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The 2018 Gingerbread Display in Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn is up and ready for the viewing pleasure of guest’s stopping by this Epcot area Resort! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The BoardWalk pastry chefs are once again taking us to a miniature edible version of the Showplace of the Shore with popular stops along the BoardWalk. This is a returning theme from last year when it made its debut; however, the setup has changed and SO MANY more fun details have been added this year! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The BoardWalk Bakery makes up the central focus of the display. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display And you can see that Mickey has been joined in the Bakery kitchen by Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy (standing behind Pluto). And with all the help, he’s been able to make many more treats this year, right down to the Bakery’s Carrot Cake! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display You can even see the red and white tables placed outside. Flying Fish has a new gingerbread look this year, complete with lighting inside and even a teeny popcorn stand out in front. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display Trattoria al Forno is also complemented with lights and outdoor seating. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The ESPN Club completes the restaurant lineup with its signature barbell breaking through the ceiling. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display And new to the scene is a gazebo area, just waiting for a happy Christmas couple to take their wedding vows and ride away in Cinderella’s coach. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display Surrounding the setup, Gingerbread Mickeys and Sugar Cookies are available for purchase. Gingerbread Mickeys Sugar Cookies And if you’d like to try your hand at a Gingerbread House of your very own, you can check out the info for the returning Gingerbread Academy, led by the Pastry Chef Team. Gingerbread Academy And so we say, “HAPPY HOLIDAYS…” BoardWalk Inn Tree …from the Disney World BoardWalk! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Have you ever taken a tour of the Resort Gingerbread Displays? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The 2017 Gingerbread Display at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn Another NEW Mermaid Cupcake is Making a Splash in Disney World! Tips for Enjoying a Non-Park Day During Your Walt Disney World Vacation View the full article

Grabbing a quick bite to eat and enjoying the BoardWalk Inn and Villa‘s relaxing and eponymous boardwalk is a simple pleasure of a Walt Disney World vacation. And the BoardWalk Pizza Window has been a staple of the resort since the old days. BoardWalk Pizza Window In August, this quick service locale unveiled a new menu that included more pizza options in personal and whole sizes, sub sandwiches, salads, and more. BoardWalk Pizza Window has always been a mediocre spot serving average pizza — nothing to write home about but fine to crush some late-night hunger pains. So I was keen to see if it had improved since my last visit. At the window, diners can spy the pies being made in the back, and if you catch them at a slow time, it’s fun to watch the cast members toss some dough for a while. BoardWalk Pizza Window Inside you may also see the line-up of pizzas awaiting toppings. BoardWalk Pizza Window You’ll find some enhancements at the window, too, including Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Standard stuff you’ll find at any pizza purveyor. BoardWalk Pizza Window But before I got into the pizza zone, I ordered a Meatball Sub. This sandwich isn’t innovative or creative, but it’s tasty enough. The roll is great — crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Meatball Sub There’s not much cheese to speak of, which is disappointing. But the four meatballs are sufficient to fill the roll, and the sauce is good. Meatball Sub The meatballs are seasoned pretty liberally, but the flavors are really straightforward and understated. Overall it’s a decent meatball sub, but nothing destination-worthy. This could be good for a picky eater who isn’t in the mood for pizza. Meatball Sub The sub comes with a bag of chips. Meatball Sub Pizzas at the BoardWalk Pizza Window come in two sizes: Personal and Whole. The personal is likely fine for a couple of diners with average appetites. But if you’re a pizza fiend, keep it all for yourself. Simple, White Pizza Boxes I ordered the White Pizza without mushrooms, which means it’s a white pizza thick with cheese and scattered bacon. It took a while to get as the pizzas are made-to-order. White Pizza without Mushrooms This was good — happily cheesy with some saltiness from the bacon — but nothing “must-get.” White Pizza without Mushrooms If you eat your pizza nearby, look for this handy Pizza Box Recycling. White Pizza without Mushrooms Yeah, we aren’t sending you to BoardWalk Pizza Window for your pizza cravings, but if you’re in the area and must have something to eat immediately, this spot is still convenient. The food is OK, but definitely not crave-worthy. I wouldn’t recommend wasting money and stomach space on it if you can avoid it…but still, it’s nice to see that the Window has improved a bit over the years. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried the BoardWalk Pizza Window? Let us know what you think in the comments! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

This season, give the gift of Disney magic! Whether you’re shopping for a Disney Parks fan or just looking to add a touch of pixie dust into stockings, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort has you covered. Check out some of this year’s favorite gift ideas below! Stocking Stuffers: Disney patterned crew socks with fun knit details make a cozy treat for feet. Plus, they come festively packaged inside an ornament! A Holiday Sleigh PANDORA charm is a great way to add some Disney flair to any outfit. The Mickey Mouse Plush, decked out for the holiday season, is a cuddly pal anyone will love for many seasons to come. From across the galaxy, the Star Wars Porg Pin will delight any young Padawan who receives it. Under the Tree: Bring magical vacation memories home with the Sleeping Beauty Castle Playset, complete with Mickey and Minnie figurines. Celebrate the Super Hero universe with the Marvel Universe Mega Figurine Set. 20 iconic character figurines are sculpted in detailed, heroic poses. The Disney Parks Holiday Train Set adds Disney magic to a classic holiday decoration. Build and display your own LEGO Star Wars 75230 Porg, available at the LEGO store in the Downtown Disney District. For a customized gift, check out the LEGO Mosaic Maker—a one-of-a-kind machine that is only offered at two U.S. LEGO locations, including Downtown Disney! Collect all the vinyl figures in Kingdom of Cute – Blind Box Series Two. Based on WonderGround Gallery artist Jerrod Maruyama’s artwork, this collection features favorite attraction characters, vehicles and icons from past and present. Disney Time Together: There’s nothing better than a surprise visit to the Disneyland Resort! For a limited time in 2019, visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for $70 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.* This ticket offer may be used for visits Jan. 7 through May 23, 2019 (blockout dates of Apr. 14-22 apply). Book through May 18, 2019. For more gift-giving ideas, stop by our favorite shopping destinations at the Disneyland Resort, or peruse online at shopDisney.com. *Tickets valid for use beginning January 7, 2019 and expire 13 days after the first day of use or on May 23, 2019, whichever occurs first. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 8 tickets per person per day. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. View the full article

Each year, the gingerbread houses on our ships become more and more spectacular. Our annual gingerbread house competition inspires the pastry, bakery chefs and deck teams to put their best foot forward when designing these elaborate masterpieces for our Very Merrytime Cruises. So what does it take for these creations to come to life? Approximately 650 pounds of gingerbread dough, 220 pounds of icing sugar, 5,250 gingerbread bricks, heaps of candy and a whole lot of creativity! It’s no wonder these houses are the backdrop for many of our guests’ family photos. To celebrate the fifth year of our gingerbread house competition, we’re putting the vote in your hands. We want you to tell us which gingerbread house is your favorite. The winning team will earn the right to display the competition’s coveted trophy for the entire next year (plus bragging rights, of course.) When you cast your vote, keep in mind creativity, intricacy and originality. Now tell us, which team has your vote? Voting ends on Sunday, December 2, so be sure to cast your vote before then and check back next week to see the winner. View the full article

For guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays, “Candlelight Processional” at Epcot is a must-do, chill-evoking live musical performance that celebrates the season and leaves entire families in awe. And today, I’m thrilled to share with all of you that for the first time ever, we’ll bring “Candlelight Processional” to you live on December 4, 2018, as part of our #DisneyParksLIVE stream series. We will live stream the park’s 8:15 p.m. show with host actor Neil Patrick Harris, with our live stream starting just minutes before, at 8:05 p.m. ET, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring this beautiful show to life. To tune into the live stream on December 4, simply visit the Disney Parks Blog at 8:05 p.m. ET that night. We’ll be celebrating the joy of the season before and after the show – and would love to share some of your favorite Disney Parks holiday vacation photos as part of our stream. To have your photo considered, share it with us on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyParksLIVE now. View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing all the latest NEWS regarding lots of changes and updates just announced for Disney Parks! New Epcot Nighttime Spectacular is on the way ©Disney In case you missed it, there was a TON of news announced at the recent D23 Destination D event, and we’ve got it all here in our latest DFB YouTube video! We’re talking about TWO nighttime spectaculars on the way for Epcot, new shows and attraction updates for Hollywood Studios, new Resorts (including the Star Wars Hotel!), news for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts and MUCH MORE! So get ready to take it all in with our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which news item are you most interested in of everything coming to Disney Parks? Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? DFB Video: What’s NEW in Walt Disney World AND Disneyland DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

Thanksgiving is now behind us, which means one thing – Christmas is fast approaching! The upcoming holiday served as artist Ashley Taylor’s inspiration for today’s Disney Doodle, which depicts the Darling children from “Peter Pan” visiting none other than Santa Claus at Disney Springs. In the film “Peter Pan,” each of the Darling siblings – Wendy, John and Michael – are delighted with the wonder of childhood. Who better to put first on their must-visit list on a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort than Santa Claus himself? “Santa is always welcoming people at Disney Springs during the holiday season!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine the Darling children wanting to spend time with Santa and share their favorite happy thoughts with him!” View the full article

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Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is one of those places at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios that you have to experience at least once. Learn About: Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney World Restaurants I mean, dining in a convertible car watching kitchy old science fiction movie clips under a faux starlit sky is really a bespoke dining adventure. But the food…hasn’t ever been the big draw here. And that’s okay — we’re in it for the fun atmosphere! But we do keep coming back to try to food because I’m looking forward to the day that I can say both the experience AND the food are fun at Sci-Fi. A menu change resulted in some interesting meal options, so I was happy to drive (er, walk) in and give it another shot. But the contrast between these menu items (and an old standby) really couldn’t be more divergent. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Sci-Fi meals open with some cleverly named beverages, including a Magical Star Cocktail that comes with a Multicolored Glow Cube and the Long Island Lunar Tea, which I tried on this visit. Sci-Fi Drink Menu Sci-Fi Specialty Beverages The Long Island Lunar Tea is essentially a Long Island Ice Tea (but with a more sci-fi-appropriate name). Long Island Lunar Tea The alcohol is potent in this drink, but that’s what you’re looking for with the Long Island cocktail. It might have been a little heavy on the ice, and it was refreshing and cool. Long Island Lunar Tea The menu at Sci-Fi features crowd pleasers like Crispy Chicken Tenders and Fried Dill Pickles for apps. Entrees are pretty diverse, including Drive-In BBQ Burger, a New York Strip Steak, and a couple new items: Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter and Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps. Sci-Fi Menu The Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter is easily large enough for two diners — particularly if you add an appetizer or one of Sci-Fi’s famed milkshakes. The Platter consists of Smoked Pulled Pork, St. Louis-style Ribs, Grilled Chicken, and Sausage. Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter The Sausage is almost comically small, but the other meats really compensate. Everything tastes decent, provided that you manage your expectations. Sci-Fi isn’t a BBQ joint, so you’re getting passable meats without a lot of finesse. Sides include Baked Beans finished with Coca Cola BBQ Sauce, Southern Cole Slaw, Jalapeno-Cheddar Cornbread, and pickles. These are also fine, and the variety of items on the platter is really its most redeeming quality. If you need to fill up and protein load, you’ll certainly do it with this! Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter I also ordered a burger, since there are a few options on the menu, and the chef here used to craft burgers at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs, so he knows his way around a patty! The burgers at Sci-Fi are good, avoiding the pitfall of dry Disney burgers that you find almost everywhere else. The Beef and Blue is topped with Blue Cheese, Onion Marmalade, Lettuce, Bacon, and a Gourmet Tomato. If you’re looking for a really good burger, this one is for you! Beef and Blue Burger The second new option of the night was the Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps. This dish is designed for those looking for vegan and vegetarian options and those looking to make some healthier selections while in the Disney Parks. The components are fine — nothing spectacular but nothing terrible, either. The assemble-it-yourself components include Salt and Pepper Crispy-fried Tofu, Lettuce Cups, Water Chestnuts, Shredded Carrots, Spicy Cucumber, Szechuan Sauce, and Soba Noodle Salad. Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps I would have preferred for the Salt and Pepper Crispy-Fried Tofu so have a little more, well, salt and pepper. And crispy-friedness. They were pretty anemic and unexciting. The other items — especially the Spicy Cucumber — added flavors and textures, which lettuce wraps really need in order to be interesting. And there WAS some serious spice here. Overall, I wasn’t wowed by this, but it’s great that there’s another veg-friendly entree on the menu! Desserts at Sci-Fi benefit from being pretty original. Sci-Fi Dessert Menu We didn’t try anything new on this visit, but in the past we’ve enjoyed the Warm Glazed Doughnut. It’s got a nice play of flavors and temperatures, including some cinnamon-y apples and a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream atop the warm doughnut. Sci-Fi Warm Glazed Doughnut The House-Made Sci-Fi Candy Bar is standard (these days) option. Chocaholics will enjoy this, but it’s not my favorite way to spend $$$ on dessert. Candy Bar — Cross Section Sci-Fi is still a destination for the atmosphere alone, and I appreciate that the menu changes from time to time and that the burgers are consistently good. It’s worth a visit (or two or five), especially while the park is in its pre-Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Advance Dining Reservations aren’t too difficult to score. Check out this Disney’s Hollywood Studios throwdown: Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater vs. 50s Prime Time Cafe! Is Sci-Fi Dine-In a must do for you? Share your experiences in the comments! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Review: Is Epcot’s Nine Dragons Worth a Visit? You May Be Surprised! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Princess and the Frog Tree Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays started is ON, and we have ALL the menus! Start planning what you’re going to eat before you go! And check out our BEST of the Fest here! Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays is in full swing and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go! And, check out our Best of the Fest too! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We reviewed the holiday desserts at Disneyland’s French Market Restaurant. New Disney Princess mugs were spotted at Disney World. Take a tour of the Christmas Tree Trail in Disney Springs! We have a guest review of the new breakfast items at D-Luxe Burger. Check out the new Starbucks tumblers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! More details were revealed for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. We reviewed the new Peanut Butter Brownie and a must-have cookie at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Check out the details for Sake & Shine 2.0 at Disney Springs. We shared what’s new at Disney’s All Star Resorts. Check out our review of the holiday treats at Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure! Sebastian’s Bistro had a special Thanksgiving menu. We found even more holiday treats at the Magic Kingdom! Stephen Twining made a special appearance at Epcot over the holiday! We have details on when you can make reservations at the new Gran Destino Tower! Disney Springs celebrated ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ with a new sundae. D-Luxe Burger is serving breakfast during the holiday season. We reviewed Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party in the Magic Kingdom! Join us on the Cookie Stroll at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Check out our first look and review of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs. We have a review of the holiday treats at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor in Disneyland! We checked out what’s new at Disney’s Art of Animation. We picked our Best of the Fest for the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. New DFB YouTube videos: Best of Epcot Festival of the Holidays, Best Disney World Restaurants for Thanksgiving and Christmas, 10 Best Hotel Pools at Disney World, and Disney World Pro Tips from the Experts. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video — Disney World Pro Tips from the Experts Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — Disney World Pro Tips from the Experts — and don’t forget to subscribe here. 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And right now it also includes a pre-order of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and a pre-order for the 2019 Food and Wine Guide PLUS free, instant downloads of the 2018 editions for both ebooks! So you’re basically getting two free books in the mix! Want to see more? Check out the details here!But wait, there’s more! You can also scoop up these savings on the Everything Bundle Gift Certificate! These make the perfect gift for the Disney fans in your life! (Be sure to check out all of our Gift Certificates.) And that means one thing — hall decking and stocking stuffing has never been easier or more convenient for the Disney Food Lovers on your list. Remember – EVERY DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate is on sale this week. Just use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any of our best-selling e-books! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. Hollywood Studios is celebrating the holiday season with its Flurry of Fun – and it features a lot of great holiday treats including this Spiked Hot Cocoa Flight at Dockside Diner (and Fairfax Fare)! DFB fan @dreamandamouse shared this pic with us on Instagram and called it a grown up Christmas treat! Cheers to the holidays! The Cheshire Cat Cupcake is the cupcake of the month at All Star Music and it’s super cute and tasty! DFB fan @millennial.on.main.street shared this pic with us on Instagram said “This Cheshire Cat cupcake got me grinning!” Such a cute cupcake! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this gorgeous Disney Dinner Set – perfect for your holiday celebrations! WDW for Grownups shared a review for Yak & Yeti at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Oh My Disney shared a fun Disney Villain and Disney Food quiz! Disney Family shared a recipe for a Nutcracker-inspired gingerbread house! Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: September 20, 2016 DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 View the full article

If you’re familiar with Disney Springs, you already know it’s a great destination for shopping and dining. Now that the Holidays at Disney Springs have arrived, though, it’s getting even better. Holiday Decor at Disney Springs Imagine dozens of restaurants and more than 100 stores all decked out for the holiday season. Want to know more about how you can experience the sparkling lights, Christmas music, live entertainment, and holiday festivities? We’ve got you covered! Specialty Menu Items at Disney Springs Restaurants Amorette’s Patisserie We’re big fans of the wine slushies at Amorette’s Patisserie, and they’ve released a new flavor just in time for the holidays: Cranberry Chardonnay! Cranberry Chardonnay Wine Slush See what we thought of the new wine slushie here. D-Luxe Burger D-Luxe Burger is also getting in on the festive fun with their Holiday Turkey Burger. For dessert, they’re offering a Cookies n Cream Peppermint Gelato Shake. Holiday Turkey Burger Read the full review here! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ has lots of fun lined up for you this season! Starting on December 1, if you wear an ugly sweater in to dine, you get a free slice of special Holiday Hummingbird Cake with your purchase of an entree or appetizer. SOLD! Holiday RumShine Punch Special holiday drinks are on on the way, too! Last year’s fan favorite, the Ole Smokey Shine Nog, will be back for the season. A new drink for 2018, the Holiday RumShine, will be arriving! The Ganachery Does anything say “Christmas” better than chocolate and peppermint? At the Ganachery, you’ll find this fun Mickey Santa Piñata, Peppermint Bark, and three new flavors of ganache: Candy Cane, Dark Chocolate Snowflake, and Eggnog. Santa Mickey Piñata See photos of all of The Ganachery’s holiday items here. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar never fails to deliver when it comes to fun seasonal drinks! This year, partake in the Jock Frost, Jock’s Old Fashioned, Jock’s Holiday Nog, or the Florida Mule. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Holiday Drink Menu Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante Gather your family for Sunday Brunch… in your best matching Christmas pajamas! When you dine in matching jammies, Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante will give you a free family photo. AristoCrepes, BB Wolf’s Sausage Co., Dockside Margaritas, The Daily Poutine, and The Polite Pig are also expected to release special holiday goodies throughout the season, so watch this space – we’ll keep you posted. The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail is back for 2018 with 27 beautiful trees! Experience magical snow and walk through a winter wonderland of holiday decorations featuring your favorite characters. How cute is this Minnie and Mickey Tree? Mickey and Minnie Tree We love the Blue Fairy‘s wand on this Pinocchio tree, too! The Christmas Tree Trail is full of adorable Disney details just like this. Pinocchio Tree And if you get hungry while wandering the trail, there’s a snack stand where you can pick up a Holiday Mickey Pretzel or a Frozen Eggnog! Christmas Tree Trail Snacks Menu Take a tour of ALL of the Christmas Trees and Trail details here. Stitch’s Disney Springs Holiday Gift Hunt This one’s fun for the whole family! Dash through Disney Springs in search of everyone’s favorite blue alien: Stitch! Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt Get your Holiday Gift Hunt Guide at Amorette’s Patisserie, Basin, the Christmas Tree Trail, The Ganachery, MAC Cosmetics, Marketplace Co-Op, Once Upon a Toy, Rainforest Cafe, Sperry, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, UNIQLO, and Wolfgang Puck Express. Time for exploring the Springs with your family — a fun adventure, especially when the parks are super crowded for the holidays. Holiday Decor Throughout Disney Springs You’ll find sparkling holiday decorations no matter where you go at Disney Springs! This clever steampunk deer is located just outside of the Orange Parking Garage. Holiday Decor at Disney Springs Find the official Disney Springs Christmas Tree in the Town Center. Want a family picture? PhotoPass Photographers are often stationed here. Holiday Decor at Disney Springs These extra-large holiday baubles light up and change color at night. So pretty! Special Holiday Entertainment Disney Springs celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. DJ dance parties and live music will be happening nightly. You might even spot some Toy Soldiers! To celebrate Hanukkah, musical group Kalinka will perform from December 2 – 9. In celebration of Kwanzaa, UHURU will perform on December 26 and 27. Exclusive Holiday Merchandise Get your holiday shopping done for the whole family… and maybe pick up a little something for yourself, too! Holiday Merchandise at Tren-D This gorgeous, limited-edition Ornament dress is available at Marketplace Co-Op – Cherry Tree Lane. Holiday Ornament Dress Notice all of the sweet Disney details on the fabric? We see Dumbo, Haunted Mansion, Enchanted Tiki Room, Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel, and it’s a small world references! Holiday Ornament Dress Detail This sparkly Mickey ornament bag could be the perfect outfit completer, too. Mickey Ornament Bag Whew – that’s a lot of Disney family fun all in one place this holiday season! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Your turn: Which element of the Holidays at Disney Springs are you most excited about? Leave a comment and let us know! 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What if you could have all of your Thanksgiving and Christmas favorites on a burger? Well, with the new exclusive holiday menu at D-Luxe Burger, you can! Holiday Turkey Burger As part of the Holidays at Disney Springs, D-Luxe Burger is offering two special holiday items: the Holiday Turkey Burger and the Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake. Did we go and try ’em out? You bet we did! Holiday Turkey Burger The Holiday Turkey Burger features a grilled turkey burger, fried butternut squash and mozzarella risotto, bacon cranberry jam, lettuce, and tomato. It’s $12.49. Holiday Turkey Burger You know how turkey burgers can sometimes be dry and kind of… flavorless? Well, this one was neither! The patty was juicy and incredibly flavorful, and it wasn’t too thick or too thin. (Remember that you can specify the done-ness of your burger at D-Luxe!) We were a little unsure of the “risotto” part of the fried butternut squash and mozzarella risotto, but it added a great flavor and texture to the burger. The bacon cranberry jam was the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and savory, and the lettuce and tomato added a nice element of freshness. And that toasted bun? It was crisp and soft in all the right places. Holiday Turkey Burger Enjoy turkey burgers? You’ll probably like this one! Not really a turkey burger person? Consider giving the Holiday Turkey Burger a try; it has none of the qualities that have earned turkey burgers a not-so-great reputation. Word of warning, though: If you’re an onion hater, this might not be the burger for you. It looks like there are caramelized onions in the patty and the jam. They’re mild, sweet, and quite tasty, but still: they’re there. Okay, dessert time. Introducing the Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake ($7.49). Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake Do you enjoy chocolate and peppermint? Would having a milkshake that tastes like Thin Mints be a dream come true? Well, Merry (early) Christmas! Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake We have a few folks on our team who aren’t big fans of milkshakes, but even they thought this was perfect. It’s not too chocolatey and not too minty. The texture manages to be rich and thick but also light and fluffy. 10/10, would drink again. The Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake is a winner! Peppermint Cookies ‘n Cream Gelato Shake So, yep, we think the holiday eats at D-Luxe Burger are winners, y’all! Definitely worth trying out if you find yourselves in the Springs and hoping for a fun holiday meal! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying one (or both!) of the items from D-Luxe Burger’s exclusive holiday menu? Let us know 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Springs. 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 Related posts: It’s Here: The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail! Take a Tour With Us! News and Review: Donut Nuggets at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs! Guest Review: NEW Breakfast Items at D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs! View the full article

Hope you’re enjoying a great long weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and we’re sharing the Best of the Fest for the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Turkey Poutine from Refreshment Port Epcot’s current Festival of the Holidays is running now through December 30, 2018. This most festive of all Festivals delivers special entertainment like the Candlelight Processional and Holiday Storytellers, gorgeous decorations around the park, and special Festival food offerings at the Holiday Kitchen Food Booths. We’re sharing our top picks from all there is to eat at the Festival so you can choose your Must-Try items from our Best of the Fest! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What is your top pick to try at the Festival of the Holidays? Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: How to Survive Disney World Weather (and Hurricane Season) DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

It seems everywhere we turn in Disneyland there are new festive treats for us to try — and we are not complaining! You can check this post to see EVERYTHING we’ve tried so far! Next up on our tour are the holiday sweets at French Market Restaurant, located in New Orleans Square in Disneyland Park. French Market Holiday Treat Menu Board French Market is close to Haunted Mansion, which is currently decked out as “Haunted Mansion Holiday” and completely overlaid with Nightmare Before Christmas decorations. Because of this, they tend to keep their holiday treats on theme, featuring Jack Skellington and other fan favorites. First up, we tried the Dessert Trio, which featured a Jack Skellington cupcake, mini coffee eclair, and sugar pie. Dessert Trio: From Left to Right – Mini Coffee Eclair, Jack Skellington Cupcake, and Sugar Pie The sugar pie was awesome, but super sweet! Good thing it was mini, because it’s just the right size. If you’re not a fan of excessive sweetness though, this may not be your choice dessert. That said, we loved it! The cupcake was meh. It definitely gets points in the cute department for the white chocolate Jack, but overall it was lack luster and just an average cupcake. And sadly, the eclair was horrible! The filling was just…wet. Weird, but that’s the sensation it had. Overall, a huge letdown. Mini Coffee Eclair Cross-Section Underwhelmed by the trio, we were ready to try the Wreath Bundt Cake. Wreath Bundt Cake And thank goodness, this cake was fabulous! As the menu states, it’s a cinnamon and candied pecan bundt with a center of crème brûlée. It’s topped with green icing, red chocolate pearls, red whipped mousse and a chocolate piece that features the fanged door wreath from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Wreath Bundt Cake Cross-Section As you can see from the photo, there is plenty of that delicious crème brûlée center to pair with the cake. It’s the perfect balance of sugar and spice. I definitely recommend this one! Overall, I would order the bundt cake again, but not the dessert trio. Even though I enjoyed the sugar pie, the cupcake was mediocre, and the eclair was terrible. Not worth the money in my opinion. However, for a delicious snack, the bundt cake is well worth the price and a perfect holiday treat. Want more Holiday Magic? Click here t0 find out more about the 2018 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure! And don’t forget to check out the full menus — with prices — for the Festive Foods Marketplace Booths! What’s your favorite holiday treat you’ve had so far this year? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Pixar Fest Eats: Carrot Cake Churro at Disneyland Resort Pixar Fest Eats: Peanut Butter and Jelly Eclairs at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! View the full article

Are any of you spending the weekend decorating your home for the holidays? That’s the topic that served as inspiration for today’s Disney Doodle, by artist Ashley Taylor, who imagined Belle and Beast decorating their lovely castle in Fantasyland for the season – with a little help from Angelique, the castle’s official decorator whom we meet in “Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.” “Belle and Beast love decorating the castle for Christmas time with the help of their enchanted objects!” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine them following Angelique’s orders as they decorate the Be Our Guest Restaurant!” View the full article

Have you started making your Christmas list yet? If you’re a fan of the Disney Princesses, you’ll definitely want to ask Santa for one (or more!) of these super-cute, super-detailed new mugs we found at Walt Disney World this week! Disney Princess Mugs The collection features mugs themed after some of our favorite Disney Princesses, including Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Snow White. Want to see more of the special details on each princess mug? Come along for a fairy tale-worthy tour! Disney Princess Mugs Each mug showcases the princess’s signature on the outside, a piece of wisdom from her journey (does it get any better than caffeine and inspiration? We think not!), and details designed perfectly for that particular princess. Princess Ariel Mug Ariel Mug Ariel’s purple clamshell mug matches her outfit! It also highlights a dinglehopper handle, a starfish, a pearl, and a shell similar to the one Ursula uses to trap our favorite little mermaid’s voice. Ariel Mug The inside of the mug reads “Change Your World.” Ariel Mug Belle Princess Mug Belle Mug Belle’s mug, a stack of books, is spot-on for our favorite scholarly princess. Belle Mug The mug’s handle is a single red rose, symbolizing the enchanted rose tucked away in the west wing of Beast’s castle. Belle Mug Belle’s inspirational quote is “Looking for Adventure.” Extra points if that adventure happens to be in the great wide somewhere. Belle Mug You’ll find her signature on a bookmark, too. We think Belle would approve! Cinderella Princess Mug Cinderella Mug Cinderella’s mug is, of course, an enchanted pumpkin coach! Cinderella Mug Her message is “Make your own Magic.” We love how the inside of the mug is orange, too – just like its pumpkin origins. Cinderella Mug The pale blue and gold details, plus the whimsical pumpkin vines, make this mug bibbity bobbity beautiful. Princess Jasmine Mug Jasmine Mug Princess Jasmine’s mug features a blooming Jasmine flower – how perfect! Jasmine Mug The inside says “Soar to New Heights.” That’s bound to happen when you’re discovering a whole new world, right? Jasmine Mug Did you notice the mug handle is a rolled-up Magic Carpet!? That detail might just be our favorite. Rapunzel Princess Mug Rapunzel Mug The body of Rapunzel’s mug is styled after Tangled’s gorgeous floating lanterns. The golden sun is her family’s emblem. Rapunzel Mug This magical-haired princess’s message is “Reach for the Stars.” Aww! Rapunzel Mug The mug’s handle is Rapunzel’s idyllic-looking tower home from Tangled. Snow White Princess Mug Snow White Mug And last but not least: the original Disney Princess: Snow White. Her mug features a wishing well and an apple tree. No poison apples here, though, please! Snow White Mug The inside of the mug says “The Kindest One of All.” This is a nice twist on the fairest one of all, because Snow White’s kindness is part of what made her so beautiful. Snow White Mug So, where can you find your own Disney Princess mug? We spotted this collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs and The Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom, and we expect it to be available throughout Walt Disney World within the next few weeks. Disney Princess Mugs We love these, and think they’re just about the perfect holiday gift for your favorite princess! Read our reviews of the rest of the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Eats HERE! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Your turn: Which of these new princess mugs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review and Tips: Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year What’s New Around Walt Disney World — January 23, 2017 View the full article

Snow. Christmas carols. Tasty holiday treats. Trees decorated with your favorite Disney characters. Where can you experience all of this holiday magic in just one place? The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs, of course! Star Wars Tree The Christmas Tree Trail is back and bigger than ever this year! Not only will you find 27 intricately decorated trees (three of which are brand new!), you’ll also have the chance to meet Santa, shop for ornaments, and enjoy exclusive holiday snacks. Christmas Tree Trail Entrance The trail starts in the Disney Springs Marketplace, which is near Once Upon a Toy, Earl of Sandwich, and Bibbity Bobbity Boutique. Christmas Tree Trail Snacks In case you get hungry while strolling along the Christmas Tree Trail, several sweet and salty holiday-themed snacks are available. Christmas Tree Trail Snacks Menu There are packaged Iced Sugar Cookies and Rice Krispie Treats as well as Mickey Gingerbread Cookies. The in-demand Mickey Snowman Stein is also available here, and it can be filled with your choice of Frozen Hot Chocolate or Frozen Eggnog. Oooooh. Christmas Tree Trail Snacks Feeling more like a salty snack? Pick up one of these adorable, refillable Pluto popcorn buckets. Pluto Popcorn Bucket The Christmas Tree Trail offers a variety of Holiday Brews, including Abita Christmas Ale, Big Storm Winter Ale, White Claw Hard Seltzer, and Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen. Non-alcoholic options like bottled Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, and Dasani water are available, too. Christmas Tree Trail Drinks There’s even a special holiday edition of the classic Mickey Pretzel! The salt on this guy is dyed red and green for an extra burst of Christmas cheer. Holiday Mickey Pretzel Remember how we mentioned that Goofy’s Candy Company is now offering several new flavors of Gourmet Cotton Candy? Three of those flavors – Gingerbread Man, Candy Cane, and Egg Nog – are available on the Christmas Tree Trail! Christmas Tree Trail Cotton Candy Menu Christmas Tree Trail Merchandise You might notice some adorable ornaments while wandering the Trail. Good news: many of them are available for purchase! The merchandise booth is located mid-way through the Christmas Tree Trail and offers plenty of cute, seasonal goodies, including these two warmly-dress mischief-makers. Plush Chip and Dale Notice how Pluto’s sweater matches the one he’s wearing on his popcorn bucket!? So cute! Plush Pluto Mickey Mouse himself is all decked out for the holidays. Plush Mickey These socks in a Mickey bauble would be a fun gift for the people in your life who are either sock enthusiasts or haven’t been quite naughty enough to merit coal. Holiday Socks And the tree ornaments are so detailed! We love this version of Prince John and Sir Hiss. Prince John and Sir Hiss Ornament Okay, we can all go home now. We’ve found the cutest ornament: Alien and Wheezy in a teacup. Alien and Wheezy Ornament The Snow Queen herself, Elsa, is delightfully sparkly. Elsa Ornament And everyone’s favorite Little Mermaid is dressed in her holiday best. Ariel Ornament Meet Santa on the Christmas Tree Trail Did you know you can meet Santa Claus himself on the Christmas Tree Trail? Well, you can! Santa meets in his very own gorgeous chalet, which is located about halfway down the trail. Santa Chalet Santa is very busy this time of year, though, and the wait time to see him is often between 60- 120 minutes. Santa Chalet The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Now, are you ready to see the Christmas Tree Trail!? We visited every single tree. Let’s go! The Disney Springs tree features a gift tag ornament from each of the 100 shops that call Disney Springs home. Disney Springs Tree Minnie and Mickey have their own new tree this year! Mickey and Minnie Tree We love King Triton’s trident atop The Little Mermaid tree. Little Mermaid Tree Pluto has his own tree this year, too, and it’s decorated with Disney pet toys! Pluto Tree Isn’t he just the cutest little pup!? Detail on Pluto Tree The Beauty and the Beast tree features the colors from Belle’s dress and Beast’s coat. Roses, books, and candles are also nestled in the branches. Beauty and the Beast Tree Sleeping Beauty’s tree has yarn, Maleficent’s scepter, nods to the fairies, and even a spinning wheel. Sleeping Beauty Tree Detail on Sleeping Beauty Tree On the Frozen tree, you’ll find Sven, carrots, snowflakes, and glowing ice detail. Frozen Tree The Princess and the Frog tree is aglow with the colors of New Orleans. Princess and the Frog Tree Look closely and you’ll see a pup resting beneath the 101 Dalmatians tree. 101 Dalmatians Tree The Snow White tree is full of forest-themed details, including flowers and animals. Snow White Tree We thought the mirror decorations were particularly stunning! Mirror Detail on Snow White Tree Ah, the Disney Villains tree! Which villains can you spot? We see Ursula tentacles and lots of spell books. Disney Villains Tree The Haunted Mansion tree is new this year, and it’s one of the most dramatic trees on the entire trail. Haunted Mansion Tree Here’s a daylight shot. Notice the bride, Madame Leota’s headstone, and cobwebs galore? Is this haunted tree actually stretching!? Haunted Mansion Tree The Mulan tree is certainly getting down to business with its dragons, fans, and florals. Mulan Tree It’s Mushu and Crickee! Mushu and Crickee Detail on Mulan Tree See the violin, Pinocchio’s hat, and the Blue Fairy’s wand on the Pinocchio tree!? We especially love the wand. Pinocchio Tree You can’t have a Cinderella tree without lots of pumpkins, clocks, and even a glass slipper. Cinderella Tree So many cute circus details on the Dumbo tree! Dumbo Tree The Star Wars tree is another new addition to the Christmas Tree Trail family this year. Porgs and droids and Jawas, oh my! We love the lightsaber tree toppers, too. Star Wars Tree This year’s Peter Pan tree is so beautiful! We love the illuminated flight path that swirls up the tree. We also see John’s hat, Wendy’s bow, and Michael’s bear. Peter Pan Tree The fan-favorite Tangled tree is back! It features everything Rapunzel, including art supplies and a frying pan. If you look closely, you’ll even see a long braid winding through the tree. Tangled Tree The best part, though? The floating lanterns. Lantern Detail on Tangled Tree It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights! The whimsical Muppet tree showcases lots of Henson creations, including Sam Eagle, Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy. The Muppets Tree Detail on The Muppets Tree We love the parrot umbrella and kite atop the Mary Poppins tree. Mary Poppins Tree Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men are here to wish you an oo-de-lally holly jolly Christmas. Robin Hood Tree Check out the archery targets and bags of gold! Detail on Robin Hood Tree The Jungle Book tree definitely has more than just the bear necessities. Jungle Book Tree The Alice in Wonderland tree is home to the Mad Hatter’s hat, the White Rabbit’s pocketwatch, and plenty of freshly-painted red roses. Alice in Wonderland Tree The pretty Fantasia tree wouldn’t be complete without brooms and buckets. The soccer’s hat is the perfect tree topper for this one! Fantasia Tree Another new tree: Toy Story! This one’s decorated with paper chains and a color scheme that reminds us a lot of Toy Story Land. Toy Story Tree And finally: the Walt Disney World Theme Parks tree! Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are all represented. Yes, that’s a monorail wrapped around the tree. Disney Parks Tree We love, love, LOVE the holidays at Disney Springs, and the Christmas Tree Trail is a must-see this year! Read our reviews of the rest of the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Eats HERE! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Which is your favorite tree on the Christmas Tree Trail? Leave a comment and let us know! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world Spirit Jerseys Finally Spotted in Disney World! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail Now Open for 2017 — Now With Food! (Sort of!) View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is bursting with entertainment. During a recent visit, after a Disney media event, I could barely fit it all in. One thing I immediately noticed is how the different shows and activities appeal to varying age groups. “It’s something... View the full article

D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs started offering breakfast this morning, and DFB reader Krystle O. was kind enough to share her review with us! Classic Breakfast Burger and Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy As a special treat for Disney Springs holiday shoppers, breakfast at D-Luxe Burger is available daily from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM until January 1, 2019. Want to know if it’s worth a stop? Let’s find out… . Krystle chose the Classic Breakfast Burger ($7.99) and the Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy ($4.99). Classic Breakfast Burger The Breakfast Burger features the D-Luxe signature burger patty, Cheddar, bacon, egg, and hash browns, all on a Parker House Roll. (Sounds amazing, right?!) Classic Breakfast Burger And luckily, the Classic Breakfast Burger is a winner! Krystle says the hash browns were well-seasoned, the bacon was crisp, and the bun was fresh and pillowy. Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy The Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy, on the other hand, were a little underwhelming. The fries themselves tasted delicious and the sausage gravy was perfectly-seasoned (not too salty!), but… Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy …Krystle only counted around 14 fries in total. Womp womp. Unless D-Luxe Burger changes the size of the this side in the future, she probably won’t order the Fresh-cut Fries with Sausage Gravy again. Thank you so much for sharing your review with us, Krystle O.! Have you experienced a new dish or restaurant in Disney World and want to share it with us and our readers? Let us know by reaching out to us on instagram, twitter, or facebook! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you experienced breakfast at D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs? Leave a comment and let us know what you thought! Related posts: News and Review: Donut Nuggets at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Wanna See What’s INSIDE a Pinata from The Ganachery in Disney World’s Disney Springs? View the full article

A new wave of Starbucks Tumblers is hitting the Disney World parks, and we’re starting with the Animal Kingdom Ceramic Tumbler which you can find at Creature Comforts — the park’s Starbucks location on Discovery Island. Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler The current Animal Kingdom tumbler design features Safari Mickey, the Tree of Life, nods to attractions like Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, and Kilimanjaro Safaris, as well as the park’s star residents: the animals! Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler I even think I spy a Mickey Ice Cream Bar somewhere in there… Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler The new tumbler sports a bright orange lid and the Starbucks logo on the other side. Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler Not to be confused with the super popular Starbucks You Are Here mugs, the hot beverage tumblers have developed quite a following of their own. Something they do share in common with the You Are Here mugs, though, is that you have to visit the specific in-parks Starbucks locations to collect each one. Animal Kingdom Hot Drink Tumbler Something else the tumblers share in common with the mugs is that the design tends to change about once a year or so. This can be both a boon to collectors because the collection is never complete, or a small source of frustration because… the collection is never complete! Just think of it as a great excuse to plan another Disney World vacation to make sure you gather them all ! The new Animal Kingdom Ceramic Tumbler is $24.99. Oh, and P.S… Animal Kingdom You Are Here Mug Tree Ornament Animal Kingdom You Are Here Mug Tree Ornament …the You Are Here mini mug ornaments ($12.99) are back in stock for the season, too! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Do you collect any of the Disney Starbucks mugs or tumblers? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: #OnTheList: Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake at Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts What’s New Around Walt Disney World: February 28, 2017 Spotted: New Animal Kingdom Starbucks Mickey Tumbler and “You Are Here” Mug at Creature Comforts View the full article

KA-CHOW!!! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is a new show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in spring 2019 as part of the ongoing transformation of the park. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Guests will encounter Lightning McQueen live onstage in the park’s Sunset Showcase near Rock n’ Roller Coaster. And, as rookie racers, the audience will be “enveloped by a giant, wraparound screen that is nearly two stories tall and stretches more than 200 feet from end to end, pulling everyone into the action!” Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy This is how you’ll learn from Lightning McQueen’s years of racing experience. But since “things don’t always go according to plan,” Lightning has to get some help from his friends such as Tow Mater, Cruz Ramirez, and more buddies from Radiator Springs to gear up for the challenge! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is one of many HUGE changes coming to Disney World! Check out more on the way in our DFB YouTube Video! Are you excited to learn from Lightning McQueen at the Racing Academy? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney World NEWS! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Coming to Hollywood Studios! Driving to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios? New Car Entrance Opens November 8th What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 View the full article

Whether you’re planning a holiday event, family gathering or special birthday, there is plenty of Disney inspiration to help you add a few special touches to your party. Take a look at these enchanting ideas for planning your very own “Frozen”-inspired event. From the moment your guests enter the room, they will be amazed by all the special touches you created, influenced by the wintry land of Arendelle. You can surround the room with frost-covered evergreen trees, sparkling snowflakes, and scintillating curtains for a truly intimate setting. Adorn the table with blue, white, and silver floral arrangements, icicle ornaments, wintry wreaths, and other whimsical centerpieces to add to the elegance of your event. Place meaningful party favors at each table setting, such as ornaments personalized with each of your guest’s names, for a truly memorable celebration. Plan a festive menu with some of Arendelle’s signature dishes and drinks to delight your guests. Chocolate fondue is a kingdom favorite! If you decide to host a “Frozen”-inspired event for your group at a Disney destination, there are plenty of ways to customize the celebration with an immersive venue, themed décor and special Character appearances. Maybe you can even build a snowman! For more information on how to create and book your own custom celebration for a private event, call (321) 939-4648. View the full article

Ralph Breaks VR, a one-of-a-kind, hyper-reality experience by ILMxLAB and The VOID based on the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” opened this week to the delight of guests at both Disney Springs and the Downtown Disney District. Today, we’re happy to share an inside look at this thrilling multisensory experience. In teams of four, guests will join Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz and break into the internet disguised as characters from the film called “Netizens.” There, guests adventure their way through Dunderdome and Pancake Milkshake Diner – and encounter a new antagonist named B.E.V. (which stands for “Built to Eradicate Viruses”). Check out the video above to learn more. View the full article

Today, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” hits U.S. theaters so we thought we’d celebrate with a special edition of our “Learn to Draw” series featuring Wreck-It Ralph himself! Artist Stephen Ketchum from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has easy to follow instructions for bringing Ralph to life on paper. As you can see in our video, Stephen starts with a simple circle and uses lightly drawn shapes and guidelines to create a perfect Ralph. Grab some paper and try it yourself! Also, for a limited time, be sure to catch a sneak peek of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” playing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure park. Check out our other character tutorials below and let us know who you’d like to see created in the future. Learn to Draw: Sally from Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Learn to Draw: Celebrate Spring With Daisy Duck Learn to Draw Aladdin’s Pal, Genie Learn to Draw Tinker Bell Learn to Draw Buzz Lightyear from ‘Toy Story’ Learn to Draw Special Edition: ‘Frozen’ Voice Actor Josh Gad Tests His Skills at Drawing Olaf Learn to Draw Hiro from ‘Big Hero 6′ Learn to Draw Mickey’s Pal Pluto Learn to Draw Baymax From ‘Big Hero 6’ Learn to Draw Rapunzel’s Buddy, Pascal Learn to Draw Stitch Learn to Draw Winnie the Pooh Learn to Draw Jack Skellington Learn to Draw Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Learn How to Draw ‘Frozen’s’ Anna Do You Want to Draw a Snowman? View the full article

The “Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party” debuts today on the DisneyNOW app and December 1 at 8 p.m. EST on Disney Channel. This festive, half-hour special features appearances and performances from favorite Disney Channel stars, including hosts Ruby Rose Turner, Dakota Lotus (Disney Channel’s Coop & Cami Ask the World”), Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly (Disney Channel Original Movie “ZOMBIES”) Sadie Stanley (Disney Channel Original Movie “Kim Possible”) and Sean Giambrone (Disney Channel Original Movie “Kim Possible,” ABC’s “The Goldbergs”). During the special, Stanley and Giambrone take viewers behind the scenes of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you will be able to step right into the world of Disney•Pixar’s “Cars.” This all-new, high-octane show opens in the park’s Sunset Showcase in spring 2019 as part of the overall transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Taking on the role of rookie racer, you’ll cruise into the theater and find yourself face-to-face with Lightning McQueen, appearing live on stage. McQueen and the entire audience are enveloped by a giant, wraparound screen that is nearly two stories tall and stretches more than 200 feet from end to end, pulling everyone into the action! The racing legend is excited to showcase what he’s learned over the years. Of course, as Lightning McQueen has discovered throughout his career, things don’t always go according to plan, and he has to think fast to get back on course. Friends like Tow Mater, Cruz Ramirez and Lightning’s pals from Radiator Springs chime in with their support, as Lightning gears up for the challenge. Disney Parks Live Entertainment is working closely with the creative team at Pixar Animation Studios to bring this new “Cars” story to life. Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog in the coming months, as we share more about Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy on the road to its spring 2019 grand opening, and be sure to catch the behind-the-scenes look at the attraction in the “Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party” starting today on the DisneyNOW app and airing December 1 at 8 p.m. EST on Disney Channel. View the full article