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If you’ve ever been to Disney World, you already know that Loungefly mini backpacks are basically the park accessory. Loungefly bags galore! They’re the perfect size for carrying your essentials, and they look so cute in park photos. Whether you collect them or just want a fun park bag, now’s the time to grab one — because a bunch of Loungeflys are currently up to 50% off on Amazon! These Disney (and Pixar and Marvel!) bags are seriously some of the most popular styles, and when they go on sale, they tend to disappear fast. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Loungefly x Marvel Spider-Man Suit Mini Faux Leather Backpack ©Amazon Okay, Marvel fans — this one’s for you. This faux leather backpack has applique, debossed, and printed details, plus a metal plaque for that premium touch. The inside even has an all-over Spider-Man logo and web print. The details on this one make it stand out from any other superhero bag, and right now, it’s marked down to a price that’s just as amazing as the web-slinger himself. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Minnie Floral and Lace Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you’re all about the vintage, girly Minnie aesthetic, this is your dream bag. Minnie appears as an applique holding a small bouquet of flowers, surrounded by embroidered roses and delicate pink-and-white lace detailing. The circular shape gives it a unique twist, and the whole design feels super romantic. It’s perfect for spring park days, brunches, or honestly, just to add a bit of floral flair to your outfit. And the best part? It’s currently on sale for way less than usual. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Mickey and Friends Classic Mini Backpack ©Amazon It doesn’t get more timeless than Mickey Mouse himself. This Mickey and Friends mini backpack has a retro vibe with bold, colorful detailing that instantly pops. There’s an applique of Mickey on the front circular pocket and a print behind him filled with red, blue, and yellow stars and Mickey icons. The enamel zipper charm shaped like Mickey’s ears is just the cherry on top. It’s a total must-have for any classic Disney fan — and seeing it on sale makes it even better. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Mickey and Friends Winter Wonderland AOP Mini Backpack with Headband ©Amazon Winter is coming — and this Loungefly set is ready for it. This frosted, iridescent mini backpack captures the cozy charm of a snow day with Mickey and his pals. It even includes a special pocket for your Minnie ears! The coordinating headband (included) features faux fur and a detachable 3D bow, so you can mix and match your look. It’s vegan leather, officially licensed, and absolutely adorable. The fact that this set is on sale right now makes it one of the best Loungefly deals out there. View on SALE Loungefly Pixar Wall-E Mini Backpack ©Amazon The Wall-E mini backpack is made of metallic faux leather with foil, lenticular, and textured details, and yes, Wall-E’s head actually moves! His hands move side to side, and it even comes with a detachable coin bag shaped like the brown boot that holds the plant. It’s one of the most creative Loungeflys we’ve seen, and it’s discounted right now, so definitely snag it before it sells out. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Mickey & Friends Figural Hot Air Balloon Mini Backpack ©Amazon We’re floating on cloud nine with this one. This Loungefly is shaped like a hot air balloon and features Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald all along for the ride. It’s made with pearlescent and woven faux leather, which gives it such a bright, summery vibe. This is the perfect park bag for sunny days, and it’s a total conversation starter. And yep, it’s included in the sale! View on SALE Loungefly Disney Rapunzel Lantern Mini Backpack ©Amazon This Rapunzel-inspired bag is giving main character energy. The design captures that iconic “floating lanterns” moment — and it even lights up with LEDs! It’s done in Rapunzel’s signature lavender shade with gold detailing, and there’s enough space inside for your daily essentials. The LED lights make this one seriously magical, and seeing it on sale makes it an even dreamier find. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Mickey Ears Burnout Mini Backpack ©Loungefly This one’s a fun twist on the traditional Mickey look. The bright red bag is made of faux leather and terry cloth, and the “burned-out” Mickey silhouettes create an all-over pattern that’s both subtle and bold. It’s a bit sportier than most Loungeflys, so if you like a more casual park look, this one’s perfect. It’s stylish enough to wear every day but still distinctly Disney, and it’s marked down right now. View on SALE Loungefly Disney Big Hero 6 10th Anniversary Baymax Gang Mini Backpack ©Amazon Can you believe Big Hero 6 is turning ten? This anniversary Loungefly celebrates Baymax and his crew with a heartwarming design that’s perfect for fans of the film. It’s roomy enough to carry all your park essentials and still compact enough for daily use. The design captures the spirit of the movie perfectly, and if you love Baymax, this is a must-have addition to your Loungefly lineup — especially while it’s on sale. View on SALE We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! The post 9 Disney Loungefly Bags Are ON SALE Up to 50% Off on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is home to an exciting food festival during the holiday season — The Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure The Festival includes live music and dance performances, beautiful decorations, and a TON of festive holiday eats and drinks are part of this celebration. Disney just released the FULL MENUS for this year’s event, so let’s take a look! Are you heading to the Festival of Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments below. The post BREAKING: FULL MENUS Revealed for Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Boosted by the opening of the Epic Universe theme park, Orange County’s tourist tax collections hit an all-time high in fiscal year 2024-25, shattering the previous 12-month best, set last year, by $25.1 million, according to a comptroller report released this morning. Comptroller Phil Diamond, whose office tracks collections and spending of the bed tax, cautiously celebrated the new record of $384.5 million amid worries over air travel that could hamstring Central Florida’s tourism-focused economy. He cited recent flight cancellations blamed on a shortage of air-traffic controllers and the shutdown of the federal government. “These are very unique but very real concerns which just haven’t been concerns until this month,” Diamond said in a phone interview. “While a great many people drive here from the southeastern United States, a great many more — Canadians and New Yorkers, people from the northeast and upper Midwest — really wouldn’t come here if they couldn’t fly. It just wouldn’t be practical.” Canada is the top foreign market for Orlando. Diamond said thousands of federal employees have been unpaid or on furlough during the government shutdown, tied for the longest in history at 35 days, “and if they’re not getting paid, they’re probably not thinking about taking vacations to Orange County, Florida.” For September, the final month of fiscal year 2024-25, tourist-tax collections totaled about $26 million, which was $273,000 better than the tally from a year ago but also the most ever collected in a September in the history of the tax, first levied in the late 1980’s. September’s record receipts added a cherry atop a record-setting 12 months. The historic numbers weren’t a complete surprise to industry experts who predicted a surge of visitors with the debut of Epic Universe, the first new theme park to open in Orlando this century. Disney launched Animal Kingdom in 1998 and Universal opened Islands of Adventure in 1999. The weather also mostly cooperated. Hurricanes avoided Central Florida, unlike the previous fiscal year which started with Hurricane Milton forcing the Walt Disney Co. and Universal Orlando to close their theme parks for a day and a half because of the threat of high winds and torrential rains. Orange County’s tourist development tax, known by the acronym TDT, is a 6% surcharge added to the cost of a hotel room and other short-term lodging options, including home-sharing rentals like Airbnb or VRBO and the cost of parking a recreational vehicle in an RV Park. TDT spending is restricted by a state law that generally requires funds to be used to promote or expand tourism. More than half of the $5.6 billion generated by TDT since it was first levied in 1987 has been spent to build, expand, operate and maintain the Orange County Convention Center. By contract, Visit Orlando receives 30 cents of every TDT dollar the county collects. The money also has been used to build, expand and improve stadiums, arenas and some arts venues. The TDT report typically lags about a month behind collections. October’s report will be released in early December. In his monthly TDT report, Diamond noted reserve accounts funded by TDT totaled $471 million, $171 million above the minimum reserve level Diamond suggested the county maintain to guard against sudden, steep drops in visitor numbers due to world events. The reserves include an installment of $27 million the county will pay the city of Orlando for expenses related to improvements at Camping World Stadium and the surrounding campus. It also includes about $29 million for venue projects vetted by a citizens panel. shudak@orlandosentinel.com View the full article

What’s better than one of EPCOT’s most iconic snacks? That iconic snack in coffee form! If you go to EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, you can find Cold Crumb Cold Brew, a drink that channels the School Bread that’s long been sold in World Showcase. How does that even work? Well, I’ll tell you as soon as I stop drooling on the keyboard. Norway A quick refresher if you’ve never heard of the School Bread offered at the Norway Pavilion (and if you haven’t, you really need to drop everything and get to EPCOT): The treat is a sweet roll, filled with custard, and dipped in coconut, and it is spectacular. So, how did Disney turn that into a coffee that people are flocking to? Well, we found out. Available at Kringla Bakeri og Kafe — also the home of the School Bread — the Cold Crumb Cold Brew costs $6.29. Cold Crumb Cold Brew The drink consists of coconut-flavored Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee, vanilla custard cold foam, and Coconut Fancy. It’s LOADED with cold foam We found the Cold Crumb Cold Brew to be delicious! It featured a mix of vanilla and coconut flavors that perfectly captured the essence of School Bread, which *shockingly* pairs well with the pastry. Our one word of warning: If you’re into sweet coffee, be wary, as the drink’s sweetness comes from the layer of vanilla custard cold foam. The cold brew itself is pretty strong and has that signature Joffrey’s Coffee flavor. We’ve got a WINNER, people! While in Norway to grab a Cold Crumb Cold Brew, you also might want to stop by Frozen Ever After to see the original “glow head” versions of the Anna, Kristoff… Frozen Ever After animatronics … and Elsa animatronics one last time. Frozen Ever After According to Disney, early next year, the animatronics will be replaced with new figures that take “inspiration from the advancements seen in figures at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland.” Hong Kong Disneyland Animatronics The latest treat at the World Showcase, the Cold Crumb Cold Brew, combines two of our favorite things: Norway’s School Bread and coffee into one sumptuously sweet concoction that we can’t get enough of. Stay tuned to DFB for more on EPCOT’s offerings. 16 EPCOT World Showcase Projects Sidelined by Disney Imagineers Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you tried Cold Crumb Cold Brew yet? Let us know in the comments below. The post Why Disney Fans Are Suddenly Running to the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to jingle all the way to treats because Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park is back! Well, almost. From November 14 through January 7, 2026, you’ll be able to taste your way through menu items inspired by a season of diverse celebrations. It’s time to gift your taste buds with nearly 30 new delights, such as the Holiday M&M’S Éclair and the Al Pastor Mac & Cheese. There are also returning festival classics that I know you’ve been waiting all year for, like the Café de Olla Cold Brew, Beef Brisket Slider, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron. With so many delicious bites to try on your culinary adventure, you may want to consider purchasing a Sip and Savor Pass* for added convenience. This scannable credential offers six digital coupons which can be redeemed for select food and nonalcoholic menu items at Disney Festival of Holidays marketplaces and participating dining locations. Items available for redemption with a Sip and Savor Pass are designated with a in this guide. For more details on Sip and Savor Passes, check out our complete guide on the Disney Parks Blog. In between the bites, check out some of the lively entertainment offerings, too! From Mickey’s Happy Holidays to Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, available on select days, there’s so much to get you in the holiday spirit. Over at Paradise Gardens Park, you’ll also find Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a celebration filled with Mexican specialties from Paradise Garden Grill and exciting entertainment. You might even meet Mickey Mouse and Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Encanto! Well, now I’m hungry. I think it’s time we treat our-elfs to this year’s Foodie Guide! And be sure to keep an eye out for the Foodie Guide to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, coming soon. Festive Foods Marketplaces Location: Performance Corridor Holiday Duets Food Items: Al Pastor Mac & Cheese with tortilla crumble and cilantro (New) Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream, and chives The Holiday Duet: A half portion of each Mac & Cheese Beverages: Trumer Brewery Doppelgänger Northern Lager (New) Trademark Brewing Perfect Gentleman West Coast IPA (New) Great Notion Brewing Northleft Hazy IPA (New) Kern River Brewing Co. Winter IPA (New) Holiday Hops Flight (New) A Twist on Tradition Food Items: Holiday Turkey Leg with cranberry sauce (New) Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll (Also available at Studio Catering Co.) Beverages: Salted Caramel Brownie White Russian: Vodka, coffee liqueur, oat milk, and cookie butter and chocolate fudge syrups garnished with salted caramel whipped cream and a brownie (New) Cranberry Christmas Mule: Gin, elderflower and ginger liqueurs, cherry purée, and cranberry and lime juices topped with a citrus hard seltzer and garnished with a lime wedge gummy candy Brews & Bites Food Item: Chorizo Queso Fundido with tortilla chips (Also available at Cozy Cone 5 – Popcone) Beverages: Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale (New) Brewery X Apricot Shhhwheat Ale (New) Unsung Brewing Co. Chocolate Snowball Blonde Ale (New) Study Break Peppermint Mocha Hard Seltzer (New) Festive Beer Flight Irish Hot Cocoa Cocktail: Irish whiskey, Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with whipped cream (New) Grandma’s Recipes Food Items: Barbacoa Tamal de Res with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa, and crema Cookie Dough Yule Log filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate mousse covered with chocolate buttercream Beverages: Café de Olla Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Mexico Origin Coffee, whole and condensed milk, and house-made spiced piloncillo syrup topped with a chocolate dulce de leche sweet cream and garnished with a mini pan dulce (Non-alcoholic) Café de Olla Carajillo Cocktail: Spanish liqueur, Joffrey’s Mexico Origin Coffee, whole and condensed milk, and house-made spiced piloncillo syrup topped with a chocolate dulce de leche sweet cream and garnished with a mini pan dulce (New) Favorite Things Food Items: Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron: Mickey-shaped chocolate macaron filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce Beverages: Guava Melon Lassi: Yogurt, guava nectar, and rock melon and honey syrups topped with cinnamon whipped cream and honey-flavored cereal (Non-alcoholic) Winter Citrus New York Sour: Bourbon, Aperol, grapefruit and lime juices, winter citrus syrup, and sweet & sour mix garnished with a float of red wine (New) Merry Mashups Food Items: Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch Holiday M&M’S Éclair filled with milk chocolate mousse and topped with whipped ganache and M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis (New) Beverages: Tropical Holiday Punch: Pineapple, orange and lemon juices, blue raspberry syrup, and coconut purée garnished with a blue raspberry gummy candy (Non-alcoholic) (New) Blue Tropical Cocktail: Rum, pineapple, orange and lemon juices, blue raspberry syrup, and coconut purée garnished with a blue sugar-coated pineapple wheel and a dark rum float (New) Berry Pomegranate Paloma: Tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry and pomegranate juices, and agave syrup topped with Minute Maid Aguas Fresca and garnished with an orange wheel and a chile-lime rim (Also available at Smokejumpers Grill and Paradise Garden Grill) Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Paradise Garden Grill (Mobile order available) Location: Paradise Gardens Park Tacos Dorados de Camarón: Two shrimp tacos fried to a golden brown topped with zesty slaw, salsa roja, salsa macha, and crema served with Spanish rice and refried beans (New) Al Pastor Torta: Pineapple achiote-marinated pork with chorizo beans, avocado spread, tomatillo salsa, cilantro, and onions served with tortilla chips (New) Esquites Loaded Chips: Chile-lime chips smothered in corn kernels, cotija cheese, chile-lime seasoning, and crema Achiote Half Chicken: Roasted achiote-marinated chicken served with Spanish rice, refried beans, and nopal salad Chocolate Cake Flan: Layers of flan on chocolate cake with caramel Buñuelos Biónico: Fried tortilla chips coated in cinnamon and sugar, loaded with fresh fruit, toasted coconut, and sweetened condensed banana milk Berry Pomegranate Paloma: Tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry and pomegranate juices, and agave syrup topped with Minute Maid Aguas Fresca and garnished with an orange wheel and a chile-lime rim Offerings Throughout Disney California Adventure Park Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Mobile order available) Location: Buena Vista Street Chocolate-Peppermint Lava Cake: Warm chocolate lava cake topped with a scoop of peppermint ice cream Churros at Hollywood Land Location: Hollywood Land Cannoli Churro: Classic churro topped with cannoli cream, chocolate chips, and puff pastry Terran Treats Location: Avengers Campus Strawberry Basil Churro: Strawberry sauce, basil dust, and whipped topping (New) Aunt Cass Café (Mobile order available) Location: San Fransokyo Square Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding: Graham cracker crust topped with pumpkin cheesecake filling, whipped cream, graham cracker crumble, and espresso-brown sugar sauce Rita’s Turbine Blenders (Mobile order available) Location: San Fransokyo Square Hot Blueberry Cider: Hot blueberry apple cider (Non-alcoholic) (New) Bourbon Berry Elixir: Hot blueberry apple cider with bourbon (New) Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Mobile order available) Location: San Fransokyo Square House-made Orange Yuzu & Cranberry Agua Fresca with cinnamon and clove (New) Tequila Sunset Agua Fresca Cocktail: Tequila, orange, and Yuzu & Cranberry Agua Fresca with cinnamon and clove (New) Bottle Logic Brewing Grapefruit Paloma Seltzer served over ice with a chile-lime rim Cappuccino Cart (Mobile order available) Location: San Fransokyo Square Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bundt Cake drizzled with salted caramel and filled with cream cheese frosting Pumpkin-spiced Horchata Cold Brew (Non-alcoholic) Sonoma Terrace (Mobile order available) Location: Performance Corridor Unsung Brewing Company St. Nick R. Doodle Imperial Blond Ale (New) Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Mobile order available) Location: Paradise Gardens Park Holiday Pizza: Roasted turkey with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, arugula, fig jam, and cranberry sauce (Available by the slice or as a whole pie) Churros near Goofy’s Sky School and Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier Location: Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier Fresas con Crema Churro: Classic churro topped with fresh strawberries and condensed milk Smokejumpers Grill (Mobile order available) Location: Grizzly Peak Spicy Cajun Loaded Fries: Cajun fries topped with hot links, cheddar cheese, corn, and bell peppers (New) Outdoor Vending Locations Location: Throughout the park Blackberry Cotton Candy (New) Mint Chocolate Chip Cotton Candy (New) When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love.   Brews & Bites Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) Merry Mashups Food Items: Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch Favorite Things Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron: Mickey-shaped chocolate macaron filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Chocolate-Peppermint Lava Cake: Warm chocolate lava cake topped with a scoop of peppermint ice cream Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Holiday Pizza: Roasted turkey with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, arugula, fig jam, and cranberry sauce With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks. To stay in-the-know on all the yummy items on the way, check out our Disney Eats topics page and follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook. (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) *An event Sip and Savor Pass will expire on the stated date and will not be valid at any other event or at any other time. Passes are nonrefundable, subject to restrictions and exclusions, and not valid for Theme Park admission. Certain offerings may be tasting-size portions only, not full entrée sizes. Both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry. 2025 Holiday Characters to Spot at Disneyland READ MORE $104 Ticket Days at Disneyland in November 2025 READ MORE Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2025: Your Holly-Jolly Sneak Peek<b READ MORE The post Disney Eats: Disney Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Foodie Guide 2025 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Look out, y’all! Flying Fish We have our cutlery at-the-ready – and we’re prepared to tell you about the BEST RESTAURANTS in Disney World for 2026! Check out our video below: Top Restaurants in Disney World for 2026 Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: Top Restaurants in Disney World for 2026 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Picture this: You’re enjoying the glamour and glitz of the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and order the perfect finale to any meal — a mouthwatering Grapefruit Cake basking in its glamorous, citrusy sponginess. That first bite? Crisp, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The secret? Many of those grapefruits were grown, packed, and delivered right here in Florida by farmers who’ve been perfecting citrus for more than a century. To bring food and beverage at Walt Disney World to life, Disney partners with farms across the state to source the freshest ingredients — straight from their groves, through our kitchens and to your table. One of those farms, represented by Florida Classic Growers, is pioneering a breakthrough to help protect Florida’s declining citrus industry from a bacterial disease called citrus greening. Photo of grove impacted by Citrus Greening Disease Located to the southeast of Disney World in Dundee, Florida Classic is part of the Dundee Citrus Growers Association and has been in business for over 100 years. With more than 100 growers and 10,000 acres of groves, they’re one of the largest cooperatives in the state. Today, they’re leading with innovation through Citrus Under Protective Screens (CUPS) — an advanced system that shields groves from pests and disease while using less land and water. Since citrus greening first became widespread in 2005, statewide production has dropped by nearly 90%. CUPS is helping turn that around. “There is no cure for citrus greening,” shares Derek Rodgers, Director of Sales and Marketing of Florida Classic. “If one tree is infected in a grove, odds are the entire grove is infected”. Since Florida Classic began using CUPS, their citrus production has increased from 75 boxes per acre to more than 800 boxes per acre — a 1000% increase. “Typically it takes four to five years after planting a tree for it to grow usable fruit, but with CUPS we can harvest fruit by year two. This method has allowed us to grow the highest quality, best tasting grapefruit called Rubies,” Derek continues. “Rubies are more than a simple fruit; they represent resilience and a brighter future for Florida citrus.” “My hope is that future generations can enjoy the taste of Florida grapefruit just like I did growing up,” Derek shares. “It’s a legacy rooted in tradition, shaped by resilience, and now carried forward through innovation. The road hasn’t always been easy, but through our work with CUPS, we’re preserving something special, and planting a brighter, more sustainable future.” Disney’s commitment to local sourcing supports a massive small business ecosystem in Florida. Farming cooperatives like Dundee and Florida Classic Growers are just one example of the small businesses Disney works with across all 50 states, including thousands in Florida who help do it all — from the paint on Cinderella Castle to the popcorn at Main Street Confectionary in Magic Kingdom. That’s why you’ll always find citrus shining at Walt Disney World, where local flavors take center stage. The post Fresh from Florida: Protecting the Magic of Citrus, One Grove at a Time appeared first on Disney Experiences. View the full article

Disney World was designed and created with kids and families in mind. The experiences, dining, and rides are all kid-friendly with a few things sprinkled in for older kids and adults. There aren’t too many scary things at the parks, but there are certainly a couple. Disney World’s Haunted Mansion Take the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, for example. Its name says it all — this mansion is haunted by 999 happy ghosts. While this ride is also designed to be kid-friendly, there are certainly some scarier segments. One of those happens even before you officially get on the ride, during the preshow. But did you know that if you need to, there’s a way to skip the preshow? The preshow at the Haunted Mansion is charmingly termed “The Stretching Room.” This is because, you guessed it, the room appears to be stretching (or is it actually stretching? ). At one point during the pre-show in the stretching room, there are lots of flashing lights (lightning), thunder, and overhead, a not-so-fun surprise. The narrator even tries to convince you that you’re trapped with no way out of the room other than…well, becoming a ghost. Stretching Room For many fans of the Haunted Mansion, this is a very exciting, fun, and iconic part of the ride. You’ll often hear people quoting along with the narrator and fake screaming when the lightning and thunder go off. But for others, this part of the ride is scary and can cause a lot of anxiety, and not just for little kids. It’s a lot of stimulation, a small, confined area with lots of other people, and the idea that you’re trapped. And if you’re not prepared for what you’ll see when you look up, it can be terrifying, trust me, I know. Is this room actually stretching? When I was younger (and I’m talking like 17 years old), I had been on the Disney World and Disneyland Haunted Mansion rides probably hundreds of times. But apparently, I had never looked up. It was one time, when I was nearly a legal adult, that I finally looked up and saw the “hanging body” above me. I SCREAMED…and then legit cried to my dad. It took me completely off guard and scared the daylights out of me. I think I became the 1,000th happy haunt for a moment. Mwahahahaha! Sure, now, as a 33-year-old adult, I can still ride the ride, but I NEVER look up. So, if you’re like me and this room freaks you out, or you have little kids and you don’t think they’ll be able to handle it, there is a way out; you don’t even have to go through the show. However, this is NOT a way to skip the line. This is for those who truly cannot handle the preshow. It’s dark in here and full of people. It can be scary! Here’s what you do if you need to skip The Haunted Mansion preshow. When you get to the wooden doors to the mansion, ask the Cast Member there for a way around the preshow to the ride. They will give you a piece of paper with a note on it that says “Servants’ Quarters.” Servants’ Quarters note You’ll approach another Cast Member nearby with the slip before you move into the stretching room. This Cast Member will give you directions to the hallway, which will lead you to the exit of the ride. You’ll turn left, and there’s a “blink and you’ll miss it” hallway where you’ll be greeted by another Cast Member. They will direct you on how to get back into line and board the ride. Cast Members will help you skip the preshow if needed. The moral of the story is: trust the Cast Members to help you find your way around the stretching room. If you or someone in your party has a very difficult time with the stretching room preshow, this is a way around it. But PLEASE, do not abuse this system just to skip the line after the preshow. This is for those who truly need the accommodation. The Hat Box Ghost We hope that you enjoy the ride and your time at Disney World. If you ever need an accommodation or assistance, don’t hesitate to ask Cast Members. They are fantastic people who love to make your vacation memorable, within their abilities. In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks! We Tried the 3 Worst-Selling Snacks in Magic Kingdom. Here Are Our Honest Thoughts. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever wished to skip the stretching room? Let us know about your experience in the comments! The post The Secret Way To Skip the Stretching Room at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is in its “self-improvement” era. You know, every few years when you go through a phase and want to overhaul your entire life? We’ve all done it! EPCOT The theme parks are changing at a rapid rate! A new attraction is days away from opening, new lands are being built, and that’s just scratching the surface. Over in EPCOT, things are about to look pretty different in just a few days, and if you aren’t prepared, it’ll catch you off guard! There are so many wonderful things about the second Disney World park. The rides are standouts! You can walk around the world in just one day. Plus, we haven’t even touched on the food yet. The park is also known for its amazing festivals that rotate throughout the year, bringing different snacks, drinks, entertainment, and more. 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Right now, the most popular festival is underway! It’s called the Food and Wine Festival, and it’s easily the park’s largest of the rotating events. This year, the festival is running from August 28th through November 22nd, 2025. That means on November 23rd, POOF! All of the Remys, food booths, and decorations will be gone for the year. Full spread at the Festival Favorites booth! EPCOT will be looking veryyyy different in just a short amount of time. The park almost always has an event going on, but there are pockets of time every few months where no festival is taking place, and that can really throw you off your game. Food isn’t as easy to stumble on, and the park feels a bit emptier by comparison. 2025 Food and Wine Festival Belgium Booth While we still love the park, we won’t deny we’ve gotten very accustomed to the livlines that the festivals bring! Now, you do still have plenty of time to enjoy the festival over the next few weeks, so no stress just yet. The Eat to the Beat Concert series still has 5 artists that have yet to hit the stage! Inside Brew Wing! We also tried tons of amazing foods and drinks that will be worth a second (or third) pass before the event wraps up. Even if you’ll be in EPCOT after November 22nd, there are still lots of things to look forward to. Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea EPCOT’s next festival won’t be too far away! Festival of the Holidays begins on November 28th, 2025, and it will celebrate different cultures and holidays around the globe through food, storytelling, and more. 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays This festival is one of our favorites (honestly, they all are), but the holiday storytellers and special sweets really tend to set this one apart! Plus, this festival features ride overlays like Journey into Imagination with Figment and Living with the Land. Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Spread This festival is on the shorter end as it only runs until December 30th, 2025. After that, we’ll have a bit of a break before the net festival kicks off! That being said, make sure you wrap up your food and wine tasting goals before November 22nd. The full spread at the Coastal Eats booth! As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney reviews, reminders, updates, and more! FULL REVIEWS of ALL the 2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival FOOD BOOTHS Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to this festival? Tell us in the comments! The post In 18 Days, EPCOT Will Look Totally Different at Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney World is bringing back one of our FAVORITE Disney World snacks, and our stomachs couldn’t be more excited! Adventureland Spring Roll cart Disney has announced all the details on what food, drinks, and treats will be available at the 2025 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The party, which runs on select nights from November 7th to December 21st, will feature scores of new and returning favorites, but one caught our eye immediately: The Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls! According to Disney, this spring roll is a take on the classic deli sandwich served with thousand island dressing, will be available at the Adventureland Spring Roll Cart exclusively during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events. ©Disney So why are we so excited? Because we’ve had these AMAZING spring rolls before, and we LOVED them! Several years ago, Disney offered Reuben Spring Rolls at the same location, and we found them to be delicious. The mixture of melted cheese, pastrami, and sauerkraut all created a mega yummy mix reminiscent of the iconic deli sandwich, all wrapped in a crispy brown shell. Reuben Spring Rolls Our only slight nitpicks at the time were that the rolls were a bit greasy and that the sauerkraut could have been a little more potent. Hopefully, this new version alleviates those issues. You can be sure we will be first in line to find out on November 7th. Reuben Spring Roll Disney is bringing Pastrami Reuben Spring Rolls back to the Magic Kingdom, exclusively at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Stay tuned to DFB for full coverage of the event and its offerings. Disney Reveals NEW Look at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Popcorn Bucket Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which item are you most looking forward to at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Let us know in the comments below! The post CONFIRMED: Disney World Is Bringing Back an Exclusive Fan-Favorite Snack -- Get It While It Lasts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look of merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)The creative team behind the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D attraction discuss the show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a first look Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Show Caption1 of 24Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand View the full article

A new attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom puts polar bears in your face, introduces one very wet walrus, presents a buff buffalo clad in Lycra and solves a mystery, all in 10 minutes. It’s all digital, fortunately. “Zootopia: Better Zoogether,” an animated 3-D show, opens to the public inside the park’s Tree of Life Theater on Friday. Its arrival comes just ahead of the release of “Zootopia 2,” which comes to theaters Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving. It’s the sequel to 2016’s “Zootopia” from Walt Disney Animation Studios. “Better Zoogether” and the new film were in production at the same time, which allowed for cross-over and cooperation between Walt Disney Imagineering and the studios. The two creative arms bounced back ideas for a couple of years, Jared Bush, chief creative officer at the studios, said after a preview of “Better Zoogether” at the theme park this week. “Obviously they can do things that we can’t. We can’t get someone to be spit upon by a walrus,” Bush said. “That’s the sort interactive, immersive quality of that that’s really, really spectacular.” An animatronic version of Benjamin Clawhauser flanks the stage of 'Zootopia: Better Together,' a new 3-D show at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) In the Tree of Life production’s story, the biomes of Zootopia are celebrating Zoogether Day in their own fashions, anchored by a concert by superstar Gazelle, a gazelle. As is theme park tradition, something goes horribly wrong, leaving Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde to investigate. They are again voiced by Gennifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, respectively. “We had a huge responsibility to fit into the themes of Animal Kingdom. We explored a lot of different options, and it eventually came into how are animals interconnected together and how do we celebrate that?” said Priya Sampat, a producer with Walt Disney Imagineering. “After exploring additional options, we came upon Zoogether Day, which is a holiday that all of Zootopia is celebrating together in their own different ways, but eventually they come together at the end.” The theater was previously the setting for “It’s Tough to Be a Bug,” a show that closed in March after a 27-year run. “The Tree of Life theater has robust effects, you know, from the previous show,” said Danny Handke, senior creative director with Imagineering. We’re like, we got to reuse all these, except for the back poke, which I don’t think anyone liked. So we took that one out, but we’ll keep little seat bumps. We’ll keep all the others, the water, everything else.” Products from the fictions Paw-dora are part of the queue area for 'Better Zoogether' inside the Tree of Life. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) So visitors are treated with puffs of air, sprays of water, flaming snowflakes and other jump-off-the-screen moments themed to the adventurous story. It’s fun and punny. The theater and queue have been rethemed from the insect world to a more four-legged experience, including addition the sponsorship of Paw-dora. Among the other sights are Benjamin Clawhauser, an animatronic cheetah who has the day off from the Zootopia Police Department, and Flash Slothmore, a sloth, in 3-D glasses. (He’s also spotted, comically, above the entrance to the attraction’s Lightning Lane queue.) The show is stocked with “Zootopia”-related Easter eggs and some characters and settings that will be seen in “Zootopia 2” this month, including Clawhauser’s fashion choices. The two projects had the same Disney animators. Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Disney's Animal Kingdom visitors get a preview of 'Zootopia: Better Together,' which debuts in the Tree of Life Theater on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)An animatronic version of Benjamin Clawhauser flanks the stage of 'Zootopia: Better Together,' a new 3-D show at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Products from the fictions Paw-dora are part of the queue area for 'Better Zoogether' inside the Tree of Life. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from the line queue as invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look inside the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Invited guests get a first look of merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a first look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Members of the creative team behind 'Zootopia: Better Together' discuss the show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a preview Monday. From left are Chris Beaty with Walt Disney Imagineering, Jared Bush from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Imagineer Priya Sampat, actress Gennifer Goodwin (the voice of Judy Hopps) and actor Nate Torrence, who voices Clawhauser. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Show Caption1 of 24Zootopia characters Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde greet invited guests during a sneak peek of the Zootopia: Better Together! 4D show, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The new attraction, based on the Disney “Zootopia” movies, opens to guests at Walt Disney World on Friday. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand “The entire location of Marshmarket is a big one that plays a major role in ‘Zootopia 2.’ That’s where you you get to hang out with Nibbles Maplestick [voiced by Fortune Feimster]. She’s part of this, which is mind- boggling to me. … And I love that she’s in this attraction,” Bush said. “You’ll see Gary the snake at the very end of this one, which is really fun.” Imagineers had access to the Marshmarket setting, which gives the Animal Kingdom show some Marshmaid moments. “You gave us a little peek when we were at WDS, and we loved it instantly,” said Chris Beatty, creative portfolio executive with WDI. “We’re like, oh, that’s kind of cool. We get to actually reveal something that is not yet been seen.” Ketan Sardeshmukh, who became vice president for Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year, said the show is a good fit for the park. “It’s at the icon for the park. It’s at the Tree of Life. And you have all these different species that are celebrated on the Tree of Life, and you even got lots of species coming together to put that to bear,” he said. Members of the creative team behind 'Zootopia: Better Together' discuss the show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during a preview Monday. From left are Chris Beaty with Walt Disney Imagineering, Jared Bush from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Imagineer Priya Sampat, actress Gennifer Goodwin (the voice of Judy Hopps) and actor Nate Torrence, who voices Clawhauser. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) The show’s finale is an all-hooves-on-deck musical number to an original song titled “We Are Zoonited.” “I’m really hoping that people walk out energized, they had a great time, but also that they start to think a little about how our world works,” Bush said. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. 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As the air gets cooler and the snow starts to roll in, the holiday festivities are starting to get even more jolly on the Disney Parks Blog. Yet this year isn’t just about finding gifts for humans – it’s all about pets as well! Get in the spirit of the season with presents for pets and their owners inspired by Star Wars, The Muppets, Disney Princess, your favorite Super Heroes, and so much more. Grab your new leash, some tasty treats, and plenty of new Disney toys that will have your pets wagging their tails. Here’s what you can set up under the Christmas tree for your extra special furry friends this holiday season. 2025 Disney Gifts for Pets BarkBox Muppets Pet Toys Collection It’s time to play the music and light the lights on your Christmas tree this holiday season with The Muppet Christmas Carol Pet Collection from BarkBox. 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SHOP NOW Buckle-Down Disney Princess Collection Is your pet ready to own the runway? Prepare your cats and dogs to make a fashion statement with the Disney Princess Collection from Buckle-Down, featuring Disney Princess-inspired designs on a selection of bandanas, collars, and leashes. Rock the latest styles from Buckle-Down on your next walk, and be sure to show them off in your Disney holiday cards this winter. SHOP NOW Disney Pumbaa Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy, Small/Medium Hide-and-seek? What a wonderful phrase! This Disney Pumbaa Hide and Seek Puzzle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy comes with six total bug toys (with squeakers inside each) for your dog to search for and dig out during playtime. This fan-approved Disney toy is perfect for an energetic dog looking to play, whether you’re at home, at the park, or wandering throughout the Pride Lands. 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Designed with built-in squeakers and fun plush fabrics dogs love to play and snuggle with, be sure to attach the toys to the cookie tray with hook-and-loop fasteners and remove them for interactive games. SHOP NOW Disney Table Scraps Stitch Sweet Hawaiian Bacon Flavor Upcycled Dog Treats Heading to Hawaii with your pet for a tropical holiday vacation this winter? Whether you’re traveling the world or staying at home for the holidays, reward your lovable companion with Upcycled Dog Treats, featuring the delicious Sweet Hawaiian Bacon Flavor. Made with real bacon for the savory taste your dog loves, your doggo will be devouring these treats while you sip on hot chocolate and open presents by the warm fireplace. SHOP NOW Disney Table Scraps Advent Calendar Chicken, Turkey, Beef, & Duck Jerky Dog Treats Eager to start counting down until Christmas Day? Just as we’ve already started our search for Disney advent calendars, the Disney Table Scraps Advent Calendar presents four holiday-themed recipes that will get your pet pumped for the season with a great lineup of the finest flavors. Mark your calendars for December 1 and don’t be late – this joyful gift is the perfect reward for your dog after a hard day of training and a walk in the cool December air. SHOP NOW Buckle-Down Disney The Muppets Kermit the Frog Squeaky Plush Dog Toy It’s not always easy being green, but it sure is easy being a dog when you have a friendly, new toy for the holidays. Inspired by the lovable character from The Muppets, this Kermit the Frog Squeaky Plush Dog Toy is made with a special non-abrasive plush that won’t wear down your dog’s teeth during playtime. SHOP NOW Scoop Up the Perfect Disney Gift Card for Your Pets Ready to load up on all the Disney holiday goodies for you and your loved ones? For the pet lover who also loves all things Disney, buy a Disney Store gift card featuring the lovable Slinky Dog from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story, with gift card amounts ranging from $25 to $500. Whether you’re ready to take your pet on a walk, play some fun games at home, or teach them some new tricks with special treats as a reward, act fast and make sure your pets have stocking stuffers and Disney gifts under the Christmas tree this year. Continue to follow along on the Disney Parks Blog for other gift guides coming soon – there’s plenty more on the way! Swing into the Holidays with New Spider-Man Collection at Macy’s READ MORE Disney and Macy’s Holiday Collection: Jewelry and Accessories READ MORE 2025 Gift Guide: Cozy Up with Matching Family Pajamas READ MORE The post 2025 Gift Guide: Playful Disney Presents for Animal Lovers and Their Pets appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris is one of the most controversial Disney parks. While it is gorgeous, some aspects of the resort have failed to live up to our expectations. Disney Hotel Santa Fe During our stay, we stopped by two official Disney hotels. The first was their newest retheme at Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel. The second was the resort’s Cars-themed Hotel Santa Fe! Now, we’re taking a drive over for a tour of the rooms and resort, and we’re bringing you along with us. Ka-chow! Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe is dedicated as a “colorful homage to Route 66.” The entire resort is inspired by the American Southwest and the Cars film. When we first pulled up, we spotted a large billboard of Lightning McQueen and Sally to greet us. We were excited to say the least. Lightning McQueen and Sally! This resort does feature a large, official Starbucks location, which is a huge plus. Not even the Art of Marvel hotel had that! The Starbucks! The resort is painted in colors like terracotta, red, orange, yellow, and more. Plus, the sidewalks look like roads! You can even spot little details of trees, cacti, and more along the buildings. The outside! The hallways are simple with bright colors on the walls and carpet on the floors. This can make it tough if you’re pulling a heavy bag! There are elevators at the resort, but we had trouble finding them if we’re being super transparent. It was also late at night, so we will admit we gave up the search pretty quickly. The hallways! Here’s a look inside the “Revved-up room,” which is the standard room at this resort. According to the website, the standard room is the only room type at this hotel. The standard room! When you first enter the room, you’ll spot the closet behind the door. It’s an open closet with two shelves, several hangers, and a safe for you. This is where most of our things stayed once we were unpacked and settled. The closet! The room features two queen beds, which were pretty firm with two pillows on each. Like most Parisian hotel rooms, it was also pretty toasty inside, so if you like to sleep like a true American (with a fan), you might want to bring your own. Two Queen Beds The beds feature a detailed sheet with characters from the film, including Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Mater, Mac, Sally, and Luigi. A closer look at the details! Above the beds, there are soft, glowing lights that look like traffic cones and license plates. The lights! There is a photo of Mater on the wall, but be quiet! He’s sleeping! This is the same art you can find in Art of Animation Cars family suites. Shh! He’s sleeping! Underneath the beds, there was enough room for your bags. This room wasn’t huge, so the three people in our group had to get pretty creative with where to leave our things! This isn’t too different from a Disney World value suite. Underneath the beds! In between the beds, you can find a small nightstand. It had a phone, the remote for the TV, and information about the resort. Notably, the only outlets by the bed were behind the table and were being used by the phone. The table Across from the beds, you can find a dresser with a lamp, TV, and chair. Another look at the room! Even the mirror and lamp were shaped like a traffic cone, which we thought was super cute! The TV also had Disney+ on it, which you could watch even if you didn’t have a subscription as part of the resort’s perks. There was only one outlet by the dresser. The dresser! There was also a small desk area with a mirror for a spot to get ready. There was an outlet next to this vanity area for even more places to charge your things. The vanity area Across from the small closet, you’ll find the bathroom! It’s simple with a sink, a large mirror, and lots of space underneath the sink for storage. Above the toilet, there was also a large shelf where we could store more bags and toiletries. Inside the bathroom! There were cups, tissues, and a bar of soap for you to use as needed. The small items! There’s also a hair dryer built into the wall, so you have one less thing to plug in and pack. The hair dryer! The shower also doubles as a bathtub for you or your kiddos. The tiles along the wall mirror the checkered flag, and the shower curtain features the flags! There’s a body soap attached to the wall along with a shelf with the towels. The shower! The resort also provides two smaller bottles of shampoo and conditioner that are themed to the hotel. Shampoo and Conditioner Overall, the room was simple and was great for our group, who spent most of our time in the parks. Another view of the room! For this room, we paid just over $1,000 for three people for three nights, excluding our park tickets. When booking your room at Disneyland Paris, booking online includes your park tickets. We had to call the resort to book the room only. The hotel! The resort was clean (although the bathroom was not totally up to our normal Disney expectations), had a restaurant, bar, and Starbucks, and was only a 15-20 minute walk from the parks. It also included a free shuttle to the parks if you prefer not to walk. In the morning, it was quicker for us to walk than to wait for the shuttle. Another look at the resort! Staying on the property also gives you access to Extra Magic Time, which is an extra hour in the park! It isn’t overly themed, but kiddos will be pleased to see the nods to the movie throughout the resort. Unless you’re traveling with a big Cars fan, we would recommend trying one of the closer hotels or one that costs a bit less. All in all? It was fine. You can see our review for one of the resort’s Good Neighbor Hotels right here. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney reviews, news, and more! 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Is there anything better than cozying up under a warm blanket, grabbing some popcorn, and watching a new show? If it’s snowing, there’s almost nowhere we’d rather be, except maybe Disney World! ©Disney With colder weather coming up, we’re making our list of must-watches, and thanks to Disney+, we’ve got a long list of new shows and movies hitting the streaming platform this month! From holiday classics to celebrity documentaries, Disney+ has got it all next month! Whether you’re hunting for the popular celebrity dancing competition or the newest Marvel hit, there’s no shortage of something to watch. ©Disney Starting on Saturday, November 1st, you can watch: CoComelon JJ’s Animal Time (Seasons 1-3) Joy to the World Sunday, November 2nd, will bring: Traveling with Snow Man (Disney+ Original) – New Episode On Tuesday, November 4th, you can watch: Dancing with the Stars (Season 34) – New Episode Live at 8/7c Seasons Streaming (New Stream) ©ABC | Dancing with the Stars Wednesday, November 5th, sees the debut of: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Now Streaming on Disney+) Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation (Disney+ Original) – New Episode Throwback (New Stream) ©Disney Friday, November 7th, means you can enjoy: Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films (Disney+ Original) (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming) Life-Size Love+War (Premiere) The Worst Trip Around the World (Disney+ Original) (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming) Seventeen: Our Chapter (Disney+ Original) (Premiere) Saturday, November 8th, will be tons of fun thanks to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Livestream beginning at 8 PM ET Tuesday, November 11th, means another episode of Dancing with the Stars (Season 34) – New Episode Live at 8/7c Wednesday, November 12th means watching shows and movies like: Freakier Friday (Now Streaming on Disney+) Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation – New Episode Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends ©Disney On Friday, November 14th, you can watch: Botched Bariatrics (Season 1) LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails (Premiere) Madame Web (Premiere) Seventeen: Our Chapter (Disney+ Original) – New Episode A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Premiere) ©Disney Tuesday, November 18th means getting in on the fun with shows like: Dancing with the Stars (Season 34) – New Episode Live at 8/7c Me & Mickey: In the Clubhouse (Season 4) – New Episodes Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ – New Episodes ©Disney On Wednesday, November 19th, you can watch another episode of: Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation – New Episode Friday, November 21st, is a big day for Dolly Parton fans! Biography: Dolly Parton A Day Late and a Dollar Short Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup A House on Fire Tempting Fate Seventeen: Our Chapter – New Episode Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Saturday, November 22nd, means baking with: Christmas Cookie Challenge (New Seasons) Marvel fans will spot a familiar face on Monday, November 24th! Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember (Premiere) Tuesday, November 25th, is the finale of the hugely popular: Dancing with the Stars (Season 34) – New Episode Live at 8/7c Wednesday, November 26th, will have tons of new episodes like the: The Beatles Anthology (Three-Episode Premiere) Chibi Tiny Tales (Season 5) – New Episode Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation – New Episode Kiff (Season 2) – New Episodes Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 4) – New Episodes ©Marvel Thursday, November 27th brings the: The Beatles Anthology – Three New Episodes On Friday, November 28th, Christmas preparations will continue with the: The Beatles Anthology – Final Three Episodes Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol – Premiere Seventeen: Our Chapter – New Episode Saturday, November 29th, is guaranteed to make us hungry! Holiday Baking Championship (New Seasons) Finally, Sunday, November 30th, means another brand-new season. Little Angel (Season 7) ©Disney We love that despite the dropping temperatures, we have plenty to look forward to this month! If you need us, check the couch. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates. CONFIRMED: Disney+ Reveals New Streaming Deal Is Complete Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which show or movie are you watching first? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL LIST Of Everything Coming To Disney+ This Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re wearing our Santa hats and singing down Main Street, U.S.A., in Magic Kingdom because one of our favorite parts of the holidays is back. The Jingle Cruise is back! The Jungle Cruise in Adventureland goes through a huge transformation to turn into the Jingle Cruise, filling the attraction with Christmas themes and, more importantly, holiday jokes! Let’s check out the ride for 2025. The Jingle Cruise starts on November 3rd and runs until around the end of the holiday season, close to December 31st. If this is on your “must-do” list, we recommend seeing it from November 3rd to December 25th to ensure it’s up. Here we go! The line for this overlay is also usually really long! It might be a great time to grab a Lightning Lane Multi Pass and choose this as one of your first attractions, or be willing to wait in line for a few hours to experience it. The skippers went overboard with the decorations! Disney truly decks the halls at the Jingle Cruise! The queue is all decked out with decorations and hidden details to find. Hung with care The boats have some fun names, too. Make sure you check to see which boat you’re climbing into before you enter. Fun names! We’re not going to spoil the entire ride, but make sure you’re taking a look at the scenes, especially the ones on land, and keep your ears open for new jokes from your skipper. New signs This overlay is available all day long, not just for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, so if you are going to a party, you might want to visit the attraction during the daytime so you’re not missing out on precious party time. Hehe If you love a good holiday overlay (hey, that rhymed!), you should also check out Living with the Land in EPCOT, which turns into Glimmering Greenhouses and is lined with thousands of lights throughout the attraction. Glimmering Greenhouses Even Figment likes to get into the season! Journey into Imagiontion with Figment has a very tiny change, but once you see it, it’s going to turn into a holiday tradition. When you’re learning about sound, check out what Figment is wearing when he pops out of the speaker. He’s very festive now It’s so early in the holiday season, and we have so much to share, so make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney fun. EVERYTHING CONFIRMED FOR THE 2025 DISNEY WORLD HOLIDAY SEASON DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Do you prefer the Jingle Cruise or the Jingle Cruise? Tell us in the comments! The post Jungle Cruise Just Got a HUGE Change in Magic Kingdom – But It’s Only for a Limited Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many options for dining at Disney World. And some of our favorite restaurants in Disney World don’t even require a ticket to the theme park! You can stop by one of the hotels or head over to Disney Springs for some delicious dining without setting foot in a theme park. Enzo’s Hideaway Cocktail We recently stopped by Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs for lunch, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here! Atmosphere Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant is a bit tucked away in the Landing section of Disney Springs. The story behind Enzo’s Hideaway is that it is located inside the “rum-running tunnels” of Maria and Enzo’s Restaurant. The speakeasy serves Prohibition-era cocktails and a menu of Roman dishes. The entrance! As you explore Enzo’s Hideaway, you will find lots of details throughout the speakeasy that will make you feel like you are in a secret hideaway. Even the entrance to the restaurant is a bit secretive! As you are guided to your table, you will feel like you are traveling through the tunnels. We love the details, and we definitely encourage you to explore a bit while you are dining here! We love the design! But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu Enzo’s Hideaway offers an extensive selection of cocktails and alcoholic beverages! The Menu For starters, you can choose from a variety of Piccoli Piatti, or small plates. ©Enzo’s Hideaway There are also three options for Insalate, or salads. ©Enzo’s Hideaway As well, there is an option for a plate of cured meats and cheeses, as well as various options for Secondi. ©Enzo’s Hideaway And now, onto the main event — the food! Eats First up, we grabbed the Polpettine for $16. It is classic braised meatballs, whipped ricotta, and Parmigiano cheese. Polpettine The meatballs were so juicy and flavorful — very meaty and herby in the best way, so much so that we could have had this as our meal and be good to go! The tomato sauce was heavy on the tomato flavor, but tasted super fresh and homemade, and the whipped ricotta was lovely. It was creamy and fluffy, and added that delicious milky ricotta flavor to the dish. We do feel it was slightly expensive at $16, but we would absolutely get them again! We were big fans! We also got the Rucola for $16. It features baby arugula, radicchio, gorgonzola dolce, honey crisp apple, candied walnuts, aged balsamic, and extra virgin olive oil. Rucola This is a HUGE salad, and if you add meat, it’ll fill you up in no time. Everything tasted super fresh, and we loved how all the flavors complemented each other. The arugula was crisp, peppery, and fresh, and the radicchio added an even crispier texture and a bit of earthiness. The gorgonzola was in fairly large chunks, so we chose to cut it up and spread it out more throughout the salad, but it was very creamy and had that wonderful, funky flavor. You get a fair amount of sweetness from the crunchy apples and candied walnuts, and topped with the tangy balsamic vinegar and smooth olive oil, making this a very solid salad we would absolutely get again. We were impressed! Finally, we also grabbed the Roast Beef Panino for $18. It is slow-roasted NY strip, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, garlic aioli, and baby arugula. Roast Beef Panino This bread was super fresh, had a rustic flavor to it, and was fluffy with a crispy exterior. The sandwich was loaded with tender meat and arugula, and the onions were sweet and soft, but still had a bit of crispiness to them that added a great texture to the sandwich. The creamy garlic aioli added a great bite of garlic flavor and some creaminess like mayo, and the cherry peppers were the icing on the cake! They were acidic and vinegary, and added a bit of heat to the sandwich. We highly recommend, but you’ve really got to love arugula, and the only time you’ll be able to grab the panino sandwiches is at lunch, so keep that in mind! We were big fans! Finally, we tried the Quattro Mini Cannoli for dessert, which was $16. This came with four mini classic cannoli — one pistachio, one classic, one chocolate, and one hazelnut. Quattro Mini Cannoli These were all very fresh, as the shells were all crisp and had a great crunch, and the fillings were nice and creamy. The Chocolate Cannoli was our favorite, as the cannoli shell itself was dipped in chocolate, and then it was filled with a chocolate filling and dipped in some chocolate chips. It wasn’t overly rich, though, which earned it big points in our book. Chocolate Cannoli The Classic Cannoli was our second favorite, as the filling was light, fluffy, and creamy. The cannoli also had a piece of candied orange and a candied cherry on the sides, which added some freshness to it. However, if you’re someone who really wants just a plain cannoli, it might throw you off. Classic Cannoli The Hazelnut Cannoli certainly had a strong hazelnut flavor, so you’ve got to really love the flavor to enjoy this one. Our reporter wished there was a slight spice or a different flavor to break it up just a bit, but it was still tasty. Hazelnut Cannoli Finally, the Pistachio Cannoli is fantastic for those who love the flavor. The filling has a light pistachio flavor, and then it was also dipped in pistachios, so it wasn’t overpowering, but it definitely was very noticeable. Pistachio Cannoli Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You’re a big fan of unique dining experiences You want a slightly more upscale meal without spending an arm and a leg You’re already in Disney Springs You should skip this Disney World spot if… You want a restaurant that is brightly lit (this one is pretty dark!) You’re not near Disney Springs You’re not a fan of the theming/are prone to claustrophobia (while there’s plenty of room inside, we could see where some people may be a little hesitant due to the theming) Overall We think this restaurant is majorly underrated for the most part, and we know it’s now moved up on our list of favorite spots to visit. If you’re a big fan of the theming, want something unique you really can’t find elsewhere, and are a fan of the menu items here (Italian food, for the most part), then we say stopping here is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! The Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2025 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you eaten at this Disney World restaurant before? Tell us in the comments! 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We have a heads up if you are heading to Disney World in January 2026! While we always recommend checking the My Disney Experience app for the most up-to-date information on park hours, we have a warning about an adjustment to park hours in January 2026. The good news is that the change is only happening for two days, but we don’t want you to be caught by surprise. EPCOT EPCOT will be opening late two days in January, and we want to make sure you know about it! Generally, EPCOT opens at 9 AM, but during the Disney World Marathon Weekend in January, EPCOT will open a bit later on two days. Don’t worry — it isn’t a huge change, but we also don’t want you showing up expecting the park to open at 9 AM. On January 10th and 11th, EPCOT will open at 10 AM, so make sure you plan accordingly. Also, during Marathon Weekend, there will be road closures, and you will likely notice heavier traffic around Disney World in the morning, so add in some extra time if you are trying to get somewhere. EPCOT The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is taking place from January 7th through January 11th, 2026. During the weekend, there will be a marathon, a half-marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The theme for the marathon is “What’s Your Story?” and we got a peek at the medals back in October. Each race has a different medal, and runners who take on Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge or the Dopey Challenge also receive additional medals. Marathon Weekends are lots of fun, but also tend to be busier times in Disney World. So whether you are running or not, be sure to prepare for more crowds, more traffic, and road closures. ©runDisney And don’t forget that EPCOT will open at 10 AM on January 10th and 11th due to the Marathon Weekend. You can plan to head to a different park in the morning, or take the opportunity for a relaxing morning. Whatever makes the most sense for your group. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! 4 Rides Disney World Pros SKIP in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite Disney World theme park? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Is Opening LATE on These Two Days in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season for shopping, and what better way to add a bit of sparkle to your style than with a festive bag charm or keychain? It seems like everyone is accessorizing their bags these days as a way of adding a playful touch of personality to their outfits, and we are here to keep your purse from looking anything but plain during the holidays. Fan-favorite brands including BaubleBar, PopMart, and our friends at Disney Store have crafted a snow-stopping selection of products perfect for anyone on your list this year. From adorable character plushes and shimmering statement pieces to practical charms that serve a purpose, we’ve compiled some of our favorite bag charms and keychains to help you spruce up your street (or park) style. BaubleBar Holiday Keychains BaubleBar is always crafting the cutest bag charms, and their holiday collection available on DisneyStore.com is full of merry and bright delights. Maybe you want to show off your Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse spirit, or perhaps a bejeweled tree is more your style, but all these pieces are holiday party-ready. Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Bag Charm The Mickey Mouse gingerbread cookies are always one of my favorite holiday desserts, and this bag charm reminds me of the fan-favorite sweet treat, with colorful accents and the signature frosting outline. Minnie Mouse Icon Reindeer Bag Charm This bag charm shows Minnie Mouse in her festive best, with a plaid bow and glittering reindeer antlers to top off her look. Mickey Mouse Holiday Tree Bag Charm The vibrant green Christmas tree bag charm is decorated with lights, garland, and lots of Mickey Mouse ornaments – I hope this item is underneath my tree this year! In addition to these holiday keychains, BaubleBar also created some NYC-inspired designs for their Disney x Macy’s Holiday Collection – what’s better than New York at Christmas? PopMart Dimoo World x Disney Series Vinyl Plush Keychain Blind Box Each mystery box in the Dimoo World x Disney Series from PopMart hides a surprise sweet Dimoo-meets-Disney character, ready to sprinkle a little magic everywhere you go. SHOP NOW PopMart Mickey Family Cute Together Keychain Series Figures The PopMart Mickey Family Cute Together Keychain Series brings everyone’s favorite Disney pals to life in pocket-sized perfection. I always love seeing how guests are styling this bag charm as part of their park outfit. SHOP NOW Tamagotchi Nano x Star Wars – Darth Vader with Silicone Case Set Embrace the power of the dark side with the Darth Vader Tamagotchi Nano Set. This collectible is a brilliant blend of nostalgia and galactic edge, with five mini games to choose from, a silicone case inspired by Darth Vader’s helmet, and matching bag clip, which allows fans to interact with their character on the go. SHOP NOW Disney Store Mickey Mouse ”Best of Mickey” Flair Bag Charm Classic, charm-ing, and instantly recognizable – that’s Mickey Mouse. This Disney Store “Best of Mickey” bag charm brings iconic Disney style wherever you clip it. SHOP NOW Disney Store Minnie Mouse Pom Pom Flair Bag Charm This Minnie Mouse pom pom bag charm adorned with glittering gold heels and her signature polka dot bow is fluffy, fun, and full of Minnie flair. SHOP NOW Disney Store Winnie the Pooh ”Hunny” Pot Plush Coin Purse Bag Charm Keep your treasures as safe as Pooh keeps his hunny with this soft, snuggly, and oh-so-sweet Winnie the Pooh Plush Coin Purse. SHOP NOW Disney Store Perry the Platypus Keychain Calling all Phineas and Ferb fans! From everyday adventures to top-secret missions, this Perry the Platypus bag charm has your back. Check out more keychains and keepsakes from Disney Store Japan too. SHOP NOW LEGO Mickey Key Chain This Mickey Mouse keychain from LEGO is a chic and subtle addition to any bag or set of keys, with Mickey dressed in his timeless ensemble. SHOP NOW Vera Bradley Disney Mickey Mouse Zip Bag Charm If you’re hitting the slopes this holiday season, this Mickey Mouse bag charm from Vera Bradley is a great companion, with a snow-perb pattern showing Mickey & Friends enjoying a chilly day. SHOP NOW Loungefly Disney Mickey and Friends Mini Backpack Mystery Box Bag Charm More mystery boxes incoming! This super cute set from Loungefly showcases Mickey & Friends in brightly colored mini backpack form – which of the Sensational Six will you get? SHOP NOW Loungefly Avengers Cosplay Mystery Mini Backpack Keychain Charm Bring along the Loungefly Avengers Cosplay Mini Backpack Mystery Box Keychains on your day-to-day adventures and assemble your team. These mystery boxes contain Super Heroes you might recognize including Black Widow, Captain America, Black Panther, Thor, Iron Man, and Captain Marvel. SHOP NOW Disney & Touchland Set Hand sanitizer is something we probably all have in our bags, and Mickey Mouse Mist Case from Touchland makes this essential truly exciting, especially with the juicy Wild Watermelon scent. You can find this product online and at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort – it’s a park necessity for me! SHOP NOW Harry Lambert For Zara X Disney Mickey Mouse Multi-Charm Keyring The Harry Lambert for Zara x Disney collection was one of my favorites of the year, and I’m obsessed with this keyring – featuring a plush Mickey Mouse, enamel Donald Duck charm, and green Goofy attachment. SHOP NOW Disney X Coach Mickey Mouse Collectible Bag Charm If you’re looking to splurge this holiday season, the pebble leather Mickey Mouse bag charm from Coach is a stunning choice – Mickey has never looked better. SHOP NOW If you’re looking for a festive bag to attach these charms and keychains to, the Santa Mickey Mouse Big Face Holiday Canvas Tote and Minnie Mouse Big Face Gingerbread Holiday Tote Bag are perfect picks available on DisneyStore.com and in Disney Parks. This holiday season, don’t let your accessories go unnoticed – a fun charm or keychain can turn a simple bag into a shining showstopper. Whether you’re gifting to the biggest Disney fan, the ultimate collector, your most fashion-forward friend, or just looking to treat yourself, these bag charms are all truly brrr-illiant. The Disney Parks Blog is here to make seasonal shopping just as special as unwrapping those presents, and we’ve got lots more gift guides on the way! Disney and Macy’s Unveil New 2025 Holiday Collection READ MORE 2025 Gift Guide: Cozy Up with Matching Family Pajamas READ MORE 2025 Gift Guide: Count Down to Christmas with Advent Calendars READ MORE The post 2025 Gift Guide: Spruce up Your Style with Disney Bag Charms and Keychains appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Did we just find the PERFECT Disney souvenir on Amazon? Tiana and Prince Naveen We’re always on the hunt for amazing Disney souvenirs, and Amazon is often one of the first places we look. Packed with TONS of great gifts, Amazon is extra useful thanks to its review system. Giving some insight into which souvenirs are more universally loved, these reviews are something we definitely take into consideration before making a purchase. Of course, many reviews are filled with subjective opinions, but there is one Disney souvenir in particular that is so beloved that it has a near-perfect rating with over 10,000 reviews! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This book has 4.8 out of 5 stars on over 10,000 reviews! ©Amazon The Disney Princess Cookbook has over 10,000 glowing reviews that laud its kid-friendly and healthy recipes, as well as its wonderful princess-themed illustrations and ability to get children interested in cooking. The book itself 50 beginner-friendly recipes, “including dishes like Rapunzel-inspired Frying Pan Eggs, Tiana-inspired Bayou Meatloaf, Moana-inspired Te Fiti Tropical Punch, and many more.” ©Amazon Affordable, interactive, and great for developing a passion for cooking and Disney, this book is everything you could ask for and more! BUY ON AMAZON These princess books also have glowing reviews! ©Amazon Boasting an impressive 4.9 stars on over 1,000 reviews, the Ultimate Disney Princess Celebration Box Set includes a collection of 12 Disney Princess and Disney Frozen Little Golden Books! These books feature stories originally published over the last 75 years and include tales from classic Disney movies. Affordable and unique, this set is a must-have for any serious Disney collector! BUY ON AMAZON This princess hairbrush is an absolute winner! ©Amazon Also sporting a 4.9 rating on nearly 1,000 reviews, the Disney Princess Wet Brush Original Detangler keeps hair strong and healthy, loosening knots on dry and wet hair, all without pulling or snagging. This brush is available in 1 or 2 packs, and you can choose designs featuring Tiana, Moana, Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, or Belle! BUY ON AMAZON This princess sticker book is also loved! ©Amazon Boasting a 4.8 rating on over 1,000 reviews, the Disney Princess Ultimate Sticker Collection offers over 1,000 stickers featuring characters, locations, and other special moments from the Disney Princess movies! You’ll find favorites like Moana, Snow White, and Cinderella in this incredibly low-cost souvenir! BUY ON AMAZON And there you have it! What is THE BEST Disney souvenir you’ve ever bought? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more merch updates! The post This Disney Souvenir Has 10,000 5-Star Reviews — Here’s Why Everyone’s Buying It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HUGE news for Stanley Cup lovers, especially those who can’t get enough of the holidays, because there are NEW cups that just landed at Target! ©Stanley There are numerous new designs available online now in a number of different sizes, and we’ve got a feeling they’ll sell out FAST, so you’ll want to head to your local Target sooner rather than later to grab yourself one. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There’s No Such Thing As Too Much Pink ©Target If you love a lot of pink with your Christmas decor, the Strawberry Twist 40 oz Stanley FlowState Quencher Tumbler is available now, but not for long! This has white and red twists, while the base of the cup is a light pink flavor, so it definitely screams holidays. Check it out here! For A Classic Look ©Target Want a more classic holiday look? Then look no further than the Candy Cane Twist 40 oz Stanley FlowState Quencher Tumbler! The cup itself is holiday red and has thin and thick white stripes all over to give it the appearance of a candy cane. We can’t get enough, and we want four of them right now. Check it out here! Your Pets Can Join in On The Fun Too! ©Target Stanley also has a new Candy Cane Red Stanley 24 oz Stainless Steel Pet Bowl available, which is fantastic for those who have pets they want to give a gift to for the holidays, or who just want to replace their animal’s regular bowl with something festive to match their other decorations. Check it out here! Perfect For Travel! ©Target If you’re looking for something that’s festive but easier to bring on the go, we recommend the Frost Polka Dot Stanley 16 oz Stainless Steel Aero Light Transit Bottle! It’s also a great choice for those who enjoy the holidays, but don’t necessarily want their Stanley to only match that time of year. Check it out here! Peppermint Lovers, This is For You! ©Target For those out there who love peppermint and love their holidays to be full of it, the Peppermint Polka Dot Stanley 30 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumbler is calling your name. Again, this is another option that can certainly be used year-round as well, since the light green can also match the spring and summer seasons. Check it out here! The ULTIMATE Gift ©Target If you can’t decide between the classic holiday designs, or know someone who would love both, look no further than the Stanley 2pk 12 oz Stainless Steel Everyday Cup Candy Cane Twist and Strawberry Twist! Yes, that’s right, for the price of ONE 40 oz Stanley, you’ll get TWO 12 oz tumblers in those classic holiday colors. We’ve got a feeling this could sell out the fastest since they’d make great gifts, so grab it ASAP! Check it out here! We’ll continue to keep a close eye on all the latest holiday merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! The post Target Just Dropped a Brand New Christmas Stanley Collection, and It's Currently Trending Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays have arrived in Disney World! The Christmas tree is on Main Street, the hot chocolate is churning, and we are days away from exclusive after-hour parties kicking off. ©Disney Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays both start this month, and we are more than ready for them! They’re bringing tons of new snacks, entertainment, and tons of merchandise, so we can happily empty our wallets. Before both events begin, we are taking a sneak peek at what merchandise collections you can check out soon! Get ready to shop till you drop this holiday season! Over on the Disney World website, we spotted several pictures that tease the new festive collections. Starting in Magic Kingdom, the 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have an exclusive spirit jersey! ©Disney On the back, you can see the logo for the party along with Minnie and Mickey in their coziest outfits. Plus, you can see Minnie holding a cookie and hot chocolate, so she clearly enjoyed herself at the party. ©Disney We also spotted party-exclusive Minnie ears that match the spirit jersey! They’re red, golden, and we think they show off some love for Cinderella Castle. We can’t wait to see these up close. ©Disney There’s also going to be a party exclusive purse that features Mickey, Minnie, and Cinderella Castle! There’s a long white strap and a coin purse on the side as well. ©Disney Want to recreate some of that party magic at home? The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party mug will be perfect for just that! It features the same design as the bag, and it looks like the inside has some small details that match the ears. ©Disney If you’re excited about EPCOT’s holiday festivities, you will love these next sneak peeks! Starting off with the best piece of merch, we spotted these Figment Christmas Sweater-Inspired Minnie Ears! We actually screamed when we saw these. Are these the best ears ever? ©Disney If you don’t know, Figment dons a special sweater on his ride, Journey Into Imagination with Figment, throughout the holiday season. It’s become such a special party of the holidays that they even sold his sweater last year, and now we have the ears to match! We won’t be surprised if these sell out quickly. FIGMENT’S Christmas Sweater from 2024 To match your ears, you can grab this new EPCOT-inspired bag! It features Figment in that famous sweater in front of Spaceship Earth. It’s shiny and features golden and white tiles on the park’s icon. ©Disney Figment remains the central theme of this holiday collection, thanks to this Festival of the Holidays Ornament! The ornament features the smiling purple dragon below the festival’s logo. ©Disney We even spotted some merchandise like this adorable Santa Mickey keychain! While several of these items are party and park-exclusive, there are still lots of different souvenirs for you to grab, even if you aren’t heading to the party or EPCOT! ©Disney Disney has already dropped tons of holiday merchandise in the parks and online for those wanting to shop for the holidays! We can’t wait to shop till we drop for the next two months. Christmas merchandise in Animal Kingdom! There are so many cute items in these previews, it has just made us even more excited to see the entire collection once the party and festival begin! The party kicks off on November 7th, 2025, and the festival begins on November 28th, 2025. Be sure to keep following DFB for more! We Have to Be Honest, This New Disney Holiday Collection Is INCREDIBLE DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Tell us what you want the most in the comments! The post These Might Be The Best NEW Minnie Ears We've Seen In YEARS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney+ subscribers get access to tons of shows, movies, and entertainment. Not only can you have access to Disney, PIXAR, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic content, but you can also access titles on Hulu and sports content on ESPN. ©Disney Yes, Disney+ subscribers get access to all that content, AND Disney has also introduced perks that members can use. These perks can vary widely, but occasionally they do include some for Disney World! Let’s find out what perks you can get when you are signed up as a Disney+ subscriber, including at the parks. Disney World Perks Discounts Disney offers a variety of different discounts on hotels, tickets, and dining plans throughout the year. Many of these are seasonal and only available for a limited time. Some of these discounts are for Annual Passholders or families with young children. But recently, Disney has started to offer discounts and promotions for Disney+ subscribers! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort From time to time, you can find these promotions for Disney World as a Disney+ member. They might be in the form of discounts on hotel packages, the Disney Dining Plan, or tickets. To find out if there are any deals running while you’re planning your Disney World trip, you can check out the Disney World Special Offers website. All limited-time promotions will be listed on this website, so you can potentially save a little money on your vacation. We also stay up to date on all this info and work to keep all of our readers informed on which discounts are best, so subscribe to our newsletter so you can save big on your next Disney trip. View Current Disney Discounts and Deals HERE Disney+ Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney used to offer Disney+ Day. This annual event began in 2021 and took place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney+ subscribers could see content premieres, be part of special experiences, receive special offers, and more. Disney+ Day Unfortunately, these special events no longer happen. They were a fun perk of being a Disney+ subscriber, but Disney hasn’t offered it since 2022. Other Disney+ Perks The Disney+ Perks website showcases a wide variety of rotating perks. These perks have included free trials for partner businesses such as DoorDash, entries into exclusive sweepstakes, and even a free D23 Gold Membership (a $100+ value). ©Disney Be sure to take advantage of these Disney+ perks! You’re paying for the service, so you might as well take advantage of all that comes with it. If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, be sure to check the Disney World website for any new Disney+ savings available. Hopefully, Disney+ Members get more in-park perks soon! And in the meantime, keep following DFB as we keep you updated on all the new discounts and deals from Disney! Disney+ CANCELS 5 New Series After One Season Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Let us know in the comments! The post Do Disney+ Members Get Any Perks in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have ever ridden Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT and wished the ride would just get rid of the 3D glasses, we have some good news for you! Whether you love or hate the 3D aspect of the ride, it is about to be gone for good. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will be temporarily closing from November 10th to November 13th. While it is just a short closure, something BIG is happening during it. Currently, you experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with 3D glasses, but that is about to change! During the closure, Disney will switch the attraction to the new 2D system, meaning once it reopens, there will be no more 3D glasses or 3D experience. This change from 3D to 2D was already announced for Disneyland Paris, so it’s no surprise it will also happen in EPCOT. However, if you have a trip from November 10th to the 13th, keep in mind you won’t be able to ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure In addition to the change to 2D, the EPCOT attraction will also be getting new props, and lighting will be added to the queue over the coming months. Disney hasn’t announced yet what exactly these new props and lighting entail, but we will be keeping our eyes peeled for new additions to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at Disneyland Paris, the original Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy) closed in October to undergo an extensive refurbishment. ©Disney At the original attraction, the ride will also be switching to 2D, but there is even more in store! The Disneyland Paris attraction will be receiving technical upgrades, scenic enhancements, new props, an enhanced queue, and more. The ride will be closed for much longer, though. Currently, it isn’t expected to reopen until spring 2026. On the other hand, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT will only be closed for three days: from November 10th until November 13th. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! REVIEW: If You Can Only Choose ONE EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion for Dinner, Choose THIS ONE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite ride in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post One of EPCOT’s Most Popular Rides Is Closing Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article