask All of these new masks are $9.99. See more photos of the new face masks here EPCOT Attraction Updates Test Track Test Track was down, but people were still in line for it. Test Track At least a few people took advantage of the waiting to have a seat! We can’t blame them! Start Your Engines! There Are a Bunch of New Test Track Tees in Disney World! Journey Into Imagination With Figment Figment has ditched his cute holiday sweater for his previous yellow sweater. Figment We liked the “imagination” put into the holiday sweater, too, with the original EPCOT logo for the Imagination Pavilion on it. But he’s still looking handsome in his OG outfit! See photos of Figment back in his OG outfit Mission Space There was a LONG line for Mission Space: Orange — the wait time was 110 minutes! Mission Space This might be a good time to remind guests that there is a less intense version of the ride called Mission Space: Green that might have a shorter wait time. It’s not QUITE the same experience, but it’s a good option if the line for Orange gets long. PHOTOS! Space 220 Construction Walls Are Starting to Come DOWN in Disney World! EPCOT Character Updates Elsa The Ice Queen herself, Elsa, came out to say hello to guests at the Norway Pavilion! Elsa There were LOADS of Cast Members around making sure to control traffic and keep things flowing in an orderly manner around her. We’ve seen her out before, but it was nice to see her on our latest visit! PICS! You Can Meet Anna and Elsa at a Distance in EPCOT EPCOT Entertainment Updates Voices of Liberty We enjoyed listening to the Voices of Liberty during the holidays, but now we’re sad to see they’re no longer listed on the entertainment schedules for the America Gardens Theatre. American Theater Sign But they’ll be back soon because they are performing for the Festival of the Arts, too! We can’t wait! Voices of Liberty is Returning to EPCOT in 2021 at the Taste of Festival of the Arts! EPCOT Transportation Updates Friendship Boats Now that park hopping has returned, we confirmed that the Friendship Boats are running so you can easily hop from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and back again! Friendship Boats So park-to-park transportation back! This is such a relaxing way to travel between the two parks, too! What’s Park Hopping Like in Disney World Now? Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know. EPCOT Miscellaneous Updates Festival of the Holidays Although Festival of the Holidays has ended, we still saw the decor up at the front of the park. It’s likely this will just get changed out for Festival of the Arts decor soon, which starts this week! Festival of the Holidays We also spotted some hidden Olafs still hanging around from the Olaf’s Holiday Traditions Expedition scavenger hunt! Olaf Olaf just wants to be a part of EPCOT year-round to get all the warm hugs! PHOTOS! We Went On A Holiday Scavenger Hunt with Olaf in EPCOT! Festival of the Arts Festival of the Arts tents are starting to go up and we are seeing a few more every day! Festival of the Arts tent We are SO excited for the new festival to start! And we’ll be there reporting on everything, so stay tuned. Here are the Featured Foods for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine! We had a great time exploring all things new at EPCOT! We’ll be back soon, so lookout for the next what’s new where we’ll share even more updates! Here’s what’s new at Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 festival at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at EPCOT: New Face Masks, Festival of the Arts Tents, and CROWDS! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Ranking the World Showcase Pavilions at Epcot by Their Snacks! (See Where Your Favorite Stacks Up!) What’s New in EPCOT: Closed Restaurants, Transformation Progress, and MORE! What’s New at EPCOT: Another Restaurant Opens Daily, a Tomato Margarita, and France Construction Progress View the full article

There’s been a lot of hustle and bustle in Disney World for the holidays this week! Disney World Gateway As guests visit Disney World to ring in the New Year, construction projects are still underway and we’ve been keeping up with their progress. Not a whole lot has changed over the past week, but here’s a glimpse at what we’ve seen! Magic Kingdom Main Street Train Station The Magic Kingdom entrance is still covered in that totally inconspicuous () scrim we saw last week. Main Street Train Station We’re not sure how long this will remain in place but we’ll be sure to spot any changes during our upcoming visits to Magic Kingdom! See photos of the scrim from BEFORE its makeover! TRON Lightcycle Run We stopped by to check out the consistently impressive-looking construction at the upcoming TRON coaster. TRON Coaster Construction We didn’t notice any significant differences in comparison to our last visit! This attraction is slated to open in 2021, so we’re looking forward to it sometime this year! TRON Coaster Construction Work is still underway at this site and we’re eager to continue checking up on it. Check out more photos of the TRON coaster’s canopy here! Rivers of America The riverbeds surrounding Tom Sawyer Island are still dried up as refurbishments continue! Rivers of America drained Both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat are scheduled to undergo refurbishments through February 28th! Find out which attractions are closed in Disney World this week! EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind The upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy attraction saw the addition of these metal fixtures this week. Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Small touches have gradually been added to the exterior of this attraction, like the wooden panels added to the roof last week. Click here to take a look INSIDE the attraction! Space 220 The walls that were once in place around Space 220 have come down! Mission: Space and Space 220 We’re thinking that this covered box will be the future home for the sign for Space 220, but stay tuned. Future Space 220 Sign? Slowly, but surely, we’re getting closer to the opening of this galactic restaurant! Check out what we can expect from Space 220! Disney Springs Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew The exterior of Everglazed Donuts looks practically done at this point. Even a few weeks ago when we got a sneak peek inside the shop, it looked like progress was really coming along in there as well. Check out this adorable patio seating! Everglazed Donuts Patio Seating We’re really hoping we’ll find out the opening date of this sweet spot coming to Disney Springs SOON! Take a look at the construction progress that’s been made at Everglazed Donuts! Disney Resorts Polynesian Village Resort Refurbishments are still moving and grooving (or should we say hula-ing?) at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Because of that, the monorail is still closed here. Polynesian Resort Construction BUT look at how cute this little tiki construction sign is! He even has his own hard hat! Cute Construction Sign! The Polynesian Resort is still slated to reopen in the summer of 2021. Check out this first look at what we can expect from a refurbished Polynesian Resort! While this week wasn’t the most exciting for Disney construction, we’re still super excited to share the updates with you and look ahead at what’s to come! We’ll be back next week with more construction updates so be sure to check back with us. Last week was BIG for construction projects at Disney World — check it out 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! 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If your New Year’s Resolution was to cut back on frosting, then we’ve got GREAT news for you! Sprinkles Entrance Starting tomorrow, January 4, Sprinkles in Disney World is releasing a NEW limited edition treat that offers a fun twist on the classic Banana Cupcakes! As much as we LOVE all of the classic cupcake flavors at Sprinkles in Disney Springs, we like to be on the lookout for seasonal specials and limited-edition flavors! After all, this is the kind of bake shop that turns Christmas cookies into cupcakes! Sprinkles Inside Their latest special is the PERFECT treat for January, and it’s available for a limited time! The Naked Banana Cupcake is a new version of Sprinkles’ classic Banana Cupcake. ©Sprinkles Cupcakes Instead of frosting, though, this one is straight-up Banana Cake brushed with melted butter and dusted with brown sugar. Frosting-lovers may be disappointed, but for those who love the cake more, this is your treat! The Naked Banana is available from January 4-10 for $4.99 at Sprinkles in Disney Springs, and is currently available for pre-order. Head over to Sprinkles soon before this fun cupcake goes away! For frosting-lovers, the Butterfinger Cupcake is BACK in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think about “naked” cupcakes? Let us know in the comments! The post We’re BANANAS About Sprinkles’ Newest Cupcake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Sprinkles in Disney World Will Be Reopening Tomorrow Don’t Miss Out! Sprinkles’ Red Velvet Bread Pudding is Leaving Disney Springs Soon — We’ll Tell You When! Rocket to the Moon With This Limited Time Moon Pie Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2021 in Disney World! Hollywood Studios It’s still one of the busiest times of the year, with folks celebrating New Year’s and many on holiday breaks from work or school. So we’re taking a look at the average wait times in ALL FOUR PARKS! Let’s see how this week compared to last week, and which wait times were surprisingly low or high. Magic Kingdom After taking the top spot for highest wait time during Christmas week in Disney World, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train went up to an average of 77 minutes! This is two minutes higher than last week, however this is NOT the longest average wait this week! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Several other popular attractions at Magic Kingdom had lengthier waits, but not nearly as long as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Jungle Cruise Space Mountain averaged 53 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 48 minutes, Jungle Cruise averaged 49 minutes, Splash Mountain averaged 50 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean averaged 41 minutes. Get the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40th Anniversary MagicBand online! With average waits in the 30s, we have “it’s a small world” and Peter Pan’s Flight at 37 minutes, Astro Orbiter and Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at 34 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 32 minutes. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Overall, almost every attraction’s averages have gone down by about a minute. They stayed basically the same from Christmas week, but we were still surprised at how low some of the times were! Take a look at the “it’s a small world” makeover! Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid (18 minutes), Haunted Mansion (18 minutes), Barnstormer (22 minutes), Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (23 minutes), and Mickey’s PhilharMagic (26 minutes), all had fairly short average wait times! Haunted Mansion We also saw shorter wait times at Country Bear Jamboree with 4 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mad Tea Party with 13, Carousel of Progress with 12 minutes, and Tomorrowland Speedway with 15 minutes. Dumbo in Magic Kingdom And some attractions continued to have a 0-minute average wait including Swiss Family Treehouse, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Hall of Presidents. Swiss Family Treehouse Several Magic Kingdom attractions went up in wait times and several went down, but overall they stayed approximately the same. Magic Kingdom is a hotspot for the holidays, especially on days like New Year’s Eve, so it made sense that the times stayed about the same as during Christmas. Click here to see the latest in Magic Kingdom EPCOT After Seven Dwarfs Mine Train took the top spot from Frozen Ever After last week, we are here to report that it is STILL not the longest wait time in Disney World, or even in EPCOT! Test Track Test Track takes the TOP SPOT in Disney World this week with an 84-minute average! This average is significantly higher than last week, as it went up by 25 minutes! Looks like people wanted to race into the new year. Take a look at the crowds on New Year’s Day in Disney World Soarin’ at 55 minutes also went up by a LOT because the average increased by 22 minutes! Frozen Ever After at 43 minutes, and Mission: SPACE at 61 minutes had pretty lengthy wait times this week. Mission Space Attractions with fairly decent wait times in EPCOT included, Spaceship Earth at 29 minutes, Journey into Imagination with a 23-minute average, Gran Fiesta Tour had a 12-minute wait, Living with the Land had a 11–minute average, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends had a 14–minute average. Spaceship Earth All of the films around EPCOT (Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, Reflections of China) and American Adventure averaged a 0-minute wait. The American Adventure We were shocked at how low some of these average wait times were in EPCOT! Maybe people were enjoying the booths and entertainment for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays instead of riding attractions? Frozen Ever After was the biggest shock of them all since it had the longest wait on property for three weeks in a row! Click here to see the latest updates at EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash had a 63-minute average. Even though this average is higher than last week, it was beat by one-minute as the top spot for Hollywood Studios! Slinky Dog Dash Reminder: Rise of the Resistance isn’t included since the virtual queue gets rid of traditional wait times. See the latest The Rise of the Resistance boarding group change Disney World Tower of Terror took the crown in this park for the week with 64 minutes. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was not far behind with 61 minutes. Millenium Falcon Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, although it’s been down since New Year’s Day, came in at 46 minutes, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway came in at 35 minutes, which are pretty standard times for these attractions. Get more details on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s temporary closure! The other attractions in Hollywood Studios had pretty average wait times. Tower of Terror Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 30 minutes, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue averaged 34 minutes, Toy Story Mania averaged 32 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 27 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 29 minutes. Rise of the Resistance Queue Redirected to Muppet Vision 3D Queue We tend to see higher wait times across the board at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, since it is one of the more popular parks in Disney World. Between reservations filling up, and a limited number of attractions, we’re usually going to see pretty high wait times and not many low ones! Check out the latest news in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom As usual, the Pandora — Land of Avatar attractions had the longest waits in Animal Kingdom with a 74-minute wait at Flight of Passage and a 61-minute wait at Na’vi River Journey. Pandora Both Na’vi River Journey and Flight of Passage’s averages went up by 10 minutes this week! Check out the new GOATS on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Thrill rides at the park are still taking the next highest wait times! DINOSAUR had an average of 41 minutes, Expedition Everest had an average of 31 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris had an average of 34 minutes. Everest The wait times above went up and were much higher than last week overall. Coming in with fairly average waits, It’s Tough to be a Bug averaged 23 minutes and Kali River Rapids averaged 20 minutes. Kali River Rapids The lowest wait again was over in Dinoland U.S.A. at Triceratop Spin with a 6-minute average. Triceratop Spin With these wait times, it’s totally possible to ride EVERYTHING in Animal Kingdom in one day! It is interesting how some times spiked during the week of New Year’s but went down during Christmas week, especially since this was not the case for a lot of attractions in other parks. Here’s the latest news in Disney’s 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! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. For anyone who can’t make it to Disney World to get their Star Wars fix, shopDisney has your back! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge The website’s Star Wars Trading Post page is FILLED with otherworldly trinkets, toys, and merch, and tomorrow, January 4, they’re adding a limited edition collection of DROIDS! If you’ve ever wandered through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios, you know how popular Droid Depot is! The lines can be so long it makes Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run look downright EASY by comparison! Droid Heads from the Droid Depot So naturally the idea of being able to snag some coveted droid merch ONLINE is quite exciting! Droid Depot merchandise Set your alarms now, because starting at 7AM PT on January 4, shopDisney drops a limited edition droid collection! According to this post, it looks like fan favorites like C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 are all here! And we CAN’T WAIT to see exactly what Disney is releasing! If you bought a droid in Disney World, now it can get a makeover! 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 Star Wars droid is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Drops a Limited Edition Droid Collection Online TOMORROW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Inspired Toys Are Coming to Target! We Didn’t Think We Had Room for MORE Baby Yoda Merchandise…Until Now! ACT FAST! TONS of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise is Now Available Online! View the full article

Back in March 2020, we got our first peek at the new Cirque du Soleil show, Drawn To Life, which was originally set to premiere at Disney Springs in April of last year. Cirque du Soleil Drawn To Life ©Disney However, the show eventually canceled all performances due to the global health crisis. After Disney World’s closure and reopening, the show’s premiere date was pushed to November 5th, and then pushed again later to November 17th 2020. Eventually, the show’s premiere date continued to get pushed back, and for the past several months, we’ve seen tickets tickets available to purchase starting February 10th through March 31, 2021. We last checked yesterday, and tickets were still available then. Cirque du Soleil Tickets ©Disney However, now when we check the official Disney Springs Cirque du Soleil tickets page, we get the following message: “This sale link is no longer valid.” Cirque de Soleil Screenshot ©Disney No announcement has been made about the show being delayed again, so it seems tickets have sold out or are just currently unavailable. However, Disney did recently post that the show would arrive in 2021 on the Disney Parks Blog. We’ll let you know if we find out more, or if tickets become available again! First Look at Disney World’s NEW Cirque du Soleil Show ‘Drawn to Life’! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Tickets No Longer Available for Disney World's Upcoming Cirque du Soleil Show first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW: Tickets are On Sale NOW For Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ in Disney Springs! We’ve Got a Behind the Scenes Look at the NEW Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney World! News: Cirque du Soleil Has Filed for Bankruptcy Protection View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, entertainment, and crowd updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Food Update Trolley Car Cafe It’s a joy to see fan-favorite treats back in the bakeries across Disney World whenever we visit. But, we have a special place in our hearts for the Carrot Cake Cookie that has taken Disney’s Hollywood Studios by storm. While the Carrot Cake Cookie disappeared for a short time to make way for the Holiday Red Velvet Whoopie Pie‘s debut, it has FINALLY returned!! Carrot Cake Cookie In case you’ve never had it, the Carrot Cake Cookie is a sweet cookie sandwich with cream cheese frosting between two delicious cake-like carrot cake cookies for $3.99. Find out the details of the returning Carrot Cake Cookie here! Although a few of the holiday treats have started to disappear from Disney World until next Christmas, the Chocolate Chestnut Pine Cone is still looking as gorgeous (and yummy) as ever at the Trolley Car Cafe. A VERY Green Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone We’ll be looking out to see if this treat disappears in the near future! Read our review of the Chocolate Chestnut Pine Cone ABC Commissary Buuut, it looks like another treat has been moved to a different location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Red Velvet Whoopie Pie is now available at the ABC Commissary, so you can treat yourself to an extra delicious snack. Holiday Whoopie Pie This is also a holiday treat, so we aren’t sure how long it’ll stick around. Read our review of the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie Rosie’s All-American Cafe There are a few cupcakes in Disney World that have changed over the years, but still seem to sit at the top of our snack lists! And, the Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake has returned once again to Rosie’s All-American Cafe for $4.99. Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake The Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake is a Chocolate Cupcake topped with Peanut Butter Buttercream and covered with a Peanut Butter Candy Shell with two chocolate Mickey Ears. Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake Frosting lovers, you’re going to be MAJOR fans of this treat, so we recommend trying one for yourself! Read our full review of the Peanut Butter Crunch Cupcake here! Backlot Express Star Wars fans, get ready to rejoice! The Wookie Cookie is back on Mobile Order! Over at the Backlot Express, you can find the cookie sandwich made with two Oatmeal Cookies, vanilla cream filling, and a milk chocolate sash. App Screenshot While there plenty of galactic treats to find around Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Wookie Cookie is perfect for fans of all ages for $5.99! Take a look at the details on the return of the Wookie Cookie here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update Celebrity 5&10 While we’ve been big fans of the Monsters University Hat that Mike Wazowski wears, it’s gotten a bit of a redesign over at Celebrity 5&10. The original blue hat is still available… Monsters University Hats …but now you can also get a new version whose “MU” logo pops with blue lettering. New Monsters University Hat This hat is $27.99! Check out the new Soul merchandise we found at Disney World Legends of Hollywood Since 2021 is about to bring us a WHOLE lot of Star Wars content, you can start celebrating early with new Star Wars Face Masks in the Legends of Hollywood! Light Side heroes can wear the white “May the Force Be With You” Mask… Star Wars Mask …while Dark Side empathizers can become a Storm Trooper with the new themed mask! Storm Trooper Mask Whatever side you choose, you can find pick up each mask for $9.99. Check out the newest Star Wars Face Masks here! Sunset Club Couture It’s only fitting that we found the newest sunny, yellow spirit jersey at the Sunset Club Couture in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The new Retro Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey is vibrant… Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey …as the logo and lettering on the jersey add a pop of rainbow color that ties the whole look together! Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey You can add another retro item to your collection with the Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey for $69.99. Here’s a look at the new Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey! Tatooine Traders As we were making our way around the park, we spotted two new-to-us Star Wars items that will keep you nice and warm during your Disney World trip! The Star Wars Long-Sleeve features the film franchise’s logo front and center for $34.99… Star Wars Long Sleeve …while the Stormtrooper Jacket has a unique design of a Stormtrooper helmet on the back with the message to “break the mold.” Stormtrooper Jacket The front also features the Star Wars logo in a shiny font. Stormtrooper Jacket This jacket is $64.99. Take a look at these Star Wars Pandora Charms Mickey’s of Hollywood We’ve found the spirit jersey masks at Disney to be SO comfortable! Mickey Spirit Jersey Face Mask And, now you can find the Mickey Spirit Jersey Face Mask over in the Mickey’s of Hollywood for $12.99. Buy the Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Mask Online! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entertainment Update Christmas is holding on for its last few moments in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! During our visit, Christmas music was still playing out of the speakers… Christmas Decorations …and decorations were still hung up around the parks (but that could be changing soon)! Christmas Decorations But, Disney has started to replace a few pieces of holiday entertainment as the Disney Junior Cavalcade has replaced the Santa Cavalcade once again! Pals like Fancy Nancy… Fancy Nancy …Doc McStuffins… Doc McStuffins …and Vampirina were all out to play with guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the day! Vampirina We’ll be looking out for holiday decorations to come down! See the character cavalcades in Disney World in 2021 Disney Hollywood Studios Crowd Update The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run queue started outside of the marketplace where the characters have been greeting guests, instead of in Toy Story Land like we’ve seen it in the past. Millennium Falcon Queue However, the line did still stretch through backstage areas near the Milk Stand, where we have previously noticed it! Millennium Falcon Queue We knew crowds were large, but some of the lines, like this one, surprised us! See crowds in Disney World from New Year’s Day Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll catch you next time for more food, crowd, entertainment, and merchandise updates. And, if you have any questions about how your Disney vacation might look different, let us know so we can help you find the answers! Here’s what’s new at Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: SO Many Returning Treats, 'Star Wars' Merch, and MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom: Flight of Passage Loading EVERY Bike and Large Crowds What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Dawa Bar Reopens and the Welcomed Return of Pumpkin Fudge! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Junction Snack Cart Re-Opens and More Holiday Merchandise Debuts! View the full article

Walt Disney World Golf has just introduced a new innovation that’s giving us some serious Tomorrowland vibes! Magnolia Golf Course ©Disney Guests looking to hit the links on vacation can visit any of the several golf courses in Disney World. And now, a new technology makes things even easier for golfers, so they can save their energy for park hopping! Navigating an 18-hole golf course while carrying or pushing your clubs can take a toll even on the most physically fit golfers. But now, Disney Golf has introduced a new technology to make navigating the course easier. Meet the Robo-Cart! ©Disney The Robo-Cart is a small robotic golf cart that uses GPS and Bluetooth technology to transport your clubs safely around the course. To operate the cart, golfers just need to clip on a small transmitter and load their golf bag into the cart. The autonomous cart will then follow a few paces behind wherever they go! ©Disney While Disney Golf cautions guests to be careful while walking across narrow bridges or near lakes, they report that the GPS technology in the Robo-Carts is highly accurate, and they haven’t had any incidents so far. The Robo-Carts are equipped with amenities including a beverage cooler, cup holder, sand bottle, and a USB port so golfers can charge their phone while they play. The front of the cart has a color GPS screen that provides all of the standard yardage information typically available on full-size riding golf carts. The Robo-Carts are now available at the Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail courses in Disney World. Golfers can rent a Robo-Cart for $10 in addition to green fees. To book your tee time, head over to the Walt Disney World Golf website! Disney Character Collection Arrives at Disney World’s Golf Pro Shop! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you visited a golf course in Disney World? Share your experience in the comments! The post This New Golf Technology in Disney World Gives Us SERIOUS Tomorrowland Vibes! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Did You Know This is Still Happening in Disney World? Even When It’s Closed? PHOTOS! Disney Guests Keep the Christmas Tradition Alive with Decorated Golf Carts! PHOTOS: The EPCOT Transformation Keeps Moving Forward with More Progress on Harmonious and the Entrance Pylons! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends, and Happy New Year! World of Disney at Disney Springs We spent a day at Disney Springs to see what’s new, and we found some new merch, ate some cookies, and checked out some brand new Valentine’s Day cards! Also, Disney Springs has resumed its pre-holiday hours and is now open from 10PM to 10PM Sunday through Thursday and 10PM to 11PM Friday through Sunday. Disney Springs Food Updates Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ve been enjoying the soft opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse, and previously shared the January menu for the Disney Springs location, as well as tried one of the Cake Slices of the Day. When we went it was a Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Slice for $8. YUM. Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Slice We also indulged in a Hot Cookie Hour for $10, which is a warm Original Chocolate Chip Cookie served with Kelly’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream – the cookie and ice cream was a match made in heaven! Hot Cookie Hour However, we recently found out that Gideon’s would temporarily be closing, and it is uncertain when it will reopen. Learn more about Gideon’s temporary closing Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney We didn’t spot any new merchandise, but we did notice that 2020 holiday merchandise has moved to the sale section of the shop, and 2021 merchandise has officially taken over! 2021 Merchandise We get it — we’re ready to kick 2020 to the curb, too! Bring on the New Year! Ring In The New Year With Even MORE 2021 Disney World Merchandise! LovePop Goodbye, holiday cards, and hello, Valentine’s Day cards! We popped into LovePop and saw a few of its new Valentine’s Day offerings, like this Truckloads of Love Card for $15. LovePop Valentine’s Day Card There’s also this super cute Star Wars Darth Vader Valentine! The Dark Side never looked so sweet! This card is also $15. Darth Vader Valentine The I Love You More Than Chocolate Valentine’s Day Card and the Red Rose Arrangement Bouquet are both $13 each. LovePop Valentine’s Day Cards LovePop always has the coolest 3D cards — they make great gifts, too! See photos from LovePop’s opening at Disney Springs Coach We finally laid our eyes on the Keith Haring x Mickey Mouse collection by Coach! Keith Haring x Mickey Mouse Collection by Coach Most of these items are pretty pricey, but Keith Haring’s graffiti style and Mickey Mouse go great together! And it’s all available now at Disney Springs. Do You Think the New COACH x Mickey Collection Is Worth the HEFTY Price Tag? Disney Springs Construction Update Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew added some overhead string lights to its seating area, and we think it’s looking like it might be ready to open soon! We are READY for some donuts! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We’ll let you know when we get an official opening date! PHOTOS: Construction Walls Have Come DOWN at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney World! That’s all we’ve got this time around Disney Springs, but we’ll be back soon with more updates, so stay tuned! 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 shop at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney Springs: Hot Cookie Hour, Valentine's Day Cards, and 2021 Merch Takes Over! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs: FUZZY Minnie Ears, Seasonal Gelato, and Construction Updates! What’s New at Disney Springs: Disney Cats & Dogs Frames, Glitzy Ears, and A Mysterious Gargoyle! What’s New in Disney Springs: Construction Updates, Disney Snack Art, and the Return of the BROOKIE! View the full article

Where’s Aerosmith’s agent when you need her? Rock N Roller Coaster Wait Time It looks like the band has bigger issues on their hands then L.A. traffic right now, because Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is temporarily closed in Disney World! Seeing as this speedy indoor coaster has been ranked as the NUMBER ONE attraction at Hollywood Studios, a ride closure is a pretty big deal! Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Fresh off the news that the popular ride just started seating guests in every row, there seems to be a technical issue! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster As you can see from the My Disney Experience app, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is temporarily closed. We’ve been watching this for the past few days and as of January 3rd, it still remains temporarily closed. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Closure Did Steven Tyler miss his limo? Was the concert cancelled? Is Aerosmith on vacation? So many questions, so little answers! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster line While we await a reopening, we’ll just have to keep ourselves busy with extra Butterfinger Cupcakes! See where Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster ranks among Disney World’s highest capacity rides! 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 Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster your number one ride at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster is Closed for the THIRD Day in a Row in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Merch, Chinese Theater Updates, and More! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens View the full article

When Disney World reopened, many of the resort’s entertainment options were either modified or shut down due to new health and safety guidelines in place at the parks. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This included much of the parks’ nighttime entertainment options, including the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Magic Kingdom and Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Aerial photos taken in October showed the Fantasmic! lagoon drained, but it seems Disney hasn’t completely forgotten about the attraction because it just got an upgrade on the My Disney Experience app map! Here’s what the map of Hollywood Studios looks like as a whole: Hollywood Studios Screenshot ©Disney But when you start to zoom into Fantasmic!, something begins to form there where the amphitheater is. It reveals a small, but very familiar figure. Fantasmic Screenshot Zooming in all the way reveals Sorcerer Mickey on top of the mountain at Fantasmic! Fantasmic Screenshot Now, we can’t say for sure this means that Fantasmic! may return soon — and Disney has not announced anything about it. But maybe it means that there’s hope we’ll see the nighttime spectacular come back in 2021! We’ll be sure to keep you updated if we find out more! NEW Loungefly Sorcerer Mickey Ears Can Now Be Pre-Ordered Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. When was the last time you saw Fantasmic? Let us know in the comments! The post Fantasmic! Got a BIG Makeover on the Disney World App! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTO! Fantasmic! Amphitheater Remains DRAINED in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios Just Released an Updated Park Map! The 5 BIGGEST Changes That Happened in Disney World This Week View the full article

The holidays at Disney World often mean that some attractions get holiday overlays, such as Living with the Land at EPCOT. Imagination Pavilion But there was one EPCOT attraction that got a holiday update that we never expected: Journey Into Imagination With Figment! To celebrate the joyful season, Figment changed out of his regular clothes and into a blue holiday sweater with the original EPCOT symbol for the Imagination Pavilion on it. We LOVED this little Easter Egg! Figment with Sweater Now that the holidays are over, though, Figment has swapped out his holiday sweater for his regular yellow sweater that we usually see him in. Figment We’re going to miss the blue — it suited him well! But this is Figment as we know him best! And this sweater looks pretty cozy, too! Figment And you can even get this version of Figment as a shoulder plush! We’ll keep an eye on all the changes happening after the holidays at Disney World and let you know what we find! Here are the Featured Foods for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine! 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 did you think of Figment’s holiday look? Let us know in the comments! The post This Character in Disney World Has Put His Holiday Outfit Away for the Season! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This is One Ride We Did NOT Expect to Get a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! 25 Photos and Videos From Three Parks in Disney World TODAY Do You Think The PeopleMover Misses Us, Too? We’re Peeking Inside Disney World’s Closure Diary! View the full article

After months of being able to visit only one park per day on your Disney vacation, park hopping is back! EPCOT Entrance and Park Map That means you can once again start your day in one park and then head to a different park later in the day. But, what are the rules? And what do you need to know to park hop successfully? It’s a little more complicated than what we’re used to and we’ve got the answers to all of your questions. 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: Do you plan to park hop on your next Disney World vacation? The post DFB Video: Park Hopping is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: What You Need To Know From the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB DFB Video: NEW Disney World Secrets Nobody Has Noticed Yet DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — NEW Hotels, NEW Restaurants & TONS of Festival News for 2020! View the full article

Many of the guests that fly to Disney World travel through the nearby Orlando International Airport. Orlando Airport Despite CDC warnings against holiday travel, Orlando International Airport has been expecting a surge in passenger traffic surrounding the holidays. Click Orlando reports that nearly 90,000 people are expected to pass through the airport on Sunday, January 3rd, which makes it the busiest day of this holiday season. Orlando International Airport Of the projected passengers, 44,971 of them are departures. News 6 monitored TSA screenings on the evening of Saturday, January 2nd ahead of the spike in traffic, and estimated that it took approximately 20 minutes for each person to pass through. Orlando Airport The airport has implemented several new health and safety processes including crowd control and sanitation measures. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any further updates regarding travel to and from the Orlando area. ICYMI: Brightline Train Will Connect Disney Springs Directly to Orlando International Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post Today Expected to be Busiest Day of this Holiday Season at Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Find Out How Orlando International Airport Got Even More Magical Today! Flying To Florida Soon? Here Are ALL the Open Shopping and Dining Locations at Orlando’s International Airport! NEWS: Florida Leads as One of the Biggest Travel Destinations This Holiday Season View the full article

The New Year is almost upon us and we are looking forward to (what we hope) is a great, big, beautiful tomorrow! Cinderella Castle 2020 threw us for a BUNCH of loops and Disney World saw some changes we never expected. But Disney has lots of exciting things planned or the new year. Here are 14 need to know dates for 2021! January – February January 1st January 1st marked the start of the New Year AND the return of park hopping in Walt Disney World. Remember park hopping isn’t be quite like it used to be. You can’t start hopping until 2PM now and the ability to park will depend on if the park you are looking to hop to is at capacity or not. Magic Kingdom A few other changes popped up on the 1st as well. Park-to-park transportation has returned to help guests with their park-hopping plans and Walt Disney World Resort guests will no longer receive free MagicBands. Read our park hopping FAQ here. January 3rd On January 3rd, Kali River Rapids will close for refurbishment. Kali River Rapids This water ride typically closes in the wintertime for seasonal maintenance so this is a regular closure! January 6th – January 10th This next one is not TECHNICALLY a Disney World date this year, but we wanted to drop it in. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is set for January 6th through January 10th. ©Disney The catch? This year’s event is VIRTUAL. So, no, folks won’t be running their way through the Disney parks. Instead, they’ll be participating from home. Click here to learn more about this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! January 8th – February 22nd EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off January 8th and runs through February 22nd and we are so excited to see all the works of art and try all the new FOOD! Minnie’s ready to celebrate! We’re still waiting to hear about menus for this festival so stay tuned for when we see them! Here’s everything you need to know about EPCOT Festival of the Arts! January 10th The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has been closed for the majority of 2020 and we are SO excited to get back on a ride through Tomorrowland! PeopleMover PeopleMover is set to reopen on January 10th and we have our fingers crossed that this date won’t get pushed back any further. Want to see what’s going on with PeopleMover? Click here! February 10th On February 10th, we may see the debut of the new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Disney Springs — Drawn to Life! ©Drawn to Life This show depicts a mix of Disney artistry with Cirque’s stellar performing acts and has been delayed several times due to the global health crisis. At this time, tickets are available beginning February 10th. To see a first look of Drawn to Life, click here! February 18th – 21st Another virtual runDisney event takes place February 18th through 21st with the Disney Princess Virtual Half Marathon. Click here to see more information for this virtual event! March – July March 1st At the start of March, we’ll see the reopening of Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat in Magic Kingdom. Dried Rivers of America on December 22nd, 2020 These attractions have been closed for some time; the Rivers of America were even drained! The refurbishment for both attractions is now listed through Sunday, February 28th. Want to see more of a drained Rivers of America? Click here! March 3rd – July 5th March 3rd through July 5th will mark the second EPCOT festival of the year with the return of the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival! Flower and Garden Festival This festival was cut-off last year in 2020 due to the park closures and we were super sad to miss out on some good festival-going. We’ll be keeping an eye out for FOOD announcements so stay tuned! To see ALL the info for Flower and Garden, click here! March 7th Disney is bringing back one of the water parks on March 7th! For some time, we weren’t sure whether we’d be kickin’ it at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach but now we DO! ©Disney Blizzard Beach is set to reopen on March 7th! Click here to learn more about Blizzard Beach’s reopening! March 22nd Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort reopens on March 22nd! This date was pushed back from the original February 9th reopening date. All Star Movies Resort We’ll be covering the reopening of this resort, so stay tuned for all of our coverage! Want to learn more about this All-Star reopening? Click here! April 15th – 18th Another virtual run takes place April 15th through April 18th. This one is significant because it is the LAST year that the Star Wars Rival Run will happen at ALL. ©Disney And it’s virtual! Click here to learn more about this running event! August – December October 1st Most dates haven’t been released for special events through the end of the year, but we do know one very VERY big date in October. October 1st is Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Holiday Fireworks in Disney World We’re not sure what special events Disney is lining up to celebrate this MAJOR event, but we’re super excited for such a historic occasion. We do know SOME things about the 50th, but ultimately we’re PUMPED to learn more! Want to learn more about the 50th? Click here! TBA Dates There are a number of events we expect to happen in the latter half of 2021 of which we don’t know the dates yet. For one, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is set to open at some point in the Summer of 2021. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Additionally, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend are all expected to return in the fall. Halloween in Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and other holiday offerings are all expected to return next winter. Click here to learn more about the reopening of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We’ll be sure to report in as soon as we hear about MORE important 2021 dates and we’ll keep this post updated as well! As always, stay tuned to DFB to make sure you catch ALLLLL the big news! 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. When are you headed to Disney World in 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post 14 NEED to KNOW 2021 Disney World Dates first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Walt Disney World Golf is continually looking for ways to enhance the golf experience and their latest innovation is already turning heads up and down the fairways around Walt Disney World Resort.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/14vDq1XsnKM View the full article

Although Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, not everything is fantastic in the parks. Things go wrong on vacations, rides break down, and some meals are NOT what you expected. Magic Kingdom And, we’ve been around the block quite a few times when it comes to terrible things that we’ve seen in Disney World. Sometimes, you need to experience the good AND the bad of Dinsey World to fully appreciate everything. So, buckle up, because we’re telling you some of our top “terrible” things in Disney World that you don’t want to miss out on during your next vacation! Blue and Green Milk Fans are pretty divided about the famous Blue and Green Milk in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There’s ultra Instagrammable, super colorful, and taste…well…interesting. Blue Milk is a little more tropical flavored and the Green Milk has a citrus taste with hints of orange blossom. There’s a LOT going on in terms of flavor, and just looking at them you might think they’re super sweet and flavorful but…nah. The taste is rather muted and not too sweet. Green and Blue Milk Coolers The milks are actually non-dairy rice and coconut milk-based served soft frozen, almost like a slush. Your brain expects a creamy mouthfeel but the plant-based milks taste kind of watery if you’re not familiar with them. Our team is mixed on the milks. Some people LOVE these milks, but for some it’s a one-and-done type drink. One thing’s for certain — they look REAL pretty swirled together (but you’ll need to order both colors and ask for a separate cup!). Milk Hack! Plus, you can get it spiked if you want an extra kick before you head over to the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Rise of the Resistance! Even though you might just feel slightly conflicted if you like the flavor or not, the iconic drinks make for an AWESOME photo-op in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Blue and Green Milk in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge It almost feels like a Star Wars fan’s rite of passage to try it at least one time. Click here to see the boozy green and blue milk served in Disney World! Early Mornings for Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance has undergone SO many changes since the parks re-opened, shifting from the days you’d have to wake up early (like, middle of the night early!) to wait outside Hollywood Studios to get a boarding group for the attraction to the 7AM morning Boarding Groups available outside of the parks. Rise of the Resistance The early mornings to get on this ride have actually gotten better over time, but they still require waking up earlier than you might like. Even though getting up at 6:45AM might not seem like “vacation,” it sure beats heading to the park at 4AM like we saw initially! Being able to snag the 7AM Boarding Groups from outside of the park means setting an alarm, getting those passes, then going back to bed (if you like!). But it IS still early. Rise of the Resistance If you come up empty in the morning boarding group drop, you can still try again at 1PM inside the park, but this reason to get up early is a welcome one and well worth setting the alarm in our opinion! The early bird gets the worm…er…the ability to join the Resistance? Here’s everything you need to know about the new Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups! Outdoor EPCOT Festivals in the Rain Most of EPCOT’s festivals are outdoors, so that means that heading to try all the food booths and walking around in World Showcase during the rain might sound miserable. BUT, we promise that it doesn’t have to be as bad as it sounds! If you bring a poncho and other rain gear with you, the lines are a lot shorter than they usually are since most people are heading inside to get out of the rain. Epcot Food and Wine Festival Rain is one of the fastest ways to clear out areas of Disney World! While guests scramble for shelter, you can get to work tasting your way around World Showcase! Booths will remain open during rainstorms, meaning if you come ready with a rain shower attack plan, you can confidently breeze on up to each booth, grab your food, and enjoy! Lamb Chop at Food and Wine Plus, the indoor attractions and restaurants tend to have longer queues while most people spend their time trying to duck out of the stormy weather. And, if you don’t mind being out in the rain for a little bit of time, it’s especially sweet to grab your favorite EPCOT festival food with a little to no wait at all. Click here to learn more about the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT! Giant Lollipops Many of us might have fond (or not so fond) memories of our kids or even US as kids begging for a giant gift shop swirly lollipop. We totally get why you might walk right past these. You kids covered in colorful stickiness all day might not sound appealing. Since it’s one of those treats you just never seem to finish, you might have to shove it in a bag to keep it around with you, making another sticky mess. Frozen Lollipop But, we will say that those adorable lollipops can be worth it just to see your kids’ faces light up when they get to pick which treat to take home. IF you can manage to make this a souvenir lolly to bring home, that is! Otherwise, live in the moment — where else is a monster lollipop a purchase you’d be seriously considering? Pack some wipes to clean up the inevitable sticky mess and bring a resealable bag to slip over the candy they don’t finish. Those photos of your children all sticky with a sugary lollipop in their hands will last a lifetime! Disney Lollipops They’re great for photos and most gift shops sell them in a variety of sizes. We’ve gotten multipacks of small, almost “normal” lollipop-sized swirly pops before in many gift shops that our kids don’t seem so heartbroken if they don’t get to finish but still provide the satisfaction of eating a big lollipop. You might want to skip these snacks the next time you’re in Disney World! Paying for Cinderella’s Royal Table There’s just something special about actually dining inside of Cinderella Castle. And, while Cinderella’s Royal Table is an experience in and of itself, so is that price tag on the meal. Guests are served three courses but the portions are on the smaller side for $62 per adult and $37 per child. Keep in mind these are the NEW prices since reopening. Before the Disney World closures, the price for adults was $75 which, after tax and gratuity, came out to a hefty $100 per person! Cinderella’s Royal Table Some of the other restaurants around Disney World (and even the Magic Kingdom!) are better options if you’re looking for a great meal at the fraction of the cost BUT…you won’t get that castle dining experience. Cinderella’s Royal Table However, Cinderella’s Royal Table is all about the experience with a gorgeous atmosphere, stained glass windows, and a visit from the Disney Princesses. While the restaurant usually has multiple Princesses walking around greeting guests at their tables, the new health and safety regulations in the parks have limited the meet-and-greets to just Cinderella periodically waving to everyone from a distance. Cinderella Although the price tag on the meal might not be worth it to some guests right now without all the Disney Princesses, Cinderella’s Royal Table is a must-see at least one time during a Disney World vacation! CLick here to see our review of Cinderella’s Royal Table! Mission: SPACE We each have our own list of rides that we HAVE to go on when we’re in Disney World. But, Mission: SPACE has been a make or break ride for lots of people (us included) when it comes to motion sickness. Still, if you can stomach the attraction, Mission: SPACE is actually one of the coolest rides in EPCOT. Mission: SPACE NASA scientists helped build the ride, making it one of the closest experiences to actual space travel available to non-astronauts. The Orange Team kicks off at 2.5 Gs compared to the 3 Gs astronauts undergo at liftoff. So, basically you can brag to all your friends that you went through real-life astronaut training after you get off the ride! Mission: SPACE Guests looking for something a little less intense might find the Green Mission a better fit for those who get motion sick easily or have younger children. It’s the same experience as the Orange Mission, but without the intense G-force action. The “ride” portion on Green doesn’t spin like it does on Orange, making it much easier for many to handle. Keep in mind though, it’s VERY close quarters on the ride so if you’re averse to tight spaces maybe sit this one out. Still, if you can handle the Orange Mission at least once, it’s quite the adventure to say you accomplished in Disney World! Take a sneak peek inside the Space 220 Restaurant coming to EPCOT! Plastic Cheese We could go on and on about how much we love Disney’s Plastic Cheese. When we say Plastic Cheese we mean that neon orangey-yellow processed “cheese” you might find on nachos at a stadium back home. It’s available at many locations around Disney World and we love it. Dipping French Fry in Plastic Cheese! But, we have to consider the flip side of the coin when it comes to our snacking habits in the park since it can be a hit or miss with some people. Honestly, we’re not sure if there’s any actual food or nutritional value in there (we kid, we kid!), but we recommend looking past its strangely plastic appearance to try the cheese dip at least once. Plastic Cheese! Obviously, Plastic Cheese might not be on par with some of the amazing beer cheese sauce that you can get at Disney World fast food spots and restaurants. However, it’s just so good when you pair it with a warm Mickey Pretzel or crispy fries. Our personal favorite is whenever we get to dunk Corn Dog Nuggets into a big ole’ cup of Plastic Cheese (). One big cup of plastic cheese! Yeah, it’s just processed cheese and yeah, you can get it at home, but it just tastes better at Disney World we think! Although there are PLENTY of must-eat items that we think need to be prioritized on your snack crawls around Disney World, Plastic Cheese is towards the top of our lists of the best Disney snacks (even if it doesn’t look like it). Show your Plastic Cheese pride with this themed mask in our DFB Store! You can take a look at even more “terrible” things that we recommend in Disney World by watching our video below! 2020 might be over with 2021 around the corner, and that means there’s a whole lot of new experiences that will be arriving in the parks soon! So, keep an eye out for all the latest on the food, entertainment, and more that’s a hit or miss in Disney World! These are the 6 Disney World discounts you’ll want to keep on your radar for 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are some “terrible” things in the parks that you absolutely love? Let us know in the comments below! 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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Pandora And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Update Island Mercantile and Discovery Trading Company If you’re ready to ring in the New Year, you can find a whole bunch of the 2021 items chilling on the shelves at the Island Mercantile and Discovery Trading Company. While we were there, we found the 2021 Phone Case for $29.99… 2021 Phone Case …the 2021 Tumbler for $19.99… 2021 Tumbler …and the 2021 Tote for $24.99. 2021 Tote Plus, you can also find other 2021 apparel, Minnie Ears, and more during your visit to add a pop of color to your wardrobe this year! 2021 Tumbler You’ll be totally ready to embrace the new year with all the 2021 merch we’ve seen! Check out some more 2021 merchandise here! Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures Disney World has started to put its holiday merchandise on sale with HUGE 70% off discounts. And, if you’re wanting to stock up on some Christmas items waaay ahead of this year’s holidays, you can find the same discounts on Christmas merchandise at Chester & Hester’s! Holiday Merchandise Sale You can snag some seriously cute hats and pajamas. Holiday Merchandise Sale And, you can even pick up face masks that will still look cute all year long (Christmas in July is a thing, you know)! Holiday Merchandise Sale Now is definitely the time to save big on holiday merch! Learn more about the holiday sale here! Riverside Depot Riverside Depot has a few other goodies that you can stock up on, including the Sparkly Pink MagicBand and Disney Dog and Cat MagicBand. New MagicBands There’s even a whole set of The Emperor’s New Groove Pins with Kronk, Kuzco, Yzma, and the rest of our favorite characters depicting scenes from the film! Emperor’s New Groove Pins Windtraders Whenever we ride the Na’vi River Journey, we can’t help but be blown away by the Bioluminescent Forest. And, now you can take home a bit of Pandora with you with the Woodsprite Keychain! Woodsprite Keychain Plus, it even lights up! It’s priced at $12.99. Woodsprite Keychain Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Update Anandapur Ice Cream Truck Many of the restaurants around Disney’s Animal Kingdom still have their holiday offerings as the New Year kicks off! Anandapur Ice Cream Truck still had its Peppermint Soft Serve, and Cast Members weren’t sure when it would be going away. Peppermint Soft Serve We’ll let you know if we notice any changes to the menu here! Click here for our review of the Peppermint Soft Serve! Creature Comforts Although Christmas has passed, Creature Comforts still has its Santa Mousse… Santa Mickey Mousse …as well as the 2021 Cupcake (plus, Flame Tree BBQ and Restaurantosaurus also have the New Year treat). 2021 Cupcake This New Year’s treat was seriously impressive. Check out our full review of the cupcake here! Dino-Bite Snacks Dino-Bite is still serving up the Double-Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich, which was one of our FAVORITE Christmas goodies! Dino-Bite Menu We’re glad we don’t have to say goodbye to this snack just yet. Read our review of the ice cream sandwich here! Zuri’s Sweets Shop Zuri’s Sweets Shop also has a case full of holiday-themed treats like cupcakes, cookies, and more! Zuri’s Case Disney’s Animal Kingdom Entertainment Update Although Disney World has started to take down some of its decorations around the parks, Animal Kingdom still has its main Christmas tree and Menagerie photo-ops, as of yesterday. Menagerie Photo-Op Along with the frame area for family members and friends to pose together, the vibrantly painted Menagerie wall also has the Tree of Life and different characters looking gorgeous! Menagerie Photo-Op Well, that’s all for what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll catch you next time with more updates, so be sure to check back with us! Check out Animal Kingdom’s NEW park map! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! 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We’re not going to lie — EPCOT is a PARADISE for foodies, and there is SO much to choose from! L’Artisan des Glaces But some of our favorite ice cream treats there come from L’Artisan des Glaces at the France Pavilion. We’re talking about gingerbread ice cream, ice cream martinis, and a pressed brioche ice cream sandwich! Just YUM! One of our favorite snacks from there is the Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich, but it’s pretty much a seasonal item, so it hasn’t been available for a little while. However, we are very happy to report that it’s back!!! It’s a Raspberry Macaron filled with Raspberry Sorbet Swirled with Vanilla Ice Cream. Oh, yeah! Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich We’ve always loved this pretty treat. The soft macaron holds together really well, even filled with ice cream, and the sorbet and ice cream blend together perfectly. SO yummy. Raspberry Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich We don’t know how long it’s going to be around this time, so if you’ve had a craving for this baby, go grab it now for $4.69. And we’ll let you know when some of our other favorite snacks return to Disney World, too! REVIEW: The Butterfinger Cupcake Is BACK in Hollywood Studios AGAIN — With Yet Another Twist! 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 snack from L’Artisan des Glaces? Let us know in the comments! The post YES!!! The Raspberry Ice Cream Macaron Sandwich Is BACK at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Staying Cool at L’Artisan des Glaces in Disney World’s Epcot Review! Gingerbread Ice Cream at L’Artisan Des Glaces Returns to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! View the full article

Although all four of Disney World’s theme parks reopened last summer, its water parks did not. Blizzard Beach Water Park In September, Disney announced that one of its two water parks would reopen in March 2021, and eventually, it was revealed that Blizzard Beach would reopen on March 7th. Disney has now released hours for Blizzard Beach from March 7th through March 20th. The water park will be open on those days from 11AM to 6PM. Blizzard Beach Hours ©Disney Disney previously explained that only one water park would be open during this time, so it seems that Typhoon Lagoon will remain closed for the time being. Typhoon Lagoon It makes sense to open Blizzard Beach first, since it will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. We still do not have information on other details about its reopening, what health and safety guidelines will be in place, or whether it will require a park pass reservation. We’ll let you know when we find out more! Typhoon Lagoon vs Blizzard Beach? Which Disney Water Park is Worth Your Non-Park Day? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Blizzard Beach? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Announces Blizzard Beach Hours For March! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! We Now Know WHICH Disney World Water Park Will Reopen March 7, 2021! BIG Changes Announced for Transportation and Water Parks When Disney World Reopens NEWS: Miniature Golf to Be Unavailable When Disney World Reopens View the full article

On December 23rd, Disney Springs gained a new cookie spot — Gideon’s Bakehouse! Coffee Toffee Cookie at Gideon’s This is no ordinary bakery, however, as they offer huge cookies and specials, like the Hot Cookie Hour. However, today it was announced that Gideon’s Bakehouse would temporarily close. According to a post from Gideon’s on Instagram, “effective this evening, Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs will be temporarily closed.” The post also mentions to keep a lookout on their Instagram page for news about a reopening. The Gideon’s location at Orlando’s East End Market will remain open for guests to get their cookie fix. Gideon’s Bakehouse It is uncertain why Gideon’s Bakehouse is closing at this time or how long this closure will last, but we’ll be sure to update you with any more details we find out. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news. See photos from the soft opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited Gideon’s Bakehouse since its soft opening? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney Springs Will Temporarily Close first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s a Taste of the GIANT Cake Slices We Can Look Forward to When Gideon’s Bakehouse Opens in Disney Springs! REVIEW! Take a Peek at What Cookie Heaven Could Look Like When Gideon’s Bakehouse Opens in Disney Springs! PHOTO: Gideon’s Bakehouse Shares Another Sneak Peek At Their Upcoming Disney World Shop View the full article

It’s 2021 and we’re still giddy to go into the parks every day, especially with the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! EPCOT Entrance and Park Map We’ve been tracking the gradual reopening of Disney World restaurants and, today, we noticed the Tutto Gusto Bar at EPCOT is open for grab and go service! Back in July, we shared that Tutto Italia Ristorante at the Italy pavilion in EPCOT World Showcase was reopened for lunch and dinner. However, the adjacent bar, Tutto Gusto, did not join the reopening and instead has been serving as extended seating for the restaurant — up until a few weeks ago! Tutto Gusto Tutto Gusto Bar is a cozy wine bar located in the former Tutto Italia lobby space and traditionally serves TONS of wines along with small plates. The bar is now reopen for grab-and-go only from 1PM to 7PM daily, with seating still reserved for the table service restaurant. Tutto Gusto Entrance To grab yourself an Italian cocktail as you walk around EPCOT, enter through Tutto Italia. There are two separate lines in this area, the left is for dining and the right is for the bar, so you’ll want to be sure to find the right one. Once you’re up to the front of the line, let one of the Cast Members know you’d like to go to the bar and they’ll direct you when there’s room. Tutto Gusto Line Once there is space, you’ll be assigned a number to go up to and order your drinks. Tutto Gusto The menu (which is a QR code you can scan with your phone) is a bit modified but is still fairly lengthy, serving only beverages to go and no small plates. QR Code Menu We decided to grab the Italian Martini, which is made of Citron vodka, Limoncello, triple sec, and lemon juice. There’s also a variety of cocktails, wines, and a limited selection of beer. We thought this drink was simply refreshing! Tutto Gusto Italian Margarita We are glad to be able to snag a drink at another World Showcase location, and Tutto Gusto is a hidden gem! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more updates as new information pops up! See the full list of booths coming to the 2021 Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite restaurant at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Salute! Tutto Gusto in EPCOT's Italy Pavilion Now Offers a Grab-and-Go Drink Menu! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Two More Restaurants are Confirmed to Open in EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion Next Week Say “Ciao” to this Adorable Italy-Themed Merch in Disney World! Oh Look, MORE Construction Walls in EPCOT…But This Time It’s In World Showcase! View the full article

There is a LOT to look forward to in 2021 at Disney World and Disney parks across the globe! Magic Kingdom From immersive new worlds to larger-than-life rides, the company is going ALL OUT for Disney World’s 50th anniversary! And now they’ve officially confirmed 2021 arrivals for some MAJOR projects, while curiously omitting a few others! At its recent Investor Day 2020, Disney dropped bombshell after bombshell of news, including new TV shows, new movies, and new attractions! In addition to movies like Luca, Encanto, Cruella, and Black Widow, and shows like WandaVision, there’s also a whole SLEW of new rides, hotels, and nighttime spectaculars to look forward to this year! ©Disney According to this post from D23, we’re able to confirm the 2021 openings of 6 projects, but we’re still wondering about 4 more BIG openings that aren’t on the list! Confirmed for 2021 One of the biggest and most immersive projects taking shape this year is Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. While the opening timeline certainly hinges on the state of the pandemic and lockdowns in California, Disney has said that this Marvel-ous world will indeed be opening in 2021! Entrance area for Avengers Campus, currently used for outdoor food carts At Disneyland, we’re SO EXCITED about Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, which is a less-scary reimagining of the CLASSIC Snow White Scary Adventures. Clearly, Imagineers have been making the most of their time during park closures to update beloved rides, because it seems Disney is still planning on premiering this updated attraction in 2021! ©Disney In Disney World, one of the marquis attractions to commemorate the park’s 50th anniversary (!) is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which is indeed on track to open this year in the France Pavilion at EPCOT! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Also at EPCOT, we’re READY for Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular that we’ve been patiently awaiting — and respectfully stalking from afar! With 2021 finally here, it looks like we won’t have to wait much longer! Harmonious Barge A big reason we can’t wait to travel abroad again? The 2021 opening of Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris! In case Avengers Campus wasn’t enough to satisfy our Marvel cravings, this Marvel-centric hotel is here to cement the year 2021 as the most super-heroic year of all time! Concept Art for Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney You better believe we’re excited to see the new Cars-based attraction, which is confirmed to open in 2021 at Walt Disney Studios Park! ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation OK, so based on the list, those are the CONFIRMED attractions for 2021. You might be scratching your head wondering about a few MAJOR projects we thought were on track to open this year! Not On the List Among these colossal openings is TRON Lightcycle Run, which has been racing towards completion at Magic Kingdom! TRON Lightcycle Run Construction And the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Or there’s the Space 220 restaurant! We’re crossing our fingers, ’cause we can’t wait to dine in space! Space 220 Restaraunt Art Print Also, umm, how about a little thing called the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? We couldn’t help but notice this incredibly immersive hotel, which has been speeding along quite nicely, isn’t mentioned on the 2021 list… . Galactic Starcruiser Construction Of course, the fact that these projects aren’t mentioned here is certainly not a sign that they WON’T open in 2021! It’s just interesting that these big-ticket upcoming attractions are not on the list. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction With park closures across the globe and the ebb and flow of various lockdowns and restrictions, it’s likely a sign that construction timelines are constantly adjusting. It’s likely that Disney wants to be cautious about committing to any major announcements when construction was or could be pushed off. We’ve seen other projects such as the M&M Store and Everglazed in Disney Springs confirmed to open in 2021 by Disney, but they did not make the list either. TRON Lightcycle Run We’ll continue to keep a close eye on construction and news, and we will let you know if Disney officially postpones any of these upcoming projects! See how the Star Wars hotel will hide its buildings from other Disney World guests! 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 attraction are you most excited for in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Further Confirms 6 Projects for 2021…But Left Out 4 Big Ones! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here It IS!! The ULTIMATE LIST of Upcoming Disney Attractions, Rides, and Restaurants WITH Opening Dates!! Should You Reschedule Your Disney World Trip in 2020 or 2021?? The 30 HARDEST Disney Choices We’ve Had to Make Over the Last 30(ish)Days View the full article