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In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, breaking news and updates emerge on a daily — and seemingly hourly — basis. It can be overwhelming to keep up with, especially in particularly hard-hit states like California. Buena Vista Street Recently, Disneyland’s home state has seen dramatic changes, both for the better and for the worse. Now the latest report is that California’s statewide ICU capacity has fallen to 0%. As this latest wave of the pandemic has swept across the entire country (and the world), certain populous states have been hit especially hard…California among them. California State Order Sign In addition to Disneyland and other theme parks remaining closed, restrictions and mandates across the state have increasingly tightened in order to reduce the rate of infections and ease ICU capacity in hospitals. Carthay Circle Closed However, in spite of recent optimistic changes in the right direction, California’s statewide available ICU capacity fell to 0% on Christmas. These numbers were already reported in certain counties, like Los Angeles County, but this is the first time that other counties in the state reported the same capacity drop. Disneyland As alarming as that sounds, Governor Gavin Newsom reassured that there are still options, including a 20% “surge capacity” that brings in aid from federal workers and more ICU nurses. In the ongoing saga of the pandemic, and with light at the end of the tunnel, we’re sending positive thoughts to those on the front lines and battling the pandemic in California. As always, we’ll continue to keep you up to date on COVID-19 news! COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in California! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think California can turn their ICU capacity around quickly? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: California’s ICU Capacity Continues to Fall first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Your Disney Trip Was Canceled — Now What? DOs and DON’Ts To Cancel, Get Refunds, and Reschedule! Disneyland Plans to Install Over 23,000 Health and Safety Measures in Preparation for a Future Reopening NEWS: Disneyland’s Reopening Delayed Further as Orange County Moves BACK to Purple Tier View the full article

Although Christmas has come and gone, we’re still finding new holiday treats to try at Disney World — although we’ve mostly already eaten them all! Nomad Lounge We’ve certainly had our share of holiday cupcakes and cookies, as well as indulged in quite a few holiday drinks! But what’s one more holiday snack, right? So we headed over to Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out the Holiday Trio Dessert, which is THREE bite-sized desserts, so um…YES! You get Gingerbread Mousse, a Peppermint Mickey Dome, and a Black Forest Cake. That’s a nice little sampler of holiday flavors right there! These pretty desserts are also Insta-worthy, too! Holiday Trio Dessert at Nomad Lounge We started with the cute little Peppermint Mickey Dome. The peppermint flavor came from little bits of flavored white chocolate inside the mousse, which gave it a light peppermint taste that blended well with the chocolate. Peppermint Mickey Dome However, the cookie on the bottom was a little dry and kind of “meh.” We think we would have liked it better had it been like a gingersnap cookie or something with a bit more flavor. Peppermint Mickey Dome We then dove into the Gingerbread Mousse, which came with a gingerbread cookie on the side. We’re not going to lie — that little cookie was our favorite part of this dessert! Gingerbread Mousse We definitely got a good taste of gingerbread spiciness with each bite of the mousse, but the cream cheese icing on top balanced it out. But we’ll warn you — it’s heavy on the gingerbread flavor. Also, the red and green bits were pieces of cake, which tasted a little stale. Gingerbread Mousse Finally, it was time to dive into the Black Forest Cake. Now, there is a LOT going on here with its layers of chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, chocolate chip frosting, white chocolate, and peppermint bark. And it’s almost TOO much because this baby is SO sweet — maybe even too sweet for us! Black Forest Cake Although on paper this might have sounded like a delicious dessert, we thought it was all just a bit TOO much cloying sweetness. This was our least favorite of the three. Black Forest Cake You can try the Holiday Trio Dessert for yourself through January 2nd for $13. Also, here’s a quick note: this is normally served IN the lounge itself but you can ask to order this dessert to-go from the bar! And if we find any other holiday treats we haven’t tried yet, we’ll be back with more reviews! REVIEW: Chocolate-Lovers Will Melt for This Ooey-Gooey Dessert at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite holiday treat? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Limited Time Trio Dessert in Disney World Has a LOT Going On! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Peppermint Soft-Serve Is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With a NEW Look! YESSS! Our FAVORITE Peppermint Ice Cream Sammie Is BACK in Disney World! What Will New Year’s Eve Be Like at Disney World This Year? Here’s What We Know. View the full article

It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s almost time to say goodbye to 2020! And well…it has been a year! 2021 Ornaments So bring on 2021 with all kinds of new Disney merch, including ornaments, pins, and ears! The Chinese New Year begins in February — and it will be the Year of the Ox! We’re ready to celebrate the Year of the Ox in style with this brand new Chinese New Year Spirit Jersey we found in Disney World! It’s a gorgeous red color with gold accents and a very subtle pattern that features some Mickeys, flowers, icons, and more! Chinese New Year Spirit Jersey The front left has a gold raised Ox with “Happy Year” and a the Chinese character nian, which means year or new year (I have learned this from Google — if you speak and write Chinese, please let me know specifics!). It also has the Walt Disney World logo on it. Chinese New Year Spirit Jersey The back has the same Happy New Year message in gold, but with much bigger letters! Chinese New Year Spirit Jersey And at the bottom is Mickey in his Chinese New Year outfit! Chinese New Year Spirit Jersey We found this spirit jersey at World of Disney at Disney Springs for $74.99. And if you plan on grabbing it, there’s a pair of matching Chinese New Year Minnie Ears, too! We’ll let you know if we spot any more Chinese New Year merch! Another Monthly Plush Collection Will Be Released by D23 in 2021! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your Chinese Zodiac sign? Let us know in the comments! The post A Fiery Red and Gold NEW Spirit Jersey Celebrates Chinese New Year 2021 in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Latest Spirit Jersey Is SO Soft It Could Double as a Blanket NEW Minnie Ears Alert! Celebrate the Chinese New Year With These Ears in Disney World! TWO New Star Wars Spirit Jerseys Have Dropped in Disney World View the full article

Between ALL the new shows coming to Disney+ and new merchandise celebrating The Empire Strikes Back’s 40th anniversary, there’s a lot to be excited about when it comes to Star Wars. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge If you’re hoping to add to your collection of Star Wars merch, you’re in luck! While in EPCOT today, we stopped to check out the new pins, and excitingly, we found some shiny new ones to add to our ever-growing collection! With 2020 marking the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, it’s been a particularly great year for anniversary pins and new arrivals! Star Wars Love Pin Now we found some NEW ones to bedazzle our outfits with, courtesy of Pin Trading Headquarters in EPCOT! Star Wars Pins You can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back with these pins featuring characters like Luke Skywalker and Yoda… Star Wars Pin …Chewbacca… Star Wars Pin …and Darth Vader! Star Wars Pin The anniversary pins cost $17.99 each. Plus, we saw these pins from Her Universe featuring some of the strongest, most inspiring women from the movies! Pins include characters like Ahsoka and Rey. Star Wars Her Universe Pins Each pin has a different title next to each character, like “independent” for Rey! Star Wars Her Universe Pins These double pins are primed for trading! So keep one for yourself and “Share the Force” with someone else! These double pins are $19.99 each and are available NOW at EPCOT’s Pin Trading Headquarters! Check back for more updates on Disney merch! It’s now the Nightmare AFTER Christmas with these new Disney pins! 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 heroine is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The Force is Strong With These Limited Edition 'Star Wars' Pins in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: We Saw a Ton of LIMITED EDITION Pins From Some Surprising Movies at Disney World! What’s New at EPCOT: Limited Edition Pins, Holiday Treats, and TONS of Italy Merch! These Unique Pins at Disney World Deserve a News Story! View the full article

We’ve recently seen Disney Springs pretty crowded, especially on weekends! World of Disney Entrance Sign But today, when we decided to pop into World of Disney (and found those new Chinese New Year Minnie Ears–WINNING!) we felt like Disney Springs was busier than we’ve seen it since the resort reopened! We knew Disney Springs was crowded when we approached the main security area. There were LOADS of people waiting there! Disney Springs crowds However, we have to give Disney security props — we got through the temperature check pretty quickly once we reached it. It only took maybe a minute at most! And then we were headed into Disney Springs. Disney Springs crowds But inside, Disney Springs was even more crowded. Apparently, this is where the post-holiday crowds have come. But within 30 minutes, we received a text notification that it was time to head back to World of Disney for our shopping time. At this point, the stand-by line for the ride…er…um…STORE…had a 30 minute posted wait time! There was a posted wait time…FOR A STORE. World of Disney Posted Wait Time We were directed to go into the virtual line queue, where we only waited three minutes to get into World of Disney. World of Disney virtual line queue So here’s a tip: if you’re wanting to shop at World of Disney at Disney Springs, ALWAYS use the Virtual Line system! It will save you from having to stand in a real line for a long time. And while you’re waiting to get called into the store, you can do other things, like have some drinks and snacks or, you know, keep shopping! From the surprisingly low crowds yesterday to the crazy crowds today, things sure are changing it up on us in Disney World! We’ll continue to keep you updated on the crowds during this historically busy time in the parks. PHOTOS! Get a Look at the Holiday Weekend Crowds 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. Have you been to Disney Springs recently? Let us know in the comments. The post PHOTOS And VIDEOS: Disney Springs Was SO Busy Today Even A STORE Had A Posted Wait Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Black Friday Crowds, a Peppermint Churro, and a Carousel! What’s New at Disney Springs: Frozen Merch, Frozen Merch, and MORE Frozen Merch! (Also Leia Ears, a Baloo Plush, and More!) World of Disney in Disney Springs Looks VERY Different Today… View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at EPCOT! Journey into Imagination And, we’ve got plenty of construction, entertainment, merchandise, and food updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in! EPCOT Construction Updates Guardians of the Galaxy As Disney World moves forward with a whole lot of construction around the parks, we’ve been keeping our eyes on the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster coming soon. Guardians of the Galaxy We’ve noticed that the construction has been moving forward to bring the attraction to life with ride vehicles, more beams, and other additional details. Future World While the EPCOT entrance has started to look quite snazzy with a brand new fountain and the pylons, there are still also a whole lot of things to come near Spaceship Earth! Future World Construction Although we haven’t received too many details on the new MouseGear location or what will replace the Electric Umbrella, we’ll have to keep checking back to give you all the updates you need to know! Future World Construction Space 220 Next to Mission: SPACE, the Space 220 restaurant has seen some major updates with a peek at the construction inside as the construction walls have started to come down. Space 220 Update! While there haven’t been many clues about when Space 220 will be making its debut, the green sign out front might feature the logo when the restaurant opens! This Area Was Behind Construction Walls As we continue to make our way to EPCOT, we’ll be sure to check out all the other progress happening at Space 220 soon too. Here’s a look at the latest update on Space 220! SeaBase One section at SeaBase was closed for routine maintenance… SeaBase …but there were still plenty of aquatic animals for guests to check out throughout the rest of the aquarium. SeaBase EPCOT Merchandise Updates Pin Traders Since Florida has started to drop temperature a bit during the holidays, Pin Traders has moved pin trading inside so guests and Cast Members don’t have to stand in the cold. Pin Traders Guests can look at numbered parts of the board to choose which pins they want to add to their collection back home or feature on their lanyard to wear around Disney World. Pin Traders After you pin trade, you can also grab yourself a few new pins off the shelves instead with brand new Nightmare Before Christmas Pins! You can fashion the Scary Teddy Pin… Nightmare Before Christmas Scary Teddy Pin …as well as the Sally Pin for $9.99 each. Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Pin And, you can even add the Nightmare Before Christmas Pin featuring some of the best citizens of Halloween Town for $12.99! Nightmare Before Christmas Characters Pin (Halloween and Christmas might be over, but we totally want to wear this cutie all year long!) Here’s a look at the cutest Nightmare Before Christmas Pins in Disney World! Along with the holidays, you can also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Empire Strikes Back with a whole line of pins featuring Luke Skywalker and Yoda… Empire Strikes Back Pins …Darth Vader… Empire Strikes Back Pins …and Chewbacca for $17.99! Empire Strikes Back Pins And, you can channel your girl power with the Her Universe Star Wars Pins that show off Ahsoka Tano as a “survivor”… Her Universe Star Wars Pins …and Rey as “independent” for $19.99 each. Star Wars Her Universe Pins Mouse Gear If you love both Disney Parks, you can also snag the attraction posters for some of your favorite rides in Disneyland. Over at MouseGear, you can take home the 500-piece Disneyland Attraction Poster Puzzle for $34.99. Attraction Poster Puzzle You can also pick up the 2021 Ears in Disney World while you’re there. These have the Walt Disney World logo, Cinderella Castle, and Mickey Mouse in a primary color scheme for $29.99. 2021 Ears (Anybody else ready to wear them to ring in 2021 this year??) Here’s a look at the 2021 Ears in Disney World! Disney Traders It might be after Christmas, but we’re sure your kids would appreciate the cutest Eeyore Disney Babies Plush as a post-holiday gift! Eeyore Plush The plush comes with a mini wrap blanket that has flowers, Eeyore’s little stick hut, and more… Eeyore Plush …which only makes Eeyore’s little tail and bow all the more adorable! Eeyore Plush Disney Traders also has a 1,000-piece, 2-Sided Disney Dog and Cat Puzzle. This features Cheshire Cat and the Aristocats on one side… Disney Dog and Cat Puzzle …and the Disney dogs on the other side with the Dalmatians, Pluto, and even Stitch (who Lilo thought was a dog at first) for $24.99. Disney Dog and Cat Puzzle And, while you’re at Disney Traders, you can find a whole bunch of 2021 merchandise with plushes, apparel, kitchenware… 2021 Merchandise …and even the 2021 ears too! 2021 Ears Japan Pavilion For all you anime fans out there, you can also take home the Naruto Coin Bank that features Naruto looking like a pretty epic hero… Naruto Coin Bank …as guests store their treasures on the back of the coin bank for $22.95. Naruto Coin Bank China Pavilion China also has a few sparkly purses that make GORGEOUS accessories with jewels and gems in the shape of a bird and a flower bag for $198. Sparkly Purses Italy Pavilion The Italy Pavilion is showing off all its eats and treats with wine, tiramisu, gelato, cappuccinos, and (of course) LOVE on the newest tank top for $29.99. Italy Tank Top Germany Pavilion As we near the end of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, the Holiday Markets started to close up or switch to something new in the park. Holiday Markets Soon they’ll be changing into new market booths for the Festival of the Arts, and we’re feeling especially excited for the new goodies. Holiday Markets We’re keeping an ear to the ground for those full menus! Holiday Markets Art of Disney If you’re looking for an adorable line of plushes to add to your shelves at home, the Art of Disney now has the Lion King Steiff Gift Set for $450… Lion King Steiff …and the Nala Plush for $220. Lion King Steiff EPCOT Food Update Japan Pavilion We hope that you’re ready to chill out with some great food in the Japan Pavilion because Tokyo Dining has officially re-opened with a modified dining experience. Tokyo Dining The restaurant will be reopening for a limited time now through December 31st with sushi, wine, sake, and more. Tokyo Dining Right now, Tokyo Dining is only operating with a walk-up option from noon to 6 PM daily, but we’ll have to be sure to check back if the restaurant extends its opening past the end of the year! Here’s a look at the newly re-opened Tokyo Dining! Over at Mitsukoshi, you can stock up on some extra sweet treats to celebrate the New Year. While Matcha and Strawberry Kit Kats have returned… Kit Kats …now you can also snag Dark Chocolate Kit Kats when you pop into the Japan Pavilion! Kit Kats China Pavilion But, if you want something salty to pair with your sweet treats, you can grab the Millet Crisp Crust Spiced Chips… Millet Crisp Crust Spiced Chips …and the Millet Crisp Crust Cumin Chips in the China Pavilion too! Millet Crisp Crust Cumin Chips Morocco Pavilion After all those snacks, you might want a drink to follow! And, you only have to head over to the Morocco Pavilion now that there’s a temporary pop-up bar for guests! Morocco Pop Up Bar While the bar will only be there through the holidays, you can snag champagne, beer, and other sips… Morocco Pop Up Bar …that are also all available at the France Pavilion, according to a Cast Member! Morocco Pop Up Bar EPCOT Entertainment Update World Showplace Over at the World Showplace, the Freeform Photo-Op for Christmas was moved inside for guests to visit so they don’t have to pose outdoors in the colder temperature! Plus, the lights shining on it are GREAT for the perfect Instagram snap! Freeform Photo-Op EPCOT Attractions While Disney World is celebrating the holidays with all sorts of entertainment, now the attractions are joining in on the celebration by decorating a few of their ride signs across EPCOT! Over at Test Track, you can find garland wrapped around the queue pole… Test Track Sign …with elves greeting guests who want to ride the attraction! Test Track Sign Frozen Ever After also has garlands wrapped around the sign with snowmen in Santa hats (probably Olaf’s brothers and sisters). Frozen Ever After Sign Well, that’s all for this What’s New at EPCOT! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, construction, food, and entertainment updates! And, if you have any questions about your upcoming Disney vacations, let us know so we can help you find the answers. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are you looking forward to seeing the most in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at EPCOT: A Limited Time Pop-Up Bar and a Restaurant Re-opening! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT! A Secret Wall Crawl, an EPCOT Transformation Update, and a NEW Food and Wine Festival Booth! What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List View the full article

It’s hard to believe that 2020 is almost behind us and 2021 is right around the corner! 2021 Minnie Ears We’ve already seen a ton of 2021 merchandise at Disney World, including jewelry, ornaments, pins, and even Minnie ears! But did you know that there’s also the Chinese New Year coming up on February 12th? And now we’ve spotted a brand new Chinese New Year item at Disney World! But we didn’t find this item at the China Pavilion at EPCOT, where we would expect to find it. No, we spotted the Chinese New Year Minnie Ears at World of Disney in Disney Springs! Talk about finding something in the most unexpected of places! These ears are gorgeous, too! They’re a vibrant red with beautiful gold accents. New Minnie Ears The ears feature a golden pattern of Mickey heads, animals, flowers, and other icons. Chinese New Year Minnie Ears The bow is sequined with golden embroidered flowers scattered over it. Chinese New Year Ears The headband itself has the same pattern as the ears and has “2021” embroidered on it in gold. These are SO pretty! Chinese New Year Minnie Ears If you’re wanting to ring in the Year of the Ox with these Chinese New Year Minnie Ears, you can grab a pair for yourself for $29.99. And we’ll keep an eye out for more Chinese New Year merch, too! Disney’s Champagne Minnie Ears Have FINALLY Arrived Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What are your plans for 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Minnie Ears Alert! Celebrate the Chinese New Year With These Ears in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Blinged Out 2020 Ears in Disney World are Our EVERYTHING Right Now! TWO New Star Wars Spirit Jerseys Have Dropped in Disney World Disney World’s Latest Spirit Jersey Is SO Soft It Could Double as a Blanket View the full article

Now that Christmas is over, you can get a lot of awesome Disney holiday stuff ON SALE, both online and in the parks! Discovery Trading Company Holiday Merchandise Sale And now there’s a sale going on at Disney World for 30% off select holiday merch! However, the small print points out that the sale excludes certain items, including masks. However, after talking with a Cast Member today, we were informed that masks are now part of the 30% off sale! Holiday Masks Although the small print still indicates that masks are excluded, we have confirmed they’re part of the sale, and they were displayed with the other sale items. So you can grab this Minnie Joy Mask with its candy cane stripes at a discount. Holiday Mask There’s also this festive Buffalo Plaid Santa Mickey Mask! So if you’re looking to grab some of these charming holiday masks before they’re all gone, now’s your chance to get them for $6.99 each (regularly $9.99). Holiday Mask We spoke with another Cast Member who told us the 30% off sale now includes many of the previously excluded items, except for ornaments. So now is a good time to stock up on holiday stuff! We’ll let you know if we spot any other sales, too! New Pizza Planet, Superhero, and Princess Masks Have Arrived in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you have any Disney holiday masks? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World's Holiday Sale Now Includes Masks and LOTS of Other Previously Excluded Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Calling All Pin Collectors! There’s An Awesome SALE on Select Pins in Disney World! We’re In The Holiday SPIRIT With This Decked Out Spirit Jersey in Disney World! You Have ONE MORE DAY to Get a Big Discount on Disney Merch Online! View the full article

When it comes to Disney merch and getting dressed for a day in Disney World, comfort is KEY! Especially in the winter. Castle Sweatshirt and Stitch Sweatshirt Sure, Minnie Ears and themed pins are pivotal purchases, but at the end of the day, it’s important to keep comfy, and we found the coziest new apparel at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa that’s sure to hit the spot! Of all the Disney World resorts, Grand Floridian REALLY knows a thing or two about comfort, pampering, and generally making us feel amazing. Grand Floridian Lobby So it’s really no surprise that the resort’s newest batch of attire seems so chill it kinda looks like you’re WEARING a spa treatment. Grand Floridian Shirt Located in the hotel’s Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries, fresh apparel from Vineyard Vines includes a polo shirt, pullover, and hats. The shirt and pullover are both SUPER soft. Grand Floridian Shirt Plush and silky-smooth, the royal blue pullover is the PERFECT winter warmer for a chilly day at Disney! But it’ll cost ya. You can warm-up with this pullover for $128. Grand Floridian Pullover The shirt is dapper and comfy, and it’s got “wear me to Narcoossee’s!” written all over it. You know, in addition to the gold Grand Floridian logo on the front. This polo is priced at $95. Grand Floridian Shirt Round it all out with new Grand Floridian caps! Grand Floridian Caps Dark blue with the regal Grand Floridian logo on the front and “Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa” on the back, they’re an iconic way to “cap off” your resort ensemble. The caps cost $29.99. Grand Floridian Caps Head to Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries to suit up today! Check back with us for updates about new Disney merch. Music to our ears! Live entertainment has returned to the Grand Floridian! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Grand Floridian apparel? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: We Found Sleek AND Comfy New Apparel at This Disney World Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re In The Holiday SPIRIT With This Decked Out Spirit Jersey in Disney World! Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday With A Special Pin at Disney World! PHOTOS: These Magical Flannels at Disney World Are Making Our Plaid Dreams Come True! View the full article

Jambo, everyone, from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tree of Life We had a wild time during our day, discovering some new merchandise, a new Magic Shot photo op, AND some returning food! So here’s what’s new! Animal Kingdom Food Updates Restaurantosaurus You can now get a Chili-Cheese Dog at Restaurantosaurus. A Cast Member told us the item was re-added to the menu a few weeks ago! Restaurantosaurus Menu The chili-cheese dog is an all-beef foot-long hot dog topped with chili and cheddar and served with fries. You can grab one for $13.49 Food Alert! Hand-Dipped Corndogs Are BACK in Disney World! Satu’li Canteen The Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse has returned for a limited time to Satu’li Canteen. It’s made with peppermint cream cheese mousse, peppermint sauce, and cookie crumbles. This version didn’t taste as overwhelmingly minty as last year’s version of the treat, and we LIKED IT. Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse It also has a nice cheesecake texture to it. You can try one for yourself for $5.29. Read our full review of the Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse! Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates Island Mercantile We found a TON of new merch for cat and dog lovers, including a Cat Toy that has a ribbon decorated with prints of Disney cats. The toy is $17.99. Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection But don’t worry, because we found a lot of stuff for dog lovers, too, including this fun Disney Dogs T-Shirt for $36.99. It’s covered with a print of Disney dogs! Reigning Cats and Dogs Collection This collection even has outfits for your pets, fun leggings, umbrellas, and more! Check out more items from the Cats and Dogs collection! Windtraders We journeyed over to Pandora to see what was new and found a new Pandora Mask! This one features the iconic floating mountains of Pandora, with some bioluminescent plants at the bottom. Pandora Face Mask It also says “Pandora” on it. You can nab this mask for $9.99. See more photos of the new Pandora Mask! Other Updates in Animal Kingdom Super Zoom Magic Shot We found a cool, new Super Zoom Magic Shot at Animal Kingdom! This shot includes a zoomed-in photo, a zoomed-out photo, PLUS, a video! You’ll see yourself in the zoomed-in shot, and the zoomed-out shot will show a beautiful view of Asia! Animal Kingdom Super Zoom Magic Shot ©Disney To get the shot, head over to the base camp of Expedition Everest and look for the PhotoPass photographer. The shot is available from 10AM to sunset (weather permitting). Learn more about the Super Zoom Magic Shot at Animal Kingdom That’s it for our time at Animal Kingdom, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates! A Disney World Restaurant is Going to Weekends-Only SOON at Animal Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Animal Kingdom recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New At Disney's Animal Kingdom: A New Super Zoom Shot and a Seasonal Dessert is BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Ice Cream Hack, New Fossil Fun Games Tickets, and Holiday Donuts! What’s New in Animal Kingdom — Price Hikes, Plant-Based Tacos, and No More Smokey Bones! ALL Our Reviews from the 2019 Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler! View the full article

Lately, due to social distancing measures, it’s become a regular occurrence that ride lines at Disney World zigzag in weird and wonky directions! Peter Pan’s Flight Queue From waiting inside a restaurant to go on Peter Pan’s Flight to queuing up at Muppet*Vision 3D for Rise of the Resistance, we never know where we might end up! Today in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the line for Kilimanjaro Safaris took us on a wistful stroll down memory lane, to the outdoor queue space at the Festival of the Lion King! In the past, when we’re lining up at Festival of the Lion King, we’re not expecting to see REAL lions! Festival of the Lion King Like other live entertainment attractions in Disney World, Festival of the Lion King has sadly remained closed since the parks’ reopening, and we MISS IT dearly! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line So until the show makes its triumphant return, we’ll have to settle for spending some time in line in its outdoor space, as the queue for nearby Kilimanjaro Safaris stretched out for 45 minutes! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line When we saw that the end of the line was WAY back by Festival of the Lion King, we were curious (and kinda hopeful tbh) if we’d wind up going inside the theater for a bit… . However, seeing as the line really wasn’t THAT bad, they only had to route through the outdoor area to spread people out. Kilimanjaro Safaris Line We asked a Cast Member about it, and we were told that sometimes the line actually DOES go inside the theater! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line It only happens on rare occasions when a BUNCH of people flock to Kilimanjaro Safaris all at once, but it does happen! Kilimanjaro Safaris Line For now though, while we anxiously await the reopening of Festival of the Lion King, we’re happy to have REAL lions to keep us company on the safari! The Walt Disney Railroad queue is poppin’ even though the ride has been closed for two years! 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. How bad do you miss the Festival of the Lion King? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Kilimanjaro Safaris is Borrowing Line Space From Another Attraction Again in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios: Live Stormtroopers on Rise, More Flight of Passage Merch, and More! What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: An Adorable ‘Up’ Shirt, Updated Bar Hours, and Halloween Cups! CUTE ALERT! A Baby Giraffe and Aardvark Have Joined the Family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

Walt Disney World reopened with limited capacities throughout every building on the property. All gift shops, restaurants, rides, and shows were reduced to accommodate physical distancing between travel groups. Homecomin’ Upon reopening, Disney World had a reduced capacity of 25% and the theme parks attracted fewer crowds. It was recently announced that the theme parks were raised to 35% and we’ve seen an uptick in crowds over the holidays. Attractions are seeing increased wait times and Disney has been adjusting experiences to accommodate the lines. But what about restaurants? While Disney World hasn’t shared specifics, we have seen a quiet increase in capacity within the restaurants. So, what does dining at a Disney World restaurant look like now that the parks have been reopened for a few months? Table Service Restaurants We’ve noticed the popular restaurants like Homecomin‘ in Disney Springs, Chefs de France in EPCOT, or Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom are often full to capacity (with tables spread 6-feet apart). Less popular restaurants, like Spice Road Table, can be absolutely dead at times. (By the way, we love Spice Road Table so show this place some love!) Yes, tables are spread out but we have experienced multiple times where each one of those spread out tables is full. California Grill This trend is more often true on the weekends than in the middle of the week. Disney Springs, in particular, is very popular on the weekends and attracts many more locals for dining and shopping. On the other hand, if you visit Disney Springs on a weekday, you’re likely to see tumbleweeds and far fewer people. The same notion is usually true for Disney resort restaurants as well. Waiting in Line Outside of Wine Bar George That said, the parks are fairly busy all week and even busier during the weekends. We absolutely advise making a reservation in advance prior to your vacation. Snagging a reservation for popular reservations can still be difficult, even with decreased crowds. The limited capacities seem to even out reservation availability. Cinderella’s Royal Table Oga’s Cantina, for example, is still one of the hardest reservations to snag. It’s doubly difficult because the lounge is small and only offers a 50% restaurant capacity. It’s a perfect storm of a small bar, small capacity, and being hugely popular. We also attempted to get a dinner reservation at Homecomin’ a few weeks in advance and had troubles here too. We had to settle for a 9PM reservation here. We are still having trouble getting a table for popular restaurants unless we book farther in advance. Full Dining Room at Homecomin’ If you have troubles with snagging a reservation, Disney recently added a Walk-Up Waitlist feature that allows guests to make same-day reservations if they become available throughout the day. Guests can view available Table Service restaurants via My Disney Experience and make a reservation as a “walk-up” guest. Nomad Lounge in Animal Kingdom, for instance, is accepting waitlists so you can put your name in and get a notification when you’re table is ready. We suggest heading to Nomad Lounge as soon as it opens because the waitlist can get lengthy throughout the afternoon! Nomad Lounge Waitlist However, we don’t advise relying only on this method because we haven’t had too much luck with this new system. We attempted to grab a walk-up at a Hollywood Studios restaurant and checked about 6 times throughout the day without success. Although, it definitely never hurts to check and see if the restaurant has room! Keep checking the app throughout the day and you may get lucky! Guests Waiting for a Table Outside Homecomin’ The second option is to try out Disney’s Table Service To-Go feature. This is a brand new option that allows guests to pick-up orders from select restaurants at the Disney World resort. Simply order your meals from the app and head to the resort to retrieve your order from the location. It’s a great way to enjoy a good meal if you don’t want to eat inside a restaurant and relax in your hotel room. Plus, Bread Service from Sanaa to-go? Count us in! Bread Service to go! Despite the fewer crowds, getting a reservation at a Table Service restaurant is still fairly difficult to do. We don’t recommend counting on availability for the Walk-Up Waitlists and fully advise booking Advanced Dining Reservations as far in advance as possible. And, if you’re uncomfortable with crowds, consider the Table Service To-Go option! All in all, we stand by our previous suggestions of booking Advanced Dining Reservations as far in advance as possible. You’ll have a better chance of getting a table the farther in advance you book it. Quick Service Restaurants Quick Service dining has been turned on its head a little. Currently, Cast Members are HIGHLY encouraging guests to use Mobile Order and to wait outside of the restaurant while food is being prepared. The Lunching Pad, for example, only has outdoor dining and benches nearby. We can usually find a spot to sit and enjoy our Pepper Jack Pretzel in peace. The Lunching Pad The same is true for Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios. The indoor dining is open with limited capacity and they have quite a bit of outdoor tables. You’ll have an easier time finding a table at restaurants that already have spaced seating and ample outdoor areas. Backlot Express Now, Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn is a different story. While you can dine indoors, you will have to wait outside of the restaurant prior to your order on Mobile Order becoming available. Lines outside of the restaurant can be LONG and it may take some time to get your food, so be prepared and order in advance! Line for Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe We’ve had a similar experience at Docking Bay 7 and Cargo in Hollywood Studios. A Cast Member was assisting guests in finding tables the last time we visited. If you’d like a table, it usually doesn’t take too long for one to become available at quick-service restaurants. Many guests want to get in and out before their next ride! Or, you can head outside to neighboring benches and tables. Usually, there is some sort of seating within walking distance of the restaurants. Guests Waiting for Mobile Orders at Docking Bay 7 In Disney Springs, things are relatively quiet in the morning and spike towards the afternoon. The area can get really busy in the evenings and especially on weekends. Two of the most popular quick-service restaurants are The Polite Pig and Chicken Guy. These two restaurants generally draw big crowds throughout the day. Polite Pig added a few tables and chairs for outdoor dining for additional seating. It can feel crowded, but we haven’t had too much trouble finding a seat inside or outside this restaurant. Chicken Guy Seating It can be difficult to find a seat in Chicken Guy, however. There is so little seating inside the restaurant as it is. Cut that seating in half and you hardly have any options. They have added a few more tables to outdoor seating, but you will still see guests waiting for a table to get up so they can grab it. (And don’t even get us started on Blaze Pizza! We suggest getting your pie to-go and eating at a nearby bench or taking it home/back to the hotel!) There are a lot of options at Disney Springs and not all of them are this busy. Pizza Ponte, for instance, is usually far less crowded than the others. Even the crowd-favorite Earl of Sandwich usually has enough seating for everyone too. Full Tables at Blaze Pizza Overall, crowds have increased and restaurants have been affected in various ways. Some dining experiences are fit to take on more diners indoors and outdoors. While others are struggling to find seats for everyone. We suggest making a reservation for table service restaurants and using Mobile Order when ordering Quick Service. If you aren’t comfortable eating inside a full restaurant, Disney World has plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating! Check out our guide to the best outdoor seating 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. Have you dined at Disney World lately? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Just How FULL Are Disney World Restaurants Now? We're Taking a Look! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 5 Things Nobody Told Us Before We Went Back to Disney World 5 Disney World App Updates That We Didn’t Expect, But That Change Everything We Asked Our Readers: Would You Go To Disney World Restaurants If They Increased To 100% Capacity? Here’s What They Said. View the full article

As the end of 2020 is just around the corner, we’ve seen a year of fluctuation with new health and safety measures being put in place and even stay-at-home orders being issued. Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland ©Tokyo Since the global health crisis is continually changing, the various ways countries are operating have also seen modifications recently. And, now Japan is placing another restriction in place into the New Year to protect its residents. According to the US World News, Japan will be temporarily banning non-resident foreign travelers from entering the country after the detection of a new, highly infectious variant of the Coronavirus. The latest travel ban will last from December 28th through January, although Japan hasn’t stated exactly when it will end. Tokyo Disney Sea The variant was brought into the country by passengers arriving from Britain. The first cases were found outside airport security checks with a UK resident also testing positive. Since there has been another surge in Tokyo recently, the country is doing whatever it can to contain this new variant. Tokyo Disney Arriving residents must show proof of a negative Coronavirus test 72 hours prior to their departure for Japan and must remain in quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. As Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has advised people to stay home and avoid social gatherings, Tokyo transport hubs have been subdued during this time. Nautilus Although Disney hasn’t released a statement about how these restrictions would affect Tokyo Disneyland, we’ll be sure to keep you updated with all the information you need to know! Take a look at the plexiglass barriers inside Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited Tokyo Disneyland? Let us know in the comments below! The post News: Japan To Place Travel Ban on Non-Resident Foreign Travelers Through January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Tokyo Disneyland Has Extended Its Closure AGAIN! NEWS: Tokyo Disneyland Announces Reopening Date Could Foreign Tourists Be Allowed to Travel to Tokyo Disney Resort Soon? View the full article

We’ve been eating and drinking our way around the holidays at Disney World! Restaurantosaurus Decorations That means we’ve been drinking everything from spiked egg nog to a pumpkin spice margarita to a candy cane martini. But sometimes, we stumble upon a SECRET…and we just have to tell you about it! When we popped into the Restaurantosaurus Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today looking for new holiday drinks, we came up empty-handed. But seeing our fallen faces, the bartender there whipped up a secret menu concoction that had us forgetting our holiday woes! It’s a Raspberry Fizz made with Bacardi Raspberry, Sprite, and cranberry juice and garnished with a strawberry. Raspberry Fizz This is an older recipe that used to be served at a Disney World pop-up bar in the past, but both bartenders knew how to make it! This drink is so refreshing, and although you can taste the sweet-tart fruit flavors, they’re not overbearing. It is a sweet drink (although we didn’t think it was too much so), so that’s something to consider if you’re not a big fan of fruity sweet beverages. Raspberry Fizz Now speaking of secret menu drinks, remember if you have a particular craving for a Disney World drink that’s not on a menu, the bartenders are super experienced, and if they have a full bar, they can probably whip it up for you. It’s always good to ask! And if we find out about any other secret menu items, we’ll be sure to share them with you! (I wonder if I can get someone to make me a Leisure Suit… .) REVIEW: We’re Trying the Boozy Spiced Snow Drink 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’s your favorite Disney World drink? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Check Out This Fizzy Secret Menu Drink in Disney's Animal Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Another EPCOT Shop Is Serving Wine By The Glass Again! This EPCOT Location Just Swapped Out Its Wine — Is the New One Any Good? OH, JOY! The SPIKED Hot Cocoa Flight Is Back in Disney World, BBY! View the full article

We’ve had a LOT of margaritas at Disney World, with a variety of flavors! Trilo-Bites Some of these cocktails have been pretty unique, including tomato margaritas, pumpkin spice margaritas, and smoky Dia de Muertos margaritas! When it comes to drinks, it’s important to mix things up. Don’t ya think? Well, we can now add a Golden Margarita to the list! We got excited when we saw a sign in the window at Trilo-Bites for a Golden Margarita with Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Sweet-and-Sour, Lime Juice, and Sparkling Golden Salt. And the photo shows it topped off with a Golden Lime Slice! NICE! Golden Margarita So, naturally, we ordered it! And we got a Golden Margarita, alright, but the Golden Lime was sadly nowhere in sight. A Cast Member explained that they’ve been too busy to keep the golden limes in stock. And it seems they’ve been going without regular limes for a few days, too. Golden Margarita But the salt rim IS gold, although it’s hard to tell in the sunlight. And this is a tasty classic margarita, so if that’s your thing, you’re going to love it. It’s not TOO strong, but you can still taste the tequila. Golden Margarita We’re still a little disappointed about the lack of the golden lime, but we’re not going to begrudge a tasty drink for a lack of one single embellishment. You can grab this drink now for $14. And we’ll let you know what other drinks we find throughout Disney World, too! REVIEW: We’re Trying the Boozy Spiced Snow Drink 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’s your favorite kind of margarita? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Cocktails Everywhere Are Jealous of This GOLDEN Margarita in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Smokey Bones (Bourbon-n-Bacon) Chocolate Shake at Trilo-Bites in Disney’s Animal Kingdom 10 Surprising Snacks That Now Come SPIKED In Disney World! Review! The Lion King Snacks in Animal Kingdom: Bugs ‘n Grubs Waffle Cone View the full article

It’s becoming more and more fashionable to join the Resistance. Star Wars Resistance Clothing In case you weren’t already motivated enough to rise up against the First Order, we found a snazzy NEW piece of headgear in Disney World that’ll get you suited up in style! Resistance Supply in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a great spot in Hollywood Studios to shop for (sorta) under-the-radar Resistance merch! Resistance Supply This discreet little outpost is FULLY stocked with crucial equipment like maps, tools, and training supplies, and now that the kiosk has reopened, we spotted a sleek new helmet that we HAD to have! Resistance Helmets The NEW adult Resistance helmet is JUST what we needed to embrace our inner Poe Dameron and basically put together an entire ensemble inspired by Rise of the Resistance! Resistance Helmets Nicely matched with Poe Dameron’s orange pilot-style jacket, the battle-ready helmets are white with red and yellow patterns and stripes! Resistance Helmets It’s soft, snug, and padded on the inside for optimal comfort, and it’s also got a chin strap and translucent yellow eye shield! Resistance Helmet Ready to rise up with the Resistance? This is THE helmet for you! Grab one from Resistance Supply today for $69.99! Looking to ride Rise of the Resistance in Disney World? Here’s what you NEED to know about the new boarding group procedure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these new Resistance helmets? Let us know in the comments! The post Suit Up to Join the Resistance With a NEW Helmet in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: SURPRISE! A ‘Star Wars’ Star Visited Disney World to Introduce COLOR-CHANGING Lightsabers! There’s a PORG Shoulder Plush in Disney World and IT TALKS! The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Month View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Millennium Falcon We took a walk around the park to see what’s new. Not only did we find a snack to try, but we also discovered some new merch and an update to the loading process of one of the most popular rides here! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Hollywood Scoops What’s ooey and gooey and oh, so chocolatey? It’s the Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding at Hollywood Scoops. This is THE treat for chocolate lovers, thanks to all the melted chocolate chips. There’s a touch of caramel flavor, but the chocolate was the most prominent flavor! Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding You can grab this warm treat now for $5.29. Read our review of the Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding Popcorn Cart near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway We’ve never seen the popcorn cart near Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration open, but it seems to be open now! Popcorn Cart That’s one more place at Hollywood Studios to grab a quick snack! The White Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket Is BACK in Stock in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Once Upon A Time The 2021 Minnie Ears can be found at Once Upon A Time — and this may be the only place at Hollywood Studios where you can find them right now(believe us, we looked). 2021 Minnie Ears We don’t expect these to last long, so if you’re wanting to ring in the New Year with this stylish accessory, grab a pair now! These ears are $29.99. See more photos of the 2021 Minnie Ears We also noticed some fun, new character fans! Rainbow Mickey Fan Featuring characters like Orange Bird… Orange Bird Fan …and icons from the parks! Cinderella Castle Fan These fans each cost $9.99! Check out more photos of the new fans here! We found some SUPER cute new kids’ pajamas, like this Incredibles Pajama Set, which looks almost like Mr. Incredible’s super suit! Incredibles Pajamas These Sulley Pajamas have Sulley’s face on them and little horns that reach just past the shoulders! Both pairs of jammies are $34.99 each. Sulley Pajamas There were also a few new kid’s t-shirts, including this colorful Disney World Mickey Mouse Shirt with one pink and one yellow sleeve! Disney World T-Shirt This black Disney World Mickey Mouse Shirt has stars on its flutter sleeves and Mickey’s pants! Disney World Mickey Mouse T-Shirt These shirts are $24.99 each. These New Disney T-Shirts We Found Online Prove That We Are ALL Baby Yoda! Creature Stall Over at Galaxy’s Edge, a new creature arrived at the Creature Stall — the Dianoga! This is the guy that terrified Han and Luke in the trash compactor in Star Wars: A New Hope. Dianoga We previously saw this tentacled guy at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort, but now he’s available at Disney World, too, for $39.99. See more photos of the Dianoga here Resistance Supply Resistance Supply has finally reopened, but we only spotted one new piece of merch — an X-Wing Helmet for adults. X-Wing Helmets These helmets have the symbol of the Rebel Alliance on them! They’re $69.99 each. May the Force be with you! Didn’t Get a Disney World Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group at 7AM? Here’s What You Can Do. Docking Bay 7 If you’re looking to get your hands on that SWEET Paddy Frog Sipper (and be just like Jabba the Hutt!), but can’t get to Ronto Roasters (where it’s usually stocked) before it closes, you can also grab one from Docking Bay 7! Paddy Frog Sipper at Docking Bay 7 You can get it with a fountain drink for $15.99 or with Moof Juice for $17.49. Click here to see more photos of the Paddy Sipper Hollywood Studios Attractions Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has a new boarding process that involves colored dots on the floor to organize people into groups. The attraction has also added plexiglass between the gunner and engineer positions so that more groups can ride at one time. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Although, in theory, this should shorten wait times for the ride, we found that our wait was about the same as it was before the plexiglass was added. Learn more about the new loading process for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Toy Story Land Attraction Overflow When Toy Story Land gets busy and the lines get long, Municiberg opens for overflow queues. And it WAS open when we visited Hollywood Studios, but it wasn’t in use. Municiberg That’s pretty much it for our time here at Hollywood Studios, but we’ll be back soon with even more updates. PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Seating Riders in Every Row 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 Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A Popular Ride Gets an Update and An Eye-Catching 'Star Wars' Toy! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Increased Ride Capacity on Runaway Railway and a New Droid! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Low Crowds and Woody’s Lunch Box Reopens PHOTOS: You Can Finally Buy This Trash-Dwelling Space Monster in Disney World! View the full article

Late night dining in Disney World used to be a whole lot easier before the temporary closures earlier this year. Now, with limited dining options and shorter park hours, it can be quite the challenge to find food past a certain hour! Who wants pizza?! We discovered in the past that you can, in fact, order food from outside the parks (including Disney Springs) and have it delivered right to your hotel. But is that still the case? In short, the answer is YES! You can order off of most major food delivery companies like Uber Eats, Postmates, and Grubhub and have your food delivered straight to your hotel! Jambo House lobby This is a great option for those nights when the parks are closed early, you don’t quite have the energy to head over to Disney Springs, or your hotel has limited late night dining options! Ordering Earl of Sandwich from Postmates! Unfortunately, you can’t order food from inside the parks (we tried and it didn’t work out like we had hoped), but if a restaurant outside of the parks and resorts offers delivery, you should be able to order! Just enter your resort’s location on the website and it should tell you what restaurants are available in your area for delivery. Earl of Sandwich via Postmates Keep in mind that you may need to wait additional time for your food to arrive (we’re talking up to a couple of HOURS) depending on how busy a location is and how far away your resort hotel is. In the case of ordering from a Disney Springs location, remember that the driver would need to drive to Disney Springs, find parking, walk to the location, walk back to their car, and THEN drive the food to the hotel. Earl of Sandwich via Postmates So if you’re in a rush, you might want to make sure you have a backup plan just in case. Also, be aware that delivery fees may be higher depending on how far your hotel is from the restaurant you want to order food from. Disney’s Beach Club Resort So yes, you can have food delivered to your hotel, just be sure to pack your patience, have a backup plan, and tip appropriately! Click here to read more about our experience having Disney World food delivered to our hotel room! 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 ordered food to be delivered to your Disney World Resort hotel room? Let us know in the comments! The post Can You Still Order Uber Eats at Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How Does Disney World Handle Things When Disaster Strikes? You Can Get STK’s Signature Steaks Delivered Straight to Your DOOR! NEWS: Disney Cast Members Being Recalled To Work At Disney World Hotels and Restaurants View the full article

Sometimes you gotta go where everybody knows your name! Whoops, that’s Cheers, isn’t it? Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room You know that feeling of walking into your neighborhood bar and everyone knows you? The Cheers reference holds true of this spot too. That’s basically the feeling you get when walking into Rose and Crown. We like the food just fine but we love the feeling we get when we enter the pub doors at this EPCOT restaurant. We revisited the restaurant to cozy up with some Guinness and warm our bones from the “chilly” Florida weather. (Hey, it got below 50 degrees this week!) Step inside for a pint and see what the restaurant is like since our last visit! Atmosphere We’ve stepped into the dark, wood-paneled bar many, many times in the past. Every time, we’re greeted with the cozy feeling that we’ve entered a warm pub on a rainy day in England. Rose and Crown Pub The bar and restaurant mimic the style of a typical pub you might duck into because you forgot your bumbershoot (ahem…an umbrella) and need a place to stay dry. Rose and Crown The pub portion of Rose and crown resides at the front of the building. Walk past there and you’ll notice the room divides to become the Dining Room portion of the spot. Rose & Crown Pub Pub patrons are not allowed to sit in the Dining Room proper without a reservation. Here, the “walk up and order a beer at the bar” stops and the “sit down, look at a menu, and order a meal” begins. Dining Room at Rose and Crown You’ll see a lot of artwork and fun details “cluttering” the walls. Old advertisements, cast iron cooking tools, newspaper clippings, and framed photographs make this place a bit of a scavenger hunt. The art gives us the feeling that all of the clutter is pieces from the little town where the pub resides. Rose and Crown Wall Decorations Like other Disney World restaurants, some adjustments needed to be made in order to adhere to the new health and safety guides. Some tables were unavailable so guests can fit farther apart from other groups. Also, the outdoor patio was open for guests. It was a little chilly when we visited so we opted for indoor dining! Spaced Seating As for the service, we typically really enjoy our visits to Rose and Crown. The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and can be super entertaining! They really add to the, “Welcome to your neighborhood pub!” feeling. You come for a beer and stay for the warm inviting atmosphere. Ready to start our meal, we checked in via Mobile Dine Check-in that’s in use at Disney World restaurants. From our phone, we checked in, confirmed our party size, and more. We waited outside enjoying the rest of the U.K. Pavilion until we were texted our table was ready and to head to the check-in podium (a big green podium located outside and to the left of the Rose and Crown building). Learn more about the atmosphere from our past visits here! Eats The menu is provided via a QR code that you can scan with your phone camera. Your phone will direct you to the online menu. You can ask your server for a physical menu if your phone can’t access it. Rose and Crown Dining Room Most restaurants are offering limited menus at this time. The Rose and Crown didn’t see too many menu slashes since our last visit. The appetizers remain largely unchanged. One small difference on the appetizer menu is that they are not offering a Crock of Potato Leek Soup on the menu and instead offer a Soup of the Day. The noticeable differences on the entree menu are that they are no longer offering the Vegetable Cottage Pie, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon. The vegetarian-friendly Savory Impossible Hot Pot has been added to the entree list. Other than that, the popular Scotch Eggs, Bangers and Mash, and Shepherd’s Pie have made the cut! Appetizer and Entree Menu A couple of classic British sides are available. We’ve enjoyed the Bubble and Squeak in the past (it’s kind of a mashed potato patty with cabbage in it fried up in a pan. Sounds odd, but it’s pretty delish!) and what respectable British pub wouldn’t serve up Mushy Peas (which are…exactly what they sound like!)? Two lonely desserts are offered at Rose and Crown. The Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic and we’ve enjoyed it in the past. You might want to venture elsewhere if you’re looking for a big, delicious helping of dessert. (More on that later!) Dessert Menu The Kids’ Menu here has some fun options (including a Butter Chicken!). Kids’ Menu The beer is the real star of the Rose and Crown. The pub setting is just begging you tuck into a nice cold pint. You’ll find pints, beer samplers, and even a selection of very nice Scotch on the menu! Beers and Scotch That Scotch is available in Flights if you’d like to try them all! Rose and Crown does have a small but mighty cocktail menu as well. Some of them, like the Welsh Dragon (With flavors of peach, pineapple, melon, and mint!), sound a bit odd but have a cult following! Of course, you are in Disney World so not surprisingly, that Magical Star cocktail you’ll find at practically every bar is on the menu here too! Flights and Cocktails Our favorite is the huge Pub Blend menu is here for all your beer-drinking needs. The blends will “mix” ciders, beers, and stouts to create entirely new drinks. Think of them as beer cocktails, if you will. Pub Blend Menu Time for some Guinness! If you’re in the mood to try a blended beer, this is definitely a fun place to try one! We decided to try the Black Velvet Imperial Pint made with half cider and half Guinness. We also ordered the Bumblebee Imperial Pint made with Boddingtons and Guinness. Black Velvet and Bumblebee Out of the two, we preferred the Black Velvet. We thought the Guinness and cider worked well together. The blend offered a unique flavor that was slightly sweet from the Strongbow cider and then finished nicely with the chocolatey malty flavors from the Guinness. Black Velvet and Bumblebee We didn’t necessarily care for the Bumblebee. We didn’t experience much flavor from the Boddingtons so it didn’t do much for the Guinness. You might love it if you like the flavor of Boddingtons and are well-versed in Pub Blends. If not, you might want to stick with a plain Guinness! For appetizers, we started with the famous Scotch Egg and the Coronation Salad, each for $12. The salad was a nice and light pre-cursor to the dense Scotch Egg. It’s a mixture of crisp lettuce with Madras dressing on top of a crunchy grain cracker. Coronation Salad is typically made as a chicken salad with a curried dressing, and much of the flavor of that salad is still here sans chicken. We also really liked the Madras dressing to accompany the fresh lettuce. It had a mild curry flavor with just a bit of spice. The dressing wasn’t too heavy, and, even though it was fairly creamy, it kept the salad nice and light! Coronation Salad The salad was topped with a few grape tomatoes, carrot shavings, red onion, currants, and raisins. Usually, our favorite part of a salad is all the goodies that it comes topped with, but not this time! We found ourselves actually loving the lettuce on this salad! The lettuce was so good we went back for a second serving. It was REALLY flavorful and fresh. Coronation Salad and the Crunchy Grain Cracker The server confirmed that the lettuce was actually harvested fresh from the Living with the Land attraction. The food from the attraction is used in many Disney World restaurants. It was pretty cool to know that our dish was made from ingredients grown right there in EPCOT! Coronation Salad We’ve had the Scotch Egg many times before and it’s become a bit of a tradition for us to have it each visit. The dish is made with a hard-boiled egg, wrapped in sausage, then breaded and fried. You’re given a side of mustard sauce for dipping and some greens. Scotch Egg The crispy-fried breading on the egg is our favorite part of this dish. Can you blame us? Some people may find the flavors a little bland or boring in a Scotch Egg because there’s not a lot of spices added to the eggs and sausage. You can see in the pictures that the main spice is a sprinkling of salt and pepper on top! Scotch Egg Cut in Half We found ourselves really enjoying the egg with the mustard sauce. The sauce was very creamy but still had a strong mustard taste, which we loved. We recommend guests give this dish a try since it’s such a traditional UK dish. Obviously, this is for the meat-eaters and you’ve gotta be a fan of hard-boiled eggs. Scotch Egg and Mustard Sauce Ok, time for the entrees! We chose the Bangers and Mash for $21 and Shepherd’s Pie for $22 to keep with the UK Traditional Dishes theme! Let’s start with the Bangers and Mash. We’ve tried the dish a few times before and we always find it filling and flavorful. The entree is made with traditional English sausage with Colcannon potatoes, mushrooms, onion, and a red wine demi sauce. Bangers and Mash This entree is very sharable! The dense sausages and potatoes make this dish a hefty and hearty meal. The sausage has very little spice, but the meaty flavors were still full and flavorful. The juicy sausages went well with the mash and light demi sauce too. Colcannon potatoes typically have a some cabbage mixed into the mash, but we didn’t get any strong cabbage flavors. Overall, no flavor was overpowering another, making it a pretty balanced dish. Bangers and Mash We would have liked more veggies to compliment the sausage and mash. It could have used more onions and mushrooms for texture. We also could have used a tiny bit more flavoring from the sauce. Bangers and Mash The best surprise was the roll that comes on the side! From the outside it had an almost Yorkshire Pudding look to it, but it was more bready than those typically are. The bread was really light and airy. It was especially good dipped in the sauce and mash! Bangers and Mash The Shepherd’s Pie is a heavier entree than the Bangers and Mash and also comes in a shareable size. The “pie” has a few more components than the previous entree. The dish is layered with ground beef, seasoned vegetables, English Peas, and mashed potatoes made with McCall’s Irish Cheddar cheese. Shepherd’s Pie The mashed potatoes were sooooo fluffy! We preferred the potatoes this way, but if you’re a chunky mashed potato person, it might not be for you! The specialty cheese was really excellent too.It had a nice sharpness from the Cheddar. Our only big complaint about this dish is that there wasn’t enough of this delicious Irish-imported cheese! (Cheese always seems to be the main attraction for us though!) Shepherd’s Pie The Shepherd’s Pie wasn’t all cheese, potatoes, and meat though. It also comes loaded with peas and carrots. There was no skimping on veggies in this dish and we enjoyed it! We needed some veggies to balance the hearty ingredients. Much like the Bangers and Mash, the flavors weren’t too overpowering and a simple mixture of good foods. Shepherd’s Pie All the main dishes (minus the salad) are definitely comfort foods. They’re hearty, hefty, and dense. We loved eating the entrees in the cooler weather. However, if you were to stick us outside in the middle of a Florida summer, they could seem a bit heavier in all that humid heat. Rose and Crown Spread! The meals are meant for the cold, rainy weather that U.K. residents are used to. That said, they’re all fairly tasty and a great way to experience the classic meals you might try at a pub in England! Read some past reviews of the Rose and Crown entrees here! Ok, time for dessert! We went with another classic item, the English Trifle for $8. The light dessert is made with layers of strawberries, vanilla custard, graham crackers, and whipped cream. This was definitely tasty and we had hardly any complaints. It tasted like a strawberry shortcake with tons of whipped cream and a good portion of graham crackers in the mix. English Trifle This was nothing totally groundbreaking in the world of EPCOT desserts. We don’t have anything against the dessert. We just think there are more innovative and tasty sweets at this theme park. It is a classic Engish dessert though, so if you want to finish your UK meal with a UK dessert, this will do! English Trifle We might recommend running to the Regal Eagle Smokehouse for their bomb Banana Pudding dessert instead! Nosh or Not You might want to dine at Rose and Crown if: You want an escape from the theme park! It’s a comfy, cozy pub that’s especially fitting on a cooler day. The atmosphere isn’t dripping with Disney elements so you might enjoy a break from the “magic.” You want a filling, hearty meal. (How many times can we write the word “hearty” in one review?) The heartiness of each item is what makes the dishes so good! You love some good UK pub food. From hearty meat dishes, crispy fried fish, and more, this is a place for a rib-sticking, comforting meal. You might want to skip Rose and Crown if: You’re a picky eater or traveling with one! The dishes aren’t necessarily adventurous, but some people might not be used to the ingredients and the menu definitely skews more towards heavier meat and potatoes type dishes. Adventurous eaters! It seems that the food here is flavorful enough, but not overly exciting either. You might want to try Spice Road Table or San Angel Inn Restaurante if you’re in the mood for some spice! You don’t want to take your time! Again, the atmosphere beckons for you to stay awhile. The experience might be lost on you if you want to eat quickly and head back into World Showcase. In that case, grab some Fish and Chips from Yorkshire County Fish Shop and a pint from the pub! Overall Our experience here never seems to disappoint. The bartenders are fantastic, the meals are on point, and the beer flows generously. If you want a place to slow down and relax, Rose and Crown will offer you a “homey” vibe. It’s so welcoming and makes you feel like you’ve wandered into an authentic pub in the United Kingdom. This is definitely on our list of the best bars in EPCOT and sitting down for a meal at the Dining Room ranks pretty high as well. Yes, there are some more exciting places to eat at Disney World. The dishes aren’t super innovative and the flavors don’t hit you hard. Foodies may prefer grabbing a beer here and finding dinner elsewhere. It should absolutely go on your checklist if you attempt to Drink Around the World. Although, once you pop in, you probably won’t want to leave for a while. The food here just makes us feel good (and, frankly — quite full!). It’s warm, comfort food done well. Take a bite, close your eyes and you might forget you’re in the middle of Florida for a few minutes. 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 Review! How Many Times Can We Say "Hearty" and "Cozy" When Describing This EPCOT Restaurant? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Rose & Crown at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Sneak Preview! 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We typically consider Disney World a pretty magical place, but everything can’t be magical ALL the time. Spaceship Earth In fact, there are a few aspects of a Disney vacation that are decidedly NOT magical right now. Especially with the changes made when the parks reopened, there are a few things that we would consider less than stellar. Without further ado, here are FIVE not-so-magical things at Disney World right now. 1. Difficulty Getting the Merchandise You Want At first, the reopening brought an onslaught of merch, potentially due to the pause on physical releases during the park closures. (Did you happen to notice Disney released no less than 8000 styles of new Minnie Ears in the last 6 months? ) But now, we’ve noticed that there is sometimes very limited merchandise availability. We’ve had trouble finding some of our favorite items pretty soon after they’re released! Sorcerer Mickey Ears On top of that, entering a store is even more complicated than it used to be. Most shopping locations have limited capacity, so it’s fairly common to find yourself stuck in a line just to get into a merch store. More lines in Disney World? Not exactly what we were looking for. Popular spots, like World of Disney in Disney Springs, can even see LENGTHY virtual and physical lines, sometimes amounting to an hour+ wait. Want to see how the virtual World of Disney line works? Click here! But, that doesn’t mean shopping for your must-have Disney souvenir has to be a total headache. We’ve got some tips for dealing with the non-magical aspects of Disney shopping! First up, if you see something you want in a store, don’t wait to get it. You may not find it elsewhere! Mermaid Ears at World of Disney Yep, we typically tell you to limit spending and give your impulse buys time to settle in your head before you decide if you make the purchase (and still keep your spending in check!). But now, it’s the Wild West of merch in Disney World and if you see it, you like it, you want it, you buy it. Cause it might not BE there when you come back later in the day. Ya feel us? Some merchandise has been more limited than we thought and there’s nothing worse than missing out on a souvenir you were hoping to find later in the day. Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand Now, if you know in advance that you’re looking for a specific item, you may have the option to buy it online. If your must-have releases on shopDisney prior to your trip, consider purchasing your souvenir before you go and not risking it. Sure, you don’t get the joy of finding it in the parks but at least you get to buy it at all! Mickey Lights Earrings If you CAN’T find something you’re looking for once you’re in Disney World, talk to a Cast Member. They may be able to point you in the right direction. And when all is lost, have a back-up plan! Tell yourself something like, “If I can’t find the ears I want, I get to use that money towards a tasty appetizer at dinner or a glow toy for the kids.” This can really frame issues with merch in a way that feels a lot less disappointing. Snow Wands As a note, you don’t want to wholly rely on My Disney Experience and other web offerings to tell you when something is in stock. Even prior to the park closures, we would sometimes see items in stock on the app only to hear from Cast Members in-store that they hadn’t seen that item in weeks. Cast Members can check stock more accurately so don’t hesitate to ask if they can help you find what you’re after! Click here to learn more about the World of Disney lines! 2. The Reservation Game We’re also not the biggest fans of playing the reservation game. What’s the reservation game, you ask? Well, it’s pretty much the norm when it comes to dining in Disney, getting into the parks, and even riding some attractions. Reservations have been causing headaches since before the park closures and they haven’t gotten any more magical now. Reservation Check In For one, dining reservations at your favorite restaurants can be tricky to snag. Sure, you might have an easier time getting a seat at Spice Road Table or other under-the-radar spots, but, boy, can it be hard to get into popular locations like Oga’s Cantina in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! To see EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney World dining reservations, click here! Restaurants in Disney World are operating at a limited capacity, so even though there are fewer guests overall, there’s still a limited amount of space available in any restaurant on any given day. Ultimately, getting a reservation feels pretty similar to the way it did before closure. It could have been not-magical then, and it can be non-magical now. Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios To contend with this, we’ve got some tips! Be on your game when it comes to the first chance you get to make restaurant reservations (typically 60 days out right now). Have a plan for the reservations you want and start with the most popular. They could go quickly! If you don’t get them, keep checking back — ESPECIALLY in the days leading up to your desired reservation. Folks cancel ALL THE TIME, so reservations can reopen sporadically and we often find what we’re after the day-of, so be prepared and be flexible. Chef Mickey’s As an alternative, you can still get table service meals WITHOUT a dining reservation now! In a pinch, and if your plans allow it, you can try out some of Disney’s new dining features! The Mobile Dine Walk-up Waitlist could help you snag a table at any restaurant with same-day availability, allowing you to check-in on the app and/or with a Cast Member at the restaurant — no reservation required! Plus, some restaurants are now offering table service to-go options through the My Disney Experience app, so you may be able to grab your must-have meal to-go to eat elsewhere. Click here to see what spots offer table service to-go! As far as non-magical reservations NOT tied to food, there are a few big ones to keep on your radar. Not getting into the park you wanted on your vacation can be a pretty BIG hiccup. It’s possible you can miss out on the Disney Park Pass theme park reservations you needed. Disney has been good about releasing more Disney Park Pass reservations when they can, but we’ve seen all four parks hit capacity before. This may get even LESS magical when park hopping returns as an option in 2021. If you plan to park hop and a park hits capacity while you’re on the way, you could miss out on valuable time and your afternoon plans. Hollywood Studios To avoid these issues as much as possible, always check Disney Park Pass availability BEFORE buying tickets, then book your Disney Park Passes RIGHT AFTER you purchase admission. If you still can’t get the one you wanted (or have other circumstances like an Annual Pass) keep checking back or keep an eye on DFB. We’ve seen TONS of restocks of Disney Park Passes even as soon as a week out from the park day. Want to learn more about the return of park hopping? Click here! On top of all that, these reservations (plus others like Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance) are typically made MUCH easier on your phone. The My Disney Experience app is your home for making and changing reservations, mobile dining check-in, and even Mobile Order at quick-service spots. This may add an extra layer of ease for some, but those with trouble using technology or who aren’t interested in being glued to their smartphones may have some serious issues navigating their plans. Screenshot from My Disney Experience Since reservations are so prevalent and Disney is seriously trying to reduce touchpoints, phones really are a necessity in Walt Disney World right now. You can get by without them but it won’t be as smooth of an experience. If you MUST go without your phone, Cast Members will be happy to help you with what you need. Be prepared for it to take a little longer though. And even if you DO have your phone, stay prepared with a portable charger or plan to get that battery charged back up in case it dies! Click here to learn more about the current capabilities of the My Disney Experience app! 3. Missing Pieces of Magic Due to the global health crisis, the reopening of Disney World has meant that a few of our favorite pieces of magic aren’t around right now. We’re still missing out on our beloved live entertainment (like parades!), some pre-shows, and even nighttime spectaculars. We miss you Happily Ever After! Flight of Passage Pre-Show Unfortunately, we can’t do too much about this one! Besides watching videos of your favorite missing experiences when your back in your hotel room for the night, there’s not too much option for replacing these magical experiences. But, we can find some CLOSE alternatives. Happily Ever After Keep an eye out for those close-seconds to missing entertainment! Character Cavalcades are a pretty good alternative to seeing parades and seeing distanced characters is ALMOST as good as a traditional meet and greet. For the holidays, Disney even introduced Cinderella Castle projections and some (small) fireworks as well as projection shows in other parks. So, we’ve got some options to hold us over. Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle Plus, on the bright side, the absence of these can mean more time to focus on other things too. Now, if any of these is a total dealbreaker for your Disney vacation, you might want to hold off on your trip until Disney announces their return. Click here to see pics of Disney Character Cavalcades! 4. Getting Around Disney World Disney transportation can be a time-suck even in normal times. But with limited-capacity and zone seating on buses, some unavailable transportation offerings, and occasionally limited hours; we’re noting that it’s especially difficult right now. Frozen Bus When dealing with transportation, make sure to build in PLENTY of time. You might not be park hopping for now, but that’s coming back soon. It can take over an hour to get from place to place on Disney transportation. Right now, some options you remember might not even be running and others that are are loading FAR less people than what you might remember, so it can take time. When in doubt, ask a Cast Member what your best options are and leave MORE time than you think you need to get from place to place. New Disney Bus 10 Zone Seating Style You can even consider driving to Disney World or renting a car. This gives you more flexibility when it comes to getting around, but you could rack up some extra costs when it comes to parking. Parking at the theme parks costs $25 unless you’re a Disney hotel guest and there are fees for parking overnight at Disney resort hotels. So you WILL likely save some serious time in your day, but you might have to pay for it. Parking at EPCOT On top of this, resort hopping is not really a thing right now. Typically, we LOVE spending a non-park day exploring Disney World resorts. In most cases though, you won’t be allowed into a resort without a room reservation, dining reservation, or Mobile Order. We miss the days of wandering through the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, enjoying a Dole Whip at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and taking in a geyser sighting at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Monorail All in all, resort hopping is not the easiest thing in Disney World right now. If there’s a must-visit resort for you, book a dining reservation and make a morning or evening out of it, or make a Mobile Order at a quick service location in a resort if you’re not looking to commit to a full sit-down meal. Click here to learn more about the current resort hopping sitch! 5. The Downside of Health Measures Finally, we want to talk about the super not-magical downside of health measures. Disney World is following a lot of recommendations from health officials and that does give us and other guests a certain sense of safety in the parks, but there can be a lapse in that feeling when the regulations aren’t being followed or regulated. New Slinky Dog Dash Distancing Markers We have certainly seen some situations that are decidedly not magical when guests around others don’t follow the health regulations. We’ve spotted some folks removing their masks for photos or wearing their masks below their noses, and social distancing isn’t always maintained in queues. Cast Members can only do so much to mitigate these issues, but they can’t be everywhere at once. Cast Member This one is another that is somewhat out of your control. As we mentioned when the parks first opened, Disney World is only as safe as you and as other guests around you make it. There’s a real risk that you may end up around someone who makes the experience a nerve-inducing or downright unsafe one. Main Street U.S.A. You have the option to head away from someone who makes you feel unsafe, but that might inconvenience you from a planning perspective — especially if you’re in a line where you might not be able to step away as easily. And, if you feel uncomfy, politely let the guest know! In a lot of cases, they are just unaware they’re in your space. This is a new way of life for all of us and even the most health-conscious can be a little absent-minded sometimes. If you’re uncomfortable with talking to a fellow guest or they respond negatively to your request, simply alert a Cast Member. And remember, under NO circumstances should you EVER get hostile with another guest (or Cast Member for that matter!). Refreshment Port Distancing Markers Ultimately, it’s not going to be completely unavoidable that someone around you doesn’t follow health guidelines. If this is something that will seriously impact your trip, consider holding off on a Walt Disney World visit until health concerns can be somewhat eased. Is Disney World safe? Click here to read our thoughts. So, you can see that Disney isn’t 100% magical these days — but there have always been some issues of one kind or another. We’re just dealing with a unique NEW set of challenges, but with planning and realistic expectations, you can navigate the changes with relative ease. You can always look to DFB for help when it comes to dealing with not-so-fun times in Disney. If you have any questions or need any tips, we’re here for ya! To learn more about the Disney Park Pass? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What non-magical aspects have you noticed? Tell us in the comments! The post Real Talk: 5 Things That Are NOT Magical In Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. 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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. Although we tend to love almost all Disney merch, we especially love stuff with Mickey Mouse on it — he is the mouse that started it all! Mickey at the Magic Kingdom Stuff with Mickey on it has the tendency to makes us smile pretty often, whether it be food, mugs, pins, or clothing! So here’s some exciting news that will make you smile! Because shopDisney is offering a pretty sweet deal right now! When you make a purchase, you have the option to add this fun Mickey Mouse Backpack to your order at a reduced price! Mickey Mouse Expressions Backpack ©shopDisney This backpack normally costs $29.99, but that will automatically become $16 in your shopping cart if you buy something else from the store! Check out all the sweet Mickey faces on it! Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Expressions Backpack And we even have a few suggestions for all you Mickey lovers out there! You’re totally going to need a Mickey Mouse Card Holder to stuff into the front pocket of that backpack, right? Mickey Mouse Card Holder ©shopDisney The cardholder is VERY stylish and even has Mickey ears! And you can grab it for $14.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Card Holder Stay warm this winter with the Mickey Mouse Grayscale Reversible Throw, which looks super plush, cozy, and soft! Mickey Mouse Grayscale Reversible Throw ©shopDisney The throw features a Mickey print on one side and a gray side with a Mickey in the corner! It’s $29.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Grayscale Reversible Throw You can be stylin’ like a celebrity in the Mickey Mouse Grayscale Varsity Jacket for Women. It’s made of simulated leather with a metallic silver look. Mickey Mouse Grayscale Varsity Jacket for Women ©shopDisney This sweet jacket also has a Mickey Mouse applique on front. You can get it now for $59.99. Click here to buy the Mickey Mouse Grayscale Varsity Jacket for Women Buy any of these items and get the Mickey Mouse Expressions Backpack for $16. Or choose any other items you would like and get the discounted backpack! And if we spot any other deals, we’ll be sure to let you know. Dumbo AND Eeyore Loungeflys Are Now Available Online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite piece of Mickey Mouse merchandise that you have? Let us know in the comments! The post Oh, Boy! Get An Adorable Mickey Mouse Bag at a Reduced Price With This Online Deal! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TODAY ONLY! Get Big Savings on Disney Ornaments Online! Disney’s New Grayscale Collection Is Both Cute and Classic! The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! View the full article

Disney World continues to update its rides to better accommodate guests while also maintaining certain health and safety guidelines. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Since the parks’ reopening, Disney has added plexiglass dividers to many of its attractions to increase the number of guests that can use a ride vehicle at any given time. Most recently, plexiglass was added to Frozen Ever After in EPCOT, but we’ve also seen it on several Hollywood Studios attractions, including Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance. Now another attraction in Hollywood Studios has seen the addition of plexiglass — Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Plus, the loading process itself has also changed. There are now colored dots on the floor to direct guests — orange and blue. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run The first party stands on the first of a color and the second party stands on the second of that same color. The orange dots go to the left cockpits and the blue dots go to the right cockpits. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Your party is called up by color and then instructed to stay on their respective dots. These dots continue up to the point to where you load — the loading process now ignores the pilot, engineer, and gunner markers on the floor. Instead, there are now the sets of corresponding dots. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run And if that sounds confusing, well, it kind of is! Thankfully, Cast Members instruct you where to stand and guide you through the process. There is also now plexiglass in the cockpit, but it’s only around the gunners’ seats, separating the gunners from the engineers. So although there’s a new safety feature in place, it isn’t distributed throughout the cabin and only separates gunners and engineers. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run With this new addition, it’s good to keep in mind that these cockpits are pretty small, and you may not be achieving that six feet of distance in between you and the other party sharing the space. A Cast Member explained that this set-up could potentially allow for a group of 1-4 people plus another group of 1-2 at any given time. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Another Cast Member told us that you can specifically ask to be a pilot once you reach the Chess Room. But it’s also good to note that smaller groups now have a bigger chance of becoming engineers. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Although we saw a reduction in wait times with other attractions that have added plexiglass, we still waited 80 minutes to ride Millennium Falcon, which was about what the wait time would have been before. So these new measures here don’t seem to have affected wait times, at least not yet. We’ll continue to keep an eye on other attractions and let you know about any updates! VIDEO: Feel the Force with this Virtual Ride on Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run! 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 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge recently? Tell us in the comments! The post The Fastest Hunk of Junk in the Galaxy Has Received Disney World's Plexiglass Makeover! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Star Wars Edge of the Galaxy Drinks Now Available in Disney Springs! Dedication Ceremony Prepares Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Welcome Guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!! We Rode Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopening Day — Here’s What’s Different! View the full article

When it comes to certain desserts, we’re firm believers that the gooier it is the better! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding Bread pudding is the PRIME example, and we tried the gooiest version at Disney World that’s PERFECT for cooler temps, aka hot cocoa weather! This time of year, there’s something so satisfying about a warm bowl of bread pudding combined with sea salt caramel AND chocolate! So of course we HAD to try the Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding It’s been a menu mainstay at Hollywood Scoops for a while, but we wanted to wait until cooler weather to give it a try! And now that humidity is a distant memory, it’s BREAD PUDDING TIME. Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding Loaded up with chocolate chips and salty caramel, this is a super gooey treat! It’s also a promising dessert for chocolate-lovers! Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding A nice warm alternative to ice cream, it tastes like a pretty classic bread pudding with a hint of caramel…and a WALLOP of chocolate! Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding The spoonfuls with chocolate chips definitely have the strongest flavor, so if you’re a chocoholic, you’ll LOVE this! For us, we actually preferred the bites without chocolate, as the “Hot Cocoa” flavor kind of overwhelmed the rest of the pudding. Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding Combined with the wisps of salt and caramel, it felt like a TAD too many flavors, tbh. Personally, we think we’ll stick with the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding… . Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding That being said, if you like your dessert with a LOT of chocolate flavor and that classic gooey bread pudding texture, this is your jam! Hot Cocoa Sea Salt Caramel Bread Pudding You can try it for yourself for $5.29 at Hollywood Scoops! Our favorite bread pudding has shown up in ANOTHER location 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’s your fav Disney dessert? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Chocolate-Lovers Will Melt for This Ooey-Gooey Dessert at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: It’s a Flurry of Fun for THE HOLIDAYS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: Classic Napoleon at Trolley Car Café at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

We’ve been keeping our eye on all the food at Disney World this week including been keeping track of holiday menu updates and holiday food offerings ’round the “World!” Gideon’s Bakehouse We had some interesting Christmas week updates to share, so let’s dig in! Disney Springs Gideon’s Bakehouse We’ve been waiting for Gideon’s Bakehouse to open FOR-E-VER (okay, not forever, but at least since they announced the location at Disney Springs). That glorious day finally arrived with a soft open full of cookies, cake, and interesting decor! Original Chocolate Chip Cookie Guys, we ate a TON of cookies and cake and it was GLORIOUS. Coffee Cake Cookies, Cookie Von Krampus Cookies, Red Velvet Cake as big as your face, Peanut Butter (!!) Cold Brew Coffee…oh my. Seriously, Merry Christmas to us! Read our full reviews of Gideon Bakehouse’s here Wondermade A brand new pop-up shop at Disney Springs arrived this week: Wondermade Marshmallows! This is THE place to get some wonderful hand-made flavored marshmallows. ©Wondermade via @disneysprings on Instagram We’ve previously had these amazing marshmallows at the 2018 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. You can find them at The Landing near Paddlefish. Learn more about Wondermade Marshmallows Frontera Cocina Frontera Cocina has extended its hours, at least temporarily. The new hours of operation will be 11AM to 10PM every day now until January 3, 2021. Frontera Cocina So now guests can spend even more time enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine created by celebrity Chef Rick Bayless while sipping on some great margaritas! Learn more about Frontera Cocina’s extended hours EPCOT Tokyo Dining Tokyo Dining has reopened temporarily, but with several menu changes! One of those changes is that desserts have been completely knocked off the menu! Guests will no longer get to finish off their meals with Mango Mousse, Chocolate Tofu Mousse, or Matcha Tiramisu. Tokyo Dining Instead, they’re focusing on their fish dishes. Here’s what changed with those: The Salmon Poke Bowl ($16) now includes cubed tuna NEW: Seared Salmon is now listed under Sashimi for $15. This is a thinly sliced and flamed fish served with Ponzu sauce, fried garlic chips, marinated green onions, and cucumbers. The Bluefin Tuna Sushimi price has increased from $15 to $16 The Spicy Crunchy Roll ($13) is now made with marinated tuna and salmon in soy sauce with tempura crunch The Volcano Roll ($18) no longer has scallops and shrimp — it’s now made with tuna, salmon, and smelt roe NEW: Shrimp Tempura Roll ($15) is a crunchy inside-out roll with eight pieces of shrimp, served with Kampyo, which is a dried Japanese gourd Miso Soup ($4) is now made with a bonito miso broth, green onions, tofu, and wakame Fresh Sashimi Sampler Tokyo Dining will be open from December 26th through December 31st. Here are all the menu changes at Tokyo Dining Resorts Beaches and Cream The To-Go Window at Boardwalk’s Beaches and Cream has been closed! According to a Cast Member, it’s been closed “indefinitely.” Beaches & Cream To-Go Window We don’t have a lot of details behind its closure, but we’ll let you know if/when it reopens. Read more about the Beaches and Cream To-Go Window Closing Those are all the updates and changes for this week. We’ll keep you updated on all the restaurant and menu changes and reopenings as they happen! The Drink Refill Process Just Got Easier at This Disney World Bakery! 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 Disney World restaurants recently and noticed any changes? Let us know in the comments! The post As an Ice Cream Window CLOSES 🍦, a Cookie-Filled Door OPENS 🍪 in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Food Challenge: The Disney World French Fry Crawl! 12 ULTIMATE Disney Eats You’ve GOTTA Share with Your #DisneySquad The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article