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A longtime Epcot staple has officially begun a new phase of theme-park life. Odyssey, a restaurant that opened with the Walt Disney World theme park in 1982, has been remodeled and it is serving as the festival center for the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The building has been the headquarters... View the full article

Join Disney Parks Moms Panelists Linda and Jennifer L. as they tour the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Magic awaits around every corner in each of these uniquely themed hotels. The Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa each offer their own amazing amenities, dining experiences, and exciting activities. There is truly a hotel themed for everyone, not to mention each hotel is only a short walk to the parks and the Downtown Disney District … what more could you ask for? For assistance in planning your next Disneyland Resort vacation or for general Disney vacation planning questions, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

Get Your Ears On at Disneyland Resort is a celebration of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, but since the celebration happens to fall during the Valentine’s Day season, there are a few Minnie Mouse-inspired treats that are all about love! Valentine’s Treats for Get Your Ears On The treats we found aren’t officially listed on the Valentine’s menu, but they’re already available to order, and this one is a MUST-GET! The Strawberry Cheesecake “Funnel of Love” Funnel Cake is a thick funnel cake that serves as a base for cheesecake filling, strawberry compote, and a whipped cream Minnie with a delicate chocolate bow. Strawberry Cheesecake “Funnel of Love” This Stage Door Cafe treat is then sprinkled with fluffy, creamy cheesecake croutons that are SO EXTRA. Strawberry Cheesecake “Funnel of Love” This is super rich and not for the faint of stomach — so grab a friend (or two or three!) and a stack of napkins. Strawberry Cheesecake “Funnel of Love” This is too insane to pass up. Get it on your Disneyland list! If the question is “are we full yet”, the answer is no! There are more Get Your Ears On treats still to come! These (and more) Valentine’s Day treats are available from January 22 through mid-February! We previewed ALL the amazing Get Your Ears On treats at Disneyland! Click here to check them out! And keep an eye on our Get Your Ears On Disneyland Food Reviews page for all of the full reviews in one place! Which of these fruity, lovely treats would you dig into first? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: New Eats at Golden Horseshoe and Stage Door Cafe at Disneyland Resort! Disneyland Review: Mickey Ears Cupcake at Whitewater Snacks for Get Your Ears On! Pixar Fest Eats: Woody’s Boot with Root Beer Float View the full article

The Get Your Ears On celebration is in full effect in Disneyland Resort, the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa is joining the party with two awesome eats! Our Disneyland correspondent Heather (killin’ it @DiningInDisney!) found a few soft open items yesterday — including this Mickey Shaped(?) Pizza at Hearthstone Lounge! Mickey Pizza Cut to us being a little disappointed that the pizza is not, in fact, Mickey shaped. Mickey is only represented via pepperoni here (no ACTUAL Mickey-Shaped pizza like you’ll find in the International parks), but Heather says the quality of this pizza makes up for the lack of overall Mickey shaped pie. Mickey Pizza The crust is thin and super crispy, and it’s cooked so well. Overall: awesome pizza, not Mickey-shaped, but we’re okay with it! Mickey Pizza Hearthstone Lounge hasn’t slouched on the sweetness, bringing this Mickey Baked Alaska to the party! The main mouse is front and center in white chocolate with dark chocolate ears. Mickey Baked Alaska Mickey’s face is pressed into some lightly toasted meringue, which encases chocolate ice cream atop a decadent chocolate, brownie-like cake. Mickey Baked Alaska This is a really fun, miniature version of the classic dessert. And while it didn’t knock Heather’s socks off, it was something different from the usual theme park treat. Also everything is better with Mickey, right? Mickey Baked Alaska If you’re at the Grand Californian, don’t forget to try these two Get Your Ears On, limited time offerings! We previewed ALL the amazing Get Your Ears On treats at Disneyland! Click here to check them out! And keep an eye on our Get Your Ears On Disneyland Food Reviews page for all of the reviews in one place! Which would you choose: pizza or baked Alaska? Tell us in the comments! (FYI: It’s totally acceptable to choose both!) Related posts: New! Halloween Time Treats at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel! Disneyland Review: Mickey Ears Cupcake at Whitewater Snacks for Get Your Ears On! Where To Find COOKIE SHOTS in Disneyland!!!! View the full article

Howdy, folks! It’s time for another What’s New! This time we’re at Magic Kingdom where the last vestiges of the holiday season are disappearing, and we’ve discovered new merchandise, the return of some sweet treats, and more! Come join us for a walk through the park! Cinderella Castle What’s New on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. Happily Ever After Cotton Candy is back on Main Street! We spotted it at the Main Street Popcorn Cart, looking as colorful and festive as ever! Happily Ever After Cotton Candy from the Main Street Popcorn Cart Cast members also told us that the Light Up Cotton Candy is back and most often found on carts near the Castle in the evening! Light Up Cotton Candy We told you about the beautiful and yummy Castle Cupcake yesterday, but we wanted to give you a peek at the signage in Main Street Bakery. Castle Cupcake And here’s one of the Castle Cupcakes on display in the Bakery, too. We just love this! Castle Cupcake But what better place to photograph a Castle Cupcake than, you know, with Cinderella Castle in the background! Castle Cupcake Speaking of the Castle, at the Castle Hub Popcorn Cart we spotted this menu board for the Purple Minnie Cake on a Stick. This was the only place we saw these advertised on our visit. Purple Minnie Cake On a Stick at Castle Hub Cart Purple Minnie Cake on a Stick A crane is parked behind Cinderella Castle, and the holiday lights have started to come down. Until next year, sparkly castle lights! Castle crane is visible What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Over at Auntie Gravity’s the Special Mickey Hot Cocoa is back. Special Mickey Hot Cocoa is back! This is a traditional hot cocoa topped with a massive Mickey marshmallow! We first spotted this back in December for the holiday season, and it’s back! Mickey Hot Cocoa is back at Auntie Gravity’s! Recently we noticed that Bay 2 and the main seating area of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café were closed for partial refurbishment. Now, Bay 2 has reopened. Bay 2 has reopened at Cosmic Ray’s! But the main seating area is still closed off. The entrance doors in this area have been closed off, too. Cosmic Ray’s Seating Refurb It’s walled off and dark, so we’ll keep our eyes peeled for new details as they emerge! Main seating still closed off at Cosmic Ray’s There’s a little more Tron coaster construction visible to guests through the Speedway. More Tomorrowland construction visible We’ll keep looking over the walls and riding the Peoplemover for ya on this one! What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland At Big Top Treats, guests can now pick even more flavors of Goofy’s Glacier! Don’t forget: you can ask to get your Glacier rainbow-style! Goofy’s Glaciers added at Big Top Treats Big Top Treats also has some purple treats! Purple treats available at Big Top Treats! The Belle souvenir cup is currently not on the menu at Gaston’s Tavern. Cast members say they haven’t had the cups for two weeks, but they weren’t sure if this was a permanent change or not. Belle cup has been removed from signs at Gaston’s Tavern! LeFou’s Brew and Souvenir Cups The Peppermint Sundae at Storybook Treats is finally off the menu. Peppermint Sundae is off the menu at Storybook Treats! The Peppermint Sundae was a holiday offering, but it made the cut for a couple weeks into the New Year. Sundae options at Storybook Treats include vanilla, chocolate, or twist soft serve. You can also still find the Peter Pan Float and Tink’s Pixie-Dusted Cone here! Peppermint Soft-Serve Sundae What’s New in Magic Kingdom Merchandise There’s lots of fun new merchandise in Magic Kingdom! You’ll find pieces from the D-Lish line at Main Street Confectionery! D-Lish line available at the Confectionery! And if you’re looking for a Mickey Mouse Through the Years Dooney & Bourke, you’ll find these totes at Uptown Jewelers! Mickey Dooney and Bourke at Uptown Jewelers! Memento Mori in Liberty Square has a Haunted Mansion-inspired keychain you’ve GOT to see… Doom Buggy Keychain! It’s a light-up DOOM BUGGY! There are three light settings… and it’s totally awesome. Light-Up Doom Buggy Keychain at Memento Mori! You’ll also find Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Sunglasses here. We need these, like, immediately. Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Sunglasses! And for those long, cold winter days: a Stitch Hatbox Ghost Puzzle! Fabulous! Stitch Hatbox Puzzle And at the Emporium you’ll find a full line of Disney Squad tee shirts for everyone in the family! Squad Line shirts! The Mickey ears version even features a little shadow of Cinderella Castle. Such a fun detail! Squad Line shirts! This one comes in red, too. Squad Line shirts! Likewise on the Minnie Mouse version, which features a full outline of Minnie’s head (with bow, of course!) rather than a Minnie ears hat. Squad Line shirts! Goofy’s hat and lots of orange question marks take center stage on this squad shirt, although the background is an outline of Mickey’s head. Squad Line shirts! There’s also a Donald Duck version! You can cover all the bases here! Squad Line shirts! Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration! And of course we were in the Magic Kingdom on Friday showing you all the latest with Mickey’s Surprise Celebration! The new Move It Shake It MousekeDance It Street Party has started up… Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party and the Mickey Birthday Sipper cup can be found at several locations throughout Magic Kingdom, including Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and Casey’s Corner. We were there yesterday and they still had them in stock! Mickey Birthday Souvenir Sipper There’s some new food available, including a frozen non-alcoholic Now and Forever cider slush at Gaston’s Tavern… Now and Forever Slush sign Now and Forever Slush …and the return of the super cheesey Mickey Cheeseburger with mac and cheese over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe! Mickey Cheeseburger Mickey Cheeseburger Check out our EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration post for ALL the latest details! Want to stay on top of all the news in the Disney Parks? Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today! What’s your favorite new thing this week? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?: April 10, 2018 What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: May 10, 2018 What’s New in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: July 11, 2018 View the full article

This week, we continued our look ahead at amazing Disney Parks experiences in 2019 with an update that tickets are now available for our popular fall event: Mickey’s Not–So–Scary Halloween Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will transform Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort into a spook-tacular celebration for a total of 36 nights – that’s two additional nights added to the event this year. Check out Sarah’s original Mickey’s Not–So–Scary Halloween Party story for specific dates. And to buy tickets, visit Disneyworld.com or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7350. Disney Parks Blog readers were also among the first to learn about the arrival of a new Masai giraffe calf who was born on the Kilimanjaro Safari savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. Guests who were on the attraction on Monday morning got to experience the wonder of nature firsthand and see some of the special moments leading up to the calf’s delivery. Visit Scott’s original “Giraffe Calf at Disney’s Animal Kingdom” story for more. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Foodie Guide to Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration at Disneyland Resort It’s time to Get Your Ears On at the Disneyland Resort! We’re celebrating Mickey and Minnie with tons of fun food, so I’ve put together all of the information you need in this swell Foodie Guide. #NowMoreThanEver: Check Out All the New Experiences Debuting at Walt Disney World Theme Parks Today – We’ve been counting down to this day for a while … and it’s finally here! Now, more than ever, is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort, as a TON of new experiences debut at all four theme parks! Now Open! Ballast Point Brewing Company in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort – We are celebrating the grand opening of Ballast Point Brewing Company! The popular San Diego-based craft brewer officially opened the first-ever brewery in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Vogue.com Showcases Iconic ‘Main Street Style’ at Every Disney Resort – Character-meets-couture as Vogue.com transforms its popular Street Style feature into Main Street Style! Foodie Guide to 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts – Grab those paintbrushes and get ready to please your palate with the colorful flavors of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Reservations Now Available for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Signature Events – The festival’s signature events are experiences worth checking out! These events fill up quickly, so make your reservations now! More Nights, More Glow: Tickets On Sale Now for Disney H2O Glow at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon – The summer’s hottest water park party will be back in 2019! Disney H2O Glow Nights is coming back to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park just in time for your 2019 summer vacation. View the full article

Even though we just kicked off the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, we’re simultaneously looking forward to the second Festival of the Epcot year: the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries Just this past week, we shared that a new topiary would be joining the displays in Future World East, themed to the upcoming Disney-Pixar film, Toy Story 4. Flower and Garden Festival Buzz Lightyear Returning topiaries will include — among many others — Anna and Elsa in the Norway Pavilion, the beautiful Bromeliad Dragon in China, and Lady and the Tramp in Italy. Bromeliad Dragon Topiary in Epcot’s China It’s also been revealed that Mickey and Minnie will be enjoying a picnic with topiary hearts at Showcase Plaza, and Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog will be located in the France Pavilion. Garden Displays and Exhibits Remember to keep your eyes peeled for (or find, with the help of your Flower & Garden Festival Passport) special Gardens and Exhibits celebrating nature and all things that bloom! Some will be located near the Outdoor Kitchens (the Festival’s food booths) showcasing fresh ingredients for the Kitchens, while other exhibits will include the new Penguin Sculpture presented by DisneyNature which will be created from repurposed trash pulled from the oceans. You’ll see this new sculpture at Future World West. Garden Displays And from March 8-10, guests can take up paint and stencils to create artwork at Barrels by the Bay. The barrels will be Coke Florida syrup receptors, “recycled to protect community waterways from storm water runoff pollution.” It will be located near Mouse Gear. The Family Play Zone near Taste Track will feature more Toy Story 4-themed fun with the announced Toy Story 4 topiary. And favorite returning exhibits will include the Bonsai Trees in the Japan Pavilion, the English Tea Garden presented by Twinings of London, and the Garden Butterfly House. Family Play Zone Guests will also be able to check out the Purple Martin Garden “as they soar to and from their nests in our purple martin bird houses. These amazing migratory birds flew over 3,000 miles from the Brazilian Amazon to raise their families” at Epcot! Cast mMmbers from Disney’s Animal Kingdom will share their knowledge with guests on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 AM. Tours Guests looking to enhance their visit to the Festival with more in-depth presentations will want to keep in mind the following extra-ticket tour options — some of which are offered only during the Flower & Garden Festival and some year-round tours that are enhanced for the Festival: the Behind the Seeds Tour, the Royal Tea Garden Tour, the English Tea Garden Tour presented by Twinings, and the Spring edition of the Gardens of the World Tour. The Tea Garden in the UK Pavilion Find out more information by visiting our Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Page! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-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! As soon as the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is published you’ll receive an email with a link to download the new guide! Pre-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! Are you planning to attend the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this spring? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Booking Now Open for Garden Rocks Dining Packages for 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced! Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package Info for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! View the full article

I think it’s safe to say that Main Street Bakery is BACK when it comes to cupcakes. Castle Cupcake Back in the day — before it became Magic Kingdom’s Starbucks location — Main Street Bakery was home to an absolute favorite: the Peanut Butter Cupcake. But for a while the cupcake selection became rather humdrum… definitely not a place to stop if your primary goal was obtaining a stellar cupcake. But over the past several months, the Main Street Bakery has served up a string of cupcakes that are as tasty and creative as they are lovely to look at. (Case in point: last summer’s Mermaid Cupcake.) And I’m happy to report that the trend continues with the new Castle Cupcake! Castle Cupcake Obviously, it’s pretty, from the white chocolate Cinderella Castle topping the champagne buttercream garnished with gold and silver candy pearls. But it doesn’t stop there… Castle Cupcake Despite its yellow color, the cake base itself is orange flavored. And the surprise inside echoes the latest cupcake trend, with this version spilling out even more of those shiny candy pearls. Castle Cupcake Even though the look of the whole thing will draw the eye, it’s also a genuinely delicious cupcake with a super moist texture and flavor burst from the unexpected orange. I can’t wait to see what Main Street Bakery comes up with next! 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 Castle Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Disney Halloween Cupcake and the Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin at Main Street Bakery New Cinderella Castle Cupcake Arrives at Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Bakery Exclusive Treats Return to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in Disney World View the full article

Guests staying at the All Star Resorts — Sports, Movies, and Music — should definitely make a point to peruse the bakery cases in the Resort food courts. Themed character cupcakes of late have included the Cheshire Cat Cupcake at All Star Music’s Intermission Food Court. And now we’re back at the very same spot to try this month’s Merida Cupcake! Merida Cupcake A note before we dig in… you’ll notice that the sign underneath the Merida Cupcakes in the bakery case reads “$5.49” for the price, but I was actually charged $5.99, so there seems to be an error on the sign (unless I was mischarged). Merida Cupcakes in the case Themed after the heroine from Brave, you’ll spot a tribute in buttercream icing to Merida’s brightly hued, curly hair. It’s layered over more vanilla buttercream which is colored green with a chocolate arrow (in two pieces) right from Merida’s bow piercing through it. Merida Cupcake The cake’s base is chocolate, and inside you’ll find a Merida-inspired selection of sprinkles toppling out when you cut or bite into the cupcake. Merida Cupcake The simple flavors contrast the unique appearance of the cupcake, making it perfect for all the wee little Meridas visiting Disney World! Which character would like to see Intermission Food Court commemorate with a cupcake next? 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 character cupcake would you most love to see? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Fried Pickles at Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All-Star Music What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? This New FOOD CHALLENGE Breakfast in Disney World Has A SECRET… View the full article

Cake pops have become a Disney Parks staple, and for Get Your Ears On, Disneyland has a terrific Mickey Cake Pop that you’re going to love! Mickey Cake Pop at Trolley Treats Look at that happy guy! The Mickey Cake Pop features a smiley mouth, a sweet blue bow tie, and a hat that’s ready to party! Mickey Cake Pop at Trolley Treats The cake pop is coated in milk chocolate, and Mickey’s face is crafted from white chocolate. Honestly, it’s almost too cute to eat… Mickey Cake Pop at Trolley Treats Almost. The inside of the cake pop is dense vanilla cake, and the ears are mini marshmallows — no hidden flavors here, just simple, cakey sweetness! Mickey Cake Pop at Trolley Treats Yup, another treat you’ve gotta try during the Get Your Ears On celebration! Stay tuned — we’ve got lots more reviews coming to DFB! Don’t miss a bit of news from the Disney universe! Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today! And if you want to see the other treats coming to Disneyland Resort, check out our preview here! Are you a cake pop fan? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disneyland Review: Fiesta Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozey Cone Motel for Get Your Ears On Pumpkin Spice Paradise at Flo’s V-8 in Disney California Adventure! Halloween Time Eats: Black Rose Dessert at Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne View the full article

It’s a big month for Minnie! Not only is her 90th Anniversary being celebrated at both Disney World and Disneyland, but January 22nd is also National Polka Dot Day on which lots of Disney fans honor Minnie with Rock the Dots! Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration in Magic Kingdom And Disney Style has revealed that Pressed Juicery will be releasing new juices inspired by Minnie to mark the occasion. The article states that the juices are “inspired by Minnie Mouse’s bold and colorful lifestyle.” Pressed Juicery Minnie Mouse Beverage ©DisneyStyle Pineapple Greens (leafy greens and golden pineapple) and Dragon Fruit Punch (watermelon, dragon fruit, and strawberry) are the flavors which will be sold in stores and online at pressedjuicery.com starting on January 22nd. Pressed Juicery Minnie Mouse Beverages ©DisneyStyle A selection of special Pressed Juicery Minnie Mouse merchandise will also be available for purchase including a limited-edition cooler bag, a reusable glass water bottle, and a commemorative pin (starting in February). You can learn more about Pressed Juicery here. Source: Disney Style 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 you be celebrating Minnie Mouse with Pressed Juicery juices? Please let us know with a comment! No related posts. View the full article

Hope you’re having a great weekend so far! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re sharing five tips from The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019! Enjoying Sanaa Bread Service at a Favorite Table This week brings the launch of the newest edition of the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book. And to celebrate the launch we’re sharing some tips from the guide in this weekend’s DFB YouTube Video! So relax and join us as we share some top tips for dining in Disney World! 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 is your favorite Disney World dining tip? Related posts: DFB Video: How to Survive Disney World Weather (and Hurricane Season) 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

Disney World’s upcoming Riviera Resort is slated to open this fall. Disney’s Riviera Resort Logo ©Disney The design for this Disney Vacation Club Resort is “inspired by the European grandeur Walt Disney experienced in his travels along the Mediterranean coastline.” And it has been announced that reservations will open for the general public this month. Disney Vacation Club Members will want to note that Members will be able to begin booking with Vacation Points sometime this spring. Disney’s Riviera Resort © Disney At this time, we have do not have an exact date when reservations will open, nor an official opening date for the Resort itself. But it seems all will be revealed very soon, and we’ll keep you posted as we learn more! Disney’s Riveria Resort is one of MANY new additions coming in 2019. Find out about everything on the way in our DFB YouTube Video! Are you hoping to book a stay at Riviera Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Sneak Peek: New Concept Art and Logo for Disney World’s Riviera Resort Grocery Delivery Available at Disney Vacation Club Resorts Opening Season Announced for Disney Skyliner Gondola Transportation System for Walt Disney World! View the full article

If you’re striving to have “no worries for the rest of your days,” Animal Kingdom has the dance party for you! The brand new Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party kicked off today as part of Walt Disney World’s 19 new and limited time experiences in 2019! Huge thanks to @aleyafromdisney for reporting! Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party ©Disney Guests can “take a walk on the wild side” during this festival of fun that features Timon and Rafiki from Disney’s “The Lion King,” along with Terk from “Tarzan.” Terk from Disney’s ‘Tarzan’ at the Hakuna Matata Dance Party Rafiki has NO worries at the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party! Rafiki is ready to party! And even though it feels like just yesterday that we fell in love with Simba and co., The Lion King is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! (Yeah, we can’t believe it either…). Timon and Rafiki are leading the fun with their Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, and they’ve even brought in a Caribbean-style street band to put an island twist on classic Disney songs! Live band during the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party Catch all the family fun at the Discovery Island Stage where, in addition to music and dancing, there are also games for the whole family! Rafiki Everybody dance! Hakuna Matata Dance Party! And if all this just isn’t enough, look for 3-D photo opps where you can recreate favorite scenes from the movie! Lion King photo opp But wait, there’s more! The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will awaken in a whole new way to honor “The Lion King.” Starting Memorial Day weekend and appearing nightly through September 30, “stunning projections on the iconic tree will feature music and animation paying tribute to the classic film.” Tree of Life And don’t forget the snacks! This vibrant Lion King Cupcake returned in early-January, and we expect lots more! Welcome Back Simba Cupcake And, as ever, don’t miss Festival of the Lion King! Festival of the Lion King We can already feel our “problem-free philosophy” helping us get into that Hakuna Matata spirit! And you can, too, through September 30! More fun at the Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party Wanna see MORE new events? Check out the new Incredibles Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that JUST opened, too! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite The Lion King memory? Reminisce with us in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: April 3, 2018 What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Resorts! June 21, 2018 What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 View the full article

It’s time to Get Your Ears On in Disney California Adventure Park, and Schmoozies! is ready to fuel the celebration with even more sweet treats! We already gave you a peek at the Minnie Cronut, and now we’re back with more! Schmoozies! The Mickey Cookies ‘n’ Cream Shake with “90” Sprinkles is super clever. And it’s tasty, too! Mickey Cookie’s ‘n’ Cream Milkshake How much do we love the red rim and the buttons? SO. MUCH. Mickey Cookies ‘n’ Cream Shake There’s plenty of stuff going on here — including those Oreo Mickey ears! — but it melted really fast, and the flavor wasn’t as dense and rich as we were hoping. It’s good, but it isn’t great. It wins a ton of points for looks, though! Mickey Cookies ‘n’ Cream Shake On the other hand, the Mickey Cronut is fab-u-lous! This is a massive cronut topped with bright red and black glaze, sprinkles, and Oreo ears. Mickey Cronut We love the simplicity of the materials and the way they totally capture Mickey’s look. Plus, they’re all sweet to contrast with the buttery cronut. Mickey Cronut But there’s a surprise inside because the Mickey Cronut is filled with apple filling! This is like an awesome apple turnover — with ears! Mickey Cronut At $8.99 the price is a little steep here, but the quality is great, and it’s definitely big enough to share. And really, isn’t Mickey worth it? We’ve got the skinny on all of the treats coming to Disneyland Resort to Get Your Ears On. Check out our preview here! Do you want to dig into these treats? Tell us which one you love! Related posts: Fruity Pebble Funnel Cake Fries at Disneyland?!?! Pixar Fest Eats: Habanero Meatball Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone Pumpkin Spice Paradise at Flo’s V-8 in Disney California Adventure! View the full article

Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons did it again! We were there to enjoy a quiet moment before the Festival of the Arts Food Booths opened, and guess what we found — the most artistic mini-cake we’ve ever seen! Festival of the Arts-inspired Seasonal Dessert at Sunshine Seasons This little treat is not officially a part of the festival, so don’t look for it your Festival Passport. The big question, did this taste as good as it looked? First of all, we love the Jackson Pollock inspired decoration and presentation. This stark white plate is splattered with food coloring, as is the white-iced mini cake. Seasonal Dessert The detailed decorations are fun as well with a painter’s palette and paint brush both made with peanut butter flavored fondant. The paint brush’s handle is a pretzel stick. It was a nice (and yummy) change to enjoy some flavor in the fondant decorations instead of the usual plain sugar taste you usually get with fondant. Festival of the Arts Inspired Mini Cake Inside, the mini cake is made with a yellow cake, not that you can tell, since it is colored with a multitude of food colors! And all that white frosting — it isn’t vanilla — it is peanut butter flavored buttercream frosting! Festival of the Arts Inspired Mini Cake Did we like this? Peanut butter flavor, buttercream, moist cake, and so fun to look at and photograph. We LOVE this mini-cake. We had it for breakfast…and are considering having it for dinner tonight as well! Festival of the Arts Inspired Mini Cake This is a super-fun and delicious cake that we hope sticks around throughout the entire run of the festival. Let us know if you spot this colorful, paint-splattered, peanut buttery mini-cake on your visit to the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-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! As soon as the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is published you’ll receive an email with a link to download the new guide! Pre-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! Related posts: Review: Black Forest and Apple Spice Cupcakes at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons News: Select Disney World Counter Service Restaurants Serving Turkey Meals on Thanksgiving Day What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 View the full article

The first Epcot Festival of 2019 has officially begun! Today kicks off the third annual Epcot Festival of the Arts! Today through February 25, 2019, three artistic disciplines — Visual, Performance, and Culinary — will be celebrated in special art exhibits, participatory activities and photo ops for guests, complimentary seminars and extra-ticketed interactive workshops, and performances including the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Today, we’re focusing — naturally! — on the Culinary Arts! You can find these at Food Studios around the World Showcase, which, like the Marketplace Booths for the Food and Wine Festival, bring new tapas sized dishes and unique drinks to the park. Additional items are also added to permanent locations in Epcot. Visit our Food Studios Page to see pics of EVERY DISH at the Festival of the Arts! And we’re trying them ALL to bring YOU the items you’ve got to try at the Epcot Festival of the Arts! You can see pictures of every item by visiting our Food Studios page. But right now? Check out our… BEST OF THE FEST!! Here are our favorite food and drinks from the day! Crème de Brie en Petit Pain at L’Art du Cuisine Francaise – France We found a top booth winner at L’Art du Cuisine Francaise – France! This was the only booth from the festival that garnered a thumbs up for every menu item from our taste testers! Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl The presentation of this dish is adorable. And we were wowed by the delicious flavor as well! Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses at The Masterpiece Kitchen We always love a Charcuterie board and we found this palette featuring Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Beef at The Masterpiece Kitchen. Charcuterie Palette While the palette lacked crackers or bread, which made it awkward to eat, the items presented were still delicious. Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight at The Artist’s Table The Artist’s Table features a pairing of beer with chocolate! Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight The Framboise beer and chocolates were surprisingly good. Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate Flight at The Artist’s Table It’s back! Don’t pass up the Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate Flight at The Artist’s Table. Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate Flight Thick. Decadent. Basically, take three chocolate bars — White, Milk, and Dark — and melt them down. Then drink them. Yeah — it’s like that. Frosé at Cuisine Classique At Cuisine Classique, we sampled the A Play on Rosé Flight. Frosé It was the Frosé itself that was the real stand-out! The other flight offerings were a bit pedestrian. Sopes de Chilorio at El Artista Hambriento (The Hungry Artist) The Slow-braised Pork marinated in Ancho Chili Paste is served on Fried Corn Dough with Black Beans, Queso Oaxaca, Crema Mexicana, and Salsa Verde at El Artista Hambriento (The Hungry Artist). Sopes de Chilorio Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the fried corn dough here was really good! Wild Mushroom Risotto at Masterpiece Kitchen Guess what’s back at Masterpiece Kitchen? The Wild Mushroom Risotto with Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings, and Zinfandel Reduction! This has been on the Best of the Fest list for a couple of years now. A vegetarian classic that’s SO rich and delicious…a little goes a long way. Barbabietole Dolci, Caprino Fritto at L’Arte di Mangiare — Italy Roasted Candied Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Fritters were served at L’Arte di Mangiare — Italy. Barbabietole Dolci, Caprino Fritto Roasted Candied Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Fritters The salad part of this dish was fine but the Goat Cheese Fritters were amazing! Lobster Bacon Macaroni & Cheese served in a Warm Bread Cone at Taste Track Taste Track keeps surprising us! Lobster Bacon Macaroni & Cheese served in a Warm Bread Cone Although we preferred the cheeseburger handwich offered at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival two years ago, this Lobster Mac and Cheese cone was quite tasty. It’s Lobster Mac and Cheese. What could possibly go wrong? Dragon and Phoenix at The Painted Panda — China Beautifully presented, the Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach Noodles are served at The Painted Panda — China. Dragon and Phoenix: Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach Noodles This dish was a little bit spicy and the shrimp was awesome with a super light “tempura” style batter. The noodles had a spicy rub that made them a star in the dish. Sushi Donut at Takumi Table — Japan What’s a Sushi Donut, you ask? Well of course it’s donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Avocado and Masago accented with Citrus-soy Gelée and Wasabi on the side at Takumi Table. Sushi Donut While the citrus soy gelee tasted smokey, it was interesting and delicious — definitely unexpected, but added a lot to the dish.. We really liked the variety of salmon, shrimp, and tuna. Salted Caramel Funnel Cake at Funnel Cakes (American Adventure) Salted Caramel Funnel Cake at the Funnel Cakes kiosk in American Adventure. The salted caramel ice cream was the winner here. While there’s not TOO much unique happening on this funnel cake, we still couldn’t stop eating it. More than meets the eye? Lemon and Blood Orange Tart at Decadent Delights Decadent Delights featured two of our favorites. First up, the Lemon and Blood Orange Tart! Lemon and Blood Orange Tart With great flavors and good texture, this very tart/sour delight should be on your must try list. Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port at Decadent Delights Another winner at Decadent Delights, we think you should pair your tart with the Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port! Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port With a strong, tart raspberry flavor it had a lot of body and was an unexpected favorite of the taste-testers! Best of the Fest that Wasn’t at a Booth Seasonal Dessert at Sunshine Seasons At Sunshine Seasons, the seasonal dessert features yellow cake with peanut butter buttercream filling. Seasonal Dessert This uses the same buttercream that we found on the flower pot cupcake and the snowman cupcake from this past holiday season — lightly peanut butter flavored and truly delicious! Festival of the Arts Inspired Mini Cake A gorgeous concoction that was one of our favorites…even though it wasn’t on the menu at any booth! Best of the Fest for Kids Paintbrush Churro at Taste Track Cinnamon Sugar Churros Dipped in Colorful White Chocolate are fun for all ages (especially kids!) at Taste Track. Paintbrush Churros We love these dressed up churros. Best of the Fest for Instagram Glitter Beer at Pop Eats #RainbowSherbertGlitterDreamAle by Playalinda Brewing Co. wins for Instragram photos. You’ll find it at Pop Eats. While we weren’t huge fans of the taste, this beverage is definitely insta-worthy. Best of the Fest — Honorable Mentions Costine di Maiale Aceto Balsamico at L’Arte di Mangiare — Italy At L’Arte di Mangiare, the Sweet & Sour Balsamic-glazed Pork Ribs certainly had potential. Costine di Maiale Aceto Balsamico: Sweet & Sour Balsamic-glazed Pork Ribs The glaze was awesome though the ribs could have been better. Maybe they’ll be running on all cylinders when you visit! Weirdest of the Fest Tomato Plum Cocktail at Booth Plum Wine with Plum Infused Tomatoes?! Yep, it’s at The Painted Panda. Tomato Plum Cocktail: Plum Wine with Plum Infused Tomatoes Peeled cherry tomatoes are soaked in plum wine and then more plum wine was poured over them. One taste tester noted that it tasted like a red jolly rancher! Let us know what you think! Find ALL the information for the Epcot Festival of the Arts here! Visit our Food Studios Page to see pics of EVERY DISH at the Festival of the Arts! The Festival of the Arts continues to be a terrific seasonal event at Epcot, and we’re so excited it’s back for 2019! Find information on all of the special events — from the Disney on Broadway Concert Series to complimentary seminars and interactive workshops and SO much more — by visiting our Festival of the Arts page! 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 you attending the Epcot Festival of the Arts this year? Please let us know with a comment! 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We’re back with another bite of the Get Your Ears On celebration at Disneyland Resort! And this sweet treat comes from the newly reopened Whitewater Snacks in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa! Whitewater Snacks has reopened! Our Disneyland correspondent Heather (hiya, @DiningInDisney!!) visited this great quick service spot yesterday, where she spotted this fun treat! Don’t worry — we’ll have a full look at the newly opened Whitewater Snacks for you soon! But the Mickey Ears Cupcake is so festive and colorful — we had to review this one for ya first! Mickey Ears Cupcake The cupcake is topped with a ton of sweet, light buttercream, white chocolate Mickey ears, loads of Mickey sprinkles, and an edible candy candle! Mickey Ears Cupcake The white chocolate Mickey ears are emblazoned with Happy Birthday and a cute depiction of the Mouse himself! Mickey Ears Cupcake Sprinkles are plentiful here. Crunchy, colorful Mickey sprinkles are the best! Mickey Ears Cupcake The mountain of buttercream tops — what else! — a funfetti cupcake! Mickey Ears Cupcake Every single thing about this cupcake is a celebration! And we’re so happy Whitewater Snacks is back! We’ll have a full review of that soon — but for now: CUPCAKES! We previewed the Get Your Ears On eats! Check ’em all out here! Which of the Get Your Ears On treats would you sample? Tell us your favorite in the comments! Related posts: Pixar Fest Eats: Woody’s Boot with Root Beer Float Pixar Fest Eats: Habanero Meatball Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone New! Halloween Time Treats at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel! View the full article

Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure is celebrating Mickey and Minnie as part of the Get Your Ears On Celebration – and they have the birthday hat to prove it! A Birthday Hat Macaron! Birthday Hat Macaron The Birthday Hat Macaron is a SUPER sweet treat that tastes a lot like cotton candy! Birthday Hat Macaron Like the other macarons at Cozy Cone, this one is SUPER fragile. But that’s kind of OK… Birthday Hat Macaron …because real party is INSIDE the macaron! Crack open the cookie and you’ll find it’s filled with cotton candy, sprinkles, pop rocks, and buttercream filling! Inside Mickey’s Party Hat Macaron Also, the blue color of the Birthday Hat Macaron means there is one side effect of enjoying this treat — a blue tongue! ;-D You can get your own Birthday Hat Macaron for $5.99 at Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure. Party on with the Birthday Hat Macaron! If you’re a fan of super sweet treats – or you just want a party hat – stop by Cozy Cone Motel for the Birthday Hat Macaron! Check out our preview of the Get Your Ears On snacks so you can put together your must-eat list! Are you going to pick up a Birthday Hat Macaron? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Sneak Peek: Food and Merchandise Coming to the Get Your Ears On Celebration in Disneyland Resort! Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! “Get Your Ears On” EATS! Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple in Disneyland Resort View the full article

Today, Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration is kicking off a party at the Disneyland Resort! Guests are encouraged to “Get Your Ears On” and celebrate 90 years of magic with a new nighttime projection show, the return of “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” limited-time décor, specialty foods, merchandise and more! Debuting tonight, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is full of vibrant sights and upbeat sounds. This new, high-energy projection show creates a family-fun dance party throughout Disneyland park, with “DJ” Mickey spinning the new celebration song, “It’s a Good Time” along with remixes of favorite Disney songs. I promise you’ll be instantly dancing to the pulsating music! “It’s a Good Time” song is available on streaming services to download and enjoy. Check out a preview of this electrifying experience below: In addition, the fan-favorite “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” returns to Disneyland park starting Jan. 25, with new, larger-than-life elements to kick things off. No celebration would be complete with food! For a limited-time during Get Your Ears On, specialty food, beverage and novelty items are available to commemorate the beloved duo in fun, unexpected ways. Check out our Food Guide here! Grab your ears and join us for the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history! View the full article

There is a world of new snacks all over Disneyland Resort for Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! The event started today, and — as is the happy case for many other Disneyland Resort special events — specialty CHURROS make up some of the additional offerings around the parks for the occasion. Willie’s Churros So we’re at Willie’s Churros in Disney California Adventure to try the Caramel Corn Churro. Caramel Corn Churro sign Your classic churro is dusted with corn cereal sugar, then further topped with both salted caramel AND caramel corn. Caramel Corn Churro The appearance is striking right off the bat! (So be prepared to answer questions from fellow guests asking where you got it . ) But more importantly, the rather unexpected combo works! Not only is it a great balance of sweet and buttery flavors, but the texture — which is what we were most concerned about — is actually awesome! The popcorn pieces simply enhance the crunch of the outer crispy layer of the fried churro. Caramel Corn Churro The Caramel Corn Churro. Who even knew we needed this in our lives? The fine folks at Disneyland, that’s who. Stay tuned, friends, because there are A LOT MORE SNACKS where this came from! Check out the full list of Get Your Ears On Eats here! Would you like to try the Caramel Corn Churro? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: “Get Your Ears On” EATS! Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple in Disneyland Resort News and Review: Pineapple Cotton Candy at Disneyland’s California Adventure Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

How does THIS get any better? Steamboat Willie Caramel Apples Here’s how! Check out MICKEY with the Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple! Mickey Mouse with Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple This treat — available at Candy Kitchens in Disneyland Resort like Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure and Candy Palace in Disneyland — is one of, like, a bajillion adorable food items available to guests in Disneyland Resort during the new event that just started today: Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Steamboat Willie Gourmet Apple This nod to Mickey’s debut on November 18, 1928 in Steamboat Willie is, of course, Mickey Mouse approved. Thumbs Up from Mickey! It’s also DFB approved, because the mix of white and dark chocolate that covers the caramel apple is such a classic hit… just like Mickey himself! Note that it’s a bit messy due to the sugar on the bottom half of the apple which makes up Mickey’s shorts, but the whole thing is SO totally worth it. LOVE IT! “I hope we never lose sight of one thing… Mickey with Steamboat Willie Gourmet Apple …that it was all started by a MOUSE!!” — WALT DISNEY See the full list of all the eats for “Get Your Ears On” — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration here! Would you like to try the Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Sneak Peek: Food and Merchandise Coming to the Get Your Ears On Celebration in Disneyland Resort! Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! Disneyland Review: Fiesta Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozey Cone Motel for Get Your Ears On View the full article

Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure Park is ready to Get Your Ears On in the Disneyland Resort-wide celebration of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and today the Cone has dropped one of our favorite eats so far! Pull up to the window and get the Fiesta Cone! Fiesta Cone The Fiesta Cone is full of spicy ground beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese sauce (!), sour cream, pico de gallo, and crispy tortilla strips. It’s like the best of nachos… in a bread cone! Fiesta Cone Every component of the Fiesta Cone is distinctive — but that yummy cheese sauce ties it all together. Fiesta Cone And the big bonus here: you can walk around and explore while you eat this baby! Fiesta Cone So good! Get yourself to the Cozy Cone and pick up the Fiesta Cone! Check out our preview of the Get Your Ears On snacks so you can put together your must-eat list! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you a Cozy Cone fan? Tell us about your favorite cone combinations in the comments! Related posts: Adorable Snowman Now OPEN in Disney California Adventure! YOU HAVE TO SEE!! Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! View the full article

It seems like every corner of Disneyland Resort is ready to Get Your Ears On — and that includes often-overlooked Fiddler, Fife, & Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure Park. But, y’all: this treat is going to blow your mind! It’s Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie, and it’s awesome! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie First of all, just look at that happy little mouse. He’s excited because his Chocolate Cup and Brownie are like three cool treats in one: chocolate, rich brownie, and grey stuff-like cream! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie The chocolate brownie base is rich — so unless you’re a major chocolate lover, you might want to plan to share this one (or get yourself a bottle of milk to go along with it!). Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie And the chocolate cup is packed to the ears with cookies-and-cream — kind of like The Grey Stuff! It’s smooth and creamy — so good and such a neat presentation! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie Yeah, you need this in your life — especially for $5.49! Head over to DCA, and Get Your (chocolate) Ears ON! See this treat and more in our Get Your Ears On preview! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which part of this dessert do you think you’d love the most? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Review: Mary Poppins-Inspired Treats (and a Souvenir Spoon!!) at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery Review: Ultraviolet Purple Ears Cake Pop Debuts at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

All eyes in Epcot are on World Showcase Lagoon in 2019, because IllumiNations — the beloved fireworks, laser, and light show — is scheduled to end in the second half of the year. And to make the most of the final nights of the show, Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room in Epcot’s United Kingdom is now offering Illuminations Dining Packages! Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Tonight is the first official night of this dining package which includes three courses and a patio seat for the big show! And thanks to DFB’s Travel Agent partner, Small World Vacations’ Sue P., who happened to get a preview last night — we’ve got everything you need to know about this unique dining experience BEFORE it officially begins! Atmosphere The IllumiNations dinner takes place on the patio at Rose & Crown, giving diners a sweeping view of World Showcase Lagoon (and IllumiNations!). View from the patio at Rose & Crown The venue for this special event holds about 40 guests. And while patio seating is guaranteed for diners who’ve purchased the package, we’re told there will still be some limited space for other diners who time their meals just right! Eats The prix fixe menu for IllumiNations is a three-course dinner featuring some of Rose & Crown’s most popular menu items. Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the dining package, and for this there is a full menu that includes the event’s signature beverage – the Sparkling Duchess. Beverage menu The Sparkling Duchess is a combination of prosecco, elder flower liqueur, mint, ginger ale, and boba balls. It’s sparkly, tasty, and a little fancy with those edible pearls. Sparkling Duchess Dinner begins with a choice of an appetizer: Rose & Crown’s famous Scotch Egg or a traditional Cheese Platter. Enjoy a traditional Scotch Egg at the IllumiNations dinner We actually love BOTH of these, so either one is a perfect choice. Cheese Platter These are followed by a choice of entrées such as Rose & Crown’s signature Fish and Chips, served with ketchup and tartar sauce. This is an excellent and authentic choice. Fish and Chips If you’re looking for some real comfort food from across the pond, Corned Beef and Hash is a terrific choice. Corned Beef and Cabbage If you’re aiming to eat healthy, consider Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon with lots of vegetable sides. Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon And finally, what’s a British menu without Bangers and Mash? Ooh, we are ready for it! This is almost always my choice at Rose and Crown! It’s delicious, savory, and just the right portion size. Bangers and Mash Dessert is the Pudding Platter Trio featuring Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar. Such a fun way to try several English classics all at once! Pudding Trio Platter Kids participating in the dining package can enjoy a soup (including the yummy Potato Leek Soup!) or salad with their choice of Cheese and Turkey Flatbread, Turkey Meatball Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, or Fish and Chips as well as either Fruit Salad or Trifle for dessert. Potato Leek Soup And, of course: the view. This is a beautiful way to end the day at Epcot! Fish and Chips with a view The IllumiNations Dining Package officially begins tonight, and booking is available via the Disney World website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. The price is $85 for adults and $35 for children (tax and gratuity included). Epcot admission is required but not included. Huge thanks to Sue for sharing these photos with us! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you 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 you making reservations for the IllumiNations Dining Package at Epcot? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Rose and Crown Review Review: Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room in Epcot’s UK Pavilion Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article