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Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE going to Disney World. That being said, there is one thing that will have me hesitant for a Disney day! Magic Kingdom It may be a weird reason, but I just can’t do Disney World in a group of three. If you give me a chance, I can explain, and you’ll probably see why! Disney World is always a good time. Whether I’m strolling through Main Street at Magic Kingdom, exploring the galaxy at Hollywood Studios, adventuring in Animal Kingdom, or diving into cultures at EPCOT. It’s even better when you go with friends and family, experiencing the magic together. Main Street! However, groups of three are just a NO for me. I just don’t like having to split up on two-seater rides, which genuinely take up most of my favorite rides at all four of the parks. TRON Lightcycle/Run If you think about it, it’s really an awkward lose-lose situation. You discuss in a group who is sitting alone, and who gets to ride with each other. On the flip side, you try to be nice and take one for the team — but then you end up riding almost everything alone. Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster So we got to the point where you end up sitting alone — NOW you have to deal with the fomo of sitting alone. I can’t be alone in that, right?! Thinking about how the rest of your party is experiencing the ride together, and you’re just not there. I mean, one of my favorite rides at EPCOT is Spaceship Earth…that’s 15 minutes of fomo! Spaceship Earth Honestly, it gets even worse with two rides specifically — Toy Story Mania and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Um…I either end up playing against myself or playing against a stranger. Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting a fellow Disney fan at the park, but we can’t deny that it can just get awkward. Toy Story Mania It gets even worse when you’re sitting with that stranger, and they really aren’t into the ride as much as you are. You can’t even make the competition a real competition. I don’t want to just start yelling at this random person, telling them “I got the best score in the vehicle,” or “Make sure to do these Toy Story Mania hacks!” It’s just harder to get into it. Toy Story Mania I LOVE Expedition Everest, like a lot — but do I scream on it beside a stranger? Do I throw my hands up? Do I look at them? I DON’T KNOW! Everest! All in all, going with a group of three isn’t fully ideal. Come to think of it…could the same be said about every odd number?! Whatever, I’ll always take a Disney day no matter what! Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney-related content! JUST ANNOUNCED: CHANGES Confirmed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Including a NEW Character at The Magic of Disney Animation What are your thoughts on going in a group of three to the park? Let us know in the comments! The post The Weird Reason I HATE Going to Disney World in a Group of 3 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is here at Disney World, so it’s time to start planning our Halloween decorations — and we know just the place! Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom Costco has been selling tons of Halloween decorations, and they just added an adorable new item for you to check out! If you’re a fan of the beloved show, Bluey, you won’t want to miss this brand-new inflatable of the entire Heeler family. You need to check out this new Bluey Family Halloween Inflatable that’s available at Costco right now! Just be careful, you might become as obsessed with it as we are. The inflatable features Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli, and they’re all dressed up in their Halloween costumes! It’s the Heeler family! We love it! Bandit is a pirate, Chilli is a mummy (get it — a mommy mummy), Bingo is a witch, and Bluey is a vampire. The inflatable is a little pricey, sitting at $149.99, but it’s so adorable we just have to go for it. They have a bunch! They had a bunch available at our local Costco, so you’ll have to pop by yours. We have a feeling we’ll be seeing a bunch of these out on people’s lawns, welcoming trick-or-treaters on the spooky night. We need this! Something tells us the closer we get to Halloween, the more we’re going to see these start to disappear off the shelves. You can always check online to see if your local Costco, or any Costcos nearby, have any in stock. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Halloween treats! 9 Disney Halloween Decorations From Amazon For Under $20 IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to be getting this Halloween decoration? Let us know in the comments! The post Costco Just Released the PERFECT Bluey Halloween Decoration first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, okay. Hear me out. I know we talk about travel essentials all the time, but few things have really impressed me as much as my latest Amazon find. ©Amazon I found a makeup bag set for less than $20 on Amazon, and it has recently become my new travel obsession. Let me show you why! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. 3 Piece Makeup Bag Set When I’m traveling, I want items that are good quality, inexpensive, have lots of space, and are cute. This makeup bag is all of those things. ©Amazon So, this set comes with THREE bags. A makeup bag that has two different compartments. A large section for all of your makeup products, along with a mesh zipper section. ©Amazon And then another zippered compartment for all of your makeup brushes. The plastic piece that covers your brushes does a pretty good job of keeping the bag clean. And there is another zipper compartment for smaller brushes. There is also a handle, which I really enjoy. VIEW ON AMAZON Then there is another bag that is great for perfume, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, etc. This really is a spacious bag and can fit so many items. Then there is a smaller bag which is so nice for your toothbrush, toothpaste, glasses, etc! This is the size of a pencil bag! Makeup Bag Set On top of that, it’s very easy to clean. I was super hesitant because these makeup bags are white. But all you have to do is throw it in the washing machine and set it out to dry, and you’re good to go! These fit into my bag well, and I seriously can’t believe that both of them are less than $20. They really feel like a travel win, and I was itching to share them with you so you can get in on the goodness! VIEW ON AMAZON Between these and my other new Amazon obsession — press-on nails — I have been a happy, happy girl when traveling lately. Saving money and having cute stuff? Sounds like a win to me! If you’re looking for more amazing Amazon travel finds, check out our storefront below. And if you know of any hidden travel gems on Amazon, please share your secrets with us in the comments below! The post I Can't Shut Up About This Makeup Bag That's Massive and So Easy to Clean first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you count down the days until Halloween? Do you secretly enjoy celebrating the fall season in summer? Have you ever found yourself at Starbucks ordering a pumpkin spice drink? Well, you’re in the right place. Hello VILLAINS! We just found a TON of new Disney mugs at Target, and they’re PERFECT for the upcoming fall season. Whether you’re sipping on spiced apple cider or a spooky witch’s brew, your drinks will taste BETTER in a new Disney Halloween mug. Let’s see what’s available! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Stitch Skeleton Ceramic Mug out NOW! ©Target We love a simple mug with a fun graphic, and this bright orange mug fits the bill. It holds up to 14 ounces of your favorite hot or cold beverage, so fill it up for a cozy fall night at home. View on Target This Disney Villains Ceramic Mug is EPIC! ©Target Calling all Disney fans on Team Villain! All your favorite Disney villains come together in this delightfully evil design. We love the black and white color palette — especially with the subtle pops of color throughout the mug. View on Target We love the Hocus Pocus “Makes Me Sick” Ceramic Mug ©Target How FUN! This one is inspired by the ICONIC Hocus Pocus movie, which is a Halloween staple for Disney fans. Get it at Target before it sells out! View on Target Or, you can grab the Nightmare Before Christmas Ceramic Mug Set ©Target Two mugs for under $20? SOLD! This pair of Nightmare Before Christmas mugs is perfect for Disney fans who take “’til death do us part” to heart around Halloween. If you’re DYING to get ahold of these, check them out at Target! View on Target Don’t forget the Disney Villains Ceramic Mug ©Target This mug is serving us a serious side of nostalgia with our drink. Look at the design — it’s got all the most iconic Disney villains from Captain Hook to the Evil Queen. What can we say? It’s good to be bad, right? View on Target 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 5 Disney Halloween Mugs Under From Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Labor Day weekend is going to be VERY busy in Disney World, and NOT just because it’s Labor Day weekend. Seafood Sharing Board at Raglan Road The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival kicks off on August 29th, so we expect to see some pretty huge Labor Day crowds hitting up the festival during that weekend. However, ANOTHER festival of sorts will also be happening in Disney World…except this one doesn’t require a park ticket. It’s the Great Irish Hooley, and it’s returning this year to Raglan Road in Disney Springs. The Great Irish Hooley is a roots revival music festival that happens every year at Raglan Road. This year, the festival runs from August 29th through September 1st. Some of the top Irish bands will be performing on the indoor and outdoor stages at Raglan Road to entertain folks throughout the weekend. Live music in Raglan Road Here is the full list of performers you’ll get to see during the Great Irish Hooley: Strings & Things Bridín Plain Sailin Men of Aran The Byrne Brothers Bean an Tí Northern Crossing Of course, you can’t have a festival at Raglan Road without the Raglan Road dancers, and they’ll be leading guests in an Irish ceili dance through the pub on August 31st and September 1st. Raglan Road Irish Dancers You also can’t have a festival without food and drinks, so throughout the weekend, Raglan Road will offer up all your favorite beers, cocktails, whiskeys, and authentic Irish dishes. In addition to the restaurant’s all-day menu, you can also grab the Rollicking Raglan Brunch at 9 AM on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, Labor Day, Raglan Road will open at 10 AM with its all-day menu and brunch specials through noon. Board of Beauty So if you don’t want to deal with the crowds, heat, and humidity in EPCOT for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, just head on over to Raglan Road to celebrate the weekend the Irish way. Stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: Even One of Our FAVORITE Disney Springs Restaurants Can’t Make a Turkey Leg Better Will you be visiting Raglan Road for Labor Day weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post The Exclusive Festival You Can Attend in Disney World WITHOUT a Park Ticket first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Disney World! Haunted Mansion Now that summer is winding down and the Halloween season is rolling into Disney World, wait time averages are pretty low. Is this the perfect time to go to Disney World? Well, you’ll have to brave the heat. Let’s see what’s happening with the average wait times in Disney World between August 15th and August 22nd, 2025. Take a look at this week’s average wait times! Magic Kingdom Wait Times Wait times at Magic Kingdom seemed to mostly be what we’d expect for this time of year — except for on days when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is going on. Then, we often see wait times drop since folks don’t want to waste a day in Magic Kingdom if the park is closing early. It seems counterintuitive, but Magic Kingdom is actually a GREAT park to visit on a party night. Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle / Run — 64 minutes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 47 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 40 minutes Jingle Cruise — 27 minutes Space Mountain — 32 minutes Haunted Mansion — 26 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 30 minutes Haunted Mansion Pirates of the Caribbean — 17 minutes Astro Orbiter — 15 minutes “it’s a small world” — 14 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 10 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 8 minutes Enchanted Tales with Belle — 17 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 10 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 6 minutes Barnstormer Enchanted Tiki Room — 8 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 14 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 1 minute Country Bear Musical Jamboree — 9 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 7 minutes Mad Tea Party — 7 minutes Carousel of Progress Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 1 minute Hall of Presidents — 15 minutes A Disney World Hotel Perk Is CHANGING Soon EPCOT Wait Times The wait times in EPCOT were up from last week, with Test Track taking the top spot with the highest average wait at 71 minutes. Test Track! Test Track — 71 minutes Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 46 minutes Frozen Ever After — 42 minutes Soarin’ — 21 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 8 minutes Living with the Land — 9 minutes Spaceship Earth — 9 minutes Spaceship Earth Mission: SPACE — 23 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 15 minutes Journey into Imagination — 7 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 6 minutes Test Track, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. 2 Magic Kingdom Rules We’re Getting Worried About Animal Kingdom Wait Times Animal Kingdom’s Flight of Passage was yet again the highest wait time in this park, with Na’vi River Journey coming in second. Flight of Passage Avatar Flight of Passage — 64 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 43 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 26 minutes Expedition Everest Expedition Everest — 27 minutes Dinosaur — 15 minutes Kali River Rapids — 34 minutes The Problem with the Months-Long Closure of Dinosaur in Disney World Hollywood Studios Wait Times The highest average wait time in Hollywood Studios this week was Slinky Dog Dash — at 61 minutes. The next highest wait was Rise of the Resistance at 47 minutes. Slinky Dog Dash Slinky Dog Dash — 61 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 47 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — 43 minutes Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 40 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 43 minutes Toy Story Mania — 39 minutes Tower of Terror — 32 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 22 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers Star Tours — 8 minutes Walt Disney Presents — 1 minute The Disney World Mistake You’ll Make in September Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. These Disney World Closures Are Keeping Me Up at Night How long would you wait for your favorite ride? Let us know in the comments below! The post People Waited for a Whopping 71 Minutes ON AVERAGE for One EPCOT Ride This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’m not going to Disney World this year. And honestly, it has been a hard pill for me to swallow. Me in front of the casting window You see, I’m a Disney adult through and through. I have gone to Disney World every year for over 12 years. I was also a Disney World Cast Member. But this year, I decided we simply weren’t making the trip to Disney World. This is for a few reasons. Disney World Is EXPENSIVE Duh. We all know that Disney World is so darn expensive these days. I used to be able to swallow the pill of just how expensive it was because I was young and didn’t have a ton of responsibilities. I would just pay for myself and meet my friends who lived in Orlando, or it would be just my husband and me going. It was our one trip of the year, and I always found a way to justify a price. Even if that meant putting myself in bad financial positions (being a Disney Adult can be a bit of an addiction, y’all — just being truthful here). Cinderella Castle But now, I have a toddler and a house and life things that need to be paid for. Groceries ain’t cheap, you know that. And I have just realized that, as much as I love going to the parks, sometimes it’s just not financially responsible to do so. So this year, I told myself to “suck it up, buttercup,” and made the decision that we were going to take a year off from going to the parks. And yes, I have to constantly remind myself that I do, in fact, have a trip booked in February to ease the Disney blues since I haven’t been since last October. Non-Disney Adults are totally judging me right now, but that’s ok. I am who I am. I’m also not just paying for myself and my husband anymore. We now have a 2-year-old son. I took him to Disneyland when he was almost 1 year old and Disney World when he was about 1 1/2. Then he turned 2, and things just got even more expensive because we now have to pay for him when he flies — which is annoying because he won’t leave my lap anyway. And he actually has an appetite, so paying for food comes into play too (Kids do eat free at Disney World in 2026, though). Disney really has been dishing out some HEFTY discounts this year, too (which have been SO very tempting). Emmitt with Mickey Prices for tickets, food, and merchandise have all increased, and very few things have opened since the last time I visited. So it was time for me to take a year off, y’all. Disney World Is Tough With a Toddler On top of Disney World being too expensive, I have experienced Disney with a little one before, and it’s TOUGH. I stay home full-time with my son, and while he is very social, he is also super routine-based. Disney World throws a huge loop in what he’s used to. He really enjoys the characters and the rides, but he also takes a 1-3 3-hour nap every day, and going back to the hotel, getting him down for a nap, and then going back really eats into that park time. And remember, that park time is EXPENSIVE. So being away hours and hours a day just really irks my nerves. He also just wants to run and explore (Who doesn’t?!), but I am one anxious mama, and with all those people around, it just freaks me out a bit. Us in front of Animal Kingdom On top of that, he’s a pretty picky eater. So when we go to Disney World, he ends up living off of the snacks I bring, oranges, and French Fries. All that to say, this is just a good year to take a break. He LOVES all things Disney, and I am super eager to take him next year. He will be older, nap times won’t be as big of a deal, he will be potty trained, and life in the parks will simply be easier. He will be able to ride more attractions, too, which I am PUMPED about. This isn’t me telling you not to take your little one to Disney. The pictures and memories I have from his past few trips were worth every penny. But it’s also ok to wait to take your little one when you really know they will fully be able to enjoy it. To each their own! Emmitt at Disneyland 9 Fool-Proof HACKS for Traveling With Kids to Disney World Closures, Closures, Closures! On top of all my other complaints above (this isn’t like me, I swear), I also decided that there were simply too many closures happening this year. Test Track was closed for a good bit of the year (it has reopened). Big Thunder Mountain is closed, along with Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Spaceship Earth is closing for a bit. The Muppets Courtyard is gone. Frontierland is a ghost town. Tom Sawyer Island — gone. Rivers of America — gone. The Liberty Belle — gone. DinoLand — a construction mess filled with closures. Big Thunder next to the Rivers of America Overall You get the point. There’s just a lot that has been taken away this year. And while I am SO eager for the future and know that ride refurbishments and changes are needed, it just pushed me to want to book a trip to Disney World next year instead. I love Disney World and I can’t wait to be back, truly. But these are the reasons that really pushed me to avoid going this year. See the CHEAPEST days to go to Disney World in 2026 — here! Are you skipping a trip to Disney World? Let’s chat about it in the comments below! The post Why I'm NOT Going to Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love it when Disney World restaurants think outside the box when it comes to snacks. Deep Fried Hawaiian Roll Now, granted, not all those little food experiments are a hit (Pickle Milkshake, we’re looking at you). But sometimes, Disney World surprises us by doing something with a snack that we never thought of, and the result is not just brilliant, but also delicious. Well, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs on Disney’s BoardWalk just introduced a new snack that ticks every single box you’d want ticked for a great dessert. Prepare to have you MIND BLOWN. The Deep Fried Hawaiian Roll is now available at Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs and we’re just going to tell you now that it’s worth a trip to the BoardWalk to get it. It’s fried Hawaiian rolls covered in cinnamon and sugar and sweetened condensed milk. For $10, you get three of those beautifully fried rolls that will probably make your dentist cry (but NO REGRETS, y’all). SO good The rolls are super fluffy, plus the whole thing is just hot and gooey and sugary. The condensed milk makes it sort of like an icing — this is the very thing to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ll also say that it’s now one of the BEST desserts on the BoardWalk. It’s also shareable, if you want to share. Ooey and gooey goodness So, thank you again, Disney World, for doing the unthinkable, because this JUST works beautifully. And, again, make a trip NOW to Disney’s BoardWalk to grab it while it’s available (we don’t know if this is a permanent menu item or not, but it should be!). WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose, but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Stay tuned to DFB for more. 6 Best Bets if You Want DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST in Disney World  What’s your favorite dessert in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Best New Dessert in Disney World Isn’t Cake, Cookies, or Ice Cream — It’s So Much Better first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Staying at a Disney World hotel comes with some pretty good perks. First, you get access to Disney World’s vast transportation system that will take you to pretty much anywhere you want to go on property. Plus you also get Early Entry Theme Park Entry, while some hotels even get Extended Evening Hours. Blizzard Beach will be closing soon One of the newest perks, though, is getting a free Disney water park ticket for your arrival day at a water park of your choice. But soon, that choice won’t actually be a choice, because one of those water parks, Blizzard Beach, will be closing. For a limited time, Disney World hotel guests can use this free water park ticket on their arrival day at both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. However, guests will soon only have the option to visit Typhoon Lagoon. That’s because Blizzard Beach is set to close on September 8th, leaving only Typhoon Lagoon open to guests during the fall season. Blizzard Beach This summer was the first time both water parks have been open since 2020, though. The norm since then has only had one water park open at a time, while the other received refurbishment. Disney World has been alternating between the two parks being open for the past several years. So this summer, Disney World hotel guests had a choice on how to use their free water park ticket for the first time. But that changes in September. Blizzard Beach However, the good news is that this Disney World hotel perk will continue into 2026, so that free ticket will be available at whichever water park is open at the time for at least another year. Who knows? Maybe both will be open again at the same time next summer. Typhoon Lagoon We’ll keep an eye on water park hours and closures, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. 4 HORROR STORIES From People Who Used to Work at Water Parks  Is this a hotel perk you take advantage of when you visit Disney World? Share with us in the comments! The post A Disney World Hotel Perk Is CHANGING Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

People just WILL NOT STOP breaking these rules in Magic Kingdom. Let’s go to Disney World Of course, there are a few rules you’ll need to follow if you’re heading to Disney World. With everything from dress codes to specifics on what you can have in your park bag, you’ll want to behave if you want to avoid the consequences. We go to Magic Kingdom multiple times a week, and there are two rules we see constantly broken in that park! Before you head to Magic Kingdom (Or any Disney World park!), it’s a good idea to check out the Property Rules, Policies, & Regulations page to see what to do, and especially, what not to do in the parks. Breaking these rules could result in a variety of punishments, from confiscation of prohibited items to (on the more extreme end) banishment from Disney World. Adventureland crowds But when it comes to the rules that are most commonly broken in Magic Kingdom, there are two on the list of no-nos that stand out to us the most. The first is that you’re not allowed to obstruct “sidewalks, entrances, driveways, patios, vestibules, stairways, corridors, halls, or landings.” Main Street, U.S.A. We see this one broken all. the. time. in Magic Kingdom! Guests love to stop in the middle of the walkway, stand in front of exits, and pause directly in the middle of staircases and ramps. It’s a particularly noticeable problem at Magic Kingdom because this park is the oldest, and it was not built quite as efficiently for crowd flow as some of the newer parks. The walkways get narrow in parts of Magic Kingdom (like the infamous bottleneck by Peter Pan’s Flight and “it’s a small world”), so people stopping or impeding the flow of traffic is even more obvious. Fantasyland crowds The other rule that gets broken frequently in Magic Kingdom is that visitors are prohibited from skipping lines! Many people don’t realize this is a legitimate rule of Disney’s and not just a courtesy thing. However, on the website, it’s expressly stated as follows: “Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behavior, jumping lines, or saving places in lines for others. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running except in designated areas.” Cinderella Castle So no, you’re not actually allowed to send one or two family members to go wait in line while the rest of your group grabs a snack or finishes up in the bathroom. Why? This makes the wait even longer for all the people behind you in line. If everyone did this, wait times would never be accurate, and the flow of traffic in the park would be a mess (Disney counts on the fact that people will be waiting in line for attractions — otherwise, the walkways would be overcrowded all the time). Big Thunder Mountain Railroad queue So the next time you’re in Magic Kingdom, make sure to follow these rules! If someone catches you breaking them and reports you to a Cast Member, you could face the consequences. While obstructing walkways will likely just result in you being asked to move, cutting the line could end up with your family being kicked out of the queue. Tomorrowland Crowds We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop with any other important rules for Disney World. To see the rules Disney Cast Members must follow, check out the video below. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney content! 4 Rules Disney Had to Change in 2025 — Click Here! Which of these rules do you see people break most frequently in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 2 Magic Kingdom Rules We’re Getting Worried About first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re an ALDI fan like us, get ready for one of the best ALDI hauls we’ve ever seen! ALDI! ALDI has really gone all out, as they have things like Disney Halloween pajamas, Halloween souvenirs, fall decorations, and more. All the items you’re about to see will be available from August 27th to September 2nd, so get ready! We’re starting off with one of our personal favorites, the Disney Halloween pajamas for kids! ALDI’s got three pairs of them, one inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, another inspired by Harry Potter, and the last inspired by Bluey. ©ALDI Don’t worry adults, there are also Halloween pajamas for you! The whole family can match with The Nightmare Before Christmas look. If you want something different then the kids, there’s a Hocus Pocus pair as well. ©ALDI Oh, and there are also these Harry Potter ones for the adults! ©ALDI Speaking of Harry Potter, check out these awesome character bows representing the different houses, and a sorting hat headband. ©ALDI ALDI has a few accessories that we really like, too, including this Harry Potter necklace, Hocus Pocus headband, and Hocus Pocus necklace. ©ALDI You can’t celebrate Halloween without having something to do with The Nightmare Before Christmas! Check out these bows, headbands, and necklaces, all inspired by the iconic film. Have we found the accessories we’ll be wearing to Magic Kingdom during spooky season? YES! ©ALDI Going in a little bit of a different direction, we thought this Winnie the Pooh finger puppet book was adorable! ©ALDI For all you master builders, you can get LEGO sets at ALDI for an amazing price! ©ALDI It’s time to start decorating for fall (sorry, summer, you’re almost over), so we’re going to need these candles and signs to “fall” up our homes! ©ALDI These glass pumpkins would also be a gorgeous addition to the decor! ©ALDI We had to go all out for the fall vibe; we’re talking sight and smell, too. You probably (definitely) need to stock up on these candles. Oh, and we can’t miss the woven pumpkins. ©ALDI OK, we’re big Harry Potter fans, so let’s go back to that theme one more time. We love these Harry Potter hooded throws. ©ALDI We really liked these travel mugs — they come in black, blue, green, and purple. ©ALDI ALDI also has four packs of different character tumblers, including Gilmore Girls, Harry Potter, Jurassic World, and Lilo & Stitch. ©ALDI They also have sets themed to Marvel and The Nightmare Before Christmas. ©ALDI Let’s go back to Harry Potter one more time, because ALDI is cooking with the HP souvenirs. Take a look at this Stainless Steel Water Bottle that looks like the Marauder’s Map. ©ALDI Guess what? MORE Harry Potter water bottles! ©ALDI Looking for a different theme? Hocus Pocus and Nightmare Before Christmas are also here. ©ALDI If you’re not in the Halloween spirit yet (we get it, it’s August), we found some essential items you might like. Check out this Diaper Backpack that comes in three different colors for only $17! ©ALDI We also wanted to share some snacks with you all, because it’s tradition (and we’re definitely not hungry…). These Mac and Cheese Bites and this Brazilian Cheese Bread look good! ©ALDI Halloween season is upon us, and there are so many things we need to buy to get ready! For more ALDI finds in the future, be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog. Latest Disney News: INSIDE Magic Kingdom’s NEW Pirates Lounge, BIG Ride Updates, & Halloween Snacks What was your favorite ALDI find? Let us know in the comments! The post TONS of Disney Halloween Essentials Are Coming to ALDI Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Halloween-lo-ween, everybody! Sorry…just singing our favorite song from the Frightfully Fun Parade at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Because, well, IT’S HALLOWEEN. Pluto Skeleton Sipper Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are all decked out for the spooky season. The Halloween snacks have arrived at restaurants. The Halloween merchandise has dropped in shops. And speaking of Halloween merchandise, we just grabbed a brand-new Halloween sipper that stars none other than the goodest of good boys ever, Pluto! Yes, you can now grab the Pluto Skeleton Sipper in Disneyland! This adorable sipper features Pluto in a skeleton costume with a Trick-or-Treat bucket in his mouth (we would SO give him ALL the treats). So cute The attached strap is purple and covered with a fun Halloween pattern of spiderwebs, bats, masks, pumpkins, and more. It also says Disney Parks. Strap The attached straw pops out from the top back so you can sip on your favorite beverage out of Pluto’s head (but seriously, do we ever really actually USE these sippers?). The back We found our sipper for $29.79, and you can also find him at the following locations: Disneyland Alien Pizza Planet Café Daisy Churros at small world Promenade Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Bayou Country Fruit Cart Galactic Grill Good Boy! Grocers Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Little Red Wagon Main Street Fruit Cart Popcorn near Haunted Mansion Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Stage Door Café The Golden Horseshoe Tomorrowland Fruit Cart Troubadour Tavern Troubadour Tavern Disney California Adventure Park Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Corn Dog Castle Fairfax Market Mortimer’s Market Paradise Garden Grill Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield Select Outdoor Vending Locations Disneyland Hotel Goofy’s Kitchen Goofy’s Kitchen We have a feeling this sipper will sell out quickly, so you’ll want to try to grab one fast! And stay tuned to DFB for more. Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Mickey and Friends Just Debuted a NEW Halloween Look in Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland for Halloween Time? What’s your favorite thing about Halloween in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Halloween Time. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post The New Disney Halloween Souvenir that’s Practically Perfect, According to Just About Everybody first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Rummy! Ahoy, mateys! Today’s video is packed tighter than a treasure chest on a stormy sea—because we’re stepping inside Magic Kingdom’s brand-new pirate tavern, The Beak and Barrel, for the VERY first time! Disney also dropped some MAJOR news regarding the Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller coaster retheme, updates for Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, the opening date for Zootopia, Better Zoogether, and more! All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: INSIDE Magic Kingdom's NEW Pirates Lounge, BIG Ride Updates, & Halloween Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a MAJOR makeover with Pueblo Esperanza — a Tropical Americas-themed land. However, before the new land fully takes shape, the park will need to say goodbye to DinoLand U.S.A. Dinosaur The removal of DinoLand sadly also means the end of the DINOSAUR attraction, which will ultimately give way to a brand-new Indiana Jones ride similar in ride mechanics to DINOSAUR and Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure, but with an original story. DINOSAUR is set to close permanently sometime in 2026, and when it does, its absence will create an unavoidable problem. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is already marred in a controversial debate of whether or not the park is worthy of a visit longer than a half day. While it functions as a zoo-theme park hybrid, if you’re more there for the rides aspect, you’ll notice the park lacks a bit when compared to the rest of the Disney World theme parks. Additionally, it doesn’t help that Animal Kingdom closes earlier than the other three parks in order to accommodate its resident animals. Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom With one of its major E-ticket attractions down and out for the count, Animal Kingdom will have a tough time justifying a full-day trip. You’ll be looking at Kilimanjaro Safaris, Na’vi River Journey, Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, and Kali River Rapids as the ONLY rides open at the park. The ride diversity just doesn’t compare well to the other theme parks in the area, and that’s going to be a tough sell, especially for folks who aren’t making the animals the primary focus of the day. Expedition Everest — WOO HOO! While DINOSAUR itself has some haters, it’s still largely loved and a big draw for a lot of Disney World guests. Losing a major attraction like that only highlights Animal Kingdom’s ride quantity issue. DINOSAUR Fortunately, help is on the way. Animal Kingdom will be adding an Encanto ride and the previously mentioned Indiana Jones ride, in addition to a new carousel. With two major attractions on the way, Animal Kingdom’s ride offerings will get a healthy boost, and one that will hopefully appease fans looking for more themed attractions in this theme park experience. The new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets guests explore a preserved Maya temple – and the ensuing adventure – alongside Indiana Jones. Unfortunately, we’re still a couple of years away from that becoming a reality. So, once DINOSAUR closes in 2026 and the construction on the other rides continues/begins, we’ll still have to deal with the sad reality that Animal Kingdom’s ride selection will be left wanting. We’ll continue to keep you posted on all the latest Animal Kingdom and Disney World updates, so keep it posted right here at DFB to stay in the know! Disney World’s NEW Tropical Americas Restaurant Will Be One of Its BIGGEST Do you feel Animal Kingdom is a half-day park, or is the label unjustified? Share your thoughts in the comments below! The post The Problem with the Months Long Closure of Dinosaur in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here’s your ticket to soar above the clouds in the pilot’s seat: A new immersive exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium lets you take control of the cockpit and learn the art of flying. “Flight Deck,” which was developed in-house by the center’s exhibits and design team, features two state-of-the-art airplane flight and two remote-control aircraft simulator stations with large wrap-around screens, taking up about 600 square feet in the West Palm Beach facility’s newly repurposed gallery space. With planes taking off and landing at busy Palm Beach International Airport nearby, the exhibit just makes sense for the area, according to the center’s staff. “We wanted to bring an exciting, hands-on aviation experience to our guests that would connect directly to our community,” said Esteban Parchuc, the center’s director of exhibits and design. “The strong aerospace industry in our region made aviation a natural fit. It’s a subject that’s thrilling, deeply connected to STEM and highly relevant to career opportunities right here in Palm Beach County.” Top priority for the designers was the immersive aspect. “We wanted visitors to truly feel like they were flying, which meant using 180-degree, wrap-around screens, realistic controls and a darkened, high-tech environment that focuses attention on the skies,” Parchuc said. “From mastering takeoffs and landings to the most popular stunt — flying under the Eiffel Tower — ‘Flight Deck’ captures the excitement of aviation while teaching essential STEM principles,” such as aerodynamics, the physics of lift and drag, navigation and the role of technology in aviation. Take the controls and test your flying skills through "Flight Deck," the new permanent exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. (Cox Science Center and Aquarium/Courtesy) So how does it work? “It’s very user-friendly,” Parchuc said. “Visitors receive a brief orientation from our staff, then take control using realistic flight yokes, throttles and rudder pedals. The wrap-around screens display highly detailed, real-world landscapes, so guests feel like they’re truly flying over cities, coastlines and landmarks.” “Flight Deck” made its debut during Memorial Day weekend. “It’s been one of our most popular new experiences. Guests of all ages have been lining up to try it, and many return to ‘fly’ again on the same visit,” Parchuc said. “Kids, teens and adults each seem to enjoy different aspects — some love mastering takeoffs and landings, others go straight for aerobatic stunts, and some simply enjoy sightseeing from the air.” The permanent exhibit was funded by Cox Science Center board member Bill Meyer and his wife, Renay. “Mankind has always been fascinated with flight, but few people ever get the opportunity to fly an aircraft and experience what it is like to be a pilot,” he said in a statement. “The ‘Flight Deck’ gives everyone the chance to experience flight like never before.” The center’s rotating exhibit, “Mission Aerospace,” on display through Sept. 28, explores aviation history, aerospace milestones and NASA’s trail-blazing discoveries through hands-on activities such as plotting a course and reading a topo map. Both exhibits are included in the center’s general admission. Floor-to-ceiling aquariums, shown in this rendering, will showcase Florida's aquatic life when the Cox Science Center and Aquarium's expansion project opens. (Roto/Courtesy) What about the center expansion? Excuse the dust, but the Cox Science Center and Aquarium is forging ahead with its goal to double in size to more than 100,000 square feet. Construction began on the $140 million expansion project more than a year ago. Phase 1 of the build is being completed now, with Phase 2 scheduled to begin later this fall. A grand opening is planned for 2027. Once finished, visitors can enjoy: The expansion of the Kenneth C. Griffin Aquarium from 10,000 gallons to 130,000 gallons of floor-to-ceiling salt and freshwater tanks. See alligators, jellyfish and other Florida aquatic animals, and get up close with others at touch tanks. A 75,000-square-foot Science Pavilion visible from Interstate 95 to hold more exhibit space. The third level will feature the Observatory, housing one of the largest refractor telescopes in Florida. A 6,000-square-foot STEAM Studio with hands-on exhibits, program spaces and educational facilities. A Next Generation STEM Learning Center with immersive learning labs and classrooms. A Digital Arts Studio featuring a 34-foot-tall central screen and 160 linear feet of projections, and opportunities for training for future tech jobs. A rendering shows the entrance to the STEAM Studio being built as part of the $140 million expansion project at the Cox Science Center and Museum in West Palm Beach. (Roto/Courtesy) IF YOU GO WHAT: “Flight Deck” WHEN: Now boarding WHERE: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach COST: General admission is $26 adults, $24 for kids age 13-17 and seniors 60 and older, $22 for guests age 3-12, and free for children younger than 3 INFORMATION: coxsciencecenter.org View the full article

Did you know there’s a Tiana’s Palace just like the one in The Princess and the Frog movie?! Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland You’ll find the restaurant, inspired by Tiana’s DREAM restaurant in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, in New Orleans Square at Disneyland! We recently went there to try some popular eats, and we had some thoughts that we had to share with you. We stopped by Tiana’s Palace to get a few things, four to be exact, and we’re going to break them down one by one. Starting with the House Gumbo, which was $17.49. This house gumbo was absolutely delicious! It’s honestly a treat to have this type of New Orleans-style food at Disneyland. They have rare flavors that don’t contain shellfish, which is hard to find. The gumbo was very meaty with the sausage and the chicken, and the chicken was super tender. House Gumbo! The gravy and the sausage both had a little bit of a kick to them. We feel like there is a difference between Disneyland spicy and Disney World spicy — and this was spicy! If you enjoy hot, this will be great for you. We also liked the scoop of rice that came with the dish. We think this could be shared if you aren’t starving, which makes it a decent price for the portion you get! We loved this! We also grabbed the Buttermilk Cornbread for $3.99. It’s a pretty sizable square of cornbread, almost like getting two regular-sized corn muffins in a muffin tin. The portion is solid, and we found the bread to be nice and moist and warm and filling — all the things we want in a cornbread! Buttermilk Cornbread! It was flavorful and not too sweet — just the right amount of sweetness. It falls apart easily, so eating this with a fork makes the most sense. It was a good contrast of flavors, dipping this in the gravy of the gumbo. Cornbread dipped in gravy! We also got the Side Muffaleta Salad for $8.49. The salad is available in an entree size and as a side; we just went for the side size. It has romaine lettuce, ham, salami, cheddar cheese, olives, and then some croutons made out of the cornbread. We really enjoyed this salad! Muffaleta Salad! Every bite had a piece of meat and cheese, offering a wide variety of flavors. It’s mixed in altogether very well; nothing is separated. We would come back and get this as an entree in the future! We really enjoyed this! For dessert, we got the Classic Beignets for $6.49. Not to be harsh, but we’re struggling to see why they’re even still serving these. They are clearly made to be fillable, they literally have a big hold when you bite into them. It’s like empty nothingness, with no layers — which is not a beignet. They are filled with a little bit of honey and have powdered sugar on top. Tiana would NOT approve. Classic Beignets! These aren’t worth it for us! Not worth the money, nor the wait for them. You can find the Mickey Beignets very close to this spot (at the Mint Julep Bar), so we don’t know why there’s a difference between the two. You can walk 20 steps and get better Mickey Beignets — DO THAT instead. Sorry…don’t get these Despite the lackluster beignets, we would 100% recommend a stop at Tiana’s Palace. If you’re lucky, you may catch the jazz band playing on the patio here. There is enough variety on this menu to please everyone. There are many things on the menu that we liked, and you really can’t go wrong with anything (except the beignets). WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. REVIEW: This Disney Snack Is Proof That Looks Can Be Deceiving (Avoid It!) Have you eaten here before? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This .99 Snack Can Officially Be Declared a Disney Hidden Gem first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve finally made it to the spooky season in Disneyland again, and that means that it’s time for one of our favorite attractions to get a massive overlay! It’s here! Haunted Mansion is one of Disneyland’s most popular attractions at any time of year, but during Halloween and Christmas season, it turns into Haunted Mansion Holiday and grows even more popular. After a short closure to transform the ride, Haunted Mansion Holiday is officially open for guests to enjoy! Haunted Mansion Holiday opens today, August 22nd, and will be around through January 7th, 2026. This ride follows the story of Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas instead of the traditional Haunted Mansion story, so it’s perfect for fans of the film! It’s also why the overlay sticks around for both holidays, as many fans feel that it’s both a Halloween and Christmas film. This way, Disney appeases everyone! It’s Halloween and it’s Christmas! One of the best parts of the overlay is the very real gingerbread house that appears in the ballroom scene. We LOVE it You’ll see other iconic characters as well, like Oogie Boogie, Sally, as well as some of your favorite Haunted Mansion characters as they’ve been revamped for the overlay. Expect long lines for this attraction and pack your patience, because the lines for this ride can get VERY long. Well, well, well Looking for more recent Disneyland Resort news? Check out our posts below! More Recent Disneyland Resort News! REVIEW: This $3.99 Snack Can Officially Be Declared a Disney Hidden GemNEWS: Haunted Mansion Is BACK Open With CHANGES in DisneylandMickey and Friends Just Debuted a NEW Halloween Look in DisneylandREVIEW: Just When We Thought Mickey Waffles Couldn’t Get Any BETTERREVIEW: S’Mores + Waffles = A Match Made in Disney Heaven Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! 3 Items You Thought Were Illegal in Disneyland But AREN’T Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Do you prefer Haunted Mansion or Haunted Mansion Holiday? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend an early preview of Haunted Mansion Holiday. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post NEWS: Haunted Mansion Is BACK Open With CHANGES in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney‘s newest lounge is almost here! Over in Magic Kingdom, the brand-new Beak and Barrel lounge opens on August 29th, 2025. The new dining spot in the park will be a “first-of-its-kind experience” that “will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean.” Island Provisions Before the lounge officially opens to the public, we’re headed inside to check out the new food and drinks, and we’re bringing you with us! Let’s head inside! Inside the Beak and Barrel, which is located in Adventureland, you’ll find a story that continues the Pirates of the Caribbean legacy! A legendary pirate rumrunner called Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn established this “lively pirate pub.” Rummy, her first mate, is the tavern’s quartermaster and keeps an eye on the lounge from a roost at the top. The Cursed Bar When it comes to the family-friendly menu, you can find “tasty options for pirates of all ages — as well as refreshing cocktails for Guests ages 21 and up.” While alcohol is nothing new to Magic Kingdom (you can grab adult beverages at Table Service locations in the park), this new lounge does feel a bit different. During our stop by, we checked out the new menu items, and we have some thoughts! Of course there are pirate ships! We got chance to try out some of the new food and drink, and we are giving you our thoughts! We started out with the Plunderer’s Punch for $46.00. This is made with The Kraken Black Spiced Rum, blackberry, lime, and vanilla. It is served in a souvenir pirate skull mug — the reason why it costs almost $50! Plunderer’s Punch We thought the souvenir cup was gorgeous and it actually holds a fair amount of drink. It doesn’t have a heavy rum flavor to it, and it is more of a hint of rum. It is very fruit forward with a tropical flavor to it. Plunderer’s Punch We also got to try the Cursed Treasure, which costs $7.75. This is a non-alcoholic drink option, and it is an indulgent blend of coconut milk and cookie crumbs topped with vanilla foam and pirate’s gold. Cursed Treasure This one tasted almost like a cream soda, but without the carbonated aspect. It is heavy on the creaminess, and you get a toasted flavor from the cookie crumbs. We enjoyed this drink, but it is definitely on the sweeter side. Cursed Treasure We also tried the Treasure Trove, which is another non-alcoholic option. It costs $13.75 and it is a mysterious ube, lemon, and coconut concoction served with a vanilla cake plank, chocolate cannonball, and golden caramel popcorn. Treasure Trove The drink was very ube forward and the main flavors we got from it was ube and lemon. Ube tastes like a mix of sweet potato, vanilla, and coconut, with a nutty flavor and a bit of earthiness. It had some sweetness to it and a bit of nuttiness from the ube. It was served with a vanilla cake pop that tasted like a standard cake pop that was covered in chocolate. There was also a chocolate cannonball that was very thick on the inside, like a cake. You also get a few pieces of caramel popcorn that tasted fresh and was sticky. Treasure Trove To eat, we got to try the Island Provisions, which costs $16.00. It features plantain chips, blue corn tortillas, and toasted flatbread served with mango chutney, garlic chimichurri, spiced guava, and zesty culantro cream dips. Island Provisions When they bring this dish out to you, the crew members do a fun chant! The zesty culantro cream dip reminded us of a ranch dressing, but with a bit more flavor. The chutney was tasty, with a sweet and fruity flavor at first followed by a tangy and more savory aftertaste. Island Provisions The spiced guava reminded us of a sweet barbecue sauce. The garlic chimichurri was heavy on the garlic and cilantro flavors. The plantain chips were decent and the blue corn chips are the same as you would get anywhere else. Island Provisions That is not all that you can get at The Beak and Barrel, though! Here is a look at everything else you can snack and sip on: Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes with Chipotle-braised Chicken, $14.00 — Warm Corn Cakes stuffed with Melted Cheese, Lime Sour Cream, Chili Peppers, and Cotija Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes with Roasted Corn and Poblano Peppers, $12.00 — Warm Corn Cakes stuffed with Melted Cheese, Lime Sour Cream, Chili Peppers, and Cotija Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes with Roasted Corn and Poblano Peppers Kraken’s Catch, $18.00 — Octopus Tentacles marinated in Lemon and Lime Juice with Olives, Bell Peppers, Avocado, and Piquillo Pepper-Almond Foam Kraken’s Catch Siren’s Whisper, $20.00 — Pot & Column Still White Rum Blend, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Combier Crème de Pêche de Vigne Liqueur, Lime, and Cinnamon Siren’s Whisper Port of Call, $19.00 — London Dry Gin, Ruby Port, Lemon Juice, and Spiced Cranberry Port of Call Lit Fuse, $18.50 — Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane Liqueur, Coconut Water, Lime Juice, and Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters Lit Fuse Barrels Ablaze, $19.00 — Jack Daniel’s Bonded Bourbon, Honey, Lemon, and Chile Cocktails Hibiscus Rum Punch Royale, $19.00 — Don Q Reserva 7 Puerto Rican Rum, Hibiscus, Demerara, and Lime topped with Prosecco Hibiscus Rum Punch Royale Salty Seas mARRRgarita, $20.00 — Lalo Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Ube, and Lime Salty Seas mARRRgarita In addition to these, you can also find several wines and beers. Disney has shared that there is a 45-minute time limit for your time inside the lounge, so be sure to not waste a single second. The lounge will also offer Advance Dining Reservations, which are available right now. The Beak and Barrel We’re busy working our way through this brand-new lounge, so be sure to stay tuned for our full review of each snack and sip! As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and reviews. The Beak and Barrel — Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom What do you think of this new lounge? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of The Beak and Barrel. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post REVIEW: We Tried 4 NEW Items at The Beak and Barrel in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

September feels like one of the best months to visit Disney World—lighter crowds, slightly cooler weather, and plenty of Halloween fun. Walt Disney World entrance But here’s the thing: September 2025 isn’t going to look quite like a “normal” fall trip. Between new openings, big closures, and seasonal parties, there are a few easy mistakes that could trip you up. If you’re planning a visit this September, here are the big things you’ll want to avoid so you don’t end up missing out. Skipping the New Pirates Lounge If you’ve been following Disney updates, you’ve probably heard the buzz about The Beak and Barrel, a brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean–themed lounge that opens August 29th, 2025. This is going to be the spot everyone wants to check out during a Magic Kingdom day, and September is the first full month it’ll be open. ©Disney Here’s where the mistake comes in: thinking you can just walk up and hang out as long as you want. Disney has already confirmed that visits will be limited to 45 minutes, and Advance Dining Reservations filled up quick. That means demand is going to be high, and space inside will be tight. ©Disney Even if you do get in, don’t expect to linger with your pirate punch all night. The time cap is strict, so plan ahead and decide what you want to try before you sit down. This is one of those rare cases where doing your homework and booking early really makes or breaks the experience. Overlooking Ride Closures It’s easy to think of September as a calm, in-between month when Disney doesn’t have too much under construction, but 2025 is the exact opposite. In fact, some of the park’s most popular attractions will be unavailable. The mistake here is assuming your favorites will be open like usual. Let’s start with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. This coaster closed way back in January 2025 and won’t reopen until sometime in 2026. Not only is the ride itself off the table, but Disney is using this downtime to prep the surrounding land for the new Piston Peak Cars area, plus future connections to Villains Land. If you’re heading into Magic Kingdom expecting to ride the wildest ride in the wilderness, you’re going to be disappointed. Construction at Big Thunder Mountain Then there’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland. That ride closed in August 2025 for a major overhaul, and it won’t return until next year either. Imagineers are completely reworking it with new blasters, interactive targets, and even a brand-new character named Buddy. It sounds awesome, but it means no zapping Zurg for now. ©Disney If you’re traveling with kids, don’t forget that the Dumbo the Flying Elephant playground in Fantasyland is still closed too. Disney hasn’t given an exact reopening date, only “later this year.” That means the air-conditioned play break parents love is unavailable for September visits. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Over at EPCOT, Spaceship Earth is also under refurbishment starting August 25th, with no firm reopening date announced yet. That’s one of the most iconic rides in the park, so expect heavier waits at nearby attractions as crowds spread elsewhere. Inside Spaceship Earth And finally, let’s not forget that Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat closed permanently in July to make way for Piston Peak. This wasn’t just a temporary refurb—those classic attractions are gone for good. If your family has fond memories of exploring the island or riding the riverboat, you won’t be able to repeat them this fall. Tom Sawyer Island is now CLOSED Misjudging Party Nights Here’s another easy slip-up: not checking the calendar for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party before planning your Magic Kingdom days. The event runs on select nights from August through October, and in September, the party takes over the park almost every other night. 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Map On party days, Magic Kingdom closes at 6PM for regular day guests. That means if you only bought a standard park ticket and didn’t realize it was a party night, you’ll lose hours of evening park time. Nothing stings worse than planning to see Happily Ever After fireworks, only to be ushered out before the show even starts. Boo-To-You Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Now, if you actually buy a party ticket, you’ll get to enjoy trick-or-treating, rare characters, and the Boo-To-You Parade. But if you don’t, make sure to schedule your Magic Kingdom day for a non-party night so you can enjoy a full day and the regular nighttime entertainment. Forgetting About Construction Impacts Beyond just the ride closures, September is going to feel a little different thanks to all the construction happening around Magic Kingdom. Since the Rivers of America has been drained and work on Piston Peak is in full swing, certain areas of the park may look less magical than usual. Sightlines are changing, walls are up, and the railroad station in Frontierland is closed. Walls near the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom It’s not necessarily a reason to skip your trip, but it’s something to manage expectations around. Don’t be surprised if pathways feel crowded in places they normally wouldn’t. And if you’re looking to capture classic photos, you may want to scout spots in advance to avoid construction zones sneaking into your shot. The Bottom Line The biggest mistake you can make in September is assuming this will be a “normal” off-season Disney trip. With brand-new openings like The Beak and Barrel, major refurbishments knocking out guest favorites, Halloween parties closing Magic Kingdom early, and construction walls reshaping entire lands, September 2025 is anything but typical. If you go in prepared, you’ll still have a magical trip. But if you show up expecting the same old Disney World, you’ll run into frustrations fast. Do your homework, check those dates, and plan around the changes. That way, the only surprise you’ll have in September is just how much fun you still manage to pack in. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The Ultimate Disney World Packing List for 2025 Are you planning a trip to Disney World this September? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney World Mistake You'll Make in September first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dining in Disney World has been our passion and love our entire lives. New eats in Disney Springs! When it comes to Disney World snacks, there’s something for almost everyone! Recently, we went to Disney Springs to try out a brand new, fun (and interactive) snack at eet by Maneet Chauhan, and we’re bringing you with us. eet by Maneet Chauhan is a quick service restaurant in Disney Springs by James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan! eet by Maneet Chauhan This location serves up “traditional flavor with modern flair,” including bites like a bread service, a DIY Pani Puri, and a Tandoori Chicken Poutine. During our latest stop by the restaurant, we grabbed the Sweet Garam Masala Donuts for $11.95! The Sweet Garam Masala Donuts Let us just say, WOW! Our reporter, who tried these, isn’t even the biggest fan of donuts, but these were a total surprise. Instead of tasting like a classic doughnut, they were more like soft, doughy biscuit bites. They were fried just enough on the outside, dusted with cinnamon, and finished with a light drizzle of icing. The donut alone! To make it even better, there’s a giant syringe filled with housemade cardamom-spiced yogurt to add to your 8 pieces of fried dough. You can dip it or fill the donuts up to your heart’s content. A FULL syringe! The yogurt was chilled, creamy, and perfectly spiced. It balanced the sweetness of the sugar and donuts without being too heavy. This truly made for such a unique dessert, and we loved it! Inside the donut! During our visit, Cast Members even told us it’s their favorite dessert on the menu! Honestly, we get it. We also would say that the syringe is a fun take, but honestly, we would prefer to dip the donuts in the yogurt so it doesn’t slow us down while we enjoy the dessert. SO GOOD! This is just one of so many amazing bites you can find in Disney Springs! Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney snacks and reviews. Disney Springs Restaurants – The Ultimate Guide Would you try these? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's A NEW Interactive (???) Treat In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, Disney World closures have been announced, and I cannot stop thinking about them. Closed for Refurbishment When you hear “refurbishment,” you probably imagine a quick touch-up and some new paint. But right now, we’re looking at closures that are either massive in scope, packed with big changes, or involve fan-favorite attractions that already feel too risky to tinker with. These are not just minor updates, and if you’re like me, you’re probably wondering what Disney will actually do behind those construction walls. Let’s get into the closures that are keeping me up at night. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed until 2026, and yes, I’ve already been spiraling. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This fan-favorite coaster officially shut down on January 6th, 2025, and Disney has said it will reopen with a few exciting changes (which you can read all about here) in 2026. On the surface, that doesn’t sound too wild, but when you look at the bigger picture, this closure is one of the most important refurbishments in years. ©Disney First of all, Big Thunder isn’t just a thrill ride. It’s the wildest ride in the wilderness, and it’s one of those attractions that just feels untouchable. Disney has made tweaks to this ride before—new effects, updated sound systems, a little sprucing up here and there—but this is a multi-year closure. Construction at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad What really keeps me up is the timing. Disney is also working on changes near the Rivers of America, including filling sections in and preparing space for the upcoming Cars-themed land. Imagineers are even planning to connect Big Thunder Mountain and the brand-new Villains Land with Liberty Square and Fantasyland. If all of that ends up overlapping with the Big Thunder project, then this entire section of Magic Kingdom is going to feel very different. Construction at Big Thunder Mountain The changes happening sound very exciting. For starters, riders will see “spectacular natural caverns full of phosphorescent pools, shimmering and illuminating iridescent stalagmites (the ones on the floor) and stalactites (the ones on the ceiling).” But everything is not as it seems. Disney warns us that “they ain’t as friendly as they first appear” and “that menacing rumble from deep within the mountain may be a sign we ain’t welcome.” We just hope these changes keep to the true essence of Big Thunder Mountain and that the ride remains family-friendly. ©Disney So while I’m hopeful, I’m also losing sleep wondering what Big Thunder will look like in 2026. Read more about the changes coming to Big Thunder Mountain here Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Next up, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. This closure is much shorter, but the list of updates is long—and that’s where my anxiety kicks in. It’s closed! The ride closed on August 4th, 2025, and Disney expects it to reopen in 2026 with a huge set of changes. At first glance, these sound exciting. There’s a brand-new character called Buddy, a support-bot created by Imagineers and Pixar, who will welcome guests as they prep for their mission. The ride vehicles are getting a new look, inspired by Buzz Lightyear and Star Command, complete with video monitors that will show real-time scoring. New ride vehicle And finally—finally!—the blasters are being upgraded to handheld models with lasers that stay on so we can actually see where we’re aiming. ©Disney That all sounds amazing, right? But here’s the thing: whenever Imagineers overhaul a ride this much, there’s always a chance that fixing one problem creates another. ©Disney Space Ranger Spin has always had its quirks, but it’s also charming. The ride vehicles spin, the targets are finicky, and half the fun is figuring out how to maximize your score despite all that chaos. With new targets, upgraded blasters, and a completely different scoring system, the entire gameplay experience will feel different. ©Disney My fear is that they’ll solve the problem of “I don’t know where I’m aiming” but create a new one, like ride vehicles or effects that don’t work as consistently as they should. Even the new Buddy character, as adorable as he sounds, could disrupt the nostalgic vibe of a ride that’s been part of Magic Kingdom since the late ‘90s. I’m cautiously optimistic, but I won’t relax until I’ve seen this one in action. Spaceship Earth Finally, we need to talk about Spaceship Earth. Spaceship Earth This EPCOT icon is closing on August 25th, 2025, for what Disney is calling a “routine refurbishment.” Officially, the attraction is expected to reopen later this year, but if you’re like me, that phrase “routine refurbishment” doesn’t always feel very routine. With her support, we can do anything. Spaceship Earth is the crown jewel of EPCOT. It’s not just a ride—it’s the park’s central theme made tangible, tracing the story of human communication from cave paintings to computers. While it doesn’t sound like this refurbishment is set to completely reimagine the ride, I can’t help but worry that some of the sets or narration could be tweaked along the way. And even if that risk is small, it’s enough to give me pause. Inside Spaceship Earth We’ve seen Disney update narration and lighting effects before, and sometimes those changes land beautifully. Other times, they spark debates for years to come. When an attraction is this beloved, every small change feels monumental. So yes, I’ll be refreshing Disney’s announcements constantly until I know exactly what’s happening inside that geodesic sphere. Why These Closures Hit So Hard Refurbishments are a normal part of keeping Disney World fresh, and in most cases, they’re necessary. But these closures feel different because they involve attractions that are already deeply beloved. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and Spaceship Earth aren’t just filler rides—they’re staples. Changing them, even in small ways, risks altering experiences that fans have built decades of memories around. Thank the Phoenicians At the same time, I know that when Disney gets it right, the results can be spectacular. New effects, smoother ride systems, and updated technology can make an old favorite feel brand new again. That’s the dream. But until these rides reopen and we see the results, I’ll be lying awake at night wondering which way it’s going to go. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World. 5 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in September — Click Here! What about you? Which Disney World closures are keeping you up at night? Tell us in the comments! The post These Disney World Closures Are Keeping Me Up at Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? Yes, we know it’s August, but Mickey got his costume ready! Halloweentime It’s finally Halloween Time at Disneyland, and we’re so excited for the spooky season! We’re talking treats, we’re talking Oogie Boogie Bash, and we’re talking dressing up. Speaking of, we finally got to see Mickey Mouse in his Halloween outfit for the first time. We’re going to show you, but beware, you’re going to feel like you need to step up your game! Look at how good Mickey Mouse is looking! Mickey Mouse is ready for Halloween! And there’s Minnie Mouse! Looking fabulous and ready for Halloween! Minnie is looking spook-tacular! We also spotted Goofy showing off his new outfit! There’s Goofy! We also spotted Miguel from Coco saying hi! Hi Miguel! And Maleficent was bringing all the spooky vibes. Maleficent! In addition to the new Halloween outfits for Mickey and friends, Disney also shared a look at the fall outfits at Storytellers Cafe on social media! You can enjoy breakfast and brunch at Mickey’s Autumn Adventures and have dinner at the NEW Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Take a look at how adorable their outfits look! Here is a look at Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, and Pluto ready for Mickey’s Autumn Adventures: ©Disney And here is Clarabelle and friends ready for Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner. We are loving the outfits! ©Disney So much iconic Halloween magic is on its way back, and we are going to be posting all of it! Haunted Mansion Holiday is back, the Oogie Boogie Bash is here again, there are special shows, and so much more! Haunted Mansion Holiday Be sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog to get all the news and updates as we go through the Halloween season — there’s going to be a lot to cover! JUST ANNOUNCED: Everything You Need To Know About Halloween at Disneyland Are you going to Disneyland this spooky season? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Halloween Time at Disneyland. Note that when we attend events as media, we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Mickey and Friends Just Debuted a NEW Halloween Look in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Kraken’s Catch —marinated octopus tentacles— during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A Plunderer’s Punch in a souvenir mug, with a Salty Sea Margarita during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) A guest takes a picture of the bar during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Disney cast member Vanessa De La Vina dons pirate wear during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A lineup of cocktails ready to serve during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A lineup of cocktails ready to serve during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)“Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes” during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A guest takes a picture of the bar during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Disney cast member Mallory Heinz Ledet dons pirate wear during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A Salty Sea Margarita during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)The “Treasure Trove” dessert platter during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A lineup of cocktails ready to serve during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Ships in a bottle during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Disney cast member Kati Gauer dons pirate wear during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)A lineup of cocktails ready to serve during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Scenes from The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)The “Island Provisions” basket during a preview of The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern on Friday, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Show Caption1 of 29Guests preview The Beak and Barrel Tavern, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Opening Aug. 29, the Pirates of the Caribbean–themed venue features the park’s first dedicated bar for cocktails, beer and wine. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)Expand View the full article

Update: The tumbler is currently sold out, but Disney could re-stock it soon, so keep checking back! Happy Halloween, spooky DFB friends. ©Disney We have to admit that this is one of our favorite times of the year. We love all the fun fall and Halloween decorations in Disney World and Disneyland, plus Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland. But more importantly, we LOVE the merchandise, including all The Nightmare Before Christmas souvenirs you can get this time of year. Well, a new Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks tumbler just dropped online, so grab it while it’s hot! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Yes, the Pumpkin King himself, Jack, along with Sally and Zero are the stars of this brand new Starbucks cup now available at The Disney Store. Looking for more Disney Starbucks mugs and tumblers? CLICK HERE! Get The Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler ©Disney This fun 24-oz. mug has the black and white stripes from Jack’s suit and Jack, Sally, and Zero on the front in a skeletal frame. It also says “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” in that fun spooky font from the film. The back of the cup has the Starbucks logo. ©Disney This mug is also double-insulated to keep your drinks cool longer, as well as a built-in straw. Buy at The Disney Store 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 JUST DROPPED! New 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Starbucks Tumblers Are Online NOW (And FLYING Off the Shelves) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know that one restaurant you’ve always wanted to try, but hesitated because you just couldn’t quite gauge how good it is (or isn’t). For many of us, that might be somewhere around Disney World that feels a bit fancier. But we’re here to set the record straight about the prices, the menu, and everything you’re going to love about it in between! Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill We recently stopped by Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs to scope out the menu offerings and give some menu items a try, 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 Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill has brought table service dining from renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck to the Disney Springs restaurant lineup! Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Wolfgang Puck has a long history with Disney World, with the former Wolfgang Puck Cafe and Dining Room, which was located on the West Side of Disney Springs, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t changed a bit! Today, they operate as Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, which introduced a new concept to “modernize the traditional bar and grill” while featuring many of Chef Puck’s signature dishes and handcrafted specialty cocktails. Table setting Not sure if you’ve got time to be seated or want to take Chef-quality food with you to go? Try out the express window just outside! The restaurant is located in the Town Center of Disney Springs. But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu You’ll start off the menu offerings with a selection of appetizers… ©Disney …then move on to your main plates. ©Disney Kids have their own choices of meals here, too! ©Disney Desserts and after-dinner drinks are available if you’ve got any leftover room after your main meal! ©Disney For drinks, you’ve got your choice of non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails… ©Disney …cocktails and housemade sangria… ©Disney …an extensive list of beers… ©Disney …and wine served by the glass. ©Disney There are even a few grab-and-go items if that’s more your speed! ©Disney And now, onto the main event — the food! Eats First up, we grabbed the Bruschetta for $16.This is made with Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Stracciatella Cheese, and Pesto. Brushetta First of all, after just one bite of this dish, how are we not shouting about this place from the rooftop?! The Bruschetta really set the stage for what was to come — it was incredible! The tomatoes in these pieces of bread are super fresh, to the point where you can easily see the condensation drops on them. The bread is lightly toasted, and the stracciatella cheese is creamy in all the right ways. A bite of the bread It tastes kind of like churned-up cheese curds, which are great. It’s still got that kind of squeakiness to the bite whenever you get a good chunk of it, but it’s also got like a thicker chunkier consistency, almost like a cottage cheese, but it’s so good. The basil pesto, though, is what really sent me over the edge with this one, and I was petrified it was gonna be something that I didn’t like or would overpower the entire bite, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I truly loved it. Other side of the dish Oh, and the balsamic vinegar drizzled on top of it gave it a nice extra herby flavor, so you can taste all the individual flavors, but whenever you get them all together, it is like a symphony in your mouth. First up, we grabbed the Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo for $23. This is made with Roasted Chicken and Parmesan. Traditional Fettuccini Alfredo I know a good Fettuccine Alfredo when I get it, and this is one of the best I’ve ever tasted at Disney World. The only way you would convince me this was better is if it had a protein shrimp, chicken, you know, whatever it happens to be. So creamy It’s warm, light, creamy, lots of nice cheese, and even quite a bit of spinach, cooked throughout it, and it looks like it’s just kind of tossed in with the noodles and the sauce. The noodles are cooked just right, and the cuts of cheese are almost lightly toasted and have a faint garlicky taste to them. One of my favorites Its great taste made it way too easy to keep digging right into it, and before I realized it, the dish was almost completely gone. This could easily be a solid choice for someone who’s a picky eater or just a paster lover in general. First up, we grabbed the Giant Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie for $12. I know what you’re thinking, “that’s expensive for a cookie dessert,” because I said the same thing. Giant Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie This is ranking as one of the best-kept secrets for a fantastic dessert around Disney World, and I need to yank the sheet right off it immediately! This dessert wasn’t my initial first pick, however, after taking dessert options over with my server, he swore up and down I wouldn’t be disappointed in this choice — and he couldn’t have been more right! Gooey bites This thing is made of gooey, buttery chocolate chip cookie served warm to the touch and topped with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream. It took everything in me not to gobble it all up in a few short bites, even after such a huge first few courses. Seriously, this dessert had me raking my spoon across the sides of the dish in hopes of just one more twinge of melted buttery goodness against a well-cooked, yet chewy, gooey deep chocolate chip cookie. The creamy vanilla gelato and creamy caramel sauce were just the “icing on top” for this dessert to help it go down a bit more, but man, was this one fantastic! Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You want to feel like you’ve just dined at a private chef event. The entire menu here is curated to Chef Wolfgang Puck’s delicious dishes, and you can tell the restaurant takes pride in serving his recipes. You’re looking for a versatile restaurant. This place was impressive for dining as a solo diner, but I could easily see how it would be equally impressive for a date night out, a family meal on vacation, or for a larger party gathering to celebrate together. Hearty portions are what you’re after. Looking for a great-tasting meal with portion sizes to match the price tag? This place is a solid bet! You should skip this Disney World spot if… You’re looking for somewhere more intimate to dine. The dining room here is large, and we could see it getting a bit louder and lively when it’s completely full at night. You’re not looking to dine somewhere out of your way. If Disney Springs isn’t on your radar to visit, it might not be best for your plans to leave and get food here just to trek back to where you left off. You’re looking to grab something quick and keep going. While this restaurant does have a sit-down option inside, the options for taking an order to go are less extensive, and you might find more variety elsewhere at other Disney Springs quick service restaurants. Overall Overall, this was a meal that made us question why we don’t make time to stop here more often. With so many fresh options on the menu AND a to-go window for a few express items, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite of those who’ve visited the restaurant before and how they would want to keep it their own little secret. Our feast 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! 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