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The sun is sweltering, but a little girl wears her long-sleeved Frozen dress anyway at Walt Disney World. Another family from Chicago wakes up early so their children can ride Frozen Ever After twice by midday. Behold the power of Frozen — a ride at Epcot that is both beloved and known for breaking... View the full article

If you had to visit the top 100 places in the world, Florida wouldn’t be a bad place to start. Time magazine released its inaugural World’s Greatest Places list touting 100 destinations, places to stay and places to eat. Florida landed two of those destinations: The new Pandora world based on “Avatar”... View the full article

If you had to visit the top 100 places in the world, Florida wouldn’t be a bad place to start. TIME magazine released its inaugural World’s Greatest Places list touting 100 destinations, places to stay and places to eat. Florida landed two of those destinations: The new Pandora world based on “Avatar”... View the full article

If you’ve been following along, you may already be well aware of Disney’s conservation efforts which were announced in late July. Measures to eliminate plastic waste in Disney destinations worldwide include refillable amenities in Resort rooms and the reduction of plastic shopping bags as well as the reduction of plastic straws used at the resorts and restaurants. It was announced that these efforts were to be in place by mid-2019. Single-Use Plastic Straws to be Eliminated However, implementations have already begun in earnest. We just reported that plastic straws are now available only by request at several restaurants in Walt Disney World. And now, we’ve learned that Disneyland Resort is set to eliminate single-use plastic straws, lids, and shopping bags across property this week. According to Mouse Mail (an official Disneyland publication) plastic straws are to be available only by request. And plastic lids for adult iced beverages will no longer be offered. (Currently in Disney World, kids will continue to get plastic straws in the kids’ cups.) Please note that guests with disabilities who may require a straw or lid for their beverage will be accommodated with alternative options, and the Services for Guests with Disabilities team will be available before and during visits. Plastic shopping bags will only be available by request in merchandise locations as well. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff confectionery and merchandise shop According to Disney’s Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products: “Eliminating plastic straws and other plastic items are meaningful steps in our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship. These new global efforts help reduce our environmental footprint, and advance our long-term sustainability goals.” Disney also invites guests to explore the following website: www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment. 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! What do you think of these conservation efforts in Disneyland? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Exclusive Popcorn Bucket for Disneyland Annual Passholders LANDING at Pixar Fest Adorable Snowman Now OPEN in Disney California Adventure! YOU HAVE TO SEE!! Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

Anyone who has ever journeyed to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom knows how unique and awesome it is. Where else can you soar on the back of a banshee, sail through a bioluminescent rainforest or walk under mystical floating mountains? It’s no wonder Pandora instantly became a must-do experience when it opened at Walt Disney World Resort last year. Among the countless people who’ve been wowed by Pandora are editors at TIME magazine. They’ve named Pandora to their first list of the World’s Greatest Places. According to TIME, the list of 100 destinations from around the world “recognizes newsworthy, groundbreaking and innovative travel destinations, experiences and companies that stand out in the travel space, influencing both leisure and business travel globally.” The list truly captures the best of the best from among more than 1,200 editor and expert nominations from around the world. If you haven’t been to Pandora yet, now’s the time. It’s officially one of the world’s greatest places, even if it’s 4.4 light years away! View the full article

Interested in Mickey, Magic and … Muhahaha?! Well. Well. Welllllll. With Halloween right around the corner, our Cast at Disney World Floral and Gifts is preparing for your visit with a range of spooktacular options. How so? Well for starters, our team of 150+ cast is in full production mode, bringing their creative expertise from all over the world. And, since we can deliver to a Disney resort, a sit down Disney dining location or a Disney excursion, the options for experiencing the season in a whole new light is one of Disney’s most magical secrets. So, if you’re interested in creating a “personalized magical moment” for someone special, it’s as simple as selecting a gift, sending it to a special Disney location along with a card message that ties it all together. Here are a few ideas: My First Visit- Halloween: Remember your first visit to Disney? Well … send this surprise to amplify first visit memories. It can be delivered to a Disney resort along with a card message to read: “Your magical friends can’t wait to see you in the Park!” Mickey’s Trick or Treat Surprise: This gift is so popular we’ve created a few character options for you. It’s a fabulous welcome surprise to amplify the Mickey’s Not-So-Scarey Halloween party. Custom Gift Builder: If you’d like to channel your inner “Imagine-eer” , (wink wink) then create your own wond-ear-ful surprise for delivery to a range of Disney locations on property. Mickey’s Halloween In Room Celebration: Now this my friend is THE over the top surprise for loved ones. Imagine you and the gang returning to your Disney resort room thinking there’s no more magic left in the day. But when you walk up to your resort room door, you do a double-take … what happened?? Something spooktacular took place! Just for you?? And, you can enjoy the experience each day throughout your stay. At the end of your visit, take it all home with you. Use it again at home … year after year and create a tradition. And of course, there’s more. There are villainous surprises, something for teens and for those who are looking for a “lift in their spirits,” we have a range of balloons – some of which will make you go “Coco.” And, all of this my friends deserves an “Oh. My. Stars.” Check it out by visiting one of the links above, DisneyFloralandGifts.com or by calling a Dream Maker at 407-WDW-GIFT. Much more to share … stay tuned to our next post. View the full article

IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY (AND HUNGRY)! Starting Sept. 7, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins and there’s even MORE treats and eats this year than ever. With new items galore and some returning favorites, your 2018 Foodie Guide is finally here! I’ve got all the details you need, including where to find all of the scary snacks you could ever want. Across the resort you’ll see some returning items like the Candy Corn Cotton Candy, which can be found at various outdoor vending carts in both parks, as well as the Bat Cookie, which is flying into Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café at Disney California Adventure park, Market House at Disneyland park, The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel, and Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. For all the churro fans out there, get ready to chart your creepy course to try all of these Halloween-themed churros. There are even a couple churro-inspired desserts this year that are sure to satisfy your sweet fang… I mean sweet tooth! Disneyland Park Churros Churros near Big Thunder Mountain – Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Sauce Churros near Haunted Mansion – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Frosting Hungry Bear Restaurant – Churro Bites Cereal Sundae with fruit cereal-dusted churros, cereal milk anglaise, strawberry ice cream, and raspberry sauce Golden Horseshoe – Churro Sundae with cookie butter gelato garnished with a cinnamon sugar-dusted churro and topped with cajeta and whipped cream Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Town Square – Maleficent Churro covered with chocolate cookie crumbles blended with colored sugar (you can even add Marshmallow Dip!) Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters – Sour Apple Churro (with the option to add Caramel Sauce to this one!) Disney California Adventure Park Churros Willie’s Churros – Purple, Green, and Orange Sugar Churro; Pumpkin Spice Churro Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – S’mores Churro with graham cracker, chocolate chips, and a marshmallow drizzle Churros near Goofy’s Sky School – Purple Sugar Churro Cozy Cone Motel – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce Now if it’s candy you’re looking for, get your trick-or-treat bags ready for these dressed-up candies. You’ll find these sweets at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District. Halloween Candy at Disneyland Resort Minnie Witch Apple Jack Skellington Apple Skull Apple Evil Queen Apple Jack Skellington Cake Pop Bat Cake Pop Mickey Mouse Mummy Crispy Treat Oogie Boogie Crispy Treat Maleficent Crispy Treat Mummy Marshmallow Pumpkin Fudge In addition to churros and candy, there’s EVEN MORE Halloween-themed bites at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Whether you’re looking for savory or sweet, we’ve got it all—from pumpkin spice beignets and apple pie sundaes to special hot dogs and soups. Disneyland Park Red Rose Taverne Black Rose Dessert – black truffle mousse with raspberry compote and crunch center with a candy spider Troubadour Tavern Cookie Decorating Kits Rancho del Zocalo Orange Sugar Skull Pot de Crème Frozen Abuelita Horchata – frozen Mexican hot chocolate layered with frozen horchata and topped with whipped cream Café Orleans Crab & Corn Chowder French Market Halloween-Themed Dessert Trio – with worms & dirt, salted caramel pudding, and pumpkin pie Mansion Spider Bundt Cake – chocolate Bundt cake with green icing and a chocolate spider Mint Julep Bar Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets Bengal Barbecue Musubi Special – spiced ham musubi with lemongrass jasmine rice and pineapple teriyaki sauce and served with pickled daikon and carrots topped with furikake flakes Carnation Café Haunted Firehouse Chicken Sandwich – red pepper coulis, white cheese sauce, crispy pancetta, and arugula on yellow sliced bread Gibson Girl Apple Pie á La Mode – vanilla ice cream with warm spiced apples, crumble topping, and caramel drizzle Jolly Holiday Bakery Café Sweet Potato Hand Pie – sweet potato pie filling topped with orange white chocolate glaze and toasted mini-marshmallows Cruella de Vil Brownie – brownie in a spotted cup with black dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, and a Cruella de Vil logo Graveyard Cupcake – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling, dark chocolate mousse, Halloween sprinkles, and a chocolate tombstone Spice Bundt Cake Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake Pumpkin Muffin Mickey Mummy Macaroon Refreshment Corner Halloween Hot Dog – with spicy meatballs, cheese sauce, and oven-roasted tomatoes Plaza Inn Restaurant Main Street Mickey’s Pound Cake – pound cake filled with blueberry compote and cookie crumbles surrounded by whipped cream and garnished with black sugar and mint Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake – cinnamon-praline Bundt cake with an apple center and finished with an orange glaze and sprinkles Galactic Grill Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache Alien Pizza Planet Cosmic Chili Pasta – pinwheel pasta, chili, cheese, and green onion Alien Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache Disney California Adventure Park Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café Sleepy Hollow Cupcake – red velvet cupcake with Headless Horseman chocolate piece Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream Purple, Orange, Green, and Black Sprinkles to Dip Spider Silk Macaron Sandwich – black macaron with charcoal-tart cherry spun ice cream topped with popping candy and raspberry sauce Bat Wing Raspberry Sundae – white chocolate raspberry swirl ice cream with raspberry splatter, red sprinkles, whipped cream, and bat wing cookie Mortimer’s Market and Boudin Bread Cart Mickey Bread with Fangs Smokejumpers Grill Green Apple Spell Lemonade – lemonade with sour green apple syrup, cherry popping pearls, and raspberry sauce Pacific Wharf Café Pumpkin Bread Pudding Mickey Bread with Fangs Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup Pacific Wharf Beer Truck Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Anti Vampire Pizza – roasted garlic sauce, marinated chicken smoked gouda, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a tomato-harissa sauce drizzle Bayside Brews Pumpkin Hard Cider Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer Corn Dog Castle Spicy Pepper Jack Dog – dipped in corn batter, drizzled with blackberry sauce, and topped with sweet pineapple salsa, pickled serranos, and crushed cheese puffs Award Wieners Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cakes Fries (starting mid-September) – funnel fries dusted with pumpkin spice sugar, pumpkin spice sauce, and pumpkin spice whipped cream Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake Fries – funnel fries dusted with crushed chocolate cream cookies and topped with cream cheese, chocolate cream cookie pieces, and whipped cream Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer Oktoberfest Dog – kielbasa sausage topped with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, Oktoberfest beer cheese, and green onions Schmoozies Croissant Donut – filled with peanut butter and jelly Caramel Apple Smoothie – apple, caramel, and ice cream Whoopie Pie – filled with espresso chip ice cream Hollywood Lounge Bone Chilling Apple Cider (non-alcoholic) Spitfire Cider – apple cider with cinnamon whiskey Stone Vengeful Spirit IPA Elsyian the Great Pumpkin Imperial Ale Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Lager Mystical Michelada Sour Apple Slush with Vodka Green Apple Slush (non-alcoholic) Supernatural Spirit – cotton candy lemonade with vodka Ghoulish Delight (non-alcoholic) – cotton candy lemonade Studio Catering Truck Fire Dragon Tacos – pork belly tacos with kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce, and Sriracha crema Flo’s V8 Café Candy Cone Pie – cream pie with vanilla, butterscotch, and white chocolate pudding Pumpkin Spice Shake Cozy Cone Motel Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese Cone – fresh-cooked pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with crushed chile-cheese puffs and served in a bread cone “Spokey”-Cone Macaron – filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn Hyperion Cart Hard Pumpkin Cider Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest I bet you’re DYING to eat all of these SCARY GOOD snacks now, huh? Well, get your stomachs ready, because these items will be available during Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort starting Sept. 7 through Oct. 31. So, come on out and celebrate the spookiest time of the season with us – and don’t forget to keep this guide handy so you can find all of your favorite Halloween eats! View the full article

On the heels of “rose gold” and “millennial pink,” Walt Disney World is about to break out the “merlot red.” Get ready for the signature color of merchandise that’s tied to the 2018 edition of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It’s the base color – many might choose to refer to it as... View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort is facing a nearly $10,000 fine for not immediately reporting the amputation of an employee’s finger, according to federal records. The employee, who worked at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, had a finger surgically removed on June 21, according to documents from... View the full article

Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival is a fabulous opportunity to eat lots of great food and to drink lots of great drinks. And while we know we’ll be putting some of our returning favorites on our must-eat list — we also make a second list: New Stuff We Can’t Wait to Try! (Yeah, we’re all about lists here at DFB!) 2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival And this is that list — including a few items we got the chance to sample recently! Guinness Baileys Shake – Ireland The new Guinness Bailey’s Shake from the Ireland booth got us all kinds of excited when we saw it on the menu! We were expecting a frozen, creamy drink with a powerful hit of Guinness and Baileys — and that’s just what we got when we tried it during a preview! PLUS it comes with the glass! We can’t wait to try it again! Guinness Baileys Shake Mimosa Bar The Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar is brand new this year, and the offerings sound incredible! Mimosas include varieties like the Tropical Mimosa and the Madras Mimosa (which we have tried!), and there’s a tasty-sounding, kid-friendly drink called Frozen Apple Pie! Madras Mimosa But aside from those intriguing drinks, the Mimosa Bar is also serving up pastries like an Almond Croissant and a Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing! One of each, please! Cronuts – Taste Track Cronuts have been tantalizing tastebuds at the Disney Parks for a couple of years now, with a trio making an appearance at Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts this past spring. Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts But Food and Wine is upping the game with its cronut offerings at Taste Track with Croissant Doughnuts in a variety of iterations: cinnamon sugar, chocolate and marshmallows, chocolate hazelnut cream, and sprinkles. How will we choose just one, that is the question. (Spoiler Alert: We totally WON’T choose.) We imagine they’ll look a bit like this peppermint sprinkles offering at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays last year — and that’s cool with us! Chocolate Peppermint Glazed Croissant Donut Short Rib Tostada – Mexico Ooh, a Short Rib Tostada! We are stoked to try this awesome combination of eats! The corn tortilla with short ribs, black beans, salsa verde, and onion sounds like a slightly twisted classic, and we are all about that! The Mexico food booth is also going to have a Shrimp Quesadilla that sounds like a terrific take on Mexican grub! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Mexico Booth Poutines – Refreshment Port Refreshment Port has two poutine versions on its Food and Wine menu this year — and one is a sweet vegetarian option! The Sweet Potato Poutine will be topped with caramel sauce, mini marshmallows, and pecans! We’re getting Grandma’s sweet potato pie vibes on this one! The other option is Beef Brisket Poutine topped with beer cheese sauce (!!!), poutine gravy, and crispy onions! Refreshment Port has been serving up poutine (some topped with cheddar cheese soup!) for a while now, but we’re excited to try a couple new creations! Refreshment Port’s previous Cheddar Cheese Poutine! Butternut Squash Ravioli – Wine & Dine Studio We’re pretty big fans of anything butternut squash-related, so when we spotted Butternut Squash Ravioli on the Wine & Dine Studio menu, we knew that had to go on our list! This version is served with brown butter vinaigrette, Parmesan cheese, and pumpkin seeds. We can’t wait to enjoy the balance of flavors and textures again! Butternut Squash Ravioli Maple Bacon Funnel Cake – Funnel Cake Stand American Adventure You had us at funnel cake, Funnel Cake Stand in American Adventure! This Festival offering is a Maple Bacon Funnel Cake topped with Candied Bacon, and it sounds amazing! The combination of sweet maple and salty bacon is almost always a winner, so we have high expectations. Putting those ingredients atop a crispy funnel cake? Please. We’re definitely in! Funnel Cake Stand in the America Pavilion With so many options to eat at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, it can be hard to narrow down the choices — but we always make room to try new things that sound fantastic (and some that sound downright interesting!). And that’s a great tip for the Festival: balance out those old favorites with some newcomers, and you’ll be sure to have a delicious time! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! What are you most excited to try at the Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Epcot: Scrunchies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Menu Updates, and MORE! What You Need to Know BEFORE You Book Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events! 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Tips: How Many Days Should I Plan to Attend? View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the first birthday of the first Sumatran tiger cubs born at the park, Anala and Jeda. To mark the special occasion, our animal care team created a birthday-themed enrichment treat – a “cake” made for them to gnaw and paw. Enrichment is an important part of their care and is stimulating and fun for the animals. The cubs have had a momentous first year. Both are thriving and have made significant growth in size and skills, as they stay close to their mom Sohni and learn from her lead. Born weighing roughly three pounds each, Anala and Jeda have grown into robust young cubs. Today, Anala weighs 160 pounds, and Jeda is 167. For the sake of comparison, their father Malosi weighs 290 pounds. (Cubs shown in photos above at one-month old on left and about seven months old on right.) The cubs continue to hit all their development milestones and enjoy learning to be tigers – they practice hiding, creeping and pouncing on mom and each other. As you might expect, Anala and Jeda act like siblings. They have a special bond but differ in many ways. Anala is feisty and independent in spirit. Jeda is more laid back. Both are incredibly intelligent, and guests continue to enjoy watching the tiger family play and explore their habitat on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Anala and Jeda have also learned, like their parents, to participate in their own medical care. For example, they respond to certain hand signals or verbal cues by voluntarily opening their mouths or standing on a station for routine weight checks. They also present their tails and paws for inspection on cue. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is proud to play an important role in the worldwide conservation and understanding of Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species. The birth of these Sumatran tiger cubs was a remarkable event that took nearly three years of planning through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding. Fewer than 500 Sumatran tigers are left in the wild due to threats such as habitat loss, poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation Fund has provided more than $2.5 million to 14 nonprofit organizations working to protect tigers and their habitats in the wild. As a part of its focus on saving wildlife, the DCF is also helping the Wildlife Conservation Society and its partners protect tigers in Sumatra, Indonesia, by building support for tiger conservation, combating illegal wildlife trade and supporting community rangers who walked more than 5,600 miles in the last year to patrol 1,700 square miles of tigers’ forest habitat. You can see Sohni, Malosi and their cubs on the Maharajah Jungle Trek and learn more about tigers by visiting DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

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I was shopping the other day at Disney Springs and saw a shirt with the 10 Disney Essentials that got me thinking. While I agree with everything the shirt says, I thought about my own list of cosas qué hacer with my familia while on a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Here is my propia lista of the Disney Essentials! Meet Princess Elena of Avalor at Magic Kingdom Park Eat a churro! Get a margarita at Choza de Margarita in Epcot Learn the story of Tequila and order a flight at La Cava del Tequila at the Mexico pavilion in Epcot Dance at Bongos in Disney Springs Grab dinner at Paradiso 37 also at Disney Springs Take a dip at the pool of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Eat the Guava stuffed French Toast at Spyglass Grill also at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Eat the Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas appetizer at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park Wear the “Hay un amigo en mi” Buzz Lightyear shirt And last but not least, get the new Day of the Dead-inspired ears! What are your essentials while visiting Walt Disney World Resort? View the full article

Disneyland Resort is a unique place to be an audio designer because of the variety of shows and experiences. Each requires a special audio design for how a guest is hearing it. In this “Every Role a Starring Role,” learn how Jeremy Rynders, principal audio designer at the Disneyland Resort, works with a team of audio designers who install audio for shows and experiences in a completely immersive way, including Pixar entertainment during Pixar Fest! View the full article

Today is the BEST time to start planning your next Disney World vacation! And, we’re making it easy to start planning with a BIG sale at the DFB Store! We’re having a special sale on our popular DFB Everything Bundle – right now you can save 40% off the price of the Everything Bundle with promo code 40SALE. Right NOW the Everything Bundle — ALL of our most popular guides rolled into one discounted bundle! — is 40% off with promo code 40SALE What’s In the Everything Bundle? The Everything Bundle includes SEVEN of our most popular DFB Guides — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, the Food and Wine Guide, the Holiday Guide, and more — at 40% off an already discounted price! Want to see more? Check out the details here! When you’re planning a Disney vacation you want the biggest bang for your buck, and the DFB Guides are guaranteed to help you plan a great Disney vacation thanks to everything we put into the ebooks! 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Sample Pages In all the years we’re been writing the DFB Guides, we’ve been thrilled to work with over 75,000 customers who have improved their Disney trips with our e-books! Our Guides are the most valuable tools out there to help you plan your next Disney World vacation. The e-books in the Everything Bundle are full of Disney Dining Plan details, discounts and deals, information on special events, expert recommendations, details on what’s NEW and what’s coming soon, and SO MUCH MORE! And with a 180 day dining booking window and 60 day FastPass+ booking window, it’s NEVER too early to start planning! See What Our Readers Have to Say About the DFB Guides Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code 40SALE to get 40% off the DFB Everything Bundle! As always, we thank you for your continued support of Disney Food Blog! Happy vacation planning! Related posts: What Specialty Drinks are Included on the Disney Dining Plan? Check Out The BEST SELLERS! Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery View the full article

Over the last several months, we have been hearing great feedback from guests using the many recently launched vacation tools in the My Disney Experience app – from shopping for merchandise and mobile ordering food to checking into your hotel on the go and viewing bus times to the parks. One of these exciting new features is that the app can now turn your Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone into a digital key that unlocks your hotel room door, representing another seamless room entry option for guests to use in addition to their MagicBands. This technology made its initial debut at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge earlier this year, and this week, we are completing its rollout to Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort, including Disney Vacation Club properties. Using a digital key can help add convenience and flexibility to your stay, whether you simply prefer the look and feel of your mobile phone or if you need a backup option after accidentally locking yourself out of your room (it happens to the best of us). The feature was designed with a distinctly Disney touch, and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the sound of pixie dust filling the air as your hotel door opens. Guests can also use their digital key to unlock the hotel entrance gate and common area doors requiring a key, which may include fitness centers, elevators and club level lounges. And arriving travel parties that have checked in online may even use their digital key to bypass the front desk, similar to what they are able to do with the MagicBand, giving them the opportunity to go directly to their room when it is ready and start their vacation even faster. Each guest staying in the room with a My Disney Experience account may opt in and activate the feature on their check-in day through a brief set up process in the app. To enter their room, guests tap the “Unlock Door” button and then simply hold their phone against the door lock. This is the latest in the evolution of keyless room entry, which began with the MagicBand, the unique all-in-one device that allows you to effortlessly access the plans and vacation choices you’ve made in My Disney Experience. Guests can choose to use either or both options for room entry throughout their trip, but please remember to wear your MagicBand for all other uses, including park entry, FastPass+ redemption, linking Disney PhotoPass images and more. Be sure to download the latest version of My Disney Experience today for iOS or Android to opt in and activate your digital key during your Disney Resort hotel stay and discover all of the other great features in the app. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re telling you all about the seven Disney Cookies you never knew you needed! Jack Jack Cookie Num Num YES… it’s COOKIE TIME!!! And we’re showing you everything from classic Chocolate Chip to Salted Caramel Cornflake to Carrot Cake and BEYOND! And believe it or not, one of our favorites is vegan and allergy-friendly! So pour yourself a cold glass of milk to go right along 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: What is your favorite Disney Cookie? Related posts: DFB Video: Disney Desserts You MUST Experience! DFB Video: The BEST THINGS I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018! DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World View the full article

Just when you think things couldn’t get any brighter at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland… Sunshine Tree Terrace … a fun little surprise comes along! Sunshine Tree Terrace is home to several orange things including the orange juice-meets-vanilla soft serve Citrus Swirl (the original) and the recently added Orange Cream. You can get either of these treats in an Orange Soda Float. And, of course, it’s home to the Little Orange Bird himself! Citrus Swirl Orange Float But now you can order up your Citrus Swirl or Orange Cream in a cone… Citrus Swirl in a Cone And it’s ALSO ORANGE! Citrus Swirl in Orange Cone Note that the orange is in color only, and not in flavor (it’s your typical cake cone in that regard). The orange cone option will be available through Halloween. And it’s not exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — it’s an all-day treat for anyone to enjoy. We’re not certain if a regular cone will be available once the Halloween season is over, so if you’d like to further brighten up your Citrus Swirl with an orange cone, be sure to grab one while you can still see these… Jack-o’-lanterns in Magic Kingdom … in the Magic Kingdom! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Take a Food Tour of all the eats and treats in Adventureland with our DFB YouTube Video! Will you be ordering your Citrus Swirl in a cone? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Citrus Swirl Orange Float at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Disney World Secret Menu: Disney World Citrus Swirl…JUST THE CITRUS!!!! Snack Series: Citrus Swirl at Magic Kingdom’s Sunshine Tree Terrace View the full article

Toy Story Land, which allows guests to experience all the “Toy Story” fun in Andy’s backyard, has been a smash hit with guests since the land opened earlier this summer. Today, we’re happy to share a fun way to experience everything the land has to offer, with less wait. Since Disney Early Morning Magic launched at Magic Kingdom Park in 2016, guests have told us they enjoy this special event giving them early access to select attractions. As a result, we are expanding this offering to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning Sept. 17. Available on select mornings before the park opens, Disney Early Morning Magic offers exclusive, limited-time access to Toy Story Land, including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers, Toy Story Mania!, plus character greetings with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear. The experience also includes a continental buffet, featuring yogurt, fruit, pastries, and assorted cereal as well as your choice of a tasty main dish like avocado toast or fried chicken and cronut with maple glaze. Disney Early Morning Magic will take place on select Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available until 10 a.m. The experience costs $79 plus tax for adult (age 10+) and $69 plus tax for children ages 3-9, and valid theme park admission is required. Tickets are limited so book now. View the full article

Dads, moms and in-the-know park-goers invited to apply LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2018 – Calling all vacationers who know a thing or two about the power of magic: The Disney Parks Moms Panel is looking for you! Entering its 12th year, the search for the Disney Parks Moms Panel (www.DisneyParksMomsPanel.com) will be open Sept. 5-12, 2018, inviting park-savvy Disney buffs to apply for a coveted spot to serve on the popular online forum. Disney welcomes dads, moms, in-the-know family members and anyone who feels they’ve spent as much time at a Disney park as Mickey Mouse himself to apply at www.momspanelsearch.com for a chance to be a part of the magic. The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online resource comprised of everyday parents, grandparents and even adults without kids who share first-hand advice with those planning a Disney vacation, while offering personal guidance on any and all topics surrounding Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and beyond. The panel offers recommendations on vacation “musts” and information on a variety of Disney experiences and activities, such as identifying the most incredible experiences for toddlers at Disneyland Resort’s new Pixar Pier, recommendations on what to order at Woody’s Lunch Box in the newly opened Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, or how to uncover the best snorkeling spots on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. New this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be more accessible than ever with answers optimized for search engines and home assistant devices – a first for Disney Parks and Resorts – allowing the panelists to reach even more Disney guests around the world. “My passion for creating epic Disney getaways led me to the Disney Parks Moms Panel,” said Jerry M., one of the Disney dads on the panel. “The magic of the Disney Parks Moms Panel is our collective experience and our diverse backgrounds coming together that make this panel so informative. Our mission is to be everyone’s trusted guides when it comes to planning a Disney vacation, offering heartfelt advice from our own experiences. Together, as a panel, we’ve just about done it all!” “It is truly rewarding to see Disney guests come together and share their personal stories and experiences in an effort to help others plan a memorable Disney vacation,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Public Relations for Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “For 12 years, the Disney Parks Moms Panel has helped millions of people around the world plan outstanding Disney vacations with over 250,000 questions and answers available at any given time, all thanks to the impressive group of panelists who are chosen each year. We encourage those who have a passion for sharing their knowledge on all things Disney Parks to be our guest and apply to the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel!” How to Apply Applications for the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel will be accepted from noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, through noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. To apply, visit www.momspanelsearch.com. The application process includes a series of short-answer questions, a brief video submission and a phone interview over three rounds. The 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panelists will be announced in January. Applicants selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2018. Panelists are selected based on their wealth of Disney knowledge, as well as their ability to communicate authentic answers to those seeking assistance for their upcoming trips. ### About the Disney Parks Moms Panel The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online forum where guests receive personalized tips and insights on Disney vacations from real dads, moms, grandparents and others who have mastered the art of planning Disney vacations. Guests can pose questions to the panelists in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, as well as gain access to other vacation-planning tools. Featuring 12 members during its inaugural year in 2008, the panel now boasts approximately 40 park-savvy active panelists as a result of the popularity of the site and the ever-growing number of questions submitted by curious guests. For more information and to meet the panelists, visit www.disneyparksmomspanel.com. View the full article

More than 80,000 hourly employees at Walt Disney Co. will be eligible to take online courses starting this fall that will be paid 100 percent up front by Disney, the company said Wednesday. Disney, which is currently in labor talks with its largest Walt Disney World union, released more details... View the full article

More than 80,000 hourly employees at Walt Disney Co. will be eligible to take online courses starting this fall that will be paid 100 percent up front by Disney, the company said Wednesday. Disney, which is currently in labor talks with its largest Walt Disney World union, released more details... View the full article

More than 80,000 hourly employees at Walt Disney Co. will be eligible to take online courses starting this fall that would be reimbursed 100 percent up front by Disney, the company said Wednesday. Disney, which is currently in labor talks with its largest Walt Disney World union, released more... View the full article

Ample Hills Creamery on Disney’s BoardWalk is one of our favorite, go-to spots for ice cream every time we’re at Disney World! Not only is Ample Hills home to amazing ice cream, but it’s located within walking distance to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotels. Ample Hills Creamery The house-made ice cream at Ample Hills is available in lots of unique flavors — which is why we always recommend the the Ice Cream Flight. That way you can choose SIX different flavors! Ice Cream Flight And now, in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th anniversary Ample Hills has teamed up with Disney to create THREE new birthday cake flavors of ice cream! The Disney Mickey Mouse Collection includes: Triple Chocolate Surprise, Confetti Celebration, and Peanut Butter Jamboree! Each flavor is inspired by birthday cake and, of course, Mickey Mouse! The Triple Chocolate Surprise celebrates “the time of black and white malts and black and white movies.” A Chocolate Malted Ice Cream base incorporates Chocolate Fudge Cake, Ribbons of Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, and Mickey-Shaped White Chocolate Pieces Filled with Fudge. Triple Chocolate Surprise ©AmpleHillsCreamery Confetti Celebration celebrates the magic of Sorcerer Mickey with with Sweet Cream Ice Cream, Confetti Cake, Ribbons of Yellow Buttercream Frosting, and Yellow Mickey-Shaped White Chocolate Pieces filled with Lemon Cream. Confetti Celebration ©AmpleHillsCreamery And finally for the PB&J fans, Peanut Butter Jamboree features Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Strawberry Cake, Ribbons of Peanut Butter Frosting, and Mickey-Shaped Peanut Butter Pieces filled with Strawberry Jam! Peanut Butter Jamboree ©AmpleHillsCreamery We expect these new flavors to be available in mid-to-late September at Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s BoardWalk! You can also pre-order the Disney Mickey Mouse Collection and have it shipped to your house! You’ll get all THREE pints in the order! Each of the pints features a Mickey Mouse cartoon and the pints come with two spoons, making them perfect for sharing! Ample Hills Mickey Comics ©Disney I can’t wait to try them all!!! You don’t want to miss a thing in the world of Disney food — sign up for the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking Disney food news first! Which new Mickey Mouse-inspired ice cream flavor are you excited to try? Let us know in a comment. Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Another Glittery Unicorn Cupcake Gallops Into Disney World! News: Three New Flavors at Ample Hills Creamery on Disney World’s BoardWalk! View the full article

Hey you, staring at your computer waiting for the advanced dining reservation window to open. Yes, you, the one who took a 2-hour lunch break because you were helping a co-worker plan his first ever Disney vacation. We’ve got an exciting announcement for you and all those who share your incredible Disney vacation planning skills, not to mention your passion! It’s time to announce Search for the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel is almost here! This year’s Search will open at noon ET on September 5, 2018, and will run through noon ET on September 12, 2018! You have one week to apply and let us know why your friends and colleagues always seek you out for heartfelt advice on planning a Disney vacation. Whether you are a mom or a dad, or a grandparent or just an adult that loves planning Disney vacations for others, we want to hear from you! Applicants will be selected based on their personal experience with various Disney destinations, and their ability to communicate their Disney knowledge to prospective guests in easy-to understand and friendly ways. Are you bouncing up and down like Tigger because this sounds like you? If so, then pull out that calendar and set your reminder for September 5th! You don’t want to be late for this important date! Heading into its 12th year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel is the “official” digital forum for Guests to ask detailed personal questions about planning a variety of Disney Vacations. Helpful tips, heartfelt advice and unique insights are provided from real guests who have mastered the art of planning Disney vacations. The panel also offers tips in four languages – English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. To find out more, visit momspanelsearch.com. Spread the word and good luck! #DisneyMP View the full article