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Hey, pals! We’re back with another DFB Video!! Cinderella Castle We get A LOT of questions about Disney World, so today we’re tackling a few of those topics to bring you an FAQ about the Disney parks! From managing FastPass tiers, finding late-night food, to adult-only vacations, we’ve got all the answers you need in our latest DFB Video!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Your Disney World questions!! Related posts: DFB Video: Best of the Fest at the Disney World AND Disneyland Festivals DFB Video: Star Wars GALAXY’S EDGE IS OPEN! DFB Video: Introducing Disney’s Newest Restaurants View the full article

There are so many exciting food locations coming to Disney World! Yesterday, we told you that a cookie dough food truck, Sunshine Churro carts, and Ample Hills Creamery are all coming to Disney Springs. Now we have even MORE news to share! Disney Springs Beatrix will open its first restaurant in Florida in Disney Springs West Side! According to Disney, the location will be a “neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and grab-and-go market featuring healthy food options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan along with fresh-squeezed juice cocktails.” The restaurant, helmed by Lettuce You Entertain You Enterprises, will also feature a bakery and full-service bar. ©Disney Marc Jacobs, Executive Partner and Divisional President, says “Beatrix represents the way people are eating today – it’s that mix of health and comfort. Whether grabbing a cup of coffee and your favorite pastry, or having a cocktail, lunch, or dinner with friends, it’s your neighborhood meeting place.” We’re already looking forward to trying this new location when it opens. We don’t have an opening date for Beatrix just yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more! Are you excited about this new dining location? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS!! Ample Hills Creamery is Coming to Disney Springs! Just Announced! A COOKIE DOUGH Food Truck is Coming to Disney Springs! Is it Possible We Like Beverly Now? Find Out How Disney World’s Most-Hated Soda Got a Remix! View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney Springs has some of the best dining at Walt Disney World Resort and anywhere in Central Florida for that matter. Within the last year we’ve opened two new restaurants, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and Jaleo by José Andrés, both headed by James Beard Award Winning Chefs. (Fun fact: We’re up to six James Beard Award-winning, chef-owned locations now!) We’ve got it all—Italian, Mexican, Asian, Spanish, and all-American plus plenty of unique spots to cure any sweet tooth. But what if I told you we have more on the way? That’s right— I’m excited to share details about another restaurant coming to Disney Springs! Beatrix, owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (a Chicago-based restaurant group), will open their first restaurant in Florida at Disney Springs West Side. Beatrix is your neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and grab-and-go market featuring healthy food options including vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan along with fresh-squeezed juice cocktails. The restaurant will also offer a bakery and full-service bar with a selection of all-American beer and wine. Executive Partner and Divisional President, Marc Jacobs, explains “Beatrix represents the way people are eating today – it’s that mix of health and comfort. Whether grabbing a cup of coffee and your favorite pastry, or having a cocktail, lunch, or dinner with friends, it’s your neighborhood meeting place.” Keep an eye out on Disney Parks Blog for future updates on Beatrix – as well as City Works Eatery & Pour House, anticipated to open this winter – and Ample Hills Creamery, and be sure to follow @DisneySprings on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for all current foodie news. View the full article

Whether they’re designing the latest attractions or leading entire Parks, women around the world are using their unique talents to make Disney magic for guests every day. For Aimée Rivera, a 23-year culinary veteran and Chef de Cuisine at Walt Disney World Resort, creating magical experiences means crafting delectable, award-winning fine dining experiences that defy guest expectations. A native of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Aimée moved to the United States in 1991 to pursue her educational journey with the dream of becoming a chef. She was inspired by her mother – her personal culinary idol – to learn as much as she could about food and cooking to bring people happiness, just as her mother had always done. “She could cook without recipes or guidance – she just had the palate. No dish was too complicated, no culinary task too complicated, you could tell she really loved it,” Aimée shared. Aimée pursued culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island, and immediately following school, entered the culinary industry. From working in Atlanta, Georgia just as the city was getting excited for the 1996 Summer Olympics, to the Woodlands Resort & Inn, a AAA 5 Diamond resort in South Carolina, Aimee built an impressive culinary career before accepting a sous chef role at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2002. Once at Disney, Aimée worked her way up to a Chef position and now in her current role as Chef de Cuisine, she oversees important restaurant aspects like menu development and scheduling, budgeting and quality control. In Aimée’s tenure, she’s helped Victoria & Albert’s achieve impressive accolades including the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for the restaurant’s unique and notable dining experience of combining classic Victorian elegance with haute American cuisine in a refined atmosphere. “At Victoria & Albert’s we combine classic with modern. I love aspects of both styles,” she says. “Past travels, literature and people in the industry have helped create that experience.” Aimee says that her coworkers would describe her as energetic, passionate and detail-oriented – all traits that help her keep up with her busy days of creating delicious dishes in an unforgettable setting. “Food & Beverage is a challenging industry that is very demanding,” she notes. “You need to be firm in what you believe and work with integrity.” It’s an industry that Aimée can’t imagine not being a part of. But what’s her top reason she’s continues to be a chef? “I love food. Period.” Here at Disney, we’re proud of how Aimee and all of our cast members put their passions to work to bring magical guests experiences to life. Stay tuned as this series continues with more remarkable stories of the #WomenBehindtheMagic! View the full article

Hey, pals! We’re back with another construction update! Yesterday, we showed you some Disney Skyliner construction updates. Riviera Resort But, now it’s time to check out the construction progress on Disney’s Riviera Resort. Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort. It will also be the very FIRST Moderate Disney Vacation Club Resort. It is slated to open this winter on December 16th, which is just a few days after the Rise of the Resistance attraction is set to open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. ©Disney The last time we were here, we noticed some work at the pool, on the exterior, and at the Skyliner Station. And while we still saw ongoing work in these areas during this visit, progress was evident! So, let’s take a look at that progress together! When we were visiting, they were testing the exterior lights near the pool. The construction in the area was still pretty heavy. As you can see, a massive amount of work still needs to be done in terms of landscaping. Riviera Resort The rocks have been painted a reddish-brown color on the pool’s slide. We’re really excited to see how this area turns out once it’s completed. Riviera Resort Now, a ton of progress has been made on the exterior of the building. We noticed that red awnings had been added to some of the windows. Riviera Resort We also spotted a new sign. This sign features two R’s to symbolize the name Riviera Resort. Riviera Resort Construction The letters are a lovely gold color and they even light up at night! Riviera Resort We also took a peek at the construction taking place on Riviera Resort’s Skyliner Station. You can view that update here! If you’re interested in learning more about Disney’s newest resort, be sure to check out the following links below! More Details Revealed for Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Coming to Disney World’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Now Open for Booking — Topolino’s Terrace Restaurant and More Revealed Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Disney’s NEW Riviera Resort Find Out Who You’ll Meet at the Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Character Breakfast! Are you excited to visit Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW Concept Art and Details Revealed For Disney’s Riviera Resort! Disney World’s Riviera Resort and Skyliner Station Construction Update Ring in 2020 with New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Walt Disney World! View the full article

Grab your beads, your best suits, and your flapper dresses, because we’re taking a trip back into time to the 1920s! The Edison Join the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired for the second annual A Gatsby Evening at The Edison in Disney Springs! A Gatsby Evening at The Edison ©The Edison The Great Gatsby-inspired event will include only the best and the brightest. Witness flying aerial performers, stilt-walkers, and burlesque dancers while you listen to a swell live-band and smoke a rolled cigar. You’ll even be able to have a few complimentary glasses of ritzy Moet Champagne and signature appetizers. ©The Edison If you like large parties, this event just might be the bee’s knees! You can purchase tickets here for $79 per adult aged 21 or older. The doors open at 7:30 PM on September 1st, but you’re going to want to Charleston all night. ©The Edison This event certainly sounds like a roaring good time! Are you going to A Gatsby Evening at The Edison? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! REVIEW: Head to the Tropics with Disney World’s NEW Piña Colada Crème Brûlée! Find Out Which Disney World Restaurants Will Participate in Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month in 2019! View the full article

Hey, Play Disney Parks fans! Have you seen what has been haunting the app at Disneyland Resort this month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion? When you “foolish mortals” use the Play Disney Parks app and ride the beloved attraction at Disneyland park during select times this month, you will have the opportunity to earn new limited-time Haunted Mansion achievements! Collect the entire set and unlock the Haunted Mansion 50th anniversary achievement. From now until August 10, your limited-time Haunted Mansion achievement will feature Sarah “Sally” Slater, a delicate young girl, who can be found inside the portrait chamber of the Haunted Mansion balanced on a tightrope, as if from a circus. The achievement from August 11-18 features Madame Leota, who floats in the dead center of the séance circle, calling out for “serpents and spiders, tail of a rat,” to bring about the happy haunts. From August 19-24, you can earn an achievement that features a watchman of the Haunted Mansion and his dog. You can find the watchman outside the open gates of the cemetery, with his knees quaking in fear and his scrawny dog quivering in terror. If you collect all three in the app, happy haunts will materialize as you are issued a fourth, special 50th Haunted Mansion anniversary achievement. The Play Disney Parks app allows you to immerse yourself in the stories of Disney Parks by collecting unique achievements, engaging in interactive experiences and testing your Disney knowledge with trivia. This mobile app connects family and friends to the theme parks with unique experiences and activities that bring surrounding environments to life. Download the Play Disney Parks app before you come to the parks to ensure that you make memories and earn achievements that will haunt you for a lifetime! Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Separate theme park admission required View the full article

Welcome back, world travelers! We’re here with another roundup of What’s New in Epcot. Germany Pavilion in Epcot We’ve got lots of construction, food, and merch updates to share with you, so let’s get started! Epcot Food Update Future World We’ve been anxiously waiting for the return of one of the most iconic (or shall we say notorious?) drinks in Disney World, and it’s here! Beverly is back in action, you guys! Club Cool Sodas The bitter Italian soda is certainly polarizing, but we’re still glad to see it back at Club Cool. Beverly Is Back! We also spotted some new gluten-free Fully Loaded Caramel Crunch Popcorn for $5.99 at Sunshine Seasons! Fully Loaded Caramel Crunch Popcorn at Sunshine Seasons The more caramel, the better, in our opinion. World Showcase The smell of fresh coffee is what gets us out of bed in the morning. At the Joffrey’s Coffee locations in the American Adventure and Canada Pavilions, the Le Cellier Blend has replaced Mickey’s Birthday Blend. Joffrey’s Menu in America Joffrey’s Menu in Canada Also in the Canada Pavilion, we noticed that the Le Cellier Signature Poutine has replaced the seasonal World Showcase Poutine on the Le Cellier. Le Cellier Menu In the Norway Pavilion, Kringla Bakeri og Kafe has added a new menu item — Chocolate Cake with Banana Mousse. This is a chocolate cake topped with banana mousse, covered in chocolate ganache, drizzled with white chocolate, and sprinkled with crisp chocolate bits. Chocolate Cake with Banana Mousse You can try the dessert for $4.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Chocolate Cake with Banana Mousse Check out our full review of the new dessert here! At Fife & Drum, we spotted a newly installed condiment station with ketchup and mustard! Fife & Drum Condiment Station Epcot Construction Update Future World Construction for the Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster is underway, but we sure wish we could take a peek inside! The coaster is set to open in 2021 in time for Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Guardians Construction Progress The Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts at the end of this month and August 29th cannot come soon enough! During our visit, we spotted a continuation of the booth construction we noticed last week. Food and Wine Booth Construction View all the menus for this year’s Food and Wine Festival here! World Showcase Last week, we told you about the construction covers we spotted in the Canada Pavilion. During our most recent visit, we noticed additional covers over the scaffolding. We assume this construction work is for routine maintenance, but we’ll let you know if we learn more! Canada Construction O Canada! is currently closed for refurbishment, and so its sign is missing for the time being. Missing O Canada! Sign The France Pavilion is undergoing quite a bit of change! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and a new crêperie are both coming to the Pavilion, in addition to a Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long. These experiences are all slated to be open in time for Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in 2021. Which experience are you most excited about?? France Construction We couldn’t help but snap a quick picture of the Skyliner Gondola System, which will officially open on September 29th. How do you feel about the new transportation option? France Skyliner Station Epcot Merch Update Future World Believe it or not, Disney World’s Halloween season will be upon us when the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off in 10 DAYS! You can celebrate the spooky holiday with the new The Nightmare Before Christmas merch in Mouse Gear. Jack Skellington Hat Look like the Pumpkin King in this Jack Skellington Jacket… Jack Skellington Jacket … create your own chilling concoction in this The Nightmare Before Christmas Mug… The Nightmare Before Christmas Mug …and join in hailing to the pumpkin song with the rest of the Halloweentown residents with The Nightmare Before Christmas Backpack! You can check out the rest of the terrifying collection here! The Nightmare Before Christmas Backpack A new Epcot Passport is ready for all your travel needs for $12.99. New Epcot Passport You can get stamps for all the characters you can see in the World Showcase… Character Stamps … and even the countries you can visit! Canada Stamps France and United Kingdom Stamps While the old version is still available in Mouse Gear… Old Epcot Passport …we’re kind of digging the new look. Back of the New Passport Although they aren’t super new anymore, the Noah Ear Hat has chugged its way into Mouse Gear for $48… Noah Ear Hat … and The Little Mermaid Compact (which we previously spotted in Disneyland) is available for $19.99! The Little Mermaid Compact World Showcase Looking around the Mexico Pavilion before heading on the Gran Fiesta Tour? Check out some of the adorable merch you can find! Now, we aren’t sure if all of these merchandise items are brand new, but since we hadn’t seen any of these in a while we thought we’d tell you about all of them! Love the Three Caballeros as much as we do?? Party with the band wearing these shirts… Three Caballeros Shirt Fiesta Donald Shirt … this shot glass… Three Caballeros Shot Glass … and this tumbler cup for a real fiesta! Three Caballeros Tumbler Cup We also love this Día de Los Muertos Water Bottle! Día de Los Muertos Water Bottle Celebrate the Day of the Dead with these shirts… Día de los Muertos Shirt Día de los Muertos Tank Top …and this Mexican Sugar Skull Mug! Mexican Sugar Skull Mug Next to Morocco’s Spice Road Table, we spotted several Morocco Shirts we’d never seen before for $39.99 each! Camel Shirt Who’s the Boss Shirt It Means Cute in Morocco Shirt Moroccan Hat Shirt Does all that rainy Florida weather have you feeling a little sniffly? The Twinings Cold Infuse line at The Tea Caddy can help! Twinings Cold Infuse Line There are five different flavors for $9.99 each, including Passionfruit, Mango, & Blood Orange and Blueberry, Apple, & Blackcurrant… Twinings Cold Infuse Line …Watermelon, Mint, & Strawberry… Twinings Cold Infuse Line … Lemon, Orange, & Ginger… Twinings Cold Infuse Line …and Pink Lemonade! Twinings Cold Infuse Line Thanks for joining us for our walk around Epcot! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more news from the Disney parks and resorts! Are you more excited to experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Food News, and MORE! Review! NEW Annual Passholder Secret Treat Arrives in Disney World! View the full article

Today has been a great day for Disney World food news! We’ve already told you that a Cookie Dough Food Truck and Ample Hills Creamery are both coming to Disney Springs, but now we have even MORE delicious news to tell you about. Disney Springs Sunshine Churro carts are rolling into Disney Springs as well! ©Disney Matching the carts found in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District, the Sunshine Churro carts will serve both classic and gourmet churros. Strawberry cheesecake, watermelon, cookies and cream, salted caramel, fruity cereal, milk chocolate-dipped, spread in chocolate-hazelnut…these carts will have a little bit of everything for each person’s taste (we’ll take them all). Cookies and Cream Churros at Tortuga Tavern You can check them out later this month in the Marketplace and the West Side! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for additional updates. August is shaping up to be a great month, isn’t it?? Are you looking forward to visiting the Sunshine Churro carts in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: It’s National Crème Brûlée Day! Celebrate With Half Price Desserts In Disney World! NEWS and Review: NEW Bubble Waffle Trophy Slides Into Disney Springs! REVIEW: Join the Circle of Life with The Lion King Petit Cake in Disney Springs! View the full article

The force was strong with Matt Damon yesterday when he visited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park for the first time! Upon landing on the planet of Batuu in a galaxy far, far away, we caught up with Matt in front of the Millennium Falcon where snapped photos, selfies and wielded a lightsaber for a special moment with Chewbacca. Matt, who was vacationing with family, was excited to take the controls of the fastest ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run during his visit. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened May 31, 2019, at Disneyland park in California and will open Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way never before undertaken by Disney Parks. Have you taken the controls of the fastest ship in the galaxy? View the full article

Disney has just announced a BUNCH of new locations coming to Disney Springs! A Cookie Dough Food Truck AND Sunshine Churro Carts are both coming later this month! Just when we thought we’d received enough sweet new additions, we’re excited to share another. Ample Hills Creamery sign Ample Hills Creamery is coming to Disney Springs! We repeat — Ample Hills is coming to D-Springs! Ample Hills Creamery already has a location on Disney’s BoardWalk. We love stopping by to grab hand-crafted ice creams in unique flavors. The location uses ingredients like hormone-free milk and cream, and many of their mix-ins are made in-house. Ice Cream decor You can read our full Ample Hills Creamery review here! The new Ample Hills location will be located in Disney Springs West Side and will feature much of what you can already snag at the current Ample Hills location. We’re already wondering if they will create a flavor that can only be purchased at Disney Springs, like the Sally Sells Seashells BoardWalk-exclusive flavor! “It’s Always Ice Cream Weather Here” We cannot wait to check out all of the flavors and to see what Disney describes as an “Instagrammable” foodie destination take over Disney Springs! Disney has not shared the opening date for the new location, but be sure to check back as we will be updating you guys with the latest information! What do you think about these locations coming to Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Just Announced! A COOKIE DOUGH Food Truck is Coming to Disney Springs! NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! REVIEW: Simply Razzle Dazzle! The Coca-Cola Drink of the Month in Disney Springs View the full article

Disney World has introduced some awesome food trucks at Disney Springs West Side, like the fabulous Mac & Cheese Truck. We’ve been waiting and hoping for more food trucks to arrive, and our wish is coming true! Disney Food Trucks A COOKIE DOUGH FOOD TRUCK is coming to Disney Springs later this month! The food truck will be called “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” will be located near the other food trucks at Disney Springs West Side. The menu will feature several sweet treats that we are so ready to try! ©Disney If you love tacos like we do, they’re about to get a whole lot sweeter. The Springs Candy Taco will feature Candy Monster Cookie Dough, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry served in a waffle taco. For all the peanut butter fans out there, the Minnie Mouse Taco might be for you! This one will consist of Peanut Butter Fluff Cookie Dough, caramel sauce, whipped cream, a cherry, and a chocolate Minnie bow served in a waffle taco. If you’re in the mood for a cold treat, you might want to try The Celebration Parfait! This will include Celebration Cookie Dough with Celebration Mickey cake, vanilla custard, strawberries, whipped cream, and a cherry. You’ll also be able to grab a funnel cake here! You can try a Mickey or Minnie Funnel Cake, which will be topped with powdered sugar and Mickey or Minnie-shaped cookie dough. Finally, for a simple cookie dough treat, you may want to grab a Cookie Dough Cup or Cone. You’ll be able to choose from Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Fluff, Celebration, Cookies and Cream, Candy Monster, and Cold Brew. Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet will open later this month and are mouths are already watering. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for additional updates! Are you as excited as we are for Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet to open? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Ribbon Cutting in Disney Springs Disney World Splitsville Cast Member Special Offers NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! View the full article

This month I have several new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort to share with you! With new eats at both Epcot and Disney Springs as well as a yummy new plant-based treat at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you’ll definitely want to come and snack with us! Melissa Valiquette (vice president of Epcot), George Gross, (vice president of Operating Participants), Toshihiko Sugie, (president and CEO of Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.), and Kinichi Kaneko (president of Mitsukoshi USA) at the grand opening of Takumi-Tei First up, though, is some exciting news direct from the Japan pavilion at Epcot. This morning, all sorts of dignitaries gathered to celebrate the official grand opening of Takumi-Tei. In attendance were, of course Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Takumi-Tei is the newest signature table-service restaurant at Epcot. It is truly an upscale, immersive, Japanese dining experience offering a premium multicourse tasting menu featuring traditional tea service and wagyu beef, as well as an á la carte menu and more. Inside, the restaurant’s tranquil interior features five dining rooms, each inspired by one of five natural elements: water, wood, earth, stone, and washi paper. Congratulations to both the Epcot and Mitsukoshi teams on the opening of this amazing new restaurant! While we’re on the topic of Epcot, you should definitely check out Coral Reef Restaurant. They recently added a few new items to the menu. On the appetizer list – you can try the new Seared Sea Scallops with saffron butter broth, tomato bruschetta, and crostini. New entrées include the Lobster Seafood Boil (with lobster, Jonah Crab claw, shrimp, mussels, Andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, ouzo-garlic butter, and spiced cioppino broth) and Grilled Swordfish (with warm white beans, roasted Cipollini onions, arugula, and lemon-herb vinaigrette). You’ll also find a new enhancement featuring one pound of steamed Maryland-style Snow Crab legs served with lemon and butter. And for dessert, try the seasonal cheesecake with a shortbread cookie and fruit compote. To make reservations for either of the restaurants listed above, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website, the My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). At Disney Springs, I have lots of news including three new additions as well as new offerings at D-Luxe Burger and Earl of Sandwich. The first of the new additions is a new food truck called “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” featuring – you guessed it – COOKIE DOUGH! That’s right, you can soon find edible cookie dough desserts at Disney Springs! On the menu: Springs Candy Taco – Candy Monster Cookie Dough, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry served in a waffle taco Minnie Mouse Taco – Peanut Butter Fluff Cookie Dough, caramel sauce, whipped cream, a cherry, and a chocolate Minnie bow served in a waffle taco Celebration Parfait – Celebration Cookie Dough with Celebration Mickey cake, vanilla custard, strawberries, whipped cream, and a cherry Mickey or Minnie Funnel Cake – funnel cake topped with powdered sugar and Mickey or Minnie-shaped cookie dough Cookie Dough Cup or Cone – Flavors include Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Fluff, Celebration, Cookies and Cream, Candy Monster, and Cold Brew This new cookie dough-themed food truck will open later this month and will be parked near the other food trucks across from Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs West Side. Also coming later this month, a guest favorite from the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is heading to Disney Springs: Sunshine Churro! You’ll find Sunshine Churro carts at the Marketplace and West Side. These carts serve up a variety of classic and gourmet churros with flavors like watermelon, salted caramel, strawberry cheesecake, fruity cereal, and cookies and cream. You can even try churros dipped in milk chocolate or chocolate-hazelnut spread. And coming soon, I’m excited to share that Ample Hills Creamery will be opening a brand new location at Disney Springs West Side. The scoop shop will offer their popular handcrafted ice cream and mix-ins (like brownie bites, oatmeal lace cookies and butter pecan brittle) similar to the offerings available at the Ample Hills Creamery located at Disney’s BoardWalk. At Ample Hills, every component tells a story — from the ingredients, to the design of the pints, making it another “Instagrammable” foodie destination. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details to be released. On the savory side, you’ll find a new Pepperoni Pizza Burger at D-Luxe Burger topped with artisan pepperoni, fried mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce. And at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, if you haven’t had the new “Temple of Bacon” dish, then you’re totally missing out! It comes with thick-cut Applewood-smoked bacon dipped in milk and chipotle chocolate ganache from The Ganachery. At Earl of Sandwich, try one of their new cheesesteak sandwiches! Choose between the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with tender chopped beef steak or the Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich with grilled chicken. Both are served on freshly-baked artisan bread and topped with provolone, mushrooms, sautéed green peppers, and onions. There’s also a Veggie Cheesesteak Sandwich featuring provolone, mushrooms, sautéed green peppers, onions, and HP sauce. Finally, at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, if you’re looking for a unique plant-based treat, you should definitely try the Sweet Thai Coconut Mickey Onigiri at Intermission Food Court. It features coconut sticky rice with poppy seeds stuffed with roasted mangos, mandarins, apples, and carrots wrapped in nori and is served with a sweet and sour fruit dipping sauce. Also at Intermission Food Court, you’ll find a Hades Cupcake offered the entire month of August. This chocolate cupcake comes with blue sour candy buttercream and a chocolate Hades piece. For more information all of the locations listed in this month’s Best Bites, visit the Walt Disney World Resort Dining Page or check out the My Disney Experience app. View the full article

We love Disney World’s Plaza Ice Cream Parlor for its variety of ice cream desserts, like the All-American Sundae and the recent “It’s a Party” Sundae. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Now we have a NEW treat to tell you about! The Monster Brownie Sundae has made a GIANT entrance in the Magic Kingdom! Sundae of the Month Sign Stacked between layers of brownie, a cookie dough ice cream sandwich is topped with whipped cream, caramel, hot fudge, mini M&M’s, and a cherry, and is served in a waffle bowl. Monster Brownie Sundae We want to have this Sundae of the Month every single day. The smooth cookie dough ice cream blended into the rich, chocolatey brownies perfectly. Since the brownie was room temperature, we didn’t have to worry about the ice cream melting into a puddle the second we stepped outside. However, the hot fudge definitely added a nice gooey twist to the sundae. Chocolate Brownie and Cookie Dough Ice Cream The caramel and whipped cream toppings were delicious and the M&M’s and waffle bowl gave the dessert a wonderful final crunch. Monster Brownie Sundae You can get the Monster Brownie Sundae for $7.99 plus tax or for a Disney Dining Plan snack credit! Monster Brownie Sundae And, trust us, you’re going to want to get one of these epic desserts. Have you tried the Monster Brownie Sundae yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Review: Fun Dole Whip Upgrades In Disney World! View the full article

I am so excited to share with you a fun new experience for girls and boys now being offered at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Your keiki will love this uniquely personal adventure where youngsters ages 3-12 are invited to enjoy a rainbow of possibilities. The magic begins with the ultimate fun fashion transformation at the Painted Sky: HI Style Studio that caters exclusively to children. In the relaxed and charming atmosphere, a friendly stylist personally tends to your child’s needs with a variety of services, including hairstyling, makeup, costumes and accessories. Painted Sky: HI Style Studio packages include Aulani Too Too CuteT, Minnie Dot, Moana Swim, Off the Hook! Boys Surf and Swim, and mermaid looks to name just a few. Transformations take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the package, and prices start at $150 (plus tax). Whether they’re soaking up the fun at Waikolohe Pool or dressing up as their favorite wayfinding Princess of Motunui, Moana, they’ll be ready to show off their island-style makeover. The adventure can continue Beyond the Painted Sky with an activity that caters to young imaginations. At the Painted Sky Salon, the lānai is transformed into a Magical Rainbow Garden where children create an island craft. Their inner creativity can blossom as they make a colorful keepsake using tropical ferns and flowers. Enchantment grows through song and dance in this lovely garden lānai setting when Disney characters join the fun. The magic continues as children become the “stars” of the Rainbow Wishes Parade, a heartwarming procession of keiki waving wishing wands and weaving through the beautiful pathways of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa to share their joy. Beyond the Painted Sky is a 90-minute experience, offered each Sunday and Wednesday at noon and 2:30 p.m. Cost for this activity is $55 per child, in addition to the cost of a makeover. We hope to see you soon, Beyond the Painted Sky! View the full article

Welcome foodie mortals! In case you didn’t know, the Haunted Mansion will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 9th. Haunted Mansion 50 Years of Retirement Unliving ©Disney Not only will Disneyland be ghost hosting a Haunted Mansion event but both Disneyland and Disney World will be selling exclusive merchandise and treats. So, let’s check out the new treats that will materialize at Disneyland Resort on August 9th. Rancho del Zocalo Our tour begins at Rancho del Zocalo. Here you’ll find The Long Forgotten Duelist Tacos. These are two fry bread tacos with grilled fajita beef and braised butter chicken. The meal will be served with Mexican rice and pickled veggies. The Long Forgotten Duelist Tacos ©Disney Hunny Spot At Hunny Spot, you will find a Haunted Mansion Crispie treat! Churro Carts Hurry over to the New Orleans Churro Cart for the Bride Churro. According to Disney, it’s an “elegantly-dressed churro in a bouquet of vanilla and sugar.” And what’s a bride without her groom? You’ll find the Groom Churro at the Critter Country Churro Cart. It will be a classic churro with both dark and milk chocolate. Haunted Mansion Bride and Groom Churro ©Disney Hungry Bear Hitchhike your way to Hungry Bear for the Dead-cadent Funnel Cake. This will be a house funnel cake with a brownie, white chocolate raspberry ice cream, and chocolate pearls. Dead-cadent Funnel Cake ©Disney There will also be The Caretaker. This is a crispy pork belly that has been seasoned with house spices. It’s layered with BBQ sauce, grilled onions, cheese sauce, pickles, and crispy slaw. It will be served on a potato roll with french fries. These items will be available through August 25th. Café Orleans At Café Orleans you’ll find Sarah ‘Sally’ Slater’s Swamp Fries. It’s crawfish étouffée on top of sweet potato fries. All of this will be topped with chorizo, clams, tomatoes, sweet corn, and green onion The location will also serve up the Swinging Wake Cake. This is a layered chocolate and vanilla sponge cake with a caramel-banana filling. It’s topped with a caramel buttercream frosting and a sugar candle. Blue Bayou Restaurant Once your Doom Buggy drops you off at Blue Bayou Restaurant, be sure to be on the lookout for the Dynamite Seafood Hush Puppies. These are spicy hush puppies served with shrimp, tasso ham, corn, Bloody Mary aïoli, and greens. Dynamite Seafood Hush Puppies ©Disney And there’s no turning back now because you can also get the We’ve BEAN Dying to Meat You! This is a spiced stew of pork sausage, oxtails, and kidney beans served with Louisiana popcorn rice. We’ve Bean Dying to Meat You ©Disney You can also get the Opera Singer Cake, which is an almond sponge cake with coffee, chocolate ganache, chocolate glaze, coffee buttercream, Chantilly cream, and raspberry sauce. French Market You’ll be saying “as long as we both shall live” after seeing The Wedding Cake. This cake has buttercream frosting, cherries, and a cream cheese filling. It’s topped with a splatter of cherry sauce. Harbour Galley Harbour Galley will serve up the 13th-Hour Brew which is an iced coffee with vanilla cream. You can also get the Ghost Mariner’s Seafood Boil. This is Cajun buttered shrimp with red potatoes, corn, and andouille sausage. 13th-Hour Brew and Ghost Mariner’s Seafood Boil ©Disney Royal Street Veranda At Royal Street Veranda you’ll find the Pickwick Ghost Punch with is a combo of fruit, citrus juices, and sherbet. Pickwick Ghost Punch ©Disney You can also snatch up Professor Phineas Plump’s “Cure-All” Fritters, which are pimento cheese fritters with a ghost pepper ranch dressing. Mint Julep Bar And over at Mint Julep Bar, which has recently been added to the Mobile Order system, you will find the Blackberry Midnight Julep which is made with blackberry, citrus, mint, and lychee “moon.” And the “Honey…I Do” Beignets which will be available through September 5th. These are sweet beignets topped with honey praline and powdered sugar. Midnight Julep and Honey I Do Beignets ©Disney River Belle Terrace And don’t forget about River Belle Terrace. They will be serving Sliders Materialize! The first is a spicy pork belly slider which will be served on toasted brioche. It’s topped with cabbage slaw and a pomegranate vinaigrette. Then there’s the savory pork belly slider, which is also served on toasted brioche, with black pepper bacon mayo, butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a crispy bacon “spike.” Sliders Materialize at River Belle Terrace ©Disney And last but certainly not least, the “Hitchhiking” Ghost Blue Velvet Cake, which will be a blue velvet cake with blueberry purée, rice croquette brittle, and a vanilla-blueberry crisp. There will also be a few food items available exclusively at “The Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years of Retirement Unliving” on August 7th and 8th. At this event, you can get the cheddar cheese “Foolish Mortal” Popcorn. The Doom Buggy Sundae which is a cream-filled sponge cake covered in a funnel batter. It’s topped with chocolate “graveyard grounds,” white chocolate raspberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. There will also be Madame Leota’s Awakening Biscuits and Grave-y which are buttermilk biscuits with prosciutto and blackberry jam all smothered in andouille sausage gravy! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What treat are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Photo Tour and Specialty Eats: Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort News: Gold-Dusted Churros and MORE Coming to Disneyland This Week! News: Fantasmic! Dining Packages Available for Booking in Disneyland View the full article

Grab your wands and your tiaras because we’re about to get a magical makeover! Grand Floridian Lobby It’s always adorable to see little ones exploring the parks after getting a makeover from Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Now, there’s a NEW place to have your own Fairy Godmother-In-Training sprinkle some pixie dust on your little Disney Princess or Prince‘s transformation. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa officially opened TODAY! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the Grand Floridian According to a Cast Member, the experience is only available to children ages 3-12, but there is also a PhotoPass opportunity that is open to other guests as well! PhotoPass Opportunity Near Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique The backdrop is the Beast’s Castle to go along with the Beauty and the Beast-inspired bar and lounge that’s coming soon to the resort. Beast’s Castle While the location is new, Cast Members informed us that they believe Grand Floridian’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique should be much more relaxed and less crowded than the locations in Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs. Inside the New Location In this particular location, there are four chairs that they book in 10-minute increments, and the same Fairy Godmother-In-Training stays with one girl or boy the entire process! Makeover Chairs Although we weren’t given a pamphlet listing the available experiences, the biggest difference we found at this location is that they no longer offer the lowest-priced package, the Crown Package. Accessory Display To replace this, there is a new Carriage Package, complete with a pair of sparkly pink and gold Minnie Ears, a Best Day Ever shirt, a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique skirt… The Carriage Package … and this adorable Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique circle purse! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Circle Purse There are also new hairstyle options, including a flower crown with either a ponytail or a bun. Hairstyle Makeover Tools Like usual, there is an array of Disney Princess dresses… Disney Princess Dresses … shoes (glass slippers, if you will)… Disney Princess Shoes … tiaras… Disney Princess Tiaras … and accessories galore for kids to pick from! Disney Princess Accessories (Can you spot the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Magic Band?) More Accessories and the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Magic Band Even if you aren’t getting a makeover, the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the Grand Floridian Resort is absolutely gorgeous and worth stopping by! You Can Visit Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Now! We’re patiently waiting for the adult makeover package that NEEDS to happen! Have you visited the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the Grand Floridian Resort yet? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Will Disney World’s Grand Floridian And Polynesian Village Resorts Get A Walkway To The Magic Kingdom? Did Somebody Say Hotel DISCOUNT?! We’re Looking at You, Disney World Annual Passholders! Disney World Has Introduced a NEW Royal Portrait Studio! View the full article

Yippee! The opening of the Disney World Skyliner Gondola System is almost here. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station This new form of Disney World transportation is set to open on September 29th, 2019!! A lot of progress has been made since the last time we visited Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Art of Animation, so let’s check it all out together. Let’s Get Things Started at Caribbean Beach We spotted lots of construction going on around the Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Construction But, we saw some signage, which is really exciting! They were also testing the gondolas during our visit. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Construction Caribbean Beach Skyliner Construction The Skyliners Are Making a POP at Pop Century More gondola testing was taking place over at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Pop Century Skyliner And we couldn’t help but get giddy over all of the themed wraps on the gondolas. Which character’s gondola do you want to ride? You can take a peek at a few of the character wraps here! Pop Century Skyliner Construction workers were also in the area! Pop Century Skyliner Construction New signs have started to POP up in the areas surrounding the Skyliner station. They weren’t finished just yet when we were there, but we love the bright and fun colors! Pop Century Skyliner Now Let’s Head Over to Disney’s Riviera Resort We love the look of the Riviera Resort Skyliner Station. It’s so sleek and unique, which makes us really excited to see what the inside of the resort is going to look like when it opens in December. You can read more about Disney’s NEW Riviera Resort here! Riviera Resort Skyliner We noticed some signage at this location too! Riviera Resort Skyliner The anticipation of the grand openings for the Skyliner and Disney’s Riviera Resort is getting overwhelming, isn’t it?! We cannot wait to see if they’re worth the hype! Riviera Resort Skyliner And Last But Not Least, Disney’s Art of Animation We saw additional Gondola testing over at Disney’s Art of Animation. We’re still really interested to see how the ventilation is going to work. You can read more about the interior of the Skyliner Gondolas here! Art of Animation Skyliner Signage also popped up over here too! There were still a few cones and other bits of construction in the area. Art of Animation Skyliner The Skyliner also popped up on the My Disney Experience App this week. You can check that out here! Skyliner Stations will be found at Caribbean Beach Resort, Epcot’s International Gateway, and Hollywood Studios. They will also connect Pop Century, Art of Animation, and the new DVC Resort — Disney Riviera Resort. Be on the lookout for more construction updates from all of these locations as the opening date continues to inch closer. Are you excited about the new Skyliner Gondola System? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Disney World Skyliner Details — with Concept Artwork! 4 BIG Disney World Transportation Transformations (And What They Mean For YOU)! Disney Skyliner Now Testing in Disney World — Plus New Gondola Artwork Revealed! View the full article

We often hear from kids (teens, tweens and younger children) that they were the ones who persuaded their parents to choose a Disney cruise for family vacation. Most of the time, mom and dad don’t need much convincing – just a slight nudge to know you are interested. But for those of you who have to work a little bit harder to get your parents to book your dream vacation with Disney Cruise Line, here’s a five-step plan that’s sure to entice them… Step 1: Highlight the benefits of traveling as a family. “Quality time,” “family adventures” and “memories that last a lifetime” are all key phrases you’ll want to mention. Your parents won’t be able to resist the thought of your family having a blast together for several days straight. Tell them about some of the things families can do together on a Disney cruise, like watching Broadway-caliber shows, dancing at deck parties and competing in family game shows. Step 2: Talk about all that’s included. Gourmet meals that mom and dad don’t have to cook. A stateroom hostess that makes your bed and cleans your room every day. Endless entertainment so no one ever says “I’m bored.” And none of it will cost them a dime more than planned (unless of course they want to splurge on a spa treatment or fancy dinner for just the two of them). Which brings me to the next step… Step 3: Plan the perfect date just for them. Your parents already know that you will love a Disney cruise. But what about them? Based on what they like to do, create an itinerary for an afternoon or evening where they can spend time together one-on-one. Some ideas of things to include are a couples massage at Senses Spa, a romantic dinner at Palo, live music in the adult nighttime district and a visit to Serenity Bay, the adult-exclusive beach on Castaway Cay. Step 4: Point out what you’re looking forward to doing. No matter your age, seeing you happy makes your parents happy. Explain how Disney has the most extensive youth spaces of any cruise line, with the longest operating hours at sea, supervised by trained counselors – all included in the price of the cruise. While they enjoy time together, you may be training with Super Heroes, playing games with new friends or showing off your skills in a karaoke contest. Step 5: Suggest which cruise would be the best fit for your family. Do you all enjoy going to the beach? Pick a tropical escape that visits our private island, Castaway Cay. Are outdoor adventures more of your thing? A summer cruise to Alaska is right for you. Does dad love Star Wars? A cruise with Star Wars Day at Sea is sure to pique his interest. Is mom a history buff? A European voyage is calling her name. Once they show interest, together you can check out disneycruise.com to learn more about what a Disney cruise entails – and to book a family vacation you’ll never forget! View the full article

WELCOME, HUNGRY MORTALS, TO A VERY HAUNTED FOODIE GUIDE! I am your foodie, your ghost foodie … Our tour begins here in this blog, where you’ll find some of our ghost’s favorite dishes in their corruptible, mortal state. So read on and get your ghoulish appetites ready, there’s no turning back now! In case you haven’t guessed yet, we’re getting ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland park! And you know what that means: NEW EATS AND TREATS! Our Disneyland chefs have created a spooky array of delightfully delicious offerings just for the occasion. These offerings will be available starting August 9, 2019. FRONTIERLAND & CRITTER COUNTRY Rancho del Zocalo: The Long Forgotten Duelist Tacos – two fry bread tacos featuring grilled fajita beef and braised butter chicken served with Mexican rice and pickled vegetables Hunny Spot: Haunted Mansion Crispy Treat New Orleans Churro Cart: Bride Churro – elegantly-dressed churro in a bouquet of vanilla and sugar Critter Country Churro Cart: Groom Churro – classic churro dressed in a duo of dark and milk chocolate HUNGRY BEAR RESTAURANT (Available through Aug. 25, Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App) Dead-cadent Funnel Cake – house funnel cake with a decadent brownie, white chocolate raspberry ice cream and chocolate pearls The Caretaker – crispy pork belly seasoned with house spices, layered with BBQ sauce, grilled onions, cheese sauce, house-made pickle, and crispy slaw, and served on a potato roll with french fries BLUE BAYOU RESTAURANT We’ve BEAN Dying to MEAT You! – spiced stew of pork sausage, oxtails, and kidney beans with Lousiana popcorn rice Dynamite Seafood Hush Puppies – spicy hush puppies with shrimp, tasso ham, corn, Bloody Mary aïoli and greens Opera Singer Cake – almond sponge cake with coffee, chocolate ganache, chocolate glaze, coffee buttercream, Chantilly cream and raspberry sauce CAFÉ ORLEANS Sarah ‘Sally’ Slater’s Swamp Fries – crawfish étouffée atop sweet potato fries with chorizo, clams, tomatoes, sweet corn and green onion Swinging Wake Cake – layered chocolate and vanilla sponge cake with caramel-banana filling, caramel buttercream frosting and a sugar candle HARBOUR GALLEY (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App) 13th-Hour Brew – iced coffee with vanilla cream Ghost Mariner’s Seafood Boil – Cajun buttered shrimp with red potatoes, corn, andouille sausage FRENCH MARKET The Wedding Cake – buttercream frosting, cherries and cream cheese filling finished with a splatter of cherry sauce MINT JULEP BAR (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App) Blackberry Midnight Julep – blackberry, citrus and mint with lychee “moon” “Honey…I Do” Beignets (Available through Sept. 5) – sweet beignets topped with honey praline and powdered sugar ROYAL STREET VERANDA (Mobile Ordering available via the Disneyland App) Pickwick Ghost Punch – fruit and citrus juices with sherbet Professor Phineas Plump’s “Cure-All” Fritters – pimento cheese fritters with ghost pepper ranch dressing RIVER BELLE TERRACE Sliders Materialize! – spicy pork belly slider (served on toasted brioche and topped with crisp cabbage slaw and pomegranate vinaigrette) and savory pork belly slider (served on toasted brioche with black pepper bacon mayo, butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes and a crispy bacon “spike”) “Hitchhiking” Ghost Blue Velvet Cake – blue velvet cake with blueberry purée, rice croquette brittle and vanilla-blueberry crisp Everything listed above will be available at Disneyland park starting August 9. In addition to these scary good offerings, there will be even more eerie eats available exclusively at both of the “The Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years of Retirement Unliving” after-hours events on August 7 and 8. Chow down on the cheddar cheese “Foolish Mortal” Popcorn with spicy cheese puffs or cool off with the Doom Buggy Sundae: a cream-filled sponge cake encased in funnel batter dusted with chocolate “graveyard grounds” and topped with white chocolate raspberry ice cream, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream. Or for a savory option, see into the future with Madame Leota’s Awakening Biscuits and Grave-y featuring buttermilk biscuits with prosciutto and blackberry jam buried in andouille sausage gravy. Those items and more will be available on event nights only, and all locations and offerings are subject to change. For more information on these separate ticket events, check out our recent blog with all of the details. So join our grim grinning ghosts and come socialize (and snack) with us! We’ve been dying to have you … If you would like to join our jamboree, make final arrangements now by visiting the Disneyland Resort website. For more information on all of the locations listed above and to make a reservation, visit the Disneyland Resort Dining Page or call 714 781-DINE (714 781-3463). Happy snacking, foolish mortals! View the full article

Jaleo, which is located in Disney Springs, is known for its unique Spanish dishes, like the Croquetas de Pollo and Paella. Jaleo in Disney Springs Now we have even MORE reasons to love Jaleo. The restaurant has officially launched an Almuerzo Rápido lunch menu! “Almuerzo rápido” means “quick lunch”, and that’s exactly what Jaleo promises with its lunch menu, which launches today! For $25, you can choose two dishes and a dessert from a set menu. If you’re in the mood for sangria while you’re there, you can add a glass of red sangria for $5 or cava sangria for $7. Almuerzo Rápido Lunch Menu You’ll be able to enjoy three menu items while only worrying about one price. That definitely sounds like a win in our book! Almuerzo Rápido Lunch Menu If you’re looking for a table-service lunch that won’t take too much time out of your Disney World day, this certainly seems like a great option. But if you want a relaxing meal, you’ll still have the option of ordering from the full menu. Don’t forget to make an Advance Dining Reservation online if you want to secure your mealtime. Have you been to Jaleo yet? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Jaleo is Open in Disney Springs — But What’s Up with the Disney Dining Plan Here? Find Out Which Disney Springs Restaurant Will Launch a Sangria Hour SOON! Is it Possible We Like Beverly Now? Find Out How Disney World’s Most-Hated Soda Got a Remix! View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been open in Disneyland for a while and it will officially open in Hollywood Studios on August 29th — though we’ve already been able to check out Oga’s Cantina, Boozy Blue and Green Milk, and new drinks at Docking Bay 7 and Ronto Roasters. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World But now, you can learn how to create the food from the planet of Batuu from your very own home with the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge cookbook! We have shared a bit of information about this cookbook in the past, so you can read more about it here. But, today we’re excited to share the concept art for the cookbook’s front cover. Disney describes the food of Black Spire Outpost as “farm to table” whole food rooted in deep cooking traditions that the locals have passed down through generations. ©Insight Editions Written from the perspective of Strono “Cookie” Tuggs, who is the head of Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and was the “former head chef at Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana,” the all-new cookbook will be your go-to source if you’re looking to recreate the meals and treats from Galaxy’s Edge. According to Disney, “after his time on Takodana, Tuggs went on to operate a food freighter (known as “Tugg’s Grib” – a ‘traveling diner for diners traveling’) serving countless planets from across the galaxy.” And with this, Tuggs has gained a ton of knowledge on the galaxy’s culinary must-haves. And luckily, the cookbook should be perfect for chefs with a range of cooking skill levels. And now, let’s check out the cookbook’s front cover! It reads, “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook.” And the food on the cover looks like it came straight from Batuu! We can’t wait to see what interesting recipes this cookbook has — can you? ©Disney It will be published by Insight Editions and is coauthored by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak. You can expect to find it at Barnes and Noble, and on Amazon, and Indie Bound this November. If you’d like to preorder the book, you may do so here! Are you interested in learning to cook recipes from Batuu? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: The 10 Under the Radar Disney Food News Stories You Missed Last Week! FIRST LOOK and REVIEW: We Tried the Boozy Blue and Green Milk Coolers at Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge RESTAURANT NEWS! Oga’s Cantina Joined By Ronto Roasters, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and More! View the full article

It seems everywhere one turns around the pop music scene these days, you will see Lauren Daigle. Billboard Hot 100Chart – check! Daytime Talk Shows – been there! Nighttime Talk Shows – done that! Lauren even won two Grammy Awards this year! And we are so thrilled to have her performing at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. As a part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Lauren is scheduled to perform Sept. 9 and 10. Coming onto the music scene in 2013, Lauren has slowly taken the industry and pop music fans by storm with power vocals and empowering lyrics on songs such as “How Can It Be?,” “You Say” and “Oh, Lord.” Her latest record, “Look Up Child,” debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100Charts and has since been certified Gold! The new single “Rescue,” just came out and is already making waves. We caught up with Lauren before a recent appearance in Central Florida where she talked about her musical journey, the excitement of the last two years and her love of eating around Walt Disney World. The 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs from Aug. 29 to Nov 23, 2019. A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation, the Festival brings irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s Festival will add a dozen extra days, expanding the foodie celebration to a delicious 87 days. Epcot guests can begin with the aromas and flavors of 30 festive global food and wine marketplaces that extend from Future World to encircle the World Showcase promenade. Guests also can explore opportunities for special tastings and pairings, plus premium dining events featuring chef personalities. Guests can also get their gourmet groove on during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series that runs three times nightly Aug. 29-Nov. 19. Eat to the Beat Dining Packages, available at select table-service locations, will include guaranteed concert seating. Reservations for special programming and premium festival events including Eat to the Beat Dining Packages can be made by calling (407) WDW-FEST. For more information on the Festival, check out TasteEpcot.com and keep checking back to the Disney Parks Blog for more Festival updates! View the full article

Things are always changing around the Disney Parks! After all, Walt Disney himself said that Disneyland would never be finished and that they must “Keep Moving Forward.” Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland And change is certainly the name of the game in 2019! All kinds of things are happening in Disney World and Disneyland that have NEVER. HAPPENED. BEFORE. — from new entertainment, new technology, and new food! Here are 14 Things Disney’s Doing for the First Time in 2019: 1. Serving Alcohol in Disneyland For the first time EVER, alcohol is available to the general public in Disneyland Park. Previously, alcohol was only served at the very-exclusive Club 33, but now, thanks to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, anyone that ventures into Oga’s Cantina can purchase a boozy libation. (Pending you’re of age, of course.) Oga’s Cantina But — you’re not allowed to take anything outside of the Cantina, and drinks are limited to 2 per I.D., so it’t not a free-for-all. Check out our full review of Oga’s Cantina here! 2. Smoking Is Banned Inside the Disney Parks For the first time EVER, smoking has been banned inside the Disney parks. Previously, smoking was allowed in designated areas inside the parks. But beginning May 1, 2019, all Smoking areas were moved outside the parks’ main entrances. ©Disney You can read all the details of Disney’s smoking ban here! 3. New Fireworks at Disney World Hard-Ticket Holiday Parties Walt Disney World is debuting brand NEW Fireworks Spectaculars at BOTH Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Both shows promise to incorporate projections on the castle, new soundtracks, and favorite characters! Disney’s Not-So-Scary Spooktacular Concept Art Additionally, both parties will feature Attractions Overlays for the Holiday. We aren’t exactly sure how Space Mountain will be a Christmas attraction, but we can’t wait to find out! 4. Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash Magic Kingdom isn’t the only park getting new Halloween fun! Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disney Halloween Party ©Disney The all-new Oogie Boogie Bash is coming to Disney California Adventure Park! The Bash will feature trick-or-treating, a “Frightfully Fun Parade,” and an all-new “Villainous” Version of World of Color! See our first look and preview of the Oogie Boogie Bash here! Get all the details, including how to buy tickets, right here! 5. The NBA Experience Is Opening Coming to Disney Springs this month is the all-new NBA Experience! The NBA Experience will be located in the former home of Disney-quest, and will be host to several different basketball themed activities. NBA Experience Store B-ball fans can learn how to “execute the perfect Slam Dunk,” improve their jump shot, access a team locker room, and MORE! The NBA Experience opens on August 12 — find out where to get tickets and other key details here! 6. Ice Ban Smoking wasn’t the only thing banned this year — ice also made the list. This may seem like a weird policy upon first hearing it, but it’s designed for folks bringing in their own coolers. ©Disney As a security measure, all bags and coolers must be thoroughly inspected, which means rummaging through the entire cooler full of ice. This was an incredibly lengthy process when people are already anxious to get into the park, so Disney decided to make the whole thing easier and just ban loose ice all together. We recommend using re-freezable ice packs to keep your items cold! You can read more about the new park policies here! 7. Reservations (and Time Limits) Just to Get into a Land For the first time EVER, Disney required guests to get a reservation just to simply get into a land — not for dining, not for an attraction — just to actually step foot into a land. Storm Troopers Patrolling Galaxy’s Edge For the first few weeks of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, the land was accessible by reservations only. And not only that — there was a time limit of four hours once they entered the land. The reservation system did appear to help with crowds, however they are not using it in Walt Disney World when their Galaxy’s Edge opens on August 29. May the force be with anyone attempting to go in the first days of it opening! 8. EXTRA Extra Magic Hours Typically one to two parks a day have Extra Magic Hours — those special extra hours of park opening only available to Disney resort hotel guests — at Walt Disney World. But starting this fall, THREE of the Disney World theme parks will be hosting Extra Magic Hours EVERY DAY. Extra Extra Magic Hours at Disney World Why? Well, as we just noted there is no reservation system at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so it’s a pretty safe guess that the EXTRA Extra Magic Hours are there to help alleviate the crowds. As of now, the Extra Hours are from September 2 – November 2. You can get all the details on the Extra Extra Magic Hours here! 9. Signature Celebration Package at Cinderella’s Royal Table An all new dining package was announced at Cinderella’s Royal Table! The Signature Celebration Package starts this August, and includes a three-part magical experience! Cinderella’s Royal Table Guests will have the chance to dine with the princesses as they enjoy dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, view Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Fireworks from reserved viewing, and end the night with an exclusive dessert party! We have all of the details, including cost and how to book, here! 10. Disney Skyliner Is Opening The all-new Disney Skyliner opens this fall on September 29. This brand new transportation system will connect Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four Disney Resorts (Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach Resort, and the all-new Riviera Resort). Disney Skyliner Gondola The gondolas can seat up to 10 guests and are brightly colored, or donned with characters! Check out a LOT of different character Gondolas here! 11. Stroller Size Restrictions are in Place Along with the banning of ice and smoking, large strollers and wagons were also added to the no-no list for the Disney parks. The rationale being that the parks are crowded, and it’s a safety hazard to be pulling a large wagon behind you (or even pushing it in front of you). Animal Kingdom Test Strollers Disney also began testing various new types of strollers available for rent at the parks. Up until now, the hard plastic strollers (in doubles or singles) were the only strollers available. But with a recent test at Animal Kingdom, Disney is looking at expanding to more comfortable varieties. Learn more about the Stroller Rental Test here! 12. Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival is a Record-Breaking Length The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is running for a RECORD 87 Days this fall! Epcot Food and Wine Festival The Festival kicks off on August 29, 2019, and ends on November 23, 2019. That means more time than ever to enjoy delicious food, wines, brews, and musical acts! You can check out the FULL MENUS with PHOTOS for ALL of the Food and Wine Festival Booths here! 13. Mobile-Order Is Offered at Disney Resorts Have you tried Mobile-order yet? It is probably one of our FAVORITE things! Mobile-order allows you to order and pay for food at various Quick Service Locations using your My Disney Experience app. You then skip the line when you arrive at the restaurant and can get straight to eating! The Mara on Mobile Order But up until this year, Mobile Order was only available in the parks. This year, seven Disney World Resort restaurants were added, including The Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Everything POP! at Pop Century, and Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary. To learn more about using Mobile-order, including step-by-step instructions, click here! 14. Epcot Forever Will Debut This fall, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth will shoot off its last firework at Epcot. The nighttime spectacular has been an incredibly popular entertainment offering for 20 years, and the final show is on September 30, 2019. Epcot Forever Artist Concept Premiering the next day is “Epcot Forever,” an all new spectacular honoring the magic and history of Epcot. While we are sad to see Illuminations go, we are excited to see an all new spectacular! Learn more about the Epcot forever here! What are you most excited about this year at the Disney parks? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! 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Life is the bubbles because Disney is giving us not one BUT two new renditions of The Little Mermaid. ©Disney That’s right merfriends, Disney has just announced The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!, which is set to air on ABC this fall. We already have the upcoming live-action to look forward to — which you can read more about here. Now, in celebration of The Little Mermaid’s 30th anniversary, Disney is going to bring the film we know and love to life right on your TV. Of course, this will include a star-studded cast. We’ll get to go under the sea with Auli‘i Cravalho as Ariel, Queen Latifah as Ursula, and Shaggy as Sebastian. But, umm…who will Prince Eric be?! We need details, people! ©Disney But, this won’t be your typical ABC live performance. No, instead this will be a hybrid “with live performances from the special’s star-studded cast interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film.” We can also expect to see outstanding sets and costumes, in addition to music from the original film and its Broadway stage adaptation. ©Disney This televised version of The Little Mermaid is set for November 5th and will air from 8 to 10 PM EST. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see this cast make a Disney splash? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Halle Bailey To Star As Ariel In Live-Action Version of The Little Mermaid! NEW!! FOMOsa Debuts in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! We’re Tackling THE TEMPLE OF BACON At Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! View the full article