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While there are literally hundreds of possible Disney souvenirs you can pick up at the Magic Kingdom, our favorite MAY be a way to immortalize your favorite four-legged friend for about $20! Magic Kingdom Arribas refers to the silhouette as the 18th Century Selfie, writing that they are, “meticulously hand-cut by a skilled Walt Disney World artist. This unique keepsake, inspired by an 18th-century European art form, features your profile against your choice of a white or colored background, allowing you to own a piece of personalized artistry that blends tradition with the magic of Disney.” According to PlanDisney, pet silhouettes can be made at two Magic Kingdom locations: in Liberty Square by Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, and on Main Street near Uptown Jewelers. According to the site, both dogs and cats can be done, “if you bring clear photos showing a side profile, and you will hold up your phone so the artist can create the portrait,” and two pets can even be combined in one photo. On top of that, for roughly $13 more, you can even add a dance frame to your selection. Silhouette Portrait Studio in Magic Kingdom If you’re looking for a way to immortalize your favorite pet at the Magic Kingdom, you can do so for just about $20! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World souvenir ideas! 6 Secrets Disney World Doesn’t Want You to Know Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you purchase an image of your pet in silhouette? Let us know in the comments below. The post I Spent For This in Magic Kingdom, and I’d Do It Again in a Heartbeat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now is the time to be a Disney+ subscriber! All-Star Movies If you’re looking for a deal while you’re planning your Disney summer vacation, we’re here to remind you about an amazing deal that is ending SOON! Get ready to pack your bags and get in on these summer savings while you can. If you’re heading to Disney World this summer, there is so much to see and do! One of our favorite things to do is save a bit of money in our favorite place on earth. If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you can now get a deal on 2-night stays or longer for most nights between June 29th and July 31st, 2025! Pop Century The deal includes rooms all the way from the All-Star Resorts to Animal Kingdom Lodge! Some of the rates can be seen here. $99 Per Night, Plus Tax for Standard Rooms at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort $169 Per Night, Plus Tax for Woods View Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside $229 Per Night, Plus Tax for Cars Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort $249 Per Night, Plus Tax for Deluxe Studios at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort $339 Per Night, Plus Tax for Savanna View Rooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Art of Animation ‘Cars’ Family Suites The room deals are limited, and you must show proof of your Disney+ subscription to book the room. Your stay must be a minimum of 2 nights and no more than 14 nights. The offer does exclude 3-Bedroom Villas, all Deluxe Resort Suites, Standard View, and Standard View – 5th Sleeper at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Standard View and Standard View – 5th Sleeper at Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Animal Kingdom Lodge This deal starts and ends soon, is super limited, and will sell out, so if you want to get in on the savings, you need to act fast! This is the perfect deal to enjoy while you dive into all things Cool Kid Summer! This summer, Goofy is hosting a party in EPCOT! There are also new character experiences and new Kid Fun Zones to play in, too. If you want to get in on all the fun without the stress, let someone else plan it for you! Small World Vacations is our long-time trusted travel partner for a reason! They have years of planning experience and will get you all of the deals without the stress. Best of all, it’s free of charge! We can’t wait to get in on all of the fun this summer. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates. These 10 NEW Disney World Additions Will Make Your Trip 10X BETTER Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be using this deal? Tell us in the comments! The post REMINDER! An EXCLUSIVE Group Can Get Disney World Hotel Rooms This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Annual Passholders, this is your sign that it is time for a Disney shopping spree! As part of V.I.Passholder Summer Days, Disney World Annual Passholders can get 20% off select items at the Disney Store. That’s right, you don’t have to travel all the way to Disney World to take advantage of this offer! You can get this special discount from the comfort of your sofa while wearing your favorite pajamas. Disney World Annual Pass However, this discount is only being offered for a limited time, so don’t wait to grab some of those Disney items you have been eyeing. We have all the details on how you can take advantage of this offer, plus a few items for inspiration! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This special Disney Store discount is ONLY available from June 1st through June 22nd, so you have less than a month to take advantage. Now is the time to stock up on your summer essentials or grab that pair of ears you have been wanting forever. Passholders can save on the Disney Store! To get 20% off select items, ensure your Annual Pass is linked to your MyDisney account. Then, you will use that same email to log in at DisneyStore.com and use promo code “WDW20” to apply the special promotion. There is a pretty long list of exclusions to the 20% off deal, but you can see the discount reflected in your cart before you check out to ensure the item is part of the deal. Now that the deal has been applied, let’s take a look at just a few of the items you can grab for 20% off! Get 20% off this Jack Skellington Cookie Jar ©Disney Store Who wouldn’t want to get a cookie from a Jack Skellington Cookie Jar? Well, now you can, with this Jack Skellington Cookie Jar, and you can save 20% on it! The perfect way to store those fresh cookies while adding a bit of Nightmare Before Christmas vibes to your home. Get this cookie jar here! Snag this Madame Leota Salt & Pepper Shaker ©Disney Store If Haunted Mansion is more your vibe, you can also pick-up this Madame Leota Salt & Pepper Shaker Set. The coolest part? The shaker is two parts in one! The blue ball on top holds the salt, while the black pedestal on the bottom holds the pepper. How cool is that?! Get this salt and pepper shaker here! Save on this Lightning McQueen Backpack ©Disney Store Kachow! If you have a need for speed, then this Lightning McQueen Backpack is the perfect purchase. You can display your love for #95 while easily carrying all your belongings. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy may be no more in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you can still show your love for him! Get this backpack here! Grab this Lotso Bucket Hat for 20% off ©Disney Store Finally, you can also get this Lotso Bucket Hat for 20% off! This bucket hat is the perfect accessory for Lotso fans and even includes an adorable character plush of Lotso on the hat. Get this bucket hat here! Make sure you take advantage of this deal by June 22nd! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! Shop more of our favorite Disney essentials on our Amazon storefront!The post A NEW Annual Passholder Discount Begins TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s get SPOOKY! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party While it may be hard to believe, the spooky season is going to be here before we know it! If you want to start gearing up now, head over to Amazon where a BRAND NEW Halloween bag is available now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Chip & Dale Halloween Loungefly ©Amazon The 9″ W x 10.5″ H x 4.5″ D bag features a Mickey Jack-O-Lantern body and Chip & Dale in skeleton and mummy costumes respectively… ©Amazon … all of which GLOWS IN THE DARK! ©Amazon The bag also featured the two chipmunks on the back… ©Amazon … metallic-themed zipper pulls… ©Amazon … and even themed interior lining… ©Amazon …FEATURING CANDY CORN! SHOP HERE If this Chip & Dale Loungefly feels like a ghoulishly good time for you, head on over to Amazon to pick it up NOW! Stay tuned to DFB for more new Disney Products! Looking for more Disney Essentials? Head to our Amazon Storefront NOW!The post Disney Just Dropped a NEW Halloween Loungefly Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Studios Florida has been changing big time! Universal Studios Florida Epic Universe has finally opened, Halloween Horror Nights is getting closer and closer, and one staple attraction is set to close. Change is always hard, but now we finally know when to brace for impact. Universal has finally confirmed the closing date for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and we’ve got the details here. If you’re a huge coaster fan, you’ve probably ridden Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Florida. This coaster allows you to choose your own music to rock out to as it takes you over, under, and upside down on this crazy ride. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit This attraction opened originally in 2009 and has seen some changes over the years. We’ve known for a while that this classic attraction wasn’t long for this world, but now Universal has confirmed that the attraction will close permanently on August 18th, 2025. ©Universal Studios Florida This is a bit of a surprise as Universal had previously confirmed the ride would close in early September 2025. We do know that the ride isn’t just closing, but it’s actually being demolished to make way for the new experience replacing it. Universal has yet to reveal what will be taking its place and has only shared that more details will be available later. Rip Ride Rockit We are eager to see what will replace this larger-than-life attraction, especially because it is really the only thrill ride in Universal Studios aside from Escape from Gringotts. (Which many would argue isn’t a major thrill.) You can be sure that we will update you as soon as we know more! As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Universal news and updates. Read More About The Rip Ride Rockit Permits Here Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you sad to see this one go? Tell us in the comments! The post CLOSING DATE Confirmed for Popular Universal Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dear Star Wars fans, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is pretty devastating. Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios One of our favorite Star Wars actors has no plans to return to the franchise. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, does not plan on returning to the franchise. ©IMDb In an interview with ComicBook, Hamill said, “I am so grateful to George [Lucas] for letting me be part of that back in the day, the humble days when George called Star Wars the most expensive low-budget movie ever made. We never expected it to become a permanent franchise and a part of pop culture like that. But my deal is, I had my time. I’m appreciative of that, but I think they should focus on the future and all the new characters.” Hamill kicked off the original series and starred in Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope, which became one of the most iconic films to be released. There are now 12 films and plenty of TV shows all set within the Star Wars galaxy. ©Star Wars We remember sitting in the theater in 2019 and seeing Luke Skywalker on the big screen in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Seeing Mark Hamill return for new fans was incredible and while we’re bummed he won’t be making any more appearances, he left a lasting legacy within the franchise. Mark Hamill signature on Hollywood Yard of Fame in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The next Star Wars movie to hit the screens will be The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 22nd, 2026. Grogu (well, he’ll always be Baby Yoda to us) will be featured alongside Pedro Pascal. ©Star Wars We’re always sharing what new Star Wars news you need, so make sure you’re following DFB for more! HOW TO WATCH EVERY STAR WARS MOVIE AND TV SHOW IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite Star Wars movie? Tell us why in the comments! The post This ‘Star Wars’ Star Has No Plans on Returning to the Franchise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to stop relying on sketchy Disney World advice and start putting THESE surefire tricks and tips into ACTION! Walt Disney World There are TWO things we can guarantee about today’s DFB video…ONE: We’ve tried each of these Disney World tricks out ourselves (and they’ve WORKED for us every time). And TWO: It’ll be EASY for you to use these tricks during your next visit, too! Check out our video below: Disney World Tricks That Work EVERY Time Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this video? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: Disney World Tricks That Work EVERY Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new partnership could change the way you fly. Let’s go somewhere! JetBlue and United Airlines have partnered to offer a collaboration that allows travelers to earn bonus miles and loyalty benefits across both airlines. Priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred seats, and same-day flight changes are just part of the combined benefits. Get ready for Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration between JetBlue and United Airlines that gives customers more options to find flights that fit their plans. Not only that, but there will be more opportunities for rewards members to earn and use MileagePlus miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines. JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky: Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs Blue Sky will start rolling out as early as this fall, subject to regulatory review and approval, and will include the following: United’s MileagePlus customers can earn and use miles on most JetBlue flights. JetBlue offers 90 daily flights between the Northeast and the Caribbean this summer – with regular nonstop direct flights to popular islands like Aruba, Barbados, and Jamaica. JetBlue’s TrueBlue members can earn and use points for flights on United’s extensive domestic and international network, the largest across the Atlantic and Pacific that includes popular destinations like Cape Town and Tahiti. Each airline will offer flights on one another’s website and app to make booking across the two airlines’ complementary networks simple and easy. Blue Sky includes an interline agreement, not a codeshare, meaning each airline will continue to publish and market flights independently under its own brand and flight numbers. The benefits of each airline’s loyalty program – priority boarding, complimentary access to preferred and extra legroom seats and same-day standby/switch – will be available when customers travel on the other airline’s aircraft. As part of the airlines’ agreement, JetBlue will provide United access to slots at JFK International Airport for up to seven daily round-trip flights out of JFK Terminal 6 to begin as early as 2027. And, as part of a net-neutral exchange, JetBlue and United will exchange eight flight timings at Newark. United will move its website and mobile app’s ability to sell hotels, rental cars, cruises and travel insurance, on both a stand-alone and package basis, to new technology and services provided by JetBlue’s Paisly platform. ©JetBlue Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlie, said, “This collaboration with United is a bold step forward for the industry — one that brings together two customer-focused airlines to deliver more choices for travelers and value across our networks.” “Blue Sky reflects our airlines’ shared focus on innovation and the customer experience,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. This infographic summarizes some of the benefits customers will enjoy over time*. JetBlue and United will share more details about the timing of these features later this year. As part of BlueSky, members of each airline’s loyalty program will find similar benefits over time — as well as reciprocal revenue-based miles and points accrual and reciprocal miles and points redemption — when they use and earn miles or points on the partner airlines. Timing for these reciprocal benefits will be announced later this year. ©Getty Images Whether flying on United or JetBlue in the future, customers will receive benefits in line with what they receive now, including: Priority treatment for check-in, boarding, security, and baggage Access to preferred and extra legroom seats Free first checked bag Same-day changes and switches ©JetBlue Both loyalty programs are free to join, and miles/points never expire. The two airlines also announced that United will move its website and mobile app’s ability to sell hotels, rental cars, cruises, and travel insurance to JetBlue’s Paisly platform. Hopefully, this partnership will make flying to Disney World even easier! ©United Looking for help planning your next Disney vacation? Our friends at Small World Vacations have compiled all of the current Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Aulani, and Adventures by Disney discounts for DFB readers — AND they can help you plan your trip from start to finish! They’re experts with decades of experience planning Disney vacations — so what are you waiting for?! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more travel updates that could impact your next Disney trip. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! NEW Deals Announced for Your Next Disney Vacation! 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If you’re someone who gets excited about new cookie flavors, Gideon’s Bakehouse just made your month. Instead of their usual once-a-month limited-edition cookie, they’re doing one. new. cookie. every. week! Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Four cookies + Four weeks = A month-long dessert adventure! Let’s check out the full cookie lineup. WEEK ONE: Coconut Caramel Chocolate Chip This one starts with Gideon’s classic vanilla bean chocolate chip dough, mixed with homemade salted caramel and coconut cream. Toasted Coconut Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie It’s topped with toasted, shaved coconut for a soft bite with just a little crunch. Yum yum, crunch crunch. Read our review of this treat right here! WEEK TWO: Mint Cookies & Cream Back by popular demand! This flavor only showed up for one day last year, and fans have been asking for it ever since. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse It’s loaded with cookies & cream flavor, infused with mint, and topped with pieces of Andes Mint. Fresh and sweet? Sounds good enough to eat! WEEK THREE: Maple Walnut Chocolate Chip This cookie mixes chocolate chip dough with rich maple syrup and crunchy candied walnuts. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse It’s finished with a sprinkle of Cinnamon Nutmeg Sugar for extra warmth and flavor. Yes please! WEEK FOUR: White Chocolate Caramel Macadamia Nut The last cookie of the month brings a burst of sweet, gooey goodness. White Chocolate Carmel Macadamia Nut Cookie Salted caramel is baked right in—and sometimes even oozes out!—with white chocolate and a buttery macadamia nut crumble on top. We can’t wait for this one! Check out our review of this cookie! Each cookie is only available for one week at both Gideon’s locations, with a limit of two per person, so you’ll want to get there early if you don’t want to miss out. And there’s even more happening this June! Over at Disney Springs, the Cookies & Cream Cold Brew has made its return just for the month. It’s sweet, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for sipping while you snack on your cookie of the week. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Cake fans, you’re in luck too! While the cookie flavors are planned out, the limited-edition cake slices will be changing each week, and Gideon’s will be revealing those as surprises, so you’ll want to keep a close eye on their social media for those sweet reveals. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse If you love Gideon’s merch, a fresh batch is arriving mid-month, including summer-ready surprises. But you don’t have to wait to grab the newest Year of the Gargoyle pin, which is already available in stores and online. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse You can also pick up the returning By the Beautiful Sea candle, a fan-favorite scent perfect for summer. And if you’re braving the Florida heat, the Gideon’s Parasol is not just stylish—it’s a must-have for keeping cool in the sun. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Plus, don’t forget to grab this month’s collectible menu, featuring a character named Gilbert, a fun little extra to mark this month-long celebration of cookie madness. And if you haven’t already picked up a Gideon’s Parasol, now’s your chance! It’s stylish, handy, and a great defense against that blazing Florida sun. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Whether you’re chasing cookies, sipping cold brew, or just hiding from the sun under your Gideon’s parasol, this June is shaping up to be a month full of flavor and fun. For more of the latest Disney World news, stay tuned to us here on DFB! REVIEW:”This Is Insane” We’re Testing Out The Newest Menu Items At A Popular Disney Springs Restaurant Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning on checking out these weekly cookie releases at Gideon’s Bakehouse? We’d love to know your thoughts in the comments! The post Gideon's Bakehouse Just Announced Its NEW June Menu in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

ATTENTION TRAVELERS: Southwest Airlines has announced a MAJOR rule change that could affect one of the most popular categories of travel accessories. ©Southwest Airlines Beginning on May 28th, passengers on Southwest flights are required to keep portable phone chargers and power banks visible while in use during flights, with the use of said devices prohibited while they’re stored in carry-on bags or overhead bins. The objective of the move is an attempt to mitigate the risk of fire fueled by lithium-ion batteries, which power the banks by keeping them in sight so any overheating issues can quickly extinguished. Southwest released a statement to CNET about the new policy, saying “Southwest will introduce a first-in-industry safety policy on May 28th requiring customers to keep portable charging devices visible while in use during flight. Using portable charging devices while stored in a bag or overhead bin will no longer be permitted. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of its customers and employees.” Southwest’s new rule comes on the heels of several major incidents in recent year. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there were a record 89 lithium-ion battery-related events on flights in 2024, and over 20 more in 2025 so far. ©Amazon In addition, in January of 2025 there was a highly publicized lithium-ion-related fire on a South Korean Air Busan flight that led to the evacuation of 176 people, including passengers and crew. In that case, the plane had been waiting to take off. Had it been in the air, the situation could have been much worse. That Air Busan incident has led to new policies on Asia-based carriers, including Singapore Airlines, AirAsia and all South Korean airlines, almost all of which are similar to Southwest’s new rule. These airline rules actually go further than the official guidelines of the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). While these agencies do currently require lithium-powered devices, like power banks in carry-on luggage and prohibit them in checked bags, they do NOT mandate that portable chargers be kept in plain sight while in use. ©Anker According to a spokesperson for Southwest, the airline plans to alert customers about the policy before their flight and ask for their compliance. David Wroth, who studies the risks for safety-science company UL Standards & Engagement and works with 37 airlines and battery manufacturers to minimize potential risks, argues that Southwest’s approach to customers is probably for the best. As he put it, “Ultimately, it comes down to a lot of personal responsibility that we as passengers have to take. We have enough problems with unruly passengers already. And having cabin crew confront somebody over bringing something on board is not likely to be a good situation as well.” ©Southwest Airlines If you’re flying Southwest after May 28th, anytime you use a lithium-ion charger or power battery, you’ll need to keep it within sight of the flight crew at all times. Stay tuned to DFB for more on the airline industry. How Early Should You REALLY Get To Orlando Airport (MCO)? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you usually bring a power battery with you when you fly? Let us know in the comments below. The post "We Have Enough Problems with Unruly Passengers Already." The NEW Southwest Airlines RULE You Have To Follow first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal Studios is ready to spring into the spooky season! Universal Orlando HHN Halloween Horror Nights is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for fun foods, horrifying houses, and more, Universal has got you covered! Now, HHN fans have a huge reason to celebrate. We finally know one of the houses that will strike fear into everyone’s hearts! Halloween Horror Nights isn’t just about the houses, though! You can also find delicious foods and drinks, thrilling scare zones, jaw-dropping live entertainment, and more. We are pumped for the scares and are eagerly awaiting more details. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Universal news and updates. DATES ANNOUNCED for 2025 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you go to HHN this year? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Universal Just Announced The FIRST Halloween Horror Nights House For 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re ripping open the Epic Universe reporter’s notebook and looking back through notations made during the earliest days of Orlando’s newest theme park. There are random creative-type quotes, operational observations, gentle suggestions and more. Surprisingly, the world named How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk dominates the pages, so we’ll start there and make our way around Epic with thoughts. • A design feature of the theater for the “The Untrainable Dragon” show in Berk deserves applause. Audience members enter from both sides of the hall, so when folks are instructed to fill in all available space, they’re walking toward the center — best seats in the house — from both sides. In other theme-park theaters, early birds must go all the way across to less desirable seats on the edge. • I haven’t seen many photos from this spot: Top of the tower at center the Viking Training Camp. It’s a playground but available to grown-ups. It has unique views of Epic, including side-by-side coaster perspectives of Hiccup’s Wing Gliders with the neighboring Stardust Racers. On the way up, there are dragon-themed viewing stations (“Dragon-vision”), and on the ground floor is a sheep-launching game named “Baa-llista.” Dragon Racer's Rally rider glide through the sky at Epic Universe. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)• Hiccup’s Wing Gliders has pleasant surprises. Visitors see flashy parts of the ride from solid ground, but there’s more to discover. Its neighbor is Dragon Racer’s Rally, an aerial, swinging, (foreshadowing alert) gliding attraction. If there were a Berk suggestion box, one might submit “Swap the names of the two rides.” • For the first time, Universal Orlando did full wardrobe design and procurement in-house. In the past, there have been third-party experts to do patterns, then modifications, then testing, lather, rinse, repeat. “It was a huge, huge win — less transit, less expensive because of that,” Jeff Polk, executive vice president/Epic general manager, said. “The better aspect of it was we were able to take local knowledge about what fabrics work, how we vent the backs of wardrobe and how it fits for, like, normal humans.” There were 500,000 garments made, he said. And there are options for park workers, Polk said, pointing to the Viking-inspired garb of Berk. “They can mix and match tops and bottoms, and they’ve got kilts and tunics, and they have little hats, and they’ve got big coats,” Polk said. “We make stuff out of very lightweight, breathable, vented fabrics that look really heavy, but they’re not.” • Sign near a coming-soon area of Epic: “Pardon our star dust.” • Absent from the blue-carpet lineup for the night-before-opening ceremonies: Orlando Magic or Orlando City Soccer Club players. Although there were other pro athletes there including Brook Lopez (Milwaukee Bucks), Ryan McDonagh (Tampa Bay Lightning) and Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons). With a Disney logo on the Magic jersey and in soccer stadium rafters, it might not have been a smart visual. Magic star Paolo Banchero did make an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show while that crew, part of the Comcast corporate family, was in town. Tom Williams, former chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts attends a grand opening event for Epic Universe. (Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)• Making the carpet scene was Tom Williams, former chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts, who retired in 2022 after more than 30 years with the company. Williams was in charge when Epic was announced in 2019. • On a pre-daybreak drive to the park, I crested the hill/ramp/roundabout that goes from Kirkman Road to Epic Boulevard, and there stood the domed Helios Grand Hotel with a gentle bit of shimmer. It’s hokey to say, but I did get that dawn of a new era vibe. • I was iffy about the shiny exterior of Stella Nova resort until I saw it up close. Its individual brick-like tiles are more stunning outside of the car. • Also in that neighborhood, passers-by can see the backside of Mine-Cart Madness, the Super Nintendo World coaster. From the park side, it’s quite a strudy looking temple. From outside/backstage, it looks thin and fragile. It’s both fascinating and underwhelming. It’s not always fun to spoil the magic for yourself. • I chatted up Gregory Hall, assistant director for creative design with Universal Creative, about the making of Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, the major ride of Dark Universe. He talked about the attraction’s animatronics sharing the stage. “Trying to make a balance was a true challenge. We didn’t want to make one figure that we’re telling people what to like,” Hall said. “We want to make a moment where it’s unique every time they see a new figure or a new monster.” But can we talk about curiously barefoot Dracula? He laughed. “I need another hour to tell you.” • Finally, a flashback to an old Halloween Horror Nights exercise, where I would ask creators to describe each haunted house using just two works. This time, Patrick Braillard, senior show writer (and HHN alum), gave his two cents’ worth the Epic lands. Celestial Park? “Recharge … and rejuvenate – notwithstanding Stardust Racers,” Braillard says. Super Nintendo World? “Joyful play. Or chaotic play. It’s really fun.” Dark Universe? “Unexpected lore. Because I think that people, over time, will discover more layers of the storytelling that’s been done in that world.” Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic? “Breathtaking scope. That world is crazy.” How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk? “Dragons galore. It’s so much fun walking through there because it’s always activated. The land looks alive, and you’ve got so many fun things that the dragons are doing.” It’s a strain to limit writers to two words, clearly. “I gave you two … and my justification,” Braillard laughed. • Trend: People telling me there’s been too much talk about Epic Universe … whilst asking me questions about Epic Universe. True, there’s been a lot from many outlets. There will be more. Soon I’ll be asking for input for a wish list for the park for a future column. Crazy and creative is fun, but I’ll want sane suggestions too. Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters. View the full article

Surprise! We’re back at Epic Universe (okay, we no that literally no one is surprised because we keep going back). Atlantic You see, we’re on a mission. That mission is to try ALL the food we can in Universal Orlando’s theme park, and there are still some things we haven’t managed to get to yet (our stomachs are only so big, y’all). So we’re heading back to Atlantic, which you’ll find in Celestial Park, to try this burger that we’ve heard a lot of good things about. Join us as we take a bite or two and give you our honest thoughts. For a little bit of background, Atlantic is a full-service restaurant in Celestial Park specializing in steak and seafood. So you might think there would be a really good burger here, too, right? That’s why we ordered the The Atlantic Burger “Au Poivre” for $22. This burger is made with a Half Pound Custom Blend Beef, Asiago Peppercorn Cheese, Peppercorn Sauce, Watercress, Shaved Red Onion, and House Made Sesame Bun, and served with Thick Cut Fries. Okay, so it looks good, right? The Atlantic Burger “Au Poivre” So first up, as the description says, this is a custom blend of beef for this restaurant. We asked for ours to be cooked medium, so there was a little pink in the center. Also, note that the peppercorn sauce has a nice low heat to it — it’s not super spicy, but you just kinda get a hint that it’s there. We don’t think it would be too overwhelming for folks unless they’re super spice-averse. It’s a burger The peppercorn cheese was a hit for us, and we liked the flavor and crunch the onions added, but well, the rest of this burger didn’t really impress. For starters, the watercress on the burger tastes like spinach, and that’s probably just because of the way it’s cooked, but we didn’t care for it. Inside But here’s where the burger really lost us. There was something else in that sauce that we found off-putting. We tried dipping our fries in it, we tried dipping the burger in it…it was just not happening for us. That could be a personal thing, though, but we were not thrilled. We didn’t care for the sauce Overall, this really felt like a run-of-the-mill burger that was dressed up a little. It was an okay meal. That’s it. Especially for a $22 burger. We think there are better items on the menu here to order, especially given the focus on steak and seafood, so we’d probably skip the burger if we ate here again. Stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: We Would Pay $13 Over and Over Again For This Epic Universe Drink Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you heading to Epic Universe this summer? What are you looking forward to eating there? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Just Tried a POPULAR Burger in Epic Universe…and We Have Thoughts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been following Disney Food Blog for a while, you know that if a drink has a cool presentation, we have to try it. We like to ensure it tastes just as good as it looks, and over in Disneyland, once we saw this drink, we had to have it. Disneyland Hotel We got a few drinks at the Disneyland Hotel and we’re spilling all the details! Over at the Broken Spell Lounge, we had the Benevolent Faerie for $22. This is a drink trio, each featuring a vanilla bean-infused Golden Eagle vodka with distinct flavors, including Giffard banana liqueur, pineapple juice, lemon juice, honey, coconut syrup, and edible glitters. Broken Spell Lounge has tie-ins to Sleeping Beauty, and it looks like each drink represents Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. Benevolent Faerie Starting with green, this drink is for the mint lovers! The vanilla vodka in this drink had a thicker texture and a heavier vodka flavor compared to the others. We think mint julep fans are going to have this as their favorite! Green potion The middle one has a fruity, blueberry taste on the artificial side. The vodka was more subtle, and the banana liquor added more to the fruity flavor. Purple potion The red drink had a floral, fresh flavor reminiscent of hibiscus. It was sweet and had the strongest alcohol taste, but the hibiscus flavoring cut down on the harshness. The pineapple brought a tart flavor, and overall, this was our favorite of the three. Red potion How could we say no to this glitter? The presentation was beautiful, but the flavors matched, making this a fun trio to try next time you’re at Broken Spell Lounge. Beautiful! We can’t wait to go back for more, so make sure you’re following Disney Food Blog for more of the best Disney food reviews. REVIEW: THIS IS THE BEST DISNEY SNACK UPGRADE, AND IT’S LESS THAN $2 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 Have you been to Broken Spell Lounge? Tell us your favorite drink in the comments! The post REVIEW: Why You Should Try This Disney POTION FLIGHT At Least Once first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got bad news for TV fans out there. ©Amazon It’s not uncommon to see TV shows canceled throughout the year, as some fail to reach the viewership the show aimed for, costs become too high, or, at other times, the reasons are unknown. If you were fans of either of these Prime Video shows, we’re sorry to tell you that they won’t be returning for another season. Variety just reported that Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time will not be returning for a fourth season. This is a fantasy series inspired by a book series of the same name. It followed “Moiraine (Rosamund Pike), a member of an incredibly powerful all-female organization called the Aes Sedai, who embarks on a global journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn, who will either save or destroy humanity.” ©Prime Video The series was produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, but the story isn’t totally over for this media. In April, it was reported that Iwot Studios was making The Wheel of Time into a video game that would expand on the global success of the TV series. At this time, it appears that the game is still in development, and will be for about three years. ©Amazon Additionally, The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Prime Video’s series The Bondsman, starring Kevin Bacon, would not be returning for a season two. The eight episode series debuted on April 3rd and debuted at number 9 on Nielsen’s streaming charts with 563 million minutes watched, however, it exited the charts soon after and didn’t appear again. ©Prime Video The series followed Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), a former country music star and murdered bounty hunter, who gets a second shot at life when the Devil resurrects him to catch demons who have escaped from Hell. The series also starred Jennifer Nettles, Damon Herriman, Beth Grant, and Maxwell Jenkins. More Recent Media News! NEWS: ‘Sesame Street’ Avoids Cancelation With NEW Netflix Deal“Lilo and Stitch Is the Best Disney Live-Action to Date” — The Internet Is Going Wild for Disney’s Newest MovieNEWS: Disney Reveals NAME and FULL CAST LIST for NEW ‘Descendants’ SequelEverything Coming to Disney+ in May 2025Pixar Just Dropped 8 BIG Secrets About Its New Disney+ Show, and I Feel Foolish for Missing This. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Disney Just Dropped 8 BIG Announcements About NEW Additions Coming to Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about these cancelations? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Prime Video Cancels TWO More Shows first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are SO many places to get coffee around Disney World — from quick-service locations to actual Starbucks locations. But the one brand we keep coming back to in Disney World is Joffrey’s! Joffrey’s Coffee Stand Joffrey’s is a STAPLE Disney World coffee brand. If you haven’t been to Joffrey’s while you’re at Disney, it’s time to change that on your next visit! Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks typically serve frozen and iced coffee, unique specialty drinks, and HUGE donuts. If you’re an Annual Passholder, you actually get discounts at all Joffrey locations! You’ll find them in different spots at all four Disney World parks, Disney Springs, and around Disney hotels. We recently went to one of our go-to locations, as we always do, and got a drink we had to share with you! Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland! Introducing the Frozen Cappuccino Dream for $6.99. Look at this and tell us it doesn’t look like a dream coffee! Frozen Cappuccino Dream! When we drank it, it tasted just like a frozen sweet cappuccino. It was both milky and sweet, yet it still had that strong coffee flavor — so don’t worry, you’ll still get that coffee taste despite the sweetness of the drink. It’s definitely a great refreshing treat, especially if you’re looking for that caffeine kick! It was so sweet! It came with lots of fluffy whipped cream on top, and seriously, who doesn’t love whipped cream?! If you aren’t necessarily a sweet coffee drinker, we already mentioned this was on the sweeter side, and there’s nothing that can really be changed about that. Basically, the drink comes pre-made, so you won’t be able to make any adjustments! Look at all the whipped cream! All in all, if you are looking for a tasty and cold coffee drink, this is what we would recommend — it’s perfect for that! If you’re a little more picky, you don’t want that sweetness, and you like to have your coffee a certain way by deciding how much milk and sugar you want — this drink probably won’t satisfy you. Hey, you can always give it a try, though, you might enjoy it! Joffrey’s at EPCOT Next time you go to Disney World, give this a try. There are Joffrey’s kiosks everywhere; they’re almost hard to miss! Some of our favorite Joffrey spots are the ones located in front of the park, before you enter. Each of the four parks has one at the front entrance, and it makes it easy to get a morning coffee before a busy day! Joffrey’s in EPCOT 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! For more food and drink reviews, make sure to follow us at the Disney Food Blog! REVIEW: One Of Our Favorite Disneyland Snacks Has CHANGED Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying the Cappuccino Dream? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is This the Ultimate DREAM Drink for Coffee Lovers in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is busy, busy, busy! Walt Disney World From Disneyland turning 70 to Disney World working on building new worlds, there’s a lot of change happening. That’s why it’s time for our weekly news round-up so you can stay in the know! If you’re anything like us, you eat, sleep, and breathe Disney! There’s always so much happening with the Walt Disney Company, so we like to do a little wrap-up of the biggest highlights of the week so we (and you) can stay totally informed. This week was a big one for Disney World, starting off with the confirmation of a returning favorite! Florida Citrus mural in Disney Springs Disney Springs Flavors of Florida is back in 2025! This celebration is inspired by the Sunshine State and will run from June 27th to August 10th, 2025. Orange and Watermelon Dole Whip at Swirls on the Water Eateries and restaurants all around Disney Springs will showcase MORE THAN 90 limited-time dishes and drinks from 45+ restaurants for this event, and we are so excited to see it back! The event also features a Free Culinary Series hosted by Kroger and special events that pair with it that are bookable. Key Lime Pie Shake from 2024 There’s so much we love about this event and are very ready to eat and shop till we drop when it starts in June. Read More About Flavors of Florida Here Next up, two new shows finally opened in Disney World! After years of waiting, Ariel finally returned to Hollywood Studios in The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure on May 27th, 2025. The Little Mermaid The show follows Ariel through the story from The Little Mermaid! It has live performers, amazing puppets, and was seeing some pretty impressive wait times on opening day. Down the street, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After also opened on the same day! Captain Hook This show follows Captain Hook, Maleficent, and Cruella De Vil as they try to convince the audience that their stories were told unfairly! They were misrepresented! Throughout the show, they each plead their case (along with some other villains who show up), and at the end, you get to decide who was treated the most unfairly. Maleficent in Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After The audience votes for which villain received a bad edit, meaning that the show comes with three alternative endings! It’s such a fun addition to the park, and we love that both shows have a little something for almost everyone. Read Our Thoughts On The New Villains Show Here Now, we’ve saved the big news for last! We finally know that Disney’s brand-new nighttime parade will debut on July 20th, 2025! ©Disney Disney Starlight is the name of the new parade in Magic Kingdom. It will feature so many characters like the princesses, Mirabel, Bruno, Peter Pan, Mickey, Minnie, and more! Disney has slowly shown us concept art of each float, making us so ready for this summer. ©Disney The Blue Fairy from Pinocchio will be kicking off the parade as she brings it all to light! We even got to sneak a peek at the newest merchandise coming along with the parade, which you know we will grab as soon as it’s available. Disney Starlight concept art ©Disney We can’t wait to see this parade light up the night because we adore a nighttime parade! (We miss you, Main Street Electrical Parade.) Everything We Know About Disney Starlight Here There’s still so much to see and do in Disney, and we can’t wait to try all the food and see the new parade soon! As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and updates! 4 Major Changes Coming to Disney World This Summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What news are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW Shows, NEW Parade, NEW Food! 3 Major Changes Hit Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did you know that with your Disney+ subscription, you might be missing out on free perks? ©Disney Disney recently released a whole bunch of perks for Disney+ subscribers, and now they’re reminding viewers to take advantage of the added benefits. While we were watching TV, a QR code popped up that said, “Scan code for exclusive Perks!” A pop up The page takes you to the full list of perks you can get (after you log in, of course). Disney offers perks that include “enjoy special discounts, everyday savings, early access to select offerings, chances to win exclusive prizes, and more.” ©Disney Wondering what the perks are? Here’s a look! A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere and be among the first to see the all-new sequel before it arrives in theaters August 8* A chance to win a 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, sailing from Ft. Lauderdale beginning November 2025* A 6-month free DashPass membership** from DoorDash 20% off on adidas.com and in the adidas app 15% off purchases at Funko.com and Loungefly.com A 3-month free trial of CLEAR+ A 2-month Super Duolingo free trial Free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule + until June 26th to claim a $10 Dapper Credit Special summer savings at Walt Disney World® Resort! Stay 2 nights or longer at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels and get rates starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Free MONOPOLY GO! and Star Wars TIE fighter in-game TOKEN Yeah, those sound awesome! A 4-night cruise on the Disney Destiny would be a dream come true. ©Disney | Disney Destiny Concept Art If you see this pop up (or follow the link here), make sure you’re using those perks! If you’re already paying for a membership, you might as well take advantage of everything being offered. Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news! EVERYTHING COMING TO DISNEY+ IN JUNE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post Disney Fans NEED to Check Their Disney+ App Right Now 👀 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So it’s no secret that some of our favorite dining in Disney World is actually not in the parks and is, in fact, at Disney World hotels. Grand Floridian Resort Okay, that shouldn’t come as a big surprise because people have been going on about restaurants like Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for years. One Disney World hotel restaurant even has a Michelin Star (yep, that would be Victoria & Albert’s). Well, we’re headed to that very same hotel, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, to try out its quick service location, Gasparilla Island Grill. Atmosphere Gasparilla Island Grill is the quick service location at the Grand Floridian. The entrance is located on the first floor from the hotel’s outdoor paths. Gasparilla Island Grill entrance You’ll order your food at a counter and then pick up any utensils and condiments from other stations. You’ll also find a variety of bakery items in a case. It’s a counter service location Note that this is also where you can get a Refillable Resort Mug for unlimited refills (this is also where you’ll get your refills. There is also some booth seating, as well as tables and chairs, inside, so you can sit and enjoy your food and drinks in the a/c. Some outdoor seating is also available. Everything you need for a quick meal But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu The menu here is pretty much standard counter service fare. You’ve got flatbreads, some specialty entrees, and a burger. ©Disney You can also pick up a variety of sandwiches and salads. ©Disney Currently, only one plant-based option is available, but there is a good selection of sides and Kids’ Meals. ©Disney You can also pick up your choice of dessert… ©Disney …and bakery and snack items. ©Disney Beverages include coffee, soft drinks, cocktails, beer, and wine. Eats We wanted to try a few new menu items, so we grabbed the Chicken Bowl, which includes Black Bean and Corn Salad, Lemon Rice, and Cilantro-Lime Sauce for $14.49. We noticed that the chicken on top of the bowl was a little dry, but underneath were some nice, moist pieces. The rice was good and you get plenty, although we kinda wanted more to mix it up with our veggies. Chicken Bowl You get a lot of veggies, too. But we do have a warning. Cilantro, which is something people either love or hate, is also part of this dish, so you might want to reconsider if you’re on the “it tastes like soap” side of the debate. The veggies were tasty, and overall, everything with this bowl works well together. Pretty tasty We also tried the Barbacoa Bowl, which includes Black Bean and Corn Salad, Lemon Rice, and Cilantro-Lime Sauce for $16.49. Yep, both of these bowls are the same, save for the choice of meat. The meat in this bowl was very dry and a little too salty for our tastes, so if we had to choose, we’d go for the chicken bowl. Barbacoa Bowl Granted, the rest of the bowl is good and the same as the Chicken Bowl. You’ve got nice veggies and rice. But this one is a heavier meal. The meat is dry. We also decided to grab the Roast Beef Sandwich for $13.99. It’s made with Roast Beef, Horseradish Aïoli, Caramelized Onion Jam, Crispy Onions, Swiss Cheese, and Arugula on House-made Ciabatta. So our reporter was nervous trying this because he’s not a fan of onions or horseradish, but was pleasantly surprised with the flavors of this sandwich. You can’t really taste the horseradish, so maybe that’s why. There also wasn’t a strong overall onion flavor. Roast Beef Sandwich You also get a lot of meat on this sandwich, so you’re getting your money’s worth. There’s also a lot of cheese, and, well…you know how much we love cheese. Lots of meat You get a choice of fries or chips with the sandwich, and we went with the fries. Honestly, Disney World fries always slap for us, so there’s that. Fries So what did we think overall? Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You want a quick meal. If you’re looking for a quick meal and don’t want to spend time waiting in a table service restaurant, you can get it here. You’re staying at the Grand Floridian. If you’re staying at the hotel, it makes sense you’d want to grab a quick bite to eat here when you need some sustenance. You’re on a budget. You might be shocked by the prices of some of the other dining spots at the Grand Floridian, so this is probably the cheapest place to eat at this hotel. You should skip this Disney World spot if… You aren’t staying at the Grand Floridian. If you’re not staying at this hotel, it wouldn’t make sense to travel all the way here for a quick service meal. You want a table service dining experience. The Grand Floridian has some top-notch table service restaurants, including Victoria & Albert’s with its Michelin star, so if you want a nice date night meal or want to celebrate a special occasion, this is probably not where you’d want to do that. You want more variety. We’ll be honest. There isn’t a lot to choose from here, and if you want something plant-based, you’re really out of luck. Full spread Overall We’ll say Gasparilla Island Grill is probably good in a pinch if you’re looking for a fast meal and you happen to be at the Grand Floridian. Now, it’s obvious that folks don’t usually come to the Grand Floridian for a quick service meal when you’ve got some great table service locations to choose from, but if you’re staying here or find yourself hungry and here, you’ll probably be satisfied with your meal. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! The Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2025 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you eaten at this Disney World restaurant before? Tell us in the comments! 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Renée Victor, the voice behind Abuelita in Disney’s Coco, has passed away. ©Getty On June 1st, a representative for Victor confirmed her passing, according to Variety. Victor was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved to Los Angeles, California, in the 1960s to start her career in entertainment. She began as a singer and toured from 1963 to 1973 with her husband under the name “Ray & Renée.” Coco topiary Beyond her iconic role in Coco, she played Lupita in the Showtime series Weeds. She also voiced in several video games like “Elder Scrolls” and “Skyrim” and was also in the 2014 film, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones. ©Disney We send our condolences to her family and loved ones. For more news from Walt Disney Studios, keep following Disney Food Blog. The post NEWS: Renée Victor, ‘Coco’ Actress, Has Passed Away first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some Disney World Lightning Lanes simply aren’t worth your time OR your money. Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight When you’re paying money for Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you’ll want to make sure you get the most value by booking Lightning Lanes that will ACTUALLY save you time spent waiting in line. Typically, it’s easy to figure out which Lightning Lanes will be useful — they’re the ones for the rides with the highest wait times. But which Lightning Lanes do the experts refuse to book? We’ve got the list. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Starting off this list, we’ve got Mickey’s PhilharMagic, which is an adorable show starring Donald Duck as he “borrows” Mickey’s sorcerer hat and gets sent on musical adventures throughout several Disney films. It’s in 3D and it’s definitely an attraction we’d recommend if you have time. However, you probably don’t need to use your Lightning Lane Multi Pass for this show. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Why not? Well, the wait time is rarely longer than the length of one show, which means that pretty much everyone will be waiting in the same holding area, and your Lightning Lane won’t give you any kind of special access. Now, if the wait time is 30 or 45 minutes, you’ll be waiting through multiple shows — in that case, you might want to use Multi Pass (but that’s not super common!). Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor The same thing goes for Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor over in Tomorrowland. This 10-minute show features Mike Wazowski and Roz as the hosts, while other monsters come in and try to make everyone laugh. But like PhilharMagic, its wait time is only about as long as it takes for the show before yours to finish. Lightning Lane for Laugh Floor There are times when the wait can get long, like on particularly crowded days. If you see the line out the door, you may want to book a Lightning Lane. Otherwise, you’re safe to just wait 10 minutes for this one. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Now it’s time for our first ride of the list! Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a Dumbo-style attraction that lets you fly above Adventureland on carpets like Aladdin and Jasmine. Of the spinner-style rides, this one tends to have the lowest wait, so using the Lightning Lane entrance doesn’t get you as much value over here. Lightning Lane However, you might want to consider using a Lightning Lane for this ride if it’s a must-do for your littles, the wait is unusually long, or it’s a particularly hot day. The queue is entirely outdoors, and it gets TOASTY. The Barnstormer Our last choice is The Barnstormer in Storybook Circus! Like the other attractions, there are rare occasions when a Lightning Lane might be beneficial for this ride, but for the most part, the wait time stays low. The Barnstormer The coaster is only 30 seconds long, so the line tends to move pretty quickly. If it’s a must-do for your kids or the wait is climbing up higher, you can book a Lightning Lane for this one later in the day (it’s definitely not one of the first ones you’ll want to book). And a BONUS Tip You may be surprised that Mad Tea Party isn’t on this list — that’s because we recommend booking it as your “burner” Lightning Lane. What’s a “burner Lightning Lane?” Well, when you book your Lightning Lanes initially in Magic Kingdom, you’ll be able to choose ONE Tier 1 attraction and TWO Tier 2 attractions. (Or three from Tier 2 if you’re not interested in the popular rides.) Mad Tea Party Once you scan into your first Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection for the day, the tiers will no longer be relevant, and you’ll be able to book whatever is available in the park. That’s why we recommend choosing Mad Tea Party! If you can get this Lightning Lane for the first hour of your park day, you’ll be able to scan in and then immediately start searching for Lightning Lanes for those popular rides that you haven’t snagged already. It’s a great strategy! Mad Tea Party Lightning Lane In the end, if you’re going to spend the extra $$ to purchase Lightning Lanes in Disney World, you want to have a good strategy! Try out these tips on your next vacation. For more tips and hacks to use with Lightning Lanes, check out our YouTube video below. Stay tuned to DFB for more help with Lightning Lanes in Disney World! Click Here to Learn More About Lightning Lane HACKS in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which Lightning Lanes do you book initially in Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Magic Kingdom Lightning Lanes the Experts REFUSE To Book first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Stitch is taking the world by storm with Disney’s new live-action Lilo & Stitch film! ©Disney We’ve seen new merchandise, new snacks in the Disney parks, and so much more. Now, if you’re not heading to the Disney theme parks or movie theaters, there’s another way you can take part in the joy, and that’s through a new Krispy Kreme menu addition! However, there’s a catch. If you’re craving something sweet, you might want to head to Krispy Kreme and grab the new Experiment 626 donuts! They’re available in-store, in the drive-thru, or for delivery, and are primarily sold as a pre-assorted half dozen. @krispykremeph on Instagram The catch? Well, they’re not available in the United States. In fact, they’re ONLY available in the Philippines! Currently, Stitch-themed donuts are only available for sale in the Philippines, but we hope this may change in the coming weeks. ©Disney The good news is that Stitch has taken over PLENTY of other snacks and treats in the U.S., so you have plenty of options! Surfing Stitch Float We’ve been trying ALL the Stitch-themed snacks in Disney World — check out our full reviews below! REVIEW: Should You Pay $22 For A Stitch-Themed Cake in Disney World? Well, It Depends… REVIEW: Your Kids Will Probably BEG You for This NEW Disney World Treat We’ll be sure to keep you updated if we see an offering like this arrive in the United States as well. More Recent Lilo & Stitch News! DISNEY FANS: A NEW Stitch Treat Just Debuted, but There’s a Catch!A New Disney Pop-Up Store Is On the Way, But Not Where You’d Expect!New Lilo and Stitch Loungeflys and More Just Dropped OnlineA New BaubleBar Disney Stitch Collection Just LaunchedALERT: Target Just Dropped a Brand NEW Stitch Collection Online Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney media news! These Are the 5 Shirts That Everyone Will Be Wearing to Disney World This Summer Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these donuts do you want the most? Tell us in the comments! The post DISNEY FANS: A NEW Stitch Treat Just Debuted, but There’s a Catch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow…what a week in Disney World. We just got the news that the seasonal foodie celebration, Flavors of Florida, will start soon, and we’re readying our tastebuds for that. Kakamora Delight However, we’ve also been munching on some Stitch-themed treats to celebrate the release of the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie, while enjoying a new snack in EPCOT that’s served in a coconut shell (because why not?). In the meantime, we’ve been looking over Disney World restaurant menus, so we can keep you updated on how restaurants are changing. So let’s see what’s changed this week! Magic Kingdom Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Kids’ Disney Check Meals ADDED: Cheeseburger — Served with choice of two Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $8.49 Cosmic Ray’s Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Sides REMOVED: Barbecue-Cheddar Seasoned Fries ADDED: Chips and Salsa for $5.49 ADDED: French Fries for $4.99 Kids’ Disney Check Meals ADDED: Cheese Quesadilla — Served with choice of two (2) Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.29 Kids’ Meals ADDED: PB&J Uncrustable — Served with choice of two (2) Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.79 Pecos Bill Pinocchio Village Haus Entrees All-Meat Flatbread description changed from “Flatbread topped with Sausage, Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella” to “Flatbread topped with Tomato Sauce, Sausage, Ham, Mozzarella, Provolone, and Parmesan” Kids’ Meals ADDED: Macaroni & Cheese — Served with choice of two (2) Sides and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $6.99 Desserts REMOVED: Key Lime Pie Tart ADDED: Pinocchio Cookie Tart — Filled with Chocolate Ganache and topped with Chantilly Cream, Cookie Dough Crumbles, and a Chocolate Piece for $6.29 Pinocchio Village Haus Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rosie’s All-American Cafe Plant-based REMOVED: Plant-based Lobster Roll ADDED: Hearts of Palm Roll — Marinated Hearts of Palm, Celery, Sweet Apples, and Creamy Old Bay Dressing served with House-made Crispy Potato Chips Rosie’s All American Cafe ABC Commissary Souvenir Specialties REMOVED: BB-8 Lucasfilm 2021 Stein ADDED: BB-8 Droid Sipper — Includes choice of Assorted Fountain Beverage for $16.29 ABC Commissary Backlot Express Souvenir Specialties BB-8 Droid Sipper changed from $14.99 to $16.29 Backlot Express Hollywood Scoops Desserts ADDED: Hades Ice Cream Float — Blue Raspberry Slush and Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Blue Curacao Syrup, Boba Pearls and Blue Cotton Candy for $8.99 ADDED: Maleficent Cone — Butter Pecan Ice Cream topped with Red Sugar and Chocolate Horns served in a Lavender Waffle Cone dipped in Green Sugar for $8.49 ADDED: Cruella Ice Cream Sundae (Annual Passholder Exclusive) — Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream, Red Sprinkles, and Mini Chocolate Chips served in a House-made Chocolate Waffle Bowl dipped in White Chocolate and Red Sprinkles for $8.79 Hades Ice Cream Float Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dino-Bite Snacks Snacks ADDED: Dino Eggs-cavation — Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Cookie Crumb-Milk Mousse, Edible Sugar Bones, and White Chocolate Dino Egg with a surprise inside for $5.29 Dino-Bite Snacks Flame Tree Barbecue Souvenir Specialties ADDED: Bubbling Pink Lagoon (with Glow Cube) — Minute Maid Premium Strawberry Lemonade, Sprite®, and Kiwi flavor with Glow Cube for $9.29 Souvenir Specialties with Alcohol REMOVED: Rotten Apple with Red Glow Cube Flame Tree Barbecue Disney’s BoardWalk Inn BoardWalk Deli Salads Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken description changed from “Kale and Romaine Mix, Parmesan, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing” to “Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar Dressing” Bakery REMOVED: Almond Croissant and Cinnamon Yummy ADDED: Cheesecake Danish with Strawberries for $5.99 ADDED: Almond Danish with Fruit — Almond Cream, Fresh Fruit, Apricot Glaze for $5.99 Snacks ADDED: Mickey Crisped Rice Treat for $5.79 BoardWalk Deli Leaping Horse Libations Sandwiches and Salads REMOVED: Cuban Sandwich, Poolside Salad, Cheese Ciabatta Pizza, Pepperoni Ciabatta Pizza, and Cheese and Charcuterie Artisanal Meats and Cheese ADDED: Italian Sub — Ham, Sopressata, Pepperoni, Provolone, Arugula, Tomato, and Red Wine Vinaigrette served with Kettle Chips for $12.19 ADDED: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad — Romaine, Marinated Chicken, Croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing for $11.99 Leaping Horse Libations Disney’s Riviera Resort Primo Piatto Breakfast Entrees Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Croissant Desserts ADDED: Strawberry Cream Maritozzi (Plant-based) — Orange and Vanilla Brioche, Strawberry Jam, Whipped Cream for $4.49 Primo Piatto Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beaches and Cream Ice Cream Creations REMOVED: Souvenir Shake Beaches and Cream Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Cafe Entrees REMOVED: Pan-seared Halibut Kona Cafe Kona Island Pastries REMOVED: Cranberry Scone Kona Island Pineapple Lanai Desserts ADDED: Experiment 626 Cone — Blue Vanilla Soft-serve with Cotton Candy Flavor served in a Waffle Cone topped with Stitch-inspired White Chocolate Ears for $5.79 Experiment 626 Cone Disney’s Old Key West Resort Good’s Food To Go Hot Entrees REMOVED: Foot-long All-Beef Hot Dog ADDED: Foot-long Chili-Cheese Hot Dog — Served with choice of House-seasoned Kettle Chips or Coleslaw for $14.99 Good’s Foods To Go Turtle Shack Entrees REMOVED: Foot-long All-Beef Hot Dog ADDED: Foot-long Chili-Cheese Hot Dog — Served with choice of House-seasoned Kettle Chips or Coleslaw for $14.99 ADDED: Sunset Vegetable Wrap — Seasonal Crisp Vegetables, Key Lime Vinaigrette, and Spinach Tortilla for $11.49 Turtle Shack Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Meadow Snack Bar Beer, Cider, and Wine ADDED: Cold Fashioned — Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Citrus and Tea Slushy, and Angostura Bitters for $18 Meadow Snack Bar Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill Market Inspirations REMOVED: Sonoma Goat Cheese Cappelletti and Wood-Fired Octopus Surf & Turf Roll description changed from “Shrimp Tempura, Blue Crab Yuzu Salad, Avocado, House-made Hot Sauce, Yuzu-Avocado Purée” to “Jumbo Soft-shell Crab, Ebi Shrimp, Wagyu Strip Loin , House-made Hot Sauce, Yuzu-Avocado Purée” Farmer’s Market Salad description changed from “Petite Lettuce, Almond Sponge, Strawberries, Whipped Goat Cheese, Champagne-Strawberry Vinaigrette” to “Petite Lettuce, Almond Sponge, Seasonal Fruit, Whipped Goat Cheese, Champagne-Peach Vinaigrette” ADDED: Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli — Organic Mixed Mushroom Ragout, Tomato-Fennel Brodo, California Extra Virgin Olive Oil Chef’s Journey Wagyu Strip Loin description changed from “Chicken Ròu Tāng, Dumpling, Poached Quali Egg, Garniture Vegetables (Available for additional surcharge of $47)” to “Chicken Ròu Tāng, Beef Dumplings, Poached Quali Egg, Garniture Vegetables (Available for additional surcharge of $47)” ADDED: Pan-roasted Duck — Tea-smoked Duck, Duck Spring Roll, Napa Cabbage Salad, Mongo Vinaigrette, Water Chestnut Emulsion Sweet Creations REMOVED: Yuzu Meringue Tart ADDED: Blueberry-Goat Cheese Cheesecake — Blueberry Meringue, Vanilla Chantilly, Raspberry Coulis, Goat Cheese Mousse Signature Cocktails REMOVED: Icewine Martini ADDED: The Monterey — Licor 43 Liqueur, Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, House-made Sour Mix for $17.50 California Grill Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe Zero-Proof Cocktails REMOVED: Spicy Bloody Mary ADDED: Pineapple-Jalapeño Margarita — Seedlip Garden 108 Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Pineapple Juice, Lime, and Agave for $14.50 Non-Alcoholic Specialties REMOVED: Mega-Berry Smoothie and Frozen Cappuccino ADDED: Watermelon Lemonade — Minute Maid Premium Lemonade and Watermelon for $6.29 ADDED: Lavender Lemonade — Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of Lavender for $6.29 Specialty Cocktails REMOVED: Chipotle Bloody Mary ADDED: Spicy Paloma — Teremana Blanco Tequila, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, Grapefruit Soda with a Chili-Lime Rim for $16.50 ADDED: Island Fusion Punch — Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Minute Maid® Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, DOLE Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice for $15.50 ADDED: Bloody Mary — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, House-made Bloody Mary Mix for $15.50 ADDED: Maple-Vanilla Espresso Martini — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Maple-Vanilla Simple Syrup for $16.50 Grand Floridian Cafe Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette Grab ‘n’ Go REMOVED: Tuna Salad Sandwich ADDED: Tuna Salad on Croissant — Tuna Salad, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Croissant for $8.99 Desserts REMOVED: Derby Day Pie ADDED: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake for $6.29 ADDED: Lemon Meringue Croissant — Butter Croissant filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Toasted Meringue for $5.99 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Lemon Cookie — No Sugar Added Lemon Cookie for $4.59 Snacks REMOVED: Cuties Mandarins and Grapes The Artist’s Palette Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill Beverages REMOVED: Strawberry Smoothie and Blue Sky Organic Root Beer Geyser Point Bar & Grill Storybook Dining at Artist Point Wickedly Refreshing Cocktails REMOVED: Sparkling Lavender Rosé Storybook Dining at Artist Point Territory Lounge Featured Cocktails REMOVED: Sparkling Lavender Rosé Territory Lounge Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market Desserts REMOVED: Brownie Bites ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 Centertown Market Spyglass Grill Desserts REMOVED: Brownie Bites ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 Spyglass Grill Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Specialties ADDED: Fish and Chips — Beer-battered Cod Fillets served with Tartar Sauce and French Fries for $12.99 ADDED: Mediterranean Meatball Bowl — Harissa-spiced Impossible Meatballs, Couscous Salad, Tzatziki Sauce, Pickled Onions, and Cauliflower Pita Crisps for $12.79 Burgers and Chicken REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich ADDED: Caprese Chicken Sandwich — with Mozzarella, Sun-dried Tomato Aïoli, and Arugula on a Brioche Bun for $13.19 ADDED: Bayou Hot Dog — Andouille Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Rémoulade Sauce served with French Fries for $11.99 Salads ADDED: Couscous Salad — Couscous, Cucumbers, Raisins, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Fresh Herbs, and Arugula served with a Lemon Vinaigrette for $7.99 Sides REMOVED: Cuban Fries ADDED: Black Garlic, Truffle, and Parmesan Fries — French Fries topped with Black Garlic-Truffle Aïoli and Parmesan for $6.49 Kids’ Meals ADDED: Pasta with Meatball — Served with Marinara Sauce and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.49 Dessert REMOVED: Seasonal Cupcake ADDED: Creamy Praline — Fudge-like Pecan-filled Candy for $5.49 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Lemon Cookie — No Sugar Added Lemon Cookie for $4.59 Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court Specialties ADDED: Mediterranean Meatball Bowl — Harissa-spiced Impossible Meatballs, Couscous Salad, Tzatziki Sauce, Pickled Onions, and Cauliflower Pita Crisps for $12.79 Burgers and Chicken REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Sandwich ADDED: Caprese Chicken Sandwich — with Mozzarella, Sun-dried Tomato Aïoli, and Arugula on a Brioche Bun for $13.19 ADDED: Bayou Hot Dog — Andouille Sausage with Peppers, Onions, and Rémoulade Sauce served with French Fries for $11.99 Salads ADDED: Couscous Salad — Couscous, Cucumbers, Raisins, Red Peppers, Chickpeas, Fresh Herbs, and Arugula served with a Lemon Vinaigrette for $7.99 Kids’ Meals ADDED: Pasta with Meatball — Served with Marinara Sauce and choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.49 Dessert ADDED: Seasonal Cupcake — Chocolate Cake with Raspberry and Vanilla Buttercream for $6.29 ADDED: Creamy Praline — Fudge-like Pecan-filled Candy for $5.49 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Lemon Cookie — No Sugar Added Lemon Cookie for $4.59 Riverside Mill Food Court Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court Soup of the Day REMOVED: Chicken and Rice Soup Dessert REMOVED: Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake ADDED: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Lemonade Buttercream for $5.99 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 ADDED: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake — Available seasonally for $6.29 Fresh Fruit REMOVED: Strawberry Cup ADDED: Watermelon Cup for $5.69 World Premiere Food Court Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court Dessert REMOVED: S’more Shake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae ADDED: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Lemonade Buttercream for $5.99 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 End Zone Food Court Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court Dessert ADDED: Minnie Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough — Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Ganache, Sprinkles, and Chocolate Décor for $6.79 ADDED: Strawberry Lemonade Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Lemonade Buttercream for $5.99 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Lemon Cookie — No Sugar Added Lemon Cookie for $4.59 Snacks ADDED: Peanut Butter-Banana Shake — Peanut Butter and Banana Shake with Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Candied Bacon for $7.99 Intermission Food Court Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors Entrees REMOVED: Italian Sausage Mixed Grill Chicken Adobo Nachos changed from $12.99 to $12.49 Salads Caesar Salad changed from $9.79 to $9.99 Kids’ Meals Sesame Chicken changed from $8.29 to $7.99 Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites and Chocolate-Almond Cookie ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 Landscape of Flavors Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything Pop Bakery REMOVED: Brownie Bites ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie Pack for $5.49 Everything POP! Disney Springs The BOATHOUSE Sea & Shore Pipette Pasta with Vegetables & Garlic Butter changed from $19 to $21 Roasted Cauliflower Steak changed from $21 to $23 REMOVED: Roasted Chicken Breast ADDED: Oven-Roasted Half Chicken — Baby Carrots, Broccolini, Bordelaise Sauce for $33 ADDED: Gulf Lobster Tail — 16 oz Tail, Asparagus, Butter, Red Potatoes for $72 Launch Duo Dips and Chips description changed from “Pimento Cheese, Fresh Salsa Romesco, White Corn Tortilla Chips” to “Pimento Cheese, Charred Tomato Salsa, Corn Tortilla Chips” REMOVED: Fried Atlantic Clam Strips Filet Mignon Sliders (Three Sliders) changed from $22 to $22.50 Sandwiches Classic Cheese Burger changed from $19.50 to $22 Gibsons Heritage Steaks NY Steak & Fries changed from $38 to $39.50 REMOVED: Filet Mignon After Dinner Dessert Drinks ADDED: Key Lime Pie Martini — Liquor 43, Key Lime Juice, Cream for $12 The BOATHOUSE Splitsville Luxury Lanes Appetizers Cone of Fries changed from $12 to $13 Loaded Fries changed from $14 to $16 Chicken Tenders changed from $16 to $18 Macho Nachos changed from $18 to $20 Cheeseburger Sliders changed from $16 to $18 Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls changed from $15 to $18 REMOVED: Voodoo Shrimp and Jalapeno Shrimp Poppers Pan-fried Potstickers changed from $15 to $16 Pizza REMOVED: Cheese BBQ Chicken changed from $20 to $22 Pepperoni changed from $20 to $22 Hawaiian changed from $20 to $23 Meat Lovers changed from $22 to $29 ADDED: Margherita — Mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, fresh basil and tomato sauce. for $20 ADDED: Veggie — Mozzarella, mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, onions and broccoli for $21 Splitsville Luxury Lanes Sushi Fantasy Roll changed from $22 to $24 Ninja Crunch changed from $18 to $20 REMOVED: Surf & Turf Roll, Aloha Roll, and Golden Spider Roll Crouching Dragon changed from $19 to $22 Yum Yum Roll changed from $18 to $20 Krab Rangoon Roll changed from $20 to $22 ADDED: Cucumber Kani Su — No rice, just lean protein and veggies. Spicy tuna, cream cheese, and avocado rolled in thinly sliced cucumber and served with lemon ponzu sauce and drizzled with sriracha. for $22 ADDED: Fiesta Roll — Volcano spicy krab mix, tuna and cream cheese rolled and topped with avocado, masago, Tajin, scallions, cilantro, and our fiesta and eel sauces for $24 Salads Southern Goddess Salad changed from $20 to $24 Blackened Chicken Caesar changed from $20 to $22 REMOVED: Chicken Chopped Salad Southwest Salad changed from $23 to $24 ADDED: Tuna Poke Bowl — Seared ahi tuna tossed in spicy kimchee ponzu and served over sushi rice with diced avocado, fresh mango, and shelled edamame. Topped with seaweed salad, scallions, sesame seeds, and our house-made spicy mayo for $28 ADDED: Ahi Tuna Salad — Sushi grade tuna and sliced avocado over mixed greens, tossed in Asian pear dressing with yellow peppers, heirloom grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and tataki sauce on the side for $26 Golden Spider Roll Handhelds Cheeseburger Deluxe changed from $20 to $21 REMOVED: West Texas Burger, Baja Shrimp Tacos, and Steak Ranchero Tacos Buffalo Chicken changed from $20 to $22 Steakhouse Burger changed from $21 to $23 Turkey Club Supreme changed from $19 to $22 Black Jack Chicken changed from $22 to $23 Maui Chicken Sandwich changed from $22 to $23 ADDED: Tokyo Burger — Topped with teriyaki barbecue, American cheese, bacon, crispy onion strings, and spicy mayo. Served with lettuce, tomato, and pickle. Served with fries for $23 ADDED: Buzzy’s Bacon Burger — Topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, ketchup, and mayo. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. Served with fries for $23 Entrees Chicken Fried Rice changed from $26 to $28 REMOVED: Chicken Dinner and Tuna Poke Bowl Fish n’ Chips changed from $26 to $28 Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowl changed from $26 to $28 ADDED: Smothered Chicken — Crispy-fried chicken topped with our house-made bacon onion gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic butter broccoli for $30 ADDED: Chicken Alfredo — Crispy-fried chicken topped with our house-made bacon onion gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and garlic butter broccoli for $28 Resort Classics Tiki Punch changed from $15 to $16 Blue Lagoon changed from $15 to $16 Bahama Mama description changed from “Plantation Dark and Overproof Rums, RumHaven Coconut and Kahlua mixed with pineapple and house-made grenadine” to “Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, RumHaven Coconut and Kahlua mixed with pineapple and grenadine” Hemingway Daiquiri Vivoli il Gelato Today’s Flavors – Sorbetto REMOVED: Blueberry ADDED: Mango Vivoli 21+ REMOVED: Red Wine Sorbetto (21+), Guinness Gelato (21+), and Blueberry Mimosa (21+) ADDED: Frosé (21+) — A sorbetto made of prosecco and strawberries for $7 ADDED: Corona (21+) — A sorbetto made of Corona and lime for $7 Pastries REMOVED: Blueberry Cannoli and Panettone/Pandoro ADDED: FROOT LOOPS Cannoli — Sweet ricotta cream mixed with Froot Loops and topped with more FROOT LOOPS for $8 ADDED: Bombolato — 1 scoop of gelato inside a warm Italian donut for $10.50 Mango Spritz at Vivoli il Gelato D-Luxe Burger Limited Time Offerings REMOVED: Pastrami Reuben Burger D-Luxe Burger Disney World restaurant menu changes happen all the time. You can keep up by checking restaurant menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated when anything changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. 5 Things That Should Be Illegal at Disney World Restaurants Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did your favorite Disney World restaurant have a menu change this week? Sound off in the comments! The post Kona Cafe, Splitsville, and 36 MORE Disney World Restaurants Changed This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s really happening, and we’re having a hard time saying goodbye. Muppet*Vision 3D Muppets Courtyard has been slowly closing to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve already seen the closure of Mama Melrose’s, but on June 7th, both PizzeRizzo (okay, maybe we won’t miss the rat pizza joint) and Muppet*Vision 3D will close forever. Now, we’re going to miss Muppet*Vision 3D A LOT, even if the Muppets are eventually taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. We’re not the only ones…a Broadway star recently recorded his own tribute to Muppet*Vision 3D…and yes, it will make you laugh AND cry. Broadway star Andrew Barth Feldman is an actor and singer who played the title role in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. Not only did he appear as a guest star on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, but he also has credits in several movies, including A Tourist’s Guide to Love and No Hard Feelings. He also happens to be a talented singer, songwriter, and musician, and he penned a special song to pay tribute to Muppet*Vision 3D. Oh, and he also filmed an ENTIRE MUSIC VIDEO that kinda sums up how we ALL feel about the loss of this attraction.  Yep, that sums it up beautifully, right? We are excited about the new Monsters, INC. land and the ride based on the doors scene in the movie (like, we’ve wanted that ride FOREVER), but we are sad to see Muppet*Vision 3D go away. At least we’ll be reunited with Kermit and the gang once Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is re-themed. ©Disney We’ll be in Muppets Courtyard on June 7th to say goodbye, so be sure to follow us for that coverage. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 6 Muppets Secrets To Find in Disney World BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you sad to see Muppets Courtyard closing? Are you excited about the new Monsters, Inc. land? Let us know how you feel in the comments! The post “You’ll Always Be a Part of Me, Muppet*Vision 3D.” A Disney CELEBRITY Just Surprised Us With a NEW Gift to Muppets Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Owalas are one of the most popular choices for water bottles anywhere, but especially in Disney World. ©Amazon They keep your drinks cold for HOURS on end, which is incredibly important during those hot theme park days. If you’ve been wanting to grab a special Owala though, say, one that’s Disney-themed, here are ALL the Disney Princess Owala you can grab online right now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. At Last We See The Light! ©Amazon If you love Rapunzel as much as we do, then it’s time to grab the Tangled Owala ASAP before it sells out! The water bottle itself is purple with a pink lid (and a yellow highlight on the carrying handle!). Look closely and you’ll see the lantern emblem on the side too! Grab it here! Get Ready for An Adventure @Amazon If Moana is your Princess through and through, then you’ll want to grab the Moana Owala online now! The bottle itself is that gorgeous coral color Moana’s outfit is known for, while the top is cream and blue. Grab it here! Back to The Classics! ©Amazon The Cinderella Owala has tons of stickers on it to make it clear it’s inspired by one of the most classic Disney films of all time. The bottle itself is the same light blue as Cinderella’s dress, as is the top, with a dark blue band for accent purposes. The stickers on the side are all ones you’ll recognize immediately — the glass slipper, pumpkin carriage, clock, and the birds holding the ribbon! Grab it here! For The Belle Fans! ©Amazon If Belle is your favorite and has been for years, then the Belle Owala is calling your name. It’s yellow all over, just like Belle’s iconic dress, but the Owala logo is red, like the rose! Grab it here! Under The Sea! ©Amazon Looking to dive under the sea for your adventures? The Ariel Owala is perfect, and has all the stickers to match the color scheme of the bottle itself — the green bottle matches perfectly with the purple top, then Ariel’s hair is represented through the carrying strap! Grab it here! We’re Almost There! ©Amazon Finally, we have the absolutely adorable Tiana Owala that’s perfect for fans of her and her dreams. The main part of the bottle is green with four different stickers themed to the film, then the top is a lighter green/yellow, again, matching her dress! Grab it here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news and beyond! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite items!The post Every Single Disney Princess Owala You Can Get On Amazon Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article