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Whether it’s the rowdy Lost Boys, a mischievous Tinker Bell, an unrelenting Captain Hook or the boyish Peter Pan himself, everyone can relate to one of the beloved characters from the 1953 animated film “Peter Pan. The Fantasyland fave, Peter Pan’s Flight, invites voyagers into cherished scenes from this imaginary place aboard a soaring pirate ship. Yes, you are flying to faraway places on a pirate ship, and I think it is breathtaking. The Galleon sails over a moonlit London, peeks into the nursery with Tink, reveals battles in Neverland and tomfoolery in the Pirate’s Cove. And the sweet song “You Can Fly” will leave you humming it all day long. Watch as these little ones create memories of their own on Peter Pan’s Flight at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

If you missed out on the one-day-only 626 treats back on June 26, life’s about to become a Hawaiian roller coaster for you because Stitch is BACK! Stitch Cake Looks like the loveable alien didn’t make a great escape after all! We reported on the appearance of this chocolate dome cake — styled to look just like Stitch, of course — back on 6/26. (Click here to see our review — and how long the line was to capture him!) At the time, Stitch was described as a one-day-only offering to celebrate his other moniker, Experiment 626. Stitch Cake But today he’s been spotted once again in the Kona Island case at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! No word on how long he’ll be around (he’s mischievous, as you know!), but if you love a chocolate dome cake with playful alien details, you’ve gotta get over there to try it! What do you think of the Stitch Cake? Cute? Fun? Too blue for you? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News and Review: Chocolate Mint Cupcake of the Month at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! ANOTHER New Dole Whip Flavor Arrives at Pineapple Lanai — See How You Can Get Your Swirl On! Review: A NEW Twist On An Italian Florentine Treat In Disney World! View the full article

It’s awfully tropical in central Florida, and where there’s a sweaty head, there’s a Minnie headband to top it. And now there are tropical flower Minnie ears to match the tropical weather! Aulani Ears at Agrabah Bazaar These are the Aulani Ears, initially sold at the Disney resort located on the Island of O’ahu. The flowers resemble plumeria, and the three-dimensional look of them is soft and pretty — just like the plumeria flower itself! Aulani Ears at Agrabah Bazaar But this is Disney, so the center of each flower is a shiny yellow Mickey head! (Idly wondering if the plumeria at Aulani have been cross-bred for this trait…) Aulani Ears at Agrabah Bazaar You can add the Aulani Ears to your collection at Agrabah Bazaar in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (or at Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Resort!) for $30. Aloha! Do you love these Aulani Ears? Let us know what you think of the design with a comment below! Related posts: The Five Best Table Service Salads at Walt Disney World (According To The Experts!) Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World View the full article

Kona Island is the Polynesian Village Resort’s sushi bar — but colorful preparations of fish aren’t the only thing this spot purveys. Indeed, the Kona Island Sushi Bar is a coffee bar for most of the day, and what’s coffee without some sweet treats to go with? Kona Island We just shared Walt Disney World’s latest treatment of bacon with not one, not two, but three chocolate-covered bacon varieties. Read about the madness here. Candied Bacon And now we’ve got a look at the Polynesian’s version of an Italian Florentine. A classic Florentine is a relatively flat cookie comprised of a combination of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate. Kona Island’s version… well, it’s more Mount Florentine than classic. Chocolate Florentine The Chocolate Florentine, as it’s called here, includes several varieties of nuts: sliced almonds, whole almonds, walnuts, and cinnamon-sugar (almond and/or pecan at Walt Disney World). We also spied a few different dried fruits, including cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Chocolate Florentine As is traditional, chocolate and sugar are used to fuse the ingredients together. And we gotta be honest: it’s good! Imagine if sweet trail mix melted into a clump and then miraculously came out in one compact, not melty mound. That’s this Chocolate Florentine. Chocolate Florentine In fact, we imagine this is tasty with a cup of coffee. But while it could be a great on-the-go bite to eat en route to the Monorail, that chocolate doesn’t stand a chance in the Florida heat, so gobble this up in the relaxing Poly lobby before you head out into the big, steamy World. What do you think? Would you like this treat? Related posts: Review: Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window in Walt Disney World News and Review: Chocolate Mint Cupcake of the Month at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge! Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles View the full article

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If you’re in Disney World today, you need to head to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — STAT! Polynesian Village Resort Lobby To celebrate Independence Day, Pineapple Lanai is offering a patriotic new treat! (Spoiler alert: it includes Dole Whip!) Fourth of July Cone A blue sugar cone is filled with a heaping serving of raspberry Dole Whip and decorated with red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles! I personally love anything with a raspberry flavor, so this was absolutely delicious to me! It’s especially refreshing in the hot summer sun. Fourth of July Cone As far as we’re aware, this cone is only available today, but you may get lucky if you head in after July 4th. Pineapple Lanai has had the raspberry dole whip available off and on for the past several months. After you enjoy your raspberry Dole Whip cone, check out the other Fourth of July treats available in Disney World! And don’t forget to tackle some chocolate-covered bacon while you’re at the Poly! Are you celebrating Independence Day in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: New SECRET Dole Whip Flavor (And Swirl Hack) at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Review! Fourth of July Cupcake from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World View the full article

Like Sam The Eagle would say, today is a salute to all nations, but mostly America, as we celebrate the Fourth of July. Uncle Slam And to celebrate with us, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has decided to pay homage to Uncle Sam with a frozen cocktail on this patriotic day! TODAY ONLY, you can get an Uncle Slam from the Polynesian’s Oasis and Barefoot Pool Bars. The Uncle Slam ($12.75) is an alcoholic beverage made with Bacardi Silver rum blended with cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and strawberry pureé all served with a floater of blue Curacao. Uncle Slam We thought that this was such a fun drink to sip on for this summer holiday!! The drink itself kind of reminded us of a Miami Vice and we enjoyed the flavors. Uncle Slam And I mean it’s a frozen red, white, and blue alcoholic beverage on the Fourth of July. Is there anything better?? Stay safe out there, my friends! What’s your favorite thing to sip on for the Fourth of July? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Go Pink at the Polynesian! See the Imagination Pink Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney World is BACON Us Crazy With This Trio of NEW Chocolate Covered Bacon Treats!! Review: Limited Time Drinks and Classics at Walt Disney World’s Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has already opened in Disneyland for quite some time now. And come August 29th, it will officially be opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, too! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge And if you’re like me, then you’ve probably dreamed of exploring the planet of Batuu as if you were the VIP head of the Empire or Rebel Alliance… Well, good news…now you can!! A Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge VIP Tour Guide experience is available…on eBay! (Click here to learn all about it!) ESPN and Disney are teaming up to offer you this out of this world opportunity. The auction is sponsored by ESPN, and fans can NOW bid for the opportunity. This bit of news only gets sweeter…because all of the proceeds benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Now, you must pre-qualify to bid over $2,000 in the eBay auction. And the current bid is sitting at $9,800 with six days remaining in the auction. In addition to spending the day in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a VIP Tour Guide, the winner of the auction will receive admission to 4 theme parks and 2 water parks at Walt Disney World, air and ground transportation, lodging at a Disney Resort Hotel for 5 nights/6 days, character dining, and a private character meet and greet (do you think it’s Chewie??). Are you ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away with a VIP tour guide? Related posts: How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! FIRST LOOK: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Datapad Preview and Maps on the Play Disney Parks App! View the full article

We’re bringing home the bacon thanks to Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World! Candied Bacon Oh yeah, my friends, the Polynesian now serves Chocolate Covered BACON. And THREE VARIETIES to boot! How do you CHOOSE: Dark Chocolate Chili-Bacon, Dark Chocolate Bacon, and Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan Bacon are up for grabs! Candied Bacon All three pieces of bacon we tried were thicccc and we mean thicccc in the best way! The Dark Chocolate Bacon was the most simple flavor-wise since it’s…y’know… just dark chocolate and bacon. We still really enjoyed it though! Dark Chocolate Candied Bacon Now, the Dark Chocolate Chili-Bacon is seasoned with a little chili powder and some chili flakes. This is supposed to give the treat an extra kick, but we wish there would have been more. It was honestly kind of difficult to taste the chili flavor at all. Womp womp. But still…chocolate-covered candied bacon, sooo… . Dark Chocolate Chili-Bacon Now, onto our favorite of the three candied bacon flavors…the Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan Bacon!! We LOVED this one because the crunch of the pecans took it to a whole other level. We loved the smooth chocolate, the pecans, and the salty bacon. The flavor combo just really worked!! Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Pecan Bacon You can find these at Kona Island at the Polynesian for $4 a piece (sadly there’s no DDP snack credit symbol by the sign)!! And man, do we recommend getting all three. They’re seriously just so GOOD! If you’re looking for more chocolate bacon options, be sure to check out Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar’s Temple of Bacon at Disney Springs!! Are these bacon you crazy?? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: New Menu Items at Captain Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort New SECRET Dole Whip Flavor (And Swirl Hack) at Pineapple Lanai in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort What’s New Around the Monorail Loop: Disney World’s Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian, and Contemporary Resorts! View the full article

Happy Independence Day! This week, we’ve been telling you about all the Fourth of July treats around Walt Disney World, including the crazy sundae from Disney Springs and the birthday cake ice cream cookie sandwich from Magic Kingdom. Happy 4th of July From Magic Kingdom! Today, we tried the Fourth of July Cupcake from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Fourth of July Cupcake This patriotic treat is a yellow cupcake with lemon-blueberry filling and red, white, and blue buttercream stars. Fourth of July Cupcake We’ve eaten A. LOT. OF. CUPCAKES. today, and this was was kiiiiiiiind of the worst of the bunch, I hate to say. The cake was a bit dry and the icing was so sugary sweet (not in a good way). We did like the blueberry filling, but the cupcake as a whole was not our favorite. But hey — at least it looks like Captain America! Fourth of July Cupcakes If you want to try this cupcake, you can do grab it today for $5.99 at Captain Cook’s or Kona Island Coffee Bar at the Polynesian Village Resort. But if you want to try one we thoroughly enjoyed, check out the Apple Pie Cupcake from Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge. How is your family celebrating July 4th? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World What’s New at Disney World’s Monorail Resorts! Review! Mickey’s Birthday Cupcake Arrives Early at Polynesian Village Resort’s Capt. Cook’s! View the full article

Welcome to Epcot, where the future is now, and you can travel the world in about a one-mile-long stroll! We’re bringing you What’s New from the Park, including a brownie you’ve got to see to believe, construction progress that’s creeping along, and a view from the literal future! Welcome to Epcot! What’s New in Epcot Dining First things first, we reported recently that Electric Umbrella will be closing later this year. Click here to see all the details! Electric Umbrella Over at World Showcase’s Refreshment Outpost, the Frozen Coke machine is finally back in action after being down for months. Refreshment Outpost Menu And in case you’re looking for a secret menu item: we were able to order the Frozen Elephant, a mix of frozen Coke and Amarula Cream Liqueur. This used to be a staple on the menu here, so we’re happy to report it’s still available by request! (Note that your mileage might vary!) Refreshment Outpost Frozen Coke Refreshment Outpost Frozen Coke At the Joffrey’s stand near Disney Traders in World Showcase Plaza, we had a peek at (and a taste of) the available pastries. Joffrey’s Pastries We spotted the famous, gigantic Joffrey’s donut (see why we think this rocks here!) as well as a Chocolate Pecan Honey Bun that we also recently saw at Animal Kingdom. Joffrey’s Pastries Joffrey’s Pastries Joffrey’s Pastries Joffrey’s Pastries We saved the best for last, though. This Peanut Butter Brownie is the bomb.com! We reviewed it yesterday (click here — but wait until you’re not hungry because PB&C), and we’re still thinking about it today. So this is love… Joffrey’s Pastries What’s New in Epcot Construction We can’t top the brownie with another dining update, so we’re moving on to construction. Below you’ll see progress on the space restaurant. Can you tell what’s new? Space Restaurant Progress Now? No? Good, we can’t either. Just know that construction work continues on the exterior, and the restaurant opens later this year. Click here for the most recent update, including info on the chef tapped to head this immersive, outer space-inspired restaurant! Space Restaurant Progress Guardians of the Galaxy coaster construction progresses as well, with lots of exterior work still apparently underway. The reworked face of the former Universe of Energy building still appears far from completion. Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Progress Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster Progress We spotted the Flavors from Fire food booth from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival behind some construction fencing. Construction has been on-going in this area for a while, but this is the first time we’ve been able to see the food booth in place. Possibly it’s been there all along, as the walls previously were higher and blocking the view. We’ll expect to see a lot of action in the coming weeks as the Festival gears up to start on August 29. Be sure to check out the FULL LIST OF BOOTH MENUS and food photos here! Flavors from Fire Booth Visible In pseudo-Festival news, Taste Track, a snack kiosk near Test Track, had previously been on Festival food booth lists. But recently it hadn’t opened since the end of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, and it was removed from the list of booths for Food & Wine Festival. Now, the entire structure is gone. Taste Track is gone! For guests looking to enjoy a cronut, which were previously found at Taste Track, Electric Umbrella has one on the menu (although our recent one was dry), and the Joffrey’s stand near Disney Traders has one on the menu, too, from time to time! Croissant Donut at Electric Umbrella Takumi-Tei in the Japan Pavilion is a signature restaurant set to open this summer, and we spotted signs up yesterday. Click here to read about it! Takumi-Tei Signage Exterior work and landscaping is apparently complete or very nearly so. Movable hedges are in place to block the entrance and views of the restaurant. Takumi-Tei Construction Progress What we believe is the entrance has simple design details in keeping with the style of the pavilion, including lanterns and a gateo-style tile awning over a heavy wooden door. Takumi-Tei Construction Progress This is the view of the restaurant’s entrance from above. Pesky hedges, mostly, but it provides some scale for the space. Takumi-Tei Construction Progress Takumi-Tei Construction Progress Over in Canada, tan-covered scaffolding remains up. No official word on what’s going on, but we expect exterior maintenance. Canada Pavilion Scaffolding Canada Pavilion Scaffolding What’s New in Epcot Merchandise Yesterday we shared the news that Epcot’s prime shopping location — Mouse Gear — will relocate this winter in order for its present location to be reimagined. In the meantime, you can find ears to celebrate another closure at Epcot: the end of IllumiNations on September 30. Farewell IllumiNations Ears We gave you all the details in this post yesterday — click to see how much these’ll cost ya! Farewell IllumiNations Ears Also at Mouse Gear: a Spider-Man MagicBand ($34.99). So while you won’t see the webslinger himself at the Parks of Walt Disney World (find out why here!), at least you can wear him on your wrist! Spiderman MagicBand Spiderman MagicBand Spiderman MagicBand And hey! Breaking news! At Epcot, it’s 2020! Time to buy your calendar! This 16-month calendar will get you through the end of 2019 (didn’t it just begin?!) and into the new year! At $12.99, it’s actually reasonably priced! 2020 Calendar 2020 Calendar Mouse Gear has this new-to-us Dante shirt from Coco. We’re loving the pup’s scraggly, happy expression. Dante Tee Shirt And even though Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge won’t be opening in Walt Disney World for a while (August 29), you can wear your allegiance to the franchise with this The Empire Strikes Back tee, also at Mouse Gear. Empire Strikes Back At the Africa Outpost in World Showcase, find a selection of The Lion King merchandise, all ready for the live-action movie’s release on July 19. Africa Outpost Merchandise Africa Outpost Merchandise And that’s it. We go on to the next What’s New, so hold tight as your DFB ride vehicle will be rotating backward to bring you another stroll through the Parks and Resorts of Walt Disney World and Disneyland soon! Which of Epcot’s changes are you most looking forward to seeing? Which has you upset? Let us hear it in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: Construction Updates, Colorful Merchandise, Changes to Cheesecake, and More! What’s New in Epcot: Festival Booths, Topiaries, Construction, Mickey Pretzels, and more! What’s New at Epcot: Discounts on Merch, Tinker Bell Wings, American Flag Merch, and MORE! View the full article

Hey food lovers! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and today we’re sharing a few tips on how to UPGRADE Disney food!! Mickey Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich with Peanut Butter Sauce is a must-have snack! Yes, Disney food is delicious but, we know a few ways to make it EVEN better. We’re talkin’ snack hacks and a few tips to get BETTER food for LESS. So follow along with us as we explore a few of these awesome upgrades 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 favorite Disney food upgrade!! Related posts: DFB Video: The LATEST NEWS from Disney World and Disneyland! DFB Video: The BEST New Festival and Celebration Foods in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! DFB Video: What I Wish I’d Known Before Cruising with Disney — Part 1 View the full article

Hello again from Fourth of July cupcake central! Mickey Firework Cupcake We’re back to review ANOTHER Fourth of July cupcake that EXPLODED into Walt Disney World today. We have eaten Fourth of July cupcakes from Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Wilderness Lodge. And now, we’re gonna review (probably the cutest and most delicious cupcake yet) from Contempo Cafe (natch). The Mickey’s Firecracker Cupcake ($5.49) is a red velvet cake with a mixed berry filling and vanilla buttercream frosting. Mickey Firework Cupcake This cupcake was not only the cutest by far IMO but it was also the tastiest. The cupcake was super moist and the filling (which was a few cherries) was sooo yummy. But, be warned because the shimmery metallic blue will likely stain your fingers! Mickey Firework Cupcake Seriously, we’re sad that this is only available today since it’s another Contempo Cafe knockout. If you’re on the lookout for more Fourth of July treats around Walt Disney World, be sure to check out the Foodie Guide! What’s your Fourth of July tradition? Tell us about it in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Contempo Café in Disney’s Contemporary Resort Is the Contemporary Resort’s New Firework Cupcake a Blast or a Dud? What’s New at the Magic Kingdom Monorail Resorts: Grand Floridian Easter Eggs Arrive, Contempo Cafe’s NEWEST Cupcake and a Dole Whip Margarita at Disney’s Polynesian Resort! View the full article

Oooooooh, y’all, we’ve got a new little sumthin’ sumthin’ you NEED TO SEE TODAY! Put down the fireworks and the burgers, my friends, because there’s a new redhead in Adventureland and she’s a beauty! Adventureland in Magic Kingdom OK, you already know we love Sunshine Tree Terrace for the ICONIC Citrus Swirl and the newly popular FOMOsa (stroll the Magic Kingdom with a champagne flute full of dole whip float? Don’t mind if I do.) But we MIGHT have found your new favorite at this little Adventureland kiosk! We’re proud to introduce you to…REDD’S REVENGE! Redd’s Revenge is HERE The brand new Redd’s Revenge float is inspired by the character Redd from the popular Adventureland attraction (remember all that crazy drama a while back — yeah, that’s her!). It consists of strawberry Dole Whip, strawberry Fanta, and a chocolate pirate’s hat! Redd’s Revenge Dole Whip Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom (For reference, here’s Redd herself in Disneyland…TWINS!) Redd Character in Disneyland So, how’s it taste? If you like artificial strawberry flavor, Redd’s Revenge is the treat for you! LOL! We enjoyed the strawberry Dole Whip, though we’re personally partial to lemon and lime flavors. We would’ve preferred just the soft-serve without the soda, but we LOVED the chocolate pirate’s hat. NOTE: If you want to cut down the strawberry flavor a bit, you can swirl the strawberry soft-serve with vanilla! Sunshine Tree Terrace Menu A Cast Member told us Redd’s Revenge was added to the menu two days ago, and they weren’t sure how long it will stick around. If you want to try Redd’s Revenge for yourself, head over to Sunshine Tree Terrace in Adventureland! You can purchase the float for $6.99 or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit (a fabulous value, I might add). Have you tried Redd’s Revenge yet? If you have, let us know your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Queso Blancooooooooo + Corn Dog Nuggets at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Five Frozen Treats You CAN NOT MISS at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! EMERGENCY! 2319 Cone Lands at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies! View the full article

Happy Fourth of July! Are you ready to indulge??? Happy 4th of July From Magic Kingdom! If you’ve been keeping up with Disney Food Blog, you’ve likely heard about many of the American-themed treats around Disney World. Today, we want to tell you about the brand-new Berry Shortcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons! Berry Shortcake The delicious shortcake features blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream, and is topped with patriotic sprinkles and an adorable chocolate Mickey coin! Berry Shortcake We loved this treat! The cake was soft, the blueberries were fresh, and we really enjoyed the whipped cream. We thought the price ($4.99) was very reasonable for what we got. Berry Shortcake As with other Disney Fourth of July treats, we don’t expect this one to stick around very long! So if you’re in Epcot for the holiday, head over to Sunshine Seasons for the Berry Shortcake! How are you celebrating America’s birthday? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Vegan Cupcake from Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons! Review: Warm Apple Crisp from Sunshine Seasons in Epcot’s Land Pavilion Review: Flower Pot Cupcake and Ursula Cupcake — Available through October 31 in Epcot View the full article

We have seen a bunch of Fourth of July cupcakes this week…like the Apple Pie Cupcake from Restaurantosaurus and the Cherry Pie Cupcake from Roaring Fork! Epcot Fourth of July Cupcake And now another Fourth of July cupcake has hit the scene and this time it’s at Epcot. This cupcake, which can be found at Fountain View in Future World, looks a lot like the Main Mouse!! Epcot Fourth of July Cupcake It’s a vanilla cupcake with red buttercream and a white chocolate mousse dome. We really enjoyed the white chocolate mousse, but honestly, there wasn’t anything too special about the rest of the cupcake. It is SUPER cute and patriotic, though, so it’s sure to make for some uber adorable photos! (: Fourth of July Cupcake at Epcot This cupcake is $5.99 and available TODAY ONLY at Fountain View in Epcot. So, hurry on over if you want to get one for yourself! Looking for more Fourth of July snacks? Then, make sure to check out the Disney World Foodie Guide! What’s your favorite Fourth of July treat? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS! Voices of Liberty Quick-Service Dining Package Announced for the Fourth of July! Epcot’s Newest Dessert Should Go On Your Snack Credit List. Now. Review: Unique Eats at Epcot’s Spice Road Table in Walt Disney World! View the full article

In case you missed it, Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel is opening a brand-new pool bar. Check out our FULL REVIEW here!! New Grand Californian Hotel Pool Bar Today, Disney has announced not only the name of the new pool bar (GCH Craftsman Bar) but also a name change for the beloved White Water Snacks! Once GCH Craftsman Bar officially opens, White Water Snacks will become GCH Craftsman Grill! White Water Snacks Seating Area According to Disney, GCH Craftsman Grill will serve White Water Snacks’ current menu, but we’ll let you know if that changes. White Water Snacks Screenshot White Water Snacks is still the dining location’s name on Disneyland’s website, but stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more updates! Read our full first look at the Grand Californian’s NEW pool bar here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about White Water Snacks’ upcoming name change? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Breakfast at White Water Snacks at the Grand Californian in Disneyland Guess Where You Can Find Mickey Jell-o in Disneyland! White Water Snacks at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Now Open After Refurbishment! View the full article

Mobile Order has so many benefits… 1) you don’t have to wait in line for your food, 2) it sometimes gives you access to secret menu items, and 3) you can pick up your food whenever you’re ready!! Mobile Order Debuts a Brand New Look But Disney has just released ANOTHER perk. So, Disneyland Annual Passholders listen up because this one’s for you! According to the Disneyland Annual Passholder Twitter, “Passholders who mobile order from select locations can redeem an AP exclusive button,” while supplies last! ©Disney These locations include Bayside Brews, Lucky Fortune Cookery, Corn Dog Castle, and Award Wieners!! This is just one of the many fun things that Disneyland does for their Annual Passholders. If you’re looking for another recent Passholder opportunity, then be sure to check out our post about The Lion King AP Corner. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you an Annual Passholder? If you are, what’s your favorite AP perk? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! Mobile Order Coming to Disneyland Resort (And It’ll Be WAY Better Than It Is At Disney World) Mobile Order Locations Announced for Disneyland (PLUS Early Access NOW for Annual Passholders!) Tiki Juice Bar in Disneyland to Test Mobile Order-Only for Dole Whip View the full article

Sprinkles is obvi one of the BEST places to go when it comes to cupcakes. And since there is a location at both Disney Springs in Disney World and the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland, we find ourselves there. A lot. Sprinkles Case So, it’s always nice when Sprinkles offers a deal to help guests (read: US) score a FREE cupcake. To celebrate America’s independence declaration, Sprinkles is offering a buy 3 cupcakes, get the 4th cupcake free deal. And even better, this deal is available on any cupcake! So, you can even get the new Watermelon Mojito Cupcake or the new Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake. ©Sprinkles Now, this offer is only available TODAY! And you have to say/use the code JULY4FREE to get your free cupcake! Which cupcake will you choose? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! NEW Strawberry Shortcake Bar Cupcake At Sprinkles In Disney World and Disneyland Celebrate Memorial Day With Limited Time Sprinkles Cupcakes At Both Disney Locations View the full article

Remember that NEON Pink Corckcicle that Wine Bar George introduced last month? Wine Bar George Well, another color addition has hit the shelves in celebration of the Fourth of July this week! Yup!! You now have the option to make it pink or to make it BLUE when choosing your Wine Bar George Corkcicle (on top of a few other color options as well). Blue Corckcicle I’m partial to this new blue color, especially since it’s the Fourth of July. Clue Corckcicle And in even better news, guests who purchase a Corkcicle also get a FREE Frozcato (made with pineapple Dole Whip), Frośe, or Freaujolais to enjoy. Wine Bar George Offers The Corckcicles are $35.00 and are available while supplies last. Which color will you choose? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: December 4, 2017 What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 View the full article

The Fourth of July is here and we’re celebrating our nation’s birthday with entertainment, scrumptious treats and patriotic pageantry at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Here’s a look at what’s going on today at Disney Parks, including LIVE coverage from Magic Kingdom Park: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park – “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will offer booming fireworks orchestrated to patriotic melodies at Magic Kingdom Park on both July 3 and July 4 at 9:15 p.m. Fans who are not able to join in the Independence Day celebration at the park can view a special July 4 live stream of the dazzling fireworks display right here on the Disney Parks Blog. Here’s more entertainment planned at Magic Kingdom Park: A fuzzy cast of Muppets – Miss Piggy, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and friends will reenact famous moments in American history in a whimsical way during “The Muppets Present … Great Moments in History.” The live show is performed several times daily near the Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. Guests can dance the night away with DJs spinning tunes at a Hoedown Throwdown in Frontierland and an out-of-this-world Galactic Gathering in Tomorrowland. Epcot – “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will end its nearly 20-year run on September 30, 2019. So this will be the last chance to experience the patriotic Fourth of July grand finale of this beloved nighttime spectacular. “The Heartbeat of Freedom” fireworks extravaganza will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” display. Here’s more entertainment planned at Epcot: The Voices of Liberty will perform great American tunes during a Fourth of July concert on the America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. on July 4. The group also will perform in the rotunda inside The American Adventure pavilion at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Guests can meet favorite Disney characters donning their “Spirit of 76” patriotic attire at The American Adventure throughout the day on July 4. And guests can indulge in themed eats and sips honoring Independence Day throughout the park – everything from patriotic cupcakes and special dining packages to red, white, and blue sangria and a Boom Berry Lemonade. Also, be on the lookout for special Fourth of July decor at Disney Springs and specialty Food and Beverage items at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and at select Walt Disney World Resorts. Fourth of July Foodie Guide for Walt Disney World Disneyland Resort For America’s Birthday at Disneyland park on July 4only, “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will animate the night with star-spangled spirit to the sounds of patriotic songs. From Disneyland Railroad, to Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, to Frontierland and Mark Twain Riverboat, to the flag retreat ceremony saluting visiting members of the armed forces, America is celebrated daily throughout Disneyland. And as Gabriel shared this week, there’s more! Here’s what else guests will find throughout the resort: At Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, on July 4 only, from 3-10 p.m., guests will discover a Fourth of July family BBQ at the rooftop The Sand Bar, with live music starting at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks from Disneyland park at 9:30 p.m. A special a la carte menu will feature short rib brisket burgers, all-beef hot dogs, street corn on the cob and specialty drinks. Complimentary family activities and face painting are also in store. Subject to availability. This offering is open to the public and does not require a hotel reservation. At Disneyland Hotel, on July 4 only, from 12-4 p.m., hotel guests of all ages can get in the patriotic spirit with family activities, live music, complimentary face painting, caricatures and tasty delights on the hotel’s Magic Kingdom Lawn. Subject to availability. At the Downtown Disney District, guests will discover an array of patriotic offerings. For patriotic wear, guests can visit Curl Surf. For the Frozen Cherry Boba Lemonade, drop in Wetzel’s Pretzels, and for the Firecracker Cocktail, check out Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Hungry? We’ve got you covered with Berry Ice Creams at Salt & Straw, or a 4th of July Box or Americana Mini Sampler at Sprinkles. For a decadent dessert, try the Red, White & Blue Cake Shake from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. How’s that for a fun stroll around the neighborhood? Fourth of July Foodie Guide for Disneyland Resort View the full article

TODAY is the day that we’ve all been waiting for. ©Vogue Of course, it’s the Fourth of July, but more importantly, it’s the official release of season 3 of STRANGER THINGS! And we have spotted a few Stranger Things drinks. But, no worries, you won’t have to go to Hawkins or the Upside Down for these. All you have to do to snag these drinks is to visit the Starbucks at Disney Springs! Stranger Things Starbucks Drinks . They’re currently serving The Upside Down Latte, a Let Go My Frappuccino, a Friends Don’t Chai, a Demo-Smoregon Frapp, and Eleven’s Elixer. I can’t wait to find out what this season holds! Can you? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: REVIEW: NEW Polite Pig Flavors of Florida Smoked Prime Rib Slider and Florida Mango Frosé in Disney World! Is it Possible We Like Beverly Now? Find Out How Disney World’s Most-Hated Soda Got a Remix! NEWS and Review! Grub Burger and Orange Cream Shake Debut in Disney Springs! View the full article

There is a new poolside bar known as the Craftsman Bar & Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Craftsman Bar We shared our first look at the new pool bar a few days ago. But, today we had the opportunity to check out the new Craftsman Bar location during a soft opening, and we couldn’t wait to share it with you! So, put your swim trunks on and let’s dive in together! Craftsman Bar Eats Atmosphere The Craftsman Bar was designed to incorporate a custom mural and natural boulder stonework, and trellis work for shade. Craftsman Bar There is an obvious nod to Craftsman-style architecture, as befits the Grand Californian Hotel. The area reminds us of the Geyser Point pool bar located at Disney World’s Wilderness Lodge, which we really love! Craftsman Bar The bar is filled with large wooden tables, and the padded chairs are nice and comfortable. Craftsman Bar Lots of Craftsman-style lanterns hang from the ceiling, which creates a lovely setting in the evening. There are multiple options when it comes to seating as the location has tables, bars, and couches. Craftsman Bar Lighting Craftsman Bar Each has a comfortable cushioned seat option. The area feels very nice and laid back. And it’s a nice place to kick back with a glorious view of the pool. Craftsman Bar Eats This menu includes Appetizers, Artisanal Pizzas, Kids’ Meals, and Desserts. Craftsman Bar Craftsman Bar Menu Let’s kick things off with a few appetizers. The Double-Baked Beef Nachos ($21) are a great size and would be a great meal option if you’re not too famished. These are made with tortilla chips, melted cheese, bacon lardons, black beans, scallions, silvered jalapeño pepper, cilantro, queso fresco, guacamole, and crema. There was nothing too spectacular about these. We just felt like they were standard nachos that you could get at most dining locations, though they’re lovely to look at. Double Baked Beef Nachos The Cali Sliders ($21) appetizer comes with three baby burgers. These are an American wagyu patty, tomato, spicy swiss cheese, artichoke aioli. Though these WERE super juicy and delicious and they had a good balance of flavors between the meat and spicy cheese sauce, we didn’t feel like they were worth the high price. Cali Sliders SO good…but maybe not worth the outlay of cash. You be the judge! Cali Sliders Main Lobster Quesadillas ($23) are flour tortillas with Monterey Jack cheese, bits of lobster, queso fresco, caramelized onions, with spicy mayo on top. These were such a great flavor combination and the lobster pieces were very fresh. We really liked this option best of the three appetizers we tried! We’re giving them a 12/10 AMAZING!! Maine Lobster Quesadilla Now it’s PIZZA TIME as we sink our teeth into some Artisanal Pizzas! The Charcuterie Pizza ($26) is topped with pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, sausage, arugula, tomatoes, and aged provolone. Honestly, this is a meat-lovers dream as it was seriously COVERED meat. Though we loved the pizza, we felt that $26 was a bit pricy for the portion size. Craftsman Bar Charcuterie Pizza We also tried the Classic Pepperoni Pizza ($25). It’s topped with pepperoni, Grana Padano (comparable to parmesan), and aged provolone. Though we enjoyed the pizza…it’s pretty basic. The sauce was super light, which we really enjoyed! Craftsman Bar Pepperoni Pizza Now let’s explore a few of the dessert options! Craftsman Bar Dessert Get your stretchy pants on as we dive into the Waffle-Churro Sundae ($12). This is made with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chantilly cream, and chocolate pearls. Sadly the churros were a bit hard and we weren’t too fond of the waffles. But, we did really enjoy the vanilla ice cream and the caramel sauce. But how could you not, right?? Churro and Waffle Sundae The Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Fingers ($11) are served with strawberry marmalade and hazelnut dip. We LOVED the hazelnut sauce!! But…the cookie fingers were a little too sweet and HARD for our liking. Fun idea, but could have been more innovative I think. Chocolate Chip Cookie Fingers We also explored a few of the pool bar’s drink options. Craftsman Bar Drink Menu When looking at the menu, it seems like there are quite a few options unique to this location. Craftsman Bar Drink Menu There were a few that even had Craftsman as part of their name. Craftsman Drink Menu Craftsman Drink Menu We just had to try the Banana Daiquiri ($14). It’s made with Flor de Cana extra seco 4-year aged rum, Giffard banana Du Bresil liqueur, and lime juice. Craftsman Bar Banana Daiquiri and Passion Fruit Mojito Menu Sadly, we couldn’t taste too much banana and we weren’t super blown away when it came to flavor. Craftsman Bar Banana Daiquiri The Passion Fruit Mojito ($14.5) is made with flor de Cana extra seco 4 year aged rum, creme de fruits de la passion liqueur, passion fruit syrup, lime, juice, and club soda! We REALLY recommend this drink option as the flavors were super yummy and everything went together very well. Passion Fruit Mojito on left Overall We’ve been super excited for this new outdoor option to open, and we weren’t disappointed…well not TOO much anyway. This is a TOTAL nosh if you’re in the mood to kick back and relax with a good drink or light bite. The menu does have a great range of options and we really did enjoy most of what we ate. If you’re looking for a full-blown meal, though the portion sizes are decent, this is definitely more of a “lounge by the pool and share with your friends or family” kind of situation. The main drawback here were the desserts and the prices. Food quality for apps and pizzas was quite good, but those desserts could have been amazing and just…weren’t. 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!! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! 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We’re celebrating America’s birthday all week long with Disney World’s Independence Day Foodie Guide! Red, White, and Blue Sangria We’ve already tried the It’s a Party Sundae, an Apple Pie Cupcake, and many other fun treats! Today, we sipped on the Red, White, and Blue Sangria from Geyser Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Red, White, and Blue Sangria Geyser Point’s white sangria serves as the base for this patriotic concoction, which is topped with raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Our Cast Member forgot to add a strawberry to our drink but did give us one after we downed the cocktail! Red, White, and Blue Sangria We thought this beverage was absolutely delicious and refreshing. We loved the crisp, fruity taste! Now — here’s the WEIRDNESS we have to tell you about: this drink has been removed from Disney World’s Fourth of July Foodie Guide, so maybe it’s off the menu?? But we were able to grab it at Geyser Point today so hopefully, you can too! We wanted to make sure you knew about it just in case! Is your mouth watering over this patriotic beverage from Geyser Point? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill Opening Soon at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge From Park to Shining Park: It’s the 2019 Foodie Guide for Walt Disney World’s 4th of July Celebration Eats! Review: Territory Lounge in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article

While we’re anxiously awaiting the opening of Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Hollywood Studios is likely very busy preparing. First Order Area in Black Spire Outpost Today, we got confirmation from Disney World’s website that the March of the First Order will have its last performance on Hollywood Boulevard on Saturday, July 6. Captain Phasma leading First Order Stormtroopers But it sounds like we may not have to say goodbye to the show for good! According to Disney World’s website, “The First Order will be redeploying their troops to patrol Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when the new land opens on August 29.” March of the First Order Screenshot We can’t wait to see the troops march down the streets of Batuu when the land opens on August 29! Will you be in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on opening day? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Try Not To Cry When These Disney World Cast Members Find Out They’re Headed for Batuu! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Everything We Found this Week! What’s New at Hollywood Studios This Week: Skyliner Progress, Tatooine Traders Construction, and More Holiday Fun! View the full article