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Who wouldn’t want to have one of THESE… Nestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar … at HOME?! With thanks to Love the Mouse Travel on Facebook who published this photo on facebook last night (so we had Mickey Bar dreams all night ;-D), we are sharing that Nestle will soon be bringing Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars to select grocers across the country in celebration of Mickey’s 90th Anniversary! Nestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar @lovethemousetravel Be sure to check the freezer section at your local grocery stores — it seems that February 2019 is the anticipated rollout! But be fast… we’re sure they’ll sell out, and they may only be available for a limited time! 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! Will you be on the lookout for Mickey Ice Cream Bars at your local store?!? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Spotted: More Disney Snack Magnets at Disney Parks DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 DFB Cyber Week Sale – 50% off Everything at the DFB Store View the full article

Are you running in any of the races during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend? Then you’ll want to know that you’ll also be eligible for some dining discounts in Disney Springs! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ For instance, both Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ and Splitsville are offering 20% off food and non-alcoholic drinks when you show your race bib or medal. Both have shared the offers via their Twiiter accounts: @HomecominFL and @SplitsvilleORL. Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs This offer extends at both locations from January 10th – 13th. And if you visit Disney Springs over the weekend, be sure to keep an eye out for more potential discounts extended to runners! Have a great race! 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 running in a race this weekend? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney World Splitsville Cast Member Special Offers Where to Find All the HOLIDAY EATS in Disney Springs! Menu Changes — Including New Items — at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs View the full article

We are eagerly awaiting the opening this winter season of Jaleo by Chef José Andrés in Disney Springs! To further whet our appetites, today José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, in collaboration with renowned Spanish design firm Capella Garcia Arquitectura, has provided new artwork for the 22 thousand square foot restaurant which will serve the Chef’s authentic Spanish cuisine. ©José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup They shared that “the architectural form of the building is inspired by an artichoke, a vegetable native to José’s homeland. The artichoke structure opens up, inviting guests to enter and experience the very best of Spanish cuisine.” Color choices will present citrus-inspired hues of orange and lemon, with wood and ceramic materials also setting the scene. ©José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup Interestingly, the two-story building is without solid walls, making it completely open to the outside! The space will offer guests lake views while protecting them from the Florida sun. Among the featured artwork will be “the ‘Suit of Lights,’ an iconic photo of a bullfighter’s suit from Spanish photographer Rafael Vargas, as well a collage of San Sebastian’s popular Concha beach by photographer Ciuco Gutiérrez, bringing the Spanish landscape closer to Walt Disney World Resort.” “The idea of Jaleo, the Spanish word for “revelry,” inspires the large, family-style gathering space, inviting guests to share tapas and sangria, gather with family at the foosball tables, or enjoy the more elegant central seating for paellas and grilled meats, anchored by the restaurant’s open kitchen and wood fire grill.” Private dining will also be offered on two terraces presenting promenade or lake views. Jaleo sign in Disney Springs Jaleo will also offer a quick service option in the building’s front corner! Spanish street-food-inspired sandwiches and salads will be on offer for guests on the main promenade of Disney Springs. We look forward to welcoming Jaleo soon!! How about you? 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 as excited as we are to welcome Jaleo to Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: 15 New Disney Restaurants to Try in 2018 What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 View the full article

The creators of the new Jose Andres restaurant at Disney Springs known as Jaleo have released renderings of the project and say it will have a Side restaurant for quick-grab Spanish cuisine. With curving designs and vibrant yellow and red colors meant to remind of Spanish style, Jaleo is set to... View the full article

Bonjour, mes amis! I’ve got un petit secret that I can’t wait to share … Want a sneak peek at what’s in store for Adventures by Disney next year? In 2020, Adventures by Disney will offer more European river cruise sailings than ever before, including a brand-new vacation on the Rhone River! For the first time ever, Adventures by Disney guests will sail through southern France including Provence, a diverse region rich with cultural, artistic, historical and culinary delights. During the Rhone River vacation, Adventurers will explore ancient cities, quaint hilltop villages, fairytale castles, rolling hills of lavender, romantic vineyards and much more. Tres magnifique! The new Rhone River itinerary joins our existing line-up of sailings along the Seine, Rhine and Danube rivers. These all-inclusive vacations offer the legendary service and amenities of AmaWaterways, a leader in luxury river cruising, combined with Adventures by Disney’s ability to bring the world to life for families in unique and exciting new ways. Each Adventures by Disney river cruise features the services of up to eight Adventure Guides, who are your hosts in each destination and onboard the ship. Our expert team of trip developers have curated a diverse line-up of active, hands-on activities and engaging cultural experiences in every location, and all that family fun is balanced by special activities designed just for kids and for adults. That’s all I can share for now, but mark your calendars: More details about our newest river cruise itinerary — and even more exciting new vacation options for 2020! — will be revealed on Jan. 24. View the full article

Before joining the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains at sea, Captain Marvel set out on a secret mission to scope out the Disney Cruise Line situation – and we have the exclusive first-look photos to prove it! Tomorrow, guests sailing aboard the Disney Magic will be the first in the world to go #HigherFurtherFaster with Captain Marvel as she makes her debut during Marvel Day at Sea. This special event features all-day entertainment including heroic encounters, an extraordinary deck show, themed youth activities, special merchandise, and unique food and beverage offerings. While meeting one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe will surely be a highlight for our guests, seeing her in action will be even more epic. In the evening, Captain Marvel will join fellow Super Heroes in a spectacular face-off against some of their greatest foes during the action-packed “Heroes Unite” deck show, a massive battle complete with incredible stunts, special effects, pyrotechnics and iconic music. Villains, consider yourselves warned: This noble warrior hero is unlike anyone you’ve ever faced before. Marvel Day at Sea cruises set sail from Miami through March 8 – the same day Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” premieres in theaters and aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships! Want to be among the first to come face-to-face with Captain Marvel? Find out more about Marvel Day at Sea here. View the full article

You can celebrate Mardi Gras early this year with the Mardi Gras-inspired Cupcake at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter! Mardi Gras-inspired Cupcake These pictures come to us with thanks to @yellowbeadsandme on Instagram. Stop by Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory for this yellow cake topped with purple, green, and gold frosting and a white chocolate piece decorated with fleur de lis, crowns, and Mickeys! Mardi Gras-inspired Cupcake and Mickey Beignets Cream filling swirled with a bit of chocolate is tucked inside. Mardi Gras-inspired Cupcake Laissez les bons temps rouler! Join us for a Food Tour of Port Orleans Resort — both French Quarter and Riverside — in our DFB YouTube Video! Would you like to try the Mardi Gras Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: #OnTheList: Beignets (now with dipping sauces!!) at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter Review: Disney Resort Pizza Dough Change DFB Video: Eat This at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! View the full article

Every day dreams come true for guests at Disney Parks around the world. Now, with the new Disney Aspire education program, Disney is helping make some extra magic for cast members, too. As part of this 100 percent tuition-paid education program, U.S.-based hourly full-time and part-time cast members can now pursue their dreams – and the program has already helped hundreds of cast members take the next step toward their college or professional dreams! Today, we’re proud to kick off our new “Dreams Within Reach” series by introducing you to the first Disney Aspire graduate, Anthony Payne, a Custodial Cast Member at the Walt Disney World Resort. At Epcot, Anthony works through the night to make sure the park is looking great and ready for guests each morning. With support from Disney, Anthony has now completed his HVAC Technician course work at Penn Foster as part of his dream to work on the Disney Cruise Line. A surprise visit from Mickey Mouse helped commemorate his achievement, which Anthony says was inspired by his wife and three children. “They have always been my biggest motivation,” he says. “I’ve wanted to go back to school for about 15 years now, and I haven’t heard of too many companies offering something as generous as this.” “I really feel like Disney is investing in our futures, and they’re helping us to grow and follow our dreams. I can’t wait to use my skills, and advance as far as I can here.” Disney Aspire launched this year to help more than 85,000 hourly cast members reach their goals by equipping them with education programs, coaching and job skills so that they may learn and grow. The $150 million program gives cast members the opportunity to enroll in online courses across a network of schools, with the cost of tuition and books covered by Disney. From pursuing professional skills like Anthony, to a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts like J’Amy Pacheco, a Guest Relations Hostess at the Disneyland Resort, Disney Aspire allows cast members to truly take steps towards their future, no matter the subject. From application to graduation, and every step along the way, Disney Aspire continues The Walt Disney Company’s commitment to supporting the long-term goals of cast members and helps put those dreams within reach. Learn more about the program and apply by visiting aspire.disney.com. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of how cast members are achieving their goals and making dreams come true with Disney Aspire, as we continue our #DreamsWithinReach series over the coming months. View the full article

In this week’s “Disney Parks in Silhouette,” silhouette designer Keith Lapinig took his creative talents to Epcot. Keith first looked to the park’s signature Spaceship Earth attraction to serve as his creative canvas. “I thought it would be hilarious if Genie transformed into Spaceship Earth like how he becomes the moon at the end of Aladdin, so I put this scene together!” Keith said. He then stopped in to Coral Reef restaurant, where the restaurant’s aquarium wall became the perfect place for Lilo and Pudge from “Lilo and Stitch.” “I figured Pudge the fish would have a blast in the Coral Reef restaurant in Epcot, and Lilo would make sure Pudge isn’t envious of all the dinner-goers by still bringing its peanut butter sandwich every Thursday,” Keith said. Further into the park, Keith found the ideal location to place pals, Perdita and Anita, on a walk. “The residential area in the back of the UK pavilion served as the perfect spot for Perdita and Anita to take a stroll one morning,” Keith said. “Maybe they’ll run into Pongo and Roger soon!” To view more of Keith’s silhouettes, check out the list of related posts below. Disney Parks in Silhouette: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Disney Parks in Silhouette: Playing in Toy Story Land Disney Parks in Silhouette: Disney Heroines at Famous ‘Disney Walls’ Disney Parks in Silhouette: Halloween at Magic Kingdom Park Disney Parks in Silhouette: A Simply Magical Kingdom View the full article

Construction of a future attraction is messing with some of the old-fashioned transportation at Magic Kingdom. Work is underway at Walt Disney World on a major “Tron”-themed ride, and that has prompted temporary closures of the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland Speedway. If you’re... View the full article

Great news, everyone! Our favorite spring roll cart in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom just got a new version for you to try! Adventureland Spring Roll Cart We’ve loved the cheeseburger spring rolls for years, and the new bacon mac and cheese version is decent as well. But… Now, thanks to our instagram friends @AnnMarieBatley and @zoisalex, we’ve got pictures of the newest addition — Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls! House-Made Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls at the Magic Kingdom Spring Roll Cart Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls Inside you’ll find creamy Buffalo Chicken and little bits of celery — perfect! According to our taste-testers, these were awesome! Inside the Magic Kingdom Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls The Spring Rolls in Magic Kingdom are in high demand and occasionally sell out — so be sure to get to the wagon earlier in the day if you want to grab some of these must-eat snacks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: No More Citrus Swirl in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. See What’s There Instead… New Eats At Golden Oak Outpost in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Churro Ice Cream Sandwich Now at Disney World! View the full article

Everything’s coming up PURPLE! Purple Potion Ears We’ve been spotting purple cupcakes and gelato shakes in the latest Disney Minnie Mouse Ears hue of Potion Purple (also called Purple Potion), and we had a feeling there were more on the way… and starting today in Walt Disney World — unless otherwise noted — and January 11th in Disneyland, that is indeed the case! (And note that Potion Purple Spirit Jerseys will be hitting the scene on January 11th as well.) Here’s the list of all the places to keep your eyes PEELED FOR PURPLE in the parks… and beyond! Walt Disney World Purple Minnie Cake on a Stick Magic Kingdom Park, Castle Hub Cart starting January 11: A Minnie-shaped blackberry cake on a stick topped with a chocolate bow and coated in purple chocolate Purple Minnie Cake on a Stick ©Disney Purple Wall Cotton Candy Magic Kingdom Park, Purple Wall Cart Purple Wall Cotton Candy Purple Galaxy Cupcake Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Food Courts: A chocolate cupcake filled with raspberry marmalade topped with vanilla buttercream, galaxy glitter, crispy pearls, and chocolate ears Potion Purple Galaxy Cupcake @dreamandamouse Purple Starry Sky Cake Disney’s All-Star Resorts Food Courts: A purple chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge, and dark chocolate with a galaxy glaze topped with galaxy sprinkles Purple Starry Sky Cake ©Disney African Violet Cupcake Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Mara: A vanilla cupcake with berry medley preserves topped with chocolate buttercream African Violet Cupcake Purple Minnie Cupcake Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Capt. Cook’s/Kona Coffee Bar: A vanilla cupcake filled with peanut butter and raspberry jam topped with purple buttercream Purple Minnie Cupcake ©Disney Purple Cupcake Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Food Courts: A vanilla cupcake stuffed with cotton candy topped with cotton candy buttercream, chocolate glitter ears, and shimmer chocolate crispy pearls Purple Cupcake ©Disney Purple Blackberry Mousse Brownie Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Roaring Fork: A decadent brownie with blackberry mousse Purple Blackberry Mousse Brownie ©Disney Black Raspberry Lemon Tart Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Marketplaces: A sweet sugar tart shell filled with black raspberry-lemon curd topped with black raspberry mousse, glacage, chocolate Mickey ears, buttercream, and sugar crispy pearls Purple Contempo Cupcake Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Contempo Café: A strawberry cupcake filled with purple sprinkles topped with lavender buttercream and purple Minnie ears Purple Contempo Cupcake @disneykismet Disneyland Resort Purple Glove Macaron with blackberry and currant buttercream and blackberry-currant jam center Disneyland Park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café; Disney California Adventure Park, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream/Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café Purple Glove Macaron ©Disney Purple Rose: Blueberry mousse with blackberry, currant, and lemon center Disneyland Park, Red Rose Taverne Lavender Milk Tea with lemon popping pearls, purple whipped cream, and lavender sugar Disneyland Park, Red Rose Taverne Lavender Milk Tea ©Disney Purple Fish Tacos: Baja-style fish tacos with purple cabbage slaw and spicy lime aïoli served with a side of blue corn chips Disneyland Park, Rancho del Zocalo Purple Fish Tacos ©Disney Jamaica Freeze with candied hibiscus flowers Disneyland Park, Rancho del Zocalo (available starting Jan. 18) Jamaica Freeze ©Disney Purple Churro Disneyland Park, Critter Country Purple Churro Taro Pancakes with purple Chantilly cream and crème anglaise Disneyland Park, River Belle Terrace Taro Pancakes Jungle Julep — Pineapple, orange, grape, and lemon slush Disneyland Park, Bengal Barbecue Jungle Julep Berry Berry Purple Cobbler with blueberry cream cheese ice cream and topped with purple berry drizzle Disney California Adventure Park, Lamplight Lounge Purple Cake Pop — Chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate Mickey ears dipped in raspberry white chocolate Disneyland Resort, Candy Palace, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Marceline’s Confectionery Purple Cake Pop ©Disney Which purple snack will you be picking up? 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 all about Potion Purple? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!! 2019 Disney Dining Plans AND Disney World Vacation Packages Announced Exciting New Feature on My Disney Experience App View the full article

Toy Story Land, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, offers fun for the entire family. Join Disney Parks Moms Panelist Ashley P. as she shows guests all the unique experiences you can enjoy while playing in Andy’s backyard. Wow! There is so much to do from fun Character Meet and Greets to gathering some of the best wall selfies in the land. After you snap your selfie at the popsicle wall, be sure to grab your recruits and join Sarge and the Green Army Patrol for an interactive boot camp and an exciting round of Sarge Says … Attention! For more information about the exciting adventures that await you in Toy Story Land or for tips on planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

New year, new color! Potion Purple headbands have hit the parks, which means a fabulous new array of purple treats. Both tasty and Instagrammable, these make for a great snack and a great photo! From cupcakes and cotton candy to macarons and churros, the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts are perfectly prepared for everything purple! These purple treats are available starting today at Walt Disney World Resort and on January 11 at Disneyland Resort (unless otherwise specified below). In addition, you can now find the Potion Purple headbands at select merchandise locations on both coasts, and starting on January 11 as well, you’ll also be able to find Potion Purple Spirit Jerseys and other adorable purple items! WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT Purple Minnie Cake on a Stick Magic Kingdom Park, Castle Hub Cart (available Jan. 11) Minnie-shaped blackberry cake on a stick topped with a chocolate bow and coated in purple chocolate Purple Wall Cotton Candy Magic Kingdom Park, Purple Wall Cart Purple Starry Sky Cake Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Food Courts Purple chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge, and dark chocolate with a galaxy glaze topped with galaxy sprinkles Purple Galaxy Cupcake Disney’s Art of Animation Resort/Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Food Courts Chocolate cupcake filled with raspberry marmalade topped with vanilla buttercream, galaxy glitter, crispy pearls, and chocolate ears African Violet Cupcake Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Mara Vanilla cupcake with berry medley preserves topped with chocolate buttercream Purple Contempo Cupcake Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Contempo Café Strawberry cupcake filled with purple sprinkles topped with lavender buttercream and purple Minnie ears Purple Minnie Cupcake Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Capt. Cook’s/Kona Coffee Bar Vanilla cupcake filled with peanut butter and raspberry jam topped with purple buttercream Purple Cupcake Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, Food Courts Vanilla cupcake stuffed with cotton candy topped with cotton candy buttercream, chocolate glitter ears, and shimmer chocolate crispy pearls Purple Blackberry Mousse Brownie Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, Roaring Fork Rich decadent brownie with blackberry mousse Black Raspberry Lemon Tart Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Marketplaces Sweet sugar tart shell filled with black raspberry-lemon curd topped with black raspberry mousse, glacage, chocolate Mickey ears, buttercream, and sugar crispy pearls DISNEYLAND RESORT Purple Glove Macaron Disneyland Park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café; Disney California Adventure Park, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream/Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café With blackberry and currant buttercream and blackberry-currant jam center Purple Rose Disneyland Park, Red Rose Taverne Blueberry mousse with blackberry, currant, and lemon center Lavender Milk Tea Disneyland Park, Red Rose Taverne With lemon popping pearls, purple whipped cream, and lavender sugar Purple Fish Tacos Disneyland Park, Rancho del Zocalo Baja-style fish tacos with purple cabbage slaw and spicy lime aïoli served with a side of blue corn chips Jamaica Freeze Disneyland Park, Rancho del Zocalo (available starting Jan. 18) With candied hibiscus flowers Purple Churro Disneyland Park, Critter Country Taro Pancakes Disneyland Park, River Belle Terrace With purple Chantilly cream and crème anglaise Jungle Julep Disneyland Park, Bengal Barbecue Pineapple, orange, grape, and lemon slush Berry Berry Purple Cobbler Disney California Adventure Park, Lamplight Lounge With blueberry cream cheese ice cream and topped with purple berry drizzle Purple Cake Pop Disneyland Resort, Candy Palace, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Marceline’s Confectionery Chocolate cake pop with dark chocolate Mickey ears dipped in raspberry white chocolate View the full article

Buzz Lightyear Ears have landed in Disney World! Buzz Lightyear Ears Today we spotted them at merchandise locations all around Disney’s Hollywood Studios — a very natural place to pick up a pair, given the presence of Toy Story Land in the park. Back of Buzz Lightyear Ears The tribute to everyone’s favorite Space Ranger has his signature phrase emblazoned on the side. Buzz Lightyear Ears So pick up your Buzz LightyEARS and have a BLAST in the parks! 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! Will you be sporting Buzz Lightyear Ears the next time you’re in the parks? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: 19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Disney World DFB Video: How to Survive Disney World Weather (and Hurricane Season) Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? View the full article

The Sunshine Day Bar re-entered the Hollywood Studios scene over the holiday season. Sunshine Day Bar Previously the Sunshine Day Café, this now drink-only stand serves a small menu of themed cocktails to guests on Sunset Boulevard. Sunshine Day Bar Menu Yuletide cheer has given way to a springy array of drinks like the Cherry Blossom with Bacardi Superior Rum and Luxardo Cherry Liqueur with pineapple juice and grenadine. Cherry Blossom Cocktail The Southside Fizz is made with Hendrick’s Gin and pure cane sugar. Southside Fizz Cocktails And Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade features Old Smoky Blackberry Moonshine. Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade So, even though it’s still the New Year, looks like thoughts are already turning to spring in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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. What would you like to try at Sunshine Day Café? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Have a Cup of Cheer at Sunshine Day Bar in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! News! Sunshine Day Cafe, Fairfax Fare One-Pound Baked Potato, and PizzeRizzo Updates in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New Around Walt Disney World: November 15, 2016 View the full article

The 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts kicks off January 18 and runs through February 25! The Festival is a celebration of the visual, culinary, and performing arts. Festival of the Arts One of the highlights of the Festival is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series featuring performances by some of Broadway’s most accomplished actors and actresses singing some of Disney’s most beloved songs at the America Gardens Theater. And this year, Disney Vacation Club members have a chance to celebrate with a special Membership Magic event at a Disney on Broadway Concert Series performance. The Disney on Broadway Dessert Party for Members is scheduled for the last night of the Festival – February 25! The party includes guaranteed seating at one of the night’s performances, a fireworks dessert party in the United Kingdom Pavilion, and a chance to mingle with the Disney on Broadway stars at a casual cocktail party in the Membership Lounge at the Imagination Pavilion! Ashley Brown Performing During the Epcot Festival of the Arts The stars performing on February 25 include Ashley Brown (Broadway’s original Mary Poppins), Josh Strickland (Broadway’s original Tarzan), Alton Fitzgerald White (Mufasa in The Lion King) and Kissy Simmons (Nala in The Lion King). The dessert party portion of this special member event is from 8:30-9:30PM, and the cocktail party is 9:30-10:30PM. The cost for this Membership Magic Event is $77 (plus tax and gratuity) for adults, and $52 (plus tax and gratuity) for children. Admission to Epcot is also required but is not included in the price. Members can call Member Services beginning January 8 at (800) 800-9800 for details and reservations. Get all the details on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts here! Will you be making reservations for this special Disney Vacation Club Member event? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Announced! Disney on Broadway Concert Lineup AND Dining Packages Announced for 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts! 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts Details! Food Studio Booth MENUS, Workshop Reservations, and MORE! View the full article

Welcome back to Backlot Express! Learn About: Backlot Express Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney World Restaurants This counter service option is quite possibly the most popular in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (with the exception of the relatively new Woody’s Lunch Box). Known for its highly detailed movie warehouse setting and classic dishes like chicken nuggets, burgers, and salads, it’s a spot which appeals to many guests. The past couple of years, Backlot Express has also been known as the spot to find some Star Wars themed eats among the offerings. The Royal Guard Burger and Dark Side Chicken and Waffles (with said waffles emblazoned with Darth Vader) were found as entrees in front of Star Wars cupcakes for dessert options featuring an array of characters ranging over the years from Darth Vader and Yoda to Chewbacca and BB-8 and beyond. Backlot Express We’re here today, though, to check out the newly revamped menu and to discover what’s changed and what’s remained the same on the menu at Backlot Express! Backlot Express Menu The main thing you’ll notice when checking out the entrée menu is that the Star Wars themed offerings have been removed… somewhat. You see, technically you’ll still find the Royal Guard Burger (1/3 lb angus beef burger topped with BBQ brisket, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles), only now it’s called the Backlot Burger. Backlot Express Menu Ditto for the Galactic Salad, which is now the Southwest Salad served with or without chicken. New offerings include a Cuban Sandwich. Four piece Chicken Tenders have replaced the more standard Chicken Nuggets, and the Dark Side Chicken and Waffles have been entirely switched out for a new Chicken and Biscuits entrée. You can still grab a Caprese Sandwich or the California Chicken Club. And for dessert? A new Key Lime Verrine and Peanut Butter Brownie are available. As for drinks, current Backlot Specialty cocktails include a Strawberry Daquiri, Frozen Golden Margarita, and Vodka Lemonade. And your little Padawan may be glad to know that they can still get a BB-8 Souvenir Sipper with their soda or drink if they’re still really hoping for a Star Wars touch here. Backlot Express Menu Let’s dig in! New Backlot Menu Items The Chicken and Biscuits takes homestyle buttermilk biscuits and chicken tenders and tops them with country gravy, a spicy strawberry glaze, and bacon crumbles. Chicken and Biscuits Three nice-sized tenders offer more meat and less breading than the standard Nuggets. Chicken and Biscuits The biscuits themselves are nice and buttery, and not dry at all. Chicken and Biscuits There is nothing remarkable about the gravy, which is fine. But it is outshone by the yummy spicy strawberry glaze which has a surprising amount of kick to it along with its tang. Hooray! Chicken and Biscuits The Cuban Sandwich features roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, and pickles and mustard. Cuban Sandwich It comes with French Fries. Cuban Sandwich The pressed sandwich gives the bread some great texture. Cuban Sandwich And when they say that it comes with pickles and mustard, they mean business! There is a lot more applied here than your standard condiments. Cuban Sandwich We really enjoyed how much flavor this lends to the sandwich, but if you’re not a fan of those strong tastes you may want to ask for your sandwich to be made without or to have those on the side. As for the meats, the pork is just okay, and the ham lends a lot more flavor. Cuban Sandwich But overall it’s a really nice change of pace for a counter service sandwich, and it was enjoyed! The Peanut Butter Brownie is, first of all, pretty darn big! Peanut Butter Brownie But it’s obviously different than the Peanut Butter Brownie we’re used to over at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The emphasis remains on the chocolate here with the peanut butter coming from the generous amount of Reese’s Pieces-style candies over top of a layer of fudgy chocolate… at least at first glance. You see, even more peanut butter is tucked inside the brownie itself. Peanut Butter Brownie The whole thing is SUPER dense, rich, and filling with the candy pieces adding a fun and tasty crunch. And did we mention… it’s HUGE?! Peanut Butter Brownie The Key Lime Verrine (Verrines are taking over Hollywood Studios counter service spots, BTW) is a parfait-style dessert layering light and airy key lime custard with graham crumbs topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a white chocolate ring. Key Lime Verrine Even though it was good overall, I was wanting more of a flavor punch from the lime. It was even overpowered just by the dollop of vanilla bean cream (which is delicious, I must say). Key Lime Verrine Key Lime Verrine The new offerings here are solid, and a reminder of why we enjoy Backlot Express as a go-to within the realm of counter service in Hollywood Studios. But the removal of most Star Wars elements from the menu here is a bit of a surprising decision, as Hollywood Studios continues to readily promote Star Wars elements within the park such as the Star Wars Launch Bay and the nighttime production of Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular in anticipation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening in the park this fall. Then again, it’s hardly a complete shock. After all, Star Wars themed food won’t be quite so necessary when we’re able to grab a drink or maybe even some Blue Milk in an actual Cantina on the Planet Batuu… so there’s that! Check out ALL of the restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in our DFB YouTube Video! Is Backlot Express one of your favorites? Please let us know with a comment! 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National Polka Dot Day is January 22nd… and around these (Disney parks) parts, it’s become a chance to pay tribute to Disney’s favorite fashionista — Minnie Mouse! — with the Rock the Dots celebration! Minnie Mouse Rock the Dots Plush New merchandise to help YOU Rock the Dots this year includes what have now become merchandise must-haves like Spirit Jerseys… Rock the Dots Spirit Jersey … Loungefly Bags… Rock the Dots Loungefly Backpack … and, of course, EARS!! Rock the Dots Minnie Mouse Ears Rock the Dots Minnie Mouse Ears Less expected offerings include these super-sparkly shoes complete with a big blue poof! Rock the Dots Shoes Rock the Dots Shoes Price Tag Minnie’s never without some sweet accessories, so you can take your cue from her. Minnie Mouse Bag Minnie Mouse Clutch Rock the Dots Purse And how about a twofer when you can have your latest set of Minnie Mouse Ears ON your t-shirt? Rock the Dots t-shirt And remember… this year’s Rock the Dots celebration coincides nicely with the 90th Anniversary of Minnie Mouse herself! Rock the Dots merchandise Though we celebrated officially on November 18, 2018, the Party will continue well into 2019 with more celebrations kicking off in Magic Kingdom on January 18th. So get ready to Rock YOUR Dots in Minnie’s honor in this New Year! 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 rocking the dots on January 22nd? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 Disney World Starbucks Locations Closed Today View the full article

The bird population of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to increase by one very tall, very colorful resident. Kevin, the chocolate-loving feathered friend from the Disney-Pixar film “Up” will be making appearances in the theme park starting sometime in February, Disney says. Other “Up” characters... View the full article

When my teammates and I learned that this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts would find four Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise veterans performing together on stage to conclude the festival’s Disney on Broadway Concert Series, we immediately started making plans to reunite with our old friends. And because these reunions are always more fun with Members in attendance, we decided to turn our little gathering into what promises to be another memorable Membership Magic event. As you may have heard, the stars performing together at Epcot on Feb. 25 include Ashley Brown (Broadway’s original Mary Poppins), Josh Strickland (Broadway’s original Tarzan), Alton Fitzgerald White (Broadway’s record-breaking Lion King, with 4,308 performances as Mufasa) and Kissy Simmons (known to many Disney fans for her standout performances as Nala in “The Lion King”). All four of these performers have gained a friendly following around the Disney Vacation Club neighborhood, with numerous Member Cruise credits on their resumes. (If business trips counted as Castaway Club voyages, this group could be Platinum on Member Cruise voyages alone.) To bring the Epcot International Festival of the Arts to a close in distinctive fashion on Feb. 25, Disney Vacation Club has created a Disney on Broadway Dessert Party for Members and their guests. Attendees will enjoy guaranteed seating at one of the evening’s Disney on Broadway concerts at the America Gardens Theatre and an 8:30-9:30 p.m. fireworks dessert party in the United Kingdom Pavilion before mingling with the Disney on Broadway stars during a casual cocktail hour (9:30-10:30 p.m.) in the Member Lounge atop the Imagination! Pavilion. The cost per person is $77 (plus tax and gratuity) for adults and $52 (plus tax and gratuity) for children. Please note that paid Epcot admission also is required. Call Member Services beginning Jan. 8 at (800) 800-9800 for details and reservations, and get ready to celebrate with the stars! As a part of Membership Extras, an incidental benefit, these member benefits are subject to change, availability or termination and may require a fee. Membership Extras are available with eligible ownership interests. Visit http://disneyvacationclub.com/memextraspolicy for more information. View the full article

The grand opening for Disneyland’s Star Wars land could take place in June, Disney chief Bob Iger said in a recent interview with Barron’s. Barron’s recently published a story after an exclusive media tour of Galaxy’s Edge in California as well as a lengthy Q&A with Iger. In the story, Barron’s... View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video on this Monday morning, and we’re discussing how Disney gets you to spend more money on your vacation. What is a “minimum night stay” at a Disney World Resort for a vacation package? After all, Disney — like other companies — utilizes some great strategies to influence your purchasing decisions. These are good to be aware of in advance so you can make the most informed decision on what purchases will work best during your next vacation. So join us as we discuss some of these strategies in our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What are your thoughts on some of these various strategies? 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 our Disney Doodle series, our Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor envisions what Ariel and her pal, Scuttle, would do first at Magic Kingdom Park. According to Ashley, Ariel’s curiosity may compel her to check out the latest souvenirs at the Emporium. “Ariel is always distracted by human objects,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine Scuttle wanting to introduce her to the latest fashions at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A.!” View the full article

Sprinkles Cupcakes wants to celebrate breakfast all day — in cupcake form! — and we are totally here for it! Sprinkles locations in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and in Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort (as well as locations everywhere else!) will serve up Cereal Cupcakes every week through early February! Cereal Cupcakes in January! These might look a little familiar because Sprinkles crafted these tasty, crunch cupcakes last January, too! Three of this year’s cupcakes — Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, and Lucky Charms — are returning! Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcake @DisneySprings Twitter Fruity Pebbles is up first, landing in Sprinkles’ cupcake case from January 7-13. Fruity Pebble Cupcake @Sprinkles Twitter Cinnamon Toast Crunch is second, from January 14-20. Crunch Berries (replacing last year’s Cocoa Puffs!) will be available January 21-27. And finally, cupcake fans can get Lucky Charms from January 28-February 2. Lucky Charms Cupcake @DisneySprings Twitter Be sure to follow @DisneySprings on Instagram to keep up with the ever-evolving news from Disney World’s entertainment district (including Sprinkles updates!). And don’t forget to sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter, where we keep you posted on all things Disney! What cereal would you put on a cupcake? Daydream with us in the comments! Related posts: Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article