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Although we’re still cleaning up from Thanksgiving, we’re ready to start baking up some Christmas goodies for the holidays! Sprinkles Cupcakes And, there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than a whole month of cupcakes in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! The December Flavors of the Month will be making their way to Sprinkles in both Disney World and Disneyland! Sprinkles in Disney Springs The Christmas Cookie Cupcake is back again to make your plate for Santa PERFECT! Now through January 5th, 2020, you can try the vanilla cake complete with red and green sprinkles and topped with vanilla buttercream, more festive sprinkles, and a homemade sugar cookie! Christmas Cookie ©Sprinkles Looking for double the holiday flavor? The Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake is baking up from December 2nd through December 25th with Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with chocolate-peppermint frosting and crushed peppermint candy. Chocolate Peppermint ©Sprinkles Gingerbread just happens to be one of the BEST Christmas treats around! That’s why the Gingerbread Cupcake with spiced ginger cake, cream cheese frosting, cinnamon sugar, and a mini gingerbread man will be a fantastic dessert from December 2nd through December 25th. Gingerbread ©Sprinkles Christmas isn’t the only holiday just around the corner! National Cupcake Day is almost here too!! And, Sprinkles is celebrating from December 13th until December 15th (with a new confetti cupcake hopefully!). National Cupcake Day ©Sprinkles While December is the season for hot buttered rum, we’re SUPER excited for the Rum Cake Cupcake coming to the bakery from December 16th through December 29th! (We can’t wait to see who is partnering with Sprinkles too!) Rum Cake ©Sprinkles The Rise of Skywalker is almost here, along with the epic conclusion to the recent saga (brb crying). Although we might have to say goodbye to Rey, Finn, and the rest of the gang, you can feel the balance in the Force with The Dark Side Cupcake! Try a taste of the delicious treat for the film’s premiere from December 19th until December 21st. Star Wars: The Dark Side ©Sprinkles Raise a glass (and this cupcake) to 2020, everybody! Although we’ve seen a version of the NYE Champagne Cupcake before, we can only hope this year’s will be topped with champagne frosting and filled with pop rocks (!!!) again from December 27th through January 1st, 2020. NYE Champagne ©Sprinkles December might just be the best month for treats, don’t you think?? We can’t wait to try all of these cupcakes starting TODAY! Which December Flavor of the Month are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day with a BOGO Offer at Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Downtown Disney! PSA!! You Can Only Get Sprinkles’ New Sticky Toffee Cupcake for ONE MORE DAY! Fall’s An Absolute Ball With The NEW Pumpkin Patch Mini Sampler at Sprinkles! View the full article

Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you! First, a few things to remember… . We have a BRAND NEW T-SHIRT LINE! If you’ve been waiting for DFB t-shirts, they’re HERE! We hope you’ll take a look at them right here! There are lot of BRAND NEW 2020 DISCOUNTS for Disney World Hotels and Packages, and we’ve got them all here! FULL Menus and EVERY SINGLE food photo is up for Disney World’s Festival of the Holidays! And be sure to check out our BEST of the Fest! Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… All the News From the Disney Parks Check out the WILD reason why one booth didn’t open on time at the Festival of the Holidays. <– Weird News! Find out what Disney souvenir sold out in MINUTES!<– Crazy News! Take a look at this BONUS gingerbread display at Epcot. There’s a new Cinderella bus wrap at Disney World. A new sign for the Awesome Planet film has been spotted in Epcot. New holiday ice cream flavors are coming to Salt & Straw in Disneyland. Signs for the new film in the Canada Pavilion have been spotted. Check out the new location for beignets at Disneyland. Take a peek at some behind-the-scenes footage from ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ See what’s happening at the Magic Kingdom on December 2. See inside Rise of the Resistance before the ride opens next week! <– Look at the amazing ‘Frozen 2’ window display at Saks Fifth Avenue. The Disneyland Candy Canes are here! We were live at the opening of the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. See how you can watch the live-stream of the Candlelight Processional. Check out our favorite Epcot Festival of the Holidays traditions. We spotted a fun Mickey — see where! Print out the DFB checklist for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays. 9 hacks that will help you upgrade your Disney World vacation. What’s new at the Magic Kingdom this week. Take a look at the holiday specials at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea. Get a first look at the new cast member costumes at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Changes are coming to Snow White’s Scary Adventures at Disneyland. Frozen and Star Wars celebrations are coming to Disneyland Paris. See how many subscribers have been added to Disney+ since it started. We have details on when the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse is opening at Epcot. We shared the latest details about Space 220 in Epcot. Check out the 2020 lineup of events from D23. Annual Passholder photo ops are available for the holidays at Disney World. Take a look at this new Disney World commercial. New dinner series is coming to Steakhouse 55 in Disneyland. We shared what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Get all the details on the Disneyland After Dark events. Check out what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We shared all the must-watch shows on Disney+ for fans of the Disney Parks. New holiday Magic Shots available now at Disney World. Take a listen to this new ‘Frozen’ playlist. We spotted another fun gingerbread house at Disney Springs! Check out the holiday decorations at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. We shared the latest news about the TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom. See what’s new at Epcot this week. We shared what attractions were closed for refurbishment. DFB Reviews Check out our BEST of the FEST for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays. We reviewed all the eats at the Refreshment Port at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Check out the Mulled Cider at Epcot! We reviewed the new Spiked Frozen Apple Pie cocktail! There’s a new Coca Cola Cinnamon Float at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. We checked out the seasonal Gingerbread Ice Cream in Epcot. Take a look at what’s on the menu in France at the Festival of the Holidays. We reviewed more of the Holiday Kitchens at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays including: American Holiday Table, L’Chaim, Le Marche De Noel, Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen, Tuscany Holiday Kitchen, Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, Prost!, Feast of the Three Kings, Los Posadas Holiday Kitchen, Yukon Holiday Kitchen, Holiday Sweets & Treats, Shanghai Holiday Kitchen, and Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea. We told you everything you need to know about the Holiday Cookie Stroll at the Festival of the Holidays! Check out the new holiday eats and drinks at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. This Disney World snack is on our must-eat list. We reviewed Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine. Check out this boozy gummy bear shake at Disney World. We reviewed a huge pretzel with beer cheese dip at the Animal Kingdom. There was a special Thanksgiving cupcake at the Animal Kingdom. We checked out a must-eat Thanksgiving dessert. Must-Have Merchandise Check out the NEW DFB T-shirt line! New MINT MagicBands spotted at Disney World! We spotted a Country Bears Tumbler at the Magic Kingdom. The new ‘Frozen 2’ dresses have arrived and they’re on sale! Check out the new Corkcicle Flute at Wine Bar George. We spotted a must-have ‘Frozen’ present! Take a look at the lines to get the Annual Passholder magnet at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. NEW ‘Frozen’ Dooney & Bourke collection arrives at Disney World. Check out the merchandise at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Give the gift of wine with Wine Bar George. New Wishables available now at Aulani. Check out the Black Friday deals on ShopDisney. Find out more about the new Disney+ gift card. Take a look at the new Baby Yoda merchandise. Check out all the Pop Warner merchandise. You’ve gotta see the newest color of Minnie Ears coming to Disney World. We spotted a new Mermaid Tail Cup! Check out these cute Nightmare Before Christmas dog toys. There’s a new Animal Kingdom charm from PANDORA. 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Use promo code DFB50 at the DFB Store to get HUGE savings on this already-discounted bundle (or any other DFB Guide that you want)! Shop NOW! Use promo code DFB50 and get 50% off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Our most popular bundle – the Everything Bundle – includes SEVEN of our most popular DFB Guides — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the Holiday Guide, and more — at 50% off an already discounted price! That’s more than $100 of ebooks for less than $30! And right now it also includes a pre-order of the 2020 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the DFB Guide to the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, PLUS free, instant downloads of the 2019 editions! Want to see more? Check out the details here! But wait, there’s more! You can also scoop up these savings on the Everything Bundle Gift Certificate! These make the perfect gift for the Disney fans in your life! (Be sure to check out all of our Gift Certificates.) And that means one thing — hall decking and stocking stuffing has never been easier or more convenient for the Disney Food Lovers on your list. Remember – EVERY DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate is on sale this week. Just use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any of our best-selling e-books! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. There are a LOT of great eats at Disney California Adventure this holiday season including this delish Churro Shake! DFB reader @krthedizneynerd shared this about the shake: “If you like Cinnamon Toast Crunch you will love this shake. Tasted more like that to me than a churro but still delicious!” Get this shake! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds. On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this fun Star Wars Advent Calendar. WDW for Grownups shared a review of Flame Tree Barbecue. Disney Parks Blog shared tasty gingerbread treats in Disney Springs. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey Shaped Wreath Cookies. 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! Related posts: Disney Food News This Week: What’s NEW at the Disney Parks and Resorts Here It IS!! The ULTIMATE LIST of Upcoming Disney Attractions, Rides, and Restaurants WITH Opening Dates!! Disney News This Week: ALL of the MUST-READ News and Updates from the Most Magical Places On Earth View the full article

Anyone who’s been following DisneyFoodBlog on social media — especially instagram — for a while knows how much I. LOVE. JELLYROLLS. Jellyrolls This stripe-y location on the Disney World BoardWalk is where incredible dueling pianists play YOUR requests night after night. Anything from Gaga to Gangnam Style, Billy Joel to Billy Idol. Whatever YOU request is what’s on the playlist for the evening. Jellyrolls musicians on stage Me? I’m usually the weirdo sitting in the back, nursing a Tito’s and soda and editing hundreds of food pictures on my macbook until 2AM. But the music is so great, why would I want to be anywhere else?? Anyway, a few months ago we broke the news that Jellyrolls was introducing REFILLABLE ALCOHOL CUPS! Yeah, man. Buy a cup, get refills for less! Genius! Original Refillable Cups And TODAY we get to tell you all about the HOLIDAY EDITIONS!! These are so much fun, and you know I’m gonna be getting mine ASAP. Jellyrolls holiday refillable tumblers These have the Jellyrolls Logo, featuring a snowflake, on one side; and “It’s the Holiday Season” with music notes on the other. Jellyrolls holiday refillable tumblers You can get specialty holiday drinks in these as well: Ho Ho Horchata has Captain Morgan, Amaretto, Rumchata, Cream, and Coke Blue Christmas features Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, and Pineapple Juice Holly Jolly Rancher includes Orange Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Sours, and Orange Juice Rudy’s Reindeer Punch has Citrus Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, and Cranberry Juice Merry Christmas to US! Jellyrolls Holiday Tumblers These will cost you $25 to purchase and $11 per refill! You can choose a different drink refill from the one you started with as well. So whaddya think? Ready to celebrate the season at Jellyrolls with all your favorite Pianomen?? I’ll for sure be there! Where’s your favorite place to sip a cocktail in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Sneak Peek: Take a Look Inside the Upcoming AbracadaBar on Disney’s Boardwalk DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 New Year’s Eve Dining Events in Disney World View the full article

We’ve had a busy weekend checking out all of the tasty treats at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! American Adventure And we’ve seen a bunch of good eats LIVE around the World Showcase, but we’ve spotted one that’s DEFINITELY the biggest and it’s not exactly for eating. That’s right, the American Adventure Gingerbread display is here for 2019! The gingerbread display is found in the American Adventure attraction building in the American Adventure pavilion and features a whole bunch of iconic monuments! American Adventure Gingerbread Display There’s a sweet version of the United States Capitol Building complete with an intricate white chocolate dome and pretty Christmas decorations. United States Capitol Next door to the Capitol building is the adorable (sorry not sorry) Lincoln Memorial, featuring a chocolate statue of Honest Abe himself sitting inside! Also how do they get the lighting like that?!? Lincoln Monument You can also spot the Jefferson Memorial with its super distinctive circular design. Look at that marbling! Jefferson Memorial Aaaaand a 7 FOOT TALL Washington Monument is made completely with gingerbread. Washington Monument Honestly, we’re not even sure how this thing stays standing but boy, is it nice to look at! Washington Monument This display contains six hidden Mickeys so keep an eye out when you’re checking it out! It comes as no surprise that a gingerbread display of this size needed more than 20 pounds of icing and 50 pounds of gingerbread! Jeez. Gingerbread Display Bake Sign This display will be up through the holiday season in Epcot so be sure to check it out on your way to eat all of the Best of the Fest at the Festival of the Holidays! American Adventure Want to see more Disney gingerbread? Click here! What do you think of this monumental gingerbread display? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Here’s Your ULTIMATE Guide to All the 2019 Gingerbread Displays Coming to Disney World TWO MORE Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays! FINAL Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays View the full article

With the ever-growing collection of MagicBands available to purchase, it can be a tough decision picking which one you’ll sport throughout the parks! MagicBands To make your decision even harder, Disney has introduced another awesome color: mint! We recently reported on this color being introduced to the wide selection of MagicBands, and we’re excited to let you know that they have been spotted in stores! Perfect for winter, this ‘cool’ mint-colored MagicBand was spotted at Mouse Gear in Epcot. They retail for $14.99! Pick one up today and add it to your collection of MagicBands! What’s your favorite color that Disney has introduced to Magic Bands? What color would you like to see them add next? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! Cute Pet Accessory Alert! NEW Arendelle Aqua PET Spirit Jersey Spotted at Disney World! NEW Classic Minnie Mouse Ears Debut at Disney World! View the full article

Thanksgiving is over, so that means Christmas is here! And, we’ve been celebrating with all the eats and treats at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. Christmas Tree in Epcot While we took you around the park LIVE with us at the first event of the season, we’re giving you another look at all the AH-MAZING food being offered this year! Although it might not be an actual booth per se, Refreshment Port is one of the festive stops you can visit during the Festival of the Holidays this year! Refreshment Port And, our mouths are watering looking at all that delicious poutine, so let’s start snackin’ away! Refreshment Port Festival of the Holidays Sign While we were at the Festival of the Holidays preview, we got to try the non-alcoholic T.G. Lee Eggnog and the spiked version with spiced rum! You can nab a glass of the regular nog for $3.50 or the spiked version for $11.00! T.G. Lee Eggnog with Spiced Rum We couldn’t help but grab another round of the alcoholic ‘nog with its spicy and creamy flavors that are basically Christmas in a cup! If we could have a whole carton of this goodness, we definitely would! T.G. Lee Eggnog with Spiced Rum Just like your Christmas dinner, the Turkey Poutine is back again and super satisfying with its crispy french fries topped with turkey, gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions for $9. We loved this last year with sweet potato fries and these were a hit with us again this year with good ol’ regular fries! Turkey Poutine Although they’re available year-round, the Beef Brisket Poutine made of french fries with beef brisket, beer-cheese sauce (!!!), poutine gravy, and crispy onions for $9.50… Beef Brisket Poutine …and the Traditional Poutine consisting of french fries with beef gravy and cheese curds for $7.50 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit are great options if you’re looking for something salty and savory! Traditional Poutine After the Food & Wine Festival, the Barbecue Bloody Mary has made its return at Festival of the Holidays! The vodka and tomato juice cocktail is topped with a celery stick, an olive, house-made pickle, and smoked garlic sausage skewer, and a mustard and barbecue rub rim for $17. Barbecue Bloody Mary Still hungry after all those drinks and snacks? You can check out the offerings at every other booth during the festival! (We’ll see ya there!) What’s your favorite kind of Refreshment Port poutine? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! REVIEW! New Joffrey’s Coffee Holiday Drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! REVIEW! Mull Over the NEW Mulled Cider at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

‘Tis the season for warm drinks by the fire! Epcot Festival of the Holidays And, we’ve been taking you LIVE with us as we’ve tried different sips from around the World Showcase at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Now, we’re taking a trip to the UK for a traditional Christmas drink. The Rose & Crown Beer Stand is serving up a good ole’ Mulled Cider for the holidays! UK Beer Cart Sign The drink is mixed with Strongbow hard apple cider, Twinings orange and cinnamon herbal tea, Pimms No. 1, apple juice, and star anise. Mulled Cider Close Up If you love mulled drinks during the Christmas season, then this slightly sweet and spicy drink will satisfy your cravings! The tea flavors come through with each sip as well as the strong hard apple cider flavors. Although our reporters aren’t the biggest mulled drink fans, they thought it would be a great item to sip on for visitors that enjoy any kind of warm, mulled beverage! Mulled Cider You can try the Mulled Cider for yourself for $13 before visiting the other booths to grab MORE drinks during Festival of the Holidays! Are you a fan of Mulled Cider at Christmastime? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW! New Joffrey’s Coffee Holiday Drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! REVIEW! The Spiked Frozen Apple Pie is Sweet and Spicy at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! View the full article

Even though we love sippin’ on egg nog and hot chocolate during the holidays, we also love a good ole’ fruity drink for Christmas! Festival of the Holidays Guide And, we’ve been taking you LIVE around to all the sipping spots at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! So, get ready for a delicious sweet treat that will have you decking the halls all season long! We’ve stopped by all the official booths at Festival of the Holidays, but Block & Hans is also pouring a special drink for Christmastime. Block & Hans Craft Beer The Spiked Frozen Apple Pie Slush has been mixed up at the stand with Minute Maid apple juice, Monin cinnamon syrup, and Ole Smoky apple pie moonshine! Block & Hans Festival of the Holidays Sign If you’ve ever wondered what a frozen apple pie tastes like, this is it! The slush is extremely refreshing AND boozy, balancing the apple juice and apple pie moonshine beautifully. Spiked Frozen Apple Pie The hint of cinnamon that comes through with each sip adds a little kick to the drink that we LOVE. This could quite possibly be one of our favorite sips of the Festival of the Holidays this year! Spiked Frozen Apple Pie You can get your own Spiked Frozen Apple Pie Slush for $14 with tax included before checking out all the other eats and treats at the festival! Have you tried the Spiked Frozen Apple Pie Slush yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! REVIEW! New Joffrey’s Coffee Holiday Drinks at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Review: NEW Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Shot (YESSSS!) Is PERFECT For Fall in Disney World! View the full article

There’s an adorable tumbler for sale at Disney Springs that you’ll want to check out if you’re a fan of Country Bear Jamboree! Spotted at the Marketplace Co-Op, this clear tumbler features all of your favorite characters from the classic attraction playing in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom (and in Disney parks around the world!). This one is created by one of our favorite artists, Jarrod Maruyama: the creator of Hipster Mickey! Add this tumbler to your park-day essentials, or make it the perfect holiday gift for the Country Bear fan in your family. We spotted it in Marketplace Co-Op, but it’s been around the parks for a while! Grab yours while you still can! Let us know in the comments what you think of this adorable tumbler! Do you have a Disney Parks tumbler that you love to use? Related posts: Spotted: Country Bear Jamboree Jug AND Mug in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland Lovepop Is Open in Disney Springs — And You’ve GOT to See These Cards!! Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks View the full article

It seems as though new character bus wraps appear every week, and we can’t complain! The newest bus will make you want to hop on board and ride it straight to the ball! “A Frozen Holiday Wish” This has been such a fun scavenger hunt of sorts to spot all the new buses (who would think we would get so excited over a bus)? And today we spotted a brand new — yet totally classic — edition! Check out this gorgeous bus showcasing Cindy herself on the way to the ball! Cinderella Bus Wrap The Cinderella Bus Wrap features the eminent Disney princess in her carriage, riding off to the prince’s castle to attend the ball. Cinderella is joining an impressive fleet of buses adorned with our favorite Disney characters, from Peter Pan to Figment, and from Frozen to even Disney+! Next time you’re in Disney World, keep an eye out for this magical bus. Maybe you can ride Cinderella’s bus to Cinderella Castle! Which character bus wrap has been your favorite so far? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World Skyliner Gondola PRO TIPS: Here’s What You Need To Know Before You FLY! All It Takes Is Faith, Trust, and A Look At This NEW Disney World BUS! We’re LIVE From the Disney World Skyliner — FULL PHOTO TOUR From the Air, Plus INSIDER TIPS! View the full article

With Frozen 2 out in theaters, it’s no surprise that the film’s merch will be some of the most popular buys this holiday season. (WE definitely want it!) Frozen 2 Dresses Although we’ve loved the Follow-Me Friend Olaf and the Frozen Dooney & Bourke Collection, we’re ready to “do the magic” and transform into Elsa and Anna! And, just in time for Black Friday, there’s a deal online you DON’T want to miss! The end costumes are FINALLY available on shopDisney!! But EVEN BETTER — Elsa has combined with the other elemental spirits to conjure up an AH-MAZING discount on the outfits from the end of Frozen 2! While we’ve spotted some of these kids’ dresses for up to $120 in the parks… Frozen 2 Dresses …they’re now only $79.99 on shopDisney for a limited time! (Wait, whaaat??) Follow the voice calling to your heart with the Snow Queen Elsa Costume… Snow Queen Elsa Costume …and become the rightful Queen of Arendelle with the Queen Anna Costume! Queen Anna Costume You can even pair it with Anna’s beautiful new tiara for only $29.95! What will your first decree as queen be? (More chocolate around the kingdom??) Queen Anna Tiara Plus, if you use the code AMAZING, you can take an extra 20% off and get free shipping on orders $75 or more! Although we are loving these deals, they’ll only be available for a limited time. So, get your Christmas lists and hop online! Have you seen Frozen 2 in theaters yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! NEW Frozen 2 Alex and Ani Bracelets Arrive in Disney World! Sing Your Heart Out with the NEW Frozen 2 and Cinderella Ornaments in Disney World! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about the things that everyone needs to know before heading on vacation! This WAY to VACATION! Disney World can be a lil bit stressful sometimes, whether it’s your first or hundredth time in the parks. That’s why we’re here to tell you the 8 tools everyone needs to make their visit smoother! We’re giving you a look at the DFB Guide to Disney World Dining, snack checklists, weather apps, and MORE! So, what are you waiting for?? Check out where all our top tools for Disney World in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which tools do you use during your Disney World vacation? Related posts: DFB Video: The 14 Things People ALWAYS Ask Us About Disney World! DFB Video: The Cutting-Edge Effects and Details of Disney’s Newest Attractions! DFB Video: 3 Reasons NOT To Go To Disney World in 2020 (And 2 Reasons You SHOULD)! View the full article

We continue our coverage of Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays with a quick stop at the Refreshment Outpost in World Showcase. Refreshment Outpost in World Showcase This often-overlooked outpost is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a cool beverage, and this holiday season they have a yummy new option for you to try out! Coca Cola Cinnamon Float The Coca Cola Cinnamon Float is one of the many specialty beverage options you can find this year. This is a non-alcoholic frozen drink that the entire family can enjoy! Have you spotted the new Cinnamon Coca-Cola in your grocery store recently? We have! Well, this is your standard Coke Float with vanilla soft serve, but using this new holiday Coke instead! We actually…kinda loved it! It was everything you’ve come to love in a good Coke Float but with just the tiniest whisper of cinnamon! The flavor worked really well with the creaminess of the ice cream. This isn’t TOO wild and crazy and we think everyone can enjoy this new take on a classic! Grab one today at the Refreshment Outpost in World Showcase for $5.75 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Read more of our favorite finds at this year’s Festival of the Holidays here! Have you been to Festival of the Holidays this season? Let us know what your favorite items are in the comments! Related posts: Review! Gingerbread Ice Cream at L’Artisan Des Glaces Returns to Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

Joyeux Noël! We have a tasty returning treat from L’Artisan des Glaces to share with you today! L’Artisan des Glaces in Epcot’s France Pavilion Festival of the Holidays is in full swing in Epcot so let’s jump right in and chat about what you can find in the France Pavilion! L’Artisan des Glaces brought back their nummy Gingerbread Ice Cream, or Glace au Pain d’Epices and we couldn’t resist picking up a scoop! We have a soft spot for gingerbread this time of year! If you enjoy gingerbread, you will LOVE this frozen treat! It’s just gingerbread-y enough with little hunks of chewy gingerbread scattered throughout. Seriously addicting! The whole family can enjoy it as a single scoop for $4.69 or a double scoop for $7.04. Adults can also order this up in an ice cream martini, if they’re feeling EXTRA festive, for $11.97 with a shot of liquor on top! While we were ordering up our scoop, we spied the adorable red and green macarons had made their return as well! These are mini mint ice cream macaron sandwiches that make the perfect snack to savor while strolling through the France pavilion. No matter what you order in this delicious ice cream shop, we’re sure you won’t be disappointed! See all of our photos and reviews from the Festival of the Holidays here! What Festival of the Holiday treats are you most excited to see return this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review! Everything OLD is NEW Again with a Returning Holiday Favorite in Epcot! Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! What’s New in Epcot — LOTS of Construction, Halloween Merchandise, and the Return of Beverly! View the full article

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays has ARRIVED! Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays This annual Epcot Festival started on November 29th and runs through December 30, 2019. Featuring over a dozen international food booths and international Holiday Storytellers, guests can enjoy learning about cultures from ALL around the world! Gingerbread Cookie Of course, if you’re looking for a little traditional Christmas magic served up American-style, you’ll find plenty of that, too! During the Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays nightly Candlelight Processional, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator with a 50-piece orchestra and choir accompaniment in the America Gardens Theater! Conducting the Candlelight Processional Check out how you can watch the Candlelight Processional from HOME here! But that’s not all, friends! Returning again, kids can join in on the fun by helping Chip and Dale decorate their Christmas tree with Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree — a festive kid-friendly scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Only for the holidays, we’re helping Chip & Dale collect ornaments to decorate their Christmas Tree! Chip &Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree But if you ask us, the BEST part of the fest each year is the HOLIDAY FOOD BOOTHS! At this year’s fest, you’ll find several Holiday Kitchens showcasing eats and treats from around the world! CLICK HERE for pictures of EVERY FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS, PLUS prices and menus! And as always, we’re here to give you, our dear readers, our BEST eats and drinks around the Festival so you can dominate the Festival of the Holidays this year! Here we go! Chengdu Street Fries at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen It doesn’t get much better than this one, folks! The big pile ‘o crinkle-cut fries with a spicy sauce ladled over them. These REALLY impressed us this year! The Disney spice kid gloves definitely came off with this level of HEAT! Plus the crunch from the peanuts and crispy green onions really brought the whole dish together nicely. This epic Festival hit can be yours for $5.50 from the Shanghai Kitchen in China! Shanghai Chengdu Spicy Street Fries But wait… there’s more! Firework at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen We thought we saw the sky light up when we took our first sip of the Firework, also found at China’s booth! It features Jose Cuervo Tequila Gold, Vodka, mango syrup, orange juice, and soda water, and it’s one of the tastiest $11 you’ll spend at the fest! Not too sweet, you’ll definitely taste the tequila in this little firecracker, while the mango gives this drink the little bit of zip! Zam! Zoom! you’ve been looking for! Firework You can always rely on the China pavilion to give hefty pours as well, so find yourself a DD. Check out our review of the other eats and drinks at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen HERE! Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen We were big fans of this homey dish last year, and we still are in 2019! Served with a rich mushroom sauce, these little potato dumplings make for some seriously good eatin’! Find it for $4.50 over at the Bavaria Kitchen in Germany! Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spaetzle at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Check out the new Pork Schnitzel this year for $6.25, also at the Bavaria Kitchen! It’s got a mushroom sauce much like our friend, the Potato Dumpling, and we think we might just like him EVEN BETTER! Maybe we’re just suckers for spaetzle — who are we kidding? It’s definitely those little chewy nuggets of egg noodles and all that yummy sauce! The flavors and textures marry so well in this delicious savory dish! Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce and Spaetzle Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen And it just wouldn’t be a party without the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Cheese Fondue! We could swim in this stuff! Served in a bread bowl for $8.25, it’s accompanied by fresh steamed baby veggies and potatoes for dunking. This one has been a favorite for years. Cheese Fondue Read our review of ALL the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen items here! Spiked Frozen Apple Pie at Block and Hans If you thought the Frozen Apple Pie at the Canadian booth, Appleseed Orchard, was a solid option at this year at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, then you gotta try the Spiked Frozen Apple Pie at Block and Hans in the American Adventure Pavilion. For $14, it’s the real deal! This slush features frozen Minute Maid Apple Juice, Monin Cinnamon Syrup, and Ole Smokey Apple Pie Moonshine. It’s like drinking the best parts of a pie…except with booze, natch. Spiked Frozen Apple Pie Giant Tostada de Puerco at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen We have a new love language we just discovered over at Mexico’s Las Posadas Kitchen and its name is Giant Tostada! This humongous landmass of food has deliciously seasoned pork served on top of a giant, crispy puffed tostada with a chipotle black bean spread, guajillo sauce and crumbles of queso fresco! But then the fiesta really kicks into overdrive with the addition of crema Mexicana, pickled onion, and a dusting of chicharron powder! It’s giant…it’s a tostada…and it’s only $8.50! Giant Tostada de Puerco Holiday Cider at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen And if you’re looking for a drink that can stand up to all that tostada, the Las Posadas’ Hard Apple Cider might be just the contender! Made with cinnamon-infused tequila (CINNAMON-INFUSED TEQUILA!!!) and hard apple cider, we were pleasantly surprised by how tasty this unassuming-looking drink was! Pick one up for only $7.00. Holiday Cider Click here to read our review of Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen! Sfenj (Warm Beignets) at Sapphire Holiday Kitchen Hurry over to the Sapphire Kitchen in Morocco with us now for our next returning Best of the Fest item — the Sfenj! That’s just a fancy way of sayin’ beignets — which is just a fancy way of sayin’ DONUTS! These are always one of our favorite desserts at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! You get two for $6, and they come dusted with cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, and you can ask for sliced almonds if you want ’em. The soft, warm fried-doughy goodness never gets old! Sfenj Click here to see more photos from Sapphire Holiday Kitchen! Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie at Yukon Holiday Kitchen We don’t always stroll for cookies, but when we do at the Festival of the Holidays, we stroll for this new Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie at Canada’s Yukon Holiday Kitchen! For $2.50, we’re truly entranced by it’s hypnotic red and white spiral AND how it tastes! It’s certainly as nummy as it looks — especially if you’re a lover of peppermint! This cutie packed a LOT of minty flavor. Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Read EVERYTHING you need to know about this year’s COOKIE STROLL HERE! Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Almonds at Yukon Holiday Kitchen When we tasted the new Canadian Wild Rice Soup, it was love at first slurp! This super soup features chopped bits of tasty ham with plenty of toasted slivered almonds for textural contrast. The Yukon Kitchen is serving it up by the bowlful with a side of pretzel roll (!!!) for $5! Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup Read more about the food and beverage items at Yukon Holiday Kitchen here! Italian Margarita at Tuscany Holiday Kitchen This Italy booth classic is made with limoncello and tequila, which may sound like strange bedfellows at first, but wait until you try your first sip! It’s tart, sweet, and perfectly matched! Pick one up for $10! We may be a little biased, but we really love this drink at the Food and Wine Festival AND the Festival of the Holidays! It’s so good, it sticks around longer for us all to enjoy! Italian Margarita Read more about Tuscany Holiday Kitchen’s items here! Pastrami on Rye at L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen This sandwich is giving us LIFE! And if you’re looking to nosh on something out-of-this-world yummy, check out L’Chaim’s Pastrami on Rye, which features house-made pickles and deli mustard. For $5, it’s got us verklempt, for sure! Pastrami on Rye Click here to read our full review of L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen! Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port Ah, back again is the binge-worthy Refreshment Port’s Turkey Poutine! While in year’s past, the dish was made with a big pile of sweet potato french fries, this year it’s just your good ol’ classic spud version. But this Turkey Poutine goes all the way up to 11 with its fixins — turkey, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions! Gobble one up for $9! Turkey Poutine Read about some of the Refreshment Port’s other festival offerings here! Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle (Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry) at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen Another returning favorite from last year, the Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle! For $6.75, you can’t stop this turkey train from pulling into the station! And you’ll wonder how you ever lived without the sweet taste of turkey and mushrooms in a veloute cream sauce served in a light puff pastry. It’s like the perfect giant bite of comfort food. Creamy, crispy, salty, and perfect! Bon apétit! Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle Rillette de Saumon at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen We were also fawning over the new Rillette de Saumon dish at France’s booth this year. It’s a salmon spread served with house-made bread and it’s seriously addicting. The “bread” is really more like buttery flakey so so yummy puff pastry, and the salmon has a smoky flavor. The fresh chopped dill adds some light herbaceousness we can’t stop eating! Send help! Or grab one for yourself for $5.75. Rillette de Saumon Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen And we can’t forget the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini we tried at France’s booth! The yum factor was strong with this frosty bevy! Made with Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka and chocolate milk, the drink is nice and cold with the perfect chocolatey flavor! It’s like chocolate milk for adults! Sip on one today for $10.75! Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini Check out the rest of Le Marche De Noel’s festival eats here! Bûche de Noël au Chocolat (Chocolate Christmas Log) at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie While we still have to wait for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and The Crêperie to open in the France pavilion, we can get our Chocolate Christmas Log on at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie right now! This one is made with a chocolate orange cream mousse and a chocolate biscuit for some nice added crunch! The orange flavor REALLY came through, which was divine with all the dark chocolate. Check it out for $6.75! Buche de Noel au Chocolat Glace au Pain d’Epices (Gingerbread Ice Cream with Gingerbread Pieces) at L’Artisans des Glaces Last, but certainly not least, we’re heading to L’Artisans des Glaces for a scoop of their holiday delicacy — Gingerbread Ice Cream! We’re basically OBSESSED! This returning favorite is creamy, just a little bit gingerbread-spicey, and perfect. Get a single scoop for $5, or make it a double for $7.25! Glace au Pain d’Espices Sooooo… are you hungry yet? Yeah, we thought so! CLICK HERE for pictures of EVERY FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS, PLUS prices and menus! Be sure to check out our 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays page for any additional info you may need! We hope you have fun out there, and from all of us at DFB, Happy Holidays! What do you think of our Best of the Fest? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Best of the Fest: What to Get at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays We’re LIVE From the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! REVIEW! Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays View the full article

While eating our way around this year’s Festival of the Holidays we stopped by the France Pavilion for one of our fav holiday treats. We’ve seen a lot of returning favorites show up at this year’s festival in World Showcase, but this classic holiday treat has a new (old!) twist for 2019! The Buche de Noël is a traditional Christmas yule log treat that you can find in patisseries across France. So it’s no surprise that this holiday favorite found its way to Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the Epcot’s France Pavilion. Last year when we reviewed the Bûche de Nöel au Chocolat, it had a tasty mint flavor, but Disney did a major switch-up this time, reverting BACK to an older version. Oh yea…and it LOST that adorable meringue mushroom we loved! MAJOR sad face there! Though the appearance of the Buche de Noël remains the same, we tasted a very noticeable ORANGE FLAVOR this year! If you are a fan of a chocolate/orange flavor combination (YUM), this pastry will be a major win for you. Just a few years ago, this was the flavor of the treat, so it looks like mint is out and orange is in! It’s quite rich due to all the orange chocolate mousse and has a crunch from a chocolate biscuit (cookie) hiding in the bottom. If you find yourself in Disney World this holiday season, head to Les Halles in World Showcase and check out the newest edition of the classic holiday treat for $6.75! Check out ALL the food at this year’s Festival of the Holidays HERE! Do you like it when Disney switches up the flavors of their classic treats? Or do you prefer they stay the same? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! Hidden Disney: Why Epcot’s France and Japan Have So Many Restaurants…And Canada Can’t Even Get A Quick Service Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

Honestly, Christmas in Disney World is pure magic for us. That’s why the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is one of our FAVORITE things to do in Epcot! Epcot Christmas Decorations And, we’ve been giving you a look at all the eats and merch as we’ve been live at the Festival of Holidays! Now, it’s time to head to the Morocco Pavilion for all sorts of Christmas goodies! The Sapphire Holiday Kitchen takes your tastebuds on a trip around the world without even leaving Epcot! Sapphire Holiday Booth Although we are excited to see all the returning items back again, there is one new item to sip on this year! Sapphire Holiday Kitchen Menu FOOD Making its way into the booth once again, the Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab makes a return sans the whole wheat pita. However, unlike last year’s dressings, this year’s dish is served with Euro cucumber, red pepper, pickled pearl onions, and harissa-cilantro dressing for $9 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. 2018 Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab The Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum has been spotted another time made with cinnamon Granny Smith apple, toasted almonds, Brussels sprouts, and Pinot Noir glaze for $8. Confit of Chermoula Chicken To follow your savory items, the Sfenj has returned! These are warm beignets topped with cream, cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, and optional nuts for $6. Sfenj After eating all that food, the cocktails at Sapphire Holiday Kitchen are a nice refreshment! This year, the Andalusian “Poinsettia” Cocktail featuring sparkling wine, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and orange blossom water for $9… Andalusian ‘Poinsettia’ Cocktail …the bitter (and beautifully colored) Casa Beer for $4.50… Casa Beer …and the Walnut Spiced Coffee mixed with walnut liqueur and topped with cinnamon and whipped cream for $8 can all be sipped on again! Walnut Spiced Coffee And, coming to the booth this year for the first time, guests can try the Bonassia Red Wine for $6! Such a delicious addition to the booth, especially if you’re a Red Wine lover! <3 Sapphire Holiday Kitchen Who said you have to switch things up EVERY year?? ‘Cause the returning items just happen to be some of the best at all the booths at Festival of the Holidays! Speaking of ALL of the booths? Be sure to take a look at all of our BOOTH and MENU pages! And follow along with us as we report LIVE from Epcot! What item will you be trying from the Sapphire Holiday Kitchen? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Oh What Yum! A First Look at NEW Foods Coming to Epcot’s International Festival of the Holiday 2019 FIRST LOOK at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Merch in Disney World! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

Seasons EATINGS from the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, everybody! Epcot Festival of the Holidays We’ve been noshing around the Holiday Kitchens as we’ve been LIVE at the first day of Festival of the Holidays! Now, we’re back with the classic American Holiday Table Booth for some good ol’ famous favorites. The American Holiday Table is a popular booth featuring some of our favorite traditions that we’ve grown to know and love during the holiday season. American Holiday Table And, we’re ready to get our snackin’ and sippin’ on with the new and returning items coming to the booth! American Holiday Table Menu If you’re taking part in the Cookie Stroll, you can pick up the SUPER CUTE Gingerbread Cookie for $2.50 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Although it tastes just like regular gingerbread, it’s a sweet treat you can definitely dip in… Gingerbread Cookie …Hot Cocoa for $3.50 and Cocoa Candy Cane for $11! The Cocoa Candy Cane is the alcoholic version of the Hot Cocoa, mixed with peppermint schnapps! Cocoa Candy Cane Although this year’s version is pretty similar to 2018, we couldn’t help but love the balance of peppermint and chocolate in this drink! The marshmallows on top are a nice, creamy addition that complements the smooth cocoa. If you’re looking for something to sip on while you walk around Festival of the Holidays, you might want to check this one out!! Cocoa Candy Cane We love having different beer flights each year for Christmastime in Epcot! And, the Holiday Beer Flight for $9.50 at American Holiday Table has some GREAT new options! Holiday Beer Flight You can take a taste of the 81 Bay Brewing Company Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Wheat Ale… 81 Bay Brewing Company Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Wheat Ale …Shipyard Egg Nog White Porter… Shipyard Egg Nog White Porter …and Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Porter for 2019! Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Porter The Peppermint Chocolate Porter happens to be very peppermint-y (so if you’re not a peppermint-in-your-beer fan…maybe share or skip it), while the Egg Nog White Porter doesn’t taste much like ‘nog (but definitely smells awesome). Our favorite this year just happened to be the Cinnamon Cranberry Orange Wheat Ale, which had plenty of fruity and spicy notes to it. Holiday Beer Flight While we enjoyed the new items, we were also excited to see some of our favorites return! If your family is more of a ham-for-Christmas type crew, you can pick up the Smoked Ham served with green beans and sweet potato casserole. Plus, this hefty plate is gluten-free for $6! Hand-Carved Smoked Ham, Green Beans, and Sweet Potato Casserole The Slow-Roasted Turkey is served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and some cranberry sauce. It’s basically Thanksgiving (the day after) on a plate for $5.75. Slow-Roasted Turkey And, last but not least, the Chocolate Pecan Tart has made its way back with its whisky-caramel sauce and fresh whipped cream for $4.50! Chocolate Pecan Tart We might have to go back for another round of bites and sips here before hitting up all the other booths at the festival this year! Are you excited to try any goodies from the American Holiday Table Booth? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK at NEW Epcot International Festival of the Holiday Eats and Treats for 2019! You’ve Gotta Try the Peppermint Sundae and Shake at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

It’s the first day of the Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays, y’all! Let’s get merry! L’Chaim Booth And while we’ve been busy visiting ALL of the Festival of the Holiday food booths this year, its time to get our latke on at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen! Returning for its second year, L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen is THE PLACE to be if you’re in need of a pastrami on rye sandwich. This spot is cooking up some delicious bites, reminiscent of our favorite New York delicatessens! L’Chaim Menu See menus of EVERY Festival of the Holidays FOOD BOOTH here! Food Pastrami on Rye We’re starting off with a returning fave with the Pastrami on Rye. We deemed this Best of the Fest last year so we love seeing it return. This sandwich is $5.00 and comes with house-made pickles and deli mustard. Yummmm. Pastrami on Rye Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes Next up, we have the Smoked Salmon Potato Latke which is new this year! This is a yummy potato pancake piled high with smoked salmon and sour cream. This one is available for $5.00. Smoked Salmon Potato Latkea Potato Latkes with Sour Cream If fish isn’t so much your thing, you can swing for the Potato Latkes with Sour Cream for $3.75. We’re pretty sure this is the replacement for the Potato Knish from last year which was another favorite! This thing is so yummy. Can you really go wrong with a crispy potato and sour cream? Potato Latke Sufganiyot For those sweet tooths, you can grab Sufganiyot for $3.50 which are mini jelly-filled donuts. Woohoo! These are new this year as well and they make for a super fruity and unique dessert option! Sufganiyot Black and White Cookie Another dessert option at this booth is the Black and White Cookie for $2.50 — like you’ll find at a delicatessen! It’s thick and cakey, if a little softer than we’d like. This cookie was part of our Best of the Fest from last year, plus it’s a piece of the Festival of Holidays cookie stroll! Black and White Cookie Drinks Egg Cream Moving onto drinks, we have the Egg Cream made with Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer (non-alcoholic), this is a super nostalgic treat for many and you can get it for $3.50. Chanukah Hanukkah Pass the Beer Next up, we have the Shmaltz Brewing Company Chanukah Hanukkah Pass the Beer from Clifton Park, NY. This a pretty dark and heavy brew, so if that’s your thing definitely give this beer a try for $4.50. Schmaltz Brewing Company Chanukah Hanukkah Pass the Beer Blue Cosmo Cocktail Last but certainly not least is the Blue Cosmo Cocktail for $10.00 made with plenty of Vodka and Blue Curaçao! The color on this is super fun and it isn’t too sweet so it’s a great cocktail option! Blue Cosmo Cocktail Overall So be sure to check out the L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen on your trip to Epcot this holiday season! What looks good to you on the L’Chaim! Booth’s menu? Let us know what you’ll be sampling at this year’s Festival of the Holidays in the comments below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! Best of the Fest: What to Get at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack View the full article

Vive la Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Epcot Festival of the Holidays Oui, mes amis, the most wonderful time of the year has landed once again at Epcot, and it’s filled with delicious eats, festive entertainment, and performances! Perhaps the best-known part of this much-beloved holiday festival is its FOOD! And this year, there’s over 13 Holiday Kitchens located around the World Showcase, offering the tastes, sights, sounds, and smells of holiday traditions you’ll find celebrated throughout the world — all conveniently located in ONE PLACE! One of our FAVORITES from last year was Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen at the France Pavilion, and the moment we spotted the menu for Le Marche De Noel during a preview event, our mouths began to water! We couldn’t wait to get a taste today! Le Marche De Noel Booth 2019 Check out this year’s menu! Le Marche De Noele Menu 2019 And with that in mind, it’s time to dig in! Food Le Marche De Noel is servin’ up a NEW tasty Rillette de Saumon for $5.75. It’s a delicious salmon spread served with house-made bread! The salmon spread itself has a great smoked flavor with notes of fresh dill, sour cream, and mayo. Rillette de Saumon How stunning does thing LOOK? And look at ALLLLLL that GLORIOUS bread! Rillette de Saumon Bread Or you can get a heaping helping of Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle for $6.75. Made with turkey and mushrooms served with a light puff pastry crust, this tasty dish comes covered ‘n smothered with a rich veloute cream sauce! Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle And if you’re looking for sweets, check out the Bûche de Noël au Chocolat “Christmas Log”! It’s the same one from last year that we adored– plus it’s chocolate cake with dark chocolate caramel ganache, so you, know, what’s not to love? Bûche de Noël au Chocolat “Christmas Log” Drinks If this booth’s eats weren’t enough to give you some serious heart-eyes, wait ’til you see the wine list! We’re talkin’ a delightful Sparkling Rose Veuve Dubarry Cuvée Prestige along with a Syrah, Grand Vallon, Charles Brotte! Or, maybe you should seriously consider the Kir Imperial which is sparkling wine and Chambord liqueur — doesn’t that sound très délicieux! But okay, Le Marche De Noel Booth — you had us at Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini! Made with Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka and chocolate milk, this cocktail had us doin’ the can-can with its wonderfully chocolatey flavor! Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini The Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini is wonderful for any chocolate boozy drink lover! You can sure taste the vodka a lot more in this one than the Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Vodka Whipped Cream at Holiday Sweets & Treats. Overall Le Marche De Noel is a DELIGHTFUL booth that we’ll totally be stopping by again and again. The food is tasty with that little flair that we love in French cuisine. The sips are also oh-so-classy, which is just how we like our Festival of the Holidays bevys to be! Check out this booth if you’re looking for a unique holiday dish with a little French twist! Check out ALL of our BOOTH and MENU pages here! And follow along with us as we report LIVE from Epcot! Are you excited for this year’s Le Marche De Noel booth? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! FIRST LOOK at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Merch in Disney World! What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! View the full article

We’re pretty jazzed about some of the stuff that’s happening with the Epcot transformation in Disney World, you guys! Epcot Experience And, although we have to wait to see everything done by 2021, we’re getting sneak peeks of things popping up around the park in the meantime! The “Awesome Planet” sign has been spotted on the upper level of The Land! Awesome Planet Sign The new environmental film will show us the “spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story” of our very own “awesome planet” through “spectacular nature photography, immersive in-theater effects, and space sequences.” Awesome Planet Sign We can’t wait to take a journey “in our big blue world” when “Awesome Planet” comes out! Awesome Planet Sign After seeing this sign, we are even MORE excited about the film coming to The Land soon! While we don’t have an opening date for this just yet, the sign has us hoping it’ll be sometime soon! You can keep up to date with all the Epcot transformation news by subscribing to our newsletter! Have you spotted the “Awesome Planet” sign yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review! NEW Annual Passholder Secret Treat Arrives in Disney World! FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! SPOTTED! The Odyssey Pavilion Is Getting A Paint Job For The Epcot Experience in Disney World! View the full article

You know that feeling of wrapping yourself in a warm blanket, putting on a Christmas movie, and eating some of your favorite ice cream? Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney That’s the feeling we’re getting just looking at the latest holiday ice cream flavors coming to Disneyland! Yeah, that’s right! The Holiday Comforts & Cozies are coming to Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney in December! Holiday Comforts & Cozies Flavors ©Salt & Straw And, we are SERIOUSLY craving all five of this Christmas-inspired flavors! Have a spoonful of “frozen hot chocolate” with the Peppermint Cocoa… Peppermint Cocoa ©Salt & Straw …have a slice of some good ole’ pie with the Apple Brandy and Pecan Pie… Apple Brandy and Pecan Pie ©Salt & Straw …take a bite on a twist on a classic flavor with the Gingerbread Cookie Dough… Gingerbread Cookie Dough ©Salt & Straw …get a lil spicy AND creamy with the vegan Cinnamon Chai Spiced Eggnog… Cinnamon Chai Spiced Eggnog ©Salt & Straw …or have sweet treat-filled dreams with the Sugar Plum Fairy! Sugar Plum Fairy ©Salt & Straw We want a gallon or two of each of these flavors for the holidays ASAP!! Don’t they look delicious? Looking for more holiday treats at Disneyland Resort? Check out ALL of our Festival of Holidays reviews 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! Will you be picking up the Holiday Comforts & Cozies at Salt & Straw this Christmas? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: These Are Some Cool Kids! Check Out the New Student-Created Ice Cream Flavors in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! REVIEW: Say Goodbye to Your Fruit Cake, and HELLO to the Christmas Cake in Disneyland! REVIEW: Snuggle Up by the Fireplace with the Raspberry Mascarpone Yule Log in Disneyland! View the full article

Kon’nichiwa from the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Japan Pavilion at Epcot We’ve been sampling our way around the globe at this year’s holiday kitchens! Now we’re turning our very full stomachs and attention towards Shi Wasu! Located in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase, Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen is a returning festival booth this year celebrating traditional dishes you’ll find in the Land of the Rising Sun! Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Take a peek at this year’s menu… Shi Wasu Menu Did we read that right? A Chirashi Tree Sushi?!? Oh boy! This is gonna be FUN! Food This year, we’re seeing a variation of the popular New Year Celebration Soba from last year! New Year Celebration Soba For $7.25 the dish no longer features meat, but still comes with a heaping cup of buckwheat soba noodles in hot dashi broth with vegetable tempura and chopped green onion! While we thought the noodles had a nice texture, our tempura was way soggy and not very flavorful which was kinda a bummer compared to last year’s version which was a winner. New Year Celebration Soba Close Up And here’s Shi Wasu’s brand new item — the Chirashi Sushi Tree! It features tuna, salmon, ikura and yellowtail sashimi with vegetables served on a bed of rice, and decorated like a Christmas tree! Chirashi Sushi Tree But, like, really though — how stinkin’ cute is this little sushi Christmas tree? We can’t stop staring at it! It’s a pretty good size for $6, but the flavors aren’t much of a standout. We love the dish for its looks, but it’s definitely style-over-substance on this little cutie! Chirashi Sushi Tree Last year’s Green Tea Yule Log has been replaced with a Matcha Creme Brûlée for $5.75. This dessert features creamy green tea custard with a caramelized sugar crust and is topped with mochi, red bean jam, and fresh strawberries! The matcha flavor isn’t very strong which might help folks who don’t like green tea as much enjoy it, while matcha lovers might be a little disappointed. Plus the texture was a little grainy. Matcha Crème Brûlée Drinks As for beverages, we’re seeing the return of the Sapporo Draft Beer for $4.25 and the Ichigo Milk Boba for $5.25. Ichigo Milk Boba Subbing in for last year’s Cinnamon Apple Cider is the new, inventive Tsubaki Whiskey Sour for $7.75. This twist on a traditional sour features plum wine in addition to the whiskey, cranberry juice, sugar, and lemon –yum! We thought the sour drink had a nice balance to it and would be perfect if you’re lookin’ for something not-to-sweet to go with all those cookies you’ve been munching! Subaki Whiskey Sour Check Out All Menus For The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Overall Shi Wasu is an exciting booth to visit every year at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays, and we’re happy to report that this year is no exception! Make sure you stop by this holiday kitchen to grab some Japanese eats — including one of the most adorbs foods we’ve seen so far at this year’s fest! What items are you excited to try at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays? Let us know below! Related posts: What You Need to Know BEFORE You Book Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Here’s What We Can’t WAIT To Try At The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is finally HERE! We’re bringing you the first day of the Festival live, and now we’re looking at one of our new favorite annual traditions at the Festival: the Cookie Stroll! Cookie Stroll We were already planning on strolling around the World Showcase for the International Festival of the Holidays, so adding cookies to the mix has made it a whole lot SWEETER! Let’s start by breaking down how the Cookie Stroll works! Just like last year, you can find a Cookie Stroll page in your Festival of the Holidays Passport (these are usually free at the park!). This page will list the booth locations of five holiday cookies around the Festival. Epcot Festival of the Holidays If you’re up for a sugary sweet challenge, simply purchase the five cookies and collect a stamp at each food booth where the cookie is found. 2019 Cookie Stroll Once you’ve completed that, simply stroll your way back to the Holiday Sweets and Treats food booth to get your Completer Cookie (that’s right, the prize is ANOTHER cookie – YUM!). Just for fun, we’ve ranked the cookies from our fave to our least fave, so let’s get to strolling, shall we? Learn more about the Holiday Cookie Stroll here! 1. Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Starting off with our absolute favorite cookie from the cookie stroll this year, this festive Pinwheel Cookie almost looks too good to eat (emphasis on “almost”)! We strolled over to Yukon Holiday Kitchen and snagged this one for $2.50. The main flavor here is peppermint, which makes for a super creative twist (get it?) on a classic pinwheel cookie! Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Read our FULL Yukon Holiday Kitchen review here! 2. Linzer Cookie A new addition to the 2019 Cookie Stroll is this SUPER beautiful Linzer Cookie! It comes complete with a fabulous raspberry jam center and can be found at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen for $2.50. This one ranks pretty high on our list because of its perfect balance between tart and sweet! Linzer Cookie Check out our Bavaria Holiday Kitchen review here! 3. Chocolate Crinkle Cookie This NEW Chocolate Crinkle Cookie has joined the line-up, and SPOILER ALERT — it has a delicious fudge-y center! This cookie is DEFINITELY a winner for the Cookie Stroll. Chocolate Crinkle Cookie It’s found at the Feast of Three Kings Booth for $2.50 and it is SO GOOD. The cookie is soft and the fudge center is the perfect way to round out a chocolatey bite. We can’t stop thinking about it! Chocolate Crinkle Cookie See our entire Feast of the Three Kings review here! 4. Completer Cookie Next up is the prize cookie! Once you’ve completed the stroll, you get this Completer Mickey Cookie, which looks a lot like last year’s! This cookie is also served with milk. The big difference is this Mickey Cookie is topped with a Santa hat, which is really getting us into the ho-ho-holiday spirit! It really is just a plain old sugar cookie; but with the chocolate icing and Santa hat, this is a cute and prize-worthy treat. Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie This is your reward for finishing the cookie stroll so it’s FREE if you’ve completed the stroll. But if you don’t want to buy all the other cookies, you can also just purchase this ONE cookie at Holiday Sweets & Treats for $3.00. It’s not like you HAVE to eat five other cookies to get it…but it’s OK if you want to forget we said that. Complete Cookie Make your day a little sweeter with our Holiday Sweets & Treats review! 5. Gingerbread Cookie The deliciously adorable Gingerbread Cookies have joined the stroll for $2.50 at American Holiday Table. We dare you not to smile just looking at this festive treat! It is just a classic gingerbread cookie which is why it’s a little lower on this list, but definitely tasty if that’s your jam! Gingerbread Cookie 6. Black and White Cookie And last up on our list: The ol’ classic Black and White Cookie is BACK this year, located at returning favorite L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen. You can grab this guy for $2.5o and it’s actually a plant-based version of the NYC favorite. Black and White Cookie Tbh, we didn’t love it. But that’s mostly because several reviewers have lived in New York City and have a soft spot for the real black-and-whites. And while this is good, it’s definitely not authentic. The cookie is VERY soft, and while most black-and-whites are a bit softer than a traditional cookie, this was going overboard. Black and White Cookie While you’re strollin’ in the sweetest way, be sure to check out our LIVE coverage of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Click HERE to see ALL the Festival of the Holidays food booth menus and photos! Which cookie on the Cookie Stroll are you most looking forward to this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! We’re LIVE From the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! FIRST LOOK at NEW Epcot International Festival of the Holiday Eats and Treats for 2019! View the full article

We’ve been running around Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays all day munching to our heart’s delight! Tuscany Holiday Kitchen And while you’ve been following along with us on our Epcot escapades throughout the day, it’s now time to get our “mangia on!” with some of Tuscany Holiday Kitchen’s delicious Italian fare! The Tuscany Holiday Kitchen has been at the Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays since it debuted in 2017, and if you’re looking for some mighty tasty Italian cuisine, look no further! We’re talking pasta, flatbreads, and a selection of wines that makes our mouth start to water just reading it! See menus of EVERY Festival of the Holidays FOOD BOOTH here! First, let’s dive into some food! Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Food We were bummed to see the Cavatappi ai Quattro Formaggi missing from the menu — it made our Best of the Fest last year — but thankfully it was replaced by a new STUNNER. Meet the Collezione Barilla… Collezione Barilla For $7.99, this pasta is made with penne pasta tossed with Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Creamy Sauce. We LOVED this. It had the teensiest bit of spice to it which we couldn’t get enough of! It was really tasty and unique without going too overboard. If you’re lookin’ for some pizza, this booth has you covered! The Bianca Neve (Italian Flatbread) for $5.00 comes with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and is your classic thin cheese pizza (sans sauce!). Cheese+carbs? Kids will love this one! Bianca Neve There’s also the La Genovese (Rustic Flatbread) made with Vidalia Onions, White Wine Braised Beef Tenderloin Tips, and Mozzarella for $8.00. We really enjoyed this. Very flavorful with oodles of cheese, but we would have loved even more of those onions on ours! La Genovese For sweets, the Crespelle di Mele (Cinnamon Apple Fritters) with Vanilla Sauce Drizzle and Confectioners Sugar are little mini crispy apple donuts soaking up that yummy sauce. We enjoyed these but didn’t get too much apple in ours. You can grab some for $8.00. Crespelle di Mele The super-rich option at this booth is the Bacio al Cioccolato (Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake) with Caramelized Berry Sauce for $10.00. This was VERY chocolatey and VERY good. Believe it or not, this 10 dolla stunna is a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit (Actually, ALL the foods at this booth are!) Bacio al Chioccolato Bacio al Chioccolato Finally, if you’d like a treat to take home with you (or eat on the spot. We feel ya!) try the Panettone Mignon (Miniature Traditional Italian Christmas Fruitcake) for $8.00. This may be a prepackaged Panettone but it’s still VERY good. Rich and moist and plenty good-sized to share. Panettone Mignon Drinks This booth is bursting with Italian beer and wines, but we decided to stick to what we know and love when we spied the Italian Margarita! This Italy Pavilion classic is made with Limoncello and Tequila. It’s tart, sweet, and perfect for sipping! You can pick up a glass for $10.00. We also grabbed a glass of Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner for $5.50. When in Rome..er…Epcot! Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner The wine options at this booth include: Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina — $9.00 Chianti, Gabbiano — $9.00 Prosecco, Villa Sandi — $10.00 Corbinello, Montegrande — $10.00 Moscato Fior D’Arancio, Montegrande — $10.00 Overall We hope you’ll get to check out Tuscany Holiday Kitchen for yourself at this year’s Festival of the Holidays! They brought it big time this year with great flavors everyone can enjoy. What will you be sinking your teeth into from Tuscany Holiday Kitchen this year? Let us know what you’ll be trying in the comments section below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! FIRST LOOK At the 2019 International Festival of the Holidays Merch Coming to Epcot! Check Out Our FREE DFB Checklist for Epcot’s 2019 Festival of the Holidays Here! View the full article