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The celebrity stars of the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” will be dressed in style this year for this year’s holiday special. This year’s hosts, Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland, along with performers like Brett Eldredge, Olivia Holt, Matteo Bocelli walked us through how they picked out the perfect holiday outfit for their appearance on the special. Check out the video above for a sneak peek! You can see these stars and more during the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” which will air December 25, from 10 a.m.-noon on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. Musical performances include the following: Gwen Stefani performs “Winter Wonderland” from her Christmas album, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Brett Eldredge sings the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Andrea Bocelli sings the incredibly moving “Ave Maria”; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform “White Christmas.” Host Jordan Fisher performs “This Christmas.” Aloe Blacc performs “Tell Your Mama” from his first holiday album, “Christmas Funk,” out Nov. 9. Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” star and Hollywood Records artist Olivia Holt sings a holiday tune. American Idol winner Maddie Poppe celebrates the season with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Disney’s dynamic a cappella group DCappella performs the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas.” Why Don’t We performs “Kiss You This Christmas” from their holiday album, “A Why Don’t We Christmas.” View the full article

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I know, I know … Christmas isn’t even here yet and I’m already thinking about New Year’s Eve. If you want to add some razzle dazzle to the last night of 2018 but don’t have plans yet, you may want to consider ringing in the new year at The Edison. With limited tickets still available, now is the perfect time to make your plans, celebrating the one-year anniversary of one of my favorite late-night venues at Disney Springs! (Yes, The Edison opened a year ago – can you believe it?) For $150 per person, guests can enjoy food stations and an open bar until midnight, plus live music and variety acts – including their breathtaking aerialist – all night long. At midnight, all revelers will take part in a midnight champagne toast as the location ushers in 2019. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. Planning to visit Disney Springs on New Year’s Eve? Please keep in mind that the property doesn’t offer fireworks or fireworks viewing—for the best displays, I recommend visiting Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios if fireworks are on your New Year’s Eve wish list. No matter where you celebrate, I’m wishing you a very happy new year! View the full article

Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas from the Disney Parks Moms Panelists! Like many of you, they too have shared a few Christmas Eves and Christmas Days at Walt Disney World Resort. Should you find yourself in the parks on these most magical of days, here are some of the panelist’s top tips to help you and your family create enchanting holiday memories. “On Christmas Eve, we celebrate with dinner at the Rose & Crown Pub. Most years, the cast members celebrate the arrival of Christmas when it turns midnight in the UK, and the whole place just takes on a whole new level of holiday spirit,” Anna explains. “We cap the evening off with the ‘Candlelight Processional,’ bringing the Reason for the Season to our hearts for sure.” Andrea can think of nothing more magical than spending Christmas Eve at Magic Kingdom Park. She and her family enjoy an evening stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. while singing Christmas carols! “Christmas Day at Magic Kingdom Park is also a unique experience and one that I cherished,” said Jerry. “Of course, Magic Kingdom Park is always magical, but there is just something indescribable about being there on Christmas Day. Yes, you’re surrounded by more guests than most days, but everyone is sharing that Christmas Day magic together.” Jane finds Christmas day a bit more magical by simply seeing all the twinkling lights. One of her top tips is to take a Holiday Sleigh Ride excursion, which allows guests to take in some of the Campsites best Christmas decor. And Anna? Well, she and her family like dine out for breakfast in their Christmas PJs! “We do not miss Christmas breakfast in our jammies. When my girls were little, we let them stay in PJs, and it’s kind of a tradition. They get all kinds of compliments on their festive attire wherever we end up for breakfast!” No matter how you spend your Christmas, all of us send warm wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year! And remember for more information on planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort brings spirited entertainment, family-favorite attractions, seasonal dishes, glistening décor and more. We hope you’ve made the Disneyland Resort part of your holiday traditions! Experience the magic of the holidays at the Disneyland Resort through Jan. 6, 2019. View the full article

We’ve got another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for you this week, and it involves construction! We bet you’re surprised to hear that, aren’t you? Walkway at Hollywood Studios We’re almost into 2019, which is going to be a BIG year for Hollywood Studios! This week, there are Skyliner updates, menu changes, and even merchandise for the new year. What’s New in the Parking Lot of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Notice anything different? That’s right — the bulk of the construction walls in the parking lot have come down to reveal this spacious walkway. Nice! Walkway at Hollywood Studios Not only are there benches and plenty of room to move around, but you can get a really good view of the Skyliner. Skyliner at Hollywood Studios There’s a new bus directory… New Bus Directory at Hollywood Studios …though the main bus stop is still under construction. Bus Station Construction at Hollywood Studios We found new restrooms and soda machines, too! (But we might be a little sad these aren’t the Coke machines from the old bus loop.) New Restrooms at Hollywood Studios What’s New at the Entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Then, we saw Pocahontas and Meeko meeting guests at the park entrance! Pocahontas and Meeko don’t always meet here, but if you keep your eyes open, you might just occasionally encounter some rare characters near the park’s entrance during the daytime. Meeko and Pocahontas What’s New on Sunset Boulevard Sunshine Day Cafe is now Sunshine Day Bar! Get your holiday cocktail or beer right here. Sunshine Day Bar Check out the full story here. What’s New on Hollywood Boulevard There were still plenty of Santa Alien Popcorn Buckets around at popcorn stands on Hollywood Boulevard. Ooooh, you have been chosen! Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket What’s New in the Animation Courtyard Construction is still happening in the Animation Courtyard! For reference, here’s what it looked like last week, and here’s what it looks like now: Construction in the Animation Courtyard Could this be a drink machine? An ice cream machine? We’re not sure, but we’ll keep you posted! Construction in the Animation Courtyard The Disney Junior Dance Party! starts on Saturday, December 22 in the Animation Courtyard! Are you excited to see Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, Timon, and Mickey Mouse? Disney Junior Dance Party Info What’s New on Commissary Lane ABC Commissary added a little last-minute holiday cheer: festive palm tree decorations. New Holiday Decor at ABC Commissary At Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, the Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich has been replaced by the Cheese Steak Sandwich. Updated Menu at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater What’s New on Grand Avenue Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano got a few menu updates, too! There’s a new house-made meatball appetizer and a new seasonal Italian salad appetizer. The mixed greens salad appetizer, however, has been removed. Updated Menu at Mama Melrose’s What’s New with Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Remember when we told you about the Personal Shopper test at Mickey’s of Hollywood? At the time of our most recent visit, the personal shopper service was still available! Personal Shoppers at Mickey’s of Hollywood Get the original story here. We noticed some fun Lightning McQueen apparel for kids, too! Lighting McQueen Children’s Jacket Annnd 2019 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World! We spotted a variety of 2019 Ornaments in It’s a Wonderful Shop. 2019 Ornament More into pins than ornaments? Never fear; 2019 pins are here, too! Find ’em in the Celebrity 5 & 10 on Hollywood Boulevard. 2019 Pins Want to see more 2019 Disney merchandise? Check out this post! And that’s everything new from Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week! Don’t forget: you only have a few more weeks to make the most of Flurry of Fun and all of the park’s Christmas festivities. Have you seen something new or fun on your Disney adventures? Be sure to tag us @DisneyFoodBlog on instagram! 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. Which one of the Hollywood Studios updates are you most excited about this week? Leave a comment and let us know! Related posts: Alien Popcorn Buckets, a New Dessert, and More Star Wars Updates: Everything New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Week! Disney Food Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What’s New in Hollywood Studios this Week: Eats, Decor, Merchandise, New Entrance, Skyliner Update, and MORE! 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The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” airs tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 25, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST and 9-11 a.m. CST/MST/PST on The ABC Television Network and on the ABC app. (Note: airtimes vary, so be sure to check local listings). During the special, guests will get a behind the scenes look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening at Disneyland Resort in summer 2019 and at Walt Disney World Resort in fall 2019. Plus, hosts Jordan Fisher, Sarah Hyland and Jesse Palmer will give viewers front row access to the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories. Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez join the festivities as parade correspondents. Musical performances include the following: Gwen Stefani performs “Winter Wonderland” from her Christmas album, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” Brett Eldredge sings the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Andrea Bocelli sings the incredibly moving “Ave Maria”; then Andrea is joined by his son, Matteo Bocelli, to perform “The Christmas Song.” Host Jordan Fisher performs “This Christmas.” Aloe Blacc performs “Tell Your Mama” from his first holiday album, “Christmas Funk.” Freeform’s “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger” star and Hollywood Records artist Olivia Holt sings “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” American Idol winner Maddie Poppe celebrates the season with “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Disney’s dynamic a cappella group DCappella performs the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas.” Why Don’t We performs “Kiss You This Christmas” from their holiday album, “A Why Don’t We Christmas.” Stay tuned for more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right here on the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We’re back with another DFB Video today with a review of a brand new Character Meal in Disney World: Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White! Snow White Of course, it’s not only Snow White at Storybook Dining… with her are Dopey and Grumpy, too! (Oh, and you’ll want to watch out for The Queen, too, who is present for photo opportunities). This new dining experience in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge also serves guests a prix-fixe meal perfectly themed to the film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (as is the newly transformed Artist Point restaurant). Find out what we thought about this brand new Character Meal 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: Are you hoping to dine at Artist Point with Snow White? Related posts: DFB Video: Top 5 Disney World Resorts for FOOD! DFB Video: Best Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit Values! DFB Video: Answering YOUR Frequently Asked Questions About Disney World! View the full article

Now that the holiday is upon us, we have one more Disney Parks Blog wallpaper to share with you. This style was inspired by Mickey and Minnie, who no doubt are celebrating a holiday full of cheer here at Walt Disney World Resort with our guests this season. You can find this wallpaper on mobile of desktop versions. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers. View the full article

We’re kicking off this holiday week on the Disney Parks Blog with a fun Disney Doodle that’s full of holiday cheer. In it, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Ariel and Prince Eric would do if they could visit Disney Springs for the holidays. According to her, Ariel just may seek out a holiday display that’s just her style: the Tree Trail at Disney Springs. “Ariel loves human treasures,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine her and Prince Eric marveling at all of the ornaments on the Tree Trail at Disney Springs.” View the full article

Additional acts have been revealed for the Garden Rocks Concert Series for the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival! The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Though several dates throughout the Festival’s run (March 6 – June 3, 2019) are yet To Be Announced, new acts on the list include artists who have previously appeared at Garden Rocks as well as some who are brand new to performing at any of the Epcot Festivals. Richard Marx, A Flock of Seagulls, Jon Secada, and Journey former lead vocalist Steve Augeri are now on the list. Air Supply, Rick Springfield, Starship starring Mickey Thomas, and Blood, Sweat and Tears join the lineup as well. See the full lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series here! These acts are in addition to previously announced artists including Berlin, Glass Tiger, Lonestar, Christopher Cross, and many more! Garden Rocks Acts to Include Berlin, Sister Sledge, Colin Hay, and TobyMac See the full lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series here! Throughout the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, popular bands spanning the decades take the stage at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot to share some of their greatest hits with the crowds!These concerts are free with Epcot admission, and take place three times per evening (5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm), nightly throughout the Festival. American Gardens Theatre Garden Rocks Dining Packages are also open for booking, offering guaranteed seating for an evening concert paired with a meal at a participating Epcot restaurant. You can learn more by visiting our Garden Rocks Concert and Dining Package Page. 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 looking forward to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package Info for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Booking Now Open for Garden Rocks Dining Packages for 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced! View the full article

This year the Disney Parks put out some incredible merchandise, and we heard from TONS of you who wanted to add to your souvenir collections. Whether it was a spirit jersey, a Dooney bag, or a mug, you (and we!!) were alllll about that Disney merch life. Merchandise! Here we take a look at the Disney merchandise you HAD to have in 2018! Spirit Jerseys Spirit jerseys grew in popularity in 2017, but when the Disney Parks introduced attractions spirit jerseys in 2018, it seemed like everyone and her brother wanted to get their hands on one! Luckily, they showed up on ShopDisney.com, so spirit jerseys under the tree for everyone this year! Favorites included the Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey and the It’s a Small World Spirit Jersey! New Haunted Mansion and Small World Spirit Jerseys Pirates of the Caribbean was another cool, stripey option. Pirates of the Caribbean Spirit Jersey And while the Tiki Room Spirit Jersey was a little controversial (some of you just could NOT with the color and the birds), it’s definitely spirited! Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jersey ©Disney We expect we’ll see lots of these spirit jerseys on Disney guests for years to come! Disney Tails Pet Gear Disney Tails exploded on the scene this year with merchandise for your furry friends! We loved the Disney parks- and characters-inspired clothing and pet gear! The Haunted Mansion clothing and pooch accessories were some of our favorites! Disney Tails Hautned Mansion Merch The lead featuring the classic Haunted Mansion wallpaper print was a must, as was the Madame Leota Squeeze Toy (which, if we’re being honest, we don’t want to let the dogs play with…). Haunted Mansion merchandise in Disney Tails And we looooove these Disney Tails Bandana Sets! Sets include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Haunted Mansion, and Star Wars Bandanas! Something for every pooch! Disney Tails Character Bandanas Mugs, Mugs, Mugs Disney mugs are not a new collectible. In fact, every time we bring you the newest Disney Parks mugs, we hear from readers who say they couldn’t possibly fit another Disney mug in their cupboards — but they sure want to try! The You Are Here series from Starbucks is super popular, and now you can get yours without even stepping foot in a Disney Park! Epcot You Are Here Mug Click here to find out where to buy them! Ears, Ears, Ears Mickey and Minnie Ears have been around forever, but 2018 saw some of the prettiest and coolest versions yet! The year kicked off with the beloved Rose Gold Ears, which arrived in parks in 2017 but disappeared so quickly that we only saw them regularly in early 2018! Rose Gold Minnie Ears were incredibly popular — and sold out numerous times — in Disney World and Disneyland in 2017 and 2018. The next color in Minnie Ears trends: Millennial Pink! Millennial Pink Minnie Ears These were followed by Iridescent Ears, Birthday Cake Ears, and Jack Skellington Ears. Yup, ears were epic in 2018. Jack Skellington Ears And just last week these Potion Purple ears dropped in Disneyland! Popcorn Buckets Disney Parks popcorn is kind of a thing, with many of us insisting it’s just not a Disney vacation until we’ve got some. This year, popcorn buckets just got cuter and cuter. Toy Story Land opened in June, and Alien Popcorn Buckets were the must-have souvenir! Alien Popcorn Bucket at Disney World Even better? Alien Popcorn Buckets dressed up as Santa. Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket at Disney’s Hollywood Studios And since we’re Disney Food Blog, we melted for the Classic Disney Snacks Popcorn Bucket! Refillable Popcorn Bucket Halloween popcorn buckets were super fun, with the Cauldron Popcorn Bucket spooking guests and lighting up! Cauldron Popcorn Bucket Disney Parks Journals Disney Parks journals saw a bit of a hey day this year, with these three versions getting a whole lot of love on DFB! This planner is inspired by Carousel of Progress and helps you promise (maybe) to get things done — you guessed it! — tomorrow! Journals at Main Street Emporium We really related to the “I’m obsessed with Disney Parks”, and we know you do, too! Here you can put all of your daydreams in writing — then make them happen! Journals at Main Street Emporium And if trip planning is your thing, the “My ‘Way Too’ Excited to Go to a Disney Park Vacation Planner” is your spirit journal. Journals at Main Street Emporium We’re still thinking about these journals… Dooney & Bourke Bags We’re ending with Dooney & Bourke bags, which are always a hot item at the Disney Parks and on ShopDisney. We brought you some super fun Dooneys — like this one that’s tailor made for the holiday season! Merry Holidays to us! Dooney & Bourke Bag And we loved this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival bag — and so did lots of you! Foodie Figment on the Food and Wine Festival handbag (Psst! If you also love Haunted Mansion merchandise (who doesn’t?!), ShopDisney has some Dooneys with the Mansion’s iconic wallpaper pattern!) Yep, 2018 was a great year for Disney Parks merchandise. And what we love is that a lot of the Parks merchandise is now showing up on ShopDisney. Meaning Disney can “take all of my money” even when I’m not there…  Don’t miss out on any of the 2019 Disney Parks merchandise! Sign up for our newsletter, and you’ll always know what’s trendy! What was your favorite merch moment of 2018? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Our Favorite Epcot Festival of the Holidays Merchandise — Including a Limited Release Pin! 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We have some super exciting news to share with you! Very soon we’ll be publishing the FIRST edition of the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. And, right now you can pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival at a discounted price with promo code SPRING. Pre-order your copy of the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival now! Use promo code SPRING to save $2 off the cover price! The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival kicks off March 6 and runs for nearly THREE months until June 3! Epcot Flower and Garden Festival The Festival is an absolute highlight of Spring in Walt Disney World, and has been since it began in 1994. In addition to the character topiaries and flowers throughout Epcot, you can also enjoy 15 Outdoor Kitchens, which are similar to the food booths at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and feature delicious small plates that allow you to taste fresh flavors from the garden. The Smokehouse Outdoor Kitchen The Flower and Garden Festival also features the Garden Rocks Concert Series, Special Events and Tours, and more! With all this fun and food you need a guide to help you plan your visit – and the BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival fits the bill! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival In this all-new Guide you’ll find: In-depth descriptions, prices, dates, and times of events, tours, and tasting options at the Festival Full booth menus and food photos for ALL the Outdoor Kitchens What’s NEW at this year’s Festival Details about how to book and pay for events and tours Where to use your Disney Dining Plan snack credits at the Festival A full, daily schedule of events for every single day of the Festival The most popular events and food items at the Festival, and how to experience them Our updated Flower and Garden Festival FAQ section And more! Get all the info you need to have the best Festival experience! Bonus Items in the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival The 2019 DFB Guide to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival also has some fun bonus items that are EXCLUSIVE to the DFB including: Customized touring strategies for the Festival Indexes of food, wine, beer, hard cider, wine, wineries, cocktails, and more A fun playlist of songs from the Garden Rocks Concert Series performers Booth Crawls And more! The Guide is the BEST tool for planning your visit to the Festival no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Use the Guide to plan what food to eat, what Special Events to attend, and more! Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival now and save with promo code SPRING! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with ​200+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Flower & Garden Festival tour, or your money back! Whether this is your first festival or your 24th, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. Note that when you pre-order this Guide you’ll receive an email about your purchase, and when the Guide is published after the New Year, you’ll receive an email at that time with a link to download the ebook. With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose, ever! As always, we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog. We couldn’t do this without you! Related posts: Grand Launch and Discount! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2018-19 Edition Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A BIG Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! It’s HERE! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 is YOURS! View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Dole Whip Float and Loaded Whip Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays started is ON, and we have ALL the menus! Start planning what you’re going to eat before you go! And check out our BEST of the Fest here! Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays is in full swing and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go! And, check out our Best of the Fest too! Also, check out all the details on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, including FULL menus! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News What’s NEW at Epcot this week! Check out what’s on the menu for the Tasting Sampler at Animal Kingdom. We reviewed the new Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White! We shared the NEW holiday milkshake at Beaches and Cream. Aunt Polly’s is going to open for the holidays at the Magic Kingdom and we checked out the menu! Check out the Edible Cookie Dough Mickeys in Disney Springs! An Adult Cove is coming to Typhoon Lagoon for the holidays! We reviewed brunch at the Grand Floridian Cafe. A new Mary Poppins-themed cupcake has arrived in the Magic Kingdom. Potion Purple Minnie Ears are now available in Disneyland. We reviewed new menu items at Springs’ Street Tacos Food Truck. Check out our first look and full review of the Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland. See more first look details here. We checked out holiday drinks and tacos at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. We shared what’s new at the Magic Kingdom this week. Check out details on the NBA Experience coming to Disney Springs in 2019. New Sorcerer Mickey Harvey’s bags have arrived at Disney World! We spotted construction equipment on the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot. Check out the new Guest Experiences Team we spotted in the Magic Kingdom! Potion Purple Minnie Ears are coming to Disney World next week! We reviewed the new Chicken Wings at Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Check out the new Starbucks tumblers at the Magic Kingdom. Wetzel’s Pretzels reopened in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. We spotted some holiday merchandise on sale at Disney World! Check out the 2019 merchandise we spotted at Disney World! The Liberty Square Riverboat reopens this weekend at the Magic Kingdom. We shared what’s on the menu at The Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom! Check out these Mickey-shaped sugar cubes at Disney World. We shared our ultimate guide to all the restaurants opening in 2019 at Disney World and Disneyland. This favorite Epcot cupcake got a holiday makeover. Check out these adorable holiday treats at the All Star Music Resort. A new Taste of the Magic Kingdom tour was announced. Palo and Remy announced price increases on the Disney Cruise Line. We shared a sneak peek at the menu coming to Jaleo in Disney Springs. Check out how to get the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney mugs when you’re not in the parks. We shared a reader review of the Jingle Bell! Jingle BAM! Dessert Party. New DFB YouTube videos: 37 Hidden Gems in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Is Disney World After Hours Worth It?, Where to Get Your Taco ON at Disney World, and the 2018 Disney Year in Review. New DFB Video — 2018 Disney Year in Review Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — 2018 Disney Year in Review — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 e-book! Pre-Order with code WDW2019 TODAY to get: 1. 25% OFF your pre-order purchase with code WDW2019! And… 2. The fully updated 2018 Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2019 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2019 Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published after the New Year.) Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price (with code WDW2019…did we mention that?), you’ll also get our 2018 Edition immediately for FREE, so you can start planning TODAY! With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of ALL the information you need to plan the BEST Disney World vacation. We keep ALL of our DFB Guides fully updated — which means the 2018 edition is up-to-date RIGHT NOW and the 2019 Edition will have even MORE new changes when it’s published after the New Year! This means when you pre-order the 2019 edition today you’re getting TWO fully-updated DFB Guides for the PRICE OF ONE! We want your vacation to be stress-free! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! Here’s Just Some Of What We’ll Have Updated In Our 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated menus, prices, and restaurant info for 2019 visitors Updated details about available discounts and deals at Disney World restaurants DFB’s own 2019 recommendations for everything from table service to counter service to snacks and more Over 700 pages of updated Disney Dining advice, details, and information Disney Dining Plan Analysis — Is it right for your family? Can you really save money? NEW Disney food and restaurant photos Updated reviews of all Disney World restaurants, kiosks, bars, and lounges including all new eateries An updated chapter focused on one of the most popular Disney dining topics: Snacks in the theme parks and resorts A comprehensive section of What’s NEW in Disney Food, including new restaurants, new menus, restaurant closures, and more You can pre-order your copy today for 25% off the cover price and get the 2018 Edition immediately for FREE!! Just use code WDW2019! The 2019 Edition will be emailed to you as soon as it’s published in early 2019. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. The Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket was a hot ticket item this holiday season! DFB reader dreamandamouse on instagram shared a pic with us with the caption: Alien Popcorn Bucket for the holiday win! Love this popcorn bucket! When ordering a giant Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom we always ask for extra frosting! DFB reader Randy Jones says he recently enjoyed a Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll with extra frosting and said “Good call, AJ!” ;-D Extra frosting for the win! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this hilarious wine glass! WDW for Grownups shared a review of dessert at Maria & Enzo’s in Disney Springs. Disney Parks Blog shared a holiday recipe from the Festival of Holidays. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey Hot Cocoa. Don’t Miss ANY Disney Food News! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 Disney Food News This Week: Cauldrons, Kringla, Christmas, and MORE! September 2, 2018 Disney Food News: Everything That Happened Disney World This Week! View the full article

Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel is always a good time. This character meal is similar to Disney World’s Chef Mickey’s in that you’ll meet some of the same characters (with a few surprising ones!) and dine on family-friendly buffet food. And our Disneyland correspondent Heather (check her out @DiningInDisney!) tells us there are some funky new pizza options here that you’re definitely going to want to see! Goofy’s Kitchen We love pizza, and we love chicken and waffles… so why not combine the two! Chicken & Waffle Pizza! Here you’ve got the pizza dough topped with large chunks of waffle and diced fried chicken. Chicken and Waffle Pizza Heather also discovered two dessert pizzas. Banana Foster Pizza is drizzled with dark bananas foster sauce, and thinly sliced bananas are scattered across the dough. Seriously, who comes up with this stuff? Looks so yum! Bananas Foster Pizza The second dessert pizza: Creme Brulee Pizza! What?! This is a pizza dough base with a thin layer of custard and a drizzle of sugary goodness that has been bruleed. Creme Brulee Pizza But even with all of those baffling and fun pizza flavors, Heather says Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizza is still her favorite. You can’t go wrong with those flavors! Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizza If you’re looking for a fun character meal at Disneyland — or if you’re a connoisseur of inventive pizza! — Goofy’s Kitchen is the place for you! Want to check out all the dining that Disneyland has to offer? See more Disneyland reviews here! Have you tried a fun pizza flavor at the Disney Parks? Tell us what you thought in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Related posts: NEW! Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast Buffet at Storytellers Cafe at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Goofing Around in Goofy’s Kitchen Guest Review: Breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel View the full article

Disneyland Paris is a magical destination for the holiday season, with twinkling decorations, a snow-sprinkled Main Street, U.S.A., and themed entertainment that’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Of course, there are always a few must-have items on sale fit for any wish list! This year, in honor of 90 years of fun with Mickey Mouse, Disneyland Paris is selling a collection of 26 new flat glass ornaments, each with a unique design featuring Mickey striking a different pose alongside each letter of the alphabet embossed in gold foil. In addition to the ornaments on sale in-store at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, guests will find gigantic versions dangling from the majestic Christmas tree in Town Square spelling out the word “Mickey”. Measuring 50 centimeters (nearly 20 inches) in diameter and weighing 5 kilograms (about 11 pounds) each, these king-sized ornaments are programmed to light up on demand during Mickey’s Magical Christmas Lights. See if you can spot them during your next visit to Disneyland Paris, and don’t forget to pick up a few of the smaller sizes for anyone left on your holiday shopping list! The alphabet ornaments are also available online at shopDisney.fr and shopDisney.co.uk for €9.99 each while stock lasts. View the full article

This week, The Disney Parks Blog looked ahead to 2019 with several updates on exciting experiences coming to Disney Parks. We also shared new details on next year’s special 4-Park Magic Tickets at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting Jan. 18, 2019, you can purchase 4-Park Magic Value Ticket for $85 per day, plus tax (total price $340, plus tax) that include one day of admission to Magic Kingdom Park, one day of admission to Epcot, one day of admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for a total of four admissions over four separate days*. The 4-Park Magic Value Ticket is valid for admission Jan. 18 – March 1, 2019, and must be used within seven days of first use or by March 1, 2019, whichever comes first. Two additional types of 4-Park Magic Tickets will also be available at higher price points and may be used on various dates through Sept. 30, 2019. For more information about the 4-Park Magic Tickets, visit Disneyworld.com/parkmagic. Also, visit our original Walt Disney World Special 4-Park Magic Tickets story for more details. And for the first time, our exclusive silhouette series featured Disneyland Resort artist Keith Lapinig explored Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks to create his yuletide works of art. Check out our original “Disney Parks in Silhouette” story for more amazing images. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Now Open! Discover The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland Park – The tiki torches are lit and the food is ready. The Tropical Hideaway is now open at Disneyland park! Cook Up the Magic with this Peppermint-Inspired Recipe from Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park – Looking for that perfect peppermint dessert to add to your holiday table? The holiday season at Disneyland Resort is filled with sweets and treats galore, and one of my personal favorite dishes this year is from the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park. From All of Us to All of You: Disney Christmas Cards Celebrate Disney Parks – Over eight decades, the artists of the Walt Disney Studios also created annual seasonal artwork for merchandise, greeting cards, advertisements, and publications, and in support of motion picture releases, television programs, and the Disney Parks & Resorts. Storybook Dining at Artist Point Starts Today! – Guests can now meet the beloved characters from Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” while enjoying a bountiful dinner at Artist Point. Wetzel’s Pretzels Re-Opens its Flagship Store in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort – Wetzel’s Pretzels, an innovator of soft, fresh-baked pretzels, has returned to the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort after an extensive renovation! Start Planning Your runDisney Race Calendar for 2019 – 2020 – If you’ve yet to experience the magic of runDisney – or if you just can’t wait to experience it again – event and on-sale dates for the 2019-2020 race season are now available. NBA Experience at Disney Springs Will Help You Feel Like a Pro – New Details Revealed! – In summer 2019, NBA Experience will open at Disney Springs and allow kids of all ages the chance to live out those dreams in a whole new way! Brighten Up Your Holiday Season With Disney Parks-Inspired Apple Music Playlists – Did you know you can bring the magic of a Disney Parks holiday vacation into your home this season, thanks to special Apple Music®* playlists? *One theme park per day and the tickets can be used to enter each theme park only once. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Higher-priced tickets are valid for use on dates with a lower price. For more information about the 4-Park Magic Tickets, visit Disneyworld.com/parkmagic. View the full article

If you raft on over to Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom between now and January 5th, you’ll find that Aunt Polly’s is serving up eats on the Island! Aunt Polly’s Open from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM during this busy holiday season, you can rustle up some grub from the limited time menu. Aunt Polly’s Aunt Polly’s Menu Featured items are Becky’s Buttery Biscuit Barbecued Pork Sliders and Soft Pretzel Sticks (served with your choice of beer cheese, nacho cheese, or creole mustard for dipping). Sweet treats include a Root Beer Float and a Mississippi Mud Brownie served a la mode. You can also try a Lemonade and Sweet Tea Slushy, which is awesome news since this item has been discontinued at Columbia Harbour House! (You can get either flavor individually as well). Tea and Lemonade Slush Becky’s Buttery Biscuit Barbecued Pork Sliders is a filling meal, thanks to the choice of dense, hearty biscuits for the sliders as opposed to typical slider rolls. Becky’s Buttery Biscuit Barbecued Pork Sliders And between the seasoning on the shredded pork and the cajun house-made chips on the side, there’s even a bit of spice to enjoy. Becky’s Buttery Biscuit Barbecued Pork Sliders But truly, though it’s fun to have a tasty meal and even some unique items on the menu, we’d look forward to stopping by Aunt Polly’s no matter what she’s serving, thanks to the awesome location on Tom Sawyer Island and — even better — the chance to relive some fun and fond memories from when this operated as a regular location. And what better time or place for fun and fond memories… A Happy Holiday Hello from the Magic Kingdom! … than the holiday season in Magic Kingdom? Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you ever dined at Aunt Polly’s? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom to Reopen for the Holiday Season Review: Lunch at Magic Kingdom’s Tortuga Tavern (Updated BBQ Menu) News: Baked Potato Now at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom View the full article

The holidays are REALLY on now in Walt Disney World… Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life … and we’ve seen the crowds and the attraction wait times to prove it! Animal Kingdom Entrance Flight of Passage Wait Time Fortunately, in Animal Kingdom there are lots of new and limited time eats (in addition to all sorts of longtime favorites) to serve the increased number of guests. Meatball and Polenta at Terra Treats Because, as we always say, the best thing about more crowds in Disney World is MORE FOOD!!! Tasting Sampler Guide In fact, if you have plans to be in Animal Kingdom from today through January 2, 2019, you can pre-purchase the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler, which offers a $35 digital value card to redeem for select food and beverage items around the park for the price of $30, PLUS preferred seating for the second showing of Rivers of Light on the night of your visit. Find our how you can reserve the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler here! Lots of new, limited time items (available through January 2nd) have arrived in conjunction with the availability of the Tasting Sampler at various carts and kiosks throughout the park. However, these items are also available for regular purchase (including several that are available for Disney Dining Plan snack credits) even without the Tasting Sampler! Tasting Sampler Guide Even if you aren’t participating with the Tasting Sampler, you can still pick up a handy Tasting Sampler Guide if you’d like to know where all the items are! Tasting Sampler Guide That said, if you ARE participating with the Tasting Sampler, you’ll DEFINITELY want to pick up a guide to find out where your digital value card can be put into use! Tasting Sampler Guide Now, let’s dig into some of the additional items available around the park during this busy holiday season so you can start making your list — and checking it twice — of everything you’d like to try! Discovery Island Terra Treats is serving a specialty menu, and it gives a good idea of the “tasting-sized” items available throughout the park to begin. Terra Treats You’ll notice as we go that several items bear a strong serving resemblance to the Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Booth items. Terra Treats Menu We tried the Meatball and Polenta along with the Butternut Squash, Potato, and Prosciutto Pizza. The Meatball and super creamy Polenta are delicious together, with the flavorful meatball also being packed with spinach. Meatball and Polenta Meatball and Polenta The Butternut Squash, Potato, and Prosciutto Pizza is really enjoyable, too, thanks to the unique and fresh toppings. Butternut Squash, Potato, and Prosciutto Pizza The Smiling Crocodile has specialty items as well. The Smiling Crocodile A Pastrami Beef Slider and a Plant-Based Chili make up the offerings. The Smiling Crocodile Menu The Plant-Based Chili is packed with flavor and just a perfect fit for these cool days. Aside from the variety of beans and tomatoes and more making up the chili, the cornbread croutons are also a great touch! Plant-based Chili The Pastrami Beef Slider is yet another winner. (And keep this one in mind, because we’ll show you another slider in a little bit that doesn’t live up to this one.) Pastrami Beef Slider The terrific toppings over the tasty pastrami include a unique sauerkraut-kale slaw and whole grain mustard along with a pickle spear. Pastrami Beef Slider Pastrami fans should not miss it! Africa If you’ve ever wanted to try several of the Dawa Bar signature cocktails in one go, now’s your time, thanks to the Dawa Bar Flight! Dawa’s Flight It includes tastings of Ngumu Jungle Juice, Lost on Safari, and the African Margarita. Dawa’s Flight Curry dishes are the focus for the Sampler offerings at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery, featuring a Shrimp Curry, a Chicken Curry, or a Curry Sampler to try both. Kusafiri Specialty Items Before we dig in, just a note that regular menu items are still available at Kusafiri, too. Kusafiri regular offerings The Curry Sampler is quite tasty. In particular, the chicken is fall-apart tender, and the curry flavor isn’t too overpowering. Curry Sampler Curry Sampler As you can tell, though, you definitely need to appreciate plenty of cilantro in order to enjoy this dish! Curry Sampler Asia Strolling from Africa towards Asia, you’ll happen upon Caravan Road. Caravan Road On the menu is a Korean Fiery Beef Slider and a Tuna Bao. Caravan Road Menu The Tuna Bao serves up seared tuna, cabbage slaw, and spicy mayo. Tuna Bao While we didn’t pick up much spice at all from the mayo, it was impossible not to be impressed by the insanely fresh tuna and crisp slaw. Tuna Bao Unfortunately, we didn’t find anything special about the Korean Fiery Beef Slider. Korean Fiery Beef Slider Made with kimchi, black sesame seeds and rainbow carrots to top the beef, we expected to like it much more than we did. But it was just okay. Korean Fiery Beef Slider Directly across the way is Mr. Kamal’s. Chicken Dumplings are the specialty item. Mr. Kamal’s Mr. Kamal’s Menu Served with a tart ponzu sauce, the Chicken Dumplings are served in a fried wonton wrapper, giving them an especially nice crisp. They are seriously yummy. Chicken Dumplings Chicken Dumplings And Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks is getting in on the fun, too! Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks You can try three of their beers — including the Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale — in a Beer Flight! Beer Flight on the menu Dinoland, U.S.A. Next stop? Dino Diner in Dinoland, U.S.A.! Dino Diner Specialty Menu Corn Chip Pie shows up as a specialty offering among the items! Corn Chip Pie Chili, sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese, and jalapeno assemble to make this twist on nachos, which features corn chips as opposed to tortilla chips. (This is a fun one for the kids!) Corn Chip Pie And at Dino-Bite Snacks, a Peppermint Sundae is up for grabs. Dino-Bite Snacks Menu The base is a peppermint brownie with vanilla ice cream and it’s all topped with fudge sauce, peppermint candies, peppermint sauce, and a chocolate garnish. Peppermint Sundae As you can probably tell from the ingredient list, this one is for serious peppermint fans only! Peppermint Sundae And Trilo-Bites has added a seasonal milkshake to their selection. Trilo-Bites Find an Eggnog Shake on the menu (with or without bourbon)! Eggnog Shake on the menu Cheers! Eggnog Shake We were quite impressed with most of these new offerings today, and hope that some might even become regular menu items. (Hey, you never know!) And if your holiday plans include a visit to Animal Kingdom, we highly recommend checking out any of the items above that may have caught your eye. But before we leave… Friendly Reminders FOR GUESTS PARTICIPATING IN THE TASTING SAMPLER: Remember, the new items we’ve shown today are not the only items eligible when using your Tasting Sampler digital value card. The full list of eligible items and participating locations include items such as Pongu Lumpia at Pongu Pongu in Pandora and the Macaroni and Cheese dishes at Eight Spoon Cafe, and MUCH MORE. You can find all the eligible items by picking up a Tasting Sampler Guide. Tasting Sampler Guide Baked Mac and Cheese with Shrimp at Eight Spoon Cafe FOR GUESTS NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE TASTING SAMPLER: These new items highlighted here are not limited to those who are utilizing the Tasting Sampler. They are available through January 2nd for regular purchase (and, in many cases, for a Disney Dining Plan snack credit). You’ll always want to keep your eyes peeled for new food offerings in Animal Kingdom no matter what time of year you visit. In fact, the park is packed with all sorts of hidden gems from dining and beyond. Check them out in our DFB YouTube Video!  Are you visiting Animal Kingdom during the holidays? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Menu UPDATES! What’s New To Eat?! What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Resorts! June 21, 2018 What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: April 3, 2018 View the full article

Happy Weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re letting you know where you can get your TACO on in Disney World! TACOS!!!! After all, shouldn’t every day be Taco Tuesday, really? Because who doesn’t love tacos?! But here’s the thing: we’re going well beyond beef and cheese tacos. We’re checking out Kalua Pork Tacos, Cauliflower Tacos, Battered Shrimp Tacos, and MUCH more… including, of course, where to find them ALL! So join us for Taco Saturday 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: Where is your favorite place to grab a taco in Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World DFB Video: My Favorite Walt Disney World Restaurants! View the full article

Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing. Guests are sipping hot cocoa, enjoying cultural storytellers in the World Showcase, and flocking to see the Candlelight Processional each night. 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays With everything at Epcot moving merrily along this holiday season, you might not think we’d have anything new to tell you about this week. But guess what? We do! Read on to hear all about turkey legs, Mickey and Minnie tea infusers, construction updates, and holiday sweets! What’s New in Future World Let’s start with the current view of construction for the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster. Gotta love that galaxy-themed construction wall! Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction To learn more about the Guardians of the Galaxy ride, check out this post. This Future World pretzel cart has started serving Turkey Legs! Future World Pretzel Cart But don’t worry, pretzel fans: Mickey Pretzels are still available, too! Future World Pretzel Cart Menu Over in The Land Pavilion, we spotted lots of little updates at Sunshine Seasons. First: the Deep Dish Pizza now comes with a side of Pasta Salad instead of Caesar Salad. Sunshine Seasons Menu They’ve got new seasonal soup flavors, too! Seasonal Soups at Sunshine Seasons On the day were visited, there were two soups to choose from. Seasonal Soups at Sunshine Seasons Would you pick Vegan Lentil or Chicken Pot Pie? Vegan Lentil and Chicken Pot Pie Soups We also saw this Jack Fruit Vegan Wrap in the grab-and-go area for the first time. Jack Fruit Vegan Wrap Craving something sweet? Don’t worry; Sunshine Seasons has you covered! How about this Christmas Sugar Cookie? Christmas Sugar Cookie from Sunshine Seasons Plenty of our favorite year-round Sunshine Seasons desserts got makeovers for the holidays, too! Have a look at this Minnie Holiday Cupcake! Holiday Minnie Cupcake Check out our review right here! There’s also a pretty Presents Holiday Cupcake… and you’ll never guess what’s inside of these tiny gifts! Presents Holiday Cupcake Want the spoilers? Read the full story here. The classic Mickey Oreo Cheesecake is wearing a Santa outfit for the holidays! Santa Mickey Oreo Cheesecake Check out this post for more on the Santa Mickey Oreo Cheesecake. Annnnd don’t the sprinkles add the perfect amount of green to this Strawberry Shortcake? Strawberry Shortcake Fans of the Flower Pot PB&J Cupcake will want to check out this ADORABLE Snowman Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake! Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake Intrigued as to whats inside that snowman? Check out our full review here. What’s New in the World Showcase There’s construction happening in the World Showcase Lagoon! Could this have to do with the new nighttime spectacular coming to Epcot in 2019? World Showcase Lagoon Construction Read the full story and see more pictures here. Over in The American Adventure Pavilion, Block and Hans has added a beer flight. Beer Flight at Block and Hans More construction is going on over in the France Pavilion. We think this is most likely for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Construction What’s New with Merchandise at Epcot ‘Tis the season to enjoy a hot cup of tea, right? Well, perfect timing: we noticed these adorable Mickey and Minnie tea infusers for the first time this week. The Disney Parks Walkers Shortbread Rounds have new packaging, too! Disney Parks Walkers Shortbread Rounds Plaid-clad Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto… They’re all SO CUTE! Disney Parks Walkers Shortbread Rounds We know it’s not quite 2019 yet, but in case you want to plan head, 2019 merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World! This hat we found at Epcot is too much fun. 2019 Mickey Hat Here’s a peek at the back: Mickey 2019 Hat Read our full story and see TONS of pictures of the 2019 Disney Parks merchandise here. Earlier this week, select holiday items were on sale throughout Walt Disney World, including these fun Chip and Dale mugs. Epcot Festival of the Holidays Chip and Dale Sale Merch Read the full story here. And that’s everything new we spotted at Epcot this week! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Planning to visit Walt Disney World this holiday season? Don’t forget to check out Disney Food Blog‘s guide to Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Which Epcot update are you most excited about this week? Let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot This Week: Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Construction, Mission Space Restaurant, Cuties, and Christmas Kringla! Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! News and Review: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup and Poutine Debut at Epcot’s Refreshment Port! 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This weekend edition of Disney Doodles comes to us from artist Evan Peltier, who imagines what Flower from the 1942 film “Bambi” would do first if he could visit Walt Disney World Resort. According to Evan, this sweet skunk may seek out some of the lovely poinsettias that can be seen around Walt Disney World Resort this time of year – and maybe even take in a seasonal treat or two! View the full article

It’s the most ‘run’derful time of the year! Whether you’re enjoying a few merry training miles at home or gathering the family for a fun holiday race, add a festive touch of Disney to your attire. Download our step-by-step tutorial to make your very own “Ugly” Sweater, just in time for the holiday season. Download all the instructions here and the templates you’ll need here. Please read our terms of use before downloading. From all of us at runDisney, we hope you have a wonderful holiday! Thanks for all the miles and memories and see you in 2019! Learn more about runDisney events here! Follow us: Twitter: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

It’s hard to believe 2018 is already coming to a close. Have you made your New Year’s Eve plans yet? For those of you looking to welcome 2019 at the Disneyland Resort, we have celebrations planned for both parks. Disneyland park will feature DJs in Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Frontierland, while over at Disney California Adventure park, there’s quite a party lined up for Hollywood Land and Paradise Gardens Park. Here’s just a sampling of what’s in store there: Hollywood Land Music and Dancing – Heat up the dance floor throughout the night to tunes spun by DJ Juan. Countdown to Midnight – A special event stage turns the intersection of Hollywood and Sunset into our very own Times Square, complete with a countdown clock ticking off the hours, minutes and seconds to the new year. Paradise Gardens Park Live Music – The incomparable Phat Cat Swinger performs live at the Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park at 8 p.m., 9:05 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. DJ Wendy – Join DJ Wendy Walker at the Palisades Stage, as she drops the hottest beats at 8:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. East Coast Countdown – At 9 p.m., celebrate with our friends at Walt Disney World Resort as 2019 rolls in on the East Coast. Get ready for a special appearance by Mickey and Minnie, along with an awesome East Coast countdown moment. Midnight Celebration – You won’t want to miss this midnight countdown to welcome 2019 in style, complete with celebratory music and fireworks! And DJ Wendy returns to keep the party going all the way to 1 a.m. It promises to be one of the biggest parties of the year, launching us into 2019, which is quickly shaping up as the biggest year in Disneyland history! On Dec. 31, Disneyland park is open from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. and Disney California Adventure park is open from 8 a.m. – 1 a.m. View the full article

They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year and we certainly agree here at Disney Cruise Line. During this season of giving, Disney Cruise Line crew members brought holiday cheer and Disney magic to more than 2,000 children throughout the port communities we visit. Captain Mickey and his pals joined Disney VoluntEARS visiting children at local schools, hospitals and children’s homes in many of our ports of call. There were nine visits total with stops in destinations such as Galveston, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Nassau. “For children recovering from burn injuries and their families, the journey can be long and difficult,” said Katherine Jeschke, Donor Development Officer for Galveston’s Shriners Hospital. “Captain Mickey and First Mate Minnie’s visit to our hospital offered our children and families the chance to play and interact with two of their favorite characters. Having this chance to play encouraged children to get out of bed and walk, cope with their treatment and have a special moment during their recovery. It was truly a joy to see the kids smile and light up during this visit.” It’s a holiday tradition for crew members and cast from all across the Walt Disney Company to come together and give back to those around us. The Disney VoluntEARS program is based on a legacy of giving dating back to the 1930s when Walt Disney, accompanied by the studio animators, took his beloved characters on community outreach visits! From all of us at Disney Cruise Line, we wish your family a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. View the full article