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As you may be aware, there was an incident on the Disney World Skyliner last night. Following this incident, it should come as no surprise that the Disney Skyliner is currently closed until further notice. Disney has not confirmed any reopening timeframe at this time. Disney Skyliner is not running! Our team can confirm the gondolas are NOT moving at press time. Stopped Skyliner Gondolas We will continue to update as more news becomes available. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: It’s Getting CLOSE!!! Disney World Announces Cast Member Preview Dates for Skyliner Gondola System Get a Bird’s Eye View from INSIDE a Disney World Skyliner Gondola! We’re LIVE From the Disney World Skyliner — FULL PHOTO TOUR From the Air, Plus INSIDER TIPS! 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… . The Disney World Skyliner had a bad night last night. Its first accident occurred and guests were suspended, completely stuck, for up to three hours. We’ve got all the details on the Disney Skyliner Accident here. Disney World Skyliner Rescue Prep Last Night There are lot of BRAND NEW 2020 DISCOUNTS for Disney World Hotels and Packages, and we’ve got them all here! The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is ON, and we’re covering it all! See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and ALL THE FOOD PHOTOS as well — here! And don’t forget to check out our Best of the Fest! Halloween Time has begun in Disneyland, and we’ve eaten…well…pretty much ALL OF IT! Check out all of our Halloween Time reviews here! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Disney World Skyliner ACCIDENT <– BREAKING NEWS! Disney World’s Enchanted Rose Lounge is OPEN! We Ate EVERYTHING ON THE MENU at this Beauty and the Beast Themed Location — see our FULL REVIEW! <– BIG NEWS! Take our FULL PHOTO TOUR of Disney’s Enchanted Rose Lounge. ALL the NEW 2020 Discounts for Disney World Hotels and Packages are HERE! <– BIG NEWS! Olaf has his own brand new DOLE WHIP SLUSH! Check out What’s NEW in Magic Kingdom! Sad Face. The Muppets have left the Magic Kingdom. <– BIG NEWS! Here’s What’s NEW at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! What’s NEW At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! NEW PhotoPass USB Option Is HERE. What’s NEW at Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort? The new designer Leia Bun Mickey Ears are HERE! See a sneak peek at the new Animal Kingdom Holiday Decor! NEW Retro Mickey Mouse Club fanny pack and backpack spotted in the parks! We review the Haunted Mansion Tea in Disneyland! We have details on the Disney Magic Cruise Ship drydock upgrades! FULL REVIEW of the Parisian Breakfast in Epcot! Um…chicken pancake tacos? Limited Time Only Rainbow snacks debut in Disneyland: We reviewed the Rainbow Macaron Box, the Rainbow Cheesecake, and the Rainbow Bread Pudding! We shared details on the Thanksgiving Day menu at The Wave…of American Flavors. Booking now available for Thanksgiving buffet at Disneyland Hotel. We spotted a new ‘Frozen 2’ Danielle Nicole purse. The new Princess Leia Buns designer ears are here. We shared what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The price has increased for the Disney World refillable mugs. <– BIG NEWS! Pumpkin Spice Dole Whip has returned to Aulani. The DISNEY STORE is now open at a TARGET near YOU! See all the details about Triple Force Friday at Disney Springs. Rainbow treats were returning to Disneyland for the weekend. We spotted some super fun Oktoberfest merchandise in Epcot. We reviewed the reopened Scat Cat’s Club at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter. <– BIG NEWS! More Annual Passholder Mobile Order buttons are coming to Disneyland. We shared details on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship. New ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Wishables are here! Check out the new ‘Coco’ charm from PANDORA. We shared all the details on the Frozen Fan Fest. The full menu for the Enchanted Rose Lounge has been released. We spotted new Thanksgiving Mickey and Minnie plush toys. There’s a must-have pretzel purse in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion. More dates have been added for Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom. <– BIG NEWS! Epcot Forever debuted and we were there. We reviewed the new Witches Brew at Hollywood Studios. Check out all of the new Epcot Experience merchandise. We spotted a fun new Annual Passholder MagicBand featuring Goofy. We reviewed three new Halloween desserts at Hollywood Studios. The Epcot Experience is now open in Epcot. <– BIG NEWS! We reviewed the new Cool Wash booth at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. PhotoPass cast members were spotted at the Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet at the Magic Kingdom. We spotted new MagicBand packaging. We reviewed the new Donut Box booth at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Reservations are available now for the Epcot Forever dining package. We reviewed the new Sweet Poison drink at Hollywood Studios. There’s a new Jack-o-Lantern Float in Disney Springs. The Gourmet Popcorn Stand has moved to a new location in Epcot. We shared details on the food-themed face painting at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We reviewed the new plant-based Mickey Waffles at Disney World. We shared details on the Candy Corn Cotton Candy at Disney California Adventure. There were a lot of price increases at Disney World this week and we shared all the details. <– BIG NEWS! We reviewed the Supernatural Spirit in Disney California Adventure. We spotted an orange cauldron popcorn bucket in Disney World. We checked out the new Scat Cat’s Club Cafe and all the new beignets. <– BIG NEWS! Check out these adorable attraction ear hat ornaments at Disney World. Starbucks in Disney Springs is celebrating fall with new drinks! We reviewed the Dole Whip Nachos in Disney Springs. A Halloween CrazyShake is coming to Black Tap Craft Burgers in Disneyland. There’s a new color trend setting sail on Disney Cruise Line. Check out the Halloween Time drinks at Starbucks in Disneyland. We shared details on new passport requirements for Disney Cruise Line. The Millennial Pink Shake has returned to Disney Springs. We shared details on the new Scat Cat’s Club and Cafe at Port Orleans French Quarter. We shared the operating hours for the Disney Skyliner. Disney Visa cardholders can get a major discount at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Check out the cupcake flavors coming to Sprinkles. Disney Springs celebrated 1 million Instagram followers with freebies! See what Disney World hotel you’re going to want to stay at in 2020. <– BIG NEWS! Check out the cute Skyliner cookies we spotted. We shared what’s new in Disney Springs. We reviewed the new Pop’s Potion at Disney’s Pop Century. The Disney Skyliner officially opened. New DFB YouTube videos: 9 Disney World Lessons I Learned the Hard Way, The Latest Disney Parks News, Ride the Disney Skyliner with Us, The Four Meals EVERYONE Should Eat in Disney World! <– NEW VIDEOS! New DFB Video — 10 Things at Disney World That Will be Totally Different in a Year (And One We HOPE Will Be Different) Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — Ten Things at Disney World That Will Be Totally Different In a Year (And One We Hope Will Be Different) — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival for 30% Off!! It’s time to order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festiavl e-book! The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Guide is HERE! With more than 250 pages of new updates and information for 2019, we have everything organized to ensure that you have your absolute best Food and Wine Festival yet! This year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs for a RECORD 87 days from August 29 until November 23, and the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book features all the info you need to know about this year’s events, from what’s NEW, to brand new details, and a FULL Daily Schedule of Events. This book is uniquely organized to make sure you have the best Food and Wine Festival, ever! What’s in the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book? Full Booth Menus with over 100 full color food photos featuring what menu items you can expect at the World Showcase booths this year. A full Schedule of Events for every single day of the festival. Don’t mess with scrolling websites and making calendars — we’ve got everything organized so you know exactly what’s happening on each calendar day! It’s the most in-depth coverage of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival ANYWHERE. A full chapter on what’s NEW at the festival, including a full list of new menu items at the booths! Discount details and information Fully updated FAQ section Plans and strategies for Kids at the Festival​​​​​​​ And MORE! Get the 2019 DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival today! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. The DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a PDF ebook with ​250+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan your best Food & Wine Festival visit or your money back! Bonus Items in the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival The DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival includes customized bonus items that are EXCLUSIVE to the DFB:​​​​​​​ A printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist that you can use to plan, and easily bring with you to the festival Themed World Showcase booth crawls, including “Food and Wine Classics”, the “Fun Eats for the Kids”, and so many more! Food and Wine Festival customized Touring Strategies for One Day visits, Budget-Conscious visits, and more! Full food, wine, beer, winery, cocktail, and chef indexes, including dates and locations of where you can find your favorites Epcot Food and Wine Festival recipes Top tips on how to use MyMagic+ and the Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival And more! Whether this is your first festival or your 24th, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. And no matter what you want do — sample wine, explore the world’s beers, taste something you’ve never tried before, or find your next favorite dessert — The DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the perfect resource for navigating the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Save 30% off the cover price of the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Use promo code 30SALE at checkout! 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. We recently reviewed the new menu at Tangaroa Terrace and Trader Sam’s at the Disneyland Hotel and DFB reader @GentlemansDsney says: “When you want to feel healthy for once? Try the Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna at Tangaroa Terrace or Trader Sam’s by the Disneyland Hotel.” Yum! 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 cute Mickey and Minnie Mixing Bowl Set. WDW for Grownups shared a review from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog shared a fun Halloween candy wallpaper. Disney Family shared recipes for fun Pixar-themed desserts. 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: EVERYTHING NEW At The Disney Parks and Resorts This Week! Disney Food News This Week: What’s NEW at the Disney Parks and Resorts Disney Food News This Week: ALL the News from the Disney Parks and Resorts View the full article

Alright cheesecake fans, we’ve got a treat for you! Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe We’ve been snacking on a bunch of delicious limited-time rainbow treats this weekend at Disneyland Resort. We showed you the Rainbow Bread Pudding and the colorific Rainbow Macaron Box and now we’re back with the Rainbow Cheesecake! In celebration of Gay Days, Disney has fully embraced the “Love Comes in Every Color” slogan and has released a plethora of snack items that are sure to wow your tastebuds! The Rainbow Cheesecake is no exception! Rainbow Cheesecake It seems like every year Disneyland goes all-in with their support of Gay Days, and this year certainly takes the (cheese)cake! Rainbow Cheesecake The Rainbow Cheesecake checks all the boxes for what you look for in a delicious cheesecake snack: the cake itself is moist and flavorful, and the crust adds the perfect amount of texture to every bite. Rainbow Cheesecake This treat offers a traditional cheesecake flavor and comes with a white chocolate rainbow drizzle (yum), and topped with an itty bit of whipped cream and a white chocolate-flavored Mickey (or Minnie) shaped decorative piece. Rainbow Cheesecake This was super cute, but otherwise just your average cheesecake. If you’ve got a hankerin’ for some reliable cheesecake, grab one this weekend at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe for $5.79. You can also find it at Harbour Galley or Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. Check out all the other rainbow snacks at Disneyland this weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Do you want to try this cheesecake? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Foodie News! Rainbow Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort! REVIEW! Limited-Time Rainbow Bread Pudding at Disney California Adventure Disneyland Snack Hack: The Saucy Cheddar Cheese Stick View the full article

This week, “Epcot Forever” – our new, limited-time spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites – debuted at the park and we shared a #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the first show right here on the Disney Parks Blog! As many of you know, “Epcot Forever” takes guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot, featuring a stirring collection of songs that paint a colorful picture of the park, with a look towards the future and all the magical possibilities still to come. Check out our earlier “Epcot Forever” story for more information. Also, Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to learn that Disney Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom Park is returning with new dates for this year and next! Starting on November 13, 2019, you can enjoy limited-entry, early access to favorite attractions throughout Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park and also have a delicious breakfast. For details, visit Sarah’s original Disney Early Morning Magic story. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Oogie Boogie’s Frightfully Festive in Newest Disney Parks Wishables Collection – Available Now – Just in time to enjoy the fall season at Disney Parks, this month’s #DisneyParksWishables collection, inspired by Haunted Mansion Holiday and the whole gang from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” is available now at Disney Parks and online at shopDisney! Prepare for #FrozenFanFest with a First Look of New Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks – We are so excited to take you into the unknown and announce that the latest Disney Parks merchandise inspired by Anna, Elsa, Olaf and more, including new characters from Disney’s “Frozen 2” will soon be hitting shelves at a Disney park near you with #FrozenFanFest. Suit Up! ILMxLAB’s New Hyper-Reality Experience Avengers: Damage Control Coming to The VOID at Downtown Disney District for a Limited Time – Suit up, Super Heroes! Avengers: Damage Control is a new virtual reality fan experience by ILMxLAB, coming to The VOID at the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim starting Oct. 18 for a limited time. Tickets are available now for this thrilling multi-sensory adventure! Meet Ashley Eckstein and Purchase a Princess Leia Bun-Inspired Minnie Ear Headband at Disney’s Hollywood Studios October 4 – Check out this Princess Leia Bun-inspired design from Ashley Eckstein who designed this galactic Minnie ear headband for Her Universe as part of the Disney Parks Designer Collection. In honor of Triple Force Friday, it will land in a galaxy near you on October 4. Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort Hosts Haunting Delights for Everyone – Gather ‘round the cauldron, dearies, as we cast our spell upon freakishly fun experiences that everyone will enjoy during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! As we have detailed in our previous blog posts, this is the best time of year to enjoy spook-tacular festivities, tricks, treats and endless fun to all who dare join! #FeelGoodFriday: Joyous Dancing Has Us All Feeling Great – You know the feeling. You walk into a Disney park and just feel like your day couldn’t get better! And then…it does. This week, Sydney Russell from Houston, TX gained attention while celebrating her eighth birthday at Walt Disney World Resort. After visiting the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney Springs for a surprise makeover, Sydney was walking through the Magic Kingdom and spontaneously started dancing to music from the Main Street Philharmonic Band. The moment, shared on social media, went viral and has since generated more than one-million views, instantly becoming a performance we’ll never forget. View the full article

Limited-time rainbow treats are out in full force at the Disneyland Resort this weekend! Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Celebrating Gay Days, an assortment of merchandise and snacks items are available for guests to enjoy, inspired by Disney’s “Love Comes in Every Color” initiative. We tried the Rainbow Bread Pudding at Pacific Wharf Cafe, so next, naturally, we had to grab a treat that comes in each and every color of the rainbow! We popped over to Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe to get our hands on the Rainbow Macaron Box. Rainbow Macaron Box These beauties may be the best way to remember your ROYGBIV! While the cookies themselves have a more generic taste, each macaron comes with a flavored filling in the center. There are six flavors to enjoy: strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry, and grape. Rainbow Macaron Box We found some flavors to be stronger than others — the lemon was very light while the orange was WAY more intense! The Rainbow Macaron Box costs $15.99; you can find them at Jolly Holiday, Refreshment Corner, Market House, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, or Craftsman Grill at the Grand Californian this weekend! Click here to see all of the rainbow snacks in Disneyland this weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you a macaron fan? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Foodie News! Rainbow Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort! REVIEW! Limited-Time Rainbow Bread Pudding at Disney California Adventure WE’RE LIVE at Halloween Time in Disneyland Resort!! View the full article

There are a variety of limited-time treats to snack on at Disneyland Resort this weekend in celebration of Gay Days. And with the slogan “Love Comes in Every Color“, Disney pulled out all the stops to deliver some seriously colorful creations! Pacific Wharf Cafe We’re always game for a new specialty bread pudding over at Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure. They knocked it out the park with their recent cherry cheesecake bread pudding and lemon blueberry bread pudding, and now we’re pumped to try their new Rainbow Bread Pudding! The Rainbow Bread Pudding is a generously portioned birthday cake-flavored bread pudding, topped with a HUGE glob of whipped cream. Rainbow Bread Pudding Ours was served on a bed of strawberry syrup, which was drizzled with sprinkles and glitter, and if that wasn’t enough, the whipped cream was topped with a TON of sprinkles and glitter – it looked like a birthday party on a plate! Rainbow Bread Pudding This dish is SWEET. Not only was the strawberry syrup all over the plate, but there was another layer of syrup hiding IN BETWEEN the bread pudding and whipped cream! If you’re a fan of fruit-flavored syrups, you’re going to love this dessert. The strawberry flavor was VERY prominent. So much so that it overpowered the birthday cake flavor for us! The bread pudding itself was warm and moist – everything you would expect in a tasty treat like this! Rainbow Bread Pudding This is a big treat you can easily share, so grab a friend and some forks and head down to Disneyland this weekend to pick one up! You can get the Rainbow Bread Pudding for $5.39 this weekend. See more of the rainbow goodies at Disneyland this weekend HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you going to try the Rainbow Bread Pudding? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Foodie News! Rainbow Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Review: Cookies ‘n’ Cream Bread Pudding at California Adventure’s Pacific Wharf Cafe! REVIEW: The BEST Bread Pudding Yet at Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure View the full article

It appears there has been an accident on the brand-new Disney Skyliner System. Disney confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel that there have been no reported injuries as a result of the incident. This is a developing story, but we will continue to update as we get more news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Disney World Skyliner Gondola PRO TIPS: Here’s What You Need To Know Before You FLY! We’re LIVE From the Disney World Skyliner — FULL PHOTO TOUR From the Air, Plus INSIDER TIPS! There’s Magic in the Air Thanks to the NEW Disney Skyliner Merchandise in Disney World View the full article

We know it’s barely October, but Disneyland is already gearing up for the Holiday Season! Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle And a new (well, returning) Dining package is available at Disneyland to get you into the Holiday spirit! Coming back for the 2019 Christmas Season is the Plaza Inn Christmas Parade Viewing Package! Plaza Inn Starting November 8, you can feast on fried turkey and garlic macaroni and cheese, followed by special reserved viewing of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Menu highlights also include seasonal vegetables, traditional stuffing, and praline pecan-butter bundt cake. Kid’s meals include chicken tenders, mac & cheese, veggies, a choice of applesauce or carrots, and dessert. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. After your meal at the Plaza Inn, you will be presented with a voucher designating the location and time for your special parade viewing! Plaza Inn Seating Area The Plaza Inn Christmas Parade Lunch Package is $40 for adults and $25 for kids (before tax and gratuity), and Annual Pass Discounts apply here! The package is available for lunch between 1pm – 3:30pm. Advanced reservations are highly recommended, and are available now on Disneyland’s website. Will you be visiting Disneyland this holiday season? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! Disneyland’s Plaza Inn Now Offering Christmas Parade Dining Packages Disneyland’s NEWEST “Get Your Ears On” Treat Released Today and We Got the FIRST SLICE EVER!! Special Eats and Treats for Disneyland’s 24 Hour Diamond Anniversary Celebration View the full article

Anna, Elsa, and Olaf have been sweeping the Disney Parks recently — first there was Arendelle Aqua and now there’s the Frozen Fan Fest! We are LOVING all of the super cute Frozen merch, and we spotted some of the cutest things yet! Frozen Fan Fest We know Queen Elsa told Princess Anna she can’t marry a man she just met that day and we totally agreed. But sorry Elsa, we just found these adorable charms and we’re already in LOVE! Maybe Anna had a point? Introducing the Frozen Pandora Collection! We spotted it at Ever After Jewelry Co. and Accessories in Disney Springs. Frozen Pandora Collection Let’s take a closer look at the charms. You can take home everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf! ($65) Olaf Charm Or perhaps you’re more of a Princess Anna fan? ($75) Princess Anna Charm The back of hers says “Fearless by Nature” which is v. awesome. Back of Princess Anna Charm And of course, what would a Frozen collection be without an appearance from the Queen herself? Here she is with a horse. (Who is this horse?! Will we find out in Frozen 2?) Queen Elsa Charm We love the back of Elsa’s charm ($75) that reads “Inner Strength.” Back of Queen Elsa Charm We’re also super into this horse charm — again, we aren’t 100% sure what it has to do with Frozen specifically (maybe Elsa’s spirit animal?!) but it’s really pretty! Horse Charm The pretty Horse charm can be yours for $75! Just look at that mane. Horse Charm And finally, this super awesome Frozen Ice Crystal. ($100) You can see the silhouettes of Kristoff and Sven carved into the side as they make the trek up the North Mountain. Frozen Ice Crystal As well as Anna, Elsa, and Olaf! So cute I just want to give it a warm hug. Frozen Ice Palace Charm Have you jumped onto the Frozen bandwagon? With Frozen 2‘s premiere next month, this sleigh ride isn’t slowing down any time soon! Click here for our Arendelle Aqua Ultimate Food and Drink Guide! Are you excited about the new Frozen movie? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Arendelle Aqua, Move Over! The Frozen Fan Fest Has Flurried into BOTH Disney Parks! What’s New in Disney Springs — New Churro Carts, Phone Cases, and Menu Changes!! Designer SHAG Tiki Room Ears Fly into Disney World! View the full article

Cast Members come together to assemble hygiene kits for shelters in Nassau CELEBRATION, Fla. (October 5, 2019) – As part of Disney’s commitment to helping The Bahamas recover from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, Disney Cruise Line Cast Members worked together to assemble more than 1,500 Clean the World personal hygiene kits. Clean the World is a global health organization committed to providing sustainable resources, programming and education focused on water, sanitation and hygiene to those impacted by natural disasters, poverty and homelessness. The Disney Dream delivered these kits to Nassau where they were distributed to shelters for hurricane evacuees from Abaco and Grand Bahama. “Our Disney team cares deeply about the well-being of our friends and neighbors in The Bahamas,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “Our Cast Members were grateful for the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and come together to pack these much-needed kits and provide support beyond the financial donations. We hope these everyday essentials will make life a little more comfortable for those families living in shelters.” More than 100 Cast Members gathered in the lobby of Disney Cruise Line’s office located in Celebration, Fla., to build Clean the World hygiene kits filled with soap, shampoo, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes and socks. As the world’s largest recycler of hotel amenities, Clean the World is responding with emergency relief including much-needed hygiene supplies for individuals and families affected by Hurricane Dorian. In addition, The Walt Disney Company, led by Disney Cruise Line, committed $1 million to non-profit relief agencies to help hurricane relief and recovery efforts in The Bahamas. The company also has donated food, water, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, generators and construction materials, which the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy have delivered to points in Nassau and the Abacos and others have helped deliver in Grand Bahama for those most affected by the hurricane. In addition, Disney Cruise Line is supporting its Bahamian-based Crew Members who live in impacted areas. So far, Disney has provided an additional $500,000 in supplies for these communities and direct aid to employees. For more information on The Walt Disney Company’s social responsibility efforts, visit TheWaltDisneyCompany.com. View the full article

Sons and daughters of the Revolution, today we gather round the Liberty Tree with some very sad news. The Town Crier Today will mark the final performances of “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History.” While Disney has not made a formal announcement, today is the last day you’ll see showtimes for the adorable Muppet production online or in My Disney Experience. The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History We are sad to see this one go — we just adore the Muppets! I mean, how can you not laugh when Miss Piggy decides to play our first president as “Georgina Washington?!” The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History And of course, we love watching Sam Eagle and his disapproving looks as the rest of the gang fumbles the stories of the founding of the U.S.A.. The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History premiered almost exactly 3 years ago and entertained Guests several times a day with two different stories. The show flip-flopped between the “Ride of Paul Revere” and the “Signing of the Constitution.” The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History The last scheduled showtime for today is 5:15pm. We Salute you Sam Eagle — thanks for the laughs and the (questionable) lessons in history! Muppet Vision 3-D Luckily, not all Muppet hi-jinx are lost. You can still find Kermit and friends at Muppet Vision 3-D in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Did you get a chance to see The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! NEW Additions Coming to Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade in Disney World! Review and Pics!! Host-A-Ghost Cupcake in Disney World View the full article

Hey, guys! We’re back with another DFB Video and today we’re talkin’ about 4 meals EVERYONE should eat in Disney World! Storybook Dining at Artist Point With SO MANY options available around Disney World, we’re here to share some unique dining experiences you will NOT want to miss! From our favorite character dining experiences to incredible Signature Dining and more, we’ve got tips for all the best meals and where to find them! 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: Your least favorite Disney World change! Related posts: DFB Video: The BEST & WORST Disney World Changes This Year — RANKED DFB Video: The Latest Disney News!! DFB Video: Everything You NEED To Know About the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival View the full article

A whole new dimension of chills has dropped into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror this fall at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared with us a first-hand account of the three new storyline he and his team brought to this iconic attraction. How has the storytelling of Twilight Zone Tower of Terror been central to making this attraction a Disney Park special? From the start, storytelling has been central to the success of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The whole idea of the attraction was to place guests into the storyline of an episode of the series. In the library scene, guests would learn the backstory of what happened so many years ago, then be invited to board those same service elevators to cross over into the Twilight Zone themselves. Now, Imagineers have expanded the storyline, with a new story thread and ride sequences that offer more chills and thrills for this classic attraction. And this ‘special edition’ of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is unique to Disneyland Paris. Why reimagine the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror experience now? The behind-the-scenes story of this new edition actually began years ago at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, when Imagineers created new ride profiles for the existing attraction. For Disneyland Paris, the Imagineering team took it one step further, by not only adding new, more thrilling ride profiles, but adding new story sequences that extend the original story. What enhancements to the storyline can guests expect in this new experience? The television sequence in the Library scene of the attraction features a cast of characters that includes a rather precocious young girl. In this new version of the show, the girl becomes a starring character on the ride, warning us not to cross over into the Twilight Zone. When we fail to heed her warning, thrills follow! The Imagineering team also added new illusions, media sequences, and audio soundtracks to create not one, but three different show and ride sequences for the attraction. What was the biggest challenge you faced in creating new storylines? It’s always a challenge to go back into a classic attraction and make changes. But advances in technology and storytelling made it hard to resist revisiting, and building on the original storyline and show. What are you most excited for guests to experience? We’re excited that fans and first-time visitors to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will now have three times the fun in answering the question, “Are You Brave Enough!” Early reactions from guests have been incredible! Already, lines from the new storyline are becoming iconic with fans – which is great fun. The Twilight Zone is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc. View the full article

BONJOUR! We are having a blast eating our way through the 2019 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival We’ve been jammin’ out to the Eat the Beat Concerts, spending too much $$$ on adorable souvenirs, and of course, eating our way around the 30+ Festival Kiosks. Thank goodness the festival is a record-breaking 87 days this year — there is so much to do! Including a recent return visit to one of our favorite Festival Special Events: the Parisian Breakfast. The Parisian Breakfast takes places on select Saturdays throughout the Festival, from 9:15 to 10:45AM. The cost is $45 (plus tax) per person and the meal takes place in the France Pavilion (duh) at Les Chefs de France. Parisian Breakfast Check-in Even though the event is scheduled to start at 9:15AM, we highly recommend arriving early! Epcot doesn’t open until 9AM, but guests with dining reservations are allowed in earlier. You’ll be “held” at the bridge between France and the United Kingdom until it’s time for breakfast — but even still, we were allowed in around 9:05AM. Mimosa As you enter, Cast Members pass out Mimosas and escort you to your table. It’s important to note, this event does have shared seating so smaller parties may be sat with other smaller parties. But it’s fun chatting with other Disney-lovin’ folks — especially after a mimosa. Parisian Breakfast Place Setting Now it’s time to hit the buffet! (Don’t forget your plate from your table in your excitement to eat. You need it to create your mountain of cheesy carby goodness.) Parisian Breakfast Buffet The buffet is made up of a variety of pastries — both sweet and savory, charcuterie, and accompaniments. These are all options you can find in one of our favorite Quick Service Restaurants, Les Halls Boulangerie Patisserie, so you know they’re gonna be good. All of the baguettes are made from scratch every 48 hours. Are you drooling yet? Then just wait until we look at all of the options… Parisian Breakfast Pastries First up, a couple of savory items for the taking: an Egg Croissant and Cheese Tartine. Don’t worry, we will give you a close up and tasting notes of each item on our plate shortly. Consider this a teaser…a cheese teaser. A cheeser, if you will. (Sorry, we had to!) Egg Croissant We also spotted some Croque Monsieurs, one of our favorites! These ham and cheese sandwiches have a yummy bechammel sauce inside and toasted extra cheese on top. Croque Monseiurs Next up, a nice selection of fruit, meats, and French cheeses. Fresh Fruit Meats French Cheeses Following the charcuterie options, several delicious versions of French bread. Like those made-from-scratch baguettes we mentioned earlier. Baguettes Or perhaps you prefer a Brioche! Lucky for you, you don’t have to choose. Brioche Accompanying the breads are two yummy spreads — Raspberry Jam and Hazelnut (read: Nutella). Hazelnut Spread and Raspberry Jam The sweets don’t stop there! Cake for breakfast? You won’t catch us saying no. Pound Cake Don’t forget to try a Palmier — a cinnamon-sugary pastry. Palmier And what would breakfast in Paris be without croissants?! Not a world we’d want to live in, that’s for sure. Lucky for us, we don’t have to. In fact, there’s two styles of croissant to choose from — classic and chocolate. Pain au Chocolat Croissants Now that we’ve seen all the options, let’s eat! A full plate of delicious We grabbed a little of everything and were ready to dig in! First up, the Cheese Tartine. Cheese Tartine This beauty is tomato sauce, basil, and cheese (including a whole round of goat cheese) piled on French bread and toasted. This is kinda like France’s response to pizza, and we are here for it. The sauce tastes fresh and slightly sweet, and the basil shines through in each bite. Plus, as a goat cheese lover, I am all about that giant slice on the top. And lucky for non-Goat Cheese lovers, it’s easily removed should you wish to enjoy the Tartine without it. We were also excited to sample the Egg Croissant. Egg Croissant The Egg Croissant was a unique French take on an egg sandwich. It was like a little egg in a basket — but that basket was a delicious, buttery croissant. We really enjoyed this one, especially because it was the only spot eggs were available in the meal. Overall, it was egg-cellent. Next up, a French favorite and an us-favorite: the Croque Monsieur. Croque Monsieur As we stated earlier, the Croque Monseiur is a French ham and cheese sandwich, made extra special by a bechamel sauce inside and extra Gruyere cheese melted on top. Considering this is one of our favorite items at Les Halles, it should come as no surprise that it was still delicious. The sandwiches were toasted just right, and the bechamel adds a yummy creaminess. This is the “heartiest” option on the buffet, and while simple, it’s well-executed and tasty. Now we were ready to sample a few specialty sweets! For starters, the Brioche. Brioche Bread It was heavenly. Soft and light, with a lightly sweet flavor from the sugar crystals on top. We snapped this picture of it plain, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t later slather some Nutella on it. We also just had to have cake for breakfast… you know, for research. Pound Cake with Nutella and Raspberry Jam The Pound Cake was moist and light, and not overly sweet on its own. We got crazy and put BOTH spreads on it, and honestly, we are culinary innovators. It was a perfect balance of sweet and tart and nutty. If you attend the breakfast, we HIGHLY recommend this combo. The Palmier was a sleeper hit of breakfast! It was flaky and had a lovely cinnamon-sugar dusting. Basically a French churro. I cannot wait to grab this one again in Les Halles. Palmier And lastly, our favorite of the sweets: Pain au Chocolat Inside …the Chocolate Croissant! Or as the French call it, “Pain au Chocolat.” This classic is a flaky, buttery, perfect croissant with a sweet surprise inside. There is just enough chocolate to make this a delightfully sweet breakfast — without being overwhelming. The chocolate itself is rich and semi-sweet — perfect French Chocolate. Tres magnifique! Throughout the meal, French servers walk around with Orange Juice and Sparkling Wine to refill your mimosas as desired. Sweet Parisian Server with Mimosa Supplies Additionally, when you sit down, a server will come by and take your beverage order. Sodas, iced tea, water, coffee, and juice are on the menu — but so are fancy coffees like espresso and cappuccinos. Cappuccino We also STRONGLY recommend getting a cup of “Chocolat Chaud,” which is French Hot Chocolate. Hot Chaud It’s the creamiest, chocolatey hot chocolate I’ve ever had! Pro tip: dip your carb of choice in it — croissant, brioche, chocolate croissant. There are no wrong choices here. Go with your heart. Parisian Breakfast Plate Overall, this is a fabulous event that we highly recommend and always look forward to at the Festival! The food and drinks are super delicious, and we like that it’s an early morning event. Not only do you get to access the park with very few other guests (aka amazing photos), but it’s nice to wrap up early, enjoy some leisurely time in Epcot, and then ya know…start eating again at the Food and Wine booths. And did we mention it’s $45?! You could easily spend that much just on a few flutes of Champagne and coffees out in the park before you even get to food. This is a tremendous bang for your buck, and one of our favorite Low Cost Special Events. We adore the food in the French Pavilion, so we think this is a great event and highly recommend it if you also fancy the French cuisine. The Parisian Breakfast is one we plan to attend again and again, and look forward to every single year. You’ll leave in a cheesy, carby coma and honestly, it is 100% worth it. Are you headed to a Special Event at the Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney Food Blog FAQ: How Much Should I Budget for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? When Will We Know The Dates For The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booking Opens TOMORROW! Get Your DFB Guide TODAY and Start Planning! View the full article

Welcome back to Old Key West! Old Key West Resort It’s been a while since we took a stroll around this beautiful resort! We spied plant-based menu changes, Flavors of Fall beverages, and some cute resort merch! Let’s get started! Food Updates Olivia’s Cafe First up was Olivia’s Cafe! Olivia’s Cafe Sign We noticed all the plant-based offerings on the menus are now noted with the plant-based logo. Olivia’s Breakfast Menu The plant-based breakfast side is simply Oatmeal here. Oatmeal While the breakfast entree is a Key West Hash featuring Tamari marinated Tofu hash with roasted peppers, spinach, and tomatoes with fried potatoes. Key West Hash For lunch we spotted a plant-based app and entree. Olivia’s Lunch Menu The Chickpea and Quinoa Croquettes sound tasty! Chickpea and quinoa fritters with Mango-Aji Amarillo Rojo, Pineapple Rum Chutney, and Arugula Salad. Chickpea and Quinoa Croquettes The entree is the simple Miss Vickie’s Veggie Burger topped with cheddar on an onion roll. Miss Vickie’s Veggie Burger Dinner had an app and entree option for plant-based seekers as well! Olivia’s Dinner Menu The Beet and Citrus Salad features Sangria-poached beets, avocado puree, orange segments, sunflower seeds, arugula, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Beets and Citrus Salad The West Indian Tofu and Coconut Curry has crispy tofu in a creamy Caribbean Curry with roasted butternut squash, marinated tomatoes, grilled broccolini, and cilantro. West Indian Tofu and Coconut Curry We’re excited to see the unique plant-based offering being rolled out around Disney World! Learn more about Disney’s plant-based offerings HERE! Gurgling Suitcase Over at Gurgling Suitcase, we had eyes out for their Flavors of Fall drink menu! Gurgling Suitcase We found a large menu out front. Note all of these drinks are also available inside Olivia’s! Flavors of Fall Menu We tried the Cranberry Orange Margarita. Cranberry Orange Margarita This had a great Fall flavor and we really enjoyed it! Tart and sweet and just Fall-like enough!! Check out our review of the Cranberry Orange Margarita HERE! Good’s Food To Go Good’s Food To Go This popular quick-service spot in Old Key West had updated their menu to highlight plant-based offerings as well! Good’s To Go Menu We spied the Mike and Sulley Cookie Butter we’ve seen popping up around the resorts here as well! Mike and Sulley Cookie Butter Check out our full review of the Mike and Sulley Cookie Butter HERE! Merchandise Updates Conch Flats General Store We spotted this adorable Old Key West Resort tumbler back in stock here! Not long ago this tumbler was sold out. You can tell why — look at how cute! Mickey and Minnie are holding hands!! Old Key West Tumbler You’ll spot landmarks of the resort like the lighthouse here as well. Old Key West Tumbler Pick this up for $17.99. We also spotted some more of the newest DVC merch to roll out to the resorts like the super cute patches. DVC Merch Conch Flats Community Hall Last but not least, we headed over to the Conch Flats Community Hall to see what was going on. Conch Flats Community Hall We grabbed a copy of the October Activities Guide. October Activities Guide We also noticed these cute Halloween activities for kids! If you’ve got a kiddo looking to chill for a few minutes, this is a great activity for them! Kids Crafts And lastly, we spied this WAY TOO CUTE Halloween pumpkin-o-lantern (that’s totally a thing, right?!) and had to snap a pic! Halloween Pineapple! Happy Early Halloween and thanks for coming along with us on a walk around Old Key West Resort!! Do you love Disney’s Old Key West Resort? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Olivia’s Bread Pudding at Good’s Food to Go in Old Key West Resort What’s New at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Updated Menus, New Merchandise, and New Events! Review and Photos! Lunch (Including a Secret Menu Cocktail!) at Disney World’s Gurgling Suitcase in Old Key West Resort View the full article

Get ready to make the jump to hyperspace — and your wallet. It’s finally TRIPLE FORCE FRIDAY! ©Disney If you’re a Star Wars fan, today has probably felt a whole lot like Christmas! That’s because there’s more Star Wars merch launching today than we know what to do with! All throughout the galaxy, (including Disney parks, online and big chain retail stores) a slew of new Star Wars merchandise was released today like TIE Fighters on a Star Cruiser! Check out the amazing new Spirit Jersey for Star Wars: The Rise of Skyliner which is coming out December 20, 2019! ©Disney We’re lovin’ the print and the bright blue logo on the back! Disney also debuted these cute new looks for the little ones! We think we see some future Resistance leaders in these two! ©Disney We’re also diggin’ on these Star Wars Deluxe Figurine Sets that each feature ten figures from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! ©Disney To purchase any of these Star Wars items, click here! This is just a piece of the big Star Wars merch news as A TON more debuted at the new Target Disney stores today! Read all about this new collaboration here. Have you bought any of the new Star Wars merch that came out recently? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Fans: Get Ready for a Triple Force Friday Shopping Spree in Disney Springs! Ride in Style with These Fun NEW Magnets in Disney Springs! PHOTOS: You NEED to See These Cute Skyliner and Spaceship Earth Ornaments in Disney World! View the full article

Disney Cruise Line recently completed a new enhancement to the Disney Wonder. Disney Wonder And after seeing the photos they just revealed today of the fresh new space, we’re wondering if we should be packing our bags for a Disney cruise instead of heading for a stay at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort! The Disney Wonder joined the Disney Cruise Line as the fleet’s second ship back in 1999, but underwent a big renovation back in 2016. Even after its extensive rehab, Disney has continued to tinker with it and the new images we got to see today are of a brand new area called the “French Quarter Lounge.” Check out the full-sized streetcar! ©Disney Disney’s Wonder has been the home of Tiana’s Place Restaurant, a popular Princess and the Frog-themed dining spot which we think this new lounge draws a lot of its inspiration from. The flourishes of ironwork, hand-painted murals, and soft lighting provided by lanterns all help to set the mood of the Big Easy with ease. (We think we even spy Facilier’s shadow lurking!) ©Disney According to the Disney Parks Blog, “Each evening at the French Quarter Lounge, guests can enjoy live music on the lounge’s gazebo stage, sip a New Orleans-themed specialty drink and dance the night away.” ©Disney Disney Wonder has also refurbed Cove Café which offers specialty coffee or tea throughout the day, and wine, cocktails, and small plates at night. The nearby Signals Bar has also been remodeled with a similar updated look. ©Disney The just-for-teens Vibe has also received some attention with a new coffee bar and enhanced virtual reality technology. What an exciting time this is for folks who’re about to go cruisin’ on Disney Wonder! Looking for more cruise updates? Be sure to check out everything we know SO FAR about the NEW Disney Wish. What do you think of Disney Wonder’s new enhancements? Will you be booking a Disney cruise any time soon? Let us know in the comments section below! Related posts: Review: Skagway Sweets Tour, Disney Cruise Line in Alaska Disney Cruise Line Bookings for Summer 2020 Sailings OPEN SOON! NEWS! Passport Now Required for This Popular Disney Cruise Line Destination! View the full article

Today, the Beauty and the Beast-inspired Enchanted Rose Bar and Lounge soft-opened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Enchanted Rose Bar Area While we’ve already taken you guys on a tour of the location, it’s now time to check out all of the eats and drinks! Click HERE to See Our FULL PHOTO TOUR of Enchanted Rose Lounge! Let’s check out our EVERYTHING ON THE MENU review (yep — we GOT IT ALL) of the eats at Enchanted Rose Lounge! Ready to dive in?? Atmosphere The new lounge features four different rooms, each of which has been inspired by a different iconic Beauty and the Beast element. Enchanted Rose The Bar The Bar area has a lot of ornate gold elements, like the stunning golden chandelier found in the center of the room. This chandelier was inspired by Belle’s dress and truly captures the movement and grace that both Belle and her gown have. Enchanted Rose Bar Area There are also more modern elements thanks to the style of the bar tops and the seating! Enchanted Rose Bar Area The Library You can’t have a Beauty and the Beast-inspired bar and lounge without a library, right? The Library This library has a large amount of seating and gives guests a number of options on how they’d like to dine — whether that be on a couch or a table or in a tucked away enclave! The Library And if you look closely, you may even spot a few of Belle and Beast’s friends!! Mrs. Potts Lumiere in Enchanted Rose Lounge The Garden Room The Garden Room was inspired by the Enchanted Forest. When you walk into this room you will instantly notice the rich emerald green color and the beautiful Enchanted Forest artwork along the walls! Garden Room The Outdoor Patio Looking for some fresh air, then head to the Outdoor Patio! This area was inspired by Beast’s Garden Terrace and feels very comfy and airy! Outdoor Patio Take a closer look at these rooms by checking out our Enchanted Rose photo tour! Eats and Drinks OK, ready to try a little of EVERYTHING?!? All da food We decided to give everything…yes EVERYTHING ON THE MENU…a try! Here’s a look at our Enchanted spread! Enchanted Rose Food Before we dive into the yummy eats, let’s take a look at the menu! Enchanted Rose Menu The Enchanted Rose menu features Starters (served from 5 PM to 10 PM), Featured Cocktails, Grand Cocktails, Martinis, Beers, Hard Ciders, and Wine! Enchanted Rose Menu Here’s a peek at the dishware used inside Enchanted Rose! We felt like kings and queens as we dined with our stunning gold utensils. The handle of each piece was covered in an intricate design. Silverware The plates are white with a bit of detailing around the edges. Dishes And those marble tabletops — truly luxe. But enough about the table settings…time to nosh. Note that the food items here come out of the signature restaurant Citricos’ kitchen — and many items may be found on Citricos’ appetizer menu as well. Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin ($18.00) The Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin is a jumbo lump crab with Gnocchetti Sardi, Robiola Bosina Mornay, and citrus breadcrumbs. Crab Gnocchetti Gratin This dish has lots of crab with it, but the seafoody flavor wasn’t too overwhelming thanks to the breadcrumbs and noodles. We thought this dish was super yummy and we adored the little le creuset ramekin. Ramekin Espelette Pepper-spiced Shrimp ($19.00) The Espelette Pepper-spiced Shrimp is served cold with lime gelée, Piquillo Pepper Purée, and Serrano Ham. Espelette Pepper Spiced Shrimp If you’re a lover of chilled shrimp, then this is a really good option. The serving size was a little small, but most of our group enjoyed all the flavors. There was one person at our table that wasn’t a fan of the chilled shrimp, however…so noted. Spiced Pepper Shrimp Truffle Fries ($14.00) The Truffle Fries were made with shaved black truffles and 18-month aged parmesan. If ya love a good truffle fry, then these are the thing for you. Truffle Fries They were seriously sooo delicious and came out as one of our favorite things on the menu. Truffle Fries Served along with the truffle fries is a to-die-for garlic aioli! We LOVED this. Garlic Aioli So if you’re a huge fan, too, maybe ask for extra! Mini Smoked Short-Rib Sliders ($16.00) The Mini Smoked Short-Rib Sliders are topped with Glacier Blue Cheese and onion marmalade and are served on split-top buns. Short Rib Sliders These were very delicious and could easily be eaten as a meal — the serving is three large sliders. Artisinal Cheese Selection ($19.00) The Artisinal Cheese Selection comes with a variety of artisanal cheeses, pine nut bread, and raisins. Artisanal Cheese Plate This, like most of the other menu items we tried, was a pretty hefty serving of food. While Disney World cheese plates can sometimes be a little sparse, this one offered several cheese options and accompaniments. Artisanal Cheese Plate Bread served with Cheese Plate We think this is a good and fresh option of you’re looking for more of a light bite, and we enjoyed the unique options like the pickled accompaniments in this little jar! Tasted like raisins and possibly apples to us! Artisanal Cheese Plate House-Made Flatbread ($18.00) Another starter that could easily double as a meal is the House-Made Flatbread. Mizner’s Lounge has always had a flatbread option, but this one is a little different from what we’ve seen before. This is covered with charred broccolini, seasonal mushrooms, fennel sausage, ricotta salata, and tomato confit. House-Made Flatbread The flatbread had really fresh ingredients and we loved the blend of the flavors. It was both hearty and filling! Hand-Made Flatbread Octopus à la Plancha ($18.00) The Octopus à la Plancha is served with black olives, blistered tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. Octopus a la Plancha Out of all the incredible things we tried, this was NOT our favorite. It was very starchy and reminded us of a potato salad! The texture was a bit grainy and didn’t blow us away. Even the mega fish fans in our group agreed that you’d have to really love octopus for this to be one of your favorites! Octopus a la Plancha White Sturgeon Caviar ($95) The White Sturgeon Caviar is served with Egg Timbale, Crème Fraîche, and chives. Sturgeon Caviar While it was a large portion of caviar, we thought the price was a bit outrageous! White Sturgeon Caviar But, if you’re a lover of caviar and you’re looking to splurge a bit before your dinner at Citricos, then this is a delicious option. It wasn’t overly fishy but didn’t really stand out against some of the other options. It was fun to have the Egg Timbale (which is kind of a custard) and Creme Fraiche along with it as well, to round out the dish. White Sturgeon Caviar Now, let’s get our drink on with some signature cocktails! Enchanted Rose offers TWO tableside cocktails, the Love and the Envy. Envy and Love Cocktails When ordering one of these options, a Cast Member will roll up a bar cart to your table with all the drinks’ fixin’s. Bar Cart But the best part? As they make the drink for you, the relate it to the Beauty and the Beast story!!! Drink Mixing Cart The Cast Member who served us today was so sweet and made us feel like she had come straight out of a fairytale! Enchanted Rose Cast Member Tableside Cocktail – Love ($21.00) The Love Cocktail is made with Grey Goose Vodka, Pavan Liqueur de France, Pear, Lemon, Twinings of London® Camomile Tea, and Agave. It’s served in a red glass and is topped with rose petals. Tableside Love Cocktail This is a smooth cocktail with a bit of sweetness! This was a very lovely cocktail with flowery and fruity tones. Tableside Cocktail – Envy ($21.00) On the flip side of this, the Envy Cocktail, which is a mixture of Busnel Calvados de Pays d’Auge, Green Chartreuse, Green Apple Purée, Angostura Bitters, served with an apple chip packs a bit more punch. Envy Cocktail As the Cast Member reminded us, a bit of envy was seen throughout the movie. If you remember, the Townsfolk and Gaston showed it towards Belle and Beast. And much like the feeling of envy, this drink starts smooth and ends with some bitterness! Creating the Envy Cocktail If you enjoy a cocktail made with bitters, then this just might be your cup of tea. It really reminded us of an Old Fashioned in terms of strength. Enchanted Rose Envy Cocktail These two drinks did take a bit of time to create, but the experience of watching them be made was well worth it! Island Rose ($15.00) The Island Rose is a blend of Ketel One Grapefruit and Rose, lime, orgeat (almond), pineapple, bitters, and rose water. While this was a yummy drink, the tropical flavors felt a bit out of place. Island Rose Drink Buuut with that being said, we loved the addition of the grapefruit and really enjoyed the flavors. Maybe just sip it on the patio, then you can kinda feel like you’re in a tropical paradise? Island Rose Lavender Fog ($18.00) The Lavender Fog is made with Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin, Rothman Crème de Violette, English Breakfast Tea, vanilla, and cream. Lavender Fog This seems like a great drink to pair with a dessert! We could really taste the tea and the gin was very smooth. We loved the addition of the vanilla because it made this drink sorta sweet! Lavender Fog Seasonal Old Fashioned ($25.00) The Seasonal Old Fashioned is made with Widow Jane 10yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey, house-made seasonal syrup, and bitters. Old Fashioned It was smooth and powerful, as you’d expect. Rye Not? ($24.00) The Rye Not is a combo of Whistle Pig 10yr Rye Whiskey, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, cinnamon, pineapple, and lemon. Rye Not The flavor of the pineapple comes through very strong on this one, but it’s not overwhelmingly sweet since it’s balanced out by the whiskey! This was a great option, but not our number one fave. Rye Not Floral Bitter Beauty ($16.00) The Floral Bitter Beauty is a mix of Hendrick’s Gin, St~Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Campari, Aperol, lemon, and soda. Floral Bitter Beauty This is a GREAT cocktail for my gin lovers! It had a bit of bitterness, but it wasn’t too overwhelming, so we were totally on board with this guy. Garden Daisy ($19.00) The Garden Daisy is a refreshing blend of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Midori, lime, and cucumber. Like many of the other drinks, this super pretty and Insta-worthy. Garden Daisy There is a slightly overwhelming taste of cucumber — which we enjoyed because we thought it made the drink very light and refreshing. Sunny Margarita ($19.00) The Sunny Margarita is made with Patrón Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, juices of orange and lime, and agave. Sunny Margarita While this was super yummy, it wasn’t really anything out of the ordinary, so we recommend going for the Tableside Love Cocktail instead! Sunny Margarita The drinks are served on these adorable two-sided Enchanted Rose coasters! Enchanted Rose Coaster One side has the Enchanted Rose and the other has the letters ER! Enchanted Rose Overall Overall we think that Enchanted Rose feels both elegant and grand! It’s light, bright, and the theme is a lot of fun without being too “cartoony.” Many people who have not seen the live-action version of Beauty and the Beast may not even recognize that this was what Disney was going for. Enchanted Rose The service was incredible — even on this soft opening night — and all of the Cast Members brought you into the story, which was really fun! Enchanted Rose Lounge Bar This is a great place to hang out if you’re looking for a light bite or a fun drink while visiting The Grand Floridian Resort, but there are very few options for the little ones. So, it might not be the perfect place for every family visiting! It really just depends on what you’re looking for! Will you be checking out Enchanted rose on your next Disney vacay? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Photo Tour! NEW Enchanted Rose Bar and Lounge Opens at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort! REVIEW: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich at Disney’s Grand Floridian Disney Launches NEW “Beauty and the Beast” Dooney & Bourke Collection! View the full article

Spooky season is here, my people! Catal at night! And you know what that means, Halloween Time treats, the NEW Oogie Boogie Bash, and so much more! As you get dressed in your Halloween best, be sure to head over to Catal in Downtown Disney to snag a FREE treat! According to Catal, Halloween Party Ghouls can get a free dessert when they visit in their Halloween costumes! All you have to do is dine with them on any Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday until Halloween. ©Catal The offer expires on Halloween night, but until then, guests can snag one free dessert per table with the purchase of an entree on the nights listed above. And while you’re at Catal, be sure to check out the Secret Menu Purple Galaxy Cocktail!! Looking for more spooky treats? Then, take a look at our review of all the 2019 Halloween Time goodies — here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Will you be taking advantage of this offer? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: See What We Think Of The BRAND NEW Limited Time Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw Ice Cream Late Night Just Got BETTER With This Mega Deal From Tortilla Jo’s in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! Santa Claus is Coming to the Downtown Disney District this Holiday Season! View the full article

With WonderFall Flavors happening in Disney Springs right now, it hasn’t been too hard to scare up some tasty seasonal grub at Disney World lately. Vivoli il Gelato But now we’ve just spotted a new apparition on the menu at Vivoli il Gelato… and it might just be the nuttiest ghost we’ve ever seen! We’ve met some peculiar ghosts in our day, but The Nutty Ghost Sundae at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs might just be the nuttiest — literally! It features a rich chocolate hazelnut and pistachio gelato, topped with crushed hazelnuts and pistachios, chocolate sauce and whipped cream, and is served in a giant crispy waffle cone bowl! ©Vivoli il Gelato While you’re at Vivoli il Gelato, be sure to check out their other wickedly-good Halloween offering, the Jack-o-Lantern Float made with vanilla gelato, Fanta orange soda, whipped cream, and sprinkles! ©Vivoli il Gelato Read more about the Jack-o-Lantern Float here! So hurry on down to Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs before these new seasonal goodies disappear! Are you looking forward to trying on of Vivoli il Gelato’s new spooky treats? Let us know in the comments section! Related posts: NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! What’s New at Disney Springs! Designer Bags, a Floral Dress, and a BIG Bayou Buffet… Review And Photos: You HAVE To See The August Special Brownie Waffle Sundae in Disney World! View the full article

Sure you could get a Sweet Poison or Witches Brew at Hollywood Studios right now, or an Autumn Smash at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar for WonderFall Flavors currently happening at Disney Springs… Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits …OR you could take a trip off the beaten path to try out this little-known Disney World watering hole for its incredible-looking fall cocktails! We went over to the Old Key West Resort today to sip in all the fall flavors of The Gurgling Suitcase’s delicious new seasonal cocktails! (They’re also available at Olivia’s Cafe next door!) Gurgling Suitcase Libations & Spirits Their Flavors of Fall menu has four seasonal cocktails to try. Although we were tempted by the spiked Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew XO, Apple Cider Old Fashioned, and other sweater weather-sounding offerings… Flavors of Fall Menu …we went with a Cranberry Orange Margarita. It sounded so refreshing on a hot Florida day! Cranberry Orange Margarita And we’re happy to tell ya, that it was everything we were hoping it would be! In fact, the cranberry added a nice tartness to the sweetness of the orange — which wasn’t too sweet. Get the rim sugared if you want it to taste even sweeter! Cranberry Orange Margarita And while you’re there, be sure to check out some of their other cocktails including a Caramel Apple Martini and Harvest Refresher made with Tito’s Vodka, cranberry juice, and muddled orange! You might just discover your new favorite Disney World watering hole! If all this drinkin’ has worked up your appetite, check out our ultimate list of pumpkin-flavored treats at Disney World right now! Have you ever been to The Gurgling Suitcase or Olivia’s Cafe? Let us know what you thought of them in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Olivia’s Bread Pudding at Good’s Food to Go in Old Key West Resort What’s New at Old Key West and Saratoga Springs Resorts: Updated Menus, New Merchandise, and New Events! The 12 Best Meals To Eat in Disney World…Without Leaving Your Hotel!! View the full article

For the past 19 years, Pastry Sous Chef Nubia Renteria has been honing her confectionary craft with support from her mentor, Executive Pasty Chef Jorge Sotelo. Nubia began her Disney journey working at the Disneyland Hotel, crafting delicious pastries for guests, and then transitioned to the opening pastry team for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Today, Nubia passes on the wisdom she’s gained to mentees building their careers at the resort. For Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Nubia and her team have worked diligently to bring new, awe-inspiring confectionaries to life. Nubia and her team led the creation of the spooktacular Oogie Boogie sculpture located in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The tasty masterpiece, constructed of 220 pounds of rice cereal, features Oogie along with his 4-foot tall cauldron. Learn more about Nubia and the sculpture in this video! View the full article

Happy National Taco Day, friends! Fall into Magic at Disney Springs To celebrate, Disney is throwing a bit of a taco party by introducing Chicken Pancake Tacos! SAY WHAT?! The Chicken Pancake Tacos feature crispy fried chicken served in a pancake with strawberry lime salsa and Sriracha aioli. The tacos are then drizzled with warm maple syrup! I think I’m totally diggin’ this crazy combo. What about you? ©Disney Springs You can find the Chicken Pancake Tacos at the Disney Springs Food Trucks from now until October 6th! And while you’re at Disney Springs, be sure to check out the new Olaf Dole Whip Slushie! You can read our full Olaf Dole Whip Slushie review here. Will you be giving the Chicken Pancake Tacos a try? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: You NEED to See This Crazy Sundae at Disney Springs! FIRST LOOK! Disney’s World’s NEW NBA Experience It’s PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME at Sprinkles in Walt Disney World! View the full article

Hi there, friends! Welcome to our latest update of What’s New at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort! Saratoga Springs Resort Today we’ve got a tasty treat, menu updates, and new merchandise to chat about. Let’s get started! Saratoga Springs Resort Food Update In Artist’s Palette, we found the adorable Mike and Sulley Cookie Butter treat for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter The two best buds are actually sugar cookies dippin’ sticks and they’re served up with a delicious cup of nilla wafer cookie butter! To us, the nilla wafer cookie butter tasted more like cookie dough — which in our opinion isn’t a bad thing! We were a little worried this dessert was going to give us a sugar high, but it had just the right amount of sweetness! Plus, look at those faces! How could we resist! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter Read our full review of the Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter here! During our visit, we noticed that Artist’s Palette had updated its menu with the new plant-based logo. If you’re eating plant-based cuisine, you can grab an Asian Noodle Bowl for $12.99. Yum! Artist’s Palette Menu Learn about Disney World’s plant-based menu options here! In case you missed it, Disney World’s refillable mugs have increased in price from $18.99 to $19.99 for the length of your resort stay. In Artist’s Point, we spotted a sign reflecting the increased price. New Rapid Fill Sign Learn more about the change to the refillable mug price here! Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Update While we were at Saratoga Springs, we found several new pieces of Disney Vacation Club merchandise, most of which we’ve spotted at other DVC resorts. We spotted the DVC tote… DVC Tote …a set of DVC patches ($19.99)… DVC Patches …and an adorable Winnie the Pooh-inspired DVC pin ($17.99)! DVC Pin If you’re looking for some Halloween merchandise this spooky season, select items are on sale at Saratoga Springs! Halloween Merchandise This adorable Halloween Goofy plush is on sale for $15. Goofy Halloween Plushes We also spotted a few Limited Edition Terrifying Transformations pins ($17.99 each)! The double-sided Ursula pin features the iconic villain on one side… Ursula Pin …and her human alter-ego, Vanessa on the other side! Ursula Pin We also found a pin featuring The Evil Queen… The Evil Queen Pin …and one depicting both sides of Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove! Yzma Pin Yzma Pin In case you haven’t already spent your whole paycheck on all the new Arendelle Aqua merchandise, you can find it at Saratoga Springs! Arendelle Aqua Merchandise Display Explore all the Arendelle Aqua merchandise here! We also spotted the adorable Mickey and Minnie Thanksgiving plushes — aren’t they cute?? You can snag them for $21.99 each. Thanksgiving Mickey and Minnie Read all about the Thanksgiving Mickey and Minnie plushes here! Before we wrap things up, we want to note that for the month of October, you can paint Maleficent as part of the Win, Paint, Show! You can paint the iconic Disney villain on Thursdays in October from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Wine and Paint Show! Sign Well, friends, that wraps up our latest walk around Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort — thanks for joining us! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more news from the Disney parks and resorts. Which Limited Edition pin do you want to add to your collection? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: DELICIOUS Peanut Butter Chocolate Bullseye Cupcake in Disney World The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Added to Mobile Order REVIEW!!! Mike & Sulley Cookie Butter at Disney World is SCARY GOOD! View the full article

Remember all that totally tubular new ‘80s and ’90s inspired Mickey Mouse Club merch we’ve been telling you about lately? Retro Mickey Mouse Club Merch Well, guess what… more just slid into Walt Disney World! No duh! If you haven’t been keeping up with all the latest retro Mickey Mouse Club gear we’ve been spotting throughout the parks, you can get up to speed here. But if you have been following along, you’ll know the collection started appearing in Disney World and Disneyland over the last few weeks — like this Retro Denim Jacket that has us sayin’ dude, no way! Retro Denim Jacket But there’s been one key piece we saw on Disney Style’s blog that we haven’t been able to spot in the wild until earlier today when all of the sudden the clouds parted, and there it was — THE RETRO MICKEY MOUSE BACKPACK! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Backpack That’s, like, totally right, my bodacious buds rocking this retro-inspired style. It’s finally HERE! We spotted it in Disney Springs, and, guess what… it’s Danielle Nicole! Now we have even bigger heart eyes for this book bag! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Backpack We really want to rock the Retro Mickey Mouse Backpack with our Retro Denim Jacket — hey, back in the ’80s and ’90s double denim was totally bangin’, so don’t have a cow, man! Check out the adorable Mickey Mouse patch on its front… Retro Mickey Mouse Club Backpack …and the awesome detailing on the zipper! Doesn’t it just gag you with a spoon?! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Backpack As if we weren’t totally buggin’ at this point, we spotted another new Danielle Nicole piece, the Retro Mickey Mouse Club Fanny Pack! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Fanny Pack We love the bright colors and geometric designs! This will fanny pack will look so rad with our Reeboks and stirrup pants! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Fanny Pack The fanny pack also has a cute throwback zipper detail — shout out to Britney, Christina and Justin! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Fanny Pack We’re having too much trouble deciding between these two Danielle Nicole bags! They might just both have to bounce with us! Are you excited about the new Retro Mickey Mouse Club line? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs — $600 Minnie Ears, Evil Piñatas, and Adorable Christmas Ornaments!! NEW it’s a small world Danielle Nicole Tote Cruises into Disney World! New And CUTE!! Vera Bradley’s Mickey’s Whimsical Paisley Pattern Makes Its Colorful Debut in Disney World! View the full article