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We’ve noticed something pretty strange about the Disney World dining reservations this morning. Goofy Meeting and Greeting With the reopening of the Disney World resort hotels and theme parks, there were some changes to dining — particularly with limited capacities. Now, several months later, could something be changing? This morning, we had several readers reported that there was suddenly wide-open availability for dining locations they had been unable to book up to this point. Even we were able to snag some hard-to-get reservations this morning like Chef Mickey’s and Hollywood & Vine! Chef Mickey’s Then, as the morning went on, reservations became completely unavailable all of a sudden! Despite the Disney site still noting that dining reservations are available online, we’ve been seeing this error message on every dining-related page. Disney Screenshot When we tried to check reservations on the My Disney Experience app, we saw the same “Reservations are currently unavailable” pop-up that was used during the closures. Disney Screenshot Of course, we kept trying. We were able to get the pop-up to close and to select the number of people and the date and time before we were shown another error message. This one notes that access to the reservation servers is unavailable. Disney Screenshot We’re no longer getting the Lady and the Tramp error on the site, but we were still unable to make reservations at time of writing. Despite showing availability, we were met with another message when we tried to book on the Disney site. Disney Screenshot We’re not too sure about what’s going on with the dining reservations this morning, but stay tuned to DFB as we learn more. And if you’re having a similar experience, please let us know. Click here to see how our readers feel about Disney restaurant capacities. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been able to book a reservation this morning? Tell us in the comments! The post What's Going On With Disney World Dining Reservations This Morning?! Here's What We're Experiencing. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Who Ya Gonna Call? Maybe NOT the Disney World Dining Reservation Center! 5 Problems Disney World Pros STILL HAVE…And How To Solve Them! Here’s What Disney World’s Online Check-In For Resort Hotel Guests Looks Like! View the full article

Here’s a pretty big thing for us to say: Liberty Tree Tavern has historically been one of our favorite restaurants in all of Disney World. Liberty Tree Tavern This understated American restaurant located in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square and is teeming with well-thought-out atmosphere. Tasty table-service is hard to find in Magic Kingdom, and the food here is downright delicious. But…we hadn’t visited since before the parks reopened. So, let’s check-in on Liberty Tree Tavern to see if it’s as much of a delight as we remember. Atmosphere Like most dining locations around Disney World, the atmosphere has changes some to reflect the recent additions of physical distancing guidelines. This was super apparent in the waiting room where benches have been spaced and stickers have been placed to mark waiting zones. Liberty Tree Tavern The check-in counter has been outfitted with a plexiglass barrier between guests and Cast Members. You can also scan a QR code to view a virtual menu, and snag some hand sanitizer on the way in. Liberty Tree Tavern As usual, the theming in this space is totally awesome. It might not be as in-your-face as other heavily-themed restaurants, but the detail is amazing. Check out the baubles around the fireplace while you wait, glance around at the period art on the wall, and don’t forget to look up at those gorgeous chandeliers. This place feels like you’re eating on the stage of Hamilton no matter where you’re sitting (you know, but with way less singing and King George is totes not going to show up here!). Liberty Tree Tavern The differences in the seating area since reopening is pretty much limited to the spacing of the tables. As we’ve seen in other spots around Disney World, you’ll notice there are fewer seating options to make sure that guests have plenty of space between their tables. Liberty Tree Tavern The dining rooms of Liberty Tree Tavern are each decorated after a late 18th century home and inspired by a famous historical figure. When in doubt, take a look at the walls to find out who! For example, you’ve got the Jefferson room. “Mr. Jefferson, welcome hooooome!” Sorry guys, you might be in for a couple Hamilton lyrics. We can’t help ourselves. It’s still a bop. Liberty Tree Tavern Atmosphere You’ll spot rooms themed after Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, George Washington, John Paul Jones, and Thomas Jefferson. We wonder whose room this could be? (Hint: “It must be nice, it must be nice. To have Washington on your side!”) Liberty Tree Tavern You got it! It’s George Washington’s room! See what we mean with the detail? There’s even a pair of his boots by the fire! Liberty Tree Tavern Atmosphere The attention to detail is true of all of the rooms! The lighting in this restaurant is muted to reflect an old-timey feel. 18th-century lighting is good for eating a meal — not so good for taking pictures! Liberty Tree Tavern Most of the rooms have decorative fireplaces as well. Liberty Tree Tavern The Benjamin Franklin room is probably our favorite with its stone wall and rustic lighting fixtures. Hey, the discoverer of electricity BETTER have nice lighting fixtures! Liberty Tree Tavern You could spend a LOT of time noting all the detail around this restaurant (and we have!) but enough about the atmosphere, let’s talk about the eats! Menu One thing that we see a lot in a reopened Disney World is the absence of physical menus. Instead, you’ll likely find a little card on your table with a QR code that will take you to the virtual menu by pointing your phone’s camera at it. Menu Here’s a look at the alcoholic drink options at Liberty Tree Tavern! Non-alcoholic beverages, including the Patriot’s Slush, are also available. Menu On past visits, the restaurant has offered both an All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Bill of Fare as well a small but mighty standard menu to order from at lunch and the Bill of Fare for dinner. The à la carte items are some of our favorites from past visits, including goodies like Clam Chowder, Lobster Fritters, and even a REALLY good burger, but right now, just the All-You-Care-to-Enjoy feast is available! It’s served family-style for $39 for adults and $21 for kids and includes a non-alcoholic drink. For the same price, you can also snag a plant-based version of the meal. Menu So, how did we feel about our lunch? Eats and Drinks We started off our dining experience with a glass of water and a sweet tea, two standard options at most Disney World restaurants. Beverages For our alcoholic beverage, we went with the Sangria. And NO, this wasn’t on the menu! Our sweet server recommended it to us! You’ll spot a White Sangria and a Red or White Spritzer on the menu, but this was a Housemade Red Sangria for $11. Sangria The drink was garnished with berries and orange. We thought it was super tasty! There was a lot of flavor and you could definitely tell that it wasn’t from a box. Disney Sangria is often hit or miss and thankfully, this was a hit for us. Sangria Then our meal could begin! The Bill of Fare starts with the Declaration Salad, a combination of tossed mixed greens, housemade dressing, cucumber, carrot, radish, and tomato. The dressing was a honey-based vinaigrette which we loved. It was very light and crisp which is always nice before a huge meal. Note that we were a party ‘o one, so our serving was scaled down to fit. If you dine with a larger party, expect a larger serving of everything! And just remember those magic words — “all-you-care-to-eat.” Anything you want more of, don’t hesitate to ask! Declaration Salad Did we mention they also bring you hot rolls and butter? We would never say no to some extra carbs (they balance out the salad, right?). These were pretty generic dinner rolls with plain old butter, nothing exciting. BUT, they do help with a DFB FOOD HACK! Save them and you can make little sliders with your meats later! Bread Here’s a glimpse of the whole Bill of Fare for one all laid out. Yeah, get ready to chow down. Oh, what’s that? You spotted that BEAST of a gravy boat? Yeah, we’ll get to that in a minute. Spread This, friends, is the Patriot’s Platter. You’re looking at roasted turkey breast, pot roast, and oven-roasted pork with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and housemade macaroni and cheese. This is Thanksgiving and THEN some on a plate and it’s glorious. Patriot’s Platter The turkey was very moist and fresh. We thought it was extra tasty with the gravy on it! If you’re a turkey fan, this might be a highlight and even if you’re not a turkey fan it’s a pretty tasty cut of white meat. Turkey Speaking of gravy, here’s a close-up of that beautiful, flavorful gravy. Yep, even with our meager party of one, we were served enough gravy to feed a small army. We couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought of consuming THAT much gravy during our meal. Liberty Tree has always been quite generous with the gravy. It was more like a bowl of soup in size! Pour it on just one thing, or just pour it over everything! Gravy Back to those meats, we thought the Pot Roast was an awesome part of the dish. It was very flavorful and moist. While it wasn’t the best roast we’ve ever had in Disney World, but it was still really yummy! Seriously, the meat choices here are enough to make just about any carnivore happy. Pot Roast The Pork was our favorite of the meats! We LOVED the mushroom gravy on top and the cut was cooked just right! No dry hunks of meat here! It was super juicy and tender. Pork Ok, let’s get out of meat-land and talk about the sides. The Mashed Potatoes were SO creamy and buttery. They were delish with or without the gravy. We can tell you one thing, Disney knows what’s up with mashed potatoes. Mashed Potatoes For something green, you’ll be snacking on the Green Beans. These were super buttery and tasty with just a little bit of a snap. We loved them! Green Beans The Herb Stuffing was good as well, but it wasn’t anything exciting. Stuffing seems to be one of those polarizing foods. You love it or you hate it and — if your mom or grandma makes it — nothing will probably come close, right? This was fine. It tasted a lot like the stuffing at Garden Grill. We thought it tasted best with a little bit of the cranberry sauce. The cranberries aren’t listed on the menu, but they’re a nice sweet-tart pop on the plate. Cranberry Sauce And the creme de la creme of the meal (or should we say the cheese de la cheese?), the Mac and Cheese! This was our favorite part of the main course! It wasn’t overwhelmingly creamy and had a super cheesy flavor. Plus, we love those big swirly noodles! If you wondered what’s typically our first food we ask for seconds of, it would clearly be this! Mac and Cheese Don’t forget that hack we mentioned above! Grab you a roll, slice it open, pop in the meat of your choice and maybe slather on a bit of mashed potatoes if you wanna get crazy with it, and you’ve got yourself a respectable slider (or two, or twelve!). For dessert, the Bill of Fare offers up the Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake made with vanilla toffee cake, chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream. Not to be dramatic, but this is really the whole reason to go to Liberty Tree Tavern on its own. Oooey Gooey Toffee If you’re not familiar with this stunner of a Disney dessert, you might be thinking this doesn’t look like all that much. What’s the big deal? Guys, it’s so…so…good. The cake is a similar to a blondie in texture but warm with pockets of gooey chocolate and toffee. The chocolate chunks in this dessert are HUGE and the cake almost tastes like a cookie that wasn’t quite cooked long enough. Combine that with a big, cold scoop of ice cream and you get that perfect hot/cold mixture in each scoop. We love that! Oooey Gooey Toffee Obvi this is the best part of the meal, hands down, no contest. Look at it!!! O0oey Gooey Toffee Yes we devoted almost half this review to the dessert and YES it was worth it. We try a LOT of Disney World desserts and for us to continually sing this little cake’s praises is saying something BIG. Come for the meat and mac, but STAY for the “OMG that was so good I need a nap” dessert. Nosh or Not Grab a table at Liberty Tree Tavern if… You’re looking for a sit-down meal in Magic Kingdom and aren’t scared of a (very) full stomach after. You love Thanksgiving food! You’ve got any history or Hamilton buffs in your dining party that will never be “Satisfied” with the theming of Liberty Square. (Sorry guys, we were not throwing away our shot at that joke!) Dine elsewhere if… You’re looking for a REALLY special meal. Thanksgiving is fun, but the food is still pretty standard home-cooked favorites. You don’t want to lug a full stomach all the way around Magic Kingdom. Trust us, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train gets a little less fun after an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal. You’re looking for a more “fun” themed experience. The theming is spectacular but it isn’t for everyone. It’s going to more educational than silly like it would be at Skipper Canteen or elsewhere. Overall We admit we love the likes of an all-you-care-to-enjoy meat feast like you’d find at Garden Grill or Liberty Tree Tavern. While the food isn’t winning any awards for originality, it’s fresh, well-prepared, and reliably good. You’d be hard-pressed to find a table-service restaurant in Magic Kingdom that’s as satisfying as this one. Are there more romantic restaurants in Disney World? Yep. Are there more exciting foods to be found elsewhere? Yep too. But that’s not why you come here. You come here for comfort foods in a warm, cozy environment. This place — the theming and the food — FEELS like a hug. If you want a nice sit-down meal and love you some Thanksgiving food, this could be a GREAT pick for lunch or dinner. Plus, that dessert is SO good. In the words of Hamilton, “Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake…it gets the job done.” (That’s how that song goes, right? No?! Ugh, maybe we’re just still dreaming of that cake!) Want to check out another reopened Disney World restaurant? 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. Will you be dining at Liberty Tree Tavern sometime soon? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW! We KEEP. COMING. BACK. To Liberty Tree Tavern in Disney World For Good Reason! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom REVIEW: Is Dinner At Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern Still A MUST-DO? Review: Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom View the full article

I’ll start by immediately addressing the reason why probably 99.9% of you are here: Yes, Disney PhotoPass Service has launched a Magic Shot featuring the tiny star of The Mandalorian! Set your coordinates to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to capture the cutest photo in the galaxy. Other great photo ops aren’t too far away either! Any time you see a Disney PhotoPass photographer, be sure to stop by – you never know what unique capture experiences you might discover. As a bonus, after you take photos with most Disney PhotoPass photographers, you’ll see a photo or digital wallpaper added to your account that relates to that location. Check out a few from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We can’t wait to see your photos! Share all your favorites with us by using #DisneyPhotoPass. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/Hc9PnYkco3QView the full article

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Let’s be real, a trip to Disney World can be expensive. Halloween Mug Sale Between the hotel, park tickets, meals, snacks, second breakfasts, souvenirs, and more snacks, it can ALL add up. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for some great discounts and now we’ve compiled a list of 20 discounts you may not know about that you’ll definitely want to take advantage of in Disney World right now! Let’s get right into it! Merchandise Deals 1. Legos Ever wanted to grab that giant Lego Disney World Train Station set (priced at $329.99!), or have your eye on some other big lego sets in Disney World? Well, we recently discovered that those signs near them that say “no discounts are applied” may not be entirely true. Disney World Legos When we were shopping in Animal Kingdom not too long ago, a Disney Cast Member actually let us know that discounts CAN be applied on select Lego purchases. That means you could potentially get a LARGE (and likely very expensive Lego set) for 30% off right now using that awesome Annual Passholder discount! Disney Train and Station Playset by LEGO ©Disney Keep in mind this will only be applicable at Disney-owned and operated stores in property, NOT the Lego Store in Disney Springs. But, if you’re looking for an EPIC holiday gift for the big builder or Disney fan in your family, this may be a great way to get something for them at a great price! Click here to read more about using discounts on select Lego items! 2. Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop If you’re an Annual Passholder and looking for some fantastic merchandise at a great price, you absolutely MUST check out the Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop which is currently located in the Germany pavilion in EPCOT. Annual Passholder Pop-up Shop We’ve seen SO many great discounts offered there, including 50% off select World Showcase items… A Sale! What Joy! …50% off select EPCOT Flag items, and more! Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop PLUS you’re able to stack discounts here. Meaning, you could also use the 30% discount that’s currently available for Passholders. Disney is constantly changing the merchandise available here, so you’ll definitely want to check back often to see what new goodies are available. Click here to see some of the awesome discounts we’ve found at the Annual Passholder Pop-Sp Shop! 3. Holiday Tote Sales are constantly changing around Disney World, but the next few items on this light are going to highlight a few that we’ve seen recently. These tend to be a bit more hidden as you truly have to look for them in the parks in order to take advantage of them. First up, we’re already seeing discounts applied to select holiday merchandise! Holiday Tote Sale Right now, you can grab this Holiday Tote for $19.99 with any merchandise purchase! Holiday Bag Sale We found this sale in Animal Kingdom, but we expect it’ll pop up in other spots around Disney World, so keep your eyes open for it if you’re looking to get this tote bag at a discount! 4. Glow Items Looking to grab some glow items on sale? Head over to Pandora — The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to take advantage of this discount! Recently, we spotted a sign indicating that select glow items had been reduced to just $10 and others were now $15. Glow items sale This glow bow arrow, for example, was on sale for $15. Navi Bow You can find these items and this sale over at Windtraders, the main gift shop in Pandora — The World of Avatar. 5. Dream Friends If you want to grab some of the most ADORABLE plushes around, there’s a sale you’ll want to check out. Right now, the Dream Friends plushes are $30 each when you buy two (down from $34.99 each). Dream Friends Sale That means you could get a sleepy Figment, Pooh, Minnie, Mickey, Pua, and MORE on sale! Dream Friends Just look at how cute sleepy Dumbo is! We found this sale in Mouse Gear at EPCOT, but we expect it’s available throughout Disney World, so be sure to keep an eye out for it. 6. Black Spire Outpost Bag Some of the best souvenirs are the ones that you can use a lot back home. A nice, big tote bag can often be the perfect thing. If you’re looking for a reusable tote bag with a bit of a Star Wars twist (and want to get it on sale) check out this Black Spire Outpost Tote Bag! Black Spire Tote Recently, we spotted this bag on sale for $24.99 (regularly $34.99). Black Spire Outpost Tote Bag Carry around this bag and you’re sure to always have the Force with you, no matter where you go! 7. Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Looks like Disney is getting ready for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to end and move on to the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Recently, we found that select Food & Wine merchandise items are on sale for 30% off, including the Minnie Mouse Queen of Cuisine spirit jersey and more! Food and Wine merchandise discount In fact, we found that quite a lot of the merchandise was on sale! Food & Wine Merchandise Sale So, if you had your eye on some of these cool items, now is your chance to grab them for 30% off! Food & Wine Merchandise Sale 8. Lightsaber Parts Heading back to Batuu, we also found that Lightsaber parts from Savi’s Workshop, which you can buy individually now to change up your lightsaber’s look, are just $20 when you buy two (down from $24.99 each regularly). Lightsaber Parts- Savi’s Workshop So, if you’d like to grab some of the Power and Control set, or you’re looking to add a bit more of the Elemental Nature look to your saber, you can mix and match and customize your lightsaber as much as you want! Savi’s Workshop These pieces only fit the lightsabers you build inside of Savi’s workshop, so just keep that in mind! Click here to see more details about this sale and how to get these lightsaber pieces! Ticket Deals 9. Magic Is Here! Package Next, we’re going to highlight a few special discounts that are “hidden” because you can only really spot them if you visit the Special Offers page on the Walt Disney World website. But, some of these are really fantastic deals, so you don’t want to miss out on them! First, there’s the Magic Is Here! package that can help you save up to $500 on a 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package at select Disney World Resort hotels. Magic Kingdom This discount applies for stays most nights from September 4th through December 25th, 2020. Click here to learn more about this special deal! 10. Southern States Deal For some 2020 travel dates, Disney is also offering a great discount on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for residents in certain states. Specifically, residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from September 4th through December 25th. Bay Lake Tower Residents will need to book by December 25th to take advantage of the deal. Click here to check out more details about this deal! 11. Passholders Room Deal for 2020 Annual Passholders looking to get a great deal on a Disney Resort hotel room this fall/winter season can actually save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from July 9th through December 25th, 2020. Grand Floridian Lobby Click here to check out more about this deal! 12. U.S. Military Resort Discounts Throughout 2020 Active or retired U.S. military personnel are eligible for some room-only discounts at select Disney World Resort hotels. The offer isn’t specifically described on the Disney World website. Instead, it only noted that they are “great rates.” This discount applies for stays most nights through December 18th, 2020 when you book by December 18th. Disney World Click here to get more details on this offer! 13. U.S. Military Ticket Discounts for 2020 Active or retired members of the U.S. Military can also get some discounts on 4, 5, or 6 day tickets if purchased by December 18th, 2020. U.S. Military Discount It appears that these tickets will be available to use for visits through September 26th, 2021. See more about this discount here! 14. Save Up to 35% on Rooms for 2021 Planning your Disney World trip for 2021? Right now you can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from January 3rd through April 17th, 2021! Hippy Dippy Area at Disney’s Pop Century Resort You’ll need to book by March 15, 2021 to take advantage of this offer though! You can visit the Disney World website’s “Special Offers” section to see exactly what hotels qualify for this discount and what the potential savings are. Screenshot from Disney World Website Click here for more details on this discount! 15. Annual Passholder 2021 Hotel Discounts Annual Passholders can save even more on rooms in 2021! In fact, APs can save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights January 3 through April 17th, 2021. Tinker Bell Magnet AP’s need to book these rooms by April 17th. Click here to see more about this special deal! 16. Florida Residents 2021 Room Deal Florida Residents aren’t left out of the fun though. Florida Residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from January 3rd through April 17th, 2021. Caribbean Beach Resort You’ll need to book by April 17th to take advantage of the deal. See more details about the deal here! Food Deals 17. WATER! One of our BIGGEST tips is to make sure to don’t overpay for water in Disney World! You’ve got to stay hydrated for sure, but you also don’t want to be overpaying if you can avoid it. Free Water at Sunshine Tree Terrace There are lots of spots to get a cup of free water, but if you’re looking to get a bottle of water, be sure to buy them in a Disney merchandise location (as opposed to a restaurant) because you’ll be able to use your discounts there! Disney has switched up the water situation a bit. Learn more here! 18. Caramel Treats! You’ve seen us RAVE about the incredibly delicious caramel snacks available at Karamell-Küche in the Germany pavilion in EPCOT, but did you know that you can use your Annual Passholder discount on select items here? YES! Oh My… We’re in Love. That means 30% off caramel popcorn and other select goodies! Be sure to ask the Cast Members working there whether a particular item you’re looking to grab qualifies for the discount or not just to be extra sure! Miscellaneous Deals 19. 20% on Banshees and the Avatar Maker Program This next one is a “hidden” special offer for Annual Passholders that you can only see if you visit the Disney World Annual Passholder Extras website. Ever wanted to buy a banshee or create your very own avatar? Well, you can do both at Windtraders in Pandora — The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pandora Right now, Annual Passholders can save 20% on both! This is a great deal you should definitely take advantage of while it’s available. 20. Wine Bar George Looking for some great deals at Disney Springs? You’ll find some “hidden” on the Disney Springs special offers page. Did you know you can get a complimentary drink with your purchase of a Corcksicle at Wine Bar George or The Basket? Corckcicle There are also TONS of happy hour deals on select days and times at places like House of Blues Restaurant, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, STK Orlando, and more! You can see more details about these below. Happy Hour Deals! These are all subject to change though, so be sure to check with the restaurant directly when you’re ordering. With Margarita Mondays and Tequila Tuesdays, you can also grab a classic margarita for $5 every Monday and $5 shots of Gracias a Dios Espadin Mezcal every Tuesday at Frontera Cocina! Frontera Cocina Well, that’s our list of discounts! As always, things change rapidly around Disney World, so you’ll definitely want to check that these are still being offered whenever you visit. We’ll definitely be on the lookout for more great deals, and we’ll let you know if we spot any more that you should know about! Click here to see what’s new at Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you headed to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post 20 Hidden Discounts in Disney World NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Cha-CHING! Here are ALL of the Disney World Discounts Available NOW! Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By 2020 Disney World Hotel Discounts, FREE DINING, and More Ways To SAVE BIG! View the full article

With the recent reopening of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, it is the perfect time to share the recipe for our popular POG Breakfast Juice from both Walt Disney World Resort and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. This recipe is a quick and easy mix and a great morning pick-me-up. It’s bursting with tropical flavors and will make you feel like you’re relaxing on the sandy beaches of Hawai’i. Add in a paper umbrella and an orange slice garnish for the ultimate tropical experience! Aloha! POG Breakfast Juice from Walt Disney World Resort and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Makes 12 cups Ingredients: 4 cups passion fruit juice 4 cups orange juice 4 cups guava juice Directions: Mix all ingredients together in a 1-gallon pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses. Note: Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe! Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1M16dEI5URUView the full article

For months, getting a boarding group for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance meant waking up ridiculously early to be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios as soon as the morning boarding groups were released. Rise of the Resistance But, recently Disney announced that a new boarding group sign-up process would be put in place for the release of morning boarding groups. We shared a list of top tips and things you NEEDED to know about this new process, and today it finally went live! Check out our experience with this new system. First, we should note that yesterday we spotted this message on the My Disney Experience app, letting us know that we can request to join the virtual queue at 7AM prior to park entry with a valid Disney Park Pass reservation, or try again at 2PM from within Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Screenshot from the My Disney Experience App So, we set our alarms (we set quite a few, just to make sure we didn’t sleep through it!) and got up extra early to make sure our tickets were linked and the members of our party were all set up in the app and ready to go. We hadn’t even had our Mickey waffles or coffee yet, but we opened up our My Disney Experience app and tried to be “one with the Force” to see if that would improve our luck at all. Rise of the Resistance Just before 7AM we had the attraction screen up ready to roll… Attraction Screen And, when the clock struck 7AM… GROUP 1! Group 1!!! We must have gone faster than we thought! Basically, the process was exactly like it was prior to today but…from the coziness of our bed. Super simple, just make sure you have a Park Pass for Hollywood Studios and a valid ticket or Annual Pass for you and everyone in your party and you should be all set! We spoke to multiple Cast Members that confirmed that, as far as they had been informed, the system should work anywhere! There’s no limit to how close you have to be to the park. So you could be over 10 miles away (like we were) or 100 or 1000! As long as you plan to make it to Hollywood Studios in time with your Park Pass to experience the ride, you should be fine! We’ll let you know if we spot any changes or modifications to this 7AM boarding group release system, and let you know if there are any updates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new 7AM boarding group system? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's What Happened When We Tried the NEW Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Process Today OUTSIDE of Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Rise of the Resistance Will NOT Be Boarding Passengers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today The 5 Most Important Changes We’ve Seen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Month The 7 BIGGEST Things You NEED to Know About Rise of the Resistance’s New Boarding Group System View the full article

This year, we’ve seen some incredible merchandise to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Toy Story. Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey Theres been spirit jerseys and specialty plushes, but today we found an item based on one of the most lovable Pixar characters ever…FORKY! After spotting it online this morning, we found the Forky Shoulder Plush at World of Disney! Just look at that happy face! Forky Shoulder Plush With a small magnet, you can attach Forky to your shirt, and he can sit on your shoulder wherever you go! And who doesn’t want this adorable guy on their shoulder all day? Forky Shoulder Plush Even though he’ll belong to you, the bottom says “Bonnie” since she created him! We don’t know about you, but this toy does NOT seem like trash to us! Forky Shoulder Plush You can grab this at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $19.99. We can’t wait to bring him on all of our Disney adventures with us! We will continue to check out the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned! Check out these Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jerseys! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. How cute do you think this Forky Shoulder Plush is? Let us know in the comments! The post This New Shoulder Plush Has Arrived in Disney World and It's Definitely NOT Trash! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Forky Plush Bag From World of Disney Is the PERFECT Accessory to Wear to Disney World! Do the Old Plush Rush Over to Disney Springs to Get These NEW Toy Story Socks! BEST DAY EVER! There’s a NEW Pascal Shoulder Plush in Disney World! View the full article

Even though Christmas decorations and treats have made their way into the parks, it’s still fall ya’ll! Fall Cupcake Pumpkin is one of the most iconic fall flavors and we’ve tried ALL the pumpkin treats in Disney World this year. But now, Disney just released a NEW pumpkin treat we had to try! As we walked around Disney World checking out any new snacks we could find, we stopped by the Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. In the food section of the shop, we found this new Pumpkin Cheesecake! With all of the new winter holiday flavors coming out, we were glad to see the good ‘ole pumpkin is still around! Pumpkin Cheesecake This treat is made of pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust and topped with whipped cream and fall sprinkles. It’s pretty cute! Pumpkin Cheesecake At first we were super excited to try this new treat, but when we tasted it, it was a bit lackluster. The flavor was very pumpkin-y but the crust was almost impossible to cut through. The cheesecake did not taste much like cheesecake at all. This treat was fine overall, but not a standout. Pumpkin enthusiasts will love the flavor, though! Pumpkin Cheesecake Even though this wasn’t our favorite pumpkin treat this fall season, we still enjoyed this! If you are craving a pumpkin treat, you can grab this over at the Beach Club Marketplace for $5.99. As Disney releases TONS of new treats, we will keep you updated on where to find them and what we thought of them! We tried pumpkin pancakes at the Polynesian Resort 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios What is your favorite Disney pumpkin treat this year? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! We Found a VERY Pumpkin-y Cheesecake in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Halloween Tiramisu in Disney World Is So Good It’s Making Our Bones Rattle! Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World We Spotted a New LIMITED TIME Create Your Own Mac and Cheese at Disney World Today! View the full article

Now that the holidays have arrived in Disney World, we must try ALL of the new holiday treats! HOLIDAY TREATS! We’ve noticed that rice krispie treats are starting to get holiday makeovers with the Pecan Pie Rice Krispie Treat, and now a Santa-themed krispie treat has made it’s way to Disney World! As we strolled along the Boardwalk today, we decided to pop into the Screen Door General Store at the BoardWalk Inn. Of course we went straight towards the treats section where we found the Santa Mickey Rice Krispie Treat! Santa Mickey Rice Krispie Treat This was a classic Disney Rice Krispie treat dipped in white chocolate, sprinkles, and topped with a marshmallow belt buckle. We loved that touch! Although this treat is clearly adorable, there was not anything extraordinary about the taste. We thought it was a bit sweet with the white chocolate, but the sweet-tooth in the family will love it! The white chocolate was very prevalent so keep that in mind. Santa Mickey Rice Krispie Treat Overall, we really enjoyed this delicious holiday treat. This is not the most unique thing coming to Disney World, but it is a cute snack! You can purchase this at the Screen Door General Store for $5.49. We will continue to give our reviews for ALL of the holiday treats in Disney World this year so stay tuned! Check out our review of this holiday cupcake 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios What holiday treat are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! Is This Classic Disney World Treat Any Better With a Holiday Makeover? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: A Disney World Hidden Gem Can Be Found On The Boardwalk! Ample Hills Creamery Introduces Marvel-Inspired Ice Cream Flavors to Commemorate 80th Anniversary! Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Spirit Jerseys have quickly become some of our FAVORITE Disney apparel! New Haunted Mansion and Small World Spirit Jerseys Recently, we have been seeing some new spirit jerseys available in the parks that have us feeling ready for the winter months ahead! Let’s start out with what is new for the kids! ©shopDisney We spotted these in Mouse Gears at EPCOT recently! Child’s Fuzzy Spirit Jersey We are absolutely in love with this Walt Disney World Sherpa Spirit Jersey for Kids! The sherpa fabric is sure to keep you warm with winter almost upon us. ©shopDisney The mint, sherpa material is paired with silver embroidery that makes it perfect for the holidays. They’re available for $54.99 on shopDisney! ©shopDisney It kind of has us wondering if the same color and style will be available for adults soon… . Get your own mint sherpa spirit jersey here! Speaking of adults, we found a new spirit jersey for us, too! We recently spotted this in Disney World and now it’s available online! Walt Disney World Fluffy Spirit Jersey It looks like we are getting a bit of the sherpa love as well, with this Walt Disney World Sherpa Fleece Spirit Jersey for Adults! For this jersey, the top is a heather grey, but the midsection and lower sleeves are a fleecy sherpa fabric. We think the combination of the cotton and fleece will be perfect for keeping us warm, but not too warm. ©shopDisney The text on the front and back of this jersey is the usual puffy ink that we typically see on these jerseys! ©shopDisney This jersey is available for $79.99 on shopDisney! Click HERE to get your own Sherpa Spirit Jersey! With the recent releases of these two sherpa spirit jersey, we have to wonder what else Disney has in store for us for the coming months. We will keep you updated if we find any other sherpa merchandise around the parks! Looking for more Disney spirit jerseys? Check them out here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 new spirit jersey design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's New FLUFFY Spirit Jersey's Are Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Rep Your Love of Disney in LA Style With This New Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey! Your ULTIMATE Guide to ALL the Holiday Merch Around the Disney Parks This Year! Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? View the full article

Recently, California’s theme park reopening guidelines were released, but they only allow large theme parks, like Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park, to reopen if the county they are located in reaches the lowest of California’s tiers, Tier 4. Disneyland Main Entrance Several leaders have expressed their frustration over the current reopening guidelines, including Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu. And now, a number of California mayors have reached out to Governor Gavin Newsom to ask him to reconsider the criteria for theme park reopenings. Today, the California Attractions and Parks Association shared a letter written by the mayors of the Big City Mayor’s Coalition, which represents some of the largest cities in California. The letter acknowledges that the guidelines created by the state prioritize public health and safety, which the mayors agree is the correct focus. “The guidelines put forth by your Administration were released within the framework of prioritizing public health and safety for guests and employees. This is the right focus.” It then goes on to address the potential economic impacts of the ongoing closure and states that economic and public health are not mutually exclusive. “However, economic and public health are not mutually exclusive goals. We are concerned that the state’s guidelines would push re-opening of large theme parks up to a year out, which would have significant negative impacts on hundreds of thousands of jobs, thousands of small businesses, and billions in operating revenue for our cities.” Disney California Adventure Park The letter references union support for reopening, and points to this as a sign of their approval of theme park health and safety protocols. “As you may have recently seen, labor unions and employee groups representing many of the workers at these theme parks have joined in calls for a timely, safe reopening. This call is a result of their direct knowledge of the health and safety protocols, and their need to get back to work.” The mayors then go on to request the guidelines be modified to allow large theme parks to reopen with limited capacity when their county reaches Tier 3, rather than Tier 4 as the guidelines currently state. “We therefore respectfully request that your Administration work with our most impacted coalition members — Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego — to continue the discussion of how we can maintain a health-first focus while modifying protocols to allow large theme parks to open in Tier Three with reduced capacity, rather than Tier Four.” Metrics needed for California counties to advance to reopening tiers. Source: covid19.ca.gov The letter is signed by eight California mayors, including Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu. It concludes by requesting a briefing with the Administration to discuss the impact of the new guidelines on public health and economics. Why can’t California theme parks reopen despite reopenings elsewhere? California Governor gives his thoughts Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you been to Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort since it reopened to guests? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: California Mayors Ask Governor Newsom to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen in Tier 3 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: Early Details of California’s Theme Park Reopening Guidelines Revealed News! Disneyland Could Potentially Reopen in Less Than a Month, Say California Officials NEWS: Anaheim Mayor Releases a Statement About the Reopening of Disneyland Resort View the full article

Last week, we learned that the CDC’s No-Sail Order were set to expire in exchange for what is known as a “conditional sail order.” This new order required cruise line operators to meet a set of criteria before being allowed to set sail, including the cancelation of itineraries longer than seven days, testing for crew and passengers, and simulated voyages to test operator’s ability to reduce transmission risk. © Carnival We had wondered how these new orders would impact certain cruise operators that were planning on resuming their departures before the end of 2020, like Carnival Cruise Line. Up until today, it was still “all systems go” for Carnival Cruise Line, who planned on resuming operations on December 1st. But now, the cruise operator has announced via Twitter that they have decided to “cancel the six shops that had remained in our schedule for December 2020 from Miami and Port Canaveral.” You can read the full statement below: © Carnival Cruise Royal Caribbean also made an announcement today that they too would be canceling global sailings through the end of 2020. According to their website, they plan on resuming Quantum of the Seas operations on January 1st, 2021. © Royal Caribbean Previously, Disney Cruise Line had already announced that all departures were canceled through mid-December. At this time, Disney has not issued a response to the CDC’s new order nor have they continued to extend their cancelations. ©Disney We will continue to keep a close watch on the cruise line industry in the coming weeks and months, and we will make sure you are up-to-date with the latest information! Thinking of cruising in early 2022? Check out Disney Cruise Line’s itineraries 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. Have you been on a Disney Cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post News: Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Remaining 2020 Departures From Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Part of This Disney Cruise Line Terminal Will Undergo a MAJOR Refurb in 2020! NEWS: Disney Cruise Line to Offer DISCOUNTED Cruises Starting in August NEWS: The CDC Just Extended the “No Sail Order” For Cruise Ships AGAIN View the full article

Name a more iconic merch series than the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction series. We’ll wait. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears You might remember when the Haunted Mansion collection from the series dropped in the parks. It was pretty darn popular! Well, we’ve got GREAT news for those that missed it — it’s BACK! We spotted the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion collection in Disney Springs today and we’re so excited that some of these cute items have returned. We’re especially pumped for another chance to snag the Haunted Mansion Ears! Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears Also back in Disney World, the Haunted Mansion Pins! Pin collectors, you do not want to miss the chance to add these to your collection! Haunted Mansion Minnie Pins And of course, the Haunted Mansion Minnie Plush was in the house! Haunted Mansion Minnie Plush We also spotted the Haunted Mansion Loungeflys, but there were only a few left! I mean, we can’t resist adorable Loungefly bags. Haunted Mansion Minnie Loungefly The remaining merchandise was laid out on a table in World of Disney for guests to grab. We were surprised to see most of the items from the collection there. Only the Haunted Mansion Mug was missing! Haunted Mansion Minnie Mouse Collection There was a long line to enter the store so keep that in mind! Each item of the collection is limited to three per person. Line for World of Disney We spotted the collection available at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Remember, if you want to snag one of the Haunted Mansion items, you better hurry! This merch series is known for selling out FAST. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here for more pics of the Haunted Mansion Main Attraction collection! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been able to pick something up from this collection? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! The Haunted Mansion Main Attraction Collection Is BACK in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A New Haunted Mansion Dooney and Bourke Collection is Coming to Disney World SOON! Spotted: The Haunted Mansion Park Pal ‘Comes Out to Socialize’ in Disney Springs! Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Crocs are BACK in Stock in Disney World — But Not for Long! 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. Our mask collection MAY be getting out of hand, but don’t come for us. Face Masks We’ve already spotted a bunch of new masks in Disney World this morning along with a BIG price increase! Now, some masks we’ve seen online and in Disneyland have arrived on the Florida scene too! We spotted a number of new face masks at World of Disney in Disney Springs and we can’t WAIT to show them to you. First, we noticed a few new The Nightmare Before Christmas face masks. Jack Skellington Suit Mask This Jack Skellington Suit Face Mask will have you looking as dapper as the Pumpkin King in no time. Click here to buy the Jack Skellington Suit Face Mask! Looking for something that SCREAMS Jack a little more? You’re covered! Take a look at the Jack Skellington Face Mask. Jack Skellington Mask And you can match with your boo thanks to the Sally Face Mask. Sally Mask Why waste Jack and Sally spirit on Halloween when we can call them Christmas characters too? Want to buy the Sally Face Mask? Click here! We noticed one of the new Disney Parks-inspired mask with this subtle and pretty “it’s a small world” Face Mask. “it’s a small world” Mask Then some of our favorite flicks were represented with some sa-weet Pixar masks! Coco Mask We’re going un poco loco for this Coco Face Mask. To buy the Coco Face Mask, click here! Are you hoping to channel Russell and Carl? You’re in luck! Up Mask You can don this colorful Up Face Mask. Want the Up Face Mask? Click here! And finally, the Buzz Lightyear Face Mask will take you to infinity AND beyond! Buzz Lightyear Mask What? You didn’t think we’d forget to show some love to the OG Pixar film, did you? Click here to buy the Buzz Lightyear Face Mask! You can find all of these face masks at World of Disney in Disney Springs for the new increased price of $9.99 each. Keep in mind though, you might be able to find them for cheaper online at the links throughout this post. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click here to see MORE masks and learn about that price increase! Want to Learn More About Face Masks in Disney World? Take a Look at Our NEW DFB Face Masks HERE! Everything You NEED to Know About Wearing a Mask in Disney World Which Face Masks Are the MOST Comfortable to Wear ALL DAY at Disney World...And Which Should You Avoid! How is Disney World Enforcing Face Mask Wearing (And Are Guests Following the Rules)? 10 Face Mask Accessories You’re Gonna NEED In Disney World! How Many Face Masks Do I Need to Bring On My Disney World Trip? 8 Ways to ACTUALLY Convince Your 2 Year Old to Wear a Mask in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To get all the latest Disney Park Closure News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which of these masks would you add to your collection? Tell us in the comments! The post MORE New Masks Arrive in Disney World and They're Inspired by Fan-Favorite Flicks! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! What Time Is It? It’s Always “Snack Time” With This New Watch in Disney World! This is the Most POPPIN’ Phone Case We’ve Ever Seen in Disney World! View the full article

Disney World leaves very little room for Thanksgiving in the theme parks. The clock strikes midnight on October 31st and the parks are magically transformed into a winter wonderland. New Fall Snacks from Gasparilla Island Grill They do squeeze in a few treats to satisfy lovers of fall, turkey, and mashed potatoes. Some restaurants do full out Thanksgiving meals. Others serve up treats inspired by the flavors of autumn! We found a soft, glittery cupcake that reminded us there’s still time for fall goodies. The Thanksgiving Cupcake is available at the Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The chocolate leaves match the rustic wilderness atmosphere! At first glance, it’s pretty enough for a picture and sparkles in the sun. Thanksgiving Cupcake The cupcake is full of flavors you probably expect from a Thanksgiving-themed treat! It’s a vanilla cake made with a pumpkin spice flavoring. Since it was made with flavoring, the pumpkin spice didn’t come through super strong. For pumpkin lovers, this cupcake may be a bit of a bummer! For those of you who enjoy a taste of pumpkin, this one is for you! Thanksgiving Cupcake The cupcake itself was super soft and practically falling apart in our hands. You can see that the white chocolate frosting was melting quickly in our pictures! We like a good, soft cupcake so it was a perk for us! The fun surprise was the caramel filling that oozed out of the side. It lacked in pumpkin spice, but made up for it with caramel! Thanksgiving Cupcake The cupcake is $5.99 and available for a limited time. We’re still on the hunt for fall treats and will continue to review them as they turn up! Stay tuned as we try all the seasonal goodies coming out in the next few months. Check out all the restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals at Disney Springs 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you experienced Thanksgiving at Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Review! The Thanksgiving Cupcake From Disney World Is Filled With a Yummy Surprise! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS and REVIEW: This NEW Disney World Cinnamon Roll Cupcake Breaks Into Our Top 5! What’s New Around the Disney World Resorts — Lobby Construction, Arendelle Aqua Merch, and Football Specials! REVIEW: The Witch’s Cupcake Is Casting Its Spell in Disney World! View the full article

Maybe it’s a liiiiiittle too early for Christmastime, but we certainly don’t mind the holiday cheer! Magic Kingdom Holidays 2020! We’ve spent our Disney day spotting holiday eats and holiday merchandise alike, and now it’s time that Disney World Annual Passholders get a little something special too! We were checking out the offerings in EPCOT’s Annual Passholder-exclusive shop when we spotted an all-new holiday collection. Last week we spotted some other holiday Passholder merch. Now we’ve spotted the Merry & Bright Passholder line! We can’t wait to add this Merry & Bright Passholder Magnet to our cars for $14.99. Merry & Bright Passholder Magnet The same design is also available on this CUTE Merry & Bright Passholder T-shirt for $29.99. Merry & Bright Passholder T-shirt AND you can round out your souvenirs with this D-Tech Merry & Bright Passholder Phone Case for $34.99 with a variety of compatibilities. Merry & Bright Passholder Phone Case You can find all of these items available at the Passholder Pop-up Store in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion! All of the prices here are listed before discounts so get shopping AND saving! Click here to learn more about the Passholder Pop-up Store! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of the new Merry & Bright collection? Tell us in the comments! The post Psst...Hey Passholders! There's New EXCLUSIVE Holiday Merchandise in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! PHOTOS! These Vintage Style Figures Can Be Yours at a BIG Discount in Disney World! Ooh! We Hit the Magnet Jackpot at the New Annual Passholder Pop-Up Shop in Disney World! View the full article

We hit the holiday snacks jackpot today at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Bakery Case We already raved over the Egg Nog Fudge today, and we also took a bite out of the Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookie, but now it’s time to sink our teeth into some sticky caramel! Caramel apples always seem to catch our eye in Disney World, and on today’s trip we were drawn to the Santa Mickey Caramel Apple! Santa Mickey Caramel Apple Don’t get us wrong, anything that resembles a Santa Mickey is going to be cute in our books, but at the same time, this isn’t exactly the…prettiest…caramel apple we’ve seen Disney pull out of their bag of tricks. The design is cute…he’s just a little lumpy. But hey, ultimately it’s the flavor that counts, right? Santa Mickey Caramel Apple While we would love to blow your minds with a massive development in the world of Disney character-inspired caramel apples, unfortunately, there are no surprises here. It’s business as usual in terms of taste. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you’re a fan of caramel apples! Santa Mickey Caramel Apple Still, we have a hard time justifying dropping $10.99 on an apple, no matter what it’s coated in! We will be on the lookout for more holiday caramel apples! So stay tuned! Click here to read a review of the Egg Nog Fudge from Bayview Gifts! 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 Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We Found ANOTHER Character-Inspired Caramel Apple in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Review: This Tasty Red Velvet Cupcake Got a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! REVIEW!!! Arendelle Aqua Cake is SO HUGE You’ll Need a SNOW Shovel! View the full article

Halloween might be over, but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of the fall-themed treats in Disney World! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake We’ve already seen Christmas decorations, merchandise, and snacks start making their way into Disney World — but fall isn’t over QUITE yet! In fact, today we’ve found a few new treats that are giving us alllll the autumn vibes! While strolling through Beach Club Marketplace at — you guessed it — Disney’s Beach Club Resort, we spotted something seasonal in the refrigerated section. Fall Cupcake That, friends, is the appropriately (if not creatively) named Fall Cupcake. It’s a chocolate cupcake, with mousse filling, salted caramel icing, and crispy pearls, with a chocolate leaf topper! Fall Cupcake The cake was really moist, but we did notice that it was a pretty sticky and messy dessert to eat. The icing was pretty underwhelming, and we didn’t taste much of the caramel flavor at all. Fall Cupcake We thought the crispy pearls tasted a little stale, which could have been because this cupcake was in the fridge. So, while the cake itself was really good, the other elements just weren’t doing it for us! Fall Cupcake We probably wouldn’t order this one again, but if you’re just looking for a good chocolate cake and aren’t too concerned with the other bells and whistles, it might do the trick for you! If you’d like to give the Fall Cupcake a try, you can snag it for $5.49! REVIEW: Three NEW Disney World Snacks (Including Teeny Apples!) Say It’s Fall, Y’all! 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 plan on ordering the Fall Cupcake? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! Is This New Fall Cupcake in Disney World Worth Falling For? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Halloween Tiramisu in Disney World Is So Good It’s Making Our Bones Rattle! There’s a NEW Over-the-Top Halloween Shake at Beaches & Cream in Disney World! There’s Another Candy Corn Cupcake in Disney World. But How Does It Stack Up Against the Rest? View the full article

Slowly but surely, fan-favorite offerings are returning to Disney World — even when it comes to transportation! Friendship Boats Boat transportation has been suspended in many locations throughout Disney World. Now, they’re BACK in running again from Magic Kingdom to the Grand Floridian and the Poly. Boats (aka water taxis) are now running between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Good timing too, considering the monorail station at the Polynesian closed today. Plus, these boats make a stop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort too. Friendship Boats We expected these boats to be running this morning, but they weren’t until a little later this afternoon. According to Cast Members, boat transportation should be running regularly going forward. Friendship Boats Though buses are now available between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Magic Kingdom, the buses will not make a stop at Grand Floridian. Boats will stop at Grand Floridian first and then the Polynesian coming from Magic Kingdom and the opposite for the other way. Friendship Boats It’s great news that another transportation option is available once more in Disney World. As always, stay tuned to DFB so that you’re up to date on EXACTLY what to expect for your Disney trip! Click here to learn more about the return of Friendship Boats! 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 happy that the Boats are an option again? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Boats Running Again Between Magic Kingdom and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: The CUTEST Halloween Parasols and an Update on the Polynesian’s Construction! View the full article

It may only be early November, but we are checking out ALL the holiday snacks in Disney World already! HOLIDAY TREATS! Eggnog fudge: done! Gingerbread cookie: check. Next on our list: a red velvet holiday cupcake, which we spotted at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Is this treat worth a special trip or is it a total skip? Well, before we get into taste, we have to say this cupcake is festive, fun, and totally cute! Red Velvet Holiday Cupcake It’s a red velvet cupcake topped with red, green, and white icing. It’s also got chocolate ears and an adorable red bow on the top. Red Velvet Holiday Cupcake But, is this cupcake something you NEED to get the next time you’re in Disney World? Well, if you LOVE red velvet cupcakes and you want something with a holiday twist, this might be a good treat for you. It’s cute and yummy, but overall is not anything super special. It’s a typical Disney confectionary case cupcake, which is tasty, no doubt, but isn’t really unique. Red Velvet Holiday Cupcake Make no mistake, this cupcake is still good. It just isn’t anything terribly different than what you could get normally, save for the special decorations. But, if you love red velvet and you’re looking for a simple, solid treat, now you can get this one with a little bit of a holiday makeover! Red Velvet Holiday Cupcake We found it at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort for $5.19. We’ll keep looking out for, and, of course, eating, new holiday treats around Disney World, so be sure to come back for all of the latest updates! Click here to check out the Disney holiday face masks! 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Are you a fan of red velvet cupcakes? Let us know in the comments below! The post Review: This Tasty Red Velvet Cupcake Got a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: This Gingerbread Cookie is Adorable! But Is It Tasty Too? Review: Like Pumpkin Pie and Whipped Cream? You’ll LOVE This NEW Treat in Disney World! REVIEW: The Gingerbread Snack Stand Is BACK and Better Than Ever at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Mickey wreaths are up in Magic Kingdom, so that means it’s officially Christmastime! Magic Kingdom Wreaths There are holiday treats arriving everywhere, and soon there will be holiday celebrations to match! That also means that we’re seeing lots of new merchandise in the parks AND on shopDisney. So, if you won’t be visiting Disney World soon, don’t worry, because one of our favorite new holiday accessories just arrived online! This NEW Peppermint Minnie Mouse Holiday Loungefly Mini Backpack is sure to make any outfit more “holly jolly!” ©Disney Minnie Mouse Holiday Loungefly Mini Backpack We originally spotted this bag in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park when searching for new holiday merch, and it looks just as festive in person. Peppermint Loungefly Bag We think this bag would be a perfect match for the new Peppermint Twist Minnie Ears — put them together and you’d have a very merry holiday look! Peppermint Twist Minnie Ears If this bag fits your Christmas style, you can purchase it for $75. It’s the perfect size for all your park essentials…or for smuggling Christmas snacks! Plus, the whole thing just screams Christmas cheer! ©Disney Minnie Mouse Holiday Loungefly Mini Backpack With so much new holiday merch to choose from, it’s a Christmas lover’s paradise at Disney World right now! We can’t wait to see what else Disney comes out with, and we’ll be here to share all of it with you! Click HERE to Get This Holiday Loungefly! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be spending $75 on a fun holiday backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Peppermint Loungefly Backpack Is Now Available Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The TOP 15 Toys for the 2020 Holiday Season According to Disney! Find Someone Who Looks At You The Way Gus-Gus Looks At This Candy Cane. The Holiday Shop Is Now OPEN on shopDisney! 🎄 View the full article

Halloween is officially in the rearview mirror and it’s ALREADY beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Toy Story Land We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what new additions have made their way to the park since our last visit. So, let’s take a look at all of the merchandise, holiday decor, and transportation updates from Hollywood Studios! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Legends of Hollywood We’re still anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure over in EPCOT. But until then, we can get our fix with this Ratatouille Dress we spotted in Legends of Hollywood! Ratatouille Dress If you’d like to channel your inner chef, you can snag this dress for $128. Check out more photos of ALL the details on the Ratatouille Dress! Keystone Clothiers At Keystone Clothiers, we found two new Star Wars MagicBands. You can show your allegiance with either the Resistance MagicBand or the First Order MagicBand! New Star Wars MagicBands! These are priced at $29.99 each — heads up, they were behind the counter when we spotted them, so you may need to ask a Cast Member for help! Check out more photos of the First Order and Resistance MagicBands here! Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Over in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we spotted the new color-changing Ahsoka Tano lightsabers at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities! Color-Changing Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber The lightsabers change from blue to green by holding a button and they’re available for $199 for a pair of two! Click here to see a video of the color-changing lightsabers! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Miscellaneous Updates Christmas Decorations A few days ago, we noticed that holiday decorations had already started to appear in the park. And it looks like even more have popped up since then! Ornaments have been added to Echo Lake for an extra touch of Christmas cheer. Echo Lake Christmas Decorations Here’s another look at Echo Lake’s festive makeover! Echo Lake Christmas Decorations We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more holiday decor in the coming weeks! Check out photos of the holiday decorations on Sunset Boulevard! Friendship Boats Wrapping things up with a transportation update, the Friendship Boats are now running between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and the surrounding Resorts! Friendship Boats The boats currently run until about an hour after park close! Learn more about the newly reopened Friendship Boats! Well friends, that does it for all of the latest updates from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll continue to head out to all of the parks to scope out the latest food, merchandise, construction, and decor additions, so stay tuned! Here’s whats new at EPCOT! 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Which of these new additions are you the most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Color-Changing Lightsabers, Christmas Decor, and the Friendship Boats are BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Frozen Sing-Along Reopens, The Coolest Mug Ever, and Star Wars Olive Oil?! What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Christmas Decorations, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Menu Changes, and More! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Massive Crowds, RARE Character Sightings, and Twisted Spirit Jerseys! View the full article

All of the decorations and merchandise in Disney World may suggest that we’re skipping fall and Thanksgiving and heading straight to the holiday season, but some spots in Disney are not quite making the full jump just yet! Beaches and Cream We got to try a fall-themed cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort recently, and today we’re headed to another Disney resort restaurant for some more fall flavors — this time in the form of a GIANT milkshake! If you love pumpkin pie, you NEED to see this! We had some delicious, over-the-top milkshakes at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Disney’s Beach Club Resort before, but this one may be one of the most insane ones we’ve ever seen! Introducing the Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake! And you don’t have to have a reservation to get this treat. We were able to snag it at the to-go window! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake The base of the milkshake is vanilla, but it features a salted caramel drizzle to give it that salty and sweet flavor. And the best part? The milkshake is topped with a WHOLE SLICE of pumpkin pie! YUM. There are also some whipped cream, fall sprinkles, and (of course) little chocolate Mickey ears to complete the look. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake Okay, so it’s HUGE and super cute, but how does it taste? Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake Let’s start by talking about that WHOLE PIECE of pumpkin pie! This pie was really good. We thought it was very creamy and filling; frankly, it would’ve been enough dessert on its own! Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake The shake itself is super SUPER sweet. It was vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce, but more a syrupy sauce than real caramel. We didn’t love the caramel sauce and we definitely would’ve preferred the real thing. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake Overall, we think this is a great treat for kiddos or for those looking for a super-Instagrammable dessert, but for the rest of us, it might be a little too sweet. Still, can we really pass on a dessert with a whole piece of pumpkin pie AND a milkshake involved? Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Shake Now, the question is, can we re-create this for Thanksgiving? We totally think we could and it would turn an ordinary pumpkin pie dessert into something truly EPIC! We’ll let you know how our adventures in re-creating this beauty go. We’re on the hunt for ALL things new and delicious around Disney World, so be sure to come back for more updates. Ready for the holiday season? Click here to check out all of the live entertainment coming to EPCOT later 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios What do you think of this milkshake? Let us know if it’s something you’d LOVE to try! The post REVIEW! There's a WHOLE Slice of Pumpkin Pie on This New Milkshake in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: OMG! This New Cupcake in Disney World Looks Just Like a Teddy Bear! What’s New at Disney’s BoardWalk, Yacht, and Beach Club Resorts: Easter Treats, a Lavender Spirit Jersey, and Adorable Minnie Hula Outfits! There’s Another Candy Corn Cupcake in Disney World. But How Does It Stack Up Against the Rest? View the full article

It’s beginning to look, feel, and TASTE like Christmas at Disney World! Bakery Case from Bayview in the Contemporary Once those Mickey Christmas wreaths go up in Magic Kingdom you know November has arrived. That’s Disney’s cue to set out new holiday treats in the theme parks and resorts. We’ve eaten so much gingerbread in the last few days, but we’re ready for more! We found THREE more Christmas cookies at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and we want to share them ALL with you. Come check out what we found! The Contempo Cafe is hosting a bounty of Christmas goodies this year! (Last year, some of the same sweets were served from the Gingerbread Snack Stand.) The bakers conveniently set out the display of treats outside the cafe for us to peruse! It’s so hard to window shop when the treats look this good. Gingerbread Man and Mickey Linzer Cookie There are three cookies at the Contempo that Santa would LOVE to find waiting for him by the chimney! The first is a classic gingerbread man similar to the cookie we found earlier this week. Only, this guy is HEFTY. You get a lot of gingerbread is this one cookie! He also looks VERY excited to start the holiday season! This cutie is $6.25. Gingerbread Man The next is the Mickey Linzer Cookie that’s dusted with powdered sugar. It’s a sweet, crunchy sugar cookie filled with raspberry jam. We’re big fans of a traditional holiday cookie like this one! The Linzer cookie is $6.50. Mickey Linzer Cookie The last cookie from Contempo is the monstrous Chocolate Peppermint Cookie! It’s a big, chewy chocolate cookie topped with chocolate then dusted with broken bits of peppermint. Another Christmas classic that many chocolate fans would love! The peppermint cookie is $5.50. Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Do you like to work hard for your food? You can also pick up a build-your-own gingerbread house kit! The kit comes with all the house pieces and decorations you need to build your cookie estate. This set costs $35 and comes wrapped in a Contemporary Resort bow! Gingerbread House Kit We’re JUST getting started with the holiday treats! Stay tuned with us all week long as Disney World ramps up for the holidays. November 6th is when most of the Christmas specialties will be out and you can bet we’ll be around to review them! Check out the Pecan Pie Rice Crispy Treat we found at Disney World today! 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! Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled We Now Have a DATE for When the Christmas Season Will Begin 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! Cinderella Castle in Disney World Will Look TOTALLY Different This Christmas Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Christmas Trees and More Holiday Offerings Will Be Coming to Disney Springs This Year! Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine Is Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? Let us know in the comments below! The post Oh My SANTA! Three Holiday Cookies Have Arrived at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Some Familiar Holiday Treats Have Arrived at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! What’s New at the Monorail Resorts and Wilderness Lodge — The Gingerbread Castle, Cinnamon Roll Cupcake, And ALL the Christmas Stuff! Review: New Bakery Items at Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe (Did Somebody Say “Peanut Butter Pie”?) View the full article