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Staying at a Disney World Deluxe Resort comes with a TON of perks. Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Hotel But if you ask us, one of the best perks is Extended Evening Hours, which allows folks exclusive time in select parks. Right now, folks can visit EPCOT and Magic Kingdom on select nights, but Disney just announced that Extended Evening Hours are coming back to Animal Kingdom! Disney World offers Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for select guests, giving them extra hours in the parks! Unlike Early Theme Park Hours, Extended Evening Hours are offered only at one park per specific date. Right now, you’ll find this extra perk in EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but Disney just revealed that Extended Evening Hours are coming back to Animal Kingdom! Animal Kingdom During Extended Evening Hours! According to the My Disney Experience app calendar, the first Extended Evening Hours at Animal Kingdom will be on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 6PM to 8PM. Low crowds in Animal Kingdom What sort of attractions will be open during these after-hours events? Disney hasn’t confirmed the rides just yet, but these were available during Animal Kingdom in 2023: Avatar Flight of Passage DINOSAUR Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain It’s Tough to be a Bug! Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost Na’vi River Journey TriceraTop Spin Animal Kingdom Disney also recently announced that Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours will be returning soon, too, and you can read all about that here! And as a reminder, these are the hotels that qualify for Extended Evening Hours: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort STUNNING! Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates from the parks, hotels, and more! We’ve Got Some Bad News About Magic Kingdom’s Extended Evening Hours Perk 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 Are you heading to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments. The post ALERT! An Exclusive Hotel Perk Is Coming BACK to Disney’s Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you are disappointed that tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort have already sold out and you are looking for ticket options, we have a BIG warning for you! Oogie Boogie Bash You may be tempted to go online to websites like StubHub where people can resell tickets for events, but doing this could end up in disappointment for all parties involved. Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed event that happens at Disney California Adventure Park. The event features Trick-or-Treat Trails, Disney character sighting, and Bash-exclusive entertainment. Guests are invited to wear costumes to the event and have a frightfully good time! Oogie Boogie Bash 2023 If you head over to StubHub right now, you will see that you can get event tickets for almost any night of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure Park. Most tickets are selling for way above what they were initially sold for, but even if you are willing to drop the big bucks, DO NOT be tempted by purchasing a ticket from a resale site. Jack and Sally at Oogie Boogie Bash Disney clearly states on their website that “tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold or transferred for commercial purposes.” According to The Orange County Register, Disneyland Resort does have a process in place to investigate resold tickets that will be voided when appropriate. Oogie Boogie Bash Wristband It can be even worse news for those who are reselling their tickets. MousePlanet wrote that Disney “has demonstrated that they can work with the site to obtain the identity of resellers, void their tickets, and revoke their Magic Key passes where applicable.” Ursula at Oogie Boogie Bash If you still desperately want to attend Oogie Boogie Bash and don’t mind the cost, you can still book Oogie Boogie Bash VIP Tours. These tours can accommodate party sizes up to eight guests and will get you into the party, as well as exclusive access to certain attractions and events. Since tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash are sold out otherwise and purchasing a ticket for a reseller will probably result in a bad time, the VIP Tours could be a potential option. Trick-or-Treating at Oogie Boogie Bash Or, you can also still enjoy Halloween at Disneyland Resort, just without a visit to Oogie Boogie Bash. From August 23rd through October 31st, 2024, Disneyland Resort is still offering lots of Halloween fun during Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort without the need for a ticket to a separate event. You will be able to meet characters in their Halloween best, enjoy special live entertainment, admire pumpkins during the Main Street Pumpkin Festival, a special Halloween nighttime show, and much more. Halloween Time at Disneyland While you may not be able to get tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash, you can still have a fantastic time celebrating the season at Disneyland Resort. If you want to learn even more about celebrating Halloween at the Disney parks, make sure you check out our video dedicated to all things Halloween: Make sure you stay tuned to DFB for even more Halloween and Disneyland news! Find out even more about Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort here! 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 What is your favorite part about Halloween at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING! Don't Fall for This SKETCHY Disney Ticket Scam first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Code Orange may be in full effect over at the Disney parks, but summer is still in full swing at Disney Springs! Gideon’s Gideon’s Bakehouse is a staple at Disney Springs, and we totally get why it’s so popular. From delicious treats to immersive decor, Gideon’s is truly a can’t-miss stop if you’re visiting Disney World. But the best part about Gideon’s is all the limited-time goodies you can snag, which makes repeat visits totally worth it! This season is no exception, of course, as Gideon’s has released their limited-time menu offerings for August, which have been inspired by the ongoing celebration of Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs. Key Lime Chocolate Chip Gideon’s popular Vanilla Bean Cookie Dough gets a zesty twist with Florida Key Lime Juice, loaded with Chocolate Chips, and sprinkled with Key Lime Pie Crumbs. It’s like a chocolate-dipped Key Lime Pie on a stick—but in cookie form! Did someone say, “yummmmm“? ©Gideon This cookie is available every day of August at both Gideon’s locations and is limited to two cookies per person!⁣ Key Lime Pie Cake Bars These scrumptious-looking bars feature three layers of key lime cake, filled with tangy key lime curd, and topped with both key lime cream cheese frosting and a new graham cracker buttercream. ©Gideon These cake bars will be available until August 11th at both locations and in limited quantities. Key Lime Graham Cracker Cake A fresh take on the classic Key Lime Pie Cake—now with a Limited-Edition twist! This cake is stacked with three layers of Key Lime Cake, slathered with TWO delicious-sounding frostings: Key Lime Cream Cheese and a new Graham Cracker Buttercream. Plus, Key Lime Curd is in between each layer! ©Gideon This one is available every Wednesday and Saturday in August at both locations. Limited to two per person while supplies last! Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew And if you’re a fan of the Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew that debuted last month, good news for you: It will remain on the menu all through August! This is one treat, though, that is only available at the Disney Springs location. Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest in Disney foodie news and updates! After 15 Years of Reviewing Disney World Food, I’m Revealing the Most BIZARRE Trends Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning on trying these limited-edition treats? Let us know in the comments! The post We Don’t Like This Gideon’s Bakehouse Update in Disney World…We LOVE It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all love Disney World, right?! Magic Kingdom I mean, who can get over all the magic, the nostalgia, and the snacks? Seriously though, we love going to visit, but when we talk about planning for our next trip, there’s one Disney World rule that can definitely put a wrench into our plans, and it’s one we wish Disney World would finally get rid of. Let’s talk about it! What’s that rule that Disney World has been sticking to that’s really been messing up our plans for the last few years? We’re talking about park pass reservations for Annual Passholders. Let’s dive right in. ©Disney As we said, we’re talking about those park pass reservations we mostly still need to make as Annual Passholders. First off, we get that Disney needs to plan for staffing, product availability, and all the other logistical stuff that makes all the magic happen. But in a post-pandemic world that in some way is still trying to get back to “normal” where we’ve become accustomed to a degree of spontaneity and seamless experiences, park passes feel like that one unnecessary element that everyone just wants to skip. ©Disney From a guest perspective, park passes are just another layer of planning that feels rather tedious. Remember the “good ol’ days” when you could just wake up and decide, “Hey, I feel like hitting up Magic Kingdom today,” and you’d just go? Now, you’ve got to decide which park you’re going to in advance, lock it in, and try not to change your mind last minute. It can feel like Disney is saying, “Oh, you want to be spontaneous? Too bad, so sad.” ©Disney When it comes to the overall planning process, Disney vacations are already a massive undertaking. We’re talking about booking dining reservations days in advance, grabbing all of your ride and dining reservations, and juggling park pass reservations. It can be a lot. And forget about when you’re trying to manage the stress of trying to coordinate park passes for large groups. You might as well start taking up a side hustle of herding cats. ©Disney Also, yes, we recognize that there are Good-to-Go Days where passholders can visit the Disney World theme parks without needing a park pass reservation, but those days are pretty few and far between. It all begs the question, “If you don’t need reservations for some of the days, why would you need them at all?” ©Disney So, Disney, if you’re listening (we really hope you are), how about we rethink the need for park pass reservations? It would be wonderful to get back to the freedom to be spontaneous, to wake up and decide our plans for the day without all the extra stress of wondering if we’ll even get into the park. Magic Kingdom We’ll keep watching for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to learn more about Disney World’s Annual Pass program. 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 about park pass reservations for Annual Passholders at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Rule We Wish Disney World Would Finally Slash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like the new trend in streaming is bundling. ©Disney We’ve recently learned more about a Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle that’s available. We’ve also been waiting to get more details about the sports streaming bundle Disney announced earlier this year. The bundle brings together sports content from Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery on one streaming app. Disney has unveiled some information about this new sports streaming service, but now, we know how much it will cost. The new sports streaming service will be called Venu (pronounced like “venue”) and will offer “the most sought-after live sports from the top leagues and teams, together in one place. All in a new app built from the ground up for sports fans.” According to The Wall Street Journal, the sports streaming service will cost $42.99 per month and will include live games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Division I college football and basketball. Venu Sports The new service is scheduled to launch this fall and will give subscribers access to 14 live sports channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, truTV, as well as ESPN+. New subscribers will be locked in at the $42.99 per month price for a year from when they sign up and will be able to cancel at any time. The new service will end up having about 55 percent of U.S. sports rights. ESPN feature at CES 2024 However, the new streaming service still faces some legal challenges. It still requires regulatory approval before it can launch. At the moment, some in the industry are suggesting that the new service violates federal law, and Fubo TV has gone so far as to sue Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery with a complaint that the new service is complete market suppression. ©Fubo If the streaming service does manage to get over its legal hurdles, though, it will be the first of its kind. We’ll be keeping an eye on the situation and will keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Learn More About the Fubo TV Lawsuit 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 What do you think? Will you be signing up for this new sports streaming service? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Pricing Announced for Disney’s NEW Sports Streaming Service first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hurricane season can make a pretty big impact on your Disney World trip, and experts have predicted that the 2024 hurricane season is going to be worse than previous years, with a “potentially explosive” series of storms. Rainy day in Magic Kingdom We’ve been tracking the latest disturbance in the Atlantic which is slowly making its way through the Caribbean and toward Florida, causing a state of emergency declaration in the Sunshine State. Here are the latest updates. STORM UPDATES A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World 6 Items You Need For a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe The latest updates from the National Hurricane Center show storm 97L potentially strengthening as it passes over Cuba and further into the Gulf of Mexico. ©National Hurricane Center While still a tropical wave, the storm is producing showers and thunderstorms over eaters Cuba, Hispañola, and much of the rest of the Caribbean. The 8AM update indicates the wave will move over Cuba throughout the day on Friday and will emerge over the Straits of Florida late tonight or Saturday. A tropical depression is likely to form this weekend, with tropical storm watches potentially going into effect today in Florida. Heavy rains may cause flash flooding across Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas through the weekend. Right now, the formation chance over 48 hours is medium at 60%, while the chance of formation over the next seven days is high at 90%. Brian Shields, a meteorologist with WFTV, predicts the storm will strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf on Saturday. Florida’s governor has issued a state of emergency for much of the Florida peninsula, including the counties of Orange and Osceola, where Disney World is located. The state of emergency activates the state’s emergency management system to help mitigate storm damage and to issue evacuation orders if needed. The emergency order says the storm could cause flooding, and power outages, and affect critical infrastructure in the state including roads and bridges. Rainy day If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the next seven days, you might want to keep your eyes on the weather. A severe storm could cause flight cancelations, ride closures, and transportation delays. If a hurricane develops, Disney may need to close its parks. That said, the system is still in the early stages of formation, so things could change at any time. Rainy Day at Animal Kingdom Here’s how to handle the worst-case scenario at Disney World during hurricane season. And if you’re headed there over the next few days, you’ll want to be sure to pack some rainy-day gear. We will continue to monitor this storm for updates. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest travel news, so stay tuned 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 When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Storm System Expected To Strengthen, Experts Warn of Flash Flooding in Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World just looooooves to change things up on us and the latest victim is the skip-the-line service. Cinderella Castle What once was FastPass, FastPass+, and Genie+, is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass. But, before these recent changes rolled out, Disney introduced surge pricing to what was Genie+ at the time. Depending on the date of your visit, you may find yourself paying more or less to skip the line based on demand. Or, at least, that’s how it’s supposed to work! BIG changes just hit Disney World. Disney Genie+ is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass. In addition to these changes, as Disney shares, guests can now: Make Lightning Lane plans before you’re in the parks, “for added confidence:” Choose experiences and times prior to purchasing, so you know exactly what you’re getting with your purchase; Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple vacation days, all at once, if you wish! What seemingly hasn’t changed, though, is Disney’s “surge pricing” for the service. But, is it really surge pricing? Goodbye Genie+ A bit of background: What is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass was previously known as Disney Genie+. When Disney Genie+ was initially introduced in Disney World, the price to purchase Disney Genie+ was set at $15.00 per ticket, per day. In October 2022, however, surge pricing (you may see the term “variable pricing” on the Disney World website) was introduced to the standard base-price Disney Genie+ service. Lightning Lanes in Walt Disney World Essentially, Disney says that the cost of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service will VARY depending on the date you’ll be visiting, along with noting that prices for the service may be lower on less busy days and higher on peak periods (like around holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas). But, from what we’ve noticed, this isn’t necessarily always the case. ©Disney For example, on July 21st, Lightning Lane Multi Pass for Magic Kingdom (which was technically Genie+ at the time) was priced at $27, but one of the most popular rides in all of Magic Kingdom — Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — only had an average 50-minute wait all day, which is quite out of the norm for this attraction. It doesn’t seem as though the price always reflects the crowd level. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train This likely happens because Disney prices Lightning Lanes out ahead of time, using past attendance calendars and records to try and determine what sort of demand the service might have on any given day. But, as we tend to say over and over again — Disney World is unpredictable. No two days are alike — even some holidays we’ve expected to see big crowds this year have ended up surprising us. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train At the end of the day, while Disney World’s Lightning Lane surge pricing isn’t technically a lie, it may not always reflect the actual crowd levels on the date you’re visiting. If you have questions about the new Lightning Lane system, you can read our full guide at the link below! Learn More About the NEW Lightning Lane Changes Here In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for the latest Lightning Lane changes and more updates from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Disney World’s Lightning Lane Changes 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 used the new Lightning Lane system at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post So, Is Disney World’s 'Surge Pricing' System a Big LIE? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

BOO! Did we scare you?! Ready or not, Halloween is coming SOON! Magic Kingdom We’ve already seen tons of Halloween merchandise in stores and online and learned more details about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! But, all the eats and treats just might be our favorite part about spooky season and a whole bunch more were just announced! A TON of Halloween eats and treats are coming to the Disney World hotels soon — check them all out below! Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) ©Disney Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sablé with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor ©Disney Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Mickey Cinnamon Roll Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Carousel Coffee (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced Milk Chocolate, Green Apple-Caramélia Chocolate, Blood Orange-Dark Chocolate (New) Mickey Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream ©Disney Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffin ©Disney Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse Kona Island (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Vampire Stitch Cake: Chocolate cake with ‘raspberry ice cream cone’ buttercream Pineapple Lanai (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Mickey Pumpkin Soft-Serve: Pumpkin-spiced flavored soft-serve and coconut haupia with caramel drizzle, graham cracker crumbs, and a white chocolate Mickey-shaped pumpkin ©Disney Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Ghoulish Beignets Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Ghoulish Beignets: Mickey-shaped beignets dusted with cookies and cream powdered sugar and a ghoulish marshmallow crème drizzle Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) ©Disney Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced milk chocolate, green apple-caramélia chocolate, blood orange-dark chocolate (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sable with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor Spooky Mini Cookies and Dipping Cream: Halloween sugar cookies with dipping icing Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Trail’s End Restaurant (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Spooky Mini Cookies and Dipping Cream: Halloween sugar cookies with dipping icing Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream ©Disney Available at Various Lounges, Pool Bars, And Table-Service Restaurants (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Seawitch Brew: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, blackberry purée, and sour mix topped with fresh blackberries (New) Doom-ela Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Cointreau Liqueur, triple sec liqueur, sour mix, lime juice, black Cyprus salt, and lime ©Disney In the meantime, check out our Halloween merch at the DFB store by clicking the image below! In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest spooky news from Disney World, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! See Even MORE Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World Soon Right Here! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World with our guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World Get ALL the Info on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Check Out the Disney x Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disney World for Halloween? Tell us in the comments. The post SPOOKY MICKEY BEIGNET ALERT! See NEW Halloween Treats Coming to Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dust off the cobwebs and prepare your treat bags because Halloween delights are coming to Walt Disney World Resorts! Starting August 9, a flavorful spell will be cast upon the Disney Resorts Collection. Don’t worry, no tricks this year, just delicious boo-tiful treats. From the new Halloween Mummy Cupcake to the returning Haunted Forest Apple Mousse, there are plenty of Halloween items to keep you satisfied all season long. Let’s not wait any longer and unwrap the Foodie Guide to Halloween Treats for the Disney Resorts Collection at Walt Disney World. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort World Premiere Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Intermission Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Landscape of Flavors (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Chicken Adobo Nachos Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sablé with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Mickey Cinnamon Roll Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Carousel Coffee (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced Milk Chocolate, Green Apple-Caramélia Chocolate, Blood Orange-Dark Chocolate (New) Mickey Cinnamon Roll Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New) (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffin (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Island (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Vampire Stitch Cake: Chocolate cake with ‘raspberry ice cream cone’ buttercream Pineapple Lanai (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Mickey Pumpkin Soft-Serve: Pumpkin-spiced flavored soft-serve and coconut haupia with caramel drizzle, graham cracker crumbs, and a white chocolate Mickey-shaped pumpkin Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Coming soon) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Ghoulish Beignets: Mickey-shaped beignets dusted with cookies and cream powdered sugar and a ghoulish marshmallow crème drizzle Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based) The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced milk chocolate, green apple-caramélia chocolate, blood orange-dark chocolate (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sable with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Trail’s End Restaurant (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) Spooky Mini Cookies and Dipping Cream: Halloween sugar cookies with dipping icing Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream Available at Various Lounges, Pool Bars, And Table-Service Restaurants (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31) Seawitch Brew: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, blackberry purée, and sour mix topped with fresh blackberries (New) Doom-ela Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Cointreau Liqueur, triple sec liqueur, sour mix, lime juice, black Cyprus salt, and lime What a way to start the Halloween season. I can’t wait to share even more items for you to treat yourself with soon. The delicious adventures are limitless! Get the latest dish on all the tasty news coming to Disney Parks with our Disney Eats topics page. And be sure to follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook! (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) The post Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resorts 2024 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

A tropical storm system projected to strengthen and move up the Gulf of Mexico could bring severe weather to Disney World. This tropical wave is expected to develop over the weekend. Florida’s governor has issued a state of emergency for much of the Florida peninsula, including the counties of Orange and Osceola, where Disney World is located. The state of emergency activates the state’s emergency management system to help mitigate storm damage and to issue evacuation orders, if needed. Governor Ron DeSantis’ emergency order says the storm could cause flooding, power outages, and affect critical infrastructure in the state including roads and bridges. The National Hurricane Center’s latest models for this storm predict that it could move very slowly and bring heavy rainfall to the state for several days, starting this weekend and lasting into early next week. We know these storms can be extremely stressful if you have a vacation to Disney World planned. They are unpredictable, and it’s hard to decide if you should make the trip or not. Here’s a step-by-step guide to hurricane cancellation policies and refunds in Disney World. Rain on Main Street during Hurricane Idalia in 2023 Here’s how to handle the worst-case scenario at Disney World during hurricane season. And if you’re headed there over the next few days, you’ll want to be sure to pack some rainy-day gear. We have had some really fun trips to Disney World during stormy weather — seriously! Crowds are usually down and lines are short, the resorts will bring out special activities to add to the fun when you can’t be outside, and it can be a trip you will always remember. Watch AJ’s video below for lots more on being in Disney World during a storm. Keep following DFB for the latest on this tropical storm system and how it could affect your Disney World trip. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: State of Emergency Declared for Disney World Area Ahead of Potential Hurricane first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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A new chapter of Lorcana is coming online and will be available in hobby stores soon! Lorcana: Shimmering Skies We’ve been bringing you coverage of the latest chapters of Lorcana, and it’s time for the newest edition! On August 9th, you’ll be able to find the new chapter at hobby stores and soon after, on August 23rd, you’ll be able to purchase the cards on Amazon, Disney Store, and many other locations. We grabbed a set ahead of their release to bring you all the new info on these new cards before they hit shelves, so buckle up, because we’re taking you through the story of Lorcana! What is Lorcana? Since August 2023, Disney and Ravensburger have released four collections of this trading card game — The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, a Disney100 collection, Into the Inklands, and Ursula’s Return. Now, another chapter is on the horizon — Shimmering Skies! The game combines the thrill of strategy with the whimsy of Disney storytelling. Into the Inklands ©Disney The story goes that players are “Illumineers” who have landed in a new realm, Lorcana. You must go on quests to search and find the “lore” that was spread out during Rise of the Floodborn when a flood of mixed ink was accidentally unleashed. Your goal in the game is to collect 20 lore (points) before the other players. Your quest to gain lore and challenge your opponents to slow them down. ©Disney Put simply, the game is a race to get 20 points by using the actions, songs, and characters that are on each card. You can challenge your opponent and eliminate (banish) their cards that are in play to limit their opportunities to gain points. It’s a game of strategy with a bit of luck of the draw. ‘Shimmering Skies’ After all the challenges, journeys, and adventures of our favorite characters, they’ve gathered at the Great Illuminary to celebrate! But in the middle of the party, something new arises in the sky. That is where we begin the story of Lorcana: Shimmering Skies. ©Disney This new chapter introduces two new starter sets with new characters, actions, foil cards, and locations. The first new pack in the Amethyst and Ruby starter set that features Elsa and Wreck-It Ralph (who is new to the game!). Elsa and Wreck-It Ralph You’ll find Elsa and Wreck-It Ralph foil cards in this set. Both of these cards will bring you much-needed help with your strategy. Elsa and Wreck-It Ralph foil cards What’s really exciting are all the new Wreck-It Ralph characters that are included in the new deck! You’ll be able to play with Vanellope and her racing friends. The racers vary in their strength and abilities, but each will serve a purpose in your game. Let’s get racing! Since Into the Inklands, we’ve seen location cards come into play with new ones introduced in each consecutive chapter. In the Amethyst and Ruby deck, you’ll get to play in The Library. If your character is banished while in the library, you may draw a card. This is an awesome advantage for a location card! The Library A new action that I am particularly fond of is the Glimmer vs. Glimmer card! Glimmer vs. Glimmer The second starter deck in Shimmering Skies is Emerald and Steel featuring Kronk and Scar. In a way, these two new decks are pairing up Heroes vs. Villains! While not all the characters in the Emerald and Steel deck are Villains, many are and the new Glimmer vs. Glimmer action in the Amethyst and Ruby deck continues the theme. Scar and Kronk In this set, you’ll get foil Scar and Kronk cards. While Kronk can’t be used as ink, his is certainly as strong as he looks with a strength and willpower of 6 each. Scar and Kronk foil cards You’ll also find new characters such as Yzma and new actions like Night Howler Rage in this deck. New characters and actions The new location in the Steel and Emerald deck is The Rainforest! The ability associated with this new location is interesting — “Opposing damaged characters gain Reckless.” This means that your opponent’s damaged characters will not be able to quest, and they must challenge if they are able. The Rainforest This new chapter brings some interesting twists and turns! If you want to find out more, you’ll need to be sure to grab it as soon as it comes out on August 9th and August 23rd online. Game Play To play the game, you need your own deck of 60 cards. You can use one of the starter decks or mix-and-match cards from any of the different chapters. If you’re going for strategy, you can design a stacked deck of masterful items, characters, locations, actions, and songs. You do not need The First Chapter, Rise of the Floodborn, Into the Inklands, or Ursula’s Return to play the game; the new Shimmering Skies cards can work independently. You can also get booster packs that give you an additional 12 cards to help you customize your deck! New booster packs will be available for Shimmering Skies. ©Disney 10 Steps for Playing Lorcana Setting Up Determine the first player by flipping a coin, rolling a die, or so on. Shuffle your deck. You can only have 60 cards in your deck. Set your lore tracker to 0. Draw 7 cards for your starting hand. You can look at the cards in your hand, but not anyone else’s hand! Alter your starting hand if you choose. Beginning Phase of a Turn Ready — Ready your exerted cards by turning them upright. (Exerted cards were used the previous turn which means they end up sideways.) Set — Check for effects that happen at the start of your turn and follow their instructions. Draw — Draw a card from the top of your deck. The first player skips this step on their first turn. Main Phase of a Turn Once per turn, you can put a card facedown into your inkwell at any time. (Your inkwell is basically like your bank and ink is the currency.) You can take any actions listed below, any number of times, in any order you want. This allows you to take full advantage of what your cards do in combination with other effects. Play a card. You must pay a certain amount of ink for your character to be played, but you have to wait for the “ink to dry” (your next turn) before you can use their abilities (unless the card specifies differently.) Use a character ability that doesn’t require them to exert. (Exert means turn sideways and be in position to be attacked by opponents.) Use an item ability. Use a location ability. Quest Challenge an opponent’s location or exerted character. Use an ability that requires them to exert. There are detailed instructions for these steps in the quick start rules book that you get with a starter deck. Game Play We can’t wait for you all to get your hands on this new chapter! Overall, the game of Lorcana is a lot of fun for 2 or more players. We recommend giving it a try! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! We Tested the NEW Lightning Lane System in Disney World, and It’s EASIER Than You Think! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you play Lorcana? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL REVIEW of Disney’s NEW Lorcana: Shimmering Skies Card Game — Coming Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since Disney World replaced Genie+ with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, we’ve been busy testing the entire new system out. Lighting Lane We’ve tried it while park hopping. We’ve discovered some of the best tricks for the new system. We’ve tried it in every park and we’ve used it for advance planning as both Disney World hotel guests and not. Now that we’ve put the new system through its paces, we’re going to say this: it’s so much easier to use than you think. Yes, really! We think this is a huge improvement over Genie+! So if you’ve been a little worried about using the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass, we’re here to tell you that we think you’re going to like it better. Here’s why it’s easier. Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane Single Pass One of the things we tested out was having a virtual queue boarding group callback at the same time that we had a Lightning Lane Single Pass time. So we decided to test out if we could actually ride the same ride twice in a row, once with the virtual queue and another time with the Single Pass. And we did! ©Disney We grabbed both a virtual queue and a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and managed to ride it twice in a row (it took us about an hour to ride it twice like this). Now, there’s no guarantee that your virtual queue and Lightning Lane Single Pass times might line up just so, but if they do, it’s a nice way to enjoy a popular ride two times in a row. This EPCOT Lightning Lane Hack Feels Illegal (But It Isn’t!) It’s more user-friendly Our biggest complaint about Genie+ was about its user interface, which we felt was AWFUL. You had to do a lot of clicking just to find what you needed and it all just felt so clunky. Disney fixed that with the new system, meaning there are far fewer steps you need to make to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, as well as make your ride selections. ©Disney This makes the experience with the new Lightning Lane system in the My Disney Experience app with the new system SO much easier. Breaking Down Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane System in Under 1,000 Words Park hopping is easier One thing that surprised us was how easy it was to park hop while using Lightning Lane Multi Pass. For example, one of our reporters just bought the Multi Pass for Animal Kingdom and scanned into their first ride. Then they were allowed to book a Lightning Lane in another park, like Magic Kingdom, although that park’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass price was higher (and we weren’t charged extra over the initial price we paid for the less expensive park). Park hopping is even easier Note that you still need to have a ticket with the park hopper option if you’ll be using the new Lightning Lane system to park hop. Also, you cannot make selections in multiple parks when you make your advance selections. This only applies once you’ve actually scanned into your first ride at your first park. Disney Just Simplified Park Hopping with Its NEW Lightning Lane System It’s almost TOO easy to modify selections It wasn’t always easy to change your selections with Genie+, but it’s SO easy to do with Lightning Lane Multi Pass. In fact, it’s almost TOO easy. We spoke with Cast Members who told us some people were just modifying selections because it was so easy and then regretting it (they were probably just seeing if they could and ended up modifying thinking there would be more to the process, we guess). ©Disney Considering how complicated Genie+ was, this is a refreshing and much-needed change. So pro tip: if you’re in the app and playing around with modifying your selections, make sure you really DO want to modify those. The Biggest Lightning Lane Mistake Rookies Will Definitely Make In Disney World Once you use your first selection, you can book any tier Lightning Lane Multi Pass uses a tier system for rides for advance booking. Guests can book just one tier 1 ride plus two tier 2 rides or three tier 2 rides before their trip. However, this is JUST for advance booking. Once you use your first Lightning Lane, you can book a ride from either tier, even if the first one you used was a tier 2 ride and not a tier 1 ride. Runaway Railway Lightning Lane We tested this out, and we knocked out almost all the tier 1 rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studio before the middle of the day. Everyone IGNORES This Disney World App Feature, but It’s a Lightning Lane GAME CHANGER You may spend less time waiting One thing we noticed quickly is that we don’t have to wait around so much between Lightning Lane selections. With Genie+, we sometimes felt like we had a lot of time between our Lightning Lane times — TOO much time. Well, Lightning Lane Multi Pass seems to have options that are closer together. Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane In other words, you can knock out a lot more rides a lot faster and not feel like you’re wasting time between rides. Note: this did vary by park and by reporter’s luck, but we found this to be the case when we tested this out on July 31st. Can Disney World Dining Reservations Overlap With Lightning Lanes? We Found Out! If you’re a hotel guest, you get even more of a bonus Because we tried Lightning Lane Multi Pass both as a Disney World hotel guest (which allowed us to book Lightning Lanes seven days in advance) and as a non-hotel guest (which only allowed us to book three days in advance), we determined that because you can book that first tier 1 ride ahead of time, you can then knock out a ton of the other tier 1 rides faster, so you can park hop. Disney’s Pop Century Resort This could be a big game changer in convincing more people to stay in Disney World hotels as opposed to not. Lightning Lane Rules Have CHANGED…But There’s Already a Problem in Disney World As much as we’ve used the new Lightning Lane system, we’re here to tell you that it’s an improvement over the Genie+ system. Now, is it as good as FastPass+? Well, it’s very similar, except it’s no longer free. However, you can make all your selections on your phone through the app, so the convenience is nice. Stay tuned to DFB for more. We Found a Trick To Get the BEST Lightning Lane Reservations 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 Have you tried the new Lightning Lane system yet in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We Tested the NEW Lightning Lane System in Disney World, and It’s EASIER Than You Think! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for the spooky season? The Disney Parks are gearing up for a long Halloween celebration and Disney just teased NEW villains coming to one park in particular! Disney California Adventure during Oogie Boogie Bash Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure is one of our favorite Halloween events each year. The Disneyland Resort’s separately ticketed Halloween party is super popular and this year’s party is already sold out for the season. If you were lucky enough to snag tickets, you can expect to see and experience all kinds of exclusives such as live entertainment, special food, limited merch, trick-or-treating opportunities, character meet-and-greets, and more! Rare Disney Villains also like to appear at this party and Disney just teased some new additions that will be featured in this year’s Halloween celebration! In an Instagram video, Disney Parks and Disneyland wrote, “What’s behind the cart? Let the frightfully fun guessing begin! Can you guess which two villains are joining this year’s Immersive Treat Trails at #OogieBoogieBash – A Disney Halloween Party?” Oogie Boogie Bash While we have some serious questions about the cart (and who’s pushing it), we’re immediately drawn to the Greek vase. Designed in a similar art style of Disney’s Hercules, the vase transitions to the next scene through flames. The obvious suggestion is that Hades will be crashing this year’s party. Maybe we’ll see some more Hercules-themed goodies as well! ©Disney The second major villain teased might just become the talk of the Bash! Upon closer look, we can see a control panel, a white lab coat, and what looks like the shadow of a fedora hat behind the panel. If our eyes serve us correctly, we can safely infer the fedora belongs to Perry the Platypus, otherwise known as Agent P! Agent P’s biggest nemesis is Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz from Disney Channel’s Phineas and Ferb, and the white lab coat and control device certainly lend credence to that suggestion. All that’s missing from the video is Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s famous “Curse you, Perry the Platypus!” catchphrase! ©Disney You’ll find lots of villains at the Bash such as Agatha Harkness, the Headless Horseman, the Sanderson Sisters, Captain Hook, Ursula, Jafar, Mother Gothel, and more. Disney tends to bring us new faces each year and it looks like at least these two could possibly join this dastardly roster! Mother Gothel This year’s Oogie Bash Bash will be held at Disney California on 27 select nights between August 25th through October 31st, 2024. We’ll keep you posted on more Oogie Boogie Bash and Disneyland updates so stay tuned right here for all the latest! We Hope You Got Your Tickets Because Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Is SOLD OUT! 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 What do you make of this tease by Disneyland and the Disney Parks? Are you excited to see these new Disney villains? Share your thoughts in the comments below! The post You Won't BELIEVE the NEW Oogie Boogie Bash Villains Disney Just Teased! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

ALDI honestly never disappoints. ALDI Not only can you get tasty snacks and all your grocery faves, but they also have great everyday items you can use at home, or even at the Disney Parks! Now it’s time to take a look at the upcoming ALDI deals for August 7th through 13th. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. ALDI has unveiled a preview of the items hitting their stores next week, and for those who prefer online shopping, we’ve found some fantastic alternatives you can buy on Amazon RIGHT NOW. The best part about shopping on Amazon is the free shipping you can get on any order with an Amazon Prime Membership. Don’t have one? Click below to start your free trial today! With this HEAT (has to be capitalized because it is unbearableeee), you need to stay hydrated at all times and ALDI seems to understand as they are releasing this Crofton 64 oz insulated water bottle. ©ALDI We love bringing insulated bottles to the park because they keep your drink cool all day, no matter how hot it is outside. This BJPKPK Half Gallon Water Bottle is a perfect alternative ©Amazon This insulated water bottle also holds 64oz and is leakproof and dishwasher safe. It’s made out of stainless steel and guarantees that your drink will stay cold for 24 hours. When you’re racing through the parks on a hot summer day, this definitely comes in handy. Shop on Amazon ALDI is also releasing a pair of compression socks. Compression socks are great for improving circulation and can help reduce pain and discomfort. ©ALDI These COOLOVER Copper Compression Socks offer the best support ©Amazon These Copper Compression Socks not only offer support but also have the extra benefit of using copper in the material, using its natural ability to draw electricity from your body to ease pain and promote a healthier blood flow. These socks also reduce swelling and fatigue and are great for your need to walk for a long amount of time. Another great travel item to pack with you if you’re heading to Disney World. Shop on Amazon And for fans of Bluey, ALDI is also releasing a Bluey toy set Starter Pack, featuring different figures with accessories included. ©ALDI This Bluey Story Starter set will make any Bluey fan smile ©Amazon Bluey Story Starters come with one figure, and an accessory and include a mini postcard. Each set is inspired by a Bluey episode and encourages imagination play and storytelling. Shop on Amazon This Crossbody Bag will be available next week at your local ALDI and we love how it’s made with recycled materials. ©ALDI This Large Crossbody Fanny Pack is the perfect travel bag ©Amazon This Crossbody Fanny Pack features a long adjustable strap designed for comfort. It also features a Key Fob Hook & Theft-Proof Back Pocket. This is honestly a great travel bag, especially for Disney as you can comfortably sit on any ride and just wear this bag over your chest and know it’s always secure and with you. Shop on Amazon Another great and useful travel item from ALDI is this pill split container. ©ALDI This Holii Travel Pill Organizer keeps everything secure and organized ©Amazon This portable pill box is easy to pack and offers 8 different compartments for storage. The pill box is made out of high-quality materials and has an inner lid that prevents it from popping open even if dropped. Shop on Amazon Stay tuned as we bring you even more of our fave ALDI and Amazon finds. CHECK OUT MORE TRAVEL MUST-HAVES ON OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT!The post Don't Miss the NEW Disney Travel Essentials Coming to ALDI Next Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Layoffs have hit Disney once again. ©Disney On Wednesday, July 31st, Disney announced a massive round of layoffs. The cuts will affect roughly 140 employees – – or 2% of the company’s workforce – – across the television division according to Variety. The cuts will cut across almost all corners of the company’s television operations including local stations, the Freeform cable network, and general marketing and publicity departments. However, the largest cuts were reserved for National Geographic. The iconic nature magazine-turned-content brand was acquired by Disney as part of their 20th Century Fox purchase in 2019. NatGeo saw 13% of its staff — 60 employees — let go. ©NatGeo The cuts come just months after Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that the company planned to radically change how they spend for television. After years of investing heavily, in Iger’s words “too much” in streaming programming, the company announced that they would be “dramatically” reducing spending on content, particularly that which was aimed at traditional networks. In addition, the company announced they would be “aggregating greater audience and amortizing costs” but putting recently premiered episodes of network shows on streaming services like Hulu quicker than they had in the past. At the time, Iger said the strategy was working, and drawing in “unduplicated audiences.” ©Hulu Despite these changes, however, the television division isn’t the only corner of Disney to be hit by layoffs as part of the company’s $7.5 billion cost reduction plan. In May, 175 Pixar employees (approximately 14% of the division’s workforce) were let go as part of these strategies. The Pixar cuts in particular were due to mandates to “to scale back on direct-to-consumer series in favor of feature films.” All of these 2024 cuts come on top of the 2023 cuts, which saw Disney let go of almost 4% of its global workforce as a cost-cutting measure. ©Disney Unfortunately, Disney is far from the only media and tech company to engage in mass layoffs in 2024. The BBC, Fox Entertainment, Warner Brothers Discovery, CNN, Deadspin, Electronic Arts, Vice, Buzzfeed, Paramount, Sirius, YouTube, Pitchfork, Universal Music Group, NBC News, Audible, Google, and Amazon among others have all let go of scores of employees over the first half of 2024. ©Disney Disney’s latest round of layoffs has hit the company’s television division hard, with 140 employees losing their jobs. We here at DFB wish those affected by these layoffs the best. Stay tuned for further coverage of Disney’s ongoing business dealings. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disney Lays Off Over 100 Television Division Employees first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney World is always changing, and that’s part of the fun in visiting often. Japan Pavilion at EPCOT Just this year, we’ve seen the opening of a brand new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, as well as the reopening of a classic attraction, Country Bear Jamboree, which got a new show. Test Track in EPCOT is currently closed to be reimagined. However, it’s not just rides that are changing in Disney World — the food is always changing, too, and one Disney World restaurant just announced it will be debuting a new menu. If you visit the Japan pavilion at EPCOT, you can dine at Takumi-Tei, the pavilion’s signature dining spot. This beautiful restaurant, which has an interior inspired by the natural elements, features a prix-fixe menu of two omakase multi-course meals: an omnivorous meal for $250 per person and a plant-based meal for $150 per person. You can also choose a wine pairing with your meal for an additional price. Asparagus Roll at Takumi-Tei The restaurant recently announced that was undergoing a “significant transformation.” The Japanese chef at Takumi-Tei has “meticulously redesigned all our courses.” Omnivorous is now Kiku, with plates that include Sushimi, Soups, a Wagyu Beef Roll, a selection of desserts, and more. ©Disney The plant-based menu is now Hasu and includes plates like flesh yuba and pickled daikon, bamboo shoot tempura, nigiri sushi, plant-based desserts, and more. Note that it now seems that the plant-based menu is also $250 per person. ©Disney The restaurant has also updated its children’s menu, Himawari. The children’s menu includes fresh yuba, baked flounder, various desserts, and more. ©Disney These menu effects have gone into effect as of today, August 1st, so if you have an advance dining reservation at Takumi-Tei, you may want to check the new menu items to make sure the new menu is still suitable for you and your party. We’ll keep an eye out for other menu changes in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. I Go to Disney World Every Week and I REFUSE to Eat at These Restaurants (But Not for the Reason You Think) 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 changes? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Menu Is Coming To This Fancy EPCOT Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re someone who drives to Disney World, then you know just how important getting cheap gas can make all the difference in your budget! Welcome to Disney World! With gas prices hitting record highs in Florida earlier this year, it’s no wonder you might be looking to save a few cents at the pump. At the end of the day, sometimes driving can be just as expensive as flying — but not with this limited-time deal on cheap gas! We’ve got good news for Orlando residents and folks driving to Disney World today! Per Fox 35 Orlando, select Circle K locations across Orlando are offering up to 40 cents off per gallon on Thursday, August 1st. Between 4PM and 7PM, the Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up is offering a discount on gas at over 3,000 gas stations across the United States. Gas prices have jumped “We are proud to once again offer up some great fuel savings to help customers squeeze every last drop out of the summer season before shifting into ‘back-to-school’ mode,” shared Senior Vice President of Operations in the Eastern U.S. Brian Bednarz. He continued, “Our Fuel Day Pop-Up is a way for us to thank our customers for their loyalty as they fuel their summer journeys. And while they enjoy the savings at the pump, they can also cool down with a great deal in the store, with any size Polar Pop and Froster for 79 cents as part of our summer-long ‘America’s Thirst Stop’ promotion.” ©Spectrum News This is likely welcome news for many, as back in April, gas prices reached $3.62 across the state. This was 11 cents more per gallon than Florida gas pumps saw this time last year. The springtime high for 2023, however, was $3.72. Gas Station in Hollywood Studios Prices seem to have lowered since then, though, with AAA reporting a $3.36/gallon average over the past month. As of August 1st, Florida gas prices are lower than the national average of $3.48 per gallon. Hopefully, you can take advantage of some major savings on gas today at Circle K! And, if you’ll be driving to Disney World soon, you might want to consider budgeting some extra dough for gas — you never know when those prices might creep back up! Drive safely! Don’t forget that once you arrive at Disney World, you can drive yourself around or opt to take Disney’s free transportation services. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest news that might help you plan your trip! Click here to check out some of Disney’s FREE transportation options! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post How To Get CHEAP Gas Near Disney World Today ONLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney Cruise Line has been revealing some BIG news about its newest ship, the Disney Destiny. Look at all the patches! The new ship will be sailing to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean during its inaugural season, which starts in November 2025. The ship will have a heroes and villains theme and will have a lot of Marvel spaces, including a Grand Hall inspired by Black Panther. However, there will be a lot of things to see and do on the ship, too, and now Disney has revealed all the entertainment you’ll find onboard the Disney Destiny. The entertainment includes two Broadway-style entertainment options in the Walt Disney Theatre. You can relive all your favorite moments from Frozen with Frozen, A Musical Spectacular, which is a retelling of the Frozen movie. ©Disney You’ll also be able to see Disney Seas the Adventure, an original Disney Cruise Line show with Captain Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and many of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters. ©Disney Nighttime entertainment will include the Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, a show with a live rock band AND Disney Cruise Line’s fireworks at sea. Yep, pirates AND fireworks! ©Disney The Hero Zone is a futuristic sports arena where you and your family can compete in obstacle courses and free-play sports with a theme inspired by The Incredibles. ©Disney Bring your mobile phone along for a virtual quest called Disney Uncharted Adventure that takes place ALL over the ship. ©Disney Of course, you’ll also be able to see first run Disney, Marvel, and Pixar movies in the Wonderland and Never Land Cinemas. ©Disney You want fun recreational activities? Visit the themed districts of the upper decks, which will have fun water features, quick and casual dining, and places to relax and enjoy some sunshine. You’ll find seven pools in this area, along with a ton of lounge chairs, as well as the AquaMouse attraction at sea. ©Disney Kids can enjoy a Toy Story-themed water area with a splash zone, wading pool, waterslide, and smoothie bar. ©Disney Adults can chill in the Quiet Cove, a space set aside just for them. It will feature a “luxurious” infinity pool, poolside bar, and cafe. ©Disney The ship will also feature dedicated spaces for kids, tweens, and teens, including the Oceaneer’s Club for ages three to 10, which will take your kids on as recruits to be trained by their favorite Avengers. The It’s a Small World nursery will take care of your children aged six months up to three years. Tweens can hang out at Edge, a space for ages 11 to 13. Those from ages 14 to 17 can hang out at Vibe, a space created just for them. ©Disney Bookings for the Disney Destiny begin on September 6th for Castaway Club Members and select Disney guests. General booking opens to everyone on September 12th. Stay tuned to DFB for more. FIRST LOOK at the Stateroom Cabins on the Disney Destiny Cruise Ship What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What do you think of the Disney Destiny so far? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Reveals Entertainment Onboard The Disney Destiny first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you planning a Disney World trip? If so, you’re probably getting a lot of advice from family, friends, and co-workers who have been there about things you ABSOLUTELY must-do. The Beast at Be Our Guest Restaurant That means you’re probably getting some dining recommendations, too, and yes, we bet that these are recommendations for the popular dining spots, those that EVERYONE talks about ALL the time. However, we’re going to tell you that just because a dining spot is popular does not mean that it’s the best. Now, we’ve eaten at every single restaurant in Disney World, and we’re going to tell you which reservations you should book instead. So here are those super popular dining spots in Disney World that everyone thinks they want to go to, but the truth is, there is a better alternative (don’t worry — we’re going to tell you all about it!). Cinderella’s Royal Table You want to dine in a castle? Okay, we get it. You want to meet princesses and have a good meal? We get that, too. So the first place that comes to mind for that is Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom. Did you know that you can get the same experience, though, in EPCOT at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall? Belle at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Akershus Royal Banquet Hall looks just like a castle on the inside. It also had a lot of princesses (and honestly, we feel you get more time with them here). So you’re getting everything you’d get at Cinderella’s Royal Table…but get this – it costs LESS. Same experience, less money. It’s a win-win! This EPCOT Princess Breakfast Is CHEAPER and EASIER Than Cinderella’s Royal Table (And It Has Cheesy Potatoes) Chef Mickey’s or Topolino’s Terrace Speaking of character breakfasts, if you want to meet classic characters, you might immediately think of places like Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort first. We’re just going to say we’re not always impressed with the food at Chef Mickey’s, though, and both spots can be hard to get dining reservations for. However, we’re sharing one of our secret favorite character breakfast spots with you: Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Minnie at Cape May Cafe Cape May Cafe has four of the fab five for breakfast: Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy (all dressed in their beach gear), and they will spend a LOT of time interacting with every table. The buffet is also good (there are crepes AND a taco bar!) and we like the sticky buns and sauce they serve at the table. It’s also a super easy reservation to get because it just seems that a lot of folks don’t know about it. Shh!!! Don’t ruin our secret (okay, we kid — we’re sharing it with you for a reason). REVIEW: This Disney World Breakfast Has a TACO BAR and We’re Still Not Over It Hollywood & Vine Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is…well, it’s okay. You can meet some great characters, and the food is …well, like we said, OKAY. However, we would MUCH rather go to Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You get most of the same characters (dressed in little safari outfits, though!), and the food is solidly GOOD. Meet Mickey at Tusker House We especially love Tusker House for lunch and dinner because you’ll get some African-inspired dishes on the buffet, but there are still “safe” choices for picky eaters. Plus you also get all the Jungle Juice (aka POG juice) you can drink, and for that alone, it’s one of our favorite character dining experiences. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Buffets Are BACK at Tusker House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nine Dragons If you’re craving Asian food, you might be inclined to book a meal at Nine Dragons in EPCOT’s China Pavilion. But if you want some GREAT Asian food, you might want to head on over to Disney Springs instead and eat at Morimoto Asia. Why? Well, for starters, it’s owned by Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. But the food is also STELLAR and way better than what you’re going to find in EPCOT. Morimoto Asia We’ll also go ahead and recommend the sushi here, too, because it’s OUT OF THIS WORLD, but we’ve honestly never had a bad meal at Morimoto. This NEW Disney World Meal Is PERFECT If You’re Really, REALLY Hungry San Angel Inn Now don’t get us wrong, we do like sitting down inside the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT at San Angel Inn and enjoying a meal, but you can get something similar at La Hacienda de San Angel for a fraction of the cost. You’ll get authentic Mexican flavors here, just like you would at San Angel Inn. Also, the margaritas SLAP. Tacos with rice and beans at La Hacienda de San Angel Whereas you get a faux view at San Angel Inn, though (and it is nice, we have to admit), you can enjoy a meal at La Hacienda de San Angel while looking out over World Showcase Lagoon because of the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows. REVIEW: Queso, Tacos, and Amazing Service? Our REVIEW of La Hacienda de San Angel in EPCOT Be Our Guest We used to be bigger fans of Be Our Guest when you could still get a quick service lunch here, but that went away in 2020 and now you’re forced into a prix fixe menu that is fairly pricey and not always consistently good. Yes, the atmosphere here is nice, but we think Skipper Canteen has a way more fun atmosphere, as well as better food. Like we would ever turn down Cheese Bread at Skipper Canteen (hint: it’s on the secret menu) Disney nerds will LOVE Skipper Canteen not just for its Jungle Cruise theme, but also for the Easter eggs spread throughout the restaurant, including clues about the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.). The food here is also AMAZING, although we will warn you that some of the menu items are for more adventurous diners. But y’all — it’s totally worth a visit. REVIEW: Yep. This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Is Still UNDERRATED Le Cellier Steakhouse We will never turn down the Cheddar Cheese Soup here, but this EPCOT restaurant in the Canada Pavilion is mostly billed as a steakhouse. However, it’s pricey, reservations can be hard to get, and there are better steakhouses in Disney World. For example, if it’s steak we’re craving, we’re going to get a reservation at Yachtsman Steakhouse (which is easier to get). 8-oz Filet Mignon at Yachtsman Steakhouse For the record, you can get a great steak here, but you also need to order the French Onion Soup, which may be even cheesier than the soup at Le Cellier. REVIEW: Is The CHEESIEST Soup in Disney World Hiding at This Forgotten Restaurant? So before you make those dining reservations in Disney World, reconsider those more popular restaurants and consider these recommendations. You might just find your new favorite dining spot in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for more. I Go to Disney World Every Week and I REFUSE to Eat at These Restaurants (But Not for the Reason You Think) 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 underrated Disney World restaurant? Tell us why in the comments! The post Why Disney Adults Keep Booking the Wrong Dining Reservations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Florida is no stranger to severe weather. This state has endured torrential downpours, tropical storms, and even hurricanes, and the 2024 hurricane season is proving to be a busy one. In fact, experts predicted that the 2024 hurricane season will be worse than previous years, calling this a “potentially explosive” weather period. Rainy Day at Animal Kingdom Hurricane season runs from the beginning of June through the end of November, putting us right in the middle of it as we enter August. Forecasters predicted 20 to 25 named storms, with between eight and 12 of those strengthening into hurricanes. Now, as families prepare to go back to school and fall creeps its way closer, we have another potential storm on the horizon. Additionally, the National Hurricane Center warned that a “well-defined tropical wave is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.” Experts currently have the formation chance through the next 48 hours at 20%, but the chance through seven days increases to 60%. We will continue to monitor the reports over the next few days. ©National Hurricane Center If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the next seven days, you might want to keep your eyes on the weather. A severe storm could cause flight cancelations, ride closures, and transportation delays. If a hurricane develops, Disney may need to close its parks. That said, the system is still in the early stages of formation, so things could change at any time. We will continue to monitor this storm for updates. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest travel news, so stay tuned for more. Experts Warn of ‘Potentially Explosive’ 2024 Hurricane Season Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to Disney World this August? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: National Hurricane Center Warns NEW Storm System May Be Headed for Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

STOP EVERYTHING! If you’ve been looking for a new Loungefly bag but don’t want to pay full price, we are here to save the day! Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom It’s no secret how obsessed we are with Disney loungefly bags (okay, pretty much all Disney merchandise), but we also recognize that it’s the furthest thing from cheap. Which is why we keep an eye out for all the latest deals and discounts so you can save money on your must-haves. If you’ve been on the hunt for a new bag, check these out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Love Dessert and Disney? This is Perfect! ©Amazon If you’re a big fan of Disney Princesses and Disney desserts, you’ll love the Disney Princess Cakes Loungefly! If you look closely, you’ll see that each of the cakes is inspired by different Disney Princesses — Mulan, Ariel, Jasmine — it’s almost like a fun game of hide and seek, which we love. Don’t miss it! We Gotta Give Some Love to The Villains! ©Amazon If you love Emperor’s New Groove as much as we do, you’ll adore the Yzma Scene Loungefly. Not only does it prominently feature Yzma, but you’ll also see Kuzco (in llama form) and Pacha stepping up the mountain — yay teamwork! Add it to your cart! Dog Lovers, Unite! ©Amazon For all the dog lovers out there, specifically, those who love Disney dogs, you’re about to lose your mind over the I Heart Dogs Dog House Triple Lenticular Loungefly! And yes, the photo on the front changes to show THREE different dogs — Lady, a Dalmatian puppy, and Dodger. Check it out! More Dessert! ©Amazon Ice cream lovers, it’s your turn! Grab yourself the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Ice Cream Loungefly to match your sweet personality (and sweet tooth)! We especially love the detailing on the “cone” section at the bottom. Grab it here! Halloween is Right Around The Corner ©Amazon If you’re getting ready for the Halloween season, grab the adorable Minnie Spider Mini Loungefly Backpack while it’s on sale. Plus, it glows in the dark, so it really couldn’t get better! Buy it online! Under The Sea! ©Amazon We are OBSESSED with this The Little Mermaid Ursula Lair Loungefly, not only because of the iconic scene it depicts but also because of its unique art style. Plus, don’t miss Sebastian hiding on the right pocket! Add it to your cart! Christmas is Close Too! ©Amazon Already looking forward to the holiday season? Prepare in advance and grab the Minnie Christmas Interchangeable Bow Loungefly! Yes, you read that right — this bag comes with 3 different bows that you can swap out to make the bag look unique to what you’d prefer. Check it out! Let’s Head to The Hundred Acre Woods ©Amazon If you find yourself bouncing off the walls sometimes, you probably love Tigger from Winnie The Pooh. Now, you can grab yourself the Winnie the Pooh Tigger Loungefly to match your energy! (And just look at his little plush feet — SO cute!) Grab it here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorites!The post 8 Disney Loungefly Bags Are ON SALE Up to 41% Off on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article