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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and it’s a Disney World restaurant review of the NEW Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in Disney Springs! Mesquite Grilled NY Strip Steak Frites at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Chef Wolfgang Puck just opened a brand new Bar & Grill in the Town Center of Disney Springs, and we were there to check it out on the very first day! The new space boasts classic and well-known Wolfgang Puck dishes along with lots of new items to check out, PLUS a walk-up window serving gelato and bakery sweets (not to mention gelato and sorbet COCKTAILS!) to Disney Springs guests even without an Advance Dining Reservation! So join us to check out the new Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Are you planning to try the new Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill? Related posts: DFB Video: Food Tour of Disney Springs Town Center Disney World FOOD TOUR! The Marketplace in Disney Springs Video! DFB Video: Food Tour of The Landing in Disney Springs — Part 2! View the full article

It looks like Andy from Toy Story is going to have another place to play… because a Toy Story Hotel has just been announced for Tokyo Disney Resort! To Infinity… and BEYOND! Oriental Land Co., Ltd. has just announced a new “family-friendly, affordable Disney hotel” based on the Toy Story films will open in the fiscal year 2021 (which runs from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022). According to the press release, the as-yet-unnamed hotel will offer 600 rooms where “everything looks like it is made of toys” throughout the resort. The guest rooms are inspired by Andy’s very own bedroom where — of course — toys like Woody and Buzz Lightyear live. The hotel will feature standard room amenities as well as a restaurant. Also in development by Oriental Land are new themed areas coming to Tokyo Disneyland (including a Fantasyland expansion) in 2020 and Tokyo DisneySea Parks (including a themed port with areas themed to Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled) in 2022, so the new hotel is intended to meet the needs of more guests anticipated for Tokyo Disney Resort. Food that’s too cute to eat in Tokyo Disney! Want to learn more about Tokyo Disney? Check out our DFB YouTube Video below! Have you had the chance to visit Tokyo Disney Resort? If so, tell us about it below! Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 23, 2011 Dining in TOKYO Disneyland: Pre-Packaged Souvenir Snacks The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! View the full article

“Finding Nemo – The Musical” is a must-do for many families visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Inspired by the story and characters from “Finding Nemo,” this show is chock-full of bright costumes and original songs that tell the heart-tugging and adventurous story of Marlin and his son, Nemo. How well do you know this show? Put your knowledge to the test below. View the full article

I love using the #PlayDisneyParks app while I’m having fun at the parks with my familia and at home since I can listen to the Disney playlists that are available through Apple Music®*. And today, I’m happy to announce that a new playlist has been added and it has music en español! The new “Disney en Español” playlist is available in the app at Epcot, specifically at the Mexico Pavilion. You and your amigos will be able to listen to songs from Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” and other Disney movies and shows, all in en español! So how does this work? Es muy fácil! When you are using the app, you will see that each park has a map and within it, a music icon. You can click on that and like Disney magic, an Apple Music playlist will come up from each of the parks with dedicated lists throughout various areas within the park. For example, when you are in Epcot, make sure that you click on the icon that is on the Mexico Pavilion so you can listen to the playlist. You will be able to preview the music on the playlist with a thirty-second sample of each song, and new users can even sign up for a free three-month trial from within the app and enjoy full-length versions of their favorite Disney songs. See? Es super fácil! You could also listen to this playlist at home when you are getting ready for your vacación to Walt Disney World Resort or even after you return from your trip! My favorite song from the playlist is “Un Poco Loco” because I’m crazy about this playlist! To use the Play Disney Parks app and listen to the “Disney en Español” playlist on Apple Music, be sure to download the app from the App Store! *Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some features require separate theme park admission. *Some features require a three-month Apple Music trial or subscription and are only available on iOS devices. Separate terms and conditions apply. Apple, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC. View the full article

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. The bride’s photographer captured the entire encounter, and the story quickly went viral. Funds raised via a GoFundMe account enabled Layla and her family to travel to the Walt Disney World Resort to meet the real Cinderella. Earlier today, Layla visited the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom Park to receive her own princess makeover, and took photos with her family in front of Cinderella Castle. She then went into Princess Fairytale Hall for a special meeting with – who else – Cinderella! Check out the video above for a look inside this very special dream-come-true visit. View the full article

It’s no secret that I love the holidays. And I love dressing up. Anytime I can combine two of my favorite things into one amazing outing, I’m all in! This month, there are two fantastic ways to enjoy the season’s biggest trends: Trend #1: “Ugly” Christmas Sweaters. While the trend has technically been around for years, those in-the-know are now intentionally seeking out over-the-top outerwear to help usher in the holidays. When in doubt, brighter, bolder and louder is always better! Want to show off yours? Join the crew at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ from 10 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, December 1 for a down-home celebration of ugly holiday sweaters! Wear your best “ugly” holiday sweater and enjoy festive beverages and bites. Plus, all month long, guests who dine at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ or Splitsville Luxury Lanes in a Disney-themed “ugly” Christmas sweater receive a complimentary dessert* – a single layer slice of Chef Art’s signature hummingbird cake or a brownie dessert with whipped cream, respectively; both include festive green and red sprinkles. (*Purchase of entrée or appetizer required; one per person.) Trend #2: Matching holiday PJs for the whole family. Think you’ll only wear them on Christmas morning and maybe for a photo or two? Think again! All month long, guests are invited to wear their holiday pajamas to the Maria & Enzo’s Holiday Brunch. Every Sunday through December 30, 2018, groups who wear matching holiday PJs will receive a free commemorative photo. Need another incentive? Kids age nine and under eat free. For full details including pricing and menu options, and to book a reservation, click here. Of course, if you’re all dolled up, you should absolutely carve out time to visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio while you’re at Disney Springs. Last year, my family got our holiday photos taken there and we returned last weekend to continue the tradition. (We’ve all agreed that we’re going to make it an annual event!) With fun props, virtual backgrounds and a ready-to-go team of amazing Disney PhotoPass Photographers – Josh, our photographer, even managed to keep my year and a half year old entertained – all you have to do is show up and smile. The photos are included with any active Memory Maker package or a Memory Maker One Day entitlement, which is available for $69. While I’m sharing details on some of the most festively fun ways to enjoy the season with your family, I’m delighted to share that T-Rex will once again be offering Breakfast with Santa on select dates in December. For $32 ($20.50 for kids age 4-9; children 3 and under are free), guests can meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and get early access to World of Disney store and T-Rex Dino Store from 9 – 10 a.m. on the day of their breakfast. Of course, ugly sweaters and holiday pajamas are welcome here, too! Click here for more info and details on booking a reservation. Which holiday trend are you most excited about this year? Whether it’s crazy knits or cozy jammies, you can find both at World of Disney, while supplies last. I’d love to see your most festive holiday looks tied to these tinsel-worthy trends – share your photos on social media using hashtag “#DisneySprings” for your chance to be featured on our @DisneySprings Instagram or Twitter handles. ‘Tis the season!!! View the full article

As of today, guests are able to reserve rooms for check-in dates starting July 9, 2019 for the Gran Destino Tower coming to Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort. Gran Destino Tower ©Disney One of the features we’ve been most excited about since the new tower was announced is its rooftop dining location. And now the name for this restaurant, which will offer amazing views of Walt Disney World, including fireworks viewing, has officially been revealed! Coronado Springs Resort Rooftop Dining Concept Art ©Disney Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood will offer indoor dining along with a lounge with indoor and outdoor seating. We can’t wait to find out when we can start making Advance Dining Reservations for this new experience, and we will share that with you right away when its revealed! Coronado Springs Resort Concept Art ©Disney A new name has also been announced for the on-the-water dining location coming to Coronado Springs Resort. Three Bridges Bar & Grill is being constructed on an island in the middle of Lago Dorado, the Resort’s 14-acre lake. It will be accessible via walkaways across the lake. On-the-water dining Concept Art ©Disney There are SO MANY changes in store for Coronado Springs Resort AND the rest of Walt Disney World coming over the next few years! Find out more about all of them in our DFB YouTube Video!  Would you like to dine on the rooftop of the upcoming Gran Destino Tower? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Changes Coming to Rix Sports Bar & Grill at Coronado Springs Resort! NEW Disney World Restaurant Details — Villa Del Lago! Pepper Market at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort Becomes El Mercado de Coronado? View the full article

Recently, we shared new details about the exciting expansion at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Beginning today, guests can 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. Guests can look forward to new dining experiences as part of the reimagining. Three Bridges Bar & Grill will be located on an island in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado. Courtyards adjacent to the restaurant offer private-event options, and the entire area is accessible via convenient walkways stretching across the lake. Additionally, a unique rooftop table service restaurant, Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood, will open as part of Gran Destino Tower. The new dining establishment – featuring beautiful views of Walt Disney World Resort – will offer indoor dining and a lounge with indoor and outdoor seating. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on when reservations become available for this exciting new dining location. The new tower, once completed, will be the main entrance for Disney’s Coronado Springs and will add 545 new guest rooms (including 50 suites!) as well as a gorgeous two-story lobby. The 1,800-plus existing rooms at the resort are already fully updated with new fixtures, furnishings and lighting. Visit the Walt Disney World website or call 407-W-Disney or your travel agent to book your reservation. View the full article

If you’re planning to eat your way around the Festive Foods Marketplace Booths at Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, you may want to consider picking up a Sip and Savor Pass. Spicy Celebrations Festive Foods Marketplace Booth In previous years, this option has just been available to Disneyland Annual Passholders. But this year, all guests may purchase the Sip and Savor Pass. The Pass is a souvenir credential that features eight pull-off tabs for the price of $54 (including tax). Each tab may then be traded for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage at any Festive Foods Marketplace. (And you can peruse ALL the offerings on our Festival of the Holidays Food Booths page!) “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron Annual Passholders may purchase the Sip and Savor Pass at a reduced price, and will also receive a special Passholder lanyard along with buttons at participating marketplaces upon redemption of the tabs. The Sip and Savor Passes expire on January 8, 2019, which is the final day of the Festival of Holidays. Chocolate Chipotle Pot de Crème from Spicy Celebrations Wondering how to best make use of the Sip and Savor Pass? Check out our Best of the Fest for all the BEST EATS at the Festival of Holidays! Pick up a Sip and Savor Pass at spots including Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Holiday Central, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters. And Click Here to Get Your DFB Exclusive Printable Holiday Snack Checklist for the Festival of Holidays! Are you attending the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure this season? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: THREE DFB Exclusive Disneyland Resort Holiday Snack Checklists — Print YOURS Today! Best of the Fest: What to Eat (and Drink!) at Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! MENUS for the 2018 Disneyland Resort Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! View the full article

Looking for the best way to experience the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park? Well, I’ve got just the thing! Get the most out of your experience by picking up the awesome Sip and Savor Pass. Available to all guests, the Sip and Savor Pass comes as a cool souvenir credential with eight pull-off tabs. Each of these tabs can be traded for either one food item or one non-alcoholic beverage at any of the Festive Food Marketplace locations throughout the park. And if you’re trying to decide on what to order, Disneyland Resort Chef Jimmy Weita weighed in on his eight favorites: Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish at Merry Mashups Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese at Winter Sliderland Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice at Blissfully Braised Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage at Holiday Duets Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy at Blissfully Braised Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles at Spicy Celebrations “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron at Merry Mashups Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce at Visions of Sugarplums Check out our Foodie Guide to the 2018 Disney Festival of the Holidays for all the information you need on all 12 delicious Festive Food Marketplace locations. The Sip and Savor Pass can be purchased at various locations throughout the park, including the Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Holiday Central, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters. Disney Festival of Holidays runs through Jan. 8, 2019. For more information on this event, as well as the Holidays at Disneyland Resort, visit the Disneyland Resort website. View the full article

For the first time, Walt Disney World will present a live-stream broadcast of its Candlelight Processional event at Epcot. The celebrity narrator will be actor Neil Patrick Harris, a longtime participant in the popular holiday proceeding. Disney’s live stream, available via the official Disney... View the full article

For the first time, Walt Disney World will present a live-stream broadcast of its Candlelight Processional event at Epcot. The celebrity narrator will be actor Neil Patrick Harris, a longtime participant in the popular holiday proceeding. Disney’s live stream, available via the official Disney... View the full article

Over the past few weeks, we have seen so many imaginative and fun photos posted as part of this year’s #ShareYourEars campaign. Today is the final day to post a photo showing off your “Mickey Mouse ears” – or any creative “ears” – before the campaign ends today on Giving Tuesday. For every public post on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ShareYourEars, Disney will donate US $5 to Make-A-Wish®, up to US $1 million, to grant more wishes. You can help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses around the world, such as 13-year-old Liam’s one true wish to be a stormtrooper for a day. Having battled a critical illness for years, Liam has always been a fighter. But during his Make-A-Wish trip to Walt Disney World Resort, he was recruited to join a different kind of battle, one from a galaxy far, far away. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Liam joined the March of the First Order as they made their way through the park under Captain Phasma’s command. After the march, Liam had the unique opportunity to meet a stormtrooper face-to-face during a special greeting. Check out the video below to experience this wish come true. In Liam’s words, “that was totally awesome!” Liam’s wish is one of more than 130,000 wishes that Disney has helped Make-A-Wish grant since 1980. This extraordinary relationship has helped wish kids around the world replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. Currently, Disney grants more than 10,000 wishes annually working with wish granting organizations around the world, and this number continues to grow! To help make more wishes come true, don’t forget to #ShareYourEars today. Learn more at ShareYourEars.org. View the full article

Last week it was announced that reservations for the new Gran Destino Tower coming to Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort would be opening up for guests today. Gran Destino Tower ©Disney Though it was announced that those dates would be available starting in July 2019, an official opening date had not been revealed. But now that bookings have opened, we have one! July 9, 2019 is the date when guests may start checking into the Gran Destino Tower, with reservations opening today. The Tower will feature 545 guest rooms (including 50 suites), a rooftop restaurant, and serve as the main entrance to the resort. Coronado Springs Resort Rooftop Dining Concept Art ©Disney And a second restaurant, Villa del Lago, is currently under construction in the middle of the resort’s 14-acre lake, Lago Dorado, with walkways across the water to reach the location. Coronado Springs Waterfront Restaurant As of this morning, reservations were not yet available via the Disney World website (though we imagine that will be updated shortly). However, Cast Members are available to assist at 407-W-Disney. You may also want to contact your Travel Agent (we recommend Small World Vacations — see why 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. Are you excited about all the changes coming to Coronado Springs Resort? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEW Disney World Restaurant Details — Villa Del Lago! Pepper Market at Disney World’s Coronado Springs Resort Becomes El Mercado de Coronado? NEWS: More Details and an Opening Date Announced for Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs View the full article

Today, we’re happy to share a new batch of “Disney Parks in Silhouette” pieces from Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Keith started out his journey through Andy’s backyard by looking for the perfect place to photograph his favorite “Toy Story” friends. “The Aliens are my favorite Pixar characters, so they absolutely had to be ‘chosen’ to make an appearance!” Keith said. “Here’s one of the Aliens being chosen by the claw now at the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction.” They weren’t the only little green men to grab Keith’s attention – he also created some backup for the Green Army Men who roam the land. “The Green Army Men around Toy Story Land looked like they needed some reinforcements, so I called them up for the Sergeant! Here they are dropping in via parachute – ready to help with the fun!” he said. Andy’s backyard is a celebration of all kinds of “Toy Story” friendships, so it’s only natural that Keith would want to reunite “Pixar’s icon in the very middle of Toy Story Land is adorable, but I wanted to reunite it with its other icon – Luxo Jr,” Keith said. “Trying to balance Luxo Jr. on top of the ball was a lot of fun, especially with trying to get one of the street lamps be the light to it!” Last but not least, Keith headed back for more fun at Alien Swirling Saucers, where he positioned one lucky guy to blast off “to infinity and beyond!” View the full article

Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays is in full jingle bell spirit, and we’ve been bringing you loads of great stuff — including a live look at the Festival, full menus from the holiday food booths and pictures of Festival bites, and our Best of the Fest! Check out this DFB Guide video of our favorite Festival foods! And see all the DFB video action over on our YouTube channel! Welcome to Festival of the Holidays! And in case you were wondering, there’s tons of Festival of the Holidays merchandise to help you remember your tasty and fun visit! First, you’re going to need a Happy Holidays tote in which to carry all of the other merchandise you’ll want. Festival of the Holidays Happy Holidays Tote This has some great details, including a stylized Mickey ornament and the Festival of the Holidays logo. But our favorite bit: the Spaceship Earth and World Showcase silhouettes along the bottom! Happy Holidays Tote Details It’s a proven fact that one can not have too many travel mugs, so you’ll want to grab this colorful Festival of the Holidays travel mug ASAP. Festival of the Holidays Travel Mug It features the Festival’s mischievous Chip and Dale hoisting a massive ornament with the Festival logo. We love that rich blue color, which makes this a year-round (not just during the holidays!) mug. (Who are we kidding? What does the color matter? Use it all year no matter what!) Festival of the Holidays Travel Mug Of course, you’ll also want a mug that screams HOLIDAY SEASON, so this one’s for you. And if you’re a tea drinker, all the better because one side of this mug reads “Have a tea-lightful Holiday Season.” UM THANK YOU VERRRY MUCH! Festival of the Holidays Mug This is a tall mug so you can really drink up some liquid fuel. Mug Details If you’re participating in the delicious Cookie Stroll, check out this Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar! It’ll fit all SIX of the cookies you acquire on the stroll, keeping them safe until such time as you devour them all. Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar As for apparel, you know Disney was going to bring it. We love this hooded tee shirt with the Festival logo front and center. Festival of the Holidays Hooded Tee Shirt And we think a lot of Festival-goers will like the slouchy vibe of this tee shirt, which is colorful and fun. Festival of the Holidays Slouchy Tee And if you’re returning home to the frozen tundra from your Disney vacation, you’ll really want to bring this microfleece blanket with you. Festival of the Holidays Microfleece Blanket Nothing says “I’ve just reluctantly returned home to snow after a glorious, warm Disney World vacation” like a blanket featuring Chip, Dale, and a bunch of Christmas ornaments. Festival of the Holidays Blanket Finally, we love a collectible limited release pin, and the Festival of the Holidays pin is super cute. The chipmunks are back with another huge ornament featuring the Festival logo and the year. Festival of the Holidays Limited Release Pin Festival merchandise is always a fun part of Epcot’s many awesome special events, and the Festival of the Holidays is no exception. Don’t forget to pick up your favorites in between bites of cookies and sips of beer! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! What’s your favorite thing to purchase during Epcot’s festivals? Are you a pin person? Team tee shirt? All about the mugs? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Join Us on the Cookie Stroll at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

There is no place quite like Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs for seeing those “Visions of Sugarplums” dancing in your head during the holidays! Once again, pastry meets art in the seasonal sweets this year. And that starts with the 2018 Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display! Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display A gingerbread Amorette’s Patisserie sets the scene. Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display Towering Christmas trees and decorations echo those you’ll see around Disney Springs. Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display And this table set for two is complete with mini pastries from Amorette’s. Amorette’s Patisserie Gingerbread Display And if those inspire you to pick up some life-size goodies of your own, there’s no shortage to choose from, especially during the holidays! Amorette’s Seasonal Treats Amorette’s Seasonal Treats Petit Cakes include the Holly Wreath Spice Plum Petit Cake and the Winter Wonderland Petit Cake ($16.00 each). Holly Wreath Petit Cake Winter Wonderland is a nutmeg and cinnamon cake with cranberry, cherry, and salted caramel. Winter Wonderland Petit Cake on display As of today, the Winter Wonderland cake was just on display, but should be available for purchasing soon. Full size Mickey Dome Cakes ($59.00) are available in festive themes. Santa Mickey Dome Gingerbread Mickey Dome And Character Gingerbread Ornaments ($5.50) are also available this year! Character Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments Mickey Gingerbread Cookie Ornament New characters will be featured throughout the season, with Goofy currently available through December 1st. Goofy Gingerbread Cookie Ornament The Macaron Lollipops feature a Santa Mickey Ornament and an adorable Snowman! Snowman and Santa Mickey Macaron Lollipops These are nicely sized and beautifully detailed for their $5.00 price, so all you really have to consider is your preferred design. Snowman and Santa Mickey Macaron Lollipops Of course, you could go by your preferred flavor! Santa Mickey Macaron Lollipop The Santa Mickey Ornament Macaron Lollipop features an eggnog filling and chocolate ears. Santa Mickey Macaron Lollipop The Snowman Macaron Lollipop has a hot chocolate filling, which is comprised of chocolate and marshmallow cream. Snowman Macaron Lollipop Snowman Macaron Lollipop The truth is, you can’t go wrong with either. Snowman Macaron Lollipop In both cases, the macarons are wonderfully light and airy in texture, even considering the decorative fondant elements, and the unique fillings present more complex flavors than you may typically find. They are delicate, decorative, and delicious! The Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate presents a merry way to cool off! Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate The Frozen Hot Chocolate is layered with whipped cream, with crushed peppermint surrounding the straw for bursts of candy cane flavor. Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate If you’re visiting the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail on a warm Florida day, this could be just the sip to take along the trail! Which seasonal sweet would you choose from Amorette’s Patisserie ? 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! Have you ever tried a treat at Amorette’s Patisserie? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: “Cool” Summer Themed Dome Cake and MORE at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs What’s New This Week: Disney Springs (November 12-18, 2017) Mickey Mouse Halloween Macaron and More At Amorette’s in Disney Springs! View the full article

Calling all royalty! Prepare to run your happily ever after as we are less than three months away from the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Filled with three enchanting races and one royal challenge, Princesses and Princes can look forward to a dreamy weekend with a fairytale ending of MEDALS. This year’s finisher medals each highlight different classic Disney Princesses, all with an incredible story. Take a look at what will be awaiting you at this year’s finish line: Kicking off the race weekend celebration with a royal party is the Disney Princess 5K! Join your familia for an exciting 3.1 mile adventure to earn this finisher medal celebrating la princesa, Elena of Avalor. Run swift as a coursing river during the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K featuring a Mulan-inspired medal. Reflect on a job well done with a finisher medal spotlighting the courageous warrior. A race fit for a Sleeping Beauty, run with us during the dreamy Disney Princess Half Marathon! Have the most joyful day indeed while you enjoy the 13.1-mile course to earn this year’s medal featuring Princess Aurora. Grant your wishes and race into a whole new world during the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge! Participants completing both the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K and Half Marathon can look forward to earning this shining, shimmering medal celebrating Princess Jasmine from Disney’s “Aladdin.” Limited spaces still remain for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon distance so register today. Joining us in February for the royal celebration? Let us know which race you’ll be participating in using the hashtag #PrincessHalf on our social channels! Follow runDisney on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest! Visit our website to learn more about other runDisney events! View the full article

When you embark upon a Disney Cruise you are in store for a magical vacation at sea. Impeccable service, spacious staterooms and Broadway-style musicals await you, but let’s not forget the multi-course gourmet meals you can also enjoy in the three distinctive restaurants found on each Disney ship. To learn more about these dining experiences, and Disney’s own rotational dining, let’s join Disney Parks Moms Panelist Beth S. as she shares her top dining tips. For more information on Disney Cruise Line or planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

The 2018 Gingerbread Display in Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn is up and ready for the viewing pleasure of guest’s stopping by this Epcot area Resort! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The BoardWalk pastry chefs are once again taking us to a miniature edible version of the Showplace of the Shore with popular stops along the BoardWalk. This is a returning theme from last year when it made its debut; however, the setup has changed and SO MANY more fun details have been added this year! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The BoardWalk Bakery makes up the central focus of the display. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display And you can see that Mickey has been joined in the Bakery kitchen by Minnie, Donald, Pluto, and Goofy (standing behind Pluto). And with all the help, he’s been able to make many more treats this year, right down to the Bakery’s Carrot Cake! 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display You can even see the red and white tables placed outside. Flying Fish has a new gingerbread look this year, complete with lighting inside and even a teeny popcorn stand out in front. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display Trattoria al Forno is also complemented with lights and outdoor seating. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display The ESPN Club completes the restaurant lineup with its signature barbell breaking through the ceiling. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display And new to the scene is a gazebo area, just waiting for a happy Christmas couple to take their wedding vows and ride away in Cinderella’s coach. 2018 BoardWalk Gingerbread Display Surrounding the setup, Gingerbread Mickeys and Sugar Cookies are available for purchase. Gingerbread Mickeys Sugar Cookies And if you’d like to try your hand at a Gingerbread House of your very own, you can check out the info for the returning Gingerbread Academy, led by the Pastry Chef Team. Gingerbread Academy And so we say, “HAPPY HOLIDAYS…” BoardWalk Inn Tree …from the Disney World BoardWalk! 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! Have you ever taken a tour of the Resort Gingerbread Displays? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The 2017 Gingerbread Display at Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn Another NEW Mermaid Cupcake is Making a Splash in Disney World! Tips for Enjoying a Non-Park Day During Your Walt Disney World Vacation View the full article

Grabbing a quick bite to eat and enjoying the BoardWalk Inn and Villa‘s relaxing and eponymous boardwalk is a simple pleasure of a Walt Disney World vacation. And the BoardWalk Pizza Window has been a staple of the resort since the old days. BoardWalk Pizza Window In August, this quick service locale unveiled a new menu that included more pizza options in personal and whole sizes, sub sandwiches, salads, and more. BoardWalk Pizza Window has always been a mediocre spot serving average pizza — nothing to write home about but fine to crush some late-night hunger pains. So I was keen to see if it had improved since my last visit. At the window, diners can spy the pies being made in the back, and if you catch them at a slow time, it’s fun to watch the cast members toss some dough for a while. BoardWalk Pizza Window Inside you may also see the line-up of pizzas awaiting toppings. BoardWalk Pizza Window You’ll find some enhancements at the window, too, including Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Standard stuff you’ll find at any pizza purveyor. BoardWalk Pizza Window But before I got into the pizza zone, I ordered a Meatball Sub. This sandwich isn’t innovative or creative, but it’s tasty enough. The roll is great — crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Meatball Sub There’s not much cheese to speak of, which is disappointing. But the four meatballs are sufficient to fill the roll, and the sauce is good. Meatball Sub The meatballs are seasoned pretty liberally, but the flavors are really straightforward and understated. Overall it’s a decent meatball sub, but nothing destination-worthy. This could be good for a picky eater who isn’t in the mood for pizza. Meatball Sub The sub comes with a bag of chips. Meatball Sub Pizzas at the BoardWalk Pizza Window come in two sizes: Personal and Whole. The personal is likely fine for a couple of diners with average appetites. But if you’re a pizza fiend, keep it all for yourself. Simple, White Pizza Boxes I ordered the White Pizza without mushrooms, which means it’s a white pizza thick with cheese and scattered bacon. It took a while to get as the pizzas are made-to-order. White Pizza without Mushrooms This was good — happily cheesy with some saltiness from the bacon — but nothing “must-get.” White Pizza without Mushrooms If you eat your pizza nearby, look for this handy Pizza Box Recycling. White Pizza without Mushrooms Yeah, we aren’t sending you to BoardWalk Pizza Window for your pizza cravings, but if you’re in the area and must have something to eat immediately, this spot is still convenient. The food is OK, but definitely not crave-worthy. I wouldn’t recommend wasting money and stomach space on it if you can avoid it…but still, it’s nice to see that the Window has improved a bit over the years. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you tried the BoardWalk Pizza Window? Let us know what you think in the comments! Related posts: 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Five Things You HAVE to Eat in Disney World’s Toy Story Land! 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

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 below! Stocking Stuffers: Disney patterned crew socks with fun knit details make a cozy treat for feet. Plus, they come festively packaged inside an ornament! A Holiday Sleigh PANDORA charm is a great way to add some Disney flair to any outfit. The Mickey Mouse Plush, decked out for the holiday season, is a cuddly pal anyone will love for many seasons to come. From across the galaxy, the Star Wars Porg Pin will delight any young Padawan who receives it. Under the Tree: Bring magical vacation memories home with the Sleeping Beauty Castle Playset, complete with Mickey and Minnie figurines. Celebrate the Super Hero universe with the Marvel Universe Mega Figurine Set. 20 iconic character figurines are sculpted in detailed, heroic poses. The Disney Parks Holiday Train Set adds Disney magic to a classic holiday decoration. Build and display your own LEGO Star Wars 75230 Porg, available at the LEGO store in the Downtown Disney District. For a customized gift, check out the LEGO Mosaic Maker—a one-of-a-kind machine that is only offered at two U.S. LEGO locations, including Downtown Disney! Collect all the vinyl figures in Kingdom of Cute – Blind Box Series Two. Based on WonderGround Gallery artist Jerrod Maruyama’s artwork, this collection features favorite attraction characters, vehicles and icons from past and present. Disney Time Together: There’s nothing better than a surprise visit to the Disneyland Resort! For a limited time in 2019, visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for $70 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.* This ticket offer may be used for visits Jan. 7 through May 23, 2019 (blockout dates of Apr. 14-22 apply). Book through May 18, 2019. For more gift-giving ideas, stop by our favorite shopping destinations at the Disneyland Resort, or peruse online at shopDisney.com. *Tickets valid for use beginning January 7, 2019 and expire 13 days after the first day of use or on May 23, 2019, whichever occurs first. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 8 tickets per person per day. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. View the full article

Each year, the gingerbread houses on our ships become more and more spectacular. Our annual gingerbread house competition inspires the pastry, bakery chefs and deck teams to put their best foot forward when designing these elaborate masterpieces for our Very Merrytime Cruises. So what does it take for these creations to come to life? Approximately 650 pounds of gingerbread dough, 220 pounds of icing sugar, 5,250 gingerbread bricks, heaps of candy and a whole lot of creativity! It’s no wonder these houses are the backdrop for many of our guests’ family photos. To celebrate the fifth year of our gingerbread house competition, we’re putting the vote in your hands. We want you to tell us which gingerbread house is your favorite. The winning team will earn the right to display the competition’s coveted trophy for the entire next year (plus bragging rights, of course.) When you cast your vote, keep in mind creativity, intricacy and originality. Now tell us, which team has your vote? Voting ends on Sunday, December 2, so be sure to cast your vote before then and check back next week to see the winner. View the full article

For guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays, “Candlelight Processional” at Epcot is a must-do, chill-evoking live musical performance that celebrates the season and leaves entire families in awe. And today, I’m thrilled to share with all of you that for the first time ever, we’ll bring “Candlelight Processional” to you live on December 4, 2018, as part of our #DisneyParksLIVE stream series. We will live stream the park’s 8:15 p.m. show with host actor Neil Patrick Harris, with our live stream starting just minutes before, at 8:05 p.m. ET, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring this beautiful show to life. To tune into the live stream on December 4, simply visit the Disney Parks Blog at 8:05 p.m. ET that night. We’ll be celebrating the joy of the season before and after the show – and would love to share some of your favorite Disney Parks holiday vacation photos as part of our stream. To have your photo considered, share it with us on Twitter with the hashtag #DisneyParksLIVE now. View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing all the latest NEWS regarding lots of changes and updates just announced for Disney Parks! New Epcot Nighttime Spectacular is on the way ©Disney In case you missed it, there was a TON of news announced at the recent D23 Destination D event, and we’ve got it all here in our latest DFB YouTube video! We’re talking about TWO nighttime spectaculars on the way for Epcot, new shows and attraction updates for Hollywood Studios, new Resorts (including the Star Wars Hotel!), news for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts and MUCH MORE! So get ready to take it all in with our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Which news item are you most interested in of everything coming to Disney Parks? Related posts: DFB Video: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? DFB Video: What’s NEW in Walt Disney World AND Disneyland DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article