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The new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ movie will be incorporated into the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The film, a prequel to the original trilogy featuring young Han Solo and Chewbacca, debuts in theaters May 25, two days before the Walt Disney... View the full article

The new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ movie will be incorporated into the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The film, a prequel to the original trilogy featuring young Han Solo and Chewbacca, debuts in theaters on May 25, two days before the Walt Disney... View the full article

Are you as excited as I am to see “Solo: A Star Wars Story” when it hits theaters May 25? Here at Disney Parks, there’s no better way to celebrate the release of the film than to follow up a showing by attending the Star Wars: Galactic Nights special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27. In case you aren’t familiar, Star Wars: Galactic Nights is a thrilling Star Wars-themed event held after park hours from 7 p.m.-midnight. It will celebrate the entire Star Wars saga – including the latest film – with out-of-this-world entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and F&B, and encounters with rarely seen characters that guests can only experience during Star Wars: Galactic Nights. Today, we’re happy to share new details on how the May 27th event will feature exclusive “Solo: A Star Wars Story”-inspired content. First up, actor Joonas Suotamo who plays Chewbacca in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” will make a special appearance at the event. The event’s Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away presentation will debut some new video moments from “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” And the park’s nighttime projection show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will debut a new action sequence from the film. In addition, guests will also be able to shop for event-exclusive merchandise from the film, taste a Star Wars-themed cupcake with a glowing Millennium Falcon, snap pics with Chewbacca, and more. Tickets are available now for Star Wars: Galactic Nights. Discounts are available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members. Call 407-W-DISNEY (407 934-7639) for details and reservations. View the full article

Even though we just started la primavera, I’m already dreaming about summer! And what better place to spend the season than at Walt Disney World Resort? A vacation for your familia under the sun with a lot of diversión is at your fingers with this increíble oferta that will have you staying in the middle of the magic and enjoying an incredible summer! With this offer, a family of four will enjoy a package that includes a 4-night stay in a standard room at a select Disney’s All-Star Resort hotel and 4-day Magic Your Way base tickets for as low as $2,123*. You can book through May 22, 2018 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights, June 11 through August 30, 2018. Click here for more details about this Fun-Filled Family Vacation Package and to book today! *Price based on 2 adults, 1 junior (ages 10-17) and 1 child (ages 3 -9). The number of packages available at this rate is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price of the same package. Tickets are valid for one Theme Park per day and must be used within 14 days of first use. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. View the full article

Last summer, Mickey and Minnie Mouse totally took over coffee beverages at Joffrey’s Tea Traders Cafe in Disney Springs. Like, literally. Mickey Mouse-topped Frozen Cappuccino Thanks to the”Ripple Maker” machine at the location, guests were suddenly able to top several iced and hot specialty Joffrey’s coffee drinks with latte art featuring the guest’s choice of Mickey or Minnie Mouse. But two more members of the Fab Five are now in on the fun, because Goofy and Donald Duck can now top your coffee, too! Goofy and Donald Latte Art ©Joffrey’s Just ask the barista to learn more about how you can have them added to your cup. And get ready to pony up an additional 50 cents (the same price as adding Mickey or Minnie to your beverage). I’m thinking that spending the extra couple of quarters is a no-brainer. But how on earth do you decide which character to feature on your coffee?? Now, THAT’S the hard part! 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 Disney character would you most like to see on your coffee? 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 and Review: Joffrey’s Tea Traders Cafe at Disney Springs News: Mickey Mouse ON YOUR COFFEE at Joffrey’s in Disney World! What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: December 4, 2017 View the full article

If you’re setting sail on a Disney Cruise, then you’ll want to know that Disney Cruise Line and the cast of ABC’s daytime show, The Chew, are cooking up some brand new experiences for ship guests! Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream New food-and-beverage-themed Port Adventures (also known as Port Excursions) will give guests the chance to “celebrate the stories, cultures and flavors” of the locations they visit during their cruise. And the hosts of The Chew (whom you may also know from their recent presence at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival) — Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall and Michael Symon — are working together with Disney Cruise Line to create Signature Collection Port Adventures featuring recipes from the show prepared by local chefs in the ports of call. And all of the Culinary Port Adventures are The Chew Approved! Cast of “The Chew”©Disney Offerings for the Culinary Port Adventures are quite extensive, so you’ll want to check out the Disney Cruise Line website to view them all in light of your cruise destination. The Chew Approved Port Adventures span from Culinary Classes (hands-on seminars led by top chefs ashore) to Epicurean Adventures (where culinary experiences enhance other activities in your excursion) to Wine & Dessert appreciation and more! Culinary Port Adventure ©Disney For instance, in Costa Maya, Mexico you might attend Salsa Cooking & Dancing (with time for a beach break!). Or take a Cooking Class in Tuscany, Italy. Sailing in Alaska? You can “Cook Your Catch”! Or take a tour of of Graycliff Chocolatier (and make a few of your own chocolate creations) in Nassau, Bahamas. Culinary Port Adventure ©Disney And that’s just a glimpse! So have some fun checking out potential The Chew Approved Port Adventures that might be offered on your next Disney Cruise! And don’t forget to check out our Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Secrets in our DFB YouTube Video! Find out how you can get a FREE Disney Cruise Line planning video here! What do you think of these new Culinary Port Adventures? 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: Mickey Check Meals Debut on All Disney Cruise Line Ships DFB Video: Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets News: Win a Trip to Disney World with The Chew’s Magical Adventure Culinary Sweepstakes View the full article

The Disneyland Railroad was one of the opening-day attractions at Disneyland park on July 17, 1955. Walt Disney held a lifelong passion for trains, one that was further inspired by the encouragement and collections of fellow railroad enthusiasts and Disney Legends Ward Kimball and Ollie Johnston. More than 60 years later, the Disneyland Railroad continues to carry passengers on a grand circle tour around Walt’s original Magic Kingdom. In the early morning, Disneyland Railroad technicians and conductors inspect every vehicle and length of track before a new day’s operation. The beautiful north bank of the Rivers of America creates a rustic scene as guests travel across the elevated trestle. A steam engine chugs through the jungles of Adventureland, a stretch of line that hasn’t changed much since Walt signed off on the design more than 60 years ago. For train enthusiasts interested in an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Disneyland Railroad, “The Grand Circle Tour” offers a unique persepective, including the opportunity to board the lavish parlor car, the Lilly Belle. On your next visit to the Disneyland Resort, be sure to sit back, relax and soak in the views of Disneyland park aboard the Disneyland Railroad! View the full article

Digital hotel keys are on their way to Walt Disney World, the resort says. The technology will allow guests to unlock their rooms using the My Disney Experience smartphone app. The option is coming soon to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, according to the official Disney Parks Blog. The digital key does... View the full article

I’m excited to share with you today the new fun we’ve cooked up for your Disney cruise. We’ve partnered with ABC’s “The Chew” to bring you unique, food-and-beverage-themed Port Adventures that celebrate the stories, cultures and flavors of the places you’ll visit. These one-of-a-kind, culinary-themed Port Adventures are innovative and inspirational, just like the cooking and food trends the daytime talk show explores. Our friends Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall and Michael Symon, hosts of “The Chew,” have given their stamp of approval on these culinary adventures offered in countless destinations across the globe. What’s more, right now we’re working with “The Chew” team to create brand new Signature Collection Port Adventures that will feature recipes from the show prepared by local chefs in our ports of call around the world. Stay tuned to learn more about these special excursions! Are you ready explore the world through food with us? Here’s what’s on the menu … Culinary Classes Master the secrets to creating exotic specialties from around the world during hands-on seminars and programs led by top chefs ashore. From a cooking lesson in Tuscany to a culinary bootcamp on Prince Edward Island and time at the Klipfish Academy in Norway, you’ll learn to prepare local favorites from an expert chef. The best part? Getting to enjoy your creation! Epicurean Adventures Eat, drink and enjoy a little something extra during select Port Adventures where savoring a delicious meal is only half the fun. In Alaska, feast on fresh seafood you’ve just caught on a fishing expedition off the coast of the scenic Tongass National Forest. On your adventures in Italy, compete in a cooking challenge at a local farm after exploring the ruins of Pompeii and the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. Wine & Dessert Work alongside kitchen pros during appetizing port excursions that teach everything from wine appreciation to dessert creation. After touring an 18th-century wine cellar in the Bahamas, you’ll indulge in a 4-course meal with expertly paired wines. During an excursion to discover the legend of Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster, you’ll decorate a cake to artistically express your unique take on the elusive creature. In the coming weeks, I’ll be telling you more about “The Chew”-approved Port Adventures in Europe, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Remember, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore. View the full article

I recently shared some of my favorite photo-worthy locales at Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House. But, other Disney Vacation Club Resorts also offer a variety of “can’t miss” patterned and three-dimensional photo op locations (like the one above, taken on the outdoor patio at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort). Here are a few more of my favorite #WallsofDVC and where you can find them at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Head to this tropical paradise to find three-dimensional designs with eye-popping patterns. Get lost wandering the Resort and you’ll find plenty. Head towards the stunning over-the-water Bungalows and you might just stumble upon this picture-perfect spot! This wall offers a great background for a selfie, or a full-on modeling session with friends. Play around and enjoy these fun lines. This subtle chevron pattern is located on the walls at Aloha Isle. These cuties are standing right below the sign for this snack stop, but if you’re more than 4 feet tall you might not be able to recreate this exact framing. Regardless, this photo locale gives you and your bestie the perfect excuse to indulge in some Dole Whips – you’ll need them as “props.” Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Wilderness Lodge offers décor that’s inspired by America’s National Parks, making it the perfect place to go if you’re looking for photos with an outdoorsy feel. Natural elements like this rock formation, found by the Silver Creek Springs Pool, offer rich texture and a coloring that complements a pair of rose gold ears! If log cabin chic is more your style, mosey on over to Salon by the Springs. Here you’ll find a backdrop that’ll have you channeling your inner Davy Crockett. These are just a few of my favorites, but there’s so many other great backdrops to choose from – I’ve barely scratched the surface. Be sure to share your own favorite photos taken at Disney Vacation Club Resorts on Instagram! View the full article

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a must-do attraction for me at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I love everything about it – from the eerie queue line to the creepy lobby to the chills I get on my arms when my elevator car travels to the 5th dimension. How well do you know this attraction? Put your knowledge to the test below! .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962{ background-color:#f0f8fb; color:#565656; border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-section h1{ color:#8bb428; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-title{ color:#10628b; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-header-image{ text-align:right; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-section{ border-color:#ffffff; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-details, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-results, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-embed{ border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-160962 .quiz-result{ background-color:#dce4e7; } The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Where in Disney's Hollywood Studios is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror located? Sunset Boulevard Mickey Avenue Hollywood Boulevard How many stories will guests plummet on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? 11 13 15 What year did the Hollywood Tower Hotel experience its 'mysterious incident'? 1927 1934 1939 What is the young girl holding the night she disappears at the Hollywood Tower Hotel? A Mickey Mouse Doll A Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar A Mickey Mouse Ear Hat Share your score: Embed Quiz on Your Website Embed Code <div class="wp-quiz" data-quiz-id="160962" data-site-url="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-quizzes/js/embed.js"></script>Copy and paste above embed code where you would like the quiz to appear on your website. View the full article

We’ve got all the latest in our What’s New at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom! Come along while we share lots of menu changes, loads of 20th Anniversary merchandise, and a few construction updates! Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life Updated Menus and Eats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Smiling Crocodile has dropped the Salmon BLT from the menu, but the Turkey BLT and Pimento-Cheese BLT happily remain! No more Salmon BLT at The Smiling Crocodile Thanks for sticking around, Pimento Cheese BLT! Pimento Cheese BLT The Feeding Ground has added Frozen Lemonade with Mango Rum or Raspberry Vodka. (See where else you can get a brand new spiked drink in Animal Kingdom!) Spiked Frozen Lemonade at The Feeding Ground At Tamu Tamu Refreshments, the Chocolate Waffle has been removed and replaced by a Malva Cake Sundae. Malva Cake Sundae at Tamu Tamu Refreshments Malva Cake The Viperwolf Paw we told you about at Pongu Pongu and the Pandora Ice Cream Cart has been changed. It’s no longer a paw shape, and it’s now called an Almond-Cinnamon Bun. It still looks yummy, but we miss the fun shape. Almond Cinnamon Bun at Pongu Pongu and Pandora Ice Cream Cart Pizzafari has seen a reboot of its menu. Flatbreads have been replaced by circular pizzas once again (save for the Shrimp Flatbread, which thankfully remains!). They’ve also removed the Cheeseburger and the Mediterranean options and added a Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza. Pizzafari Menu Updates Both Hearts of Romaine salads are gone from the menu. Now there’s a basic Caesar Salad with Chicken. Shrimp Flatbread still at Pizzafari They’ve also changed the dessert from Tiramisu to Cannoli Cake! Cannoli Cake now at Pizzafari Meanwhile at delicious Nomad Lounge, the Brisket Poutine is still off the Small Plate Menu. Such a bummer (and a big loss for the menu, since it’s awesome!). No more Brisket Poutine at Nomad Lounge Over at Yak and Yeti Restaurant, the 44 Farms Burger is off the menu, and the Chef’s Fresh Catch is on. Menu Update at Yak and Yeti Restaurant Harambe Market has removed the Tikka Masala Chicken and the Grilled Vegetable Stack. R.I.P. Vegetable Stack! They’ve added a Roasted Vegetables entree to compensate for the absent Stack. The Corn Battered Beef and Pork Sausage has been replaced by simple Pork Sausage (no longer battered, according to the cast member, who says the only battered option left is the kids’ corn dog). And the Beef and Lamb entree (which was a gyro flatbread) is now an actual Gyro. Harambe Market Menu Update And the Safari Cake has replaced the Warm Malva Cake here. Harambe Market Menu Update Flame Tree Barbecue has dropped the Lime Mousse dessert and added Banana Maple Cake. New dessert at Flame Tree BBQ. And all over the park, you can now find that the Lion King-themed snacks and treats have newly updated packaging. Lion King Treats available at various locations Zebra Stripe Popcorn Striped Rice Krispie Treat Spotted Rice Krispy Treat Gummi Spiders Gummi Insects Confetti Popcorn Animal Crackers Eight Spoon Cafe has changed the format of its Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Previously served in a black souffle cup, it’s now served in a cardboard boat. Eight Spoon Cafe Menu And while it looks quite a bit different, on our most recent visit, it was still baked with lots of cheese and just as flavorful. Baked Mac and Cheese with Sweet Chili Shrimp It’s all a little more mixed together now, rather than layered like it was previously. Ultimately, this makes it a little easier to eat, since there’s room to move the toppings around. Baked Mac and Cheese with Shrimp The Dawa Bar has added the Ngumu Jungle Juice served on the rocks rather than frozen. Dawa Bar Menu Caravan Road has removed the Asian Noodle Salad. The menu is now just two items: Teriyaki Beef Slider and Edamame. Caravan Road Menu And Drinkwallah has reopened with the same menu as before its renovation. Drinkwallah Menu Disney’s Animal Kingdom Construction Speaking of the Drinkwallah reno, check out the fantastic new look! Drinkwallah is open! Drinkwallah has reopened The entrance is bit more opened up, making it a little easier to get in and out. Drinkwallah entrance Drinkwallah ordering area Of course the Animal Kingdom details we expect are everywhere — including these auspicious garlands over the ordering counter. But I do kind of miss walking into an actual structure versus having this be a walk-up window like it is now. Drinkwallah details Drinkwallah behind the counter And if you’re looking for it, we’ve found the Way Out! See ya, Drinkwallah! Over in the Tree of Life Garden there are some construction walls, and some animal habitats are blocked off. Walls up in the Tree of Life Garden and some animal viewing areas Pardon our appearance! Out foraging! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Merchandise Animal Kingdom merchandise is all kinds of awesome all the time, and right now, there are some great character tees! I’m a Nervous Rex Tee Spud Muffin Tee Um, yeah, you’re welcome Tee I’m mad about you Tee My Family is Incredible Tee And with the park’s 20th anniversary coming up this month, you can also find special anniversary merchandise! This design features the rides and attractions of Animal Kingdom, including the park’s newest rides Navi River Journey and Flight of Passage. 20th Anniversary Tee We love this understated tee, with animals making up the 2-0. 20th Anniversary Tee Minnie gets her adventure on in this one. 20th Anniversary Tee This cold shoulder look is vibrant blue with a shadowy rendering of the Tree of Life. 20th Anniversary Tee And the baseball tee makes an appearance with Mickey and his trusty binoculars. 20th Anniversary Tee Rides and attractions hug this water bottle. 20th Anniversary Bottle Another great rendition of the 2-0 again, this time on a travel mug! 20th Anniversary Travel Mug And this is one to display, y’all: an Animal Kingdom cutting board that’s too pretty to use! 20th Anniversary Cutting Board If you’re a Magic Band collector, check out this anniversary version! 20th Anniversary Magic Band 2.0 And finally, because it’s pretty in pink, this charming Minnie Mouse straw hat! Minnie Straw Hat That’s it with What’s New at the Animal Kingdom this week! Stick with the DFB as we continue bringing you everything that’s new and fun at Walt Disney World! Ready to get ALL the Disney News?? Sign up for the DFB Newsletter here! What’s your favorite new thing at Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? News: Pandora — The World of AVATAR Opens May 27th in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Review: Smokey Bones (Bourbon-n-Bacon) Chocolate Shake at Trilo-Bites in Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

At Walt Disney World Resort, we are always looking for ways to wow our guests with new technology that enhances their experience. The My Disney Experience app is a perfect example, with recently introduced features like mobile order and online check-in that are providing families and friends with additional choices to make their vacation even more enjoyable and convenient. Today, we are unveiling another exciting app feature: a digital key. Coming soon to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, a new feature in the My Disney Experience app will allow guests to quickly unlock their hotel room using a digital key on their mobile devices, providing them with another seamless room entry option that brings added ease and flexibility to their experience. Guests can also use their digital key to unlock the hotel entrance gate and common area doors requiring a key, which may include pools, fitness centers, elevators and club level lounges. Arriving travel parties that have checked in online may even use their digital key to bypass the need to visit the front desk, giving them the opportunity to go directly to their room when it is ready and start their vacation even faster. The feature represents the latest evolution of keyless room entry, which we began offering with the MagicBand, the unique all-in-one device that effortlessly connects the vacation choices guests make in My Disney Experience. Guests may use either or both options to enter their room during their stay. So how does it work? To use their digital key, guests can opt in and activate the feature on their check-in day through a brief set up process in the app. To enter their room, guests tap the “Unlock Door” button and then simply hold their phone against the door lock. Check out the video below to see a sneak peek of the feature in action. Bluetooth®-enabled mobile devices with the latest version of the My Disney Experience app are required to take advantage of a digital key for room entry. And don’t forget to wear your MagicBand for all other uses including park entry, FastPass+ redemption, room charges and more. We will have more to share soon about the digital key feature and other future enhancements to the app, so be sure to read the Disney Parks Blog for the latest information and updates on My Disney Experience – your one-stop-shop for all things Walt Disney World during your visit. View the full article

Earlier this month we shared 40 ways you can #GetMoreHappy at the Disneyland Resort. Today, here are 20 more! 41. Race among the stars on the can’t-miss Space Mountain. 42. Visit the WonderGround Gallery for new artistic twists on some of your favorite characters. 43. Go for the high score at Toy Story Mania! (Friendly competition encouraged.) 44. Throw on your bowling shoes and experience the brand new Splitsville Luxury Lanes. 45. Have you seen the residence of our tiniest citizen? Find the home of the Little Man of Disneyland over near the entrance to Indiana Jones Adventure. (Happy belated St. Patrick’s Day BTW.) 46. Catch “A Wrinkle in Time” at AMC 12 Theatres. 47. Explore all the nooks and crannies of Mickey’s Towntoon. You’ll never know what surprises are waiting. 48. See the multi-brick Disney-inspired figurines outside The Lego Store. (No need to count all the pieces.) 49. Meet the world-famous Lightning McQueen over in Cars Land. 50. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at one of the many Downtown Disney District restaurants. 51. Or find your next fashion statement at one of the many clothiers. 52. Dance along with your little ones at Disney Junior Dance Party! 53. Savor a sweet treat. (Frozen, baked, dipped, we’ve got it all.) 54. Mine! Mine! Mine! Join in with the seagulls at Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. 55. Add to your pin collection at Disney’s Pin Traders. 56. Mosey on up to The Golden Horseshoe. (Traveling salesmen welcome!) 57. Catch a game or play one at ESPN Zone. 58. Hit the trails for exciting adventures at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. 59. Take a trip aboard the Disneyland Monorail for unique views into Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. (Luckily, there’s never traffic on this highway in the sky.) 60. Finish your night with a Dole Whip from Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland. (YUMMMM!) Check back soon for 20 more as we count the ways to #GetMoreHappy at the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

If you haven’t been to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort yet, you must come out and experience it! This year’s festival has been the tastiest yet – celebrating the best food, wine and craft beers that California has to offer. With 15 Festival Marketplaces that have plenty of options, there’s something for everyone. The festival runs through April 12, 2018, so there’s still plenty of time to come on out and experience it for yourself. I just had to share some of my favorite eats, so read on to find out about the best of the best of this year’s festival! I’ll start the list with my personal favorite dish straight from the Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo Marketplace: Salt & Beer Vinegar Parmesan Chicken Wings! These savory wings are tossed in a special mix of salt and parmesan cheese and spritzed with a mist of beer vinegar to give it the extra fresh flavor. Also at this booth is one of my top drinks – a non-alcoholic Orange-Vanilla Cream Float, which is topped with whipped cream and pieces of vanilla cake. Right across from Cluck-a-Doodle-Moo on Paradise Pier are the Garlic Kissed and Off The Cob Marketplaces. Now if you’re a mac and cheese fan, you’ll definitely want to try the Creamy Mac & Cheese at Garlic Kissed. It comes topped with a garlic bread crumble… and it’s also vegetarian! At Off The Cob, you’ll find several yummy options that are perfect on-the-go snacks. The first is the Sweet Corn Nuggets. These savory little nuggets are topped with beef chili and chives with sour cream drizzled on top. And on the sweet side, you should definitely try the Caramel Popcorn Crispy Treat. This little treat comes in the form of a pop on a stick and is dipped in chocolate, and it has my mouth watering just writing about it! Now, after you’ve taken in all the sweet and salty goodness, you might be in need of a refreshing drink to enjoy while you stroll on to the next marketplace. For this, you can sip on the non-alcoholic Popcorn Lemonade Cocktail, which comes topped with whipped cream and is decorated with candy corn. Moving on to greener pastures, you can find the Eat Your Greens Marketplace right across from Wine Country Trattoria. Here, you have to try the crisp and cool dish of Compressed Asian Cucumbers. Fun fact about this dish – it’s vegan! This dish also comes topped with green sauce, toasted almonds and sea beans. And if you’re looking for another vegetarian option, you can look to the Grilled Asparagus Caesar Salad, drizzled with Caesar dressing and topped with crunchy croutons. But there’s also an amazing beverage here that all of you adults won’t want to miss out on – the Beet Kombucha Sangria. This bright and tasty drink is the perfect complement to any of these dishes, it even has a couple blackberries mixed in to add that extra “oomph!” Speaking of “oomph”…on the menu at the Avocado Time Marketplace, the Spiced Oumph! has been the talk of the festival this year! Served on pita bread with avocado hummus and garlic sauce, this delicious dish is another one of our vegan bites this year. Also on the menu at Avocado Time is the Avocado & Pepper Jack Petite Guacamole Burger. This juicy slider-sized burger is sure to make your mouth water. No matter what you get here, though, the Avocado Ice Cream Bar is the perfect dessert to follow your tasting spree, especially on a warm day. Another dessert that you won’t want to miss can be found at the Strawberry Patch Marketplace – it’s the Strawberry & Coconut Rice “Frushi” with Sweet Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt Wasabi Sauce. This fruit dessert goes perfectly with a glass of Strawberry Frosé, too, or even a non-alcoholic Strawberry Pineapple Float with Strawberry Popping Pearls. Now if you’re looking for something a bit more spicy than sweet, then the Peppers Cali-Ente Marketplace is the place to go! Here you can try the Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese with Bacon or the Verlasso Sustainable Salmon Peruvian Poke with a cucumber-lime salad and aju verde salsa. Both of these dishes can be paired with a refreshing Lime Margarita garnished with jalapeño or a non-alcoholic Watermelon Lemonade, served with an optional habanero sugar and chili-lime half-rim. So after you’ve spent the day tasting and sipping all of those delicious eats, you might be in the mood for a bit of relaxation with a snack an a cold, refreshing beer. The best spot for this is certainly Paradise Garden Grill and the Festival Beer Garden. Here you can either enjoy a tall glass of beer or try a few different brews with a special Beer Garden Flight. And what better snack to enjoy with that beverage than a Large Soft Pretzel served with a Beer-Mustard Dipping Sauce? This location is also the perfect place to sit back and relax while you listen to the sounds of live music underneath a canopy of trees. There you have it! My list of just a few of the amazing dishes at this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. If you’re looking for a full list of marketplaces and offerings, check out my Foodie Guide post or my Festival Events post. What are some of your favorite dishes from the Festival Marketplaces? Share in the comments below! View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and I’m sharing with you 11 things I totally miss when I’m NOT in Disney World! Happily Ever After Spectacular I mean, it’s Monday… so let’s commiserate with each other, why don’t we ? Disney World is a truly special place, and even though it’s always fun to look forward to that next trip, there are some things I always wish I had access to, like, RIGHT NOW. Things like awesome fireworks, the Flight of Passage attraction, Mousekeeping… the list goes on — to include eleven things, in fact! So join me in thinking about the things we miss the most when we’re not in 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 do you miss the most when you’re in between Disney World trips? 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: How to OUTSMART the Crowds in Disney World DFB Video: 19 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Disney World DFB Video: Disney World Cupcake Challenge View the full article

Today we’re bringing you a special Port Orleans Resort-themed What’s New! We always love an excuse to visit Port Orleans — French Quarter because of the beautiful landscaping, impeccably festive decor, and fun vibes. Port Orleans — French Quarter Just kidding. We mostly come for the Beignets. (But the other stuff is great, too!) Beignets at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter The food court at Port Orleans — French Quarter is dubbed the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, highlighting the resort’s location on the Sassagoula River and the colorful Mardi Gras-style float pieces that used to fill the space (you’ll still spot a few since the court’s reno in 2016). Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Mardi Gras Parade Props Near the Ceiling At present, you’ll also spot this super-cute Bunny Cupcake in the case. The use of coconut might be a little expected, but we’re on board. Bunny Cupcakes! We also had a reader question recently about Po’ Boys at French Quarter. They aren’t listed on Sassagoula’s official DisneyWorld.com menu — prompting some panic that maybe they’d been removed. But they’re currently there for now. They may disappear later, but for now…they’re safe. Po’Boys are still on the menu! Po’Boys on the menu! The Catfish Po’ Boy we enjoyed a couple of years ago is still an option! That breading is stellar! Catfish Po’Boy In resort activity news, Painting on de’ Bayou is still available! This guided painting session is $35, and you get to take the resulting artwork home with you! We love that this souvenir is a one-of-a-kind experience, not just another thing. Painting on de’ Bayou And how awesome is the example they’ve got on display? Painting on the Bayou example At French Quarter’s pool bar — Mardi Grogs — guests can now pick up a fan-favorite snack! Mardi Grogs Pool Bar at Port Orleans — French Quarter The Pepper Jack Pretzel we’ve seen at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom is now available here! We gotta say, this version is a little darker than what we’ve come to expect, but it looks as plump as ever. Pepperjack-stuffed Pretzels! Here’s The Lunching Pad’s version so you can see this beauty up close! Pepper Jack Pretzel And you can still grab a Mickey Pretzel here, too! Here’s to making those pool days hot and doughy! Beautiful Mickey Pretzel Over at French Quarter’s sister resort Port Orleans — Riverside, we’ve found two sweet additions. Outside The Riverside Mill at Port Orleans — Riverside Cheesecake topping options at The Riverside Mill now include Caramel! (Strawberry and Chocolate have been options for a while now.) All three are on display in the dessert case. Caramel added as a topping for cheesecake And guests can now pick up a Bayou Blender! This is Riverside’s name for milkshakes (and we love it!). They come in three flavors: Strawberry Cheesecake, Oreo, and Banana Pudding. One of each, please! Bayou Blenders available! And now, before we leave, a Sassagoula moment of zen, just because. Sassagoula Riverboat That’s it from Port Orleans Resort! Stick with the DFB for more What’s New allllll over Walt Disney World! And don’t forget to grab your copy of the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World, where we cover the Port Orleans Resorts and everything else! 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. Are you a French Quarter or a Riverside fan? (We love ‘em both!) Tell us about your favorite bayou snacks and eats in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: What’s New at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort! DFB Video: Eat This at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort! News: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Closing for Refurbishment on July 11 View the full article

Disney Parks Moms Panelist, Jackie P., loves nothing more than spending time with her family at the Walt Disney World Resort. Her family of four makes the pilgrimage from Canada to Orlando several times a year, as do many of our guests. However, when Jackie plans her vacations she must consider the needs of her autistic, teenage son. She finds this a much less difficult task thanks to the services for guests with cognitive disabilities that Walt Disney World Resort offers. “The Walt Disney World Resort takes great strides to afford all guests a safe and enjoyable experience through many online planning guides directing attention to extensive services keeping guests with special needs in mind,” she said. Jackie explained the services for guests with cognitive disabilities offers suitable strategies and services for the benefit of guests with cognitive disabilities, including Autism, such as: The Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities containing helpful tips, information for Wheelchair and Stroller rentals, the Rider Switch service, advice for utilizing Disney FastPass+ service, the Disability Access Service (DAS), as well as additional individual service needs that can be discussed with a cast member at any theme park Guest Relations. Pages 12 and 13 of this guide offer excellent sample itinerary planning from the perspective of a ‘Visual Schedule Board’ so often used by many caregivers of family members with Autism, or any cognitive condition requiring visual aids to ease transition and aid with acclimatization. This guide also contains useful suggestions for acclimatization and comfort to decrease the impact of any external triggers, or stressors. Great care was taken for the development of this guide, taking every possible consideration in mind to afford guests on the Autism spectrum a more comfortable experience. Of great value are the suggestions for quieter areas for de-escalation near select attractions, rides and direction to all Baby Care and First Aid Centers in all Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, as well as suggestions for Companion Restrooms Resort-wide. The link includes Walt Disney World Resort Attraction Details which stipulates attraction specifics such as scents/smells, flashing lights, loud noises, periods of darkness, bumps, speed, lifting off the ground, wet, elements of surprise, types of restraints, amount of time and FastPass+ service or not. Special Dietary Request information is also provided in consideration and awareness of most food intolerances, dietary needs and food allergies. For more advice regarding planning your trip with a special needs guest, or to ask questions about planning your upcoming Disney vacation, please be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

Our Disney Doodles series explores what a Disney character – or characters – may do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. We’re kicking off the month of April by taking a look at what Anastasia and Drizella, the pouty stepsisters from “Cinderella” might do if they visited Magic Kingdom Park. According to artist Ashley Taylor, the fact that they’d have to steer themselves around some attractions – like the Tomorrowland Speedway – may catch the spoiled sisters off guard. “I’d hate to be the cast member who has to tell Anastasia and Drizella that they need to drive themselves around the Tomorrowland Speedway!” Ashley said. “I can imagine each lap would be filled with pouts!” View the full article

Here at the DFB, we love all things Disney dining. And that includes merchandise designed to make our dining a little more Disney — even at home! So imagine our wonder when we discovered a line of Alice in Wonderland tea party dishware and accessories in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. Epcot’s United Kingdom Pavilion Now I know they’ve had Alice merch in the parks before. Even whimsical dining choices. But we were so excited to see an entire line of BRAND NEW dishware, tea cups, creamers — the works! — featuring everyone’s favorite little girl in the blue dress! The set includes a beautiful Teapot with sketches of Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter! And of course, “it’s always tea time!” Alice in Wonderland Tea Pot The set’s Creamer features a whimsical sketch of a flamingo, as well as a quote on the back. Alice Creamer Alice Creamer The Sugar Bowl features the White Rabbit and the important question: One lump or two? Alice Sugar Bowl Shakers bear the likeness of Tweedle Dee (you can just make out his name on his collar). Tweedle Dee Shakers Naturally there must be a Cup and Saucer! Alice in Wonderland Cup and Saucer And for those who prefer a Mug for their tea, you get the Queen of Hearts! Queen of Hearts Mug This next piece is a fantastic addition to any dishware collection. It’s a two-level Tea Sandwich Serving Tray. We love the colorful sketches on both plates and the heart-shaped handle. Tea Sandwich Serving Tray You can also pick up a foursome of Plates, featuring White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Alice. White Rabbit Plate Mad Hatter Plate Cheshire Cat Plate Alice Plate Finally, there are bright and colorful Tea Towels, with the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, Alice, and the Queen of Hearts. Alice in Wonderland Tea Towels The colorful details are so cheerful, we can’t help but to smile when we look at these. Alice Towel Alice fans, you’re going to want to make room in your suitcase for these. We haven’t seen them on ShopDisney at all, so I think the only place to get them is the UK pavilion! Let us know if you see them elsewhere (maybe Grand Floridian?)! 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. Do you like to bring home dishware and other functional souvenirs from your trips? Let us know your favorites in the comments below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Wonderland Tea Party: A Tip From the DFB Guide Review: White Chocolate Rabbit and Queen of Hearts Gourmet Cake Cups at Cheshire Cafe! Fun Find: Must-Have Teapots in Epcot’s UK Pavilion View the full article

If you’re planning to visit The Edison in Disney Springs, you’ll want to know about something new coming to the menu. The Edison Actually, make that something new to the menu EVERY MONTH, as April will kick off the new Burger of The Month Series! For the first-ever Burger of the Month, April will deliver The Edison’s Farmhouse and Cheese Burger in honor of National Toasted (Grilled) Cheese Month. (Bonus points if you try it on April 12th: Grilled Cheese DAY!) April’s Farmhouse and Cheese Burger ©The Edison You can expect gooey layers of fontina, muenster, gruyere, and Alpine Swiss along with The Edison’s signature blend of sirloin, short rib, brisket, and smoked bacon — all tucked between four slices of bread. In-season Florida tomatoes will top off the burger. Take our word for it: this could be a really great kickoff, because The Edison knows what it’s doing when it comes to Grilled Cheese. Gooey Grilled Cheese at The Edison Recommended pairings for the Farmhouse and Cheese Burger are Founders IPA or The Billionaire Cocktail (Knob Creek Bourbon, Brevans Abssinthe, Agnostura Bitters, lemon juice, simple syrup, and grenadine). The Edison is the centerpiece of the new late night scene in Disney Springs, and while the venue remains open until 1:00 or 2:00 AM, dinner service ends a bit earlier (around 10:00 or 11:00 PM). But between lunch and dinner, that still gives you plenty of hours to try the Burger of the Month! Check out our full review of The Edison here! Will you be ordering up the Burger of the Month at The Edison? 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: INSIDE the Edison and MORE — Opening SOON at Disney World! News: Reservations for The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway in Disney World Now on OpenTable First Look! THE EDISON in Disney Springs View the full article

Happy weekend and Happy Easter! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! Eggs on display The 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is ON! We have FULL MENUS for the Epcot Flower and Garden FESTIVAL plus Photos of EVERY FOOD ITEM and most beverages! And, the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is happening through April 12! Click here for the FULL MENUS and ALL the FOOD PHOTOS for the DCA Food and Wine Festival! And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Check out what’s new in Disney Springs this week! Celebrate Easter with the Grand Floridian’s Easter Egg display! The Dawa Bar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new spiked Jungle Juice cocktail. Saturday Night Shine now at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen! Rose Gold Macarons are now at Disneyland! Alien Pizza Planet coming to Disneyland for Pixar Fest! There’s a new Carrot Cake Cupcake at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday. Check out our top tips for the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Several Disneyland restaurants are closing at the Downtown Disney District to make way for a new hotel. Reservations are now open for The Agave Experience Master Class. The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-book is now available! Check out the new Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake at Disney World. There’s a new dessert trio coming to dinner at Be Our Guest this summer! We’re talking about 7 dishes we hope return to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Check out the specialty foods coming to Star Wars Galactic Nights in May! There’s a new dessert in Epcot that you need to add to your snack list! New DFB YouTube videos: Pros and Cons of Disney World Transportation, The Best Thing I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018, and Liberty Square 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: Best Things I’ve Eaten in Disney World So Far in 2018 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 – BEST Things I’ve Eaten IN Disney World So Far in 2018! Check it out — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: 25% off the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks 2018-19 Edition We’re always up for snack time at the Magic Kingdom! And today we’re proud to announce that the 2018-19 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is now available! To celebrate the grand launch we have a great discount for you! You can get the new guide for 25% off the cover price for a limited time — just use code SNACKS18 at the check-out. The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is one of the many fun and informative Disney Dining e-Books offered by Disney Food Blog! Now we’ve updated our best-selling DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book for 2018-19 with even more great information, new photos, and…yep!… updated snacks! We’ve made this guide an instantly downloadable PDF guide with photos, information, and advice on more than 200 delicious snacks that you can savor at the Magic Kingdom. This means that you can have a list of must-try snacks on hand before snack cravings hit you in the Magic Kingdom! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book includes: Full-color photos of over 200 of our favorite snacks Current prices and Disney Dining Plan snack credit status. Don’t waste those snack credits!! Snack locations “Hidden treats” and add-ons that aren’t published on menus or that aren’t widely known Disney Food Blog reviews of all snacks A New Stuff Snack Crawl featuring some of our favorite NEW! items in the Kingdom! Tips and tricks from experienced snack eaters Special Bonus items you’re going to love! (Of course…how could we not include these?) Know what you’re getting BEFORE using a precious snack credit or spending limited vacation dollars. Whether you want sweet, salty, crunchy, healthy, or something in between, The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book tells you where to find a snack to match your craving! Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone or iPad! Don’t Miss Out on the Best Snacks in the Magic Kingdom! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is guaranteed to help you find the best snacks and treats (even mini-meals!) for your family while visiting the Magic Kingdom, or your money back — we all know that treats at the Magic Kingdom are just as nostalgic as our first flight on Dumbo! To thank you for your support of the blog, we’ll be offering the Guide for 25% off its purchase price for a limited time! Order your copy now and use code SNACKS18 at the check-out. For more detailed information, head over to DFBStore.com! With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! 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. The Kitchen Sink Sundae at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is a true iconic Disney treat! DFB reader Lindsey Mac recently shared her experience with us: “I’ve only ever read about this on your website but now I’ve finally seen the Kitchen Sink in action at Beaches & Cream! Oh the humanity!” Definitely a dessert you have to try at least once! A few weeks ago DFB reader Malissa Aebersold celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with some homemade eats inspired by Raglan Road at Disney Springs! She said “When you can’t be at Raglan Road on St. Paddy’s Day, you bring the Dalkey Duo to you! Now if only we had their bread pudding.” Looks good! Bringing Raglan Road eats home! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this adorable Mike Wazowski Toast Cutter! WDW for Grownups shared some of their must-have snacks from Disney Springs. Disney Parks Blog shared some fun potato chip-themed recipes! Disney Family shared a recipe for Scrump Avocado Toast! Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food News This Week: March 18, 2018 Disney Food News This Week: March 25, 2018 Disney Food News Round-up: February 11, 2018 View the full article

Some of the most beautiful visuals we shared on the Disney Parks Blog this week were snapped at Disney resorts, where chefs and cast members have put on some truly amazing displays of elaborately decorated Easter eggs. Click through the Instagram gallery above to see all the “hippity hoppity” shots! View the full article

Happy Saturday! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we hope you spend a little of your weekend with us by joining us on a Food Tour of Liberty Square! Columbia Harbour House sign Liberty Square is home to, of course, the Haunted Mansion. But it’s not just the place where Grim Grinning Ghosts come out to socialize… it’s also home to some seriously awesome eats. From Sleepy Hollow to Columbia Harbour House to Liberty Tree Tavern… we’re taking you to ALL of them — and more! — in our latest DFB YouTube Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What’s your favorite food find in Liberty Square? 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: Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland Food Tour! DFB Video: Food Tour of Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland DFB Video: Food Tour of Epcot’s Morocco View the full article

If you’re going to be enjoying a Walt Disney World vacation this spring, you’ll definitely want to schedule some time to explore Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Everyone from expert gardeners to those of us without green thumbs can appreciate the astounding botanical displays, but beyond the flowers and plants, there are so many other reasons to check out the Festival. Pooh welcomes you to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival! With 15 food booths (called Outdoor Kitchens at Flower and Garden) and numerous demonstrations, tours, and displays, Flower and Garden is a must-do. But like the larger Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, the Flower and Garden Festival can be a lot to take in. So your pals at the DFB have assembled some top tips to help you navigate this most beautiful of special events! Click here to see Full Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Menus and Food Photos Of EVERY SINGLE FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS! Now to our TOP TIPS! 1. Know before you go! With fifteen food booths at the Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll need a gargantuan stomach or a solid plan of attack in order to enjoy it all. And since we can’t help you with the stomach, we’ll tackle the plan instead. When Flower and Garden began on February 28, we were there to try it all — and to let you know what to eat and what to skip in our Best of the Fest! post. Beef Brisket Burnt Ends and Smoked Pork Belly Slider And before the Festival even began, we gave you a heads up about some of our returning favorites, too. And of course, we’ve got food booth menus and food photos to help you plan your attack! 2. Move to the beat! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival features terrific live music in its Garden Rocks Concert Series! Acts like Starship, Survivor, Smash Mouth, and Jo Dee Messina will light up the stage, and guests can enjoy the tunes in a few different ways. First, you can simply hang out near the American Gardens Theater stage and listen to the performances from afar. American Gardens Theatre Standby seating is also available for each day’s three performances, but you’ll want to line up early and be flexible about where you might score a seat. (Note that while some of the seating is under cover, most is not.) The final option for enjoying the Garden Rocks Concert Series is to pair it with a dining package — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Select Epcot restaurants are offering guaranteed seating with the purchase of the dining package. You’ll want to check out our full restaurant list with pricing so you know what works for you. Then all you’ll have to do is sit back and enjoy the show! 3. Check out the Special Events! Aside from noshing on some creative eats and bopping to some energetic beats, you’ll also want to check out some of the Festival’s Special Events! Tours are a fun way to delve into the Flower and Garden world a little more deeply and include such fun options as the Royal Tea Garden Tour (learn more about the plants and blooms that go into tea and enjoy a scone and cup of tea!), the Gardens of the World Tour (a three-hour walking tour led by a Disney horticulturist), and Behind the Seeds (a popular tour of the Land Pavilion’s projects that’s available year-round). Tea Tours! In addition to tours, visitors to the Flower and Garden Festival can also enjoy two family-friendly scavenger hunts! Scavenger Hunt 4. Take your time! Even with all the planning that can go into a visit to Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, our best advice is to take your time exploring the many, many floral and botanical displays. The topiaries alone could fill your day — and they’re worth a close look because they’re awesome from every angle! Three Caballeros Topiary And the blankets of flowers that undulate throughout the park? Please. They’re stunning. You have to stop to admire them. Flower Blankets So even if you forgo a tour or skip the eats (shock horror!), the Flower and Garden Festival is still a magical experience. And if you’re already looking ahead to Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, we’ve got you covered there, too! 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! What’s your favorite part of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival? Tell us all about it in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New DFB Video: Sneak Peek and Recommendations for the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! DFB Video: Best of the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Eats! 2011 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Foodie Events View the full article