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EVEN MORE news today regarding the Free Dining Offer that has been released for guests traveling to Disney World in 2018! This batch of news is specific to Disney Visa Cardholders who can book the 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer now for arrival dates starting on August 2nd. (Arrival dates for general public begin August 20th.) So, for Disney Visa Cardholders, eligible arrival dates to book Free Dining are as follows: August 2 – August 19, 2018 August 20 – September 19, 2018 (Please note that the Cardmember date for September ends earlier than for the general public.) November 24 – November 27, 2018 December 7 – December 23, 2018 A Disney Visa Cardmember must stay in the reserved room, and guests must use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption card to pay the deposit. Except where noted above, other details as released this morning remain the same for Disney Visa Cardholders (including that the offer must be booked by July 7th). Will Free Dining Save YOU Money? We Break Down the Numbers For You… Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine how to save the MOST money: with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer. We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2018 e-Book to help you save the most money possible. With over 650 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal. Get your DFB Guide to WDW Dining here, and speaking of saving money — use code “WDW2018” to get 25% off today! With a full, money-back guarantee, there’s nothing to lose! Ready to Book Free Dining? We’ve Got a Limited Time Offer From Our Trusted Travel Agent Partners! The agents at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches and best of all, money. They compare available discounts to find the best deal for you. This is why they are the preferred travel agent of the Disney Food Blog. Book a new 2018 Walt Disney World® vacation valued at $3600 or more and get one FREE Mickey Themed insulated cooler filled with yummy treats and surprises delivered to your onsite Walt Disney World resort room. (Items may vary.) This offer is good for check-ins August 2 through December 31, 2018. Offer must be booked with Small World Vacations April 24 through May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. Substitutions may be necessary. Personalization not available. Enter code DFBFD18 to qualify when you request a price quote from Small World Vacations*. If you already booked your 2018 Walt Disney World vacation directly with Disney within the last 30 days and it’s valued at $3600 or more (without airfare and not yet paid in full) for an arrival between August 2 – December 31, 2018, it’s not too late to get the Mickey Themed Insulated Cooler with goodies! Transferred reservations qualify! Offer expires May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. For details email Small World Vacations at guestrelations@ smallworldvacations.com and mention DFB code DFBFD18. If you are ready to begin planning a trip, simply fill out Small World Vacations’ no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 20 years of Disney expertise and firsthand experience with MyDisneyExperience, dining reservations and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy your vacation. Click here to get a no-obligation quote from Small World Vacations! Don’t forget to enter code DFBFD18 to qualify when you request a price quote*. * In-room gift courtesy of Small World Vacations. Comparable approximate value at Disney Florist is $59.95. While supplies last. One tote per qualifying new 2018 Walt Disney World vacation reservation valued at $3600 or more for check-in August 2 – December 31, 2018. No cash value and void if cancelled. Non-transferable. Substitutions may be necessary. Offer valid on bookings made April 24 – May 1, 2018 for travel dates August 2-December 31, 2018. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer for Canada Residents News: Free Dining Offer Begins August 14th for Disney Visa Cardholders and Canadians View the full article

More big news today regarding the Free Dining Offer that has been released for guests traveling to Disney World! This batch of news is specific to Canadians who can book the 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer now for arrival dates starting on August 2nd. (Arrival dates for U.S. Residents begin August 20th.) So, for Canadian guests, eligible arrival dates to book Free Dining are as follows: August 2 – September 29, 2018 November 24 – November 27, 2018 December 7 – December 23, 2018 All other details as released this morning remain the same for Canadians (including that the offer must be booked by July 7th). Will Free Dining Save YOU Money? We Break Down the Numbers For You… Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine how to save the MOST money: with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer. We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2018 e-Book to help you save the most money possible. With over 650 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal. Get your DFB Guide to WDW Dining here, and speaking of saving money — use code “WDW2018” to get 25% off today! With a full, money-back guarantee, there’s nothing to lose! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Free Dining Offer Begins August 14th for Disney Visa Cardholders and Canadians News! 2016 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! 2018 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! View the full article

TODAY’S THE DAY! Walt Disney World’s Free Dining Offer is officially coming back and will be offered to guests for select dates in mid-late August, September, November, and December 2018 (NOTE: There are no October dates this year, but if your check-in date is in late September, you can obviously take your stay into October). Disney World Free Dining 2018 Travel Dates Free Dining is being offered to guests ARRIVING during the dates listed below. August 20 – September 29, 2018 November 24 – November 27, 2018 December 7 – December 23, 2018 You must book by July 7th to get the offer. (Please note that the offer excludes: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms) Disney Resorts For Disney World Free Dining Offer If you stay at a Value or Moderate Resort, you’ll receive the Quick Service Dining plan for FREE. (Note that you can upgrade to the standard or deluxe dining plans by paying the difference in cost per night.) If you reserve a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort, you will receive the standard Dining plan for FREE. (You can upgrade to the deluxe dining plan by paying the difference in cost per night). Will Free Dining Save YOU Money? We Break Down the Numbers For You… Since Disney World’s Free Dining offer generally can’t be combined with other discounts, it’s often difficult to determine how to save the MOST money: with a Disney World hotel room discount or with the free dining offer. We break down and compare the costs and options for several Disney World discounts, including the Free Dining offer, in our fully updated DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2018 e-Book to help you save the most money possible. With over 650 pages of great Disney World dining advice, full color photos, and details, this book is a great deal. Get your DFB Guide to WDW Dining here, and speaking of saving money — use code “WDW2018” to get 25% off today! With a full, money-back guarantee, there’s nothing to lose! Ready to Book Free Dining? We’ve Got a Limited Time Offer From Our Trusted Travel Agent Partners! The agents at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches and best of all, money. They compare available discounts to find the best deal for you. This is why they are the preferred travel agent of the Disney Food Blog. Book a new 2018 Walt Disney World® vacation valued at $3600 or more and get one FREE Mickey Themed insulated cooler filled with yummy treats and surprises delivered to your onsite Walt Disney World resort room. (Items may vary.) This offer is good for check-ins August 20 through December 31, 2018. Offer must be booked with Small World Vacations April 24 through May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. Substitutions may be necessary. Personalization not available. Enter code DFBFD18 to qualify when you request a price quote from Small World Vacations*. If you already booked your 2018 Walt Disney World vacation directly with Disney within the last 30 days and it’s valued at $3600 or more (without airfare and not yet paid in full) for an arrival between August 24 – December 31, 2018, it’s not too late to get the Mickey Themed Insulated Cooler with goodies! Transferred reservations qualify! Offer expires May 1, 2018. Restrictions apply. For details email Small World Vacations at guestrelations@ smallworldvacations.com and mention DFB code DFBFD18. If you are ready to begin planning a trip, simply fill out Small World Vacations’ no obligation quote form! Small World Vacations is happy to share over 20 years of Disney expertise and firsthand experience with MyDisneyExperience, dining reservations and FastPass+ so you can sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy your vacation. Click here to get a no-obligation quote from Small World Vacations! Don’t forget to enter code DFBFD18 to qualify when you request a price quote*. * In-room gift courtesy of Small World Vacations. Comparable approximate value at Disney Florist is $59.95. While supplies last. One tote per qualifying new 2018 Walt Disney World vacation reservation valued at $3600 or more for check-in August 20 – December 31, 2018. No cash value and void if cancelled. Non-transferable. Substitutions may be necessary. Offer valid on bookings made April 24 – May 1, 2018. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! 2017 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! News! 2016 Disney World Free Dining Offer Now Available! Disney World FREE DINING For Kids Package Is HERE! View the full article

Pixar Fest is in full swing at Disneyland Resort — and they’ve got the eats to prove it! We are so ready for this festival of friendship and all of our favorite Pixar pals (not to mention the Fest-worthy treats!). Pixar Fest Kicks off on FRIDAY!! ©Disney Today we’re bringing you a fun churro option — one of many churros available during Pixar Fest! The Carrot Cake Churro is located at the churro cart across from the Haunted Mansion — so scare up one of these ASAP! Carrot Cake Churro These are basically traditional churros dusted in Bright Orange Cinnamon Sugar (not flavored beyond traditional cinnamon that we could tell) and served with Raisin-Carrot Cream Cheese Frosting. Carrot Cake Churro If anyone’s looking for a summer solstice gift for the DFB crew we have an idea: massive pan of Bright Orange Cinnamon Sugar. Bright Orange Sugar The churros were perfectly fried, per Disneyland usual! And that orange sugar sure left some residue on our fingers when we were done. Carrot Cake Churros But Raisin-Carrot Cream Cheese Frosting? Yeeeeesssss, please! Carrot Cake Churros with Raisin-Carrot Cream Cheese Frosting You had us at Cream Cheese Frosting. So while there’s not exactly a lot of traditional ‘carrot cake’ going on here, between the cinnamon, the raisins, and the cream cheese, it’s hitting all kinds of carrot cake notes. (And don’t worry, raisin-averse readers: they’re easy to eat around!) Cream Cheese Frosting is never a bad idea. The churro trend is one we’re not ashamed to embrace in all of its fried dough goodness! Click here to read all about Pixar Fest and print your own Pixar Fest Food Checklist! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! What’s your dream churro combination? Churro with chocolate? Sprinkled with fun flavors? Tell us in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: The Best Disneyland Pixar Fest Nosh So Far: Cocoa Churro Pixar Fest Eats: Strawberry Funnel Cake at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant Pixar Fest Eats: Jessie’s Berry Jubilee Funnel Cake in Disneyland View the full article

We are so excited to share BIG news with you today! We have more information about the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, which takes place August 30-November 12, 2018! Click HERE for All Details on the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Today, the full Eat to the Beat Concert line-up is here!!! There are lots of exciting returning acts. We’re marking our calendar to catch Hanson, Sugar Ray, and Tiffany in person. But we always look forward to learning about new acts as well! This year, Sheila E, 98 Degrees, Glass Tiger, and more bring new life to the party! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Line-Up A lot of of favorite acts from year’s past are returning to this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival, but there are few new acts joining the lineup! New acts for the 2018 Eat to the Beat Concerts include: MercyMe – “I Can Only Imagine” – September 4-5 Glass Tiger – “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – September 6-7 Tauren Wells – “Hills and Valleys” – September 8-9 Sheila E – “The Glamorous Life” NEW – September 22-23 98 Degrees – “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” – October 15-16 Click here to see the FULL Eat to the Beat Concert Line-Up Schedule! Sugar Ray performs during the Eat to the Beat concert series Eat to the Beat concerts are free with Epcot admission throughout the festival. You can catch up to three shows per night at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM in the America Gardens Theater, located in the America Pavilion. Check out our Eat to the Beat Concert page for details and times. Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and get the 2017 edition free as an immediate download! Two guides for the price of one! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2018 edition today and get the 2017 edition for FREE! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog and join the DFB Newsletter for all of the latest coverage about the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule! News! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Preliminary Bands News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Preliminary Dates View the full article

Regular readers of the blog know that music is an integral part of the Epcot “festival” experience. And, we’re excited to give you an update on the “Eat to the Beat” concert series for this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, coming this fall. New to this year’s concert series will be percussionist extraordinaire and singer Sheila E and ‘80s Canadian rockers Glass Tiger. 98 Degrees – featuring brothers and “Dancing With the Stars” alums Nick and Drew Lachey – also bring their smooth harmonies to the festival. Maybe they’ll sing “True To Your Heart” from Disney’s “Tarzan”? And, if that weren’t enough, entertainer Jim Belushi brings his rhythm-and-blues band The Sacred Hearts to the festival this year. This year’s lineup also will include two Contemporary Christian music artists: MercyMe, who successfully branched out from music this year with the hit film based on lead singer Bart Mallard’s life called “I Can Only Imagine”; and former “Royal Tailor” front man Tauren Wells, who has found mainstream success this year, touring with Mariah Carey and Lionel Richie. Returning favorites include ‘80s pop stars Tiffany and Billy Ocean, ’90s hit makers like Hanson and Everclear; and swing-meisters Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, who close out the festival as they have for the last couple of years. The lineup so far is: 8/30-31 – Blue October – “Into the Ocean” 9/1-3 – Tiffany – “I Think We’re Alone Now” 9/4-5 – MercyMe – “I Can Only Imagine” NEW 9/6-7 – Glass Tiger – “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) NEW 9/8-9 – Tauren Wells – “Hills and Valleys” NEW 9/10-11 – Postmodern Jukebox 9/12-13 – TBD 9/14-16 – Baha Men – “Who Let The Dogs Out” 9/17-19 – TBD 9/20-21 – Living Color – “Cult of Personality” 9/22-23 – Sheila E – “The Glamorous Life” NEW 9/24-26 – Sugar Ray – “Every Morning” 9/17-28 – David Cook – “Light On” 9/29-30 – Jeffrey Osbourne – “On The Wings of Love” 10/1-2 – Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts – Various Hits 10/3-4 – Everclear – “Santa Monica” 10/5-7 – Mark Wills – “19 Somethin’” 10/8-10 – Air Supply – “All Out Of Love” 10/11-12 – TBD 10/13-14 – TBD 10/15-16 – 98 Degrees – “Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)” NEW 10/17-18 – 38 Special – “Hold On Loosely” 10/19-21 – Devon Allman Project – “Ragged and Dirty” 10/22-23 – TBD 10/24-25 – Billy Ocean – “Get Outta My Dreams” 10/26-28 – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – “We Built This City” 10/29-31 – Hanson – “MMMBop” 11/1-2 – TBD 11/3-4 – Taylor Dayne – “Prove Your Love” 11/5-7 – Boyz II Men – “End Of The Road” 11/8-9 – The Hooters – “And We Danced” 11/10-12 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – “Go Daddy-O The festival’s 23rd year runs from August 30 to November 12, 2018. For more information on the Festival, check out TasteEpcot.com and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on this year’s celebrity chef events, “Eat to the Beat” dining packages, special events and other fun. View the full article

After celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a “Party for the Planet” kick-off celebration this weekend, I’m so excited to learn more about conservation and animals around the world. Over the past ten years, Disneynature has shared stories of some of my favorite species with films including “Monkey Kingdom,” “African Cats” and, most recently, “Born in China.” Today, I’m excited to share with you the brand-new trailer for Disneynature’s upcoming film “Penguins.” Take a closer look at the video below: Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Penguins” is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he’s targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after. From the filmmaking team behind “Bears” and “Chimpanzee,” Disneynature’s “Penguins” opens in theaters nationwide in time for Earth Day 2019. Before catching the film in theaters Earth Day next year, be sure to experience a glimpse of Disneynature films in Rivers of Light during your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As we celebrate Earth Month this year, we are grateful for our audiences who have helped us protect wildlife and wild places and enjoyed Disneynature films. You have made a world of difference! View the full article

CANDYYYYYY! I love it, you love it, everyone loves candy, and do we have LOTS of it for Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort! All four candy shops – Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District – have filled their windows with themed treats inspired by everyone’s favorite Disney•Pixar stories. Here’s a quick guide to help you find all the sweets! Because you won’t want to miss out on them and you will definitely want to get some cute pics with them. Candy Palace (Main Street, U.S.A., Disneyland park) Grape Soda Cake Pop – Inspired by Disney•Pixar’s film “Up,” this grape-flavored cake pop is dipped in white chocolate and covered in purple sugar. Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) – A vanilla cake pop inspired by everyone’s favorite bouncing ball! Buttercup Apple (Available through June 22) – Inspired by the lovable Buttercup from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” this candy apple is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows, yellow sugar, pink chocolate, and a corn chip horn. Alien Apple (Available through June 22) – Oooooooo, we are eternally grateful for this candy apple dipped in green and blue chocolate and decorated with blue and purple sugar, white and dark chocolate eyes, a mini-marshmallow antenna, marshmallow ears, and a dark chocolate smile. Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) – Dipped in yellow chocolate, this candy apple is striped with blue chocolate and blue sugar and topped with a fondant star. Alien Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – This chocolate cake pop is dipped in green and white chocolate and decorated with marshmallows and blue and purple sugar. Dug Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – I have just met this chocolate cake pop, and I love this chocolate cake pop! It’s dipped in white chocolate, covered in gold sugar, and decorated with marshmallow ears, dark and white chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates. Russell Cake Pop (Available starting June 23) – The candy must be explored! This chocolate cake pop is dipped in yellow chocolate and decorated with white chocolate, orange sugar, and small round candy-coated chocolates. Pooh Corner (Critter Country, Disneyland park) Baby Dory Cake Pop – You won’t be forgetting this cake pop! It’s a yummy chocolate cake pop dipped in white chocolate and decorated with blue sugar, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts. Nemo Cake Pop – No more Mr. Grumpy Gills after eating this chocolate cake pop. It’s dipped in white chocolate and decorated with orange sugar, small round candy-coated chocolates, white and dark chocolate, and sour belts. Grape Soda Cake Pop Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) Trolley Treats (Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure park) Pixar Ball Cake Pop Grape Soda Cake Pop Mike Wazowski Crisped Rice Treat – I can’t believe it! A crispy treat inspired by the green monster himself from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Dipped in green chocolate and decorated with white and dark chocolate, blue sugar, chewy chocolate candy horns, and small round candy-coated chocolates, this is something you won’t want to put back where it came from (or so help me)! Pixar Ball Cake Pop Lightning McQueen Apple (Available through June 22) – Ka’chow! This candy apple is dipped in red chocolate and decorated with red sugar, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, sour belts, and small round candy-coated chocolates. Tow Mater Apple (Available through June 22) – Just towed in, this candy apple is dipped in milk chocolate, dusted in orange powder, and decorated with mini-marshmallow headlights, chewy chocolate candy, marshmallow wheels, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates. Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) Marceline’s Confectionery (Downtown Disney District) Grape Soda Cake Pop Nemo Apple – You’ll be swimming out to sea to touch this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in orange sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates Dory Apple – Just keep swimming to find this candy apple dipped in white chocolate, covered in blue sugar, and decorated with hand-cut marshmallows, yellow sugar, white and dark chocolate, and small round candy-coated chocolates Pixar Ball Cake Pop (Available through June 22) Pixar Ball Apple (Available starting June 23) Remember – these sweet, sweet candies are only available for the duration of Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort, which runs through September 3. So make sure to come on out and get your sugar rush before it’s too late! If you’re looking for all of the food and beverage offerings available for Pixar Fest, see my recent Foodie Guide. Note: All Candy Apples listed above are Granny Smith apples dipped in caramel and then dipped in chocolate and decorated with sugar, marshmallows, and more chocolate – because you just can’t have enough chocolate! View the full article

Two new digital games inspired the Toy Story Land expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are available now on ToyStoryPlaytime.com. Both games are inspired by attractions in the land – the guest-favorite Toy Story Mania!, as well as the new Alien Swirling Saucers. The Claw Challenge – In :60 seconds, use The Claw to pick as many “chosen ones” as possible. Tip: the smaller the Aliens, the higher the points! Trivia Mania – Test your knowledge on “Toy Story.” How many questions can you answer? Another game, Slinky Dog Dash, debuted earlier this spring. In it, you’ve got :10 seconds to stretch Slinky Dog around the course to collect points … but don’t let his tail catch up before time runs out! All three games are complimentary and can be accessed on desktop or mobile devices. As a reminder, Toy Story Land will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. For more on what to expect when this thrilling new land opens, check out the list of related blog posts below! FastPass+ for Toy Story Land Opens to Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests, Special Extra Magic Hours To Be Offered What’s in Woody’s Lunch Box? Pixar Characters will Greet Guests in Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort Every Image So Far of Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort June 30 All in the Details: Wheezy Arrives at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reimagining the Future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios: First look at Toy Story Land’s Alien Swirling Saucers View the full article

When you’re performing with birds, you have to wing it. That was even true on the debut day for “Up! A Great Bird Adventure,” a show staged at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. The production, revamped to include the Russell and Dug characters from the Disney-Pixar movie “Up,” had a few mild... View the full article

When you’re performing with birds, you have to wing it. That was even true on the debut day for “Up! A Great Bird Adventure,” a show staged at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. The production, revamped to include the Russell and Dug characters from the Disney-Pixar movie “Up,” had a few mild... View the full article

The much-anticipated Incredicoaster is set to make its high-speed debut this summer when Pixar Pier opens to guests at Disney California Adventure park. Disney Imagineers have been putting the final details on the new trains, which will take you on a thrilling race alongside “The Incredibles.” Today, I’m excited to give you this first look! The Incredicoaster will glide around Pixar Pier on steel tracks that cover a distance of almost 1-1/8 miles—the longest and fastest roller coaster at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction will feature a super combination of character figures, lighting, music and special effects, bringing all the action of “The Incredibles” to life! View the full article

Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a very merry unbirthday party, or a family gathering, there is plenty of Disney inspiration to help you add a few special touches to your celebration. Take a look at these four ideas for planning your very own Alice in Wonderland-themed event – you don’t want to be late for this very important date! #1. Immersive Room Décor Surprise your guests by completely immersing them into Wonderland! With oversized chairs, captivating props, and a themed backdrop, your guests will be delighted by the intricate level of detail you put into your event’s décor. #2. DIY Table Effects Get everyone to join in on the fun of your Mad Tea Party with steaming teapots, colorful dining table arrangements, handcrafted bread-and-butterflies, and maybe even a surprise appearance from the sleepy Dormouse – just use a plush toy mouse and hide it in a teapot for your guests to discover! #3. Centerpieces and Silverware As Alice discovers, there’s a lot you can learn from the flowers – especially when it comes to floral centerpieces! Your guests will be surprised by every vibrant, unique miniature floral arrangement, plate, and napkin set before them and how you personalized each setting! #4. Signature Drinks and Desserts Of course, what is a Wonderland-themed party without the signature “Eat Me” cookies and “Drink Me” beverages? Just add labels to items on your assorted treat display. Consider additional themed dessert options, such as “painting the roses red” cupcakes and “tea cup” tiramisu! And, if you decide to plan an “Alice in Wonderland”-themed event for your group at a Disney destination, there are plenty of ways to bring extra magic to your event. With special Character appearances, captivating table effects, and other interactive, whimsical elements, the possibilities are endless! For more information on how to create and book your own custom celebration for a private event, please call 321-939-4648. View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video for you today, and we’re letting you in on what we think are the BEST values all over Disney World for your Disney Dining Plan snack credits! Pulled Pork Fries with Cheese at Flame Tree Barbecue If you’ve chosen to participate in the Disney Dining Plan on your Disney World vacation, then you probably already know that you get two snack credits per night of your stay, no matter whether you’re using the Quick Service, Standard, or Deluxe Dining Plan. But you may not know exactly how to use those credits once you’re in Disney World. So we’re showing you the best bang for your buck — or, rather, your snack credit — 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: What’s your top pick for use of a Disney Dining Plan snack credit? Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New Video: Our Disney Dining Plan Recommendations for One-Credit Restaurants! DFB Video: Best to Worst Disney World Two-Credit Restaurants DFB Video: Disney Desserts You MUST Experience! View the full article

Adventures by Disney is now booking a South African safari that features famed Imagineer Joe Rohde and Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of animals, science and environment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, as traveling companions. The adults-only trip, set for late this year, is tied to the 20th... View the full article

Join me in welcoming guest reviewer, Corinna. Corinna is a Food Allergy Consultant and mother of 2 beautiful girls who both have severe food allergies. She loves to travel with her family and Disney has been a big part of her travels for many years from Disneyland to Walt Disney World to Adventures by Disney. This post was inspired by her most recent visit to Disney World in April 2018. Read on… Disney World Snack Adventures with Peanut & Tree Nut Allergies We were able to do a dream trip to the Walt Disney World Parks for spring break. Let’s just say it was a busy week, but oh so awesome! Our family of four had the time of our lives discovering the happy Disney atmosphere, the rides, and of course the FOOD. In our family, we LOVE Disney because they are really good about offering safe options for those with food allergies. In this post, I thought I would share some of the absolutely delicious snacks we found that are safe for peanut and tree nut allergies. Cinderella Castle Keep in mind that you should always check whether a snack continues to be safe and if it’s safe for your allergies, because things can change at any time. Disney provides an “allergy binder” or “allergy menu” at every food station that shows the ingredients of every item and what the allergens are. We got used to asking to see the allergy binder before we bought & ate anything. First of all when you’re at Disney, you won’t find many baked goods that are safe for peanut and tree nut allergies. But fear not, there are lots of other goodies that will fill your sweet snacking tooth! Here are a few of them… Churros at Magic Kingdom Even though baked goods safe for guests with peanut and tree nut allergies are not plentiful, this one makes up for it by itself! The flavor of cinnamon and sugar surround a crisp, cake-like batter. You can find churros at several of the small food stands scattered throughout the Parks. Yum! Additional churros can be found these Walt Disney World locations: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, Dino Diner, Anaheim Produce, Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, Cool Ship, Storybook Circus Pretzel Cart, and The Lunching Pad. Churros Funnel Cakes with Ice Cream at Disney’s Hollywood Studios So what’s better than a baked good? A baked good with ice cream! Safe ice cream can be difficult to find for people with peanut and tree nut allergies in general, which is why this treat is so special. It combines two hard-to-find goodies into one over-the-top treat. This goodie is especially perfect to cool you down in the heat of the day, and you can find it at Oasis Canteen. If you’re touring other areas of Walt Disney World, you’ll find more funnel cakes on the menu at the Funnel Cake Stand in Epcot’s American Adventure Pavilion, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and the Funnel Cake Kiosk along Disney’s BoardWalk. Funnel Cakes Violet Lemonade at Epcot We were lucky to be at Disney during Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival which runs until May 28, 2018. During this time there are additional “outdoor kitchens” throughout World Showcase. One of the outdoor kitchens we visited was Pineapple Promenade. Epcot Outdoor Kitchen Pineapple Promenade Not only could you get Dole Whip here but they also had a selection of unique and refreshing drinks. We opted for the allergy-friendly violet lemonade. Complete with a gorgeous and edible violet right on top! Violet Lemonade at Epcot Dole Whip at Disney’s Animal Kingdom In our family, a vacation to Disney isn’t complete without consuming copious amounts of Dole Whip. My kids were talking about it for quite awhile before we went. Which is why Tamu Tamu Refreshments in the Africa area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom was such a welcome sight for us. It was an easy decision; Dole Whip it is! Need more Dole Whip? This tasty treat can also be found around Walt Disney World at Aloha Isle, Pineapple Lanai, Barefoot Pool Bar (served with rum), Marketplace Snacks, and Everything Pop food court. Dole Whip at Disney’s Animal Kingdom What delicious goodies have you found at Walt Disney World that are safe for peanut and tree nut allergies? Corinna Meckelborg is a Food Allergy Consultant from Calgary, AB, Canada who loves to travel with her hubby and two kids. Check out her blog about food allergy mom life at www.friendlypantry.com Further information on dining at Walt Disney World with special diets can be found on DFB’s Special Diet page. Plus, check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney Dining for more information on Special Diets at Walt Disney World. Note that Disney Food Blog is not liable for issues encountered with allergies in Disney World. Please do your research and due diligence. Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Guest Review: Cross-Country Disney Day — Iconic Treats from Six Disney Parks in One Day FYI: Dole Whip Available at Sunshine Tree Terrace in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom…For Now Guest Review: Allergy Friendly Dining at Walt Disney World View the full article

In an ever-tightening job market, Disney World is doubling its hiring bonuses for some summer jobs, even for unskilled or part-time positions – as it seeks to hire for 3,500 positions. A housekeeper hired this year at Disney World’s resorts can get a hiring bonus of $1,250 for a job that pays $10.50... View the full article

Do your summer vacation plans at the Walt Disney World Resort include traveling with a large family? If the answer is yes, Wes, of the Disney Parks Moms Panel, has some great suggestions for the perfect Walt Disney World Resort hotel. From family suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to multi-bedroom Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Wes shows you options that can accommodate up to 12 guests! For more great tips on traveling with a large party or for assistance in planning your next Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

“Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” is a must-do nighttime spectacular that fills Epcot with thrilling music, lasers, fire and fireworks each night. How well do you know “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth”? Put your knowledge to the test below. View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Celebration is happening, and we’re covering it live on Instagram and here on DFB. Check out our post here, which includes this adorable push-up cake pop! “Up” Cake Push Pop The 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is ON! We have FULL MENUS for the Epcot Flower and Garden FESTIVAL plus Photos of EVERY FOOD ITEM and most beverages! And, Pixar Fest is ON at Disneyland Resort! This fun festival runs through September 3! Click here to get a checklist for ALL the food at Pixar Fest and see our review! And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Check out our full day adventure over at the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Celebration and Party for the Planet! We checked out the Peanut Butter and Jelly Eclairs at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland! Celebrate Party for the Planet and the 20th anniversary of Animal Kingdom with special eats! We have tips on how to score Free Dining when it’s announced! Check out our ultimate guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We have a Pixar Fest review of the Strawberry Funnel Cake at Hungry Bear Cafe. Find out which new character is coming to Cape May Cafe’s breakfast! Celebrate Earth Day with special eats around Disney World. There’s a new, must-have cupcake at the Contempo Cafe! Get the details on the Pixar Fest root beer float served in Woody’s Boot. Free Dining for United Kingdom residents was announced for 2019! Check out the color-changing noodles at Pixar Fest! We have details on the menu at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs. We checked out Alien Pizza Planet at Pixar Fest. We celebrated Tax Day with a big sale at the DFB Store. Check out the first look at Jack Jack’s Cookie Num Num’s on Pixar Pier! We reviewed the Fruity Pebble Funnel Cake Fries at Pixar Fest. New DFB YouTube videos: 5 New and Coming Soon Restaurants in Disneyland, Best Attractions with Low-to-No Waits at the Magic Kingdom, and Epcot Candy Challenge! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video: Epcot Candy Challenge Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video – Epcot Candy Challenge! Check it out — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: 50% off the Everything Bundle We’re celebrating Tax Day here at the DFB with a limited-time sale on our popular Everything Bundle. Use promo code TAXDAY and save 50% Off the Everything Bundle for a VERY limited time! A $100 Value for Under $30! To celebrate Tax Day you can get 50% off the Everything Bundle — which is already super discounted! So it’s like a sale on top of a sale! The Everything Bundle includes every DFB Guide: The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks A Pre-Order of the 2018 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the 2017 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2018 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2017 Edition for FREE as an immediate download DFB Dining Adventures That’s every single book in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides — individually priced at a total of over $100! But today, you get them for LESS THAN $30!! We only do this sale about twice a year, so now’s the time to take action. To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code TAXDAY at checkout! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. One of our most popular DFB Guide YouTube videos this week was our Epcot Candy Challenge video! DFB reader Tommy Gentry let us know that he did part of the challenge at World Showcase and said it was a lot of fun! Epcot candy challenge! The Dole Whip Pineapple Upside Down Cake at Aloha Isle in the Magic Kingdom is one of our must-have snacks here at DFB. Our friend Amy Rhodes agrees and wishes she was at Disney World enjoying one right now. One of our favorite eats at the Magic Kingdom! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this very awesome Darth Vader Toaster! WDW for Grownups shared some new must-have sweets at Disney World. Disney Parks Blog shared how Mickey Mouse Beignets are made at Disneyland. Disney Family shared a recipe for Pizza Planet Fondue. Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food News This Week – April 15, 2018 Disney Food News This Week: April 1, 2018 Disney Food News This Week: March 18, 2018 View the full article

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, today Adventures by Disney announced a special adult-exclusive Safari to South Africa departure for Nov. 30, 2018. On this unique trip, you can explore Africa with special hosts Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Animals, Science and Environment, who will share their expertise on storytelling, wildlife and conservation. Throughout the trip, Joe will share his insight on this magnificent country through the lens of an artist. Learn from Joe as he leads sketching sessions (no prior art experience required!) at iconic locations in South Africa. He’ll also share the experiences in Africa that inspired him to create Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Meanwhile, Mark, a native of South Africa, will share his expertise on South African natural history. Learn about the unique species that live in the areas visited on the trip, including the birds at Cape Point; the elephants, birds and monkeys in Knysna; and the abundant wildlife found during the game drives at Kapama Private Game Reserve. Take a sneak peek at what’s in store in this video! Bookings for this once-in-a-lifetime experience begin tomorrow, and you’ll want to secure your spot right away as space is limited. Visit AdventuresbyDisney.com for more details! View the full article

Disney World’s Animal Kingdom opened on April, 22, 1998… Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life … and we’ve all been having a WILD time ever since! Pandora — The World of AVATAR Timon at Animal Kingdom View of Everest in Animal Kingdom’s Asia Entrance to Village of Harambe Rivers of Light Spectacular To celebrate this milestone 20th Anniversary, today kicks off an extended version of Animal Kingdom’s annual celebration! So, even though today is the official Anniversary with commemorative events of its own, if you visit Animal Kingdom over the next two weeks (through May 5th), you should know there is a PARTY FOR THE PLANET going on! We’re here LIVE an will be updating with pics from the celebration, so you can see what’s in store for the Party for the Planet! 20th Anniversary Celebration In honor of Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary, Joe Rohde — Vice President and Executive Designer, Creative and lead designer of Animal Kingdom — shared that “Twenty years of Animal Kingdom is not just twenty years existence of a park. It’s twenty years of LIFE.” Monkeys in Animal Kingdom He spoke about what Animal Kingdom “has to say” about the value of nature, adventure, and a personal call to action. And how the magic of the animals is one that cannot be created; the “the magic of the animals is one we can only serve.” Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary This Anniversary is the start of the two-week Party for the Planet, so let’s see what’s in store if you visit Animal Kingdom from now through May 5th! Specialty Food for Party for the Planet The Party for the Planet is an annual Earth Day event in celebration of nature and wildlife. And this year, the Animal Kingdom celebration spans for two full weeks! Party for the Planet Adventure Guide Your Adventure Guide will help you find extra happenings around the park to help you “choose your own adventure”! Party for the Planet Adventure Guide Activities include interactive experiences at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and a special limited-time badge for Wilderness Explorers. Party for the Planet Adventure Guide You can also learn more about Disney’s Conservation Fund. Party for the Planet Adventure Guide AND it will help you find the extra eats and treats are on hand over the next couple of weeks! Party for the Planet Adventure Guide Keep an eye on this post, as we’ll be updating throughout the day with pics of all the food! Tiffins Talks As an added experience for the Party for the Planet, Tiffins Talks are taking place at the park’s signature restaurant, Tiffins, on select dates throughout the duration of the Party. Guests at these ticketed Talks will listen to animal and conservation experts (including Imagineer Joe Rohde on April 25th) while enjoying a four-course meal comprised of specialty food and beverages that will complement the evening’s topics. Tiffins sign You can find information on Tiffins Talks — including topics, special guests, pricing and how to book — here! 20th Anniversary Merchandise Stop by merchandise locations throughout the park — and in particular, Island Merchantile — to check out 20th Anniversary merchandise. 20th Anniversary Tee 20th Anniversary Tee 20th Anniversary Mug Though there is no guarantee, merchandise may be available outside of the Party’s run, so keep an eye out no matter when you get to visit Animal Kingdom this year! And, remember, if you stop by Windtraders in Pandora, a limited edition Banshee is available for purchase! Limited Edition Banshee sign Limited Edition Banshee And, of course, even if your visit falls well outside the Anniversary celebration, there are always ways to celebrate during your time in Animal Kingdom. And since it’s never a celebration without FOOD, be sure to check out this tribute to some of our very favorite eats in Animal Kingdom! Do you have an awesome Animal Kingdom memory to share from the past 20 years? Please share your memory with a comment below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Party for the Planet Eats And More for Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary Celebration News! Animal Kingdom’s Party for the Planet — NOW WITH FOOD! News: Tiffins Talks With Imagineers (Including Joe Rohde) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Available For Booking View the full article

When Brittany Charboneau ran in high school and college, she never won. The distance didn’t matter. The conditions didn’t matter. Simply, nothing mattered. Charboneau was not coming in first. The Denver native finally broke through with a victory in a half marathon in Chicago two years ago, and... View the full article

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