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Disney World’s FastPass Plus Advance Reservation System causes quite a bit of concern for Military Travelers! The Problem With the advent of Disney world’s new FastPass Plus Advance Reservation System it is very important to have your Disney Military Tickets well prior to arrival. (Updated March 2020) Where you stay affects how far in advance you […] The post Buy Military Discounted Disney Tickets Long Distance appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

It’s Thursday night and time to take a look at some of the exciting Walt Disney World Resort experiences you’ve got to try this weekend. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – and guests are loving it! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is the first ride-through attraction in Disney history starring Mickey and Minnie. You’re invited inside the park’s re-creation of the Chinese Theatre to see the premiere of “Perfect Picnic,” a new “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short written by Walt Disney Imagineering and produced by Disney Television Animation. Also, be on the lookout for new merchandise inspired by the attraction, including new Wishables, Mickey headbands, whistles, magicbands and more. You can also stop into the new Mickey Shorts Theater to view “Vacation Fun,” an original animated short that features Mickey and Minnie. And it’s the first weekend of this year’s Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. This weekend, The Orchestra starring former members of ELO will kick off this season of flowered fun at the Flower Power Concert Series. Be sure to check out some of the new Food offerings this year before heading out to the Festival! Let us know if you’re visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this weekend in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #DisneyWeekend. View the full article

Calling all Disney Cruise Line passengers! We found a new accessory you’re going to want to add to your collection! ©Disney Magic We’re always on the lookout for new Pandora Jewelry charms. In recent months, we’ve seen additions celebrating The Little Mermaid and Lunar New Year, to name a few. And now we have a new Disney Cruise Line inspired charm to swoon over! One side of the charm features the phrase Disney Cruise Line 2020, which makes this a perfect memento of your sailing! ©Disney And what better design for the other side than Mickey Mouse as Steamboat Willie?! ©Disney Guests can find this Disney Cruise Line exclusive at White Caps onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy! Looking for more Pandora Jewelry charms to add to your collection? Check out these Annual Passholder exclusives! Will you be adding this new charm to your collection? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Cruise Line Bookings for Summer 2020 Sailings OPEN SOON! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! Pack Your Swimsuit ‘Cause There’s a New Way to Save on a Disney Cruise! View the full article

This is a tale of two cookies. One is chewy. Both are sweet. One’s been around for a hot minute. The other one’s been around so long, it’s become the stuff of Hollywood Studios legend! Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich and Carrot Cake Cookie But if you could only enjoy one, which ONE should you choose? We don’t want you leaving Disney World with cookie FOMO, after all! That would be too depressing! At the root of this EPIC snack smackdown (unfolding right before your very eyes!) is a cookie newcomer about to go up against a Disney World reigning champ! This classic is known as the Carrot Cake Cookie (or CCC if you’re hip to the cookie lingo). And while CCC has moved around quite a bit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s been here for years! Carrot Cake Cookie The ratio of the CCC’s cream cheese frosting to cookie ratio can vary from day to day (the original CCC DIDN’T play in the filling department). Meanwhile, the cookies themselves are more cakey than cookie-like. Despite its permutations, the Carrot Cake Cookie has managed to remain a super moist cookie sandwich with just a little bit of spice that eats more like a whoopie pie — and we LOVE it! Carrot Cake Cookie Cross Section But as of December 2019, a new challenger has entered the ring! Introducing the Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich! This one features two oatmeal cookies, sandwiched together with a fluffy whoopie-pie cream filling, topped off with a chocolate bar designed to look like Chewbacca’s bandolier! Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich The oatmeal cookies are so soft, they’re almost like eating oatmeal cookie dough! Maybe raw dough doesn’t sound that appealing to some of you, but others will totally understand what we’re talking about! Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich And while we’re all about the actual Wookiee Oatmeal Cookies themselves (as it turns out –Chewie is quite the COOKIE MONSTER, who knew?) the filling of the sandwich is the biggest letdown. It’s a little too sweet and fluffy to stack up to that much oatmeal cookie goodness. In a perfect world, we would actually scrape the filling out of the Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich and replace it with the Carrot Cream Cake’s cream cheese icing! Cross Section Comparison In the end, you have to ask yourself what kind of cookie person are you? Are you a true cream cheese frosting devotee or do you love oatmeal cookies enough to see past the inferior filling? Or just live dangerously and get BOTH! You could even eat them SIMULTANEOUSLY! That’s why we got TWO hands, right? Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich and Carrot Cake Cookie Head to Backlot Express in Hollywood Studios to pick up the Wookiee Oatmeal Cookie Sandwich for $5.99 or Trolley Car Cafe to get the Carrot Cake Cookie for $3.99! Which one do you prefer? Cast your vote in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! View the full article

The tight-knit stars of the Disney Channel Original Movie, “ZOMBIES 2,” including Meg Donnelly, Ariel Martin, Pearce Joza, Trevor Tordjman, Kylee Russell, Carla Jeffery, Noah Zulfikar and James Godfrey recently got together at Disneyland Resort to celebrate the movie’s February 14 launch. The cast enjoyed Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, checking out their favorite attractions and the colorful, new “Magic Happens” parade. The cast also met lucky fans who traded selfies and high fives with them during their magical day. “ZOMBIES 2,” the music and dance-filled sequel to Disney’s “ZOMBIES,” begins after a groundbreaking semester at Seabrook High as a new group of outsiders – mysterious werewolves – threaten the newfound unity and cause a rift between Zed and Addison. Check it out on Disney Channel! View the full article

I think Pandora Jewelry has given a whole new meaning to the phrase “to live a charmed life!” Their Disney Parks Collection features charms, bracelets, rings and necklaces inspired by beloved Disney characters and park attractions, which make them the perfect gift or keepsake for any Disney fan. And if you love cruising with Disney, you’ll want to add this brand-new Pandora Jewelry charm to your list of must-haves for the year! This double-sided charm commemorates your 2020 Disney Cruise Line vacation with Mickey Mouse at the helm as Steamboat Willie. You may know “Steamboat Willie” as the first Mickey Mouse cartoon released. But did you know that the character is also depicted on the ornate filigree design on the bow of the Disney Wonder? This stunning item is exclusive to Disney Cruise Line and is now available at White Caps onboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Be sure to add this charm to your collection on your next voyage and celebrate your #DisneyCruiseLife! Discover all there is to see and do when sailing with Disney Cruise Line by visiting DisneyCruise.com. View the full article

In the past few years, our Walt Disney World Resort Chefs have been transforming their menus with more plant-based options than ever before! We even recently announced how we’ll be implementing hundreds of plant-based dishes at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Currently, at Walt Disney World Resort, you can find these items by looking for the new green leaf menu icon during your visit. One of the locations that has recently added several new plant-based options to their menu is the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. I’ve had the opportunity to try all three of the plant-based dishes on the menu and I have to say, they were all absolutely incredible! The plant-based burger comes with caramelized balsamic onion jam and plant-based mayonnaise on a house-baked multi-grain bun, and the plant-based loaded tots are the perfect appetizer topped with green onions, plant-based chili, and almond milk cheese. Of course, my favorite dish was the dessert! The plant-based cookie fries are unique and yummy treat to end your meal with. Similar to biscotti, these chocolate chip cookie sticks come with several plant-based dipping sauces: marshmallow cream, chocolate, and strawberry. They’re so good, I just had to share the recipe with you! This recipe makes 32 cookie fries and is the perfect serving size for a small gathering of friends or a family dinner. INGREDIENTS 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 cup plus one tablespoon plant-based margarine, softened 7 tablespoons warm water 5 tablespoons liquid egg substitute 1 tablespoon molasses 1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Combine flour, powdered sugar, and plant-based margarine in bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth. In small bowl, combine warm water and egg substitute. Add egg substitute and molasses to mixer. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips. Place in an 8×8-inch pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Cut into 32 strips that are 1/4-inch wide and 4 inches long. Place 16 strips on each baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until crunchy. Chef’s Note: Serve with your favorite plant-based chocolate, strawberry, and marshmallow dipping sauces! If you want to come try these cookie fries and the other plant-based dishes at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, be sure to make your reservations by visiting the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app. Happy Snacking! View the full article

We’re here at Epcot devouring ALL OF THE THINGS during the 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! China Pavilion But you know us — having eaten a path around the 16 outdoor kitchens scattered throughout the World Showcase, we’re seeking true foodie nirvana with some of our very own DFB food hacks! And boy, do we have a hot tip to trade with you! It all revolves around the Lotus House’s House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons (a.k.a. crab rangoons!). By their own right, these crispy little bites are totally delicious and should be the cornerstone of every festival diet, FYI! House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons For $6, you get three of these fried doughy delights. And while we’ve certainly had no trouble horking them down dry — we got to thinking… what if we had a little peanut sauce to go with our rangoons? House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons We asked the Cast Member at Lotus House today if we could have a little drizzle of the peanut sauce the Bon Bon Chicken Skewer comes smothered with (it made our Best of the Fest list because we could literally guzzle the stuff by the gallon!). House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons with Bon Bon Chicken Skewer’s Peanut Sauce Check out the other Flower and Garden Festival foods and drinks that made our 2020 Best of the Fest list HERE! Fortunately, the Cast Member could see the look of determination in our eyes, or maybe they just sensed we were on the verge of having a foodie breakthrough! Whichever it was, they ladled us up a small amount of the peanut sauce (which they also didn’t charge us for) so we could fully conduct our delicious experiment. As we sat down to dunk our rangoon in the tasty peanut-y sauce, it was like a lightbulb suddenly illuminated over our heads! We knew at that moment, we MUST tell the WORLD about this HACK! House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons with Bon Bon Chicken Skewer’s Peanut Sauce While we can’t guarantee a Cast Member will be as accomodating as ours was today, this is the way to GO if you’re looking to take your rangoon game to the next level! Just ask nicely, and if they can’t do it for you, no biggie! Now take this wisdom and GO FORTH! Do you have any Flower and Garden food booth hacks? Tell us what they are in the comments below! Related posts: It’s Almost Time! Even More of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Food Booth Prices Have Been Released! What’s NEW at the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Find Out Here! Confirmed! Now We Know Some of the Food Booths Returning to Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

Our cupcake senses have been going bonkers lately! No sooner do we find the sweet little Baymax Cupcake at Disney World’s All-Star Sports than we pick up the scent of another treat just across the way. Baymax Cupcake We found this delectable little cupcake at All-Star Music’s Intermission Food Court and we had to dig in because of three syllables: CHOC-O-LATE! Take in the complete package that is the Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake. This cupcake is, of course, a chocolate cake base with chocolate filling inside and chocolate frosting on top. Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake Clearly, that’s not enough chocolate, so they’ve added two chocolate coins on top for Mickey’s ears and a ring of orange sprinkles around the side. And all the green and gold is totally giving us St. Patrick’s Day vibes. Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake There’s a lot of chocolate to get through here, but the sweetness didn’t over-stay its welcome. The cupcake itself was super moist (probably helped by all that chocolate filling). Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake If you want to tackle the chocolate mountain, you can find it at All-Star Music for $5.49 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Check out this Butterfly Cupcake soarin’ over Disney World! Are you ready to dive into the Chocolate Indulgence Cupcake? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at All-Stars Resorts! Cartoon Cupcakes, Building Construction, and Trivia Challenges! What’s New at Disney World’s All-Star Resorts — Halloween Merch, NEW Menu Items, and Fall Cupcakes! Review! The STUNNING Sugar Plum Cranberry Cheesecake in Disney World Should Be On Your Bucket List! View the full article

Look, we’re right there with ya: we need a little jump-start in the morning, especially before we try and tackle Disney World. Our step goals around the parks speak volumes! Trolley Car Cafe If you’ve been hankering for your next caffeine obsession like we have, we just spotted two new Starbucks iced drinks at Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios. First up, we’ve got the Iced Pineapple Matcha. This mix is swirled with coconut milk, matcha, ginger, and pineapple. Iced Pineapple Matcha We’re going to be honest, we’re not huge fans of matcha, so we were a little nervous about trying this one. Surprisingly, it was actually really refreshing starting with the pineapple flavor and the matcha taste finishing it off. Iced Pineapple Matcha After downing that, we also had to try the Iced Golden Ginger. This drink features coconut milk, ginger, and pineapple, so it sounded like it would just be the Pineapple Matcha without the matcha. Iced Golden Ginger This one actually had the more unique flavor of the two. We LOVE the pineapple in here, especially on hot Florida days! If you’re not a fan of ginger, you may not be so quick to jump on this drink. The ginger does take some of the spotlight here thanks to its kick. iced Golden Ginger Both drinks will run you $5.29 for the Tall, $5.69 for the Grande, and $5.99 for the Venti at the Trolley Car Cafe, but look for it at the other Starbucks locations around Disney World and back at home! What do you think of these two new drinks from Starbucks? Let us know down in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — A Rainbow Cupcake, Halloween Pins, and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Merch! REVIEW!! Three New Spellbinding Desserts Cast Themselves into Disney World! We’re LIVE at Disney’s Hollywood Studios With ALL the 2019 Holiday Treats! View the full article

Remember when THESE flew into Disneyland Resort last month? Mickey Balloon Ears Well, now guests can find the popular light up Mickey Balloon Ears in Walt Disney World, too! Via Instagram, @disneysprings announced TODAY’S arrival of the Mickey Balloon Ears at World of Disney! World of Disney Remember, these Ears have already proved to be pretty popular in Disneyland, where they were selling very quickly upon release — though they were restocked, making it the “Best. Day. Ever.” for those that could find them! Mickey Balloon Ears So, don’t delay… float on over to World of Disney in Disney Springs as soon as you can to grab your pair! Are you hoping to pick up the Mickey Balloon Ears? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Frozen 2’s Magical Horse Plush Gallops Into Disney World! Disney’s Latest Merch Trend Continues With This NEW Retro Sweatshirt Collection Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

We’ve been busy little bees buzzing around Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! Hi Pluto We’ve been loving our new Spike the Bee Sippers and sporting our new festival merchandise as we munch our way around the World Showcase’s outdoor kitchens, but now it’s time to check out some of the other stuff this year’s Flower and Garden Fest has to offer! Garden Rocks Concert Series Garden Rocks is a series of live concerts that are performed nightly at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. These shows are general admission and are completely free with your Epcot admission! Showtimes are 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM! Garden Rocks Highlights of this year’s line-up include The Guess Who, The Pointer Sisters, Blood, Sweat & Tears, A Flock of Seagulls, Daughtry, and Survivor who will be performing one of our favorite 80s tunes, “Eye of the Tiger”! Rock out at the Garden Rocks concerts! Read more about the Garden Rock concert series HERE! The Story of Coco Mariachi Cobre presents The Story of Coco has also returned to the festival this year. This show is a re-telling of the story Coco! It stars a live-sized Miguel puppet and a live Mariachi band, which means you actually see Miguel strum his guitar and dance! The Story of Coco Showtimes are listed as Sunday through Thursday at 11 PM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM for the duration of the festival. Tours and Other Events Looking for even more face time with Flower and Garden’s gorgeous topiaries and the Horticultural team that takes care of the festival’s landscaping? The Spring Gardens of the World is a three-hour guided tour led by Epcot’s expert gardeners! China Pavilion Click here to read more about Epcot’s Flower and Garden tours! The Behind the Seeds tour of Epcot’s Land pavilion is available year-round, but the festival also has some exclusive tours such as the U.K. pavilion’s Royal Tea Garden Tour and English Tea Garden Tour! Not looking to spend any extra money? You can always take a free self-guided tour of the Miniature Gardens in the Germany pavilion! Miniature Gardens This year Germany’s Miniature Garden seems to be hosting their very own Flower and Garden Festival, btw! Miniature Gardens And be sure to watch out for the miniature trains as they whiz by! Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Spike the Bee is everywhere at this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! He’s not only starring in his own collection of exclusive festival merch (including a new spork!) but Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration is also back! 2020 Spike’s Pollen-Nation This interactive game will take you on a scavenger hunt around the World Showcase to find where Spike is hiding! You’ll need to purchase the Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration map (available at most gift shops) to play along! Once you complete your map, you can redeem it for a PRIZE! Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt If you’re heading to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival closer to Easter time, you can participate in one of our favorite spring activities at Epcot — the Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt! 2018 Eggs for the Egg-Stravaganza scavenger hunt ©Disney Similar to Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration, your mission will be to seek out the larger-than-life Disney character eggs scattered throughout the World Showcase! Again, you’ll need to purchase an Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt map first (which you’ll find all around Epcot) and once you locate each egg, you can turn in your map for a reward! Interactive Play Areas Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival also has interactive play areas for the little sprouts! Health Full Trail This year, you’ll find the Health Full Trail where Future World and the World Showcase meet! It features multiple zones for folks of every age! Flower and Garden Playground The Play Full Garden is perfect for the kiddos to crawl around on while the adults can enjoy the nearby Mind Full Retreat! Flower and Garden Playground Over in Future World East, you’ll find Bo Peep’s Playtime Training Grounds while The Goodness Garden Butterfly House is fun for the whole family! You’ll find this attraction over by The Land this year! The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Topiaries And don’t forget about the massive amount of beautiful topiaries scattered throughout the park. Topiaries This year, there’s a new Remy topiary. Remy Topiary And we’re happy to see the return of the ever-so-adorable Kermit topiary. Kermit Topiary See even more of the 2020 topiaries here! With so much to see, do and EAT, we know you’re in for a good time at Epcot right now! The only real question now is, what will you enjoy FIRST? Which event are you most excited about seeing or doing at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Annual Passholder Merchandise! Some of Our Favorites Are BACK at Fleur de Lys’ Flower and Garden Booth in Epcot — But With a NEW Spin! First Look! New ORANGE BIRD Minnie Ears Are Coming to Disney World! View the full article

Okay, so maybe you didn’t make haste and venture forth quickly enough to catch “Guinevere” when she rolled into Disney Springs last week! Onward Photo-Op But we’ve got some good news for you folks who can’t wait to see Disney and Pixar’s new movie Onward (which comes out tomorrow!) — and it involves ICE CREAM! While you’ll get to meet Ian and Barley Lightfoot in their quest to restore their dad using the wizard staff he left behind, you’ll have the chance to EAT The Lightfloat — a new treat that Marketplace Snacks! Starting tomorrow, you’ll be able to find this frosty treat made with cotton candy lemonade, vanilla soft serve, and topped with — you guessed it, even MORE cotton candy! It even has an adorable decoration of Ian Lightfoot on top with the aforementioned staff! ©Disney We’re looking forward to trying this little guy tomorrow before or after we see the movie! And if you’re looking for even more mythological excitement to get you pumped up for the premiere, check out the new Onward merchandise we’ve spotted throughout Disney World HERE! Will you be trying this new treat? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! What’s New at Disney Springs — A BRAND NEW Store, Potato Chips IN A Cake, and MORE Mermaid Merch… Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! View the full article

While the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival gives you a taste of food and drinks from around the world… Florida Fresh …we’re taking you with us to enjoy some returning local items straight from the Sunshine State! (Florida pride, ya’ll!!) While this location was closed for unknown reasons yesterday, it’s up and runnin’ today, so it’s time for a review! FOOD Just like the Taste of Marrakesh, we’re getting to snack and sip on our favorites from last year again at Florida Fresh! Florida Fresh menu You can have a taste of some Florida specialties with the Carne Guisada with black bean cake and cilantro lime sour cream for $6.50… Carne Guisada with Black Bean Cake and Cilantro Lime Sour Cream …or the Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits (!!!) with brown gravy and local sweet corn relish for $7.25. Brb, we’re basically swooning! Spicy Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits with Brown Gravy and Local Sweet Corn Relish And, the Key Lime Tart with toasted meringue for $4.75 is a sweet and slightly tart way to end your snacking with dessert! Key Lime Tart with Toasted Meringue Buuut, the sweet stuff doesn’t have to stop there! Since Florida is known for its fresh fruit, the Watermelon Cucumber Slushy for $4.50 is a super refreshing sip that’s perfect to enjoy on a sunny day. Plus, it even comes with a grown-up version for $13.00 made with gin, so there’s an extra kick to the already delicious flavors of the slushy! Watermelon Cucumber Slushy Looking for something a little stronger? Then you can taste some of the sweet brews like the Tampa Bay Brewing Company Twisted Strawberry Fest Fruit Ale, Big Top Brewing Company Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat, or the First Magnitude Brewing Co. Monarch Milk Stout each for $4.50. Florida Fresh Beer Flight You can also get all three amigos together for a beer flight for $9.50. If you’re more of a wine person (we feel you), they have a Florida Orange Groves Winery Key Lime Sparkling Wine for $12.00. Key Lime Sparkling Wine BRB, it’s time for our post-snack naptime. You’ve done your state proud once again, Florida Fresh! Check out all the other food booths and menus for the Flower and Garden Festival here! What’s your favorite thing to sip on at Florida Fresh? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out Which Moroccan Foods You’ll Find This Year at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Review! Violet Lemonade, Spike the Bee Sippers, and Dole Whip Can All Be Found at This 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Booth! Review and Photos! How “Full of Flavor” is Flavor Full Kitchen? Let’s Find Out at This Year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

“SUGAR! Ooooh, honey, honey!” We’re positively BUZZING to try all of the eats and sips available at this year’s Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! We’ve had eats inspired by every type of garden, and now we’re chowing down on some particularly BEE-lightful eats! Honey Bee-stro Booth That’s because we’re skipping over to The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Boardwhere nature’s sweetener has given us a pretty exciting menu. Of course, we’ve already seen the Spike the Bee Sipper and what comes inside, but we’re pumped to give this booth a FULL visit! While this location was closed for the entirety of the day yesterday, we’re really happy that it’s up and runnin’ today! Food The menu at The Honey Bee-stro is full of food and drink options that are infused with nature’s sweetest nectar. Oh, AND a souvenir sipper!! Honey Bee-stro menu As for the eats, all of the food options are returning from last year (perfect, because we loved them then too!). There’s the Roasted Cauliflower dish made with buckwheat honey carrot puree, wild rice pilaf, asparagus, honey blistered grapes, sunflower brittle, and coriander flowers for $4.50. Roasted Cauliflower For those looking for something a little meatier, the Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread is always an option for $5.75. This sizeable snack comes topped with white cheddar cheese, charred vegetables, clover honey sour cream, and micro citrus greens. Honey Tandoori Chicken Flatbread And to satisfy our sweet tooth, we’re tasting the Local Wildflower Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with orange blossom honey ice cream garnished with fennel pollen meringue kisses. This treat is so cute and costs $5.00. If you’re not a chocolate fan, this might be the dessert for you. The cheesecake was nice and creamy and we could definitely taste the honey in it. Local Wildflower Honey Mascarpone Cheesecake Beverages Of course, the all-new Spike the Bee Sipper is available at this booth this year! While you could snag it at Pineapple Promenade yesterday, today, he’s back where he belongs! Get this lovable little guy for $15.00 filled with the ever so yummy Honey-Peach Freeze. Spike the Bee Sipper Though the Honey Peach Freeze is non-alcoholic and there is an option to add Blueberry Vodka for $12.00! It tastes almost exactly like the Freeze, but with the added vodka flavor. It wasn’t super sweet, but we don’t know if we could handle more than the cup we got. Honey-Peach Freeze with Blueberry Vodka And the alcoholic freeze isn’t the only boozy option at this booth. You can also snag the B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead from Ferndale, Missouri for $5.00. We thought this was a very yummy drink option and it had a lot of bright and tangy notes. B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead For wine drinkers, there’s the option of the Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine from St. Petersburg, Florida for $6.00. Orange Blossom Honey Wine We can’t think of anything sweeter than the eats at this booth — except maybe just plain old honey! Head on over to The Honey Bee-stro to get your buzz on! Check out the menus for the other Flower and Garden Festival booths here! Will you be snagging that cutie Spike the Bee Sipper? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEW Booth Alert! We’re Reviewing Everything on the Magnolia Terrace Menu at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! We’re Reviewing EVERYTHING on the Menu at Primavera Kitchen at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! We CAN’T STOP Thinking About This New Funnel Cake at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

We’re only a few weeks away from the first day of Spring (March 19) and I’m ready for it! There’s something about spring that just puts me in a different mindset and makes me want to refresh everything. I love shopping for floral spring tops and dresses and trying new seasonal food and even skincare products. If you’re anything like me, sometimes beauty and skincare seem a bit overwhelming. How do you know which products are best for your specific needs? Which products pair well with others? How do I find products that compliment my skin tone? I can tell you that you can get all of your questions answered at Disney Springs. With popular beauty and skincare brands like M•A•C Cosmetics, Sephora, Origins, Kiehl’s Since 1851 and even niche brands like Savannah Bee Company (who specialize in all things honey) you’re sure to discover the perfect products that best suit your needs. No matter which store I walk in, there’s always incredibly knowledgeable and friendly team members who are always willing to help and point me in the right direction. (Some products even come in free samples so you can try before you buy!) I spoke to some of our general managers from our beauty and skincare stores and asked them what their current can’t-miss product was for spring. Check out the list below: Basin Your good hair days are ahead of you with Basin’s all-natural shampoo bars! Coconut oil is the main ingredient in these beauties which naturally moisturize, soothe, and strengthen hair from root to scalp. Basin also offers options for all hair types and needs including sensitive scalp, oily hair, dry hair, thick/curly hair, swimmers’ hair, color-treated hair, and more. Not only are these bars great for your hair, they’re great for the environment offering a low waste option for anyone looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. Another bonus? They’re great for travel with no need to worry about leaks or liquid limits. L’Occitane en Provence Give yourself that well-rested look with the Immortelle Overnight Reset Eye Serum. This magical formula will make it look like you’ve gotten all the beauty sleep you need by reducing puffiness and dark circles to help awaken your skin. When you pop in the store, ask a team member how you can get a complimentary mini-facial or hand massage! Origins Get ready for mega hydration with the Dr. Weil Mega Mushroom Collection. The secret ingredient that makes formula stand out above the rest? It’s called Reishi and it’s known as the mushroom of immortality in traditional Chinese medicine to improve health and promote longevity. There are so many great products in this collection, but I recommend trying the Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion that’s perfect for all skin types, restoring resilience and reducing redness. M•A•C Cosmetics The summer heat will be here before you know it! I recommend keeping the Fix+ mist spray with you at all times. This lightweight formula is packed with vitamins and minerals and infused with a blend of green tea, chamomile and cucumber giving you an instant boost of hydration when you need it most. The product is also perfect for setting makeup for up to 12 hours and available in a variety of scents including romantic rose scent, calming lavender scent, or creamy coconut.) Sephora Glowing skin is definitely a must-have and it’s achievable with the Glow Recipe Skincare Collection at Sephora. Their skin-first products are naturally made with clean formulas filled with sensorial, unexpected textures and antioxidant-rich fruit extracts. Some of the best-sellers from the collection include the Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser, Pineapple-C Bright Serum, and the cult-favorite Watermelon Sleeping Mask. Every product is considered clean, vegetarian, and cruelty-free. The Art of Shaving Gentlemen can transform their shaving experience into a home spa with the world’s first heated razor by Gilletelabs. This award-winnig razor delivers the comfort of a hot towel with every stroke and features four intelligent heat sensors with five blades. Did you know The Art of Shaving also offers barber experiences in store? Enjoy beard, head and hot towel services, cuts, shaves, facials and more with an expertly trained master barber in store. Call (407) 560-8320 for more details and to make an appointment. Are you excited to try some of these products? I’d love to know in the comments below! Keep up to date on special events and happenings in store by following @DisneySprings on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. View the full article

While Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival officially kicked off yesterday, three of the outdoor kitchens didn’t quite get the memo! Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival And while The Honey-Beestro and Flordia Fresh were able to open on time today, it appears the other festival food booth is going to be a little late to the party! If you were looking to enjoy some tasty Caribbean cuisine today, it looks like you might be out of luck! At 11 AM while the rest of the Flower and Garden festival booths were open for business, La Isla Fresca was still shuttered. La Isla Fresca Check out La Isla Fresca’s 2020 menu here! We love swingin’ by this island oasis for their Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer served with Steamed Rice and a tangy Coconut Lime Sauce! La Isla Fresca But we’re just telling our tastebuds to hold out a little while longer! We’ll continue to keep on eye on La Isla Fresca and let you know when we see it open! Until then, you can get your taste of paradise with Joffrey’s Tropical Breeze — it even made our Best of the Fest list which you can check out HERE! See PHOTOS of EVERY BOOTH and MENU ITEM at Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival HERE! Were you hoping La Isla Fresca would be open today? What are you most excited about ordering? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Confirmed! Now We Know Some of the Food Booths Returning to Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival! Ahh, Guys! Have You Seen This Spike The Bee SPORK Coming to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival? PRICES Are Starting to Pop Up at Epcot’s 2020 Flower and Garden Festival Food Booths! View the full article

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We’ve been hanging on every detail of the new space-themed restaurant that is currently still under construction in Epcot. Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney And while Space 220 Restaurant has experienced a few setbacks (it was originally supposed to open in the winter) it seems the final details are finally falling into place — including its flatware! We’re not normally ones to geek out over what the forks and knives look like at our favorite Disney World’s restaurants, but it seems like all of that’s about to change! You see, Space 220 is pulling out all the stops and is going super high-end with their outer space table settings! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Read everything you need to know about the new Space 220 before it opens HERE! Total Food Service, a source that follows the food industry closely, recently disclosed what Space 220’s new flatware will look like! For the ultra-modern restaurant which is set 220 miles above the Earth, The Pantina Group (which is “launching” the new restaurant, has chosen a sleek, sophisticated style of cutlery called “Tilia”. It’s manufactured by Studio William Cutlery and its the black flatware shown in the image below! “Tilia by Studio William really caught our eye due to its elongated shape. The line was extremely modern and had a space-age quality we couldn’t resist,” says Jaclyn Lerner, Art & Style Director for PRG. Tilia black flatware by © Studio William Cutlery, pictured at Wild Ink in New York City Armed with the pattern’s name and maker, we did a little digging and were pretty shocked by how much this stuff costs! If you want to purchase your own set of “Tilia” flatware, it WON’T come cheap! Service for four in the satin finish costs $328.54 while service for 6 is $480.18! Individual pieces cost $16-$24 on Studio William Cutlery’s website! Space 220 Restaurant is estimated to sit at least 350 guests at a time, so you do the math! © Studio William Cutlery Check out what Space 220’s current construction looks like HERE! The article also dropped a hint that Space 220 Restaurant might be opening next month (in April!). Disney has yet to release an official opening date, but we’ll let you know as soon as we have confirmation TAKEOFF! Read everything we know about Space 220 here! Are you looking forward to Space 220? Let us know if you’ll be booking a meal when it opens in the comments below! Related posts: What You NEED to Know Before the Space 220 Restaurant Opens in Disney World! Mission Control: We Are NOT Clear For Launch! Epcot’s Space 220 Now Slated For Later Opening Breaking News! We Now Know Which Meals You Can Enjoy at Epcot’s New Space 220 Restaurant! View the full article