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If you’re starting the day in Disney Springs today (October 26) or tomorrow (October 27), you may want to stop by The Daily Poutine. Because — for two days only — Breakfast Poutine is BACK! @Disney Springs on Twitter This morning variation of Poutine is comprised of fried potato puffs, sausage gravy, and cheddar cheese curds, all topped with a fried egg. We loved it when it was first available! Breakfast Poutine in Disney Springs Potato Puff and Cheese Curd This offering coincides with the Grand Reopening of the reimagined World of Disney Store in Disney Springs on October 27th. So enjoy some hearty Breakfast Poutine while supplies last! 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 Details! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to start your day with Breakfast Poutine? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: All-Day Breakfast Poutine at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs First Look and Review: The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs First Look and Review! B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped of smiling jack-o-lanterns amid the Halloween fun at Hong Kong Disneyland. The park’s Disney Halloween Time celebration offers special photo ops, the “Mickey’s Halloween Time Street Party” procession, a mischievous “Villains Night Out!” party and more. Special F&B and merchandise are also a part of the fun. View the full article

The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom will start serving breakfast on November 4, 2018. And when the new meal for this table service restaurant was originally announced, dates were only available for booking through January 5, 2019. The Plaza Restaurant sign However, if you visit the Walt Disney World website, you’ll notice that Advance Dining Reservations are now coming up through March 2, 2019. Plaza Restaurant page screenshot We’re not sure if more dates will be added soon or if this is simply an extended trial run for breakfast at The Plaza Restaurant. Breakfast at The Plaza Restaurant starts November 4th But we do know that we’re looking forward to starting our day there on November 4th, and we’ll keep you posted as we learn more! 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 Details! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Would you like to try breakfast at The Plaza? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Rumor: Magic Kingdom’s Plaza Restaurant to Offer Increased Walk-up Availability Breakfast is Coming to a Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom For A Limited Time! News: Liberty Tree Tavern Menu Updates (And Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake for DINNER!) View the full article

Our mission continues! We searched high and low for the tastiest “best eats” for your next visit to Walt Disney World Resort. The vegetarian 7-Layer Rice Bowl can be found at Fairfax Fare at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Take advantage of mobile ordering using My Disney Experience to get ahead of the line and get even more time to try more snacks! Trek over to Mr. Kamal’s, a gem of a dining location between Asia and Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for fries jam packed with flavors of chili, paprika, tzatziki sauce AND Sriracha ketchup. The Croque Glacé from L’Artisan des Glaces at Epcot is complete with a brioche bun – did somebody say c’est YUM!? What is your favorite “best eat” at Walt Disney World Resort? View the full article

Benvenuto! Hop in, cousin, and buckle up while we take a closer look at Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters at Disney California Adventure park. This attraction takes you through Luigi’s Casa Della Tires, before heading out to the dance floor where Luigi’s cousins have put on their dancing tires and let loose. Don’t race through the queue or you’ll miss some neat details! It’s not called Casa Della Tires for nothing! Luigi has all his finest and favorite tires on display in the tire showroom, including Lightyear Radials, Tortellini Tires and Fettuccini. Keep an eye out for all the different brands! As you leave the tire gallery, look across the way where Luigi and Guido have three boards full of memorabilia. It’s no surprise that Luigi is a huge Lightning McQueen fan – he and Guido were part of Lightning’s pit crew at both the Piston Cup and the World Prix. Luigi has even kept issues of magazines like Rolling Tire and RSN where Lightning is featured on the cover. If you look closely, you might spot memorabilia from around the world! While it is clear that Luigi loves Italy, he’s made a home in Carburetor County and kept many mementos from his time in Radiator Springs–including a sign for Route 66 and a flier from the Carburetor County Classic Film Festival where they played movies like “Mary Poppin’ a Wheelie” and “Monster Trucks, Inc.” As you exit the building and enter the patio area, take a peek at Luigi’s office. He has all sorts of fun décor scattered about, like the Italian flag, postcards from around the globe and even an Automotive Table of the Elements. Some elements to note are Vroomium, Car-bon, Bumperine and Towtalum. Luigi’s desk is full of nods to his life in Radiator Springs. You might notice a note from Doc Hudson, file folders with the names of other residents and an invoice from Shiny Wax. While it may not seem the most organized, his desk is a treasure trove of memories! If you’re visiting the Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time, you’ll notice the attraction has transformed into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Luigi has decorated for the season with Haul-O-Ween pumpkins honoring cities from his home country. Starting Nov. 9 for the Holidays, be sure to ride Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. Thanks for joining us on today’s tour of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, racers! View the full article

If you’re celebrating any part the holiday season at Epcot, then you’ll get to enjoy the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 18th through December 30th! Epcot International Festival of the Holidays And a HUGE past of the Festival of the Holidays is the global cuisine available at Holiday Kitchens — also known as Food Booths — which bring enhanced food offerings to the park! American Holiday Table Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! This year, the Holiday Kitchens will once again be found around World Showcase and beyond. And they will continue to offer tastes of the holidays representing seasonal traditions around the world. There are twelve officially named Holiday Kitchens — including the new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen. BUT, there will also be additional locations as well. For instance, Taste Track will continue its run as an event location from the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival with an assortment of Croissant Doughnuts. Holiday Croissant Doughnut at Taste Track ©Disney Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! But we’re getting ahead of ourselves! Let’s do a holiday rundown! NEW Booths and Menus! The brand new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen will serve traditional Jewish dishes such as Pastrami on Rye, Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup, Egg Cream, and more. Pastrami on Rye ©Disney Feast of the Three Kings, on the other hand, is a returning favorite. Feast of the Three Kings Booth area Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! But this year, it will feature a new menu including Pastelón (Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives), Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce, Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds, and more! NEW Names for Select Locations Not seeing Hokkaido on the list this year? That’s ok! The Japan Pavilion will still be hosting a booth this year under a new name: the Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen! Hokkaido Holiday Kitchen This is where you’ll find New Year Celebration Soba, a Holiday Green Tea “Yule Log”, and more! France will also host a Holiday Kitchen. But instead of looking for the Alsace Kitchen this year, you’ll find Le Marche de Noel Holiday Kitchen! Buche de Noel Yule Log They’ll once again be serving a Bûche de Noël au Chocolat “Christmas Log” of Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache. And the delicious Spiced Rum Punch Slush will be back. Cheers!! Spiced Rum Punch Slush Returning Favorites Even among the new names, booths, and items, we look forward to some returning favorites, like the American Holiday Table with its famous traditional Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce! Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table And one of our VERY favorites will find its way (with a bit of an update!) to the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen: Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes featuring Melissa’s Produce! Cheese Fondue But there’s plenty more where this comes from!! Full menus are now available on our 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays menus page. Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! And as in previous years, you’ll also find additional food offerings all around the park at locations such as Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Carts, Fife & Drum Tavern, and more. Holiday Cooke Stroll Note that there is no Cookie Nook this year. Why? Because — as Disney previously announced — there will be a brand new Holiday Cookie Stroll! Guests can track their purchases of five select holiday cookies in their Festival Passport by collecting a unique stamp for each cookie. After all the sweet stops are complete, there’s one more to make… head to Holiday Sweets and Treats for a complimentary “completer” cookie! COOKIES!! Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE! So start making your list — and checking it twice! — of all the things you’d like to try when the Epcot Festival of the Holidays begins on November 18th! Find out more information about the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays here! 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! The Festival of the Holidays is on our Must Do list for Disney World during the Holidays! See our full list on our DFB YouTube Video!  Will you be visiting Epcot this holiday season? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional Dates Announced! 2018 Disney World Candlelight Processional Booking to Begin Soon — PLUS Narrators Announced! Early Booking for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Available for Disney World Annual Passholders View the full article

In August of 2006, I somehow convinced three friends who didn’t even live in the state of Florida and didn’t have kids to travel to the Sunshine State and go with me on my very first Disney cruise. Now, by the title of this blog, you can probably guess how the story goes from here – but what you don’t know is that in those 12 years, I have gone on 21 Disney cruises, crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Disney Magic twice, docked in Africa for a day, sailed on an inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream and eaten my body weight in the ice cream. And while I may have gained a few pounds from the array of desserts onboard (hello, chocolate soufflé at Palo!), I’ve also gained a lot of knowledge and affinity for Disney Cruise Line. Now, as a new cast member, I am excited to share that love with you right here on the Disney Parks Blog. While there are a lot of exciting things on the horizon for Disney Cruise Line, to start us off, I wanted to pass along 12 things I’ve learned in 12 years of cruising! Disney cruises aren’t just for kids: Did you know that in all of my cruises, I have NEVER sailed with someone under the age of 18? While I am so looking forward to the day when I can bring my niece and nephew on a Disney cruise, the adults-only areas of the ship and Castaway Cay lend itself nicely to a unique vacation experience where you can do as much – or as little – as you want. Everyone enjoys Disney cruises: While I have a core group of friends that I travel with, there have been quite a few others that have joined us over the last decade on various trips. They vary in age range, occupation and interests, but there is one thing they’ve all had in common – they have all had a great time onboard and text me at least three times a month with, “when are we going on our next Disney cruise???” My dad loved that he could watch college football on a recent Saturday out at sea, while I have other friends who wake up as the sun rises every day just to get the best seats by the Quiet Cove Pool. The all-inclusive nature of a Disney cruise, coupled with the variety of activities onboard, means that you can do whatever floats your boat (no pun intended). You actually can work out: The fact is, I love working out at home, and I feel much better eating 3.5 desserts every day if I at least keep up my workout routine while I am at sea. The fitness rooms are spacious, have great views and the trainers are very friendly and helpful. Whether you choose to take a spin class (shoutout to Thomas on the Disney Dream for the killer class last weekend) or run in the open air on Deck 4 (but why would you want to do that when there’s Thomas??), there are many reasons to take your tennis shoes out of the suitcase on your next cruise vacation! Go to the spa drawing: Speaking of the gym, did you know that on embarkation day, there is a drawing in the Senses Spa to give away packages and gifts? Whether you win or not, this is also a great way to say that you actually did make it to the gym while on your cruise. Go to Palo: One of the biggest things I’ve learned in the last 12 years is that I love a good filet with gorgonzola cheese sauce, and I have none other than Palo to thank for that. And if you’re trying to decide whether you should book dinner or brunch, my answer is simply… yes. Eat ice cream: OK, so I know I told you earlier to work out. But DID I MENTION THAT THERE IS ICE CREAM? That’s right – just call up room service to get your favorite Mickey ice cream bars delivered to your stateroom, or head on up to the pool deck where you can enjoy a cone in an assortment of flavors. Everyone can find something to eat: One of thing biggest things I love about Disney Cruise Line is – you guessed it – the food! And what’s not to love? Dinner is always the highlight of my day because as you rotate through the three main dining rooms, your servers travel with you! And even the pickiest of eaters can find something on each menu, which changes every day. Add in complimentary room service, a buffet, quick service options and treats in places like Cove Café, and there’s no shortage of options for even the pickiest of eaters on Disney Cruise Line! Your Navigator app is your best friend: OK, now that the good stuff is out of the way (and by good stuff, I mean food), let’s get to some practical advice. Do yourself a favor before you leave home and download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app. This unique app is a lifeline to what’s going on, from the hour-by-hour breakdown of activities, dining room menus and even the capability of messaging other guests onboard at no additional charge! The shows appeal to everyone: Not only are there Broadway-style shows on Disney Cruise Line, but each ship has a different lineup and one “signature” performance. These shows are enough to make a rambunctious child sit still for one hour, a dad tear up or if they have the same effect on you that they have on me, you will just want to go back to your stateroom to watch On Demand Disney movies the rest of the night. Castaway Cay is magical: I recently went to Castaway Cay and captioned my photo on social media – “The Cay to my heart.” That pretty much sums it up, folks! Port Adventures can be the key to a great experience: Whether it’s sailing around an island for a day, having a tour guide bring you to a waterfall in the middle of the rainforest or taking a cooking class in Tuscany, I have found that port excursions offer opportunities to experience things while traveling that I would never be able to pull off myself. Cruising is a great way to see places you never would otherwise: Because of Disney Cruise Line, I have walked the black sand beaches of the Canary Islands, rode a camel in Tunisia, Africa, dodged monkeys at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar, met lifelong friends and even witnessed the day when my best friend met her now-husband. I can’t wait to see where Disney Cruise Line takes me next! View the full article

The holidays are almost here and I am SO READY! One of things I’m most excited for this year is the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, which runs from November 18 through December 30, 2018. Celebrating joyous holiday traditions from around the globe, this festival returns to Epcot once again with festivities including the ever-popular Candlelight Processional (starting Nov. 22) as well as festive decorations and unforgettable entertainment. But we all know what I’m here for – the FOOD! With 12 Holiday Kitchens as well as additional locations throughout the park, there are deliciously festive dishes around every corner. New at this year’s festival, we’ve got a host of new items at Feast of the Three Kings as well as a WHOLE NEW HOLIDAY KITCHEN! The new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen features traditional Jewish dishes such as Pastrami on Rye, Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup, Egg Cream, and more. And what would the holidays be without cookies? You won’t want to miss out on the official Holiday Cookie Stroll! Purchase any 5 cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations noted in your Passport, making sure to collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Once you’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats for a complimentary completer cookie! How fun is that? This fun activity is great for the kids, and can be completed at your own leisure. You can also bring back your stamped Passport to Epcot at any time during the festival to complete your stroll. If you’re wanting all of the info on the menus for this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, I’ve put together this foodie guide just for you! This list is fresh out of the oven and is jam-packed with unique dishes and holiday cocktails and beverages as well as the classics like cookies, eggnog, gingerbread treats, hot cocoa, and more. Check out all the yummy details below! And if you’re looking for more information on the festival or to book Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, visit the Walt Disney World website. BAVARIA HOLIDAY KITCHEN (GERMANY) Food Items: Potato Dumpling with Mushroom Sauce (Kid-Approved) Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage and Spätzle Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Fresh Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes featuring Melissa’s Produce (Vegetarian) (Kid-Approved) Black Forest Roulade with Cherry Whipped Cream Peppermint Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany Possmann Pure Hard Black Currant Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany Schöfferhofer Pomegranate Hefeweizen, Frankfurt, Germany Cider Flight Regional Riesling Glühwein: House-made Hot Spiced Wine AMERICAN HOLIDAY TABLE (THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE) Food Items: Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce (Kid-Approved) Hand-carved Smoked Ham with Green Beans and Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Kid-Approved) Chocolate Pecan Tart with Whipped Cream and Caramel Sauce (Vegetarian) Red and Green Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: American Heritage Milk Chocolate Gourmet Hot Cocoa with Wondermade Marshmallows (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved) Orange Blossom Brewing Cranberry Kringle Pilsner, Orlando, FL Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL JDub’s Season’s Greetings Peppermint Milk Stout, Sarasota, FL Holiday Beer Flight Cocoa Candy Cane: American Heritage Milk Chocolate Hot Cocoa with Peppermint Schnapps YUKON HOLIDAY KITCHEN (CANADA) Food Items: Seared Salmon with Crown Maple Whisky Glaze, Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney and Hazelnut Croquant Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup (Kid-Approved) Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake with Cranberry Sauce and Pecan Crumble (Vegetarian) (Kid-Approved) Gold Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: Frozen Coffee (non-alcoholic) Unibroue Éphémère Strawberry and Rhubarb Inniskillin Riesling Icewine Inniskillin Pearl Vidal Icewine Inniskillin Gold Oak Icewine Ice Wine Flight Frozen Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky FEAST OF THE THREE KINGS (SHOWCASE PLAZA) Food Items: Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) Arepas topped with Melted Queso Fresco (Vegetarian) (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Kid-Approved) Tres Leches Rice Pudding with Pumpkin Seeds (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) Green and White Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: Coquito: Tropical Eggnog (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved) M.I.A. Beer Company Trey Reyes Mango Golden Coquito: Tropical Eggnog with a Bacardi Gold Dark Rum Floater HOLIDAY SWEETS & TREATS (SHOWCASE PLAZA) Food Items: Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Peppermint Candy (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Kid-Approved) Holiday Tree Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian) Holiday Cookie Stroll Completer Cookie – Red and Green Mickey Sugar Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved) TG Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic) Chocolate Apple Shake featuring Twinings Winter Spice Tea (non-alcoholic) Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL Hot Cocoa with Assorted Cordials (Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico Liqueur or Fireball Cinnamon Whisky) Firenog: T.G. Lee Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Chocolate Apple Shake featuring Twinings® Winter Spice Tea and Butterscotch Schnapps L’CHAIM! HOLIDAY KITCHEN (BETWEEN MOROCCO AND FRANCE) Food Items: Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard Potato Knish with Herb Sour Cream (Vegetarian) (Kid-Approved) Chicken and Matzo Ball Soup Black and White Cookie (Vegetarian) Beverages: Egg Cream: Milk, Chocolate Syrup and Seltzer (non-alcoholic) Brooklyn Brewery Brooklyn Lager Blue Cosmo Cocktail REFRESHMENT OUTPOST (NEAR AFRICA OUTPOST) Food Items: Warm Caramel Stuffed Salted Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce (Kid-Approved) Beverage Items: Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL REFRESHMENT PORT (NEAR CANADA) Food Items: Turkey Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish and Crispy Onions Beverage Items: Eggnog Shake (non-alcoholic) Eggnog Shake with Baileys Irish Cream FIFE & DRUM (THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE) Food Items: Holiday Apple Pie Sundae with Soft-serve Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce and Crunchy Streusel Topping (Kid-Approved) Beverage Items: Budweiser Reserve Collection Copper Lager TASTE TRACK (NEAR TEST TRACK) Food Items: Croissant Doughnut tossed in Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate and Holiday Sprinkles (Kid-Approved) Croissant Doughnut with Eggnog Pastry Cream and Gingersnap Crumbs Gelato Beverage Items: Pancake Milkshake (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved) Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red LE MARCHE DE NOËL HOLIDAY KITCHEN (FRANCE) Food Items: Napoléon de Saumon Fumé, Brioche à L’aneth: Smoked Salmon Napoleon in a Dill Brioche Bouchée à la Reine Traditionnelle: Turkey and Mushrooms in a Veloute Cream Sauce served in a Light Puff Pastry Bûche de Noël au Chocolat “Christmas Log”: Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache (Kid-Approved) Beverage Items: Spiced Rum Punch Slush: Spiced Rum, Rhum Clement V.S.O.P., Orange and Pineapple Juice with Cinnamon Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Blend, Château La Grand Moulin, Blaye, Côtes de Bordeaux Holiday Kir: Sparking Wine and Monin Cranberry Syrup Willm, Brut Blanc de Blanc Sparking Wine SAPPHIRE HOLIDAY KITCHEN (MOROCCO) Food Items: Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab with Whole Wheat Pita, Cucumber, Olives, Tomatoes, Mint Yogurt Sauce and Harissa-cilantro Dressing Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts and Pinot Noir Glaze “Sfenj” – Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon Sugar, Toasted Almonds and Chocolate Sauce Beverage Items: Casa Beer Kasbah Prestige Red Wine The Andalusian “Poinsettia” Cocktail: Sparking Wine, Orange Liqueur and Cranberry Juice topped with Orange Blossom Water Walnut Spiced Coffee with Walnut Liqueur and topped with Cinnamon and Whipped Cream TUSCANY HOLIDAY KITCHEN (ITALY) Food Items: Cavatappi ai Quattro Formaggi: Baked Four-Cheese Pasta, Parmesan Crumble and Truffle Essence (Kid-Approved) Mozzarella in Carozza: Golden-crusted Fried Mozzarella Sandwich and Tomato Sauce (Kid-Approved) Crespelle di Mele: Cinnamon Apple Fritters and a Vanilla Sauce Drizzle with Chocolate Caramel Sauce Bacio al Cioccolato: Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Panettone Mignon: Miniature Traditional Italian Christmas Fruitcake Beverage Items: Moretti Lager Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer Pinot Grigio Chianti Prosecco Corbinello Moscato SHANGHAI HOLIDAY KITCHEN (CHINA) Food Items: Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls (Kid-Approved) Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie Celebration Barbecue Pork with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie Spicy Mala Chicken with Steamed Rice and a Fortune Cookie Beverage Items: Sweetened Bubble Milk Tea: Mango Flavored Milk Tea with Tapioca Pearls (non-alcoholic) Jasmine Beer Plum Wine SHI WASU HOLIDAY KITCHEN (JAPAN) Food Items: New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Chicken and Spinach Holiday Green Tea “Yule Log”: Delicate Spongecake rolled with Whipped Cream Filling Beverages: Ichigo Milk Boba: Popping Strawberry Boba Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico (non-alcoholic) Sapporo Draft Beer Cinnamon Apple Cider: Plum Wine, Orange Juice with Lemonade and Apples LAS POSADAS HOLIDAY KITCHEN (MEXICO) Food Items: Enchilada de Pollo con Mole: Chipotle Chicken in a Corn Tortilla topped with Mole Negro and garnished with Shredded Oaxaca Cheese and Sesame Seeds Tamal de Camarón: Corn Tamal stuffed with Guajillo-marinated Shrimp topped with Mole Rojo and Shredded Cotija Cheese Arroz Con Leche: Rice Pudding with Cranberries Beverages: Cerveza Mexicana Artesanal: Allende Mexican Craft Ale served with a Floater of Kahlúa Noche Buena Margarita: Libélula Joven Tequila, Cranberry and Lime Juices and Agave Nectar topped with Lime Foam and Sprinkles La Posada Margarita: Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Horchata-Cinnamon Liqueur, and Agua de Horchata topped with Cinnamon ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL LOCATIONS: L’Artisan Des Glaces Glace au Pain d’Epices: Gingerbread Ice Cream with Gingerbread Pieces (Kid-Approved) Boulagnerie Patisserie Les Halles Bûche de Noël au Chocolate: Chocolate Christmas Log with Chocolate Mint Cream Mousse and Chocolate Crunch Biscuit (Kid-Approved) UK Beer Cart T.G. Lee Eggnog (non-alcoholic) T.G. Lee Eggnog with Irish Whiskey UK Tea Caddy Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey (non-alcoholic) (Kid-Approved) Twinings Iced Christmas Toddy: Twinings Iced Christmas Tea with Honey & Drambuie Norway- Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe Traditional Holiday Rice Cream Fountain View Café Mickey Santa Hat Cupcake Canada Popcorn Cart Pecan Maple Bark featuring Crown Maple Sugar Funnel Cake (The American Adventure) Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Future World East: Mistletoe Mile – Brown Jug Bourbon Cream with Eggnog topped with Whipped Cream and a dash of Cinnamon Canada: Naughty and Nice – Grey Goose and Kahlúa with Eggnog topped with Whipped Cream and a dash of Cinnamon Showcase Plaza: Rum Rudolph – RumChata with Eggnog topped with Whipped Cream and a dash of Cinnamon The American Adventure: Cheerful Elf – Baileys Salted Caramel with Eggnog topped with Whipped Cream and a dash of Cinnamon View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 6 SECRET Disney dining deals with you! Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs Is there anything better than Disney food? How about getting a deal on Disney food? We’ve got six secret Disney dining deals that we’re excited to share with you in 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: Do you have any favorite Disney dining deals? Related posts: DFB Video: The BEST THINGS I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018! DFB Video: Best — and Worst — PIZZA in Disney World! DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World View the full article

November 8th will be a big day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s the day Flurry of Fun, the park’s seasonal event, kicks off for the holidays. And if you’re driving to Hollywood Studios to celebrate the season, there’s another change taking place that day you’ll want to be aware of. Hollywood Studios A new vehicle entrance will be opening on November 8th, too! Disney has provided the map below so you can scope out the new park entrance and exit located off of Osceola Parkway. Map showing new car entrance for Hollywood Studios ©Disney (The current main entrance — off World Drive and Osceola Parkway — is being repurposed for Cast Members only, and the satellite entrance on Buena Vista Drive will be used for buses.) Drivers coming from southbound Victory Way will also have access to a connecting road. Directional signs around property will be updated accordingly for easy navigation to the new parking lot. The change comes in preparation for what will be a HUGE year for a transforming Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming 2019 Not only will 2019 mark the park’s 30th anniversary, but it will also see the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in late fall. 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! Keep posted on all the biggest changes taking place around Walt Disney World in our DFB YouTube video! What do you think of all the changes taking place at Hollywood Studios? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: More Star Wars Construction and Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 NEW Details Released for Star Wars Land: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! View the full article

Some people literally want to spend eternity at Walt Disney World. The park would prefer they didn’t. It has long waged a quiet but steady battle to keep people from scattering the cremated remains of loved ones, according to the Wall Street Journal. Considering ashes are spread at football stadiums,... View the full article

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There’s always something new happening at Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom! Even though we were last in the park less than a week ago, there was still plenty of newness for us to discover. Magic Kingdom Entrance Come along and take a look at everything new we encountered this week! Cinderella Castle Christmas and Hanukkah Items Are Starting to Arrive in Disney Parks! We spotted a festive plaid Minnie Ear headband and an adorable holiday-themed Goofy hat in the Chapeau on Main Street. Plaid Holiday Minnie Ear Headband Can’t you just picture Goofy wearing this hat while he waits for Santa to arrive!? Goofy Holiday Hat Speaking of Christmas… a portion of Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square is still closed for refurbishment. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe This week, the back portion of the store was closed. The middle door – the one nearest the sleigh – is open. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe A rack of Hanukkah items is set up near the fireplace. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe You can see where the temporary wall is separating the portion of the store that’s currently under construction. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe More Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Harveys Bags! Jack! I have the plans for next Halloween! Can you believe Halloween is just a few days away? To help get you into the spooky spirit, we told you about these fun Nightmare Before Christmas totes from Harveys earlier this week. Harvey’s Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor Mini Tote You can find them on Main Street in Uptown Jewelers and at Ever After Jewelry Company in Disney Springs. Harvey’s Nightmare Before Christmas Lock, Shock, & Barrel Streamline Tote Have your eye on one of these nightmarish totes? Move quickly – the Cast Members mentioned that the Mayor tote keeps selling out, particularly at the Disney Springs location. Read the full story here! Spirit Jerseys and Other Fun Apparel and Accessories In Full Force Spirit Jerseys at Mickey’s Star Traders We spotted the Pirates of the Caribbean and Enchanted Tiki Room Spirit Jerseys in Mickey’s Star Traders in Tomorrowland. We’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world Spirit Jerseys! You’ll be the first to know when we finally spot them. This precious Pua outfit was hanging out in Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland. Um, excuse us, Disney, can we please get this in adult sizes? Pua Outfit Ready to soar? You need this delightful Dumbo headband from Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus. Dumbo Headband Disney Journals Arrive in the Main Street Emporium Earlier this week, we told you about the new Disney journals at Main Street Emporium. There are three styles to choose from: Obsessed with Disney Parks, There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, and “Way Too Excited” Disney Parks Planner. Which one would you choose? Journals at Main Street Emporium Click here to see them all! Spooky Parasols Materialize in Liberty Square Just in time for Halloween, a few spooky new parasols have arrived in Liberty Square! Haunted Mansion Tightrope Walker Parasol The first design features the Tightrope Walker from the Haunted Mansion. Hocus Pocus Parasol And, of course, there are two Hocus Pocus styles featuring The Sanderson Sisters. Hocus Pocus Parasol The Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Debuts a New Look The construction walls around the Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor came down to reveal a new, spacious exterior. The old spaceship and the sign featuring Mike Wazowski are gone. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor But a new sign is in its place…maybe temporary? Purple Wall Cotton Candy and More Magic Kingdom Snack Updates Have you tried the new Purple Berry Cotton Candy yet!? Purple Cotton Candy The Cotton Candy stand wasn’t at the Purple Wall this week, but you can still find the Purple Cotton Candy at the snack carts near Space Mountain. Purple Wall The cult favorite Spring Roll cart near the Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland is currently only serving the Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Reuben Spring Rolls. The veggie flavor is not available at the moment. Adventureland Spring Roll Cart Remember the Blueberry Almond Popcorn from Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Well, this fun blue flavor has now joined the Main Street Popcorn Company lineup and is available throughout the parks. Blueberry Almond Popcorn Earlier this month, we told you about the cute new packaging for Goofy’s Candy Company sweets. The tubs of Goofy’s Cotton Candy now feature the new design, too! Goofy’s Cotton Candy While the sign wasn’t out this week, the Un-Birthday Shake from The Plaza is still available. Un-Birthday Milkshake © Disney Remember the Jumbo Pretzel with Beer Cheese dipping sauce that used to be on the menu at Prince Eric’s Village Market? It’s now available at the Storybook Circus Snacks cart just outside of Pete’s Silly Sideshow. BUT! The Cast Member working at the cart mentioned that this cart would be closing soon and the Turkey Leg and Jumbo Pretzel would once again be available at Prince Eric’s Village Market. Storybook Circus Snacks The Headless Horseman Makes a Daytime Appearance We spotted the Headless Horseman straw clip at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland! This is usually an item exclusive to Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party, so we were surprised to see it offered on a non-party day. Headless Horseman Straw at Storybook Treats The Headless Horseman straw clip comes with a clear plastic twisty straw. The pumpkin and the horse’s eyes light up! Better hurry up and cross that bridge, Ichabod. Headless Horseman Straw Sign at Storybook Treats Tom Sawyer Island Temporarily Closes for Refurbishment Parts of Tom Sawyer Island have been closed for refurbishment for a while, but the entire island is closed now. Tom Sawyer Island Boats are not currently running to the island. Tom Sawyer Island Tom Sawyer Island is expected to reopen in late December. Tom Sawyer Island Dancing Lumiere is Back on the Enchanted Tales with Belle Sign! The dancing Lumiere is back on the Enchanted Tales with Belle sign! He has been gone for a while, so we were excited to see him again. Dancing Lumiere on Enchanted Tales with Belle sign Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet Goodies Have Landed Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet debuts in theaters on November 12, but its accompanying merch arrived in the park this week! Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet merch There’s a talking Vanellope Von Schweetz… Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet merch And of course the Kitty gets the milkshake! Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet merch Magic Kingdom‘s largest selection of Wreck-it Ralph 2 merchandise was located in Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus, but several items were available in the Main Street Emporium, too. Wreck-it Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet merch There were also fun tees for adults and kids. Whew! Which is your favorite update from the Magic Kingdom this week? Let us know in the comments! Remember, if you spot any new merch or unique eats tag us on Instagram @DisneyFoodBlog! 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! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 News and Review: Goofy’s Powdered Candy is Back in Disney World Blueberry Almond Popcorn is Now at Magic Kingdom, Plus a Goofy’s Cotton Candy Update! View the full article

The way that drivers get into the parking lot for Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park is about to change. A new entrance, accessible via Osceola Parkway, is set to go into service on Nov. 8, Walt Disney World announced Thursday. The original entrance will then be for Disney employees only, according... View the full article

Attention, Main Street Popcorn fans: Blueberry Almond Popcorn has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. The Cotton Candy from Goofy’s Candy Company got an update, too! Let’s take a peek… Blueberry Almond Popcorn Blueberry Almond Popcorn made its debut when Pandora, The World of Avatar opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it was exclusive to that park for nearly two years. Now, though, this fun flavor has joined the Main Street Popcorn Company lineup. Blueberry Almond Popcorn Want your own bag of Blueberry Almond Popcorn? You can find it in the Magic Kingdom and throughout Walt Disney World. This flavor is still available in Pandora, too, though that version is in the original Alpha Centauri Expeditions packaging. And we spotted another fun snack update in the Magic Kingdom this week, too! Goofy’s Cotton Candy Remember when we brought you an update on the new Goofy’s Candy Company packaging last week? Cotton Candy tubs now feature the new design, too! Gawrsh. Goofy’s Cotton Candy You get both Cherry Berry and Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy in the tub. Find goodies from Goofy’s Candy Company at shops throughout Walt Disney World. What do you think – will you be trying the Blueberry Almond Popcorn or the new Cotton Candy from Goofy’s Candy Company? Let us know in the comments! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Review! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats (with Haunted Mansion Portrait Desserts!) Review: ALL! THE! CHEESE! at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom Review: Sweets Eats at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Take note, a new entrance for vehicles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening on November 8, 2018, changing how guests arrive and access parking at the theme park. As many readers know, we’re currently reimagining Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing for the park’s exciting 30th anniversary in 2019. Along with the work, we are also transforming the park’s arrival experience to make it easier and more convenient to come and go. Look at our map and you’ll see the transportation change you need to be aware of. Beginning November 8, guests driving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will use the new entrance and exit located off of Osceola Parkway. The current main entrance off World Drive and Osceola Parkway will be repurposed for Disney cast members only and the satellite entrance on Buena Vista Drive will be dedicated to buses. When the new entrance opens, drivers will just need to spot one of the many updated roadway signs throughout the Walt Disney World Resort to easily navigate to the Disney Hollywood Studios parking lot. Vehicles coming from southbound Victory Way will also find a connecting road leading to the park. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on work to improve the arrival experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including expanded parking, adjusted tram lanes, additional bus parking and the Disney Skyliner. View the full article

In our Disney Doodle series, different Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they could visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Ursula would do if she could visit Magic Kingdom Park at this time of year. According to her, Ursula may use Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party as the perfect chance to visit Ariel. “Ursula is a master of disguise,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine her turning into Vanessa to pay Ariel a visit in her grotto! View the full article

The natural disasters in Japan caused Universal theme parks revenue to dip slightly to $1.53 billion for the third quarter compared the same time period last year. Comcast Corp., which owns Universal Orlando parent NBCUniversal, released its third quarter earnings Thursday morning. Executives are... View the full article

“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” is approaching the 25th anniversary of its Oct. 29, 1993 release, and Disney PhotoPass Service is brewing up a few ways for you to commemorate this beloved classic when you visit Disneyland Resort! From October 26-31, visit a Disney PhotoPass photographer at the following locations to enjoy these awfully festive photo opportunities! You won’t believe your eyes! Get this Oogie Boogie Magic Shot on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure park. For those of you who are extremely batty about the anniversary, at this location you can also snap a photo with a special prop to commemorate this celebration. To capture a Magic Shot featuring Jack Skellington’s loyal poltergeist pooch Zero, visit the Disney PhotoPass photographer stationed at the giant pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park. If you want to show off these photos somewhere besides just social media, consider creating a personalized photo product! Ornaments, wood block and metal prints, magnets and coasters are just a few ways you can showcase these memories. Simply click here, log in, and follow the photo product links to see the full assortment. Season’s Screamings! Valid theme park admission required for photo locations. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Photos are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. Subject to other restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Photo gift products are offered by a third party, EZ Prints. Not all Disney PhotoPass photos can be used in EZ Prints products. Use of Disney PhotoPass photos by EZ Prints will be subject to EZ Prints’ own policies and terms, and Disney will not be responsible for EZ Prints products, site or actions. More information on third-party products can be found in the Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions here. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. View the full article

Calling all #PlayDisneyParks fans! Since its launch earlier this year, we know you’ve been having a blast acing Disney trivia, accessing Apple Music®** to enjoy specially curated playlists, and of course collecting uniquely themed achievements across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. And now, we have a fun new way for you to show off some favorite ride achievements! For a limited time, guests who have earned the Never Lander, Space Mountaineer or Midway Maniac achievements in the Play Disney Parks app can purchase commemorative physical pins – perfect for decorating your favorite pin lanyard, jacket, backpack and more! Featuring characters and icons from these beloved attractions, these adorable Disney pins can be found at select locations at both resorts, while supplies last. Once the qualifying achievement has been earned and unlocked in the Play Disney Parks app, guests simply need to show the digital achievement screen to a cast member to purchase the applicable commemorative pin.*** Guests at the Disneyland Resort can buy the Never Lander pin at the Fantasyland Cart and the Space Mountaineer pin at the Space Mountain Photo Spot at the Space Mountain exit in Disneyland park. Over in Disney California Adventure park, the Midway Maniac pin can be purchased at Midway Mercantile. Visiting Walt Disney World Resort? You can buy the Never Lander pin at Fantasy Faire and Space Mountaineer pin at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom Park, or pick up the Midway Maniac pin at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Whether you’ve visited Neverland, conquered the thrills of space or mastered the midway with your Toy Story pals, be sure to commemorate your achievement with these pins, while supplies last! Which pin are you most excited to add to your collection? 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 Apple Music subscription and are only available on iOS devices. Separate terms and conditions apply. ***Offer is for a limited time and while supplies last, and may be changed or cancelled at any time. The elements of subsequent offers, if any, may vary including the terms, type of products, and processes for earning or claiming the offer. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. View the full article

If you love the little Orange Bird from Sunshine Tree Terrace (and who doesn’t?!), then you might be after the new Orange Bird Funko Variant Figure to add to your collection. Orange Bird Funko ©Disney Springs Twitter And if you happen to be at World of Disney in Disney Springs for the figure’s release this Friday, October 26th, then you may want to swing by Amorette’s Patisserie while you’re at it. Why? Because Amorette’s will be serving an Orange Bird-inspired mousse for the occasion! @Disney Springs Twitter The mousse domes will feature blood orange and lemon chiffon flavors. Orange Bird-inspired Mousse @Disney Springs Twitter Find it while supplies last! 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! Amorette’s Patisserie is located in the Town Center of Disney Springs. Take a tour of all the eats in the area in our DFB YouTube Video! Are you an Orange Bird fan? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: May 13, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 View the full article

A BIG party will be taking place around the world when Mickey Mouse celebrates his 90th birthday on November 18, 2018! The party will be so big, in fact, that it will span into next year. And Mickey and Minnie will be wearing fancy new duds for the occasion. Take a look! Mickey and Minnie’s 90th Anniversary Celebration outfits ©Disney In Walt Disney World, guests will see Mickey’s new colorful confetti celebration outfit and Minnie’s pom-pom dress in the “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” which kicks off on January 18, 2019, where the scene will also be set with new limited-time entertainment, merchandise, and food and drink offerings for Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration in Magic Kingdom. Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! ©Disney Guests in Disneyland will see the costumes starting in January 2019, and guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line will see the them in the summer of 2019. In Hong Kong Disneyland, Mickey and Minnie will wear the costumes beginning on November 18th — Mickey’s birthday! And in Shanghai Disneyland, Mickey and Minnie will don them on November 18th only. We’re already getting a glimpse at a few of the ways the globe will be celebrating Mickey Mouse! Find out about a very special cupcake for the Birthday Mouse coming to Contempo Café later this year by clicking here! Mickey’s 90th Birthday Cupcake ©Good Morning America We can’t wait to celebrate Mickey! How about you? 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 Details! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you looking forward to celebrating Mickey’s Big Day? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! And More Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2019! DFB Video: Ultimate Guide to Disney World’s Biggest Upcoming Changes! Beauty and the Beast Treat: Enchanted Rose Cake Pop View the full article

We recently shared the news that Disney parks around the world are celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with special surprises and events. Today we’re happy to share a sneak peek at the fancy fashions Mickey and Minnie will wear for the celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Mickey Mouse’s crisp white suit will feature a shower of colorful confetti, while fashion icon Minnie Mouse will don a puff-sleeve dress adorned with pompons and a buoyant bubble skirt for the celebration at some of our parks. According to Senior Costume Designer Joe Kucharski, their outfits will reflect the party spirit of the celebration. “The looks that Mickey and Minnie will be wearing to celebrate their 90th anniversary represent all of the colorful exuberance of a party and birthday party decorations, complete with confetti, balloons, pompons, streamers and more!” he said. “These playful bursts of color and texture are set against crisp white, meant to evoke the nostalgic feeling of frosting, crisp linens and tissue paper.” The new outfits will be seen at Walt Disney World Resort in “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party,” opening January 18 during Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park – a limited-time celebration that will include new entertainment, merchandise and specialty food and beverage. They will also be featured at: Hong Kong Disneyland beginning November 18 Shanghai Disneyland on November 18 only Disneyland Resort beginning January 2019 Disney Cruise Line summer 2019 View the full article

Coral Reef Restaurant is a table service option in Epcot’s Future World at Walt Disney World. Learn About: Coral Reef Restaurant Epcot Restaurants Disney World Restaurants As you might imagine, Coral Reef is located in the Seas Pavilion, home of The Seas with Nemo and Friends. It’s one of only two table service restaurants in Future World — the other being Garden Grill in the neighboring Land Pavilion. The biggest draw to Coral Reef is the centerpiece of the restaurant: the six-million-gallon aquarium where fish, sea turtles, and (sometimes) divers swim by throughout the meal. But even with that draw — making Coral Reef a truly unique Disney World experience! — Coral Reef often sinks to the bottom of DFB’s rankings of table service restaurants. Sadly the food just hasn’t been that great over the years. Lunch in 2014 was decent at best, with the Seared Mahi Mahi being the only I’d-get-that-again dish (alas, the Sriracha Shrimp we enjoyed on that visit are no longer on the menu…). But you know we like to re-review restaurants on the regular, since chefs, menus, and servers change up regularly. My most recent visit was the best I’ve had in terms of food, and while it won’t move Coral Reef up to the top of the list at Epcot — admittedly a difficult park because there are so many awesome choices — it gives me hope that maybe the restaurant is providing a better experience for guests. Coral Reef Atmosphere The atmosphere of Coral Reef is the star of this restaurant, and for those who love sea life or aquariums, this really is a must-try. Nothing quite compares to the beauty of dining with only eight inches of glass between the diner and the sealife. Aquarium views The stadium seating here is designed to provide views, even if you’re not immediately tank-adjacent. Coral Reef Seating in front of aquarium Coral Reef Dining Room Details from the entrance through the dining space emphasize the seas, with mosaics, carpeting, fabrics, and lighting designed to submerge you in the theme. Octopus at check-in counter Ceiling light effects Light Fixture And if you and your crew want to learn a thing or two during your meal, you can search for creatures using this handy Fish Guide! Fish Guide So which of these gilled friends will end up on the plate (ouch!)? Thankfully none of them, but their cousins aren’t so lucky! Let’s take a look at the menu. Eats The menu at Coral Reef has changed a lot over the years, with only a handful of starters and entrees. Even with its limited offerings, Coral Reef does have a decent variety, with fish and seafood dominating but turf-based dishes (and a vegan entree) available as well. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese is a popular option. Coral Reef Menu Meals here start with bread and butter, and even this staple has changed with the times. Current bread is rustic, floury rolls, thick and warm. Bread and Butter Butter here used to be sprinkled with black sea salt, but that’s no longer the case. This is a straight-forward way to start the meal. Bread and Butter The Crispy Rhode Island Calamari is a much better start! This fried squid dish is crispy, as advertised, and topped with Roasted Corn Relish and Tomatillo Sauce. This is packed with flavor and textures. Awesome way to start the meal! Crispy Rhode Island Calarmari The Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli is another starter option, but it’s heavy enough to work as an entree (perhaps particularly for vegetarians — sans prosciutto! — as there’s only one veg option in the entree section). Opinions at my table were split on this one. I thought it was a little bland and heavy, but my dining companion loved it — it was her favorite dish of the meal. Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli The ravioli are served with Artichoke, Leek, and Dill Cream and topped with Baby Asparagus, Prosciutto Chips, and Balsamic Glaze. The Balsamic Glaze carries a good amount of flavor, but the rest of the flavors were washed out, for me. But, again: my companion loved it, so it’s worth a try if this sounds like something you’d enjoy! Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli For the carnivores there’s this 10-ounce Top Grilled Sirloin Steak served with delicious Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes, Creamed Spinach, and Bercy Butter. The potatoes tasted like twice-baked potatoes and had a nice richness of flavor. The spinach was fine but not remarkable. The Bercy Butter is a great addition! It’s a compound butter loaded with the flavors of shallots and white wine. 10-ounce Top Grilled Sirloin Steak The steak itself was not a winner. It was tougher than I’d like, and the flavors just weren’t there. This is definitely not a steakhouse steak, but if you must have red meat at Coral Reef, this will fill the role. The stand-out of the meal, though was the Shrimp and Grits! These were truly fantastic and worth coming back for. The Sauteed Shrimp, Local Corn Succotash, Andouille Sausage, and Creole Spice Emulsion top faaaaaabulous Cheddar Cheese Grits. Shrimp and Grits Seriously. The grits and the emulsion on top — which was like a spicy aioli — make the dish. Shrimp and Cheddar Cheese Grits Desserts at Coral Reef have been mediocre at best in the past, and this visit was pretty much par for the course. Many readers recommend the Baileys and Jack Daniel’s Mousse, and I totally should’ve listened to you guys! Dessert Menu I went with the Key Lime Tart, which should surprise no one. I typically enjoy the tart flavor of key limes, and this was all right, though not a stand-out. Key Lime Tart This Key Lime Tart incorporates other fruity flavors in the Strawberry Sauce, Tropical Fruit Glaze, and Boba Pearls. Key Lime Tart The disk on top was tasty, and the key lime did work with the rest of the flavors. I appreciated the effort with the white chocolate shard, but it just wasn’t a wow. It was fine, and that’s sort of a sad way to describe dessert. Key Lime Tart The Turtle Cheesecake presents really well, with Pecan Florentine, Chocolate and Caramel Ganache, and Caramel Sauce. There are lots of pastry techniques at play here, and some good contrasts in texture. Turtle Cheesecake The pastry sea turtle and blue sugar wave are cute additions that play into the theme of the restaurant (isn’t there something fun about eating a pastry turtle whilst watching a sea turtle swim by?). Turtle Cheesecake But, again, this wasn’t a stellar dessert. Nothing stood out to us screaming “come back and eat this again.” It was humdrum. Turtle Cheesecake In the future, I’ll get the mousse to give that a try — or maybe I’ll just stop at the grits because yum! Nosh or Not? Swim into Coral Reef Restaurant if: the appeal of dining adjacent to a massive aquarium is irresistible. you have little ones that will be sufficiently entertained by the aquarium that you’ll be able to sit in peace and enjoy a meal. you’re into seafood, and want to try all of the options at Walt Disney World. you want to try all of the table service restaurants at Epcot. Stay on the shore if: you prefer to enjoy table service meals that are more consistently delicious. you don’t care for the aquarium setting (or you just don’t want to look a fish in the eye while you’re… you know… eating one). quick service meals fit your touring schedule better. you prefer to eat your way around World Showcase instead. Overall So here’s the thing: Coral Reef Restaurant has never been at the top of our lists of dining options at Epcot. With so many options just a quick walk away in World Showcase, it’s hard to decide to eat in a restaurant that’s inconsistent, at best. So while this meal experience was better than ones I’ve had in the past, I still rank it close to the bottom of my list of table service restaurants at Epcot. I know, that’s kind of sad. Especially because the draw of dining in the aquarium is really appealing. If you’ve got kiddos or adults who absolutely love the Seas Pavilion and sea life in general, it is definitely worth a try. But with so many dishes being hit-or-miss, you’ll want to temper your expectations a bit. See all of Epcot’s table service restaurants ranked in this DFB Guide YouTube video!  What’s been your experience at Coral Reef Restaurant? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! Review: Unique Eats at Epcot’s Spice Road Table in Walt Disney World! 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED View the full article

Hey, there! We’re coming at you with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about what happens when things go wrong during your Walt Disney World trip! What happens when it rains during Parade time? A Disney World vacation is full of magical moments… but every once in a while, you may experience a moment that’s not so magical. For instance, what happens if it rains when it’s time for the parade? What if a member of your group gets sick? What if you lose something? We’re discussing all those scenarios — and more — in 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: Do you have any tips to share for when things don’t go as planned during your vacation? Related posts: DFB Video: How to OUTSMART the Crowds in Disney World DFB Video: Pros and Cons of Disney World Transportation DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article