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This is the first installment of the Shades of Green – Disney Resort Comparison Series Also please see How does Shades of Green compare to Disney in Price and the other 2 posts in the series: Shades of Green – Disney Moderate Resort Comparison Shades of Green – Disney Deluxe Resort Comparison Readers often send me questions […] The post Shades of Green – Disney Value Resort Comparison appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Orange County's slavish devotion to funding tourism development has long been a problem, and the International Drive tax district is a glaring example. Millions of dollars that could have gone to alleviating community needs has been siphoned to building projects for tourism, all under the guise that I Drive is "blighted." It's time for the county commission to end that slush fund and put the money where all taxpayers can benefit from it. View the full article

Even though there won’t be a fireworks show in Disney World for New Year’s Eve this year, there are SO many ways to ring in 2021! Cinderella Castle Several Disney Springs restaurants are having special events, certain resort restaurants are staying open past midnight, and so much more. And now, we just found a special surprise that showed up on a few menus at Disney resorts! Over at Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian, we noticed a special New Year’s Eve Celebration item on the menu! Disney’s Contemporary Resort The New Year’s Eve Celebration Wine Package includes François Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut Sparkling Wine and Chocolate Truffles! The description of the package says “aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit give way to a creamy and smooth palate with flavors of freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples, and meyer lemons.” Talk about a celebration! Gasparilla Island Grill This package is only available on New Year’s Eve and only while supplies last, so if this is something you want to do, be sure to grab this earlier in the day to guarantee it won’t sell out! We’ll continue to update you on the best ways to celebrate the New Year at Disney World. Here’s How You Can Celebrate New Year’s Eve From Your Disney World Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you celebrating New Year’s Eve at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate the New Year in Disney World With Wine & Chocolate Packages at Select Locations! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! EVERY Place to Celebrate the New Year and Ring in 2020 in Disney World! BREAKING NEWS: These Disney World Restaurants Will Be OPEN Starting June 22nd! View the full article

As the ongoing health crisis continues, we have been keeping an eye out for news regarding COVID-19. Disneyland Main Entrance Pfizer’s vaccine was authorized by the FDA last week and recently California hit a record-setting number of daily cases. But now, the FDA has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second to be available for emergency use. The vaccine was authorized for emergency use, which the CDC recommends as frontline healthcare workers and nursing homes, according to Orlando Sentinel. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs Doses of the newly-approved vaccine are supposed to arrive on Monday and will be shipped all over the country. The vaccine is similar to the Pfizer vaccine except that it comes in smaller doses and does not have to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures, which makes it easier for distribution. Pandora Face Masks As more information about COVID-19 vaccines is announced, we will continue to keep you updated. Get more information on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: The FDA Approves Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Looking For a New Way to Entertain the Kiddos? Disney Stars Are Posting Story Times on Social Media! NEWS: First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Florida View the full article

The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is in full, and we’re keeping an eye on all the latest offerings! Festival of the Holidays Sign Among the festival’s Holiday Kitchens, the Waffles booth opened to guests last week. We also saw this booth at the Food & Wine Festival, although the menu for Festival of the Holidays got a shake-up. And one of the menu items got a new holiday makeover that combines all our favorite festive flavors! When the Waffles booth made its Festival of the Holidays debut, one of the items on the menu was a Gingerbread Waffle. The waffle was topped with whipped cream and citrus-cranberry sauce, and it made for a delightful sweet snack. Gingerbread Waffle served with Whipped Cream and Citrus Cranberry Sauce And if that sounds like your perfect dessert, don’t worry — this version of the Gingerbread Waffle IS currently still on the menu. But there’s a brand-new Gingerbread Waffle in town, and it’s packing some iconic holiday flavors! Waffle Booth As we were passing by the booth today, we noticed a Cast Member switching out the menu board at the Waffles booth. The new menu lists a second Gingerbread Waffle, topped with whipped cream, chocolate ganache, and crushed peppermint. Waffles Booth Menu We love the seasonal gingerbread AND peppermint flavors (plus the always-in-season flavors of chocolate and whipped cream!) so we had to give this new version a try. And we’re happy to say, we were NOT disappointed! Gingerbread Waffle The waffle was topped with a generous amount of whipped cream. The chocolate drizzle was just the right amount for us — we could definitely taste it but it didn’t overpower the other flavors. The crushed peppermint added a nice, fresh flavor, and it was garnished with some extra on the side in case you want to kick up the minty-ness a bit more! Gingerbread Waffle We really enjoyed this version of the Gingerbread Waffle and as long as you’re a fan of peppermint (and gingerbread, of course) this could be worth a try for your sweet fix in EPCOT! You can find it at the Waffles booth for $4.25. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more new seasonal snacks around the parks, so stay tuned for all the latest updates! The Disney Food Blog Exclusive 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Map is HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What is your go-to snack at the Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW! This Gingerbread Waffle Got a Fresh Holiday Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! The Waffles Booth Is Now OPEN for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Review! Chicken and Waffle Stans, There’s A BIG Menu Change at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Festival Menu Changes and a Denim Spirit Jersey! View the full article

When Disney World reopened, many of its restaurants remained closed. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort And while some are still closed, several fan-favorites, like Woody’s Lunch Box, have reopened. Earlier this week, we saw that another dining location at Disney World would reopen soon, and today it has officially reopened! We’re talking about the quick-service location, El Mercado de Coronado over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This location is currently serving up both hot and cold grab-and-go items only. El Mercado de Coronado From the entrance guests are guided through a one-way line starting with breakfast food and snacks, to cold grab-and-go meals, to hot-grab-and-go meals, and then to drinks and pastries. El Mercado de Coronado Reopening There are distancing markers throughout the entire line to keep guests spaced out. When we visited, we were the only ones there, but if/when there is a line, they are prepared! El Mercado de Coronado Distancing Markers Hot grab-and-go items for dinner time include cheese and pepperoni pizza, and a few other items. El Mercado de Coronado Hot Grab-and-Go Like many other counter-service restaurants, condiments are served in individual packets. El Mercado de Coronado There was plenty of seating and many tables were spread out. El Mercado de Coronado El Mercado de Coronado has a designated entrance and exit to ensure traffic flows in a certain way. El Mercado de Coronado We are glad to see another dining option for those visiting Coronado Springs! Disney is slowly making its way back to normal one restaurant reopening at a time. Get more details on the menu for El Mercado de Coronado 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 Coronado Springs recently? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: El Mercado de Coronado Has Officially Reopened in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Coronado Springs, Old Key West, and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Spicy Firecracker Shrimp and ADORABLE Disney Parks Watches! Review! We’re Hooked on the NEW Firecracker Shrimp and Blackened Grouper Sandwich in Disney World!! NEWS! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Delays Its Reopening…By Two Days! View the full article

There’s no doubt that New Year’s Eve celebrations will look a bit different at Disney this year, but there are still tons of ways to celebrate! House of Blues at Disney Springs City Works at Disney Springs recently announced their plans for closing out 2020 and now there’s another option to ring in the New Year at Disney World — at the House of Blues! House of Blues at Disney Springs will be hosting Rock Your New Year’s Eve at Our House and there will even be a breakfast buffet! © House of Blues The party will start in the Courtyard at 10PM and will feature a live DJ and drink specials all night long. All with no cover! House of Blues Courtyard If you love breakfast for dinner, you can check out the midnight breakfast buffet under the water tower between 12AM-2AM. The menu will include breakfast classics like scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles, and, of course, coffee for $15 per person. Courtyard Seating at House of Blues If you’d like to make the night even more special, VIP packages you can reserve in advance available starting at $300 and comes with a private table, the breakfast buffet, and a bottle of champagne. As always, stay tuned to DFB for more ways to celebrate the New Year at Disney World! Celebrate the New Year at City Works in Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be ringing in the New Year at Disney this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrate a Rockin' New Year's Eve at House of Blues in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… Where To Do THANKSGIVING in Disney World! Florida Residents Can Rock Out With this House of Blues DISCOUNT in Disney Springs! View the full article

We love checking out all the fun international snacks at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Japan Pavilion And there tend to be some really great snacks at the Japan Pavilion. We’ve even found some really cool Kit Kat flavors there, including Ocean Salt and Strawberry! We’ve also tried many of the unique potato chip flavors over at the China Pavilion, but today, we were at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Japan and saw Pizza Potato Chips. They come in a bag that says they’re pizza potato chips WITH MELTY CHEESE. Hello? It’s like they know us! Pizza Potato Chips The first flavor you get when you bite into one of these nice and thick chips is the cheese, and then just a little bit of the pepperoni spice flavor comes in right after. But back to the cheese — you can literally SEE the melty cheese on the chips! That’s how cheesy they are! Pizza Potato Chips We’re grateful for all that cheese because we recently tried a Pizza Bun at Disney Springs, and we got one without cheese! These chips are for those people who love savory snacks, as well as those who want to try something a little different. We grabbed a bag for $3.49, but we’re not going to lie — we’ll be going back for more. We’ll keep trying out all the great snacks at EPCOT, so check back soon! REVIEW: This New Slushy At Disney World Says PUCKER UP! 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 tried these Pizza Chips yet? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Pizza and Melty Cheese In A Potato Chip? Yes, Please! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! Chicken and Waffle Stans, There’s A BIG Menu Change at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival REVIEW: Honey Butter Chips in Disney World?! Sign Us Up! Review! We’re Not Salty About This Unique Kit Kat Flavor We Found in Disney World! View the full article

EPCOT might be getting a little bit snazzier at night soon! Spaceship Earth Last month, Walt Disney Imagineers announced that EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will be getting a new programmable lighting design. Now, we’ve learned a little more about the new lights — and work could be starting soon! Walt Disney Imagineering filed TWO permits coded to the Spaceship Earth address, both of which detail work on lighting equipment. Spaceship Earth The first was filed with Pro Sound and Video, a firm that does show lights, and notes the installation of “lighting controls, equipment, and low voltage terminations.” Permit Screenshot This seems like it could be the installation of the new light kit for Spaceship Earth! Disney hasn’t released specifics on what all the new lighting will entail, but it might give the geodesic sphere a more dynamic look, like Tree of Life or Cinderella Castle, instead of the static current color scheme. Spaceship Earth The second permit filed to the address is for the “installation of lighting supports” from InterAmerica Stage, Inc. This company has been seen on several structural and set permits for other Disney projects such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Permit Screenshot Imagineers also filed a permit with the company widely behind work on Future World’s transformation for the EPCOT Transformation, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. This one is an amended permit, extending Future World site work, demolition, hardscaping, and landscaping. Permit Screenshot The expiration on the initial permit was August 30th, 2020. The amended date is very faded, but it looks like it MIGHT say “December 30, 2022.” This could mean a delay of progress due to the global health crisis and/or it might be referencing a new phase in the work. Permit Screenshot We’ll be keeping a close eye out for more permits and for work IN the park, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the new Spaceship Earth lighting! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the new Spaceship Earth lights? Tell us in the comments! The post Work on Spaceship Earth's LITERAL Glow Up Could Start Soon in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Epcot’s Future World to Grow Into THREE New Neighborhoods: World Discovery, World Celebration, and World Nature! Here’s How to Navigate the Crazy MAZE of Epcot’s Construction! Could We Be Strolling Through World Celebration Soon? The EPCOT Transformation Just Keeps Moving Forward! View the full article

One of the coolest pieces of technology that Disney guests can utilize is the MagicBand, which can be used for tons of essential Disney World functions. MagicBands MagicBands can pay for your purchases, open your hotel room, get you into the parks, and act as your FastPasses. Since they were first released, guests staying at Disney World Resort hotels each received a free, solid color MagicBand. However, back in June, Disney World announced it would discontinue offering MagicBands to hotel guests for free in 2021. And with the new year quickly approaching, Disney World has now started sending emails to guests with upcoming stays with a reminder that MagicBands will no longer be available for free. The email reads: “MagicBands will no longer be provided complimentary to Disney Resort hotel Guests with arrivals beginning January 1, 2021.” Disney World Email About MagicBands ©Disney The email also explains that guests can use a free Key to the World card in place of a MagicBand. These cards can be obtained at the front desk of the resort. Another option is to use a MagicBand from a previous stay. Soul MagicBand The My Disney Experience app was also recently upgraded to handle some of the features of a MagicBand, including acting as your room key. MagicBands are still available for purchase at Disney World and online, and Disney releases new designs regularly! Festival of the Holidays MagicBand Disney Resort guests will still have the option to purchase select MagicBands at discounted prices through the Disney World website. Toy Story 25th Anniversary MagicBand The email from Disney also recommends that resort guests use Online Check-In/Direct-to-Room service on the My Disney Experience app. This is done by checking in to the resort early via the app — the app will then notify you when your room is ready and specify your room number, allowing you to bypass the front desk. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any further MagicBand changes, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest info! Passholders and Disney World Hotel Guests Can Now PREORDER Two New MagicBands! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be purchasing a new MagicBand for your next trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post Reminder About the Discontinuation of Free MagicBands Sent to Disney World Hotel Guests first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 5 Biggest Changes Coming to Disney World in 2021! BREAKING: Upgraded MagicBands Restocked Online for Disney World Hotel Guests — But There May Be Another Glitch! MagicBand Orders and Customization Are BACK Ahead of Disney World’s Reopening! View the full article

Take out the tinsel and roll out the ornaments for a very special do-it-yourself activity from Disneyland Paris’s 2020 Advent Calendar!http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/eHW5m1lDAZw View the full article

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Can you hear the tinselly tune of the holiday season ringing in the air? Sweet-smelling treats, garlands aglow and a general feeling of goodwill filling your senses with the seasons? This year, our Disney ambassadors are wishing you a season of joy as they share their favorite ways to herald the holidays at Disney Parks […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/u3Tjg9dcOrE View the full article

When you visit Disney World, you definitely want to take advantage of every second you’re there, and for some that means spending as much time as physically possible in the theme parks. Tree of Life Well, if you’ve got a trip to Disney World, you’ll definitely want to pay close attention to the theme park hours that have been announced for the days you’ll be there. So far, Disney has shared park hours through March 6th, 2021, but even the hours that have already been announced can often change. Just today we saw that Disney has EXTENDED park hours for early January! Yesterday, we noticed that Disney had extended park hours for January 1st and 2nd, but now park hours from January 3rd through the 9th have also been extended. Magic Kingdom Previously, Magic Kingdom was set to be open from 9AM-6PM from January 3rd through the 9th. That has now been extended and the park will actually be open from 8AM to 8PM from January 3rd through January 9th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website That’s an additional hour in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, giving you LOTS more time in the park to enjoy your favorite attractions or eat some delicious snacks! EPCOT When EPCOT’s park hours for January 3rd through the 9th were originally announced, the park was set to be open from 12PM to 8PM. Now, the calendar shows that EPCOT will be open from January 3rd through the 9th from 11AM to 9PM. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website Don’t forget that EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts begins that week, on January 8th, with food booths and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios was previously set to be open from 10AM to 7PM from January 3rd through the 9th. Now, the park will actually be open one hour earlier. It’s updated hours show it will be open from 9AM to 7PM from January 3rd through the 9th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website Keep in mind that you’ll want to wake up EARLY to try and grab a Boarding Group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at 7AM. If you don’t get a time in the morning, you can try to sign-up for a Boarding Group in the afternoon from within the park at 1PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Finally, over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, park hours have been slightly extended as well. Previously, the park was set to be open from 9AM-5PM from January 3rd through January 9th. Now, the park will actually be open from 8AM to 6PM on those days. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website These park hours are all subject to change again, so we’ll be on the lookout for more updates. Be sure to check back with us here at DFB and look at the Disney World theme park hours calendar as your trip gets closer so you can get the most up to date info! Click here to see our page with more Park Hours information! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be going to Disney World during early January 2021? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Extends Park Hours for the First Full Week in January first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 26th! Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through March 6th! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through Early February! View the full article

Another week has gone by and, as always, we’ve seen LOTS of key Disney updates and news announced this week. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge From changes over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the return of a fan-favorite nighttime show, we’re sharing the 4 BIGGEST pieces of Disney news you may have missed this week! Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Time Change Recently, Disney changed the morning Boarding Group procedure for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (moving the time up to 7AM and having guests sign up for their boarding groups from outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios). But, this week ANOTHER big change was announced for Rise of the Resistance boarding groups. Rise of the Resistance Previously, guests could try to sign up for a Boarding Group in the morning (at 7AM as discussed above) and again at 2PM from inside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios if they didn’t get a morning group. Starting December 20th, you’ll still need to be inside of Hollywood Studios to get that afternoon park pass, but the sign-up time has been changed from 2PM to 1PM! So, adjust those clocks and alarms and make sure you plan accordingly for your future trips. Rise of the Resistance Also, keep in mind that once Park Hopping starts on January 1st, you will NEED to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios as your first park (and have a Park Pass for it) if you want to ride Rise of the Resistance. You will NOT be able to hop to Hollywood Studios and get a Boarding Group — first, because Disney has indicated as such, but second, because Park Hopping hours doesn’t start until 2PM (one hour later than this new Boarding Group time). Click here to read more about this Boarding Group afternoon time change! The Electrical Water Pageant is Coming Back! Firework shows are currently suspended at Disney World, but soon one nighttime show will be coming back — the Electrical Water Pageant! The Electrical Water Pageant is a procession of 14 barges with thousands of lights in the shape of whimsical sea creatures, set to classic Disney Music. The show is visible from outside of Magic Kingdom and from the Magic Kingdom area Resorts. Electric Water Pageant The Walt Disney World website currently shows hours for this show starting December 20th. Click here to see the VIDEO about the return of this show and when you can watch it from areas around Magic Kingdom! You Can Get 2 FREE Days of Disney Tickets With This New Deal If you’re looking to book a trip to Disney World in 2021, you’ll DEFINITELY want to check out the NEW deal that was recently announced. Guests who book a 4-night/3-day room and ticket package at select Disney resorts on most nights from January 8th, 2021, through September 25th, 2021, will receive an additional 2 days of theme park tickets. You read that right, 2 days of park tickets for FREE! Spaceship Earth This new package is set to become available for booking starting January 5th, 2021. So, if you’re planning a trip for the next few months, be sure to check out this deal and see whether it’s something that you could take advantage of. Click here to read more about this special deal! 3 Disney World Hotels Have New Reopening Dates Several Disney World Resort hotels have reopened, but quite a few are actually still closed at the moment, or have only opened their Disney Vacation Club rooms and villas for booking. But, this week we got an update and some new reopening dates for 3 Disney World hotels. First up, while the Disney Vacation Club’s Boulder Ridge Villas and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge are open, the Lodge’s non-DVC rooms have not been available for booking. BUT, it was recently announced that Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be reopening on June 6th, 2021! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge So, if you’ve been looking to stay in one of the resort’s traditional (non-DVC) rooms, you’ll soon be able to! Click here to read about the reopening of Wilderness Lodge! It’s a similar situation over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. While its DVC Villas and other areas within the hotel (like the Beach Club Marketplace) have been open for a while, the remainder of Disney’s Beach Club Resort will fully reopen on May 30th, 2021. Disney’s Beach Club We’ve already enjoyed our fair share of sweet treats over at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, and seen guests enjoying Stormalong Bay, but we look forward to seeing the resort fully reopened soon. Click here to read more about the Beach Club’s reopening! Finally, the last hotel reopening update we got this week was for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. This hotel was originally set to reopen on February 9th, 2021, but that date has now been pushed back to March 22nd, 2021. All Star Movies Resort If your stay at All-Star Movies will be affected by this change, be sure to contact your travel agent or Disney to see what can be done to switch you to another resort. Click here to see more about the new reopening date for All-Star Movies. And that’s our list of some of the BIGGEST news you may have missed this week. Looking for other Disney news to catch up on? Well, you could read about the NEW design coming to the BoardWalk Inn’s signature slide (and the TYPO that had to be fixed on it), the first COVID vaccines that arrived this week in Florida and California, the latest update on Disney Cruise Line, and the update that Disney shared this week about its Internships and Programs. We’re always watching for the latest Disney news, so be sure to check back with us for more! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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Planning a trip to Disney World in 2021? Spaceship Earth Well, there are a quite a few things you should know about, like the return of Park Hopping, changes coming to the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group afternoon sign-up time, a special 2021 offer that could get you 2 free days of park tickets, and the dates for the 2021 International Flower and Garden Festival. BUT, another important thing you’ll want to be aware of are Disney World theme park hours! Previously, hours were shared through February 27th, but now hours have been released through further in the year. Disney World has now released its theme park hours for February 28th through March 6th, and we’re breaking it all down for you here! Magic Kingdom On February 28th, Magic Kingdom will be open from 9AM-6PM. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website It will then keep those same hours from March 1st through to March 6th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website These operating hours are the same as the park’s hours from the last full week in February, so there’s really no change there. EPCOT Over at EPCOT, the park will be open from 11AM-7PM on February 28th… Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website …and it will keep those same hours from March 1st through March 6th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website Again, these are the same as its hours during the last full week in February. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, that park will be open to guests from 10AM-7PM on February 28th… Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website …and it will be open at those same hours (10AM-7PM) from March 1st through March 6th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website Just keep in mind that you’ll want to be up early at 7AM for your first chance to get a Boarding Group for Rise of the Resistance! Disney’s Animal Kingdom And, finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be open on February 28th from 9AM to 5PM… Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website …and it will also be open from 9AM to 5PM from March 1st through the 6th. Park Hours from the Walt Disney World Website Essentially, the hours at all 4 parks appear to be the same as those announced for each of the parks for the last full week of February. Park hours are subject to change, however, so be sure to check the Disney World park hours calendar and look for updates from us from DFB as your trip gets closer. Click here to see our page full of Park Hours updates! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you heading to Disney World in 2021? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through March 6th! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 19th! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 26th! NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Have Been Released Through Early February! View the full article

Disney World is FULL of all kinds of incredible Christmas trees, beautiful holiday decorations, and (of course) delicious and festive snacks! Swan Christmas decorations While we’ve already checked out the elegant holiday decor over at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, today we found something at the Swan that combines holiday decorations and sweet treats — the resort’s incredible Santa Chocolate Display! The Swan and Dolphin Resort have a tradition of making a giant Santa sculpture out of chocolate during the holidays, and thankfully jolly old St. Nicholas is back once again in a fantastic display. In this year’s display, you’ll spot Santa sitting on his chair, a beautiful tree, a fireplace where the stockings have been hung with care, a train, a nutcracker, and lots of presents all around. The pieces in this display are made entirely out of edible material — that includes the tree, train, nutcracker, Santa, and the fondant covered presents and bows. Chocolate Santa The display was made by award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Laurent Branlard and his team. Chocolate Santa Display The entire display took 960 man hours to construct, is made of over 2,000 pounds of chocolate, and (if you were to eat it) would be OVER 6,000,000 calories! Honestly though, these pieces all look just too beautiful to eat. And, actually, no tasting of this treat is allowed, so you can save those calories for some snacks over at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. Chocolate Display You can see more facts about all of the chocolatey goodness of this display below. Chocolate Santa Display You can check out the display right now in the lobby at the Swan Resort. The Swan and Dolphin Resort are also hosting a number of other festive activities including the chance to meet Santa, in-room holiday movies, and more. Sounds like a great way to celebrate the holiday season! Click here to check out all of the holiday festivities going on at the Swan and Dolphin! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever seen the chocolate Santa display at the Swan and Dolphin Resort? Let us know in the comments! The post Pics: See This Amazing Chocolate Santa Display at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is BACK in a New Way! NEW Holiday Merchandise Now Available at Disney World! Refillable Holiday Mugs Are BACK in Disney World! View the full article

We’re taking to the Walt Disney World SKIES by way of the Disney Skyliner! Disney Skyliner Gondola And along the way, we’re making stops at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts and Disney’s Riviera Resort to bring you WHAT’S NEW! Disney’s Riviera Resort Guests lounging by the pool at Disney’s Riviera Resort have a couple of festive cocktails from Bar Riva to enjoy while they’re busy doing all that RELAXING! Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Pool Le Gin Ruban (The Gin Ribbon) and Epice Neige (Spiced Snow) offer up a couple of unique holiday sips. Holiday Drinks at Bar Riva We couldn’t resist sipping on a little Spiced Snow… that’s Vanilla Stoli, Crème de Cocoa, sweet cream, and some holiday spice. Spiced Snow And we also couldn’t resist giving it a little review for YOU! Check out our review of Spiced Snow here! Next stop? We’re traveling over to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort It’s a COLORFUL Christmas at Art of Animation Resort! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort A stop by the Ink & Paint Shop revealed some fun finds for fans of Disney Cats and Dogs… AND some fun finds for our own furry friends! Disney Dogs Food Bowl “More Disney. More Dogs,” it is, according to this t-shirt. And how about more Disney Dogs leggings, too, while we’re at it? Disney Dogs Gear The Disney Pet Tails line is serving up a couple of serving bowls for fur babies, too. Disney Dogs Food Bowl You can spot sketched-style versions of Disney Dogs like Dalmations, Lady and the Tramp, Pluto, and more on the Disney Dogs food bowl. Disney Dogs Food Bowl Find Marie, Thomas O’ Malley, the Cheshire Cat, and others on the Disney Cats food bowl! Disney Cats Food Bowl Both bowls are $19.99. Disney Cats Food Bowl And if these are right up your alley… Check out the Disney Dogs and Cats DOONEYS right here! Our final stop brings us right to the other side of Hourglass Lake… Disney’s Pop Century Resort And you’ll never guess … we found even MORE Disney Cats and Dogs goodies at Everything Pop! Disney Cats Tumbler Our feline friends can also be spotted on the Disney Cats Tumbler. Disney Cats Tumbler It’s complete with a paw print on the lid. Disney Cats Tumbler Ditto goes for the Disney Dogs Tumbler! Disney Dogs Tumbler They’re each $22.99. Disney Dogs Tumbler Of course, we always enjoy checking out the way Disney decks those halls… Pop Century Christmas tree But we have to give a nod to some of the festive guest decorations, too! Pop Century Resort Window Decorations See MORE Disney guest decorations in Walt Disney World here! We hope you’ve enjoyed the view… Inside the Disney Skyliner … from the Disney Skyliner RESORTS! See you from the SKIES again soon! Check out what’s NEW at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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’s your favorite Skyliner Resort? Please let us know with a comment! The post What's New at Disney's Skyliner Resorts: Disney Cats and Dogs Goodies and a New Holiday Cocktail! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World Skyliner Video Preview! Countdown and Fun Facts Here’s How Disney World’s NEW Transportation Changes Will Affect Your Disney World Trip Could Walt Disney World Provide the Perfect Place for the NBA to Finish Its Season Right Now? View the full article

We love to find fun ways of bringing the magic of Disney into your home, so for this this installment of #DisneyMagicMoments, we’re excited to share another series of popular recipes – this time, from Summertime Freeze at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in The Bahamas.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/wWP22d8GeI4 View the full article

There are a lot of runners who are also Disney World fans — which would explain all the cool running events that Disney World hosts throughout the year. ©Disney And now runners who visit Disney World have a new store where they can get running gear — Fit2Run has officially opened at Disney Springs! But wait a minute, wasn’t Fit2Run already AT Disney Springs? Yes, it was! But it was located where the new M&M Store is currently being built. So it switched locations and has now reopened at Town Center. Fit2Run Outside the store, you’ll find social distancing markers to limit capacity inside the store. Fit2Run Inside you’ll find a state-of-the-art runner’s superstore that has an electronic shoe size machine and a treadmill where you can give those shoes you’re considering purchasing a try-before-you-buy spin! We were asked not to take photos inside, so that’s why we don’t have too much to show! But do know that this place is VERY cool if you’re a runner. Fit2Run So if you happen to find yourself over at Disney Springs and need some new running gear, drop by Fit2Run and see what they have! PHOTOS: A Mysterious Gargoyle Has Landed at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be visiting Fit2Run at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post Fit2Run Has Opened in a New Location in Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: We’re Trying Starbucks’ New “Welcome Back” Drink in Disney World! Terralina Crafted Italian Is Back OPEN in Disney Springs! This NEW Burger Joint Has Reopened in Disney Springs! View the full article

Well, it’s official, the Keister Coaster looks pretty different than it used to. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Pool This iconic slide at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort’s Luna Park Pool has been under refurbishment for a few weeks now. Recently, we got a glimpse of the new clown-less design (after Imagineers fixed a certain typo), and now we’re seeing it in person! We swung by the BoardWalk today and noticed that walls are down around the brand-new Keister Coaster facade. Now, instead of a moderately nightmare-inducing clown, we’ve got a colorful barrier featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto. Keister Coaster Water Slide The new slide is definitely a BIG departure from the OG Keister design. With the use of the new Mickey and friends designs, the response from our team seems to be mixed. Some seem to think it’s a fun change, others…miss the clown. It’s certainly not the most EXCITING design as Disney slides go, but it’s at least nice to have a new detail to look at! Keister Coaster Water Slide You’ll have to tell us what YOU think of the new Keister Coaster! As always, keep an eye on DFB for all the latest updates from Disney World! Click here to learn more about the new Keister look! 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 Keister’s new look? Do you miss the clown? Tell us in the comments! The post RIP Clown Slide! See Disney World's Newest Water Slide Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PICS! Disney Fixes Major Typo on the BoardWalk Inn’s New Pool Slide Is Disney World’s Infamous Scary Clown Slide Gone For Good? Christmas Has Arrived at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! View the full article

The holidays are here! Can you believe it’s almost Christmas time? “Welcome Home” to Disney’s Riviera Resort! We’ve spent over a month trying out every holiday drink and snack we can get our hands on at Disney World including a Santa Mickey cupcake, a MASSIVE candy cane donut, a chocolate and peppermint boba drink, and gingerbread cookies! So when we found a NEW holiday drink available at Bar Riva at Disney’s Riviera Resort, we HAD to try it because that’s what we do! It’s Epice Neige, otherwise known as Spiced Snow. It’s Vanilla Stoli, Creme de Coca, Holiday Spice, and Sweet Cream. It’s priced at $13. Bar Riva Winter Beverages Menu And yes, that does sound a lot like boozy snow cream, and the drink is frozen, so it’s almost like drinking snow cream! However, this blended drink is a little more spicy than sweet. It’s also SO creamy. And let’s face it — a cold holiday drink is PERFECT for the Florida weather. Spiced Snow The bartender informed us that the spices sprinkled on top include nutmeg and cinnamon. We’re not really even sure it needed the vanilla vodka (regular vodka, or maybe even rum, would’ve probably worked just as well), but we’re also not complaining — this was tasty! Spiced Snow However, if you want to taste a little more kick from booze in a drink, this might not be the one for you. You can’t taste the alcohol at all. But don’t worry, we’re trying all the holiday drinks at Disney World, and we’ll be sure to let you know what we think! See all our holiday reviews here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s your favorite holiday drink? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We're Trying the Boozy Spiced Snow Drink in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: This Drink in Disney World Packs A Holiday Punch! REVIEW: Does This Holiday Cocktail At Disney World Make Us Jingle All The Way? Another EPCOT Shop Is Serving Wine By The Glass Again! View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, DFB friends! Disney’s Hollywood Studios We spent some time at Hollywood Studios to check out what’s new, so here are the latest updates! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Anaheim Produce The White Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket has returned! We spotted it at Anaheim Produce along with the Buffalo Plaid Alien Popcorn Bucket. Both popcorn buckets are $25. White Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket and Alien Buffalo Plaid Popcorn Bucket Diet Coke Cart We were just wandering around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and enjoying our time on Batuu, when we spotted the Diet Coke Cart. And it’s even being “driven” by an Android (with a little help from some locals). Diet Coke Cart It’s these clever little details that keep us coming back to this part of the park over and over again. Even Diet Coke looks alien here! Photos! Rey Is Rocking Her Winter Gear at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World Today! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Update The Dark Room We spotted a brand new PopSocket at The Dark Room. This one is a Castle PopSocket! Castle PopSocket It features Cinderella Castle on it and is $14.99. Two Fan-Favorite Characters Now Have Their Own PopSockets in Disney World! Tattooine Traders We’re loving the Star Wars location jerseys we’re starting to see around Disney World. We’ve seen one for Endor, Tatooine, and Hoth, and now there’s a Cloud City Spirit Jersey, too! We spotted this first at Disneyland, but now it’s also available at Disney World. It’s white with blue clouds and a pink and purple Star Wars logo on the front. Cloud City Spirit Jersey And the back says Cloud City with a graphic of the Millennium Falcon. This spirit jersey is $69.99. Cloud City Spirit Jersey The colors are so nice here! Read more about the Cloud Spirit Jersey here! We underestimated the power of the Force when we spotted the Darth Vader Face Mask. It’s impressive, most impressive indeed! Darth Vader Face Mask It’s available now for $9.99. See more photos of the Darth Vader Face Mask Sunset Club Couture We spotted some super fun new headbands at Hollywood Studios that are both the cat’s meow and man’s best friend! First, the Marie Headband is pretty in white and pink, but also sparkly and VERY lady-like. Marie Ears We also discovered the 101 Dalmation Headband and we would absolutely risk Cruella’s wrath by wearing it! Look at those cute floppy puppy dog ears! Dalmatian Ears These headbands are $24.99 and are for kids, but we saw PLENTY of adults scooping them up, and yeah, that included us! See more photos of the Marie and Dalmatian Headbands Hollywood Studios Attractions Update Slinky Dog Dash We noticed a change in how guests were being seated on Slinky Dog Dash. Previously, it had seated guests with an empty row between parties. Now, though, it seems that Slinky Dog Dash is seating every row. Slinky Dog Dash We also noticed this previously over on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Other rides seating guests every row include Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance, although both of those attractions have Plexiglass between rows. See more about Slinky Dog Dash’s new seating arrangements We had a BLAST at Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait to go back. Stay tuned because we’ll have even more updates! REVIEW: We Tried the BOOZY Spiced Surabat Cider at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 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 Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Hollywood Studios: Marie Ears, a Castle PopSocket, and a Slinky Dog Dash Update first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Hollywood Studios: A Comfy Mickey Blanket, Long Lines, and a Few SALES! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Pie Lattes, Merchandise Sales, and TONS of Nightmare Before Christmas Stuff! View the full article

As you likely know, EPCOT is currently in the midst of a MASSIVE transformation. Construction in Future World In addition to the new rides coming to the park, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, we’re also expecting a new nighttime spectacular, Harmonious. There are also plans to add some new buildings and features to the park, making it more eye-catching. Part of this plan includes an updated park entrance, and we got some details on the fountain coming to that area today! On his Instagram, Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the photos below, saying that “EPCOT’s classic geometry and materials – stone, acrylic, metal, water, and shadow – continue to inspire our designers as we put the final touches on our main entrance plaza.” @TheZachRiddley on Instagram We got a glimpse at some of the fountain’s features, including the new pylons that were installed here back in August. Riddley already gave us a behind-the-scenes look at how these pylons were made, so it’s exciting to see all the pieces of the fountain coming together now! @TheZachRiddley on Instagram When sharing a look into how the pylons were installed, Riddley stated that they planned to unveil this fountain “later this year,” so it seems like construction may be wrapping up just in time to meet that goal! There are only two weeks until 2021, so here’s to hoping that this fountain gets unveiled before then. @TheZachRiddley on Instagram Once this area is complete, that will be one less construction zone in EPCOT to deal with, and we’re ready to see the revamped entrance! Stay tuned to DFB as we share the latest news and photos with all of you! Click Here to Check Out the New Barges for Harmonious! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited for this fountain? Tell us how you feel in the comments! The post PICS: The New EPCOT Entrance Fountain Is Almost Finished! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Guess What Was Just Revealed in EPCOT! Pics! EPCOT Ticket Booths Are Looking NICE With the Newly Added Logos! PHOTOS: The Ticket Booths Got a Colorful NEW Makeover in EPCOT! View the full article

If you’re a Star Wars fan, then Disney World is FULL of merchandise made just for you! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Not to mention the fact that there are literally THOUSANDS of items to choose from online: from shirts, to home goods, to snacks and food items. And today, when we were heading through Hollywood Studios, we found some Star Wars merchandise at the Pandora store inside Legends of Hollywood! When we headed into the store, we found a WHOLE COLLECTION of Star Wars Pandora charms! The R2-D2 and BB-8 charms are both $75, while all the other charms featured cost between $55-$65. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms Some of these charms came out today, others have been around for some time (it’s a big day for Star Wars fans since it’s the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian), and there’s a charm for nearly every kind of fan! For those who want something really classic, check out these charms of Chewbacca and the Millennium Falcon. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms If you prefer the dark side of things (We won’t judge!), you can get this Darth Vader charm instead! ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms If you’re already prepping for Season 3 of The Mandalorian next year, then this Grogu/Baby Yoda/The Child charm might be just what you need! Or, you can choose the Star Wars logo or the crossing lightsabers to represent your love for the franchise. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms The lightsaber charm actually separates into two pieces, which is great if you’re looking to make your bracelet look more full. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms The R2-D2 and BB-8 charms are simply precious — these ARE the droids you’re looking for! And if you like Baby Yoda, but want something a bit more colorful, then you can get the flat version of his charm. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms And since Star Wars is known for having some awesome female leads, this collection just wouldn’t be right without celebrating one of our lady heroes — Princess Leia! For her charm, she’s wearing her iconic double buns and surrounded by blue gemstones. ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms Last but not least, you can snag this basic, yet lovely, reversible charm for $45. One side features the Star Wars logo… ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms …while the other has R2-D2 and C-3PO. Now that’ll take you back to the original movie! ‘Star Wars’ Pandora Charms If you’re interested in checking out these charms yourself, we found them in Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They would make a great Christmas gift for the Jedi or Sith in your life, so we’re willing to bet that they’ll be popular! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Click Here to Check Out All the Online Disney Merch from the Past Week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these charms is your favorite? Let us know your pick in the comments! The post Pics! LOTS of Star Wars Pandora Charms Are Available in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! This is the Way! The Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Has Flown into Disney World! Complete Your Baby Yoda Themed Outfit With This New Hat in Disney World! View the full article