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Thanksgiving week is here! In just a few days, many of us will gather to give thanks for the blessings in our lives amid meals prepared by loved ones or friends. We have five Disney Parks Blog wallpapers to share with you to help build up your excitement for the big (turkey) day. Choose a wallpaper in the correct size for your device below: Desktop | Mobile Desktop | Mobile Desktop | Mobile Desktop | Mobile Desktop | Mobile View the full article

EARS to you! Yes, you! On behalf of The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish®, thank you for showing off, posting and hashtagging your EAR-resistable “Mickey Mouse ears” and creative “ears” photos as part of this year’s #ShareYourEars campaign! Your incredible photos will help Make-A-Wish grant life-changing wishes for kids with critical illnesses around the world. We are having fun watching the original and creative ways you’re sharing your Mickey-inspired ears in honor of Mickey’s 90th. So much fun in fact, that to keep Mickey’s 90th celebration going, Disney has added a second phase to the #ShareYourEars campaign! “In 2018, we’ve taken our collaboration with Make-A-Wish to a new level. This year’s #ShareYourEars Campaign is our biggest, yet. This year, we’re giving up to $3 million – our largest donation, ever,” said Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. From November 18 through Giving Tuesday on November 27, 2018, take a photo showing off your “Mickey Mouse ears” – or any creative “ears” – and upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. For every public post with #ShareYourEars, Disney will donate US $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to US $1 million – for a total goal of US $3M – to grant even more wishes. Don’t own a pair of Mickey ears? No problem! Get crafty and try two bagels, tennis balls or even plates as ears. If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort or Disneyland Paris, try to find all of the #ShareYourEars mural walls, exclusively designed for the campaign by Walt Disney Imagineering. Whether in your home or in front of Cinderella Castle, it’s never been easier to show your support, celebrate Mickey’s birthday and #ShareYourEars! So grab your friends and family, post a picture of your finest pair of “ears” to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ShareYourEars and spread some chEAR! Learn more at ShareYourEars.org. View the full article

A little while ago, I told you about “19 Magical New and Limited-Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019.” We’re now officially counting down to Jan. 18, 2019, when all this fun and excitement begins, and I have even MORE details to get you pumped for next year. Starting Jan. 18, Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park will honor those true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, with new entertainment, merchandise and specialty food and beverages. Here are some additional details about this limited-time event I’m happy to share with you today: Mickey and Minnie will greet guests together inside Town Square Theater, sporting all-new colorful outfits for their special celebration. The new Celebration Station inside Town Square Theater will be a must visit, as you can sign a guestbook to let Mickey and Minnie know, personally, just how much fun you’re having during their party. An all-new song, “It’s a Good Time,” will play several times daily as part of the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.” During this high-energy bash, you will be able to join in the fun with all your pals, including Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and many others. Mickey’s beloved dog, Pluto, will meet guests under the big top at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus. Also, 2019 marks 30 years of magical movie moments at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so to commemorate this special occasion, on Jan. 18 the park will unveil a new 30th anniversary logo. There will also be new ways to interact with The Incredibles (you’ll get to meet Edna Mode at her new super-suit gallery!) and Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” You’ll also want to experience the new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” featuring Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and other favorite Disney Junior characters having fun in a high-energy live show. And remember: The Epcot International Festival of the Arts starts Jan. 18, featuring an expanded Disney on Broadway Concert Series, as well as a chance to say a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which will be ending in the second half of 2019 to make way for an all-new nighttime spectacular. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Rafiki and Timon will take you for a walk on the wild side on Discovery Island with the new “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party.” Now, more than ever it’s time for a Walt Disney World vacation. These new parties and characters are only 60 days away! We’re so excited, we’ve posted a countdown clock over at Disneyworld.com/nowmorethanever. Will you be at Walt Disney World when all this fun begins on the morning of Jan. 18, 2019? I hope so! View the full article

Welcome to a new week! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing Disney World Pro Tips from the experts! What’s the best way to spend time after fireworks? So… who are the experts? We went to our followers on Instagram which includes LOTS of wonderful Disney World Cast Members! And together we’ve come up with tips from how to get the most from your PhotoPass, some money saving tips, what to do if you’re having trouble reserving your dream Disney World restaurant, and MORE! So check out our latest DFB YouTube Video to learn some more great Pro Tips for your next Disney World vacation! 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’s your best Pro Tip for visiting Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

In this week’s Disney Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what the characters, Jenny and Joe, from the short “Once Upon A Wintertime” would do if they could visit the Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. In “Once Upon A Wintertime,” Jenny and Joe enjoy a lovely winter sleigh ride, so it’s only natural that these lovebirds may seek out more winter fun here at the resort. “‘Once Upon A Wintertime’ is such a romantic animated short,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine the characters taking a scenic holiday sleigh ride through Disney’s Port Orleans Resort!” View the full article

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We’re starting our Black Friday savings early this year and the savings are WAY better than a second slice of pumpkin pie! We wanted to offer you something extra to be thankful for (aka your upcoming Disney trip!), so here’s our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!! — 50% off every DFB Guide, Bundle, and Gift Certificate with promo code DFB50! This means that for a limited time only, you can save 50% on everything, including our popular Everything Bundle! Use promo code DFB50 at the DFB Store to get HUGE savings on this already-discounted bundle (or any other DFB Guide that you want)! Shop NOW! Use promo code DFB50 and get 50% off EVERYTHING at the DFB Store! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Our most popular bundle – the Everything Bundle – includes SEVEN of our most popular DFB Guides — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the Holiday Guide, and more — at 50% off an already discounted price! 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! See What Our Readers Have to Say About the DFB Guides Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books! Check out more reviews at the DFB Store Testimonials Page. Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! As always, we thank you for your continued support of Disney Food Blog! Happy Thanksgiving and happy vacation planning! Related posts: Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A BIG Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! Save 45% Off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store…And Start Planning YOUR Next Disney Trip! Today is THE Day to Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A HUGE Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! View the full article

Disneyland’s Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor can always be relied upon to come up with some indulgent and tasty ice cream sundaes — and this Christmas season is no different. This year, Gibson Girl is offering up a Peppermint Holiday Sundae. Of course, we had to stop here on our Epic Holiday Food Crawl! Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor One of our favorite things about Gibson Girl is how good their sundaes look — these aren’t you’re average sundaes made in a bowl and handed to you — these are picture-perfect indulgences. The Peppermint Holiday Sundae is served in a waffle cone bowl that has been dipped in chocolate and garnished with crushed peppermint. (We warned you about the peppermint bomb that exploded in Disneyland!) Gibson Girl Holiday Menu Look at this! We’d go so far as to say this sundae is basically a moat of hot fudge (hot fudge > chocolate sauce ALL DAY) around scoops of peppermint ice cream all topped with whipped cream — and crushed peppermint on the whipped cream, with crushed peppermint on the bowl! Peppermint Holiday Ice Cream Sundae Seriously, look at the amount of chocolate in this sundae! Peppermint Holiday Ice Cream Sundae We really enjoyed this, especially the hot fudge. We might go so far as to say that’s the stand out in this sundae. You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and peppermint in our view, so this was really enjoyable for us. Peppermint Holiday Ice Cream Sundae If you’re a peppermint or chocolate fan be sure to have Gibson Girl on your list this season! Read our reviews of the rest of the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Holiday Eats HERE! Be sure to print out your Disneyland Holiday Food Checklists before coming to the parks this holiday season! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort Sneak Peek at Disneyland Holiday Treats! Candy Cane Beignets and Peppermint Churro Coming Soon! FULL LIST of the Season’s Treats for the 2018 Holidays at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

A special piece of animation was introduced to the world on November 18, 1928 when Mickey Mouse appeared in Steamboat Willie. This past weekend, we celebrated the 90 Year Anniversary all over Walt Disney World. Art of Animation Resort So it’s fitting that we’re checking out What’s New at the Disney World Resort which celebrates the art of Disney films: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! Ink and Paint Shop Our first stop is the Ink and Paint Shop, where you’ll find the Birthday Mouse on holiday themed sketches (with some available to be personalized). SUPER cute gift idea for any Disney fans on your list. Holiday Sketches Mickey and Minnie Sketch Print And specialty Resort merchandise includes new Art of Animation twist pens that resemble paint brushes! Ink and Paint Shop merchandise Art of Animation Paint Brush Pens Art of Animation Paint Brush Pen Art of Animation Hat And we continue to spot these adorable character Light-up Hair Bows all around Disney World. Ariel Light-Up Hair Bow The Ink & Paint Shop is carrying the Ariel Bow, in light (ha!) of The Little Mermaid section of the Resort. Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are back at the Landscape of Flavors Food Court! Pumpkin Whoopie Pie And current specialty cupcakes include the Millennial Pink Cupcake, the Mickey Vanilla Oreo Cupcake, and the Funfetti Cupcake. Millennial Pink Cupcake Mickey Oreo Cupcake Funfetti Cupcake And now that cooler temps are — at long last! — starting to arrive in Florida, you may want to keep an eye on the offered Soups. Landscape of Flavors Soups The Chef’s Selection Soup was New England Clam Chowder during our visit. Finding Nemo Section Just a heads up that parts of the building close to the bridge of the Finding Nemo section of the Resort are still being worked on. Finding Nemo Section work But that’s not the only construction going on at Art of Animation… Finding Nemo Section Disney Skyliner Work continues at a consistently busy pace on the Art of Animation and Pop Century station for the upcoming Disney Skyliner! Pop Century and Art of Animation Skyliner Construction In fact, and opening season has just been announced for the transportation system which will also connect two additional Resorts, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios: it will start to carry guests in fall of 2019! Even more big changes are in store all around Walt Disney World. Find out more in our DFB YouTube Video! Have you stayed at Art of Animation Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Chocolate and Carrot Cake Mini Whoopie Pies at Art of Animation Resort Review: “Millennial Pink” Cupcakes at Walt Disney World! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation, and Pop Century: May 15, 2018 View the full article

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is ON! This annual Epcot Festival just kicked off today and runs through December 30, 2018. And in addition to over a dozen international food booths, guests will be entertained by Holiday Storytellers and the Candlelight Processional, which share cultural traditions for the holidays around the world. Green Tea ‘Yule’ Log at Festival of the Holidays Returning this year is Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree — a festive kid-friendly Scavenger Hunt similar to Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt from the Food and Wine Festival. Only for the holidays, we’re helping Chip & Dale collect ornaments to decorate their Christmas Tree. And this year, the expanded Peace on Earth holiday version of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth carries additional significance since this is the final holiday season for the IllumiNations nighttime spectacular before it is replaced with an all-new show in 2019. But our favorite thing about the Festival? It’s the HOLIDAY FOOD BOOTHS! Holiday Kitchens offer enhanced food offerings around Epcot, serving cuisine from around the globe reflecting various cultures and holiday traditions. CLICK HERE for pictures of EVERY FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS, PLUS prices and menus! We’ve been eating our way around Epcot to determine the Best of the FEST! And now we’re sharing our favorite food and drinks with you… because we’ve tried them ALL, and we want you to know what you can’t miss at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays! Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle: Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry at Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen A traditional dish at the French Booth, the Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry should be on your tasting list! The pastry was the best part of this (you can smell it as soon as you walk up to the France booth!), but the filling was savory and delicious as well. Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle An amazing addition to the Epcot festival! Whatever dish you choose, be sure to include the Spiced Rum Punch Slush in your order. Spiced Rum Punch Slush Mixed with Spiced Rum, Rhum Clement V.S.O.P., Orange and Pineapple Juice with Cinnamon, this specialty cocktail is sweet and tart at the same time. The “spiced rum” isn’t the overwhelming flavor — this is more fruity than spicy. New Year Celebration Soba at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen DFB’s 2018 pick at this Japanese holiday kitchen is the Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Chicken and Spinach. New Year Celebration Soba You’ll want to get the Cinnamon Apple Cider made with Plum Wine, Orange Juice with Lemonade and Apples at Shi Wasu as well. We were surprised how much we enjoyed this one. Cinnamon Apple Cider Both are solid, seasonal choices! Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce at Bavaria Holiday Kitchen The DFB team recommends the Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen. Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce Of course, the cheese fondue is a returning favorite! Cheese Fondue Ready for a seasonal sweet? Black Forest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream Dig into the Black Forest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream! Hand-carved Smoked Ham at American Holiday Table Holiday Kitchen At the American Holiday Table, we found a sweet and savory Hand-carved Smoked Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole. Hand-Carved Smoked Ham, Green Beans, and Sweet Potato Casserole Another returning favorite recommendation from the American Pavilion — Slow-roasted Turkey! Slow-Roasted Turkey Served with traditional sides of Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce, this dish delicious. Warm up with American Heritage Milk Chocolate Gourmet Hot Cocoa. American Heritage Milk Chocolate Gourmet Hot Cocoa with Wondermade Marshmallows Made with Wondermade Marshmallows, this cocoa is extra creamy and we could taste what sure seemed like real cocoa! ALL three are great options for kids, too! Potato Knish at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Look for the Potato Knish with Herb Sour Cream at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen. Potato Knish With dough resembling a cross between a bagel and a pretzel, you’ll want to grab one of these! Another delicious option — Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard! This one is only for you if you’re a big deli fan, though. If you didn’t like pastrami before this, the dish won’t make you a believer. Pastrami on Rye And we can’t leave this holiday stop without mentioning the Black and White Cookie. This one was thick and cakey, which had our DFB team arguing a bit! Some members thought that a black and white should be thinner and larger, while some remembered their black and white cookie experiences being similar to this cookie — a thicker version with a more cakey texture. Which side do you fall on? Black and White Cookie The Black and White Cookie is part of the Holiday Cookie Stroll! Croissant Doughnut with Eggnog Pastry Cream and Gingersnap Crumbs at Taste Track Eggnog fans will enjoy the Croissant Doughnut with its sweet and spiced Eggnog Pastry Cream at Taste Track. Croissant Doughnut with Eggnog Pastry Cream A super tasty twist on traditional seasonal flavors! Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Serving Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls, go ahead and line up at the Shanghai Holiday Kitchen. These are super savory and flavorful — just plain yummy, even if they are pretty standard Chinese take-out egg rolls. Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls Inside The Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with a Fortune Cookie was also one of our favorites this year! The sauce is excellent. Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie The returning Celebration Barbecue Pork gets high marks again. Celebration Barbecue Pork You’ll definitely feel fortunate while savoring the flavors at Shanghai! Seared Salmon at Yukon Holiday Kitchen Yukon Holiday Kitchen serves up Seared Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney, and Hazelnut Croquant. Seared Salmon with Crown Royal Whiskey Glaze Enjoy a Canadian favorite! Returning this year, we still recommend the Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup. Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup Wash it all down with the popular Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky! Frozen Coffee Turkey Poutine at Refreshment Port A full meal, the Turkey poutine at Refreshment Port is served with Sweet Potato Fries, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions. Turkey Poutine from Refreshment Port This seasonal poutine was super flavorful. Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel at Refreshment Outpost The Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce is a DFB 2018 favorite found at Refreshment Outpost. Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel A sweet and salty treat! FESTIVAL WINNERS Enchilada de Pollo con Mole at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Serving festive Mexican cuisine, Las Posadas is our FESTIVAL WINNER for the 2018 Holiday Kitchens at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays. While all dishes were great, the Enchilada de Pollo con Mole and La Posada Margarita were the stand-outs! Enchilada de Pollo con Mole The Chipotle Chicken in a Corn Tortilla is topped with Mole Negro and garnished with Shredded Oaxaca Cheese and Sesame Seeds. Very impressive! Your festive sips should include the La Posada Margarita. La Posada Margarita It’s mixed with Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Horchata-Cinnamon Liqueur, and Agua de Horchata topped with Cinnamon. Christmas in a cup. Warm Beignets at Sapphire Holiday Kitchen Our next winner of the 2018 Festival of the Holidays is Sapphire! While all the dishes here are worthy, one of our DFB team members found the “Sfenj” – Warm Beignets — to be the best thing she ate all day. Sfenj Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, Toasted Almonds, and Chocolate Sauce add to the sweetness of these beignets. CLICK HERE for pictures of EVERY FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS, PLUS prices and menus! Thanks for joining us for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Epcot! If you’re planning to visit Epcot during the Festival of the Holidays, be sure to visit our Epcot Festival of the Holidays page for all the information you need. See the Epcot Festival of the Holidays in action in our DFB YouTube video! What would you most like to try at the Epcot Festival of the Holidays? Please let us know with a comment! 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! Related posts: EAT THIS at Epcot Festival of the Holidays! 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We’re celebrating 90 years with Mickey Mouse at the parks of Walt Disney World this weekend, and what that means is lots, and lots, and lots of cake! Animal Kingdom Lodge’s quick service spot The Mara (home of our beloved Peanut Butter Brownie) is joining the party is a Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau that is way more than just a cake. Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau That’s because this cake is topped with a dome of smooth chocolate mousse! Naturally that dome has ears and a tail to celebrate the mighty Mouse. Additional decorations include dollops of bright white buttercream, loads of colorful sprinkles, and a happy birthday (edible) banner! Happy Birthday, Mickey! And the cake itself is delightful: soft, packed with chocolate chips, and truly lovely to eat! Seriously, this cake is a celebration — and large enough to share! All the components — including the abundant buttercream — do make it quite sweet, so bring along your sweet tooth! Happy Birthday, Mickey! If you’re near Animal Kingdom Lodge today, get this cake! Celebrate the main mouse on his 90th birthday with these LIMITED TIME birthday treats! How are you celebrating Mickey’s 90th birthday? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: Peanut Butter Brownie is BACK at Animal Kingdom Lodge…Sort Of… Review: New Sandwiches at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge A NEW Dessert at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge View the full article

You love beignets? You love burgers? This might be right up your alley! New Beignet Burger at Sassagoula Debuting today at Port Orleans French Quarter’s Sassagoula Floatworks food court in Disney World is a sweet-meets-savory entree that seems like the perfect combo: the Beignet Burger. Beignet Burger menu This starts with the house made beignet bun and piles on a freshly cooked burger, American cheese, bacon jam, shredded lettuce, pickled onions, and homemade pickles. Beignet Burger The bun is thicker and more substantial than a standard beignet, so they’re not just using one of the regular beignets for this one. Inside the beignet burger So — here are my thoughts: this burger is a great concept. I love the sweet/savory idea, which has been done a few times before at Disney (one example is the cinnamon bun burger on the All Star Movies secret menu). But the beignet bun was tough and difficult to bite through, which seemed odd (beignets are supposed to be soft — they’re similar to donuts). Maybe it was overcooked. In this case, I liked that the burger was freshly made when I ordered it (though it was not made *to* order — I couldn’t specify doneness level, so it was a little overcooked for me as is the case with most Disney counter service burgers). But personally I would have preferred the burger without the lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, and pickles. I felt that to make the beignet’s sweetness stand out, there needed to be less going on in the burger overall. As-is, it’s too busy and just seems to be a regular burger with a slightly tougher bun and powdered sugar on top. So, while I wanted to love it, I think I would modify it a bit for myself on the next go-round for sure. But that jambalaya and praline are still incredible over at Sassagoula, so I’d definitely recommend those! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Want More Reviews and Recommendations? 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. Related posts: What’s New At Port Orleans Resort in Disney World? April 2, 2018 Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets…and Sundaes!…Spotted in Disney World and Disneyland #OnTheList: Beignets (now with dipping sauces!!) at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter View the full article

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Epcot, where the 2018 Festival of the Holidays has officially started today!! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Passport The Epcot Festival of the Holidays celebrates the season by recognizing holiday traditions from cultures around the globe, and since FOOD is a major part of the holiday season pretty much everywhere, Epcot also hosts Holiday Kitchens as part of the Festival! NEW L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen for 2018 Find the full list of the Holiday Kitchen Food Booths with complete menus here! These Food Booths — open from 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM daily throughout the Festival — bring enhanced offerings to guests reflecting various cuisines and flavors from around the world. Turkey Poutine from Refreshment Port And we’re here LIVE on the very first day to try it all with the goal of letting you in our our Best of the Fest picks later today, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we’re gathering pictures of ALL the food and drinks along with the prices for each item. Eggnog Shake So you’ll want to visit our Food Booths page throughout the day to check it all out! Visit our Holiday Kitchen Food Booths Page throughout the day as we update with pics and prices for ALL THE FOOD! So stay tuned as we’re LIVE in Epcot! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays And in the meantime… we wish you a HAPPY 2018 FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS!!! 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! Are you visiting Epcot during the Festival of the Holidays this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: More Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced Plus FOOD BOOTH News for Epcot Festival of the Holidays! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional Dates Announced! Get the DFB Exclusive Printable Food Booth Checklist for Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! View the full article

At the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event taking place in Walt Disney World this weekend, we learned a TON about new and exciting experiences coming to Disney Parks from coast to coast! And today, we have more to share about the newly announced Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration coming to Disneyland Resort! Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration ©Disney It’s been a blast celebrating 90 Years with Mickey Mouse this weekend (it’s his official birthday TODAY!), but the Party will continue into next year! January 2019 will bring the biggest celebration of Mickey and Minnie in Disneyland history to guests at the Resort. The celebration will include new entertainment and decor at Disneyland park, as well as limited time food, drinks, and merchandise. Mickey’s Mix Magic A NEW projection show celebrating Mickey will make its debut on January 18th in Disneyland park! Mickey’s Mix Magic will deliver a “dance party atmosphere” throughout the park with state-of-the-art projections, lighting and lasers transforming Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey’s Mix Magic ©Disney Also transformed will be the water screens of the Rivers of America and the façade of the it’s a small world attraction. And guess who will be spinning dance versions of Disney tunes? DJ Mickey! Note that on select night. the show will be enhanced with fireworks! Mickey’s Soundsational Parade The return of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade to Disneyland park on January 25th will also feature a brand new opening with Mickey Mouse leading the way! Mickey Mouse!! The new high-energy opening will be inspired by classic Mickey pull toys. Also look for Chip ’n’ Dale in a giant celebration cake and other Disney characters to join the procession. Food, Drinks, and Merchandise Classic Mickey and Minnie shaped food items and even Valentine-inspired specialty items will be available for a limited time. Limited edition celebration merchandise and novelty items will also be available including apparel, pins, plush, and Mickey and Minnie ears for all ages. Valentine’s Month — starting in Late January! Valentine’s Month will bring a celebration of the love of Mickey and Minnie Mouse! MIckey and Minnie in their 90th Celebration costumes Special decorations around Disneyland park will include a new Mickey Mouse flower “portrait” on Main Street, U.S.A. And guests will be able to participate in Minnie’s Valentine Surprise scavenger hunt. Search for hidden valentines from Minnie (for her best Mouse, Mickey) with help from a commemorative map and stickers sold at select merchandise locations. Note that Valentine’s Month will run from January 22nd through February 18th in Disneyland park. Find out more about ALL the news from D23 Destination D here! And get ready to GET YOUR EARS ON in Disneyland Resort next year! Will you be celebrating Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland in 2019? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Special Menus for New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Even More Mobile Order Locations Coming to Disneyland Resort! New! Halloween Time Treats at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel! View the full article

Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse! At D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek celebrated 90 years of the iconic mouse. To commemorate this special milestone, the Disneyland Resort will kick off next year with Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Starting January 2019, guests will be invited to the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history. Get Your Ears On will celebrate the beloved Mickey and Minnie, with exciting new entertainment and décor at Disneyland park, plus limited-time food and beverage offerings and festive event merchandise. Here’s how we’ll be celebrating: “Mickey’s Mix Magic”: The night will light up at Disneyland park with a new high-energy projection show, celebrating Mickey Mouse and creating a family-fun dance party atmosphere throughout the park. State-of-the-art projections, lighting and lasers will transform Main Street, U.S.A., the water screens of the Rivers of America and the façade of “it’s a small world” into a colorful, dazzling array of sights and sounds, with “DJ” Mickey spinning dance-tastic twists on favorite Disney melodies. And on select nights, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will go sky high when the show is enhanced with the addition of fireworks. “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” will debut on Jan. 18. “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade“: This popular parade returns with a rockin’ new opening to kick off the party—Mickey Mouse will lead the way in a new larger-than-life opening, inspired by classic Mickey pull toys. Chip ‘n’ Dale will arrive with a giant celebration cake, as Mickey leads a whimsical musical procession of Disney characters. “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” returns to Disneyland park on Jan. 25. Valentine’s Month: Celebrate the love of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during Valentine’s month! Disneyland park will feature lovely, festive Valentine’s décor, including a new Mickey Mouse flower “portrait” on Main Street, U.S.A. Guests may also choose to partake in Minnie’s Valentine Surprise, a special scavenger hunt experience in Disneyland park. Once guests have purchased a commemorative map and stickers at select merchandise locations, they may search for the hidden valentines that Minnie has left for Mickey around the park. Valentine’s Month at Disneyland park kicks off Jan. 22 through Feb. 18. Food, beverage, merchandise and more: Specialty food, beverage, novelty items and merchandise will be available for a limited time, including “classic” Mickey- and Minnie-shaped foods with new festive twists, exclusive Get Your Ears On-themed treats and Valentine-inspired specialty items. In addition, limited edition celebration merchandise will be available for all ages, including apparel, pins, plush, and of course, Mickey and Minnie ears. Join us at the Disneyland Resort as we celebrate 90 years of magic with the legendary duo that started it all! View the full article

The biggest birthday celebration on the high seas is coming to Disney Cruise Line next summer, as we celebrate Mickey’s 90th with Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea! Join us in the summer of 2019, when we will add yet another deck party to our entertainment lineup onboard Disney Cruise Line. You already know and love our Sail-away Celebration, where we jumpstart your vacation with an upbeat dance party, while our “Pirates in the Caribbean” show and dance party gives you the chance to party like a pirate, complete with an industry-first fireworks finale. And now, we are adding an afternoon deck party exclusively on the Disney Fantasy – and it’s all about celebrating the man of the hour himself, Mickey Mouse! Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea is a celebration that will take place one afternoon on the Disney Fantasy’s popular seven-night itineraries. Join favorite Disney characters for some fun in the sun as they celebrate Mickey’s 90th in style, complete with special costumes and a song made just for the occasion – “It’s a Good Time.” And of course, what birthday party would be complete without food! This celebration is all about Mickey, and the food is no exception – you’ll enjoy Mickey ice cream bars and Mickey pretzels, while a specialty drink in a cup shaped like (you guessed it!) Mickey will be offered. That is just the beginning of the fun to come at Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea, as there will be many more surprises in store for you next summer on the Disney Fantasy! View the full article

This weekend we’ll be celebrating 90 years with MICKEY MOUSE! Who’s the Leader of the Club? Suffice it to say, our favorite Mouse has had a HUGE effect on pop culture over the years, so what better place to mark the decades with Mickey than at Pop Century Resort, where we’re checking out What’s New! POP Century! Mickey’s Birthday Activities Pop Century will be celebrating the Main Mouse with Mickey’s A-Mouse-ing Birthday Bash on Mickey’s birthday, November 18th! Special activities will include Character Greetings, Place the Party Hat on the Mouse, and a Hot Diggity Dance Party. Mickey’s Birthday Activities We also appreciate that Everything Pop! will serve a special Cheese Plate on the 18th in honor of Mickey’s favorite food… which brings us to our next stop! Everything Pop! Everything Pop Shopping and Dining Everything Pop! Food Court is doing well with their current stock of Holiday Resort Refillable Mugs. (Neighboring Resort Art of Animation has a steady supply, too.) 2018 Holiday Refillable Resort Mug But our recommendation is still to get ‘em while you can! A location switcheroo finds that non-bakery desserts have relocated back to the first station at Everything Pop. Dessert Menu You’ll currently find another park staple here: Churros! Find them on the menu under Pineapple Soft-serve (a/k/a DOLE WHIP)! Churros at Everything Pop! For the spot switch, the Brick Oven Pizzas are now at the second station. Everything Pop Brick Oven Pizza Everything Pop Brick Oven Pizza You can also find all-day breakfast items and create-your-own salads here. Everything Pop Menu And for a HUGE seasonal change, the Summertime Barbecue Pizza is now Barbecue Chicken Pizza… with all the same ingredients . Pizza Menu Even though Oktoberfest is over, let’s talk beer! Updated draft beer options are Sam Adams Winter Lager and Coppertail Free Dive IPA. Everything Pop Draft Beer These have replaced Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Crooked Can Freedom Ride Stout. Cupcakes more your thing? Cookies and Cream Mickey Cupcake The current specialty cupcakes are the Cookies and Cream Mickey Cupcake and the Funfetti Sundae Cupcake. Funfetti Sundae Cupcake But there was no sign of the King Whoopie Pies on our visit. When we asked a Cast Member, she said she hasn’t seen them in a couple of weeks, so we’ll be keeping an eye out. Chocolate Mickey Whoopie Pie In the meantime, the Vanilla Minnie and Chocolate Mickey Whoopie Pies are still available. Disney Skyliner In case you haven’t heard the news, an opening season has been announced for the Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system! We’ll be able to ride through the skies starting in Fall 2019. Pop Century and Art of Animation Skyliner Construction Pop Century and Art of Animation Resort will be two of the four resorts connected to the system, which will also carry guests to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s a look at some of the current construction. Pop Century and Art of Animation Skyliner Construction Pop Century and Art of Animation Skyliner Construction Thanks for POPPING IN to Pop Century Resort with us! Until next time… STAY GROOVY! 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! 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 ever stayed at Pop Century Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Menus and Updates at Disney World Value Resorts: September 6, 2018 #OnTheList: The King Cupcake at Disney World’s Pop Century Resort NEW! Fall Cupcakes and Treats Arrive at Disney World Resorts! View the full article

There are so many exciting things happening with Disney Vacation Club! This weekend at D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, our Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared a sneak peek at what’s to come for Disney’s Riviera Resort with some amazing Disney fans. This proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, projected to open Fall 2019, is inspired by the European grandeur Walt Disney experienced in his travels along Europe’s Mediterranean coastline. As you can see from this newly released rendering, Disney Vacation Club Members and other guests will have a great view of fireworks spectaculars and easy access to the Disney Skyliner, which will have a station at the resort. In 1935, not long after Mickey Mouse was born, Walt took a break from the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Walt & Lillian and Roy & Edna Disney took an extended grand tour of Europe that would have an impact on Disney storytelling for decades to come. With its castles and colorful, fairy-tale villages, Walt fell in love with Europe – the art, the architecture, the food, and, of course, the stories. We are so excited to share more and more of this inspiring resort story over the next several months. Keep checking back for more! Disney’s Riviera Resort is not yet fully registered or available for sale. View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Mickey’s 90th Birthday Cupcake 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 kicks off today and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was announced as one of the new attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill soft opening date announced! Check out the menu here. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! New nighttime spectaculars, pavilion entertainment, and more announced for Epcot. Get a closer look at the new Star Wars Resort coming to Disney World! Check out the new holiday treats at The Ganachery in Disney Springs. We have details on all the holiday treats in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. Check out the New Year’s Eve dinners at Disney World and Disneyland. We have lots of news from this weekend’s Destination D event. Check out the Mickey Birthday Cupcakes at Gasparilla Grill and Contempo Cafe! The Gingerbread Carousel is up at Disney’s Beach Club! It’s time to pre-order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Check out this Steamboat Willie Heritage Mickey Mousse at the Boardwalk Bakery! We were celebrating Mickey’s 90th Birthday in the Magic Kingdom with special treats and fun merchandise! Check out what’s NEW at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We checked out everything new at Hollywood Studios this week. We reviewed the holiday eats at Alien Pizza Planet in Disneyland! We have details on what’s new at the Magic Kingdom this week. Check out everything new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We have details on where to find all the holiday treats in Disney Springs! We have details on what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We checked out the seasonal Cranberry Mousse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We reviewed the holiday treats at the Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House. Check out the holiday treats – and cookie shots – at Disney’s Grand Californian! The Grand Floridian’s Gingerbread House is open for the 2018 season! Check out these fun holiday krispy treats in the Disney Parks. We spotted some fun new merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s a new Cheshire Cat cupcake of the month at All Star Music Resort. We reviewed the holiday eats at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure. New latte art debuts at The Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! We shared details on a V.I.Passholder Pop Up event for Mickey’s birthday! Check out the latest details about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride in Epcot. More details were announced for the Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs. The opening season was announced for the Disney Skyliner. More details were revealed for Epcot’s Space Restaurant! Check out this new Churro Toffee we spotted in Disneyland. We reviewed the Mickey Birthday Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Tambu Lounge has reopened at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Check out this must-have holiday glow cube from Disneyland. There’s a new slushie and a new dessert at Amorette’s Patisserie! A new holiday dessert is on the menu at the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck. Check out all the limited time treats at Disney World and Disneyland for Mickey’s 90th birthday. We reviewed some holiday treats at Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure. Goofy’s Candy Company is serving up gourmet cotton candy. New DFB YouTube videos: DFB Throwdown: The Polite Pig vs. D-Luxe Burger, 10 Great Ways to Spend $50 at Disney World, What’s New at Disney World and Disneyland, and 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Disney World. 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 — 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Disney World 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 — 12 Smartphone Apps You’ll Definitely Need in Disney World — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 e-book! Pre-Order with code WDW2019 TODAY to get: 1. 25% OFF your pre-order purchase with code WDW2019! And… 2. The fully updated 2018 Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2019 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2019 Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published after the New Year.) Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price (with code WDW2019…did we mention that?), you’ll also get our 2018 Edition immediately for FREE, so you can start planning TODAY! With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of ALL the information you need to plan the BEST Disney World vacation. We keep ALL of our DFB Guides fully updated — which means the 2018 edition is up-to-date RIGHT NOW and the 2019 Edition will have even MORE new changes when it’s published after the New Year! This means when you pre-order the 2019 edition today you’re getting TWO fully-updated DFB Guides for the PRICE OF ONE! We want your vacation to be stress-free! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! Here’s Just Some Of What We’ll Have Updated In Our 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated menus, prices, and restaurant info for 2019 visitors Updated details about available discounts and deals at Disney World restaurants DFB’s own 2019 recommendations for everything from table service to counter service to snacks and more Over 700 pages of updated Disney Dining advice, details, and information Disney Dining Plan Analysis — Is it right for your family? Can you really save money? NEW Disney food and restaurant photos Updated reviews of all Disney World restaurants, kiosks, bars, and lounges including all new eateries An updated chapter focused on one of the most popular Disney dining topics: Snacks in the theme parks and resorts A comprehensive section of What’s NEW in Disney Food, including new restaurants, new menus, restaurant closures, and more Mickey-Shaped Beignet in Disney World! You can pre-order your copy today for 25% off the cover price and get the 2018 Edition immediately for FREE!! Just use code WDW2019! The 2019 Edition will be emailed to you as soon as it’s published in early 2019. 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. Earlier this year we shared the DFB Cupcake Crawl and all year we’ve been hearing from readers who are attempting to complete the challenge! DFB reader Brad Philbert and his family were working on the crawl this past week and he shared some pics with us including this one of their 7th cupcake – an Olaf Cupcake in Hollywood Studios! Way to go! The Purple Wall in the Magic Kingdom has its own Cotton Candy and Slush, but DFB reader @bioreconstruct decided to have some fun at this week’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and he paired the Holiday Cookie with the Purple Wall. It’s a good look! ;-D The Holiday Cookie is ready for its Purple Wall selfie. Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this super funny – and true – Disney wine glass! WDW for Grownups shared some Disney dining ideas when you don’t have Advance Dining Reservations. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe from Flavors From Fire from the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Disney Family shared a recipe for Cinderella’s Pumpkin Quinoa! 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: Valentine’s Day Treats in Disney World and Disneyland NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 View the full article

We received information on both attractions coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today at the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event! Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed the name for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and the ride that will put you on a Resistance Troop Transport… Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been revealed as the name of the attraction that will place guests right in the middle of “an epic battle between the Resistance and the First Order.” Star Wars Rise of the Resistance New concept art was shown for the Rise of the Resistance. Star Wars Rise of the Resistance And we also learned that we’ll be facing off with none other than Kylo-Ren! Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Disney has also shared this video that was shot in the actual attraction!  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disneyland in summer of 2019 and Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in the late fall of 2019. Find out more about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge here! What are you most excited about for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! More Glimpses of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Opening in 2019! View the full article

SURPRISE! Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs may be soft opening sooner than anticipated. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill According to the venue, they will likely soft open this coming Monday, November 19th; and the company’s website now lists November 2018 as the restaurant’s opening date. Disney has not confirmed the soft opening, however I was able to make a reservation for Monday through the venue. Stay tuned to DFB for any updates. Please note that at the time of publishing, Advance Dining Reservations begin for dates starting December 15, 2018 on the Disney World website. So take a look at the menu and decide what you want to eat, because even if glitches keep the Monday soft opening from happening, Disney Springs’ newest restaurant is definitely coming very soon! 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! 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. Are you excited to try Wolfgang Puck’s new restaurant? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Jaleo and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Opening in Disney Springs in 2018 Review: Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Disney Springs Advance Dining Reservations Now Online for Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Coming to Disney Springs View the full article

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open in Disneyland in the summer of 2019 and in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in late fall of 2019. It’s getting closer every day… and now we have more information to share — thanks to today’s D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event — about the land’s highly anticipated Millennium Falcon attraction… including the name! Mellinium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will allow guests who have traveled all the way to the planet of Batuu to take control of the Millennium Falcon in one of three unique flight crew roles. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run And, as you can see, additional concept art was revealed for the attraction, too! Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run So, check out this video from Disney… … and get ready to step inside the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!!! 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! And visit our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Page for more information on these upcoming adventures! Are you BEYOND EXCITED about Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Details Revealed for Millennium Falcon Attraction Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! View the full article

With the current construction of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille attractions in Epcot (not to mention the Disney Skyliner), it’s obvious that BIG CHANGES are taking place in Disney World’s Epcot. Epcot’s Spaceship Earth And this morning at the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event, we learned more information about some things that we knew were coming during the park’s multi-year transformation, as well as some brand new experiences on the way! Let’s begin with the park’s nighttime spectacular… TWO New Nighttime Spectaculars Earlier this year, it was revealed that IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth would be ending its run as Epcot’s nighttime spectacular in 2019. But how will this iconic show be replaced? Epcot Spectacular Concept Art Well, we actually received a TWO-PART answer to that question today! In 2019, Epcot Forever will make its debut as a limited-time show that Epcot fans in particular will especially appreciate. The show “will begin with a spark of imagination that swells into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites.” And the soundtrack? Why, that will be classic songs from Epcot, like Tomorrow’s Child! And who knows what else? Maybe Listen to the Land? Universe of Energy? Perhaps a melody or two from Kitchen Kabaret? Epcot Nighttime Spectacular ©Disney Tell me, what would you just LOVE to hear in Epcot again? But I’m getting ahead of myself… in 2020, an entirely new nighttime spectacular will make its debut! Epcot Spectacular Concept Art The as-yet-unnamed production “will celebrate how Disney music inspires people around the world, and will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers.” Epcot Spectacular Concept Art And a look at the concept art reveals that lots of our favorite characters will be along for the ride! Epcot Spectacular Concept Art Epcot Spectacular Concept Art Epcot Spectacular Concept Art Speaking of rides… New Pavilion Experiences Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure has been announced as the name for the Ratatouille attraction coming to Epcot’s France Pavilion in World Showcase. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ©Disney But that’s not the only addition coming to France! A new “Beauty and the Beast” sing-along will join the “Impressions de France” film as part of the Pavilion’s entertainment. The show, which will “soon debut,” is created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films. Belle in her Christmas gown in Epcot And the O Canada 360-degree Circlevision show is receiving an update! O Canada “Canada… you’re a lifetime journey for the traveler…” And now I’m off to break out my old EPCOT Center songs. On cassette. 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! Find out about all the big changes coming to Disney World in our DFB YouTube video! What do you think of these changes coming to Epcot? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot! Epcot’s Frozen Ever After Dessert Party Now Open for Booking Into December Review: Unique Eats at Epcot’s Spice Road Table in Walt Disney World! View the full article

There was SO MUCH NEWS coming out of the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event that took place this morning that we thought we’d dive into a few individual topics, including one we’re especially excited about: the Star Wars Resort coming to Walt Disney World! Star Wars Resort Concept Art More concept art was revealed by a presentation from Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek for what is to be a completely immersive and unique experience, which will place guests directly into a starship “that comes alive with characters and stories that unfold all around them during their voyage through the galaxy.” Star Wars Hotel Concept Art The Resort is still in development (with an opening timeframe yet to be revealed). But there is some information we already know, and much of it is packed into this sentence from Disney: “From the moment you board your launch pod, it’s a fully-immersive, multi-day Star Wars adventure aboard a luxury starship complete with high-end dining, space-view cabins and all of the exciting action you would expect from an authentic Star Wars experience.” Star Wars Resort Concept Art Multi-day experience. High-end dining. Star Wars Resort Concept Art Space-view cabins. Star Wars Resort Concept Art And exciting action! And, of course, we already know that the Resort will be “seamlessly connected” to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which will open in late fall 2019. View of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction in Hollywood Studios Can somebody drop me off there right now, please?! Star Wars Resort Concept Art I can’t be the only one ready to get out of my car and step into my LAUNCH POD, can !? How about you??? Visit our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge page for more information on Galaxy’s Edge and the Star Wars Resort! What do you think of the new images of the Star Wars Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! Review: Solo: A Star Wars Story Cupcake At Disney’s Hollywood Studios NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Earlier this week, we shared the exciting update that our new Disney Skyliner gondola system will be operating at the Walt Disney World Resort in fall of 2019. Today, we’ve got more to share – a first look at one of the actual gondolas! Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the gondola to Disney fans during D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event. And as you can see, Disney Skyliner will be fun and offer a new way to experience Walt Disney World Resort with amazing views only available from the sky. Once operating, the gondola system will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort. And select gondolas will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior design to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with guests, such as characters from the ‘Fab Five,’ figures from Disney attractions, fan favorites from movies, and more. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more exciting details on Disney Skyliner. View the full article

Need a chocolate fix? The Ganachery at Disney Springs has a few new holiday offerings you won’t want to miss! Holiday Ganache As part of the Holidays at Disney Springs, The Ganachery is on the long list of shops and restaurants featuring new seasonal items. Read on to learn more about the special holiday treats you can expect to find, plus our review of the seasonal ganache flavors! Holiday Ganache The Ganachery is, of course, known for their chocolate ganache! There are three special holiday flavors on the menu this year: Candy Cane, Dark Chocolate Snowflake, and Eggnog. Holiday Ganache The ganaches are little chocolate squares that are soft and decadent. The Dark Chocolate Snowflake flavor is the same Dark Chocolate ganache the shop carries year-round, but it has been dressed-up with pretty snowflake art for the holidays. If you’re a dark chocolate fan, go for the Dark Chocolate Snowflake or the Candy Cane. The peppermint flavor in the Candy Cane ganache is very subtle, and the deep, dark chocolate flavor really shines. The Eggnog ganache has a creamy, rich flavor. You’ll definitely taste strong eggnog and a hint of bourbon. (Pssst: the Coffee ganache isn’t a holiday exclusive, but if you like coffee and you like chocolate, get it.) Sweets from the Ganachery The Ganachery’s packaging is fantastic, too! It totally makes you feel like you’re getting a special little present to unwrap. Sweets from The Ganachery Peppermint Bark is also here for the holiday season! The combination of milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and peppermint pieces is definitely on the nice list this year. Peppermint Bark If you want to get really fancy, there’s even a Santa Mickey Piñata. Yes, you actually get to use a little wooden mallet to crack open this treat-filled cutie! Want to know more about what you can expect to find inside of a Piñata from The Ganachery? We have the perfect post for you. Santa Mickey Piñata The Ganachery is always impressive, and it’s a great place to stop if you’re a huge chocolate fan and want to treat yoself, or if you need the perfect gift for the chocoholic on your list. The chocolates are pricey for sure, though, so this should only be on your docket if you’re ready to dole out cash for sugar. (You’re worth it.) 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 seasonal treat would you pick from The Ganachery? 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 Holidays at 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: Review: Salted Caramel Pop at The Ganachery in Disney Springs Alert: NEW WINE SLUSHIE and New Dessert Review From Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! Millennial Pink Chocolate Treats Debut at Disney World’s Ganachery View the full article