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If you’re making plans to visit Walt Disney World this fall for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or for the Holiday season (or both!), we have a great deal for you at the DFB Store! Magic Kingdom for the Holidays! Today, get 30% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or the pre-order for the DFB Guide to the 2018 Walt Disney World Holidays! Just use promo code 30SALE! These DFB Guides are two of our best-selling Guides and are full of all the information you need to book your fall vacation to Disney World! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the best planning tool if you’re visiting this year’s Festival! It features is full of insider tips and advice, a FULL daily schedule of events, FULL booth menus, PLUS all of the other essential information you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever! See the full daily schedule of events! The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs for 75 days – and every day has a full slate of Special Events, seminars, Eat to the Beat Concerts, and much more. The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival gives you the full daily schedule of events right at your fingertips. This schedule is EXCLUSIVE to the DFB Guide — you won’t find it anywhere else, and it’s insanely useful. The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival also includes information on the Low-Cost and Free Seminars and Demonstrations including the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops, Back to Basics, and more. Shop NOW and get 30% off the cover price! And, if you’re headed to Disney World for the 2018 Holiday season, we have a great planning tool for that trip too — our DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018! Check out the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 It’s hard to believe that the holidays are JUST around the corner! (But they totally are. You DO realize, that, right?) Now is the perfect time to get started on all things Disney + Holidays by pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 e-Book! DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 We cover EVERYTHING in this one — not just food! With over 300 pages of detailed information, over 300 color photos, and multiple bonus extras, this e-book WILL save you time and money during the busiest season in Walt Disney World! Cinderella Castle all lit up during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This Guide includes detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity happening at the parks and resorts this year, a fully comprehensive holiday dining section with listings of holiday snacks, treats, meals, and menu items, a clickable 3-Month Schedule of Holiday Events, and MORE! And right now you can pre-order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018 for 30% off the cover price with promo code 30SALE — and you’ll get the 2017 edition FREE as an immediate download so you can start your planning! And don’t worry. As soon as we have all of the nitty gritty details in the 2018 guide we’ll have it out to you automagically via email! So, whether you’re headed to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or making plans to celebrate the Holiday season, we have the DFB Guide you NEED to plan your best vacation! Visit the DFB Store NOW and save 30% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2018! Don’t forget to head over to DFBStore.com to check out details, sample pages, and more. These e-books are a must-have for your next Disney World trip! Oh, and don’t forget to check out the testimonials from our customers — take it from them! The best part? Shop in confidence, knowing that all of our DFB Guides are 100% guaranteed. Don’t like it? You get your money back! No questions asked. As always, we thank you for your support of the Disney Food Blog! Happy vacation planning! Related posts: Celebrate Daylight Savings This Weekend With…even MORE Savings! It’s HERE! The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book FINAL EDITION! Start Planning Your Next Disney Vacation with A BIG Sale on the DFB Everything Bundle! View the full article

The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is happening now through November 12 celebrating food and wine (and more) from around the world. And, there’s another foodie celebration hosted by the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek that is meant to complement and enhance your Epcot Food and Wine Festival experience — the Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Food and Wine Weekends The Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria features a selection of tasting events highlighting dishes from the hotel’s signature restaurants along with their master mixology team and pastry team. Let’s check out some of the goodies. We tasted and sipped our way around several tasting stations featuring dishes from The Taste of Bull and Bear, The Taste of La Luce, The Taste of Zeta Asia, Cocktail Creations, Bar Du Chocolate, and Pop Culture. Eats at Food & Wine Weekends The Taste of Bull and Bear menu featured a Roasted Sunchoke Cappuccino — essentially, soup served in a cappuccino cup. Roasted Sunchoke Cappucino The soup had a strong truffle flavor and a silky, velvety texture. If you enjoy truffles this is your kind of soup. The other item from the Taste of Bull and Bear was a Petite Filet of Beef and Stuffed Lobster Tail. Petite Filet of Beef and Stuffed Lobster Tail The Stuffed Lobster Tail was the standout element in this dish. It was — surprisingly — stuffed with lobster roe and a specialized ham, giving it a unique and unexpected flavor. Stuffed Lobster Tail We also sampled dishes from the Taste of Zeta Asia, including the Kanji Signature Roll made with Spicy Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Tobiko, Sriracha, and Micro Cilantor; and the Mount Fuji Signature Roll made with Crab Salad, Cucumber, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Wasabi Mayo, Tobiko, and Micro Cilantro. Kanji Signature Roll and Mount Fuji Signature Roll The rolls were full of fresh flavors and also were also quite beautiful. The Short Rib Bibimbap features Short Rib, Fried Egg, Blanched Spinach, Namul, Japanese Rice, and Gochujang Sauce, and was a dish of complex and unique flavors. Short Rib Bibimbap We also stopped by the Taste of La Luce station, and enjoyed two wonderful Italian dishes. First up was the Lasagna Napolinata featuring Mozzarella di Bufala, Tomato, and Basil. Lasagna We also enjoyed the Risotto Duo Di Mare featuring Shrimp, Scallops, English Peas, Oven Roasted Tomato, and Reggiano Gremolata. Risotto Duo di Mare The Cocktail Creations station was one of our favorite spots to visit during the event. Justin, one of the mixology experts, was very animated and interactive as he created our drink! Cocktail Creations Station The drink creation was The Manifesto, which is a mixture of Rye Whiskey, Gin, Pineapple Juice, and Chili Bitters poured over a coffee ice cube and topped with edible flowers. Before pouring the drink, the glass was sprayed with fresh rose water. The Manifesto The Manifesto was a very complex drink that is sweet and spiced without being too spicy. There was amazing detail put into the presentation of the drink, including a printed out and rolled up manifesto served on each cocktail. A manifesto served with The Manifesto Two of the Food & Wine Weekends experiences are La Patisserie: A Master Pastry Class and Bar Du Chocolate and Champagne Tasting. At this event they were highlighted at the same table with a huge array of sweets. La Patisserie and Bar Du Chocolate We asked one of the pastry chefs what she would recommend and she gave us three options. La Patisserie and Bar Du Chocolate Desserts First, a Giant Ferrero Rocher, in gold wrapping. Giant Ferrero Rocher Here it is unwrapped. Giant Ferrero Rocher, unwrapped Next, the Chocolate Cream Puff. Chocolate Cream Puff Dessert And finally, our favorite dessert of the evening, the Tangerine Dessert. Tangerine Dessert The Tangerine Dessert tasted like a silky tangerine creamsicle. All three desserts were incredible, but the Tangerine Dessert was our favorite, hands down. Another fun sweets station was the Pop Culture station, which invited guests to try homemade fresh fruit popsicles, creamy organic ice pops, and adult poptails! Pop Culture Station The station featured oversized martini glasses filled with gourmet toppings including hand-dipped chocolates, coconut, caramelized almonds, and more. Making a Pop Culture creation! The popsicles and ice pops were dipped into the toppings of your choice. A fun and sweet way to end the evening! The 8th Annual Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando are an elegant and delicious component to add to your Epcot Food and Wine Festival experience. The event happens every weekend through November 11. More information on the weekends and reservations for the different events can be found at the Waldorf Astoria website. See our full coverage of the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Will you be making plans to attend the Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited to attend the media preview for the Waldorf Astoria’s Food & Wine Weekends. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Announcing Food & Wine Weekends at Waldorf Astoria Orlando! Details! Food & Wine Weekends at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Bonnet Creek Dates and Details for the 2018 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic View the full article

If you’re anything like us, just about any vacation is better with Mickey Mouse. And now that the 2020 Disney Cruise Line itineraries have been released, there’s no better time to explore ports all over the world! Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream As ever, Disney Cruise Lines will traverse the Caribbean via the Disney Magic, Disney Dream, and Disney Fantasy, which will carry guests to the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, and Miami, among many other tropical locales in the western and eastern Caribbean. And for the first time ever, Disney Cruise Lines will head to port in New Orleans, Louisiana! That’s right: you can get your beignets from the place that put the fried dough treats on the map — not to mention soak in the culture of this multifaceted city! The Disney Wonder The Disney Wonder is the ship making the maiden voyage to the Big Easy — and that’s not all she’s doing! The Wonder is also heading back to Hawai’i! Yup: she’s bringing guests to the city of beignets and to the islands of leis! (Just out of curiosity, is it possible to move permanently on to a cruise ship?) If you’re ready to book your Disney Cruise, you gotta get in touch with our friends at Small World Vacations for an extra $100 On Board Credit! If you’re headed on to the Disney Fantasy in April or May 2019 and book with our recommended travel agents at Small World Vacations, you’ll get an extra $100 on-board credit! You can use on-board credits for alcoholic drinks, to purchase items on the ship, get bottled water delivered to your room (always handy!), and more! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you Yeah, we’re already daydreaming about the possibilities! Which Disney Cruise ship is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Top Ten Disney Cruise Line Dining Tips Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 23, 2011 Guest Review: Remy Champagne Lunch Aboard the Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship View the full article

If your seafaring wannabe has a quest for an authentic pirate look for Halloween, during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, or any time of the year, be sure to check out The Pirates League tucked away in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park. Here amazing pirate masters use their artistry to create swashbuckling transformations for guests ages 3 and older with just a little yo-ho-ho. Depending on the package, makeovers can include beards, tattoos, eye patches, scars, makeup, and more, with creations that can resemble Captain Hook, Ghosted Pirate, Zombie, Blackbeard for the boys, and a mermaid or an empress for the girls if they don’t want to go the pirate route. If you go, be sure to take lots of pictures during the super cute pirate oath ceremony! Check out these plundering pirates as they share their experience at The Pirate’s League. Ahoy matey, what are you waiting for? Reservations for The Pirates League can be made up to 180 days in advance and are highly recommended. For booking, please call (407) WDW-CREW or (407) 939-2739. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. View the full article

Happy National Coffee Day! That’s right, today — September 29th — is National Coffee Day, and if you happen to be in Disney World, you can celebrate with a one dollar cup of coffee at a Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk in Disney World! Joffrey’s Coffee Grab a 16 ounce cup of hot coffee or a 24 ounce cup of iced coffee for a buck at any Joffrey’s Coffee kiosk in Walt Disney World today! Joffrey’s American Adventure Coffee Kiosk And if Disney Springs is your destination, don’t forget that you can add a latte art design (with some options featuring Disney characters!) to several of the available hot or iced coffee specialty beverages at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company. Joffrey’s Latte Art ©Disney And if you’d like to celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday along with National Coffee Day, you might also want to check out Joffrey’s commemorative Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Blend. Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Blend If you do mark the occasion in any of these ways, you can share your java pics with Disney and Joffrey’s on social media by using the following hashtags: #NationalCoffeeDay and #JoffreysMoments. 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! Happy National Coffee Day! Will you be celebrating National Coffee Day in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Disney World Joffrey’s Kiosks Serving Coffee for a Dollar on September 29th for National Coffee Day What’s New Around Walt Disney World: March 15, 2016 DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 View the full article

More than a half-century after introducing our very first Disney Ambassador in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland park, we are honored to be keeping the time-honored tradition and legacy alive by welcoming Marilyn West and Stephen Lim into the coveted roles of the 2019-2020 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador team. The pair will step into the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in January, when they will formally begin their two-year term as representatives of Walt Disney World Resort, our guests, cast members and heritage. Marilyn and Stephen will also continue the legacy of championing the efforts of Disney VoluntEARS in the community while recognizing and celebrating the many achievements and milestones of our 74,000 cast members. Enjoy their warm and surprise welcome into the Ambassador family. View the full article

Are you more than ready to board the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Though you’ll have to wait a little while longer for when this new land opens in Disneyland next summer and Hollywood Studios in late fall 2019, more details have been revealed regarding what we can expect from the highly anticipated Millennium Falcon attraction! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art CinemaBlend.com has shared information from the special features on select versions of the Blu-Ray of Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the extra features, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Executive Scott Trowbridge shares some really fun scoop regarding how your time on the Millennium Falcon will directly affect your further adventures in the land! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art “If you bring back all the loot and there’s not a scratch on the ship and Hondo [from Star Wars Rebels] is really happy when you bring it back, you might find yourself with some extra Galactic Credits in your account. But do a poor job, you lose the cargo, you smash up the ship, you might come back owing more money than you started with, the bossman might not be too happy. And when you roll across to the local cantina the bartender might lean over and say ‘hey, word on the street is your name’s been put on the list of a local bounty hunter; I’d watch out if I were you’ so how well you do on this mission really does have an impact on your overall, land-wide story.” Woah. That’s some serious RFID following. Oga’s Cantina Concept Art ©Disney The interactive nature of this experience will deliver an aspect unique to Galaxy’s Edge in that the guest’s own story and experience on the planet of Batuu will be directly tied to how they perform their duties on their mission on the attraction, as it will “follow” them, in a sense, around various parts of the land. Star Wars Concept Model Additional revealed details, according to CinemaBlend, include guest roles within the Millennium Falcon. Six guests will participate in each ride vehicle with varying duties from piloting the ship, handling weapons, and overseeing engineering issues. With all this new information, I’m inspired to paraphrase Han himself and say… I’ve got a good feeling about this. How about you? Visit our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Page for more information on Galaxy’s Edge! Source: CinemaBlend.com Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the most highly anticipated among LOTS of changes taking place in Disney World over the next few years. Find out about all the goings on in our DFB YouTube Video! If you can’t wait to step inside the Millennium Falcon, please let us know with a comment below! Related posts: OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! More Glimpses of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Opening in 2019! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 View the full article

A couple weeks ago we told you that Earl of Sandwich was reopening in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District and now we have the official Grand Reopening date! Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney To Re-Open The fan favorite sandwich shop is going to celebrate its grand reopening on Monday, October 1! The Full Montague at Earl of Sandwich The Disneyland location was originally closed to make way for the construction of a proposed hotel in the Downtown Disney area of Disneyland. Main Entrance of Earl of Sandwich So far there’s no word yet on how long Earl of Sandwich will remain open this time at Disneyland, but we’re hoping it’ll be open for a while. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you excited about the grand reopening of Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Several Disneyland Restaurants Closing Soon to Make Way for New Resort Hotel Review: Earl of Sandwich in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney Dining in Disneyland Review: The Earl has Finally Arrived! View the full article

With the debut of fun new offerings at Walt Disney World Resort in 2019, now, more than ever is the time to book a getaway at your favorite Walt Disney World Resort hotel with a choice between two great ways to save! In January 2019, your family can dance with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends during Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park, play big with your favorite Pixar pals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, enjoy an all-new “Hakuna Matata Time Dance party” inspired by Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and jump into festival fun at Epcot. You can Play, Stay, Dine and Save up to $500 for a family of four on a five-night/six-day Walt Disney Travel Company room, theme park ticket and dining plan package at a select Disney Resort hotel, for arrivals most nights Jan. 1 through March 9, 2019. Or you can save 25 percent on rooms for stays most nights Jan. 1 through April 27, 2019 at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels with the Gift of Magic offer. The number of rooms allocated for these offers is limited. These offers may be booked through Jan. 2, 2019. Get more information about the Play, Stay, and Dine offer here, and learn more about the Gift of Magic offer here! As guests of Walt Disney World Resort hotels, your family will enjoy a variety of magical benefits that help you get the most out of your vacation, including early access to FastPass+ selections, Extra Magic Hours in one theme park each day, complimentary resort transportation options and more! View the full article

It’s going … going … coming back? A Walt Disney World spokeswoman confirmed on Friday that Rafiki’s Planet Watch, scheduled to be closed to the public forever at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as of late October, will instead by coming back in the spring of 2019. The now-reversed closure was confirmed... View the full article

Last night, we hosted 300 fans at the Disney Parks Blog Halloween Meet-Up at Disneyland park! The meet-up included a delightfully eerie Halloween party set along the shores of Rivers of America. Spooky decor set the festive tone for the evening. The Halloween-themed fête featured an array of creep-tastic entertainment. The scare-olers roamed the party, while an artist showed off her creative pumpkin carving talents. No party would be complete without plenty of photo opps! Jack Skellington and Sally even made a grand entrance and greeted guests throughout the evening. Guests were also treated to some Halloween-themed bites. I heard that the Black Rose Dessert (which can be found at Red Rose Taverne in Disneyland park) was a favorite! Following the party, guests materialized in New Orleans Square for a special after-hours ride through Haunted Mansion Holiday – a beloved tradition during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort! Did you join us for the Disney Parks Blog Halloween Meet-Up? Tell us about it in the comments! View the full article

Earlier this month, I shared some of my favorite ways to celebrate your favorite princess at Disney Springs. Over the weekend, nearly a dozen young girls visited the property and had the chance to experience the magic firsthand. I was thrilled to be part of it! What I loved most about the day was seeing the little girls so happy in their favorite princess dresses and hearing how Disney Princesses have inspired them to be adventurous, pursue their passions, and follow their dreams. They used adjectives like, “smart, brave and kind” to describe their favorite Disney heroines, and it was clear those words described the group, and their moms and dads, too. Not only did they get transformed at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, but they also enjoyed watching Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” at AMC Theatre as part of a limited-engagement princess Movie Marathon now through Oct. 18. Check out the video below to catch a glimpse of their inspiring day, perfectly timed to help celebrate the latest “Dream Big, Princess” campaign that aims to empower the next generation to aim high and follow their dreams. Keep an eye on the Disney Princess social media handles, where a series of inspiring videos will debut just in time for “International Day of the Girl” on October 11, 2018. (The best part? Disney Worldwide Services will donate $1 to the United Nations’ “Girl Up” Initiative for every like or share of a video or photo with the tag #DreamBigPrincess on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter from October 10 through November 20, 2018 – up to $1 million in support of girls’ leadership and empowerment.) Which Disney Princess inspires you most? Share in the comments below, I’d love to know! View the full article

Is there anything better than that first sip of coffee in the morning? What about enjoying that first sip while you head to Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park or on your stroll through Future World at Epcot? As a coffee enthusiast and former barista, National Coffee Day is a pretty big deal to me! And here at Walt Disney World Resort, it’s easier than ever to celebrate your favorite way to get your caffeine fix. Thanks to our friends at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea, there are countless ways to celebrate this delicious day! For starters, all day on September 29th, Joffrey’s is offering hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) coffee for just $1.00! Put that pocket change to good use and treat yourself to a cup of joe! Wondering where you can snag this deal on your morning kick-start or mid-day pick-me-up? Here’s a full list of Joffrey’s locations at Walt Disney World Resort. And of course, no national holiday is complete without the perfect picture to feature on your social pages. Head over to Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company at Disney Springs to top off your drink with some fun, foam art! If you’re like me and plan to celebrate National Coffee Day all year long, you can stock up on Disney-inspired ground coffee. I can’t wait to try the newest line, which celebrates none other than the true original himself, Mickey Mouse! Check out these specialty brews and pick up your favorite today at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company. How do you plan to celebrate this delectable day? Share your caffeinated images with us on social and don’t forget to use the hashtags #NationalCoffeeDay and #JoffreysMoments. View the full article

Walt Disney World has appointed two of its employees as its new ambassadors, roles in which they will represent the company at public events and celebrate their fellow cast members. Marilyn West and Stephen Lim will begin their two-year terms in January. West works in the resort’s worldwide-safety... View the full article

Donna Sgro sells merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and reminds herself dreams don’t have an expiration date. At age 37, her second chance arrived to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Craig Plummer takes calls at Disney’s reservation center while he plots to get his MBA. Don’t tell Walt Disney... View the full article

Walt Disney World has appointed two of its employees as its new ambassadors, roles in which they will represent the company at public events and celebrate their fellow cast members. Marilyn West and Stephen Lim will begin their two-year terms in January. West currently works in the resort’s worldwide-safety... View the full article

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving at the Happiest Place on Earth, we’d like to let you know about specialty offerings on the menu on Thanksgiving Day only at Cafe Orleans! New Orleans Square in Disneyland Guests dining at this table service spot in the heart of New Orleans Square will see a Thanksgiving Monte Cristo on the menu! Cafe Orleans Monte Cristo Sandwich (classic version) This twist on the Cafe Orleans classic will be made with turkey and cheese and be served with cranberry sauce and home-style gravy. A Kids’ Turkey Monte Cristo and, of course, Pumpkin Pie, will also be among the offerings. Find out all there is to love about Cafe Orleans in our DFB YouTube video! Are you spending Thanksgiving in Disneyland this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: My Favorite Food in Disneyland Review: Disneyland’s Cafe Orleans What’s Your Perfect Disneyland Dining Day? View the full article

Looking for a great way to kick off Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort? We’re happy to share today that the Villain Ear Hat Collection by Dooney & Bourke will officially debut at Ever After at Disney Springs on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Villain Ear Hat Collection by Dooney & Bourke includes a tote and wristlet. Featuring an allover pattern of various Disney Villains embodied as ear hats, this collection is the epitome of evil elegance! Purchase of these items is limited to 2 per guest, while supplies last. Ever After will be open on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. The Villain Ear Hat Collection by Dooney & Bourke will also be available at Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom Park. View the full article

I know many of you are excited to get more details about the news we broke yesterday, so let’s get to it! (If you missed our live reveal, you can watch the replay here.) In early 2020, we’ll be setting sail from New Orleans for the very first time! Families can join us aboard the Disney Wonder for a tropical getaway combined with incredible Disney entertainment. Six cruises during our limited-time season from New Orleans include four-, six- and seven-night Western Caribbean sailings; a seven-night Bahamian cruise; and a 14-night Panama Canal voyage. Those of you from the area, get ready to experience the magic of having a Disney ship in your own backyard. And if you’re joining us from farther away, take time before or after your Disney cruise to discover the Southern charm that’s made New Orleans famous. You can savor the distinct flavors of New Orleans cuisine, visit family-friendly museums and parks, and revel in the sweet melodies of world-renowned jazz music. In New Orleans, you’ll find magic around every corner as you recognize the iconic sights and sounds that inspired the beloved animated film “The Princess and the Frog.” Then onboard the Disney Wonder, you’ll be treated to a celebration of New Orleans dining and entertainment at Tiana’s Place restaurant with a menu that draws inspiration from the flavors and ingredients of the Louisiana bayou and live music that sets a French Quarter supper club atmosphere. And that’s not all! We also announced a highly anticipated return to the Hawaiian Islands, along with tropical cruises from Puerto Rico, Florida and California. Read on for more details, and then start planning your Disney cruise vacation for early 2020! Long-Awaited Return to Hawaii After a five-year hiatus, the Disney Wonder will return to Hawaii in early 2020 for two special cruises: a nine-night voyage to Honolulu from Vancouver, Canada, on April 29, and a 10-night sailing back to Vancouver on May 8. You can discover the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands, including the famous beaches of Waikiki on Oahu; the views from high atop the summit of Haleakala on Maui; the lush tropical gardens and waterfalls of Kauai; and the diverse natural wonders of Hawaii Island. Popular Itineraries from Puerto Rico and California The Disney Wonder continues its standout season with returns to popular home ports on both coasts. First, the ship sets sail for the Southern Caribbean during two seven-night voyages departing Jan. 19 and 26 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by a five-night Bahamian cruise. Then beginning on March 20, the ship embarks on seven sailings to Baja and the Mexican Riviera, ranging in length from two to seven nights, from San Diego, California. Unforgettable Tropical Getaways from Florida In early 2020, we will have three ships sailing to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida, and every cruise includes a day of fun in the sun on Disney’s private Bahamian island reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, Castaway Cay. From Miami, the Disney Magic will sail three-, four- and five-night Bahamian cruises and five-night Western Caribbean cruises. From Port Canaveral, near Orlando, the Disney Fantasy will sail seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries, plus two special sailings at six- and eight-nights each. The Disney Dream will sail three- and four-night Bahamian cruises. With a variety of options from Florida, you can choose the vacation that provides something for everyone in your family, combining the adventure and relaxation of tropical destinations, the ease and indulgence of an ocean cruise, and the world-class entertainment and service of a Disney vacation. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 4, 2018. More details on 2020 itineraries can be found on the Ports and Itineraries for 2020 page of disneycruise.com. View the full article

The Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Disney Springs Marketplace has a large variety of virtual backdrops available year round, including those featuring scenes from your favorite Disney shows, movies and attractions. But did you know this studio also offers a great selection of seasonal backdrops? Even though it doesn’t quite feel like it yet in Florida, it’s officially fall. To help you celebrate, the studio is offering backdrops that capture the spirit of Halloween and autumn! Reservations are not required, so you can visit whenever is most convenient for you. Just be sure to visit soon, as many of these backdrops are only available for a limited time. After you’ve braved the heat and trekked to the studio in your scarf, boots and flannel, you’ll probably be wondering how to download your photos. You can download photos individually for $16.95 each at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com, or you can purchase Memory Maker One Day for $69 to get digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass photos linked to your account that were taken at Walt Disney World Resort on that day!* Memory Maker One Day is available in the My Disney Experience app once you’ve linked at least one photo to your account from the day to which you plan to apply the entitlement. You can also purchase Memory Maker One Day at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs. Even though fall in Florida feels as warm as summer, we hope you can enjoy these cool photo opportunities! Disney PhotoPass Service at Walt Disney World Resort is subject to the PhotoPass terms and expiration policy available here. Online registration required. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate theme park admission required for certain photo locations. *Memory Maker is subject to the applicable terms and policies available here. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for the One Day product or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy available here. View the full article

Caramel is one of those flavors of fall, and Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion is celebrating fall with some new Caramel Squares! Karamell-Küche Coconut Caramel Square The two new squares we found, and just had to try, are Coconut Caramel and Caramel Macchiato. After making the difficult decision of which one to try first we gave these perfect looking squares a taste. Karamell-Küche Coconut Caramel and Caramel Macchiato Squares First up was the Coconut Caramel Square. Don’t be fooled by first impressions — it may look like there are only a few pieces of coconut on top of the square, but this is loaded with coconut throughout the entire piece! Karamell-Küche Coconut Caramel Square This was delicious! We love coconut and the combination of the chewy, soft caramel and the coconut flavor was perfect. If coconut isn’t your favorite flavor you might not like this as much as we did since the coconut flavor is strong! Karamell-Küche Coconut Caramel Square Next up was the Caramel Macchiato Square. This seems like such a natural flavor combination — and look at that ribbon of caramel on top! Karamell-Küche Caramel Macchiato Square To sum this up in one word: YUM. Soft, chewy caramel, espresso, then more caramel. But, another heads up on flavor — the espresso flavor is strong in this little square, so if you’re not a coffee lover you’ll want to pick a different flavor, or the plain Caramel Square. The Caramel, Coconut Caramel, and Caramel Macchiato Squares are $3.99 each and Disney Dining Plan snack credit eligible. Karamell-Küche Caramel Squares For those of you who like some chocolate with your caramel (who doesn’t) you can also pick up our long-time favorites — a Dark or Milk Chocolate Covered Caramel with Sea Salt Square, a Milk Chocolate Covered Toffee Square, a Chocolate Covered Caramel Square, or the Dark Chocolate Covered Coconut Caramel Square. These Chocolate Covered Caramel Squares are also $3.99 each and Disney Dining Plan snack credit eligible. Karamell-Küche Caramel Squares Karamell-Küche Caramel Squares If you don’t want to wait in Karamell-Küche‘s line, but still want to take some caramel goodness home with you, be sure to check out the prepackaged soft caramels available in fall flavors Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Spice. Karamell-Küche Caramels Karamell-Küche Caramels So much caramel, so little time! Check out our Food Tour of the Germany Pavilion! When you’re done – check out all of our Food Tours 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: Review: Caramel and Pecan Treats at Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany Review: Great (And Not So Great) Treats At Epcot’s Karamell-Küche! Review: Caramel Bacon Square and Caramel S’more at Epcot’s Karamell-Küche View the full article

A special event will take place on Halloween night at The Edison in Disney Springs, and tickets are now on sale for A Halloween Soirée at The Edison. A Halloween Soiree ©The Edison The event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and invites guests to dress the part in festive attire. A Halloween Soiree ©The Edison Guests will enjoy live music and “The Pearls” Dancers among the entertainment, along with passed hors d’oeuvres and a Welcome cocktail. Further entertainment will feature stilt walkers, aerialist performances, and a costume contest. Guests will also be eligible for giveaways and take home treats. A Halloween Soirée at The Edison will take place on Wednesday, October 31st with doors opening at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $85 for guests (plus tax and gratuity) and may be purchased online. 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! The Edison is located in The Landing of Disney Springs. Take a look inside the space — and many more — in our DFB YouTube Video!  Will you be celebrating Halloween at The Edison? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! Top 5 Can’t-Miss Eating Experiences Coming to Disney Parks in 2017 Lunch AND Dinner Review: The Edison in Disney Springs View the full article

Returning for its third year, participants from around the world joined for the 2018 Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend for a wicked weekend celebration of the Disney Villains. With three race events and three challenges, the weekend was filled with creative costumes, fun characters and entertainment, making for another unforgettable experience! Casting his shadow into the start of the race weekend celebration, Thanos from the Marvel Universe gazed over runners for the Disneyland Paris 5K, an evening race through the streets of Walt Disney Studios Park. Pain and Panic joined their leader Hades in taking over the Disneyland Paris 10K as runners made their way for 6.2 miles through the Disneyland Paris Resort. Finishing off the weekend, runners in the Disneyland Paris-Val d’Europe Half Marathon made their way through the theme parks and the picturesque French countryside to complete their 13.1-mile adventure. A big felicitations to participants who took on one or more of the three exciting race challenges, including the 31K Challenge and the debut of the 36K Challenge where runners completed all three events for a total of 22.4 miles. Those runners who participated in both the Half Marathon and a runDisney Marathon or Half Marathon from this year were able to earn their Castle to Château Challenge medal. Don’t miss out on one of the most magical race weekends in Europe as dates and packages are now available for the 2019 Disneyland Paris Run Weekend. Joined us for this year’s event? Be sure to share your race moments with us using #runDisneyFrance and #DisneylandParisHalf. Follow us: Twitter: @runDisney; @runDisneyFrance Instagram: @runDisney Facebook: @runDisney ; @runDisneyFrance YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

Cue the epic music and grab your lightsaber, because “Legends of the Force – A Celebration of Star Wars” will take over Disneyland Paris from January 12 to March 17, 2019! With an out-of-this-world sound and light show and an impressive lineup of iconic characters, this limited-time event is a must-do for any Star Wars fan visiting the resort. Relive the greatest moments of the Star Wars saga with the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away show several times during the day in Production Courtyard. Keep your eyes peeled for appearances by Rey, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, and – for the first time in Disneyland Paris – the fearsome bounty hunter Boba Fett. Whether you are part of the Resistance or feel the call to the Dark Side, stay alert for the First Order March led by Captain Phasma. At Walt Disney Studios Park, enjoy rare encounters with Chewbacca, R2-D2, and C-3PO (these are definitely the droids you’ll be looking for!). Use the Force and confront Darth Vader at Starport near Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, then catch a ride aboard the StarSpeeder 1000 for a journey across the galaxy’s most recognizable planets. Accelerate your senses to lightspeed levels at Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, where you’ll pilot an X-Wing and join the Resistance on an unforgettable expedition. View the full article

Our Disney Vacation Club Members and Disney Parks Moms Panelists, Tania and Jerry, recently answered questions about our amazing Disney Vacation Club villas, including Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. Now, Jerry is back to share what his family loves about the flexibility of their Disney Vacation Club Membership, including Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, and all of the places their family can visit with seemingly endless possible vacations to enjoy year after year. For more information about Disney Vacation Club or planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article