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Here at Disney Food Blog, there’s only one thing we love more than Disney food – Disney drinks! Grabbing an iced refresher on a hot day is our favorite guilty pleasure. And since there’s a Starbucks in all four parks and Disney Springs, they keep our caffeine addiction going from rope drop to fireworks. Caramel Protein Latte A lot of people don’t know that the Disney Starbucks has the same customizable menu as the Starbucks in your neighborhood. Plus, Disney Parks’ Starbucks often keeps seasonal flavors like pumpkin or caramel brûlée in stock when your local Starbucks runs out (they still had pumpkin spice lattes on New Year’s Day). The sky’s the limit! When Starbucks released a new secret menu item, we had to try it at Disney World. It’s called a Cake Batter Latte, and reviews say it tastes exactly like cake batter! It can be ordered hot to warm up during the freeze, or iced to stay refreshed in the summer heat. Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai To order the cake batter latte in a Venti size (their large), ask for a Venti latte (hot or iced) with: blonde espresso shots oatmilk three pumps of hazelnut syrup three pumps of vanilla syrup (can be regular vanilla or sugar-free vanilla) three scoops of vanilla bean powder If you’re getting the iced version, ask for it stirred! The vanilla bean powder can get clumpy with ice if it’s not mixed well enough. For a grande size (their medium), it’s the same customizations but with only two pumps or scoops of each addition. Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai If you’re not feeling a cake batter latte, Starbucks just released some new drinks that we loved. They brought back their seasonal pistachio flavor with pistachio lattes and a new Dubai Chocolate Mocha, which is a chocolate mocha latte with a pistachio cold foam topping. We also tried the new Dubai Chocolate Matcha, which is a matcha green tea latte with pistachio sauce topped with a chocolate cold foam. Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha And a fun fact, the cake batter latte at Disney Starbucks will be cheaper than your local Starbucks! Disney charges a flat rate for syrups, while one pump of syrup at your local Starbucks costs 80 cents each. We’re running to Disney to try the new cake batter latte! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Starbucks news. Our full Starbucks pistachio review! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying the new cake batter latte? Comment below! View the full article

Okay, stay calm, fellow Disney adults: A stylish new jewelry collection just dropped on Disney’s online shop, and we can’t get over it! Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder From icons of Disneyland to one of Disney’s most beloved modern animated classics, these pieces will elevate any park outfit… if you get them before they sell out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Tangled Necklace ©Disney Inspired by the Corona Sun symbol featured in 2010’s Tangled, the sun’s center is “a dazzling opalescent purple stone that’s surrounded by clear cubic zirconia.” The pendant is made of 80% zinc alloy / 20% cubic zirconia and hangs on a 16” chain with a 3” extension. SHOP HERE Tangled Ring ©Disney A perfect companion piece to the above necklace, this ring is inspired by Rapunzel’s tiara from the film and features three purple teardrop cubic zirconia accented by three round stones. The ring is available in ring sizes 5/6/7/8/9/10, and made of 85% sterling silver / 10% cubic zirconia / 5% zinc alloy. SHOP HERE These adorable jewelry pieces are online now, but they’re going FAST! Head over to Disney’s shop ASAP and stay tuned to DFB for further coverage of new Disney merchandise. View the full article

Although we spent a LOT of our Orlando time in Disney World, we also occasionally venture out to other Orlando-area theme parks. We’re sure you’ve seen all our coverage of Universal Orlando, especially when it comes to Epic Universe (which we’re a little obsessed with right now). But we’ve also visited SeaWorld Orlando on occasion, too, to check out special offerings there. LEGO Ninjago Weekends Well, we also love going to LEGOLAND Florida, and recently, we had an opportunity to check out LEGO Ninjago Weekends, which allowed us to tap into our inner ninja potential. So let’s see what this party is all about! LEGOLAND is celebrating 15 years of LEGO Ninjago with LEGO Ninjago Weekends, which is currently running on select dates through February 15th. If you’re visiting LEGOLAND during those dates, you’ll get to experience special activities, see special characters, enjoy special shows, and have all kinds of LEGO Ninjago fun. If you’re arriving on one of those dates, be sure to pick up the LEGO Ninjago Guide, which will give you a full rundown of everything you can see and do during your visit. Your guide One of the fun activities you can participate in is Path of the Ninja. You’ll be training your ninja skills by attending interactive shows and themed activities. Collect a sticker at each activity that you’ve completed. Path of the Ninja Once you have all of the stickers, end your day at the “Ceremony of the Ninja” to receive a prize! The prize is an exclusive LEGO Ninjago coin. SWEET prize If you love scavenger hunts, there’s also the Name That Ninja game, where you have to find eight hidden clues, then use your knowledge of LEGO Ninjago to match each clue to the correct ninja name. Name That Ninja You’ll also be able to have some special LEGO Ninjago character experiences at Heartlake Hall throughout the day. The special show, Lloyd’s Elemental Challenge, puts ninjas to the test as they demonstrate various elemental powers. The show has stunts, special effects, and sweet, sweet ninja moves. Lloyd’s Elemental Challenge Of course, there’s also the Whip Around Dance Party, because even ninjas love to get their groove on. Dance party Be sure to participate in the Ultimate Dragon Build, where you can grab some LEGO bricks and help build an epic dragon. Ultimate dragon build You can pick up a card and some bricks, which will tell you what colors you need for the little block you’ll make. That block gets added to the overall build. It’s sort of like the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Expression Section…but with LEGOS. Let’s go! End your day at the Ceremony of the Ninja, which happens in front of LEGOLAND Coffee Co. at 5:30 PM. Ceremony of the Ninja Of course, you can’t have a special event without special food. Granny’s Apple Fries is serving up Matcha Arts Apple Fries, which is Granny’s Apple Fries served with matcha soft serve ice cream, topped with toasted coconut, mini mochi, and green sprinkles for $18.29. We really couldn’t taste the matcha, so it tasted more like regular vanilla ice cream. The little pieces of matcha are fun, but they don’t add much more than a gummy texture here and there. As always, the apple fries are crispy and unique. Matcha Arts Apple Fries You can also pick up the Balanced Bao Bun at Kickin’ Chicken Co., which is two steamed bao buns filled with crispy tempura chicken coated in Japanese BBQ sauce and topped with fresh cucumbers, carrots, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and spicy mayo for $10.29. We’re sad to report that the tempura chicken tasted like it was made from frozen. The Japanese BBQ sauce is strong and offers a sweet and salty touch. The spicy mayo was cool, but also spicy, and balanced well with the other ingredients. It’s kind of small, but it’s one of the more elevated things you can get in LEGOLAND Florida. Balanced Bao Bun So if you’re looking for a little bit of fun over the next few weekends, head to LEGOLAND Florida and enjoy LEGO Ninjago Weekends. We’ll also keep an eye out for more special events at theme parks in Orlando, so stay tuned to DFB for more. NEW Space-Themed Expansion Coming to LEGOLAND Florida and California DON'T DO IT ALONE! 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 GET MORE INFO Have you ever visited a special event at LEGOLAND Florida? Tell us all about it in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by LEGOLAND Florida to attend their media preview of LEGO Ninjago Weekends. 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 View the full article

I don’t know about you guys, but I call my mom at LEAST once a day, even for the silliest things. That’s especially true when I’m in Disney World and want to tell her every little thing about what’s happening on my vacation! HOYOFO Mini Backpack Organizer When we find something in Disney World that we love, or something we love to use, we’ll tell you about it ASAP, because we want you to be as excited as we are! We found some truly wonderful items that likely will make your next trip WAY easier — don’t miss these deals! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Save Charging Space! MultiCharger for MagicBand+ Saving charging space on your Disney World trip is essential, or maybe you just want to save space when you’re at home, too, if you’ve got a lot of things to charge. The MultiCharger for MagicBand+ solves that problem easily! All you need is one outlet with a USB charger, and you can charge up to four other USB devices in one spot — that’s SUPER helpful! Grab it right here! No More Uncomfortable Back Sweat VentaPak Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer Back sweat in Disney World, especially on hot days, may just seem like something you think is inevitable. But, as it turns out, it IS! Thanks to the VentaPak, you don’t have to worry about that uncomfortable patch that forms on the small of your back. This creates tons of space in between your back and your bag, which also helps your posture — two perks in one! Grab it right here! The Best Way to Keep Cool AMKEN Waist Fan Want the best way to stay cool, especially if you’re someone who overheats easily? The AMKEN Waist Fan is absolutely for you! It’s powerful, not too loud, and can either be a lanyard, hooked onto your waistband, or you can hold it to get the best flow of air. Even on the hottest days, it gives us relief, and we can’t recommend it enough. Grab it right here! Get Good Sleep Anywhere Dreamegg Portable Travel White Noise Machine Sometimes in Disney World, or when you’re traveling anywhere, things are a little too loud, or perhaps you don’t have the sounds you normally hear at home while you sleep. If that’s the case, the Dreamegg Portable Travel White Noise Machine is extremely important to help you make sure you get good sleep no matter where you are. Grab it right here! Make Sure Your Backpack Never Gets Messy Again HOYOFO Mini Backpack Organizer We know firsthand how frustrating it is when your backpack is a mess, so that’s why we use the HOYOFO Mini Backpack Organizer whenever we’re heading into the parks with a Loungefly. We love them, don’t get us wrong, but sometimes they get too messy with their lack of pockets. We love this organizer, because we’ve never lost one of our items in our bags since! Grab it right here! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news to help you stay up-to-date on all the items you may want to add to your collection! View the full article

In just a few days, Southwest Airlines is changing the way its boarding process, seating options, and ticket pricing work, and it’s time to prepare, because a lot of people may be thrown off! Southwest Airplanes For the first time ever, the airline’s open-seating, first-come, first-served policy will no longer be in existence starting on January 27th, and instead of boarding in groups A-C with a specific number, you’ll board in groups 1-8 to sit in your seat that’s part of one of three new seating tiers. While many people are upset about these changes, now that it makes the airline a lot more similar to others out there, we can’t lie — there ARE some perks to these changes! No More Guessing As much as we hate paying extra for things, one of the great parts about this change is that if someone has a tight connection, knows they need to sit in a specific type of seat due to a medical issue/concern, or otherwise knows exactly where they’d like to sit on the plane, they can now choose that exact seat. ©Southwest Yes, it will cost extra, which stinks, but for those who really care about where they sit, they now have the option to book it ahead of time and have that peace of mind. Previously, you’d have to hope you checked in with enough time to be one of the early numbers in Groups A or B to get a good seat, and even then, it wasn’t guaranteed. This now allows the option for people to choose their seat if they’d like, but if you don’t care about where you sit, you can still choose Basic and have a seat assigned for you! Tall People Can Have A Bit More Space While many people wish that airline seats had more space, that’s especially true for tall people who find their legs literally pressed up against the seat in front of them. If this is you, while it’ll cost you more, having the option to book a seat with more legroom may very much be worth the cost. ©Southwest This is especially true for longer flights — while five inches of legroom may not seem like a lot, for some people, it may make a massive difference! As a bonus, you’ll be seated in an exit row or at the front of the plane, get earlier access to bin space, get to dine on enhanced snacks, and even enjoy complimentary premium drinks. Rapid Rewards Can Really Help You Out Being a Rapid Rewards member now comes with additional perks, especially when it comes to choosing when you’d like to board. Depending on your point status or if you’re a cardmember, you may not have to spend any additional money on your seating choice or boarding time either. Starting with the changes on January 27th, if you’re a Rapid Rewards member or a Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmember, your status will affect your boarding in the following ways: A-List Preferred: Group 1-2 A-List: Group 1-5 Basic and Choice fares: Group 5 ©Southwest We know these changes may not be the best for everyone, and some people are still upset about them (and we totally get it!), but we can see how some travelers are looking forward to these adjustments beginning in a few days. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with all the latest travel news, so stay tuned to DFB! 3 Things Airlines Wish You’d Stop Doing When You Travel to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about these Southwest changes? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

The Disney Skyliner closes today! This is one of our favorite modes of transportation, a skyway gondola that connects Disney World’s EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and resorts. It’s closing this week for routine maintenance. Skyliner The Disney Skyliner will be closed from January 25th to January 31st. Disney will provide alternate transportation for guests, notably complimentary buses, but there are even more transportation methods you can take. Here’s how to get around in the meantime! Hotels along the Disney Skyliner will not be able to use the gondolas while they’re closed. The following resorts are impacted: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort These resorts will all have complimentary bus transportation offered for guests going to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios instead. They’ll be at the same bus stop that picks you up for Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom. We recommend leaving for a Disney bus about an hour before you want to be at the park — they run every 30 minutes, but can sometimes be delayed for traffic or hit capacity during more crowded times like rope drop. Disney World Skyliner If you’re looking to park-hop from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios, or vice-versa, there are still 3 transportation options available. The most popular are the Disney buses with pickup at the front of each park. If you’re in the World Showcase and don’t want to walk that far, our Disney transportation hack has you covered. EPCOT Bus Stop One of the easiest ways to park-hop is by taking the Friendship Boat. The docks are located in the International Gateway of EPCOT and the main entrance of Hollywood Studios. They run about every 20 minutes and connect the two parks with Swan & Dolphin, Yacht & Beach Club, and the BoardWalk resorts. Take a relaxing ride around Crescent Lake to park-hop in style! Friendship Boat Dock Hollywood Studios If you want to get your steps in, Disney has a walking path that connects Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. This typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your walking speed, but it is a popular spot for runners staying on Disney property to get moving. The path takes you through the BoardWalk resort, where you can grab a soda or a meal at their quick-service options along the gorgeous Crescent Lake. BoardWalk Inn To take the walking path from Hollywood Studios, head to the bus stop station and turn at the bathrooms next to the Skyliner station, then follow the path along the water. To take the walking path from EPCOT, head down the International Gateway exit towards resorts, then cross the bridge and head towards the BoardWalk. Hollywood Studios Bus Stop If it’s not hot out, it’s a great way to explore Disney on foot. Keep in mind that there is a big hill you need to go over, so if you’re pushing strollers or wheelchairs, you might want to opt for the boats. International Gateway Friendship Boat Reminder, the Disney Skyliner will be closed today until January 31st. But in the meantime, you can get around with Disney buses, boats, or walking paths. Happy traveling! Everything you need to know about EPCOT’s current festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite way to get around at Disney? Comment below! View the full article

As much as it pains us, Animal Kingdom will be without one of our favorite lands in just a short 7 days. DINOSAUR It’s true — while the day originally felt far away (and yet, far too close at the same time), DinoLand U.S.A. in Animal Kingdom is permanently closing in just one week. Yes, something new is coming in its place that we’re looking forward to, but we’re ALSO wondering how many times we can ride DINOSAUR in one week. Back in September 2025, Disney announced that February 1st would be the very last day to experience the remaining parts of DinoLand U.S.A. This includes The Dino Institute Shop, Restaurantosaurus, Restaurantosaurus Lounge, and DINOSAUR, as the other parts of the land are already under construction. By February 2nd, the entire land will be closed for good. DINOSAUR In case you missed it, the rest of the land is already under construction to become Animal Kingdom’s new Tropical Americas, Pueblo Esperanza land, which will include three rides — one inspired by Encanto (located where DinoRama used to be), the DINOSAUR ride area will become a ride themed to Indiana Jones, and a carousel will be added around where The Boneyard used to be. ©Disney || Tropical Americas Land coming to Animal Kingdom The land itself will feature classic Spanish-style architecture, including a large hacienda that will become one of the largest quick-service restaurants in Disney World (most likely taking the place of Restaurantosaurus). The rich, lush color and biodiversity of the Tropical Rainforest will be highlighted everywhere throughout the land, and at the center will be a large fountain where stories will be told by gathering villagers (hooray for more live entertainment!). Imagineers have been taking inspiration from some of the most biodiverse areas in the world, such as the northern part of South America and areas of Central America. Model of Madrigal’s Casita We’re really looking forward to seeing what this new land will look like when complete, and can’t wait to experience all it has to offer, but we WILL really miss DinoLand, seeing as it’s been around since Animal Kingdom’s opening in 1998. More Recent Animal Kingdom News! REMINDER: This Disney World Land Permanently Closes in ONE WeekA NEW Disney World Hotel Pool Closure Starts This WeekWill Disney World Finally Fix This Awkward Bathroom Problem in Its New Park Expansion?!Disney Reveals NEW ‘Zootopia’ Magnet for Annual Passholders4 8:00 AM Habits Expert Disney Fans Practice We’ll continue to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB! This Disney World Bag Rule Will Change Your First Day in the Parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you looking forward to this new land? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Let it go! Let it go! Can’t hold it back anymore…and neither can Disney because Frozen Ever After is closing down for a huge refurbishment. ©Disney Frozen Ever After Hong Kong Disneyland Frozen Ever After is one of my favorite rides in all of EPCOT ever since it opened in 2016 (rest in peace Maelstrom), and I don’t care that it’s almost always busy — I can’t go to EPCOT and not ride it! I’m okay with skipping this ride for a bit because the updates are SO worth the closure. Frozen Ever After will close on January 26th and will reopen sometime in February with updates to the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics. Everyone, say goodbye to the projected faces because we’re getting new animatronic faces that look more like the movies. Frozen Ever After Right now, the faces are projected onto a blank space on the animatronic that you can see here: Frozen Ever After animatronics (EPCOT) After the update, they’re going to look like this! They look incredible! Hong Kong Disneyland Animatronics If you’re coming to Disney World with a Frozen lover, you can still meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus wihch is next to the Frozen attraction in the Norway Pavilion. You’ll meet the sisters separately, but it’s all in the same line, so you can meet them back-to-back. Hello, Elsa! It’s also a great time to enjoy the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, which ends on February 23rd. This festival is sure to be kid-friendly, with chances to join in on an animation drawing class in the American Adventure Pavilion, draw pictures with chalk, and join in on a massive paint-by-number project. Kids Chalk Area There are also tons of different kinds of food that are bright and colorful, and some even have flavors that the whole family will love. One dessert we think kids will go wild over is the Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop with cotton candy sponge cake, white chocolate ganache, and colorful chocolate splats. It was light and not too sugary with fun Pop Rocks, too! Liquid Nitrogen Minnie Cake Pop While we’re sad about the closure of Frozen Ever After, we’re so excited for the future that we’ll just count down the days until we can see our favorite Frozen friends in a new light (that’s not a projector light). Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for everything you need to know for your next Disney World vacation. 8 GAME-CHANGING DISNEY WORLD ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUMMER 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited for the changes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. View the full article

Walt Disney World offers a litany of dining options across the property’s theme parks, resort hotels, and the Disney Springs shopping district. While the wide variety of options is welcome, it can sometimes be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Fancy For example, if one wanted to have a “fancy” meal in a relatively upscale setting at Walt Disney World without breaking the bank at one of the resort’s (comparatively) priciest restaurants? Well, luckily, that’s where we come in! Ale & Compass Located at the Yacht Club Resort, this hidden gem is a great value. Ale & Compass focuses on New England comfort food, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a cozy, Cape Cod-meets-gastropub environment. Seating Breakfast entrees run from about $16 to $21 each, OR you can do the Continental Enhancement options, where you can choose an entree PLUS get additional Continental offerings off the buffet, plus your non-alcoholic beverage is ALSO included in that price point. The continental option costs $28 for adults (just a few dollars more than the à la carte entree option)! So many choices at Ale and Compass breakast! Lunch and dinner may not offer up a continental enhancement option like breakfast does, but you can still get salads, flatbreads, and main plates for $13-$25 during lunch, while plates during dinner get a little more pricey, but still don’t tend to break the $40 threshold. (Just to give you a point of reference, if you walk inside EPCOT and order an entree from the Regal Eagle Smokehouse QUICK SERVICE, prices are gonna be almost the SAME as Ale and Compass’ lunch options, ranging between $13-$19.) Appetizers Steakhouse 71 Steakhouse 71 — named for the year Walt Disney World opened — is located at the Contemporary Resort. While the idea of a steak dinner at Disney World may send dollar signs spinning through your mind, Steakhouse 71 is (again, comparatively) budget-friendly, offering up steakhouse cuts around dinner time that don’t break the $50 threshold. Steakhouse 71 Burger But don’t think that these “cheaper” steaks are also “cheaper” quality. The cuts we’ve gotten here in the past tend to be moist, juicy, and VERY flavorful. Even Steakhouse 71’s prime rib (a meat that can be rather chewy, depending on where you order it) has been so buttery and tender for us — and we’d gladly order it again. Prime Rib at Steakhouse 71 Just to show you a quick price comparison — the 12 oz Roasted Prime Rib at Steakhouse 71 is $39, while the 14 oz Roasted Prime Rib at Yachtsman Steakhouse is $60. (Yes, you get more prime rib for the price you pay at Yachtsman’s — but, considering those are the only prime rib sizes available, you don’t really have the option to pay for less if you’re looking for a cheaper price point.) Then there’s the BEST part about ordering a steak here: the SAUCE FLIGHT. Many specialty steakhouse sauces from the other steakhouses onsite will automatically charge you for each of your steak sauce accompaniments (that go beyond the typical A1). Meanwhile, the first sauce you receive at Steakhouse 71 will be on the house, and all your other sauces after that will cost extra; however, you can get a WHOLE Steakhouse 71 sauce flight — with EVERY SINGLE Steakhouse 71 sauce available — for only $6. The Steak Frites from Steakhouse 71! STK Orlando (For Happy Hour) Located in Disney Springs, STK brings a modern twist to the traditional steakhouse — including elements like “sleek ambient lighting, a DJ in the main dining room, an indoor fire pit lounge, and a stunning rooftop terrace — combined with a menu that offers steaks, sandwiches, chicken, and fish. Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail However, the key time for budget-conscious visits is during Happy Hour. Offered at the following times: Monday through Friday – 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM Saturday and Sunday – 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Sunday through Thursday- 10:00pm – Close (Available In The Bar, Lounge, & Patio Only) Happy Hour at STK features specialty cocktails, select wines, and food for $3, $6, and $9. Happy Hour menu $3 Happy Hour food options include Oyster on The Half Shell, Tater Tots, and Crab & Corn Fritters, $6 options include Lil’ Brg & Truffle Fries, Wagyu Meatballs, Short Rib Quesadilla, Pastrami Salmon Cones, and Mushroom Arancini, and $9 options include Japanese A5 Wagyu Taco, Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail, Beef Tartare, Tuna Tartare Taco, Popcorn Chicken, Crispy Calamari, STK & Frites, and the STK Cheeseburger. ONLY 3 DOLLARS?! $6 beverage options include Modelo Especial or Modelo Negra, while $9 options include Happy Hour Cocktails and Chimay Bottle. STK Steakhouse Summer House on the Lake (For Martini Hour) Located at Disney Springs, Summer House offers an environment reminiscent of a beach house, complete with “charming coastal ambiance” as well as outdoor patios. Summer House on the Lake From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday-Friday, Summer House on the Lake offers a Martini Hour promotion. There are three specialty martinis — the Classic, an Espresso Martini, and a Finn Collins — each available for $10. Classic Martini (which we decided to get dirty instead of dry) Beyond martinis, there’s also a great deal on Red, White, and Rosé wine (around $5 a glass), as well as a rotating beer discount (which is $4 per glass)! You think the drink deals are good? Just WAIT until I tell ya about the Martini Hour FOOD deals! The Bottomless Truffle Fries, for instance, are $10 – but they’re BOTTOMLESS (meaning you can fill up on them again and again without having to pay another $10 each time you need a refill). And the Lobby Cut Tavern Style Pizza here is $12 during happy hour! $12, folks! Lobby Cut Tavern Style Pizza Morimoto Asia A final Disney Springs stop, Morimoto Asia offers a HUGE menu for lunch and dinner. Lounge Now, the truth is that many of those options are pricey, but many others are relatively affordable. For example, you’ve got items like: Sushi Rolls (that range from $12-$19 per roll) Small plates and dim sum (that cost $10-$18 per item) Morimoto Spare Ribs (3 count) for $18 (And you can get an even CHEAPER version of that from the Morimoto Asia Street Food window outside of the restaurant – for $15) And noodles and rice bowls (for $20-$36) Morimoto Spare Ribs But hold on… that’s just the BEGINNING: On the weekends, Morimoto Asia has a specialty weekend brunch option with MORE small plates and dim sum options and fairly reasonable price points. You can find these options on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at noon. AND if you’re using the Disney Dining Plan, dinner at Morimoto Asia is USUALLY a 2 table service credit affair… but during lunch, it drops down to a 1 table service cost – meaning you COULD stretch your DDP dollar MORE at Morimoto, just by dining here EARLIER on in the day. Buri-Bop from Morimoto Asia Next time you’re in Walt Disney World and want to eat just a wee bit fancy without busting the budget, keep these spots in mind! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips! You May Want to Avoid Disney World on These 8 Dates in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these is your go-to? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe has been open for almost a year, but the new theme park still manages to wow us. Perhaps one of our favorite portals in Epic Universe has been Dark Universe because we love the dark and old-school Universal monsters theming. The Burning Blade Tavern That means we’ll pay a visit to Burning Blade Tavern (which lives up to its name) every chance we get for a drink, and maybe a bite to eat. However, if you pop into Burning Blade Tavern soon, you may be able to get your hands on a new souvenir there. Okay, so technically this isn’t necessarily a NEW souvenir because Burning Blade had it back in October, but they ran out really fast because everyone wanted to get their hands on it. Well, if you’ve been looking for the Burning Blade Souvenir Glass, it’s now back in stock and comes with beer for $17.99. Your beer choices for the glass are Reaper’s Reserve, Crooked Can High Stepper IPA, Modelo Especial, Bud Light, Crooked Can Seasonal, Strongbow Gold Apple Cider, and Duvel 6.6%. Souvenir glass We will warn you that it’s not REALLY glass, but a hard plastic, so if you drop it, it’s less likely to break. However, this glass can also save you some money. If you bring the glass back to get more beer, you can get $5 off that beer. Nice, right? So it’s a useful souvenir you can use over and over. Inside the Burning Blade Tavern If you’re looking to grab the glass, we recommend making a trip over there quickly because these sold out fast the first time around. We’ll also keep an eye out for more special Epic Universe souvenirs, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The BEST Things To Eat in Epic Universe (From Someone Who Reviews Theme Park Food for a Living)  Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> What do you think? Will you be getting your hands on this souvenir? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a BIG one at Disney World. While most of the resort’s major projects — like Piston Peak, Villains Land, Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis land, and Tropical Americas are still under construction, there’s still some game-changing stuff coming. It’s EPIC From the debut of a new(ish) E-Ticket attraction and the long-awaited reopening of two Magic Kingdom favorites to the return of the popular Cool KIDS’ SUMMER promotion from last year, which returns on May 26th and extends through September 8th. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin RETURN Both of these Magic Kingdom attractions have been closed for extensive refurbishments that will see new tracks and a Rainbow Caverns sequence added to the former, while a new opening sequence, ride vehicles, and blasters will be added to the latter. ©Disney Both rides are scheduled to return in the Spring of 2026 and will surely be drawing big crowds all summer. ©Disney 6 Big Reasons Magic Kingdom Will Be More Crowded in 2026 Jessie’s Roundup In addition to the reopened Big Thunder Mountain, Frontierland will also welcome the Toy Story-themed Jessie’s Roundup show, added to the Diamond Horseshoe. Guests will be able to “craft, dance, and yodel (their) hearts out” with Jessie, Woody, and the gang during this western show, which is set to debut as part of Cool Kids Summer. The Diamond Horseshoe “Why, Oh Why?!” Fans Have Questions About Disney World’s Newest Restaurant Announcement Soarin’ Across America In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this coming July, EPCOT’s Soarin’ will receive an “all-new airborne adventure across the US, honoring the heart and spirit of the nation.” ©Disney Disney even brought in “aviation” legend Patrick Warburton (IYKYK) to announce the overlay. GoofyCore GoofyCore is also returning to CommuniCore Hall this summer, as guests can “dance and play along with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants, and Goofy himself during wacky activities at CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. Goofy’s Game Machine brings silly, kid-approved games like Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks.” LOTS of fun here! What is the Best Time of Year to Go to Disney World in 2026? The Mandalorian & Grogu Arrive In conjunction with the release of the new Star Wars Mandalorian & Grogu feature film on May 22nd, Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run will see the addition of a new mission based on the titular character and his youngling Grogu (Baby Yoda, to those of you unfamiliar with the Galaxy Far, Far Away). New missions will be added to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu. Behind the Scenes Look at Changes Coming to Disney’s Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Muppets Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Summer 2026 will also see the opening of the newly rethemed Muppets Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster — complete with a new Muppet pre-show that seems to include at least one animatronic Muppet as per the concept art — after the original Aerosmith version closes permanently in March. ©Disney 7 Things That’ll Make Your Ride on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney World 10x Better New Studios! Later in the summer, the reimagined Walt Disney Studios area will open in the former Animation Courtyard. The area will feature a new take on The Magic of Disney Animation, a Mary Blair-themed play area, and the new Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show, which will feature “upbeat original songs, plenty of interactive fun for the little ones, and appearances by beloved Disney characters to sing and dance with.” ©Disney 15 New Rules That Could Be Game Changers for Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026 Bluey is Coming! The mega-popular Bluey franchise is coming to Animal Kingdom, in the form of Bluey and Bingo making an excursion to Conservation Station, where guests will be able to encounter animals native to Bluey’s home country of Australia. ©Disney Beyond the theme parks, guests will also be able to enjoy further summer perks thanks to staying at Walt Disney World hotels. The free water perk ticket will return, once again offering all members of a party a complimentary ticket to one of Walt Disney World’s water parks on their check-in day. In addition, characters will appear at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Blizzard Beach On top of all that, guests visiting Walt Disney World can also save BIG this summer. Disney is offering guests two free room nights and theme park days when they purchase a select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package, allowing you to “savor every moment, take time to relax at your resort, and enjoy your favorite rides,” according to Disney. Disney World Just Dropped HUGE Hotel Discounts; Here’s How We’re Budgeting Differently in 2026 This offer is available for visits most nights from May 26th through September 15th, with a booking window of January 6th through February 15th. Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Thanks to some major additions and the Cool KIDS SUMMER! promotion, Disney World is set to have a massive summer in 2026. Stay tuned to DFB for more on the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” 9 Reasons You Need a Summer Trip to Disney World in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you heading to Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

If you’re shopping for a great AND cost-effective new Disney-themed souvenir, we’ve found just the thing! We love Loungeflys! Amazon is often a great outlet for buying Loungefly souvenirs…but it’s even better when the Loungeflys are MASSIVELY discounted! While we were doing our own bit of shopping, we came across a few Loungeflys that are nearly 50% off or more! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get your Halloween shopping done early with this heavily-discounted Loungefly ©Amazon Currently a whopping 56% off on Amazon, the Loungefly Spooky Mickey and Minnie Candy Corn Wallet features Mickey and Minnie in ghost, pumpkin, and bat forms among a candy corn theme that’s perfect for tying together a spooky ensemble! BUY ON AMAZON Save nearly 50% on this Lilo & Stitch wallet ©Amazon The Loungefly Stitch and Scrump Floral Bi-Fold Wallet is currently 44% off and features a Stitch and Scrump (Lilo’s favorite stuffed toy) pastel tropical floral print, 8 card slots, a zip pocket, a snap-button closure, and a pink interior! BUY ON AMAZON This popular Loungefly bag with a classic design is nearly half off ©Amazon The Loungefly Mickey Mouse Marching Band Backpack is currently 47% off on Amazon and features Mickey and his pals in a marching band on the front, Pluto on the back, an interior band allover print, a zipper charm pull, adjustable shoulder straps, and a top carry handle! Whether you’re looking for a new bag to take with you to the Disney Parks or when you’re simply out and about, this might be the bag for you! BUY ON AMAZON We’ll continue to be on the lookout for great Disney finds, so keep it posted right here at DFB for all the latest updates! View the full article

The Coca-Cola Rooftop Beverage Bar at Disney Springs just released some new drinks, and we had to try them! The bar is known for its fun mocktails and cocktails using both classic Coca-Cola flavors and exotic flavors from around the world. Coca-Cola Bar Flight The Coca-Cola Bar just released a Combo Tray with 14 drinks and eight ice cream floats. You can get both together for $27, or you can get them individually. We were surprised that these had some current and returning flavors from Club Cool at EPCOT! Here’s our full review. The Around the World Tray is $17 for 14 drinks from different countries. Here’s our full review: Stoney Tangawizi from Tanzania — This is an intensely strong ginger beer that has a slightly sweet and sour flavor. It tasted like we were drinking a ginger chew, which we enjoyed! Mazoe Blackberry from Zimbabwe — This is a fruity and sweet blackberry still beverage. It tasted more like a fruit juice than a soda, but it was still good! Del Valle Jamaica & Nada from Mexico — This is a sparkling mineral water with a tart hibiscus flavoring. It tasted like cough medicine to us and was our least favorite. Coca Cola Bar’s Around the World Tray Frestea Green Tea Honey from Indonesia — This is a green tea concentrate with real honey. It’s described as floral and sweet, but it tasted very medicinal as well. Fanta Kolita from Costa Rica — This is a sweet, red soda with bubblegum, vanilla, and floral strawberry flavors. It was very sweet, as if we were drinking a melted fruity popsicle, although it tasted a bit watered down and wasn’t as strong a flavor as the other drinks. Fanta Strawberry from Panama — It’s a sweet and creamy strawberry soda similar to America’s strawberry Fanta, but with a sweet, fruity taste. One of our favorite flavors! Beverly from Italy — This is the same exact bitter apéritif found in EPCOT’s Club Cool. We’re not a fan, but it’s worth trying once! Del Valle Jamica & Nada from Mexico Sparletta Sparberry from Zimbabwe — This is a raspberry cream soda. It tasted like a strawberry sparkling water and was very refreshing! This is another former Club Cool offering that was removed in 2019. Sprite Cucumber from Romania — This tasted like carbonated cucumber water; it was light and refreshing with a strong taste. It’s also another current Club Cool offering! Aquarius Libre from Spain — This is a popular zero-sugar sports drink in Spain. It tasted like lemon water; It was very basic compared to other offerings, but still tasty and refreshing. Fanta Melon Frosty from Thailand — This had a fun and refreshing melon flavor with lots of carbonation. This was on the Club Cool menu before it was changed in 202,1 and we’re so glad it’s back! Another favorite of ours. Fanta Melon Coca Cola Bar Flight Fuse Tea Ice Tea Berries from Georgia — This is black tea with forest flavors and a hint of hibiscus. It tasted like an unsweetened tea with a strong berry flavor. It was fruity but not too sweet, which we loved! Inca Kola from Peru — This is a Lemon Verbena flavored soda, but it tasted like liquid sugar – think bubblegum as a soda. It was surprisingly good, but not at all what we were expecting. This was another Club Cool offering that was removed in 2019. Fanta Sour Plum from China — This is a tart, plum-flavored soda, but all we tasted was barbecue sauce, and it left a horrible aftertaste. This is also a current Club Cool offering with mixed reviews. Sour Plum soda from China The Float Tray is $16 with eight American soda flavors topped with vanilla ice cream. It’s a scoop of vanilla ice cream out of the gallon, so they were all very creamy and more vanilla-forward than a soft serve at other Disney locations. Coca Cola Float — It’s crispy Coca Cola topped with vanilla ice cream. You can’t go wrong with it! Sprite Float — This tasted like whipped cream with a hint of lemon. The Sprite flavor was present but very muted. It worked, but it wasn’t what we were expecting. Screenshot Fanta Grape Float — We did not enjoy this one. The Fanta Grape soda tasted like a medicinal, cough-syrup grape flavor that we weren’t a fan of. Coca-Cola Cherry Float — This is a cherry version of the Coke float! It had a very fruity and strong cherry flavor. It was very refreshing and one of our favorites! Pibb Extra Float — This is made with Pibb Extra, which is a version of Pibb soda that’s more caffeinated with a stronger cherry flavor. It had a slight hint of cherry, but it wasn’t as strong as the Cherry Coke float. This one was still enjoyable despite its weaker cherry flavor. Grape Soda float Barq’s Rootbeer Float — This is a timeless classic! It was very rich and creamy, and we drank all of this in one sitting. Barq’s Red Crème Float — This is a cherry vanilla soda and was one of our favorites! It was surprisingly sweet with a crème soda flavor. Fanta Orange Float — This is Fanta Orange soda with ice cream, so it tasted like an orange creamsicle. This was citrusy, sweet, and creamy – our favorite of the soda floats! Barq’s Red Creme Float While the sodas were very hit or miss, we enjoyed all of the ice cream floats. Find them at the Coca-Cola Bar on the rooftop of the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney Springs news! New Donuts at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! 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There are so many reasons why being a Disney Visa Cardholder is the best! The biggest one is that you can earn points on purchases, which you can then use to pay for Disney merchandise, trips, and more! You can also access special photo-op spots at the different parks. On top of all that, there will be exclusive limited-time perks every once in a while — which is why we have you here! Disney Visa Card If you’ve ever wanted to stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii, now might be the best time! Disney’s Aulani Resort is having a spring offer exclusively for Disney Visa Cardmembers — let’s take a look at the details. Disney Visa Cardmembers, if you book an Aulani vacation now, you can get a $150 resort credit, as well as save up to 35%! Aulani Resort You have to book from now through February 11th, 2026, and receive a $150 resort credit for stays of four or more nights on select travel dates at Aulani. Plus, save up to 35% when you use your Disney Visa card to reserve during the Cardmember exclusive early booking window — which is now through June 5, 2026. Aulani Surprise Coffee You’ll need to book travel dates any time from April 10th to June 12th, 2026. Your savings is dependant on how many nights you book! Ocean or Partial Ocean View: Save up to 30% off on 4-night stays and up to 35% off on 5 or more nights. All Other Views: Save up to 25% off on 4-night stays and up to 30% off on 5 or more nights. ©Disney The agents at Small World Vacations know how to save money on your Disney Vacation! When you book your trip with Small World Vacations, their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings. They also compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. We love a good Disney vacation deal, and we know you do too! Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog, where we’ll update you on all the Disney news, deals, and more. Why Experts Are Suddenly Changing Their Disney World Hotel Reservations DON'T DO IT ALONE! 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 GET MORE INFO Will you be taking advantage of this deal? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Disney Springs is home to NUMEROUS of our favorite dining spots in all of Disney World, and The Polite Pig is normally one of them. Time for a feast! We’ll admit that when we’re in the mood for barbecue, this is often one of the very first spots we think of, but sometimes it doesn’t always impress us. We’ve had a few items here that have fallen flat, but what about one of the BIGGEST offerings they have, the Butcher Board? We tried it out recently to tell you about it in FULL detail so you can know if it’s worth a stop on your next trip! For $46, you can snag the Butcher Board (For 2) over at The Polite Pig, which comes with Pork Shoulder, Smoked Chicken, Brisket, and BBQ Cheddar Sausage with Slaw, House Pickles, two Cornbreads, and a choice of two Market Sides. You can also add Ribs for $7 or Smoked Turkey for $5. Butcher Board Before we even dive in, we have to tell you that you’ll 100% want to grab sauces to eat with the meat, as lots of it was on the drier side. Starting out with the Pork, we have to say that this was fairly moist (although definitely recommend some sauce!), and it had a great smoky flavor to it. We enjoyed the varying textures, as it was soft in some parts and then crispy portions from the outside. Pork The Sausage has a bit of spice to it, so beware of that! You can feel the burn on your tongue, and the spice does build as you continue to chew, so make sure you’ve got some water nearby. It has a great snap to the shell, and the inside is soft and juicy, so this was a win in our book. Sausage Unfortunately, our Brisket wasn’t the best. It was fairly fatty, but also on the drier and chewier side. It had a good smokiness to it, but you will definitely want some sauce for this to help with that chew. Brisket The final meat on the platter for us was the Smoked Chicken, which was extra juicy and had a bit of a kick to it (but not over the top) due to being well seasoned. It was a bit difficult to cut since it’s bone-in, but worth the work. Smoked Chicken We wish we had enjoyed the Cornbread more, but it was pretty dry. They did have a good amount of cornmeal flavor, and are on the sweeter side, but we just found them hard to chew and swallow, being as dry as they were. Cornbread Our Corn on the Cob was pretty solid! The corn kernels were tender and sweet, and we really enjoyed the chipotle aioli and crisp breadcrumbs it was topped with. The aioli is creamy and has a small kick, but again, it’s nothing too wild. Corn on the Cob Our Coleslaw had a nice crunch to it, thanks to the vegetables being fresh, and it has a creamy, thin dressing on it that’s a bit on the vinegary side. If you like sweeter coleslaws, this may not be your thing, but we enjoyed it! Coleslaw Finally, we have the Sweet Potato Tots, which may have been our favorite thing on the plate! They had plenty of sweet potato flavor and were fairly crispy on the outside and very soft and moist on the inside. It’s topped with Parmesan cheese that adds a bit of savoriness and nuttiness, and while there’s parsley on top as well, you don’t taste it much. Some of them were more soggy, just like sweet potato fries often are, but we were still big fans! Sweet Potato Tots Overall, we think this is a solid meal for more than one person as long as you grab those sauces, but did it completely blow our socks off? Not necessarily, which makes us a little sad, so if you’re looking for a meal that really won’t let you down and you’ll leave raving about, this may not be the best choice. We still love The Polite Pig, don’t get us wrong, but some items are more solid than others! And hey, if you’re always looking for opportunities to use more dipping sauces like we are, you’ll love the chance to try a bunch of different sauces with different proteins. The Polite Pig Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney dining news, reviews, and more! REVIEW: Something NEW Just Arrived At One of Our Fave Disney Springs Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of The Polite Pig? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Believe it or not, when we head into Disney Springs, sometimes we have a hard time figuring out where we’d like to eat. Big Roman Pizza! There are just so many options! However, if you’re like me, sometimes you want something that’s going to appease a picky palate, be a great deal, and you’ll want to head over to Pizza Ponte. This spot goes unnoticed by SO many, and it’s time to change that, because you can pay only $8 for a truly MASSIVE slice of pizza, and we’re pretty obsessed with that. Pizza Ponte is located in the Landing section of Disney Springs. It’s a quick service location that’s usually open from 11 AM to 11:30 PM. While most meal options are $14.99 and above, if you want a lighter meal or are snacking around Disney Springs, you can snag the Big Roman slice for just $8. This is made with Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, so yes, it’s just a normal slice of cheese pizza! Look how MASSIVE! You’ll need two plates and a tray just to carry it — that’s how big it is! This is a solid thin-crust pizza, and if you want a little extra flavor, there is a Pepperoni version available for just $0.50 extra (making it $8.50). This was slightly greasy but very fresh-tasting. It wasn’t burnt or overly doughy, which we really appreciated. It doesn’t have as much sauce as others do, so if you’re someone who prefers a LOT of sauce on their pizza, this may not be for you. Look how hard it is to hold it! We didn’t get a cheese pull from this slice, but it still tasted very fresh, and it pairs wonderfully with the airy, crispy crust. This is a great choice to share with friends if you’re all just a bit hungry and want something more on the savory side, but don’t want to adventure too far out into trying something new, this is a great choice. Or, you can split it between a few younger kiddos, and it’ll be a meal for all of them! Pizza Ponte Looking for more recent reviews? Check out our posts below! More Recent Reviews! REVIEW: Sauce Lovers United! This Disney World Meal Will Have You Dipping For DaysREVIEW: The Disney World $8 Pizza That Could Be a Whole MealREVIEW: Did This New Disney Springs Float Give Love a Bad Name?REVIEW: Wrapped with Love at Disney’s Lunar New Year Festival 2026REVIEW: Something NEW Just Arrived At One of Our Fave Disney Springs Restaurants We’ll continue to bring you all the latest and greatest dining news from Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB! REVIEW: The PERFECT Magic Kingdom Lunch Option Under $7 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you grab this slice? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It’s no secret that we LOVE a good Walt Disney World snack, especially at Disney Springs. Recently, we to a sojourn to the park’s Italy Pavilion to sample a brand new sweet treat: A literal (in name) Love Potion. The Love Potion Was this snack good enough to have us fall under its spell, or did we leave proclaiming “Love Stinks!”? Let’s find out… Available at Vivoli il Gelato – the family-owned Disney Springs outpost of one of the oldest gelaterías in Florence, Italy, Vivoli’s, which has been scooping out homemade ice cream since 1930 – the $13.00 Love Potion is a milkshake-style drink that contains vanilla gelato, Strawberry Fanta, whipped cream, and sprinkles. We found the Love Potion to be a perfectly acceptable Valentine’s Day treat, but not much more than that. From a flavor standpoint, it wasn’t really that strong, which was slightly surprising. Honestly, the list of ingredients – Strawberry Fanta, whipped cream, sprinkles, and gelato – initially made us think the drink might be too sweet, but in the end, the opposite was true, and we found ourselves wishing it was a bit sweeter! Whipped cream and sprinkles As far as consistency goes, the Love Potion was similar to a traditional root beer float, but with the Fanta in place of the root beer. Look at that color Aesthetically, the drink definitely hit a home run as far as being a Valentine’s treat, thanks to its red color and the cup it was served in. Love Potion Overall, the Love Potion was a solid, if somewhat middle-of-the-road treat. We wouldn’t say we regret trying it, but we wouldn’t go out of our way to have it again. When you need a treat you know even the pickiest eaters will enjoy, this can be a welcomed sanctuary. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews of Disney World’s newest snacks. 4 Game-Changing Updates Coming to Disney Springs in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you tried the Love Potion yet? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Let’s face it — going to Disney World isn’t exactly easy these days. Between the crowds, the walking, the weather (sweltering heat, sudden thunderstorms, and even unexpected cold), and the need to be on your phone for Lightning Lanes & the My Disney Experience app — we can all probably use a bit of help when it comes to staying comfortable. EPCOT We aren’t spring chickens anymore, after all, so we asked those in their fifties on our team to share their Disney World essentials — and this is what they said! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this wide-brimmed sun hat for those sunny days ©Amazon This sun hat features ventilation, UV resistance, and UPF 50+ protection. Its wide brim will keep your face and neck protected from the sun, and it features an adjustable drawstring inside the hat so it can fit snugly to your head. 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View on Amazon Make sure you pack some Tums for heartburn relief ©Amazon Chances are, you’ll be eating some food that your body might not be used to when you’re at Disney World. This heartburn and acid indigestion medicine treats the four signs of heartburn: burning in the chest, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and upset stomach associated with these symptoms. Toss some in your park bag for immediate relief! View on Amazon Don’t forget this Touchland hand sanitizer Touchland and Disney Special Edition Hand Sanitizer + Mist Case Add a touch of magic to everyday with this special edition Disney & Touchland collaboration. This set features Wild Watermelon hydrating hand sanitizer and a timeless Mickey Mouse Mist Case. This skincare-forward hand sanitizer is enriched with aloe vera and essential oils, leaving hands sanitized, hydrated, and delicately scented. Effective against the most common germs. View on Amazon Get these Disney reading glasses so you can read your phone easily ©Amazon This pair of Foster Grant x Disney cat eye glasses features an all-over Mickey Mouse print on the frames and comes in several different magnifications for anything you might need! Since you’ll likely need to be on your phone a lot when you’re in the parks, having a cheap pair of eyeglasses you don’t mind getting banged up or potentially losing can be a game-changer. View on Amazon This Moleskin tape will save you from blisters ©Amazon This adhesive moleskin tape can help prevent blisters, no matter which type of shoes you’re wearing. It prevents direct friction between your foot and shoe and can alleviate the pain of new shoes grinding against your feet. This set comes with 110 pieces on 10 different sheets, so you can toss a sheet into your park bag for emergencies. View on Amazon We love these cooling towels Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel These cooling towels come in a 4-pack and are made of a breathable mesh material, which makes it easy to activate the chilling towel when you simply soak, wring it out, and snap it on. The unique cooling system uses moisture from the towel to draw the sweat away from your skin to keep you cool. They come in a waterproof bag and can easily be reused throughout the day. View on Amazon Grab this Dreamegg portable white noise machine Dreamegg Portable Travel White Noise Machine This portable sound machine can make all the difference when you’re staying at a Disney World hotel. The portable sound machine offers 16 soothing nature sounds, including ocean waves, rain, birds, fan sounds, and white noise, catering to various preferences and needs. These sounds effectively mask background noise, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. View on Amazon Don’t forget these lacrosse balls for pain relief ©Amazon This lacrosse massage ball has a hardness of 45 degrees, with a single point of pressure that reaches directly to the fascia that surrounds the outer layers of the muscles, relieving muscle fatigue and pain in the legs, hands, arms, neck, back, and feet. It’s perfect for sore feet at the end of the day! View on Amazon And finally, pack some of these Epsom salts for a cozy bath ©Amazon Fancy a bath in your Disney hotel at the end of the night? These convenient, single-use Mineral Bath Soak packets allow you to relax and unwind while on-the-go. Take a dip in the tub with a powerful blend of essential oils and extracts, including Arnica, Blueberry, and Ginger Root. What better way to end a long Disney park day?! View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. So how did Disney’s wait times hold up as January marched on? Take a look at this week’s average wait times for proof! This is everything you need to know about the average wait times in Disney World over the past seven days. There are very few waits over an hour, which is incredible. As January is in full swing, is this one of the best times to visit the parks? It just might be — but we’ll let you decide! Magic Kingdom Wait Times Seven Dwarfs Mine Train TRON Lightcycle / Run — 70 minutes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 54 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 42 minutes Space Mountain — 39 minutes Jungle Cruise — 35 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – 32 minutes Haunted Mansion — 30 minutes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — 20 minutes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Enchanted Tales with Belle — 19 minutes Pirates of the Caribbean — 19 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 17 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 16 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 14 minutes The Little Mermaid- Ariel’s Undersea Adventure — 13 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 12 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 12 minutes Mickey’s Philharmagic “it’s a small world” — 11 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 10 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — 9 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 8 minutes Carousel of Progress Mad Tea Party — 10 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 8 minutes Carousel of Progress — 4 minutes 3 Magic Kingdom Restaurants the Experts Refuse to Book EPCOT Wait Times EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — 74 minutes Test Track — 67 minutes Frozen Ever After — 49 minutes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 45 minutes Soarin’ — 32 minutes Mission: SPACE — 16 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 15 minutes Living with the Land Living with the Land — 12 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 11 minutes Journey into Imagination — 9 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 7 minutes Awesome Planet, American Adventure, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. This Is One of the BEST Things To Do in EPCOT, and You Can’t Change My Mind Animal Kingdom Wait Times Giraffe during Kilimanjaro Safaris Avatar Flight of Passage — 66 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 42 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 29 minutes Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Lightning Lane Expedition Everest — 29 minutes Dinosaur — 23 minutes Zootopia: Better Zoogether – – 14 minutes These Disney Adult Animal Kingdom Hacks Are Getting Out of Control Hollywood Studios Wait Times Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios Slinky Dog Dash — 65 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 60 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 56 minutes Toy Story Mania — 54 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — 50 minutes Tower of Terror Tower of Terror — 44 minutes Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 40 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 23 minutes Star Tours — 7 minutes Walt Disney Presents had no wait times this week. 5 Magic Kingdom Secrets Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How long would you wait for your favorite ride? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

I am obsessed with Disneyland and Disney World history, as well as learning more about how Disney Imagineers create rides. There’s just so much thought and effort that goes into creating an attraction, and I find it absolutely fascinating. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway If you’re like me, and your favorite Disney+ shows are Behind The Attraction and The Imagineering Story, well, I’ve got some news for you…Disney Imagineering just dropped a new video with NEW behind-the-scenes details about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened in 2020 in Disney World and later in Disneyland’s Toon Town in 2023. The ride is a dark ride on a trackless system and was the first EVER Mickey Mouse-themed ride in a Disney theme Park (can you believe that?). Nothing can stop us now… Disney Imagineers recently made a video where they walk through the ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and point out some cool little details you may have never noticed. For starters, did you know that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has MORE hidden Mickeys than any other attraction in Disney World? You’ll see these hidden Mickeys in light fixtures, the chandelier, and more. You’ll have to look for them all the next time you ride. ©Disney Disney Imagineers also created something for this ride that they had never made before. The pre-show involves a cool illusion where you’re watching a screen and then that screen kinda’ busts through and invites you to step into it. The version of the ride in Hollywood Studios has two theaters for guests to step into for the pre-show, but one of those theaters actually served as the prototype for testing out that effect. It’s not just an effect, though. The screen really does tear apart! ©Disney So there’s also some smoke that comes out during the pre-show, but there aren’t any indicators of where the smoke is coming from. Disney sneakily has the smoke coming from behind the “To Trains” sign…the sign moves so the smoke can come out, and then the sign moves back into position, right, you see it. Say what? ©Disney Imagineers also gave up some secrets on how they created scenes by using the first scene on the ride as an example. This ride was the first time that Imagineers combined projection with UV prints and UV paint. In that first scene, Imagineers figured out what daytime would look like in blacklight, which is certainly a very different way of using blacklight than we’d seen before. ©Disney The Imagineers worked from 2D concept art and then created flats for the elements closest to the ride, while things that are further away are projected. Then they used special techniques with color to make it all look seamless. ©Disney So, have you ever noticed the crab that shows up in every scene in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Well, you need to look for it, because it’s there! Her name is Crustacea, and she was one of the Imagineers’ “little pets” during the design of the tropical scene. They fell in love with her, so now, she’s in EVERY scene. ©Disney The big factory scene incorporates pretty much all the tricks that Disney has used throughout the ride, except that it also uses projections onto moving parts. Factory scene The video also goes into some challenges that Imagineers face when they were creating the ride. This one is worth a watch if you love Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway as much as we do. There’s a lot of detail about how they had to adjust things to make everything look JUST RIGHT.  So the next time you ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, be sure to look out for those hidden Mickeys, Crustacea, and all the details that you probably never even notice when you’re on the ride. You’re sure to appreciate it in an entirely new way. We’ll keep an eye out for more fun things like this from Disney Imagineering, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 4 Secrets Imagineers Hid in Disney World Rides Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What sort of things have you noticed when riding Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Share with us in the comments! View the full article

Tell me why every Disney Adult I know is about to own at least three of these. Touchland and Disney Special Edition Hand Sanitizer + Mist Case If you’ve ever sent a screenshot of something Disney-themed to a group chat with the caption “I NEED this,” then this list is for you. From adorable park-day essentials to cozy home décor and nostalgic must-haves, these Amazon finds are guaranteed to make your Disney adult friends text back, “Okay but…send me the link.” Whether you’re shopping for yourself or hunting for the perfect gift, get ready to add at least a few of these magical picks to your cart. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the New York Times Bestselling book, Disney Adults! Disney Adults This engaging book, Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love With) a Magical Subculture, dives into the wildly devoted world of grown-ups who love all things Disney, exploring why this passionate fan community exists and what it reveals about modern culture. Whether you’re a proud Disney Adult yourself or just curious about the phenomenon that keeps fans returning to the parks, movies, merch, and more, it’s a thoughtful, entertaining read for anyone who lives for pixie dust. View on Amazon This Disney Mickey Waffle PopSocket is the cutest little park-day upgrade! ©Amazon It’s easy to snap on, comfy to hold for all your photo-taking and mobile ordering, and it even flips into a kickstand for watching videos in line. It’s MagSafe-compatible (and comes with an adapter ring for non-MagSafe phones), so it’s a practical accessory that still feels very “Disney adult aesthetic.” View on Amazon We love the Touchland & Disney Special Edition Hand Sanitizer + Mist Case. Touchland Hand Sanitizer This adorable hand sanitizer and holding case gives you a travel-friendly way to keep your hands clean and hydrated on the go, with a fun Wild Watermelon scent that feels fresh and playful. It even comes with a Mickey Mouse mist case you can clip to your bag or keys, adding a bit of Disney magic to an everyday essential. View on Amazon Or, you can grab a Loungefly Sleeping Beauty Stained Glass Backpack! ©Amazon This Loungefly mini backpack is basically wearable art! The Aurora-inspired design is so pretty that it looks like it belongs in a castle window, not on your shoulder. It’s the perfect park bag size for essentials (phone, wallet, sunglasses, lip balm), and it instantly levels up any Disney outfit without trying too hard. View on Amazon Don’t forget this 8-piece set of Disney posters! ©Amazon This set of 8 Disney parks-inspired travel poster prints is the easiest way to give your office, gallery wall, or “Disney corner” that nostalgic Main Street-to-EPCOT vibe without doing a whole room makeover. They come unframed in 8×10 so you can mix-and-match frames to fit your aesthetic, and it’s the kind of decor your Disney adult friends will immediately clock and ask where you got it. View on Amazon You’ll definitely need this Living With The Land shirt! Living with the Land shirt This shirt is a deep-cut Disney flex for anyone who considers Living with the Land their comfort ride. It’s soft, minimalist, and instantly recognizable to real park fans — the kind of shirt that will 100% make strangers in line stop you and say, “Wait… where did you get that?” View on Amazon Who doesn’t find these Minnie Bow Ear Holders adorable? Minnie Mouse Ear Holder This adorable pink mouse ear holder keychain lets Disney lovers proudly display their favorite ears right on their backpack or bag, because park memories deserve to be shown off. Perfect for trips (and everyday magic), it keeps ears secure and adds a whimsical Disney-park vibe to any outfit. View on Amazon The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook Set is PERFECT for Disney Adults and, well, any Disney fan of any age! ©Amazon This magical boxed set brings Disney Parks straight to your kitchen with beloved recipes from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, from Mickey pretzels to EPCOT festival favorites. Whether you’re hosting a Disney-themed dinner or craving nostalgic park eats, this cookbook trio lets you recreate all the classic flavors at home. View on Amazon We’re head over heels for these Waterproof Shoe Covers! Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers Rainy-day magic on the go! These adorable silicone waterproof shoe covers keep your kicks dry and clean from puddles to park parades, which are perfect for Disney-obsessed friends who refuse to let a little rain ruin the adventure. View on Amazon This acrylic Minnie Ears Holder is one of the best ways we’ve seen to display our ears. ©Amazon This sleek, acrylic headband holder keeps all your Mickey ears, Minnie bows, and park headbands neatly on display so they’re ready for your next magical adventure. It’s the perfect way for Disney adults to organize their favorite accessories with style, without a tangled mess, easy access, and adorable décor! View on Amazon This Mickey Misting Fan could be a Disney Adult’s best friend in the heat! LACOVIA Mini Fan This adorable handheld mouse-themed misting fan keeps you cool with adjustable speeds and a refreshing mist. It’s perfect for beating the heat during long park days or outdoor movies. With its rechargeable USB design and charming look, it’s a practical (and cute) accessory every Disney adult will want in their park bag all summer long. View on Amazon Every Disney Adult needs a Disney version of CLUE Disney Villains edition. Clue: Disney Villains Edition Game This wickedly fun twist on the classic Clue game lets Disney lovers play as iconic villains like Ursula, Gaston, and Jafar while trying to solve “who stole the magic” in a lair-to-lair mystery. It’s the perfect game night pick for Disney fans — whether they’re plotting over dinner or bringing some mischievous magic to your next party. View on Amazon And finally, no Disney Adult’s look is complete without a Fantasia Mickey Mouse Sorcerer’s Apprentice Retro Shirt! ©Amazon This retro-style shirt celebrates Mickey in his iconic Sorcerer’s Apprentice moment from Fantasia, bringing vintage Disney magic straight into your everyday wardrobe. Soft, official Disney merch that’s perfect for park days, movie nights, or just showing off your classic Disney love with style. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

If you’re looking to squeeze in a bit more Disney magic into your vacation, the next time you visit Disney World, it might be a good idea to visit one of these FOUR hotels! Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Cool Kids’ Summer is COMING BACK to Disney World in 2026, and we’re stoked! This event will bring with it the return of the free water park admission perk, free park tickets, discounts, and more character interactions throughout the resort! When it comes to meeting characters, this event will see more characters in the hotels, and we’re gonna see folks flocking to four Disney World hotels in particular for some super rare character meet-and-greets! From May 26th through September 8th, 2026, special character experiences will be available on select days at a few Disney World hotels — including a few along the Disney Skyliner route, which makes them easier to visit even if you’re not staying there as a hotel guest! It’s also a reason some guests may be deciding to stay at these Disney World hotels instead of others this summer! Wilderness Lodge sign The hotels in question are Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside! Disney’s Pop Century Cool Kids’ Summer debuted last year, and this event saw scheduled character appearances at select hotels. These hotels will have signage letting you know where you can meet characters on which days and at what time. Don’t expect to see your favorite characters just wandering around — this is a limited offering with a strict meeting window. Wilderness Lodge sign Additionally, as part of Cool Kids’ Summer, some iconic Toy Story characters will appear at Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom, and other special characters will meet guests during Early Theme Park Entry for hotel guests at the four Disney World theme parks. Bert and Mr. Penguin Along with the usual hotel perks like free transportation (like the Skyliner at Art of Animation, Pop Century, and Caribbean Beach Resort — water taxi at Port Orleans – Riverside), immersive theming, Early Theme Park Entry, extended Lightning Lane booking windows, and top-notch amenities, the free water park ticket perk will also be offered at these hotels. Blizzard Beach This perk allows guests staying at Disney hotels FREE access to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on check-in day. Typhoon Lagoon Hotel perks and offerings are always subject to change and grow, so you can count on us to stay up-to-date on any and all adjustments! Keep it posted right here at DFB for all the latest Disney World tips and updates! Your Favorite Toy Story Characters Are Coming to a Popular Magic Kingdom Restaurant Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which characters are you hoping to meet this year at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you were planning on spending a relaxing day by the pool at Disney World, you need to know about another Disney World hotel pool closure that is starting this week! It is a popular time for Disney to temporarily close pools for maintenance, as cooler weather in Florida makes them less in demand. With this week’s newest pool closure, there are now 5 Disney World hotel pools closed. Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort We are here to make sure you always know what is happening at Disney World. We have all the details on this week’s closures, so you won’t be caught by surprise. We are rounding up ALL the closures in Disney World this week, so let’s get started! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Harambe Market — Disney’s Animal Kingdom Harambe Market, a quick-service dining location in Animal Kingdom, has temporarily closed as of October 20th, 2025. It will be closed for a few months, and it is currently expected to reopen in early 2026. Right now, hours are showing on the Disney World website starting March 1st, so it is likely to reopen then. While we are sad to see the dining options decrease in Animal Kingdom, there are still lots of delicious options! Harambe Market You can stop by Flame Tree Barbecue or Satu’li Canteen for a tasty, quick-service meal. We aren’t expecting huge changes at Harambe Market during the refurbishment, but we will keep you updated as we learn more! TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, Fossil Fun Games, The Boneyard, Dino Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites The first round of closures began in DinoLand U.S.A. on January 13th, 2025. TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Game were closed down, and construction has begun on the brand-new land themed to the Tropical Americas, Pueblo Esperanza. The Boneyard has permanently closed as of September 2nd. Dino Bite Snacks and Trilo-Bites are also permanently closed as of October 20th, 2025. Construction It is definitely a sad sight, but we are also excited to see Pueblo Esperanza! DINOSAUR and Restaurantosaurus are still open, but Disney has announced the rest of DinoLand, U.S.A. will be closing for good on February 2nd, 2026. REVIEW: No Notes for This New Animal Kingdom Appetizer – Just That We Want 10 More Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Animation Courtyard closed on September 25th, 2025, to make way for Walt Disney Studios. This new area is expected to open in summer 2026 and will be a special nod to the Walt Disney Studios lot. Star Wars Launch Bay will be turned into The Magic of Disney Animation. This attraction will have you interacting and exploring with this fun take on Disney Animation headquarters. Construction walls around Animation Courtyard This area will also feature a new Drawn to Wonderland indoor play area and the current Disney Jr. Play and Dance! show will be getting a makeover. During the transformation, you will still be able to visit “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and Walt Disney Presents. Muppets Courtyard, including Muppet*Vision 3D, PizzeRizzo, and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Muppet*Vision 3D AND PizzeRizzo closed on June 8th, and Muppets Courtyard has been walled off so construction can begin on the new Monsters, Inc. land. Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano has been closed since May 11th. Recently, the Muppet*Vision 3D sign was officially taken down! Farewell Muppet*Vision Sign Don’t worry, the Muppets won’t be missing from Disney’s Hollywood Studios forever. The Muppets will eventually be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in summer 2026. This Disney’s Hollywood Studios Construction Update Is Making Us NERVOUS EPCOT Frozen Ever After and The Fjording Frozen Ever After and The Fjording, which is the gift shop at the exit of the attraction, will be closing temporarily beginning January 26th. The attraction will be closing for a refurbishment that includes updating the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff audio-animatronic figures. Frozen Ever After The new figures will draw inspiration from the advancements seen in the World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. It is expected to reopen in February 2026, although Disney has not announced an exact date yet. But, we will keep you updated as we learn more! Refreshment Port Refreshment Port located near the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase is temporarily closed for refurbishment as of January 12th. Not so great news if you were hoping to snag a specialty poutine during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The Refreshment Port is closed However, there will still be plenty of yummy snacks to grab! Disney hasn’t yet announced what will be done at Refreshment Port or when the stand will reopen. However, we will keep an eye and ear out for progress and keep you updated. REVIEW: Here We Have an EPCOT Festival of the Arts Booth That’s Simple Perfection Disney Springs Lime Garage The Lime Garage at Disney Springs is closed for refurbishment from January 12th through March 13th, 2026. There will be a small break in the project for President’s Day Weekend, with the garage reopening from February 11th through February 17th. However, after the busy holiday weekend, the garage will be closed again. Disney Springs Lime Garage There are still plenty of options for parking at Disney Springs, but if you are headed there during a busy time, you might want to give yourself a bit of extra time to find parking. Guests will be able to park at Orange Garage, Grapefruit Garage, Strawberry Parking Lot, and Watermelon Parking Lot during the closure. 4 Game-Changing Updates Coming to Disney Springs in 2026 Disney World Skyliner Beginning January 25th, the Disney World Skyliner will be closing temporarily for refurbishment. It is expected to be closed through January 31st, 2026. During the closure, complimentary bus transportation will be provided to guests, so you will still be able to get wherever you are headed! Disney Skyliner However, we recommend giving yourself a bit of extra time to navigate the bus system and reach your destination! We don’t want you to be late to a dining reservation or Lightning Lane window. The One Rule We Wish Disney World Transportation Would Finally Slash Blizzard Beach Blizzard Beach has been closed since September 8th, 2025! While it has been wonderful having BOTH Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon open at the same time this summer (which was the first time this has happened in YEARS), that has now come to an end. Blizzard Beach is now closed for refurbishment. Blizzard Beach Have no fear, though, if you are looking for somewhere to cool off and enjoy some fun in the water, Typhoon Lagoon will still be open! Keep an eye on the weather, as Typhoon Lagoon will close when temperatures drop. Beginning February 15th, 2026, Blizzard Beach will be reopening, and Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment. REVIEWS: What to Eat (And What to AVOID) at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney World Hotels Leisure Pools — Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club Resort are currently undergoing visible exterior maintenance. The maintenance could affect views and may require alternate routes at times. In addition, two of the resort’s leisure pools will close for routine maintenance. At Disney’s Yacht Club, the Admiral leisure be will be closed for maintenance through early May 2026. Admiral Pool At Disney’s Beach Club, the Tidal leisure pool will be closed for maintenance through early May 2026. During the construction, guests may see or hear construction work, but it will only be done during the daytime hours. Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Pond Pool Spa, BBQ Area, and Playground — Disney’s Old Key West Resort Starting early January through early February 2026, the Turtle Pond Pool, Turtle Pond Pool Spa, the BBQ area, and the playground at Disney’s Old Key West Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. Turtle Pond Pool at Old Key West During the closure, guests can head over to the Sandcastle Pool or one of the resort’s leisure pools. There are two different leisure pools available: the South Point Pool and Miller’s Road Pool. Boat Dock — Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The boat dock at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is undergoing routine maintenance as of January 12th. Boat transportation will be unavailable from January 12th until January 30th, although the maintenance will continue until early April 2026. Boat Dock Construction Boat transportation will only be suspended for about three weeks of the total maintenance time. Surfboard Bay Pool and Kiddie Pool — Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort From January 2026 through April 2026, the Surfboard Bay Pool and Kiddie Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for maintenance. Don’t worry, though, if you are in the swimming mood, you will still have plenty of options for pools. You may just need to travel a bit farther. All-Star Sports Pool At Disney’s All-Star Sports, the Grand Slam Leisure Pool will still be open. As well, you can also use any of the pools at the other All-Star Resorts. You can use the Calypso Pool and Piano Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort or the Fantasia Pool and Duck Pond Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Promenade Fine Art Gallery — Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Resort The Promenade Fine Art Gallery will be closing its Disney’s BoardWalk location on October 20th, 2025. However, the Promenade Fine Art Gallery isn’t closing for good, and it will just be moving to a new location. Promenade Fine Art Gallery The gallery hasn’t announced yet where that new location will be, but we will keep you updated as we learn more! Jellyrolls — Disney’s BoardWalk Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk officially closed on April 19th, 2025. This entertainment venue has provided our team with countless memories, and we know many others are also sad to see it close. Jellyrolls had its final farewell performance on April 19th and closed its doors forever on Disney’s BoardWalk. Jellyrolls However, this isn’t the end for Jellyrolls, as the bar has said they are “making a move.” We don’t know many details about that move yet, but we will keep you updated. NEW LOOK at the Lakeshore Lodge Hotel Coming to Disney World Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and determine which works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. They also share expert tips and first-hand advice about your magical vacation. Small World Vacations Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Not Trying To Make It Weird, but These 6 “Uncomfortable” Things Will Make Your Disney World Trip 10x Better Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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Looking for that perfect Disney item that won’t break the bank? We know the feeling! ©Disney We’re always on the hunt for the latest Disney deals and sales, so when we find some MAJOR ones, we know we have to share them with you. We found some BIG Disney deals on Amazon, and we know they won’t last long — so get them while you can! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Disney Princess 3-piece Beach Backpack set ©Amazon Included in this 3-piece set is a colorful Disney Princess backpack featuring a drawstring top, mesh siding, and adjustable straps. The 3D heart unzips as a front pocket, making it the perfect place for markers and other small essentials. It also comes with a single-wall water bottle featuring Disney Princesses, and a waterproof pouch perfect for snacks and other items. View on Amazon This Disney Classic Coloring Activity Book and Sticker set will make plane rides and car trips a breeze ©Amazon This bundle includes one Lilo and Stitch Coloring Activity Book, one Winnie the Pooh Coloring Activity Book, one Mickey Mouse Coloring Book, and 2 sheets of stickers — Stitch and Mickey. This bundle also comes with a Mickey Pop Fidget toy. There are over 240 pages of coloring and activities featuring some of your favorite Disney characters. View on Amazon We love this Loungefly Mickey Mouse Marching Band backpack ©Amazon This Loungefly Mickey Mouse Marching Band backpack is made of faux leather with applique, embroidered, and printed details with a zipper charm pull. It features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy making their way down the street as they march to the beat of their own drum! View on Amazon Or, you can grab the Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia ©Amazon Dive into the wonderful world of Pixar with the new edition of this bestselling, fan-favorite, fully illustrated, and fact-filled Disney Pixar character guide book. This new edition of the popular Disney Pixar Character Encyclopedia for children and adults has been updated and expanded to include characters from Pixar’s recent releases. View on Amazon Don’t forget the Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Boxed Set ©Amazon Enjoy all the magic of Disney cooking in one complete set containing The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook, The Unofficial Disney Parks EPCOT Cookbook, and The Unofficial Disney Parks Restaurants Cookbook from bestselling author Ashley Craft. Your next meal is about to be full of Disney fun! View on Amazon And finally, get your hands on this Disney Mickey baseball cap ©Amazon Hats are a must during summer trips to Disney World, and this classic Mickey Mouse baseball cap is certainly no different! It’s made of 100% cotton and is machine washable, and comes in multiple colors, so you can choose what fits your style the best. There is also an adjustable buckle strap for a personalized fit! View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Hotel rooms try really hard to be our “home away from home” when we’re on vacation, but sometimes they’re just lacking things we need. For example, we often travel with a noise machine because we’re not used to the noises (or lack thereof) that we hear in our Disney World hotel room. Charging Station We also know that there can often be an issue with finding enough outlets and ports to plug all our devices in. When you need to charge your iPhone, Apple watch, and Airpods all at the same time, you might have trouble doing that. Well, we found a solution on Amazon, and we wished we’d found it a LOT sooner. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the 3-in-1 Charging Station for Multiple Apple Devices Yes, you can get a charging station that will charge three Apple devices at the same time. Which means you only need to plug the charging station in because it will wirelessly charge all three. If you’ve got all of these Apple products, this will be a game-changer for you at your Disney World hotel, but also at home, too. Charging Station One thing we also like is that the charging station folds up to make it easy to pack and carry. The center puck folds up to hold your watch on a stand with a display that tells the time. There’s also a blue indicator light that comes on when it detects a device so you know it’s aligned properly on the puck. Charging Station What we really love is the price, though! This is a BARGAIN for what it does, but it’s well-made and hasn’t failed us yet. It doesn’t take up much space, and we even learned that you can charge an iPad on it! How’s that for convenient? This little baby ticks off all the “musts” we need in such a device, and we just had to share our find with you. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article