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Disney Wonder received the most accolades from the annual Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards although Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy also fared well. The 8th annual awards were revealed Tuesday from the popular web site cruisecritic.com, and are based on the past 12 months of consumer reviews... View the full article

Since Pandora — The World of AVATAR opened last year in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we’ve been watching the treats at the land’s beverage and snack stand, Pongu Pongu. Learn About: Pongu Pongu Animal Kingdom Disney World Restaurants Pongu Pongu’s signature snack, Pongu Lumpia, is a pineapple and cream cheese-filled spring roll. It’s been a love/hate snack since some people don’t like the texture — but I think it’s great! But something that does tend to be a big favorite among many is the Night Blossom. This frozen beverage layers apple with desert pear and limeade and is topped with passion fruit popping pearls. They keep trying to convince me that the Pandoran Sunrise at Satu’li Canteen is Pandora’s signature drink. But, trust me. It’s totally the Night Blossom. Night Blossom It’s bright and beautiful, both in color and flavor, and we’ve recommended it from the first as one of the best non-alcoholic drink options not only in Animal Kingdom, but in the whole of Disney World. Wait… did I say “non-alcoholic”? Yes I did… because it is. But NOW, you can also order up a RUM BLOSSOM, which adds Bacardi Superior Rum to the drink! Pongu Pongu Frozen Beverage Menu Oh, by the way… you can also now get a Colossal Pretzel with cheese sauce if you don’t care for the Lumpia. Pongu Pongu Food Menu You’ll find this same gigantic pretzel by the names of Jumbo Pretzel in Epcot’s Germany Pavilion and Pretzel Royale at Prince Eric’s Village Market in Magic Kingdom. No matter what you choose to nosh on, though, be sure to pair it with a Night OR Rum Blossom! And here are even MORE drinks you need to try in Disney World this year! Will you be trying a Rum Blossom the next time you’re in Pandora? 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: Full Menu for Pongu Pongu, and DFB’s “Eat This, Not That” Video for Animal Kingdom’s Pandora! Review: Pongu Pongu in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora — The World of AVATAR Sneak Peek: Menu Item From Pongu Pongu in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora View the full article

We all know that Walt Disney World Resort provides amazing places for romance and for couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day. But did you know that families with kids can also spend an amazing Valentine’s at our theme parks and resorts? Here are few of my favorite things to do with my little Valentino at Disney! Enjoy the day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom learning about nature and wildlife, exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar and enjoying amazing food! A photo with animals or with the animal print ears is a must! Walk around Epcot during Festival of the Arts and introduce the kids to amazing art and food. You can even snap a picture posing with whimsical photo ops. Go to Magic Kingdom and just walk around, meet and greet our favorite characters (did someone say Mickey Mouse?) and have a delicious Mickey shaped pretzel! Share an ice cream at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and catch a movie under the stars at the hotel. Wherever you choose to celebrate, Disney always provides that special family time creating memories that will last a lifetime! What’s your favorite thing to do with your little ones on Valentine’s Day at Disney? View the full article

Valentine’s Day is here and the Disney Parks Blog family is absolutely feeling the love! And because Disney couples are the dreamiest of them all, here are five ridiculously cute (and shareable) post cards you can send to your sweetheart. Rapunzel and Flynn are serious #CoupleGoals. No one can deny that Ariel was “mer-maid” for Eric, am I right? Someday our prince will come – and we hope he brings rose gold cupcakes with him. They’re delicious. In the words of Cogsworth: “If your love isn’t baroque, don’t fix it!” – words to live by, my friend. Tiana and Naveen are taking their love down the bayou – and so should you! (But don’t kiss any frogs. Seriously.) Do you have a favorite Disney couple? We can’t decide. They’re just too cute. View the full article

Have you ever found the perfect item for a loved one only to realize you need a way to present it? The jewelry team at Disney Parks Merchandise recently introduced a solution to this gifting dilemma by making a simple packaging change. “When designing products, we continually look for ways to enhance our guests’ shopping experience,” says jewelry merchandiser Clay Chaffin. “We began placing jewelry on removable cards and attaching those cards to miniature gift bags. This change improved in-store displays by making products easier to showcase by story, and, more importantly, it gave guests a simple yet elegant way to gift Disney jewelry. The response has been great!” The new one-stop packaging design features decorative jewelry cards attached by removable bows or clasps to the outside of gift bags. Once detached, cards can be easily placed inside bags adorned with Disney artwork making instant packaged gifts. The jewelry team launched several new collections created especially at Disney Parks to include these reusable gift bags. “We wanted to tell a story with each collection so they look visually connected when displayed in stores,” continued Clay. “Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings were inspired by Disney characters or icons from Disney Parks that our guests love. ” Covered in polka dots, the “Dots & Dashes” collection celebrates the best of Minnie and Mickey Mouse. The “Kingdoms & Castles” collection salutes Disney Princesses or animated classics like Walt Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” or “Peter Pan.” Popular Disney Villains and delightfully fun attractions like the Haunted Mansion are found in the “Magic & Mischief” collection. Guests will find these items in select merchandise locations at Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts. View the full article

One of my very good friends, Stephanie, was born and raised in New Orleans. She introduced me to many Mardi Gras traditions, including king cake. I always liked finding the baby figurine in the cake! Our designer, Brittany Ungvarsky joins Tiana, Prince Naveen, Louis and Ray in wishing you a Happy Mardi Gras! Laissez les bon temps rouler! Simply click on the image above and you’ll be able to find a size for your desktop/mobile device. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

Dapper Dans Deliver A ‘Singing Villaintine’ to the Haunted Mansion View the full article

Hope you are having a viciously good Villaintine’s Day!. Enjoy the perfect couple for this wicked holiday – Lucifer and Gus Gus – in this Valentine’s-in-reverse wallpaper! Brittany Ungvarsky shows this famously evil cat “helping” his little “friend.” Simply click on the image above and you’ll be able to find a size for your desktop/mobile device. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

Today, February 13, is Villaintine’s Day here on the Disney Parks Blog, the day we celebrate all Disney villains and the fun they add to Disney films or attractions – and no attraction houses more “creepy creeps” who “pretend to terrorize” than the Haunted Mansion. When were making plans on how to celebrate Villaintine’s Day here on the Disney Parks Blog this year, one question came to mind – what would happen if we sent the cheerful, happy-go-lucky Dapper Dans quartet from Main Street, U.S.A., to deliver a Singing Valentine to none other than Master Gracey at the Haunted Mansion? Check out the video above to watch as the Dapper Dans’ “vocalize” their Singing Valentine into a Singing Villaintine. Happy Villaintine’s Day, all! View the full article

Today is Villaintine’s Day on the Disney Parks Blog – a celebration of all Disney Villains! In honor of the day, artist Ashley Taylor did an extra Disney Doodle inspired by one Disney villain who has found love – in the mirror. It’s Gaston, from “Beauty and the Beast.” “There are few things Gaston loves more than his own reflection,” Ashley said. “That’s why it’s easy to imagine him admiring himself in front of the mirror wall at the Abracadabar at the Disney Boardwalk!” View the full article

From incredible heroic encounters to a spellbinding journey into the Mystic Arts and a super-charged nighttime show with the first-ever Marvel battle at sea, families have more ways than ever to unleash their inner super hero during Marvel Day at Sea aboard the Disney Magic. Since this event debuted on cruises from New York City this past fall and returned on select voyages from Miami in January, we’ve given you a glimpse at the epic fun through photos. Now, hear more about the celebration from some of the event’s creators, and get a first-ever video look at the incredible heroic encounters your family can experience together. Marvel Day at Sea takes place on one epic day aboard select 5-night Disney Magic sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas through April. And just announced, the event will return from January to early March, 2019! View the full article

As the development of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continues at Disneyland park, Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland is your go-to destination for all things from the galaxy far, far away. And beginning this May, a new face will join this interactive experience with the arrival of the Resistance’s newest hero, Rey. A scavenger from the planet Jakku, Rey is a survivor toughened by life on a harsh desert planet. Despite dismissing herself as “no one,” she learns that her life is being shaped by the mysterious power of the Force. Central to the stories of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rey has become an inspiration to a new generation of Star Wars fans. Joining Chewbacca, Rey will visit with guests at the Light Side character experience throughout the summer, with Darth Vader and Kylo Ren encountering guests at the Dark Side area. Be sure to check the Entertainment times guide upon your arrival to the park, as encounter times are subject to change. Encounter Rey this May, and be sure to reserve your copy of Star Wars: The Last Jedi – including more than 2 hours of bonus footage, deleted scenes & more – today! View the full article

Disney Springs is chock full of new stuff this week — including new eats, new gear, and new construction updates! Let’s see what’s shakin’! Disney Springs Menu Items and Eats Sprinkles Cupcakes is ready for Valentine’s Day with two new seasonal flavors: Red Hot Velvet (red velvet cake with a cinnamon-y frosting) and Raspberry Chocolate Chip. One of each, please! Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes at Sprinkles Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcakes at Sprinkles Sprinkles also has an I <3 U Mini Sampler so you can show your loved ones (or yo’self!) how you feel this time of year! Mini Sampler at Sprinkles Over at The Daily Poutine, guests can get Cheeseburger Poutine again! This is a stellar poutine, so grab it while you can! Cheeseburger Poutine is back at The Daily Poutine! Cheeseburger Poutine Splitsville has added several new items: Roadslider, Veggie Burger, Turkey Club Extreme, BBQ Chicken Salad, Cucumber Kani Su, Rocket Roll, and Samurai Roll. Splitsville Menu And over at Paradiso 37, you can find a new Happy Hour Special! Paradiso 37 Happy Hour! (Don’t forget Paddlefish’s Happy Hour Specials throughout February, too!) Joffrey’s Tea Traders Cafe has made a few changes. Joffrey’s Tea Traders They no longer sell the giant donuts we love so much — or any other pastries, for that matter. (Don’t worry — you can find the Donut King donuts at other Joffrey’s stands throughout the parks, still.) No more pastry case at Joffrey’s And they’ve introduced Happy Hour! Happy Hour at Joffrey’s Tea Traders Unsurprisingly, Goofy’s Candy Kitchen has some terrific sweets for your special Valentine. Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a classic. Goofy’s Candy Kitchen Chocolate Covered Strawberries Plus more chocolate sweets! Valentine’s Day Treat at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen And a Rose Cake Pop covered in sprinkles is available. These look different from last year’s cake pops, so we can’t wait to try one! Valentine’s Day Rose Pop at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen You can also find Mickey and Minnie Candy Apples — and they are perfectly paired, per usual. Mickey and Minnie Apples are ready for Valentine’s Day at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen For a portable snack that also makes an awesome souvenir, pick up this Minnie’s Sweets bow tin filled with mini snickerdoodles! Minnie’s Sweets Mini Snickerdoodle Cookies in a Bow Tin Or grab a couple of Mickey and Minnie Mint Tins! We love the brand new comic style artwork. Mickey and Minnie Mints Tins at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen The mints are the same ones that have always been on property, just in different packaging. Mint Info If you’re in need of boxed chocolates, there’s no shortage — but the packaging is updated for 2018!! Sugar-Free Milk Chocolate Covered Mickey Pretzels are a tasty treat. Chocolate Favorites at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen Mickey Pretzels also come in (full-sugar) Dark Chocolate. Yes! More Chocolate Favorites at Goofy’s! And traditional Milk Chocolate with that adorable smiling Mickey on the box. Chocolate Favorites Life is like a box of chocolates — and when Mickey is on the cover, it’s even sweeter! Assorted chocolates have lots of personality! Box of Chocolates at Goofy’s Candy Kitchen Or select a box of assorted nut and caramel chocolates. Or heck — get one of each. So many Disney Parks Chocolate Favorites! For upscale chocolate, pop into the Ganachery, where you can pick up the seasonal ganache flavor: Strawberries and Champagne! Strawberry and Champagne Chocolates at the Ganachery Or grab a new mug! It comes with sound medical advice… Ganachery Mug And just try to resist this Minnie and Mickey sweethearts chocolate pop. On second thought, don’t bother to try to resist. Minnie and Mickey Sweethearts Chocolate Pop! For savory eats, head to Earl of Sandwich, where you can pick up Wings and Wedges! Wings and Wedges at Earl of Sandwich Or order the seasonal French Dip, which comes with au jus for dipping. Yum! French Dip at Earl of Sandwich If you’re a fan of the Disney Springs food trucks, you can now find some food truck snacks over at Dockside Margaritas. Now you can get some snacks to soak up those tasty drinks! Eats available Monday through Friday starting at 5PM and Saturday through Sunday starting at 1PM. Fantasy Fare Dockside Margaritas To visit the Fantasy Fare Food Truck, head to its new location between World of Disney and Basin. (Note that these move around all the time…cause they’re trucks…so you never know where you’ll spot them.) Fantasy Fare Food Truck Spring’s Street Tacos food truck is still located in the Westside near Starbucks. You can pick up all things taco here. Springs Street Tacos Food Truck Menu! Two new seasonal items have arrived at D-Luxe Burger. The savory option is a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich complete with blue cheese crumble and a fried chicken breast. D-Luxe Burger has a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich The sweet option is a Cookies and Cream Shake. So much yum. Cookies and Cream Seasonal Shake at D-Luxe Burger At Amorette’s Patisserie, you can now warm your soul with tomato or butternut squash soup in a bread bowl. Amorette’s Patisserie Bread Bowl Menu Satisfy your sweet tooth with a truly beautiful Petit Tea Time Cake with lemon and green tea chiffon cake and citrus curd. Petit Tea Time Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie The garnishes on the Petit Tea Time Cake are simply lovely. Pretty Petit Tea Time Cake from Amorette’s And finally, celebrate Fat Tuesday at House of Blues every Tuesday night! Fat Tuesdays at House of Blues They’ve decked out the courtyard too. We love the festive Mardi Gras vibe. Fat Tuesday Decorations at House of Blues Don’t forget to pop inside to get our new favorite Disney dessert ANYWHERE! Merchandise The Disney merchandise gods are smiling on us with some totally irresistible apparel. First up is a Monsters, Inc., dress at The Dress Shop! We love the colors and those classic Monsters doors! Monster, Inc., Dress at The Dress Shop! At Ever After Jewelry, you can select from a few new handbags. This Dopey seatbelt bag is so pretty in purple and pale green. Dopey Seatbelt Bag at Ever After Jewelry Or choose this Snow White version, complete with a sweet red bow. Snow White Bag at Ever After Jewelry And for the Beauty and the Beast inclined, this Enchanted Rose Bag is something to see! Enchanted Rose Bag at Ever After Jewelry For runners (or fans of cute, comfy athleisure wear), here’s some Disney character-inspired running gear! We need one in every design. ASAP. Tren-D Mickey Running Gear Run Disney Maleficent Running Gear Stitch Running Gear Cheshire Cat Running Gear Goofy Running Gear Minnie Mouse Running Gear How ’bout those outfits for running motivation? Construction Construction continues in Disney Springs as we eagerly await opening dates for Jaleo, Terralina, and Wine Bar George! Lots happening at Jaleo by Chef Jose Andres! Jaleo Construction Progress Roof and stone work in progress at Terralina. Terralina Construction Looking forward to the water views from these areas of Terralina! Terralina Construction And over at Wine Bar George, outdoor areas are in progress! Wine Bar George Construction That’s it! Stay tuned for more new everything around Walt Disney World! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: What’s New This Week: Disney Springs (November 12-18, 2017) News: Jaleo and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Opening in Disney Springs in 2018 Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to Offer Dining Coupon Passport and More in 2018 View the full article

It’s February 13th, which is known as Villaintine’s Day here on the Disney Parks Blog. Why celebrate Disney villains? Because without them, there would be no Disney heroes! Think about it: Belle may not have returned to Beast’s Castle to save the Beast and her friends so quickly if Gaston hadn’t launched a search party for the Beast. Ariel received her first legs from Ursula, which totally backfired on the Sea Witch after Eric fell in love with Ariel. And honestly who can imagine Peter Pan without that cranky crook named Captain Hook? Disney villains add so much character to Disney films and stories – and they’re equally fun to meet in person at our parks. Celebrate this lovely Villaintine’s Day with this new wallpaper by artist Jason Ratner. Simply click on the image above and you’ll be able to find a size for your desktop/mobile device. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

Guests at D23 Expo Japan 2018 this past weekend got a sneak peek at the thrilling new Marvel attraction coming to Hong Kong Disneyland – and we’re excited to share those new images with all of you today! In the new attraction, guests will join Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots. This will be the second Marvel ride-through attraction experience guests can only have at Hong Kong Disneyland – including the new Iron Man Experience, already the most popular attraction – and just one part of the resort’s multi-year expansion plan through 2023, which will also include an entire Marvel-themed area. Hong Kong Disneyland kicked off construction of the multi-year park transformation last October, and guests will soon see the first new experience open in May with the introduction of a brand new stage show in Adventureland, “Moana: A Homecoming Celebration” featuring the newest heroine from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Construction has also begun on the transformation of the castle, which will feature a new daytime show and nighttime spectacular. The expansion will also add an all-new, immersive “Frozen”-themed area where guests will experience new attractions and entertainment, including meeting the royal sisters Elsa and Anna. There’s so much coming to Hong Kong Disneyland, and we can’t to share more about what’s in store! View the full article

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or Any-Excuse-To-Have-Some-Chocolate Day, there will be treats galore for you if you’re spending this week in Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom In Magic Kingdom, stop by Main Street Bakery to find the Mickey Cinnamon Roll with a special heart decoration. Mickey Valentine Cinnamon Roll ©Disney The Milkshake of the Month at The Plaza Restaurant is a Strawberry and Chocolate Milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, a strawberry and chocolate shavings. (P.S. It’s BOTTOMLESS!!) And if your idea of romance is inspired by Pecos Bill and Slue-Foot Sue, then mosey over yonder into Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and order up some hand-dipped white and dark chocolate strawberries. Hand-dipped Chocolate-covered Strawberries ©Disney Epcot Epcot’s Starbucks stop, Fountain View, is where you’ll find a Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcake with strawberry white chocolate mousse, strawberry buttercream, chocolate ganache drips, “disco dust,” a chocolate heart ganache and strawberry crispy pearls now through February 17. Planning A Disney Trip? If you’ve got a Disney World trip coming up soon, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day Sale over at DFBStore.com!! Pick up any of our critically acclaimed DFB Guide e-books or bundles and take 40% off with code ❤️ DFBLOVE ❤️ for a limited time! Fountain View Starbucks in Epcot And only on February 14th, Sunshine Seasons will serve heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake with strawberry mousse filling, chocolate pearls and edible flowers. Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location, Creature Comforts, will also have a Valentine’s Day Cupcake: chocolate cake with strawberry buttercream topped with chocolate and strawberry crispy pearls, mini heart sprinkles and a chocolate-covered strawberry. Creature Comforts Resorts Find a Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake at both Port Orleans Resort food courts: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at French Quarter, and Riverside Mill Food Court at Riverside. Sassagoula will have a Strawberry Beignet Sundae with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and heart-shaped sprinkles to boot! Valentine Beignet Sundae ©Disney A Chocolate Cupcake with Chambord cream filling and topped with raspberry ganache icing, raspberry chocolate hearts and crispy pearls can be your at Roaring Fork in Wilderness Lodge. Stop by the BoardWalk Bakery on your BoardWalk stroll to grab a Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcake with chocolate-cherry filling and a ganache-dipped chocolate red rose. Intermission Food Court at All Star Music will feature a Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pie, a Red Fruit Cupcake and a Raspberry Ganache Cheesecake. Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pie ©Disney Both Saratoga Springs Resort (The Artist’s Palette) and Old Key West Resort (Good’s Food to Go) will serve a Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake. And Saratoga Springs specifically will sell gift boxes with chocolate-covered strawberries. Disney Springs Disney Springs is home to more than one terrific sweet stop, and among the Valentine’s Day options are special Petit Cakes and more at Amorette’s Patisserie. From February 11 – 17, you can order a Beauty and the Beast-themed Rose Petit Honey Cake with Grand Marnier-soaked strawberries, rum roasted pineapple and honey Chantilly cream. Petit Cakes ©Disney Or try a Strawberry Champagne Toast Dessert, made of strawberry mousse with a Champagne gelée Feuilletine crunch and strawberry pâté de fruit. At The Ganachery, the Strawberries and Champagne Ganache is decorated with Cinderella’s Coach. Strawberries and Champagne Chocolates at The Ganachery And beyond that featured flavor there are Valentine Chocolate Lollipops and Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Marshmallows. Minnie and Mickey Sweethearts Chocolate Pop! Disneyland Resort Look all over Disneyland Resort to find Cherry Vanilla Cotton Candy, Pink Minnie Apples, Pink Chocolate Krispy Treats, and Red Rose Cake Pops. Red Rose Cake Pops February’s Gourmet Apple of the Month is the Black Forest Cherry Caramel Apple with cherries, nuts and chocolate drizzle. Disneyland Gourmet Treats of the Month ©Disney Disneyland In Disneyland, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe will serve heart-shaped Strawberry Macarons. Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe If you’re dining at Blue Bayou Restaurant, you may order a Sweetheart Toast Sparkling Cider. Disney California Adventure Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure will feature a special Valentine Sundae. This treat is made of scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream and is topped with strawberry topping, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and pink peppermint whipped cream and comes served in a hand-made waffle cup. Valentine Sundae ©Disney Finally, find a Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie at Schmoozies. No matter where you find yourself on February 14th, we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Planning A Disney Trip? If you’ve got a Disney World trip coming up soon, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day Sale over at DFBStore.com!! Pick up any of our critically acclaimed DFB Guide e-books or bundles and take 40% off with code ❤️ DFBLOVE ❤️ for a limited time! 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: Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s Birthday with Special Treats at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! News: “Frozen Fever” Sweet Treats at Disneyland and Disney World April Treats of the Month and Food Merchandise at Disney World and Disneyland View the full article

Beginning this week, new OtterBox mobile cases featuring colorful Disney castle artwork are coming exclusively to Disney Parks and we’re sharing a first look at the designs and where to find them! As you can see, these first-ever OtterBox castle cases are sharp – featuring ultra slim profiles with clear backgrounds. Each case is scratch resistant and has a raised, beveled edge to help protect your phone’s touch screen during daily use. The new castle cases, which are available for iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus will soon be joined by cases designed for the iPhone X. These new Disney Parks exclusive cases are joining a group of other OtterBox mobile cases already available at Disney Parks, including Star Wars designs and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse designs for the OtterBox Symmetry Series for iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. If you’re looking for any of our Disney Parks OtterBox cases, here’s a list of where to find them: Disneyland Resort: Emporium Star Trader (Star Wars product only) Off the Page World of Disney Trolley Treats Walt Disney World Resort: World of Disney Emporium Complex Mouse Gear Space Mountain Shop Discovery Trading Company Marketplace Co-op Celebrity 5&10 Garden Gate Gifts (updated from creature cart) Be sure to be on the lookout for more Disney Parks Exclusive OtterBox mobile cases later this year. View the full article

Award season is upon us and you know what that means … it’s time for the Second Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards. With the help of more than 150 current and former panelists, we are awarding top honors to some our panelists’ favorites, and they just might be your favorites too! We have worked hard to calculate the votes and over the next several weeks we will present our winners for all things Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney Cruise Line. This week we will be awarding this prestigious honor to some of our much loved snacks, attractions and even special events at Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s see what the panelists have selected as their top choices: Category: Favorite Snack And the winner is … the ever popular, can’t live without it … Dole Whip. For the second year in a row the Dole Whip ran away with the victory, with the beloved Mickey Premium Bar as a distant second. A few honorable mentions go to popcorn, churros and the carrot cake cookie. Yum! Category: Favorite Attraction for Preschoolers This one was so close, separated by only two votes, but in the end Peter Pan’s Flight was the winner with second-place going to last year’s winner, “it’s a small world.” Other favorites included Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid. All sure to be a favorite for your little one as well. Category: Favorite Seasonal Event Another two time winner, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a must do for families visiting Walt Disney World Resort in the Fall. Our panelists also gave high accolades to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Category: Favorite Disney Springs Activity Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new winner this year. Although a very tight race, dining squeezed by shopping this year to claim victory in the Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards for 2018. Some favorites are Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, The Daily Poutine, and the brand new, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante. Congratulations to this week’s winners and stay tuned for our next awards. In the meantime, let us know your favorites from this week’s categories in the comments below. You can also visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for more tips or to ask questions about planning your upcoming Disney Vacation. View the full article

Visit Anaheim, the official tourism organization for Disneyland Resort’s hometown of Anaheim, today released its visitation numbers for 2017. For the fifth year in a row, Anaheim welcomed a record number of visitors to the city—24.2 million to be exact—an increase of more than five percent from the previous year. With all the continued growth and expansion at the Disneyland Resort, it’s no wonder more people are choosing to visit Anaheim! Let’s take a look back at some of the exciting things that made 2017 a great year to visit the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim. Our 30,000 cast members look forward to welcoming guests to the Disneyland Resort throughout 2018 and beyond! View the full article

A new, limited-time Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park tour has joined the evolving collection of Walt Disney World tours offering Disney Vacation Club Members a 15 percent discount as part of Membership Magic. Dubbed “A Path Less Traveled” and available daily from April 1-May 5 as part of the park’s milestone 20th anniversary celebration, the insightful tour allows guests to explore the backstage veterinary hospital and Animal Nutrition Center at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, perform a nest check on a purple martin birdhouse as part of Disney’s ongoing conservation work, enjoy the “Caring for Giants” elephant-viewing experience and cap their day with a VIP viewing of Rivers of Light. The tour is available to guests ages 4 or older (note that guests ages 17 or younger must be accompanied by a participating adult age 18 or older) and is regularly priced at $59 a person plus tax. Learn more about the experience here before calling Member Services to book your discounted tour. A valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required for this discounted experience. View the full article

It’s the season of love, and there’s nothing I love more than FOOD! Especially the sweet kind – and there are plenty of sweets to go around this year for Valentine’s Day at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Whether you’re spending the day with that special someone or just celebrating the company of good friends, our chefs have developed some amazing desserts that everyone can enjoy. Here’s your guide on where to find all the Valentine’s Day goodies! At Walt Disney World Resort, there are plenty of lovely sweets to go around. Starting at Disney Springs with the popular Amorette’s Patisserie, you’ll be able to order a couple new desserts from Feb. 11-17. The first is a “Beauty and the Beast”-themed Rose Petit Honey Cake with Grand Marnier-soaked strawberries, rum roasted pineapple and honey Chantilly cream. The second is a Strawberry Champagne Toast Dessert – strawberry mousse with a Champagne gelée Feuilletine crunch and strawberry pâté de fruit. You’ll also find some delicious hand-dipped chocolate strawberries! One of the staples of Valentine’s Day is chocolate, and if you’re in the mood for it, then The Ganachery is the place to go! And it’s just a quick walk from Amorette’s Patisserie. This year, the chocolate shop is offering an array of gourmet ganache squares and special desserts like Valentine’s Day-themed Chocolate Lollipops and Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Marshmallows. One of the special ganache squares being featured this year is Strawberries and Champagne featuring Cinderella’s Coach, and you can even order a chocolate ganache pairing with Rosa Regale. In addition, locations all over Disney Springs are celebrating with special offerings. To find out all the details, check out Darcy Clark’s recent post about Valentine’s Day at Disney Springs! At Magic Kingdom Park, take a stroll to the Main Street Bakery to find a special Valentine’s Day Cinnamon Roll from Feb. 11-17. Or try the chocolate-covered strawberry-inspired Milkshake of the Month at The Plaza Restaurant: a Strawberry and Chocolate Milkshake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, a strawberry and chocolate shavings. And at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café you’ll find hand-dipped white and dark chocolate strawberries! If you’re at Epcot, Fountain View will be offering a Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cupcake with strawberry white chocolate mousse, strawberry buttercream, chocolate ganache drips, disco dust, a chocolate heart ganache and strawberry crispy pearls from Feb. 11-17. And for Valentine’s Day only, Sunshine Seasons will offer a decadent heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake with strawberry mousse filling, chocolate pearls and edible flowers. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will have a Valentine’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts consisting of chocolate cake with strawberry buttercream topped with chocolate and strawberry crispy pearls, mini heart sprinkles and a chocolate-covered strawberry. Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts – Riverside and French Quarter are offering a special Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake at Riverside Mill Food Court and Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. And at Sassagoula, you’ll find a Strawberry Beignet Sundae with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and heart-shaped sprinkles, YUM! Roaring Fork at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will offer a Chocolate Cupcake with Chambord cream filling and topped with raspberry ganache icing, raspberry chocolate hearts and crispy pearls. And BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk will be serving up a Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cupcake with chocolate-cherry filling and a ganache-dipped chocolate red rose. At Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, you can find a Chocolate Strawberry Whoopie Pie, a Red Fruit Cupcake and a Raspberry Ganache Cheesecake. And at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney’s Old Key West Resort, you’ll find a Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake, and at Satatoga Springs only you can also get a beautiful gift box with chocolate-covered strawberries. On the west coast, Disneyland Resort has a few items as well, such as Cherry Vanilla Cotton Candy! This scrumptious snack will be available at various outdoor vending locations throughout both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. And speaking of candy…at various candy locations across the resort, you’ll be able to find Valentine’s Day goodies like a Red Rose Cake Pop, a Pink Minnie Apple covered in caramel, chocolate and pink sugar, and Pink Chocolate Crispies and Cake Pops drizzled with red icing. You’ll also find February’s Gourmet Apple of the Month – the Black Forest Cherry Caramel apple with cherries, nuts and chocolate drizzle! On Main Street U.S.A in Disneyland park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Café will have adorable heart-shaped Strawberry Macarons, and over at Blue Bayou Restaurant you’ll be able to order Sweetheart Toast Sparkling Cider. And If you’re looking for some delicious Valentine’s Day ice cream, then look no further than Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream at Disney California Adventure park where you can get a Valentine Sundae! This sundae has scoops of vanilla and strawberry ice cream and is topped with strawberry topping, a chocolate-dipped strawberry and pink peppermint whipped cream and comes served in a hand-made waffle cup. And for the smoothie lovers out there, a Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie will be available at Schmoozies! View the full article

Frequent visitors to the Disney Parks Blog know that “Wheel of Fortune” is one of our favorite shows. And, for the most romantic week of the year, “Wheel” decided to celebrate it at Walt Disney World Resort with five brand new episodes! These shows were filmed in the middle of Epcot, and begin airing tonight! There are so many surprises in store … in addition to fantastic puzzles, great contestant couples, and spectacular scenery. Plus, on Valentine’s Day, you’ll meet a couple who had a Disney Fairytale Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort – and Pat and Vanna celebrate with them on stage! Plus, a close up look at the “Happily Ever After” Fireworks at Magic Kingdom Park, a sneak peek at the upcoming Toy Story Land, and so much more! Check local listings for time and channel, beginning tonight! View the full article

It’s Valentine’s week and here at the DFB we want to let you know how much we LOVE our readers, so we’re having a huge sale at the DFB Store! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, everything at the DFB Store is 40% off with promo code DFBLOVE! Maybe you’re planning your Spring Break trip or summer vacation to Walt Disney World, or you’re making plans to visit the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival or head to WDW for the holidays — no matter what, 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! From our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 and the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — 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 40% off with promo code DFBLOVE! 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! Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle that includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the pre-order for the 2018 Food & Wine Guide (plus the 2017 edition FREE!) 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 DFBLOVE to get 40% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! 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: Friday the 13th is Your Lucky Day! Save 30% off Everything at the DFB Store! The BIGGEST Sale of the Year is Almost OVER! Save 50% off Everything at the DFB Store Today Save 40% On EVERYTHING in the DFB Store! Happy Independence Day! View the full article

Here’s to the start of a brand new week! Let’s kick it off with another DFB Video, where we’re letting you know about 19 things you didn’t know you could do at Walt Disney World! Did you know Sprinkles Cupcakes can come to YOU at your Disney World Resort? There are certain things you can count on when you visit Disney World: you’ll more than likely see Cinderella Castle, ride some awesome attractions, and eat some tasty food! But Disney World offers a lot of hidden gem experiences that you may not know about. Did you know you can enjoy a meal with a Disney Imagineer, mark a milestone like your child’s first haircut, and learn to draw a Disney character in a certain Disney World resort? We’ll tell you how you can do all three of those things… AND 16 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 lesser known experience or tip when it comes to visiting Disney World? 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: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: 5 Memories to Make in Disney World! View the full article

Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival is springing up in the park’s World Showcase with fresh flavors. This festival, which will be held from Feb. 28-May 28, is best known for the incredible topiaries and gardens. Fifteen outdoor kitchens let guests take food and drink with them as they explore these... View the full article