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Celebrate Mickey With This Limited-Edition Blend From Joffrey’s! View the full article

To continue our celebration of the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we decided to “PLAY BIG” with an elaborate, one-of-a-kind maze of dominoes you must see to believe. The Toy Story Land-inspired structure of 32,000 dominoes features a series of complex chain-reaction tricks and stunning special effects with classic toys you’ll spot in our new immersive land! The intricate domino creation, which was built freehand inside the Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, also includes beautiful Pixar character domino murals of Buzz Lightyear and Woody. Lead domino artist and popular YouTube star Lily Hevesh, who is also a huge fan of Disney Parks and Toy Story Land, started the chain reaction by rolling the iconic Pixar ball into the first of the dominoes. What took Lily and a team of four other expert domino builders nearly a week to set up at the Sports Complex, toppled in less than five minutes. Watch the mesmerizing video of 32,000 dominoes falling down: In the video, you’ll notice several complicated domino tricks paying tribute to the new immersive land at the Walt Disney World Resort, including the first trick of sending Alien Swirling Saucers toys into a string of dominoes. Other “wow” moments include a Slinky Dog toy propelling a ball through a Slinky toy as well as a domino fall activating a Buzz Lightyear Bubble Blower toy. And as a finale, a large domino wall falls to reveal signs from Toy Story Lands and Disney-Pixar experiences at Disney Parks around the world. Do you recognize any? During the six-day process of setting up 32,000 dominoes, the Disney Parks Blog team joined Lily and the domino builders to see how the magic happens. Check back soon for a special Disney Parks Blog behind-the-scenes look at this amazing Toy Story Land-inspired creation. View the full article

Calling all fans of Turner Classic Movies. The channel for vintage movies will marks its 25th anniversary by bringing back the TCM Classic Cruise. The event will unfold for five nights on the Disney Magic next year. TCM billed it as “the majestic Disney Magic.” The dates: Oct. 22-27, 2019. The... View the full article

Where is Disney Cruise Line sailing in 2020? Be among the first to find out! This Thursday, join our #DisneyParksLIVE stream at 11:00 a.m. EST—right here on the Disney Parks Blog—as we share the exciting news. Live from Walt Disney World Resort, host Mark Daniels will reveal where our ships are headed in early 2020, including first-ever cruises from the port of … (you’ll have to watch to find out!) Be sure to follow along on Twitter using the hashtags #DisneyParksLIVE and #DisneyCruise. View the full article

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for the most magical race weekend on Earth during the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna! With a new friend joining, new “bling” and lots of exciting surprises and entertainment, now more than ever is the time to join us for our biggest race weekend of the season! We’re excited to give you a first look at this year’s finisher medals: New to this year, luck will be on your side for the Walt Disney World 5K as Oswald the Lucky Rabbit makes his race debut! Participants can look forward to picking up this finisher medal which prominently features the classic Disney character. More miles, more medals. Whether you’re feeling Goofy for 39.3 miles or Dopey for 48.6, runners taking on one of the weekend’s challenges will earn this extra “bling.” For some added magic, this year’s medal for Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge features our favorite Goof in “spinning” form! Celebrating its 5th anniversary, Disney Castaway Cay Challenge returns for runners who want to accomplish the ultimate running adventure when they set sail with Disney Cruise Line. Exciting news for the runDisney Kids Races: Beginning in 2019, participants in the runDisney Kids Dashes and One Mile Run will earn a unique medallion for each event! This year’s designs feature your pals Mickey and Pluto. Earning a medal for your 26.2 miles of hard work? Our Walt Disney World Marathon medal will also feature our host, Mickey Mouse, “spinning” in the middle. Want to join in this four park race celebration? Spaces remain in select race events so check out our website to see how you can earn this exciting “bling”! Let us know which race you’ll be participating in using the hashtag #WDWMarathon on our social channels! Follow runDisney on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Click here to learn more about other runDisney events! View the full article

Walt Disney World is changing its ticket structure by moving to date-based pricing that reflects the expected demand on specific days. It’s also introducing a new platform on which to make those purchases. The changes and additions, including the price to enter the parks, kick in Oct. 16. At that... View the full article

The backlash was swift and fierce toward the “Wreck-It Ralph 2” promo featuring Disney princesses at a sleep over, including a suddenly light-skin, type-3 curly hair version of Princess Tiana. And it was absolutely right. Disney agreed to redraw Princess Tiana’s facial features and darken her skin... View the full article

The backlash was swift and fierce toward the Wreck-It Ralph 2 promo featuring Disney princesses at a sleep over, including a suddenly light-skin, type-3 curly hair version of Princess Tiana. And it was absolutely right. Disney agreed to redraw Princess Tiana’s facial features and darken her skin... View the full article

Disney World will be moving to date-based pricing for theme park tickets starting October 16, 2018. The new system will: Assign each individual calendar day a specific ticket price (each day will reflect a different price based on various factors like crowd levels) Use an interactive calendar for ticket purchasing, and to show guests the highest and lowest ticket prices within a given month or year Offer guests the option to upgrade to a ticket with a “flexible start date” for an added cost. How To Purchase Disney World Tickets Using The New Date-Based Pricing System: Starting October 16th, guests wishing to purchase Disney World tickets will be able to access the new system via DisneyWorld.com or the My Disney Experience app. Guests will be able to search for lowest-priced days to maximize their budgets, and when they’re ready to purchase… Search for lowest-priced days …they’ll be able to choose a start date for their ticket. Choose your start date on the Disney interactive calendar (prices are for example only and do not reflect actual pricing) Once a start date is selected, guests will see the total ticket cost based on that start date. See total ticket cost based on start date (prices do not reflect actual pricing) A date range will also be provided for when the ticket can be used. Tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, but do have to be used in entirety during the date range provided. Note date range during which you can use ticket (prices shown do not reflect actual pricing) If this system doesn’t do it for you, there IS a way to avoid the changes altogether… but it will cost you! Disney World Date-Based Pricing “Flexible Dates” Option For guests who’d rather not be locked into specific days, a “flexible dates” option is available for an additional fee. This is basically your “keep everything the same as it was before” choice. It allows guests to start using the purchased tickets on any date before December 31, 2019 (in this example below — date will change going forward) and allows for a 14-day window during which to use the ticket after it’s been activated by a first use. So…pretty much the same as the current system. Choose a flexible start day ticket for an added fee Depending on the cost of tickets on the days you want to head to Disney World, there’s a chance the flexible dates option may actually save you money — but that remains to be seen based on exactly how much they end up charging for the flexible dates option, and how much ticket prices vary per day. These prices are always subject to change. Why is Disney World Doing This? According to Disney, “introducing date-based tickets and pricing will allow us to better distribute attendance throughout the year so that we can continue to improve and deliver a great experience.” So, in a nutshell, Disney World is getting too crowded, and making popular days more expensive is the most effective way to incentivize guests to visit during lower capacity times. It makes sense. Crowd levels have been high in Disney World, and spreading those out a bit will make the experience better for those who traditionally visit during busy times. Also, Disney has priced hotel nights and hard-ticket events based on capacity and “seasons” for years — why wouldn’t ticket prices follow suit? Disney World is a business, and it makes sense that they’d follow a supply-and-demand policy for pricing. I’m actually surprised this didn’t happen sooner! However, the new system could make things more financially difficult for families who can only attend during school breaks, which are historically the most popular and crowded seasons — meaning they’ll now be the most expensive seasons as well, for both hotel stays AND tickets. Let us know what YOU think in the comments. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: No More Citrus Swirl in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. See What’s There Instead… News: Pop Secret Brand Named Official Popcorn in Disney Parks News: Updates to Refillable Popcorn Bucket Program in Disney World View the full article

At Walt Disney World Resort, we are constantly looking for new ways to deliver the best experience possible for our guests – from the moment they book their vacation through the very last attraction they visit in the theme parks. With all there is to see and do in our parks, we know guests are increasingly looking for easier ways to plan a vacation with personalized options that fit their individual needs. Beginning Oct. 16 on DisneyWorld.com, guests will be able to access our new online vacation-planning destination and purchase tickets priced by the date of visit. These changes are designed to simplify the booking experience, give guests an enhanced way to purchase theme park tickets and help them more easily plan the Disney vacation of their dreams. The new online vacation-planning destination features park offering overviews, travel tips from Disney Parks Moms Panelists and customized suggestions based on each guest’s personal preferences – helping guests make more informed decisions. When guests are ready to purchase tickets online, they may use an interactive online calendar, which displays different prices based on the dates guests choose to visit and states tickets will need to be used during a specific time period. The calendar also allows guests to quickly see the lowest-priced days within a month. For example, prices may be lower during off-peak travel periods. Check out the video below for a first look at how it works. Once tickets are purchased, guests will be able to continue seamlessly planning their vacation on the website through My Disney Experience, which guides guests through the different phases and steps of personalizing their vacation to make the most of their travel party’s unique interests. Guests can manage their plans through the My Disney Experience mobile app as well, where they will also be able to access the interactive calendar and purchase their tickets on the go. So why are we making these changes? As our parks have increased in popularity, there are more and more guests who wish to experience our world-class attractions. Introducing date-based tickets and pricing will allow us to better distribute attendance throughout the year so that we can continue to improve and deliver a great experience. These updates are designed to help you plan your dream vacation – both now and for years to come. This is an incredibly exciting time at Walt Disney World Resort, which continues to grow and expand with industry-leading immersive lands like Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to these groundbreaking expansions, guests will also have a chance to experience upcoming attractions that take creative storytelling to the next level from the recently announced “Ratatouille” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” attractions at Epcot to a Tron-themed attraction at Magic Kingdom Park, to the first Mickey Mouse-themed attraction with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and so much more coming soon. View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of checking out ALL the changes coming to Disney World over the next few years! If you’re planning a trip, you NEED to watch this video — it’s your ultimate guide to everything that’s opening soon, coming soon, and changing soon — including projected opening dates! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What big change are you most looking forward to at Disney World? Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney News Stories of 2017 25 Must-Do Disney World Holiday Events — and Eats! News: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year View the full article

You can’t escape politics — even at Walt Disney World. On Sunday, a visitor brought a “Re-Elect Trump 2020” banner into the Magic Kingdom. According to a video and social media reports, the banner hung briefly on the Main Street train station before security intervened. The reaction seemed mixed.... View the full article

In our Disney Doodle series, different Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Chip & Dale would do if they stopped into Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Chip and Dale are always looking for new adventures,” Ashley said. “However, the Tower of Terror might be their biggest feat yet! I’d imagine they would spend a lot of time deliberating whether or not they are brave enough to tackle that ride!” View the full article

Look who we found! Mickey Mouse is the center of attention right now, even more so than usual, for his 90th birthday year. And everything seems to be taking the form of the main mouse these days! Over at Pop Century’s Everything Pop, we spotted him (and his bae, Minnie) as a whoopie pie! Chocolate Mickey Whoopie Pie The chocolate Mickey whoopie pie has two chocolate cakes shaped like Mickey and dusted with sparkly edible glitter. Inside you’ll find sprinkle-decorated frosting! Chocolate Mickey Whoopie Pie Minnie is a lot more appealing IMO, however. She has the same sprinkled frosting and glitter, but starts with vanilla cake…and has a little icing bow! Minnie Whoopie Pie Minnie Mickey Whoopie Pie The ratio of cake to frosting is a bit high — we were wishing for more frosting of course. But these little snacks were a yummy, sweet option that your littles will love. And you probably will, too! Minnie Whoopie Pie Find them both for $4.99, or a Disney Dining Plan snack credit. Mickey Whoopie Pie pricing We’re always looking for new themed treats, and Mickey’s getting a TON of attention right now, food wise. Stay tuned to see what pops up in Magic Kingdom in January! 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: Where to Find Disney Dole Whip Without A Park Ticket! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Art of Animation, and Pop Century: May 15, 2018 Review: The King Whoopie Pie at Everything Pop (R.I.P. King Cupcake) View the full article

A while back we told you about Disney Springs’ Wonderfall! event, where dining spots in Disney World’s shopping and dining district featured a specialty item and beverage for the fall season. Today, we’re headed over to Daily Poutine to check out the Wonderfall! Oktoberfest Poutine! Daily Poutine Oktoberfest Poutine Sign This limited time poutine option combines Bavarian flavors of Stout Gravy, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and those yummy, sqeaky cheese curds! Daily Poutine Oktoberfest Poutine Our testers really enjoyed it, though said the sauerkraut could have been a little stronger to really bring out the flavor. Daily Poutine Oktoberfest Poutine The Stout Gravy was the best part! Daily Poutine Oktoberfest Poutine Overall, we’d probably get the Oktoberfest version over the regular poutine options on the menu currently. We really enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more Wonderfall! reviews from Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: News! “The Daily Poutine” Coming to Disney Springs in Walt Disney World News! Menus and Opening Dates for Aristocrepes, B.B. Wolf’s, and The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs What’s New Around Walt Disney World — January 23, 2017 View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Sweet Potato Hand Pie The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is happening NOW!! Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival pages! PLUS – check out our BEST OF THE FEST! TOY STORY LAND IS OPEN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!! Halloween Time is happening right NOW at Disneyland and we have details on ALL THE FOOD! And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Dates announced for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts! The Family Playground at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival reopened! We have the dates for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. We checked out what’s NEW at the Monorail Resorts. We reviewed the Apple Pie a la Mode in Disneyland! Check out all the new stuff at the Magic Kingdom this week! We reviewed the Musubi at Disneyland’s Bengal Barbecue. Breakfast is coming to The Plaza Restaurant – for a limited time. Check out the new Mashed Potato Hot Dog coming to the Magic Kingdom. A new Kona Beer Flight is available at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We’re talking about the 25 can’t-miss holiday experiences at Disney World! Check out the new dance party coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2019! We reviewed the Early Morning Magic at Toy Story Land. We checked out what’s new at Epcot this week. New rides, events, and characters coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. We have details on a new parade and more coming to the Magic Kingdom next year. Disneyland Resort Hotels announce trick-or-treating and more. We reviewed the Black Rose Dessert at Halloween Time in Disneyland! Check out the allergy-friendly menus available on Mobile Order. You can order a coffee with character at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We spotted Disney branded Ziploc bags at Splash Mountain. Check out even more NEW stuff at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Poison Apple Glow Cubes were spotted in Disney Springs. We have a first look at the new menus for Centertown Market and Banana Cabana Pool Bar. Disneyland’s Plaza Inn offering Christmas parade dining packages. We have details on what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Epcot’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth to be replaced in 2019. We reviewed Spice Road Table in Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion. Kids eat FREE at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs! We reviewed the Sweet Potato Hand Pie at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland! Check out updated menu at Earth Eats at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We have details on Meatball Mondays at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs. We reviewed the Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Dip in Disneyland. Check out the Green Apple Spell Lemonade at Disney California Adventure. New DFB YouTube videos: Food Tour – Swan and Dolphin Resorts, 11 Things That Never Would Have Happened at Disney 10 Years Ago, The Best Eats and Must-Dos at Halloween Time, and 15 Quick Service Restaurants That Are Better Than Table Service. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video: 15 Disney Fast Food Spots That Are Better Than More Expensive Table Service Restaurants Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — 15 Table Service Restaurants That Are Better than More Expensive Table Service Restaurants — and don’t forget to subscribe here.  Deal of the Week: The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book! We are SO excited to share with you the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! The Festival kicked off this week and this ebook is the BEST tool for helping you plan your visit! With more than 250 pages of new updates and information for 2018, we have everything organized to ensure that you have your absolute best Food and Wine Festival yet! Use promo code CHEFS and get 20% off the price! This year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs 75 days from August 30 until November 12, and the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book features all the info you need to know about this year’s events, from what’s NEW, to brand new details and a FULL Daily Schedule of Events. This book is uniquely organized to make sure you have the best Food and Wine Festival, ever! What’s in the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book? Full Booth Menus with over 100 full color food photos featuring what menu items you can expect at the World Showcase booths this year. A full Schedule of Events for every single day of the festival. Don’t mess with scrolling websites and making calendars — we’ve got everything organized so you know exactly what’s happening on each calendar day! It’s the most in-depth coverage of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival ANYWHERE. A full chapter on what’s NEW at the festival, including a full list of new menu items at the booths! Discount details and information Fully updated FAQ section Plans and strategies for Kids at the Festival​​​​​​​ And MORE! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a PDF with ​250+ 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 your best Food & Wine Festival visit or your money back! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code CHEFS to get 20% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. We checked out a LOT of the eats at Halloween Time in Disneyland and DFB reader The Bull recently enjoyed the Apple Pie Funnel Cake and said it was “incredible.” Apple Pie Funnel Cake We love stopping by D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs for a burger and some of their delicious fries! DFB reader Liam Rickson shared this with us about his recent visit, “We’re so glad we watched your channel, just so we were introduced to these amazing D-luxe Burger fries!! INCREDIBLE!!!” D-Luxe Burger Fries Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared a must-have Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Toaster! WDW for Grownups shared tips for dining without reservations. Disney Parks Blog shared a cute Disney Doodle mashup featuring the Swedish Chef at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Disney Family shared a recipe for a Sleeping Beauty Donut Cake. 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: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Disney Food News This Week: August 26, 2018 Preview: Creepy, Spooky, OOGIE BOOGIE Souvenirs Coming to Disney for Halloween 2018! View the full article

We started out with Frosé, but now Wine Bar George is introducing us to the next frozen wine must-drink! Wine Bar George in Disney World How about Freaujolais [say it like “froh-zhuh-ley”]? Master Sommelier George Miliotes has come up with the frozen version of Beaujolais – get it Freaujolais? Freaujolaisat Wine Bar George You can pick up your Freaujolais at The Basket at Wine Bar George, which is the walk-up, counter service component of Wine Bar George. And if you’re so inclined, you can get it for “free” with the purchase of the Corkcicle for $30. When’s your next trip to Disney Springs to pick up one of these fun drinks? Check out our Food Tour of Disney Springs’ The Landing (including Wine Bar George)! 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 Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: Check out The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! What’s The Basket at Wine Bar George? Find Out… AND See the Menu!!! Opening Date Announced for Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! View the full article

It’s officially fall — and you know what that means: pumpkin spice everything everywhere in Walt Disney World! And if you enjoy a beignet or two while you’re in the World, you’ll want to scoot yourself over to Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory in Disney World and Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland for Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets! Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets Port Orleans French Quarter Resort Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets and Sundaes Our go-to beignet spot in Disney World just introduced Mickey Beignets earlier this year, and we’re happy to see that they’ve given those little bits of goodness a Pumpkin Spice makeover this fall! Mickey-Shaped Beignet at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter And, oh yeah — you can get these gorgeous spiced Mickeys in a SUNDAE! Please. Just take our money and hand over the stretchy pants. Thanks to our Insta-pal Megan K., we know just how the Port Orleans French Quarter alligators feel about the Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets: Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets Pumpkin Mickey Beignets at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland And don’t forget, they have Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets in Disneyland right now, too — find them at the Mint Julep Bar at the back of French Market in New Orleans Square! Pumpkin Mickey Beignets Pumpkin Mickey Beignet Definitely a must-get on either coast! See more pumpkin spice goodness HERE! That’s right: hands off the beignets! And hands up for fall flavors! Y’all: don’t miss a bit of Disney food news! Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today! Are you in for the PSBeignet? Let us know what you think in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: April 3, 2018 What’s New At Port Orleans Resort in Disney World? April 2, 2018 The Best Cookie In Disney World. And You Don’t Even Have To Pay for a Park Ticket! View the full article

After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, we wanted to let you know that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending in the second half of next year. The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the tradition of nightly entertainment on the World Showcase Lagoon. During the coming year, we’ll be celebrating this classic show, so you still have plenty of time to experience it again and again, as excitement builds for what’s next. The all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular coming to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon will be part of the park’s exciting evolution. For more details, check out our original Epcot Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular story. We also looked ahead to 2019 this week and shared 19 new and limited-time experiences coming to the Walt Disney World Resort at the beginning of next year. Whatever your passion for Disney, there’s a dose of pixie dust waiting for you at all four parks starting January 18. Visit Jeremy’s original 19 Walt Disney World Experiences in 2019 story to see the entire list and then book your vacation by visiting DisneyWorld.com. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Five Frightfully Fun Ways to Enjoy Halloween Time at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort – Spooky fun and full of delight, the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort have terrifyingly tasty treats, amazing displays and ghostly entertainment, all sure-fire ways to extend the Halloween Time experience, before, during or after a great day at the parks. #DisneyFamilia: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month! – Hola! I’m Sarah and I am Disney! And like me, here at Walt Disney World, there are Cast Members that come from all over the world to create magic for our guests. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we embrace our cultural diferencias. Miguel Joins A Musical Celebration of ‘Coco’ As Plaza de la Familia Returns to Disney California Adventure Park – Now through November 4, you are invited to bring your friends and family to Disney California Adventure park to experience Plaza de la Familia, our special seasonal festivity celebrating Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” and the everlasting bonds of family. Find Your #HappyPlace: Treat the Kid in You to an Unforgettable Day at Magic Kingdom Park – “Magic Kingdom Park is just for kids,” said NO ONE EVER! And to prove it, my fellow cast member friends decided to explore everything that makes the park a #HappyPlace. It was a day of fun, snacks, and (ear) hats! Classic rides were a must-do, of course. They visited Ariel under the sea, wandered through a spellbinding high-seas pirate adventure and took a “hare-raising” adventure down Splash Mountain. Disney Parks After Dark: Día de los Muertos in Frontierland at Disneyland Park – Tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark photography takes us to Frontierland at Disneyland park, where Día de los Muertos has returned to the Zócalo Park area, between Rancho del Zócalo Restaurante and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. View the full article

Great news! We reported last week that the Epcot Family Play Zone had been shut down and dismantled. But, since it was still on the Times Guide, we promised we’d be watching to see if they reconstructed the kids’ play area later in the festival. Sure enough, it’s back! Though some of the equipment has been changed out, and the sign is different with this incarnation. Family Play Zone at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival We’re not sure why the temporary closure happened or why changes were made, but it’s great to have the play area back for families at the festival! Epcot Food and Wine Festival New Family Play Zone Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest updates on the Epcot Food and Wine Festival as well as food and news around Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and get the 2017 edition free as an immediate download! Two guides for the price of one! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2018 edition today and get the 2017 edition for FREE! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: News (Updated): Ultimate VIP Tour Experience for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Now Available Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events UPDATE! What’s Back and What’s NOT RETURNING! Top Tips for the 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

We took a Monorail tour of the Magic Kingdom resorts to find all that’s new for you! We started out in the Contemporary Resort. Hello from the Contemporary What’s New at the Contemporary Resort We let you know earlier about the Latte Art at Contemporary Grounds. If you’re having a latte this is a fun way to add a smile to your cup of coffee. Contemporary Grounds Latte Art You can pair your Latte with some sweet baked goods at one of our favorite quick service locations – Contempo Cafe. We’re SO excited to see that the cupcakes are BACK IN THE BAKERY CASE instead of in the refrigerators! Woo! Apple Cupcake This seasonal Apple Cupcake is so fun looking, and it sounds delicious – an apple cupcake filled with apples and topped with cinnamon buttercream frosting. (This is why we hit the gym after ever Disney trip!) Apple Cupcake The Iridescent cupcake is still on-trend and available here. Iridescent Cupcake It wouldn’t be the Contemporary without the Monorail – or the Monorail Cookies and Cream Cupcake. Dive into this vanilla cupcake with cookies and cream filling and cookies and buttercream frosting — you can see our review here! Monorail Cookies and Cream Cupcake If you’re a chocoholic or worms and dirt are your thing, you’re in luck with this Worms and Dirt Cupcake! This is a chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate ganache, crumbled chocolate cookies and then, of course, the gummy worms! Worms and Dirt Cupcake So many great choices — it’s one of the main reasons I LOVE Contempo Cafe! Contempo Cafe Grab-and-Go Bakery Case On to the Monorail…next stop the Polynesian! What’s New at the Polynesian Village Resort The Tambu Lounge is closed for refurbishment, but in the mean time there are two temporary locations available. One location, by the monorail area, is open primarily in the morning; and one, by ‘Ohana, is open in the evening, with some afternoon crossover. When we were there in the afternoon both temporary locations were open Tambu Lounge Under Refurbishment OK, this might be the cutest refurbishment sign ever – we love the hard hat! Tambu Lounge Under Refurbishment Here’s the “mostly morning” lounge, by the monorail doors. Tambu Lounge Temporary Location Tambu Lounge Temporary Location You can still pick up your drink-in-a-pineapple, the Lapu Lapu, at both locations — plus some favorites from Tambu during the refurbishment. Drink Menu at Tambu Lounge Temporary Location A Kona Beer Flight is available in addition to the menu above. Kona Beer Flight If you’re looking for coffee or baked goods stop at Kona Island Coffee Bar for both — and check out the cute Mickey Shaped Banana Bread there! Mickey Shaped Banana Bread Mickey Shaped Banana Bread Our last stop on the Monorail is the Grand Floridian. What’s New at the Grand Floridian Resort Hello from the Grand Floridian There is some refurbishment in progress at The Summerhouse. Summerhouse Refurbishment Mizner’s Lounge has been working on their menu – they have removed the Citrocos Crab Salad and Warm Chocolate Banana Torte. Those items have been replaced with Tuna Tartare and a Baked Chocolate Cherry Tart. Plus, the updated menu includes a range of allergy-friendly items. Mizners Lounge The award for best looking seasonal cupcake so far goes to Gasparilla Island Grill! This looks like a pumpkin patch! Plus, they got all the best fall flavors in one cupcake — cinnamon spice, pumpkin filling, and maple buttercream — topped off with a mellowcreme pumpkin. Gasparilla Island Seasonal Cupcake On our way on the Monorail we had to stop at Basin White and see what special soaps they were offering for the season. Check these out! Basin Seasonal Soaps Basin Seasonal Soaps This one is giving us serious Coco vibes. Basin Seasonal Soaps Basin Seasonal Soaps And no Halloween is complete without Mickey or Jack-o-Lanterns! Basin Seasonal Soaps Basin Seasonal Soaps Our Monorail tour has to end here, but not before enjoying the music in the Grand Floridian Lobby. Grand Floridian Check out our Food Tour of The Contemporary! 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 Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Resorts and All-Star Sports Resort: July 15, 2018 Polynesian’s Tambu Lounge Closed for Refurbishment (And Where You Can Still Get Your Lapu Lapu!) Review: New Bakery Items at Contemporary Resort’s Contempo Cafe (Did Somebody Say “Peanut Butter Pie”?) View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of talking about a food tour at the Swan and Dolphin at Walt Disney World! The Swan and Dolphin are two of the most underrated hotels at Disney World! Phins Proud Marys And today we’re checking out out all the amazing restaurants and destination-worthy dishes at the Swan and Dolphin! 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 you like to dine at the Swan and Dolphin. Related posts: Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Dining and Special Events Review and Preview: 2017 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Causeway and Seminars IN. SANE. Bloody Marys at Phins in Walt Disney World’s Dolphin Hotel View the full article

Our Halloween Time Food Marathon in Disneyland continues at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour! The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour Gibson Girl’s special for Halloween Time is a perfect fall dessert – Apple Pie a la Mode. Gibson Girl Halloween Time Menu While you’re here you can also pick up a Poison Apple Stein or fun Headless Horseman Straw Clip. Poison Apple Stein Headless Horseman Straw Clip But we’re here for the FOOD! On to the Apple Pie a la Mode – check this out: Gibson Girl Apple Pie a la Mode It is a not-too-overwhelming serving of apple pie with crumbles, caramel drizzle, and vanilla ice cream…and we loved it. Gibson Girl Apple Pie a la Mode This is a feel-good, delicious, nostalgic sundae that is perfect for the Fall. Recommended! Be sure to follow along with us as we explore all the Halloween Time festivities in Disneyland – especially the food! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here! And Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Related posts: Is the Musubi at Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland a Halloween Time Trick or Treat? Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure Celebrates Halloween Time with Amazing Treats ALL The Halloween Time Treats at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

We were where it all started for Walt Disney World – in the Magic Kingdom. We found new merch, food, and some construction updates for you this week! Magic Kingdom Train Station What’s New on Main Street U.S.A. We found the popcorn cart that is usually located by Guest Services is still missing – and now the umbrella has been removed. Main Street Popcorn Cart – Where Are You? Don’t forget, the Plaza Restaurant is serving the Un-Birthday Shake this month – and it’s refillable! Look at this sprinkle-laden celebration in a cup! Un-Birthday Shake The Dapper Dans are performing on Main Street as usual, but now they are in their Fall Gear with autumn-inspired colors – and that also means some new songs have been added to their repertoire. See if you can catch them performing the Headless Horseman Song. That’s a can’t miss! Dapper Dans Ready for Fall You know balloons are a classic sight on Main Street, and now you can take some of that home with you with this new purse – and it won’t deflate in a week! Mickey Balloon Purse Mickey Balloon Purse What’s New in Tomorrowland There are some construction walls around Tomorrowland. You’ll have to navigate around some on your way to the Peoplemover or Space Mountain. Tomorrowland Construction Tomorrowland Construction What’s New in Liberty Square Rivers of America has been refilled after a partial drainage for a few weeks. There is no confirmed date on the return of the Riverboat yet. We’ll be sure to keep you posted! Rivers of America Refilled Rivers of America Refilled And on the topic of refurbishment – a third of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe is closed for refurbishment, but there’s plenty of merchandise the store for your Christmas shopping. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe And who says ornaments are just for Christmas! This is great with its spiders and spider webs! Happy Halloween Ornament We showed you the special parasols in Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival – well, the Magic Kingdom Parasol Artists are busy too. These Haunted Mansion and Nightmare Before Christmas Parasols are perfect – especially if you’re attending the Halloween Party! Haunted Mansion Parasol Haunted Mansion Parasol Which Parasol would you pick? We might just get both of them! Nightmare Before Christmas Parasol What’s New in Adventureland We are continuing to watch the progress of the Magic Kingdom Club 33 location. You can read more about Club 33 in Disney World here! Magic Kingdom Club 33 Location New Magic Kingdom Merchandise We found some cute shirts and hoodies for the kiddos. For the Lilo and Stitch fan, check out this t-shirt. Stitch T-Shirt What do you think of the purse-built-into-the-shirt concept? The DFB Team is split on this one. Stitch T-Shirt And for cooler weather – these Lion King character hoodies are fun for the kiddos. Timon Hoodie Check out the hood! Timon Hoodie Not to be left out, Pumba from the Lion King also has his own hoodie. Pumba Hoodie Pumba Hoodie Update on Single-Use Straws in the Magic Kingdom We found straws at all counter service locations in the Magic Kingdom – and you can pick them up on their own. They are not request only, behind a counter, or eliminated yet at counter service restaurants. Magic Kingdom Straw Dispenser Magic Kingdom Straw Dispenser Also – we know it has been brutally hot in Orlando lately – remember you can always pick up a free cup of cold water from all counter service restaurants. Stay hydrated while you’re out there! Free Water at all Counter Service Locations Those are some fun new items and updates for this week from the Magic Kingdom. Keep an eye on DFB for updates in all the parks as we find them! Check out our Food Tour of Main Street U.S.A.! 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 Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: March 8, 2018 Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! And More Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2019! What’s New Around Walt Disney World — January 23, 2017 View the full article

As we jump into the weekend, we wanted to let you know that the Disney Parks Blog will be sharing an exclusive video of a special celebration of the new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that we think you’ll enjoy seeing! The video will debut early next week but until then, here’s a quick glimpse of what’s to come: Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog beginning next Monday morning to see this special Toy Story Land-inspired celebration. View the full article