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A new U.S. map online reaffirms that it’s not a small world, after all. A New York Times interactive graphic shows the outline of every building in the country, including, of course, those at Walt Disney World and the greater Orlando area. The map was created with a gigantic database from Microsoft,... View the full article

Attention cast members! Everyone’s favorite funky bowling alley Splitsville Orlando in Disney Springs’ West Side is offering a Rolling Social every week! Splitsville Luxury Lanes The Rolling Social amounts to some $9 bowling (shoes included!) and great deals on food and drinks! Seven dollar Pizza and $3 Beer? Ten dollar Specialty Drinks and $5 Single Pour Wells? We wish we could get in on that action! Cast Member Bowling: Rolling Social The Rolling Social will occur weekly, Sunday through Saturday, 10PM to close! That’s a lot of bowling! Want all the latest Disney news to roll into your inbox? Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today! Have you been to Splitsville in Disney Springs? Let us know what you loved about it in the comments! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! New Cocktails at House of Blues in Disney Springs! Review: Poison Apple Glow Cube Drinks at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! View the full article

Did you know that the Haunted Mansion’s cemetery queue contains hidden references characters who were created for the attraction, but cut before the final version? That’s the topic our Imagineers look into in today’s celebration of the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park. One such character guests can spot as they travel through the queue is a mysterious one-eyed cat, who was intended to appear in the attraction and would’ve been a figure the Ghost Host would warn you about as you traveled through the mansion. Another is Sea Captain Culpepper Clyne, whose tomb you can find inside the cemetery, is a nod to an affect and a character originally created for the attraction by Disney Legends Rolly Crump and Yale Gracey years ago. In that version of the attraction, guests would encounter a sea captain just before a spooky ghost would materialize nearby. Both the one-eyed cat and Sea Captain Culpepper Clyne were cut before the final version of the attraction took shape. Check out the video above, in which Imagineers Steve Vagnini and Daniel Joseph share all the details! View the full article

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Luis Fonsi is not your typical papa, and he proved it when he visited Walt Disney World Resort last week with his family. The Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, best known for his worldwide hit song “Despacito,” celebrated Halloween Disney style by dressing up as Captain Hook during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park. Luis’ wife Agueda dressed up as Wendy, daughter Mikaela as Tinker Bell and his son Rocco was Peter Pan! Aren’t they adorable? Before the party started, they met Tinker Bell. They then changed into their costumes to meet the inspiration for Luis’ costume, Captain Hook! Followed by plenty of trick-or-treating at Not-So-Scary! Let’s take a look at Luis’ visit! You can see the Spanish version aquí. Recuerda, for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights, partygoers of all ages can dress in costume (guidelines here) and trick-or-treat throughout the park. The event requires a separate ticket that can be purchased here and is available on select dates through November 1st. Who are you dressing up as for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? View the full article

Having been a Disney fan long before I was a cast member, visiting with a Disney filmmaker makes me feel like I’m walking among giants. Doing so with a filmmaker I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing for nearly two decades makes me feel like I’m catching up with an old friend. That was the case during a recent visit to Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California, where I sat down with “Ralph Breaks the Internet” producer Clark Spencer, an Oscar® winner I first met during the production of “Lilo & Stich” at the former Disney Feature Animation Florida studio at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the years since, my interviews with Clark have chronicled his work on such films as “Bolt,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Zootopia” – each time deepening my appreciation for this fascinating filmmaker. Our latest visit was our first to take place on camera, allowing me to share his insights like never before. We discussed everything from his unconventional career path to the creative challenges his team tackled in moving Ralph and Vanellope out of Litwak’s video arcade and into the uncharted world of the Internet. In this first clip, Clark recalls his years of filmmaking in Florida and explains how lunch breaks in a Walt Disney World Theme Park underscored the purpose of the studio’s work. Look for a new clip from our conversation here on the Disney Parks Blog each Wednesday until “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in theaters on Nov. 21. View the full article

It’s Pumpkin Cotton Candy… Pumpkin Cotton Candy @disneylandtoday Twitter .. for the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington! And you can find it in Disneyland Resort. Just go to Cotton Candy Creations in the Downtown Disney District. And thanks, @weknowdisney, for sharing this great pic with us on Instagram! @weknowdisney Instagram Find more Disneyland Food Fun here! Would you love to try some Pumpkin Cotton Candy? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS: Ballast Point Brewing Coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District Review: The Brand New Disneyland Splitsville Luxury Lanes! Several Disneyland Restaurants Closing Soon to Make Way for New Resort Hotel View the full article

They keep us busy in the Magic Kingdom! We were just there three days ago — and we still found a lot of new additions and changes on this visit! Welcome to the Magic Kingdom We’ll never grow tired of this scene in the fall — the pumpkins, bunting and the train in the train station! Dole Whip and Minnie Mouse Dresses in The Dress Shop Uptown Jewelers is the Magic Kingdom’s home for The Dress Shop, and you can also find a Dress Shop in Disney Springs’ Marketplace Co-op. You’ll find women’s and girls’ dresses themed to all kinds of attractions and rides. Plus, they sneaked that Loungefly Orange Bird bag in there this week! Uptown Jewelers The Dress Shop Last week we spotted some Dole Whip accessories for the Dole Whip dress. This week we found a new dress featuring Minnie Mouse and Figaro. Minnie Mouse and Figaro Doesn’t Minnie look a little sassy and perfect in her polka-dots here? Minnie Mouse and Figaro Heads up — some of these dresses are popular and run out of stock quickly. We were told the Dole Whip dress, purse, and headband are sold out at this location and they may be restocking them at Disney Springs Dress Shop. The cast member was uncertain if they would be restocked in the Magic Kingdom location. Uptown Jewelers The Dress Shop Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Merch Nightmare Before Christmas is already celebrating its 25th Anniversary! We spotted some fun, and spooky, merch including a color-changing mug, purse, and clothing to honor this holiday classic! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Mug You gotta see all that is available in this line! Click here to see everything we found! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Purse New Disney Tails Merch Just last week we shared all the new and quite frankly too cute Disney Tails merch we found in Hollywood Studios. Now, after you put your puppy in the Haunted Mansion Comfort Harness you can give them this Madame Leota tombstone sqeeze toy! Madame Leota Squeeze Toy There’s also a Storm Trooper for those puppies who are Star Wars fans. Storm Trooper Squeeze Toy And a Minnie Bow chew toy for the more stylish puppies out there! Minnie Bow Chew Toy Which one are you getting for your puppy? Purple Wall Cotton Candy Disney is adding to our Purple Wall obsession with some Purple Wall Cotton Candy!! YES! Now we can Instagram perfect pics of ourselves with this on-trend Cotton Candy in our hands. Purple Wall Cotton Candy Read all about it here! Another Price Increase We spotted another recent price increase in the Magic Kingdom. This one is so new they haven’t even printed a new menu yet — just adjusted the price by hand! The Joffrey’s Revive Stand in Tomorrowland has increased the price of their pastries to $4.99, up from $4.19. Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland Ride and Attraction Spirit Jerseys Spotted Both Disney World and Disneyland are getting Spirit Jerseys for popular rides and attractions (one even glows in the dark!). We spotted the first of these to show up in the Magic Kingdom — the Pirates of the Caribbean one! Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey Be sure to keep alert as you shop around the park for more of these to appear! Remember, if you spot any new merch or unique eats tag us on Instagram @DisneyFoodBlog! Check out our 6 Hidden Disney Expenses You Need to Plan for Now! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! 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 Pre-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: New Disney Attractions Spirit Jerseys Spotted in Magic Kingdom NEW! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Merchandise! Update: MORE Price Increases At Popular Magic Kingdom Restaurants View the full article

It’s hard to believe it, but the Nightmare Before Christmas is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! We spotted a bunch of new merch in Magic Kingdom this week dedicated to this holiday classic and its anniversary. Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Mug This mug might be the coolest mug we’ve seen in Disney in a long time, and we’ve seen a lot of mugs! What makes this so cool you ask? It changes color! That’s right, when the mug is cold it is as colorful as you see in the picture above, when it is warm it is white (except for Jack and the 25th emblem)! How cool is this!? Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Mug There’s a fun, round purse with a perfectly evil looking Jack and Jack-o-Lantern on it. Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Purse Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Purse You gotta look inside this purse for the spooky detail. We’re loving the purple, black and orange along with bats! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Purse This sweatshirt hoodie is pretty unique, too… Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Hoodie …fun 25th anniversary detail! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Hoodie The back features the 25th emblem! Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Hoodie Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Hoodie If you’re looking for a shirt there’s a Raglan/Baseball Shirt for the anniversary that looks great in purple. Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Raglan Shirt And this Sandy Claws plush is basically perfect…and just in time for Christmas decorating and gift giving! Sandy Claws Plush Check out where we spotted an Oogie Boogie and Nightmare Mayor plush and add this to your Nightmare Plush collection! Sandy Claws Plush Remember, if you’re a Nightmare Before Christmas fan you can meet Jack and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — and there are some Nightmare themed treats around the park, including a Zero Waffle Sundae. Check out our Best Halloween and Pumpkin Eats in Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

We’re on a mission to bring you the “best eats” around Walt Disney World Resort. The hardest part of the mission? Picking a favorite! You can find the Mac n’ Cheese at Eight Spoon Café at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Embrace your wild side with various toppings from pulled pork to shrimp with sweet chili sauce. Yes, please! Continue to Magic Kingdom Park for Brats and Tots at The Friar’s Nook. Get your camera (and taste buds) ready for treats like loaded buffalo chicken tots, hot dogs, and everyone’s favorite: fried Twinkies. Kingla Bakeri Og Kafe at Epcot offers Norwegian specialties like this sweet school bread. Pair it with Viking coffee to round up a day of some of the “best eats” across property! Next week we’ll continue our quest – with vegetarian options included! View the full article

We heard that popular attractions would be getting their own spirit jerseys in both Disneyland and Disney World, and now we have seen the first one in this collection pop up in the Magic Kingdom! Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey That’s right — it’s a Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey!! Keep focused all over the park, because this Adventureland ride’s Spirit Jersey was spotted in Mickey’s Star Traders in Tomorrowland. Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey We were in Memento Mori just yesterday and did not see the Haunted Mansion one there…yet. So far, the Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey is the only one we’ve spotted. But, boy, we are not patiently waiting for these other jerseys to show up! Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey ©Disney This Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey actually glows in the dark and has the wallpaper pattern on it! Have you seen it in the parks yet? Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey ©Disney The “it’s a small world” Spirit Jersey features their fun goodbye flowers and iconic Mary Blair artwork from the ride. “it’s a small world” Spirit Jersey ©Disney These will all be available in both Disneyland and Disney World. “it’s a small world” Spirit Jersey ©Disney The Enchanted Tiki Room gets a Spirit Jersey as well. Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey ©Disney We’re already planning on wearing our Tiki Room jersey as we eat a Dole Whip in the Tiki Room! Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey ©Disney The Pirates Spirit Jersey is $64.99. Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey Which Spirit Jersey are you adding to your wardrobe? We think it will be Haunted Mansion for us! Let us know in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket, NEW Hitchhiking Ghost Tiki Mugs, and MORE Lines To Get In This Halloween Season at Disney Parks Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? View the full article

Walt Disney World seriously rocks when it comes to offering a wide variety of dining options, and while we often find ourselves gravitating toward fried delights like classic Chicken Nuggets and carbolicious eats like Sanaa’s Bread Service, we still like to get our veggies in. Occasionally. Okay, really only to justify eating more cupcakes, but I digress. Still, salads have their place, and we know that a lot of our readers enjoy the freshness and healthfulness of a plate of vegetables even when in a World full indulgent options. So we’ve culled our experience and that of our instagram readers for some great table service and counter service salad options that are satisfying and delicious. Thanks to our readers and followers for sharing their favorites! Here we offer the Top Five Table Service Salads at Walt Disney World! Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad — Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re starting off with the most renowned salad in all the World: the Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad. This salad is an institution at the original Hollywood Brown Derby in California, and the Disney version of the restaurant has captured the original version of the salad perfectly. Cobb Salad at Hollywood Brown Derby The Cobb Salad is a combo of Greens, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Eggs, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado, Chives, and Hollywood Brown Derby Dressing. This salad strikes a balance between components that makes it completely satisfying. You’ll find it on both the appetizer and the entree menu; and if you’re dining at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, you can get it there, too! Jiko West African Koki Corn — Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge This salad option is a great way to mix it up a bit — because Jiko‘s West African Koki Corn doesn’t sit on a bed of lettuce. Instead, this combination of seasoned, cooked vegetables is served in an open, dry corn husk. The components include Mushrooms, Avocado, Poblano-Tomatillo Purée, and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Jiko Sign Jiko’s chefs have a great rapport with vegetarians and vegans, offering them even more options. This makes Jiko a fabulous spot to get a salad or to try another veggie-based dish. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Salad — Disney Springs If you seek the delicate balance between indulgent and healthful while you’re vacationing at Walt Disney World, head to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, where the Fried Chicken Salad happily straddles that line for you. You’ll get a pile of the Chef’s famous fried chicken on top of a massive pile of mixed greens and other veggies! Fried Chicken Chopped Salad This is a filling and light option — even with the chicken — that will help fuel all your shopping fun in Disney Springs! Plaza Restaurant Chicken-Strawberry Salad — Magic Kingdom Plaza Restaurant is located near the hub at Magic Kingdom, and it’s a Disney World classic! We love the eats here — from the Plaza Loaded Fries to the Brisket Mac and Cheese. But if you’re looking for something notably lighter and healthier, the Chicken-Strawberry Salad is perfect for you. This salad combines lots of complimentary flavors, like Fresh Garden Greens, Grilled Chicken Breast, Cucumbers, fresh Strawberries, and Gorgonzola tossed in a White Zinfandel Vinaigrette Dressing. The sweet strawberries and the white zinfandel dressing are the keys to Chicken Strawberry Salad Ask for this one without chicken, and it’s a great option for vegetarians because the other components really carry the salad. Liberty Tree Tavern Colony Salad — Magic Kingdom Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square is one of our favorite table service spots, and the lunch menu features both the All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Patriot’s Platter as well as a la carte options. It’s on that a la carte portion of the menu that you’ll find the satisfying Colony Salad. This salad is comprised of Grilled Chicken, Washington Apples, Sweet Pecans, Applewood-smoked Cheddar, and Dried Cranberries tossed with Field Greens in a Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette. Colony Salad This salad is interesting for its components — including that delicious combination of pecans and apples! Leave off the chicken (or get it on the side to share with a tablemate) for a vegetarian option, and it’s still a delicious choice that won’t have you staging a revolution. Bonus: Boma Buffet — Animal Kingdom Lodge As is often the case with these lists, we couldn’t stop at just five. And in this case, the bonus is a bunch of salads! Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Boma is a buffet with tastes inspired by the countries and cuisines of Africa. And always on the buffet are a bunch of delicious salads. Curried Pasta Salad In addition to traditional salad with house-made dressings, there are also unique options like Lentil and Hearts of Palm Salad; Orange, Olive, and Fennel Salad; and Curried Pasta Salad. It’s not unusual to find half a dozen salad options, with specific salads varying from day to day. Papaya, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad Yeah, Boma slays the salad game! And the soup game, but that’s for another day. Wanna know all our other Disney Food Recommendations?! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. We’ll be coming at you with our Readers’ Picks for salad soon. Chime in! What’s your favorite Walt Disney World salad? Related posts: Recommended Disney World Dining Plan One Credit Restaurant Values Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED View the full article

We just paid a visit to the recently updated El Mercado de Coronado at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort, and today we’ve got another look at more changes on the way! Coronado Springs Resort Tower Construction Disney has released new concept art — along with some additional details — for the 15-story tower currently in construction at the Resort. New Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney The tower will add 545 guest rooms including 50 suites to Coronado Springs Resort. It will also serve as the new entry point for the Resort’s guests, and the picture below shows a rendering of the two-story lobby where check-in will take place. New Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney The tower will also deliver rooftop dining, and Disney shares that the experience will showcase “a themed and unique table-service restaurant that will provide incredible views of Walt Disney World Resort.” The tower is one of many other changes taking place at Coronado Springs. All of the current 1,800-plus guest rooms have been refurbished. And more dining is on the way when Villa del Lago opens on the water next year! A refreshed color palette “will tie the entire experience together, blending the new and newly reimagined.” Villa del Lago Concept Art ©Disney The summer of 2019 is when we can all look forward to the new Coronado Springs Resort! 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! LOTS of changes are coming to Disney World! Find out more in our DFB YouTube Video! Will you plan on visiting the new Coronado Springs Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Concept Art for On-the-Lake Dining Coming to Coronado Springs Resort NEW Disney World Restaurant Details — Villa Del Lago! Check Out El Mercado de Coronado (Formerly Pepper Market) at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort View the full article

Get ready to strap on your dancing shoes to get down with some favorite Disney Junior pals at the all-new Disney Junior Dance Party coming to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! Disney Junior Dance Party ©Disney The live show will make its debut on December 22, 2018 with new characters, energetic songs, and fun special effects! That scene will also include DJ Deejay along with host Finn Fiesta providing an interactive atmosphere where the kids will be encouraged to dance and sing along. Featured Disney Junior characters will include Doc McStuffins, Timon from “The Lion Guard,” and Vampirina! And Mickey Mouse will return to the scene fresh from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers”! Vampirina ©Disney And in Disneyland, Vampirina will become part of the show at Disney California Adventure starting February 1, 2019! So get ready to get DOWN at the all-new Disney Junior Dance Party! 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! Are you (or your little ones) excited to see the new Disney Junior Dance Party? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: New Menu Items at Starring Rolls Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — New Menus, Construction, and Pop-Up Bars! August 24, 2018 More Star Wars Construction and Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

A Tennessee couple plans to visit six Disney parks on two U.S. coasts in one day. Heather and Clark Ensminger on Wednesday plan to visit Disney World's four theme parks in Florida, hop a cross-country plane and end the night at Disney's two California parks. The couple from Kingsport, Tennessee,... View the full article

A Flurry of Fun will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this coming holiday season from November 8, 2018 – January 6, 2019. Favorites like the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks spectacular, Sunset Seasons Greetings, and more (like festive FOOD!) will spread holiday cheer all around the park. Toy Story Moving Billboard for Sunset Seasons Greetings But since last year, something new has come to Hollywood Studios… and that’s Toy Story Land, which opened this past June! The new section of the park will be joining in the festive fun. And today we have a look at Buzz, Woody, and Jessie in their holiday costumes for their meet and greets! ©Disney The land will also be adorned with holiday decorations like giant cranberry and popcorn garlands, a holiday card selfie of the Toy Story characters, a larger-than-life Hamm sugar cookie, Green Alien ornaments, and more. Toy Story Land Likewise, Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers will have audio enhancements. Slinky Dog Dash On Slinky Dog Dash, you’ll hear sleigh bells ringing, and the Alien Swirling Saucers will swirl to two holiday tracks (in addition to themed lighting). Alien Swirling Saucers So get ready to PLAY BIG… during the HOLIDAYS in Toy Story Land! 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. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! 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 Pre-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! Will you be visiting Toy Story Land during the holidays? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Season’s EATINGS for the Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package Includes Holiday Dinner, Christmas Party Tickets, and MORE! Disney Daydreaming: Toy Story Land Dining Options View the full article

The parking fee at Walt Disney World’s four theme parks has increased as of Tuesday. The standard charge is now $25, up from $22. It’s the second hike in parking charges at the resort this year. Preferred parking — slots closer to the entrance of the attractions — was increased to $50, up from... View the full article

Last year, we announced a massive expansion of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort set to debut next summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we’re excited to share more details about the reimagining of this popular resort hotel, including some new renderings that show off how beautiful it’s going to look when completed. The centerpiece of this expansion is a new 15-story tower, which you can see in the rendering above. It will add 545 guest rooms (including 50 suites!) to the resort. The tower will be the new main entry point when visiting the resort; in the rendering below, you can see the tower’s gorgeous two-story lobby where you can check in and find some cozy places to relax. Atop the tower, you can look forward to dining in a themed and unique table-service restaurant that will provide incredible views of Walt Disney World Resort. The rest of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is being refreshed, as well. All 1,800-plus existing rooms have been fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. Another new restaurant will be located on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with new walkways stretching across the water allowing for quick and convenient walks to and from all parts of the resort. And a fresh, sophisticated color palette will tie the entire experience together, blending the new and the newly reimagined. We’re looking forward to sharing new details about Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort as they become available. Keep checking back here for more information! View the full article

Beginning December 22, families with little ones visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have more reason than ever to get on their feet and start dancing! The all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” live show will rock the park with high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, new friends and beloved characters including Mickey Mouse himself. In the show, DJ Deejay and host Finn Fiesta invite everyone in for the party, creating an incredible interactive atmosphere for kids to sing, dance and play along with favorite Disney Junior stars like Doc McStuffins, Timon from “The Lion Guard,” and Vampirina from the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina.” And of course, Mickey Mouse races in from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” just in time for the big finale! For fans of “Disney Junior Dance Party!” at Disneyland Resort, I’ve got news for you, too. The one and only Vampirina will be joining the show at Disney California Adventure park starting February 1, 2019! View the full article

Halloween chills, winter holiday magic and encounters with Marvel Super Heroes or characters from across the Star Wars galaxy…all on your Disney cruise! Did you know that we offer special days at sea and holiday cruises throughout the year? From ghoulish delights to galactic nights, there are so many ways for your family to make memories during these one-of-a-kind celebrations! Which themed Disney cruise sounds right for you? Halloween on the High Seas Halloween is in full swing on our Halloween on the High Seas cruises! Set sail for spook-tacular Disney fun including a family costume party, an adult-only costume contest, a “sing and scream” movie experience and haunted stories of the sea beneath the night sky. So If you love creative costumes, special Halloween treats and frightfully fun décor, then you won’t want to miss this wicked celebration! The fun continues in fall 2019 aboard all four ships, with 4- to 7-night cruises departing from New York City, San Diego and Port Canaveral, Florida. Very Merrytime Cruises Unwrap some holiday magic with us! In November and December, our ships will transform into winter wonderlands for our Very Merrytime Cruises. If you want to sail away from the winter weather this season, what better way to celebrate the holidays than with festive tropical deck parties, carolers throughout the ship and Disney friends dressed in their holiday best? These 3- to 7-night sailings depart from New York City, Galveston, Texas and Port Canaveral, Florida. Marvel Day at Sea Want to unleash your inner Super Hero? Join forces with some of Marvel’s mightiest heroes during Marvel Day at Sea. Returning in 2019, these popular cruises let you step right into the epic adventures of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Villains — from heroic character encounters to secret agent training sessions to an epic stunt show at sea! Marvel Day at Sea returns in January on select 5-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. Star Wars Day at Sea For all you Star Wars fans, be transported to a galaxy far, far away…on the high seas. Blast off on Star Wars Day at Sea cruises in early 2019! Experience the legendary adventures of the saga up close through epic character encounters, Jedi training, a deck party spectacular and more on a day-long adventure. This Force-filled day at sea takes place on select 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral starting in January. Are these cruises calling your name? Join us for any one of our adventures on the open water — you won’t want to miss out on any of the excitement we have in store! View the full article

As we previously shared, Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will join in on the holiday fun this year by dressing up for the holidays with fun new seasonal decor. Today we’re happy to share a first look at what our “Toy Story” friends – Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear – will wear in Toy Story Land this holiday season. Guests visiting during the holidays can expect to see Woody in a holiday vest adorned with a Christmas tree and presents, as well as a candy cane accessory for his holster. Jessie will also trade in her cowgirl vest for a red holiday vest trimmed in a peppermint pattern, while Buzz Lightyear will add a sparkly Santa hat to his out-of-this-world ensemble. Check out the video above for a sneak peek at what our friends’ holiday outfits will look like – and don’t forget to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your holiday visit for the latest character greeting times and locations. In addition to holiday character greetings, guests visiting Toy Story Land beginning November 8, can enjoy the land’s new holiday decor, including including oversized cranberry-and-popcorn garland, a holiday card “selfie” of “Toy Story” pals, an oversized Hamm sugar cookie, Green Alien ornaments and more. The land’s attractions will also be plussed up for the season with new holiday audio or music: guests will hear sleigh bells ringing on Slinky Dog Dash, while Alien Swirling Saucers will offer two holiday tracks, plus themed lighting. View the full article

Walt Disney World raised the price of most of its annual passes on Tuesday, an increase of more than 10 percent on one of its plans. As of Tuesday, Disney’s silver annual pass costs $479, a 9.1 percent increase. Its weekday select annual pass, which restricts visitors to a Monday-through-Friday... View the full article

Aside from serving up some seriously sweet treats like Frosting Shots and Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, Sprinkles Cupcakes is the go-to spot for, well, cupcakes in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World and at Downtown Disney at Disneyland. Sprinkles in Disney Springs And one thing we love about Sprinkles is that there is always something new and creative in the cupcake case. This month, it’s a celebration of candy with Sprinkles’ Candy Series! So from October 15-21, you’ll want to push up your glasses and adjust your suspenders (or maybe just straighten out your Mickey ears!) because Sprinkles has a Nerd Cupcake! This colorful treat features confetti cake, vanilla buttercream, and a coating of crunchy, sugary Nerds! Nerd Cupcake Woo! Sugar on top of sugar is one of our favorite foods. And if you’re already at Sprinkles, you might as well also grab Cuppy the Good Advice Cupcake, too! It can’t hurt to have, you know, a second cupcake to chase down the first one. (Plus fifty cents from every Cuppy sold goes to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation!) Cuppy! And we just spotted Layer Cakes on Sprinkles.com, and they’re available at Disney Springs! These so-called ‘naked’ cakes feature frosting between the layers (either four layers with 6″ or three layers with 8″ rounds!) and on top. Based on the announcement photo, some will also come with — wait for it! — sprinkles! We’re being instructed to “Order Now”, but we’re going to be on the lookout for these in the shop, too! Sprinkles Layer Cakes PS: Did you know you can order Sprinkles to be delivered to your resort? Hello, convenience! It’s time to step away from the pumpkin spice everything for a minute and dive into some good old fashioned cupcakes. Happy Nerd-ing, friends! Take a tour of Sprinkles’ Disney Springs neighborhood: Town Center! Check out this DFB Guide YouTube video! What candy would you put on (or in!) a Sprinkles Cupcake? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Where To Find Pumpkin-Filled Churros in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs! Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes Check Out These St. Patrick’s Day Treats in Disney Springs! View the full article

Planning to enjoy your Holidays at Disney Springs? Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant has just announced their 2018 Traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas menu! This popular Disney Springs restaurant joins a number of other Walt Disney World restaurants offering special holiday menus for the upcoming season. Raglan Road Irish Dancers (photo from Raglan Road.com) You’ll be able to enjoy butter and herb roasted turkey with gravy, duck fat potato roasties, bacon-roasted Brussels sprouts, apple, sage, and sweet onion stuffing, and cranberry and plum chutney. Pricing is $28 for adults and $14 for children. The special Thanksgiving menu is available all day for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Thanksgiving Menu © Raglan Road Not in the mood for turkey? That’s ok – Raglan Road’s regular dinner menu will still be available. PLUS, traditional Irish dancing and live music will begin at 4:30 PM. Raglan Road Walt Disney World-area restaurants are especially popular around the holidays, so be sure to book your reservation head of time by calling 407-938-0300. 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. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! 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 Pre-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! Planning to visit Walt Disney World during the holiday season? Don’t miss our 25 Must-Do Holiday Events post. Also, be sure to check out this video: Related posts: Review: Lunch at Raglan Road in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Gluten- and Dairy-Free Fish and Chips at Raglan Road and Cookes of Dublin in Disney Springs View the full article

As expected after the date-based ticket price increases, Disney World Annual Pass pricing also went up today. Disney World Annual Pass Price Increase Disney World General Public Annual Pass Price Increases Disney World’s Platinum Annual Pass includes: Admission for a year to all 4 theme parks (No blockout dates) Visit all 4 theme parks on the same day Includes Disney PhotoPass downloads* Up to 20% off on select dining Up to 20% off select merchandise in store or online at Shop Disney Parks Standard theme park parking Prices increased on this pass from $849 to $894, an increase of $45. Disney World’s Platinum Plus Annual Pass includes: Admission for a year to all 4 theme parks, 2 Disney water parks1, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex2 and Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course3 (No blockout dates) Visit all 4 theme parks on the same day Includes Disney PhotoPass downloads* Up to 20% off on select dining Up to 20% off select merchandise in store or online at Shop Disney Parks Standard theme park parking The pricing for this pass has gone from $949 to $994 — an increase of $45. Stay tuned as we continue to share more ticket price increases throughout the day. See a comparison of Disney World date-based ticket prices to previous pricing HERE! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: COMPARISON: How Much Did Disney World Ticket Prices Increase Today? Rumor: Rivers of Light Dining Packages Possibly Coming to Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House News: Two NEW Challenges Join the Wine and Dine Half Marathon in 2016! View the full article