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Nighttime spectaculars are still more or less on pause in Disney World right now, with a few minor exceptions like projections and light pyro on Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror, and the Tree of Life. ©Disney Fireworks are a BIG piece of a classic Disney vacation, so we’re waiting patiently for them to return. Luckily, Disney has continued work on EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime show, Harmonious, and now we’ve got an UPDATE from above! Thanks to @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we’ve got a new glimpse of the behind-the-scenes construction on Harmonious. The pilot last flew over the area about a month ago and things look a little bit different since then. The major barges, including the centerpiece ring barge, are still docked in the same place as workers prepare the technology. We really can’t WAIT to set our eyes on the Harmonious show for the first time. As always, keep an eye on DFB for the latest news and updates from behind-the-scenes! Click here to see the last aerial update on 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 about Harmonious? Tell us in the comments! The post Pics! See EPCOT's Harmonious Construction from a Bird's Eye View! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: UPDATE! EPCOT’s Nighttime Spectacular Harmonious Continues to Make Progress! NEW Firework Barges Could Be a Sign That Construction’s Moving Forward on Disney World’s Newest Nighttime Show What’s New at EPCOT: Tons of Food and Wine Merchandise and THREE New Treats in the France Pavilion! 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. Whether you’re spending your holiday season sipping on hot chocolate, tea, eggnog, or maybe some delicious coffee, there’s nothing quite like enjoying it in a Disney-themed mug. Holiday Starbucks Mug We’ve seen some awesome NEW Starbucks mugs themed to the Disney World and Disneyland theme parks, but if you aren’t able to go to the parks to grab these mugs for yourself, don’t worry. The NEW Starbucks Disney theme park travel tumblers are now available online! Whether you just want to get the tumbler themed to your favorite park, or you’re trying to collect them all, you can now go to shopDisney and find all of these fantastic mugs in one place! Let’s see what’s available. First up, we’ve got the colorful and cute Magic Kingdom Starbucks Ceramic Travel Tumbler! Magic Kingdom Starbucks Mug The mug has all kinds of park icons on it, like a cute version of Cinderella Castle, Tinker Bell, a Tiki Room bird, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and so much more! We spotted it earlier this year in Disney World and LOVE it! You’ll love looking at all of these fun designs as you sip on your morning coffee topped with that fancy foam you’ve learned how to make throughout quarantine. Magic Kingdom Starbucks Mug The mug can be yours for $24.99. Click here to check it out! The EPCOT Starbucks Tumbler (which we also found in the parks) is sure to spark your imagination and get you ready to celebrate ALL of the new things coming as part of the EPCOT Transformation. EPCOT Travel Mug The mug has all kinds of cool designs on it referencing some EPCOT classics as well as some new additions like the PLAY! Pavilion, Harmonious, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. EPCOT Mug The mug is priced at $24.99. Check out this mug here! Live your life on the wild side? Then you’ll love the NEW Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tumbler! Animal Kingdom Starbucks Travel Mug The mug highlights some of the park’s most incredible attractions like Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, and Avatar Flight of Passage. Animal Kingdom Starbucks Travel Mug Grab this mug for $24.99. Click here to say Jambo to this mug! The Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tumbler is a fun and colorful one full of designs reminding us of some of our favorite rides in the park. Starbucks Hollywood Studios Tumbler You can spot Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and more! Starbucks Hollywood Studios Tumbler This mug is priced at $24.99. Make this mug the STAR of your collection! Is Disneyland Park your favorite Disney theme park in the whole world? Well, then you can snag this adorable Disneyland Park Starbucks Tumbler to bring some of the magic home! It’s got images of The Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” Sleeping Beauty Castle, Space Mountain, and lots of other fan-favorite attractions. Starbucks Disneyland Mug Grab this mug right now for $24.99. Add some extra happiness to your home with this mug! Finally, the Disney California Adventure Park Starbucks Tumbler was released on shopDisney, but it is currently sold out. If this is a MUST-GET item for you, be sure to check back on shopDisney and with us for more updates to see if it eventually gets restocked. Disney California Adventure ceramic Starbucks tumbler If you’ll be heading to Disneyland, we did spot these mugs in Downtown Disney, so you may get the chance to grab one there. This one is priced at $24.99. Considering that the Disney California Adventure Park mug is already sold out, we anticipate that the other mugs could sell out quickly as well, so be sure to grab the ones you want now while they’re still available! We’ll be on the lookout for more great Disney merchandise and let you know what we find. 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 mugs do you like the best? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Disney Parks Starbucks Mugs Are Available Online and Selling Fast! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Are the PERFECT Gifts For All Your Relatives Who Complain Their Favorite Disney Ride is GONE! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! View the full article

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will shift into its “Holidays in Space” mode as of Dec. 21. View the full article

We LOVE snacking our way around Disney World. But even though we find plenty of winners when it comes to Disney eats, they don’t ALWAYS hit the mark! Mickey Waffle Sundae With over 400 dining experiences around Disney World property, there’s something for just about everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion at a place like California Grill or you’re just swinging by a spot like Friar’s Nook for a snack, there are countless eats to choose from. We’ve had plenty of incredible food in Disney World, but every now and then we find something that flops — HARD. These are the three WORST Disney World food fails we’ve encountered! 1. Pumpkin Pretzel in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Oh, the sad saga of the Pumpkin Pretzel. This poor unfortunate soul was one of the holiday offerings served up at Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks in Animal Kingdom last holiday season. And based on the menu photo and description, it looks pretty promising, right? An icing covered spft pretzel sounded de-light-ful. Pumpkin Pretzel Well, this is a classic case of expectations versus reality because, while the promo pic had us expecting a cute treat, this is what we received. Pumpkin Spice Pretzel OMG Pumpkin Pretzel, who hurt you?? Since we snagged this seasonal snack on the first day it was available, we even tried to go back to grab another one to see if they managed to work out the kinks, but no luck — the second version was also an ugly mess! Pumpkin Pretzel The lumpy, uneven icing actually looked more like (very old and expired) plastic cheese than icing. And the sad thing is, this snack actually tasted pretty good. So we were super bummed the delivery was botched so hard that it made an otherwise decent snack so unappetizing! Pumpkin Pretzel If the Pumpkin Pretzel ever returns to Disney World, we really hope it gets the glow-up it so desperately deserves! We ranked the lands at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by their snacks! 2. Space Sandwich in EPCOT When the Guardians of the Galaxy stage show, Awesome Mix Live, returned to EPCOT in the Summer of 2019, Disney also released new themed snacks to accompany it. Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! That SHOULD be awesome, right? Space-themed treats sound like they have endless out-of-this-world potential. Unfortunately, of all those themed eats, the one that is permanently burned into our brains is the Space Sandwich. Liberty Inn Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! Eats What’s so offensive about a barbecue pork sandwich topped with crispy onions? Well, the bun was dyed a swirly-blue color that was supposed to look cosmic, but it just looked super moldy. Space Sandwich The space-y blue color scheme definitely works for some types of food, like the Blueberry Cream Cheese Mousse at Satu’li Canteen. But the execution on this sandwich was just…ick. Space Sandwich Bun The sandwich itself wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t particularly flavorful or impressive. Between the mediocre taste and the stomach-turning presentation, the Space Sandwich definitely had us scratching our heads! Check out more of the Guardians of the Galaxy-themed treats! 3. Ursula Cupcake in EPCOT While our first two food fails involved an okay snack falling victim to an unappealing delivery, our final one suffers from the exact opposite affliction. Back in 2017, the Ursula Cupcake appeared on the menu at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT for a brief time near Halloween. And while we’ll definitely give it points for the incredible attention to detail in its design, that’s pretty much where our praise for this dessert ends. Ursula Cupcake Once we got past the cool and ominous exterior, we found that the inside of the cake was oddly an artificial bubble gum flavor. That wouldn’t normally be our first choice of cake flavor anyway, but this tasted nothing like the bubble gum flavored candy we’ve tried before. In fact, it was more reminiscent of stale, pre-chewed bubble gum scraped off from under a desk (we don’t make a habit of chewing under-desk gum, but…you know…we imagine). Ursula Cupcake Interior We seriously struggled to get this one down. Which is a bummer, because there are so many ways this could have gone RIGHT! We wonder how much better this would have been with a cookies and cream flavored filling (which is still what the mousse LOOKS like it should have tasted like!). Or hey, even just a plain vanilla cake would have been lightyears better! Needless to say, we aren’t upset that this snack hasn’t returned since its brief stint on the menu in 2017. Check out our review of another Ursula-themed treat, the Poor Unfortunate Souls Float! We’re constantly eating our way around all of the seasonal snacks and go-to favorites in Disney World. And as many menu items as we get to try, we’re bound to find a not-so-fabulous option every now and then. Hey, they can’t all be winners, right?? You can count on us at Disney Food Blog to let you know which eats we LOVE and which ones we think are a big ol’ #fail! These are the Disney World snacks the DFB team never wants to eat again! 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 is the biggest Disney World food fail of all time? Let us know in the comments! The post They Can't All Be Winners! 3 of Disney World WORST Food Fails! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Happy Monday friends and welcome back to another new DFB video! You’ve got the guidebooks, you’ve been reading up and following all the latest news coming out of Disney World, but let’s be real — there’s just SO much going on right now, it’s hard to keep track! Magic Kingdom That’s why we’ve narrowed down the tips you will absolutely need for your 2021 Disney trip and we put ‘em all in one place! 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: What questions you still have about traveling to Disney World in 2021.The post DFB Video: 45 Disney World Tips You'll Need in 2021! 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

Wild Florida, an animal attraction, partners with Gaylord Palms, providing educational experiences in Kissimmee resort’s atrium. 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. Christmas came EARLY today! Disney Buildings Ornaments Last month, we found some unbelievably cool Christmas ornaments in the parks based on ICONIC Disney attractions and locations. Now, we’re PUMPED to tell you that they’ve arrived online! What makes these ornaments so cool? They show the outside AND inside of some of the most recognizable Disney structures. Take a look, for instance, at the Disneyland Main Street Cinema Holiday Ornament. Main Street Cinema Ornament On the inside, you can spot two cute little theaters and the top floor shows what looks like Walt’s office. Main Street Cinema Ornament The screens in the theaters are even showing Mickey Mouse cartoons. Seriously, these ornaments are DETAILED. Click here to buy the Disneyland Main Street Cinema Holiday Ornament! An absolutely iconic attraction is represented with the Disneyland Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Holiday Ornament. Enchanted Tiki Room Ornament The inside features tiki gods and the iconic fountain. Does anyone else smell Dole Whip? Enchanted Tiki Room Ornament Did you know this collection is called the Disney Parks Tiny Town Collection? So cute! Want to buy the Disneyland Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Holiday Ornament? Click here! The final ornament on the Disneyland side just might be the most seasonally-appropriate ornament on the list. Check out the Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday Ornament! ©Disney Don’t you just want to jump inside its holiday halls and say hi to Jack Skellington? ©Disney We can’t think of an attraction MORE deserving of a spot on our Christmas trees. As a note, we haven’t spotted this one in Disney World or Disneyland yet, so this is the first time we’re seeing it! To buy the Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday Ornament, click here! Speaking of Haunted Mansion, let’s hop over to the Disney World side to see the Disney World Haunted Mansion Ornament. Haunted Mansion Ornament There may not be a holiday overlay on this guy (We’re not bitter, promise.), but it looks JUST like the real thing. Haunted Mansion Ornament Plus, this one seriously shocks us with the detail on the inside. There’s so much to see! Click here to buy the Disney World Haunted Mansion Ornament! And last but certainly not least, we’ve got the Disney World Country Bear Jamboree Holiday Ornament! Country Bear Jamboree Ornament On the inside, you can spot all your favorite Country Bears including Henry with Sammy, Big Al, Liver Lips McGrowl, Trixie, Gomer, Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah. Country Bear Jamboree Ornament This one’s a TRUE classic. All of these ornaments also come with a base for desk display, so you don’t even have to have a tree to show your Country Bear fandom. Want to buy the Disney World Country Bear Jamboree Holiday Ornament? Click here! Whew! Those are some AMAZING ornaments. Not ALL of them are online, we didn’t spot the Disney World Tower of Terror Ornament or the Disneyland Fire Department Ornament from last year, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for more releases. For now, you can snag each of these on shopDisney for $29.99! To see where you can find these ornaments in the parks, click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which attractions ornament is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post YES! The Fan-Favorite Disney Attraction Ornaments Are Finally Available Online!! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney World’s Newest Ornaments Are SO Cool We Want to LIVE in Them! Celebrate Christmas in July with a Preview of New Disney Holiday Merchandise Coming SOON! TODAY ONLY! Get Big Savings on Disney Ornaments 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. New EPCOT attraction posters are HERE! Wonders of Life Construction This year, Disney has slowly been releasing a BIG collection of limited edition EPCOT attractions posters with a very cool retro vibe. We’ve seen posters for World Showcase pavilions, nighttime spectaculars, and attractions of the park’s past, present, and future — but they’re VERY limited edition and they go FAST! This morning Disney just dropped another round of these babies online. If you want one, you’ll want to hurry. There are only 300 available copies of each poster. First up, we’ve got a present attraction poster with the Test Track Poster! ©Disney The sleek design totally reminds us of cruising above Future World at a blazing 65MPH! Click here to buy the Test Track Poster! Two of the posters from this release celebrate EPCOT attractions from the PAST! There is the Wonders of Life Pavilion Poster! ©Disney Look! It’s BUZZY. We totally miss this little guy’s adventures in Cranium Command. And you know what? We miss Body Wars too in all its 80s glory. Want to buy the Wonders of Life Pavilion Poster? Click here! Another throwback print comes in the form of the World of Motion Poster. WOW! Talk about a blast from the past. ©Disney This poster celebrates the transportation-based attraction that was located in EPCOT’s former Transportation Pavilion. To buy the World of Motion Poster, click here! And finally, the last poster gives us a glimpse at the FUTURE of the EPCOT Transformation with the PLAY! Pavilion Poster, based on the new pavilion soon to be located in the upcoming World Discovery. ©Disney The PLAY! Pavilion will bring guests a BUNCH of super cool games and experiences to connect with iconic Disney characters. We can’t WAIT, and we just might have to snag this poster in the meantime. Click here to buy the PLAY! Pavilion Poster! All three of these posters are available on shopDisney RIGHT NOW for $90 each and we’re not kidding when we say they might be gone soon. Hurry over if you’re hoping to get your hands on one! Want to see some of the past EPCOT posters? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these new posters is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Limited EPCOT Attraction Posters Online Celebrate the Past, Present, and FUTURE first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wait Until You See Disney’s New SUPER Limited Edition Epcot Posters! Snack Merch ALERT! There’s a NEW Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar FAN in Disney World Disney Just Released NEW Retro EPCOT Posters Online — And They Might Go Fast! View the full article

This year is ALL about the hot chocolate bomb — these things are everywhere, and that’s because they are a fun and easy way to quickly make an amazing cup of hot chocolate! Olaf Hot Chocolate Bomb ©Disney The Olaf Hot Chocolate Bomb is one of our favorites, though, because well, it’s OLAF! And who better to melt into a cup of milk that’s like a warm hug than the coolest snowman ever! And while Olaf’s face is a little scary, we can’t help but love these things! The Olaf Hot Chocolate Bomb is made at The Ganachery at Disney Springs. And Disney has shared a special peek on TikTok at how the bombs are made! It starts with an Olaf chocolate mold filled with The Ganachery’s signature mix of hot cocoa made of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and caramel. YUM. Our stomach is now singing, too, with all that chocolatey goodness. Just pop some marshmallows on top and VOILA! It’s really cool to see how these things are made, right? You can grab an Olaf Hot Chocolate Bomb in the Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise Kit that also comes with 5 vanilla bean marshmallows. We’re keeping an eye out for even more cool Disney videos, so be sure to check back soon because we will share them! REVIEW: We’re Sippin’ on Frozen Salted Caramel Hot Chocolates 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 tried the Olaf Hot Chocolate Bomb yet? Let us know in the comments. The post Here's How Disney World Makes Those Wonderful (and Slightly Scary) Olaf Hot Chocolate Bombs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A New Olaf Hot Cocoa Surprise Kit Is Now Available in Disney World! What’s New in Disney Springs — Halloween Cakes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Merch! Sing Your Heart Out with the NEW Frozen 2 and Cinderella Ornaments in Disney World! View the full article

The fun thing about collecting pins at Disney World is that there are always new and unique designs available! Pin Traders And there are so many cool new pins to choose from EVERY DAY — we’ve especially enjoyed a few new Mandalorian pins we’ve come across, along with some awesome 2021 pins, and festive holiday pins. But today, we spotted some new pins that were absolutely worthy of making the news! These pins are so unique! The first thing we noticed was a special newspaper from Walt Disney World News with one big headline about “The 13,” referring to the Disney villains. How cool! 13 VIllain Pin with Newspaper But then we noticed the villainous 13 pin in the corner! 13 VIllain Pin with Newspaper And then we spotted another newspaper piece — this one was about the big EPCOT Millennium Celebration — talk about a throwback! Millennium Celebration Pin with Newspaper And this one comes with a retro Millennium Celebration pin! It says “Celebrate the Future Hand-In-Hand.” We love it! Millennium Celebration Pin with Newspaper The pin/newspaper combo set is $17.99. And if this is a new collection, we want to collect them all because they’re so different! We found these two at Camera Center and Pin Traders at EPCOT, but if we spot any more, we’ll let you know! Move Over, NSYNC! Disney Princes Are Forming a Boy Band with This Pin Set in Disneyland Resort! 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 collect Disney World pins? What do you think of this collection? Let us know in the comments! The post These Unique Pins at Disney World Deserve a News Story! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This NEW Spirit Jersey in Disney World Has Us Denim Dreaming! What’s New at EPCOT: Gingerbread Tea, Holiday Popcorn Buckets, and CHARCUTERIE! Photos! ALL of the 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise! View the full article

Do you feel like you haven’t gotten your fill of holiday shows and nighttime spectaculars this year? Cinderella Castle Although we think the holiday projections (and sometimes fireworks!) on Cinderella Castle are stunning, we can’t help but miss shows like A Frozen Holiday Wish and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks this year. Luckily, you can now watch a festive Christmas show from Disneyland Paris, featuring lots of characters, bright lights, and plenty of holiday music. Although Disneyland Paris is now closed for a second time due to the global health crisis, they’ve shared a recording of “Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights,” the resort’s tree lighting show! Disneyland Park Decor Disneyland Paris has shared this video as a part of their Watch Parties series. This show features familiar faces like Mickey and Minnie, the Disney Princesses, and Santa! This video was recorded during the holiday festivities in 2019. Sleeping Beauty at Disneyland Paris Watch below to see this magical show, leading up to the lighting of the park’s Christmas tree! It’s so cool to be able to watch this show from this resort overseas! Check back with us for more holiday updates! Check out these 10 Disney cookie recipes to make for the holidays! 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 Watch the video and let us know: what did you think of Disneyland Paris’s tree lighting ceremony? The post Video! This Holiday Show From Disneyland Paris Will Have You Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris Will Feature Frozen and Star Wars Celebrations in 2020! NEWS: Disneyland Paris Announces Extension to Closure View the full article

We had a GREAT week in Disney World! Cinderella Castle It’s the week after a holiday week and we’re wondering just how busy Disney World was. All of the parks hit capacity last Friday, and again this weekend, but we’re taking a look at the average wait times in ALL FOUR PARKS this week! Magic Kingdom The longest wait in Magic Kingdom was for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train with an average wait of 68 minutes. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Several iconic attractions had lengthier waits, if not over an hour like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad averaged 49 minutes, Splash Mountain averaged 45 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 42 minutes, Jungle Cruise averaged 39 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean averaged 38 minutes. Big Thunder Mountain With average waits of around half an hour, we have Prince Charming Regal Carrousel and “it’s a small world” at 34 minutes, Astro Orbiter and Peter Pan’s Flight at 32 minutes, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 30 minutes. Line For Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Mickey’s PhilharMagic (23 minutes), Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (22 minutes), Haunted Mansion (21 minutes), Barnstormer (19 minutes), and Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid (17 minutes) all had relatively short average wait times! Line for Mickey’s PhilHarMagic Similarly, we saw short wait times at Dumbo the Flying Elephant with 12 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin with 12 minutes, Tomorrowland Speedway with 12 minutes, Country Bear Jamboree with 12 minutes, Mad Tea Party with 11 minutes, and Carousel of Progress with 10 minutes. Dumbo the Flying Elephant And, believe it or not, some attractions had a 0 minute average including Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Hall of Presidents. Swiss Family Treehouse We are coming up on the peak of the holiday season in a reopened Disney World. Some wait times are spiking due to the crowds, but Magic Kingdom is still DRASTICALLY less crowded than it is in a typical year due to the capacity limitations. If you’re headed to the park right at open next week, we recommend heading right to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Click here to check out the latest news from Magic Kingdom! EPCOT EPCOT had two attractions that had average waits of above an hour — and we weren’t too surprised which ones they were. The LONGEST average wait in Disney World was 79 minutes for Frozen Ever After and Test Track came in with a 61-minute average. Frozen Ever After Soarin’ at 37 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 26 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 19 minutes all had fairly middle-of-the-road average wait times this week. Soarin’ On the shorter end of the spectrum in EPCOT, Journey into Imagination had a 15-minute average, Living with the Land had a 12-minute average, The Seas with Nemo and Friends had a 9-minute average, and Gran Fiesta Tour had an 8-minute wait. Figment with Sweater All of the films (Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Awesome Planet, Impressions de France, Reflections of China) and American Adventure all averaged a 0-minute wait. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival EPCOT does not have as many attractions as some of the other parks, so the popular attractions tend to have looooong waits. On top of that, it’s the first full week of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays which is a big draw for the park. That could be why we’re seeing such long wait times at Frozen Ever After. Want to learn more about the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays? Click here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Another of the longest waits in Disney World was over at Slinky Dog Dash with a 70-minute average. Of course, Rise of the Resistance isn’t included since the virtual queue gets rid of traditional wait times. Slinky Dog Dash But Slinky Dog Dash isn’t the only attraction in this park with lengthy waits. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster came in at 52 minutes, Tower of Terror came in at 50 minutes, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run came in at 46 minutes, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway came in at 40 minutes. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster The rest of the attractions in Hollywood Studios had waits around 20 minutes. Toy Story Mania averaged 24 minutes, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue averaged 23 minutes, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 22 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 21 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 20 minutes. Toy Story Mania As we’ve seen from Disney Park Pass reservations, Hollywood Studios is the MOST popular park in a reopened Disney World with reservations filling up earlier than any of the other parks. This accounts for the slightly higher wait times on many of the attractions and the fact there are no VERY low averages. For the latest Hollywood Studios news, click here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom As usual, the Pandora — Land of Avatar attractions had the longest waits in Animal Kingdom with a 66-minute wait at Avatar Flight of Passage and a 47-minute wait at Na’vi River Journey. Flight of Passage Thrill rides take the next highest category! Expedition Everest had an average of 36 minutes and DINOSAUR had an average of 28 minutes. Expedition Everest Coming in on the around-20-minute mark, Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 21 minutes, Kali River Rapids averaged 19 minutes, and It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 17 minutes. Kilimanjaro Safaris The lowest wait was over in Dinoland U.S.A. at Triceratop Spin with a 5-minute average. Triceratop Spin Animal Kingdom does not have very many attractions and Flight of Passage is one of the most wildly popular attractions in Disney World, so it makes sense that it came in at more than an hour. Still, it’s MORE than possible to ride everything in Animal Kingdom in one day with these averages! Click here for the latest news from Animal Kingdom! And there are all the average wait times from Disney World this week! We sure hope this gives you an idea of what to expect in the parks, and you can bet we’ll be back same time next week with an update on wait times. See ya then! Want to see an at-capacity Disney World? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World next week? Tell us in the comments! The post SURPRISE! Flight of Passage Did NOT Have the Longest Wait Time in Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We’ve been checking out everything that’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and also nearby at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. View of Expedition Everest We noticed some construction updates over at Kilimanjaro Safaris and some pretty big crowds over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We got to experience a nice holiday ambiance at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and some sweet holiday treats! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Construction Updates We took a ride out to the savannah on the Kilimanjaro Safaris. We were hoping to sneak a peek at the baby giraffes now roaming the plains, but we also wanted to check on the mysterious little building that started being constructed over the summer. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any babies, but we did see a fully constructed building! Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Update Construction has progressed significantly over the last month or so. This little building looks pretty complete from the outside, at least! There’s now a truck outside it, a trough, and a table. Kilimanjaro Safaris Building Update We’re still not totally certain what the purpose of this building is, but cast members have been calling it a “warden headquarters,” and the sign posted out front suggests something to do with the wardens, too! We’ll be sure to let you know when we find out! Learn more about this project over on our weekly construction update! Crowd Updates We noticed a bit more crowding this week. We also experienced more “pinch points” than normal, and these areas really weren’t upholding social distancing guidelines. Large crowds were spotted on our way into the park, heading towards Discovery Island. Animal Kingdom Crowds As we continued to Africa, we continued to experience pretty crowded areas. Africa Crowds Some areas were still maintaining social distancing… Africa Crowds …while others basically weren’t. Crowd levels were especially high in Asia as well. Asia Crowds Groups were a little more spread out in Pandora while we were there, but we continued to notice higher crowd levels. Pandora Crowds The line for the Na’vi River Journey stretched allll the way back to Island Mercantile! Over at Island Mercantile, we noticed that Cast Members weren’t monitoring the entrances and exits. Guests were entering and exiting through whichever doors they wanted. Na’vi River Journey Line Things were a little bit different over at Riverside Depot, the other big merch spot in Animal Kingdom. Only one entrance door was available and Cast Members in this location were in charge of the entrances and exits. Riverside Depot That’s what’s new over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, now let’s take a trip over to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Food Updates Café Rix Some brightly decorated cupcakes caught our eye over at Cafe Rix, the grab-and-go spot at this resort. Cupcakes This icy-blue cupcake decorated with snowflake sprinkles looks perfect for the holiday season! This cupcake has a chocolate cake base and costs $5.50. Seasonal Cupcake We also spotted Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats here! Holiday Rice Krispie Treats Café Rix had both white… Holiday Rice Krispie Treat …and green Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats. They cost $4.99 each. Holiday Rice Krispie Treat And of course, we stopped to appreciate this beautiful wall art of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse (happy belated birthday, Walt!). Walt and Mickey Art And that’s everything new that we noticed in these spots! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more holiday treats and keeping you updated about crowd levels at Disney as we get closer to the holidays! Check out what’s new at Disney’s monorail resorts! 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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Although we’re still busy trying out all the new holiday snacks and drinks at Disney World, we’re still keeping an eye on restaurant menus and updates! Holiday Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s We didn’t spot any official menu changes this week, though, but a BUNCH of our favorite snack spots at Disney World have reopened! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Things have been super busy with reopenings over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It was just a week ago that Woody’s Lunch Box reopened, but there were SO many reopenings this week! Oasis Canteen Oasis Canteen is now open every day! It’s been open for a while, but previously, it seemed to be closed more often than not. That has officially changed — a Cast Member told us it will now be open every day of the week. Oasis Canteen Menu It’s a great spot for a cocktail or anything else from a FULL BAR, so YAY! Learn more about Oasis Canteen’s full reopening Sunshine Day Bar It’s like Disney World knows that guests at Hollywood Studios really need places to take a break and grab a drink because Sunshine Day Bar has also reopened! It’s back to offering its standard menu and also has a full bar! Sunshine Day Bar Right now, though, the bar is only open on weekends, Fridays through Sundays. Learn more about Sunshine Day Bar’s reopening KRNR Rock Station Food Truck You’re in for a rocking good time at Hollywood Studios because the KRNR Rock Station Food Truck has officially reopened and now you can pick up some quick snacks, or indulge in a yummy frozen treat! And fortunately, the menu is the same! KRNR Menu On a hot day, there’s nothing like a frozen lemonade! YUM! Read more about the KRNR The Rock Station reopening Epic Eats After seeing hours for Epic Eats for December 5th on Disney World’s website, we were surprised when it opened a day early! So funnel cake fans rejoice, because this is where to go in Hollywood Studios to get that funnel cake fix! Epic Eats The two featured funnel cakes right now are one with a Strawberry Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream and one with Cookies ‘n Cream Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream. See more about the reopening of Epic Eats Disney World Resorts Tambu Lounge Guess what just turned up at Tambu Lounge at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? That one snack that we might love above all else — the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding! Oh, Happy Day! Now there are two locations where you can get this while ‘Ohana is closed! Tambu Lounge ‘Ohana Bread Pudding Note, though, Tambu Lounge’s version is more of an ‘Ohana-inspired version of the bread pudding and is a little different. This is actually a warm, pineapple bread served with a caramel sauce. There are also no bananas in the sauce and no ice cream. Although this isn’t EXACTLY like our favorite bread pudding, it’s a worthy substitute. This dessert is available after 5PM and it costs $12. Learn more about Tambu Lounge’s bread pudding Pineapple Lanai When we get a Dole Whip craving when we’re around the Polynesian Resort, we head to Pineapple Lanai! But there’s a new menu item here — a Dole Whip served INSIDE A PINEAPPLE. We can’t imagine anything more perfect in this world! You can even get a shot of coconut rum to pour over it. Lapu Hula The perfect Dole Whip doesn’t exis…yes, yes, it does and it’s called the Lapu Hula! That is a LOT of Dole Whip, so it’s definitely shareable — but only if you want to! See more photos of the Lapu Hula We’ll be keeping an eye on every restaurant and menu at Disney World, so check back again next week for more updates! Review! Does This New Gummy Candy in Disney World Count as Eating Your Veggies? 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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Who’s ready for a festive trip around the Monorail loop?? Disney’s Contemporary Resort Now that the holiday season is in full-swing around Disney World, we’ve seen a ton of new additions make their way to the parks and resorts! So, we decided to take a trip around the Monorail loop hotels to see what new food, merchandise, and construction updates have popped up since our last visit. Let’s take a look! What’s New at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contemporary Resort Food Updates While we didn’t notice anything new on the menus at the Contemporary, it did look like the holiday crowds have arrived in the resorts! It was packed at Outer Rim, the lounge located in the Grand Canyon Concourse on the fourth floor. Outer Rim Crowds There aren’t any brand new additions at Contempo Cafe either, but if you’re looking for a holiday snack, there are plenty of options to choose from! Chocolate Peppermint Yule Log Now, in the spirit of the holiday season, let’s go shopping! Check out our reviews of all the holiday treats around Disney World this season! Contemporary Resort Merchandise Updates In Bayview Gifts, we noticed a ton of pre-made holiday gift baskets available for purchase. Holiday Gift Basket Plus, there are plenty of 2021 Ornaments in stock at Bayview Gifts, for those already looking forward to next year! 2021 Ornaments Now, let’s head over to Fantasia! Fantasia This is where we spotted the new Mandalorian Pin for $15.99 which is a great gift idea for fans of the series! Mandalorian Pin Over in Fantasia Market, we also spotted a selection of gift baskets. Gift Basket And if you’re looking for a good deal, Twinings Tea boxes are on sale for $5 each when you buy four! Twinings Sale We also spotted this same sale in the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT! Disney Princess Costumes Are on SALE Right Before Christmas! What’s New at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Resort Food Updates While we were visiting Grand Floridian, we tried to stop by Enchanted Rose twice, and both times there was a super long line of guests trying to get a seat! Line at Enchanted Rose Enchanted Rose recently brought back their Seasonal Old Fashioned, made with Widow Jane 10yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey, house-made seasonal syrup, and bitters. Seasonal Old Fashioned So, if Enchanted Rose is a must-do for you this holiday season, be prepared for a potentially long line to get in! Check out our most recent review from Enchanted Rose! Grand Floridian Resort Entertainment Update We were also treated to the return of live music at Grand Floridian — the piano player has now returned to the lobby of the resort! Pianist at Grand Floridian While we’re definitely still missing the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, it was so nice to catch some live music in the lobby again! Check out a video of the pianist playing at Grand Floridian! What’s New at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Polynesian Village Resort Food Updates We tried a few new holiday treats at the Poly, starting with the Holiday Cupcake at Captain Cook’s. Holiday Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s This chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a white chocolate peppermint filling was gorgeous to look at, thanks to the edible glitter covering the frosting! You can give it a try for $5.99. Holiday Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s And out at the Barefoot Pool Bar, we treated ourselves to the Jingle Juice cocktail! Jingle Juice Made with Jim Beam Black with cranberry, lime, and cinnamon, topped with Ginger Beer, this was STRONG and not overly sweet! Jingle Juice If the Jingle Juice sounds like your jam, you can grab it for $19.69. Check out our full review of the Jingle Juice here! Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update We had the chance to check out the construction on the beams on the roof of the resort as we were heading in on the Monorail. Polynesian Construction It looks like they’ve made some solid progress since the last time we checked it out! Learn more about the upcoming refurbishments at Polynesian Village Resort! Polynesian Village Resort Merchandise Updates And last but not least, we headed over to BouTiki, where we spotted some Aulani merchandise featuring Duffy and Friends! There’s a headband for $35… Duffy & Friends Headband …and a tote bag for $45! Tote Bag So, if you’re looking for Aulani merch a little closer to home, head to BouTiki to check it out! Click here to see more photos of the Duffy and Friends merch! And that does it for the latest updates from the Monorail loop! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the new additions around the parks and resorts this holiday season and beyond! Here’s what’s new in EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which of these updates are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney World's Monorail Resorts: A Sparkly Cupcake, Aulani Merch, and Live Music! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts: TONS of Fall Snacks, Limited-Time Merch, and a Princess Dress SALE! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts — Plant-Based Menu Items, Secret ‘Ohana Meals, And ALL The Frozen Fever! What’s New at Disney’s Monorail Resorts — Valentine’s Goodies, Mood Jewelry, and MORE! View the full article

Hello from the Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom We spent a day wandering around all the lands just to see what’s new — so here are the latest updates! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium We think the fuzzy Silver and Gold Minnie Ears are possibly the coziest ears EVER! Disney told us these were coming way back in October, and we’ve seen them at Disneyland, but we’re so happy to finally see them at Disney World, too! Gold and Silver Minnie Ears We love the sweater bow with the snowflake details, but it’s the fuzzy ears and headband that blows us away! You can grab them now for $29.99. See more photos of the Gold and Silver Minnie Ears Bonjour Gifts Although we’ve been calling those snow-making wands Snoap Wands (because that’s technically what they are — they turn soap into snow), we finally saw a sign at Disney World referring to them as “Holiday Snow Blowers.” Who knew? The packaging says “Snow Wands,” though. Snow Wands These are also currently on sale for nearly half off — you can grab them throughout the parks for $15! Learn more about the Snoap Wand sale Frontier Trading Post We’ve been starting to see a lot of cool 2021 merchandise pop up at the parks, including this Limited Edition 2021 MagicBand that has comic book-style art of Disney characters on it, along with “2021.” We are SO ready for next year! 2021 MagicBand This MagicBand, which costs $29.99, also has “Walt Disney World” on it! It’s so colorful! See more photos of the 2021 MagicBand Island Supply Over at Island Supply by Sunglass Hut, we spotted a sale on sunglasses, with some discounted as much as 60% off! Island Supply Sunglass Hut Sale We saw a few pairs that were 50% off, too. Island Supply Sunglass Sale Other pairs were marked down 20% and 30% off. Island Supply Sunglass Sale We love a good sale! Check out this sale on princess costumes! Sir Mickey’s We spotted a brand new Princesses Water Bottle. It’s got ALL the princesses on it, too! And look at that charming jeweled lid! Princesses Water Bottle There’s Tiana, Mulan, Rapunzel, Jasmine, and Ariel! Princesses Water Bottle But there’s also Belle, Aurora, Cinderella, and Moana! Princesses Water Bottle And then it has Snow White, Pocahontas, and Merida! Princesses Water Bottle That’s EVERYONE, and we love it! You can grab this for $14.99. Check out this water bottle that’s a total SCREAM Splashdown Photos We found the matching beach towel to that water bottle at Splashdown Photos! Check it out! Princesses Beach Towel We love how the colorful backgrounds also feature sketches of their castles/homes! Princesses Beach Towel We are so ready to take this towel — and the princesses — to the beach! It’s $26.99. Check out this Monorail beach towel! Uptown Jewelers Remember those amazing Citizen Marvel watches we told you about at Uptown Jewelers? Well, they are now BACK IN STOCK! The Spider-Man Watch is $395 and the Avengers Watch is $350. And there’s a Captain America Watch for $325! Marvel Watches And yes, the Iron Man I Love You 3000 Watch is here, too! That one is $495. These are SO NICE. See more photos of the Citizen Iron Man I Love You 3000 Watch Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Rivers of America It looks like the work on the Rivers of America track is moving along! Rivers of America We’re looking forward to seeing the Liberty Square Riverboat back on those waters again soon! See more photos of the work being done on the Rivers of America Main Street Train Station The Walt Disney Railroad is currently closed to visitors, but the train is available for photos at the Fantasyland Station. However, we noticed scrims had been put up at the Main Street Train Station. You can see them behind the princesses (and Fairy Godmother) here. Train Station Scrims We’re not sure why those scrims are there, but if we find out, we’ll let you know! Here are all the currently closed Magic Kingdom attractions Magic Kingdom Miscellaneous Updates Crowds The parks have been at capacity over the weekend, and we’ve seen some crowds at Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom Crowds Disney recently raised the park capacity to 35%, and when park passes are full, you can tell! Here’s what Disney World at capacity looks like However, we enjoyed our trip around the Magic Kingdom finding the latest construction updates and new merchandise. But stay tuned because we’ll be back soon with even more updates! DFB Dining Reminder: Reservations for The Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom Are NOW OPEN 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 visiting Magic Kingdom anytime soon? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom: Crowds, A 2021 MagicBand, and FUZZY MINNIE EARS! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean Sign Makeover, New Pins, and A GORGEOUS Cinderella Watch What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Halloween Treats, Spooky Merchandise, and NEW Character Cavalcades! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Free Water Update, Tons of Haunted Mansion Merch, and More! View the full article

All year long, it’s been an ever-unfolding saga of news, reports, statistics, mandates, and lockdowns due to COVID-19. Finding it hard to keep up? You’re not alone! Chefs de France Social Distancing Now with the holidays upon us, and as people tend to gather indoors in greater numbers due to chillier weather and festive traditions, the Centers for Disease Control is adding to its mask-wearing recommendations. For the first time, the CDC is saying to wear masks anywhere indoors that isn’t your own home. Holiday Mask While they’ve been adamant about mask recommendations in order to mitigate the virus’ spread, this is the first time they’ve mentioned wearing a mask everywhere indoors. Considering the rising infection numbers across the U.S., the CDC is constantly updated the guidelines as they learn more about the virus. Face Mask Sign The latest CDC report says, “Consistent and correct use of face masks is a public health strategy critical to reducing respiratory transmission, in light of estimates that approximately one half of new infections are transmitted by persons who have no symptoms.” Minnie Mouse at a Temperature Check The report goes on to add that face masks are also crucial outdoors when six feet of space isn’t possible, and even in your own homes when family members might be infected or have had recent exposure to COVID-19. The CDC recently updated its guidelines to say that masks protect the wearer too! Gingerbread Face Mask While Disneyland remains closed due to tight restrictions in California, Disney World is strict with its rigorous mandates and safety procedures, including face mask requirements. Face Mask Notice As always, we’ll keep you posted with any new CDC reports. Here’s a timeline of how Disney World’s mask requirements have changed Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you make of this latest CDC report? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Anywhere Indoors When Not at Home first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Dare You to Watch These Disney Commercials Without Laughing or Crying! Here’s A Look at the Safety Measures Being Discussed By Major U.S. Theme Parks Right Now When Will You HAVE To Wear Your Mask in Disney World…And When Don’t You?! View the full article

This time of year, what Disney World lacks in snow, it MORE than makes up for with enough gingerbread desserts to make your tastebuds think you’re in Arendelle! Welcome to Fort Wilderness! From gingerbread churros to Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwiches, we literally can’t get enough! Now a NEW cupcake contender has entered the festive fray, and it’s showing up NOW for Mobile Order at Fort Wilderness Resort! True to form, Disney is clearly going hard with its Christmas snacks this year, decorating cupcakes and cookies and everything in between with over-the-top festive frostings in shapes like Christmas trees and Santa attire! Fort Wilderness Decor This same merry flair holds true for a PRETTY new cupcake we spotted on the Mobile Order menu at Fort Wilderness Resort! Fort Wilderness Christmas Tree It’s a Gingerbread Cupcake with spiced apple filling and vanilla buttercream, which is green and swirled in the shape of a Christmas tree! Some colorful sprinkles round it all out, looking like ornaments and baubles! Gingerbread Cupcake Fort Wilderness Resort Mobile Order If we learned anything earlier this season with Gingerbread and Apple Chip ’n’ Dale Churros at Magic Kingdom, it’s that gingerbread and apples are a low-key AMAZING combo, so this cupcake certainly bodes well! Chip ‘n’ Dale Churros You can find it on the mobile order menu at Fort Wilderness Resort under “Holiday Exclusives” for $4.99! When those gingerbread cookie cravings hit, bop over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort! 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 down with gingerbread and apples? Let us know what you think of this combo in the comments! The post Another Gingerbread (and Apple?!) Treat Is Available for Mobile Order at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: #OnTheList: The King Cupcake at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort Review and Food Photos: Is Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue a Must Do? Mobile Ordering Expanded to Even MORE Disney World Resorts! Find Out Where! View the full article

Let’s be honest: more often than not, when those sweet cravings hit at Disney World, we go BANANAS for over-the-top ice cream sundaes, colossal ice cream sandwiches, and Boston Cream Pie Donuts the size of…Boston. But sometimes — just sometimes! — all we want is a lil’ treat! L’Artisan des Glaces While roving around Epcot, we found the PERFECT solution for those dainty cravings in the form of a macaron surprise! Our love for Disney macarons is LEGIT. No matter the season, the flavor, the filling (ice cream!), or the price, we can’t get enough of these cute French confections! Christmas Macaron Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich One of our fav spots for macarons, of course, is EPCOT’s France Pavilion, where we typically flock to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie to stock up on collections — like we said, more often than not, we go BIG with desserts. Les Halles But if all you want is a one- or two-biter, especially after a day spent feasting on other sweet treats at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, all you really need is a single macaron, right?! Petit Macaron at L’Artisan Des Glaces L’Artisan Des Glaces to the rescue! Petit Macaron at L’Artisan Des Glaces We discovered that you can actually buy single petit macarons on their own! You know, without having to commit to a whole pack! Petit Macaron at L’Artisan Des Glaces We went with the orange-hazelnut macaron, but for $1.40 each, you can also choose from current flavors like pumpkin, chocolate, and strawberry! Petit Macaron at L’Artisan Des Glaces So the next time you’re craving a sweet snack to cap off a successful eating day at EPCOT, you know where to go! You can WEAR your macaron obsession with these Minnie Ears! 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 macaron creation at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post PSST: Did You Know You Can Buy Individual Macarons at Disney World?! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Staying Cool at L’Artisan des Glaces in Disney World’s Epcot Oh Là Là! A NEW Special Edition Macaron Set Has Appeared in EPCOT! There’s Now a Tiramisu Popsicle in Disney World’s Epcot! View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disney Springs! Disney Springs And so many of the dining locations there have started to get into the holiday spirit — we’ve tried several holiday treats at Disney Springs, as well as seen some great holiday decorations. And there are even holiday deals to be had! We’ve told you about the refillable squeeze bottles at Homecomin’ by Chef Art Smith. And now, for a limited time, you can grab a special squeeze bottle that will certainly make your spirits merry and bright — the Santa Squeeze Bottles are back! Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper You can grab these with drinks for $22. And don’t forget, they’re refillable! Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper This means you can bring them back to Homecomin’ to get them filled up with Coke products or iced tea for FREE! Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper Or if you’re wanting something a little boozier, you can refill them with moonshine cocktails for $13. Homecomin’ Holiday Sipper These sippers are so much fun, and if you’re a frequent visitor to Homecomin’ like we are, they’re also a pretty good value! We’ll let you know if we see any other holiday items returning to Disney World! REVIEW: Does This Holiday Cocktail At Disney World Make Us Jingle All The Way? 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 Do you have a Homecomin’ holiday sipper? Let us know in the comments! The post Refillable Santa Squeeze Bottles RETURN to Homecomin' at Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ANOTHER Restaurant in Disney World Is Selling Face Masks. Check Out the Adorable Print Here! What’s New Disney Springs: Star Wars Charms, Halloween Bath Bombs, and a Black Widow Cocktail! What’s New At Disney Springs: Marvel Tees, Black Widow Merch, and Lots of Holiday Goodies! View the full article

Disney’s Polynesian Resort has been offering a selection of special merchandise from Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii! Olu Mel and Duffy keychains We’ve seen a lot of merchandise specifically featuring Olu Mel, the turtle companion of Duffy. He even got his own cupcake! Now, ALL of Duffy and friends can be spotted on a headband made exclusively for Aulani Resort! Oh, and a tropical tote bag caught our eye, too! It’s really fun to see characters at Disney World that aren’t totally commonplace. Duffy and friends typically hang out at the resorts overseas, so it’s really exciting to see them keep popping up over at Disney World! We spotted this headband featuring plush Duffy and Friends, and it is SO adorable! Duffy and Friends Headband We saw this lovable headband online earlier this year and we’re pumped to see it in person! The headband itself is covered with pink sequins making it super sparkly. Duffy and Friends Headband The headband features fuzzy-feeling Olu, StellaLou, and Duffy… Duffy and Friends Headband …alongside Gelatoni and ShellieMay! This adorable headband costs $35.00. Duffy and Friends Headband Amongst the selection of the Aulani merchandise, we also noticed a tote bag! Aulani Merchandise at the Polynesian Resort This bag features bright, rainbow colors while Duffy and Friends have a fun day at the beach! Duffy and Friends Tote Bag Olu is playing some music, and other friends are enjoying shaved ice! Duffy and Friends Tote Bag This tote bag costs $45! We spotted this in BouTiki in Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Check back with us for more updates on new merchandise, we’ll especially be keeping an eye out for anything exclusive like these items! Check out the new 2021 MagicBand we spotted in Magic Kingdom! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you a fan of Duffy and Friends? Tell us in the comments! The post The Aulani Exclusive Duffy and Friends Plush Headband is Now in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TONS of New Duffy and Friends Merch Has Landed at Disney World! Um, We Just Found the Most Adorable (And Dapper) Hat EVER in Disney World!! We Found Even MORE Duffy & Friends Merch From Aulani in Disney World! View the full article

As with many things this year, New Year’s Eve is sure to look a bit different in Disney World this time around! Cinderella Castle From the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, a number of fan-favorite holiday offerings in Disney World have been canceled this year in the interest of health and safety. So, with New Year’s Eve drawing near, will guests have an opportunity to experience fireworks as part of the festivities? Visiting Disney World for New Year’s Eve is an annual tradition for many guests. In fact, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT have both regularly reached capacity on this date in the past, with guests flocking to the parks to catch their epic fireworks displays. Magic Kingdom Fireworks But, with shortened park hours and regular fireworks shows still on hiatus in Disney World, will guests get a taste of pyrotechnics to ring in 2021? Here’s what we know so far! 2020 Ears Last year, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom were open until midnight on New Year’s Eve, and both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT were open until 1AM to allow guests to ring in the New Year. But when the park hours were initially released for NYE this year, EPCOT was scheduled to be open the latest of all the parks, with a closing time of 8PM. Spaceship Earth However, since they were initially released, the park hours have been extended at all four parks on New Year’s Eve. And even though none of the parks are set to remain open until midnight, Magic Kingdom will now be open until 11PM. Cinderella Castle And speaking of Magic Kingdom, we’ve actually seen the return of some “light pyrotechnics” as part of the nightly holiday projections on Cinderella Castle. The addition of fireworks was initially unannounced, so we were surprised (and thrilled!) when we caught them the first night! Fireworks! The fireworks and flares are super brief, and they are set off when the projections rotate every 15 minutes. So, while they aren’t exactly comparable to a full firework display like Happily Ever After, we have at least seen the return of SOME pyro elements in Magic Kingdom! Cinderella Castle Fireworks On top of these pyrotechnic elements, we’ve also seen some more intricate fireworks return to Disney World recently — but not during park hours! Back in September, Disney performed a fireworks test in EPCOT, and just last month we spotted fireworks being tested in Magic Kingdom! Fireworks Testing So, do all of these signs point to a potential firework display on New Year’s Eve? Disney has not yet announced any planned pyrotechnic displays to ring in 2021, so at this point, time will tell! So, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that Dinsey surprises us, like they did with the light pyro! Of course, we’ll keep a close eye out for any updates, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest news! The Three MOST Surprising Things About New Year’s Eve at Disney World This Year 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 Do you plan on visiting Disney World on New Year’s Eve this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Could We See Fireworks in Disney World on New Year's Eve? Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Fireworks Testing Took Place in Disney World TONIGHT! Start Your New Year Off With Some Good Luck at Jaleo’s New Year’s Eve Celebration in Disney Springs! The Ultimate List of Disney World Dates You NEED to Know Before You Go View the full article

We’ve been busy trying out all the holiday snacks at Disney World, and new ones keep popping up every day! Holidays at the Magic Kingdom 2020 And a lot of those snacks are cupcakes, including Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas Cupcake, an eggnog cupcake, and a red velvet wreath cupcake. And so many of these cupcakes are so pretty to look at, but the proof is in the taste — which is why we buy and try them ALL! So we just tried yet ANOTHER Holiday Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. This one is a chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream and a white chocolate peppermint filling. And, well, that sounds great! Holiday Cupcake at Capt. Cook’s It’s also VERY pretty to look at — just look at how it sparkles with edible glitter! It’s GORGEOUS. Holiday Cupcake But we’re here for more than just a pretty cupcake — what matters is how it tastes. And we’re happy to report that this is not just a pretty cupcake — this is a YUMMY cupcake. The cake itself was so FRESH with tons of icing (oh, yeah). And that peppermint filling wasn’t too overwhelming. It balanced well with the white chocolate. Holiday Cupcake from Capt. Cook’s Do you see that? SO much filling, too! Like they don’t skimp on the good stuff here. Obviously, this is a very sweet snack, but delightfully so. And look at this — there are tiny peppermint candy bits IN the filling, so you get a nice little crunch with each bite of smooth frosting and moist cake. YUM. Holiday Cupcake So this one is both lovely and tasty! And if you want to try it out for yourself, you can grab it for $5.99. Warning, though — this is a cupcake for icing fans, and if you prefer a cupcake with more cake than icing, this is not the treat for you. We’ll keep trying all the holiday treats and let you know what we think! REVIEW: Missing Fall Flavors? We Found a Lingering PUMPKIN SPICE Cupcake at Disney World! 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 Have you tried any holiday cupcakes at Disney World yet? Let us know what your favorites are in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney World Cupcake DELIVERS For Frosting Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: Wilderness Lodge’s Christmas Cupcake Is Instagrammable, But Is It Tasty? Go Pink at the Polynesian! See the Imagination Pink Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’ve Tried Every Frozen Drink at Disney World and These Are Our Favorites! View the full article

It’s not the holidays without Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas.” Get into the holiday spirit with timeless holiday classics like “Home Alone.” Tonight on Freeform it’s a double-feature! First watch “Home Alone” at 6:45p/5:45c followed by “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” at 9:15p/8:15c. So tuck in, don’t oversleep, and spend the evening with Kevin McCallister and bumbling bandits Harry and Marv. “You’d better come out and stop me!” – Kevin’s Kitchen Sink Sundae Whether you are huddled with family or home alone, we’ve got the perfect treat that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. During tonight’s double-feature presentation, we invite you to try this Kevin McCallister-inspired dessert that is literally overflowing with deliciousness. This fun and easy recipe comes direct from the kitchens at Disney Parks! To learn more about Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” programming click the link below. Freeform.com/25DaysSchedule http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/hEL74Js8csQView the full article

We’ve been eating our way around Disney Springs since its reopening, revisiting old favorites (like Wine Bar George), but also revisiting some locations that haven’t always been on our “must” lists. Planet Hollywood One of those that rarely makes our “must do” list is Planet Hollywood Observatory. Typically known more for its movie memorabilia than its food, we’ve often left rather unimpressed by the eats. But we revisited it recently to see if there was anything on the menu that could change our mind. Ooohh Planet Hollywood. We have tried and tried to fall in love with you. We don’t think it’s the BEST place to eat in Disney Springs, but it’s certainly not the worst either. It’s just very…generic. For the longest time the menu here was very predictable — generic steak, generic fish, generic burgers, etc. Think Chili’s but more expensive. But then, enter Guy Fieri a few years back to supe up the menu with his unique sense of over-the-topness. If his neighboring Chicken Guy! (which we LOVE!) doesn’t provide you enough Guy Flavortown-isms, Planet Hollywood sure will. Guy-isms. For Your Pleasure. Imagine ribs. Now serve them on a doll-sized picnic table! Imagine chicken tenders. Now bread them with kids’ cereal! You get the picture. It’s not BAD though. The ideas for lots of the foods are solid and fun but, in our past experiences, often fall flat in execution. There ARE some fun burgers on the menu, and the fries are actually the bomb, and we’re not going to say anything bad about the massive milkshakes in Mason jars either. So would one more trip there change our mind and make us big fans of Planet Hollywood? Well, we were determined to find out! Atmosphere Like most restaurants at Disney Springs, Planet Hollywood has put certain health and safety guidelines in place. There are plenty of hand-sanitizing stations set up within the restaurant, and social distancing markers on the ground will lead guests in a safe way to the host’s podium. There are also social distancing markers inside that lead to the restaurant’s upper floor. Tables are also spaced apart for social distancing. Planet Hollywood Entrance There’s also plenty of seating here — there’s seating at the bar, on the restaurant’s multiple levels, and outdoor seating. The center of the restaurant is a giant movie screen (projecting on that “observatory dome” that shows music videos and birthday messages. Planet Hollywood Note: this is one of those restaurants that is always pretty noisy. If that’s something that bothers you while eating, it’s best to keep that in mind! This may not be your ideal location for a quiet, romantic date night in Disney Springs! Upstairs Bar The main draw for most people is the movie memorabilia, and there’s LOADS of that to look at during a visit there. Want to see the dress Dorothy wore in Wizard of Oz? You can! Planet Hollywood Or maybe you want to see the door that Jack couldn’t fit on in Titanic? (Heavy eyeroll. Rose, you totes could have saved Leo. ) Titanic door We always take time to say hello to Chewbacca! Planet Hollywood If you do eat here, we highly recommend you make a trip around admiring the memorabilia. Ask your server if any of your favorite movies are on display! But now it’s time to eat, so we took a seat at the bar and got to ordering! Eats Our menus were disposable and printed on paper. Planet Hollywood is still serving its limited menu, but there are plenty of beverages to choose from. Planet Hollywood Menu Guests can choose from a wide selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and massive Supernova shakes. Planet Hollywood Menu We chose the Arnold’s Lemonade, which is Tito’s handmade vodka, Bottega limoncello, iced tea, and lemonade. This $12.99 drink was not super sweet like many of the other drinks on the menu (which is why we chose it). Arnold’s Lemonade It mostly tastes like a lemony sweet iced tea. It was nothing to get super excited about, but we had no regrets in drinking it. It’s a good drink for fans of iced tea or for someone looking for a boozy sip that is easy to drink! Arnold’s Lemonade Did someone say appetizers? The apps here are very much “bar food” you’d expect to find at many casual eateries, but jazzed up a bit. Planet Hollywood Menu Aside from burgers, you’ll find a couple of kinds of pasta and grilled items on the entree menu. Planet Hollywood Menu We started with the World Famous Chicken Crunch, which is all-natural chicken tenders hand-breaded with a crunchy sweet coating, served with a Creole mustard sauce. It’s served in a cute Rooster basket! Remember those chicky tenders we mentioned breaded in kids’ cereal. Boom. These guys. World Famous Chicken Crunch This is one of the signature items here and it’s been on the menu seemingly FOREVER. The breading is mostly a secret, but there’s a sweetness lent to it by Cap’n Crunch (yes, that’s really one of the secret ingredients). Come to think of it, why aren’t we breading MORE foods in cereal?? These are actually really good chicken tenders and the Creole mustard dipping sauce adds just the right bit of zip to the sweetness of the chicken’s coating. World Famous Chicken Crunch We do think the price of $14 is steep for four little tenders, though (you do inexplicably get a handful of spiralized carrots on top sooo…maybe you could count it as a complete meal ?)! If you love chicken tenders, you will probably want to try these! They’re actually QUITE good. World Famous Chicken Crunch How could we resist the Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger? It’s like a combination of everything we love! This is the original award-winning Guy Fieri burger with Applewood-smoked bacon, six cheese mac-n-cheese cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, crispy onion straws, and donkey sauce on a brioche bun served with triple fries. Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger This is a WHOLE lot of food, y’all. And the burger is GREAT — the patty itself is cooked perfectly. We’ve had this burger once before and, much like our first time trying it, the mac and cheese on the burger fell flat. It mostly just adds a little bit of an extra cheesy flavor to the burger as a whole, but the mac was pretty bland. Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger This thing was messy, too — the bottom bun just couldn’t handle all the wetness of those ingredients. Sometimes too much of (too many) good things isn’t a good thing, as is the case here. Unfortunately, there’s just not much to write home about on this burger, especially not for the $19.99 price tag. However, if you’re looking for an insane over-the-top burger, you might still want to give this one a try! Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger The fries, though, are actually three kinds of fries (hence the name TRIPLE fries. Where do they come up with these things? ) — waffle, skinny, and curly. And these fries are GOOD. They’re seasoned JUST RIGHT and were nice and crispy, just the way we like them. On our last visit, we pretty much made peace with only eating these fries on every visit here and making Planet Hollywood would be one of our favorite places ever. They GOOD, y’all. Fries Seriously, we could live off these fries! If you DO find yourself in Planet Hollywood, just ask for all the Cap’t Crunch chicken tenders and triple fries they’ll give you. Nosh or Not Grab a table at Planet Hollywood if… You love movie memorabilia and want to visit a veritable mini-museum of it. You have kids (the menu is very kid-friendly). All the stuff on the walls and movies projected on the ceiling will hold their entertainment. You want easy, approachable foods with a twist. Dine elsewhere if… You want more thoughtful, well-prepared foods. Wine Bar George, Morimoto Asia, and more are just a short walk away and cost about the same. You don’t like a lot of noise when you’re eating. The whole Guy Fieri schtick isn’t your personal brand of “Flavortown.” Again, we adore the food at Chicken Guy! but much of the menu here does feel like one big advertisement for him. If that made you eyeroll, maybe steer clear. Overall Like most of our previous experiences here, this wasn’t a bad meal, but it wasn’t a great meal either. It’s saying something if, after multiple reviews, our favorite food we tried was still just the fries. We are pop culture junkies, though, so we love the atmosphere with the props and costumes. But the food is still just okay and we feel it’s a little too expensive for what you get. We find ourselves once again wanting less sizzle and more steak out of our meals here. “Just ok” food will still be “just ok” food, even with a punny name or wacky toppings and presentation. That said, if you just want an easy meal where you don’t have to worry about finding something you’ll like on the menu, this might be up your alley. It’s in line with other restaurants in Disney Springs, like T-Rex or Rainforest Cafe, that offer a little bit of this and that but don’t have a particular theme or direction nailed down for their menus. This can be great for kids or pickier eaters though, so look at your crew and see if this is a fit. Planet Hollywood, like those other restaurants, also tries to make up for its shortcomings with food in its decor and entertainment value. You likely don’t come here for a fine dining experience you’ll remember forever. You come here to see the shrimp hands from Beetlejuice and the costumes from Star Wars and eat something while you’re at it. 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