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The votes are in! Last week you voted for the winner of our fifth annual gingerbread house competition. And the winner is… The Disney Fantasy! Congratulations to all of the crew members who dedicated many hours to bringing these masterpieces to life. If you’re sailing on a Very Merrytime Cruise this holiday season, be sure to check out the intricate design up close in the ship’s atrium lobby. You can’t miss the sparkle (and delicious smell) of the gingerbread house when you walk onto the ship. Happy Holidays! View the full article

The holidays are in full swing and some of the most beloved happenings at the Disneyland Resort are taking place at Disney California Adventure park. To make sure you don’t miss one single thing, the Disney Parks Moms Panelists are here to offer their best tips and recommendations for making the most of their favorite seasonal experiences. “As a family of Disney foodies, exploring Disney Festival of Holidays’ Festive Foods Marketplace is a must-do to taste savory and sweet holiday favorites from a variety of cultures!” exclaims Courtney. “With the Sip and Savor Pass, you can redeem eight coupons to try food and beverages at the marketplace locations sprinkled throughout Disney California Adventure park. My husband and I love sampling the diverse cuisine, and it’s a great way to expose our kids to new flavors. A few of my favorites are the Braised Pork Belly Adobo, the Eggnog Wreath Eclair, and the Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage. My little ones are big fans of the Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese and the ‘Hot Cocoa’ Marshmallow Macaron.” And while Jennifer L. agrees with Courtney that the Festive Food Marketplace is a must do, she also loves a good street party! “Our favorite festival experience is the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party. This energetic extravaganza boasts an array of talented musicians, dancers, and larger-than-life puppets with a special appearance by the Three Caballeros. Little ones will love dancing along with these colorful characters to the vivacious music.” Speaking of little ones, Courtney says her preschooler was thrilled to experience Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival during their recent visit to Festival of Holidays! “Her Highness gets a festive royal welcome to Disney California Adventure park every afternoon. Immediately after the musical party, adoring fans can meet Elena of Avalor in person at Paradise Park to hear tales of her kingdom, so bring your best royal smiles and don’t forget your autograph book.” Mom Pro Tip from Courtney: “Be on the lookout for the rosy-cheeked Holiday Toy Drummers who appear in Paradise Gardens Park several times a day to deliver an energetic performance. These living wooden soldiers have lots of comical tricks up their sleeves! My kids love pausing to watch their silly musical antics and dance along to their one-of-a-kind beat.” For more information about traveling to the Disneyland Resort during the holidays, or planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

Disney’s Skyliner starts shuttling guests across Walt Disney World next fall! And now we’ve got a peek at a complimentary pin being given to guests at Caribbean Beach Resort. Caribbean Beach Resort Station ©Disney Caribbean Beach Resort is the location of one of the Skyliner’s stations (the others are located at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Art of Animation/Pop Century Resorts), and while the resort’s own construction is mostly complete, work continues on the Skyliner here. Skyliner Support Tower at Caribbean Beach Resort And that’s why guests are receiving a free Skyliner Pin upon check-in! We’re not sure if EVERYONE gets one, or if there’s a special selection process (let us know if you’ve stayed there recently!). But it sure is cool — and unique! Skyliner Pin The pin features colorful gondolas on golden cables high over greenery and buildings. Basically a simplified depiction of the sky-high Skyliner itself! Many thanks to our Twitter pal @KinnedyRayne for sharing! Want to keep up with all the Disney news? Follow us on Instagram! Have you experienced Disney World construction? Let us know what you thought! Related posts: What’s on the Menu for Thanksgiving at Sebastian’s Bistro at Caribbean Beach Resort? New Disney World Skyliner Details — with Concept Artwork! First Look! Newly Re-opened Calypso Trading Post at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that means cold weather, hot chocolate, curling up by the fire, and hunting for the perfect gift for everyone on your list. In the spirit of holiday cheer, Adventures by Disney is making it easier than ever to give the gift of a river cruise with a limited-time offer this week: $250 off per person* on select river cruise itineraries in 2019! You may be wondering, “Who on my list would enjoy a river cruise this year?” First of all, who wouldn’t love an all-inclusive vacation to amazing destinations along one of Europe’s most scenic rivers?! But really, an Adventures by Disney river cruise is the perfect gift for the travel lover on your list. It’s way better than new luggage or a neck pillow (just saying), but if you need more convincing, check out these four types of people who need a river cruise adventure in their lives ASAP. 1. The Go-Go-Goer: Loves to do and see everything on vacation — not just the local “musts,” but also the off-the-beaten-path gems. This is the person in the family who has a daily itinerary mapped out for every vacation. With Disney’s carefully curated daily excursions and events already built in, a river cruise is the hassle-free solution they never knew they needed. 2. The Ease Seeker: Dreams of exploring a new place, but doesn’t have the time or energy to spend weeks planning the nitty gritty details of a trip. Adventures by Disney takes care of all the planning, so this person can focus on what’s important: having fun! 3. The Variety Hunter: Wants to make the most of precious vacation time. That means every trip has to have it all: adventure, history, culture, fun and relaxation. Sailings along the Rhine and Danube, which feature at least six stops in multiple countries, give this person the variety they desire without any compromises. 4. The Culture Connoisseur: Craves authenticity in a vacation and wants to be really immersed in the local culture. This person will delight in a Seine River sailing, with five stops and countless opportunities to experience French culture — from the City of Lights to Monet’s Giverny to the beaches of Normandy and more. Sound like someone you know? (Maybe it’s you … in which case, I say #treatyourself.) You can make vacation dreams come true this holiday AND save $250 per person* on an all-inclusive river cruise when you book select 2019 itineraries by Dec. 10! Click here for dates and details, then call 877-728-7282 or contact your travel agent to take advantage of this special holiday offer. Happy merry-making! *The per person per reservation discount is taken from the non-discounted prevailing rate as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on the date of booking (“Regular Rate”). Regular Rates vary by departure date and time of booking and are subject to change. Regular Rates are based on double occupancy. All guest names required at time of booking. Courtesy holds will not be accepted without compliance with standard payment terms. The number of river cruise staterooms available for this offer is limited. Excludes river cruise suites and category E staterooms. The AdventuresByDisney.com website is not updated in real time; availability is subject to confirmation at the time of booking with Adventures by Disney. Discount not applicable to deposit. Valid on new bookings only. Offer available to U.S. residents only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer is not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Void where prohibited. Offer is subject to change without notice. Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disney’s standard Terms and Conditions. View the full article

While there’s never any shortage of new eats and treats popping up throughout Walt Disney World, we always love to revisit our favorite places to experience old classics and new menu additions. Joycean Club On our latest visit to Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs, we tried one starter, two new craft cocktails (which you definitely need to know about!), two sandwiches, and two entrees. Let’s dive in! We started with the Chunky Munk: beer-battered monkfish with zucchini chips and chunky tartar sauce. This starter is available for both lunch and dinner. Chunky Munk This is a fun spin on fish and chips. The beer batter breading is flavorful and the zucchini chips offer a new take on traditional potato fries with slightly fewer calories. But don’t be fooled — fewer calories isn’t the main draw for these. They’re delicious and MAYBE even a way to get your kiddos to eat more green veggies…? Bangin’ Bangers and Mighty Mash is comfort food at its finest! Guinness and onion bangers are served over mashed potatoes and topped with traditional Irish onion gravy. Available for lunch and dinner. This one’s going on our best dishes to eat in Disney World list, for sure! It’s flavorful, savory, and salty, and the mashed potatoes are delicious. Raglan Road has replaced the beef stew that used be part of this dish with traditional onion gravy, and it makes all the difference. That concentrated flavor in the gravy truly elevates this dish. Bangin’ Bangers and Mighty Mash The Pork Blah Blaa is anything but blah. This dish is named for the blaa bun. Immigrants from France initially called the bread blanc, which referred to the flour dusted on top. Blaa developed from there. Pork Blah Blaa Porchetta, Wild About Celtic chutney, caramelized onions, and crispy cracklings come nestled on a blah bun with skinny chips on the side. Pork Blah Blaa The sandwich components were good, but the crackling was wrapped around the pork (which was essentially a roulade) and ended up very hard, thick, and brittle. I love the concept of this one (cracklings are trendy and super yummy, so the more the better), but the execution wasn’t ideal. Pork Blah Blaa A namesake of both Irish poet James Joyce and the third-generation family farm that supplies the chicken for this sandwich, the cleverly-titled Joycean Club was a must-try. Joycean Club The sandwich features Joyce Farms chicken, lettuce, fried tomato, pork belly, avocado, and egg mayonnaise on toasted sourdough. Joycean Club This one was hearty and HUGE. Lots of flavor from the pork belly gave it an edge. The Joycean Club is served with a side of crispy potato chips. Available for lunch. Joycean Club The perfect autumn dish, Raglan Risotto includes butternut squash risotto, shiitake mushrooms, parmesan, peas, micro greens, and parmesan crisps. Risottos from Raglan Road tend to be amazing, and this one was an excellent version. This seasonal beauty is available for lunch and dinner. Butternut Squash Raglan Risotto When it comes to Raglan Road‘s cocktails, we have some exciting news: Dingle Gin and Vodka have just arrived! You won’t find these brand-new, authentically-Irish spirits anywhere else in the American market yet. The Dingle Distillery is located in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. They specialize in small batches of artisanal Irish whiskey, gin, and vodka. The Raglan Road Espresso Martini consists of Dingle Vodka, Banana Liqueur, Dark Creme de Cacao, and Rich Espresso. It was just what you’d hope — strong and complex. This one is ideal for iced coffee fans. Raglan Road Espresso Martini The second new cocktail is The Pride of the Peninsula. Made with Dingle Gin, fresh lime, and Fevertree Elderflower Tonic and garnished with fresh cucumber and mint. A unique spin on a gin and tonic, it’s perfect for anyone who loves the classic cocktail with a twist. Also, it’s giant. Did you notice? The Pride of the Peninsula Overall I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — Raglan doesn’t disappoint. And in fact it lands on my ten favorite Disney World restaurants list (watch the video below!), so I consider it destination dining for sure. Don’t forget also that Raglan Road hosts a Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Want to know more? Check out our Raglan Road Brunch review and our Raglan Road Lunch review!  Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What’s your go-to order at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant? Let us know in the comments! 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Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about our favorite (and least favorite) Epcot Quick Service spots! Entrance to Boulangerie Patisserie in Epcot’s France Pavilion There is no shortage of terrific food options in Epcot thanks to the wide range of cuisines represented in the park’s World Showcase (and even in Future World). So how on earth do you go about narrowing them down to the ones you’d like to visit? Well, that’s where this list comes in… we’re sharing our favorite (and least favorite) Counter Service food locations in Epcot to help you make your choice. (And if you already have some favorites of your own, we’d love to hear about those, too!) 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 is your favorite spot to grab a quick bite to eat in Epcot? Related posts: DFB Video: Drinking Around the World in Epcot (With and Without Alcohol)! DFB Video: The BEST THINGS I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018! DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion View the full article

In July, a noticeable change came to the menu at Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora — The World of AVATAR. The Vegetable Curry Pods had disappeared, leaving only the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods for a Bao Bun meal option. But now? Cheeseburger Pods Well, the Cheeseburger Pods are gone from the Entree choices as well, as evidenced by today’s current choices viewable on Mobile Order. Satu’li Canteen Mobile Order Screenshot The full entree list is now completely comprised of the Customizable Satu’li Bowls. These Bowls are made up of the guests choice of protein — as highlighted on the menu — and customized with the choice of a base and sauce. (The Satu’li Sampler Platter is a group serving which allows the whole party to try all the bases and sauces with choice of four proteins and drinks.) Satu’li Canteen Mobile Order Screenshot Satu’li Canteen Mobile Order Screenshot But, if you are one among the fans of the Cheeseburger Pods, there IS still a way to get one. And I say “one” because that’s how many you receive if you order the Cheeseburger Steamed Pod option that still remains on the Kids’ Meal menu. Satu’li Canteen Mobile Order Screenshot What do you think of this latest change to the Satu’li Canteen menu? Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you bummed to see the Cheeseburger Pods disappear as a main entree option? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Full Menu for Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora FULL Review: The New Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora — The World of AVATAR News: Breakfast Items at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

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I’m all for celebrating the holiday season with a cupcake… and Sprinkles in Disney Springs and Disneyland’s Downtown Disney has just the way — or ways! — to do exactly that! Sprinkles Holiday Cupcakes ©Sprinkles The Gingerbread Cupcake and Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake have returned for the season. Gingerbread Cupcakes ©Sprinkles Gingerbread is available all month long, while the Chocolate Peppermint is available through December 26th. And the brand-new Christmas Cookie Cupcake has made its festive debut! Christmas Cookie Cupcake ©Sprinkles Vanilla cake is lined with cookie crust and topped with an adorable homemade mini sugar cookie (and red and green sprinkles, of course!). Find it though December 26th. Christmas Cookie Cupcake ©Sprinkles Which one would you most like to try ? Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Which holiday cupcake do you think would be your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Black Velvet Anniversary Cupcakes at Disney Sprinkles Locations — SEE WHAT’S INSIDE! Black Velvet Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Parks Through October 31! Here’s Where To Find A Double Stuffed Oreo Cupcake in Disney Parks… View the full article

One of my favorite things about Main Street, U.S.A., is the Dapper Dans. Their happy harmonizing adds genuine sunshine to any day at the park. This season, we celebrate this fabulous barbershop quartet with a special holiday wallpaper by designer, Brittany Ungvarsky. Stop by and enjoy their caroling! Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers. View the full article

“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee; A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be!” Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs is giving a nod to the upcoming release of the film Mary Poppins Returns with the Chimney Sweeper Milkshake! Chimney Sweeper Shake ©Disney This shake blends in Oreos with gelato along with a chocolate-dipped cone (a Vivoli shake signature), and red velvet cake pieces. You can even spy a chimney sweep’s broom popping out of the top! And while Vivoli il Gelato celebrates Mary Poppins Returns, they’re also celebrating the holiday season with the Mistletoe Magic Sundae, which likewise features red velvet cake bits in the waffle bowl sundae. Mistletoe Magic Sundae ©Disney Both treats are available for a limited time. The Shakes and Sundaes at Vivoli il Gelato are truly things of decadence. See what we’re talking about here! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which limited time treat would you like to try? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! News: Vivoli il Gelato Debuts Tiramisu Gelato for a Limited Time What’s New Around Walt Disney World: July 19, 2016 View the full article

While this is certainly the most magical time of the year, it can also be a hectic time if you spend it rushing around trying to track down gifts or stressing about finding the time to enjoy holiday experiences. Enter Disney Springs, the picture-perfect place to shop, dine, unwind and enjoy a lively holiday atmosphere without the hustle and bustle! And while you’re visiting, Disney PhotoPass Service photographers are ready to take the stress out of capturing holiday photos so you can relax and focus on your wish list to Santa. At the Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Marketplace, you can snap a festive photo of the entire family with a wide assortment of holiday virtual backdrops. You won’t have to worry about finding the perfect location or even scheduling an appointment. It’s a wonderfully seamless experience! Meeting Santa Claus? Disney PhotoPass has that covered too! A photographer will snap away capturing the magic so you can stay in the moment. Roving photographers are also offering a few seasonal Magic Shots. If you have an active Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day entitlement, you can download and share these photos as soon as you link them to your Disney account.* This holiday season, slow down, put on your ugly (or not-so-ugly) Christmas sweater, and cherish the memories with Disney PhotoPass Service! *Memory Maker is subject to the applicable terms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day 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. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. View the full article

Shopping for a Disney fan this holiday season? Here are five fun but not-too-extravagant gifts we found at Walt Disney World this year. And there’s not one souvenir T-shirt in the lot. WALK LIKE A MOUSE. Yes, yes, it all started with a mouse and so must this list. In the wake of Mickey Mouse’s... View the full article

The Flurry of Fun at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios might as well be called Flurry of Deliciousness because with the holiday festivities also came a ton of exciting holiday treats! Believe it or not, there are so many fantastic eats and drinks that we created the DFB’s exclusive Flurry of Fun Food Checklist. Flurry of Fun Food Checklist Yeah, we take our snacking pretty seriously. But now we need to break it down. Because if you’re trying to eat your way through the Disney Parks this year, you’ll have to roll yourself home. (Trust us, we know.) And that’s why you’ve got us! We try it all (see ALL of our Flurry of Fun Reviews Here!) — so we can help you find the BEST of Hollywood Studios’ Flurry of Fun! Egg Nog Panna Cotta This is one Flurry of Fun treat that you don’t want to miss if you’re an egg nog fan — and believe us when we say that it was a bit of a surprise! Panna Cotta that’s not done well tends to give us milk jello vibes, and that’s not a good thing. But the Egg Nog Panna Cotta from Catalina Eddie’s was a good example of panna cotta done right. Eggnog Panna Cotta The panna cotta itself is creamy and really carries that egg nog flavor. The tart raspberries are a phenomenal counterpart, and we also loved the bits of cranberry on top. It’s a dessert that’s both comfortable and classy. Get this! Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Okay, the Chocolate Chestnut Mousse gets a new category here at the DFB: most interesting treat! You’ll get yours at Backlot Express, and you’ll be happy you did! The pinecone is comprised of smooth chocolate mousse, which is sprinkled with some green, sparkly, edible glitter that makes it look like it came straight from the forest. The base of the mousse is a piece of (hidden from view) chocolate cake, and it rests on crushed praline. Chocolate Chestnut Pinecone keeps selling out! The appearance and the flavor combo makes this one fun to look at and fun to eat. But note that these are in high demand and often sell out to the point that they take it off the menu. Get there early to get yours. Holiday Shortbread Cookies If you’re looking for a BEST treat that’s a little simpler (and cute as can be!), head over to Hollywood Scoops Ice Cream Stand, and get the Holiday Shortbread Cookies. These speak for themselves on sight. Mickey Shortbread Cookies Yeah, don’t bother trying to resist the cuteness. Any effort to do so is futile. Buy them for yourself, for a picky eater in your crew, or for a souvenir! Alien Santa Popcorn Bucket The BEST vessel at Flurry of Fun comes packed with classic Disney popcorn: the Alien Santa Popcorn Bucket! Toy Story’s little green men are all dressed up for the season, and if you can get your hands on one, you won’t want to let go! (If you do, someone’s gonna claim it because #seriouscollectible.) Santa Alien Popcorn Bucket at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Don’t worry — this treat is worth it! Spiked Hot Cocoa Flight The Spiked Hot Cocoa Flight can be found in two spots: Fairfax Fare and Dockside Diner! Good thing, too, because once you get through the flight with its richness and fun flavor combos, you’re probably going to want another. Hot Cocoa Flight These are creamy combinations of Baileys and Hot Chocolate with cinnamon, Vanilla Vodka and Hot Chocolate, and Cherry Bourbon and Hot Chocolate. Basically, they taste like the holidays themselves. Woody’s Cinnamon Cran-Apple Tart Ever since Woody’s Lunch Box opened in late-June this year, we’ve been craving his Lunch Box Tarts. And now Woody’s assembled a perfect Cinnamon Cran-Apple Tart for the holidays! This grown-up Pop Tart is packed with cran-apple flavor, and the cinnamon is prominent. We also can’t get enough of that little toasted marshmallow in the shape of an acorn! Cinnamon Cran-Apple Lunch Box Tart If these were in our lunch box every day, we’d be totally thrilled. Friends, if you can’t eat all the Flurry of Fun treats, then you’ve got to eat the BEST! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! See ALL of our Flurry of Fun Treat Reviews Here! Click here for your Printable Flurry of Fun Checklist! Which of these treats is on your must-try list? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! View the full article

The holidays continue at Disneyland (you can see all of our reviews here!), and this time we bring you an all new hot dog from Main Street U.S.A.. Say hello to the Philly Cheesesteak Dog from Refreshment Corner! Refreshment Corner Holiday Menu First things first, we got our Disneyland Holiday paper cup! I always look forward to sipping out of these, don’t you? It’s a simple bit of festive cheer! Disneyland Holiday Paper Cup Next up, dinner time! We loved their Halloween Hot Dog, so we were eager to try this new specialty offering. The Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog is $9.79 and served with chips. It’s topped with sliced roast beef, peppers, onions, and a cheese sauce. Refreshment Corner’s Cheesesteak Dog It’s good, but not as flavorful as you’d expect with those peppers and onions. The cheese was lighter than your classic plastic cheese, but it was still really tasty. It’s certainly a step-up from your typical dog! Philly Cheesesteak Dog Close-up Worth your $$$? Well, I’d probably spend the cash on the holiday dog over at Award Weiners — more flavor altogether over there. And when in Disneyland, the Plaza Inn fried chicken still reigns supreme for lunch and dinner. So this was fine, but probably not a must-get or a get-again. Want more? See all of our Disneyland holiday snack reviews here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite dog you’ve had in a Disney park? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FULL LIST of the Season’s Treats for the 2018 Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Halloween Time Review: Halloween Hot Dog at Disneyland’s Refreshment Corner! Review: Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland View the full article

We wrapped November on the Disney Parks Blog with a week full of holiday updates, including the exciting announcement that for the first time ever, we’re bringing “Candlelight Processional” to you live at Epcot on December 4, 2018, as part of our #DisneyParksLIVE stream series. We’ll live stream the park’s 8:15 p.m. show on Tuesday with host actor Neil Patrick Harris. The stream begins just minutes before, at 8:10 p.m. ET, and will include a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring this amazing show to life. Check out our original #DisneyParksLIVE “Candlelight Processional” story for more details and to learn how you can be part of the show online! And we followed up a popular post on the expansion at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with an update that guests can now book their reservations in the new Gran Destino Tower for stays starting July 2019. When completed, the Gran Destino Tower will be part of the reimagining of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. This transformation is inspired by the adventurous spirit of great Spanish explorers and historic innovative Spanish artists, writers and architects. You can learn more in our original Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort post. Also, visit the Walt Disney World website or call 407-W-Disney to book your reservation. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Holiday Gifting: Favorite Gifts at the Disneyland Resort – This season, give the gift of Disney magic! Whether you’re shopping for a Disney Parks fan or just looking to add a touch of pixie dust into stockings, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort has you covered. Check out some of this year’s favorite gift ideas! Disney Parks in Silhouette: Playing in Toy Story Land – This week, we’re happy to share a new batch of “Disney Parks in Silhouette” pieces from Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a Holly Jolly Holiday at International Disney Parks – Season’s greetings! No matter where your holiday travels take you this year, something enchanting awaits you at each of our Disney Parks. Now through the New Year, we’re ringing in the most wonderful time of the year with special celebrations and enchanting experiences across the (snow)globe. Experience the 2018 Disney Festival of Holidays with a Sip and Savor Pass – Looking for the best way to experience the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park? Well, we’ve got just the thing! Get the most out of your experience by picking up the awesome Sip and Savor Pass. Walt Disney World Resort Helps 6-Year-Old Girl’s Cinderella Story Come True – Last month, 6-year-old Layla Lester was walking through Akron Falls Park in Akron, N.Y., when she spotted a bedazzled bride she took for Cinderella, who was in the park taking wedding photos. When Layla went over to say hello to her favorite princess, the bride played along and became impromptu royalty for Layla for a few minutes. Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 1 Million Mobile Orders in My Disney Experience App – Did you know that you can skip the order line at select quick-service dining locations at Walt Disney World Resort? All you need is your smartphone and the My Disney Experience app, which lets you order, pay for and pick up fresh meals and snacks on demand right from your fingertips. View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Spaceship Earth Krispy Treat Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays started is ON, and we have ALL the menus! Start planning what you’re going to eat before you go! And check out our BEST of the Fest here! Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays is in full swing and we have all the menus! Check them out before you go! And, check out our Best of the Fest too! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Check out the new artwork that was released for the Storybook Dining with Snow White at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’re happy to share that Bing Bong has finally arrived at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff on Pixar Pier! We shared what’s new at Epcot this week! We checked out the classic and unique snacks at Heritage Manor Gifts in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion. See how the Germany Pavilion Train Village celebrates the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. We spotted Maple Bourbon Eggnog at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs! Check out what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week. We have details on the Holiday Sweater Passholder Get Together in Disney Springs! Check out everything new that we found at Animal Kingdom this week. We shared details on the New Year’s Eve celebration at The Edison in Disney Springs. Check out the new cooking class available at Paddlefish in Disney Springs. We shared details on the discount coupon available at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora in the Animal Kingdom. Check out what’s new in the Magic Kingdom this week! We spotted new Starbucks Tumblers in Epcot. There’s a new Spaceship Earth Krispy Treat at Epcot’s Fountain View! Check out the new ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ meet-and-greet in Epcot! We shared the latest construction updates from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And, more construction updates from Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom! Chef José Andrés has been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. The new Mickey 90 Ears are available in Disney Springs. We reviewed dinner at Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Check out the ugly sweater and matching pajama events in Disney Springs. We shared a photo tour of the new exit at Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom. The hot holiday drink mug has returned to the Magic Kingdom! Tokyo Disney Resort is building a new Toy Story Hotel. The name was announced for the new rooftop restaurant at the Gran Destino Tower. We shared details on the Sip and Savor Pass at the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays. Check out the opening date for the new Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs. We shared our favorite merchandise from the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Check out the seasonal treats and gingerbread display at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. The gingerbread display at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is up for this season. We reviewed the Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window. We reviewed some new eats at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New DFB YouTube videos: New Disney Dishes that We Loved (And One That We Didn’t), Review of Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Changes and Updates Just Announced for the Disney Parks, and Tour of the 2018 Disney World Gingerbread Displays. New DFB Video — Changes and Updates Just Announced for the Disney Parks Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video — check it out — Changes and Updates Just Announced for the Disney Parks — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: Pre-Order the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2019 e-book! Pre-Order with code WDW2019 TODAY to get: 1. 25% OFF your pre-order purchase with code WDW2019! And… 2. The fully updated 2018 Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2019 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2019 Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published after the New Year.) Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price (with code WDW2019…did we mention that?), you’ll also get our 2018 Edition immediately for FREE, so you can start planning TODAY! With over 700 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of ALL the information you need to plan the BEST Disney World vacation. We keep ALL of our DFB Guides fully updated — which means the 2018 edition is up-to-date RIGHT NOW and the 2019 Edition will have even MORE new changes when it’s published after the New Year! This means when you pre-order the 2019 edition today you’re getting TWO fully-updated DFB Guides for the PRICE OF ONE! We want your vacation to be stress-free! The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! Here’s Just Some Of What We’ll Have Updated In Our 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated menus, prices, and restaurant info for 2019 visitors Updated details about available discounts and deals at Disney World restaurants DFB’s own 2019 recommendations for everything from table service to counter service to snacks and more Over 700 pages of updated Disney Dining advice, details, and information Disney Dining Plan Analysis — Is it right for your family? Can you really save money? NEW Disney food and restaurant photos Updated reviews of all Disney World restaurants, kiosks, bars, and lounges including all new eateries An updated chapter focused on one of the most popular Disney dining topics: Snacks in the theme parks and resorts A comprehensive section of What’s NEW in Disney Food, including new restaurants, new menus, restaurant closures, and more You can pre-order your copy today for 25% off the cover price and get the 2018 Edition immediately for FREE!! Just use code WDW2019! The 2019 Edition will be emailed to you as soon as it’s published in early 2019. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. Sometimes, just thinking about Disney World makes the day better! @zachandkadyeat on Instagram said the weather has them thinking about margaritas in Disney. Same here. ;-D Cheers! We LOVE all the holiday treats in Disneyland right now! @thisisourneverland on Instagram shared this gorgeous Strawberry Linzer Cookie that can be found at Market House (Starbucks) on Main Street in Disneyland. It’s almost too pretty to eat! Almost. Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share a photo with us on instagram, facebook, or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this hilarious – and true – wine glass! WDW for Grownups shared a review of Chocolate Martinis and Gingerbread Cookies at the Outer Rim. Oh My Disney will tell you which Pixar restaurant you should visit right now! Disney Family shared a recipe for Holiday Mickey Piñata Cookies. 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: Disney Food News This Week: New Eats, Holiday Treats, and More! 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Just in time, we’re here to bring you the best kind of news: Epcot MARGARITA news! Patron Loco and Blood Orange Margaritas Between La Cantina de San Angel and Choza de Margarita in Epcot‘s World Showcase, we’ve got new margaritas and menu changes to tell you about. Let’s dive in! La Cantina de San Angel has three new flavors of margaritas on the rocks. Menu at La Cantina de San Angel The first margarita on the list, La Cantina Classica, is made with Avion blanco tequila, orange liquor, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. Price is $14.25. While we were tempted by La Cantina Classica, we had to try the out-of-the-ordinary (and vividly-hued!) Patron Loco and Blood Orange flavors on our visit. Patron Loco and Blood Orange Margaritas The Blood Orange Margarita is $15 and consists of Ambhar blanco tequila, orange liquor, a sweet and tart mix of blood orange, a hint of rum, and a Tajin chile-lime powder rim. Ours was missing the Tajin rim, but aside from that, we found the Blood Orange Margarita to be perfectly tart and sweet. This is a great choice if you want something just a little more thrilling than a traditional lime margarita. Blood Orange Margarita Patron Loco is $16.25 and features Patron blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes liquor, and chamoy lime and mango mix (salty, sweet, sour, and spicy). Just like the description says, it’s definitely salty, sweet, sour, and spicy! The smoky, subtly spicy Ancho Reyes liquor goes nicely with the sweet mango, and the lime adds a great element of tartness. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Patron Loco! Patron Loco Margarita And that’s not all! In other Epcot margarita news, we noticed some menu changes across the way at Choza de Margarita. Updated Menu at Choza de Margarita At first, it looks like they have a whole new line-up of margs on their Signature Margarita list. But if you look more closely, you’ll see that most of them are the same with just a couple of ingredient changes and brand new names. Smokey Jalapeno is now Fuego Verde Lime Cucumber is now Piñata Acan Grapefruit is now Mayan Mule Passion Mango Frozen Margarita is now Mango Loco But there IS one NEW margarita called La Choza Classica. And the Guava Pink Peppercorn margarita is no longer on the menu. Updated Menu at Choza de Margarita OK, all caught up on the margarita situation in Mexico? Great. See you there! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to get your snack on in Epcot‘s Mexico Pavilion? Check out our Mexico Food Tour video!  What’s your favorite margarita to sip at Epcot? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: EVERYTHING ON THE MENU REVIEW: Choza de Margarita IS OPEN in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion! Sneak Peek: Margaritas Coming to Choza de Margarita in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Friday Happy Hour: Beet, and Blood Orange Margaritas at Epcot’s La Cava del Tequila View the full article

Happy Saturday! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re taking you on a tour of the 2018 Disney World Gingerbread Displays! Daisy the Horse on the Beach Club Gingerbread Carousel That’s right! Just in case your holiday plans this year don’t bring you to Disney World, we’re bringing the Disney World Gingerbread Displays to you! In case you’re not familiar, the Gingerbread Displays are a holiday tradition around Disney World. And though you will find some in the Disney World parks and Disney Springs, part of the fun is that many of these beautiful, fragrant, larger-than-life displays give guests a reason to pay a visit to several Disney World Resorts. So join us for the festive fun, won’t you ? 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: Do you have a favorite Disney World Gingerbread Display? Related posts: DFB Video: How to Master the Disney Dining Plan DFB Video: Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays DFB Video: Disney Desserts You MUST Experience! View the full article

The new Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge opens later this month, and Disney has released the first look at concept art for the location. Storybook Dining with Snow White artist rendering ©Disney The restaurant is being transformed into an Enchanted Forest for the new character dining experience, complete with trees adorned with lanterns. Guests at the Storybook Dining will enter the Enchanted Forest to the “sounds of delightful music that help bring a storybook fantasy to life.” A meet-and-greet with the Evil Queen is also part of the experience. The Evil Queen Snow White, Dopey, and Grumpy will visit guests at their tables throughout the meal. Check out the full menu for the Snow White Storybook Dining Meal here! Guests will enjoy individually plated entrees in addition to shared starters and desserts. Reservations are available online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE for Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White for dates beginning December 16. The character meal is One Disney Dining Plan Table Service Credit, and the the out of pocket price is $58.58 for adults, and $35.15 for children ages 3-9 (tax included, but not gratuity). Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you making plans to dine at the Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Snow White Storybook Dining Coming to Artist Point in Wilderness Lodge WDW Moms Panel: Good Eats When Going Solo at Disney News: January 19th Wine Dinner at Wilderness Lodge’s Artist Point View the full article

When we brought you to the grand opening of Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Confectionery on Pixar Pier earlier this year, one element of the colorful candy shop was missing: Bing Bong himself! So they draped a sheet over an elephant nose and it was really weird. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff yet to be revealed Bing Bong Statue But now the wait is (finally!) over! Bing Bong is in the building! Bing Bong! Huge thanks to my friend and journalist extraordinaire, Carlye Wisel, who found Bing Bong yesterday! Look at his adorable candy tears! Bing Bong And he’s perched atop his wagon ‘rocket’! This is such a fun statue — definitely a photo op you’ve gotta get. Watch our full review of Pixar Pier below!  Want to stay on top of all the Disney food news? Sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter today! What’s your favorite Bing Bong moment from Inside Out? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! Pixar Fest Eats: Habanero Meatball Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone View the full article