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If you’re looking to snag some special merchandise in Disneyland, you’ll definitely want to look into their exclusive, reservation-only shopping events! Fidget pin We’ve seen Disneyland pins, spooktacular items, and more made available through these events. Next week, Disneyland will be hosting another exclusive shopping event and you’ll definitely want to get your reservations NOW! This new special event will take place from October 26th through October 29th. Just like the other exclusive shopping events that have been held at Downtown Disney, you’ll need to make sure you get a reservation. When we checked earlier today, there were quite a few reservations still available for most of the days… Screenshot from the Reservation Website …although it was already showing that there were no reservations left for October 29th. Screenshot from the Reservation Website Just like the last special events, you’ll only be able to make a reservation for 1 person to enter the special shopping location, which is located in the former ESPN Zone in the Downtown Disney District. The featured products that will be available this time are seriously adorable! First, there’s a 65th Anniversary Walt and Mickey Collectible Vinyl! ©Disney This incredible item was design by Dave Perillo for WonderGround Gallery. These will be limited to two per reservation while supplies last. You’ll be able to purchase it for $29.99 plus tax. You’ll also get the chance to purchase this insanely cute 65th Anniversary Mr. Toad Vinyl! Just look at his cute little eyes! ©Disney This figure was designed by Scott Tolleson for WonderGround Gallery and can be yours for $29.99 plus tax. Guests will also be limited to only 2 of these per reservation. When you arrive during your reservation time, be prepared to present your reservation confirmation, photo ID, and the credit card that you provided at the time of booking the reservation. There is a cancellation fee of $10 if you fail to cancel at least one day prior to your reservation, so keep that in mind. To read more of the rules and make your reservation, you can visit the Disneyland Resort Downtown Disney Shopping Reservations website. Downtown Disney! Reservations for these events can fill up quickly, so we definitely recommend that you make yours ASAP! The two adorable figures they’re offering this time are absolutely adorable and will make an awesome addition to your Disneyland collection. Be sure you grab a spot so you can bring home these items! Click here to check out the three new beignet sauces that have rolled into one Downtown Disney restaurant! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these vinyl figures? Let us know in the comments! The post Make Your Reservations NOW For This Exclusive Disneyland Shopping Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Who’s Up for Adventure? We Spotted the New Up Minnie Ears in Downtown Disney! More Restaurants Are Offering Mobile Ordering in Disneyland! What’s New at Downtown Disney: Baby Yoda Pez Dispenser, Haunted Mansion Dioramas, and Pumpkin Spice Churros! View the full article

Downtown Disney has been open for a while, but the theme parks of Disneyland Resort may remain closed for longer than we expected. Disney California Adventure Today, Disneyland announced that Buena Vista Street INSIDE Disney California Adventure will open to the public for shopping and dining as an extension of Downtown Disney. Starting in November, guests will be able to head into Disney California Adventure to access select shopping and dining experiences. This comes in addition to the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop that is currently open in DCA’s Stage 17 as a part of Downtown Disney. Smokejumpers Grill The shopping and dining locations set to open include: Elias & Co. Julius Katz & Sons Kingswell Camera Shop Trolley Treats Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe Carthay Circle Lounge Smokejumpers Grill Vending Carts Mickey Cake Pop at Trolley Treats Disney California Adventure will remain closed during this time, so only the shopping and dining experiences will be open on Buena Vista Street. Stay tuned for more updates as we hear them! Click here to check out the Backlot Premiere Shop in Downtown Disney! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be shopping and dining in Disney California Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure to OPEN for Shopping and Dining first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS: The Backlot Premiere Shop IN Disney California Adventure Is OPEN to Downtown Disney Guests! DFB Video: 10 Things You Can’t Miss in Disneyland in 2020! Here’s Everything Set to be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! View the full article

Beginning in November there will be even more distinctively Disney dining and shopping for you to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort, when the Downtown Disney District extends to Buena Vista Street! Recently, we introduced Downtown Disney guests to the Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop at Stage 17. This store is currently showcasing an array of seasonal merchandise for you to browse. With Buena Vista Street soon opening select shopping and dining experiences, you can find even more places to enjoy a memorable meal or a fun shopping excursion during your visit. Here’s what you can discover – be sure to put these places on your shopping and dining list: Holiday shopping? Head to Elias & Co. The store is divided into distinct sections for men, women and children, so you’ll find something special for the entire family! At Julius Katz & Sons, peruse even more holiday merchandise and Disney-themed home décor. At Kingswell Camera Shop offers great gift-giving ideas like frames, photo albums and more. Buena Vista Street stores have a variety of your Disney favorites!If you are looking to tempt your taste buds with a snack, Trolley Treats offers classic candies, old-fashioned confections and all kinds of freshly made treats. Vending carts will offer popcorn, churros, ice cream and other “must-bite” treats.Swing by Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe for the enchanting sights and sounds of Buena Vista Street—and a cup of coffee or scrumptious artisan sandwich.Sit-down dining options include Carthay Circle Lounge, where you can unwind in our expanded outdoor seating area featuring an all-new menu of cocktails and dining. Smokejumpers Grill is serving up tasty American classics for lunch and dinner with a streamlined menu of burgers, fries, onion rings and craft beer, located just around the corner from Buena Vista Street. The primary way to place your order at this dining location is through mobile order on the Disneyland App.*Only the shopping and dining experiences along Buena Vista Street will be accessible from the Downtown Disney District at this time, as Disney California Adventure park is currently closed. If you haven’t visited the Downtown Disney District lately, be sure to familiarize yourself with our health and safety measures at Disneyland.com/DTD, to learn important details, including temperature screenings prior to entry and the requirement for all guests, ages 2 and older, to wear an appropriate face covering. The number of Guests visiting the Downtown Disney District and its locations, including the shopping and dining experiences along Buena Vista Street, will be limited to promote proper physical distancing. Check back soon for more details about the special shopping and dining experiences coming later in November to Buena Vista Street! *Available for iPhone®, iPad® and smartphones for Android. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/LLxZCNLUL5MView the full article

Even though it’s still over 80 degrees in Disney World, other places around the U.S. and around the world are starting to feel the chill 50, 40, even 30-degree weather! ©LoveYourMelon If you’ll be walking out in the snow or just the cold soon, you’ll need a stylish and cute way to keep your ears and head warm! That’s where Love Your Melon comes in. We’ve seen adorable Disney Princess and awesome Star Wars collections released or announced recently, and today a brand NEW Toy Story collection has become available! Whether you want to fly to infinity and beyond with Buzz, or just display your love for Pizza Planet, you can celebrate all things Toy Story with these awesome beanies! You can see the Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, Toy Story Logo, and Pizza Planet Pom Beanies in the photo below. ©LoveYourMelon Each of these is $55. We should warn you though, some of these beanies are selling out quickly! ©LoveYourMelon When we last checked, the Alien Pom Beanie and regular Alien Beanie were both already SOLD OUT! ©LoveYourMelon There were also only 52 left of the Toy Story Jessie Pom Beanie ($55)… ©LoveYourMelon …only 57 left of the Mr. Potato Head Double Pom Beanie, which is priced at $65… ©LoveYourMelon …and less than 20 left of the Buzz Lightyear Pom Beanie! If you’re looking for something without a fluffy accessory on top, you can get a regular Beanie in various styles for $40. ©LoveYourMelon There are also Kids Pom Beanies for $55… ©LoveYourMelon …regular Kids Beanies (without the fluffy pom on top) for $40, Baby Pom Beanies for $45, and Baby Beanies without the pom for $35. ©LoveYourMelon In addition to looking adorable in these new beanies, you’ll also be helping others. Love Your Melon donates “fifty percent of net profit from the sale of all Love Your Melon products…to nonprofit organizations around the world that lead the fight against pediatric cancer.” But, if you want to grab one (or more) of these adorable beanies, be sure to act fast before they sell out! Click here to check out the Love Your Melon Disney Princess 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of these beanies? Let us know if you’ll be buying one in the comments! The post ACT FAST! The NEW Love Your Melon Toy Story Collection is Starting to Sell Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Spotted Some of the CUTEST, Hard-to-Find Toy Story Merch at Disney World Today! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available Online! Reach For the Sky With This Limited Edition ‘Toy Story’ 25th Anniversary Plush Set Online! View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. “And at last I see the light.” We happen to be HUGE Tangled fans and don’t tend to see lots of Punzie and Flynn merchandise in the parks. ©Disney But luckily, the limit doesn’t really exist on where Disney merchandise can be found! We recently found an adorable Tangled Funko and a Light-Up Backpack outside of the parks! And today, we spotted a new Floating Lantern Tangled Backpack online that we just had to show you! The Tangled Lantern Mini Backpack by Disney is a lilac color (which we adore) and it’s covered…and we mean covered in the iconic lanterns. ©Hot Topic We also spot the sun icons and, of course, our pal Pascal!! Hi, Pascal! Not only do we love the color, but we love all the sketched details. ©Hot Topic This backpack is currently available for pre-order online at Hot Topic for $44.90 and it’s expected to ship between 11/03/20 – 11/14/20. So for all those people who like to Christmas shop in advance, it will totally get to you in time! Click here to order the Tangled Lantern Backpack! We’re always on the lookout for more fun merchandise goodies! So stay tuned as there should be more to see throughout the day! Looking for MORE Tangled goodies? Check out our Rapunzel and Flynn Face Masks 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 love Tangled? Let us know in the comments below. The post This NEW Tangled Lantern Backpack Is What Dreams Are Made Of! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: This Is Halloween…in May! Check Out the NEW Disney and Nightmare Before Christmas Funko Pops! These New Disney Princess Loungefly Backpacks Are Some of the PRETTIEST Merch We’ve Seen! These GORGEOUS New Disney x Loungefly Princess Wallets are Giving Us Heart Eyes! View the full article

We are absolutely LOVING the new Wishes Come True Disney collection! Wishes Come True Ears Not only can you look super stylish in all of these new pieces, you can also help out a great cause. We got to see the Crocs, ears, spirit jersey and more yesterday, and while we had seen the blue face mask that is part of this collection online, we weren’t able to find it in Disney World…until today! As we walked around Disney Springs today, we made our way over to DisneyStyle to see what’s new and that’s where we FINALLY found the beautiful new blue Disney World Wishes Come True face mask! Wishes Come True Face Mask This mask features a Walt Disney World logo and the year that Disney World opened (1971 — we can’t wait for the 50th anniversary next year)! You can get this mask in a Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large size. Wishes Come True Face Mask Here’s a look at the back of the mask packaging with more details and specifications. Wishes Come True Face Mask It can be yours for $12.99. If you won’t be headed to the parks any time soon, don’t forget you can also grab this mask online! This is what it looks like when it’s all opened up. ©Disney There’s also a Disneyland version that you can grab online! If you purchase any item in the Wishes Come True Blue Color Collection now through World Wish Day 2021 (April 29th, 2021) in the US, Canada and across Europe, and Disney will donate 25% of the purchase price (up to US $500,000) to Make-A-Wish. It’s a great way to look stylish, show your love for Disney, and help a great cause! Click here to see how you can get this mask online! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 face mask? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Wishes Come True Face Mask Is Officially in Disney World (But It's Pretty Hard to Find) first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Loungefly Backpacks, Star Wars Merch, Pins, and More! What’s New in Disney Springs: Mint Cannolis, the Most Adorable Rubber Duck Drink, and a BRAND NEW Uniqlo Collection! What’s New at Disney Springs: Coach Reopens and a First Look at Homecomin’s Shine Bar & Social! View the full article

The global health crisis continues to affect the travel industry. As it stands, many international airlines haven’t yet resumed flights to the US. Thus, it’s more difficult for international guests to get to Disney World. Magic Kingdom And although some governments are starting to consider how to resume select flights to and from the US soon, it may take up to a year or longer for international airlines to do so. One of those airlines is Qantas, which primarily flies to and from Australia. According to ABC News, Qantas is unlikely to resume flights to the US or the UK for at least another year. This means that it could be quite sometime before many Australian travelers can make it to Disney World. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Qantas Group Boss Alan Joyce said, “For some of our big destinations like the United States and the UK, it’s going to need a vaccine given the high prevalence of the virus in both of those locations. But we are getting more and more confident about the opportunities and the potential for a vaccine in helping getting those operations up by potentially by the end of 2021.” Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Many countries have banned travel to the U.S. and continue to do so. And many places around the world, such as the UK have quarantine restrictions for those traveling from the US requiring a 14-day quarantine period. As this situation continues to change, we’ll keep you updated on the latest. Five Things We All Got WAY Wrong About the Disney World Reopening Disney Park Reopening Details and Info Click HERE for the All Latest Updates Click HERE To See FULL LISTS of the Rides, Attractions, Shopping, Entertainment, and Restaurants Opening in Disney World! TUTORIAL: How To Use Disney World's NEW Park Pass Reservation System ALL Disney World Reopening Procedures Disney World Hotel and Ticket Booking Information We’re Visiting ALL the Reopened Disney World Hotels and Have All the Need-to-Know Details We’re LIVE in Disney World's Magic Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We’re LIVE in Disney’s Animal Kingdom For the FIRST Time Since the Closures We Got a FIRST LOOK at Disney World’s New Character Cavalcades and Entertainment! Everything You NEED To Know About Wearing Masks 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 Are you planning on traveling internationally next year? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Qantas Looking At End of 2021 To Resume Flights to the US and UK first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: How a $25 Billion Airline Rescue Package Could Affect Your Disney Vacation NEWS: The U.S. Is Beginning to Lift Restrictions on International Travel News! Virgin Atlantic Will Be Resuming Flights From the UK to Orlando SOON View the full article

A little rain can’t get us down when we’re hanging out in Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom We took a stroll around the many wonderful lands of Magic Kingdom recently to see if there is anything NEW going on that we can tell ya about! Sure enough, we’re here with updates on food, construction, AND merchandise! Magic Kingdom Food Updates Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Though there weren’t any explicit changes at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, we did notice that a pretty big crowd was waiting outside for Mobile Orders around lunchtime. When this happens, it can create a bit of a bottleneck in the area so be wary and have an alternate route planned! Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Magic Kingdom Construction Updates Entrance On our way in, we checked in on the progress of repainting the Magic Kingdom entrance sign. The arches are about halfway through transitioning from light blue to the new royal blue. Entrance Sign Construction TRON Lightcycle Run And, of course, we stopped by TRON Lightcycle Run, too! This upcoming attraction has had a lot of hustle and bustle going on lately. This time, we spotted workers up on a lift adding some touches to the outside of the building. TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Space Mountain Space Mountain had to close due to technical difficulties! No worries though, it was back up and running before we left the park. Space Mountain Down Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates Emporium At Main Street Emporium, we spotted the new Beauty and the Beast Wishables including the stand-alone Beast Wishable for $9.99… Beast Wishable …and the Blind Bags containing one of a few other characters for $9.99! Beauty and the Beast Wishables Blind Bag A great addition to our collection! Click here to see more of the Beauty and the Beast Wishables! We also spotted this trendy Youth Hoodie that says “Breathe The Yummy Scent of Mickey Waffles” for $39.99. We’re not sure that’s grammatically correct, but we do love the scent of Mickey Waffles so we’ll take it. Mickey Waffles Breath Youth Hoodie Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe had one new Mickey and Minnie Ornament for $24.99. So glittery! Mickey and Minnie Ornament Memento Mori Over at Memento Mori, we were pleased to spot some Haunted Mansion merchandise including this new Haunted Mansion Graphic T-shirt for $36.99… Haunted Mansion Graphic T-shirt …and this returning Haunted Mansion Mug for $14.99. Haunted Mansion Mug Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Finally, we stopped by Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. where we spotted this wacky Stitch merchandise. There’s a Stitch “Stay Weird” T-shirt for $36.99 and some matching Stitch Leggings for $39.99. Stitch Merchandise And we spotted this new gold and silver Wakanda Forever Magnet too! Wakanda Forever Magnet And there you have it! That’s everything new in Magic Kingdom. We’ll see ya next time! Click here to check out MORE of the latest Magic Kingdom news! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 Magic Kingdom soon? Tell us in the comments! The post What's New in Magic Kingdom: Entrance Sign Construction Updates, Haunted Mansion Merch, and TRON Progress! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Dole Whip Galore, and a Disneyland Shirt?! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Halloween Treats, Spooky Merchandise, and NEW Character Cavalcades! What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Construction, Haunted Mansion Merch, and HAND-DIPPED CORN DOGS View the full article

Dear Disney, we’ve got a bone to pick with you. Raspberry Dole Whip Sometimes, the Disney parks spoil us for choice when it comes to fun Dole Whip flavors and concoctions, but there is ONE front they fail on. We’ll give you a hint — it’s got something to do with a certain red and green summertime melon. So, on the Dole Soft Serve website, you can see a LOT of Dole Whip flavors. There’s Orange, Strawberry, Raspberry, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Lime, Cherry, and Watermelon. Dole Soft Serve Screenshot Wow! Isn’t it great that we’ve gotten to taste all of these in the Disney parks!? Record scratch, freeze frame. Wait…WE HAVEN’T. In fact, we’ve tried eight of the nine flavors listed here…but not Watermelon — never Watermelon. And we have just one question: Why!? ©Dole You can find Orange Dole Whip in the I Lava You Float, Strawberry has popped up in specialty options like the Redd’s Revenge Float, Raspberry is a staple at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom, and of course, Pineapple is the standard to be found in most places in and around the parks. Redd’s Revenge Dole Whip Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace And yes, we’ve seen the others too! We’ve seen Mango and Lemon available at Disneyland’s Tropical Hideaway, Lime Dole Whip. It’s a relatively-easy-to-find favorite of ours, and Cherry has made an appearance around Christmastime! Heart of Te Fiti Cone But never ever have we seen a Watermelon Dole Whip available in a Disney park. What’s a girl gotta do to get her hands on one of these? It’s SUCH a surprise to us that Disney has never launched a special Watermelon Dole Whip in the summertime. Come ON. Watermelon is like the flavor of summer! Aloha Isle Refreshments We will note that the Watermelon Dole Whip flavor was only released in recent months so it’s possible that we’ll get our chance at a Watermelon Whip in the parks one day! For now, it looks like the only way for us to get our hands on this melony treat is to order a bag of the soft serve mix and make it ourselves — and it is not as easy to find as the Pineapple! And from what we found in our food research, it’s possible to find but it might cost ya a pretty penny… Pineapple Dole Whip Float If you feel as strongly as we do about our right to Watermelon Dole Whip, then constant vigilance is required! As soon as that glorious day comes (hopefully!) when Watermelon Dole Whip arrives in the parks, we’ll be ready. Stay tuned! Click here for the full history of Dole Whip in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite flavor of Dole Whip? Tell us in the comments! The post Dear Disney, What's a Girl Gotta Do to Get Some Watermelon Dole Whip? 🍉 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: ANOTHER New Dole Whip Flavor Arrives at Pineapple Lanai — See How You Can Get Your Swirl On! FULL Review! The Tropical Hideaway — Disneyland’s Newest Hangout in Adventureland! Pics and Review! DOLE WHIP LIME MARGARITA at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! View the full article

If you’re an animal lover, there’s lots of adorable Disney merchandise that’s made just for you! Dooney & Bourke Disney Dogs Collection From the Disney dog collection by Dooney & Bourke to the adorable Disney dog and cat kitchen towels, we’ve spotted lots of cute items to pick from! You may be thinking, “dogs and cats are just fine, but what about our other Disney animal friends like Owl, Meeko, or Jimmy Cricket?” Well, now those characters are getting some love and attention too! We spotted some adorable NEW merchandise today that can help you celebrate your love for TONS of Disney creatures! It seems there’s almost always some new and exciting merchandise available at Disney World! Yesterday, we spotted the Wishes Come True blue collection, and today we spotted another new collection. While we were walking around World of Disney in Disney Springs, we found three pieces of a new collection celebrating some of our favorite Disney animal friends! Disney Animal Friends Loungefly Bags You’ve TOTALLY got to check this out! First up, we spotted an adorable Loungefly bag covered in TONS of our favorite Disney furry and feathered companions including Meeko, Flit, lots of birds from Cinderella, Tod, and more animal friends! Disney Animal Friends Loungefly Bag Here’s a close-up look at the design. The red color really pops and we love all of the leaves floating around in the background. It makes us want to just start singing along with the birds around us. Disney Animal Friends Loungefly Bag Will they casually land on our finger and start singing back to us now that we have this fabulous and magical bag? Only time will tell, but if you hear someone singing all around the Disney parks trying to become friends with the Disney ducks, you’ll know who it is. The back of the bag continues that same pattern with some solid red handles. Disney Animal Friends Loungefly Bag You can snag this bag right now for $75. We’ve practically lived in leggings all of 2020, but now everyone can “up” their leggings game with these adorable Disney Animal Friends Leggings! Disney Animal Friends Leggings It’s got that same great design that’s featured on the Loungefly bag. Check out how adorable Owl looks! Disney Animal Friends Leggings You can get these leggings for $39. Finally, what’s a good comfy park (or at home) look without a good Spirit Jersey? This Disney Animal Friends Spirit Jersey features Flit on the front next to a pink Walt Disney World logo. Disney Animal Friends Spirit Jersey Here’s a closer look at it. We feel like Flit never really gets enough love, so we’re really happy to see this little hummingbird front and center! Disney Animal Friends Spirit Jersey The back has lots of adorable furry and feathered Disney creatures scattered throughout the “Walt Disney World” design! You can get this spirit jersey right now for $69.99. We absolutely love seeing more of our favorite Disney friends featured on some fun merchandise! We’re always on the lookout for more great Disney items, so we’ll definitely let you know what else we find around the parks and online! Click here to check out our tips for how to score the hardest to find Disney World merchandise in the parks! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 merchandise? Let us know in the comments below! The post PHOTOS: TONS of Adorable Disney Animal Friends Are Featured in This NEW Merchandise Collection! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Spooky season is upon us! Between the dramatic décor, tasty treats and ghostly games, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween at home. And now, thanks to our friends at Mars Wrigley, you can even virtually Trick or Treat using their new TREAT TOWN app. TREAT TOWN is a first-ever digital trick-or-treating experience and the perfect way to keep a classic Halloween tradition alive with your family. Whether you sign up to be a candy giver or a trick-or-treater, the app allows users to collect candy, connect with friends and family and maybe even visit some surprise locations… Now through October 31, trick-or-treaters can visit The Haunted Mansion for a unique trick-or-treating experience that only The Haunted Mansion can offer. You can virtually visit everyone’s favorite haunted estate from the comfort of your own home! But, if you happen to be visiting Walt Disney World Resort, head on over to Magic Kingdom Park and climb aboard a Doom Buggy for a journey through The Haunted Mansion attraction. Also, be sure to stop by the West Side at Disney Springs and bring your phone to start the virtual fun and games with TREAT TOWN! Don’t forget to snap a selfie while you’re there with everyone’s favorite hitch-hiking ghosts. For more information on TREAT TOWN and how to get started, click here. Happy haunting! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/i1FqzeUIG6oView the full article

As Halloween activities have taken over Disney World, the parks have been getting busier and busier. Halloween at Magic Kingdom And that means that Halloween park passes have also been going fast for pretty much everyone! Although Disney did recently release more park passes for Halloween, those began to fill up quickly, and now Halloween is completely booked for Annual Passholders on October 31st for all four parks. Disney World Annual Passholder Park Pass Availability ©Disney There is still SOME availability for Theme Park Ticket guests, as well as Disney Resort guests, though: Disney World Resort Guests Pass Availability ©Disney As always, this situation could change, as Disney could release more park passes for that day, so we recommend that Annual Passholders continue to check availability and grab park pass reservations if/when those pop up again. Winnie the Pooh Although the 2020 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was canceled, guests are still flocking to the parks to celebrate the spookiest day of the year. Adults can now wear costumes to the parks through Halloween, and many will certainly do so on the day itself. We’re keeping an eye on park pass availability, so if more does open up, we’ll be sure to let you know! Here Are All the Changes Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Has Made To Halloween Activities 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 at Disney World for Halloween? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Halloween Park Passes Are GONE for Disney World Annual Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! NEWS! Park Pass Availability for Labor Day Weekend in Disney World Has Changed! Your ULTIMATE Guide to the 2020 Halloween Season in Disney World! View the full article

Full disclosure: This post contains a big spoiler if you haven’t watched Episode 5 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” called “Aardvark Love.” Once upon a time, a male aardvark named Willie met his match – a female aardvark named Peanut. The pair soon had their first date, and there was magic in the air. After several months, the perfect pair became a perfect trio, and the rest, as they say, is history. Meet Karanga, a female baby aardvark born earlier this month at Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. She is the first baby aardvark in her family – and in the park’s history, and keepers decided to name her after mom – Karanga means “Peanut” in Swahili. You can watch the beginnings of this family story unfold in the latest episode of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” produced by National Geographic and now streaming on Disney+. The animal care team was along every step of the way of Willie and Peanut’s relationship journey. In fact, they played a role in pairing them together as part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is like a matchmaking service designed to help ensure healthy future generations for endangered and at-risk species. A lot of thought and careful preparation went into Willie and Peanut’s blind date. In fact, seasoned animal care team members Missy, Elizabeth and Jennifer – who have a collective 60+ years of animal care expertise – used their know-how to create a special pre-date spa day for Peanut. Here’s a closer look at their “girl time” together: The team was excited and a little nervous when the pair first met. With Peanut fresh and ready to dig in the dirt, would Willie want to join her? Would there be a spark? Fortunately, yes … it was love at first snout, which led to future dates and… well, nature took over. Speaking of nature, aardvarks are a great example of diversity in the animal world and how a species adapts to its environment. These animals, from Sub-Saharan Africa, are perfectly equipped for rooting and burrowing in sand and dirt. You can see, Karanga has a long snout and tongue, just like mom and dad, that, as an insectivore, will eventually help her sniff out and devour up to 50,000 insects in one night. The veterinary team worked with animal keepers to take a closer look at the baby aardvark during a well-baby checkup, shortly after she was born. Dr. Beth has spent decades providing care for all kinds of mammals here and around the world – in fact, she just celebrated her 25th anniversary in veterinary medicine. Aardvarks hold a special place in her heart and she is very pleased with what she sees in the baby’s health and development so far. Within a few hours after her birth, Karanga had already started digging around in the dirt. This innate skill is important because it’s how aardvarks not only find food, but also how they build the burrows they live in to keep cool. Check out @drmarkatdisney on Instagram and @DisneyASE on Facebook for more behind-the-scenes content from our animal keepers and fun facts about the 5,000+ animals who call Walt Disney World Resort home. And take the fun with you when you download this week’s activity page. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/mC2sTjP_kdgView the full article

If you’re anything like us, you LOVE new Disney Parks merchandise, be it a brand new color trend or the release of new holiday Minnie ears or Crocs. Christmas Minnie Mouse Ears 2020 But, if you have your heart set on a Halloween treat Loungefly, Splash Mountain tumbler, or any other new piece of merch, it’s likely you’re going to run into a problem: new items sell out…FAST! Due to the global health crisis, Disney has stopped releasing limited edition merch in the theme parks en masse, instead opting to release them online using MerchPass or hold special shopping events. That’s all well and fine in principle but in reality, the limited merch drops are still happening in the parks, just a bit more unpredictably. And these days, it seems like ANY new, likely-to-be popular item flies off the shelves at Disney World due to merchandise resellers. Haunted Mansion Crocs So far, Walt Disney World has not taken any major action to stop people from buying sacks upon sacks of Funko Pops and spirit jerseys, so it can feel hopeless if you want a cool, new piece or merch. But don’t lose hope! We have a few tips for finding those coveted items. Check your resort Check your resort merch shop first thing in the morning for that new item you have in mind! For instance, yesterday we spotted full shelves of Wishes Come True Blue Loungefly backpacks, ears, T-shirts, hats, and more at The Market at Ale & Compass at the Yacht Club Resort after seeing empty shelves at the Magic Kingdom. New merch at Yacht Club Already in the parks? Don’t fret! Resort shops tend to be less heavily trafficked so they can often keep items stocked for a longer period of time. Check those resort shops when you’re done for the day. We found all that new merch AFTER a full day at EPCOT! Don’t go to the Magic Kingdom Resellers and folks just hoping to be the first to get a new Loungefly or other merch often crowd the stores and have been known to follow regular guests carrying new items around the store, hoping they’ll drop them or put them down while browsing. If you manage to get that sought-after item and set your bag down for a moment to tie your shoe, you could find it snatched away from you before you know what happened (seriously.)! During a time when we should be practicing social distancing whenever possible, that isn’t necessarily a safe environment! We’ve found the Magic Kingdom Emporium to be one of the busiest spots for new merch. Not only can bottlenecks occur, but items practically disappear. Empty shelves Be sure to keep an eye out at smaller gift shops as well. This doesn’t work for ALL limited releases. For instance, if you wanted the uber-popular Macaron Minnie Ears we spotted flying off the shelves by the cartful over in EPCOT, you could ONLY get those in the France Pavilion. But something like a color trend or new pair of Minnie Ears released around all of Disney World can often be found in smaller, less heavily trafficked shops around the parks. Keep Your Eyes Open For the New Merch in Smaller Shops Too! If you’re going to the park with the goal of getting that merch item maybe choose a park other than Magic Kingdom. On Wishes Come True Blue day, the display at the Emporium was left in shambles minutes after opening but over at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios their (albeit slightly smaller) display was intact AND had a few items we couldn’t find in the Emporium. Racks of new spirit jerseys at DHS Risking a different park can be a winning strategy if you play your cards right! Hunt around Disney Springs Want to be the very first person to get a new piece of merch? Check World Of Disney at Disney Springs — they have been known to get collections before other places around Walt Disney World. World of Disney In fact, you may want to look all OVER Disney Springs. You just may be surprised where merch is hiding in plain sight. For instance, we could not find the newly revamped Minnie Mouse gingerbread ears ANYWHERE in Disney World today — but we found them in a very unexpected place — Wonderful World of Memories in Disney Springs! Christmas ears 2020 You never know what you might find! And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, don’t get upset. Disney will restock merch often, so it could always come back! And once hard-to-find items can become commonplace after the hype dies down. You may not be the first person to get those red Minnie ears, but you can still possibly get them one day! Speaking of Hard to Get: Is It REALLY Harder to Get a Dining Reservation in Disney World Right Now? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 had a hard time finding new merch at Disney World lately? Let us know your experience in the comments. The post Our Tips for How to Score The Hardest to Find Disney World Merchandise in the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List 10 Things You Can Personalize with Your Name in Disney World! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! View the full article

There are a few attractions coming to EPCOT that we’re excited about, but the most imminent is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Ratatouille Ride Vehicle This France Pavilion attraction was originally supposed to open in Summer 2020 but was pushed back due to the global health crisis. Now, the opening is unknown but it looks like Imagineers are applying finishing touches to the exterior theming elements! Thanks to Imagineer Zach Riddley, we’re getting a sneak peek at a very BIG step in the process of finishing Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Voila! It’s a look at the attraction marquee coming to the ride building! © @thezachriddley Riddley notes, “This original sculpture is the result of a creative collaboration between Pixar and Imagineering artisans, and features Chef Remy surrounded by one of his favorite things — food! This photo captures the critical moment in the marquee’s creation as gold leaf is applied by hand, bringing shimmer and detail to one of our last finishing touches to the exterior of the attraction.” France Construction WOW! Did you know this marquee is going to light up with over 200 individual light bulbs? We’re super excited to see the final product and we’re certainly hopeful that this means we’re closing in on getting to scurry around the kitchen alongside Remy. Stay tuned for updates! Click here to learn everything you need to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 marquee? Tell us in the comments! The post Photo! SNEAK PEEK at the Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Marquee in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Construction Update! See What the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride at EPCOT Looks Like NOW! What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! What’s New at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Pumpkin Spice Lattes Return, New Ears, and a Preview of Mulan! View the full article

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Oh, EPCOT… How do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Spaceship Earth We love thee for all the staples (Spaceship Earth, festivals) and for all of the NEW things. And hey, let’s see what IS new in jolly ol’ EPCOT! EPCOT Food and Drink Updates Regal Eagle Smokehouse Summer may be a distant memory, but refreshing drinks are forever. Regal Eagle Smokehouse has a new alcoholic beverage option, the Frozen Iced Tea Lemonade, made with Tito’s vodka. Regal Eagle Iced Tea Lemonade Vodka Technically, they could always add the alcohol of your choice to the frozen slushies (which also include Mint Julep and Strawberry Daiquiri), but they’re calling out the lemonade and vodka combo specifically with a sign. Frozen Iced Tea Lemonade sign House of Good Fortune We’ve found a TON of interesting potato chips at EPCOT lately, and now the House of Good Fortune shop in the China pavilion has Lays Taro Chips! Taro chips We’ve been pleasantly surprised by EPCOT’s chips in the past, so these could be a winner too! EPCOT Character Updates We’ve seen them in cavalcades, but now our favorite Frozen queens are doing socially-distanced meet-and-greets and photo opps at the Norway Pavilion! Anna in EPCOT Like most character appearances these days, Anna and Elsa don’t appear on a set schedule. Elsa in EPCOT So, next time you’re in Norway, who knows?! You could see a familiar face! Read more about Anna and Elsa’s Norway appearances here! EPCOT Merchandise Updates Mission: Space Cargo Bay Christmas is right around the corner, if this Shoulder Christmas tree Groot plush has anything to say about it! Shoulder Christmas Tree Groot Plush We spotted this festively lit lil buddy at Mission: Space Cargo Bay in Future World for $19.99! Ho Ho Groot! Read more about this shoulder plush here! Test Track Simporium Christmas has reached another galaxy — the Star Wars galaxy! We spotted some festive Star Wars pins at the Test Track Simporium in Future World! Star Wars holiday pins There’s a Millennium Falcon made out of gingerbread… Gingerbread space junk …Yoda levitating a star on top of a Christmas tree… (Wait — can he come to our house and do that?!) Yoda star of my tree …Some Jawas unwrapping R2-D2…. Merry Christmas, R2D2! …And Darth Vader and a couple of Stormtroopers singing what we can only imagine to be some dastardly caroles! Fa la la la la These pins are $9.99 each! Image Works Christmas is all over EPCOT! We also spotted some festive pins at Image Works over by Journey Into the Imagination! Mickey and Minnie share a lil smooch in this sweet Christmas pin! Mickey and Minnie Mistletoe pin In fact, it’s so sweet Mickey turned into a gingerbread Mickey in this pin! Mickey gingerbread pin Winnie the Pooh and friends are busy decking the halls here… Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet decorating the tree While Goofy struggles to wrap a present and not himself in his own starring pin! Goofy holiday pin Meanwhile, Slinky Dog found a friend in his gift box! Slinky Dog holiday pin There are also some Christmas buddies like Chip ‘n’ Dale… Chip n Dale …Fozzie and Gonzo… Fozzie and Gonzo holiday pin …and Stitch and Jumba Jookiba! Reindeer Stitch Most of these pins are $9.99, while Chip ‘n’ Dale are $14.99. Mouse Gear Be our guest and see the new Beauty and the Beast Wishables! The new limited release blind bags feature Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, or the Wardrobe! Beauty and the Beast Wishables Want to know which Beauty and the Beast character you’re going to get for sure? Well, there’s The Beast for you! Beast Wishable These sweet plushes are $9.99 each! Read more about the new Beauty and the Beast Wishables here! We also spotted some new crop top sweatshirts at Mouse Gear, too! Crop tops So cozy for fall! Festival Booths As the Germany Pavilion houses the Annual Passholder pop-up, a festival booth that used to be a gardening booth now houses German merchandise. Germany pop-up Meanwhile, the booth that used to sell the Figment Food and Wine Festival merch now has pins! Pin pop-up at EPCOT Speaking of festival merchandise, we’ve seen that a Minnie Mouse Queen of Cuisine spirit jersey was 30% off, and now MORE festival merch is showing the same discount! Food and Wine merchandise discount And there you have it! That’s all the new sights, stuff, and bites at EPCOT! Until next time! What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Beauty and the Beast Wishables and Reusable Lion King Straws 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your favorite piece of Disney Christmas merch? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New EPCOT: A New 'Frozen' Meet and Greet, TONS of Christmas Pins, and a HUGE Festival Merch Sale! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: TONS of Gelato Mickey Merch, New Menu Items at Katsura Grill, and a 2021 Calendar! What’s New at EPCOT: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, TONS of Minnie Mouse Merch, and a Closed Quick Service Spot What’s New in EPCOT: Cute Mini Calendars, a New Wine, and the AP Pop-Up Shop! View the full article

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is typically known for its fun Halloween activities. Meadow Trading Post at Fort Wilderness Normally, there are elaborate decorations from campers, trick-or-treating, and other festivities that really bring this resort to life. However, this year, Halloween will be slightly different at the resort due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the biggest changes is that there will be no trick-or-treating at Fort Wilderness this year. Although this is an annual tradition, Disney has banned the tradition based on guidance by local health authorities due to the global health crisis. Halloween Activities Other Halloween activities are still being offered, but they may look a little different. The pet costume contest and pumpkin carving contest are still on, but with modifications. Guests can also participate in the golf cart and campsite decorating contests, again with some modifications. Fall Decorated Golf Carts Fort Wilderness also introduced a new pumpkin patch scavenger hunt that allows guests to search the resort for pumpkins decorated with Disney villains! (We recently found a few ourselves!) Hades pumpkin Disney encourages guests in costumes to read Disney World’s official costume guidelines. The company also reminds guests that a Halloween mask is not considered an appropriate face covering. We’ll keep an eye on the Halloween situation, including what those modifications are, at Fort Wilderness and let you know about any other changes! Long-Running Tour Discontinued at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever spent Halloween at Fort Wilderness? Let us know in the comments! The post Here Are All the Changes Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Has Made To Halloween Activities first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: There’s a Candy Corn SURPRISE in This Halloween Cupcake in Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Wilderness Hotels: Resort Pins, Spooktacular Halloween Snacks, and a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt! Did You Know About These Upcoming SECRET Disney World Projects? View the full article

Today is World Energy Day, and we have some big news that we’re excited to share! Disneyland Paris is proud to announce that it is building one of the largest solar canopy plants in all of Europe! Pictured below, the solar plant will be developed in collaboration with Urbasolar and will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by more than 750 tons of CO2 per year. It will technically result in enough renewable clean energy to power 17% of the resort – equivalent to the annual energy consumption of a small city! This project is another step in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and part of a global effort to our long-term goals of attaining net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Disney Parks Blog readers will remember the recently built 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar at Walt Disney World in 2019) and zero waste, while conserving water resources and reversing the decline of wildlife. The solar plant at Disneyland Paris began construction in July and is slated for completion in 2023, with our first milestone for the first phase in spring 2021. In total, it will encompass 17 hectares (42 acres) of solar canopies, using 67,500 solar panels for a production of 31 gigawatt-hours per year. Not only will the new plant shade guests from the sunlight, rain, and snow, but it will have a hint of Disney magic once the project is completed – illuminating a section in the shape of a Mickey Mouse head at night, which will be visible from the sky. In addition to these efforts, did you know that Disneyland Paris Parks and the Disneyland Hotel are already fed by geothermal energy through an innovative plant located at Villages Nature Paris, which uses naturally occurring underground heat and steam to help cover heating needs for the resort’s hot water and heating system? For more information on Disneyland Paris environmental efforts, visit: https://disneylandparis-news.com/en/our-commitments/environment/. Interested in learning even more about the environment and what you can do to help? Stay tuned on my Instagram handle @DrMarkatDisney. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/OWHJZYMwmb0View the full article

A lot changed after Disney World reopened this summer. We’ve seen several BIG events get canceled, while others, such as EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival, have been altered to account for new health and safety guidelines. Christmas Tree in Epcot We recently learned that EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is still very much a GO but, like the Food and Wine Fest, it’s going to be different from previous years. Don’t worry, though — the Holiday Cookie Stroll is still on! Whew! We shared a lot of new information regarding Festival of the Holidays today, and some it was pretty unexpected. Here’s what you might have missed… New Scavenger Hunt Just HOW different will EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays be this year? For starters, there’s a brand new scavenger hunt! Chipmunks? OUT! Snowman? IN! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition is replacing the Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt. The basics are the same — guests can purchase a map and stickers for $7.99 at various locations and must make their way around World Showcase to find Olaf as he learns about the holidays! Olaf This year, guests will have to help Olaf recover details he’s lost about holiday traditions around the world. Olaf is a pretty hot (pun intended) character right now, so we approve of this change! It sounds like a lot of fun! Click here to learn more about Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Santa Claus While we’re busy running around helping Olaf, we’ll also occasionally get to see Santa Claus make his promenade in his horse-drawn carriage. SANTA IS CRUISING ‘ROUND EPCOT THIS YEAR! That is awesome however, Santa won’t be doing it as many days this year. Santa will only promenade around World Showcase through December 24th. Keep in mind, he’s a busy man. Come December 25th, he’s got a LOT of kids to tend to around the world so we can’t just expect he be hanging out in EPCOT. Santa and Mrs. Claus in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion Guests will also not be able to personally meet Santa this year at the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT. Wave and say hi as he rides his horse-drawn sleigh past though! Learn more about Santa’s Promenade this year The Storytellers Although Santa will show up for his promenades, we’re surprised that we haven’t seen mention of The Storytellers making any appearances during this year’s festival. These are performers around World Showcase who share stories about how each country celebrates the holidays. Holiday Storytellers in Norway Keep in mind the Storytellers are NOT gone for the year, we just haven’t heard about them. We spoke to a Guest Relations Cast Member who said they had no information concerning the Storytellers. This means as of right now it’s very much up in the air if they’ll be appearing or now. This is one of our favorite holiday traditions at EPCOT and one of those things that many guests tend to overlook, but we will certainly miss them if they don’t show up! What a fun way to learn about other culture’s holiday traditions! We’ll be keeping a close eye on this EPCOT tradition for you. Learn more about the Storytellers here The Capitol City Gingerbread Display Although we’ll miss the Storytellers, at least we don’t have to miss the Capitol City Gingerbread Display! But this year, it’s moving from the American Adventure Pavilion to World Showplace. Capitol City Gingerbread Display This year’s display is slightly different, too, and will feature the U.S. Capitol Building, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and a 5-foot-tall version of the Washington Monument! We’re down for some festive historical cookie action in EPCOT. Learn more about this year’s Capitol City Gingerbread Display So EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays will certainly be different this year, but we think it will still be a lot of fun, and we are SO READY for some merry-making there! Here’s ALL the Live Entertainment Coming to EPCOT This Holiday Season 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. Preorder 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 Preorder 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 Will you be attending EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The 4 Most Unexpected EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Changes This Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: TWO MORE Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays! Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World Don’t Miss This BONUS Gingerbread Display in Disney World! (It’s Pretty Impressive.) View the full article

Disneyland remains closed and after the release of the new California Theme Park Guidelines, it looks like that may be the case for some time. Disneyland Gates This week, we’ve seen the Disneyland President and the Mayor of Anaheim voice opinions about the new guidelines. Now, Disneyland has reached out to their Annual Passholders through email regarding the situation. Due to the closure, many Annual Passholders have been placed in a difficult situation when it comes to the decision of keeping their passes. Disney is, of course, aware of this and has addressed that as well. The email reads as follows: “Dear Valued Annual Passholder, You may have seen that theme park reopening guidelines were released by the State of California and that parks like Disneyland® Resort were placed in the most restrictive tier. Despite our proven ability to operate with responsible health and safety protocols in place for our Cast Members and Guests, this news from the governor’s office means that our theme parks will not be reopening as soon as we had hoped. After an already incredibly difficult month for the Disneyland Resort, we are heartbroken and disappointed, and understand you may feel the same. We want to thank you immensely for your patience since our closure and let you know that we continue to think about you as our valued Annual Passholders. While we work to understand the implications of this and determine what it means for our Annual Passport program, we know that you have many questions and given the latest guidance from the state, we will have more to share with you on the future of our AP Program soon. We also want you to know that the efforts to reopen Disneyland Resort will continue as we work to seek solutions to bring our Cast back to work, get our local economy moving and share the magic and joy of our theme parks once again. We thank you for your patience with us during this incredibly challenging time and for being important members of our Disneyland Resort community. We will be in touch with you as soon as we can to share more details. If you have any questions, please contact Annual Passholder Member Services at (714) 781-PASS (7277). Disneyland Resort Annual Passport Team” Disney California Adventure As the email states, more updates should be announced soon. We will share that information as soon as it is released. We know that all of this can be a bit confusing and overwhelming, so if you have any questions about Disneyland Resort or the new guidelines please let us know. We will do our very best to get you the answers you need. When could Disneyland Resort reopen? Here’s what we know. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are your thoughts on the new guidelines? Let us know in the comments below. The post Disneyland Resort Emails Annual Passholders Following the Release of Theme Park Guidelines first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: A NEW MENU Arrives at Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney California Adventure! We’re Giving You a FIRST LOOK at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Entertainment for 2020! News: Disneyland Resort Cancels Reservations Through September 26th View the full article

If you’re looking for the happiest place online, it may just be @DisneyParks on TikTok – our new channel featuring the magic of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products! Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind look at The Cadaver Dans coming out to socialize or a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the seasonal transformation at Magic Kingdom Park, @DisneyParks videos will stir the imagination, inspire the heart and bring a dose of happiness to your day – wherever you may be. As you can see, to share Disney magic in a new way, we’re pushing the boundaries of creativity and fun with exclusive videos highlighting the best from our parks, including Disney cast members and guests. Yesterday, @DisneyParks was the first place you could see a frightfully fun video from the iconic Dapper Dans Barbershop Quartet, appearing as their undead alter egos The Cadaver Dans – before their LIVE performance here on the Disney Parks Blog. For the ultimate Transformation Tuesday, @DisneyParks recently shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this year’s fall decorations – with style! @DisneyParks also highlighted a spirited new addition to the Kilimanjaro Safari savanna with a heartwarming video of a special giraffe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And there’s much more to see! Go and check out @DisneyParks on TikTok and follow along to experience Disney magic in a whole new way. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/xEFn1Yeq9GUView the full article

Park Pass availability can be very up and down. Slinky Dog Dash It seems to constantly be changing. A date will fill up only to become available just a few short days later. And that’s what exactly has happened for November. In order to get into Disney World, guests now have to obtain a park pass reservation on top of their valid park ticket. Select dates can fill up FAST, so we always recommend booking your park pass reservations as soon as you can. Typically, we’re sharing that a date has filled up for select parks, but today, Disney has added MORE availability to select dates in November. Here’s a look at the current availability for Theme Park Tickets Guests… Theme Park Ticket Guests …Resort Guests… Resort Guests …and Annual Passholders. Annual Passholders No, not all of the days are green, but a big chunk of them are! So, that’s great news if you’re looking to go on one of these dates. We do suggest booking Hollywood Studios as fast as possible, since it seems to be the park that fills up the fastest, no matter the category. If Disney ends up adding more availability for Thanksgiving week, we will be sure to let you know. And as always, may the park pass odds be ever in your favor, friends! Read MORE about Park Pass Reservations 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! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 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 in November? Let us know in the comments below. The post Disney World Park Pass Availability REFILLED For Select Dates Through Mid-November first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Here’s What Our Readers Are Experiencing With Disney’s Annual Passholder Park Pass Booking Launch News! Labor Day Weekend Park Pass Availability for the Disney World Theme Parks Has Changed…AGAIN! NEWS: All Four Disney World Parks Are Currently Sold Out Saturday, September 19th! View the full article

Listen. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the world is very different right now, mmm-kay? And eating INDOORS where it’s super PEOPLE-Y and there’s all that RECIRCULATED AIR may not be your favorite activity at the moment. If you’re nodding your head right now (and, tbh, even if you’re not, because this place is worthwhile regardless of your current global pandemic status), settle in to hear about our recent favorite hangout in Disney World to eat OUTSIDE in the fresh, un-contaminated air! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a beautiful resort inspired by national parks and cabins in the Pacific Northwest. It’s here you’ll find rustic eats, a breathtaking lobby, and even a real (well, Disney-real) geyser! We recently stopped by to take in the grand architecture and share some bites at Geyser Point Bar and Grill. Take a walk in the woods with us as we rustle up some grub! Atmosphere Geyser Point is an outdoor bar and grill (hence the name) with expansive views of Disney World’s Bay Lake. Like most Disney World restaurants, a few atmospheric elements changed upon reopening. Since it’s currently still encouraged to dine in open-air settings when possible, Geyser Point is an ideal location to grab a drink or a light meal, and we stopped by soon after reopening once already! Let’s do a quick recap of some of the things that are new to Geyser Point Bar & Grill! Geyser Point Bar & Grill Adhering to the new health and safety protocols, Geyser Point is practicing physical distancing at the restaurant. Some tables are unavailable, and seating is spaced further out to create distance between travel groups. Geyser Point Seating That being said, there is still plenty of bar seating, covered tables, and cozy benches that host a glorious view of the lake! The cedar and stone design creates a Northwest vibe, and the surrounding flora and fauna really set the scene. And I’m telling you, sitting here at sunset enjoying a cocktail and a charcuterie with your friends is the BALM FOR THE SOUL YOU NEED RIGHT NOW. (Sorry to yell.) View from Geyser Point Honestly, the view alone is worth visiting! Take a look at more atmosphere pictures and food reviews from our reopening visit! Eats To account for production shortages and/or social distancing in the kitchens (we’ve heard lots of stories from Cast Members and Chefs), many Disney World restaurants are offering limited menus. The walk-up counter-service window at Geyser Point is closed at this time at well. That said, many fan favorites are still available on the Rustic Fare menu! The cocktail menu here is expansive! There are plenty of margaritas, mules, and tropical drinks to choose from. You’ll find all your typical “Disney Bar Menu” drinks mixed with a few drinks unique to the location. Current Cocktail Menu To start, we ordered the WhipperSnapper Sour for $15. This cocktail is really nice and refreshing, especially when you’re outside baking in the Florida heat (remember that whole open-air thing? The restaurant has copious fans under the awning but it can still get a bit muggy on warmer days!). It’s made with only two ingredients: WhipperSnapper Whiskey and sweet-and-sour mix. WhipperSnapper Sour You really gotta like sour mix to enjoy it! We ordered this cocktail before, and, as always, it packs a powerful pucker! It’s a great choice for someone who doesn’t want a sweet cocktail and prefers a sour drink to sip! WhipperSnapper Sour We also tried the Northwest Iced Tea for $14. This cocktail is Geyser’s version of the classic Long Island Iced Tea. It’s mixed with 44° North Idaho Potato Vodka, Bacardi Superior Rum, Aviation Gin (this is the brand that is partially owned by actor Ryan Reynolds!), Cointreau, and sweet-and-sour mix with a splash of Coke. Northwest Iced Tea This is a fairly standard Long Island and the only true “Northwest” flavor here is possibly the potato vodka or gin. It wasn’t incredibly memorable, so out of the two cocktails, it’s not our first choice. If you’re a die-hard fan of Long Islands though, you should be pleased with this strong drink. There are plenty of other creative cocktails on the menu that we’d be willing to try in the future (don’t twist our arms, geez)! OK on to the eats. On this visit we checked in a few of our old favorites. We can’t visit Geyser Point without ordering the Cheesy Barbecue Brisket dip! We’ve had this dip several times, and it’s absolutely one of our favorites. (No joke, on this evening we had three DFB reporters dining together. One came late, and the other two had already eaten an entire brisket dip on their own. So the third reporter just ordered another round. It’s what you DO!) The appetizer is an ooey-gooey dip baked with provolone, cheddar, jalapeños, and brisket. Cheesy Barbecue Brisket Dip As an appetizer, it’s meant to be shareable (if you’re feeling generous), and it comes with house-made chips for dipping. YAS. The app is $11, and it’s just as tasty as we remember. The spice from the jalapeños balances out the well-seasoned brisket really nicely. It’s cheesy, it’s meaty, and it’s v. delish. The biggest issue with this guy, though, is that it IS a bit small IMHO. I mean, this won’t stand in for your whole meal, and if you share it with more than one other person you’re all gonna get like two chips’ worth. Cheesy Barbecue Brisket Dip We also had the Charcuterie Board again to round out our appetizers (if you read DFB often, you know meat and cheese is one of the fastest ways to our hearts!). This dish comes with toasted sourdough slices, prosciutto, salami, shaved Parmesan Reggiano, arugula, mini pickles, honey grain mustard, and a jar of pâté-like duck rillette. Charcuterie Board It’s a substantial app that’s a great choice for someone who doesn’t want to eat a crazy rich appetizer like the Cheesy Barbecue Brisket dip. We do wish it came with more cheeses to pair with our meats and pickles. What can we say? We LOVE cheese! Charcuterie Board The last time we visited, we were too full to order an entree. This time, we came prepared with empty tummies and ordered the Bison Cheeseburger. The cheeseburger is $16 and comes topped with bacon, sweet crispy onion straws, marionberry sauce, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. It’s served with a side of crispy lightly-battered waffle fries. Bison Cheeseburger and Waffle Fries This bison patty was super juicy and not too gamey. It’s always been a winner for us, surprisingly! So much flavor in this usually very lean meat. We’ve always been super satisfied with this hearty burger patty! Now, there are a lot of flavors incorporated into this burger! Entrees like this can sometimes fall flat when the tastes differ so much and there’s just so much happening in your mouth at once. We found that the contrast of the sweet marionberry and the saltiness of the onion straws, bacon, and garlic aioli really balanced things out nicely. It’s a really interesting balance of textures and a variety of unique flavors. You’ll see below the marionberry is certainly noticeable once cut, but the sweet-tart berry sauce is really what makes this burger sing. Marionberries are a type of blackberry unique to the Pacific Northwest known for being slightly sweeter and juicer that the blackberries you might find in your local grocery store. Bison Cheeseburger And of course, we can’t say no to a good waffle fry! These fries were especially crispy and well-seasoned. Bravo, Geyser Point! Read a past review of our Bison Cheeseburger and Brisket Dip experience! Ok, on to dessert! We’d like to say that our experience at Geyser was a homerun. The desserts, however, were a little lackluster. We first tried the Campfire Brownie for $6. We’ve had this brownie before and it’s fine, but there are better desserts nearby. That said, if you’re really craving chocolate, we suggest heading inside Wilderness Lodge and grabbing the Campfire Cupcake from Roaring Fork instead. Campfire Brownie We also gave the Seasonal Pie another try for $5.99. This dessert made our “favorite cute little pies” list this year. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. It’s a cute little pie! The filling is swapped out regularly (be sure to ask what’s on the menu before ordering!), and this time it was filled with apples and cranberries. Seasonal Pie These are basically counter-service desserts, and the flavors are a little underwhelming. Seasonal Pie Don’t get us wrong! It’s pretty good, and we wouldn’t say no if you gave us one. It just kinda tastes like a store-bought, frozen pie. Sorry tiny pie, we heart you but we need more out of this relationship! Nosh or Not You might want to dine at Geyser Point Bar and Grill if: You want a good appetizer and cocktail, paired with a spectacular lake view. You stopped into Wilderness Lodge for a visit and want to hang out for a bit and enjoy the atmosphere. You want to chow on some Pacific-Northwest inspired grub and love trying new meats like bison! You want to eat OUTDOORS. You might want to skip Geyser Point Bar and Grill if: You want air conditioning. Yes, it’s October, but it’s still really hot in Florida! The shaded tables offer some respite from the sun, but sometimes that’s not enough. You’re looking for an incredible dessert. There’s plenty of delish Disney World treats to be had elsewhere! You want a swanky lounge atmosphere. The place is really nice, but it’s more of a “casual outdoor dining” venue! Overall There’s a reason we frequently stop by this little bar by the water! For a small outdoor lounge, it has some really nice offerings. The cocktails are always kickin’ and the selection is huge. The brisket dip is top-notch and we’ll continue to order it again and again. The Bison Cheeseburger is one of the better burgers we’ve had on Disney World property. Yes, we had our complaints about the desserts, but there is plenty of other good food to enjoy! And can you beat that view?? It’s really difficult to find a quiet spot that’s hidden from the crowds and noise at Disney World. This lounge offers guests a place to escape from the madness. You can cozy up in a comfy seat, sip on a cocktail, and watch a glorious Florida sunset. The location is really what makes this place a repeatable venue. The atmosphere is beautiful and offers a little peace and quiet on your vacation. Don’t forget, right now Disney’s official stance on visiting hotels is that you either have to have a dining reservation at that location or a hotel reservation in order to visit a Disney resort. Several bars and lounges have been added to Disney’s new walk-up waitlist reservation option on the My Disney Experience app, and hopefully Geyser Point will be added in the future! If you’re not able to visit Geyser Point due to these restrictions, there are several similar options in Disney Springs where you can eat outside and enjoy apps and cocktails! We can highly recommend The Boathouse’s dock and of course WINE BAR GEORGE! Check out our recent review of the reopening of The Edison in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Get Your Copy of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/dfb_guide_to_wdw_dining_2020_cover_01-01-200x151.jpg With more than 750 pages, the 2020 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 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2020 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2019 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2020 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you been to Geyser Point Bar and Grill? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: Why Disney World's Geyser Point Is The Oasis You Need Right Now. first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos and Review! See What’s Different at Geyser Point Bar and Grill (Including a SECRET MENU Drink) at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! News: Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill Opening Soon at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge First Look and Review: Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article