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You’ve probably already picked up on the fact that we are PRETTY EXCITED that Woody’s Lunch Box has reopened in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Woody’s Lunch Box And you know who else is excited that this spot has opened once again? As it turns out, pretty much EVERYBODY! We know this thanks to Mobile Order, which is a feature available to Walt Disney World guests on the My Disney Experience app that lets you pre-order and pre-pay for food at participating Counter Service locations in the parks and Resorts. Check out what we discovered when we were getting ready to order up some tasty Totchos today… When you select Order Food on the My Disney experience app, you’re presented with available options for the participating Counter Service spots. Mobile Order sign at Woody’s Lunch Box Guests are prompted to Select an Arrival Window prior to placing their order. And when we went to see what our time options were for arriving to pick up a food order… Select an Arrival Window screenshot … we discovered that the first available arrival window for Woody’s Lunch Box was nearly two hours from the time we checked (these screenshots were taken just after 1PM EST, and you’ll see Woody’s on the bottom of the list above). This is well beyond the other Counter Service locations in the park that accept Mobile Order, as you can see. Select an Arrival Window screenshot We love using Mobile Order as a great timesaver, and — especially in light of safety measures in the parks to promote safe distancing — it’s currently accepted and encouraged at more Counter Service locations than ever before. Woody’s Lunch Box So, we just wanted to give you this heads-up for your next visit to Hollywood Studios — which, of course, is often the most in-demand park for those Disney Park Pass reservations… If you’re hoping to grab a Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich, some of those famous Totchos, or even a Lunch Box Tart, be sure to check Mobile Order in case you need to place your order a little earlier than you might have planned for a visit to Woody’s Lunch Box! Totchos! Speaking of EARLY, don’t forget that Woody’s Lunch Box is serving up BREAKFAST once again for guests in Andy’s backyard! At least for now… Find out about BREAKFAST at Woody’s Lunch Box here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Is Woody’s Lunch Box a favorite Counter Service spot for you? Please let us know with a comment! The post We Have to Wait HOW LONG to Get our Totchos at Woody's Lunch Box in Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! EVERYTHING ON THE MENU Review: Woody’s Lunch Box Breakfast at Disney World’s Toy Story Land Disney’s Latest Food Trend: Love It or Leave It? View the full article

Walt Disney World tried out digitally enhancing ride photos to cover faces of those not wearing masks, but have stopped the experiment, according to a company statement. View the full article

We’re still taking in all the news that we got from Disney’s Investor Day. And, there is A LOT of content coming soon that we are really, really excited for! The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ©Disney | Marvel That means fans can expect Raya and the Last Dragon, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Encanto, Lightyear, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahoska, and more (that doesn’t even scratch the surface)! However, Disney has also announced that they will be streaming new shows that aren’t necessarily associated with the brand, including Sunny and Sister Act 3. One of the biggest surprises from the Investor Day meeting, though, was the upcoming Kardashians-Jenner show coming to Hulu in 2021 (which is under the Disney umbrella). While the family announced that their long-running Keeping Up with the Kardashians show would be ending in early 2021 after 20 seasons, it looks like they’re moving on to their next big thing. ©Disney The upcoming show will premiere later in 2021 as it streams exclusively on Hulu and internationally on Star. The only information that fans have at this time is that the show has a multi-year deal. While we found this particular announcement pretty interesting and unexpected, we wanted to know what our readers thought about the Kardashians-Jenner announcement about joining the Disney family. We posted a poll on our Instagram page, asking everyone whether they thought the show was cool or if they were less than thrilled about the addition. Kardashians Poll And, the response was pretty overwhelmingly against the upcoming Kardashians-Jenner entertainment! The votes in favor of the new content were at 1,552 readers or 13%, while the votes against it were at 10,102 readers or 87%. Since Disney dropped a whole lot of details about Marvel, Star Wars, and other content during Investor Day, the unanticipated announcement may not seems like it fits into the grand scheme of the different shows and movies coming soon for many fans. However, we’ll still be keeping an eye out for more details about what the new Kardashian-Jenner entertainment will entail on Hulu! And, we’ll be sure to update you on all the other content that will be arriving on Disney+, in theaters, and on other platforms too. Want to vote in upcoming polls? Be sure to follow us on instagram and check out our stories! Here are all the release dates of upcoming shows and movies from Disney! 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 new content are you looking forward to watching the most? Let us know in the comments below! The post We Asked Our Readers About The Kardashians' New Disney Deal. Here's What They Said. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming to Disney+ in May! Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Boba Fett Will Join the Cast of The Mandalorian on Disney+! View the full article

Wow, what an unforgettable night for the 100 teens across the US who participated in the first-ever Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series. A festive commencement celebration was held for these remarkable students who completed this landmark virtual program over a 12-week period.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/JE0I0Q6eg_8 View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Dooney & Bourke has some of THE BEST Disney collaborations! Tangled Dooney & Bourke Recently we’ve seen collections based on Tangled, Disney dogs and cats, and even a stunning holiday line! Despite their hefty price tag, these bags are incredibly popular among Disney fans, and they often garner a LOT of attention. Today, the new line of Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke bags had appeared online, and now we have spotted them in the parks too! In Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found the whole collection — consisting of four different accessories! Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke First up is the Winnie the Pooh Tote! This is for those who like to always be prepared and have plenty of packing room in their purses. It’s got an adorable print of Pooh and Piglet on the front! Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke The bottom of the tote has a hidden surprise — it says “Oh Bother!” Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke We’re really digging this bag, and it can be yours for $268. Buy the Winnie the Pooh Tote Here! If you’re looking for something a little smaller, you can also check out the Winnie the Pooh Crossbody Bag— great for if you’re on the go! Just sling that strap over your shoulder and it’s likely not coming off! Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke This one has a print of several of our friends from the Hundred Acre Wood, along with multiple zipper pockets for your belongings. Pick this one up for $198. Check Out the Crossbody Bag Here! The Winnie the Pooh Satchel has the same pattern as the crossbody bag, but with a slightly different shape and design. This one has handles for carrying as well as a shoulder strap, so it’s pretty versatile. Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke If you really like this one, you can purchase it for $268. Purchase the Winnie the Pooh Satchel Here! Last but not least is the Winnie the Pooh Wallet! This cute handheld accessory is great for packing light or for storing your cards, cash, and valuables inside of a bigger bag. Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke With the same precious print as the smaller bags, how can you not love it?! It’s also the cheapest of the bunch at $158. Buy the Wallet Online Here! These bags are SO SWEET and we’re definitely considering getting our hands on some of this collection. If you’re interested make sure to check them out at Disney World and online. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney merchandise news! Check Out These Cozy New Blankets in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new line? Tell us in the comments! The post The Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Pretty in Pink! The NEW Disney Park Life Dooney & Bourke Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs: Fantasia Dooney & Bourke Collection, More Baby Yoda, and ALL the Ink & Paint Merchandise! Light Up the Night with the Villainous Maleficent Wings Flying Around Disney World! View the full article

The situation with the global pandemic has been rapidly changing all around the world. Recently, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland had to close again due to rising COVID-19 numbers in the area, and Southern California was placed under a regional stay-at-home order based on its ICU numbers. Health Signage There’s also been some news in terms of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pfizer vaccine approved and the expectation of thousands of doses being distributed to Florida soon, including many to Orlando. And today a vaccine milestone was reached — the first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have been received and administered in Florida. Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Tampa General Hospital where he gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in Florida. During the conference, Governor DeSantis noted that the first COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer have arrived in Florida at Tampa General Hospital, as well as two other hospital systems in Florida. Tomorrow, 2 more systems in Florida — including Advent Health in Orlando — are set to receive their sets of vaccines. ©The Florida Channel | Courtesy of WTVT By tomorrow morning (December 15th), 5 hospital systems within the State of Florida are set to have a total of around 100,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. DeSantis noted that these first doses of the vaccine will be distributed to the hospital’s high-contact frontline workers. The hospitals who have received the vaccines have discussed distributing vaccines to employees of other hospitals in the area as well. Social Distancing Sign DeSantis noted that there are also around 60,000 doses set to go to CVS and Walgreens in Florida for those in long-term care facilities as part of the state’s long-term care mission, and the state will receive around 20,000 doses by tomorrow and the state will be working to help the long-term care mission. Governor DeSantis said that this is a “really significant milestone” in terms of combating coronavirus pandemic. Disney World’s Health and Safety Signs According to Governor DeSantis, a favorable recommendation for the Modern vaccine is expected toward the end of this week, and the State hopes to get doses of that vaccine next week (approximately 365,000 doses of Moderna are expected for Florida). DeSantis noted that the initial focus for vaccine distribution will be on frontline healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. Following that, the focus will be on elderly individuals and those individuals that are at high-risk. But, as for today, DeSantis said there would be “shots going in arms” and that was fulfilled on camera as a nurse at Tampa General Hospital received the first vaccine. One Tampa General representative called these “doses of hope.” ©The Florida Channel | Courtesy of WTVT The Pfizer vaccines require boosters, which will be sent later so they can be administered. In terms of when COVID-19 vaccines will hit the general public, DeSantis said that more information on that will be available once the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is further investigated. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is set to only require a single dose. DeSantis noted that potentially in February of 2021, the state could be in a position where there are vaccines for more of the general public, but probably not before than and maybe not even at that point depending on what happens in the next few weeks. New Health and Safety Signage outside of the main pool area at Disney’s Riviera Resort And while one University of South Florida representative noted that “we’re almost there,” he still cautioned residents to keep wearing a mask, socially distance from others, and avoid large gatherings. Face Mask So, it seems distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun, in its first phase, in Florida. We’ll continue to keep an eye out for key COVID-19 information and let you know what we find. Click here to see how you can buy a COVID-19 testing kit online. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: First COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Florida Governor Comments On Mask Mandates, Fines, Lockdowns, and More in the State NEWS: Florida Surpasses One Million Positive COVID-19 Infections View the full article

There’s no time quite like the holiday season at Walt Disney World, and the grand finale for that season is the New Year! Christmas Tree at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Recently we’ve been getting a look into what Disney is planning for the final night of 2020, and sadly it doesn’t include fireworks or staying in the parks until midnight. Despite this, we’re still expecting Disney World to be fairly crowded, and some restaurants will be open late to feed those choosing to stay up and ring in the new year. In addition to the dining options, we’ve now got some more information on the “festive offerings” at the Disney resorts to celebrate this holiday! We were checking out the resort category on the “Know Before You Go” section of the Disney World website when we noticed this new addition to the information. This photo is from the info for Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, but the other resorts that are open have similar details. ©Disney The new section covers the fun resort activities for New Year’s Eve, including options like in-room celebrations, extended hours at dining locations, and extended hours at merchandise shops. These merchandise locations will sell champagne in full and individual size bottles along with board games and other fun things you can enjoy in your room! Guests can purchase a holiday basket from Disney Floral & Gifts to ring in the new year in their room, complete with champagne, room decor, hats, and noisemakers! Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom There will also be pre-recorded shows to watch from your room, including the Candlelight Processional, Minnie’s holiday fireworks, and the New Year’s Eve fireworks. In addition to this, individual resorts will be offering special themed crafts and scavenger hunts for their guests — these offerings will vary by resort. 2020 New Year’s Eve Ears We can’t wait to see how creative Disney gets with these celebrations! Even though we can’t gather in big crowds to watch fireworks like we could last year, welcoming the new year at Disney World should still be so much fun! Stay tuned as we keep you updated on any additions to these details before the holiday arrives. Click Here to Check Out More Info On New Year’s Eve 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. Have you ever been to Disney on New Year’s Eve? Tell us in the comments! The post Here's How You Can Celebrate New Year's Eve From Your Disney World Hotel! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get The DEETS On The Edison’s New Year’s Eve Party in Disney Springs HERE! The Ultimate List of Disney World Dates You NEED to Know Before You Go NEWS: Fireworks Testing Took Place TONIGHT in Disney World View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. As far as Disney accessories go, there’s a pair of Minnie ears for nearly every taste! Wall of Minnie Ears Whether you want ears for the holiday season, ears based on your favorite Disney princess, or ears to match the newest color trend, Disney’s got you covered! Ears have been such a popular Disney accessory that other brands have begun to release them as well, like Loungefly. Today we spotted a new pair available from Entertainment Earth — and they’re based on a classic Disney film! Even though Disney released a pair of Sorcerer Mickey ears not too long ago, Entertainment Earth has followed up on the trend and changed the design a bit! They’re Loungefly brand, and they feature the iconic blue sorcerer’s hat, stars on the black ears, and a big red bow. ©Entertainment Earth Here’s a photo of the ears that Disney released a few weeks ago. Look how similar the two designs are! Sorcerer Mickey Ears You can’t shop them online just yet, as they’re coming in January 2021, but you CAN pre-order them right now! They’re $30, which is only one cent more expensive than ears usually cost from Disney. There’s really no other way to describe these ears than simply…magical! Click Here to Pre-Order the Sorcerer Mickey Ears! We’re constantly on the lookout for new Minnie ears, and Disney has really delivered this year! Keep checking on DFB as we give our readers the latest updates on Disney merchandise and news from the Disney parks! There’s a New Pair of Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears 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 prefer these or Disney’s design? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Loungefly Sorcerer Mickey Ears Can Now Be Pre-Ordered Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Heads up! Two Pairs Of Disney’s FALL Minnie Ears Are Now Online! Your ULTIMATE Guide to ALL the Holiday Merch Around the Disney Parks This Year! Photos! Disney’s Releasing NEW Lily Aldridge Designer Rainbow Ears Online TOMORROW View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collections have been INCREDIBLY popular this year! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Merch With 12 series based on different classic Disney attractions, this collection has been selling out online and flying off the shelves in the parks all year long! We’ve seen series based on fan-favorites like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan’s Flight, so it’s no surprise that guests want to rep their favorite attractions through Minnie ears, plushes, or backpacks. Now, an item from the Jungle Cruise series is back in stock online, so if you missed out the first time, you’ll want to check this out! The mug from this particular series is available again on shopDisney, so hurry and grab one before they sell out again! Jungle Cruise mug The front of the mug features a signature Minnie Mouse bow — matching the bow that was on the Minnie ears for this collection. ©shopDisney The back has a Jungle Cruise logo, and the whole mug is covered in the red-and-white striped pattern of the iconic boat awnings! ©shopDisney You can snag this one for $19.99, and it looks to be a pretty substantial mug. Enjoy your morning cup of joe while you daydream of corny jokes on the rivers around the world! Click HERE to shop the Jungle Cruise mug! We’ll be on the lookout for more merchandise from these collections to show up online and in Disney World. The finale series became available for MerchPass last week, so definitely check that one out if you’re interested! Check Out the ‘Grand Finale’ of Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction! 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 series from this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post GO! Disney's Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Mugs Have Been Restocked Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Main Attraction Jungle Cruise Collection Is Now Available WITHOUT MerchPass Online! The King Arthur Carrousel Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Be Released SOON! Here’s the MerchPass Info! FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series! View the full article

Disney World trips can be EXPENSIVE, so we want to help you save anything and everything you can! Spaceship Earth Today, we’re walking you through our ULTIMATE guide to Disney World discounts. We’re talking everything from resorts to restaurants to merchandise. So, get ready to find some DEALS! Check out all this and more in our newest DFB Video!  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! Check out our latest video and then comment below: Which Disney World discount are YOU going to take advantage of?The post DFB Video: The Ultimate Guide to Disney World Discounts! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Weird Ways the Pros Spend Their Time in Disney World! DFB Video: The BEST Rooms in Disney World Hotels, And How to Get Them! DFB Video: Here’s What We Can Expect in Disney World in 2021! View the full article

Is your Disney mug shelf getting a little full? The Enchanted Tiki Room Well, make room because we’ve got two new tumblers to add to your collection! We took a walk through the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom to see if we could discover something new. Two cups appeared before us and both of them are bright, happy, and totally Disney! We’re super into the Enchanted Tiki Room merch madness that Disney has manifested. We’ve seen Tiki Room ornaments, Loungefly backpacks, and fell in love with the Tiki Room Main Attraction line. We’ve got another item to add to your collection! The Tiki Room tumbler is practically singing to us! Tiki Room Tumbler The top of the cup is decorated with flowers that croon! The tumbler is $22.99. Tiki Room Tumbler Ever wish you could snap your fingers and it’s the weekend? This next tumbler describes exactly what it feels like strolling into work on a Monday. We all wish we could FastPass to Friday sometimes! FastPass to Friday Tumbler FastPass is not currently available at Disney World so the timing of this new release is a little awkward. Although, we can definitely identify with the concept. We would absolutely like to fast-forward to Friday if a magic genie would allow us. FastPass to Friday Tumbler P.S. Can we get a FastPass to 2021 while we’re at it? FastPass to Friday Tumbler The FastPass to Friday tumbler is also $22.99. We’ll be back to the Emporium and more gift shops to see what’s new and what’s happening in the world of Disney merchandise! Check out the new Ariel Minnie Mouse Ears available online now! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new cups? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s NEW Tumblers Have Us Dreaming About the Weekend and a Trip to the Tiki Bar! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Found Another Spot to Get Minnie Ears! Bwana Bob’s Kiosk Has Re-Opened in Magic Kingdom! You Need to See the FIVE New MagicBands We Found in Disney World Today! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Sneak Peek at New Dooneys, Microphones at Dining Locations, and Missing Mailboxes! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There have been SO MANY new pairs of Minnie ears lately! Champagne Minnie Mouse Ears Last week, we saw not one, not two, but THREE new pairs of ears land in the parks on the same day: the Champagne Minnie Ears, the Mermaid Minnie Ears, and the Cornflower Blue Minnie Ears! Not to mention the fact that the Christmas Sweater Minnie Ears FINALLY arrived in Disney World just a few days before that. And if you’re eyeing one of these new pairs of ears but can’t make it to the parks, don’t fear, we’re noticing them start to pop up online as well — this morning the Mermaid Minnie Ears made their way to shopDisney! We first saw these ears in Animal Kingdom last week, and we just love this updated design. We’ve seen mermaid ears before, but these just have a little extra oomph! Little Mermaid Ears The bow is made to look like Ariel’s mermaid top, and the sequins on the ears remind us of her beautiful tail! Little Mermaid Ears And anyone who knows anything about hair accessories and The Little Mermaid knows that you can’t look fabulous without your dinglehopper — thankfully there’s one stitched on the side! Little Mermaid Ears If you want to be where the people are (AKA Disney World), then these would be a very stylish accessory for your vacation. Pick them up on shopDisney right now for $29.99! Click Here to Buy the Mermaid Ears on shopDisney! We know how much our readers LOVE to see new Minnie Ears, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for any new designs that we spot in the parks or online — Disney is releasing SO MANY new ones this year! Stay tuned as we visit the parks and give you the latest updates on Disney World news! Check Out the New Champagne Shimmer Ears 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. Do you own Minnie ears? What’s your favorite pair? Tell us about them in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Little Mermaid Minnie Ears Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FIVE Pairs of Disney’s Newest Minnie Ears Have Arrived Online! New Champagne Shimmer Minnie Ears Are Coming to the Disney Parks and Online SOON! Disney’s NEW Wintery Blue Minnie Ears Just Popped Up Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There have been SO many new Dooney & Bourke collections this year! Dooney & Bourke Tangled Collection Recently, we’ve seen Tangled, Disney Cats and Dogs, and even some festive holiday bags! And now, some of our favorite friends from the Hundred Acre Wood are getting their own Dooney & Bourke bags! Last week, we saw that these bags would be coming to Disney World (and even saw them on display), but now they are available to all on shopDisney! ©Disney There are three bags in the collection! First up is the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Tote! This bag features Pooh and Piglet enjoying some honey in the Hundred Acre Wood. ©Disney You can grab this tote for $268. Purchase the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Tote here! If you’re looking for something a bit more compact, there’s the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag. On this bag, you not only get Pooh and Piglet, but you can see Eeyore and Tigger, too! ©Disney The purse also says “oh bother” in cursive and has two strap options for $198. Grab the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag here! And last, but certainly not least, you can snag the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Satchel. This has the same design as the purse above. ©Disney The super cute bag is $268. Buy the Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Wallet here! We can’t stand how adorable Winnie the Pooh and his friends are! We love meeting them in the parks and seeing them in cavalcades, and now we have a new way to celebrate our love for them. We’ll continue to keep you updated with the latest Disney merchandise! There’s FINALLY a release date for the upcoming Soul key 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. Which Disney Dooney & Bourke collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post The Winnie the Pooh Dooney & Bourke Collection Is Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This New Winnie the Pooh Baby Beanie Collection Is The Sweetest Thing EVER! Winnie the Pooh and Dumbo Too: We Found Some Adorable Disney Plushes Online! Oh, Bother! These Disney Blankets Are Perfect for Blustery Days! View the full article

In the midst of a pandemic with the vaccine on the the horizon, restarting Orlando’s tourism machine is a monumental task. Some who closely follow the theme park industry weigh in on their expectations for Disney World’s recovery in 2021. View the full article

In the midst of a pandemic with the vaccine on the the horizon, restarting Orlando’s tourism machine is a monumental task. Some who closely follow the theme park industry weigh in on their expectations for Disney World’s recovery in 2021. View the full article

Voices of Liberty, Epcot’s a cappella group, will have online performance of Christmas tunes Tuesday, Disney says. View the full article

CEO Vince Covino says COVID-19 killed plans to open this year: “Our research shows Fort Lauderdale needs this, but the timing doesn’t work at this time.” View the full article

Construction is happening ALL over Disney World! Tomorrowland We have so many exciting projects to look forward to including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. And on our latest visit to Magic Kingdom, we noticed some MAJOR progress to the upcoming TRON Lightcycle Run! We have been observing the construction for a while now, but we decided to ride the Tomorrowland Speedway and that’s when we saw SO much progress! TRON Construction The soon-to-be illuminated canopy for the attraction that guests will go through on the coaster is really starting to take shape! TRON Construction You can finally see the outline of the canopy! Previously, we’ve seen parts of the canopy and coaster track, but now it’s coming together and we can envision the final picture! TRON Construction The coaster is said to open in 2021, and it looks like construction is moving right along! We’ll continue to check out all of the construction happening around Disney World and keep you updated! Check out Baby Groot riding the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 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 the upcoming TRON coaster? Let us know in the comments! The post Pics! The TRON Lightcycle Run Canopy is Taking Shape in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re One BIG Step Closer to TRON Lightcycle Run Opening in Disney World! VIDEO! Watch as Imagineers Make a MAJOR Milestone on Disney World’s Upcoming TRON Ride! PHOTOS: The Upcoming TRON Attraction Keeps Looking MORE Futuristic in Disney World! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Although Disney’s Investor Day dropped all sorts of news about the films and shows coming soon, we’re still HIGHLY anticipating the release of Soul on Disney+ on Christmas! Soul Merchandise There’s less than two weeks away until we can jam out to Joe Gardner’s jazz music, and Disney has totally hopped on the merchandise train with new face masks, MagicBands, and more! As Soul merchandise continues to pop up in the parks and online, the new Soul Collectible Key will be arriving soon, too! The key is set to debut on December 31st at 7 AM on shopDisney. ©Disney Since the Disney keys are some of the cutest collectibles you can find, we can’t wait to add the Soul version to our assortment at home. We’ll be keeping our eye out for more news on the Soul Collectible Key, as well as any other merchandise arriving in the parks and online, too! Take a look at the Disney Store Opening Ceremony Key online 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 are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ this holiday season? Let us know in the comments below! The post We FINALLY Have a Release Date for the New 'Soul' Collectible Key Arriving Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Grab All Your Favorite Disney Merchandise with This Offer on shopDisney! The NEW Limited Edition Live Action Mulan Doll Has Arrived! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… View the full article

There is a LOT going on at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion right now! Morocco Pavilion Much of the pavilion recently closed just before Disney took over operations of it from its original operating partners. But this weekend has seen a lot of shops and restaurants at the pavilion reopening! What’s Open at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion The Race Against the Sun remains open — it was one of the few things that didn’t close down recently. Race Against The Sun The Kidcot Fun Stop has also remained open throughout the transition. Kidcot Fun Stop Spice Road Table stopped taking reservations on December 2nd and temporarily closed. But it reopened today with a brand new small plates menu with Mediterranean small bites. It’s also no longer taking reservations. Spice Road Table And yes, we totally ate there! Read our latest review of Spice Road Table Morocco Coffee and Pastries has remained open throughout the transition, but there are a TON of new pastries — and a new drink — on the menu! Morocco Coffee and Pastries The pastries are all Mediterranean-inspired, so if you’re looking for a little something different to satisfy your sweet tooth, check it out! See more photos of the new pastries at Morocco Coffee and Pastries The main gift shop in Morocco, Souk-Al-Magreb is open again! It’s been closed, but as of today, guests can walk into the shop and peruse its offerings. Gifts of Morocco AND a Cast Member told us that they would be getting some special Mickey Mouse Morocco gear soon! Read more about the reopening of Gifts of Morocco What’s Closed at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Restaurant Marrakesh is STILL closed — it hasn’t been open since Disney World reopened. Restaurant Marrakesh Tangierine Cafe also remains closed, and has not been open since Disney World reopened Tangierine Cafe The Art of Henna is also closed, but the area in front of it was being used for the socially distanced line to Gifts of Morocco. The Art of Henna Finally, The Brass Bazaar has not yet reopened its doors either. The Brass Bazaar We’re continuing to monitor everything at the Morocco Pavilion as Disney takes it over, and we’ll let you know when other shops and restaurants reopen! Disney Files Financing Statement Related to Company Involved in Morocco’s Restaurants in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to the Morocco Pavilion recently? What shop or restaurant would you most like to see reopen there? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Update on EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion -- What's Open And What's Not? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Most of EPCOT’s Morocco Is Now Closed As Disney Prepares To Take Over The Pavilion EXCLUSIVE: EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Will Fully Transition Operations to Disney By End of 2020 Discover the Art of Competition (and a New Treat!) at the New Exhibit in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion! View the full article

Although Spice Road Table at EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion reopened with the rest of the park back in the summer, it recently announced it would stop taking reservations as of December 10th and temporarily closed. Spice Road Table Sign And it wasn’t the only thing closed in Morocco — much of the pavilion shut down while Disney took over the pavilion from its previous operators. But today, Spice Road Table was set to reopen, and we came to check out some new menu items! Reservations are no longer available here, so it’s walk-up only, but that’s not a problem as it’s always been fairly easy to get in here. But there are still social distancing markers on the floor in case a line begins to form. Spice Road Table Entrance The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating available with both booths and free-standing tables. We like the seating on the patio for that al fresco dining experience. Spice Road Table Seating And this restaurant has plenty of spaces with amazing views! You can sit at a table right next to World Showcase Lagoon! There’s just something so relaxing about sitting next to the water, right? You can see more pictures of the atmosphere in our latest review. Spice Road Table And note that the menu has changed! It’s now a “Lounge” menu, meaning that entrees and desserts have been removed and everything listed is “Mediterranean Small Plates.” It’s an expansion of the restaurant’s previous small bites section. Mediterranean Small Plates Menu We chose two new menu items, the Tiropitakia and Spiced Chicken, to start! Tiropitakia and Spiced Chicken The Tiropitakia for $9 is Cheese-filled Phyllo with a Cucumber-Tomato Relish — seriously, you had us at “cheese.” Tiropitakia And just look at that perfectly flaky Phyllo! It almost reminded us of crab rangoon when we bit into it — it was VERY cheesy, creamy, and buttery, like YUM. The Tomato and Cucumber relish was refreshing, especially with the addition of mint. Tiropitakia The Spiced Chicken for $11 is Chicken with Ras el Hanout spice and Mint Yogurt. These weren’t spicy spices, though, but warm spices, like hints of cinnamon. And the pita had a great garlic flavor to it — it even reminded us of the wonderful Naan bread from Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Spiced Chicken The chicken itself was moist and not overdone. The mint in the yogurt was surprisingly strong, but we enjoyed it! We also felt that the portion sizes of these small plates were PERFECT. Spiced Chicken But then we decided to have dessert. Now there’s no dessert section on the menu, but there is a Dessert Platter for $9 with “assorted Moroccan pastries.” Okay, we’re in! We got a selection of three desserts, including an Almond Marzipan Cookie, Baklava, and a spiced cake called Karydopita. Let’s dig in! Spice Road Table Dessert Platter The Karydopita was super light and moist, almost like it was a little wet. It’s a spiced cake drenched in honey syrup. Karydopita Although there are walnuts on top, there are walnuts inside the cake, too. This was super yummy and we would totally eat this again. Also, this is a house specialty and it’s only available here! Karydopita The Baklava is a traditional baklava with walnuts, and this piece was drizzled with chocolate. Baklava As you can tell from the photos, it was very flaky and buttery. It was also very sweet, so this is a dessert for those of you with a sweet tooth! Baklava Finally, there was a Marzipan Cookie, and we’ll be honest — it didn’t compare to the other two desserts at all. Marzipan Cookie It was soft and chewy, so the texture was good. It was also just semi-sweet, and to us, it tasted a lot like almond paste, but if that’s your thing, you’ll love it. Marzipan Cookie A Cast Member told us the dessert platter cookie would rotate out from time to time, although the Karydopita and Baklava would remain. Considering that the cookie was our least favorite part of the meal, we’d be curious to see what it gets switched out to eventually. The last time we dined here, we had to ask ourselves why we don’t go more often, and even with the menu changes, we were impressed! Although these are small plates, the portion sizes are good and perfect for sharing and trying a bunch of items. We will continue to keep you updated as Disney continues to take over the Morocco Pavilion. The Gift Shop in EPCOT’s Morocco Is Open Again 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. Have you ever been to Spice Road Table? What do you think of its new menu? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW & PHOTOS: EPCOT's Spice Road Table Has Officially Reopened With a New Menu! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS: Most of EPCOT’s Morocco Is Now Closed As Disney Prepares To Take Over The Pavilion REVIEW: This New Slushy At Disney World Says PUCKER UP! YASSSS! Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Is Set to Reopen in Disney World TOMORROW! View the full article

There’s just something about the Germany Pavilion that makes us want to chill out with a Jumbo Pretzel and a pint of beer. Germany Pavilion But, during our most recent visit to EPCOT today, we popped over to the shops to take a peek at some of the Christmas items. And, we may have found all the holiday decorations we’ll need for our homes this year with a new line of ornaments in the Germany Pavilion! So, get your wallets ready, because you’re going to want to stock up on as many of these ornaments as possible! Disney Princess fans will fall in love with the Snow White Silk Ornament… Snow White Silk Ornament …that features a hand-finished silk image of Snow White celebrating the holiday season for $22.99. Snow White Silk Ornament But, the Disney Princess merchandise doesn’t end there! We also found a Tangled Ornament that features Rapunzel’s signature purple and pink colors… Tangled Ornament …along with a sweet cartoon image of Rapunzel with snowflakes and floating lanterns for $24.99. Tangled Ornament And, you can also take home a little bit of EPCOT with you by hanging the Germany Pavilion Ornament on your tree… Germany Pavilion Ornament …that features some of the gorgeous designs on the buildings and Mickey and Minnie singing their favorite tunes for $29.99! Germany Pavilion Ornament Plus, you can even get the Mickey Heart Ornament that features the cutest mouse in a Santa hat and lederhosen with a nutcracker on one side… Mickey Heart Ornament …with Frohes Fest (or “Happy Holidays”) on the back for $24.99. Mickey Heart Ornament Grumpy is looking a little bah-humbug during Christmas, but the Grumpy Ornament is still as cute as ever… Grumpy Ornament …with the Seven Dwarfs’ cottage and a spotted mushroom for $24.99. Grumpy Ornament On the other hand, Mickey and Minnie look as happy as ever this Christmas as they exchange gifts on the front of the Germany Wreath Ornament… Mickey and Minnie Wreath Ornament …that features a gorgeous German village lit up in the evening for $21.99! Mickey and Minnie Wreath Ornament We can’t decide which design we love the most! So, that means we kind of want them all to use as decorations in our house this year. And, the next time we’re in EPCOT, we’ll be sure to give you a look at all the other must-have merchandise you’re going to want soon, too! Check out the new sour slush we tried in EPCOT today! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Germany Ornament design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post O Tannenbaum! There Are NEW Germany Pavilion Christmas Ornaments in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Your Horns Are Showing With These New Mickey Ears at EPCOT in Disney World! What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Merchandise and THREE New Treats in the France Pavilion! Um, YUM! Find Out Where You Can Get STRAWBERRY Kit Kats in Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been at the Morocco Pavilion at Disney World, watching things beginning to open back up! Morocco Pavilion The pavilion recently closed temporarily to prepare for Disney to take over its operation from its previous operating partners. But this weekend has seen the reopening of one of its gift shops, as well as the reopening of Spice Road Table. But there have been a few other changes, too. When we popped by Morocco Coffee & Pastries, we noticed a new drink on the beverages menu — a Frozen Citrus Pomegranate Slushy. This is a pre-mixed slushy that you can get for $5.50 or you can choose to add Absolut Mandarin Vodka for $15. Morocco Coffee and Pastries Menu We opted for the non-alcoholic version. And that first sip HIT US HARD. Like this thing is TART. It was like having Shocker Candy in liquid form. This drink made our faces scrunch up so much that we think maybe it was a little TOO tart, although if you love sour things, you’ll likely enjoy this! Frozen Citrus Pomegranate Slushy This is one of those drinks that needs something to cut the tartness a bit — possibly even ice cream. It’s also possible that the version with vodka is toned down a little bit. But seriously, if you love things that make your face pucker, this is the drink for you! Frozen Citrus Pomegranate Slushy On our visit, we also discovered a TON of new cookies and pastries in the case here, like this Sesame Koulouria, which is a butter-based cookie. Mmmm…. butter. Sesame Koulouria Saragli is a rolled version of baklava. YUM. Saragli But you can get a traditional Pistachio Baklava, too. This has been around the Morocco Pavilion for years. Pistachio Baklava Melomakarona is a Greek Christmas Honey Cookie — sounds sweet, quite literally! They’re traditionally scented with orange and cinnamon. That sounds divine! Melomakarona Koulouria is a traditional Greek butter cookie, but these are Marble Koulouria, which means they are butter cookies swirled with chocolate. YES! Marble Koulouria Kataifi is similar to baklava, as far as ingredients go, but it’s got this cool spaghetti-like look to it! The pastry dough is made into thin strands that make it look like pasta. Kataifi Flogeres are sweet cheese Phyllo rolls and these even have chocolate drizzled on them! Flogeres These almond cookies are called Ergolavos, and are a traditional Greek cookie! Ergolavos Fekkas are traditionally made with walnuts and raisins, but these are Anise Fekkas, so they’ve got anise in them, too. And there’s that chocolate drizzle again! Anise Fekkas We love the shape of these cookies and their name is exactly what they are: Almond Crescent Cookies! Almond Crescent Cookie Almond Briwat is a sweet puff pastry with almonds. It looks so flaky and yummy. Almond Briwat Pastries are 1 for $2.50, 3 for $6.50, 5 for $11, and 7 for $15. Well just take one of each, please! Seriously, we’ll come back to try some of these at some point and let you know what we think! REVIEW! Don’t Sleep on Sapphire Holiday Kitchen at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays! 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 tried any of these pastries anywhere? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This New Slushy At Disney World Says PUCKER UP! 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 Stowaway Mary in Epcot is Worth a Picture! Here’s What We Can’t WAIT To Try At The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Drum roll pleeeeeease: The Crystal Palace has officially reopened in the Magic Kingdom! The Crystal Palace This fan-favorite table-service (read: sit-down) restaurant in Disney World used to be a huge draw for Disney fans. Winnie the Pooh and Friends greeted guests, and diners indulged in an all-you-can-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But as with so many reopened restaurants at Disney World, the dining experience at Crystal Palace has changed quite a bit. Buffet? GONE. Characters? NOPE. So with all the changes, is visiting the Crystal Palace still worth it? Here’s what we think! Atmosphere Let’s start at the beginning and talk about the experience at Crystal Palace. Mobile Check-In is encouraged at all Disney World restaurants. Scan the QR code with your phone camera and it will direct you to the website so you can check into your reservation. You can also check-in via the My Disney Experience app! The Crystal Palace Reopening We got a text when our table was almost ready, asking us to return to the porch. Cast members are still calling parties’ names when they’re ready for seating, though, so listen up once you return to the porch. The Crystal Palace Reopening Restaurants at Disney World are currently seating at 50% capacity. To create space between travel groups, some tables at Crystal Palace are designated as unavailable. But the overall decor and setting at the restaurant is the same as it always was. Referencing the famous Victorian-era Crystal Palace in England, the restaurant features plenty of windows and soaring ceilings. It definitely offers a light and bright conservatory feel. Seating is in padded iron-work chairs, and padded booths line the center of the restaurant. The Crystal Palace Reopening The most striking new change at The Crystal Palace in terms of “decor elements” is the installation of plexiglass between tables to help deter the spread of germs. The Crystal Palace Reopening Characters Another striking change? No characters! Unless of course you count Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore in plant form… . The Crystal Palace Reopening The restaurant used to host groups of characters, including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and sweet little Eeyore. Characters would make the circuit of the restaurant in pairs, signing autographs and posing for photographs. But while Character dining has returned to select restaurants, it’s still M.I.A. at Crystal Palace. Instead, we’ve seen Eeyore, Piglet, and more friends from the Hundred Acre Wood greet guests from the restaurant’s porch from time to time. Now that the restaurant is back in action, though, these characters may move to a different location in the Magic Kingdom, or potentially only be seen on their cavalcade. Menu And of course, the self-service buffet is no longer! Due to the effects of COVID-19, Disney has turned all currently-operating buffet restaurants into family-style or a la carte meals to avoid shared utensils and to accommodate social distancing. The Crystal Palace Reopening The current menu is available via a QR code, so just scan the code and it will pull up the menu for you! You can also take a look at the menu ahead of time on the Disney World website. The Crystal Palace QR Code The Crystal Palace is now offering a combo of Family Style and a la carte items for lunch and dinner. The menu consists of Family Style Starters… ©Disney …Adult Entree Choices… Adult Entree Choices for The Crystal Palace on the Disney World website …a kid’s menu… ©Disney …and family-style desserts! Check out the new menu item breakdown for Crystal Palace here! Eats We had a hard time deciding between all the menu items! Once you’re seated, you choose an all-you-can-eat appetizer and an entree, and then dessert is a shared platter! For starters, we had the Marinated Watermelon and Tomatoes salad, which we LOVED! The Crystal Palace Salad It’s super tasty and fresh, with a bunch of bright, balanced flavors playing off each other nicely! The Crystal Palace Salad Along with the fruits, the salad has crisp greens, candied walnuts, and hot pepper jelly vinaigrette. Oh and let’s not forget the blue cheese! The Crystal Palace Salad The walnuts add a nice crunch, and we’re ALL about the zest from the red onions and zingy arugula! The Crystal Palace Salad We also HAD to try the Homestyle Buttermilk and Cheddar Bacon Biscuits! Biscuits Served with honey butter, caramelized onion butter, and more of that yummy hot pepper jelly, this was such a fun app! Butter and Hot Pepper Jelly We love being able to mix and match between the different biscuits and spreads! Our favs were the caramelized onion butter and hot pepper jelly, but between all of them, this is an A-plus bread basket! Biscuit It’s great mixing a bit of sweet and savory! Biscuits But whatever you do, don’t fill up on biscuits! We knew we had to save room for prime rib and fried chicken! The Crystal Palace Entrees The Fire-roasted Prime Rib of Beef is a HUGE portion of succulent steak, and this thing had some pretty decent flavor. Fire-roasted Prime Rib of Beef It’s quite rich and fatty, as most prime rib tends to be, but as long as you’re down with that, you’ll be happy with this. Fire-roasted Prime Rib of Beef The roasted potatoes are a solid side, and we LOVED the horseradish; but the sleeper hit was the Yorkshire pudding! Crispy on the outside and soft ‘n’ fluffy inside, it was really unexpected, so maybe that’s why it was so enticing; but we always love good surprises. Yorkshire Pudding It also came with a side of collards, which were standard. Of course, the bacon helps cut the bitterness of the greens. And bacon just makes everything better, so yeah. Fire-roasted Prime Rib of Beef As good as the prime rib is, the winner of the meal was the Crispy Fried Chicken. Crispy Fried Chicken Golden brown and crunchy, we were honestly super impressed! We didn’t know Crystal Palace had it in her! Crispy Fried Chicken The breading has a nice little spicy kick to it (maybe paprika and cayenne), as well as garlic. The chicken itself was also super moist. Crispy Fried Chicken While maybe not as good as the fried chicken at our beloved Homecomin’, this definitely ranks WAY up there in the pantheon of Disney World fried chicken! On the side, the macaroni and cheese was good but not amazing. Mac and Cheese We wish it had more flavorful cheese(s), but it gets the job done for mac-lovers. Add salt. Mac and Cheese Now on to dessert! We opted for the Shared Family-style Desserts platter, and boy are we glad we did! Shared Family-style Desserts It comes with fritters, banana cream pie, hummingbird cake, and a Honey of a Cupcake, and they’re all ALMOST too cute to eat! Shared Family-style Desserts One of our favorites was the cupcake, which is looking all dapper in its Winnie the Pooh colors! Honey of a Cupcake It’s a pretty classic (and well made!) vanilla cake topped with a unique raspberry mousse! Honey of a Cupcake The fluffy mousse has that jell-o-y texture — it’s definitely not frosting — and reminded us of some of the whimsical desserts at Animal Kingdom’s Satu’li Canteen, making this the rare dessert that both Winnie the Pooh and the Na’vi would enjoy together! Honey of a Cupcake Altogether, it’s tart and refreshing, and not TOO sugary-sweet, and the cupcake itself was perfectly moist! The filling of caramel adds a bit of extra sweetness. Honey of a Cupcake Another favorite was the banana cream pie! Banana Cream Pie This isn’t your standard pie; rather, it tastes more like a good banana pudding served in a crispy chocolate shell! The “tigger topping” is just colored whipped cream. Banana Cream Pie The hummingbird cake is further proof that The Crystal Palace is channeling its inner Homecomin’, and they’re doing a better-than-average job with it! Hummingbird Cake As expected with any good Hummingbird cake, we tasted pineapple, which was a nice choice for sweetness, and nuts add a pleasant crunch. This is an impressive and elevated dessert choice for this restaurant. Hummingbird Cake Our least favorite dessert option were the fritters. Don’t get us wrong, we could get down with some cinnamon-sugar dusted donuts with chocolate dipping sauce, but it was just kind of…boring? Fritters That being said, the fritters are likely the most kid-friendly dessert of the platter! Fritters Drinks For drinks, we kept it casual with water and iced tea, though there are plenty of other options to choose from too. The Crystal Palace This is one of the full-service restaurants at Magic Kingdom where you CAN order alcoholic drinks. Note, however, that they will be an added cost. Options include beer, hard cider, and wine. The Crystal Palace Drink List You can also order a couple of classic brunch-friendly cocktails. The Crystal Palace Drink List When we got a little chilly during our meal, our friendly server was nice enough to warm us up with some hot coffee too! Coffee Nosh or Not You might want to dine at The Crystal Palace if: You’re SUPER hungry or have a particular craving for Southern-style comfort food. You’re with a family group. This is a good place to share platters, feast on all-you-can-eat appetizers, and chow down on hearty portions The Crystal Palace Reopening You might want to skip The Crystal Palace if: You’re looking to keep it light. No heavy meals for you. You’re not interested in dropping $40 per person on a meal. The other moderately-priced table-service restaurants in Magic Kingdom have menus that better suit your travel party. Price Check And Overall Review Although there are a few things we miss about The Crystal Palace of yesteryear (the soft-serve machine! the characters!), we REALLY liked the food overall, and thought it was a huge improvement over some of the buffet options of yore. The Crystal Palace Reopening Service was excellent throughout the meal, and our server was SUPER helpful with suggestions. As you can tell from things like hummingbird cake and fried chicken, the food has a bit more Southern flair, which we’re TOTALLY into, especially with that finger-lickin’ fried chicken seasoning! All-You-Can-Eat Appetizers It cost us $39 per adult, so let’s talk about that. It’s pricey, yes. Especially when the actual entrees are not all-you-can-eat (only the apps and desserts are). But compared to other similar restaurants it’s pretty in line with what we’d expect. The two top-tier restaurants in the Magic Kingdom — Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella’s Royal Table — both charge $62 per adult right now, and are also not all-you-care-to-eat restaurants. (However, they are considered signature restaurants, so the food served should be in another tier as well.) So Crystal Palace — also a fan-favorite dining spot in the same park — coming in at $23 less is just about right. If we want to compare to other buffet-turned-family-style restaurants, Biergarten in EPCOT costs $46 per adult right now, making the arguably more popular Crystal Palace the cheaper option. And if we want to talk about character meals with no characters, Chef Mickey’s (NOT in a theme park mind you) offered an all-you-can-eat family-style meal for $25 per adult when it first opened, which, IMHO, was a truly amazing deal. (FYI, the price there is going up here in a couple of days as characters come back to the restaurant.) So, overall, $39 per adult seems to be just about “correct” (using the term loosely since Disney food is usually pretty expensive and some may even say ::gasp:: overpriced) for the amount of food, and the popularity and location of the restaurant. Food quality was higher than expected (Crystal Palace has had some quality problems in the past), though, and overall we were happy with our meals. Is it the same exact Crystal Palace of yore? No. But Disney has done a thoughtful job of updating some aspects of this iconic restaurant to suit current circumstances. It’s convenient, yummy, and likely worth the cost if you like the look of the menu and are looking for a table-service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Check out our recent review of the reopened Mama Melrose in Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you eaten at The Crystal Palace? Tell us about your experience below! The post FULL REVIEW: The Crystal Palace Has Reopened in Magic Kingdom, And It's VERY DIFFERENT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FULL Review and PHOTOS: Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast at Disney’s Riviera Resort — Now With MORE Food! DFB Review: We Had Dinner at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom! Is It Still a TOP Character Dining Spot?! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article