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Dreams come true for more than children at the Disneyland Resort as we celebrate moms this Mother’s Day weekend. Here are some creative experiences you can enjoy with the mothers in your life—this weekend and beyond! If your mom deserves a royal treatment… First, whisk her to Fantasyland in Disneyland park and take a spin on King Arthur’s Carrousel. Be sure to take a photo with the lead horse, Jingles, as you radiantly address the court together. Afterwards, dine like Belle and visit the Red Rose Taverne. Be our guest and indulge in our new breakfast menu fit for all princesses! Choose from favorites like Beast’s Breakfast Burger and Stuffed French Toast. Bon appetit! When you visit Disney California Adventure park, everyone is treated like Hollywood royalty in Hollywood Land. While you’re there, experience the new 3D movie musical Mickey’s PhilharMagic! Put on your “opera” glasses and get inspired watching Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other favorite Disney characters come to life in this magical trip gone awry! Finally, take a break from your fanciful park excursion by treating mom to shopping spree at The Disney Dress Shop in the Downtown Disney District. She can choose from a diverse selection of unique dresses and accessories that are fit for a queen. Also visit Pandora Jewelry shop and choose from beautifully crafted bracelet charms that will make your mother sparkle! If your mom is seeking a day filled with adventure… Set out to Frontierland in Disneyland park and explore Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. Live life like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as you travel by log raft across the Rivers of America to get to the lair they made when they ran away to become pirates. Enjoy, brave explorers! Back on shore, take to the sky with Soarin’ Around the World in Disney California Adventure park. Glide over continents and use all five senses to experience everything the world has to offer through the lense of our 80-foot projection dome. Take a break from world travel and enjoy a delicious Mickey’s Tales of Adventure breakfast or brunch buffet at Storytellers Café in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. There, Disney characters will want to meet you and take a photo with mom! If your mom is a Super Hero… First, soar to Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure park where Super Heroes gather. Experience a heroic encounter at Hangar 12 with our newest hero, Captain Marvel, in front of her F-15 Eagle at select times throughout the day. You won’t want to miss mom striking an empowering pose with one of the strongest female heroes in the galaxy! If you’re feeling brave, take a trip to Pixar Pier and fly on the Incredicoaster to save Jack-Jack with the rest of the Incredibles family. After, meet up with Mrs. Incredible, aka Elastigirl, yet another strong female Super Hero that also happens to be a super mom! After braving the Incredicoaster, treat mom to cookies and milk. Pick yours up at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums! How ever you choose to spend the day, there is plenty to experience this Mother’s Day weekend and beyond. What is your favorite way to celebrate moms at the Disneyland Resort? View the full article

Aladdin-inspired treats are popping up all over Disney World in anticipation of the May 24th release of the live action Aladdin film! Just last week brought us a Magic Lamp Milkshake, the Wish Granted Donut, and an Aladdin Cupcake. Aladdin-inspired Petit Cake ©DisneySprings And now Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs is serving up the “shining, shimmering, splendid” Aladdin-inspired Petit Cake! This beauty is comprised of layers of Almond Chiffon cake with Amoretto Simple Syrup, Fig Pate de Fruit, 5 Spice mousse, Almond Pecan Granola, and Golden Raisin Jam. Find this Magic Carpet-topped cake before it flies away at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try the Aladdin-inspired Petit Cake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 View the full article

Goofy’s Glaciers are the PERFECT way too cool off on a hot Florida day. And with summer right around the corner, we highly recommend grabbing one of the many flavors for a fun, frozen treat. Goofy’s Glaciers Sign at Goofy’s Candy Company Goofy’s Glaciers are currently available at all four parks, with Goofy’s Candy Company in Disney Springs typically offering the largest selection of flavor choices. On our most recent trip to Magic Kingdom, though, we noticed something very fun at Big Top Treats! Goofy’s Glacier Flavor of the Month It looks like they will now feature a Goofy Glacier Flavor of the Month, just in time for summer! This month’s flavor is the Raspberry Lemonade Razzle Dazzle! Goofy’s Glaciers at Big Top Treats This raspberry-meets-lemonade flavor combo is something we can always get behind, since Raspberry Lemonade is always a winning combo! Plus, DFB is no stranger to mixing Goofy Glacier flavors — remember our Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier? Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier You can read all about how to do this hack yourself, on both coasts, here! We love the idea of featured Flavors of the Month at Big Top Treats, and we’re excited to see what flavors they come up with next! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are Goofy’s Glaciers a must-buy on your Walt Disney World trip? What are your favorite flavor combos? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s NEW In Magic Kingdom This Week!! (Spoiler Alert — LOTS.) New Eats At Golden Oak Outpost in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Review: NEW Minnie Ear Caramel Blondie at Walt Disney World View the full article

In late 2019, Disney is opening an all-new Disney Vacation Club Resort — Disney’s Riviera Resort! Riviera Resort Merchandise With the resort’s December 16th opening date approaching, we have started to notice a few pieces of Riviera Resort merchandise popping up around Walt Disney World. The resort is going to be located just outside Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and will also be home to one of the stations for the Disney Skyliner — a gondola system which will connect Epcot and Hollywood Studios to four Disney World resorts. While walking through Epcot, we spotted a few pieces of Riviera Resort merchandise in Image Works including t-shirts, a bag, a mug, and a hat. All of the pieces have the Riviera Resort logo! Riviera Resort T-Shirt We found both men’s and women’s versions of the t-shirts. Riviera Resort T-Shirt A resort logo baseball hat is being sold as well. Riviera Resort Merchandise This microwavable mug is a great Disney Vacation Club keepsake. Riviera Resort Mug Disney is also selling a bag perfect for lounging by the pool! Riviera Resort Bag What is your favorite Disney resort? Let us know in the comments below! Keep up with the latest Disney World Riviera Resort News: Disney World’s Riviera Resort Update: Voyageurs’ Lounge Details New Concept Art for Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera Coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Now Open for Booking — Topolino’s Terrace Restaurant and More Revealed Disney’s Riviera Resort Booking Information Available for Disney Vacation Club Members Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! General Sales Now Open — And Introductory Membership Offer Announced — For Disney’s Riviera Resort Epcot’s Newest Dessert Should Go On Your Snack Credit List. Now. View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about how Disney World is a lot like its own small country! Walt Disney World entrance Did you know that Disney World has its own municipal government, has a GDP larger than some entire countries, and plays some surprising tricks to manage its voting population? Kinda sounds like it’s its own country doesn’t it? We’ll give you the details in our latest DFB YouTube 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: What do you think of Disney World operating like its own small country? Related posts: DFB Video: 19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Disney World DFB Video: 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Walt Disney World DFB Video: New Disney Dishes That We LOVED (And One We REALLY Didn’t) View the full article

It’s no secret that with Disney’s purchase of the Marvel Universe, the Walt Disney Company was banking on bringing superheroes to its many theme parks. Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris are getting superhero-themed lands, and Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a Marvel-themed ride. But even with copious development in Walt Disney World, the only major Marvel Comics-related growth is Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster. There’s no Spider Man, Iron Man, Captain America, or big green Hulk in sight. Concept art for the superhero land coming to Disney California Adventure ©Disney So why no love for Marvel at Walt Disney World? Believe it or not, the answer goes back about twenty-five years and all hinges on a licensing agreement loophole. Universal Studios, as you may have guessed if you’re a fan of their hero-themed rides and entertainment, retained the rights to the Marvel characters in an agreement signed in 1994 between Marvel and MCA (which would eventually become part of NBC Universal). But there were two caveats. One: Universal had to actually use the characters to retain control over them, and Two: the agreement split the country down the middle, and the rules applied separately to the areas east and west of the Mississippi River. Universal Studios Long story long, when Disney inherited this licensing agreement, they also inherited a dilemma. Florida’s Universal Studios — east of the Mississippi — uses many Marvel characters, and that means Disney can not. (Universal Studios Hollywood — west of the Mississippi — does not use Marvel characters, which is why Disneyland is free to do so.) The net result is that Walt Disney World is severely limited in how it can use Marvel characters. To this point, the only major use of Marvel in the Florida parks is Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot, where a roller coaster is in progress in the park’s Future World and where Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! will take the stage again in World Showcase this summer. Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! ©Disney Classic characters like the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America won’t be saving the day at Walt Disney World any time soon, but Marvel does have a place with Disney Cruise Line, which features the characters in its Marvel Day at Sea. International waters are apparently not part of the East/West agreement. But the licensing dilemma doesn’t end completely at Disney World’s doorstep because there is one more interesting restriction: the Disney parks (and Universal) can not use the name Marvel in an attraction name or in an attraction’s marketing. This restriction is expected to remain in place and apply to the California Adventure Park’s land itself, meaning we shouldn’t expect to see Disneyland’s superhero-themed land called Marvel Land as it’s been nicknamed by the media. Superhero Land Poster ©Disney So will we ever see these popular Marvel characters at Walt Disney World? For now, “we [don’t] have a Hulk”… but never say never! And when you’re kids are confused as to why they’ll see Spiderman in Disneyland and also at Universal Studios Orlando…that’s why! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What Marvel character would you love to see save the day at Walt Disney World? Let us hear it in the comments! Related posts: MARVEL-LAND Coming to Disneyland!! DFB Video: 8 Ways Disney Stays Ahead of Their Competition Disney Food Post Round-Up: November 14, 2010 View the full article

If you’ve paid attention while out and about on Disney World property, you’ve no doubt noticed the distinctive signs in teal, yellow, red, and purple that are used on Disney property to direct traffic to parks, resorts, Disney Springs, and more. These signs are the harbingers of fun — the visitor’s first real sign they they are ON DISNEY PROPERTY. Purple Road Signs! And we can’t lie: when we saw this iPhone case inspired by the purple road signs, we got a little teary. Because look: Road Sign Phone Case It IS where dreams come true! This is a phone case for the Dis-nerd in all of us. Get yours at the Magic Kingdom Emporium (and keep your eyes peeled because it may show up in other merchandise locations, too!). Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! We’ll keep you posted on all the Disney Parks news! What nostalgic sight tells you that you’ve ARRIVED at Walt Disney World? Share with us in the comments! Related posts: Review: Menu Updates and More At Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Tree Tavern You HAVE To See This New Character Gear in Disney World! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom: NEW Snacks, Lots of NEW Merchandise and Construction Updates! View the full article

Mobile Order is a process available via the Disneyland and Disney World’s My Disney Experience apps which allows guests to pre-order and pre-pay for their food at participating Counter Service restaurants. Disneyland app screenshot And today, The Orange County Register has revealed the three dining locations in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge which will offer this time-saving option to guests! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo ©Disney Parks The land’s fast-casual restaurant, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, will utilize Mobile Order, as will two of the land’s food and beverage stands: Ronto Roasters and Milk Stand. Blue AND Green Milk ©Disney Parks A unique feature to Mobile Order in Galaxy’s Edge will be that guests will only have the opportunity to place their Mobile Orders from inside the land. The Orange County Register also reveals a bit more about the menu for Ronto Roasters. While Ronto Wraps were previously announced as the primary option, the “space meat” wrap of Portuguese-style sausage and sliced roast pork will be served with “clutch sauce.” Turkey jerky will also be available in Spicy Herb or Sweet Teriyaki. Meiloorun Juice, Turkey Jerky and Ronto Wrap ©Disney Parks Also revealed in the article is that, while Mobile Order will not be offered at Kat Saka’s Kettle (the land’s popcorn stand featuring Outpost Mix), the stand WILL sell the Coke products packaged exclusively for Galaxy’s Edge. Exclusive Coca-Cola Packaging ©Disney And, as anticipated, Mobile Order will not be offered at Oga’s Cantina. Find out how Mobile Order works in Disneyland by visiting our Mobile Order page! Source: The Orange County Register Will you be using Mobile Order in Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: OPENING DATES Announced for STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE in Disneyland AND Walt Disney World!! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge RESTAURANT NEWS! Oga’s Cantina Joined By Ronto Roasters, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and More! Let’s Talk About Mobile Order and More in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

Walt Disney World annual passholders and hotel guests will have more options when it comes to MagicBands in the future. Disney has announced that 30 select designs will become available to those visitors at a discount. Previously, the MagicBands for these groups came in a handful of solid colors,... View the full article

Frontera Cocina by Chef Rick Bayless in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs crafts fresh Mexican cuisine that reflects the diversity of the nation’s culinary traditions. And fresh at Frontera Cocina means updating menus seasonally. (See the previous menus, including a Taste of Oaxaca, here!) Frontera Cocina Our most recent visit gave us a chance to taste several items from the table service spot’s new Seasonal and Taste of Baja menus. We start with cocktails, some of which certainly feature some interesting ingredients! Selections include choices from both the regular Cocktails menu and the Taste of Baja Menu. Cocktail Menu Frontera Cocina Baja Menu The Vuelve a la Vida is from the Taste of Baja menu and consists of Pacifico draft beer, tequila El Velo blanco, lime juice, house-made mix and hot sauce served with a candied bacon strip and avocado slice. Vuelve a la Vida This slightly spicy drink hits on some interesting flavors with the candied bacon garnish, in particular. And while we’re not generally fans of mixing beer and liquor, the Vuelve a la Vida will be appreciated by those who like the idea of combining beer with a Bloody Mary. Vuelve a la Vida The spicy rim is a great addition, but the slice of avocado is a little strange. This was not our favorite drink, but we know plenty of folks enjoy a loaded Bloody Mary, and this would be great for them. Vuelve a la Vida Also from the Taste of Baja menu, Ni Maiz is the drink that most had us scratching our heads. Baby corn… in a cocktail? But our server recommended this drink to accompany one of the Seasonal menu items (Esquites Ensalada — more on that in a minute!), so we had to give it a try. The drink is comprised of Mezcal Ilegal espadin blanco, corn juice, Licor 43, lemon, and agave nectar, and it was a little sweet and a little smoky. Ni Maiz Upon reviewing the ingredients, we’d like to point out that baby corn isn’t even the most eyebrow-raising item. That award goes to the spicy worm salt rim, which we found to be quite sour and not a good combination with the smoky drink. We liked both components on their own, but together the rim was overpowering. Ni Maiz La Baja Clasica is another really interesting drink. (That seems to be a theme at Frontera: drinks utilizing uncommon ingredients.) It consists of El Mayor tequila añejo, key lime juice, agave nectar and Sherry wine, and it’s rimmed with tortilla ash salt. The tortilla ash salt has a totally unique flavor, and once we adjusted to it, we loved this drink! La Baja Clasica La Baja Clasica strikes a good balance of sour (from the key lime) and sweet (from the agave nectar). This balance made it our favorite cocktail of the night! La Baja Clasica Our server recommended this drink to accompany the entrees because of the sherry in it. And we agree: it was a clean, fresh drink to go with the super-savory dishes. La Baja Clasica From the regular menu comes the new-ish Cucumber Negroni. First, before we even talk about what’s in this drink, take note of the branded ice cube! It’s super fun, and it kept its form throughout the meal. Love this detail! Cucumber Negroni The Cucumber Negroni is comprised of Mezcal illegal blanco, Italicus liqueur, dry vermouth, cucumber bitters, and grapefruit peel. The cucumber bitters made this drink less bitter than other negronis we’ve tried, and that made it even more drinkable. Our server suggested this drink as a palate cleanser, and we agreed it served that purpose. Cucumber Negroni Also note that Frontera Cocina is using agave straws in place of single-use plastic. Agave Straw Agave Straw Our server informed us that these straws are so well constructed that they can actually be washed and reused in addition to being biodegradable. Agave Straw And in fact, we really liked this straw option — probably better than any of the other biodegradable straws we’ve tried thus far. It did maintain its shape, and it was smooth like a plastic straw, so there aren’t any texture issues. We first became aware of agave straws at Epcot’s La Cava del Tequila, and we’d love to see these used elsewhere, too! Agave Straw Now that we’re hydrated, let’s take a look at the Seasonal Menu and the Taste of Baja Menu. Frontera Cocina has been introducing two menus simultaneously, with the Seasonal typically having just a few items and the regional “Taste of” menus having several. Seasonal Menu The Taste of Baja Menu includes a little snippet from Chef Rick Bayless that asserts “Northern Baja is delicious beyond belief… rustic and perfectly in step with what we all love to eat.” Frontera Cocina Baja Menu We started with the Taste of Baja’s Crispy Chipotle Calamari. It comes with caramelized lime aioli, chile de arbol salsa, Cotija cheese, and fresh tortillas. Crispy Chipotle Calamari We loved this starter, and for those looking to eat a little lighter, it would also make a nice, small entree with the tortillas. The spices on the calamari were a bit smoky but didn’t overpower the delicate squid, which was soft and not at all chewy. Crispy Chipotle Calamari The chile de arbol salsa was a spicy condiment that had a lot of heat on its own. Crispy Chipotle Calamari The caramelized lime aioli had a lovely creaminess and was slightly tart from the lime. (You can see a caramelized lime on the plate, too, which was really nice when squeezed onto the calamari.) Crispy Chipotle Calamari Our server recommended we build a fish taco with the fresh tortillas and a mixture of the two sauces. This is definitely the way to go. Tortillas The spicy salsa and the creamy aioli complemented each other really well, and the crispy calamari was a satisfying textural component. We would absolutely get this again and hope it somehow sticks around beyond the life of the Taste of Baja Menu. Crispy Chipotle Calamari Crispy Chipotle Calamari The Esquites Ensalada is from the Seasonal Menu, and the freshness of this dish comes through right away. Not to mention that color! It consists of Arcadian lettuce, grilled sweet corn, spicy cotija cheese, poblano rajas, tortilla strips, and roasted garlic lime dressing. Esquites Ensalada We actually love the salads at Frontera Cocina, and this one delivered in flavor and texture. It had a little of everything going on: sweet from the corn, spicy from the cotija, and that dressing! SO good! Esquites Ensalada We loved the tortilla strips on top, which added some great crunch, too. We heartily recommend this salad if you are a salad junkie or just looking to add some fiber to your Disney dining. Esquites Ensalada The Carne Asada with Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp is a super-filling option big enough to share. The base is garlic and red chile-marinated Creekstone Natural Black Angus steak. That’s topped with mojo-grilled Florida Pink Shrimp and served with sides of black beans refritos with queso fresco, caramelized plantains with crema and Cotija cheese, tomatillo salsa, and warm corn tortillas. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp These are sustainable Florida Pink Shrimp, and they were fresh beyond compare. We loved how flavorful and fresh they were. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp The mojo seasoning on the shrimp is tasty, but that steak is out of this world! So while we loved the shrimp, it plays second fiddle here, and that’s saying something. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp The garlic and red chile-marinated steak is an incredible piece of meat. The flavors come through with strength, and it’s just straight-up delicious. This plate of food without the shrimp (although they were good!) would be just as satisfying. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp We also enjoyed the sides. The plantains were particularly good, with some nice creaminess and starchiness that partnered well with the steak. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp The salsa was unnecessary, but still good. It added the only really botanical flavor to the plate, and even though it wasn’t expressly needed, the contrast was pleasant. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp The black bean refritos were a nice texture and carried some decent, salty flavor. But overall, but the steak is so good that it’s what we’ll remember most — it’s a great dish. Carne Asada and Mojo Grilled Florida Shrimp For a shrimp-forward dish, you can go with the Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp. And while these little crustaceans were terrific, it all hinged on that amazing red chile-peanut macha salsa on top. Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp The salsa imparted tons of spice — in a good way. It left a tingling sensation without muting the flavors of the dish, and that’s not an easy balance to achieve. The cilantro on top is a bit of a throwaway (especially if you’re cilantro-averse), but that fresh shrimp! Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp Point of fact, even with as good as the Carne Asada was in the previous dish, this shrimp was actually better — and the Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp was our favorite entree of the night! Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp The plantain rice did provide a little respite from the heat and made this dish hearty without being too heavy. Grilled Florida Pink Shrimp We also tried two desserts, one each from the new menus. Our favorite was the Taste of Baja Menu’s Raspberry-Habanero Cake. And yes, that’s candied habanero pepper on top, and it is amazing! We could’ve stood to have even more on there, it was so good. Rapberry-Habanero Cake It was noticeably spicy, but paired with the smooth, cool creaminess of the lime chantilly cream, it was beautiful. We also really loved that lime in the chantilly cream; it made a huge difference in the brightness of the cake. Rapberry-Habanero Cake The raspberry is more subtle, like a compote between layers of sponge cake that soaked into the layers of cake. It’s really the combo of pepper and cream that makes this a highlight of the entire meal. Rapberry-Habanero Cake For a purely refreshing end to the meal, though, the Seasonal Menu’s Passion Fruit Sorbet is a great option. Passion Fruit Sorbet This is light and bright, and after eating some heavier dishes, it was a welcome way to close out the evening. Passion Fruit Sorbet Frontera Concina is a hidden gem (pardon the cliche), and, we’re finding these Seasonal and “Taste of” menus to be really thoughtful and delicious. There wasn’t a bad dish on the menu on our visit, and while we kind of want to keep this dining secret to ourselves, we also know it deserves to be celebrated. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. We were invited by Frontera Cocina to try the new menu items. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried Frontera Cocina? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: Review: Two NEW Menus at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs! 9 Best One-Credit Restaurant Values on the 2019 Disney Dining Plan New Cocktails at House of Blues in Disney Springs! View the full article

Guests preparing to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel for their vacation have, for five years now, had the option to choose from a variety of colors when selecting their complimentary MagicBands to wear during their trip. Disney World Annual Passholders have likewise had the option to select a new MagicBand as they purchase or renew their pass for the year. MagicBand Upgrade Options ©Disney Disney has just announced that more options for customizing MagicBands prior to arrival at Walt Disney World will soon be available for guests to choose from as they prepare for their trip via the My Disney Experience website. MagicBand Upgrade Options ©Disney Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders will be presented with the option to upgrade from the typical complimentary solid-color MagicBand to one of more than 30 new MagicBand options. The pre-arrival purchase price will be $14.99 off the retail price you would find in the parks. MagicBand Upgrade Options ©Disney Prices will vary within the designs, but guests should also know that the complimentary MagicBands of solid colors will still be available for guests who do not upgrade to one of the new design options. Guests who DO choose to upgrade will want to know that the new designs can still be shipped to guests’ homes in the U.S. if ordered 11 or more days ahead of arrival. MagicBand Upgrade Options ©Disney MagicBand Upgrade Options ©Disney Check out the video from Disney below to learn more and see more options! For those unfamiliar with MagicBands, Disney provides the following: “The MagicBand, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, effortlessly links the Walt Disney World Resort vacation choices and plans guests make in the My Disney Experience app – from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, using dining plan credits, linking Disney PhotoPass photos and more.” Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new option to upgrade your MagicBand? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2019 Disney Dining Plans AND Disney World Vacation Packages Announced Exciting New Feature on My Disney Experience App ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! View the full article

It’s that exciting time of year when high school seniors are preparing to graduate and ready to celebrate. We are thrilled to welcome High School Grads to the 2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite, where Grads can have a blast during the private party at Disney California Adventure park! Let’s take a look at the top 9 ways our Grads can have an awesome time at the 2019 Grad Nite Party*: 1. Dance, dance, and dance some more! Grads can head over to the VIP Street Party on Hollywood Blvd, groove over to Cars Land, and dash over to the Pixar Pier Dance parties and show off their favorite dance moves throughout the night! 2. Disney California Adventure Park will be FULL of Character! All throughout the park, Grads can meet some of their favorite characters to pose and take pictures with! 3. Speaking of pictures, new to this year – Grads will have their own 2019 Grad Nite Snapchat filter! 4. In Cars Land, Grads can join in with Luigi and friends as they show off their dance moves in Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, Mater will spin the Grads round and round on Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, and Grads can race their friends to the finish line on Radiator Springs Racers. 5. Take flight in Grizzly Peak! Grads can take in the beautiful sights and smells of Paris, Fiji, Africa, and more while they are Soarin’ Around the World in their very own hang glider! 6. Rocket Raccoon needs Grads’ help in Hollywood Land! Grads will be recruited to climb aboard Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – where they can join Rocket on a thrilling mission to rescue the Guardians of the Galaxy from The Collector’s fortress! 7. Over in Paradise Gardens, Grads can take a peaceful ride on the Golden Zephyr and enroll in Goofy’s Sky School. 8. Let’s not forget PIXAR PIER! The pier will be filled to the brim with awesome attractions like the Incredicoaster, Pixar Pal-A-Round, Toy Story Midway Mania!, and the all-new Jessie’s Critter Carousel! 9. At the end of the evening, Grads gather their friends and head over to Pixar Pier for a special presentation of World of Color Nighttime Spectacular, designed just for the Class of 2019! Paradise Gardens Park splashes to life with hundreds of colorful dancing fountains, dynamic lighting, lasers, projections, and breathtaking fire effects, all theatrically choreographed to some of the year’s hottest tunes. It’s the perfect farewell celebration for Grad Nite 2019 as the nighttime spectacular salutes their Senior Year and inspires everyone to look forward to an exciting horizon of new adventures! 10. BONUS – Chaperones will have their very own Chaperone Lounge to enjoy some snacks and unwind for a bit throughout the night. Sounds like a blast, right?! We look forward to helping our Grads create memories that will last a lifetime! Congratulations to the Class of 2019! For more information about Grad Nite, please visit our website at DisneylandGradNite.com and be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest news and updates on all things Disney Youth Programs. You can also visit shopDisney.com to find Grad merchandise and for the first time, personalized Grad Nite shirts! *Attractions, entertainment, and offerings are subject to change. View the full article

Here at the Walt Disney World Resort, Mr. Toad was the star of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride at Magic Kingdom Park from 1971-1998. The attraction offered guests a ride-along with Mr. Toad as he journeyed through Toad Hall and went on a wild adventure through London. Today, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Mr. Toad would do here at the Walt Disney World Resort if he could visit a theme park. According to her, Mr. Toad may seek out a fun vehicle for his next Disney adventure. And what better place to do so than at the Sci-Fi Drive-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Mr. Toad is known for his wild rides,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine him taking a moment to park his car at the Sci-fi diner and admire all of the vintage cars in the lot!” View the full article

There is a certain magic and anticipation that comes with planning your visit to Walt Disney World Resort, especially when it is time to choose a MagicBand customized with your name and favorite color. And soon, we’ll be adding even more ways to further customize these beloved wearables! Soon, Disney Resort hotel guests and new and renewing Annual Passholders will have the option to upgrade, at a discounted price, from a complimentary solid-color MagicBand to one of more than 30 new MagicBand options featuring favorite Disney characters and designs. These new MagicBand options will be available for pre-arrival purchase at a special price of $14.99 off retail cost through the My Disney Experience website. Check out the video below to get a sneak peek! A colorful selection of complimentary MagicBands is still available for guests who choose not to upgrade to one of the new options, and these new design options can also be shipped to guests’ homes (U.S. addresses only) if ordered 11 or more days ahead of arrival and can be personalized if done so at least 6 or more days ahead of arrival. The MagicBand, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, effortlessly links the Walt Disney World Resort vacation choices and plans guests make in the My Disney Experience app – from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, using dining plan credits, linking Disney PhotoPass photos and more. View the full article

We’re kicking off another week on the Disney Parks Blog with a perfect purple sunrise snapped at Magic Kingdom Park. Here, we’re viewing the 189-foot-tall castle from the edge of the bridge to the Liberty Square section of the park. Did you know that the design of Cinderella Castle was inspired by Fontainebleau and Versailles, as well as the castle that appears in the Disney’s animated classic “Cinderella”? View the full article

The Garden Gallery is Shades of Green’s Buffet Style restaurant, which is open for breakfast and dinner. The Garden Gallery features, a la carte items plus all you can eat buffets, which include a great selection of international cuisine plus a fresh fruit, soup and salad bar. The breakfast buffet includes: Pastries, breads, eggs, omelets, […] The post Shades of Green Resort Garden Gallery Restaurant Review appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Welcome back to Disneyland Resort where we’ve got construction updates, cool merchandise, and more in our latest What’s New! Pixar Pier Pixar Pals Parking Structure Construction Construction continues on the Pixar Pals Parking Structure, which is set to open this summer. The structure is adjacent to the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure, and it’s fairly easy see what’s going on while you’re making your way out of that structure. Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pixar Pals Parking Structure Downtown Disney Updates Stroller Size Checks are available in a few locations in Disneyland’s Esplanade/Security check areas. Stroller Size Check This one is located near tram loading so you can check size before you even leave the parking area. Stroller Size Check And this one is adjacent to the bag check and body scanner. Stroller Size Check Stroller Size Check You’ll also find a “Rules Update” flyer at security. New Park Policies Flyer Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes opened last week, and there’s been a line to get in every time we’ve walked by! Black Tap line Black Tap Menu Click here to read our FIRST LOOK and review! We ate of this. Yup, we did. Black Tap Spread Construction continues on Sugarboo & Co. in Downtown Disney. Click here for details. Sugarboo & Co. Construction Sugarboo & Co. Construction Disneyland Park News There’s a new Guide Map in Disneyland Park. New Disneyland Park Guide Maps New Disneyland Park Guide Maps Over in Tomorrowland, Alien Pizza Planet‘s exterior is under construction and now covered in scrims. Alien Pizza Planet Construction Scrims Alien Pizza Planet Construction Scrims There’s still lots of seating outside, and the restaurant is open. Alien Pizza Planet Construction Scrims We spotted a new mural being painted in the Park, too! New Mural in Disneyland Park New Mural in Disneyland Park New Mural in Disneyland Park California Adventure Park News Over in California Adventure Park, there are new Guide Maps as well. (We showed you these a few days ago.) They feature Donald Duck and celebrate the opening of Mickey’s Philharmagic in the Park. California Adventure Maps We took a ride on the Pixar Pal-A-Round to give you bird’s eye view of construction in California Adventure. The Silly Symphony Swings are undergoing some work. Silly Symphony Swings Construction (seen from Pixar Pal-A-Round) Silly Symphony Swings Construction (seen from Pixar Pal-A-Round) And we can see that construction is definitely a work in progress in the upcoming superhero/Marvel-themed land that’s anchored by Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! Superhero Land Construction as seen from Pixar Pal-A-Round Superhero Land Construction as seen from Pixar Pal-A-Round And the bright purple pieces of Emotional Whirl Wind are being put in place. Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind seen from Pixar Pal-A-Round We saw these from the ground, too. Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind Bing Bong’s Emotional Whirl Wind The Disney Channel Fan Fest was happening on our visit. Attendees got these colorful buttons. Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest And a parade of characters and actresses and actors from your favorite Disney Channel series rolled by, too! Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest Disney Channel Fan Fest So fun and energetic! Disneyland Resort Merchandise News There’s plenty of merchandise news from Disneyland Resort, too. We spotted the Disney Monopoly game in World of Disney. Disney Monopoly at World of Disney Disney Monopoly at World of Disney Disney Monopoly at World of Disney Disney Monopoly at World of Disney And the “I’m here for the…” shirt series is now on the west coast! (We spotted them in Disney World a while back!) I’m here for the photos tee at World of Disney I’m here for the photos tee at World of Disney I’m here for the Ears tee At The Dress Shop, guests can pick up the cutest purse ever made: the Grape Soda Purse. See our look at this adorable bag here! Grape Soda Purse at The Dress Shop Grape Soda Purse at The Dress Shop Grape Soda Purse at The Dress Shop Disney Clothiers has a few new shirts. Mickey Balloon Makers and Castle Fireworks Brand give a retail vibe to some park icons. Mickey Balloon and Castle Fireworks Tees at Disney Clothiers Mickey Ballon Makers tee Castle Fireworks Brand long-sleeve tee And the Tomorrowland Dreamer Society and Pixie Dust Supply Co. are fun, too! Tomorrowland Dreamer Society and Pixie Dust Supply Co. tees At Mad Hatter, you can find the super-fun Donald Duck Headband! See our look at these when we found them in Magic Kingdom earlier this week! Donald Ears at Mad Hatter Donald Ears at Mad Hatter And at Knick Knacks, guests can now buy the Bo Peep Backpack by LoungeFly. Bo Peep Loungefly Backpack Bo Peep Backpack Bo Peep Backpack Thanks for joining us on our stroll through the resort! We love bringing you What’s New at Disneyland Resort — so let us know what you think in the comments! And subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today for all the Disney Parks news! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort This Week! What’s New at Disneyland Resort! Emotional Whirlwind Construction, Donuts, Plush Toys, and MORE! PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! View the full article

Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! We have plenty of updates for you from our most recent visit including tons of new merchandise, construction updates, and more. Lots is happening at MK — including new sweet treats! Magic Kingdom So let’s get started, shall we? Before we even got inside the park, we noticed the incredible construction outside of the park is still underway. Main Entrance Construction Main Entrance Construction You can see a bit of stone work among the construction, although it’s still TBD on what this will officially be! What’s New on Main Street U.S.A. We walked right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A. — and directly into the Main Street Bakery where they are displaying the Spring Seasonals menu! Spring Seasonal Drinks Fans of the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino, S’mores Frappuccino, and Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino will be delighted that these Starbucks drinks are available to enjoy during your day in the park. Also, in Casey’s Corner we tried out the NEW Celebration Brownie! Mickey Celebration Brownie This simple but actually pretty delicious brownie is available now through June. You can read our full review here! What’s New in Adventureland Arggggh mateys! Pirates who planned to eat at Tortuga Tavern should note the restaurant is now currently under refurbishment. Tortuga Tavern Refurbishment Tortuga Tavern Refurbishment No news on when the Quick Service location is set to re-open, but we will keep you posted of course! For now, we recommend moseying on over to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe for lunch. We also LOVED the new “Wish Granted” Donut from Sunshine Tree Terrace. Wish Granted Donut You can read our full review of this magical treat here! What’s New in Fantasyland A few items caught our eye under the tent at Big Top Treats! For starters, we always enjoyed Goofy Glaciers here, but now it looks like they are introducing a Flavor of the Month! Goofy’s Glaciers Flavor of the Month This month, they are featuring the Raspberry Lemonade Razzle Dazzle. YUM! Goofy’s Glaciers We also spotted something we haven’t seen in a long, long, long, long time… Pre-packaged Treats at Big Top Treats …pre-packaged treats!! These have always been available at the Main Street Confectionary, but they’ve returned to the circus. We spotted an assortment of “grab & go” Caramel Apples, as well as Rice Krispie Treats. Pre-packaged Treats at Big Top Treats What’s New in Tomorrowland We quickly noticed a bunch of walls around Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe… Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment …and the water’s still gone from the moat and river. Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment Which means that Cosmic Ray’s is still getting its paint job! Don’t worry — you can still dine with Sonny Eclipse as the restaurant is still open as usual. Cosmic Ray’s Refurbishment Also in the vein of construction updates, we have updated photos from the Tron Coaster!! Tron Coaster Construction This new state-of-the-art coaster is set to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. Tron Coaster Construction Tron Coaster Construction Meanwhile at The Lunching Pad, a Carved Roast Beef Sandwich has joined the menu. Lunching Pad Menu This new sandwich comes topped with Horseradish, Spring Mix, and Balsamic. The Carved Roast Beef Sandwich replaced the Barbecued Pork Sandwich, but never fear, it’s still available mere footsteps away at Cosmic Ray’s. We tried the NEW Mickey Milkshake at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies. Mickey Milkshake You can read our full review on this tasty treat here! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise!! There was a LOT of new goodies in the shops around the kingdom. Like this cute Experiment 626 outfit in Adventureland. Stitch Experiment 626 Top and Bottom Stitch Experiment 626 Top and Bottom Shirt and shorts sold separately. We also found the cutest way possible to help protect you from germs: these new-to-us Star Wars Hand Sanitziers! Star Wars Hand Sanitizers We spotted these in Mickey Star Traders in Tomorrowland and the Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. And speaking of the Emporium, look at this adorable Simba necklace we found there! Simba Necklace We’re seeing a lot of Lion King merchandise pop up around the World, in anticipation of the live action movie hitting theaters this summer, as well as the 25th anniversary of the animated classic. We saw tons of great Lion King items at Animal Kingdom this week as well. You can read about the new merchandise, and all the updates from Animal Kingdom, here! We also spotted Toy Story Wishables for the first time! Toy Story Wishables OOOOOOOOOOOH that’s cuteeeeeee! Toy Story Wishables We LOVED this gold re-useable water bottle sporting the Walt Disney World motto: The Most Magical Place on Earth. Gold Water Bottle What a cute way to stay hydrated! And speaking of cute… Road Sign Phone Case how cute is this amazing Road Sign Phone Case?! This one is a must-get for Disney World devotees. Uptown Jewelers also had a bunch of great finds, including a sale on the Disney Dress Shop Line! Dress Shop Sale You can use the discount towards this adorable Mickey dress! Mickey Mouse – Dress Shop Dress Dumbo also soared into Uptown Jewelers, with his NEW Dooney & Bourke Collection! Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection Dumbo Dooney & Bourke Collection We also noticed a few pieces from the Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke line…run don’t walk if you want one! These tend to disappear faster than the Attic Bride’s husbands! Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Line Also in the Haunted Mansion merchandise category, check out these awesome Hitchhiking Ghost socks we found at Memento Mori. Haunted Mansion Socks And finally, the cutest thing we spotted all day: the Dumbo Steiff Plush! Dumbo Steiff Plush Steiff is a legendary German toy company, that specializes in adorable plush bears. You can find the bears in the Germany Pavilion of Epcot, but we found Dumbo in Big Top Treats! Dumbo Steiff Plush This collectible item can be yours for $74.99. Dumbo Steiff Plush That’s a LOT of fun finds at the Kingdom! Tune in next week for our reviews of MORE Magic Kingdom sweet treats as they debut! You can also check out what’s new at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think — are you grabbing a Dumbo Steiff Plush or a Roast Beef Sandwich? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEW Sweet Treats Coming to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — Plus an Updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide! DFB Video: Best to Worst — Magic Kingdom Restaurants RANKED! What’s New in the Magic Kingdom: Lots of New Eats and Construction Updates, Plus New Dooneys, Shirts, and More! View the full article

This week, as reservations were made available for those who plan to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort between May 31 and June 23, 2019, we shared important how-to information with Disney Parks Blog readers. General reservations are no longer available, but if you stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019, you can receive a designated reservation to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during your stay. Click here to book your stay or call (714) 520-5060 now! If the hotel reservation is canceled, the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reservation will be canceled. Beginning June 24, 2019, reservations will not be required for visits to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and access to Disneyland park, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and experiences will be subject to capacity. Check out Michael’s original Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge story for more helpful information. And did you see our special #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the 30th anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios? If not, you can still see it this weekend. Our anniversary celebration included some exciting updates, including the announcement of a new Toy Story Land restaurant as well as a Toy Story pop-up merchandise location and new logo for the park. And all of the day’s festivities were followed by the debut of our newest projection show on the iconic Chinese Theatre. Visit our original Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30 Years story for more. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Adventures by Disney Announces Egypt Itinerary, Growing Global Vacation Portfolio for 2020 – This week, we announced our roster of worldwide Adventures by Disney vacations for 2020, including an unforgettable itinerary in Egypt. Magic Kingdom Park Foodie News: April 2019 – We’ve got everything from donuts and ice cream to milkshakes and eclairs, and even an all-new Plant-Based Cuisine Guide, and it’s all sure to leave you hungry. U.S. Navy Blue Angels Perform Spectacular Flyovers at Epcot – This pas Thursday, guests visiting Epcot cheered as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels performed several magical passes above the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction in honor of Military Appreciation Month. There’s a New Baby Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! – One of the things we love most at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is welcoming babies to our family, and the animal care team is delighted to announce the birth of a healthy baby western lowland gorilla! New Signature Celebration Package at Cinderella’s Royal Table – Calling all princes and princesses! We’re excited to introduce a new package at Magic Kingdom Park that is fit for royalty. View the full article

If you are visiting the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled… 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise … for DEALS! Select merchandise for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is available in the park for 25% off. 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise At Mouse Gear, for instance, we spotted drinkware and apparel (including the Violet Lemonade Minnie Mouse Ears) featured in the promotion. 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise Note that the small print on the sign reads “Offer valid while supplies last. Offer subject to change without notice. In store purchases only.” 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival merchandise Remember… you still have a full month left to stop and smell the flowers at Epcot, because the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is still in full swing through June 3, 2019! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Do you have plans to go to the Epcot Flower & Garden Festival before it ends this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced! AdventHealth to Host Outdoor Kitchen at 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival NEWS! New Garden Rocks Acts Announced for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival View the full article

A new month means a new burger — AND a new cocktail — at The Edison in Disney Springs! BBQ Tavern Burger ©TheEdisonFLA The Burger of the Month is the BBQ Tavern Burger: The Edison’s signature patty is topped with “fully loaded” crispy potato wedges, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and burger sauce. French Summer Cocktail ©TheEdisonFLA The Edison has also just introduced a Cocktail of the Month! For May, the French Summer Cocktail features a blend of Martell Blue Swift cognac, Tanqueray No. Ten gin, lemon juice, orgeat, and Angostura bitters in a glass with a sugared rim. Happy May! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will be you visiting The Edison this month? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Cinco de Mayo Disney Discounts! PLUS Must-Try Margaritas! February Burger of the Month at The Edison in Disney Springs: The Mozzarella Madness Burger! April Burger of the Month at The Edison in Disney Springs: Prime Pretzel Twist Burger View the full article

Salt And Straw Ice Cream Scoop Shop is known for unique flavors of handmade, small batch ice cream utilizing local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Salt & Straw in Downtown Disney Anaheim They’re also known for mixing things up with fun seasonal flavors! The May flavors you’ll currently find at the Downtown Disney District location in Disneyland Resort include Arbequina Olive Oil, Pear & Blue Cheese (which is usually exclusive to the Portland Salt & Straw scoop shops), and Skittles Rainbow Sherbet! New to Anaheim Salt and Straw Ice Cream Flavors Note that these flavors are all part of the “Ice Cream Cookbook Series.” That’s right… in case you missed it, the Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook was just released on April 30th (read more about it here)! And a Book Tour celebrating the release will bring founders and cousins Kim and Tyler Malek to the Downtown Disney location on May 15th if you’d like to grab a copy and say hello yourself. Eclipse’s Cardamom Rose Chocolate Ice Cream And, of course, grab a scoop or two while you’re at it! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying one of May’s featured flavors at Salt & Straw? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook Tour Will Stop in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District New “Vegandulgence” Ice Cream Series at Salt & Straw in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Review! The NEW Salt & Straw Ice Cream Scoop Shop in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District View the full article

Hope you’re enjoying your weekend so far! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re talking about Character Dining in Walt Disney World… because we’ve gone to EVERY Character Meal (so you don’t have to)! Storybook Dining at Artist Point There are a LOT of Character Meals offered in Walt Disney World… and they are, understandably, a HUGE draw! Pairing a meal with a chance to meet several characters without waiting in line… well, what’s not to love? As it turns out, though, it’s not that simple, because there’s a lot to consider: which characters do you (or your children) most want to meet? What kind of food and service style do you enjoy? Where are all the various character meals located? We’re talking about ALL of that — along with tips and tricks for YOUR character meal — in our latest DFB YouTube 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: Do you enjoy character dining in Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) DFB Video: 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Walt Disney World DFB Video: New Disney Dishes That We LOVED (And One We REALLY Didn’t) View the full article

Jambo! We’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today to show you What’s New in the park! Come along! Hello from the Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Discovery Island On Discovery Island, Isle of Java now has the Simba Cupcake. Previously it was only available at Pizzafari, but we’re expecting to see LOTS of Lion King treats over the next few weeks as Disney gears up for the live-action movie’s release in July. Isle of Java Click here to read up on the King’s triumphant return the park a few months ago. Honestly, he’s looking a little rough in the Isle of Java case… . Simba Cupcake at Isle of Java Guests can also find the Mike Wazowski (with ONE EYE!) Sipper in Discovery Island and elsewhere in the park. Click here to find out where we spotted him. Mike Wazowski Sipper Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pandora Just one menu change in Pandora: Satu’li Canteen has added Orlando I-4 IPA Draft to the menu. Satu’li Canteen Beer Update Disney’s Animal Kingdom Africa In Africa, Harambe Market is still serving the Most Beautiful Cake to go along with…. You Are Most Beautiful Cake still at Harambe Market …the “You are most beautiful” wall. Cast members are encouraging guests to take selfies with this wall, which is adjacent to a backstage entrance. Selfie Wall We noticed these batik-patterned curtains on this visit. They’re blocking that backstage entrance. We’re not sure how long they’ve been in place, but they’re new-to-us! Curtains covering backstage entrance Meanwhile in the cutest cupcake ever news: the It’s a Girl! Cupcake is a gender reveal cupcake (not much surprise factor here, but it’s still an adorable concept) for Animal Kingdom’s newborn gorilla! It’s a Girl Cupcake at Tamu Tamu We found the cupcake at Tamu Tamu. It’s a Girl Cupcake at Tamu Tamu We reviewed the It’s a Girl! Cupcake here! Read all about it! It’s a Girl Cupcake at Tamu Tamu Kusafiri is now serving Irish Coffee. It features Proper Twelve Irish Whiskey and Joffrey’s Coffee. Irish Coffee at Kusafari Disney’s Animal Kingdom Asia In Asia, the old smoking area now has a sign letting guests know it’s now smoke free and directing them to the new smoking area “outside the Park entrance.” See our post about the new designated smoking areas here. No Smoking signs now up in former Asia smoking area We also noted that Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries — which used to come topped with tzatziki sauce — are still being sold in their Tasting Sampler form. The Tasting Sampler promo ended April 22, but evidently Mr. Kamal liked his new set-up. Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries kept Sampler set-up See our coverage of the Tasting Sampler here. Sauce options for the Seasoned Fries include Ketchup, Tandoori Honey Mustard, Saffron Aioli, and Spicy Honey Ketchup. Mr. Kamal’s Sauce Station Disney’s Animal Kingdom DinoLand We just reviewed the Flamingo Cupcake recently (see that review here!), but it’s now also available at Restaurantosaurus! Flamingo Cupcake now also at Restaurantosaurus And at Trilo-Bites, guests will now find soft-serve ice cream (in vanilla, chocolate, or twist) and ice cream floats! Trilo Bites Menu Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise We found a TON of Lion King merchandise at Discovery Trading Company. Check it out! Lion King Merchandise at Discovery Trading Company There are Simba, Nala, and Pumba plush. Lion King Plush Lion King Plush — and Info about Warthogs Plus you’ll find Simba Figures, too! Simba Figurine Simba Figurine Simba Figurine If you’re in the market for some Lion King apparel, look no further! First: a tank top hoodie with ears! Simba Hoodie Simba Hoodie And is anyone else getting 80s flashbacks with this tank top fringe?! Princess of the Savannah Tank Princess of the Savannah Tank Rafiki’s on this tee shirt with hoodie. Rafiki Hoodie Rafiki Hoodie This tan Simba shirt is a little more understated (no hood or fringe). Tan Lion King Tee Tan Lion King Tee We’ve seen this Zazu tee at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but it’s so fun we’re sharing it again. Anyone else humming “I’ve got a love-e-ly bunch of coconuts, deedleedee”? Just me? Zazu Shirt Zazu Tee And of course, when you’re at Animal Kingdom, you’ve gotta have a little Hakuna Matata in your step. Hakuna Matata tee In addition to the Lion King merch, we found this cute Papa Bear tee featuring Baloo. Baloo Tee And neon is back on this Walt Disney World tee. Neon Walt Disney World Tee We spotted this “Life’s Not Boring When You’re Exploring” tee at several locations, including a cart across from the Otter Grotto. It’s a youth tee. Exploring Tee Exploring Tee In hat news, you can now wear everyone’s favorite Genie on your head… Genie Hat at Hat Cart near Tiffins Genie Hat at Hat Cart near Tiffins And show your love for Sully with this Monsters, Inc. KITTY! hat. Monsters, Inc. KITTY! Hat Monsters, Inc. KITTY! Hat Monsters, Inc. KITTY! Hat Both hats can be found at the hat cart across from Tiffins. And in penguin side-eye news, you can find Steve — star of Disneynature’s Penguins — in plush at Island Mercantile. Penguin (side eye) at Island Mercantile There’s also this totally squishable penguin chick, too. Penguin Chick Island Mercantile And finally, your Animal Kingdom Moment of Zen: May we all be as relaxed at this gorilla! May we all be so relaxed. See ya until our next What’s New at Animal Kingdom! Subscribe to the DFB Newsletter today! We’ll keep you posted on all the Disney Parks news throughout the week! Are you loving this Lion King merch influx? 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Back in October we noted that PizzeRizzo, the muppets-themed counter-service pizza joint in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, was doomed to be a “seasonal” operation…meaning it would only open during the busiest seasons. Pizzerizzo After a long closure, it seems that Rizzo the Rat’s restaurant is showing as open again on the Disney World website. But for how long? PizzeRizzo Hours Open hours (currently only 11am-4pm) are showing on DisneyWorld.com through May 25th, but don’t be discouraged — that seems to be as far out as any counter service location is showing opening hours at the moment. PizzeRizzo Fare We’re guessing PizzeRizzo will be open at least until ABC Commissary reopens after its closure. ABC Commissary will be closed May 5th through June 1st to prepare to start its new dinner service on June 2nd. And it’s possible that PizzeRizzo will be responsible for the lunch crowd (seeing as it’s only open until 4pm) while ABC Commissary handles the dinner crowd (its hours are showing as starting at 4pm on DisneyWorld.com after it reopens). But that’s just our best guess — for now, all we know is that PizzeRizzo is open for the time being. So if you’re a huge fan of Disney counter service pizza…or of PizzeRizzo itself…it’s time to head on over. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: DFB Video: Hollywood Studios Restaurants RANKED (Including BaseLine Tap House!) What’s NEW At Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Grand Avenue, New Starbucks Mugs, Coco Cupcakes, and MORE Food Photos & Review: Dinner at ABC Commissary in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article