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Happy weekend! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Dessert Trio at the new Prix Fixe Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant TOY STORY LAND IS OPEN at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! Click here to see ALL of our coverage!! Booking is NOW OPEN for the 2018 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 We checked out a must-have snack at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon! We have a FULL REVIEW of the new prix fixe dinner menu at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom! Breakfast has returned to the River Belle Terrace in Disneyland! Sprinkles featured a Flaming Hot Cheetos Cupcake this week! Vegetable Curry Pods are off the menu at Satu’li Canteen! Disney announced the elimination of plastic straws! Chicken Guy! from Guy Fieri is coming to Disney Springs We reviewed Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast at Storytellers Cafe. Disney Ink & Paint Club now open for New Year’s Eve reservations. New Croissant Sundae now at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! We shared the secret menu item via Mobile Order at Woody’s Lunch Box. There’s a new late-night happy hour at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs! Registration is open for the V.I.Passholder Night for Annual Passholders! Festival of Holidays and more returning to Disneyland this fall! We checked out the new Taste of Yucatan menu at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs! Disney World’s Free Dining Offer ends soon! We checked out the newest lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Confectionery is now open on Pixar Pier. We shared details on the best way to plan your Epcot Food and Wine Festival trip. New DFB YouTube videos: Five Big Disney News Stories this Week, Drinking Around Epcot, Answering Your Disney World FAQs, and Wilderness Lodge Food Tour. 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: Answering Your Disney World FAQs 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 — Answering Your Disney World FAQs! Check it out — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: Our BIGGEST Sale of the Year! 50% off Everything at the DFB Store! Today is a great day to start planning your next Disney World vacation — because we’re having a huge sale at the DFB Store! ALL of our best selling DFB Guides at the DFB Store are 50% off with promo code DFB50! Whether you’re planning a trip to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, heading to WDW next year with your family, or making plans for a holiday visit, we have a DFB Guide for you! From our 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining to our DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival and the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays — not to mention our detailed snack-focused guides — these books are MUST reads for anyone heading to the Disney parks this year! BUNDLE for Savings! Our Bundles are a great deal today – you get a collection of some of our best DFB Guides that are already discounted, AND you get an additional 50% off with promo code DFB50! That’s like a sale on top of a sale! Looking for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining but want to know about the best snacks too? Then check our our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle! Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle that includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the 2018 Food & Wine Guide! And if you want ALL of it — we have you covered there, too! Check out our DFB Everything Bundle! Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code DFB50 to get 50% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! But HURRY! This sale ends SOON! 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. We’re fans of the Cheddar Cheese Soup Poutine found at Refreshment Port in Epcot, and DFB reader Tomorrow’s Fantasy recently enjoyed it and says she now needs to eat at Le Cellier to enjoy the soup! So yummy! There’s so much to eat at Disney World and DFB reader Brent Shock crossed two spots off his must-eat list – Beaches and Cream and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen! Two of our favorite spots! Great choices! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this awesome Disney food T-shirt! WDW for Grownups shared the latest Disney food news. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Guava-Stuffed French Toast! Disney Family shared a recipe for Winnie the Pooh Cream Puffs. Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! 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This week, we looked ahead and shared an update that Holidays at the Disneyland Resort will be bringing seasonal magic to the Merriest Place on Earth beginning November 9 through January 6. At Disney California Adventure park, Festival of Holidays will feature special entertainment, including the return of Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party. At Disneyland park, seasonal fan favorites return, including the enchanting Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular and magical “A Christmas Fantasy” parade. Check out our original Holidays at the Disneyland Resort story for more details. And the Disney Parks Blog also hosted two #DisneyParksLIVE streams this week – from Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. First, we shared a live look at the popular “Paint the Night” parade featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters and stories. Then, we shared a special #DisneyParksLIVE stream of the Tour De Turtles from Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Tour de Turtles teams up our Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment Team with the Sea Turtle Conservancy to celebrate two loggerheads’ great migration and track their journey from nesting on the beach to their foraging grounds. As you’ll see, the event took on a Toy Story Land theme this year. Here are some of the other stories we posted this week. New ‘Inside Disney Parks’ – Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort – We’re on location at Disney H20 Glow Nights in Typhoon Lagoon Water Park to kick off a new “Inside Disney Parks” episode featuring some incredible summer experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2019 – Hong Kong Disneyland just revealed the name of its newest Marvel attraction – Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Debuting in 2019, this attraction is the next step in the resort’s multi-year expansion, following the premiere of “Moana: A Homecoming Celebration” in May. Disney Expands Environmental Commitment By Reducing Plastic Waste – The Walt Disney Company’s commitment to environmental stewardship goes back to our founding more than 60 years ago. Walt himself said that “conservation isn’t just the business of a few people. It’s a matter that concerns all of us.” We’ve taken that message to heart and act on our commitment in big and small ways around the world. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff Now Open in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park – Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff — the delightful, whimsical merchandise and confectionery location—is now open along Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park! Chow Down at Chicken Guy! Coming to Disney Springs This August – Do you love CHICKEN? Do you love GUY FIERI? If so, then I have some awesome news for you! There’s a brand-new eatery getting ready to hatch at Disney Springs – Chicken Guy! Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Design and Enhanced Features in Onboard Mobile App – From the moment you step aboard a Disney ship, chances are your smartphone is nearby. And not just to take selfies and countless family photos! Our Disney Cruise Line Navigator app is a favorite part of the Disney cruise experience, as it keeps you informed of the fun happening all cruise long and lets you stay in touch with family and friends onboard. View the full article

We’re spending this summer day trying to keep cool at Typhoon Lagoon. While we were there we had to share a discovery with you! “Lagoona Gator” Welcomes Guests to Typhoon Lagoon While at the Snack Shack (near Typhoon Tilly’s) we came across the decadent Fresh Fruit Waffle. Check this out: Fresh Fruit Waffle at Typhoon Lagoon This is basically a waffle sandwich…but nobody’s gonna be picking this one up with their hands any time soon! With a whole bunch of fresh fruit, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips it’ll satisfy the most serious sweet tooth. Fresh Fruit Waffle Up Close You can see (what we are guessing are) two toaster waffles that are packed with whipped cream and bananas — and then topped off with strawberries, more whipped cream, and then chocolate sauce and chips. Fresh Fruit Waffle at Typhoon Lagoon Fresh Fruit Waffle at Typhoon Lagoon The Fresh Fruit Waffle is $6.79 and it is NOT Disney Dining Plan snack credit eligible. If you’re looking for a little less sugar and more protein you can find a Chicken Waffle Sandwich on the menu for $9.99. Snack Shack Menu Of course, if the combination of fresh fruit and whipped cream don’t cool you off there’s the alternative at Typhoon Lagoon – a ride down the Storm or Humunga Cowabunga Slides ! Typhoon Lagoon Storm Slides What is your favorite treat at the water parks? 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? 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: Review: Typhoon Tilly’s and the Snack Shack — Including the Sand Pail Sundae — at Typhoon Lagoon Specialty Sips and Eats for H2O Glow Nights at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Tip from the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks: Strawberry Red Bean Ice Cream and Waffle Snack Pairing View the full article

Happy Weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about five big Disney news stories from this past week! Dessert Trio at the new Prix Fixe Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant Each week typically contains lots of Disney news, but some weeks are busier and bigger than others, and its fun to recap all the goings-on! In case you missed some of the top food (and beyond) news in Disney World and Disneyland, you’ll want to check out our latest DFB YouTube Video to make sure you’re up to speed! 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 the most interesting piece of Disney news to you this week? 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: DFB Video: Best NEW Eats in Disney This Week! DFB Video: The BEST Things That Happened To Me in Disney World Last Week! DFB Video: Things I’ll NEVER Do Again in Disney World! View the full article

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It’s time to step back into the Beast’s Castle… Learn About: Be Our Guest Restaurant -- Dinner Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants Because we’re reviewing the brand new Dinner experience at Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom! Be Our Guest Restaurant has been ever-changing since it opened in late 2012. Upon opening, the highly in-demand restaurant changed the game by offering both Counter Service by day for lunch, and Table Service dining each evening. The current meal options include a Counter Service prix-fixe Breakfast and a Counter Service a la carte Lunch during the day. But by night? Well, that’s the most recent change-up in the Castle, which brings us to our visit. Previously, the Table Service Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant offered an a la carte menu for one Table Service Credit on the Disney Dining Plan. But as of July 27th, Dinner is a prix fixe, 3-course affair, requiring two Table Service credits (also known in Disney-speak as a Signature experience). It’s priced at $55 for adults and $35 for children ages 3 to 9. Be Our Guest Restaurant But before we dig in… let’s take a look around! Atmosphere You can take a full tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant here. But because the chance to dine inside Beast’s Castle (from Beauty and the Beast, but of course!) is the major draw for this incredibly popular restaurant, it’s impossible to resist taking a look around this still-pretty-amazing space! Entrance into Beast’s Castle Though the dinner experience has changed, check-in still takes place outside, to the left of the path which delivers you to the doors above. Outdoor check-in Your phone number is taken so you can receive a text to notify you when your table is ready, and you proceed down the walkway. Path towards entrance Once inside, there are three rooms you may be seated in. And the signature is the Grand Ballroom. Grand Ballroom Snow even falls outside the floor-to-ceiling windows! Dancing Snow Outside of Be Our Guest Ballroom You can practically see Belle and the Beast dancing together in this room which feels as close to being in the film as you can get! Chandelier in Ballroom Candles Of course, you actually can see Belle and the Beast dancing — in a way — in the the Rose Gallery, which is now open for dinner. Castle Gallery They spin atop a larger-than-life music box, surrounded by portraits of the beloved characters from the film. Belle and the Beast Rose Gallery Portraits at Be Our Guest Restaurant The West Wing is equally intriguing, but in its own dark and mysterious way. The West Wing The somewhat foreboding setting features occasional thunderstorms which have an effect on the room around you. Watch The Prince’s Portrait Closely (Here’s a hint: keep your eye on the Prince-turned-Beast’s portrait). West Wing Beast Portrait Delivering a breath of beauty into the room is the Enchanted Rose, reminding the Beast that time to find true love is running out as each petal falls. Enchanted Rose Something very unique to the atmosphere for Dinner at Be Our Guest is the chance to meet, greet, and get your picture taken with The Beast in his Castle! The Beast greets visitors in his study during Dinner This is not a traditional character meal, in the sense that The Beast will not come and greet each individual table. However, you are encouraged to stop by his study after you dine and see him there! As a hard-to-find character, The Beast is a definite draw. Remember, you can see LOTS of details on the full tour here. But now, by order of Lumiere, “The Dining Room proudly presents… YOUR DINNER!” Eats The new prix fixe dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant offers guests their choice of appetizer and entree, while dessert is the same for everyone at the table… almost (you’ll see what I mean later!). Appetizers for adult guests include the already popular French Onion Soup, Charred Octopus, Escargot, and a selection of assorted meats and cheeses. Adult Appetizer Menu Entrees feature a Grilled Center-Cut Filet Mignon, Smoked Ricotta and Corn Tortellini, Poulet Rouge Chicken, Saffron-Infused Seafood Bouillabaisse, Lamb Chops and Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Adult Entree Menu The personal Dessert Trio includes a raspberry macaron, a dark chocolate truffle, and a white chocolate “Chip” cup filled with the Grey Stuff. Dessert Menu Be Our Guest Restaurant made history as the first restaurant in Magic Kingdom to serve beer and wine, and of course that option remains. Wine and Champagne Menu Beer Menu Beer Menu Appetizers for the Kids Menu include their choice of an Iceberg Wedge Salad or a Fruit and Cheese Plate. Entrees include House-made Macaroni and Cheese (also known as Beast’s Casserole) and a Seared Shrimp Skewer among other Disney Check designated meals. Kids’ Menu Kids may also choose their dessert, which is either the Dessert Trio (similar to the adults) or Seasonal Fruit. Kids’ Menu For the Appetizers, we started with the new Maine Lobster Bisque and Charred Octopus. The Charred Octopus is served with fingerling potatoes, pickled hearts of palm, and a red pepper coulis. Charred Octopus Though I have had several opportunities to try Octopus since it is so often found on the menu in Disney World table service restaurants these days, I still don’t consider myself a connoisseur. But I can say this: in comparison to the other Octopus dishes I’ve tried (Coral Reef and Tiffins spring to mind), this is actually the one I prefer. Charred Octopus I think it was the texture that set it apart, as it was not at all mealy or gummy. The seasoning from the char was also tasty. In fact, the only portion of the dish I didn’t care for was the red pepper coulis, which was almost a little too sharp in contrast. While I wouldn’t personally order this again out of preference (I tried it for you!), I was surprised to find myself eating more of it than I thought I would. We’d already tried the French Onion Soup on previous visits. (More than once, in fact!) French Onion Soup So we went instead with the Maine Lobster Bisque, which is served with a creme fraiche and a bit of poached lobster. It’s plated in one of those fancy, gigantic bowls which — for whatever reason — I get a kick out of. Maine Lobster Bisque The bisque itself was as it should be: creamy, buttery, and savory. But it also delivered an unexpected bit of spice at the end of each spoonful which I especially enjoyed. Maine Lobster Bisque We couldn’t resist ordering up what — even from the first day — seems like it will be one of the biggest hits on the menu: the Center-Cut Filet Mignon. Filet Mignon It’s served atop Yukon potatoes, seasonal vegetables (snap peas and carrots, for our dinner), and cipollini marmelade with a red wine glaze. The 8 ounce filet was prepared nicely to my medium request. Filet Mignon The thick cut of beef was tender and flavorful enough that it didn’t require the red wine glaze, but that really was a delicious addition. From a taste perspective, my first bites of it helped me appreciate how the cuisine here really has been elevated for this new signature experience. Filet Mignon The potatoes were also enjoyable, but I will say that they did leave me wanting more. Which brings me to my critique: for the price of this new experience, I do wish the portions were larger, even though the rich entree was satisfying. The Roasted Pork Tenderloin is served on top of a cauliflower puree and accompanied by roasted asparagus and Brussels sprouts. It’s sprinkled with “bacon dust”… which sounds pretty close to pixie dust for a lot of us ! Roasted Pork Tenderloin Placed on top of the dish is a piece of Berkshire Pork Belly. (When we were deciding between the pork and the Smoked Ricotta dish, the mention of pork belly is what swayed things over.) Roasted Pork Tenderloin The meat was good, though I think I would have enjoyed a bit more seasoning. (Bring on more bacon dust!) But the pork belly was a neat addition. In fact, I had similar thoughts to the Filet with this one… the execution of the dish again helped me realize how the food has stepped up a notch at Be Our Guest. Rather than choosing from a full dessert menu, all guests receive the Dessert Trio Platter. Dessert Trio Components include a Dark Chocolate Truffle and an Almond Macaron with lemon jam and raspberries. Dark Chocolate Truffle Almond Macaron The third member of the Trio is the White Chocolate “Chip” Cup… filled with the Grey Stuff! White Chocolate “Chip” Cup Altogether, this is such a great dessert that I didn’t mind not being given a choice in the matter. The Macaron is not only fitting within the French theme of both the film and the restaurant; it’s also wonderfully delicate, and the raspberries and the lemon jam give it a fruity brightness. The Dark Chocolate Truffle is so rich and decadent that I almost couldn’t finish it… almost . And the cookies and cream whipped dessert that make the Grey Stuff so — say it with me! — delicious is always a unique sweet treat. But, I must confess: I couldn’t eat much more than the smallest bite of the white chocolate Chip Cup… because it was simply too cute. White Chocolate “Chip” Cup Funny story… my friend remarked how she would have gladly purchased the “stained glass” platter that the Trio is served on, until we noticed something. It was coming apart while she ate the Dark Chocolate Truffle! Upon further investigation… Dessert Trio Platter … and with some information from our (wonderful) server, we found out that the “stained glass” is actually edible sugar paper! It doesn’t have very much sweet flavor at all, but it simply dissolves when you eat it with a bite or two of your dessert. A fun touch! So… remember when I mentioned that dessert was almost the same for everybody at the table? Well, children also receive the Dessert Trio (if they don’t choose the Seasonal Fruit). But it’s their own version. Kids’ Dessert Trio Chip’s cute face comes without color, so kids can be paint him with the colorful icing presented on the plate! Chip Cup for Kids A brush is presented along with the Grey Stuff on the side, so your little artist has everything they need. Grey Stuff, Brush, and Chip Kids also receive a modified version of the Macaron (without the raspberries) and a slightly smaller Chocolate Truffle. Kids’ Macaron Dark Chocolate Truffle The Dessert Trio is a truly fun and memorable way to end dinner at Be Our Guest. (Well, that, and saying “Hello!” to the Beast, of course!) The Beast greets visitors in his study during Dinner Nosh or Not You may want to try the new Dinner experience at Be Our Guest if: You are intrigued by the more upscale cuisine at this incredibly popular spot. Dinner at Be Our Guest is on your Disney Food Bucket List. You can’t pass up the chance to meet The Beast in his own Castle! You may want to pass on the new Dinner experience at Be Our Guest if: You prefer not to dine at Signature restaurants due to cost or requirements of two Disney Dining Plan Table Service credits. Or, you prefer the cuisine at lunch or breakfast, which you think presents more options that you and your family would enjoy. You’d rather that your Signature experience in Magic Kingdom take place in Cinderella Castle — as opposed to the Beast’s — at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Overall Well, it was probably only a matter of time before a Table Service restaurant in such demand as Be Our Guest would be converted to a Signature experience, requiring two dining credits (or a fixed price in this case, out of pocket). The question is: is it worth it? When considering the more upscale flavors — and creativity, in some cases — of the dishes in such a memorable setting, I do think the new Dinner at Be Our Guest offers a Signature experience. Especially considering that the cuisine is not simply more upscale in concept; we found our meals to be quite well prepared. That said, Signature dining isn’t every guest’s cup of tea, which is why it’s a good thing to know that both Breakfast and Lunch remain Counter Service experiences. (Though please note: they are unique in that they do accept Advance Dining Reservations, unlike your typical Counter Service locations. And since these experiences will likely become even more in-demand than they already are, it’s best to make your reservation as soon as possible.) In any case, it’s always a thrill to step back into Be Our Guest Restaurant… no matter which meal you try there! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Details! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying the new Dinner experience at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Please let us know with a comment! 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 Dessert for Prix Fixe Be Our Guest Restaurant Dinner! Grey Stuff Included?? 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Star Wars won't make the same mistake it made two years ago, when it tried to digitally create a Princess Leia appearance in "Rogue One." Star Wars announced its cast Friday for the final installment of its main Disney trilogy, and the most notable news is that the late Carrie Fisher will reprise... View the full article

The new prix fixe Dinner makes its debut at Be Our Guest Restaurant tonight! And before we head over to Magic Kingdom to take it all in, we’d like to give you a look at the FULL MENU! Be Our Guest Restaurant Disney revealed several — but not all — of the menu items when they announced the changes coming to Dinner. Those changes include a set price of $55 for adults and $35 for children, and the meal is now two Table Service credits on the Disney Dining Plan. Adult guests receive their choice from six Appetizers, including the already popular French Onion Soup, a Maine Lobster Bisque, and more. Adult Appetizers French Onion Soup There are also six Entrees to choose from featuring a Center-Cut Filet Mignon and a Saffron-Infused Seafood Bouillabaisse. Adult Entrees Seafood Bouillabaisse ©Disney The Kids’ menu (for guests 9 and under) starts with a salad or fruit appetizer selection. Kids’ Appetizers Kids’ Disney Check Meals (this is the new name for the former Mickey Check Meals) include Mickey Meatloaf and Grilled Steak or Seafood. The Beast Casserole is still and option, as well, along with Grilled Cheese with Turkey Soup! Kids’ Meals And for dessert? Guests will receive the Dessert Trio Platter, which includes an Almond Macaron, Dark Chocolate Truffle, and a White Chocolate “Chip” Cup… filled with the Grey Stuff! Dessert Trio Dessert Trio ©Disney We’ll see you shortly from inside the Beast’s Castle for the new Be Our Guest Dinner! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Details! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will you be trying the new dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Please let us know with a comment! 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 Dessert for Prix Fixe Be Our Guest Restaurant Dinner! Grey Stuff Included?? Changes Coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World Tables in Wonderland November Events: Be Our Guest Restaurant Dinner, and Beer Dinner at the Wave View the full article

Pixar Pier, the reimagined land along the shores of Paradise Bay in Disney California Adventure park, has so much to explore! From exciting themed attractions and entertainment, to specialty food and merchandise—everything found in Pixar Pier celebrates beloved Pixar characters and stories! We’re launching a new video series highlighting the various areas around Pixar Pier. Today, we’re starting with the playful entrance into Pixar Pier. Check it out below! As you enter the land, you’ll pass under the dazzling Pixar Pier marquee. From there, highlights include Lamplight Lounge, a stylish, fun place serving California casual gastro-pub cuisine and unique cocktails, as well as Knick’s Knacks, a shop offering an assortment of souvenirs based on Pixar films. In addition, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats is a must-stop for cones and cups of tasty, towering soft serve. Come explore Pixar Pier for yourself at Disneyland Resort. Adventure is out there! View the full article

Breakfast is BACK at Disneyland’s River Belle Terrace! River Belle Terrace It was quite a loss — to me and many, many others — when River Belle Terrace stopped serving breakfast in early 2016. The removal took place when the spot transitioned from Counter Service to Table Service and started to serve lunch and dinner only. But now, breakfast is back! So that means you can start your day with views like this! View from River Belle Terrace And Mickey Pancakes… LIKE THIS!!! But minus the face Mickey Pancake Also on the breakfast menu are a Short Rib Skillet, Becky Thatcher’s Fried Green Tomato, Country Biscuits and Gravy, and more. Here’s a peek at the menu… River Belle Terrace Breakfast Menu screenshot … which also includes Monkey Bread! (Will that be sufficient to replace the cinnamon roll french toast? Maybe, maybe not.) By the way, River Belle Terrace is still serving lunch and dinner, too, where the spotlight remains on Southern fare, including BBQ. Fried Chicken Sandwich While River Belle Terrace is a Disneyland classic, there are plenty of new spots to look forward to as well… check them out here! Are you excited that breakfast is back at River Belle Terrace? Please let us know with a comment! 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: Changes Coming to Disneyland’s River Belle Terrace and Rancho del Zocalo Review: River Belle Terrace Breakfast at Disneyland Park News: Disneyland’s River Belle Terrace Now Accepting Advance Dining Reservations View the full article

An Orlando attorney who helped Walt Disney Co. buy land for its top-secret plans to build a theme park in Florida, then later drafted the state legislation to set up Disney’s unconventional government has, died. Thomas DeWolf, who died June 27 at 91, was honored with a moment of silence at a Reedy... View the full article

Walt Disney Co. and 21st Century Fox Inc. shareholders on Friday overwhelmingly approved Disney’s proposed $71.3-billion takeover of much of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox — a milestone in a merger that is expected to dramatically reshape the entertainment industry. The deal’s contours began... View the full article

An Orlando attorney who helped Walt Disney Co. purchase land for its top-secret plans to build a theme park in Florida and then later drafted the state legislation to set up Disney’s unconventional government has died. Thomas DeWolf, who died June 27 at age 91, was honored with a moment of silence... View the full article

An Orlando attorney who helped Walt Disney Co. purchase land for its top-secret plans to build a theme park in Florida and then later drafted the state legislation to set up Disney’s unconventional government has died. Thomas DeWolf, who died June 27 at age 91, was honored with a moment of silence... View the full article

Walt Disney Co. is joining the movement to save the Earth from its No. 1 evil. The plastic straw. Alas, you will no longer be able to drink a Goofy Glacier with a sturdy straw. The straw ban is a well-intended gesture with one small drawback. It won’t do any good. Disney has gotten caught up in... View the full article

On one special day each year, dancers from around the country celebrate dance education and embrace the beat that makes us move our feet during National Dance Day! With Disney Performing Arts, we celebrate dancers each and every day offering year-round workshops and performance opportunities for dance groups of all levels. From workshops that allow students to rehearse routines from several Disney Parks shows to performance opportunities where they can wow our Guests at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, dancers shine all year throughout our Parks! Learn more and check out how we celebrate dance year-round with Disney Performing Arts: For the best availability of our dance experiences, look into visiting from mid-June through September and don’t forget to sign up for our new e-newsletter for the latest news and updates on Disney Youth Programs. View the full article

If you’ve visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park’s 20th anniversary earlier this year, you may have noticed a colorful new addition. Many cast members in the park are wearing new costumes that highlight some of the threatened and endangered species Disney is working hard to support in the wild. The costume’s intricate mosaic designs are beautifully created, and the stories behind them are remarkable – sometimes even surprising. For example, did you know that more than 20,000 species of butterfly have been found around the world? Cast members can now choose among three styles featuring animals that fly, such as cranes and butterflies; those that swim, including sharks, rays and turtles; and those that live on land, like elephants, rhinos, tigers and gorillas. Guests will see the costumes in various lands around the park. While Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers lots of thrilling attractions, delicious food and soaring entertainment, some of the most memorable experiences our Guests have are their interactions with our cast members, learning something new about the magic and beauty of nature and the importance of Disney’s conservation efforts around the world. The more our cast members can be advocates for their favorite animals, the more inspired our Guests will be to take actions that help support these animals in the wild. This is just another way our Guests also learn more about Disney’s global conservation efforts through research, field work and the Disney Conservation Fund. The Disney Conservation Fund has directed more than $70 million to reverse the decline of wildlife in more than half the countries in the world. View the full article

Happy Black Friday in July! That’s right — for the first time EVER we’re celebrating Black Friday in July with our BIGGEST sale at the DFB Store. For a very limited time you can save 50% off EVERY DFB Guide and Bundle and start your Disney vacation planning right now! Get your Black Friday in July deal NOW! Save 50% off all DFB Guides and Bundles with promo code DFB50! Whether you’re planning your late summer vacation, a trip for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, or ANY fabulous Disney World vacation — we have a DFB Guide for you! And with a 180 day dining booking window and 60 day FastPass+ booking window, it’s NEVER too early to start planning! No matter what DFB Guide or Bundle you choose — these books are MUST reads for anyone heading to the Disney parks this year! BUNDLES Mean BIG Savings! Our Bundles are always a great deal but today they’re an even better deal — you get a collection of some of our best DFB Guides that are already discounted, AND you get an additional 50% off with promo code DFB50! Looking for the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining but want to read about every single snack in the parks, too? Then check our our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle! Epcot Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle that includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the preliminary version of the 2018 Food & Wine Guide (we’ll email you the final version AS SOON as it is published)! And if you want ALL of it, every single DFB Guide in our collection? We have you covered there, too! Check out our DFB Everything Bundle! See What Our Readers Have to Say About the DFB Guides Wanna know more before you commit? See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Reviews Page! Read MORE Reader Reviews HERE! 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 DFB50 to get 50% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! As always, we thank you for your continued support of Disney Food Blog! Happy vacation planning! 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: Our BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR on Disney Travel Guides! The BIGGEST Sale of the Year is Almost OVER! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Today BIGGEST Sale of the Year: 50% off Everything at the DFB Store View the full article

In tonight’s Disney Parks After Dark post, “Together Forever Fireworks – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” lights up the sky over the lagoon in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park. Prime viewing locations for the fireworks spectacular can be found along Main Street, U.S.A., around the Rivers of America and “it’s a small world.” Each site marries the fireworks and epic soundtrack to projections, lasers, and other show effects. But one of the many things I love about Disneyland park’s fireworks show is that you can find breathtaking vantage points all over the resort. This is a series of relatively long exposures (15-seconds each). My settings were f/16 at ISO 100 – I left white balance set to automatic. I selected a 14mm lens for this shoot and used Matterhorn mountain as my focus point. The shutter was fired manually using a cable release. Long exposure photography does lovely things to moving water. I think the lagoon, with its colorful bottom-up-lighting, looks just a little more whimsical at 15 seconds. Couple the water with the park’s signature pyrotechnics from above and I feel like there’s a recipe for some really special photography. “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” is part of the Pixar Fest celebration at Disneyland Resort. Hurry! There’s still time to experience this incredible celebration of friendship and beyond. Pixar Fest runs through September 3. View the full article

Well, here’s something I never thought I’d say, but here goes… For a VERY limited time, you can get a Flamin’-Hot Cheetos Cupcake at Sprinkles!! Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Cupcake ©Sprinkles You’ll find those Flamin’-Hot Cheetos tucked inside a vanilla cake base, and topped with white cheddar frosting. Then it’s dusted with more crushed Cheetos! It’s available for ONLY three days in total — grab it today through July 29th… and if you do, please let us know what you think!! I’d love to hear it! 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 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? What do you think the Flamin’-Hot Cheetos Cupcake? Please let us know with a comment! 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: Review: The NEW Cookie Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland The Most Instagram-able Cupcake in Disney World is at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons Review: Lemon Meringue and German Chocolate Seasonal Cupcake Flavors at Sprinkles in Disney Springs View the full article

Beginning this October, the Disney Magic will sail to the dazzling island of Bermuda for the first time during five- and six-night cruises from New York City. This tropical paradise is known for its famous pink-sand beaches, exciting water sports and activities, world-class shopping, and eclectic blend of British, American and West Indian cultures. Each sailing to Bermuda includes at least two days on the island, which means more time for adventures ashore! Here are some of my top recommendations for making the most of your time in this amazing destination… If adventure is what you seek… Embark on a Bermuda Triangle Evening Cruise — if you dare! — to hear the strange and harrowing history of this body of water. Sail under the stars on a beautiful 50-foot, glass-bottom boat as the underwater world below is illuminated to reveal exotic fish and colorful coral reefs. It’s the perfect way to enjoy Bermuda’s “night life” from a completely new point of view! The Hidden Gems Exploration Adventure takes you across the island into Tom Moore’s Jungle, a 12-acre reserve where you can jump from cliffs into clear blue waters and explore breathtaking caves. Next, you’ll head to one of the island’s premier snorkeling locations to swim with tropical fish around a vibrant preserved coral reef island and relax on a secluded pink-sand beach. This excursion ends with a sweet treat: homemade ice cream at local family-owned parlor. Yum! If the ocean is calling your name… Try Bermuda’s ultimate catamaran experience on the Rising Son Catamaran Swim and Snorkel Port Adventure, which transports you to exquisite secluded sites where you can swim, kayak, paddleboard or snorkel in the bright turquoise water. On the Pirate Sunset Glass-Bottom Cocktail Cruise, you’ll board the largest glass-bottom boat on the island for an exclusive look at a centuries-old shipwreck, as your pirate-themed crew tells tales of Bermuda’s notorious buccaneers. Kids can join in the antics with provided eyepatches and pirate hats while adults enjoy Rum Swizzle cocktails beneath the setting sun. If you like to live on the “wild” side… Explore the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo during the Bermuda Aquarium and Museum Zoo Cruise. Here, you will encounter more than 200 species of marine life; 300 varieties of birds, reptiles and mammals; and the fascinating 145,000-gallon North Rock Exhibit, a living replica showcasing one of Bermuda’s spectacular coral reefs—home to the likes of barracudas and sharks! The Bermuda Family Fun – Aquarium and Zoo trip also includes a stop at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute for a closer look at aquatic wonders, including the “Blue Echo” fly and dive simulation, the newest exhibit that brings the world’s best dive sites to life through an immersive virtual reality experience. Remember, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore! View the full article

If you ever wondered how Disney and Pixar characters are brought to life on the screen, Animation Academy in Disney California Adventure park offers guests a hands-on experience! Presented by a Disney artist, you’ll receive step-by-step instruction on how to create your very own character sketch! To celebrate Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort, check out the video below of guests learning to draw Edna Mode from “The Incredibles!” Animation Academy is super fun for all ages and experience levels. To add to the fun, you can take home your masterpiece as a souvenir! Even better, it’s located in the relaxing, cool Disney Animation Building—a great place to escape the heat! Drawing classes occur every 30 minutes. Attractions, entertainment and offerings are subject to change without notice. View the full article

There’s been another change to the menu at Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora. Satu’li Canteen The most recent change delivered an addition to the menu: new Combination Bowls offer guests the opportunity to get both chicken and beef in their Satu’li Bowls. This new change, however, involves the removal of an item. Satu’li Canteen Menu Vegetable Curry “Pods” (otherwise known as Bao Buns outside of Pandora) are no longer on the menu. Vegetable Curry Steamed Pods Guests can still purchase the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods. Steamed “Pods” on the Menu But vegetarian guests will be relying on the Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl as their primary option. (Pescatarians may also choose the Sustainable Fish Bowl). I’m a little bummed to see them go. I enjoy curry and found the Curry Pods to be a fun option, along with adding another creative vegetarian choice in Animal Kingdom. But I’m more curious to know… what do you think of the change? 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! We also hope you’ll find some other great vegetarian and vegan options in Disney World in our DFB YouTube Video. Will you miss the Vegetable Curry Pods? Please let us know with a comment! 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: Breakfast Discontinued at Satu’li Canteen in Disney World’s Pandora News: Breakfast Items at Satu’li Canteen in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom News: Mobile Ordering and Menu Items Coming to Pandora’s Satu’li Canteen View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today… and we’re Drinking Around the World! Bubble Milk Tea Drinking Around the World is something of an Epcot tradition. In case you’re not familiar, this popular pastime takes place when guests visit each country Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and grab a drink. While many guests partake in the experience with their choice of alcoholic beverages, we’d also like to share some of our favorite non-alcoholic beverages for guests who choose not to imbibe but still want to experience lots of the flavorful and unique sips around World Showcase! 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 favorite drink in Epcot’s World Showcase? 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: DFB Video: EVERY Dining Spot in Epcot’s Future World! Food Tour DFB Video: Best Attractions with Low-to-No Wait in Disney World’s Epcot DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s Morocco View the full article

Disney has just announced that — in an effort to increase environmental stewardship — the company “will eliminate single-use plastic straws and plastic stirrers at all owned and operated locations across the globe” by mid-2019. Single-Use Plastic Straws to be Eliminated According to the announcement, this change will amount to a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually. Additional measures in this vein will include the business-wide elimination of polystyrene cups, and the reduction of the number of plastic shopping bags in the Parks, Resorts, and on Disney Cruise Line. (Guests will have the option to purchase reusable bags.) Guests will See a Reduction of Plastic Shopping Bags in Stores Resort rooms and Disney Cruise Line staterooms will also see changes. Over the next few years, Disney will transition to refillable in-room amenities, “reducing plastics in guest rooms by 80 percent.” Resort Guests will See Changes to In-Room Amenities Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products, had this to share: ““Eliminating plastic straws and other plastic items are meaningful steps in our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship. These new global efforts help reduce our environmental footprint, and advance our long-term sustainability goals.” A Commitment to Conservation Graphic ©Disney Disney also invites guests to explore the following website: www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/environment. Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! What do you think of the changes coming to Disney Parks and Resorts? Please let us know with a comment! 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: Disney World Plastic Cheese Sauce Removed From Condiment Bars News! The Return of PLASTIC CHEESE at Casey’s Corner! How To NOT Waste Your Money on a Bad Disney Vacation View the full article