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It’s a chicken. It’s a cow. It’s Cluck-a-Doodle Moo at this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! 2025 Cluck a Doodle Moo The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially started at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 21st, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Cluck-a-Doodle Moo booth? Well, we’ve checked it out, and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Cluck-a-Doodle Moo booth, you’ll find a new food dish and new drinks! New on the food side is the Asa’DOS, which is grilled skirt steak and chipotle chicken with Spanish rice and salsa verde. Get it? This dish is both the CLUCK and the MOO. Cluck A Doodle Moo Menu If you’re looking for some festival beverages, you’ll find a boozy Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail, a Mexican Lager, a new Michelada, and several other new beers. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Asa’DOS for $7.95. This is a grilled skirt steak and chipotle chicken with Spanish rice and salsa verde — covering both the chicken and beef aspect of the booth’s name. Asa’DOS While we were really looking forward to this dish, it was a bit of a letdown! We thought the carna asada was fatty and hard to chew, and the artificial smokey flavor was overpowering. The chicken had great texture and came right off the bone, but it was also overwhelming with the smokey flavor. Asa’DOS The rice under the meat was just fine and wasn’t very special. Drinks You’ll find a lot of drinks on the menu at Cluck-a-Doodle Moo this year — and if you’re a fan of beers, this might be a booth for you. We ordered the Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail made with pineapple rum, dark rum, passion fruit syrup, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Açai Black Tea, and lime juice garnished with a skewered Luxardo cherry and pineapple wedge for $18. Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail This drink was super refreshing! We loved how it tasted exactly like a Mai Tai and didn’t have a strong alcohol flavor. The açaí made it sweet but was rounded out by the tartness from the life. It had strong tropical vibes, and we really enjoyed it! Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail Also on the drink menu this year is an Estrella Jalisco Mexican Lager, an Estrella Jalisco Michelada, several other new beers, a hard cider, and a Festival Beer Flight. OVERALL Of the two items we tried this year, the Açai Passion Tea-ki Cocktail was definitely the standout! We weren’t too sure about the Asa’DOS, but if you try it, make sure you leave a review in the comments! The full spread! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Cluck a Doodle Moo at the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we have a love/hate relationship with Loungefly. We absolutely love Loungefly bags and they really are the perfect park bag. You can also find one representing all your favorite Disney characters, movies, and more. Loungefly wall But they can be pricey, especially if you can’t stop buying them (although you can often find bags on sale). For the most part, though, they are worth the price, and many of us collect Loungefly bags and always come back around to buying them again. Well, there are a ton of Loungeflys that have caught our eye recently, and all we can say is…DISNEY, TAKE OUR MONEY. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Don’t have Amazon Prime? You can sign up for a free trial of Prime by clicking on the banner below: Many of these Loungeflys are available right now at Amazon, but we found a few fun ones on the Loungefly website, too. Get the Minnie Classic Series Loungefly Backpack ©Amazon This is a CLASSIC Minnie Mouse backpack in a pretty blue pastel color with a pretty white bow tying it all up on the front. There’s also a sweet quilted pattern on the front pocket that has Mickey-shaped studs on it. The inside lining also has a Mickey pattern. Buy at Amazon Buy the Nightmare Before Christmas Oogie Boogie Wheel Mini Backpack ©Amazon Well, well, well, what have we here? It’s Oogie Boogie’s wheel…on a backpack. If you love Nightmare Before Christmas, this bag is a must. It also features Jack, Sally, and Sandy Claws with two dice as the zipper pull. Inside, you’ll find all a pattern of creepy crawlies. Buy at Amazon Get the Stitch Devil Mini Backpack ©Amazon Stitch is dressed up in his Halloween costume on this backpack…as a devil. This bag features some fun details, including Stitch’s ears sticking out of the side of it. The zipper pull is a pitchfork. How fun! Buy at Amazon Buy the Peter Pan Clock Mini Backpack ©Amazon This backpack has the iconic scene from Disney’s animated Peter Pan where Peter takes the Darling children on a flying journey around the city of London, including in the front of Big Ben. This bag also glows in the dark for a little extra fun. Buy at Amazon Get the Mickey Straw Mini Backpack ©Amazon This backpack reminds us of Mickey’s straw hat that he wears sometimes because it looks like it’s made out of straw. This classic backpack also has a front pocket along with a pretty peach color perfect for spring. Buy at Amazon Buy the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich Crossbody Bag ©Amazon Excuse us, this bag looks good enough to eat because it’s shaped just like a Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich. This cute bag has a lot of fun details and it’s a crossbody in case you want something other than a backpack. The sides of the bag even have sprinkles. Buy at Amazon Get the Lizzie McGuire Mini Backpack ©Amazon Our childhood just called because this throwback backpack (see what we did there?) is ALL about Lizzie McGuire — and yes, we were SO obsessed with that show. It’s got the cartoon version of Lizzie on the front with a fun floral pattern on the sides. Plus it says “Totally” on the back and we are “totally” obsessed with this Loungefly. Buy at Amazon Buy the Inside Out 2 Core Memories Backpack How are you feeling today? Let this backpack sort it out with you — it’s got a wheel that you can spin to determine your Inside Out 2 emotion for the day. The back says “One of a Kind.” ©Loungefly Buy at Loungefly Get the Unbirthday Cake Loungefly Crossbody Bag ©Loungefly If it’s your Unbirthday (and technically every day of the year is except for your birthday), you need this bag to carry around with you, which is shaped like the Unbirthday Cake in Alice in Wonderland. It even has a little mini applique charm of Dormouse. Buy at Loungefly Be sure to keep an eye out for these Loungeflys and grab them while they’re available. For more Disney souvenirs and essentials, visit our Amazon Store. Looking for more Disney Loungeflys? Visit our Amazon StoreThe post I’m Back In My Loungefly Era - Here’s Every Disney Loungefly I Want Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Choosing to stay at a Disney World hotel provides numerous perks that can help make your vacation better! You can take advantage of a complimentary day at a Disney World water park on your check-in day, enjoy extra time in the park with Early Entry, get free parking at the theme parks, and utilize free Disney transportation. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort In addition to all of the perks, Disney World hotels offer a variety of amenities, including dining and shopping options and pools. It feels wonderful to take a dip in the pool after a long day at the theme parks. While several hotels are still undergoing pool refurbishments, one hotel’s pool has finally been reopened! The Courtyard Pool, spa, and Courtyard Pool Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort have reopened! The refurbishments started on January 27th and lasted through late February 2025. Grand Floridian Courtyard Pool While the Beach Pool remained open throughout the refurbishment, seeing a hotel pool reopen is always exciting! We think it is the perfect time for a relaxing day at the pool. Keep reading below to see what other attractions and locations will be closed this week, March 1st through 8th! Magic Kingdom Playground at Dumbo the Flying Elephant The indoor children’s playground inside the Dumbo the Flying Elephant queue will close for refurbishment on February 24th, 2025. While the playground will be closed, the ride will still be open and available for kids of all ages to soar through the sky! Dumbo the Flying Elephant The indoor playground is expected to reopen in Spring 2025. Hall of Presidents The Hall of Presidents closed at Magic Kingdom on January 20th. The Hall of Presidents The attraction is closed until later in 2025, though a specific date has not been shared by Disney. We will keep an eye out for updates, though! The closure is likely to change out the current president as January 20th marked Inauguration Day. While it is closed, other maintenance and routine work may also be happening. Astro Orbiter If you want to blast off into space, you’ll have to head over to Space Mountain because Astro Orbiter will be temporarily closed for refurbishment! Astro Orbiter is being refurbished offsite Astro Orbiter will be closed as of January 13th and is planned to reopen in the summer of 2025. No specific date has been announced for the high-in-the-sky ride, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for an update from Disney. The ride has currently been completely dismantled and is being refurbished elsewhere. It definitely looks a little barren as you are walking into Tomorrowland right now! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’ve been anticipating this ride closure for a while now, and on January 6th, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for an extended temporary closure. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed The “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” will be closed for at least a year and will reopen sometime in 2026. The ride will be undergoing maintenance while it is closed. When it reopens, it will have some “new magic,” according to Disney. We can’t wait to see what changes will be coming to this ever-popular roller coaster! The Best $5 Treat in Magic Kingdom Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade On June 23rd, we had to say goodbye to an opening-day attraction that had been around for generations and provided simple fun to all who played. Now, the attraction has closed to make room for a new Disney Vacation Club lounge. Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade This lounge will be the third in Disney World, joining one in EPCOT and one at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney has not yet announced when the new lounge will open. Disney recently filed a new permit for the new DVC lounge, McKim’s Mile House, to install signage. We have been eagerly awaiting to see if we can see the signage outside, but so far, we have had no luck. Tomorrowland Terrace Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick-service restaurant that has been closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open. Tomorrowland Terrace Once in a while, you’ll see the dining room open as a rest area (and it’s still being used for the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties), but it’s usually all roped off and empty. Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates. If you’re looking for a nice spot to hang out in Disney World and take a rest, this could be it! Tortuga Tavern Just like Tomorrowland Terrace, Tortuga Tavern is also a seasonal restaurant in Magic Kingdom. It has been a bit since we have seen it open. Most recently, it was used as a cookie location for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Tortuga Tavern However, there are now shrubs up around the dining area of the restaurant, and work is being done. When we stopped by recently, some of the shrubs had been taken down, and it looked like work had been done on the ground. We don’t know exactly when/if this restaurant will reopen, but we will keep you updated if we learn more! We Wish We Would Have Bought These Park Bag Essentials For Magic Kingdom Sooner EPCOT Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros Over at EPCOT, the Gran Fiesta Tour ride at the Mexico pavilion also closed on January 6th. Gran Fiesta Tour The ride will temporarily close for refurbishment and is expected to reopen on March 15th! Test Track Test Track closed on June 17th, and Disney is giving this ride a BIG makeover! Test Track Disney has shared that the new version of Test Track will take inspiration from the old ride, World of Motion, that was originally there when the park opened in 1982. Disney shared more details at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, and an updated opening timeline was just announced! We’ll be able to ride Test Track once again in late summer 2025. 3 Disney Cast Members Reveal SECRETS Behind the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Restaurant Marrakesh Restaurant Marrakesh is currently closed as a dining location in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, and there’s no word yet on when the restaurant could fully reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh Occasionally, we’ll see it open as a lounge or Kidcot Fun Stop. So, if you’re in the Morocco Pavilion, check it out to see if it’s open. We’re watching for updates on when the full restaurant could reopen! REVIEW: Is This STILL the BEST $10 Lunch in EPCOT? Hollywood Studios Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy The Cars-themed show featuring Lighting McQueen permanently closed on October 8th, 2024, to make way for a brand-new Villains show. Sunset Showcase The Cars show was previously housed in the Sunset Showcase building, but the last day for guests to enjoy it was October 7th. The new Villains show is supposed to debut in the summer of 2025. We’re always watching for more details about the new show, and we recently spotted a casting call for Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, and Maleficent! Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid is currently closed in Disney World. But a bit ago we spotted that the iconic Voyage of the Little Mermaid marquee has been removed! So far it is still missing, but we are curious what, if anything, will takes its place. Disney is going to introduce a new, updated show in this spot, though it will still be themed to the animated movie The Little Mermaid! The new show will be called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure,” and it is now coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Summer 2025. It’s gone! Disney still hasn’t announced an official opening date for the new show, but it has been postponed from its Fall 2024 opening timeline. It will be a “fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.” Sorry, But We’re Still Laughing at These Things We Overheard You Say in Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Bat Exhibit at Maharajah Jungle Trek The bat exhibit on the Maharajah Jungle Trek closed for refurbishment on February 17th, 2025. While this portion of the trail is closed, the rest of the Maharajah Jungle Trek is open! You could even spot baby tiger Bakso, who recently made his debut in the tiger exhibit. However, be prepared to wait to see this adorable addition, and plan on arriving early. Maharajah Jungle Trek The bat exhibit is expected to reopen in early March 2025. But don’t let its closure keep you from making the trek — there is still so much to see! Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids is a popular water ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids Since this is a water ride, and it’s a bit cold outside in Florida during the winter, Disney often closes this ride for refurbishment this time of year. It closed on January 6th and is expected to reopen in March. TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Games The first round of closures began in DinoLand U.S.A. on January 13th, 2025. TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun Game were closed down, and construction has begun on the brand-new land themed to the Tropical Americas, Pueblo Esperanza. The walls have been up since the closure, and things have been disappearing from behind the walls. Almost everything has been taken down except for the large green dinosaur. Almost everything is now gone! It is definitely a sad sight, but we are also excited to see Pueblo Esperanza! DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, the snack stands, and The Boneyard remain open. Disney hasn’t announced an official closing date for the rest of DinoLand. However, they have announced that “2025 is your year to visit before it goes extinct!” The Most Expensive Restaurant in Animal Kingdom You Should SKIP (and the One You’ve Gotta Try) Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach officially welcomed guests back on November 4th! That same day, Typhoon Lagoon closed its gates for the season. Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon will likely be closed throughout the winter until sometime in the spring. Disney has been having one water park open at a time seasonally since 2020. In the meantime, you can enjoy the slopes at Blizzard Beach this winter! Click here to learn all about Blizzard Beach Disney World Hotels Boat Transportation — Disney’s Old Key West Resort From February 10th until early April 2025, boat transportation from Disney’s Old Key West Resort to Disney Springs will be unavailable. The resort will offer buses to take you to Disney Springs during this time. Old Key West While it can be frustrating if you are looking forward to using the boat to get to Disney Springs, Disney always ensures you have a way to get where you need to go. The bus may not be quite as fun of a way to get there, but you will still reach your destination! Stormalong Bay and Hurricane Hanna’s– Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Stormalong Bay is the shared pool between Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. It features a beach, a lazy river, a large pool, and an exciting pirate ship slide! When we stopped by recently, we noticed that they were hard at work at Stormalong Bay. Stormalong Bay From January until June, this pool area will be closed for refurbishment. While it’s closed, hotel guests can use the Tidal (Beach Club), Admiral (Yacht Club), and Dunes Cove (Beach Club) leisure pools. During the refurbishment, Hurricane Hanna’s, the pool bar at Stormalong Bay will also be closed. Fantasia Pool — Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort From January 1st through April 30th, the Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed. Fantasia Pool While this pool is closed, you can swim at the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort if you’re staying here. Everything POP Shopping & Dining — Disney’s Pop Century Resort The Everything Pop Food Court still remains on Disney World’s refurbishment. However, the area looks open except for one food window! Since July 29th, Everything Pop has been getting some work done. The refurbishment was supposed to end on September 29th. However, it was extended to being under refurbishment until April 2025. Currently, it is still under refurbishment, but the full food court and dining area are available; guests just might see or hear construction work being done. Pop Century’s new food court When we stopped by a few weeks back, it looked like all the walls were down. A Cast Member said the food court and gift shop are pretty much done, but some behind-the-scenes work is still being done. The only thing we noticed was one food window still closed off. Merchandise Locations — Disney’s BoardWalk The merchandise locations along Disney’s BoardWalk will be closing for refurbishment in phases. The closures will last until May 2025, but two merchandise locations will always be available during the refurbishment. Disney’s BoardWalk The Character Carnival is currently closed. While they are working on the Character Carnival, you can shop at Screen Door General Store and Thimbles & Threads. Well, This Isn’t Something You See at Disney World Hotels Every Day Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? 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We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe When is your next Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨 A Disney World Hotel Pool Is Reopening This Week! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been making our way through the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! And we’re heading to a booth that we’ve been looking forward to all day. Uncork California 2025 Festival Marketplace We are visiting the Uncork California food booth at 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Menu This booth is ALL about the wine! There’s a macaron on the menu, but other than that, it’s allllll drinks. Uncork California So, pinkies up because we have wine toasts to sip! Let’s dig in! Eats First up, we’re grabbing the one and only food item, the Mickey-shaped macaron. Made with SNICKERS bar pieces, this Chocolate Mickey-shaped macaron is filled with caramel ganache made with SNICKERS bar pieces. You can pick this treat up for $8.50. A Snickers Macaron! We are obsessed with this Snickers Macaron! The ganache is light and airy, and the shell is crispy and flavorful. We love how the chocolate and peanuts bring it all together. This macaron was delicious last year and continues to be one of our favorites. We know Disneyland knows how to make a good macaron, and this is just another example of how perfect they can be! Mickey Macaron Let’s take a look at drinks. Drinks We know this is a wine booth, but let’s be real: We’re here for the Cocktail Flight with Lychee Melon, California Wine, and Strawberry and Cola Cocktails. Pick up this flight for $20. Cocktail Flight at Uncork California The Lychee Melon Cocktail has white wine aperitif, vodka, lychee, and lime juices with rock melon syrup and is topped with skewered lychee. This was our favorite drink of the flight. We love how light and refreshing it is with a mild flavor. We tasted the lychee and lime flavors first and couldn’t taste the vodka. This drink is different from the other drinks in the flight and was the standout flavor! Cocktail Flight The next cocktail we tried was the California Wine Cocktail, which features peach purée, lemon juice, and blue curaçao syrup. It’s finished off with blue rock candy! This drink was also refreshing, like the Lychee Lemon Cocktail, but it’s on the sweeter side. The peach and gin were forward flavors, and while we enjoyed this drink, it wasn’t one of our favorites. The third and final drink of this flight is the Strawberry and Cola Cocktail with Central Coast pinot noir, whisky, Italian amaro, strawberry purée, lime juice, and, of course, Coca-Cola. It’s topped with a skewered lime gummy, and this drink was not our favorite. We loved the taste of Coke and whiskey together, but the other flavors didn’t work well together. We wish the drink had bubbles like a traditional Coke! The Strawberry and Cola Cocktail was also very sweet, being the sweetest of the flight. Another drink at this booth was the Green Apple Slush Cocktail for $18.50, which was a bit too wild for us! The drink is made of Green Apple BeatBox®, blue curaçao syrup, melon liqueur, kiwi purée, and lime juice and is topped with a gummy shark. Green Apple Slush Cocktail This is by far the sweetest cocktail we’ve ever had in California Adventure, and it tastes like a melted sour apple popsicle. Green Apple Slush Cocktail We did like the shark on top, but this drink is far down in our rankings. Overall Overall, we will head to Uncork California again for that Snickers Macaron! Three of the four drinks were not our favorite, but the first drink of the flight, the Lychee Melon Cocktail, was perfect with its lovely blend of flavors. We may not have loved the drinks due to their sweetness, but if you’ve tried them, be sure to leave a review in the comments! That’s it for this booth, but wait, there’s MORE! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! 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We’re checking out all the eats and sips at this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and that means we made a stop at Paradise Garden Grill! Paradise Garden Grill This California Adventure restaurant serves up a special festival menu each year, and this year is no different! We’re checking out several new dishes, so come along with us! Menu This year’s menu at Paradise Garden Grill features a variety of dishes, including a Chicken Taquito Ahogado, Al Pastor Tacos, Esquites Loaded Chips, and more! There’s also Lime Parfait for dessert. Paradise Garden Grill Menu Two beverages round out the menu for 2025. Eats We’re starting out our food tour at Paradise Garden Grill with the Chicken Taquito Ahogado. This dish is served in salsa verde with Spanish rice, avocado crema, sour cream, pickled onion, cotija, and cilantro. You can try it for $14.99. Chicken Taquito Ahogado There’s a good crunchy texture here! Some bites can be boring but when you get a bite with everything, it all works well together so well. There’s no spice here, so it’s a better pick for pickier eaters, and we also feel this was a decent deal; for $14.99 could be a good item to split. There looks like there’s a lot going on! The chicken wasn’t the star, but everything else makes up for it. There’s a lot going on, but it’s refreshing and creamy with the cheese, avocado, and tangy cilantro! Inside Next, we checked out the Pescado Zarandeado. This dish is a whole grilled fish with corn tortillas, refried beans, Spanish rice, zesty slaw, pickled vegetables, and a side of chips and salsa. It’s $29.99. Pescado Zarandeado We’d like to preface by saying that the dish looks nothing like the media display. The fish was also overly salted and charred, visually off-putting, and was extra fishy compared to other seafood items our reporters have reviewed here. We weren’t fans of this fish They freshened it up with tomatoes, pickled onions, and cilantro, but if you don’t like fish, those toppings won’t save the fish for you. The beans, rice, and slaw were all pretty average — they were still good, but they didn’t stand out. The carrots actually had a little kick from sitting right next to the jalapeños, so keep an eye out for that! These carrots had some kick! The corn tortillas and chips tasted very fresh — the chips in particular were pretty salty, but in this case that wasn’t a bad thing, and the salsa verde added a cool spice. Overall, this dish was not our favorite, but if you really love fish, it may be right up your alley! The chips were solid though! The Esquites Loaded Chips is Chile-lime chips smothered in corn kernels, cotija cheese, chile-lime seasoning, and crema. It’s $9.99 for this dish. Esquites Loaded Chips This was our reporters’ personal favorite! These crunchy chips have a nice mix of flavors. There’s a decent spice to them, but the refreshing lime flavor helps offset it. The cotija adds a light, cheesy layer that can be overpowered by the spice in some bites, and the cilantro adds a fresh element that works well with everything! Conveniently in a bag! It’s surprising that the chips remained crunchy, given all the toppings. There are lots of complimentary flavors, and we feel it’s one of the best $9.99 purchases you can make at the festival! We loved them! And for dessert, we wrapped it up with the Lime Parfait, available for $7.29. It’s described as layers of graham cracker crust, lime cream cheese mousse, and lime-orange gelée topped with chantilly. Lime Parfait This was like key lime pie in a cup! It was a tart yet sweet treat, more like a mousse than a parfait. The lime flavor is a little artificial-tasting, but it’s still tart. When you get a bite with the graham cracker, it offsets some of the sweetness and artificial flavor, which we enjoyed. This was good but nothing special — plus, maybe it’s a little overpriced, but it’s still a solid 4/5 dessert! Drinks Next, we tried the Hard Peach Tea Seltzer for $14.50. Hard Peach Tea Seltzer To us, this was pretty average. Given the tea aspect, it was flatter than a normal seltzer. Considering this is almost $15, we’d spend the extra few bucks and get a cocktail or save your money with a soda/water. This drink doesn’t really fit in with the California vibes of the Food and Wine Festival, and while it doesn’t taste artificial, it’s kind of bland. There’s a fresh peach taste, but it’s pretty flat and muted by the tea. Honestly, we think it could benefit from a sweeter and more sugary flavor. Overall While this booth wasn’t overall a hit for us, we definitely think the Esquites Loaded Chips was a winner, and if you love key lime pie, you won’t be disappointed by the Lime Parfait! We think this booth has potential, but the prices are relatively high, and we feel you may be let down by most of the offerings. Our full spread! That’s it for this booth, but wait, there’s MORE! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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We’re hanging out in Disney California Adventure for a BIG festival! 2025 Food and Wine Festival Yep, the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 21st, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Now, there are a ton of food booths to check out, but some of California Adventure’s regular locations have special festival menu items, too, so we’re checking them out! Churros Near Goofy’s Sky School A brand-new churro is available at this churro cart, the Mango Sticky Rice-inspired Churro, a classic churro rolled in sugar with sticky rice and mango pieces for $7.50. This churro had a fresh, vibrant, and sweet mango flavor. However, we couldn’t really differentiate the sticky rice in bites that were heavy in the mango, but those bites we did get had a sweet and nutty flavor. Mango Sticky Rice-inspired Churro The only downside is that this churro gets a bit soggy from all the toppings. But overall, this is a delicious new addition to the festival. Terran Treats Another new churro is available in Avengers Campus. The Crème Brûlée Churro is made with pastry cream, strawberry coulis, and crushed brûléed sugar for $7.25. The churro is good, as always , but the crushed brûléed sugar gives it an additional nice sweetness (but it’s not overdone). The pastry cream is creamy and sweet and the strawberry flavor just brings it all together. Creme Brulee Churro We will say that we’re not getting a strong crème brûlée flavor, but it’s still a super tasty dessert. Churros at Hollywood Land Well, that’s 2/2 on the delicious churros list. Can we get a three-peat? We’re going to try with the Peach Tea Churro, which is a classic churro rolled in peach sugar with diced peaches and peach tea sauce for $7.50. Well, we just hope you love peaches because there is a LOT of peaches on this baby. The churro is sweet, but we didn’t think it was cloying. We were disappointed that there’s no coating on the churro, though. Peach Tea Churro The peach sauce has a similar consistency to apple sauce — we didn’t HATE it, but we also didn’t love it. The real saving grace of this churro are the actual chilled peach slices, which makes this a refreshing snack. However, this churro just didn’t stand out for us, but it’s a safe pick. Corn Dog Castle Finally, we headed over to Corn Dog Castle to try the new SoCal Corn Dog rolled in fries and topped with tomato and pickle relish, American cheese, and house dressing for $10.79 without sides and $13.59 with sides. There is a LOT going on with this, but you know what? We love it! The breading is thick and it had a great crunch. The cheese was beautifully melted and blended well with the other flavors. SoCal Corn Dog What really surprised us is that the hot dog is still the star of the show here. This tasted like a hot dog with all the works. We’d say this one is a winner, although we might argue it’s a little overpriced. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: 4 Exclusive Snacks Available During the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando! Magic Kingdom Disney World’s saw some MAJOR changes this week, as two of the resort’s biggest new rides – – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind transitioned from virtual queues to standard queues. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this week’s average wait times! Magic Kingdom Wait Times The big story at the Magic Kingdom this week was Tiana’s Bayou Adventure transitioning from a virtual queue to a traditional standby queue. So, did it make a difference overall? Well, tough to say given the fact that we don’t have a full week of data, so the ride’s wait times may be skewed. The ride’s average for the days it was available on standby was about 20 minutes, which did seem to lower some other wait times around the park. TRON Lightcycle / Run ©Disney TRON Lightcycle / Run — 70 minutes Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 57 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 49 minutes Jungle Cruise — 41 minutes Space Mountain — 39 minutes Haunted Mansion — 34 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 32 minutes Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 27 minutes The finale! Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 25 minutes Enchanted Tales with Belle — 25 minutes “it’s a small world” — 21 minutes Pirates of the Caribbean — 21 minutes Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 20 minutes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — 20 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 19 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 15 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 14 minutes ©Disney Country Bear Musical Jamboree — 14 minutes Mad Tea Party — 14 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 13 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 12 minutes Carousel of Progress Enchanted Tiki Room — 12 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat — 6 minutes Tom Sawyer Island — 6 minutes Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes This Is One of the BEST Things To Do in Magic Kingdom, and You Can’t Change My Mind EPCOT Wait Times EPCOT also saw a massive change this week, as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ALSO transitioned from virtual queue to a traditional standby. Much like Tiana’s above, it’s tough to truly gauge the impact of the change on a an average weekly basis since it wasn’t in effect for the full week. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – – 60 minutes Frozen Ever After — 60 minutes Soarin’ — 35 minutes Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind – – 24 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 22 minutes Spaceship Earth — 17 minutes EPCOT Mission: SPACE — 16 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 16 minutes Living with the Land — 14 minutes Journey into Imagination — 13 minutes Test Track and Gran Fiesta Tour are both currently closed for refurbishment. Awesome Planet, American Adventure, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. This Is One of the BEST Things To Do in EPCOT and You Can’t Change My Mind Animal Kingdom Wait Times Flight of Passage fell 10 minutes in average wait time this week, but it still had a comfortable lead for busiest ride at Animal Kingdom. Na’vi River Journey boats Avatar Flight of Passage — 67 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 50 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 44 minutes Expedition Everest — 31 minutes Dinosaur — 22 minutes It’s Tough to Be a Bug — 11 minutes The Boneyard — 0 These Disney Adult Animal Kingdom Hacks Are Getting Out of Control Hollywood Studios Wait Times Over in Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance overtook Slinky Dog Dash for busiest ride at the park, and one of the busiest at the park. Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance — 68 minutes Slinky Dog Dash –66 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — 55 minutes Tower of Terror — 52 minutes Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 47 minutes Toy Story Mania — 43 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 37 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 28 minutes Star Tours — 14 minutes Muppet*Vision 3D — 10 minutes Walt Disney Presents — -0 minutes Sorry, But We’re Still Laughing at These Things We Overheard You Say in Hollywood Studios Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! I Didn’t Expect the Skyliner to Get This Chaotic 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 How long would you wait for your favorite ride? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Wait Times on the 2 Newest Rides in Disney World Are Shocking Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been waiting for Shrek 5 for about 15 years (yes… it’s been fifteen years since the last Shrek movie; we triple-checked!!), and we finally got a sneak peek at the new movie. Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Donkey Universal Pictures just dropped the trailer for Shrek 5, but did you catch who’s in it? Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on Christmas 2026, 15 years after Shrek Forever After, which came out in 2010. We’re so glad to see actors reprising their roles, but the film is also introducing Zendaya as Shrek’s daughter, Felicia! ©Universal Pictures Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy are all coming back as Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey. The gang’s getting back together, people! Watch the teaser below. At the end of Shrek the Third, Fiona and Shrek have triplets: two boys and a girl. While we don’t know who will play the two boys yet, we can’t WAIT to learn more. We’re so surprised to see Zendaya playing one of the kids. The new movie shows Felicia in her teenage years, and apparently, ogre teens are just like human teens, and she is already annoyed at her parents. ©Universal Pictures Oh, and can we talk about the JOKES?! Universal just acknowledged all those cringe-y (or hilarious, depending on your age) Gen Z Shrek memes. Poor Shrek — the internet has reached his swamp! ©Universal Pictures While Zendaya has been famous since her Disney Channel days, she’s recently had big roles in popular shows, including Challengers, Spider-Man, and Dune. She even produced and starred in Euphoria, the popular HBO show! ©Universal Picture Universal and Dreamworks have recently been giving Shrek lots of love in the theme parks! Despite the closing of Shrek 4-D, the interactive theater show at Universal Hollywood in 2017, and Universal Orlando in 2022, Shrek has a whole area to himself in Orlando. You can meet Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey and climb in an ogre-themed playground in DreamWorkd Land. There are even swamp-themed snacks like the Shrekzel, a pretzel that looks like Shrek, with green cheese to dip it in! Shrekzel! Fans were just as shocked as we were when we heard Zendaya’s voice in the Shrek 5 trailer. But if this is just the start of the details about the movie, we’re interested to see what other famous actors will pop up in it. We’re big fans of the movies and can’t wait to watch the new film next year. Stay up to date with Disney Food Blog for more! Heading to Universal Orlando? Check out our favorite restaurants you have to try on your next visit! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you excited about Shrek 5? Let us know in the comments! The post Gen Z Memes, Teenage Ogres, and Zendaya?! The New ‘Shrek 5’ Trailer Is BONKERS (and We LOVE It) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new Disney World hotel is on the horizon and we’re breaking down everything we know so far! ©Disney Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is the newest hotel being built near Magic Kingdom, and it’s been a long time coming. Originally, Disney announced a hotel called Reflections: A Lakeside Lodge for this space and never discussed it again. But now, Disney has announced that it will be built and will be renamed to Lakeshore Lodge. So what do we know so far? Opening Date Disney announced that this resort will open in 2027, just two years away! Construction is already underway. Construction on January 25th Location It is set to occupy the former home of Disney’s River Country water park near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. You can also see the construction of the hotel over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort. In the photo below, you can see the construction of Lakeshore Lodge in the middle with Wilderness Lodge to the right and Fort Wilderness directly to the left. via @bioreconstruct on X Overall Theme The brand-new hotel will be “inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists.” If we zoom in on the concept art, we can see what appears to be a sign above the entrance to the hotel saying “The Wonders of Nature are Endless”. It also appears to be a silhouette of what looks like Pocahontas, although we cannot be sure. ©Disney The Resort Category We do know that Lakeshore Lodge will be a DVC (Disney Vacation Club) Resort. We can expect it to be a Deluxe Resort and should have similar qualities and perks as others like it. Disney IP Influence on Resort In the concept art, we can see Bambi, Flower, and Thumper from Disney’s Bambi. We aren’t sure if these will be statues or topiaries, or maybe they are just there in the art for fun. ©Disney We mentioned a certain Disney Princess above, and here she is again. Now, this is the concept art for the lobby of the previous Reflections: A Lakeside Lodge and we haven’t seen what the Lakeshore Lodge’s lobby will be like, but maybe they will draw some inspiration from this. Reflections concept art featuring Pocahontas. The Rooms While we haven’t heard an update since the hotels changed names, originally this resort was announced as an ALL-NEW Disney Vacation Club hotel with more than 900 rooms. This could have changed since the new direction. In that concept art, we also saw some of these cabin-like rooms that appear to be up in the trees. Again, we aren’t sure, but this could be a possibility. ©Disney That is all we know as of now, but we are excited for Disney to release more details to the public. We will be sure to share them so make sure to follow us at DFB. 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 something you’re hoping to see at the Lakeshore Lodge resort? Tell us in the comments below! The post Everything We Know About Disney World's Newest Hotel -- Lakeshore Lodge first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a new month and a lot of new stuff is coming to Disney World. Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re gearing up for the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, which starts on March 5th and runs through June 2nd. But a new month also means NEW snacks arriving in Disney World, including brand-new cookies, cake slices, and cold brews at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. And we’ve got ALL the details on those new snacks and drinks right here! Throughout the month of March, you’ll be able to get Gideon’s special cookie, the Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookie. This cookie is laced with Freshly Ground Locally Roasted Decaf Espresso and fully covered in chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces. Note that there is a limit of two per person, but this cookie will be available EVERY DAY. Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookie If you’re in a cake mood, though, you can get this in cake form. The Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cake slice is a double-frosted cake with three layers of chocolate cake and a full layer of Peanut Butter Buttercream and Mocha Espresso Buttercream with Reeses Pieces and PB cups. These slices are available every Wednesday and Saturday, but there is a limit of two per person. Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cake But we’re STILL not done because a brand-new Cold Brew is coming this month, too: the Beehive Nitro Cold Brew. Gideon’s makes all their cold brews from locally-roasted Lineage beans and real food, not store-bought syrups. You can get this every day in March, too, at the Disney Springs location. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s also has a new Cold Brew lineup that you’ll be able to choose from every day: The Original Peanut Butter Cold Brew, Classic Nitro Cold Brew, French Toast Cold Brew, and Cookie Butter Butterscotch Cold Brew. Peanut Butter Cold Brew Finally, Gideon’s made ANOTHER announcement: the Fluffernutter Cake is in this month’s slice rotation. Fluffernutter Cake But WAIT, there’s more! You can also get Gideon’s Beehive Wild Honey made in special collaboration with The Winter Garden Honey Farm. You’ll be able to grab an 8 oz. jar of local honey, but there’s a catch — it’s only available online. This is a HUGE deal because Gideons is shipping a food item; you don’t have to go all the way to Florida. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Final announcement we promise: you’ll want to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse on the weekends to grab the Spiced Peach Almond Galette, a flaky pastry filled with cinnamon almond cream, spiced peaches, and oat crumble. This will be available every weekend in March and you’re limited to two per person. You’ll want to get there early — it’s first come, first serve. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse ⁣⁣You can find this delightful dessert at Gideon’s every weekend in March. Limit 2 per person. So, you’ll want to be sure to head on over to Gideon’s Bakehouse this month to check these snacks and drinks out! And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food 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’s your favorite flavor at Gideon’s Bakehouse? Let us know in the comments! The post Gideons Bakehouse Drops 8 Huge Announcements for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride! Recognize that phrase? Congratulations! You’re clearly a Lilo & Stitch expert. Hi Stitch! We have some GREAT news, but you’re going to need to act fast if you’re interested. LEGO fans, listen up! You have to check out this incredible NEW Lilo & Stitch LEGO set. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. LEGO Disney Lilo and Stitch Beach House ©Amazon You can finally build Lilo and Stitch’s house from the movie! This set includes the whole beach house, with lots of characters and hidden details. ©Amazon The inside has different rooms that show off the characters’ personalities. We love all the details inside Lilo’s bedroom, including Scrump and one of Lilo’s photographs. You can even play on top of the roof! ©Amazon The set wouldn’t be complete without Stitch himself, and he comes with his spaceship. The details on the minifigure are so cute! ©Amazon This set looks perfect for playing inside. Iconic elements like Nani looking for Lilo in the cabinet, The Ugly Duckling book, and even David and Mr. Bubbles create more in-depth storytelling. You can even put a flower in Lilo’s hair — we’re obsessed! SHOP ON AMAZON This 834-piece LEGO set looks so fun, and we’re so glad Disney finally made the perfect Lilo & Stitch set with every detail included! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to find your next favorite Disney merchandise! Looking for more? Check out our Amazon Storefront, which features our favorite products!The post Why Stitch Fans (and LEGO Experts) Are Running to Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Does this booth live up to the spiciness of its name?? We had to find out for ourselves! 2025 Peppers Cali-Ente Booth The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 21st, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Peppers Cali-Ente booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu As the name suggests, the theme of the menu at Peppers Cali-Ente is all about bringing the heat! This spot serves up two food items, plus a specialty cocktail. 2025 Peppers Cali-Ente Menu Now, let’s get to tasting! Eats First up, we’ve got the Shrimp Papas Locas, made with cheddar-bacon potatoes with jalapeño cheese sauce and spicy shrimp featuring Tajín chipotle sauce. You can snag it for $9.25. We’re SO glad to see this dish returning! It had such GREAT flavors! This year, though, well, you know how they say if you can’t say something nice about something, don’t say anything at all? Seriously, though, the bacon in the potatoes tasted like that fake smokey flavor that really overpowered everything else. NOT a fan. Shrimp Papas Locas Next up, we’ve got a new item. The Corn Chip Chili Pie with seasoned IMPOSSIBLE Beef, spicy cheese sauce, tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and cream. You can pick one up for $8. Now, THIS totally made up for the previous dish. First, although it says the cheese sauce is spicy, we didn’t really think it was. This is our idea of comfort food and makes us think of the good old days of the snack shack at the baseball field. We did think it was interesting that IMPOSSIBLE beef was used on this dish, but the cheese sauce still used real cheese, so this isn’t 100% plant-based. Corn Chip Chili Pie Now, let’s see how the cocktail stacks up! Drinks The festival drink at Peppers Cali-Ente this year is the Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail. It’s a new drink made with Bourbon, pickle juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour, garnished with Tajín Chile Lime Sauce, Tajín, and a pickle spear for $18.25. Let’s just say…we had our doubts — and rightfully so. Although if you love pickles and you drink pickle juice straight, you may love this. Because that’s what it’s like. Pickle Whiskey Sour Cocktail We did like the crispness of the pickle spear and the Tajin rim added a nice flavor. This is certainly one of the more unique items at the festival, but Disney, really, WHAT IS UP WITH THIS OBSESSION WITH PICKLES? Overall This booth was basically a hit and two misses for us, but we do like that the pickle cocktail is pretty unique and not like something you’ll find elsewhere. However, if we visited this booth again, we’d just grab that corn chip chili pie and call it a day. That’s really the only thing that wowed us. 2025 Peppers Cali-Ente dishes That’s it for this booth, but wait, there’s MORE! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Peppers-Cali-Ente at the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hold up, Starbucks lovers! You might need to reroute your plans at Disney Springs! Disney Springs One of the two Starbucks locations in Disney Springs is undergoing a big refurbishment and will be closed soon. Here’s what we know! The West Side Starbucks at Disney Springs will be closed for refurbishment starting March 3rd. Don’t worry, though — the Starbucks at Marketplace, right by the World of Disney, remains open. Starbucks West Side We’re not sure how long this closure will last, as the official Disney World calendar only goes to April 30th, 2025, and does not show any hours past March 2nd. Neither Disney nor Starbucks has made an official statement, but we’re constantly checking the calendar to see what’s happening! Starbucks West Side calendar There are a few other spots where you can grab a delicious cup of joe before starting your shopping day at Springs. We’re big fans of Joffrey’s Coffee, which has a location at The Landing and Marketplace. Starbucks and Joffrey’s locations in the parks will be open as well. Joffreys in Disney Springs Disney Springs is home to some of our favorite breakfast restaurants, like Homecomin’ and The Boathouse, for more sit-down brunch options. We also love Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew or Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC for on-the-go options. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew We’re not sure exactly what’s happening with Starbucks, but remember that the second, smaller location at Marketplace will still be open. This location will probably be busier than normal, so keep that in mind! Starbucks at Marketplace We’ll be monitoring this, so make sure you’re following Disney Food Blog for all of the Disney updates you need. Heading to Disney Springs soon? Check out our favorite Springs restaurants here! 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 Team Starbucks or Team Joffrey’s? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: A Disney Springs Starbucks Location Will Close SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning an upcoming trip to Disney World? We can’t imagine anything more exciting! Cinderella Castle If you’re wondering what travel and park essentials you need on your trip, we’ve got you covered. We’ve tried out a TON of these items in the parks and at home and we definitely don’t think you’ll regret having them on your vacation! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Score a free trial of Amazon Prime by clicking the button below! Get this Mickey & Minnie crystal pendant necklace ©Amazon This black and white enamel-plated pendant boasts red enamel plating on Minnie’s bow and clear rhinestone embellishments in their ears for a sparkly finish. The chain is adjustable so it can fit any way you might want it to! View on Amazon This FuelRod portable charger kit can save the day New look! We love these little portable batteries that pack a punch! Each Fuel Rod can fully recharge your phone, and the best part is that there are stations set up throughout Disney parks and the hotels where you can exchange them for a new, fully charged battery. They come in handy for when you’re using your phone a lot in the parks! View on Amazon We love this Mickey-inspired tote bag ©Amazon While we don’t always recommend tote bags like this for the parks, this one is adorable for everyday wear! We love the bottom half that looks like Mickey’s shorts, and we can’t say we disagree with the sentiment, either (unless your dreams are more like nightmares). View on Amazon Or, you can grab this water bottle ©Amazon Staying hydrated is important whether you’re in the parks or otherwise — and that’s especially true as the temperatures start to warm up in Disney World! We love the design of this stainless steel JoyJolt water bottle! It features a flip straw with a lid and is designed to be leakproof. View on Amazon Don’t forget this Powerline shirt ©Amazon Looking for the perfect shirt to wear on your next trip to Disney World? Look no further than this Powerline shirt! If you ask us, A Goofy Movie is a seriously underrated film (cinematic masterpiece, really) that’s finally getting the love it deserves, and this shirt is the prime example of that. View on Amazon And finally, grab this Magic Kingdom shirt ©Amazon Or, if you’re looking for something floral for spring (groundbreaking), get your hands on this floral Cinderella Castle shirt! We love the flower crown that circles the castle. It comes in multiple colors, too! View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post Save Up to 57% Off Disney Souvenirs and Essentials on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the past few years, Disney World started a trend where only one of its water parks is open at a time. Blizzard Beach There are two water parks located on Disney World property — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Both are home to tons of fun water attractions and pools, but there’s usually not enough water park traffic to support both being open at the same time, so they switch off each year. In fact, we have some news about BOTH parks! Blizzard Beach is getting ready to celebrate a big anniversary in April, and now we know when Typhoon Lagoon will be opening! Disney just announced that Blizzard Beach will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with tons of fun activities starting on April 1st, 2025! Blizzard Beach A DJ will play tunes for the whole water park to enjoy on a deck near Polar Pub, Mickey and Minnie will be greeting guests dressed in their winter attire throughout the day, you can participate in snowman bowling, and character-themed tubes will be available for floating down Cross Country Creek. Blizzard Beach But April 1st isn’t the only day to celebrate — you can keep experiencing the fun throughout the month of April with dance parties, anniversary food & beverage items around the park, and family friendly games with fun prizes! There are tons of new additions hitting the water park this spring! Blizzard Beach On May 1st, Blizzard Beach will officially end its 30th Anniversary celebrations and close for the season. Typhoon Lagoon will open on the first day of May for guests to enjoy as Blizzard Beach closes for its year(-ish) refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon Starting at the beginning of 2025, any visitors staying at a Disney World hotel also have FREE admission to whichever water park is open on their check-in day! This is a fantastic way to check out the water parks and the attractions they have to offer without feeling like you’re potentially wasting a theme park ticket. More Recent Disney World Water Park News! A NEW Disney World Hotel Perk Will Be Unavailable TOMORROWOne MASSIVE Problem With Disney’s New Hotel Perk for 2025Should You Pay Up to $500 for a PRIVATE Shack in Disney World?Disney Announces Two-for-One Ticket Deal for Florida ResidentsA Popular Disney World Spot Has REOPENED — Come With Us To Check It Out! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney water park news! The ULTIMATE Guide to Disney World’s Water Parks — Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Which do you prefer — Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Major Disney World Water Park Changes Were Just Announced first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney After Hours events are BACK in EPCOT! But there’s something major you need to keep in mind before planning your dream night in the park! Spaceship Earth Disney After Hours are specially ticketed events that allow guests to enjoy the parks with limited capacity after they close to regular day guests. The events include access to select attractions with lower wait times thanks to the limited number of guests, plus free snacks and drinks, and, of course, the thrill of being in a nearly empty park. But before you start planning out your own EPCOT After Hours visit, we’ve got an important reminder! The 2025 EPCOT After Hours events kicked off on February 27th, with more events scheduled for select dates through September 25th, 2025. We headed out to the first EPCOT After Hours of the year to check it out! EPCOT After Hours Just like in past years, the free snacks included with admission were Mickey Premium ice cream sandwiches, strawberry bars, bottled sodas, buttered popcorn, and, our personal favorite, maple popcorn in Canada! Canada Popcorn Cart Plus, there were some super low wait times for the rides that were open. We rode Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind a few times with about a 25-minute wait early in the event, and a walk-on to the pre-show by 10:50 PM! Plus, there was other entertainment available, like a DJ and character meet-and-greets. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind So, with all of those pros, what’s the catch?? Just like at previous EPCOT After Hours events, the World Showcase was partially closed during this event — you can’t go past Norway or France, so all of the pavilions from China through Morocco are inaccessible. Heads Up that World Showcase Partially Closes During After Hours! If you’re mainly interested in enjoying the rides, snacks, and entertainment, this may not be a big deal for you. But if you had your heart set on snapping lots of World Showcase pictures with no crowds and exploring the pavilions while they’re nearly empty, beware that SIX World Showcase Pavilions (China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, and Morocco) are closed during After Hours! UK Pavilion With No Crowds During After Hours! We’ll continue to report back with more from all of the events happening around Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! 2025 Dates You Should Know If You’re a Disney World Fan Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to an After Hours event before? Share your experience in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: 6 MAJOR World Showcase Closures To Know About at EPCOT’s After Hours Event! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s been a big shift at Magic Kingdom and it has us thinking 5 years ahead. Magic Kingdom In case you missed it, there are currently no more Virtual Queues at Disney World. That’s right, TRON Lightcycle/ Run ended their virtual queue earlier last year, but now Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have ended theirs. But, we could see the effects of this for a while — let us explain. Both Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure had been using a virtual queue until February 25th, when both rides switched to using a standby line in addition to Lightning Lane. We knew this would affect the wait times so we went to see how firsthand — at one point, we saw Cosmic Rewind have a 170-minute wait. Crowds at Cosmic Rewind We want to note that ONLY Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was available during Early Entry. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is not currently available during Early Entry, but it may change in the future. So if you don’t want to wait in standby, you’ll want to purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians and try to snag Tiana’s Bayou as your tier 1 selection for Lightning Lane Multi Pass. The Takeaways from No More Virtual Queues at Disney World Tiana’s Bayou Adventure It had us wondering if this was the end of virtual queues in Magic Kingdom, at least for a while. We do have new attractions opening this summer with Villains — Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, although we think it is unlikely they will use a virtual queue system. However, we can’t forget that in the future Magic Kingdom has a huge expansion coming with 4 new rides. Close-Up Look At NEW Villains Attraction at Disney World! ©Disney In the new Cars-themed area, guests can look forward to two NEW attractions! One attraction from the concept art appears to be for little racers while the other looks more grand racing over mountains. Could the larger ride use a virtual queue system? We could see this being a possibility, however, they could also make this a Single Pass or maybe a new Tier 1 attraction for Multi-Pass. ©Disney Of course, we cannot forget the highly anticipated Villains Land coming! Disney shared, “The new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom will feature fan-favorite Disney Villains from popular Walt Disney Animation Studios films and two new attractions.” We have speculated that one of these attractions could be a roller coaster based on the concept art, however, we don’t have confirmed details of these rides. The new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom will feature fan-favorite Disney Villains from popular Walt Disney Animation Studios films and two new attractions. If it is a roller coaster, this would be a main attraction at Magic Kingdom. We could see this becoming a Single Pass Lightning Lane or possibly a return of the Virtual Queue system. If this is a roller coaster, even similar to TRON, Disney fans could make it a very popular ride with long waits. It will be interesting to see how it plays out in the future and what attractions are currently Single Pass or Tier 1 change. ©Disney We have A LOT to look forward to and we will be here to report any new updates as things change. Be sure you are following us at DFB for the latest Disney news. People Are Questioning If Disney’s Villains Land Concept Art Is Real 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 kinds of attractions would you love to see in the new lands at Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments below. The post We're WORRIED About Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Rules in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a good time to be a theme park fan because new theme parks seem to be opening EVERYWHERE. First, Universal Orlando is gearing up to open its third park, Epic Universe, in May. ©Nick Jr. Universal is also opening up a new horror experience in Las Vegas in August, as well as Universal Kids Resort in Texas in 2026. Well, ANOTHER new theme park JUST opened in Fort Worth, Texas, and it’s the Peppa Pig Theme Park — yep, your kids are going to LOVE it. We’ve got ALL the details on this new park, so keep reading! Peppa Pig Theme Park is open for business, and it has a total of five rides that are perfect for kids. There’s Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, designed to be a “first roller coaster experience” for little ones. You’ll join Daddy Pig on an adventure in his new car, but Mr. Bull is digging up the road. The roller coaster will take you on a shortcut. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure is a ride parents can ride with their little ones on an “epic dino quest that will take you whizzing past smoking volcanoes and through pre-historic mountains.” ©Peppa Pig Theme Park On Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, your little ones can soar above the clouds with Peppa Pig in Mis Rabbit’s hot air balloon. This ride is described as an “aerial carousel.” ©Peppa Pig Theme Park Mr. Bull’s High Striker will test your strength with Mr. Bull’s hammer and bell ride. This ride will lift your family straight up into the sky and back down. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park On Grandad Dog’ s Pirate Boat Ride, parents and their kids can go on a boat ride to Pirate Island to find buried treasure. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park The theme park also includes a total of nine play areas including a bike tour, playgrounds, a greenhouse, a nature trail and more. Entertainment includes the Cinema, as well as Mr. Potato’s Showtime Arena, which will feature shows sure to please your kids. Most importantly, you can grab a bite to eat at Miss Rabbit’s Diner, which features a menu of kid-friendly entrees, flatbreads, salads, milkshakes, and more. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park You can buy merchandise at Mr. Fox’s Shop, which includes toys, apparel, and exclusive park merchandise. Tickets for Peppa Pig Theme Park are available online now. Admission is $27.99 per person, although special ticket packages including ride photo downloads, merchandise, and more are also available. An Anytime Annual Pass is also available for $99 per person. Stay tuned to DFB for more. “MY DREAM IS COMING TRUE” — NEW Theme Park Announced for Summer 2026! 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 visiting Peppa Pig Theme Park? Let us know in the comments! The post “It's FINALLY Happening!” — NEW Theme Park Announced Grand Opening! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a fan-favorite Value Resort. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Not only is it budget-friendly and uniquely themed, but it has access to the Skyliner! Pop Century may only have one dining option, but that is not always a bad thing. The Everything Pop Shopping & Dining food court serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are tons of items on the menu. While the food is not bad, the real stars of the show are the snacks and desserts. Now, we are willing to go to some crazy lengths to be able to get a snack that we love. Even if that means parking at Hollywood Studios, taking the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach, and then getting back on the Skyliner to get to Pop Century. Skyliner So, what snack is worth going the distance for? Let us introduce you to the PB&J Croissant. Not only is this snack pretty, but it is delicious! You can get it for just $5.99, and it is a pretty decent-sized portion! SO PRETTY! As you can probably guess, this croissant is a take on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Half of the croissant is dusted with powdered sugar, and the other half has a bright berry-colored frosting and is topped with dried berries. Sadly, the frosting is more just for looks as it does not add anything to the flavor (besides a mess!). PB&J Croissant Now here is where it gets good: the croissant is stuffed with peanut butter and jelly, stuffed enough that you need a fork and knife to enjoy it. Grape jelly fans, be warned! This treat features strawberry jelly. Besides the mess, this is one of the best versions of PB&J that we have ever had. It is similar to an Uncrustable, only it is better! We love peanut butter! We love that the peanut butter is a bit sweet and whipped. It kinda of reminds us of a peanut butter pie. Although this is just a snack, it could work for breakfast or lunch! Hey, we have been guilty of having a Mickey pretzel for lunch, so trust us, no one will judge you if you choose a croissant to be your meal! As we mentioned before, it is a decent size, making it big enough to share and a solid deal for the price! YUM! We are always on the lookout for the best deals and latest menu items at Disney World, so make sure to continue to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! The Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2025 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite Disney World snack? Let us know in the comments! The post I Ordered One of the Cheapest Snacks at Disney's Pop Century Hotel -- Here's What I Loved About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love telling you our favorite restaurants at Disney World to help you find the best ones for your family. Wilderness Lodge While it might seem inconvenient to try a Disney World restaurant that is located at a hotel you might not be staying out, we’re going to let you in on a secret– some of the best restaurants are at hotels! That’s right, with a little bit of time and planning, it is worth heading to these spots for a delicious meal. Today, we’re giving you our top Disney World hotel restaurants! The Best Character Dining Meal We here at DFB can’t say enough good things about Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge. This prix-fixe dining experience takes place in an enchanted forest setting, and offers each guest their choice of an individually plated entree, along with shared appetizers and desserts for the whole table. Each course item is themed to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This is perfect because you’ll get the chance to MEET Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey, AND the Evil Queen during your meal. But don’t be discouraged by it being a character meal! Artist Point We know that some character meals mean low-quality food, but that’s just not true here! Storybook Dining knocks it out of the park as far as both character meals and prix fixe menus go – but make sure to get reservations for this one as soon as possible since you can only eat here during dinner. We love that families with kids and even Disney couples will love this place! See Our Latest Review of Artist Point! Shared desserts The Fanciest Disney World Hotel Restaurant The award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the most exclusive restaurant in all of Disney World. It has not only been recognized by the Michelin Guide but has also won the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award. The restaurant offers a main dining room, a Chef’s Table, which is located in the kitchen, and a Queen Victoria Room which is also exclusive! Queen Victoria’s Room at Victoria & Albert’s Pricing depends on what area you choose to sit in, but expect to pay, at minimum $295+ per guest. Yes, it is very expensive, but the multi-hour dining experience might be more than worth it for you. Amuse Bouche trio at Victoria & Albert’s We consider dining here a whole experience, it’s not just a place to grab a bite to eat. Note that reservations are very difficult to find, although not impossible. Kids under the age of 10 are also not allowed to dine here. Find Our Latest Victoria & Albert’s Review Here! Victoria & Albert’s Chefs The Most Unique Disney Hotel Restaurant Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been a DFB favorite for years and years and we never leave disappointed. The atmosphere is wonderful as you will get a view of the savannah and the animals that live here. As for the African-inspired food? It definitely makes traveling to Animal Kingdom Lodge WORTH the trip. Sanaa If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, Sanaa only requires one meal credit, which feels like a steal! This restaurant menu is on the adventurous side so it might not be for everyone. But if you’re looking for something unique at Disney World, this is it! Indian-style Bread Service Read Our Latest Review of Sanaa The Best Steakhouse at a Disney World Restaurant Steakhouse 71 at the Contemporary Resort offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The prices are reasonable, the food is superb, and the theming takes us back in time since it’s all a tribute to the year “1971,” which just so happens to be the opening year of Magic Kingdom. Steakhouse 71 The steakhouse menu is only available for dinner, but don’t let that stop you from heading here for breakfast or lunch! We also love that it is within walking distance from Magic Kingdom as there aren’t many sit-down restaurant options there. Checkout Our Breakfast Review of Steakhouse 71 Just look at that spread! That’s a wrap on our favorite Disney hotel restaurants, but be sure to follow us at DFB for more of our favorite meals and snacks all over Disney World and beyond! 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 restaurant to eat at a Disney World hotel? Let us know your thoughts below! The post We’ve Eaten at Every Disney World Hotel Restaurant. These Are the BEST. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s happening again: more price increases have arrived in Disney World. China pavilion Now, price increases happen often, and we’ve seen it with merchandise, as well as food. In fact, in the fall, Disney World usually has MAJOR price increases for food and drinks, but we see both go up throughout the rest of the year, too. Now, two locations in EPCOT’s China Pavilion are seeing the prices of food and drinks go up. So if you’re planning on visiting the Joy of Tea or Lotus Blossum Cafe, we’re giving you a heads up: it’s going to cost a little more now. Let’s start with Joy of Tea. Pork Egg Rolls will now cost $5.95, up from $5.75. However, tea and bottled drinks will also cost more: Lychee Bubble Tea changed from $7.50 to $7.75 Jasmine or Oolong Iced Tea changed from $5.25 to $5.75 Jasmine or Oolong Tea changed from $3.95 to $4.25 DASANI Bottled Water changed from $3.75 to $4 Pork Eggrolls Dragon Blossom beer has increased from $10 to $10.50. Cocktails at Joy of Tea are also going to be a little more expensive now: Kung Fu Punch changed from $13.75 to $13.95 Honey Hibiscus Hard Iced Tea changed from $12.75 to $13.95 Lychee Cha Cha changed from $12.75 to $12.95 Joy of Tea The price increases at the China Pavilion continue over at Lotus Blossom Cafe. The Pork Egg Rolls there have also gone up from $5.75 to $5.95. Chicken Pot Stickers increased from $7.25 to $7.35. Entrees will also now cost more: Orange Chicken Combo changed from $14.75 to $14.95 Chicken Fried Rice Combo changed from $14.75 to $14.95 Mongolian Beef Noodle Combo changed from $15.25 to $15.75 Orange Chicken Combo at Lotus Blossom Cafe Kid’s Meals have also gone up from $10.95 to $11.50. Desserts are also now pricer: Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream went up to $5.35 from $395 and Lychee Ice Cream increased from $3.95 to $5.35. The following beverages also went up in price: Assorted Fountain Beverage changed from $4.29 to $4.79 DASANI Bottled Water changed from $3.75 to $4 Apple Juice changed from $3 to $3.25 Lowfat Milk changed from $3 to $3.25 Hot Oolong Tea changed from $3.95 to $4.25 Hot Cocoa changed from $3.95 to $4.25 Ice Creams Finally, the following alcoholic beverages will now cost more: TsingTao Bottled Beer changed from $10 to $11 Lucky Foo Pale Ale changed from $9.95 to $10.50 Honey Jasmine Lager changed from $9.95 to $10.50 Lotus Blossom Cafe If you plan on dining in the China Pavilion in the future, you’ll want to keep these new prices in mind. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  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 these price increases? Let us know in the comments! The post Prices Just INCREASED in EPCOT’s China Pavilion, and You’re Not Gonna Like It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’ve got the FULL MENUS for EPCOT’S Flower & Garden Festival, virtual queues are now GONE in Disney World (for the time being), Team Member previews for Epic Universe are happening RIGHT NOW and a second generation of interactive wands are available at Universal starting TODAY. All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: FULL MENUS for Flower & Garden, No More Virtual Queues in Disney World & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re SO CLOSE to the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival we can taste it. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’ll be coming to you LIVE from the first day of the festival to share everything you need to know about the exciting entertainment, shopping, gorgeous topiaries, and of course — the food! Speaking of which, if you want to know where to go to get all the BEST eats and then some, make sure you check out this NEW EPCOT map! The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 5th and runs through June 2nd — which means you’ve got about two months to check out all that this floral springtime affair has to offer! This begs the question, how can you prepare your game plan ahead of time if you don’t know which booths will be located where?! Well, we’re glad you asked because we happen to have the answer! The Lion King topiariy Introducing the DFB Exclusive Festival Map! Just click the link below, and you’ll be on your way to nabbing this FREE resource that we’ve put together for you with our years of EPCOT festival experience. Oh, and did we mention that in addition to the free festival map, you also get a free download of all the menus for every single food booth and additional location?! We know, we know, we’re the best. This year there will be 25 food booths serving up spring and floral treats! Many of these booths are returning from past Flower and Garden Festivals, but there will be TWO brand-new booths at the 2025 festival. Disney has also announced that the Garden Rocks concert series will be returning to this festival this year. Garden Rocks is held at the America Gardens Theater in the America Adventure Pavilion. These concerts are free with EPCOT admission with showtimes usually at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM. Vybe at Garden Rocks in 2024 The festival’s TWO scavenger hunts are coming back. First, you’ll be able to participate in Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, which will have you following Spike the Bee throughout EPCOT. The Egg-Stravaganza Hunt will also return around Easter time, which will task you with finding character eggs throughout EPCOT. You’ll be able to pick up maps (for usually around $10) at EPCOT shops. Once you’re done filling in the maps with stickers, you get a prize. Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Map There will also be new festival photo ops and, of course, plenty of merchandise to shop! We’ve seen a sneak peek at some of the exclusive souvenirs coming to this year’s festival and we just know some of these items will be flying off the shelves. You’ll also be able to get some special photo ops through Disney PhotoPass, including special Magic Shots. Plus, you can get mini festival gift cards with a unique festival design (these are great if you want to budget your festival purchases). You can check your My Disney Experience app to find full details each day, along with times for various offerings throughout the festival. ©Disney We can’t WAIT for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival to kick off next week. We’ll be live from the festival on the very first day, bringing you everything you need to know! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news! See the full menus for the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival here! MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's Guide to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget, and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this one of the most BEAUTIFUL festivals at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, topiaries, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Flower & Garden Festival! Will you be going to the Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT this year? Tell us in the comments. The post This NEW Map Shows What EPCOT Looks Like During the Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s so important to stay hydrated on your Disney World trip. Free water! When you’re walking miles and miles through the Disney parks, especially when it’s humid and hot as it typically is in Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to ensure you’re drinking enough water in the parks. But there’s one annoyance we are expecting to see more of in Disney World as it starts warming up. As the weather becomes warmer, we usually see Disney World put out water coolers and free cups to help guests have easy access to water, which is so nice to have when you’re beyond thirsty. However, one problem our team members have noticed is how small the free water cups are. The Experts are DIVIDED on the FREE WATER at Disney World. Water station We understand not wanting guests to use them to refill with soda, but we think there has to be a better way to avoid that from happening because these small cups are causing issues. We usually see crowds around the free water stations because guests need more than just a few ounces of water to stay hydrated. This causes a line of people to wait to refill it multiple times… therefore, we are deeming it “water lice”. “Lice” is just a term used for something annoying and having to wait to refill your water cup multiple times is well… annoying. Water station Larger water cups could eliminate “water lice” issues. But, until we see larger cups, don’t forget about the free water refill stations throughout the parks. For example, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find one at Galaxy’s Edge and you can find one in Magic Kingdom by TRON, but there are plenty more throughout the parks. See Our Trick to Know Where Every Refill Station in Disney World Water bottle refill station in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge You can also grab free water cups at quick service restaurants throughout the parks. If you don’t mind carrying around a larger water bottle, we think this is your best choice as your bottle could hold more water than the little cups. FREE Cups of Water at Disney World For more Disney World tips and tricks, be sure to follow us at DFB! 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 do to stay hydrated in the Disney parks? Let us know your tips below. The post "Water Lice" Are Running Rampant, and We Need Disney World To Do Something About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The opening day of Epic Universe is right around the corner! ©Universal Epic Universe is Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, and it is set to open on May 22nd, 2025. We cannot wait to step through each of the five portals into the worlds of Celestial Park, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. While we eagerly await for the park to open, here are four things to keep in mind before visiting. Here’s what you need to know! There is No Park Hopping or Single Day Tickets As of Right Now Universal is expecting Epic Universe to be popular, and for good reason; the park looks fantastic from the previews that we have seen! To help with the demand, no single-day tickets will be available for Epic Universe when the park first opens. There will also be no park-hopping. Dark Universe Concept Art ©Universal Currently, the only way to visit Epic Universe is by purchasing a vacation package or by purchasing multi-day tickets to visit the other two theme parks. The good news is that Universal said that more ticket options will be available in the future. Complete Guide to Buying Epic Universe Tickets Concept Art for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ©Universal Epic Universe is Not Included for Annual Passholders One of the best perks of being an Annual Passholder is being able to visit the theme parks when you please. Due to the high demand to visit Epic Universe, Annual Passholders will not be able to use their Annual Pass to visit the new park. ©Universal For the time being, Annual Passholders can purchase single-day tickets to visit Epic Universe. While it is unfortunate that this is limited and an extra cost to Annual Passholders, it is nice that there is an exception to the multi-day ticket rule. Universal Orlando Epic Universe Will Have Its Own Security Area Currently, Universal Orlando has a vast secured area, which includes CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure. This means that once you go through security, you do not have to go through security again, even if you are moving parks or visiting CityWalk. Security However, when Epic Universe opens in May, it will not be part of the central security hub and instead will have its own security area. If you are visiting Epic Universe, but you visit CityWalk first or vice versa, just know you will have to go through security again. CityWalk Epic Universe May Enforce a Locker Rule When we tell you the rides at Epic Universe are going to be epic, we really mean it! Currently, there are quite a few attractions at Universal that require you to put your belongings in a locker before boarding an attraction. This is done in order to make sure that you don’t lose your belongings on a ride or that they don’t hit someone or hinder the ride. Lockers at Universal While it has not been confirmed, we expect Stardust Racers, Curse of the Werewolf, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Dragon Racer’s Rally, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, and Mine-Cart Madness to use a locker system. Lockers at Universal We are so close to the opening of this new park and can’t wait to experience it for ourselves when it opens on May 22nd. So make sure to continue to follow the Disney Food Blog to come along for the ride! TWO New Villain-Themed Lands Are Coming to Orlando Theme Parks – Which One Will You Choose? Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be checking out Epic Universe this year? Let us know in the comments!The post 4 New Rules Epic Universe Is Enforcing in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article