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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become a perennial favorite of guests looking to get into the spooky mood (even if it’s only August or September). Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party With villainous on-stage entertainment, an exclusive nighttime parade, specialty eats and candy galore, and a one-of-a-kind fireworks show, it’s easy to see why guests love the Halloween Party so much. But is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party worth it this year? The 2019 Halloween Party has introduced a few new entertainment options that are a true blast and retained some fun old favorites, too, meaning it might be an exciting time to get your Halloween creep on with Mickey. But the Party is also pricey, late, and exhausting — and that means some families may want to postpone their Magic Kingdom haunting ’til another time. We’re taking a look at some of the variables you’ll want to consider when you decide whether or not to make a go of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. Why MNSSHP Might Be A GO: New Entertainment at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party A couple of new entertainment options at the 2019 Halloween Party makes this is a fun year to attend! Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular We’re starting with the biggest of the new experiences at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular! This brand new fireworks and projections spectacular replaced the 14-year-old HalloWishes, and while we weren’t sure we were ready to say Hallow-bye to HalloWishes, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular is awesome! Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular The show is hosted by Jack Skellington and incorporates villains and Mickey and the gang as well as seriously stunning projections. It’s truly not to be missed! Catch it at 10:15PM during the Party! Jack is the Master of Ceremonies Boo-To-You Halloween Parade This year’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade — which runs at 9:15PM and 11:15PM during the Party — added a few new segments! The first is a fun and colorful collection of Tomorrowland favorites including Buzz Lightyear, Elastigirl, and Mr. Incredible! Buzz Lightyear is accompanied by those little green Aliens (no Claw in sight). If you look closely ahead of the float, you’ll see Edna Mode holding court! Toy Story Float And Elastigirl took the night off from superheroine duty to wave to her adoring fans. Swoon! Incredibles Float We loved these new additions to Boo-To-You, but if we’re being fully honest, it paled in comparison to the other new addition: the Haunted Mansion segment included the Spectral Bride this year! Spectral Bride in the Haunted Mansion Segment We’ve always loved the gravedigger portion of the Parade, where they create sparks and spooky clangs with their metal shovels… Haunted Mansion Segment …but the Haunted Mansion additions gave us chills. The bride is creepy and cool at the same time! Haunted Mansion Segment The Spectral Bride really appeared to float as ghostly dancers twirled around her. This is one unique parade you don’t want to miss, friends! New Attraction Overlay This year, Monsters Inc. got a brand new attraction overlay! The Laugh Floor has been turned into a trick-or-treat trail, where guests get candy at the beginning and end of the show! In the middle of it all, take a load off and relax while monsters ad lib and improve directly with the audience! Monsters Inc Laugh Floor Trick Or Treat Trail It’s super cute, and a great way to get some A/C and a seat for a while. Plus those monsters are SO talented! Click here for more on the NEW Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party offerings! New Party-Exclusive Treats! We’re not saying you should go to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party just for the Party-exclusive treats, but we’re not saying that’s a bad idea either!!! Our favorite treat from a thematic standpoint this year is Constance’s For Better or For Worse Wedding Cake — a teeny tiny personal wedding cake complete with an axe topper! It’s beyond fabulous. Read our full review of this treat here! Constance’s For Better For Worse Wedding Cake Pumpkin fans will want to stop in at the always-on-trend for Halloween Sleepy Hollow where there are two Party-exclusive pumpkin-y treats: the Headless Horseman Cheesecake (basically Pumpkin Mousse) and the Mickey Waffle Sundae (with Pumpkin Gelato!!). Headless Horseman Pumpkin Cheesecake To check out ALL the Halloween Party-exclusive treats AND the all-day Halloween treats at Magic Kingdom, click here! Old Favorites at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party In addition to the new entertainment and food, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party retained some compelling old favorites, not the least of which is Halloween-inspired attraction overlays! We love the colorful lighting and spooky tunes added to the Mad Tea Party… Mad Tea Party Overlay …real, live swashbucklers on Pirates of the Caribbean… Live Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean …and an entirely-in-the-dark flight on Space Mountain complete with themed music! Space Mountain And if it’s wrong to love the Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular, we don’t want to be right. Something about those Sanderson Sisters keeps us comin’ back year after year. It’s almost like they’ve… cast a spell on us! Hocus Pocus Villains Spelltacular Click here to read about 12 things you didn’t know you could do at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Spooky New Extras In addition to new entertainment and food and fun attractions overlays, there are a few more reasons the Not-So-Scary Halloween Party might be a good option for you this year in particular. Halloween Party Pass If you were lucky enough to snag the Halloween Party Pass for the short window it was available, you could visit as many parties this year as you like, except for Halloween night. That’s a LOT of trick-or-treat candy!!! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The pass was available for $299 for adults or $284 for kids 3-9, but sadly, they are no longer available. We’re keeping our eyes peeled for next year though! Read more about this limited release pass here! Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way Additionally, if you’re all about that De Vil life, there’s a Party add-on called Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way that you might want to consider. The Hide-A-Way is hosted at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, and aside from the tasty Italian-inspired eats, you’ll also get to have a run-in (or two or three!) with the lady herself and score reserved viewing for the Boo-To-You Parade. Hi Cruella!! Plus you can come and go as you please and eat and drink all-you-care-to-enjoy! This separate party does NOT come cheap — it costs $99 per guest ON TOP of your Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket! But if you have the means, it can be a great spot to call home base for much of the party. See our review here to decide if Cruella’s Halloween Hide-A-Way makes the Party even sweeter! So Why Might the Party NOT be a Good Fit for You?? Of course, what works for some doesn’t work for others, and there are some variables that might make the Halloween Party not quite right for your family. Price Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $79 for adults and $74 for kids 3-9 with prices varying depending on the date of each Party. As you get closer to Halloween, prices start over $100. For a family of three or more, that’s pretty expensive for a handful of exclusive hours in the park…even if it does include all the candy you could ever eat. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Late Night Fun (or Not) The other drawback for families with young kids is the timing of the Halloween Party. Starting at 7PM with entrance to the park as early as 4PM, and going through midnight or later, the Halloween Party is perfect for night owls… and not so great for kids with bedtimes. Remember, even if you use your ticket to get in to Magic Kingdom at 4PM, the party fun doesn’t begin until 7PM. So, if maintaining some semblance of a sleep schedule while in the World is important to you, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party might be a pass for your family. Little ones might need to make an early exit… Does that mean you’re doomed to miss all the fun? Not necessarily. If you find a sitter or have an adult family member traveling with you who’s willing to stay in with the kids, the grown-ups (and older kids) can still enjoy the Halloween Party. But that will require some forethought and planning, so start scheming now! Attractions Aren’t the Star For You If you’re an attraction fiend and not into stage shows and fireworks spectaculars, it may go without saying that the Halloween Party might not be worth it to you. While most attractions are open, wait times are still a little extensive in some cases (we regularly saw Space Mountain over an hour wait during our time at the Party this year), and you could spend the whole Party time waiting in line for a handful of rides. Haunted Mansion is perfectly Halloweeny! The overlays are admittedly fun, but otherwise, the ride and attraction situation isn’t the focus of the Party, and you’re likely better off hitting up Magic Kingdom during regular hours or trying to reserve a ticket for an After Hours event. If you want to learn more about how After Hours can help you ride all the rides on your list, click here! What we’re saying is: there’s tons to do at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but some of the logistics just aren’t right for everyone. You’ll want to consider all of these factors before deciding if the Party is worth it for you. Want to know more about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Check out DFB’s ULTIMATE GUIDE here!  Are you a perennial Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party-goer? Are you planning to go for the first time? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The ULTIMATE Guide to the 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World! NEW Additions Coming to Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade in Disney World! NEWS! Get a “First Look” at Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Halloween Decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. We’ve got all the deets on construction, merch, and food updates, so let’s dive right on in! Construction Updates Well, it’s official, you guys. It’s time to say goodbye to the Walk Around the World bricks outside the entrance of Magic Kingdom (we’re pretty sad about this too). Walk Around the World Bricks Removal They had sections blocked off to repave the area, making the entrance to the park a bit more difficult for guests to navigate. Walk Around the World Bricks Removal The walkway to the side of Cinderella Castle is currently closed, so you’ll have to find another way around, folks! Cinderella Castle Walkway Closure While we were scoping out the area, we spotted that nets have started to appear around the turrets of the castle, most likely for the Christmas lights that will be going up fairly soon! (Even though Halloween hasn’t even hit yet, Disney still works fast for the holidays.) Nets For Christmas Lights The PhotoPass Camera Boxes have started to make their way around Disney World to the dismay of MANY fans. And, we happened to spot even more over at Princess Fairytale Hall. Princess Fairytale Hall While they have been installed in the Cinderella and Elena room already (they weren’t in use during our visit, however)… PhotoPass Camera Boxes … A Cast Member informed us that they will be installed in the Rapunzel and Tiana room as well. PhotoPass Camera Boxes Although we aren’t sure when they will be used as the primary source of photography, we’ll keep you guys updated! Cinderella and Elena in Princess Fairytale Hall The TRON Coaster‘s construction just keeps making us SUPER hyped for this coaster (especially since we can spot it outside the parks too!) TRON Coaster Construction After watching the cranes put the track together… TRON Coaster Construction … We only felt slightly impatient waiting for the 2021 release. (; TRON Coaster Construction We’ll keep you posted as this massive ride keeps growing! Merch Updates While we first spotted this Toy Story Land Ornament in Hollywood Studios, it’s made its way over to the Emporium in Magic Kingdom! Toy Story Land Ornament Featuring Slinky, a Pizza Planet Alien, and spelling blocks… Toy Story Land Ornament … The Toy Story Land Ornament can be added to your Christmas tree this year for $24.99! Toy Story Land Ornament Food Updates We can’t visit a Disney park without taking a look at the treats, now can we?? At Big Top Treats, a new Gummy Worm Caramel Apple has arrived to go along with the Candy Corn Caramel Apple for $12.99! Gummy Worm Caramel Apple Give us da gummiesss! Gummy Worm Caramel Apple Although the Lost Princess Cone was available when the Arendelle Aqua treats first made their debut, the Arendelle Aqua Cone has officially replaced the dessert at Storybook Treats. (Gone but not forgotten, Lost Princess Cone!) Storybook Treats Menu Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Magic Kingdom! We’ll catch ya next time for more merch, food, and construction updates (and maybe some more caramel apples). What are you looking forward to seeing in Magic Kingdom the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — TRON Construction, Make-Up Minnie Bags, and Arendelle Aqua EVERYTHING! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! Halloween is HERE in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another installment of What’s New at Disneyland Resort! Oogie Boogie Bash Overlay at California Adventure We’re about to dish all the latest hot goss about the NEWEST food, merch, and construction updates… And, even a lil sneak peek at a certain Oogie Boogie Bash frightening guests in Disney California Adventure. Let’s Oogie Boogie on in! Downtown Disney Halloween Decorations in Downtown Disney Merch Updates The Haunted Mansion just had its terrifying 50th anniversary in Disneyland, and it was one swingin’ wake. However, the happy haunts are still celebrating over at the World of Disney with these ghoulishly delightful Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears! Madame Leota Haunted Mansion Ears The purple satin shimmers like a ghost’s apparition against the raised, velvet Haunted Mansion wallpaper print. The eerie ears are completed with a velvet headband with the Haunted Mansion logo and a black sequin bow that is bold and big, just like some of the spirits themselves! Madame Leota Haunted Mansion Ears with Embroidery Detail Food Updates While we may have seen the Dead-Cadent Funnel Cake at the Haunted Mansion’s anniversary bash, there’s a new place cooking up the tasty treats in Downtown Disney! The Funnel Cakery is officially open with all the fried dough and powdered sugar you could ever want! The Funnel Cakery The menu includes Classic, Strawberry, and Oreo Crumble Funnel Cakes, Funnel Pancakes, Donut Holes, and SO MANY toppings. Of course, we had to grab ALL of THEM!! The Funnel Cakery’s Strawberry and Oreo Crumble Funnel Cakes The topping options — whipped cream, strawberries, Oreo crumbles, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, caramel drizzle, and strawberry drizzle –– range in price from $1 to $3, alongside the tasty menu items that can be purchased for anywhere from $6 to $11. Funnel Pancakes You can check out our full review of The Funnel Cakery here! Disneyland Hotel Tangaroa Terrace Food Update In case you’re still feeling hungry, you can head over to the Tangaroa Terrace at the Disneyland Hotel for a whole NEW Breakfast menu… Tangaroa Terrace Breakfast Menu … And Lunch/ Dinner Menus! Tangaroa Terrace Menu Start your morning off the right way by taking a bite of the American Breakfast, Thick and Fluffy Japanese Pancakes, Loco Moco Burrito, Açai Chia Breakfast Bowl, and Avocado Toast. Tangaroa Terrace Breakfast Items You can check out our full review of the Tangaroa Terrace Breakfast Menu here! Or, even relax after a long day by snacking on the Poke Bowl, Rongo Salad, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Tempura Shrimp for lunch or dinner! Tangaroa Terrace Poke Bowl You can check out our full review of the Tangaroa Terrace Lunch/ Dinner Menu here! Disneyland Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Merch Update We’re rewinding the clock and going back to the 80’s and 90’s, bb!! At the Fortuosity Shop, the Mickey Retro Collection is making its groovin’ debut. Mickey Retro Collection Become a part of the club with the Retro Mickey Mouse Club Shirt for $34.99… Retro Mickey Mouse Club Shirt … And the Retro Mickey Mouse Club Sweatshirt for $49.99! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Sweater You can even dance the night away in the Retro Mickey Mouse Club Shorts… Retro Mickey Mouse Club Shorts … And show off all your moves while you’re wearing the Retro Mickey Mouse Club Jacket for $69.99! Retro Mickey Mouse Club Jacket We think that these outfits would be totally tubular!! (Seriously, how many of you were there for the MMC reboot in the 90s like me???) Retro Mickey Mouse Club Jacket Disney California Adventure Pixar Pier Merch Update You can’t have Mickey without Minnie! That’s why we were excited to spot the Minnie Retro Collection at Elias & Co! Jam to some tunes in the adorable Retro Minnie Sweatshirt for $44.95… Retro Minnie Sweater …Spin around in the Cakeworthy Minnie Lollipop Dress for $34.95… Cakeworthy Minnie Lollipop Dress … And look bodacious in the Make-Up Minnie Button-Down for $44.95 (and match the Kate Spade Make-Up Minnie Bags too)! Make-Up Minnie Button-Down We also saw the adorable Mickey Flannel for $49.95! Mickey Flannel Next door at Los Feliz Five & Dime, we noticed some sinister merch lurking on the shelves. The Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper is gambling with guests for $19.99! Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper No, really! He’s holding two dice, ready to toss ’em your way. We only wonder if we can sip on the My Bugs! My Bugs! in the Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper, because that would be frightfully delicious! Oogie Boogie Bash Sipper You can also pick up the spooktacular Oogie Boogie Bash Ears to wear to the party! Oogie Boogie Bash Ears They’re complete with a sequin purple bow, an Oogie Boogie pin, and ghoulish print! You can also spot the 2019 Oogie Boogie Bash logo stitched on the side! We just hope Oogie doesn’t split a seem with his villainous laughter. Oogie Boogie Bash Ears Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff is hosting a few new adorable kids’ items!! The Fluffy Disneyland Youth Spirit Jersey is the perfect way to cozy up for Fall for $49.99! Fluffy Disneyland Youth Spirit Jersey Speaking of fluffy, the Kitty Shirt features our favorite cuddly duo from Monsters, Inc. for $24.99. Kitty Shirt Construction Update Inside Knick’s Knacks, a new Coco Photo Wall has been put up! It kinda reminds us a little bit of the ofrenda over at the Plaza de la Familia! Coco Photo Wall However, the biggest construction we are excited to see is the progress on Avengers Campus (eeeek!!). You can see the Stark Industries sign surrounding the area as they build the Spider-Man Worldwide Engineering Brigade and PYM Test Kitchen. Avengers Campus Construction Entertainment Update And, now what you’ve all been waiting for… The Oogie Boogie Bash is here!! Oogie Boogie Bash While we were at the party, we traveled down the Trick or Treat Trails with the Mad Hatter… Mad Hatter Trail … Dr. Facilier… Dr. Facilier Trail … Oogie Boogie, and other villains!! Oogie Boogie Trail You can check out our full review of the Oogie Boogie Bash Trick or Treat Trails here! We even saw Villainous!, the “World of Color” show for the event… Villainous! … Villains Grove with plenty of wickedly beautiful projections… Villains Grove … The Frightfully Fun Parade… Frightfully Fun Parade … Meet-and-greets with exclusive villains (Claude Frollo is just chillin’)… Claude Frollo … And, SO MUCH MORE!!! Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show You can check out our ULTIMATE GUIDE to the Oogie Boogie Bash here! Well, that’s all for this What’s New at Disneyland Resort! We’ll catch ya next time for more merch, food, construction, and entertainment updates! We’re going to go eat all our candy from the Oogie Boogie Bash. Trick or Treat Bags With CANDY! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you looking forward to seeing the most at Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Halloween Goodies, Haunted Mansion Merch, and a Refreshing New Drink! The Maleficent Frappuccino Is Bold And Beautiful And EXCLUSIVELY At Disneyland! View the full article

Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel can be a great alternative to packing those items, lugging them to the airport, and paying airline fees! Rather than packing food or other items in your suitcases, you can have packages shipped right to your Walt Disney World Resort. You can mail them from yourself, […] The post Shipping items to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel in 2019 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is in full swing in Disney World! Amuck Cupcake With all the tricks, treats, merch, and MORE available in the parks for the event right now, Halloween is easily one of our favorite times of the year. But, somehow, our DFB readers can make spooky season even better with the help of a few adorable snacks! Thanks to the Weiss family on Instagram who tagged us to take a peek at their treat themed costumes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. (There’s nothing butter than this, you guys!) Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party While we give PLENTY of food reviews here at DFB, it’s only fitting that these snacks get their own article! We have to say that this hot dog was doggone adorable, while the popcorn‘s outfit was definitely poppin’ and stylish. And, we can’t forget the sweet lollipop that tied the whole ensemble together! And of course, in this case, they’re all on the Disney Dining Plan. We have to say that we would totally use some snack credits on this bunch! Photo Courtesy of the Weiss Family Thanks again for sharing this photo with us, Weiss family! And, we hope you had a blast at the party! What are you dressing up as for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Halloween is HERE in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! Photos and REVIEW! This Hocus Pocus Cupcake Casts a Spooky Spell in Disney World! Review! Take a Sweet Sip of the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake in Disney World! View the full article

Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party officially kicked off THIS WEEK. And though all of the parties are sold out… we had the opportunity to check out all of the spooktacular NEW and returning offerings — and it’s SO. FUN! Oogie Boogie Bash I’m not gonna lie, this party was pretty incredible. So, grab a candy bar…or two and get ready for all the NEED to KNOW details about DCA’s Oogie Boogie Bash. The party was filled with SO many different meet-and-greets, shows, and snacks, that it felt impossible to see or to do it all. Honestly, we felt like we could have used another solid hour or two! Oogie Boogie Bash But, heck we’re not complaining. The event kept us entertained and we really enjoyed the shows and interactions that we were able to watch or be a part of. Shows and Events Villainous! The new “World of Color” show, known as Villainous! shares the tale of Shelley Marie. Shelley is a young girl trying to make a decision about what Halloween costume she should wear this year. She begins to wonder if she could be as unique and independent as her favorite Disney characters. Shelley This ultimately takes Shelley on a fun and unforgettable journey where she meets a slew of Disney villains, ultimately showing guests that there’s a little villain in all of us. Villainous! The show is filled with wonderful music, water, projections, FIRE, lights, and so much more. Villainous! Now…note that there are two showings of Villainous! The first is VERY crowded, while the second show tends to have fewer viewers. Villainous! So it might make sense to do all the OTHER fun stuff first, then watch Villainous during the later show to avoid the crowds. Read more about Villainous here! Villains Grove Villains Grove was a highlight of our Oogie Boogie Bash experience. This is pretty much a maze with different projections and themes throughout. Villains Grove Sign The maze is filled with different villainous scenes and each one is presented through lights, projection, etc. The overall effect was STUNNING. We loved getting lost in each scene and feeling as if we had been transported into another film. Cheshire Cat We were so happy that this experience felt laid back and relaxed. No one is there to really rush you through it, so take your time and enjoy! Queen of Hearts There was a LONG line to get in for this one. So you may want to knock it out at the beginning of the night if this is one of your priorities. Read more about the Villains Grove maze here! Trick-or-Treat Trails This year, Disney introduced an interactive element to their trick or treat trails by adding in Disney villains. These villains will sing, dance, and even chat with you on the rare occasion. Though villains have been added, they did not act in a menacing way…so no worries if you have little ones! We still thought it was very family-friendly. Dr. Facilier There are five interactive treat trails and each one features a different Disney villain. This year, the treat trails were hosted by Dr. Facilier, Oogie Boogie, The Mad Hatter (not really a villain, but okay), Evil Queen, and Maleficient. Mad Hatter The sets created for each of the villains was phenomenal and really made it feel as if you were a part of their story. Oogie Boogie We found that it was a hit or miss when it came to lines. Some of the lines were very long for the treat trails, while others were pretty short. (Often at the beginning of the evening lines are SUPER long; then, once everyone’s filled their candy bags, lines get shorter.) But, since you never really know what to expect, be sure to plan flexibly enough to leave if the line’s too long and come back later. Maleficent Sadly, we felt a little rushed while on some of the treat trails. We were really hoping to interact more with the characters, but the Cast Members were really keeping the flow of the lines moving. I mean, how many times do you have the chance to talk to Oogie Boogie or The Mad Hatter? The Evil Queen While we felt a bit rushed on the treat trails, we felt like they provided us with an ample amount of candy! Like bags and bags full of candy! Trick or Treat Bags With CANDY! So, if you’re looking for immersion, villains, AND candy, then this should definitely go on your must-do list. Read more about the Oogie Boogie Treat Trails here! The DescenDANCE Party DescenDANCE Party, which is also making a beat at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World, was a fun new addition here as well. DescenDANCE Party Showtimes The show starts with a spell, which summons the dance crew from the Isle of the Lost! These dancers lead everyone in moves set to songs from the Descendants films and they will encourage the crowd to dance and sing along. DescenDANCE Party Once the dance crew is summoned back, the Backlot DJ keeps the party going with some poppin’ music! DescenDANCE Party While we felt a little out of place, we think that this would be a great thing for the little ones. It’s very lighthearted and is a good option, especially if villains freak out your kiddos. DescenDANCE Party We checked out the very first dance party and it seemed to be pretty empty. If you’re looking for more people to dance around with, we suggest going to a later show! Frightfully Fun Parade The “Frightfully Fun Parade” has moved from Disneyland and is now taking over Disney California Adventure. Frightfully Fun Parade We always love Disney’s incredible attention to detail within the parade. Each float and section feels well thought out and makes it feel like a bit of each film portrayed has come to life before you. The Mayor of Halloween Town Our hearts seem to skip a beat when the evil sea witch herself takes to the street. Ursula We also loved seeing Disney’s newest addition to the Frightfully Fun Parade — Cheshire, finish the parade off. Cheshire Cat This is a nice option for those of you who are looking to take a break. Sit, stand, or chill for a bit and just take in the sights and magic that Disney has to offer with this one! Jack and Sally The streets can fill up pretty fast, so if you’re looking to sit down, you may want to snag a spot early. Read all about Disney’s Frightfully Fun Parade here! Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show An addition that really surprised us was Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show. While we thought that this would be aimed more at the little ones, Mickey and his pals had us up and dancing from the start! Mickey’s Trick & Treat Party Showtimes The show only lasted 15 minutes, but it was filled with dancing, laughter, and a few Halloween stories. And the best part? The candy given to us at the end!! Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show Even if you don’t have little ones we suggest checking out this lighthearted and fun show. You can catch it five times throughout the night at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land. Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show Read all about Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show here!! Carthay Circle Halloween Magic As you maneuver your way throughout Disney California Adventure you may want to take the time to stop by Carthay Circle. Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash The building is being brought to life throughout the night with incredible projections of bats, lightning, and so much more! Carthay Circle While this little show is simple, we thought it was rather spellbinding. Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash Get a peek at the Carthay Circle projections here! Character Meet and Greets Villain and rare character lovers GET READY. We had the opportunity to see and meet so many different characters that we hardly ever see around the parks. Gong Li While trick-or-treating our way around Oogie Boogie Bash, we happened to see some spelltacular Disney friends. Many of which we weren’t expecting! Claude Frollo We saw Claude Frollo, Gong Li, Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible. Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible And Kingdom Hearts lovers, both Donald and Goofy were seen meeting in their Kingdom Hearts gear!! We found that this line could get pretty long, so plan accordingly! Kingdom Hearts Goofy We also spotted Governor Ratcliffe, Prince John, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and MORE. Donald! Honestly, we were impressed with the characters that are meeting this year. But the rare character lines were LONG, so be prepared my if you’re wanting to get those pics! Merchandise A BUNCH of merchandise was released for this new event. New Oogie Boogie sipper! We already shared that you can get the Oogie Boogie Ears and the Oogie Boogie Sipper throughout the Disney California Adventure, even if you aren’t attending the party. Oogie Boogie Bash Ears You can also get the ever so spooky Oogie Boogie Popcorn bucket! This thing is pretty stinkin’ rad; I mean his devilish eyes even light up! You can view ALL of the Halloween popcorn buckets at Disney World and Disneyland here. Oogie Boogie and Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket This is just a glimpse of all of the fun and unique Oogie Boogie Bash merchandise you can get — check out ALL of the merch here! Treats My Bugs! My Bugs! Spooky season at Disneyland Resort also calls for TREATS. A few of our favorite Oogie Boogie-themed treats this year are the My Bugs! My Bugs! drink, the Oogie Boogie Cake Pop, and the Oogie Boogie Churro. And the great news?! These are available throughout the Halloween season, so you don’t need a party ticket to try them out. My Bugs! My Bugs! My Bugs! My Bugs! is a non-alcoholic drink that can be found at Hollywood Lounge. This is a limeade slush swirled with cherry syrup and adorable wiggly gummy worms for $5.99. My Bugs! My Bugs! You can read our full My Bugs! My Bugs! review here! Oogie Boogie Cake Pop The Oogie Boogie Cake Pop ($5.49) can be found at Trolley Treats. This little guy isn’t filled with bugs; instead, he’s filled with vanilla cake! Oogie Boogie Cake Pop We love the bright green color and the attention to detail! Oogie Boogie Cake Pop Check out our full Oogie Boogie Cake Pop review here! Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake And perfect for the little ones is the Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake. These funnel cake fries, which can be found at Award Wieners for $8.99, are topped with crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies, cream cheese sauce, cookie pieces, gummy candies, chocolate-coated candies, and whipped cream. Oogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake Fries These are sweet, messy, and yummy if you like you’re a sucker for funnel cake fries. Take a peek at our sweet Oogie Boogie Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake review here! And if you’re looking for MORE Halloween Time treats that will be available throughout the season, you can check them all out here!! We really think that Oogie Boogie Bash is a great option if you love Disney villains and if you’re looking to load up on some candy. The shows and the character offerings really did blow us away and we think that it has the potential to be a lot of fun for the whole family. Oogie Boogie I’d avoid Oogie Boogie Bash if you have little ones who have an early bedtime, or get tired out quickly…because it really was a go-go-go to see it all kind of event. Also, if you’ve got kiddos who are afraid of the villains, they were pretty much everywhere, so they’re pretty difficult to avoid. Though, Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show and the DescenDANCE Party were villain free! Overall, this is a really fun addition to Halloween Time in Disneyland Resort! And remember for next year — get your tickets EARLY if you’d like to go! All dates are sold out for this year at the moment. 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!! Are you attending an Oogie Boogie Bash party this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: First Look! NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure First Look! Parades, Shows, and More Entertainment at Disney California Adventure’s NEW Oogie Boogie Bash! First Look! Disneyland Resort’s NEW Oogie Boogie Bash Merchandise! View the full article

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another DFB Video and today we’re talking about a few reasons you might not want to go in Disney World in 2020 (and a couple reasons why you should)! Cinderella Castle There is so much change happening in Disney World right now — park transformations, new transportation systems, exciting ride construction, and MORE! Buuut, all these changes will affect your Disney World vacation. So, we’re here to give you the inside scoop on the pros and cons of taking your 2020 trip to the parks! 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: What are the biggest reasons you are thinking of going or skipping Disney World in 2020? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! DFB Video: The Latest News From Disney Parks! DFB Video: The 14 Things People ALWAYS Ask Us About Disney World! View the full article

No matter how prepared you think you are for your Disney vacation, you’re still likely to face a setback or two (or three… or four…) while staying at Disney World. Cinderella Castle Don’t panic– these things happen to almost everybody! Here’s our best advice for dealing with a few of the most annoying — but still SOLVABLE — problems you might face when visiting the parks! The line is too long for food… Unless you’re eating all of your meals at odd times of the day, you’re probably going to face the feeding frenzy of crowded counter-service restaurants. These places can get a little crazy during lunch and dinner time rushes, and this is where Mobile Order will become your new BFFF (Best FOOD Friend Forever!). You’re going to want to avoid lines like these with mobile order! A number of quick-service restaurants throughout Disney World have this feature enabled on the My Disney Experience app –– some even offer secret menu items only available to the app’s users! Mobile Ordering at Contempo Cafe Once you make your selections, you can prepay for your food through the app by using a credit card or even an applicable Disney Dining Plan credit. Simply tap the “I’m Here” button in the app to let the kitchen know it’s time to start prepping your meal. Mobile Order Screenshot Believe it or not, Mobile Order is still highly underutilized around the parks! Many locations will have a loooooong line for food, but the Mobile Order pickup window is right there and empty! Don’t wait in those lines — do what the pros do and hit up Mobile Order! Read ALL About Mobile Order — and See Where You Can Use It! — HERE Phone’s dead… After a long day of posting pics and sending selfies to your friends and family back home your phone’s battery is officially DOA. Here’s how to get a quick re-charge in time for that parade or fireworks — look for a Fuel Rod Charger Station! Fuel Rod Portable Charger Station These vending machines are located throughout the parks and resorts, and if you can’t find one on your own, ask a friendly Cast Member! Fuel Rods are portable chargers for all of your electronic devices — the full kit including multiple charging cables for various iPhone or micro USB Android devices is $30. Don’t Let Your Phone Die in the Parks! When your Fuel Rod is depleted, simply recharge it or swap it out with a new one at any location on property for FREE! Fuel Rods AREN’T exclusive to Disney World, so you may want to pick one up at the mall or at the airport before your flight. And here’s a DFB TIP: Fuel Rods are actually LESS expensive in most other locations — including the Fuel Rod website — than they are at Disney World (by about $10), so if you’re thinking you’ll be using Fuel Rods throughout your vacation, pick one up before you go and save some dough. Oh no! It broke! So you just shelled out some big bucks on a Disney World light-up toy or bubble wand, but it went kaput faster than you can say “Mickey Mouse.” Or maybe that Mickey Premium Bar that was in your kid’s hand a second ago is now melting on the pavement. What can you do?? A classic Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar! Simply head to where you purchased the item (or another location that sells the same thing) and a Cast Member will likely replace the item or snack for you, no questions asked! This is especially true with spilled or dropped foods — accidents happen! One of our DFB team members had to have an expensive lemonade drink and a churro replaced one right after the other when her child dropped them, and the sweet cast members were extra-kind about it — even kindly hugging her crying kiddo. Cast Members will exchange most merchandise purchases as well, but it’s always good to keep a receipt for the item handy just in case. If pre-loaded batteries die (especially in mini-fans), sometimes Cast Members will even help you replace them. Mickey’s 90th Glow Wand But keep in mind if you run out of those darn bubbles for the bubble wands, they’ll likely point you to available refills for purchase, so no freebies there. In the event a souvenir suffers an untimely demise by your own hands, be it an ornament or mug shattering in your backpack after one-to-many dips on Space Mountain, return to the place where you purchased the item and explain what happened. In most situations, the Cast Members will exchange the item if they can, but it’s not a guarantee (don’t go breaking all your goodies just to test the theory!). So many mugs, so little time… Consider Package Delivery! If you want to ensure your items make it to your resort safely and you’re staying on property, consider using Disney’s package delivery service to send your items to your Disney Resort for free. You need to be staying at your resort at least 2 nights beyond when you purchase the items so they’ll have time to get to you. Not enough time? Consider having them sent to the front of the park you’re in instead and pick them up on your way out. Lose something? Hey, we get it — it’s hard to keep tabs on all of your stuff at Disney World! If you ever misplace an item while visiting the Parks (like when I left my sunglasses in the pouch on Slinky Dog Dash!), riding the bus or monorail, or staying at a Disney Resort, you’ll want to reach out to Guest Services. Grab your valuables before getting off the bus! They’ll likely direct you to the Disney World website to fill out a report, or you can go directly to www.chargerback.com/disneyworld. Through this process, you’ll get regular updates on the search for your item, and if found, Disney will send it to your home! The chargerback website covers anything and everything lost on Disney property except for on the Magical Express. If you lost something on your ride to or from the airport, you’ll want to call 866-599-0951. Dude, where’s our car? What if the thing you lost was something bigger…like your car! Don’t worry, the parking Cast Members got your six! With so many cars filing into those giant lots each day, this happens more than you’d imagine! Hollywood Studios parking lot Simply tell a Cast Member about your dilemma. The staff keeps detailed logs of when each section and row was filled, so they’ll need to know approximately what time you recall parking. Epcot Tram To potentially avoid this problem altogether, consider snapping a quick pic of the nearest parking lot sign before you head off from your car that day. BONUS TIP: If you experience car trouble while in a Disney parking lot, a cast member can help you find a good solution — whether that’s contacting a service or calling a Minnie Van. Don’t forget that Disney World does have a Car Care Center near the Magic Kingdom, where you can deal with vehicular issues of many kinds as well as rent a car as needed. I’m running late! Whether it’s crowds, slow or stuck transportation, getting stuck in line, or a zillion other possible obstacles, it is REALLY easy to find yourself running late at Disney World. If you’re already running late for your next adventure, what can you do to salvage those FastPasses or reservations? Fastpass Entrance for Splash Mountain For FastPasses, there’s usually a 15-minute grace period after your return window closes that you can still ride. STILL not going to make it in time? Open up your My Disney Experience app on your phone and modify the FastPass before your return window closes to another attraction at a later time. If all else fails, do someone a solid and cancel your FastPass — you never know who’s day you might make by freeing up a FastPass they were looking for! Sci-Fi Dine-In If you’re late for a dining reservation, you can try to modify the reservation time on the My Disney Experience app. Keep in mind that if you cancel a reservation within 24 hours, you’ll incur a fee. If you’re running a few minutes late, you can always call Disney’s reservation system and try to speak to someone who can help — or better yet, possibly connect you to the restaurant to see what they can do. Restaurants typically allow a 15 minute grace period on Dining Reservations as well, but milage may vary. Next time you find yourself in a sticky situation while on your Disney vacay, don’t panic! There’s often a quick, simple solution that will keep your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth on track! For even more great solutions to everyday problems at the Parks, check out our video below! Did you know any of these tips? Any you’d recommend? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 4 Important Tips You Haven’t Heard…But Need To Know…For Your Next Disney Vacation! 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED What Specialty Drinks are Included on the Disney Dining Plan? View the full article

It’s National Dance Day, and we can’t wait to put on our dancing shoes and head to Disney Parks! Do you have a favorite memory of dancing with your family during the parade, or performing on one of our stages with your dance troupe? There are so many reasons to celebrate the spirit of dance and how it connects us. In honor of this national holiday, we’d love to share a few ways YOU can celebrate with Disney! Dance Parties Show off your best dance moves during your vacation! Move to the beat with your favorite Disney Junior Characters during the Disney Junior Dance Party! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure park. You can also join in the fun at the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park or the Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party at Magic Kingdom Park! Live Entertainment Be swept away by the stunning entertainment from our professional dancers in the Disney Parks! Fall in love with the classic ballroom dance scene in Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Or, if you are visiting Disneyland park, make it a point to see Mickey and the Magical Map, a live musical show with upbeat dance numbers that takes you to fantastical worlds of imagination! Disney Performing Arts Disney Performing Arts celebrates dancers each and every day with year-round workshops and performance opportunities for dance groups of all levels. Under the guidance of a pro, students can fine tune their technique and hone their craft in a fun, hands-on workshop. Once they’ve set the stage for success, student dance ensembles can perform onstage for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort! Let us know how you’re celebrating National Dance Day in the comments! View the full article

Lock, Shock, and Barrel might be up to some tricks, but you can get ALL the treats on these Oogie Boogie Bash Trick or Treat Trails! Oogie Boogie Bash Overlay While dressing up in your favorite character might be your favorite part of Halloween Time in Disneyland, the candy is definitely one of ours. And, these five famous villains are serving up some ghoulish goodies for the swingin’ event in Disney California Adventure. The Oogie Boogie Bash is terrifying guests with their merch, eats and treats, entertainment, and MORE! But, we were ready to travel down the rabbit hole and through these Trick or Treat Trails to gather as much candy as possible (stay tuned: we had A LOT). Trick or Treat Trails Station Before we got some hot-and-cold running chills from our inevitable sugar rush, we grabbed our Trick or Treat bags — complete with the gorgeous Frozen 2 poster — maps, and event guides so we weren’t late for our very important date. Trick or Treat Bags, Map, And Event Guide Located at the Hyperion Theater Courtyard… Mad Hatter Trail The Mad Hatter had us cackling with his witty (and slightly cooky) commentary! Mad Hatter Trail After asking guests’ names so he knew who to add to his ever-growing list of hat customers… Mad Hatter Trail … He made sure to offer his services to everyone at the party by asking what our head circumferences were. Mad Hatter Trail He specifically told us he was really feeling the color red that night (it’s a good thing red is totally our color). Mad Hatter Trail After collecting our candy (no “Drink Me” Bottles and “Eat Me” Cakes here, friends!), we made our way to our next sinister stop at Stage 17 to visit Dr. Facilier. Dr. Facilier Trail Once we entered his voodoo lair, he asked us, “Does anybody here need a change or a transformation perhaps?” Dr. Facilier Trail With all the voodoo cards and skulls scattered around, we had a feeling that probably wouldn’t be the best idea. We didn’t feel like getting turned into frogs tbh. Dr. Facilier Trail He gave us all the deets about his friends on the other side and how they could make our Halloween a little more spooky. Dr. Facilier Trail Before leaving, he made sure to tell us, “When you head to this next trail here, bring me something a little extra!” (Little did he know that we planned on eating our entire bag of candy ourselves.) Dr. Facilier Trail Well, well, well… What have we here? Oogie Boogie?? Ooh, we’re really scared!! Oogie Boogie Trail At the Disney Animation Courtyard, Oogie Boogie was flipping the switch from silly to scary as he welcomed everyone to his party. ‘Cause after all, it was the Oogie Boogie Bash, y’know. Oogie Boogie Trail He assured us that there was enough candy for everyone before giving us the song and dance about Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, and even his bugs. Oogie Boogie Trail While the screens around were filled with casino-style slot machines, the really horrifying game was deciding if Oogie Boogie was the most terrifying villain of the night Oogie Boogie Trail (He was the host with the most, though!) Oogie Boogie Trail Finishing our candy trails off, we stopped at Grizzly Peak Mountain Road to catch the “natural beauty,” the Evil Queen. Evil Queen Trail While she asserted that “Now, you’ve come to the best part of the party… Getting to see my face!” while reading from her spellbook… Evil Queen Trail We were a bit more intrigued about what she was cookin’ up in that big cauldron. (Kinda hoping it was a pot of Ghoulish Delight ngl.) Evil Queen Trail Right next to the Evil Queen was another villainess who haunted us with her horns and flowing cape at Grizzly Peak Airfield. Maleficent Trail Maleficent greeted us by calling us her pets before wondering, “Have you come all this way just to gawk at me in all my glory?” Maleficent Trail Um, yes, we definitely did because Maleficent looked FABULOUS!! Buuut, we were also there for the candy. (Just don’t tell her that.) Maleficent Trail While the Oogie Boogie Bash Trick or Treat Trails were ah-mazing in theory, they were sort of a hit or miss with interaction. You couldn’t stop and chat with characters since you were rushed through the lines, making it difficult to personally interact with the villains. Cast Members Dressed in Their Oogie Boogie Bash Costumes However, even with all the rushing around, the lines varied in length. Some were very long, and others only took a few minutes. Yet, we still LOVED seeing the characters out in a new way where they were able to actually talk to you, letting you in on all their sinister secrets. Beginning of the Oogie Boogie Trail Obviously, our favorite part was the CRAZY amount of candy you get at the end of these trails. Our bags were completely full when we finished off our walks (which was totally fine by us). So, if you’re looking for some treats without having to actually buy anything in the park, you’ll want to go for a stroll on the Trick or Treat Trails for FREE candy! Trick or Treat Bags With CANDY! Just be careful not to eat any poison apples. (; Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Oogie Boogie Bash. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Will you be going to Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! Say “Trick Or Treat” With The DFB Printable Halloween Snack Checklist For Halloween Time in Disneyland! What’s New in Disneyland Resort — Halloween Goodies, Haunted Mansion Merch, and a Refreshing New Drink! View the full article

Hello, there friends! It’s officially spooky season in Disneyland Resort, as the NEW (and already sold out!) Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party has kicked off in Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash Sign We’ve already told you all about the new Treat Trails — which you can learn about here! Now we want to chat about all the new entertainment offerings we experienced at the party, from parades to shows and everything in between. There’s a lot to unpack, so let’s dive in! Shows and Events Villainous! Villainous!, the new “World of Color” show located in the Paradise Bay area of DCA, tells the tale of Shelley Marie, a young girl on an unforgettable journey. The show is filled with fountains, lights, lasers, projections, and special effects. The show describes that deep down, there may be a little villain in all of us! Shelly Marie — and Oogie Boogie! During the show, the Pixar Pal-A-Round lit up in different colors, so we could spot Mickey’s face throughout the nighttime spectacular! Villainous! Since the emphasis of the show is, of course, Disney villains, we weren’t surprised to spot Dr. Facilier… Dr. Facilier in Villainous! …and The Evil Queen’s Magic Mirror! Magic Mirror in Villainous! And we were jazzed to see the man of the hour himself — Oogie Boogie. Oogie Boogie in Villainous! Honestly, we’re interested to find out what you guys think of this new show! For us, it was…interesting. The show itself starts off in a very lighthearted and fun way, but gets weirder and weirder as the story progresses! Villainous! The lighting and special effects were very impressive, though, so we still recommend checking out Villainous! It was catchy and featured lots of fire and water as well. If you are able to do so, we recommend catching the second show at 10:45 as the 9:00 show got very crowded. Villainous! Villains Grove During Oogie Boogie Bash, the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail transforms into Villains Grove. Here, guests enter the delightfully spooky world of Disney villains. Villains Grove Sign You do NOT want to miss Villains Grove! It’s a maze with a variety of projections and themes. Thankfully, they don’t rush you through most of it, so be sure to take your time. Honestly, we would’ve loved to go through it again! Villains Grove While we were walking through Villains Grove, we felt like we were in Pandora at night. And that is not a bad thing! Villains Grove Several characters are spread throughout Villains Grove, including the Cheshire Cat… Cheshire Cat …and the Queen of Hearts! Queen of Hearts While it’s a bit spooky, Villains Grove is still great for the whole family and not to be missed! Villains Grove The DescenDANCE Party The DescenDANCEParty — which is also part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Walt Disney World —features the greatest dance crew from the Isle of the Lost. DescenDANCE Party Showtimes The show begins with a spell, which summons the dance crew from the Isle of the Lost! These dancers lead everyone in moves set to songs from the Descendants films. After the dance crew is summoned back, the Backlot DJ keeps the party going with fun upbeat music! DescenDANCE Party We honestly felt a bit out of place during this party, but if your kiddos enjoy the popular Disney Channel movies, they’re sure to enjoy this high-energy party! DescenDANCE Party Frightfully Fun Parade The fan-favorite “Frightfully Fun Parade” from Disneyland has taken over Disney California Adventure for the first time! Frightfully Fun Parade During Oogie Boogie Bash, we spotted none other than Mickey and Minnie dressed in their Halloween Time finery. Aren’t they the cutest?? It’s Mickey and Minnie! We were totally spooked by Ursula, who made a wonderfully menacing part of the parade. Ursula We’re always glad to see the Headless Horseman in the Frightfully Fun Parade! As far as we’re concerned, no one makes an entrance quite like him. Headless Horseman Our favorite residents of Halloween Town took part in the parade as well, including the Mayor of Halloween Town… The Mayor of Halloween Town …and Sally and Jack Skellington, of course! Jack Skellington and Sally We couldn’t possibly forget the Haunted Mansion float, which features none other than the Hatbox Ghost and Gus! The Haunted Mansion Float Hades fans, you’re in luck! He is front-and-center during the Frightfully Fun Parade. Hades Also featured prominently is The Evil Queen herself, who works steadily over her bubbling cauldron. Hopefully, she’s not trying to poison us! The Evil Queen and her Cauldron A new addition to the parade is the Cheshire Cat! We’re so glad he and his mischievous smile are part of Oogie Boogie Bash. Cheshire Cat We love this parade and we’re so glad it’s part of the Oogie Boogie Bash festivities. You can catch the parade at 8:10 PM, and you can spot the Headless Horseman before the parade begins at 8:00! Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show Mickey’s Trick and Treat Show has also made its way to DCA for the first time! The show features Mickey, dancers, Halloween stories, and candy, of course! You’ll find this show at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land. Mickey’s Trick & Treat Party Showtimes This was a really cute show and had us dancing while we watched it! It’s only 15 minutes long and fun for all ages. PLUS, we got even MORE candy at the end of the show. Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show During the show, we spotted Minnie, Mickey, Donald, AND Goofy! Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show You can catch this show several times throughout the evening and we’d recommend taking a bit of time to see it! Mickey’s Trick & Treat Show Carthay Circle Halloween Magic We just so happened to spot some intriguing new effects on the outside of Carthay Circle. And they were so cool, people! Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash We noticed swarming bats, green lighting, and even more transformative displays! Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash Can you spot the bolts of lightning on the building? Just so cool. Carthay Circle at Oogie Boogie Bash Character Encounters We couldn’t possibly forget about the awesome character meet-and-greets you’ll find at Oogie Boogie Bash! We found a variety of beloved villains and Disney characters around the park, including Claude Frollo… Claude Frollo …Maleficent… Maleficent …and Gong Li! Gong Li If you grew up watching the Disney Channel in the early 2000s, you NEED to take the time to meet Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible at Oogie Boogie Bash! Ron Stoppable and Kim Possible We couldn’t help but snap a few photos when we saw Donald Duck… Donald! …and Goofy! Goofy The lines appeared to be LONG for the special characters during Oogie Boogie Bash. We were lucky to walk by while the lines were fairly short so we were able to snap a few photos, but if you want to meet a certain character, be prepared to line up early and/or wait a while! Overall Thoughts WOW, there’s a lot to experience at Oogie Boogie Bash! If you were able to snag a ticket to this year’s event, your in for a wonderful time! There were tons to do and see, but just know there is no way to get everything squeezed in. We felt like we were running around the entire night. Our favorite part was the Villains Grove section by far! Overall, we loved the Oogie Boogie Bash and its entertainment offerings, but we would’ve just enjoyed a couple more hours. Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney California Adventure to attend their Oogie Boogie Bash media event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Are you attending this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: First Look! NEW Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure Preview! Halloween Time Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort! News! Additional Concept Art Released for Disneyland Resort’s Oogie Boogie Bash View the full article

We’re suckers for Mobile Order at Disneyland (no waiting in lines, secret menu items…). And recently, Disney has been giving us even more reasons to want to use Mobile Order. But there’s a catch with this reason… Using Mobile Order at Award Wieners You’ve gotta be an Annual Passholder! You know those fun Mobile Order buttons that Disney has been releasing? The ones that ONLY Annual Passholders can get when using Mobile Order at select dining locations. Well, they just released three more! And these new ones really couldn’t be any cuter! Here’s the new Western-inspired one from Stage Door Cafe… Stage Door Cafe Mobile Order AP Button ©Disney … all that whip cream and strawberry sauce is making us hungry! There’s also this adorbs Adorable Snowman one… Adorable Snowman Mobile Order AP Button ©Disney … and this one featuring Casey’s Corner! A little bit of a shameless Coca-Cola plug going on with this one! Casey’s Corner Mobile Order AP Button ©Disney We’ve already got ones from a bunch of other Disneyland Mobile Order spots including these from Bayside Brews, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Corn Dog Castle and Award Wieners! Previously Released Mobile Order AP Buttons ©Disney And these guys from Tangaroa Terrace, Hollywood Lounge, Clarabelle’s and Paradise Garden Grill! Previously Released Mobile Order AP Buttons ©Disney Read more about Mobile Order here! According to the Disneyland Annual Passholder Twitter these buttons are only available for a limited time and while supplies last. Better place your mobile orders soon to snag ’em! We can’t wait to add these new ones to our growing collection! Related posts: Even More Mobile Order Locations Coming to Disneyland Resort! Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary With Merch, Food, And More In Disney California Adventure! What’s New at Disneyland — Magic Way’s Grand Opening, TWO New Menus, And Halloween AND Arendelle Aqua Treats! View the full article

Recently, cast members from Disney’s Hollywood Studios were treated to a surprise sneak peek of the progress underway at the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction – by none other than Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Chairman Bob Chapek himself! The attraction, which will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in spring 2020, will put guests inside the unpredictable world of Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. Once they step into the cartoon world of Mickey and Minnie, they’ll board a train with Goofy as the engineer. Then, one magical moment after the next leads to an out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns. The attraction will use an original story, lovable theme song, state-of-the-art technologies and dazzling visual effects to create an unforgettable multidimensional experience. Check out the video above for a look at the cast members’ fun surprise moment. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. View the full article

Fall is one of my favorite times of year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. There’s simply so much fun to be had right now: my son and I simply adore Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, my foodie husband loves the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and we can’t wait to take our whole family to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the first time! Here are some of my top recommendations for making the most of your visit this fall: Indulge in spooky thrills at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is already delighting guests with the “treat” of a new fireworks show this year – “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” Other must-sees at the event are the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show and “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade,” which features Disney characters in new Halloween costumes – and the spectral bride from the Haunted Mansion (get your smartphone cameras ready!). Don’t miss out! Grab tickets early here. Indulge your taste buds at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – Where else but at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival can you sample mouthwatering international fare at more than 30 Global Marketplaces, watch live culinary demonstrations, and learn tips and tricks from celebrity chefs? Eat to the Beat concerts also keep the fun going in the evening, bringing the sounds of pop, rock, R&B, country, Christian, swing and Latin artists to the America Gardens Theatre, three times nightly. Catch “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” at Epcot one last time – While you’re at Epcot for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, be sure to stay for “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.” The show will take its final bow on Sept. 30, in order to make way for the park’s new nighttime show, “Epcot Forever.” Make out-of-this-world memories at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guests can now become part of their own Star Wars story at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where they can try galactic food and beverages, craft their own lightsabers, build droids and even help fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (Also, now through September 30, guests can interact with an exclusive Snapchat filter that’ll put you inside a realistic hologram – available in certain U.S. regions only – start your transmission from the planet of Batuu today). Dive into a Disney water park – Now is the perfect time to cool off in the Cross Country Creek lazy river at Disney’s Blizzard Beach or jump the waves in the Surf Pool at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. What’s your favorite fall activity at the Walt Disney World Resort? Tell us in the comments section below! View the full article

Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is home to the Scat Cat’s Club, which we love to frequent for the delicious boozy beignets. Baton Rouge Beignets at Scat Cat’s Club TODAY, we learned that Disney World not only plans to expand Scat Cat’s Club but they also will soon introduce a NEW dining location in the New Orleans-themed resort, called Scat Cat’s Club — Café! According to Disney, Scat Cat’s Club “will expand to a larger space to serve up signature beverages and flavorful bar options offering a taste of the Big Easy.” Don’t worry, the lounge will still offer live jazz music five nights a week. Scat Cat’s Club Scat Cat’s Club — Café will be a new location in the lobby, and it will offer the popular (and delicious!) beignets throughout the day. As you may know, Port Orleans’ beignets are made in-house every day. We recently grabbed some pumpkin spice beignets for ourselves, and you can read our full review of them here! Pumpkin Spice Beignets Disney hasn’t provided many details or an opening date for the new café yet, but stay tuned to Disney Food Blog as we’ll provide more information as we receive it. We’re more than ready for another place to grab some delicious beignets! Are you a fan of Scat Cat’s Club and Port Orleans’ beignets? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Boozy Beignets Now at Disney World! Review and Photos: SECRET MENU CHOCOLATE Boozy Beignets at Disney World!! Review! Pumpkin Spice Beignets Are BACK in Disney World!! View the full article

If you didn’t know this about me, I love all things fall. And as we’re about to officially fall into the autumn season, it feels like the perfect time to stop by Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter for one of my favorite treats: pumpkin spice beignets! Best of all, there’s even sweeter reasons to stop by the resort coming this fall. Soon, things will be jazzed up even more at the resort’s lounge: Scat Cat’s Club. The club will expand to a larger space to serve up signature beverages and flavorful bar options offering a taste of the “Big Easy” in a lounge inspired by the French Quarter in New Orleans. And just like the French Quarter always has music playing, Scat Cat’s Club will continue to fill the room with entertainment authentic to the New Orleans story, featuring live jazz music five nights a week. With the expansion of Scat Cat’s Club, the famous beignets will soon be available throughout the day at an all-new location near the lobby, Scat Cat’s Club – Café, making it easier to pick up a piping hot batch. The beignets are made in-house daily, available in classic as well as my favorite seasonal flavor, and many are even served in a signature Mickey-shape! Whether you’re staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter or craving some sweet beignets and lively music, you’re invited to swing by Scat Cat’s Club to enjoy its timeless charm and new offerings starting this October. View the full article

Pumpkin spice might be one of the best Fall treats, but cinnamon is an Autumn staple. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Disney Springs is going all out with their WonderFall flavors. We’ve tried the Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake at D-Luxe Burger and the Harvest Apple Crépe and Pumpkin Crème Brûlée at Amorette’s Patisserie already. But, now we’re putting down our fruity cocktails to head over to Disney World for sumthin’ a little sweet, a little spicy, and with ALL the flavor. The Autumn Smash is bursting with flavor at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs! Autumn Smash Sign The drink is a mix of Captain Morgan spiced rum, pear nectar, simple syrup, lemon juice, a touch of cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick to top it off. Autumn Smash If you’re looking for a refreshing drink that isn’t too strong, this is the seasonal sip for you! While we definitely tasted the spiced rum, we found that there were surprisingly more tart notes than sweet (and we LOVED it!!). The pear and lemon definitely came through on this one, you guys. Autumn Smash Although we didn’t get a huge burst of cinnamon from the drink alone, sipping on the Autumn Smash through the cinnamon stick added an extra spicy kick! You can grab your own WonderFall beverage for $11. Autumn Smash And, while you’re at Jock Lindsey’s, be sure to try the Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel to add something savory to your cinnamon-y drink! Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel Have you tried the Autumn Smash yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: Is That A Bird? A Plane? No, It’s The Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel Flying into Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! REVIEW: Join the Circle of Life with The Lion King Petit Cake in Disney Springs! View the full article

Welcome back, resort hoppers! We’re here with another roundup of What’s New Around the Disney World Resorts! This time, we’ll be chatting about Coronado Springs, Saratoga Springs, and Wilderness Lodge! Barcelona Lounge at Coronado Springs Resort We’ve got some merch, food, entertainment, and construction updates to share with ya, so let’s dive right on in! Coronado Springs Food Update We kicked things off at Coronado Springs Resort, where we learned that Laguna Bar is now open starting at 4 PM, instead of its previous opening time of 11 AM. As far as we know, it’s still open until 11 PM. Laguna Bar But, no need to worry! You can pop into Siestas for their drink of the day instead. We spotted the Very Berry Lemonade with Vodka, Chambord, and Le Jay for $11.50. Very Berry Lemonade Sign Hungry? (We always are.) Rix Sports Bar and Grill is offering a football special all day Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday and Thursday nights! Rix Sports Bar and Grill Munch on $18 Wings and Watchos or sip on $5 select draft beers while you root for your favorite team. (Does Team Mickey Mouse count?) Football Specials at Rix Sports Bar and Grill To finish your night of football watchin,’ head over to Cafe Rix for the Sweet and Healthy Snack Station… Sweet and Healthy Snack Station … Ice cream… Cafe Rix Ice Cream … bakery treats… Cafe Rix Bakery … some Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee… Joffrey’s Coffee …or Nitro Cold Brew Coffee! Joffrey’s Coffee Coronado Springs Resort Construction Update As soon as we walked into Coronado Springs’ old lobby, we realized it was more of a ghost town than the Haunted Mansion! Old Lobby in Coronado Springs Now the check-in, concierge, and bell service areas are in the new Gran Destino Tower. A Cast Member informed us that they would be reimagining the space in the near future, so we’re excited to see what Coronado Springs has in store!! Old Lobby in Coronado Springs Outside, we saw some new-to-us windmills over at Villa del Lago. (Um, how beautiful are these?!) Villa del Lago Windmills Coronado Springs Resort Merchandise Update In Panchito’s, we spotted a Halloween display up to celebrate spooky season. Halloween Display Buuut, there was no Arendelle Aqua merchandise in sight (yet, that is). Halloween Display Outside Panchito’s, we saw a sign advertising Abstract Portraits, which are available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 5 PM- 10 PM! Abstract Portrait You can get a Line Style portrait for $30 without color or $35 with color and a Design Style portrait for $40 without color or $45 with color. Abstract Portrait Instead of having your portrait painted, maybe you want to use your own artistic skills! On Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 PM- 9 PM, you can “Paint-Your-Own” Mexican Wood Carved Character. Will you be painting Miguel or Héctor from Coco?? “Paint-Your-Own” Mexican Wood Carved Character After all that painting, sometimes it’s nice to go outside and explore the beauty of Disney World resorts! Now, you can pick up a Nature Walk guide… Coronado Springs Nature Walk …and try to spot some fish, butterflies, and cacti! Coronado Springs Nature Walk Now let’s head on over to Saratoga Springs! Saratoga Springs Resort Food Update Kicking things off at the Artist’s Palette, we saw that their drink station is back up and running! Artist’s Palette Drink Station While they made the wine section smaller, they did install a full sink to rinse out refillable mugs. Artist’s Palette Drink Station You know how much we love Mobile Order. (Food in a few mins? Yes, pls.) Now, Artist’s Palette is a Mobile Order location! We’re so ready for all the eats and treats we can get. Artist’s Palette Mobile Order Speaking of treats, the bakery selection and the menus haven’t changed too much at the location. So, that means you can still snag the Bullseye Cupcake… Bullseye Cupcake …the Briar Rose Gold Cupcake… Briar Rose Gold Cupcake …or the Milk & Cookies Cupcake for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Milk & Cookies Cupcake We did happen to notice some new Florida local beers in the cooler, though! Florida Local Beers Saratoga Springs Resort Merchandise Resort Disney Vacation Club Members, get ready to look even more fabulous than you already do! At the Artist’s Palette, there is a BUNCH of new DVC merch. This merch has been popping up around several DVC resorts, like Old Key West and Beach Club! DVC Merch Try on the DVC Spirit Jersey for $54.99… DVC Spirit Jersey …don the DVC Hat for $27.99… DVC Hat …remember your magical memories with the DVC Frame for $24.99… DVC Frame …and represent the club with the DVC Member Bag for $64.99! DVC Member Bag Keep track of all your items in the park with the inside pocket, handy zipper… DVC Member Bag …and backpack straps on the back. DVC Member Bag There’s also an Arendelle Aqua merchandise display, ready for all you Frozen fans to pick up the Arendelle Aqua long sleeve sequin Mickey shirt and burst into song. Are you feeling “Let It Go” or “Love Is An Open Door” more today? Arendelle Aqua Display The September Activities Guide has arrived for Saratoga Springs! Show off your best moves at the “Giddy Up and Dance” Nighttime Pool Party, relax at the Movies Under the Stars, and (our personal favorite) Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae with ALL the toppings. Saratoga Springs September Activities Guide Now let’s head on over to Wilderness Lodge! Wilderness Lodge Food Update At Roaring Fork, we spotted the same cupcakes from our last visit… Roaring Fork Bakery Case …and a few familiar items in the bakery case — like the Raspberry Lemonade Macaron! Even though this isn’t new, it’s so cute that we had to try it. Roaring Fork Bakery Case The raspberry macaron has a raspberry lemonade filling, a white chocolate Minnie bow, icing drizzle, and dusted edible glitter. Raspberry Lemonade Macaron Although the raspberry taste was more obvious in the filling, the cookie itself was soft with a slight crunch around the edges. The Raspberry Lemonade Macaron is HUGE and perfect for sharing for $6.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Raspberry Lemonade Macaron The Pumpkin Spice Latte is now available to wash down your sweet treats too. Pumpkin Spice Latte Sign The “Worth Melting For” Arendelle Aqua drink wasn’t available at Geyser Point yet during our visit, but we hope it becomes available soon! Worth Melting For ©Disney Wilderness Lodge Construction Update The parking lot construction has finally been finished and the new pavement looks pretty snazzy! Wilderness Lodge Parking Lot After entering the lobby, we found that there is a little bit of construction going on there as well! The staircase was blocked off… Wilderness Lodge Lobby Construction …and the bathrooms were closed near Whispering Canyon. Hmm, we wonder what’s coming soon to Wilderness Lodge! Wilderness Lodge Lobby Construction Well, that’s all for this roundup of What’s New at Disney World’s Coronado Springs, Saratoga Springs, and Wilderness Lodge Resorts! We’ll catch ya next time for more food, merch, construction, and entertainment updates. What are you looking forward to seeing the most at the Disney World resorts? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs — Personalized Ornaments, The Little Mermaid Merch, And ALL The Arendelle Aqua Treats! Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

Happy Fall, y’all! We’re trying all the new Autumn eats at Disney World’s WonderFall Flavors that just kicked off at Disney Springs today! Festive fall decor at Disney Springs We’ve already tried the Oktoberfest Burger from D-Luxe Burger and the Kabocha Pumpkin Bun from YeSake! Where will we head off to next? High on our list of items to try are the TWO new seasonal treats over at Amorette’s Patisserie! Amorette’s Patisserie We’re excited to get our hands on the Harvest Apple Crépe! What is it about fresh apples that make them pair so nicely with these sweet French-style pancakes? Amorette’s Patisserie Harvest Apple Crépe Just look at all that yummy vanilla whipped cream and drizzle of caramel sauce! Harvest Apple Crépe It tasted a lot like apple pie to us! And the crunchy bits of roasty-toasty pecans didn’t make us mad either. Harvest Apple Crépe Our whip cream didn’t last long thanks to this not very Fall-like heat, but neither did our crépe for that matter! And we finally got a chance to try the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée! Amorette’s Patisserie Pumpkin Crème Brûlée It’s looks soooo pretty! We love its rich hues of yellows, oranges, and browns — the perfect color palette for Fall! Amorette’s Patisserie Pumpkin Crème Brûlée The brûléed sugar really added some extra sweetness to rich pumpkin custard… Amorette’s Patisserie Pumpkin Crème Brûlée …and the sprinkle of candied pecans, the cute little pumpkin sable cookie, and Amorette’s chocolate disc weren’t just for looks — they were quite tasty too! Will you be trying Amorette’s Patisserie’s WonderFall Flavors desserts? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced SLAM DUNK! New Mickey Basketball Mousse Is Coming to Disney Springs! Photo and FUN TOUR! The NBA Experience Store in Disney Springs is NOW Open! View the full article

What’s better than a Disney World pretzel for spooky season?? (Nothing!) Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar All around Disney Springs, the WonderFall flavors are in full swing! We’ve already sampled the Fall treats at YeSake, the Oktoberfest Burger at D-Luxe Burger, and now, this LOADED pretzel seriously has our mouths watering just by looking at it. The Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel has flown into Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel The Air Pirate Cargo Pretzel is piled with prosciutto, sliced brats, artisan pepperoni, smoked cheddar, black diamond cheddar, and pickles. AND, it is served with spicy mustard and beer cheese fondue! Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel Seriously, you guys… You may want to ditch the charcuterie boards and come try this pretzel!! The pretzel itself was beautifully soft on the inside with a crunchy crust on the outside. Air Pirate Cargo Pretzel While the cheeses were all simple and delicious, the meats really stole the show! Smoked and Black Diamond Cheddar The brats were delicious and juicy… Sliced Brats … The prosciutto was salty and tasty… Prosciutto … And the artisan pepperoni had a hint of heat that made it stand out! Artisan Pepperoni The pickles also had a lil bit of spice because they were topped with red pepper flakes (one of our new fave combos now). Pickles With Red Pepper Flakes Although the spicy mustard actually tasted like regular mustard to us, the warm beer cheese fondue was AH-MAZING — especially with all the ingredients on the pretzel. Mustard and Beer Cheese Fondue You can get your own massive Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel for $22. We recommend grabbing a friend or two to share this with because you’ll definitely want to go take a bite of this savory eat at Jock Lindsey’s. Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel We’re feeling WonderFull with these great WonderFall flavors! Have you tried the Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! REVIEW: The Great Irish Hooley Is A Flavorful Fest Over at Raglan Road in Disney Springs! Don’t Worry, Beer Happy With THIS Oktoberfest Event at Morimoto Asia in Disney World! View the full article

Have you been enjoying all the new WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs treats we’ve been telling you about today? We certainly hope so! D-Luxe Burger We already told you about the seasonal menu items at YeSake — which you can learn about here! And now we’re BACK to review D-Luxe Burger’s seasonal menu items! Returning this year is the yummy Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake for $7.50! (It’s finally back! Hip! Hip! Hooray!) Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake sign at D-Luxe And hold on to your lederhosen…there’s a NEW Oktoberfest Burger for $13.49! Menu at D-Luxe Burger First off, we ordered the Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake! It comes topped with a rich caramel sauce, whipped cream, graham cracker crumbles, and a dusting of pumpkin spice. Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake Did you know D-Luxe uses gelato instead of ice cream to make their signature milkshakes? Well, you do now! Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake The Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake was a big hit with us, but we’re particularly partial to pumpkin flavors. If you love pumpkin as much as we do, you’ll likely love this as well! Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake Next up, the Oktoberfest Burger! Oktoberfest Burger Luckily, we saved enough room (and wore our stretchiest pants!) for the D-Luxe Oktoberfest Burger! Oktoberfest Burger Just look at the size of this humongous sandwich! It’s almost as big as Germany! Oktoberfest Burger The D-Luxe’s signature beef patty and came to us fully-loaded with slices of smoked sausage, shreds of braised red cabbage, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onion! Oktoberfest Burger The stout cheese sauce is really what sent this burger over the top for us! And did we mention we’re huge softies for the fresh-baked Parker House roll? D-Luxe’s seasonal Oktoberfest Burger Did you notice the special season D-Luxe sticker on the wrapper of your Oktoberfest Burger? It’s officially the fall with this new WonderFall Flavors sandwich! D-Luxe’s Special Seasonal Item Sticker These items should only be available for a limited time, so head on over to D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs to try them! Will you make some time to try D-Luxe Burger’s seasonal shake and burger? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! Sprinkles Cupcakes Introduces NEW Watermelon Mojito Cupcake for a Limited Time! View the full article

It’s another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! We’re here covering all the new seasonal eats at today’s launch of WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs! Our next stop? YeSake! YeSake in Disney Springs While the weather still feels more like summer than fall at Disney Springs today, that hasn’t stopped us from wanting to try all the new autumnal treats that YeSake has to offer! We spotted three new menu items at this popular Disney Springs kiosk, which is best known for its frozen sake slushies and highly-snackable wraps! A new Pumpkin Spice Boba Tea, Pumpkin and Cranberry Kabocha Bun and a surprise Fuji Caramel Apple Sake Slushie! New Seasonal Menu at YeSake And here they are! Is it just us, or did we just feel a crisp, autumn breeze blow by? YeSake’s New WonderFall Flavors Offerings We started with the YeSake’s new Pumpkin Spice Boba Tea! YeSake’s Pumpkin Spice Boba Tea This cold drink is was the perfect fall treat! It has an almond milk and black tea base and quite the kick of pumpkin spiciness to it — we just wish ours came with a few more boba pearls! This cost $8. YeSake Kabocha Pumpkin Bun Next we sunk our teeth into this sweet li’l Kabocha Pumpkin Bun! We had to work quickly though because that whipped cream was melting FAST! Kabocha Pumpkin Bun’s Filling The cinnamon-steamed bun will run you $5.75 and was packed with a sweet pumpkin cream and cranberries — we can’t think of a flavor combo that screams sweater-weather louder! BONUS Fuji Caramel Apple Sake Slushie! Last we tried the Fuji Caramel Apple Slushie. We were surprised to find it on the WonderFall Flavors menu today, but we’re so glad it decided to join the party! Fuji Caramel Apple Sake Slushie The Fuji Apple Slush tasted really sweet! This green apple slush is swirled with caramel and served topped with whipped cream and green apple popping boba pearls for $8.! We think kids will get a kick out of its super fun presentation! And for you grownups, an extra $2 will get this bad boy spiked with sake for you! We’ll keep the WonderFall Flavors reviews comin’! Will you be heading to YeSake to try any of these fall treats? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS!! All the Treats for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs Announced Sprinkles Cupcakes Introduces NEW Watermelon Mojito Cupcake for a Limited Time! What’s New at Disney Springs — A BRAND NEW Store, Potato Chips IN A Cake, and MORE Mermaid Merch… View the full article

If you’re celebrating any part the holiday season at Epcot, then you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 29th through December 30th! Epcot International Festival of the Holidays And a HUGE part of the Festival of the Holidays is the global cuisine available throughout the park at Holiday Kitchens — also known as Food Booths. 2018 Holiday Duets Booth This year, the Holiday Kitchens will once again be found around World Showcase and throughout the rest of Epcot. These kitchens will continue to offer tastes of the holidays representing seasonal traditions around the world. There are 13 Holiday Kitchens this year along with a few additional offerings. Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! Now, let’s hop on our sleighs to take a look at this year’s menus!! NEW Menu Items! While there are no new booths this year, new items have been added to many of the menus! Las Posadas will have SIX…yes six new items on the menu this year!! Las Posadas This year you’ll be able to get a Giant Tostada de Puerco, Tamal de Pollo, Horchata Cheesecake, a Holiday Cider, Mexican Fruit Punch, AND a Horchata Margarita!! Shi Wasu in Japan is also adding a BUNCH of new items to the menu for 2019! Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Food Booth We cannot wait to try their new Chirashi Sushi Tree and Marcha Crème Brûlée. Eek is it time for the festival yet? My tummy is already growling! Feast of the Three Kings is a returning favorite. This year, they will have the Chocolate Crinkle Cookie! Feast of the Three Kings Booth area Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! Returning Favorites Annnnd it wouldn’t be the Festival of the Holidays without a few returning favorites, like the American Holiday Table! What’s Christmas without turkey, right? That’s why we’re SO happy that the traditional Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce will be BACK. Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table And one of our VERY favorites is returning to Bavaria Holiday Kitchen! This is a Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with fresh steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes featuring Melissa’s Produce. Sooo yummy! Cheese Fondue Another returning fav is the Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle: Turkey and Mushrooms! Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle You can find this over at the Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen!! And there’s so much more!! Full menus are now available on our 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays menus page. Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! And as in previous years, you’ll also find additional food offerings all around the park at locations such as The Tea Caddy and the UK Beer Cart! Holiday Cookie Stroll The Holiday Cookie Stroll will be returning to Epcot this year! This allows guests can track their purchases of five select holiday cookies in their Festival Passport by collecting a unique stamp for each cookie. After all the sweet stops are complete, there’s one more to make… head to Holiday Sweets and Treats for a complimentary “completer” cookie! Holiday Cookie Stroll We’ve already had a preview of this year’s cookies! You can check those out here. Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! So start making your list — and checking it twice! It’s almost time to try of all the Epcot Festival of the Holidays offerings on November 29th! Will you be attending the festival this year? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! Sneak Peek! Epcot Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Details Revealed! Epcot’s Electric Umbrella to Close as Part of Massive Future World Transformation View the full article

Two of my forever-favorite things about Halloween are pumpkins and candy! So, what a treat it was to go behind the scenes to meet the artisans who created the colorful new candy-themed pumpkin displays to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! The Disneyland Resort Enhancement and Horticulture teams began collaborating in April to “push the envelope” on the design elements for this landscape art in the Downtown Disney District. You may have seen earlier this summer, the teams installed the anamorphic art of a few of our favorite Disney friends. With the Halloween season, they have layered candy-themed pumpkins in these planters making them even more colorful and incredibly creative! What’s your favorite candy? Strolling through the Downtown Disney District, you’ll see candy corn pumpkins in the Mickey Mouse planter, citrus candy pumpkins painted with glitter by Minnie Mouse, lollipop gourds near Daisy, jelly bean and jaw breaker pumpkins by Donald, striped candy pumpkins beside Goofy, and a big dog bowl of candy-coated chocolate pumpkins near Pluto! In all, there are 1,100 pumpkins made of foam, which took more than two months to hand paint. And the real pumpkins are just as impressive. More than 2,500 pumpkins and 1,900 gourds from local growers can be seen in the surrounding planters that are unique in their colors, shapes and sizes. And the names are just as innovative: Pink Banana Squash, White Baby Boo, Cinderella Rouge, Speckled Hound, Warty Goblin, Warty Red Thing and Fairytale. During Halloween Time at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, you and your family can enjoy all of the “spooktacular” decor, themed treats and attractions, now through October 31. As the gateway to both parks, the Downtown Disney District is a great stop for shopping, dining options and entertainment, including a sighting of the SCAREolers, an a cappella group singing your Halloween favorites. Be sure to come see this pumpkin outdoor art gallery in the Downtown Disney District – it’s gourd-geous! View the full article

Fall begins Monday with the autumnal equinox, and visions of holiday happenings already are dancing in our heads! The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is gearing up for a glittering music-and-entertainment-filled, treat-forward kickoff Nov. 29. The annual event, enhanced park-wide with sparkling holiday lights and festive decor, will continue through Dec. 30, 2019. In a July Disney Parks Blog update, we announced quite a few celebrity narrators for this year’s beloved “Candlelight Processional,” and now we have two more vibrant stars slated to appear. Film and television actress, director and wildlife conservationist Isabella Rossellini will be the Candlelight storyteller Dec. 8-10; and actress, author, activist and Oscar winner Marlee Matlin will appear Dec. 27-28. They join a stellar cast of narrators that kicks off with Ming-Na Wen, actress and voice of Disney animated heroine Mulan, Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Performed at the America Gardens Theatre, the “Candlelight Processional” is a heartwarming and rousing show featuring a live orchestra, massed choir and celebrity telling of the traditional Christmas story. From day one of the festival, 13 Holiday Kitchens plus additional food-and-beverage locations (more than 25 in all) across Epcot will serve a delectable array of bites, sips and creative treats. Your holiday tasting journey might begin with Slow-Roasted Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce at the American Holiday Table. Between the Morocco and France pavilions, you’ll find the new Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes at the L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (where the Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard is a returning favorite). Then discover other new bites including Canadian Wild Rice and Ham Soup with Pretzel Roll at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen, which also brings back its popular Seared Verlasso Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant. The Holiday Cookie Stroll is rewarding fun for the family and gives everyone a chance to explore the festival with baked goodies offered at several Holiday Kitchens. As your taste buds tingle just thinking of these mouth-watering treats, we decided to list each location for your planning and strolling pleasure – choose any five cookies featured in your Festival Passport, collect matching stamps and receive a complimentary Santa Mickey Sugar Cookie at the Holiday Sweets & Treats location: Bavaria Holiday Kitchen: Linzer Cookie American Holiday Table: Gingerbread Cookie Yukon Holiday Kitchen: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Feast of the Three Kings: Chocolate Crinkle Cookie L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen: Black and White Cookie If you’re caught with your hand in the cookie jar, don’t worry! You can purchase a Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar at one of the World Showcase Holiday Markets while supplies last. The “Candlelight Processional” is performed three times nightly at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. – guaranteed seating is available by booking a Candlelight Processional Dining Package at EpcotHolidays.com or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. *Narrators and entertainment are subject to change without notice. Theme park admission is required. View the full article