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We had a case of wanderlust this week, and instead of getting out the passport and packing, we just hopped over to spend the day in Epcot. Our journey started with some time spent in Future World, followed by a trip around the World Showcase. And boy, did we find a lot new eats and buys for you on this “trip”! Epcot Disney World’s Epcot Future World New Menu Items and Merchandise Updates The Gourmet Popcorn Stand is sporting a bit of a new updated look. The purple and yellow on the cart are new. The menu is the same as always here. Epcot’s Future World Gourmet Popcorn Stand Epcot’s Future World Popcorn Cart Menu Sunshine Seasons in the Land Pavilion now offers an Oreo Chocolate Mousse. This has replaced the Chocolate Mousse Cake. Oreo Chocolate Mousse at Sunshine Seasons This looks a little more “chocolate” than “oreo” to us, but… Oreo Chocolate Mousse at Sunshine Seasons While enjoying the air conditioning in Sunshine Seasons be sure to check out the new Magic Cookie Bars available in the grab-and-go case. If you’re not familiar with these magical treats we can tell you they usually contain graham crackers, butter, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, coconut, and chopped nuts. Disney must be using pecans in their version. Be sure to check with a cast member if you have any allergies or sensitivities as recipes can vary for these treats. Magic Cookie Bars at Sunshine Seasons If you’re stopping in Fountain View (this park’s Starbucks location) or have a craving for a Boston Cream Pie you can pick up the new Boston Cream Pie Cupcake. Fountain View Boston Cream Pie Cupcake Fountain View Boston Cream Pie Cupcake If you’re looking to hop on the iridescent trend you’ll also find Iridescent Headband Krispy Treats at Fountain View. Iridescent Krispy Treat at Fountain View The cart that used to sell just turkey legs and mickey pretzels has a new pretzel-based menu. The new menu includes Salted Caramel, Jalapeno and Cheese Stuffed, Cream Cheese, and (of course) Mickey Pretzels. Alas, the turkey legs are no longer available at this location. If you have a turkey leg craving head over to Fife and Drum in the America Pavilion in World Showcase. Future World Pretzel Stand We’re always on the look-out for new spots to find our favorite cream cheese pretzel, so YAY! Future World Pretzel Stand On to Mouse Gear and the new merchandise! The Disney Parks Passport Collection that has seen the stylized compass show up on all kinds of merchandise has expended their Dooney and Bourke collection with new prints. New Dooney and Bourke Disney Parks Passport Collection Purse New Dooney and Bourke Disney Parks Passport Collection Purse New Dooney and Bourke Disney Parks Passport Collection Purse New Dooney and Bourke Disney Parks Passport Collection Crossbody Wallet Our last stop in Future World was a stroll by the construction for the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride with an opening expected in the fall of 2021. Construction on Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride Construction on Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride extends behind the building used for the Food and Wine Festival Center After visiting the future it’s off to World Showcase to see what’s new! Disney World’s Epcot World Showcase New Menu Items and Merchandise Updates Our first stop on this trip was the Mexico Pavilion where we spotted La Cantina de San Angel has added a Chicken Taco to the kids’ meal options. La Cantina de San Angel Kids’ Meal Options La Cantina de San Angel Menu The always popular Choza de Margarita has added a Smokey Jalapeno Margarita to their menu. Choza de Margarita Menu While at Choza de Margarita you’ll also find they added a Tostada de Pollo and Esquites to their food and side options. (Those Esquites are amazing!) Choza de Margarita Menu Inside the Pyramid Shops you’ll find Day of the Dead (dia de los Muertos) mugs and shot glasses. Day of the Dead (dia de los Muertos) Mugs and Shot Glasses in Epcot’s Mexico Pyramid Shops Day of the Dead (dia de los Muertos) Mugs in Epcot’s Mexico Pyramid Shops For fans of the movie Coco, you can decorate and personalize your own skeleton character on an interactive screen known as the Mirror de los Muertos. Decorate your own Coco inspired skeleton character in Epcot’s Mexico Decorate your own Coco inspired skeleton character in Epcot’s Mexico Decorate your own Coco inspired skeleton character in Epcot’s Mexico When you’re in Norway you can now enjoy two new beers from their beer cart: Aass Pilsner and Redstone Mead. Norway Beer Stand Menu Work is ongoing on Kringla Bakeri og Kafe. An opening date has not yet been announced. Kringla Bakeri og Kafe Construction A new tea has popped up in the China Pavilion at both the Joy of Tea and Lotus Blossom Cafe. The Milk Cap Lychee Tea is Lychee Tea topped with a creamy milk cap accented with a hint of Himalayan salt. Milk Cap Lycee Tea available at Joy of Tea and Lotus Blossom Cafe If you’re looking for a Jumbo Pretzel or Altenmunster Oktoberfest in the Germany Pavilion you can no longer find them at Sommerfest. However, you can still find Jumbo Pretzels at both the beer carts. Becks Pilsner has been added to the Sommerfest menu. Sommerfest Menu You can now grab a Knopper – a milky, hazelnutty, chocolate, crispy German treat – at Karamell Kuche. Knoppers now available at Karamell Kuche Currently, Karamell Kuche is also offering the Marshmallow Wand discount – of 20% off when buy 2 or more – we first told you about last week. Karamell Kuche Marshmallow Wand Special When in Rome, or the Italy Pavilion, you eat pizza! The current specialty pizza at Via Napoli is Mozzarella di Bufata. This mozzarella pizza comes with vine-ripened tomato sauce and basil. If you want to dress your pizza up a bit you can add any additional topping from their menu to your pizza. Via Napoli Specialty Pizza The Via Napoli Pizza Window remains under refurbishment. Via Napoli Pizza Window We found some cute merchandise in the shops in Italy. If you have a coffee lover on your shopping list, or are a coffee lover yourself, you’ll have to pick up some of this new coffee-centric merchandise! New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion – do you see the Hidden Mickeys?? We love this collection of Caffe Italiano shirts! New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion – we need this when ordering at Starbucks! Here’s a ladies version of this handy coffee primer They captured the look and feel of the Italy Pavilion perfectly in this artwork. New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion – you might have to look a little harder for this Hidden Mickey New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion If all this coffee merchandise has made you thirsty pick up a new mug! New Coffee Merchandise in Italy Pavilion The next time you’re in the America Pavilion be sure to take the time to visit the “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” exhibition at the American Heritage Gallery inside The American Adventure pavilion. “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” Exhibition When in the America Pavilion you’ll find Block and Hans is being refurbished. There is a pop-up bar in the area during the refurbishment. Block and Hans Under Refurbishment Block and Hans Pop-Up Beer Cart Block and Hans Pop-Up Beer Cart Fife and Drum continues to offer their Guardians of the Galaxy special items. The cast member we spoke to believes they will be there until the Food and Wine Festival starts August 30. However, the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Live! Concerts run until August 19 – so they might be leaving when the show ends. Fife and Drum Guardians of the galaxy Special Items There is a new Mac and Cheese Hot Dog at the Liberty Inn. Guardians of the Galaxy items are still available here as well, again probably through August 19 or August 30. Liberty Inn Menu Mac and Cheese Foot-long at Liberty Inn The America Shop is featuring a couple of new All-American T-Shirts. USA Spirit Jersey USA Spirit Jersey USA T-Shirt You can get your coconut fix in the Morocco Pavilion’s Tangerine Cafe outdoor beverage bar when you pick up a new Coconut Pastry. If coconut isn’t your jam, then you can also pick up a Baklava Pastry. Tangerine Cafe Outdoor Beverage Bar Coconut Pastry When you’re in the France Pavilion to can see signs of the construction working being done to bring the Ratatouille ride to the park with an opening set for 2021. Ratatouille Ride Construction Ratatouille Ride Construction There is some new merchandise in France featuring a more mature looking Belle. Let us know what you think of this artwork and merchandise. New Belle Merchandise Line And are they starting a new “thing” with Hidden Chips in this merchandise? New Belle Merchandise Line New Belle Merchandise Line New Belle Merchandise Line New Belle Merchandise Line New Belle Merchandise Line Finally, you too can have a magical rose in your house. Beauty and the Beast Rose Spinner The royal baby is being celebrated in the United Kingdom pavilion. You can pick this tea towel up in the Tea Caddy shop. Royal Baby Tea Towel Toast to the new baby with a Harp Lager that has returned to the Rose and Crown Outdoor Bar. However, the Innis and Gun, Sam Adams, and Newcastle Brown have been removed from the menu at this location. Rose and Crown Outdoor Bar We found a ton of new Mary Poppins and Peter Pan merchandise in the Tea Caddy. If you’re ready to prepare tea the ever-prepared Mary is ready with this line of Practically Perfect items! Mary Poppins Tea Set Mary Poppins Tea Set Mary Poppins Tea Set Mary Poppins Tea Set Mary Poppins Tea Set If you prefer cold drinks, here is your tumbler! Mary Poppins Tumbler If you need somewhere to keep your treasures Mary is, of course, prepared: Mary Poppins Treasure Keeper Mary Poppins Treasure Keeper This street sign is not practically perfect, it is perfect! Mary Poppins Street Sign If Neverland is more your speed never fear – you can enjoy a tea set as well! Peter Pan Tea Set Peter Pan Tea Set I love that these are exclusive to the World Showcase, too! Peter Pan Tea Set For to-go drinks enjoy this tumbler: Peter Pan Tumbler When seeking shade try one of these hats – there’s one for any style! Peter Pan Hat Peter Pan Hat And if you collect magnets add these to your collection! Mary Poppins Magnet Peter Pan Magnets We closed out our world tour in the Canada Pavilion. We found a Blueberry Banjo Frosty and Blueberry Frosty at the Popcorn Cart. They have added Blanche de Chambly draft to this location. Labatt Blue is no longer available here, you’ll still find it in Trading Post Refreshments. Canada Popcorn Cart Frosties Canada Popcorn Cart Beverage Menu Canada’s Trading Post Refreshments Menu We found a lot of fun merchandise in Northwest Mercantile. We’ll start with Spirit Jerseys and T-Shirts. Canada Spirit Jersey Canada Spirit Jersey Canada T-Shirt Northwest Mercantile is also carrying a couple of Tervis Tumblers. Canada Tervis Tumbler Canada Tervis Tumbler For a cup of coffee on those chilly Canadian mornings try out this mug: Canada Mug Whew….we made it around the World Showcase and Future World in Epcot! Time for a quiet moment and to rest our feet! Enjoy the new treats and merchandise! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: 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 All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. 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While many still have several weeks left before school resumes, others are already in the throes of reading, writing and arithmetic. School is one of those necessities in life, but it does not mean you cannot learn in style. Great fashions, backpacks and so much more can be found at Disney Springs, and this week the Disney Parks Moms Panelists are here to give you some back to school shopping tips at one of their favorite destinations. For panelist Crystal B., Uniqlo is a great spot for back to school shopping! She loves the affordable prices, and finds it to be a great spot to stock up on basics, as well as unique Disney merchandise. “DisneyStyle is my new favorite store in Disney Springs!” exclaims Tania L. “From hats proclaiming you live in Fantasyland to shirts professing your love of Disney snacks, there’s something for everyone with Disney flair. I even picked up Mickey Waffle keychains for my daughters to hook on their backpacks for school.” And while we are on the subject of backpacks, the panelists all agree that Curl by Sammy Duval, Kipling and Vera Bradley have some of the best backpacks around. They also agree that you must make time to stop in at World of Disney for the ultimate Disney shopping experience. “My kids love to talk to their friends about their Disney trips.” Robyn M. said. “So, we like to pick up a backpack, water bottle, or lunch bag at World of Disney so they can bring a little of the magic with them to school. They also have the cutest pens, and my daughter always stocks up for her desk.” It is quite easy to see that the panelists can find something for everyone at Disney Springs, but while shopping, Anna S. reminds guests to look for the sales! “Having just returned from a quick shopping trip to Disney Springs, the best tip is to search the sales,” explained Anna. “Almost every store is having an end of summer sale, and there were great deals to be had on things like Vera Bradley book bags, Sephora makeup palettes, and even inspirational notes and journals at Sugarboo & Co. (this store makes me feel good even when things aren’t on sale).” From shopping tips at Disney Springs to planning your next Disney vacation, the Disney Parks Moms Panelists are here to answer all your questions. For a personalized response from one of our knowledgeable panelists, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com, and we hope everyone has a great school year! View the full article

This August I’ve got some delicious new bites on both coasts to share with you, and first up is some exciting news coming straight from Disneyland Resort – River Belle Terrace in Disneyland park is now serving breakfast! If you’re looking for a bit of down-home southern breakfast cooking, then River Belle Terrace is the perfect place to start your day. Take a seat in the shady terrace and choose from a selection of delicious morning dishes like Monkey Bread! Made with warm and buttery sweet bread, this southern skillet dish comes with pecan butter, candied pecans, and powdered sugar. You can also enjoy dishes like the Country Biscuits and Gravy, Becky Thatcher’s Fried Green Tomato, or even Short Rib Skillet with sunny side-up eggs, signature potatoes, onions and peppers, and Texas toast. Oh, and I can’t forget about the MICKEY PANCAKES! These Mickey-shaped pancakes come with maple syrup, whipped butter, seasonal berries, and chicken sausage or Applewood smoked bacon. Seating for this new breakfast at River Belle Terrace is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Reservations are also available for lunch and dinner only. To see the full menu and book reservations, visit the Disneyland Resort website or call (714) 781-DINE (714 781-3463). There’s also a new Fish Taco Plate over at Disney California Adventure Park – just stop by Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill on the Pacific Wharf to get it! It comes with corn tortillas, citrus cabbage slaw, mango habanero sauce, cilantro-lime rice, and black beans. At Walt Disney World Resort, a new month means new monthly bites at Magic Kingdom Park! At Casey’s Corner, August’s Hot Diggity Dog of the Month is the Cheesy Dog, an all-beef hot dog topped with queso, cheddar, and seasoned cheese puffs. At Pinocchio Village Haus, the Flatbread of the Month is a delicious Bacon Mac and Cheese Flatbread. In Fantasyland, The Friar’s Nook is serving Pub Tots topped with beer cheese, bacon, and chives. And if you’re craving a juicy brat, then you can try the Brat and Tots. This bratwurst comes topped with sauerkraut and served with delicious potato barrels. Over at Epcot, there’s a tasty new Stow Away Mary at Refreshment Port. This classic Bloody Mary comes with vodka, garnished with pimento-stuffed olives, a cherry tomato, celery, jumbo shrimp, and smokehouse jerky. Craving some mac and cheese? Stop by Liberty Inn at The American Adventure pavilion to try this yummy Macaroni and Cheese All-Beef Foot Long Hot Dog! Near Test Track, you can get some fun stuffed pretzels at the Pretzel Cart. Try the Cream Cheese, Jalapeño Cheese, or Salted Caramel Warm Stuffed Pretzels. Finally – I’ve got a couple announcements direct from Disney Springs! The first? STK Orlando is now serving lunch 11am-2:30pm Monday-Friday and brunch 11am-3pm Saturday and Sunday! Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad, Tuna Tartare and Crispy Rock Shrimp are just a few of the delicious salads and appetizers to start your meal with. You can also enjoy a raw bar with Oysters, Shrimp Cocktails, Ceviché, and Alaskan King Crab. For the main course, you can enjoy steaks, sandwiches, and burgers such as the Linz Angus Burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and chips. And for the sides? Pair your entrée with one of STK’s amazing sides such as the Parmesan Truffle Fries, Lobster Mac and Cheese, or Grilled Trumpet Royale Mushrooms. Another exciting announcement from Disney Springs involves a brand-new food truck! Coming in late August, 4 Rivers is introducing the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Inspired by the culinary culture of Mexico City, this food truck boasts a barbacoa-style menu with dishes including Taco Cones and Burrito Bowls. These items are filled with signature 4 Rivers meats such as brisket and pulled pork, but prepared using barbacoa techniques. The food truck will also offer standout vegetarian options like the Squash Blossom Burrito. And for dessert, tempt your taste buds with decadent sweets such as the Dulce de Leche Churro Balls! If you’re getting hungry after reading this, then be sure to come on out and try these new bites! To make dining reservations for Disneyland Resort in California, visit the Disneyland Resort website or call (714) 781-DINE (714 781-3463). To make dining reservations for Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call (407) WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). View the full article

We’re only about one month away from Halloween… at Disneyland Resort, that is ! Disneyland Halloween Time Halloween Time in Disneyland kicks off on September 7th and runs through the Big Day on October 31st! So we’re here with a Sneak Pre-BOO! of all the spooky fun! Halloween Overlays Guests entering Disney California Adventure will find that Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas has taken over the main entrance! And we’re pumped that Cars Land will once again receive a seasonal makeover and become Radiator Screams. Cars Land becomes Radiator Springs Look for Vamp Mater and other Cars characters to be all decked out in their “Haul-O-Ween car-stumes”! Cars Land attractions will be transformed, too, into Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. Vamp-Mater Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will also transform each night into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. In Disneyland Park, the Main Street Pumpkin Festival sets the seasonal scene on Main Street! Disneyland Minnie Mouse Jack O’Lantern! And, of course, the popular Haunted Mansion Holiday will return along with Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Haunted Mansion Holiday Look for the tribute to Dia de los Muertos in Frontierland. Dia de los Muertos tribute And be sure to keep an eye out for Disney characters in their Halloween costumes! Skeleton Goofy! The Arrival of Vampirina Disney Junior star Vampirina will make her debut during Halloween Time! Guests will be able to meet Vampirina in Disney California Adventure starting September 7th. Vampirina ©Disney And guests at the extra-ticketed Mickey’s Halloween Party in Disneyland can look for Vampirina during the Frightfully Fun Parade. Trick or TREAT?! Trick or Treat? Let’s go with treats! Though we don’t yet know what seasonal snacks will ghoulishly glide into the parks for 2018, some of the snacks from 2017 seen below should give you an idea of what we may find this fall! Spoke-y Cone Macaron Some of our favorites from last year included the Spoke-y Cone Macaron at the Cozy Cone Motel, and the Car-Achnid Pot Pie at Flo’s V-8 Cafe! Spider Pie?! Vampire Mater Bread flew into Cars Land as well. Vamp Mater Sourdough! The Bat Wing Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream was a huge hit last year! Bat Wing Sundae So was the adorable Mummy Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich at Schmoozies. Mummy Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich In fact, all sorts of classic treats around the parks received spooky makeovers, from Mickey Mummy Macarons, to Pumpkin Cheesecake, to Black Rose Cake Pops to Oogie Boogie Krispy Treats! Disneyland Mummy Macaron Jolly Holiday Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Black Rose Cake Pops Oogie Boogie Krispy Treat The Seasonal Beignet at the Mint Julep Bar was Dreamsicle last Halloween. Dreamsicle Beignets! And we can’t WAIT to see what they scare up for 2018! How about BOO… I mean, you ? Find more Disneyland Food Fun here! Will you be in Disneyland for Halloween Time? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disneyland Halloween Eats and Treats! Must-Have!! The Halloween Time Headless Horseman Straw and Clip in Disneyland Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

We’re coming at you with another friendly reminder to check Mobile Order options on your My Disney Experience app when you’re visiting select Counter Service locations in Disney World! My Disney Experience app screenshot Why? Because in addition to giving you the opportunity to save time by pre-ordering and pre-paying for your food, you may also find items not posted on the regular menu. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe on Mobile Order Most recent case in point: Magic Kingdom’s Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe has a new Mobile Order Secret Menu item. You’ll spot the Pork Belly Burger listed underneath the specialty offerings for the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo. (You should still be able to grab that Super Stretchy Burger through September 3rd, by the way!) Cosmic Ray’s on Mobile Order The Pork Belly Burger is topped with smoked gouda, sriracha aioli, and pork rinds (!)… all further topped with fried pickle chips. Pork Belly Burger on Mobile Order As you’ll find with applicable items in Mobile Order, options for customization may present themselves underneath the selected items. Side item and Customization options The Pork Belly Burger joins other Mobile Order Secret Menu items, such as several offerings you’ll find only on Mobile Order for D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs. Find our Step-By-Step Guide for Mobile Order here! 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 the Pork Belly Burger? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News: Mobile Order On the Way to Five Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants News: Limited Time HOLIDAY EATS at Counter Service Spots in Disney World News: One-Day Disney Dining Plan to Begin Testing in the Magic Kingdom View the full article

Since opening last month, the all-new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Theme Park has been brimming with fun and imagination, from riding the toy-filled Slinky Dog Dash as his coils twist around curves, hills, and drops, to an interstellar romp in a toy rocket on Alien Swirling Saucers. Now ShopDisney.com is celebrating the grand opening by giving away a Walt Disney World Resort vacation to play big in Andy’s backyard. This Buzz-worthy grand prize vacation package includes five days and four nights at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, round trip coach airfare*, hotel accommodations, 5-day Magic Your Way tickets with Park Hopper option, a $500 Disney Gift Card and a VIP tour guide for a day! It’s the rootin’-est, tootin’-est time ever. Enter today for your chance to win and play big alongside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the Toy Story gang—all in the so-much-larger-than-life setting of Andy’s backyard. Enter soon as the sweepstakes concludes August 9, 2018. *If winner resides outside 250 miles of the Walt Disney World Resort NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter Sweepstakes between 7/9/18 at 12:00 PM PDT and 8/9/18 at 12:00 PM PDT. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are 18+ at time of entry. Limit 1 entry per person per day. See Official Rules for full details on how to enter, eligibility requirements, odds of winning, prize descriptions and limitations. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. © Disney/Pixar View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing the things YOU’LL never do again in Walt Disney World! What will you NEVER do again here??? We’ve got YOU — our readers and viewers! — to thank for our latest DFB YouTube Video! You see, I received so many great comments and ideas on our recent “Things I’ll Never Never Do Again in Disney World” video that we’re sharing some great ideas, tips, and advice that YOU gave us! So find out the things that you and your fellow DFB readers and viewers will NEVER do again in Walt Disney World 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 will you NEVER do again in Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: How to Survive Disney World Weather (and Hurricane Season) DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

There is another fabulous milkshake added to the already impressive milkshake lineup available at Disney’s All Star Movies resort. Take a look at this appropriately named Scene Stealer Cookie Milkshake. Cookie Shake at All Star Movies Resort This Scene Stealer blends the classic taste of Cookie Dough and Ice Cream to create a cool treat with the extra fun of chocolate sprinkles around the top of the cup and chocolate sauce draped around the inside of your souvenir cup. The shake is topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a chocolate covered chocolate chip cookie. Cookie Shake at All Star Movies Resort What a great way to cool down on a humid summer day in Florida! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and share your photos! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2018 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2017 Edition immediately for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2017 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? What’s New Around Walt Disney World — January 23, 2017 News: Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday with Special Disney World Treats This Weekend Only! View the full article

House of Blues in Disney West Side at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs is the place to go for great tunes and indulgent southern classics like jambalaya and pulled pork barbecue. House of Blues They’ve even got our favorite Disney World dessert: Toffee Bread Pudding with Whiskey Butter! Toffee Bread Pudding at House of Blues Seriously: this dessert is worth the trip to the West Side! And now thanks to the House of Blues Instagram, we have yet another reason to dance on over: brand new cocktails! These new cocktails are made with fresh ingredients and are more than up to the task of fueling your late-night (and all-day, if you desire) Disney Springs fun! One such cocktail beauty is the Crossroads Cadillac Margarita, which consists of Patrón Reposado tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour, topped with a mini bottle of Grand Marnier. How’s that to sound to wet your whistle? Crossroads Cadillac Margarita at House of Blues Orlando Other new cocktails include the Beast of Bourbon, the Woodberry Smash, and the Stormy Night. So get your groove on, and give them a try! Ready to be on top of all the Disney food news? Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today, and you’ll be in the know! Check out some great Disney Springs eats here! What’s your favorite way to relax in Disney Springs? Tell us how you find your zen in the comments below! Related posts: Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Best Disney Dining Plan Quick Service Credit Restaurants in 2018 View the full article

In the world of Walt Disney World dining, Be Our Guest Restaurant has been a guest favorite since day one. But for four days this month, the popular restaurant will close for a brief refurbishment. Be Our Guest Restaurant From August 20-24, 2018, Be Our Guest Restaurant will be closed. Guests hoping to snag breakfast, lunch, or dinner as walk-up diners will have to look elsewhere. (We offer some alternatives here!) Sorry, Chip: no dinner service August 20-24! No official word on the reason for the refurb, but we’re glad it’s brief! Stay up-to-date on all the Disney food news by signing up for the DFB Newsletter! We’ll keep you informed about everything Disney food-related! What’s your favorite meal to eat at Be Our Guest? We love ’em all, but the new enhanced prix fixe dinner is great fun! Tell us about your favorites in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?: April 10, 2018 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED DFB Video: Best to Worst — Magic Kingdom Restaurants RANKED! View the full article

If joining a James Beard Award winning chef for a toast is on your bucket list, then this is your opportunity! Terralina Crafted Italian Join James Beard Award winning Chef Tony Mantuano on the Terralina Crated Italian veranda for an Italian inspired “Aperitivo Time” featuring Italian sparkling wines & family-style bites on August 11, 2018. Chef Tony Mantuano ©Terralina Crafted Italian You’ll have the chance to meet Chef Mantuano as you enjoy antipasti towers, fried olives, mini rice balls and assorted flatbreads paired with hand selected sparkling wines during this special event. The Details: Date: Sat, August 11, 2018 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: Terralina Crafted Italian The Landing at Disney Springs 1650 Buena Vista Drive Orlando, FL 32830 Price: $50.00 per person No Refunds Tickets: Order your tickets here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! 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! Would you like to attend Aperitivo Time with Chef Mantuano? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: First Look and Review: Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs DFB Video: 15 New Disney Restaurants to Try in 2018 What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 View the full article

Our latest visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom was jam packed with new food AND merchandise. In fact, we found so much of both that we decided to do TWO posts for you! Welcome to Animal Kingdom! So, THIS one is for the shopaholics out there – it’s all about MERCHANDISE! Foodies can check out what’s new to EAT by clicking here! And heads up: all the merchandise featured here can be found at Riverside Depot and Disney Outfitters in Discovery Island, neither of which are too far from the park’s Tree of Life. Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life T-Shirts Galore Disney Outfitters has updated their t-shirt display with squares on the walls featuring all the new designs. You’ll find the shirts around the store, of course, but the wall is a quick way to see everything at once. Disney Outfitters New T-Shirt Display Area We may be biased, but our favorite shirt from the designs below (it’s for the kiddos) is the “I’m just here for the snacks” shirt! Disney Outfitters New t-Shirt Display Wall Right now adult graphic T-Shirts are $20.00 each when you buy two. Disney Outfitters New t-Shirt Display Wall Now, some close ups, starting with our favorite: Disney Life T-Shirt Disney Cat Lady T-Shirt Disney Squad T-Shirt Not to be left out, here are some shirts for men: The Genie T-Shirt Grumpy T-Shirt Mountain Man T-Shirt Timon and Pumba T-Shirt LOVING how true this is! Tomorrowland’s Autotopia T-Shirt And for all of us procrastinators out there… this is the perfect Disney shirt. Tomorrowland T-Shirt You can always pick it up next time . (See what I did there?!) Here’s some inspiration from Walt himself. Walt Quote T-Shirt Walt Quote T-Shirt Minnie Mouse Merchandise It seems that everyone’s favorite fashionista — Minnie! — has taken over areas of the stores with her trademark polka dots and bow appearing on all kinds of merchandise these days. Minnie Mouse Merchandise Minnie Mouse Merchandise Minnie Mouse Merchandise If you’re looking for a new back-to-school backpack for a Minnie fan, check this one out: Minnie Mouse Backpack The fashionable Minnie has added some new T-shirts, too, including a few with some pretty sweet messaging. Minnie Mouse T-Shirt Minnie Mouse T-Shirt Minnie Mouse T-Shirt And Minnie is always perfectly accessorized, so here’s a hat to go with your Minnie collection. Minnie Mouse Hat Who says bows are only for headbands? Holiday Merchandise Though it’s just newly August, we are constantly finding new additions to the holiday merchandise pop up in all the shops around the parks. Animal Kingdom Ornament Can you see… they snuck a zebra in on the back of this Animal Kingdom ornament! Animal Kingdom Ornament To remember your trip you can collect an ornament from each park or just go with this classic Walt Disney World ornament commemorating that magical moment of passing under those gates. Disney World Ornament The gang is all here — including Santa Mickey — for this collection of Ear Hat ornaments. Goofy and Pluto Ornaments Santa and Mickey Ornaments Minnie Ornament General Merchandise Talk about finding Nemo… Nemo hat We found Dory, too! Dory Hat We also spotted a Hidden Mickey in this notebook set design. Animal Kingdom Notebooks Hidden Mickey on Animal Kingdom Notebooks This Mickey Ears keychain is just one of a line which also features Best Dad, “I Love My Cat,” and more. Best Mom Mickey Ear Hat Keychain And we’re still very much in the rainy season in Orlando, so we’ve spotted quite a few of this updated design for the rainy day ponchos as well, with a fun contemporary look. Updated Design on Ponchos What will be your first item to purchase? Remember, many (though not all) of these items may be found on ShopDisney.com if you missed them on your trip or can’t wait to buy them. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney 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. Which new item would you love to pick up on your next trip to Animal Kingdom? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB Video: GET THIS at Disney’s Animal Kingdom What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? Everything You Want and Need for Toy Story Land! View the full article

Beauty and magic abounds in the Southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. You can explore the splendor of these locales with Adventures by Disney, including taking part in local customs like a sunrise alms ceremony with monks, savoring a regional cooking class, connecting with the majesty of temples such as Angkor Wat, studying Tai Chi with a master and so much more. Check out just a few highlights of this amazing 12-day, 11-night Adventures by Disney vacation in this video. Filled with history and tradition, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia each offers its own natural beauty, artistic elegance and philosophies of living that permeate everything from their martial arts and religious practices to their delicious regional cuisine. Experience the world together with your loved ones on this amazing trip! View the full article

The sun is shining on Storybook Land at Disneyland Park in Paris. Storybook Land Canal Boats, located in the Fantasyland section of the park, takes guests past intricately replicated houses, villages and palaces that feature imaginative landscaping, charming music and even special lighting effects. The tour guide brings each scene to life, which includes the village of Arendelle where Anna and Elsa grew up, the houses of “The Three Little Pigs,” Prince Eric’s palace and King Triton’s underwater castle from “The Little Mermaid,” Pinocchio’s village, and many more. View the full article

In our Disney Doodles series, different Disney artists take turns imaging what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Si and Am from “Lady & The Tramp” would do if they could visit Magic Kingdom Park. In the film, driving Lady nuts by going after her family’s pet fish – and then pet bird – leaving disaster in their wake. According to Ashley, their penchant for pestering winged creatures may sway their choice of destination inside the park. “In ‘Lady & the Tramp,’ Si and Am are always causing mischief,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine them causing a stir at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room!” View the full article

Attendance jumped nearly 5 percent at SeaWorld Entertainment’s theme parks in the second quarter compared to the same time period in 2017, the company announced Monday. SeaWorld released its earnings Monday and is scheduled to hold a conference call at 9 a.m. to discuss the financial results. Second... View the full article

Attendance jumped nearly 5 percent at SeaWorld Entertainment’s theme parks in the second quarter compared to the same time period in 2017, the company announced Monday. SeaWorld released its earnings Monday and is scheduled to hold a conference call at 9 a.m. to discuss the financial results. Second... View the full article

Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Becky Thatcher’s Fried Green Tomatoes TOY STORY LAND IS OPEN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!! The menus are out for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the festival on our Epcot Food and Wine Festival pages! 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 The booth menus are HERE for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Chicken Guy! is officially OPEN at Disney Springs! New Winnie the Pooh-themed milkshake at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs. BoardWalk Pizza Window unveils a new menu! Check out the three NEW flavors at Ample Hills Creamery! We have details on the best eats at Typhoon Lagoon. We’re talking about the next spot to find your Dole Whip fix at Disney World! We have a FULL REVIEW of EVERYTHING on the breakfast menu at River Belle Terrace in Disneyland! Find out where to meet Disney Channel’s Vampirina at Disneyland and Disney World this fall. We checked out H2O GLOW Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is HERE! Check out the NEW breakfast sandwiches at the BoardWalk Bakery! New menu items – including Pub Tots! – at Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom! There’s a new dining package for Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We have a FIRST LOOK and full review of Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs! There are two new milkshakes on the menu at Golden Oak Outpost in the Magic Kingdom. We checked out the new family style dining at Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out the party-exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Flavored Frozen Cokes are on the menu now at Price Eric’s Village Market! There’s a new must-have snack at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe. Check out what’s NEW to eat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New DFB YouTube videos: 10 Great Activities for Your Disney World Arrival Day, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Food Tour, Food Tour at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and 9 Things That Surprise People About Disney World. 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: 9 Things That Surprise People About Disney World 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 — check it out — 9 Things That Surprise People About Disney World — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book FINAL EDITION! It’s HERE! We are SO excited to share with you the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! With more than 250 pages of new updates and information for 2018, we have everything organized to ensure that you have your absolute best Food and Wine Festival yet! To celebrate the launch of the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival use promo code CHEFS and get 20% off the price! This year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs 75 days from August 30 until November 12, and the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book features all the info you need to know about this year’s events, from what’s NEW, to brand new details and a FULL Daily Schedule of Events. This book is uniquely organized to make sure you have the best Food and Wine Festival, ever! What’s in the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book? Full Booth Menus with over 100 full color food photos featuring what menu items you can expect at the World Showcase booths this year. A full Schedule of Events for every single day of the festival. Don’t mess with scrolling websites and making calendars — we’ve got everything organized so you know exactly what’s happening on each calendar day! It’s the most in-depth coverage of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival ANYWHERE. A full chapter on what’s NEW at the festival, including a full list of new menu items at the booths! Discount details and information Fully updated FAQ section Plans and strategies for Kids at the Festival​​​​​​​ And MORE! As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is a PDF with ​250+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan your best Food & Wine Festival visit or your money back! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code CHEFS to get 20% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! 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. Satu’li Canteen is home to some great eats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and DFB reader Travel Walt Disney says “Best quick service in all of Walt Disney World might be in the land of Pandora.” SO much great food in one photo! Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District is a great spot to indulge in good food and wines, but recently DFB reader Tiffany Diluzio stopped in to enjoy some Prosecco cocktails! Cheers! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix found this really fun stemless wine glass! WDW for Grownups shared some Disney Dining money saving tips. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Spicy Ahi Tuna Tostadas from Frontera Cocina! Disney Family shared a recipe for Toy Story Alien S’mores. Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: May 13, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 The Year in Review: Top Disney News Stories of 2017 View the full article

This week, we followed our earlier #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the popular “Paint the Night” parade from Disney California Adventure park with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the “incredible” new float in the parade. As many of you know, the “Paint the Night” parade features beloved Disney and Pixar characters and stories, as well as a new float inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and “Incredibles 2.” Check out our original Behind-the-Scenes: ‘The Incredibles’ float story for some impressive fun facts. And at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, we shared two all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages! Simba and his friends are inviting you to join in the festivities with a delicious meal at Tiffins Restaurant followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World Resort. The Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are available daily starting August 13 through November 21, 2018. Space is limited – so be sure to book your experience in advance! Reservations can be made online at the Walt Disney World Resort website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). All menu items and event experiences are subject to change or cancellation without notice. For more details on both dining packages, visit our Lion King Signature Dining Packages story. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Mickey Mouse Helps Celebrate Disney Parks Blog Instagram Milestone – A big thank you to the Disney Parks Blog readers and fans who are part of our growing community on Instagram. We’ve reached 500,000 followers! And, to help celebrate this milestone, Mickey Mouse is sharing a special video. Cool Facts About Cool Places: Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Park – Ahoy Mateys! This summer, we are sharing some of our favorite places to cool off at the Disneyland Resort, along with cool facts you may not have known! Orange Bird Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card To Be Released at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties – Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park Friday, August 17, and this year, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up an event-exclusive game card inspired by Orange Bird! Cruise Critic Names Castaway Cay the Best Cruise Line Private Island for the Third Year in a Row – The votes have been tallied! We’re thrilled to share that Cruise Critic members have recognized Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, as the “Best Cruise Line Private Island” for its 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, making this the third year in a row! Disneyland Resort Cast Member Picks: Pixar Fest Favorites – The first-ever Pixar Fest is happening now until Sept. 3 at the Disneyland Resort. With just a few weeks left to celebrate friendship and beyond, now is the time to visit and enjoy your favorite Pixar stories and characters. Watch this video to see Disneyland Resort cast members weigh in on their top picks from Pixar Fest! Walt Disney World Resort to Host Kickoff of ABC’s ‘American Idol’ Nationwide Bus Tour Auditions – Calling all aspiring singers! Do you think you have what it takes to become the next “American Idol”? Well, I’ve got great news for you! On Saturday, August 25, ABC’s “American Idol” will begin its 20-plus city search for the next singing sensation when the Idol bus arrives right here at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

We just gave you a sneak peek and full review of the newest restaurant in Disney Springs a couple of days ago. Today we are excited to let you know that Chicken Guy! is officially open! You’ll find this new fast-casual spot located near the Planet Hollywood Store across from the Coke Store. Chicken Guy! Opening Soon in Disney Springs The significance of the name of this restaurant should not be missed. Chicken Guy! is a nod to celebrity chef Guy Fieri who has partnered with restauranteur Robert Earl to open this flagship location of the restaurant. You may know their work from Guy Fieri’s Burger and Sandwich menu at Planet Hollywood Observatory. Chicken Guy! Chicken Guy! The fast-casual format for Chicken Guy! has you ordering your meal in line and receiving a buzzer that will let you know when your meal is ready. You can then tuck into your meal at the outside seating or get it to go. Chicken Guy! Tables Chicken Guy! To Go Packaging To learn more about the restaurant, menu, sauces, salads, sandwiches, milkshakes and more: Check out full menu photos and our review of Chicken Guy! here Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 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. Related posts: 22 Sauces?!? First Look and Full Review of Chicken Guy in Disney World! BREAKING! Flagship Chicken Guy! Restaurant to Open at Disney Springs! News: The Polite Pig Set to Open Monday, April 10th in Disney Springs View the full article

With the movie Christopher Robin opening this weekend, Vivoli II Gelato in Disney Springs has come up with the perfect shake that we think even Winnie the Pooh himself would love! Winnie the Pooh… Check out this Honey Pot Shake! It’s made with Orange Blossom Honey Gelato spun with milk in a white chocolate dipped waffle cone topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles. Yes, that is a waffle cone IN a shake! Honey Pot Shake Plus, the red sprinkles as an accent color reminds us of a certain bear’s shirt! Find it at Vivoli Il Gelato for a limited time! Vivoli il Gelato This looks like a good cure for these hot Florida days. Be sure to tag us @DisneyFoodBlog on Instagram if you pick this “un-bear-ably” cute shake up! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: 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 All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Related posts: “Cool” Summer Themed Dome Cake and MORE at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs News: Vivoli il Gelato Debuts Tiramisu Gelato for a Limited Time News: Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream and Pumpkin Gelato in Disney World View the full article

If you’ve walked the boardwalk around Disney World’s Boardwalk Inn resort recently you may have noticed there was some work being done on the Boardwalk Pizza Window located outside Trattoria al Forno. We now know the menu was being updated! Boardwalk Pizza Window The location now offers a broader menu with more pizza choices – in a personal size or a whole pie, as well as sub sandwiches, new salads and desserts. Pizza is now sold in a personal size or a whole pie. Slices are no longer available. Pizza choices include: Pepperoni Personal $10.99 Whole $22.99 Sausage and Mushroom (New!) Personal $10.99 Whole $22.99 White Pizza with Bacon and Mushrooms (New!) Personal $9.99 Whole $22.99 Cheese Personal $9.99 Whole $22.99 All new sandwiches available are: Meatball Sub with Chips, $11.99 Italian Hoagie with Chips, $9.99 The new salads are: Caprese Salad $4.49 Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible Antipasto Salad $4.49 Disney Dining Plan Snack Eligible You can close out your meal with new choices for dessert: Mini Cannoli, $4.29 Limoncello Bar, $3.79 It is great to see this menu getting a refresh as well as some new salads and sandwich choices at the convenient walk up window. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney 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. Related posts: First Look and Review! Ample Hills Creamery Soft Opens on Disney’s Boardwalk Another NEW Mermaid Cupcake is Making a Splash in Disney World! News: Ample Hills Creamery To Open on Disney World’s BoardWalk View the full article

Ample Hills Creamery at Walt Disney World’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas has a massive following, owing to some pretty spectacular ice cream and its convenient location (Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot’s International Gateway, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels are all within walking distance!). Ample Hills Creamery We’ve been enamored since our first visit just over two years ago, and we’re not too proud to admit that we still daydream about this sweet frozen treat on a pretty regular basis. :p Baked/Unbaked and PB Wins the Cup One of our favorite Ample Hills offerings is this gotta-have-it Ice Cream Flight, which lets you choose six scoops to sample! We recommend sharing this with at least one other person. But only because it melts super fast. Otherwise, we have no issue with anyone eating all that delicious ice cream by himself. Ice Cream Flight And now Ample Hills is keepin’ it fresh with three new, intriguing flavors! First up: Shirley Temple! This vegan sorbet mingles the flavors of cherry, lime, lemon, and ginger! Shirley Temple Flavored Ice Cream Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a twist on an Ample Hills fan favorite: the original, delicious Ooey Gooey Butter Cake! Prepare yourself for red velvet bits mixed into this one! Red Velvet Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Finally, Chocolate Fudge Brownie speaks to the chocoholic in all of us with milk chocolate ice cream and pieces of brownie! Chocolate Fudge Brownie Yup, these are on our to-get-as-soon-as-humanly-possible list. You don’t want to miss a thing in the world of Disney food — so sign up for the DFB Newsletter to be in the know! Which Ample Hills flavor is your ice cream jam? Let us know! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 Another Glittery Unicorn Cupcake Gallops Into Disney World! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 View the full article

Are you ready to make a SPLASH at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park? Typhoon Lagoon If so, you’ll definitely need plenty of EATS to get you through your day… because everyone knows there’s no hungry quite like I’ve-been-swimming-all-day hungry. Surf Report Minnie Mouse Beach Umbrella Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool So it’s a good thing that there’s PLENTY here to keep you going and — more importantly — SPLASHING all day long! Castaway Creek For Hungry Swimmers Typhoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack Typhoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack stand together side by side, serving up everything from salads to sandwiches to snacks to swirls and MORE! Typhoon Tilly’s Seriously, take some time to explore not only the regular menus, but also the extra signs posted all around. Typhoon Tilly’s Main Menu Typhoon Tilly’s Main Menu Because that “and more” includes the Chicken Waffle Sandwich… Waffle Menu Chicken Waffle Sandwich … and the Fresh Fruit Waffle! Fresh Fruit Waffle at Typhoon Lagoon If you missed our in-depth look at this decadent treat, you should check it out here! Fresh Fruit Waffle And if you continue to keep your eyes peeled, you may also find that Dole Whip — WITH RUM — is also up for grabs! Dole Whip sign at Typhoon Tilly’s Dole Whip in Typhoon Lagoon One of several options for a full meal at Snack Shack is the Shrimp Wrecked Salad which is topped with toasted pecans, strawberries, feta cheese, and a mix of dried blueberries, cherries, and cranberries. Shrimp Wrecked Salad Oh… and lots of SHRIMP! Shrimp Wrecked Salad A sweet vinaigrette dressing comes on the side. Vinaigrette Not exactly what you’d expect from a water park, is it? And props to the Snack Shack for that! Leaning Palms Full entrees are also on order at Leaning Palms. Leaning Palms Leaning Palms Look for unexpected items like an Adobo Chicken Rice Bowl and a Turkey Muffuletta Sandwich along with classics like burgers and chicken strips. Leaning Palms Menu Leaning Palms Menu Vegetarian and Vegan guests especially will want to check out the highlighted options here! Vegetarian and Vegan Options And remember when the Crush Sipper Cup surfed into our lives a while back? Crush Sipper Cup sign You’ll still find him at Leaning Palms. Crush Sipper Cup Lowtide Lou’s Find further sustenance at Lowtide Lou’s. Lowtide Lou’s Aside from a few entrees, Lou’s also carries Stuffed Pretzels! Lowtide Lou’s Menu The beloved Jalapeño Cheese and Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzels are here. Stuffed Pretzels And if you just need something quick right by the surf pool, Surf Doggies surfs up (ha!) a few choices like Hot Dogs, Turkey Legs, and even a Sausage Sub. Surf Doggies Surf Doggies Menu Sweet Treats Happy Landings Nothing will give you your second wind on a warm day at the park better than ICE CREAM, and you’ll find plenty of it at Happy Landings! Happy Landings And it’s one of the spots where you’ll find Typhoon Lagoon’s answer to The Kitchen Sink. Happy Landings Menu It’s the Sand Pail! Sand Pail The serving style for this sharable sundae has recently changed. This huge pile of chocolate and vanilla soft-serve with waffle cone pieces, oreo cookie pieces, sprinkles, hot fudge, caramel sauce, and whipped cream (all topped with a cherry!) was previously served directly IN the sand pail. Sand Pail But now, a large cup is placed inside the pail first, so you don’t have to worry about cleaning out your sand pail before you get back to playing! Sand Pail Sand Pail Cool Drinks If you’d rather cool down with something other than ice cream…. well, there’s no shortage of ways to do that in Typhoon Lagoon! Frozen Drinks at Typhoon Lagoon Let’s Go Slurpin’ is located right by the surf pool. Let’s Go Slurpin’ This fun little bar serves up classic Disney Pool Bar drinks such as the Captain’s Mai Tai and the Banana Cabana along with a few Typhoon signatures like the Typhoon Tilly. Let’s Go Slurpin’ Menu Hammerhead Fred’s Dive Shop (right near Typhoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack) also serves up some fun cocktails. Hammerhead Fred’s Dive Shop Look for Fred’s Purple Siren and the Captain’s Gem. Fred’s Purple Siren Captain’s Gem There’s a bar right in view of Crush ‘n’ Gusher that serves an assortment of beer — including a Beer Flight! Crush ‘n’ Gusher Crush ‘n’ Gusher Bar Beer Menu Some substantial snacks are also available like pretzels, churros, and beef empanadas. Crush ‘n’ Gusher Bar Menu Soft Pretzels Churros Empanadas High N Dry serves a variety of frozen drinks and more. High ‘n Dry High ‘n Dry The Refillable (for a price) Beer Cups are also here. High ‘n Dry Beer Specials High ‘n Dry Bar Options also include your choice of Jack & Frozen Coke or Rum & Frozen Coke. Frozen Coke Cocktails So… CHEERS to that!! Frozen Jack and Coke Joffrey’s Kiosks — Mini Donuts, Arctic Dots, and COFFEE In addition to chlorine and sunscreen, there’s one more signature scent that wafts through the air at Typhoon Lagoon, and it stems from this little stand! Mini Donuts Stand! This Joffrey’s kiosk sells fresh-made Mini Donuts by the 1/2 Dozen and Dozen! Mini Donuts Menu Add your choice of dipping sauce in chocolate, raspberry, or white chocolate if you’d like. (And — trust me — you’d like!) Mini Donuts No day at Typhoon Lagoon (OR Blizzard Beach) is quite complete without a batch! Mini Donut Joffrey’s also hosts an Arctic Dots stand. Arctic Dots Arctic Dots Flavors LOL (Lots of Layers) Sundaes are up for grabs in addition to single flavors. LOL Sundaes sign And if all that fun in the sun is wiping you out, remember… you can also get your fill of Joffrey’s Coffee here, too. Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk Joffrey’s Coffee Menu “Conserve Water — Drink Coffee” Snack Carts Mickey Ice Cream Bars and other ice cream novelties, cold drinks, and popcorn can be found at snack carts in the park, and you can even get (or refill) your Refillable Popcorn Bucket here. Snack Cart Menu The Water Parks also have their own specific Refillable Mug good to refill at the many self-service beverage stations around the park. Water Parks Refillable Mug It can be reactivated for another day for an additional fee. Water Parks Refillable Mug Keep an eye out for healthier-for-you fare, too! Chilled Fruit, Veggies, and Cheese Well, it’s time we get back to splashin’! But don’t worry — if you can’t get enough of Typhoon Lagoon, there’s still a couple of nights left to check out the park’s limited run nighttime event for this summer: H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! 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Happy Weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re taking you on a Food Tour of Disney World’s Contemporary Resort! Meet Chef Mickey at the Contemporary! Disney’s Contemporary Resort plays host to several dining locations. It offers everything from one of the most popular Character Meals in Disney World, to a favorite Counter Service spot, to fantastic fireworks viewing within a Signature Restaurant setting and much more. There’s something for everyone at the Contemporary when it comes to dining. And that’s especially great because — since the Resort is easily accessible to guests coming to or from Magic Kingdom — just about everyone can make a plan to get there at some point during their vacation if they wish. So join us for a complete Food Tour of the Contemporary 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 enjoy dining at the Contemporary Resort? Related posts: DFB Video: Top 5 Disney World Resorts for FOOD! DFB Video: 5 Best Disney World Snacks for Peanut Butter Lovers DFB Video: Disney Desserts You MUST Experience! View the full article