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Get revved up for some excitement at Disney California Adventure park, home to thrilling attractions, fresh favorites and spectacular entertainment. Linda M. and Anabel M., our Disney Parks Moms Panel Disneyland Resort Specialists, share their tips, tricks and what not to miss in this video guide for first-time visitors to Disney California Adventure park. If you missed it, check out last week’s video guide to Disneyland park. For more Disney California Adventure park tips or to ask questions about planning your upcoming Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

Today I’m very excited to share that the “Frozen” Summer Games will be returning to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park starting May 26, with even more snowy, summery fun! And for the first time in forever, you will be able to meet and take photos with Kristoff and Olaf at Blizzard Beach! Either Kristoff or Olaf will be at a designated character greeting location at the park, where you can snap photos of each “Frozen” star and let them know which team you chose to play for. Following the success of the inaugural “Frozen” Summer Games last year, guests visiting Blizzard Beach can once again join Team Kristoff or Team Olaf to participate in a variety of activities, from Ice Pail Relays and a Snowball Toss to Ski Pole Limbo and Slide Races. It’s going to be a blast! With crafts, games and a DJ spinning some up-tempo tunes throughout the day, the “Frozen” Summer Games are sure to be a major highlight of your day at Blizzard Beach this summer. Let us know in the comments if you’ll be playing for Team Kristoff or Team Olaf this summer! View the full article

We’re kicking the week off with a new Disney Doodle from artist Ashley Taylor, who today is imagining what Sneezy from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” would do if he could visit a Disney theme park. Ashley found inspiration for today’s design at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, a guest-favorite annual event that fills Epcot with character topiaries, impressive floral designs and much more. “The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is so beautiful with all of the flowers and topiaries throughout Epcot. It’s easy to imagine Sneezy’s nose being extra sensitive this time of year!” View the full article

While the full-blown Star Wars land won’t be open at Disney until 2019, “The Last Jedi” will find its way to Star Tours before then. Scenes from the Star Wars film coming out this December will be incorporated into the ride that is at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland, according to... View the full article

I was SO excited to see that DFB is YouTube’s Creator on the Rise today! That means we have YOU to thank for liking and subscribing to the DFB Videos we’re putting together for you! Thank you so much for watching, leaving comments, and supporting us in our video channel! Yay!!! Joey, Tina, and I are having a fantastic time bringing you these videos. And judging from the tremendous response we’re receiving, you’re finding them to be super helpful as you plan your next vacation — or just daydreaming about being in Disney! While you’re deciding which camp you fall into , check out this post — and video! — all about the 20 Disney Snacks you HAVE to Try in 2017! In the meantime, if you don’t want to miss a single DFB Video adventure, be sure to subscribe to the DFB YouTube Channel. We bring you videos twice each week, and you won’t want to miss a single one! Now, it’s time to hear from YOU! Which of our DFB Video is your favorite so far? Leave a comment and tell us what you’d like to see more of! 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: Our Top 10 Disney Dining Tips! New DFB YouTube Video: Chuck Wagon Fresh Fixin’s Food Truck at Disney’s Fort Wilderness New Video! The Best of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Now on the DFB YouTube Channel! View the full article

The time is now to feel the power of the dark side for the runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side. This weekend (April 20-23, 2017) runners will have revenge by enduring a variety of distances for a weekend sure impress even the most powerful Sith. We pulled together these out of the world galactic looks to inspire your efforts to rule the galaxy! Champion, but especially this light jacket. This jacket actually has a cool control technology for advanced cooling throughout your run. It’s also water resistant, perfect for any weather condition! New Balance shoes for a weekend that will be long remembered! runDisney on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Share your excitement using the hashtag #StarWarsHalf. To learn more about runDisney events, please visit us here! View the full article

Most Earth Weeks since 2007 have included the debut of a new Disneynature film and a new mark in the box-office record books, with the studio’s first six releases now ranking among the seven highest grossing nature films of all time. This year’s Earth Week brings the most ambitious Disneynature film yet to U.S. theaters. Opening on April 21, “Born in China” represents a unique collaboration between Eastern and Western filmmakers, uniting acclaimed Chinese director Lu Chuan with a team of American and British producers that include premiere nature filmmakers Brian Leith and Phil Chapman, and Academy Award-winning producer Roy Conli, known to many fans for his work on such Disney-animated hits as “Tangled” and “Big Hero 6.” The film takes audiences to some of the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate moments ever captured in a nature film, following a panda mother as her growing baby begins to seek independence, a mother snow leopard facing the very real drama of raising cubs in unforgiving environments and a two-year-old golden monkey who runs away after feeling displaced by his new baby sister. I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Roy Conli to learn more about this enormous undertaking, and I’m pleased to share that conversation with you here. We discuss the challenge of the filmmaking environment in the wild, the differences and similarities between nature filmmaking and animation, his collaboration with Lu Chuan (who Roy now regards as “a brother”), the team’s pursuit of elusive snow leopards, and the impact he hopes “Born in China” will have beyond box office returns. Speaking of impact and box office returns, see “Born in China” during its opening week in U.S. theaters (April 21-27, 2017), and Disneynature will make a donation through the Disney Conservation Fund to support the World Wildlife Fund to help protect wild pandas and snow leopards in China. In the meantime, visit www.disney.com/BornInChina, where you can download a free Born in China Educator’s Guide and Activity Packet created in collaboration with our friends from Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team. It’s filled with fun family activities and tips for protecting nature, and it’s a great way to get kids excited about the film and the animals it aims to protect. Happy Earth Week! View the full article

Adventures by Disney recently set sail on their first-ever Rhine river cruise, which took travelers through four countries – Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands. The adventure began last week in Basel, Switzerland, which you can see from this breathtaking morning time photo, was a city that quickly charmed its way into my heart! Perfectly situated on the Rhine River (prominently seen here), Basel made for an idyllic setting for this trip to begin. I can’t wait to share this adventure with you here on the Disney Parks Blog in the weeks to come. From toboggan runs through the Black Forest to macaron making in France, bike rides through the picturesque countryside and painting traditional Dutch wooden shoes, this was truly a trip of a lifetime. Until then, don’t forget that you can save $500 per person on select 2018 river cruises when you book by May 1, 2017 for sailing dates June 17 – Oct. 8, 2018 (Excludes suites and category E staterooms). *Early Booking Rate offer valid for select Adventures by Disney river cruise departures with travel start dates between June 17, 2018 and October 8, 2018, inclusive. Qualifying river cruise departures have an Early Booking Rate designation on the applicable Rates and Dates page on AdventuresbyDisney.com; provided that the Early Booking Rate designation may not reflect real time offer availability; accordingly, availability of Early Booking Rate is subject to confirmation at time of booking reservation with Adventures by Disney. Availability of the Early Booking Rate for select departures will be determined at the time standard trip deposit is paid. Any courtesy hold, without payment of the standard trip deposit, will not guarantee availability of the Early Booking Rate for selected departure date. Early Booking Rate offer terminates on May 1, 2017 or when the limited spaces on the applicable departure date have been booked, whichever is earlier. The Early Booking Rate offer is not valid for Adventures by Disney land packages, Adventures by Disney Long Weekend land packages and Disney Cruise Line related packages. The Early Booking Rate is $500 less than the rate applicable to the same departure date and river cruise after the termination of the Early Booking Rate offer. A limited number of staterooms of certain categories are available on each applicable departure date at the Early Booking Rate. Early Booking Rate offer excludes suites and category E staterooms. Early Booking Rate is valid on new bookings only. Spaces on the river cruises at the Early Booking Rate are subject to availability. Lead Guest of the booking party must travel on the river cruise booked. Offer not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Void where prohibited. Booking is subject to conditions and restrictions. Early Booking Rate cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Not valid for group bookings. Offer is subject to change without notice. Bookings subject to Adventures by Disney’s standard terms and conditions. View the full article

We’re so excited to share that one of our favorite new restaurants in Disney World — Chef Art Smith’s (awesome!) Homecomin’, offers grab-and-go options! (Oh, and yes, apparently the name has changed from “Homecoming” to “Homecomin’.” Just FYI.) Learn About: Homecoming Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine Downtown Disney Disney World Restaurants Y’all know that Disney Springs has added lots of quality food stops, including Top Chef Master (and master of Mexican cuisine in America) Rick Bayless’ Frontera Cocina and the fully updated Paddlefish. But even before its opening, Homecomin': Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine — the official full name of Art Smith’s labor of love in Disney Springs — captured our attention. The backstory here is that Chef Art is originally from Florida, and the restaurant is a charming homage to the state of his birth. From colorful murals depicting Florida agricultural life to booths reminiscent of church pews, Homecomin’ is clearly full of Art’s very big love. Chef Art Smith on Opening Day Once those restaurant doors were open, we were there. And from our very first visit, we were hooked. But we know you’re busy people. Sometimes there just isn’t time for Church Lady Deviled Eggs, and Art’s Fabulous Fried Chicken, and Hummingbird Cake. Sometimes, you just need to grab something and go (to another restaurant for second lunch, we can only assume, as there are just so many restaurants and so. little. time.). Homecomin': Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine has got you covered. Enter: Shine Bar. Shine Bar Exterior Shine Bar is both part of Homecomin’s restaurant proper and a walk-up bar. And while the drinks here are worth a sip (or twelve), we are diggin’ their Grab & Go menu. Grab and Go Menu at Shine Bar Several Homecomin’ favorites made the counter service cut, and we tried a couple for you. To get these tasty treasures for yourself, place your order with one of the bartenders in the Shine Bar. First up, we ordered the Box of Fries. Homecomin’ Box of Fries So much golden deliciousness in a portable container. The Box of Fries is just that: a standard, entree-sized to-go box full of crunchy-on-the-outside soft-on-the-inside fries. Homecomin’ Box of Fries It’s like my favorite leftovers, only these are fresh and hot (not, you know, cold and mushy like doggie bag fries). These medium-cut French fries come dusted with plenty of seasoning (salt and black pepper, as far as we can tell). Homecomin’ Box of Fries Because of that spice, these are super flavorful. And because of the size of that box, they’re definitely meant for sharing. At $8.00, they might be a little steep for fries, but these are really good ones. And if they’re a filling snack for two or three people, the cost definitely makes sense. Plus, I mean: Homecomin’ Box of Fries Fry Happy Fry-day everyday. In case you prefer some sauce to accompany your fries, you can snag some of those too. Homecomin’ Ketchup and Ranch The ketchup is, you know, ketchup. Homecomin’ Ketchup Standard fry friend. But necessary. Fry’s friend who isn’t afraid to tell her she’s got black pepper between her front teeth. We also tried Ranch, which was a nice creamy counterpoint to the seasoned fries. Homecomin’ Ranch Dip But we couldn’t leave Homecomin’ without some fried chicken, so we ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich to go! Homecomin’/Shine Bar Fried Chicken Sandwich There are no words. Well, here are some: Like all of Homecomin’s (generally beloved) fried chicken, this generous breast of chicken is marinated in buttermilk and double battered before it’s deep fried. And that double batter makes all the difference. So much crunch! Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Sandwich Now before you bemoan the chickenless bun, let us tell you that the bun itself is also delish. It’s buttered and slapped on a griddle, so it’s developed a little extra richness. Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Sandwich And we’re happy the bun is substantial — because so is the meat! And we love how simple this sandwich is. The chicken is unabashedly the star. Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Sandwich It’s fresh, juicy, and pretty much perfect. Homecomin’ Fried Chicken Sandwich It comes with a Hot Sauce Aioli (like a spiced-up mayo), and since we loved the hot sauce when we ate at Homecomin’ in the past, we also enjoyed this creamy version. Fried Chicken Sandwich with Hot Sauce Aioli at Homecomin’ But fear not if you don’t care for spice. You can order the aioli on the side, or ask for none at all, or (we’re just spitballin’ here) order some ranch dip and use that. Basically whatever you need to do to make this sandwich happen, do it. The Fried Chicken Sandwich from Homecomin’ (via Southern Shine Bar) is simple and good. So good. It comes wrapped in brown paper, so it’s actually really easy to eat on the go. And at $10, we think it’s a steal. Quality and quantity are spot on. Oh, and hey! If you’re thirsty and in the vicinity of Shine Bar, you can also order to-go cocktails! Homecomin’ Drinks Menu We opted for water. But we were too drunk off fried chicken to notice a difference anyway. Homecomin’ To-Go Cup Homecomin’ is one of our favorite new spots in Disney Springs, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Chef Art has brought comfort food to a new level. While it’s a little pricy (and we kinda wish we could get a smaller, single-serving of those fries), it’s totally worth it for its crazy deliciousness. What’s your favorite new Disney Springs restaurant? Let us know! 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: Menu Sneak Peek for Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine by Chef Art Smith Review: Pollo Campero at Downtown Disney Orlando Review: All-Day Breakfast Poutine at The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs View the full article

This week, we continued our series of exclusive sneak peeks for the upcoming nighttime fireworks spectacular, “Happily Ever After” with a special look at the projection mapping technology that’ll drive each show at Magic Kingdom Park. To create the most technologically advanced projections for Cinderella Castle, Disney Parks Live Entertainment partnered with experts in the field to bring the show to life. Check out Jennifer’s original story for more details. And to celebrate Easter, we released several Disney Parks Blog downloadable wallpapers for readers to enjoy. The first wallpaper (left) was created by artist Jason Ratner as features spring colors and sweet treats as well as some famous Disney faces in the design. And the second wallpaper (right) was created by Brittany Ungvarsky and features an “eggtastic” hunt. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. You can check out our complete gallery of wallpapers on this page. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week: Disney Parks in Full Bloom for Spring – Spring is a favorite season at Disney Parks – and this year, we’ve got even more in store for you. With a new festival at Shanghai Disney Resort, a dazzling celebration at Disneyland Paris and a long list of limited-time experiences at every resort around the world, a springtime visit is an absolute must. Today, we’re sharing a look at how you can soak up the sun and celebrate with us. Easter Treats and Eats at Walt Disney World Resort – Spring is in the air in Central Florida, and special Easter eats are hopping into restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort. From sweet treats to stunning displays, there’s a perfect way for everyone to celebrate Easter with some “bunny” special. Life-long Star Wars Fan Develops Unique Merchandise Products Coming to Disney Parks This Month – We recently announced how guests can support the U.S. Fund for UNICEF on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change starting this April at Disney Parks. Here are additional details about other new Star Wars products launching this month at both Star Wars Celebration 2017 and at select locations in Disney Parks. Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, MercyMe, Kirk Franklin to Play 35th Disney Night of Joy at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Sept. 8, 9 – The hits just keep on coming – as they say – with this year’s Disney Night of Joy event featuring 15 of the greatest performers in Contemporary Christian music – Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. With Country Christian Music legends like MercyMe, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kirk Franklin joining a new generation of Christian hit makers like Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz and Rend Collective, the complex will be filled with two nights of awe-inspiring music. RECIPE: Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam from the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – We’re heading into the final week of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and gathering some of our favorite dishes from this year’s event for a new Disney cookbook that includes recipes like the Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam, new at this year’s LA Style Festival Marketplace. View the full article

Well, this is awkward. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando find themselves in the unusual position of opening massive new additions to their resorts the same week — and showing them off to journalists the same day. Universal’s new Volcano Bay water park opens May 25. Pandora: The World of Avatar,... View the full article

New renderings and details about the Star Wars-themed lands coming to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland were revealed at a panel discussion at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando. The creative minds from both Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm came together on stage at the Orange County Convention... View the full article

Construction images and renderings of the "Star Wars"-themed lands coming to both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. View the full article

Happy Easter! We hope you’re having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, grab one of those chocolate and peanut butter eggs for a snack, and check out the latest in Disney food news… . Cinderella Glass Slipper Egg The 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival with its Outdoor Kitchens is in full bloom through May, and we have all the menus and food photos for you! And speaking of Epcot, we released our brand new, fully-updated DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-book this week! Don’t forget, the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts in August this year! Whew!! And if you want even MORE food news, we also have news on the updated menus for the 2017 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We checked out the Easter treats at Disney World, including the Grand Floridian Chocolate Easter eggs! We released the fully-updated DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-book! FOUR Club 33 Lounges are coming to Disney World! We celebrated National Grilled Cheese Day with our Bi-Coastal Grilled Cheese Crawl! Check out our review of classic treats at the Magic Kingdom’s Confectionery. We dined at The Polite Pig on opening day and have a first look and review! The Margarita and Martini Flights at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge are #OnTheList! New DFB YouTube video has all the details on the Top Meals Under $20 at Disney World! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video! 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! Check it out below — and subscribe here! Deal of the Week: Save on The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book Second Edition! This week we launched the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2017 Second Edition! To celebrate this milestone — the first time we’ve shared a second edition — and to say thank you to all of our loyal DFB readers – you can order the Second Edition for 20% OFF your purchase with code SAVE2017! Why a Second Edition, You Ask? Because it’s crazy, but true — EVERYTHING continues to change so rapidly at Walt Disney World these days. So many new restaurants, kiosks, bars and lounges, menu items, and more have come online. We are constantly go go go just trying to cover it all for our Disney World food lovers out there! So we decided it was time to produce the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2017 Second Edition now. We update everything with every new edition, so you can be sure that you’ve got the most recent details about dining in Walt Disney World at your fingertips. You can order your copy today for 20% off the cover price – just use code SAVE2017! 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! We had a good time eating our way through the Outdoor Kitchen’s at this year’s Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. One of our favorite dishes was the Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer from La Isla Fresca! DFB reader Zara Agnew had a chance to enjoy the dish on a recent visit! And now, we want to go back for another plate! The Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer is SO good! We LOVE funnel cake here at DFB and funnel cakes with topping (or seasonal flavors) are some of the best snack options at Disney World! DFB reader Valerie Ross says her family discovered the funnel cakes at the Oasis Canteen in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and says it was the bests snack credit value on their trip! They enjoyed a funnel cake with strawberries, vanilla soft serve, AND chocolate syrup (all on the side). YUM! That’s what we call a great snack! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix spotted this really cool Star Wars Jelly Belly Dispenser! WDW for Grownups shared a review of breakfast at Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam from the DCA Food and Wine Festival. Disney Family shared a fun video recipe for Buzz and Woody Rice Crispy Pops! 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 Post Round-Up: April 9, 2017 Disney Food Post Round-up: April 2, 2017 Disney Food Post Round-up: March 12, 2017 View the full article

While the "Star Wars" universe continues to expand on the big screen, one of its popular TV show is coming to an end. "Star Wars Rebels" will wrap after the upcoming Season 4 on Disney XD. The announcement was made during the show's panel at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Fla. Saturday. "I firmly... View the full article

Disney Parks Imagineers and Lucasfilm Collaborate on Star Wars-Themed Lands | Disney Parks View the full article

At a panel discussion today at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando entitled Star Wars and Disney Parks: A Galaxy in the Making, creative minds from Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering discussed their unique partnership and shared additional details about the new galactic lands being created at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Everyone in the room got to experience the excitement and commitment this team is bringing to this project. Here’s an exclusive look at a video shared at today’s event which gives some insight into this incredible collaboration. The team shared exciting new details about the story behind this mysterious destination somewhere on the Outer Rim — lying on the edge of the Unknown Regions. The remote village was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes, but the prominence of the outpost has been bypassed with the rise of hyperspace travel. Now home to those who prefer less attention, it has become a thriving port for smugglers, rogue traders and adventurers traveling between the frontier and uncharted space. It’s also a convenient safe-haven for others intent on avoiding the expanding reach of the First Order. Unusual characters from across the galaxy have landed here, preferring the “no questions asked” environment as well as easy access to exotic supplies and an abundant supply of ready rogues looking to join a crew for their next adventure. As Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced last month, our Star Wars-themed lands are scheduled to open in 2019. There will be more exciting updates to share as work progresses on each of these lands. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for the latest. View the full article

Howdy, pard’ners! We’re traveling back to Disneyland’s Frontierland for a trifecta of favorites at the Stage Door Cafe! Stage Door Cafe sign Seriously, this simple little spot holds more Disneyland food legends than you can shake a stick at. It’s pretty much a must-visit every time I’m in Disneyland. (I say that a lot, don’t I? ;-D) Let’s take a quick look around. Atmosphere And I do mean quick, because Stage Door Cafe is a pretty darn tiny counter service spot tucked around the corner from The Golden Horseshoe. Still, it’s got some cool old-timey details outside, like wrought iron on the doors and lanterns overhead. Stage Door Cafe Once you step inside, you’ll discover that the ordering area is TINY, especially considering the popularity of the place. Stage Door Cafe Ordering Area Even so, you’ve still got a few details to take in. More lanterns. Lots of wood. Stained glass. You know the drill. It’s all… Frontier-sy. And theatrical! What with being right next door to the Horseshoe, where real, live performances take place throughout the day. It IS the stage door after all. (The tragedy and comedy masks just so happen to capture my before-funnel-cake and AFTER-funnel-cake emotions perfectly.) Stage Door Cafe Decor (and menu) They’re hanging right over the list of options “For Yer Sweet Tooth” and to “Wet Yer Whistle.” But even though the menu here is small, there IS more to see. Stage Door Cafe Registers So step right up, cowpoke. Eats Like I said, the menu is small. Stage Door Cafe Menu But with nothing but classics on the list — Fish & Chips, Chicken Breast Nuggets, Hand-dipped Corn Dogs, and Funnel Cakes — it’s everything it needs to be. Stage Door Cafe Inside Menu (Click to Enlarge) Now, I do consider Chicken Breast Nuggets to be among the classics, and it’s worth noting that Stage Door Cafe offers Dipping Sauces with them (!!!): Ranch, Honey Mustard, BBQ, Marinara, or Buffalo Hot Sauce. You can get these over at Horseshoe, too. Here’s what they look like: Nuggets with Sauce Uncovered But on this visit I opted for the Fish and Chips. Stage Door Cafe Fish and Chips Always a solid purchase if you’re hankerin’ for something from the sea. The narrow strips offer a good crunch from the batter, and the fish itself is pleasingly flakey. They’re really served with the regular ol’ thin French Fries as opposed to proper thick-cut chips, but they do the trick. Next up, we snagged a Corn Dog. Because when you’re in Disneyland, you simply must. In this case, it really doesn’t matter whether you grab yours from the Little Red Wagon, Corn Dog Castle or right here at the Stage Door Cafe. All you need to know is you’re getting an authentic Disneyland Corn Dog, which is hand-dipped. Stage Door Cafe Corn Dog And that makes all the difference. Check out that thick, sweet-savory golden fried batter surrounding the hot dog. (Nobody does cornbread…or corn dogs…like Disneyland.) Stage Door Cafe Corn Dog Interior Now, technically you can find Hand-dipped Corn Dogs in Disney World, too, thanks to the Fantasy Fare Food Truck, which is most often found in Exposition Park in Disney Springs. But, in my honest opinion, it still doesn’t quite compete with the Disneyland original. Speaking of dishes where Disneyland holds a slight edge over Disney World… let’s talk Funnel Cakes. In this case, the House-Made Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping. Stage Door Cafe Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping Disneyland tends to step outside the box a little more with their funnel cakes. For a spell, Hungry Bear Restaurant had that ridiculous (and by ridiculous, I mean awesome) Churro Funnel Cake, and if you act super-fast you might still be able to grab the Blueberry Lemon Funnel Cake. And right here at Stage Door you can sometimes catch the Holiday Funnel Cake… like, during the holidays, for instance . But even if you’ve simply got the regular options available (which here also include chocolate brownie toppings or simply powdered sugar), just look. Stage Door Cafe Funnel Cake with Strawberry Topping Basically, before the soft-yet-crispy, golden funnel cake is bathed in berry sauce, it’s dusted with powdered sugar. Finally, it’s topped with actual strawberries. All great. But, seriously. That Whipped Cream Mickey. Stage Door Cafe Funnel Cake Mickey I die. By the way, a few pre-packaged treats are also available. (Even though we’re always going to recommend the Funnel Cakes.) Stage Door Cafe Packaged Treats And pssst... don’t forget that Stage Door Cafe has a Secret Menu Item, too! Overall Stage Door Cafe may not garner the same headlines as other Counter Service spots in Disneyland, but it remains a perennial favorite for one blissfully obvious reason: the food is awesome. Whether you order one of your favorites or, hey, one of each , I don’t think you’ll regret you stop at the Stage Door Cafe! What would you order on your visit to Stage Door Cafe? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland Dining in Disneyland: Holiday Funnel Cake at Disneyland’s Stage Door Cafe Dining in Disneyland: Secret Menu Mozzarella Sticks at Stage Door Cafe View the full article

Was your mouth totally watering a while back when we gave you a first look at the Baked Mac and Cheese creations at Eight Spoon Cafe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Mine totally was. And today, we’re back to share more — in our latest DFB Video all about this special little corner of the ‘World. I seriously lie awake at night, planning the very next time I get to take in one of these Baked Mac and Cheese treats. Can’t you practically smell that melty cheese and tangy barbecue? Sigh. Want to see even more detail about all the wonderful that this colorful little kiosk has to offer? Then check out our video below! And hey, have you subscribed? With all of the new stuff coming to Animal Kingdom in the next few months, this is a great time to do it! Subscribe to the DFB YouTube Page, and you’ll never miss all the fun, as we bring you an insider’s view to all of the delicious Disney treats and eats! So tell us: will you be heading to Eight Spoon Cafe for your very own baked Mac and Cheese soon? Leave a comment and tell us which one you’ll try first! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New DFB Video Review: Dawa Bar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom New DFB Video: Jungle Juice Slushy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom News and Review: Three Baked Mac and Cheeses at Eight Spoon Cafe View the full article

This week, some of the most compelling images we shared on the Disney Parks Blog celebrate a fun Easter tradition – painted Easter eggs. Each year, the pastry team at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa spend months designing, molding, carving, sculpting and painting Easter eggs for the resort’s lobby display. The theme of each egg is inspired by a different Disney character or film – some are even nods to favorite Disney attractions or moments in our entertainment history. For a look at this year’s amazing confectionary creations, click through the Instagram gallery above. View the full article

Projected year-over-year attraction visitation is expected to grow by 1.5 percent, according to PGAV Destinations’ second Voice of the Visitor: 2017 Annual Outlook on the Attractions Industry. In 2016, growth was projected at 3 percent. “Destination guests have become more particular and critical... View the full article

BB-8, the loyal droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has just begun greeting guests at the park’s Star Wars Launch Bay. BB-8 appears in addition to Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, two characters from the Star Wars galaxy who guests regularly encounter at Star Wars Launch Bay. In addition to character greetings, the location also offers guests the chance to explore galleries full of treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of large-scale Star Wars artifacts, including some from the latest film in the franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Check out the video above for a look at his first day at the park. View the full article

Walt Disney World has extinguished all outdoor fire activities as lingering dry conditions continue in the Central Florida area. Included in the ban, which kicks in amid several brush fires in the region, are campsites and cabin-side fires at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Disney World says... View the full article

So many exciting new offerings are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park this summer when Pandora – The World of Avatar opens on May 27. If you haven’t experienced Tiffins yet, you should. Located on Discovery Island, just steps from the entrance to the new land, Tiffins boasts a menu that will take you on a culinary expedition of international cuisine. Tiffins also offers Rivers of Light Dining Packages, the best way to guarantee you’ve got a reserved seat for Rivers of Light. When it comes to nighttime entertainment, there’s nothing quite like the spectacular Rivers of Light nighttime show, with talented live performers, mesmerizing music and stunning water effects. The best way to make sure you’ve got a reserved seat for the big show is with a Rivers of Light Dining Package at Tiffins. With the Rivers of Light Dining Package, you can enjoy a fabulous three-course meal including your choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. Cost for the dining package is $67 for adults, and $26 for ages 3 to 9, or two table-service meal entitlements on the Disney Dining Plan. For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com/dining or call 407-WDW-DINE. View the full article

Disney Night on “Dancing With the Stars” will range from “Pinocchio” and “Beauty and the Beast” to “Frozen” and “Moana.” The dancing starts at 8 p.m. Monday on ABC, which is owned by the Walt Disney Co. Season 19 winner Alfonso Ribeiro will headline the opening number, dance to an original song... View the full article