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Have you ever picked up a fork and thought to yourself, “I wish this was hollow”? New sanitary utensil dispenser at Daily Poutine If you answered YES, then we’ve found the PERFECT utensils for you! If you answered NO, then you’ll probably just want to read on out of sheer curiosity… . We’ve encountered some… unusual things in our Disney dining experiences. After all, this is a place where mouth-numbing cocktails and Poop Candy (you read that right) were (and some still ARE) real things. Now we can add an interesting utensil to our ever-growing list of Disney eccentricities! Plastic Fork and Knife It’s a plastic fork-and-knife combo that snaps apart, revealing a fork with a “hollow” knife-shaped middle! This is the strangest fork-shaped thing we’ve seen since Forky! And it’s not nearly as cool as our spork friends in Galaxy’s Edge. Curiously enough, these are found at BOTH Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort, and Chicken Guy in Disney Springs! So clearly there’s some cross-country hollow fork synergy going on. (Also, how much do you love the name of these? “Snap out of it.” Good reminder.) Snap Out of It Cutlery After getting over the mere strangeness of these utensils, it begs the question: would you prefer to eat with them? On the one hand, it sure is convenient to combine two utensils in one handy wrapper, and it means fewer things you’ll have to grab with your meal! Also, it cuts down on plastic use, which is GREAT for the environment, so that’s awesome! Plastic Knife and Fork On the other hand, what if your finger keeps slipping through the middle of the fork? What if you keep squeezing the plastic together and it’s hard to grip? What if it BREAKS? And the biggest question of all — WHY DOES MY SPOON GET NO RESPECT?! So many questions, not many answers. Just opinions. Plastic Fork How do YOU feel about these??? YAY, less plastic? Or OK that’s just going to be uncomfortable? Let us know! Read our latest review on Chicken Guy at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these utensils?! Let us know in the comments! The post Do you LOVE or HATE These New Forks At Disney Restaurants?? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We Have the Scoop on Sprinkles’ National Ice Cream Day Deal! NEWS: Grab A FREE Cupcake with This Limited Time Offer in Disney World and Disneyland! This Is Not A Drill! You Can Get a FREE Treat at Disney Sprinkles Locations Through the End of the Month! 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. Here at DFB, we LOVE the changing of the seasons. For instance, with fall, we get TONS of new Halloween and fall treats all around Walt Disney World! Fall Flavors Cupcake From Gasparilla Island Grill And if you wanna rep fall, then there’s a new LIMITED EDITION pin for you on shopDisney! The Merida Pin – Fall 2020 is the latest in Disney’s Seasons Series pins. It features The Brave princess and her bear brother. The autumnal vibe is completed with a little brown leaf and Fall 2020 engraved on the outside of the circle alongside a few other pieces of foliage! ©Disney Want to add this pin to your collection? Click here. It follows the release of a Spring 2020 pin featuring Rapunzel and Pascal and a Summer 2020 pin with Ariel and Flounder. ©Disney The Fall 2020 pin is a limited edition pin, with just 3,000 available. So, if you love fall and wanna show that off, you better ACT FAST! Love Tacos, Villains, and Coco? Then THESE Are the Disney Pins for You! 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 collect Disney pins? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Has a New LIMITED EDITION Merida Pin That's All About Fall! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Check This Out! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection Will Include Special Items For Pin Collectors! shopDisney is Bringing Pin Trading to Your Living Room with New Limited Edition Disney Park Pins! OoOOooh Disney’s Latest Alien Remix Release Features Cars, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc Characters! View the full article

There are SO many new Disney backpacks these days, it can be hard to pick a favorite. Neon Loungefly Disney World Parks Icons Mini Backpack But there are two new backpacks for sale at BoxLunch that are perfect for fans of Pixar or that lovable lil green guy, Baby Yoda. First, relive the super sweet “Married Life” scene from Pixar’s Up with the new Loungefly Disney Pixar Up Mailbox Paint Mini Backpack. It features Ellie and Carl, their signatures, and handprints. ©BoxLunch And there’s a little Easter egg on the back too, the tree carving “C+E” in a heart. Pair this with some Up Minnie ears and rock your outfit at the parks. The bag is available now for $74.90 at BoxLunch! ©BoxLunch And just in case you didn’t feel like you had enough Baby Yoda merchandise between the Baby Yoda headband, Baby Yoda Pandora charm, Baby Yoda cup, and Baby Yoda shoulder plush, there’s now a new backpack inspired by The Child available for presale. The Star Wars The Mandalorian The Child Minimal Backpack is a simple navy nylon bag with a tiny a silver-tone metal plaque of Baby Yoda on the front! ©BoxLunch In fact, this viral character is all over the bag! He’s stitched on the back… ©BoxLunch …And peeking out of a pocket on the side! This out-of-this-world bag is $64.90 on presale. ©BoxLunch It’s expected to ship between October 27th and November 7th! Just in time to get a jump on all that holiday shopping! See all of this Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merch you can buy 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. Do you have any Disney backpacks? Let us know in the comments. The post New "UP" and "Baby Yoda" Backpacks Let You Be Sweet OR Classy! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The Baby Yoda Obsession Continues With This Must-Have Backpack! Just When We Thought Baby Yoda Couldn’t Get Cuter … Loungefly Redesigns ‘The Child’ Backpack! The Force Is STRONG With These New shopDisney Baby Yoda Tees! View the full article

Salt & Straw has been concocting some spooky flavors this month in preparation for a totally wicked Halloween in Disneyland! Salt and Straw While Downtown Disney has already brought out all its tricks and treats this year, you can indulge in returning Halloween flavors over at Salt & Straw (even INSECT Ice Cream is back again)! Downtown Disney’s resident ice cream shop is summoning flavor from regions beyond with their Halloween Ice Scream Series that will be sure to give you hot-and-cold running chills! ©Salt and Straw Put aside your bowl of candy and pick up the Great Candycopia! The salted butterscotch ice cream is packed with candy bars, crisp shortbread, nutty nougat, caramel, chocolate, peanut butter, pecans, and bourbon vanilla toffee. ©Salt and Straw If you’re ever wanted to try something totally unique during the holidays, the Creepy Crawly Critters⁠ is made with matcha ice cream, toffee-brittle mealworms, and chocolate crickets (!!!) that add a bit of crunch in each bite. ©Salt and Straw And, Pumpkin Spice lovers have not been forgotten over at Salt & Straw! Mummy’s Pumpkin Spiced Potion has also returned with spicy pumpkin ice cream mixed up with coconut cream, peanut butter, caramel, blackberry, vanilla, Turkish apple, and dried pumpkin! ©Salt and Straw These might just become our new favorite Halloween treats! You can get your own scoop throughout the rest of spooky season in Downtown Disney for an extra bit of wicked delight. As we keep heading back to the Disneyland area, we’ll also give you a look at all the frightfully fun things happening soon! Take a look at everything new happening in Downtown Disney here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What Halloween flavor are you the most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below! The post Salt and Straw's Spine-Chilling Halloween Flavors Have Returned to Disneyland's Downtown Disney (with Insect Ice Cream)! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at the Disneyland Resort and Downtown Disney: Haunted Mansion Refurb and the Best Popcorn Bucket EVER! Vegan Ice Cream! You HAVE to See the New Flavors Coming to Salt & Straw in Disneyland! Review! You Have to Check Out the CRAZY Candy Shoppe Sundae in Downtown Disney! View the full article

Walt Disney World has PLENTY of places to eat! From the parks to the resorts, there are restaurants everywhere! Paddlefish Have you ever thought of ALL the restaurants that came before the ones we now know and love? Disney has long history and that includes food! Today, our recipe is from The Empress Lilly, a former restaurant at Disney World! The Empress Lilly opened in 1977 at the Walt Disney World Village (now known as Disney Springs). The restaurant was named after Lillian Disney, who was married to Walt Disney. This was one of the first locations to offer character dining AND it was on a riverboat! Although it is not called The Empress Lilly anymore, this restaurant still exists today as Paddlefish in Disney Springs! To honor the original restaurant, we found D23’s recipe for Bread Pudding Soufflé with Bourbon Sauce! ©D23 Here’s how you make this treat from the past! Bread Pudding Soufflé with Bourbon Sauce Makes 8 Individual Soufflés Soufflé Ingredients 1⁄2 cup butter, melted, plus more for coating ramekins 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar, divided, plus more for coating ramekins 4 eggs 1 pint heavy whipping cream 3⁄4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 small 12-ounce loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced 4 egg whites Bourbon Sauce Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup milk 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 egg 1⁄4 cup bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions for Soufflés: Heat oven to 375°F. Brush 8 (10 oz.) ramekins with melted butter and coat with sugar, tapping out any excess. Using parchment paper, create a collar around each ramekin, making sure the paper extends 11⁄2 inches above the lip of the ramekin. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine butter, 3⁄4 cup sugar, eggs, cream, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine. Add bread to mixture and gently mix until liquid is absorbed into the bread, but bread is not falling apart. Add strawberries to the mixture and fold to combine. Whip egg whites and remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar using an electric mixer with a whip attachment. Whip until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gently fold bread mixture into the egg white mixture. Measure out one cup of batter and spoon into a ramekin. Repeat with remaining ramekins. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Cook for 25–35 minutes, until soufflés have risen, the center is firm, and the top is lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, remove collars, and pour bourbon sauce into the center of each soufflé. Serve immediately. Directions for Bourbon Sauce: Combine the butter, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Do not let mixture boil. Combine the egg and 1 tablespoon of warm mixture in a small bowl. Mix well until combined. Stir in bourbon and vanilla. Add the egg mixture to the warm milk mixture and continue to cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over soufflés. Custard, vanilla, strawberries, French bread…what’s not to like? We love this recipe because of its nod to Lillian Disney! As always, we will keep you updated on all of the Disney recipes! Recipe: Make the Original Carrot Cake Cookie from Disney’s Writer’s Stop at Home! 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 make this soufflé from the past? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Recipe! Bread Pudding Soufflé From a Past Disney World Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! The 10 Yummiest Disney Recipes To Make At Home This Week! Disney Recipe! Tuna Burgers from Captain Hook’s Galley at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Hello from another GLAMOROUS day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios As always, it’s a beautiful day to stroll around this park, so let’s see what new since we last visited DHS! Hollywood Studios Character Updates Disney Junior Star Motorcade The Disney Junior Star Motorcade is already full of the COOLEST characters Disney Junior has to offer, such as Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Vampirina. But this weekend, a new Disney Junior character rolled through Hollwood Studios: Mira from Mira, Royal Detective! Mira, Royal Detective We LOVED her bright blue, yellow, and pink convertible! Mira, Royal Detective Mira appeared alongside dancers from her home country of Jalpur in stunning costumes! Mira, Royal Detective Dancers If you want to catch this Disney Junior star, get to Hollywood Studios now. Like, RIGHT NOW. She’s only set to appear this weekend. But you never know, she could pop up again! Read more about Mira’s BIG debut at Hollywood Studios here! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Merch Updates Celebrity 5 & 10 We popped into Celebrity 5 & 10 to look for new merchandise and spotted a TON of new Disney keychains. If you want a little Disney magic next to your car keys, this Magic keychain is obviously for you. Peek that little hidden Mickey! Magic keychain Or maybe a Dream keychain is more your vibe… Dream keychain …or a classic Disney Wish keychain! These word keychains are $12.99 each. Wish keychain We also spotted a new Minnie ear headband keychain. This black and purple keychain doesn’t look exactly like any of the Minnie ears we’ve spotted around the parks lately, but they do remind us of the Frosted Berry Minnie ears we’ve fallen in LOVE with this fall! This keychain is $7.99. Minnie ears keychain And fans of Minnie Mouse’s pretty pink and white bow will LOVE this sweet new Minnie keychain we spotted. Minnie Mouse keychain In addition to featuring her sweet lil face and bow, this keychain also features a long pink faux leather tag with her signature on it, which is PERFECT for digging your keys out of your purse. This keychain is $12.99. Tatooine Traders If your kid is heading into Galaxy’s Edge, they NEED to rock some Star Wars gear, and we spotted the coolest comic book style tee at Tatooine Traders. It features R2-D2 in a 3D-style design, surrounded by BLEEPS and BLOOPS! This fun, bright blue shirt then reads “Artoo-Detoo to the rescue,” which is SO fun! Artoo-Detoo tee This shirt is perfect for any lil Star Wars comics fans, and costs $19.99! TBH, we wish this came in adult sizes too! And that’s all of the new things we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week! And the next time we see cool new merch, new food, and attraction or character updates, we’ll be sure to let you know! Check out what’s new over at Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian too! 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 new thing to see or do at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: A NEW Character Debuts and TONS of Cool Keychains! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New In Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Epic Crowds, Final Few Days of Holidays, and Exclusive Passholder Merch! Our Day Just Got WAY Better! The Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge SPORKS May Be On Their Way to Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Oasis Canteen Is No More! PLUS Jessie’s New Meet and Greet Location and Forky’s Photo Opp… View the full article

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While we’ve been exploring multiple quick-service and table-service restaurants that have re-opened around Disney World, it’s always important to return to an old favorite. We do this to make sure we have the most updated experience possible to share with you as you’re making your dining decisions for Disney World! Garden Grill Restaurant Garden Grill Restaurant has practically been a staple at EPCOT’s Land Pavilion since the theme park first opened — back when it was known as the Good Turn Restaurant and later the Land Grille Room. With its rotating dining room and great home-cooked food (some of which is grown right in the Pavilion!) it makes us feel like we’re having Thanksgiving year-round. Right now, it’s one of the ONLY true character dining experiences available in the theme parks (you can meet several characters at Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood and Vine right now, and glimpse Beast at Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cindy at Cinderella’s Royal Table, but that’s it in the parks ATM)! We wanted to see how our past experiences at the restaurant stacked up to the new modified meal! Check-IN Garden Grill is tucked away inside the Land Pavilion in Future World, steps away from both the Living With the Land and Soarin’ attractions. The restaurant has an all-you-care-to-eat, set menu for kids and adults to enjoy on top of the meeting with everyone’s best pals Mickey, Pluto, and the gang! However, since the characters aren’t able to interact with guests like they have in the past, we’re visiting Garden Grill to see how the new experiences shape our time at the restaurant! Check-in Process Since many of the restaurants around Disney World are following specific health and safety protocols during this time, Garden Grill has hand-sanitizing stations around the restaurant for guests to use. Hand Sanitizer Station Along with plexiglass barriers and safety signage, Mobile Dining Check-in is another new feature in use at the restaurant that allows guests to check-in to their reservation contact-free. All they have to do is scan the QR code near the entrance to be redirected to the My Disney Experience app for a questionnaire about their group’s needs including party size, dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, and if they’re celebrating anything. Guests are free to stroll around until their table is ready without huddling around the podium area. Guests will receive a text confirming that their group’s table is ready at the restaurant with a notice to return to the host stand to be seated. Screenshot Garden Grill is set up uniquely in that it’s a rotating restaurant, meaning the layout of the tables is in the round, with an inner circle full of tables and chairs and the outer side of the circle comprised of comfy half-circle booths. Normally guests are seated on both sides of the rotating sections, though only the outer, booth side is available for seating right now. Garden Grill Restaurant The inner side of the circle is being used for distanced character interactions where Mickey, Pluto, and Chip and Dale visit at a safe distance from guests dining (but we’ll get back to that!). Menu Garden Grill also has a QR code menu to scan instead of using paper menus, so there is less contact with reusable menus. QR Code Menu The menu at Garden Grill is pretty easy to wrap your head around — everything is served all-you-care-to-eat family-style. This means big bowls or skillets will be brought to your table with enough food for everyone and if you want more of anything, you just ask! Breakfast (which is currently not being offered due to the park’s later opening time) was comprised of a skillet of breakfast staples along with fruit, sticky buns, and more. Lunch and dinner share the same menu and it has remained mostly unchanged from our past experiences — a hearty skillet of meats, fresh veggies, salad, shortcake, and more. Chip and Dale’s Harvest Feast Menu at Garden Grill Price for adults is $55 and kids 3-9 are $36. This includes a non-alcoholic beverage as well. Character Experience We’ve visited Topolino’s Terrace for breakfast since it reopened, as it is one of the few forms of character dining available at Disney World right now. There, characters each take turns waving and parading around the center of the restaurant for guests while keeping a safe distance. At Garden Grill, we actually found the character interactions felt even more up-close and personal than what we experienced at Topolino’s! Although the characters are apart from the guests on the opposite seating area, Garden Grill is unique since they can essentially walk right up to your table with a short wall separating you from them. Mickey and Pluto! Autographs and hugs aren’t an option right now but you can still grab a socially distanced selfie with Mickey, Pluto, and Chip and Dale or take all the photos you want of them since they’re obviously very photogenic. Chip ‘n’ Dale We were happy to see Farmer Mickey and his gang strolling around the restaurant saying hi! Before the closures, we LOVED Garden Grill as a character meal due to the smaller size of the location. We often had MUCH more time with characters here than other character meals, often having Mickey and company circle around a few times to see us! That’s still very much the case now, but with even fewer guests for them to meet when making the rounds! Eats But, you didn’t just come to this review to read about the safety procedures and character interactions, now did you? (K, well maybe the character interactions part cause MICKEY guys!) So, let’s get EATING, folks! Also, don’t be surprised if you spot a not-so-hidden Mickey on your table. This is pretty common round these parts! Mickey Plates Soft rolls and butter are brought out to the table first. That butter? Yea, it’s the star of the show here. It’s an orange blossom honey butter and the bread is really just an excuse to cram as much of this butter in your mouth as possible. Ours was a bit on the softer side, but it’s seriously good stuff. Bread With Garden Grill’s fixed dining menu, guests will receive a non-specialty, non-alcoholic drink included in the cost of their meals. There are specialty drinks, wine, and beer available to purchase for a few extra dollars (especially if your kiddos just REALLY want those light-up drink clips)! We went with a simple iced tea (served in a mason jar!). Iced Tea with Lemon The full Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast comes with plenty of meat, veggies, and CARBS to chow down on while you visit with the characters during lunch or dinner. Family Style The Harvest Garden Salad might not look like anything fancy, we think it’s worth noting that the ingredients are actually from inside The Land! Disney harvests its own plants and food just right downstairs (which you can see if you take a trip on Living with the Land). Rest assured your salad is FRESH whenever you go to Garden Grill. Note that the salad can change slightly from visit to visit depending on what’s fresh. Ours had chopped cucumbers and tomatoes, and kalamata olives — yum! Garden Salad And, now to the BIG feast! The skillet brought to your table is filled with multiple ingredients that even some of the pickiest eaters should enjoy. We were dining as a party of one so our portion size represented that, but if you have a larger group, your skillet will be scaled proportionally. Harvest Feast Here’s the deal with the skillet here though — the meats and sides served have changed quite a bit over the years. On past visits we had grilled sausages, turkey, and pot roast. The sausages were replaced with roasted pork with applesauce on our most recent visit, and now the meal comes with just two meat options. Sides can change up frequently here too, hence the “seasonal vegetables” on the menu. One side that has stuck around has been their creamy mashed potatoes that are quite the hit with us… Mashed Potatoes …and we forgot how much we loved that Herb and Leek Stuffing! It was soft and flavorful, but there were some crispy bits in there that just made it all the better when paired with the mashed potatoes or meat options on the plate. This is good enough to remind you that stuffing is SO not only for Thanksgiving! Herb and Leek Stuffing The grilled beef was new to us on the platter so we dove into it first. It was so tender that we were able to cut into it VERY easily as we paired it with the other dishes in our feast. But, we have to say that the garlicky herby chimichurri on top really brought out the flavors of the beef. It was served alongside corn with lima beans and red peppers. The corn was fine. Honestly, with all the other good stuff on the plate it got a bit overshadowed, but if you or your kids prefer a simpler veggie side (not counting those mashed potatoes) this should hit the spot. Grilled Beef with Chimichurri The turkey also had a LOT of flavor and was quite moist, which was complemented by all that good ol’ turkey gravy. The green beans right next to it still had a great crunch to them. Although we loooove us some starchy carbs, a veggie as good as Garden Grill’s green beans are definitely welcomed. Turkey with Gravy and Green Beans But, our favorite part of the Harvest Feast has to be that side of mac and cheese! In a Disney World that’s full of bland mac, this stuff has some salt, my friend. And we love they still sprinkle Goldfish crackers on top! Such a fun touch we’ve come to love at this spot! This is basically irresistible to kids and adults alike in our experience. Don’t forget you can (and should) scarf this down and ask for seconds! Mac and Cheese Even though our dinner was great, we had to save the best part of our trip to Garden Grill for last! The Berry Shortcake is still on the menu for dessert and is topped with loads of berry sauce, strawberries and blueberries, and a giant tower of whipped cream. After a somewhat heavy lot of ingredients for dinner, the Berry Shortcake is very fresh and light (but still filled with sweet flavors). Berry Short Cake Although you’re supposed to split it with one of your other family members or friends at the table, we won’t judge if you want the whole thing for yourself! Berry Short Cake At the end of the meal, guests are given a souvenir postcard featuring the Garden Grill characters having their own Harvest Feast on a farm! (Mickey sure does seem to have a green thumb, don’t you think??) Souvenir Card The back has the Mickey, Pluto, and Chip and Dale’s signatures. See, the characters can’t get close enough right now to give out personal autographs due to social distancing, so you get this cute souvenir instead. Souvenir Card These are fun mementos of your crazy 2020 Disney World vacation. Nosh or Not Consider dining at Garden Grill if: You want to experience character dining in a park in Disney World. You are looking for consistently good food in the parks, especially for character dining. You’re looking for an AYCE meal where you can ask for seconds or thirds if you’d like. You may want to skip Garden Grill if: You’re traveling with 10 or more people. The restaurant is a bit cramped due to its size and with limited seating options, accommodating a very large group could be tricky. You are NOT interested in character dining, thank you very much. You want to experience some of the more unique dining offerings back in World Showcase on your visit to EPCOT. Overall We admit we have a soft spot for Garden Grill — it definitely is one of the classics, in our opinion. The location is unique and offers a special view of Living With the Land while you dine. Plus, the idea of a rotating restaurant is still just really fun for us and reminds us of our 80’s EPCOT trips when this restaurant in its previous iterations was a must. While there isn’t anything that’s extremely exciting on the menu, Garden Grill is unique since it uses home-grown vegetables and ingredients from inside The Land. This is fresh, quality comfort food done quite well. If you’re looking to tuck into a home-cooked tasting meal while in Disney World, this is the spot for you. Booth — with a hidden Mickey — at Garden Grill Even though there are spots around Disney World that can be hit or miss, Garden Grill has consistently good food, especially for a character meal. Guests can expect fresh vegetables and flavorful meals that multiple ages will enjoy. However, the price tag for $55 per adult and $36 per kid might not be worth it for the modified experience, especially without the Disney Dining Plan being offered (it’s typically a great deal if you’re on the Dining Plan, though!). For the same cost, you could head over to somewhere like Le Cellier for a fancy steak instead. Garden Grill We do think it’s important to note that Garden Grill might be one of the best restaurants for character experiences right now, though. While Topolino’s Terrace allows everyone to watch characters parade around the area to lively music, guests are able to get closer to the characters at Garden Grill than Riviera Resort’s breakfast. And you’ll get much more interaction with these guys than you will with characters at Hollywood and Vine due to the size of the restaurant. Short answer — we love it. We’ll probably always love it. It’s a small, intimate, enjoyable character meal with great food in large quantities and it’s really one of the only games in town in EPCOT’s Future World. So…book it. Hungry for more? Read about our full experience over at Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom here! 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 What’s your favorite EPCOT restaurant to visit? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Restaurant Has Stood the Test of Time and is STILL One of the Best! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at EPCOT: Les Halles’ Official Re-Opening, Disposable Masks, and New SPARKLY Rainbow Minnie Ears Disney Recipe: Your Morning’s About to Get Sweeter with Chip’s Sticky Bun Bake! REVIEW! Our FAVORITE Cheddar Cheese Soup Has Returned to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

It is no secret that we all miss Disneyland and we wish we could celebrate their 65th anniversary with them! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Even though we don’t know exactly when Disneyland will officially reopen, we can still reminisce about the food through some Disney recipes! Today, we’re diving into a recipe for Tuna Burgers from Disneyland’s Captain Hook’s Galley! This restaurant closed at Disneyland back in 1982, but we are bringing these iconic burgers BACK! ©D23 Here’s how you make it! Ingredients 1 (9 oz.) can tuna 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1⁄4 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided 2 tablespoons ketchup Sweet pickle slices, to taste 4 unsliced hamburger buns Directions Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine tuna, onion, celery, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a medium bowl; set aside. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and ketchup in a small bowl; set aside. Slice bun horizontally into three equal slices. Spread bottom layer with mayonnaise-ketchup mixture, then top with sweet pickle slices. Make a double-decker with middle bun slice and tuna. Repeat for remaining sandwiches. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Serve hot! This recipe is a GREAT way to relive some Disneyland history and tide us all over until the Disneyland Resort reopens! Check out this recipe for the Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie from Flo’s V8 Cafe at Disney California 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. Will you be making these tuna burgers? Let us know in the comments! The post Recipe! Tuna Burgers from Captain Hook's Galley at Disneyland Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney Recipe: Make PB & J Rolls from Disney California Adventure’s Lamplight Lounge Recipe! Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie from Flo’s V8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure The Force Is Strong with This EXTREMELY Authentic Ronto Wrap Recipe from Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the news for you this week. Today we have the details on the latest in the Disney World theme parks and MORE! BALLOONS! See all of our coverage on Disney park reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… . TOP STORIES Disney posts a new stricter face mask policy. <— CHECK THIS OUT. Disneyland adopts new health and safety measures. Disneyland is offering free COVID-19 tests for Cast Members. Broadway announces an extension of its closure through May 2021. Disneyland has “pretty solid” reopening plans according to health officials. ‘Soul’ is coming to Disney+ in December. Disneyland is canceling reservations through October 24th. Disney issues statement rejecting idea that reopening Disneyland would be unsafe. California’s governor says there is ‘no hurry’ to reopen Disneyland. <— THE SAGA CONTINUES Could the new capacity guidelines in Florida change things at Disney World? We ate Haunted Mansion ice cream full of bugs. Disney’s earnings may not return to 2019 levels until 2024. California has no promise of a specific date for reopening guidelines. This is how Disney executives have been responding to the layoffs. <– INTERESTING READ Disney World Reopening NEWS! 68% of our readers think this service will not return this year. <— WHAT DO YOU THINK? Disney World park hours are available through December 26th. Suites can now be booked at Disney World hotels. This is a fashion faux pas you don’t want to make this Halloween season. <— DON’T DO THIS. Frozen Ever After is closing for a brief refurbishment next month. All the News From the Disney Parks A huge barge has been installed for Harmonious at EPCOT. <– FIREWORKS! What’s new at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. See what’s new at Disney Springs. Disney Springs surface parking reopens. Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more here. A new Space Mountain movie is reportedly in the works. Find out more about the Nightmare Before Christmas charity concert. Disney’s Aulani Resort now has a mobile app. What’s new at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. Disneyland Paris guests can modify reservations if affected by UK quarantine. Check out what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. See what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. There’s a crazy new patent with zombies on cruise ships. Check out this huge line for Splash Mountain. See the latest update for Disney World’s Annual Passholders. Check out this pumpkin patch scavenger hunt at Wilderness Lodge. Rose gold details are being added to the Magic Kingdom sign. <– SO PRETTY! What’s new at Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. Construction begins at Disney World’s scariest pool. Check out what’s new at EPCOT right now. We shared what’s new at Magic Kingdom. See more here. More health and safety notices are up at Disneyland. Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through November 30th. There was a big entry glitch at Disney World this week. The one thing you’ll need to do before getting on a cruise ship. Disney On Ice is returning with new health and safety measures. Winter Summerland miniature golf is reopening at Disney World. Check out our readers’ favorite Cast Member memories. <— FEEL GOOD!! Disney shares more details about the reopening of Aulani. We spotted Josh D’Amaro at Disney World this week. Could more work be starting soon on Harmonious at EPCOT? Should Disneyland be allowed to open in the moderate tier? We found a random character on ‘it’s a small world’ — read all about it! <– MYSTERY SOLVED! A permit has been filed for work on the PeopleMover. There’s a new discount for Disney Vacation Club members. DFB Reviews and Food News Food and Wine weekends start soon at the Waldorf Astoria. We shared our review from the reopened Chefs de France. There’s a new Black Widow cocktail at Disney World. Blaze Pizza has new menu items in Disney Springs. We checked out a new summery drink trying to be a Halloween drink! The signs have been removed at Wolfgang Puck Express in Disney Springs. Check out this new chocolate sundae in Disney Springs. There’s a Brain Cupcake at Disney Springs. Yes, really. <— WOULD YOU EAT IT?? These restaurants are reopening at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The Madame Leota sipper is back at Disney World. The Pepper Jack Pretzel is back at the Magic Kingdom. And, the Lunching Pad is open! Belgian Waffles are back at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. <— WAFFLES ARE BACK! Raglan Road has updated its menu. Check out this creepy (or cool?) Happy Meal toy. Chefs de France has reopened in EPCOT. ABC Commissary has reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check out the new menu. Gideon’s Bakehouse has shared more details about its Disney Springs shop. Olivia’s Cafe is being added to the Table Service Mobile Order. There’s a new magic mirror Krispie treat in Disneyland. Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s is reopening in Downtown Disney. You’ll now find Food and Wine Festival merchandise online. The Swan and Dolphin foodie events are now discounted. Check out this edible glitter cocktail at Disney World. This Halloween drink in Disney World is pretty basic. There’s a candy corn surprise in this Halloween cupcake. This Halloween treat looks scary but you should eat it. The Wave..of American Flavors has been added to the Table Service Mobile Order. Check out this update on the free water at Disney World. Menu favorites have returned to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. Kona Cafe has been added to the Table Service Mobile Order. Check out this secret menu item at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Yep. Star Wars olive oil is a thing and you can buy it at Disney World. <— MORE WEIRD FOOD. Check out this super cute Monster Cupcake. See what Halloween treat won our DFB bracket. Three new dishes are coming to Chef Mickey’s. Mickey and friends are returning to Chef Mickey’s. <– CHARACTER DINING EXPANDS Check out the prix fixe menu at Yak & Yeti. There’s a new Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin at Animal Kingdom. Check out this new pumpkin cheesecake brownie! Must-Have Merchandise Check out this new Star Wars Corkcicles. The Disney World parasols got a spooky makeover. Check out these new Star Wars charms from Pandora. You can design your own T-shirts at Uniqlo in Disney Springs. Here are the priciest Disney items you’ll find on Amazon. Check out these fun retro pullovers. Disney launches the Marvel Mania collection online. The Lady Tremaine collection is coming to MerchPass soon. These new MagicBands seem a bit late to the party. Check out these new Disney plush toys coming soon. How to get early access to the Haunted Mansion Main Attraction collection. The Baby Yoda headband has arrived in Downtown Disney. Check out this new Oogie Boogie purse! Voices of Liberty has released a new album. Check out the pin sale at Disney World. We spotted Haunted Mansion boxers (and other underpants) in Disney World. Check out this cool Disney Princess dollhouse. You can get BOGO Minnie Ears at Disney World right now. A Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke shopping event is coming to Downtown Disney. The Maleficent doll is now on MerchPass. Disney is releasing a Black Widow collectible key soon. We spotted a new Mickey face mask at Disney World. These new Haunted Mansion pins glow in the dark. The Backlot Premiere Shop is open in Disneyland. Check out this new villainous bag from Danielle Nicole. These are the hottest Disney toys for this holiday season. There are 15 new Disney holiday items online. <– GET READY TO SHOP Disneyland’s 65th anniversary merchandise is available at Target. Check out this color-changing Tower of Terror mug. There’s a new animal print collection from Dooney & Bourke. Disney release a lot of new face masks including Mickey, holiday, and Disney snacks. NEW DFB YouTube Videos 11 Times Disney World Gave In to Your Demands The Best and Worst Disney World Changes This Year Is Disney World Getting Too Crowded? The Latest Disney Parks News The Disney Park Reopening — Everything You Need to Know Here’s what we know about the reopenings and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ! Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation. Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ! New DFB Video — Is Disney World Too Crowded? Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Is Disney World Too Crowded? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  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The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DFB-Guide-Testimonial-14.png You can order your copy today for 25% off the cover price! Just use code WDW2020! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Friendsgiving T-shirt. WDW for Grownups reviewed a refreshing drink at Terralina Crafted Italian. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for warm chocolate cake. Disney Family shared a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!The post Get Ready For ALL The Disney News You Missed This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Wondering What You Missed? We Have ALL The Disney News And Reviews From This WEEK! Have You Seen ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week!? 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Our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration continues with a glimpse of how three Hispanic Disney chefs bring their cultura and sabor to their work at Walt Disney World Resort. In this video, you will learn the stories of Chef John Prieto, Chef Daniel Contreras and Chef Yoly Lazo Colón. You can also see the Spanish version here. We are also sharing three mouth-watering recipes that you can follow at home to continue the celebration, inspired by different dishes that have been showcased during past event of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. To start our culinary fiesta at home, we have a simple, fresh and colorful shrimp ceviche with lime mint foam. It was first introduced at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This dish can be found across several countries in Latin America, but it originated in Perú and can be made with fish and different types of seafood. There are many variations to ceviche; Chef John Prieto, originally from Perú, who works at California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort, shares how he also makes this spectacular and easy-to-prepare dish at home with his family. For the main course, we suggest a charred skirt steak with arepa (corn cake) and jicama slaw, which you may have discovered at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The arepa is a staple in Colombia and Venezuela; they can be sweet or savory, and on this occasion, we are featuring a savory/salty arepa. This recipe was created by Colombian Chef Daniel Contreras, who has created dishes for many EPCOT festivals. His love for his hometown food, his heritage and culture inspires every recipe he showcases. To finish our dinner party, we have one of my favorite traditional desserts: flan! This delicious flan with caramelized pineapple recipe was first served at the Dominican Republic Marketplace at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in 2015. Puerto Rican Chef Yoly Lazo Colón, Pastry Chef at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, developed the recipe. She shares her favorite memories of making flan every Friday at home, in our video. Click the links below for downloadable versions of all of these recipes. Happy cooking! Shrimp CevicheSkirt Steak Corn Pancakes with Jicama SlawFlan with Caramelized Pineapplehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/SNzr9WSgGjYView the full article

Disney World has been switching up its hours quite a bit recently in all four parks as more crowds continue to head back to the parks. Magic Kingdom While hours in the parks had already been extended for Columbus Day Weekend previously, now guests have an extra hour to explore the attractions, stores, and restaurants when they return over the next two days! On October 11th and October 12th, guests will be able to visit all four theme parks with extended hours again for Columbus Day weekend. However, Disney has now added an extra hour in the mornings on both days in the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Magic Kingdom originally extended its hours to 9AM to 8PM, but the parks will now be open from 8AM until 8PM instead. On the other hand, Disney’s Animal Kingdom saw an extension from 8AM until 6PM, which has now be switched to 7AM until 6PM. ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios will still be running with additional hours from 10AM to 8PM with EPCOT open from 11AM until 9PM. As Disney World continues to make changes to its park hours and reservation availability, we’ll keep you updated before your next trip! You can take a look at Disney World’s park hours through late December here! 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 Have you been back to Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS! Disney World Extends Hours for Select Parks on Columbus Day Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Revised Park Hours Posted for Disney World’s Planned Reopening! A BIG Piece of NEW Disney World Planning Advice You’re Not Thinking About NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Are Now Available Through December 19th! View the full article

We buy a lot of Disney and Star Wars merchandise here at DFB, but we really like it when that merch is something we can use regularly, like a really good insulated tumbler. Baby Yoda Tumblers It’s always handy to have a cup that keeps your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold, right?! And one of the most popular insulated tumbler companies, Corkcicle, just introduced a brand new Star Wars line of drinkware to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! What’s so cool about these particular cups is that the designs are minimal and subtle. Take this Darth Vader Corkcicle, for example. It’s just a simple black tumbler, but with a red line going down it representing Darth Vader’s lightsaber. We can almost hear the Imperial March playing! Darth Vader Corkcicle ©Corkcicle The Luke Skywalker Corkcicle is white and orange and has part of the design of Luke’s flight suit. Luke Skywalker Corksicle ©Corkcicle There’s no doubt what this tumbler is: it’s a Stormtrooper Corkcicle. It’s white with black lines resembling a stormtrooper helmet, but the detail we really like is the stormtrooper’s designation at the top. Stormtrooper Corkcicle ©Corkcicle This one is also immediately identifiable thanks to its gold color. The C-3PO Corkcicle is reminiscent of everyone’s favorite protocol droid. C-3PO Corkcicle ©Corkcicle But we gotta’ have C-3PO’s little buddy, too, right? Here’s the R2-D2 Corkcicle, which is white, with bars representing R2-D2. We’ve got a good feeling about this! R2-D2 Corkcicle ©Corkcicle The 16 oz. canteens are $37.95, but you can also get these designs as 16-oz tumblers for $34.95 or as 12 oz. stemless cups for $29.95. They are available now for purchase on the Corkcicle website. We’ll be sure to keep our eyes peeled for any more cool Star Wars stuff! 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 used Corkcicle Tumblers? Let us know in the comments! The post The Force Is STRONG with These New Star Wars Corkcicles! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Hoth Has Got Nothin’ On This Icy Star Wars Collection from Igloo! We Spotted Star Wars Goodies at Disney World That Are PERFECT For Your Four-Legged Friend! There’s a Mrs. Nesbitt Sweatshirt?! Check Out the 40 NEW Disney Shirts Available 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. When it comes to Disney merchandise, we can never get enough! World of Disney There are SO many options, especially online, at stores like shopDisney and HotTopic! Luckily, for TODAY ONLY, HotTopic is having a HUGE online sale! HotTopic recently had a buy two items, get one free sale, but now they are offering 30% off on a whole bunch of merchandise! But we’re all here for the Disney merch, right? Let’s take a look at some super fun items that YOU can save on! First up, is the LoungeFly Disney Pixar Toy Story Pizza Planet Lunch Bag! If you are a Toy Story fan in need of a lunchbox, you’re in luck! This lunch bag is designed like the iconic restaurant in the film! ©HotTopic This vibrant lunch bag by LoungeFly is usually sold for $26.90 but is on sale for $18.83! You can purchase this Pizza Planet Lunch Bag here! Next, are The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Hi-Top Sneakers! These spooky sneakers are black hi-tops with none other than Jack Skellington sitting on top! The rest of the shoe is covered in Jack’s iconic bowtie. ©HotTopic We especially love these sneakers for the Halloween season, but would totally wear year-round! Usually $44.90, these shoes are on sale for $31.43! Click here to purchase these spooky Jack Skellington Sneakers! If you love Disney villains, this next one is for you! We saw the Disney Villains Dr. Facilier Profile T-Shirt! This black tee features the Princess and the Frog villain, Dr. Facilier looking evil as usual! ©HotTopic The shirt features the numbers “09” as a nod to when his movie was released! We love it! This shirt usually runs $22.90-$26.90 but is currently $16.03-$18.83. You can buy this villainous shirt featuring Dr. Facilier here! Last up is one of the most adorable Halloween-themed items we have EVER seen! It is the Disney Lilo & Stitch Pumpkin Mood Lamp! Just look at how cute Stitch is! ©HotTopic Everyone’s favorite space puppy is looking so sweet in this little pumpkin! This is usually sold for $19.90 but it is on sale today for $13.93! Too cute! Click here to purchase this adorable Stitch Lamp! Whether you are in need of more Disney merchandise or not, this deal is too good to pass! Remember, this sale only lasts until th end of TODAY so act fast! We will keep you updated on any other Disney merch sales in the future! Check out this Disney Halloween merchandise! 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 is your favorite Disney Halloween merchandise item? Let us know in the comments! The post TODAY ONLY! Get Your Favorite Disney Merchandise 30% Off! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These NEW Disney x Loungefly ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Minnie Ears Are Adorably Spooky! Kowabunga! Get Ready For Summer With the NEW Igloo ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Cooler! EEK! It’s Time to Pre-Order These Seriously Spoopy Loungefly x Disney Halloween Bags! View the full article

Halloween at Disney World is always full of such wonderful surprises! Fall Decorations in Magic Kingdom From the Big Bad Wolf joining a Halloween cavalcade to brain cupcakes, we are always finding Halloween surprises around every bend at the parks! And now we’ve found the cutest Halloween parasols! We think the hand-painted parasols at the Libery Square Parasol Cart in Magic Kingdom are true works of art. And now, there are Halloween parasols! Look at this Red Halloween parasol with a Halloween cupcake, poison apples, and Mickey and Minnie bats! Halloween Parasol The hand-painting is gorgeous! Look at this poison apple! Halloween parasol art And we love that there’s a Mickey cupcake because we are all about Mickey-shaped food! Halloween Parasol The bats are super cute, too! Halloween Parasol But then we spotted a parasol that is truly from regions beyond: a Haunted Mansion Parasol!!! It features gorgeous artwork with Madame Leota (inside her crystal ball), a candelabra, the Haunted Mansion clock, and Constance Hatchaway! Haunted Mansion Parasol We’re about to summon some spirits here! Haunted Mansion Parasol ‘Til death do us part… Haunted Mansion Parasol Tick-tock. That is the time that ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight! Haunted Mansion parasol The creepy floating candelabra is here, too. Haunted Mansion Parasol As if that wasn’t enough to make us squee in delight, we finally noticed a very familiar trio of witchy sisters — it’s a Hocus Pocus Parasol! It has the three Sanderson sisters painted on it in glorious detail. Hocus Pocus Parasol Look how cute Sarah Sanderson looks! She’s about to run amuck amuck amuck! Sarah Sanderson Mary Sanderson looks like she just smelled some children! Hocus Pocus parasol This parasol also HAS BINX!!! Hocus Pocus Parasol Aren’t these gorgeous? They’re also waterproof, which is good because y’all know how random storms pop up all the time in Florida. You can also get them personalized with your name, heart, and flowers. But we think these parasols are perfect as is. Halloween parasols Large parasols are $18.95, mini parasols are $12.95, and artwork per large drawing is $5 for each piece of art. Parasol Cost We’ll keep our eye out for more unique Halloween items, too! Find Out Why We’re Bewitched By This Cookies & Cream Minnie Halloween Cupcake 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 bought a parasol from the Liberty Square Parasol Cart? Let us know in the comments! The post 👻 These Parasols Got a Spooky Makeover in Disney World!🎃 first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: 🔮 The Madame Leota Sipper Has FINALLY Returned To Disney World!🔮 What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: it’s a small world Construction Walls, Crazy Forky Fun, New Baby Yoda Stickers, and a Dry Camel A Glow-in-the-Dark Zero? This NEW ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Toy in Disney World Is Sure to Be a Hit! View the full article

We’ll admit it: we don’t really want to see the 2020 Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival end (and as EPCOT hasn’t posted an end date yet, we might just get our wish!). But now, we’ve just been invited to ANOTHER food and wine event in the Orlando area! Taste of Asia Station at Food and Wine Weekends That event is Food and Wine Weekends, and it happens at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek! What’s that? MORE food and wine? Yes, please! Food and Wine Weekends feature tasting events with dishes from the hotels’ signature restaurants, drinks from their mixologists, and pastries from their pastry chefs! The Manifesto Cocktail at Food and Wine Weekends This year’s program features Bull & Bear’s Chef’s Table, Taste of La Luce, vegan menus at both La Luce and Bull & Bear, a wine tasting experience called Sip Savor Swirl, Bonnet Creek Beer Garden, Bar du Chocolat, Champagne Tasting, and more! Food and Wine Weekends Taste of Bull and Bear Petite Filet of Beef and Stuffed Lobster Tail Food and Wine Weekends begin on October 16th and run every weekend through November 22nd. Keep an eye on the Waldorf Astoria Orlando website for more details. Read about our favorites at this year’s Food & Wine at EPCOT! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 attending Food and Wine Weekends? Let us know in the comments! The post Food and Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek Starts SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: These Ears Have Us Wanting to Say CHEERS! Check Out the New EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Minnie Ears! New! DFB Podcast Episode 22: Food and Wine 2015 Preview! You’ll Never Believe Where You Can Find Cake Boss Desserts in Disney World! View the full article

While Walt Disney World is slowly starting to feel normal again, there are still a few things missing like the parades, the shows, and especially the FIREWORKS! Happily Ever After Not too long ago, there was a firework test, but it’s hard to tell when these magical shows will come back! Today, we got a glimmer of hope for our beloved fireworks when we saw some MORE Harmonious construction! Harmonious is a part of EPCOT’s transformation for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary next year. While we have seen new barges for this new nighttime show, we just spotted a HUGE structure hiding in the back of EPCOT! Harmonious Construction Even though we can’t quite tell what this will be for yet, we have a feeling this will be a BIG part of the show! It is a different shape and is much taller than the barges we have previously seen. We can’t wait to see what this piece does in EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular! ©Disney Fireworks remain suspended but we LOVE seeing all of the new construction that will come together to create those breathtaking shows! As always, we will keep you updated on any Disney construction news! Check out some other BIG construction projects at Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 is your favorite show at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post A HUGE Barge Has Been Installed for Harmonious at EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! We Now Know The Opening Season of Epcot’s Nighttime Spectacular HarmonioUS! Construction For Disney’s NEW Harmonious Is Kicking Into High Gear at Epcot! Epcot’s Regal Eagle and Space 220 Might Not Be Open Yet, BUT Here’s What Disney’s Giving Us in the Meantime! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Magic Kingdom And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Entrance Magic Kingdom Food Update Now that Pumpkin Spice has taken over Disney World, Auntie Gravity’s is one of our favorite spots to get a sweet fix at Halloween time! Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Auntie Gravity’s is known for its holiday flavors of ice cream that debut throughout the year. While we were over in Tomorrowland, though, we noticed that the Pumpkin Spice Milk Shake no longer featured the giant Mickey Marshmallow that’s usually featured! A Cast Member wasn’t sure if it would be coming back when we asked (but we’ll keep our fingers crossed)! Menu Change Close by to Auntie Gravity’s, The Lunching Pad opened again with Pepper Jack PRETZELS! (And, the crowd goes wild!!) The Lunching Pad The quick-service location is operating with Mobile Order right now where guests can place their food and drink orders through My Disney Experience… Mobile Order sign …along with health and safety measures like distancing markers and plexiglass barriers. The Lunching Pad While The Lunching Pad is still serving eats like hot dogs and sandwiches, Frozen Coke has also returned… Frozen Coke …along with the Cream Cheese Pretzel and the Jalapeño Pepper Jack Stuffed Pretzel with that good ole plastic cheese to go along with it! Warm Pepper Jack Stuffed Pretzel YUM. Read our full review of the newly reopened The Lunching Pad here! As Halloween merchandise has popped into the parks, the Madame Leota Sipper has been one of the MOST popular items to snag this fall! Sleepy Hollow Although they previously sold out, they’re finally back in stock at the Sleepy Hollow Refreshments! Madame Leota Sipper But, you might want to hurry because the Madame Leota Sipper could disappear again just as quickly as it materialized. ;D Take a look at everything you need to know about the Madame Leota Sipper here! Magic Kingdom Merchandise Update Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe It might only be October, but we’ve already started to pick up a few of our Christmas gifts ahead of time! As you think about all the ways you’re going to add a bit of extra Disney magic to your tree, you can feature the Muppets with the Muppet Vision 3D Ornament… Muppet Vision 3D Ornament …with Bunsen and Beaker looking a little judgmental of all those Christmas cookies you’ll be eating for $24.99. Muppet Vision 3D Ornament Forky is definitely not trash to us! So, we think it’s only fitting he’s featuring as an ornament this year for Christmas… Forky Ornament …with a nod to his original owner Bonnie for $21.99. Forky Ornament Flash would be the SLOWEST Santa Claus ever, but it’s a good thing his ornament is adorable for $22.99… Flash Ornament …along with the Baymax Ornament, who looks just as soft as a marshmallow for $22.99. Baymax Ornament Plus, you can even pick up a new double-sided ornament with Peter Pan looking happy to listen to Christmas stories… Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Ornament …and Tinker Bell sitting close by on the opposite side of the ornament (even though she’s got a bit of extra sass) for $29.99. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell Ornament Although they might not be new, you can round out your ornament collection with the Lightning McQueen Ornament… Lightning McQueen Ornament …and the Olaf Ornament at the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe too! Olaf Ornament Liberty Square Parasol Cart Since the weather is unpredictable in Florida, you can use one of the parasols from the Liberty Square Parasol Cart to either block out the sun or get out of the rain in the Magic Kingdom! And, we found the CUTEST Halloween version of the parasol for guests to pick up. The Halloween Parasol features treats and spooky decorations… Halloween Parasol …like the Halloween Mickey Cupcake… Halloween Parasol …and matching Mickey and Minnie vampire bats! Halloween Parasol If you’re feeling extra spooky you can take home the Haunted Mansion Parasol… Haunted Mansion Parasol …with Constance Hatchaway… Haunted Mansion Parasol …and Madame Leota following you home (instead of the Hitchhiking Ghosts). Haunted Mansion Parasol The Sanderson Sisters are our favorite Halloween trio! And, they’re looking super sinister on the Hocus Pocus Parasol… Hocus Pocus Parasol …with Thackery Binx ready to put a spell on you whenever you use it! Hocus Pocus Parasol Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar After you’ve taken a boat ride on Pirates of the Caribbean, you can snag the Women’s Pirate Power Shirt over at the gift shop at the attraction’s exit… Pirate Power Shirt …with lots of gold and jewelry that we’re sure Jack Sparrow would love for $36.99. Pirate Power Shirt Uptown Jewelers Our dogs have been the greatest cuddle buddies at home, but we are OBSESSED with the Disney Dogs Dooney and Bourke Bags in the park! And, it seems like everybody else is too since they’ve been disappearing off the shelves so quickly in Disney World. Over at Uptown Jewelers, you can find the Disney Dogs Dooney and Bourke MagicBand… Disney Dogs Dooney and Bourke …as well as the Crossbody (which is the only bag left at the moment)! Disney Dogs Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Magic Kingdom Construction Update Right outside the Magic Kingdom, construction is still moving forward with the Resort Launch area for the boats to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Resort Launches Construction While the boats have been closed during the construction, we can’t wait to hop back on them after exploring the parks throughout the day! Resort Launches Construction Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Update Captain Cook’s If you’re craving a Halloween treat, Captain Cook’s has got you covered! The dining location at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is still serving up treats like the Moana Cupcake, Halloween Cupcake, and Mike Wazowski Dome Cake. But, we recommend trying all three! Halloween Cupcakes at Capt. Cook’s Pineapple Lanai If you’re STILL craving more sweets, Pineapple Lanai‘s Dole Whip flavors of the day were Lime and Pineapple while we were there, along with the Vanilla Soft-Serve. Pineapple Lanai Flavors Kona Cafe The breakfast specials weren’t on the menu over at Kona Cafe. Buuut, the good news is that Biscuits and Gravy, which are made bacon, chive, cheddar, and sausage gravy… Kona Cafe …along with the AMAZING Pumpkin Pancakes are back on the menu, so you can have something a little sweet and a little savory during breakfast! Pumpkin Pancakes Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Update Currently, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is going through a BIG refurbishment to tie in different elements from Moana to the decorations. The resort started on its entryway construction recently… Entrance Construction …so the main entrance the Ceremonial House is completely blocked off. Entrance Signs Signs around the area have been put up to direct guests to the temporary side entrance located by the stairs behind the elevator. Entrance Signs Specific exits in the resort are also blocked off to redirect guests away from the construction that’s moving forward as well. Polynesian Construction Although the Monorail closure has been delayed until November, the activity sign lists the times and availability of the transportation system leading from the resort to the parks. Monorail Hours Find out details about Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort refurbishment and closure here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, and construction updates! And, if you have any questions about the parks and resorts before your upcoming Disney World vacation, let us know so we can find the answers for you. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to seeing the most in the Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? Let us know in the comments below! The post What's New at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort: The CUTEST Halloween Parasols and an Update on the Polynesian's Construction! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom: a Weird Blue Pluto, an Updated Character Sighting, and Bwana Bob’s BACK! When Disney World Reopens THESE Are at the Top of Our Must-Do List Have YOU Conquered These 5 Snack Challenges in Disney World?? View the full article

Hey, DFB friends! What a beautiful day we had walking around Disney Springs! Disney Springs We found a LOT of new stuff to report on, so hang on tight, and let’s get started! Disney Springs Food Updates Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar We headed up to the rooftop bar at the Coca-Cola Store to try out the returning FantaWeen Punch. This drink has Evan Williams Peach, Simply Orange Juice, and Fanta Orange Soda. FantaWeen Punch We think the only thing really fall about this $10.50 “Halloween” drink is the color (it’s orange), but either way, it’s still pretty good. Read our FantaWeen Punch review here! Ghirardelli Over at Ghirardelli, we found the new Midnight Reverie Sundae, and it is a chocolate lover’s paradise. This $13.75 treat is a sundae made with dark chocolate hot fudge, dark chocolate chips, and topped with a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Square!!! Ghirardelli Midnight Reverie Sundae We’re still having happy chocolate dreams about this sundae! Read our review of the Ghirardelli Midnight Reverie Sundae Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC When we learned about the Brain Cupcake at Erin McKenna Bakery NYC, we knew we had to try it, even though it looks a little frightening! It’s a vanilla cupcake with a huge amount of frosting that forms a brain shape, along with a raspberry topping. Brain Cupcake We actually liked the cupcake, and if you’re a frosting fan, like we are, you’re going to be pleased! So if you’re in the mood to pretend you’re a zombie and LOVE frosting, this is the cupcake for you! You can grab it now for $6. Read our full review of the Brain Cupcake Terralina Crafted Italian It’s our duty to try out all the seasonal drinks and let you know what we think, and we take our job very seriously. So we went to Terralina Crafted Italian to try out the Black Widow. Black Widow This drink is made with blackberries, simple syrup, and vodka and costs $13. We liked its simplicity and its yumminess. Read our full review of this Black Widow Cocktail here! Amorette’s Patisserie Amorette’s Patisserie’s Rosa Regale Signature Drink has returned! This sparkling red wine comes with a matching red Minnie Mouse Ears cookie on top. A glass of this goes for $19. Amorette’s Patisserie Rosa Regale Signature Drink Homecomin’ As much as we love eating at Homecomin’, we just stopped by to see what kind of new merch the restaurant had available. And we found some super cute masks with chickens and the HFK (Homecomin’s Florida Kitchen) logo on it. The masks are $12.50 each. Homecomin’ Masks Disney Springs Merchandise Updates Uniqlo We popped into Uniqlo and discovered that you can now design and print a custom t-shirt right there in the shop. Adult-sized shirts (XS-XXL) are $24.90 and kid-sized shirts (ages 3-12) are $19.90. Uniqlo Custom T-shirt You can choose from art they have there (lots of Disney stuff to choose from) or art you upload yourself (although you must own the copyright to it). Here’s how to custom print your own t-shirt at Uniqlo Pandora We were pretty stoked about Pandora’s new Star Wars collection of charms, so we stopped by the store to see them for ourselves! Pandora Star Wars Charms There are SO MANY TO CHOOSE from. There’s Princess Leia, BABY YODA, and C-3PO, and more! Prices for the charms vary. Read more about the Pandora Star Wars charms here! Disney Pin Traders We found this fun Iron Man MagicBand for $24.99. Iron Man MagicBand Basin We found some super spooky bath bombs and soaps at Basin, including these Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Bubble Bars. These soaps are scented like blackberries and sugar and are $9.99 each. Basin Sugar Skull Bath Bombs We also dig these Pumpkin Bath Bombs that smell like “Sweet Autumn Vanilla.” They’re $4.99 each. Pumpkin Bath Bombs D-Tech at Marketplace Co-Op Wakanda Forever! These Black Panther and Wakanda Magnets are a fine tribute to Chadwick Boseman and his legacy as Black Panther. Black Panther and Wakanda Magnets We also found the PERFECT magnets for foolish mortals — Haunted Mansion Magnets! Haunted Mansion Magnets Or you can let this Hulk Halloween Magnet wish everyone a Happy Halloween for you instead. The magnets are $14.99 each. Hulk Halloween Magnet Eyecatchers There is an Eyecatchers Kiosk at Disney Springs with some of the most beautiful wind spinners we’ve ever seen! And they feature Disney designs! Eyecatchers The wind spinners are $20 for small ones and $55 for the larger size. Eyecatchers Disney Springs Construction Wolfgang Puck Express Wolfgang Puck Express is still closed, but we noticed that some of its signage has been removed, including the main Wolfgang Puck Express sign and the posted menus. We also spied blackout curtains in the windows. Wolfgang Puck Express We’re not sure exactly what this means, but we’ll let you know when we find out. Read more about this strange change at Wolfgang Puck Express Surface Parking When Disney Springs reopened, the only parking available was in the garages, and surface parking was closed. That’s changed now, though — the surface parking lots are now open! Disney Springs Surface Parking So now there’s an alternative to just using the parking garages. Read more about the Disney Springs surface parking here Everglazed We are so ready for Everglazed to open because it’s a donut shop and WE LOVE DONUTS. We noticed that there are now new stanchions and a wall at the end of the alley of the shop. Everglazed construction BRING ON THE DONUTS. In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye on things at Disney Springs and inform you of other updates! Raglan Road Updates Menu With NEW Food and Drinks 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! 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Just because we can’t literally blast off into space doesn’t mean we can’t play pretend! Pandora at Disney Springs That’s especially true now that the new Star Wars Pandora collection has launched at Disney World! Earlier this month, we shared all the details on some Star Wars charms we found online, and now the collection has arrived at Disney Springs! Star Wars Pandora We’re SUPER smitten with the charms and shiny accessories the Pandora shop dreams up, and this new Star Wars set is giving us ALL kinds of intergalactic wanderlust! Star Wars Pandora Charms The new charms feature a who’s-who of Star Wars fan-favorites, from beloved characters in the original trilogy, to cuties from The Mandalorian! For starters, you can’t go wrong with the classic Star Wars logo charm, available in gold for $75! Star Wars Pandora You don’t need to actually JOIN the Dark Side, but there’s no harm in sporting their swag with a dashing Darth Vader charm for $65! Star Wars Charms Some of the franchise’s most iconic droids have joined the party, with various C-3PO and R2-D2 charms up for grabs! They can yours for $90 and $75, respectively. And let’s not forget Baby Yoda! Gotta stock up on ALL The Mandalorian merch before season two! You can grab this fan-favorite for $55! Star Wars Pandora Other charms include the Princess Leia and lightsabers for $65 each! Star Wars Pandora Suffice to say, these new Pandora charms are ESSENTIAL accessories for any Star Wars fan! We can’t wait to wear these charms next time we visit Galaxy’s Edge! While you’re shopping at Disney Springs, here’s what else is NEW! 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 new Star Wars Pandora collection? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: The New Star Wars Pandora Charms at Disney World Are Out of This World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! You’ve NEVER Shopped in Disney World Like This Before Hold the Phone!! We Are Loving The New Additions to the ABCDisney Collection! View the full article

Bonjour, mes amis! We are headed to the City of Lights, and taking you along with us. We’ve been anxiously awaiting the reopening of Chefs de France and OUR TIME HAS FINALLY COME! Chefs de France reopening entrance Chefs de France is located in the France Pavilion at EPCOT and has consistently served up pretty great food. You know we were one of the FIRST people in the door when this spot reopened on October 8th. Let’s see if the food is just as good since reopening! Atmosphere When it comes to atmosphere, this quaint restaurant has always been one of our favorites. Chefs de France Entrance It’s a classic French bistro dining scene, and you really feel as if you’ve been transported to Paris before you even step into the dining room. Chefs de France Front Doors Even if you HAVE been to Paris, this looks and feels quite authentic. Everything about this restaurant is ON POINT — from the dark-colored woods to the beige and gold color scheme. Dining Room The vibe here is very romantic and warm. This is, not surprisingly, a fantastic spot for a date night in EPCOT! Dining Room The front of the restaurant feels more like a windowed patio area or a sunroom with plenty of natural light pouring in and gorgeous hand-laid tilework on the floor. Window Tables There’s something charming about this spot with its old French touches like the paper placemats and the dainty folded napkins. Prior to the reopening, the tables would be set with wine glasses and bread plates. Table at Chefs de France Every other table is currently socially distanced with a sign stating it was unavailable, along with a bottle of champagne as decor (nice touch!). Chefs de France social distancing We were seated in the front dining area (the sunroom), one of our favorite spots! When we were seated we noticed there was a QR code menu placard on our table (although paper folded menus were also available). Chefs de France reopening menu Let’s see what’s on the menu! Eats The food here has always been amazing, and (spoilers) we can report this is still true, though there have been some menu changes. You can still expect the well-known classics that make French cuisine so popular. Menu A wine and cocktail menu is also available along with non-alcoholic options. Menu We decided on the Prix Fixe menu for lunch, which includes three courses as well as a glass of wine. Menu Speaking of wine, we got a special “welcome back” treat. The reopening day was VERY exciting, and the Cast Members were so happy to be back. They were welcoming guests as they entered with a round of applause AND a glass of champagne for the first few tables that were seated. Don’t mind if we do! Chefs de France reopening welcome back champagne French bread with butter was brought to us after we ordered our Prix Fixe Meals. It was warm and had a crispy crust but was super soft on the inside. It’s delicious, but be careful not to fill up on the bread! This bread, by the way, is the GOOD stuff. It’s made fresh by the bakers daily at Les Halles next door. Our server offered more bread throughout our meal but we needed room for the appetizer, entrée, and desserts coming! Chefs de France reopening bread service After our champagne, we received our glass of wine included with our Prix Fixe meal. The choice was Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon, both being the house wine, which is Georges Duboeuf Selection, Pays d”Oc ($7.50 per glass a la carte). Prix Fixe Wine Choices First up was the apps! Appetizers We ordered the Plateau de forages et charcuteries, which is an assortment of imported cheeses and charcuteries with house-made bread. It’s $15.99 on the a la carte menu. We’ve had various forms of cheese and meat plates here in the past and all have been quite good, including this one. This was a gorgeous plate of cheese, meats, fruits, and nuts. Charcuterie It included garlic sausage, prosciutto, brie, gruyere, walnuts, grapes, and cocktail pickles. This was a great plate. Everything was fresh and mixed well together. So Much Cheese You know how we often say charcuteries around Disney World is lacking? Not enough cheese. Not enough meat. Just kinda meh at many locations? Not here, friends. Honestly, this could be a small meal for one when you include the house-made bread. Just take a second to admire this glorious pile of prosciutto: We Love You, Meat The bread served with it (if your complimentary bread wasn’t enough!) was slightly sweet with walnuts and raisins. So good! We even dunked it in our other appetizer (more on that next!). Bread When in a French restaurant one must try the Soupe a l’oignon gratinée, or French onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese, right?? Umm, soup + tons of melty gooey cheese? Yea, not a shocker that we get big heart eyes for this ;). French Onion Soup A bowl is $9.99 on the a la carte menu, and just so you know, this is just about our favorite soup ever! It’s seriously SO GOOD here. The soup is rich without being heavy and the bread hiding underneath all that cheese is basically a giant cheese covered soup sponge for you to scoop up and eat. Remember that charcuterie bread? It was sacrificed to the onion soup. We regret nothing. Chefs de France reopening French onion soup Bring on the entrees! First up, we chose the Boeuf Bourguignon, which is basically about as quintessentially “French” as entrees can get. Boeuf Bourguignon This hearty plate of food is Beef braised in Cabernet wine with baby onions and carrots, served with linguine pasta ($29.99 on the a la carte menu). Boeuf Bourguignon What’s amazing about a truly great Beef Bourguignon is that after HOURS and hours of cooking, the meat is SO tender it practically melts apart. This was cooked perfectly. The meat was so tender it fell apart with the slightest touch. Boeuf Bourguignon The carrots and onions were delicious and paired perfectly with the braised beef. The rich Cabernet braising sauce was SO flavorful and really complimented everything on the plate. The linguine was heavily buttered and a nice counterpart to the rich meat. This is like your mom’s pot roast if your mom was Julia Child and was a straight-up BOSS in the kitchen. We can’t recommend this filling meal enough! Boeuf Bourguignon One note, though, if you’re considering this entree: the braised beef is a little fatty — we didn’t mind (cuts of meat used in slow braises are typically on the fattier side. That’s what makes them so flavorful when cooked properly!), but that’s something to keep in mind when ordering! The other entree we tried was the Filet de boeuf grille, sauce au poivre vert pommes puree et haricot verts or Grilled Tenderloin of Beef, with green peppercorn sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans. This goes for $36.99 on the a la carte menu. Filet de Boeuf Grille The tenderloin was cooked perfectly to our request of medium rare and was a wonderful piece of beef, but if we HAD to pick, we still think we prefer the braised beef better. The green peppercorn sauce was wonderful with the steak. It’s not spicy, so don’t let the peppercorn in the name throw you. The sauce is perfectly salty, slightly creamy, and you best bet we swirled all those creamy mashed potatoes in it! Filet de Boeuf Grille Speaking of, the mashed potatoes were the star of this dish. They were delicious!! The potatoes are basically just a vehicle for as much butter as they could whip into them before they’d have to be technically called “potato flavored butter.” They were incredibly light and fluffy! We know we shouldn’t fall in love so hard with something as simple as mashed potatoes, but there it is. It was fantastic and we want to eat it every day from a giant bowl with a big spoon. Filet de Boeuf grille There were a LOT of green beans, and they were nice and crunchy — exactly like we like them (we’re not fans of those cooked-to-death lumps of green beans!). Also, there was no salt or pepper on the table, but we didn’t need it — they were perfectly seasoned. Filet de Boeuf grille Sufficiently stuffed with meat and carbs, it was time for dessert! You can’t go wrong with a classic like Creme Brûlée, and the one at Chefs de France is classic vanilla. Yes, creme brûlée is on the menu seemingly everywhere but THIS is where you want to order it (when in France, right?). It’s $11 on the a la carte menu and is absolutely the perfect way to end a meal! We could taste every component of this creamy dessert — the heavy cream, the vanilla, the generous crust of torched sugar on top. Chefs de France reopening Creme Brulee The caramelized sugar was gorgeous to look at, and as always, so much fun to crack into! BTW, can we talk about the paper doily? SUCH an old-fashioned touch and it seems so small and silly but we thought it was precious. This is also definitely a shareable size for two! Creme Brûlée We also tried the Tarte au chocolat, a chocolate tart made with Valrhona chocolate with chocolate sauce. It’s $11 on the a la carte menu and is DELISH! The chocolate tart had a dry (in a good way) chocolate cookie crust and wasn’t very sweet, but served as a delicious base for dessert! Tarte au Chocolat It was topped with a Valrhona chocolate ganache, with a layer of white chocolate mousse on top, and sprinkled with crispy pearls. The pearls added a fun texture to the otherwise creamy dessert. It was served on top of a chocolate sauce and was dusted with cocoa powder. Tarte au Chocolat At the end of dessert, we couldn’t decide which we liked better, the crème brûlée or the chocolate tart, so we’re just going to advise that you order both! Desserts You can never have too much dessert, can you? Nosh or Not? You might want to say “Oui, oui!” if: You enjoy classic French cuisine. You want a romantic location for a date night while in EPCOT You enjoy restaurants with a Prix Fixe option You might want to say “Non.” if: You’re looking for more casual theme park fare like burgers or pizza. If so, we recommend you keep strolling around World Showcase to Regal Eagle in the American Adventure or Via Napoli in Italy. You’re in a hurry. This spot is best for those with a bit of time for their meal. You’re just not that into French food. Overall We have always loved this place, and we STILL love this place! It’s the perfect place to sit, relax, and eat a slow lunch in the closest thing to France this side of the Atlantic. The tables are spread out and socially distanced, which is quite different from before when the tables and seating were QUITE closer together (this was definitely a “get to know your neighbor” type location, the tables were so close!). This is something we’ve actually started to really like about social distancing! Everything was fantastic, and the Cast Members were so incredibly nice and welcoming. We highly recommend that you give yourself enough time to enjoy a leisurely meal here — you won’t regret it! You can find classic French foods prepared with care in a warm, inviting setting. This place is a treat. The Prix Fixe menu is also a good deal, and if you’re hungry, this is a GREAT the way to go, especially with a glass of wine included. The three-course prix fixe menu is $49.50 plus tax and gratuity. By our count, our meal was about 70 bucks per person, so that’s a pretty solid deal if you’re hungry. We also asked about discounts, but at the moment, the restaurant is only offering a Tables in Wonderland discount. Review: Yorkshire County Fish Shop Changed Up Their Fish in EPCOT! Is It Still Crave-Worthy? 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 Chefs de France since its reopening? Let us know in the comments! The post Review! EVERYTHING We Ate at This Reopened Disney World Restaurant Was a Slam Dunk! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Is This Popular EPCOT Restaurant About to Reopen? C’est Magnifique! Chefs de France Has Reopened in EPCOT! Review: Updated Menu at Chefs de France in Epcot View the full article

Hot take: if we were to ever meet up for happy hour with Black Widow, we’re pretty sure she’d be a vodka-drinker. ©Marvel At least, she DEFINITELY would be once she took a sip of her namesake cocktail we found at Disney World! All over Disney World, restaurants, bars, and bakeries are raising the bar on Halloween eats, sweets, and sips, and we’ve been reaping the spooky rewards! Spider Web Cookie at Goofy’s Candy Co. The latest concoction we found is a Black Widow cocktail special at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs, which is drawing inspiration from the superhero for some seriously MARVEL-ous mixology! This drink would definitely be Black Widow-approved. Not only does it LOOK the part, with deep, dark tints of black and purple, but it really packs an Avengers-worthy punch! Black Widow Cocktail It’s made with vodka, blueberries, housemade blackberry simple syrup, and soda water, and it’s topped with fragrant fresh mint. Vodka-lovers: this one is for you! You can REALLY taste the vodka here, while the berries add a pleasant sweetness to balance. We especially LOVED the real muddled blackberry and the fresh mint — it’s a fruity drink without being TOO sweet! Of course, if you prefer your cocktails a little gentler, definitely feel free to ask for less vodka and/or more of that syrup! Or you can always just pair your cocktail with some of Terralina’s terrific bread or pizzas! Black Widow Cocktail Snag a seat at the bar at Terralina Crafted Italian right NOW and order a Black Widow cocktail for $13! Because really, even though we have to wait until next year to see the Black Widow movie doesn’t mean we can’t raise a glass to one of our fave Avengers RIGHT NOW! Speaking of Black Widow, check out Disney’s newest collectible key! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which other Avengers do you think should have their own cocktails? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Marvel Fans Will Love the NEW Black Widow Cocktail in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Where To Do THANKSGIVING in Disney World! Easter Sunday Offerings Added to Two Disney Springs Locations Review: Chocolate Paradise and Some Pasta Too! We’re in Disney Springs at the Reopened Terralina Crafted Italian! View the full article

As we await the reopening of Disneyland, the park is taking different steps in terms of health and safety. Disneyland Reserved Shopping Experience Disneyland is now providing more accessible ways to get tested for COVID-19. Disneyland recently announced that they will start offering more FREE COVID-19 testing for Cast Members working during the closure. Disneyland World of Disney Line This means that for anyone working at Disneyland who thinks they might have COVID-19 symptoms — or been in close contact with someone who did — now has access to free testing. Disneyland Resort In a statement, Disney theme parks chief medical officer Pamela Hymel said, “We have finalized a plan for all working cast members of the Disneyland Resort to have access to free, easily accessible testing options.” So while the parks await the green light to reopen, Cast Members can now simply visit a local CVS drive-thru for a test, or even more conveniently, they can request at-home mail-in tests starting on October 26. Downtown Disney Signage In addition to another previous testing option at an Anaheim clinic, these two new methods are free for working Cast Members — they just need to show an insurance card. We will continue to keep you posted on the latest Disneyland news, so stay tuned! These 5 clues could suggest Disneyland is close to reopening… Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think Disneyland is getting close to a reopening announcement? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Disneyland Offering Free COVID-19 Tests for Cast Members first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disneyland Updates Cancellation and Change Policies for Guests Affected by the Delayed Reopening REVIEW! We’re Eating at The New Asian Street Eats in Downtown Disney in Disneyland! Disneyland Funko POP! Figurines Are Here for the 65th Anniversary Featuring Classic Attractions! View the full article

Maybe it’s the fact that movie theaters and entertainment venues are so different (or, you know, non-existent), but Instagram pizza videos have become edge-of-your-seat entertainment. Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs Kudos goes out to a special Disney World pizzeria for getting us all FIRED up about new menu items coming soon! One of our go-to quick service options at Disney Springs, Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza tends to deliver on the cheesy, meaty goodness, and they’ve been known to get crafty with things like keto and cauliflower pizza crusts, and a little thing called DESSERT KNOTS! Meat Eater Pizza So imagine our excitement over the prospect of NEW menu items! What could the friendly pizza wizards be cooking up next?! It’s a Disney Springs pizza smackdown! Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza vs. Pizza Ponte! In an Instagram post, @blazepizza teased “New flavors. More FIRE. We’re comin in HOT. Stay tuned for the drop.” This was accompanied by a rapid-fire series of vegetable images, a chef wielding a bottle of hot sauce, and the word “HOT” practically leaping off the screen! If we had to guess, we’d say it’s safe to expect some spicy menu additions! Which would be perfect for the cooler months ahead! No matter what they’re cooking, we bet it’ll be delicious! Stay tuned for more menu details, because you KNOW we’re on HIGH pizza alert! See how Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza has changed since re-opening at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to order at Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney World Pizzeria Is Comin' in HOT With New Menu Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: See How Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Changed For Reopening Day in Disney Springs! PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs Review: It’s Pizza AND Burger Night With The NEW Pepperoni Pizza Burger In Disney World! View the full article

Now that Halloween is just around the corner (the anticipation is real), Disney World has been redecorating their cavalcades with a bit of a spooky twist in time for the holiday. Disney Junior Stars Motorcade We’ve seen characters dressed in their best costumes and even appearances from rare villains like the Bowler Hat Guy. BUT, Disney’s throwing a new surprise character in the mix over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for this weekend ONLY! The Disney Junior Star Motorcade has featured characters like Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Vampirina (who fits right in with the Halloween decorations in Disney World), as their cars cruise down Sunset Boulevard. This weekend, though, Disney’s introducing a newer Disney Junior character, Mira from Mira, Royal Detective rides into Hollywood Studios! Disney Junior Star Motorcade Dancers straight from Mira’s kingdom of Jalpur have followed her to the park as Mira looks to help royals and commoners alike across the land. Mira, Royal Detective Dancers While we couldn’t help but wonder where Mira’s mongoose sidekicks Mikku and Chikku were hiding, Mira looked like a STAR as she waved to everyone in Hollywood Studios! Mira, Royal Detective Her car matched her gold and blue outfit with little flowers on the wheels and ornate designs stretching along the sides! (Do you think Mira would let us take it for a spin??) Mira, Royal Detective As Disney introduces new characters into the parks, we’d love to see Mira return back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and bring more Indian culture with her! Mira, Royal Detective If you’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios throughout this weekend, be sure to keep an eye out for Mira during the Disney Junior Star Motorcade! Since the motorcades run a few times during the day, there are multiple chances to see her before she zooms out of the park soon. As Disney World brings additional treats to the parks in the near future, we’ll give you a look at what you can expect before your next trip! Find out all the details about Frozen Ever After, characters returning to Chef Mickey’s, and MORE in our latest DFB video! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite Character Cavalcade to watch in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post A NEW Disney Junior Character Is Making a Surprise Appearance in Disney's Hollywood Studios for This Weekend ONLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Disney’s Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Shares FINAL Performance Details PHOTOS and VIDEO: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Played Their Final Performances in Disney World Today 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