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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened in EPCOT on May 27th, 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Cosmic Rewind opened as and continues to be EPCOT’s first and only roller coaster. It takes you through the galaxy on a mission to save Earth (Terra) from a Celestial named Eson (or Eson the Searcher). You go screaming through space with Rocket, Groot, Drax, Gamora, and Star-Lord to stop Eson from destroying Earth. There is awesome music, twists, and lots of turns through this high-speed roller coaster. As much as we LOVE this ride, there is one change that we are waiting on. The other day, we were in EPCOT testing out all the new Lighting Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass changes that Disney had just introduced. We were booking Lightning Lanes and riding rides all day long. But of course, we couldn’t miss out on a chance to grab a Virtual Queue boarding pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. (Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is available as a free Virtual Queue or with a paid Lightning Lane Single Pass.) Cosmic Rewind entrance Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes in Disney World When our boarding group was officially called, we checked our notification for our arrival window. Typically, the app will show you a timeline that you can show up during to get into the line to ride the ride. But something weird showed up on our notification — we were told we could arrive at any time that day! ©Disney This was the first time we had ever seen that show up, and we were shocked! But it did get us thinking — maybe it’s time for the Virtual Queue at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to go away. Here’s the thing, even though we’ve never gotten this message before, we have been told by Cast Members that as long as we’re not early, it doesn’t really matter when we show up for our Virtual Queue. Many of our readers have also shared that they have been told the same thing! Cosmic Rewind Plus, when you do show up to enter the ride, you’re not likely to go straight to boarding. There is generally a wait inside the building after you’ve shown up for your boarding group. If they don’t care when we show up to ride, then we’re wondering what the point of having the Virtual Queue anymore is. Over at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, the Cast Members are typically very strict about when you show up for your Virtual Queue, but that is not the case at Cosmic Rewind. So why are they still using the system if it doesn’t really matter when we get in line? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Adventureswith_jerry on Instagram commented and brought up the point that since you can only have one Virtual Queue per day per ride, you are limited to only riding that ride once without paying for the Lightning Lane Single Pass. Now that Guardians of the Galaxy has been around for over two years, and they don’t seem to need to stagger riders anymore, is there a purpose to the boarding groups for this ride? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Perhaps the message we received was a glitch or due to the system changes on the big Lightning Lane release day, but regardless, it seems that this ride does not care so much when you arrive. Because of that, it may be time that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind got rid of its Virtual Queue and went to a normal stand-by line. We’ll have to wait and see what Disney decides to do going forward! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! The Biggest Lightning Lane Mistake Rookies Will Definitely Make In Disney World DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Do you think the Virtual Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind should go away? Let us know in the comments! The post WHY Hasn't Disney Made This Change at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Yet?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a great day to be a Marvel fan. The Disney Destiny | ©Disney And if you’re also a fan of cruises as well, then this might be the best announcement ever. Disney Cruise Line has finally revealed their Marvel-inspired designs for their newest cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, including a first look into their Destiny Tower Suite room! Let’s take a look, shall we? The Disney Destiny celebrates beloved heroes and even chilling villains with its theme, including Disney classics, Pixar faves, and even taking inspiration from iconic Marvel films and stories. The cruise ship, which will set sail in November 2025, will be the 8th ship in the Disney fleet. ©Disney Disney has shown a sneak peek of their Marvel-themed spaces on the highly anticipated cruise ship, including a one-of-a-kind suite fit for even Tony Stark himself: the Destiny Tower Suite! ©Disney This suite features a unique penthouse design, inspired by Iron Man’s legacy as well as Tony Stark’s lavish style. The industrial aesthetic of the space, created with mechanical elements combined with soft and inviting touches, creates an opulent experience for guests staying in this suite, which is created exclusively for the Disney Destiny. Situated high above in the ship’s forward funnel, this distinctive space offers breathtaking views of the top deck and beyond through a large two-story window. ©Disney With almost 2,000 feet of living space (whoa, talk about LAVISH!), the Destiny Tower Suite can easily accommodate eight guests comfortably (that’s more than the total original members of the Avengers!). It offers designated areas for dining, snoozing, and entertainment, as well as the added perk of a full kitchen and private elevator inside the suite (can we live here please?). ©Disney The Disney Destiny sounds like it’s destined for greatness (see what we did there?) and we can’t wait for more announcements and reveals pertaining to this incredible ship and its inaugural journey! Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest in Disney news and updates. Disney Announces 5 NEW Marvel Experiences for Its NEWEST Cruise Ship 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 the Destiny Tower Suite? We’d love to read about it in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Just Revealed a NEW 'Iron Man' Tower Suite Room first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got MAJOR Disney Cruise Line news! ©Disney | Disney Destiny Concept Art The Disney Destiny will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, and Disney revealed that the ship will have a first-of-its-kind design theme! Disney is dropping all sorts of announcements about this ship, and we officially know where it will sail and when! Aboard the Disney Destiny, you must choose a side: Heroes or Villains. The ship’s theme will be inspired by Disney Heroes and Villains and will draw “on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters, and theme park attractions.” Disney has announced that the ship will set sail in November 2025! The Disney Destiny | ©Disney So, where will the Disney Destiny be sailing? You can catch four and five-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean during the ship’s inaugural season. This means the ship will stop at one or both of Disney Cruise Line’s private destinations — Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, which just opened. Bookings open for Castaway Club members on September 6th, 2024, and then open to the general public days later on September 12th, 2024. ©Disney According to Disney, Imagineers were “inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose.” Look out for both heroes and villains onboard the ship, including characters from The Lion King, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and Hercules. Disney teased new spaces, experiences, and entertainment on the ship inspired by the heroes and villains of those popular Disney films. ©Disney Currently, the ship is  scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will join the Disney Cruise Line’s new fleet of ships, including the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and the Disney Adventure, which will have a homeport in Singapore. Stay tuned for booking information and more! Look at all the patches! Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney Cruise Line trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest news about the Destiny and more from Disney Cruise Line. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for everything you need to know! EVERYTHING We Know About the NEW 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 Will you be going on this cruise? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Destinations and Timeline Revealed for the Disney Destiny Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

ALL ABOARD! ©Disney | Disney Destiny Concept Art The Disney Destiny will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, and Disney revealed that the ship will have a first-of-its-kind design theme. Disney is dropping all sorts of announcements about this ship, and we just got news about what sort of MARVEL experiences will be on board! Aboard the Disney Destiny, you must choose a side: Heroes or Villains. The ship’s theme will be inspired by Disney Heroes and Villains and will draw “on the legacies of beloved Disney stories, characters, and theme park attractions.” And, Disney just shared all about the Marvel experiences that will be coming to the Destiny! ©Disney As soon as you board the Destiny, you’ll be greeted with a statue of King T’Challa, the Black Panther! Disney took inspiration from Wakanda and the Black Panther films when designing the Great Hall. There’s also a large light fixture inspired by Vibranium, the rare metallic ore the fictional nation is known for. ©Disney The Sanctum will be Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by Doctor Strange and his mystical arts! This space will be centrally located and will “contain mystical items designed to aid sorcerers in protecting the world,” while also featuring entertainment, cocktails, coffees, and “unique surprises from Doctor Strange’s New York Sanctum, including a circular mirror behind the bar that evokes the building’s iconic window.” The Destiny Tower Suite is a Marvel-inspired penthouse inspired by Iron Man himself, Tony Stark. The one-of-a-kind suite features nearly 2,000 square feet of living space… ©Disney …and will sleep eight guests with designated areas for eating and sleeping — plus a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. ©Disney Off the Grand Hall on decks four and five you’ll find Saga — “a central hub for daytime family activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment.” Saga is a two-story venue that will host interactive shows and events, inspired by the architecture of Wakanda. For the first time in Disney Cruise Line history, a Marvel hero will be the signature character featured on the ship’s stern — and of course, Spider-Man was the only choice! He even brought along his Spider-Bots. ©Disney The Destiny will also feature a Worlds of Marvel restaurant (like the Disney Wish and upcoming Disney Treasure!)… ©Disney …and a Marvel Super Hero Academy! ©Disney According to Disney, Imagineers were “inspired by the dynamic duality of every great Disney story when developing this new ship, where opposing forces of light and dark drive characters to rise to their purpose.” Look out for both heroes and villains onboard the ship, including characters from The Lion King, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and Hercules. Disney teased new spaces, experiences, and entertainment on the ship inspired by the heroes and villains of those popular Disney films. The Disney Destiny | ©Disney Currently, the ship is  scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will join the Disney Cruise Line’s new fleet of ships, including the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure, and the Disney Adventure, which will have a homeport in Singapore. Stay tuned for booking information and more! Oceanview Staterooms ©DisneyCruiseLine Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney Cruise Line trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts, and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest news about the Destiny and more from Disney Cruise Line. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for everything you need to know! EVERYTHING We Know About the NEW 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 Will you be booking a cruise on the new Disney Destiny? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Announces 5 NEW Marvel Experiences for Its NEWEST Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

NEW! T’Challa, The Black Panther: King of Wakanda Statue In Disney Destiny's Grand HallView the full article

Calling all Marvel fans: The Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line’s new ship that will set sail in November 2025, will feature new ways to interact with the Marvel Universe that you won’t find anywhere else on land or at sea …. or even across the multiverse! Our new heroes and villains-themed cruise ship will debut brand-new spaces and experiences celebrating Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Iron Man and the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Here’s a first look at five of the can’t-miss Marvel-inspired spaces coming to the Disney Destiny! 1. New Character Takes Center Stage in The Grand Hall The striking Grand Hall will be inspired by the rich lore, distinctive iconography and vibrant palette of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” films. This space will be the first thing you see as you step aboard the Disney Destiny, welcoming you to a world of epic dualities: heroes and villains, and adventure and relaxation. The Walt Disney Imagineering design team consulted with the costume team from the “Black Panther” movies, and those insights helped fashion the creative vision for this space, including metalwork on the pilars inspired by the banded armor and stacked jewelry found in Wakanda. A breathtaking light fixture inspired by Vibranium — the rare metallic ore found in the fictional nation — will generate show-stopping effects that fill the room with life and color. Presiding over the Grand Hall will be a stunning statue of T’Challa, the Black Panther: King of Wakanda, devoted son and beloved brother sworn to protect his kingdom — and the Disney Destiny. 2. The Sanctum The Sanctum will be Disney Cruise Line’s first lounge inspired by the powerful sorcerers and mystical artifacts of Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange.” Like all Sanctums, this centrally located venue will contain mystical items designed to aid sorcerers in protecting the world – but it will also be home to entertainment; a magical array or cocktails, spirits and coffees; and unique surprises from Doctor Strange’s New York Sanctum, including a circular mirror behind the bar that evokes the building’s iconic window. 3. Spider-Man Stern Character For the first time in Disney Cruise Line history, a Marvel Super Hero will be the signature stern character on the Disney Destiny. This signature larger-than-life sculpture will showcase Spider-Man and his Spider-Bots, who are making a well-meant, if a bit haphazard, attempt at decorating the filigree on the back of the ship with their infamous spider webs. 4. Destiny Tower Suite (Tony Stark would approve!) The Destiny Tower Suite will be a Marvel-inspired penthouse honoring Iron Man’s mighty legacy with a luxurious take on the sleek, industrial designs of Tony Stark. Armor-like materials and mechanical elements will be balanced by soft, inviting finishes to create an opulent experience exclusive to the Disney Destiny. Set high in the ship’s forward funnel, this one-of-a-kind suite will offer incredible views of the top deck and beyond through an expansive two-story window. With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Destiny Tower Suite will comfortably sleep eight guests and feature designated areas for eating, sleeping and playing, as well as other perks like a full kitchen and private ensuite elevator. 5. Saga Just off the Grand Hall on decks four and five, you will be able to write your own vacation legend at Saga, a central hub for daytime family activities and adult-exclusive evening entertainment. The two-story, state-of-the-art venue will host a variety of interactive shows and events in an elevated environment that also takes cues from the architecture of Wakanda. And because we couldn’t share just five … Bonus! Worlds of Marvel and Marvel Super Hero Academy The Disney Destiny will also feature two guest-favorite experiences from the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, inspired by the stories and characters of the Marvel Universe. Worlds of Marvel, Disney Cruise Line’s Marvel-themed dining experience, will host you for an out-of-this-world celebration starring the lively duo of Rocket and Groot from the blockbuster Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy” films. During a tribute to the many Super Heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe who keep the world safe, Groot will take over the proceedings and bring the festivities to the next level like only he can, organizing the ultimate surprise party for his friend Rocket — just in time for your dessert! In Disney’s Oceaneer Club, kids ages 3 to 10 will become the heroes of their own epic Disney adventures at Marvel Super Hero Academy, a high-tech Avengers headquarters where young “recruits” are trained to be the next generation of Super Heroes alongside some of their favorite Avengers. So tell me, True Believers, which of these incredible new spaces are you most excited about as you begin planning your own legendary vacation aboard the Disney Destiny? Bookings for Castaway Club Members open Sept. 6, 2024, and the inaugural season goes on sale to the general public Sept. 12, 2024! For more information, check out disneycruise.com or explore our dedicated page on the Disney Parks Blog here. The post Five Can’t-Miss, Marvel-Inspired Spaces Coming to the Disney Destiny appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is gearing up for the launch of its new heroes and villains-themed cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, in November 2025. Not only will it debut one-of-a-kind venues and experiences inspired by legendary Disney stories and characters, but it will also feature popular entertainment, dining and recreation experiences from its sister ships — the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure — that you already know and love. Keep reading to (re-)discover some of the guest-favorite returning experiences in store for the Disney Destiny! Epic Entertainment Bringing Disney Lore to Life On every Disney Cruise Line ship, each deck is brimming with entertainment, and the Disney Destiny will be no different. On this ship, you and your family can: Catch dazzling Broadway-style productions of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” and “Disney Seas the Adventure” in the Walt Disney Theatre. The former is a whimsical retelling of the iconic Disney Animation film, while the latter is an original Disney Cruise Line show featuring Captain Minnie Mouse, Goofy and a host of beloved Disney and Pixar characters. Dance the night away at Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party, a roguish nighttime spectacular featuring a live rock band and Disney Cruise Line’s famous fireworks at sea. Get in the middle of the action at Hero Zone, a futuristic sports arena where your family can compete in “The Incredibles”-themed obstacle courses and free-play sports. Join favorite Disney and Pixar heroes on a virtual quest throughout the ship while playing Disney Uncharted Adventure on your mobile device. Watch first-run films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and more at the Wonderland and Never Land Cinemas. Imaginative Family Dining The Disney Destiny will continue Disney Cruise Line’s innovative family dining concept, where you will experience one of three imaginative restaurants each night accompanied by a dedicated service team that will accompany your family throughout the voyage. In addition to the brand-new Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King, you’ll get to experience two guest-favorite restaurants from the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure. Worlds of Marvel, Disney Cruise Line’s Marvel-themed dining experience, will host you for an out-of-this-world celebration starring the lively duo of Rocket and Groot from the blockbuster Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy” films. During a tribute to the many Super Heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe who keep the world safe, Groot will take over the proceedings and bring the festivities to the next level like only he can, organizing the ultimate surprise party for his friend Rocket — just in time for your dessert! 1923, named for the founding year of The Walt Disney Company, will celebrate the legacy of Disney animation in an elegant setting imbued with classic Hollywood glamour. With more than 1,000 drawings, props and other tools of the animation trade on display, the artwork of 1923 on the Disney Destiny will showcase tales of heroes and villains in “Hercules,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Big Hero 6,” “Wreck-It Ralph.” and more. Adult-Exclusive Escapes Aboard the Disney Destiny, adults will explore, relax, dine and play with venues, offerings and entertainment tailored just for them. Nearly every bar and lounge aboard the ship will feature brand-new designs and menus inspired by the larger-than-life personalities of epic Disney stories. (More details on these new experiences can be found here!) Returning guest-favorite adult escapes will include: Palo Steakhouse will combine authentic Italian dining with the refinement of a modern steakhouse; Enchanté by Chef Arnaud Lallement will offer gourmet, French-inspired cuisine in a romantic and intimate atmosphere; and The Rose will provide an idyllic setting for a pre-dinner aperitif or after-dinner cocktail. Senses Spa will provide a tranquil oasis offering indulgent spa and beauty treatments in private treatment rooms, lavish spa villas, and steam and aromatherapy rooms, while Senses Fitness will offer a state-of-the-art exercise and wellness facility. Untangled Salon will be a chic venue for high-end hairstyling and beauty services, and Hook’s Barbery will be a unique twist on a traditional men’s salon with a “hidden” bar. Feats of Fun Under the Sun: Discover the Upper Decks You are destined to ride, fly, chase the wind and touch the sky on the stunning upper decks of the Disney Destiny, where three distinctly themed districts will offer fun water features, quick and casual dining options, and plenty of space to relax and soak up the sun. In an expansive district themed to Mickey and friends, you and your family will discover seven pools staggered among tiered decks, an abundance of luxe lounge chairs, an imaginative take on fast-casual fare with a festive character twist and the AquaMouse. Little cruisers will delight in a water wonderland themed to Pixar’s “Toy Story,” including a splash zone, wading pool, family waterslide and smoothie bar. Adults will indulge in sun-drenched serenity at Quiet Cove, a peaceful refuge set away from the bustle of family activities that will feature a luxurious infinity pool, poolside bar and chic café. ‘Main Character Energy’ (Dedicated Spaces) for Kids, Tweens and Teens Aboard the Disney Destiny, your children will become the heroes of their own epic Disney adventures. Dedicated spaces for kids of all ages will offer imaginative programming facilitated with the care and expertise of Disney-trained counselors and special playtime with Disney friends. Children ages 3 to 10 will enter the captivating worlds of favorite Disney stories at Disney’s Oceaneer Club, a wonderland of immersive spaces themed to Marvel Super Heroes, Disney princesses, Star Wars heroes, Disney Imagineers, and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. It’s a Small World Nursery will offer babysitting services for little cruisers aged 6 months to 3 years in a whimsical environment inspired by the beloved Disney attraction. At Edge, tweens ages 11 to 13 will have fun, make friends and play games in a bright, colorful hangout inspired by a New York City loft. For guests ages 14 to 17, Vibe will be a trendy loft where teens can meet new friends, watch movies, play games and participate in group activities created just for them. The Disney Destiny is a legend in the making – and you can be part of its inaugural season! Bookings open for Castaway Club members as early as Sept. 6, 2024 and for the general public Sept. 12, 2024. Check out disneycruise.com for more information, and explore all the recent news about our new ship on the Disney Parks Blog here! The post Guest-Favorite Disney Cruise Line Experiences Returning Aboard the Disney Destiny appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Hello, we are DFB, and we LOVE food. Specifically, we love Disney food. And we have a lot of favorites, but beignets have to be near the top of that list. Mickey Beignets And because we love beignets so much, it’s vital for us to know exactly where to find these indulgent pastries. And because we love our readers just as much as we love our food, we are sharing that list with YOU! So, without further ado (though we think treats deserve ALL the pomp and circumstance), let’s dive into EVERY WHERE you can find beignets at Disney World! Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets Wait, WHAT are beignets, you ask? Oh, dear reader, let us introduce you to your new favorite breakfast item, dessert, and well, anytime snack! In a nutshell, beignets (pronounced ben-YAY) are little squares of dough, deep-fried to golden perfection and buried under a mountain of powdered sugar. They’re at their absolute finest when piping hot and paired with a steaming cup of coffee or a rich café au lait! New beignets? Count us in The cherished beignet has a history stretching back to the 17th century, with the roots of fried dough even reaching as far back as ancient Rome. These delightful treats are believed to have traveled with French settlers, making their way to Louisiana when these settlers established their homes there. While you can find beignets in various corners of the globe, they are most famously associated with the French Quarter. Their irresistible charm has sparked a trend, leading to beignet cafes popping up all over the place! Scat Cats Beignets Is your mouth watering yet? Are you itching to find out where to grab these little pockets of deep-fried bliss? Excellent, then we’ve done our job! Now, let’s get into where to find these little beauties. Because these treats have deep roots in New Orleans, you’ll likely find them at New Orleans or Cajun/Creole-themed locations and restaurants. So, here we go! Scat Cat Club Café and Lounge Scat Cat’s Club Cafe at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter is dedicated to serving up a unique-to-the-Resort favorite: Beignets! For a long time, guests at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter could find the Resort’s beloved Beignets inside the food court, Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory. However, a renovation delivered a way for guests to grab some Beignets without lining up in the food court when Scat’s Cat Club transformed into Scat Cat’s Club Café and the neighboring Scat Cat’s Club Lounge! Baton Rouge Beignets Mickey Beignets are available from early morning well into the late evening. Look for seasonal flavors (such as Gingerbread around the holidays) and the now-famous boozy Baton Rouge Beignets, which are filled with your choice of Bailey’s, Kahlua, or RumChata for guests 21 and over! Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie Tucked into the back of EPCOT’s France pavilion is a charming bakery that is packed with truly tasty treats, both sweet and savory. Les Halles Beignet And because of its French origin, you can find Beignets at this spot in EPCOT, too. Sometimes you’ll find the classic beignets, but sometimes you’ll find specialty ones, filled with chocolate and hazelnut spread or other fruit or custard fillings. Grab plenty of napkins, you’ll need them! France Booth for EPCOT Festivals Now, this isn’t a guarantee, but in the past, we’ve seen various beignet-inspired options at the France booth for a few different festivals. Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm Beignet filled with Three Cheese Blend We’ve seen the Beignet aux Trois Fromages during the Food & Wine Festival, as well as the Beignet Caramelise during the Flower & Garden Festival. So though these menus get updated and change up for every festival, if you’re visiting during a Festival, stop by to see if you spy any beignet-inspired treats on the menu! Golden Oak Outpost Now that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has taken over Splash Mountain, some of her delicious recipes have popped up in Magic Kingdom, too. Including her “man-catchin’ beignets!” Golden Oak Outpost is located in Frontierland steps away from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and offers up a variety of hearty quick-service offerings. On the menu here are Tiana’s Famous Beignets — light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey. BEIGNETS! You’ll want to keep an eye out, because even though the Golden Oak Outpost doesn’t offer a huge menu, you’ll often find some unique snacks that you can’t find elsewhere in the parks. Friar’s Nook The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland is a hidden gem of a counter service location tucked within view of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! The Friar’s Nook menu changes If you have a hankerin’ for Tiana’s Famous Beignets, Golden Oak Outpost isn’t your only stop. Friar’s Nook also carries these treats. Make Your Own! If you can’t make it to Disney World, or perhaps you have a vacation home and access to a full kitchen, you can always make Disney beignets yourself! Yummy! We’ve got you covered with a recipe to make Tiana’s Famous Beignets and even how to make those classic Mickey Mouse Beignets! The best part about making them at home is that you can make as many as you want and have them all to yourself! Click HERE for Our Step-by-Step Video Tutorial to Make Mickey Beignets So, whaddya think? Now that you know the history and culinary art that is the delectable beignet, will you be grabbing some during your next Disney World visit? Interested in MORE snack info? We’ve got you covered there too! Check these out: Ranking the BEST Magic Kingdom Snacks Under $10 How to UPGRADE Your Mickey Pretzel for $1 in Disney World This Disney World Fast Food Snack Hack Is Less Than $5! REVIEW: Did Disney Just Create the PERFECT Dole Whip Treat in EPCOT? Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Where is your favorite spot to grab a beignet? Let us know in the comments below! 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We are SO ready for the Disney Treasure to set sail! Aren’t you?! ©Disney Listen, we’re stoked about this brand-new ship that’s coming to the Disney Cruise Line fleet. We just can’t wait to experience everything like the Haunted Mansion Parlor, Jungle Cruise-inspired bar, and Aristocats-themed lounge just to name a few. But before we go and get too excited, we’ve got to talk about booking our trip so that we can make sure we’ll be able to book the stateroom we want. To that point, let’s break down which staterooms are selling out the fastest on the Disney Treasure so you don’t miss out! Just in case you didn’t know, aboard the Disney Treasure there are four (4) stateroom types: Inside, Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge (they go from least expensive to most expensive in that order), ©Disney During its inaugural season, the Treasure will offer seven-night sailings (7) to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. There are stops at Castaway Cay starting on December 21st, 2024. Bookings are available now through early 2026. ©Disney Now, we’ve taken the time to dive into each and every one of the itineraries currently listed so that we can give you a heads-up on which staterooms are selling out the fastest and on which particular dates. ©Disney As we said earlier, there are currently sailings starting on December 21st, 2024 all the way through June 6th, 2026. We found 11 dates (as of right now) that have staterooms that are sold out. Here they are and which staterooms are unavailable: December 21 – 28, 2024 (Inside and Oceanview — Sold out) January 11 – 18, 2025 (Inside, Verandah, and Concierge — Sold out) January 25 – February 1, 2025 (Inside — Sold out) February 1 – 8, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) February 15 – 22, 2025 (Verandah and Concierge — Sold out) February 22 – March 1, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) March 1 – 8, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) April 26 – May 3, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) May 17 – 24, 2025 (Inside and Oceanview — Sold out) May 31 – June 7, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) June 7 – 14, 2025 (Concierge — Sold out) September 6 – 13, 2025 (Inside — Sold out) At the moment, that means that the “Concierge” staterooms are the fastest to sell out on the Treasure since there are 8 sailings where they are sold out. The next fastest to sell out are the “Inside” staterooms with 5 total itineraries sold out. Concierge Verandah. ©Disney As always, if you’re looking to book a sailing, we recommend doing so as soon as possible and it doesn’t hurt booking out as far as you can as well. Our friends at Small World Vacations can help you choose the perfect sailing and the perfect cruise — they specialize in Disney vacations, and their services are FREE! See How Much It Costs to Book a Room on the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship! In the meantime, keep it right here at DFB for all the latest! NEW LOOK at Disney’s Stateroom Cabins on the Treasure 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 Will you be booking a cruise on the Disney Treasure? Tell us all about it in the comments! The post 2 Staterooms That Sell Out the Fastest on the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

On your marks, get set, runDisney! runDisney merch You can take part in numerous runDisney events throughout the year, but right now we are gearing up for the next race weekend, the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend which is coming up in just a few months. Ahead of the event, we just got a sneak peek at the medals that will be given out to finishers! We got a sneak peek at the medals for the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, and we think we might just be in love! The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is taking place from October 31st through November 3rd, 2024. The weekend consists of three different races: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon. ©Disney Unfortunately, all of the races are currently sold out, but you can also participate in the festivities by purchasing a ticket to the post-race party which is held in EPCOT (no medals included though). If you are participating in the races, or just like looking at shiny things, we have a sneak peek at this year’s medals for you! ©Disney Starting off with the medal for the 5K race featuring the Swedish Chef. There will be lots of Muppet-y fun to be had during the 3.1-mile race and the cherry on top is that you get to celebrate with this medal. ©Disney Next up is the 10K medal featuring Tiana! This medal is gorgeous and we are already feeling hungry just looking at the plate of beignets she is carrying. This medal will help celebrate the completion of a 6.2-mile race in style. ©Disney The half marathon race is going to be hosted by Chef Remy and Linguini, and the medal is the perfect way to celebrate the completion of this 13.1-mile race. Chef Remy is front and center on this medal and we think it is absolutely adorable! Plus, this year celebrates 15 years of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. ©Disney The last medal that is available during the weekend is this two course challenge medal. This medal can be earned by completing BOTH the 10K and half marathon race. You will be able to celebrate with Tiana, Remy, and Mickey Mouse with this special spinning finisher medal. The two course challenge means you have run a total of 19.3-miles! ©Disney We are loving the medals for this year’s event and we are cheering on everyone who is running in the races. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Find out more about runDisney races and events right 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 Will you be participating in the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at Disney’s NEW Medals for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to plan your vacation for…2033?! ©Carnival Believe it or not, one travel giant is already focused that far into the future — and it’s all because they’ll be undergoing a major expansion over the next decade! If you’re not already a fan of cruises, we think this latest announcement from Carnival might just change your mind. Get ready for NEW cruises from Carnival! According to the Orlando Business Journal, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a new class of ships — to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033. ©Carnival “We are doubling down on the growth of Carnival Cruise Line – our highest-returning brand – to keep up with the incredibly strong demand we continue to see for the world’s most popular cruise line,” CEO of Carnival Corp., Josh Weinstein said. “We continue to take a disciplined approach to growth, strategically directing new capacity to the areas of highest demand at a rate of one to two new ships per year.” ©Carnival This expansion will allow Carnival to increase overall capacity by around 1.5% annually from 2025 to 2033. The new class will weigh nearly 230,000 gross tons with over 3,000 guest rooms that can carry nearly 8,000 passengers. Further design details and itineraries will be announced in the future! ©Carnival Once the ship order is fully delivered in 2033, Carnival will have 16 liquefied natural gas vessels, making up almost 30% of the global fleet. We can’t wait to see what Carnival has in store! ©Carnival In the meantime, don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest cruise, travel, and Disney news! If You Need Us, We’ll Be Booking a Trip to This NEW Cruise Destination 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 Have you been on a Carnival Cruise? Tell us in the comments. The post You Might Want To Start Planning NOW for Your Vacation in...2033?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have some AMAZING fry news to share with you today from EPCOT! Regal Eagle Smokehouse There is lots and lots of great food in EPCOT. Here at DFB, we love the School Bread, the Caramel Butter Bar, and Pretzel Bread Pudding, just to name a few. However, there is also another item that we love but has been missing for a bit. While we were in EPCOT today we saw that one of our favorites has returned! The Loaded Burnt End Fries are back at Regal Eagle Smokehouse! They are back! Before we get WAY too excited about this discovery, we did speak with a Cast Member who said that the Loaded Burnt End Fries will continue to be a limited offering and there are no guarantees it will be available. The dish will not appear on Mobile Order, so the only way to know if it is available is to walk inside and wait in line at the register. You will be able to see a placard if the fries are available that day. Loaded Burnt End Fries Of course we had to grab some of our beloved Loaded Burnt End Fries, you know, for science. Plus, we have to see if they are as good as we remember them! Loaded Burnt End Fries You can grab these Loaded Burnt End Fries for $12.99. They are seasoned French fries with burnt ends, macaroni & cheese, and beer-battered onion rings. Right out of the gate, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the dish is more visually appealing than before! Even before digging in we were drooling a bit, not gonna lie. It is a good portion of food and as you can see, there is quite a bit going on in this dish. Loaded Burnt End Fries Now onto the taste! The mac & cheese was delicious and creamy. We love this mac & cheese and it was great in this dish too. We thought the green onions added a great freshness to the dish, plus they look pretty on top. The fries have LOTS of seasoning on them and it actually works really well. We would say the seasoning tastes like seasoning salt with paprika in it. However, the onion rings were a bit on the greasy side and some of ours were fried together which made for a mega onion ring. We have been waiting for this moment! Last but not least, the burnt ends. We thought the burnt ends tasted even better than before. The meat was chewy with a bit of tenderness, and was rich and full of great BBQ flavor. We had a couple of pieces that were too crunchy to eat and a few that were more fatty, but overall, we thought the burnt ends were even better this time. This dish is definitely on the heavier side so plan accordingly. It may not be the best option for lunch in the middle of the day when you have a whole park day ahead of you. But, it is definitely tasty! Regal Eagle Smokehouse As a reminder, you may not be able to get your hands on the Loaded Burnt End Fries all the time. They will only be a limited offering, but if you do see them while you are at Regal Eagle Smokehouse, we think you are in for a real treat. If you are looking for even more of the best food in Disney World, we’ve got you covered. We have a whole video dedicated to the BEST food in Disney World: Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney food news and reviews! Check out our ULTIMATE guide to the best snacks in EPCOT! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever tried the Loaded Burnt End Fries before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post FANTASTIC FRY NEWS: One of Our FAVORITE EPCOT World Showcase Snacks Is BACK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we are getting impatient. We need EPCOT Food & Wine Festival news NOW! It’s almost festival time! We’ll have to admit that it’s making us even more impatient having to wait a little longer for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival to begin this year (soon, SO soon, though). We’re also curious as to how CommuniCore Hall and Plaza will be used during the festival (as Disney did previously say these were intended as festival spaces). We also NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE FOOD. Seriously, we are ready to see some menus! However, we just noticed a clue that more EPCOT Food & Wine Festival news could be coming soon! This year’s EPCOT Food and Wine Festival runs from August 29th through November 23rd, 2024. So far, we still don’t have any menus for the festival, nor do we have any information that food demonstrations and seminars might return (something we haven’t seen since 2019 at the festival). Mexico Booth Spread from 2023 But we did notice that Disney DID recently update its EPCOT Food & Wine Festival website, suggesting we’ll be getting some big news about the festival soon. We did click on a link to see the festival marketplaces (aka the food booths), but that information has not been added yet. Could it be added soon, though? ©Disney There’s also some information about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, but we’ve already seen a full lineup of the concerts that will be coming to this year’s festival. The website also mentions the return of Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit for the Halloween season, as well as Emile’s Frontage Montage (the cheese crawl), and Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak (the scavenger hunt). Remy’s Hide & Squeak 2023 There will be merchandise — OF COURSE, including collections with the festival logo, Remy, and Mickey! Another NEW thing we noticed, though, is what the Mini Festival Gift Cards will look like this year. These little gift cards can be worn on the wrist for easy paying at food booths. ©Disney That’s really all that’s been added to the page, but the update HAS to be Disney getting ready to release more details about this year’s festival (and AGAIN, we need to see those food booth menus!). We’ll be keeping an eye out for ANYTHING Disney happens to announce or reveal about this year’s festival, so stay tuned to DFB for more. We’ve Gotta Share Some BAD NEWS About the 2024 EPCOT Food &Wine Festival IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Food and Wine Festival 101 Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival - Fans Facebook Page Wine and Dine Half Marathon Details Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending this year’s EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? Let us know what you’re looking forward to in the comments! The post Hey, Disney? Is This a New Clue About the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is Halloween! Jack and Sally Yes, Halloween season is here (and has been since July 5th, if you ask us). We’ll start seeing Halloween decorations pop up in Disney World ANY DAY NOW. We’ll be eating and drinking pumpkin spice EVERYTHING soon. We’ll also be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas on repeat until December 25th (since it is technically a Halloween AND Christmas movie). Speaking of which, if you love Nightmare Before Christmas as much as we do, we just found your next pair of shoes. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Yes, we found a pair of Crocs that are… “simply meant to be” (sorry, we HAD TO). Get The Nightmare Before Christmas Crocs Nightmare Before Christmas Crocs Yep, it’s time to wear Halloween on your feet with these super fun Crocs. They have Zero on one side and Jack Skellington on the other. But get this — they GLOW IN THE DARK. Well, Zero glows in the dark, but isn’t that cool? They also have those VERY Tim Burton-ish black and white stripes on the sole. Buy from The Disney Store If you’re in the mood for more shopping, be sure to visit our Amazon shop! Check out our Amazon StorefrontThe post The ONLY Disney Crocs You Need For Halloween Are Now Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let the holiday countdown begin! ©Shutterstock It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the holiday season, and we’ve found the most adorable new Funko item on Amazon that will surely be a must-have this Christmas season. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Thinking about an Amazon Prime membership? Here’s a free trial! Check Out the 2024 Pixar Advent Calendar! ©Amazon Look what’s currently available on Amazon — it’s this Funko product that features 24 unique miniature Funko Pocket Pops. VIEW ON AMAZON According to the product description, this Pixar 24-Day Advent Calendar lets you count down to the holidays or any special occasion. The set includes 24 unique Funko Pocket Pops! ©Amazon As noted, each of the figurines is behind a tiny cardboard door, allowing for the classic activity of opening up a new door on the Advent Calendar each day until Christmas. ©Amazon While we won’t spoil all of the characters included, the Amazon listing shows Eve from Wall-E, Sulley from Monsters Inc., and Jessie from the Toy Story films. On top of that, there are special Christmas-specific versions of Wall-E, Mr. Incredible from The Incredibles, and Woody. ©Amazon VIEW ON AMAZON Funko is one of the most recognizable entertainment product brands in the world. The company’s Pop figurines have been a hit collector’s item for well over a decade. According to the company, the figures “bring a unique and stylized flair to your favorite characters from across the pop culture spectrum.” In addition to various sizes of Pops, the company also has a large array of accessories, including shirts, bags, plushies, and more! The Pocket Pop! collection specifically is a smaller collection with miniature versions of full-size Pops. ©Amazon Aren’t they cute? Whether you’re a serious collector or just need a fun gift idea, this is a GREAT option! VIEW ON AMAZON This Funko Pixar Advent Calendar is a perfectly festive way to countdown to Christmas with a new tiny collectible each day! Stay tuned to DFB for further Disney Christmas releases. Looking for More Disney Essentials? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront!The post The Newest Disney Advent Calendar on Amazon Is a MUST Buy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen — we’re just gonna come out and say it. Compromising some of the classic Disney World snacks to construct a brand new version of them or an entirely new snack of their own is either a stroke of genius or pure delusion… and sometimes both are the case! POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast Float We’ve eaten our way across Disney World’s snacks time and time again only to find ourselves a bit bored after a while (blasphemy — we know). But, once you get past the initial shock over our insane itch to create something different and exciting you’ll either thank us or call us unhinged and we’re ok with either! Working at Disney Food Blog and being in Disney World ever day certainly has its perks. Not only are we always surrounded by the wonder of the theme parks and hotels, but it gives us a fairly unique opportunity. Before long we’ve committed full restaurants, snack carts, and limited-time menus to memory and then we get our gears turning. Delicious! It’s not super often but on occasion seeing the same menu items over and over again can become well… a little boring to us. So, we’ve found our own spice to life and came up with a few ways that make eating certain things and even carrying our snacks around Disney World sooo much easier and enjoyable! Some might call them unhinged, but we say, don’t knock ’em until you’ve tried ’em — let’s take a look at a few that have topped our list. Onion BBQ Fries This is one that we’re not totally certain why it didn’t come to us before but when it did come together, was a total game changer to our fries! Snack hack for under $5! By ordering a side of french fries, drizzling barbecue sauce over top of them from the self service pump to add as much or as little as you want AND requesting a side of chopped onions to sprinkle over top of them you’ve just built yourself some new fancy fries. We’ve tried this hack at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in the past and it’s proven to be a genius choice time and time again. Plastic Cheese + Our Beloved Hushpuppies This unhinged snack hack combines to our of most cherished snacks in all of Disney World. But we’re warning, this one might be too much flavored yumminess for one undertaking… unless you feel like you’re up to the challenge! Hushpuppies Hear us out, feel free to dunk, dip, or smother the hushpuppies from Columbia Harbour House in a side of cheese sauce in whatever capacity you feel like on that given instance. And for variety, use this hack over and over again with a different method and see if you form a preference! Plastic Cheese + *checks notes* CHICKEN? It makes sense when you think about it! We cover chicken tender and chicken nuggets in OTHER types of cheese, so it stands to reason that when we combine our love for the chicken nuggs and the chicken tendies its AMPLIFIED by the addition of the warmth of the melted plastic cheese sauce. Loaded Chicken Strips We get it — this hack won’t be for everyone so your mileage may vary, but, we’re BEGGING you to try it out just once! If You’re A French Fry & Ice Cream Aficionado There’s just some bizarre food combinations that sound like they shouldn’t go together and will blow your minds the first time you try them. We’re totally standing by the notion that french fries and ice cream should come hand in hand all the time. Disney Fries at Casey’s Corner Buuuut, since the the rest of the world hasn’t totally caught up to our food science just yet, we have to catch you up to speed. If you’re strolling down Main Street U.S.A. and find yourself looking for something to snack on, we suggest a side of fries from Casey’s Corner and a scoop (or two) of ice cream from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor. Pumpkin Ice Cream Listen, a lot of our hacks involve new takes on french fries so this should come as a surprise to no one, but when you’re able to be the boss and choose your own ice cream flavor to scoop your crispy french fries into your taste buds will be screaming with excitement! You Can Add Crab To WHAT? WHERE? This one you’ll technically have to leave Disney World’s parks for but you won’t have to go far. Crabmeat fans have ANOTHER reason to rejoice when they find out they can combine their favorite seafood with an authentic Hispanic flair (boy, we never thought we’d see the day when we combined those two in print). Rosa Mexicano Rosa Mexicano is one of our best kept secret restaurants in Disney World since it resides at the Dolphin Resort. If you’re ever in a mood to spice things up with their table side guac, just know you CAN add lobster to it! How Do We Carry It All? We’re really peeling back the curtains here. While its always our goal to eat every snack we purchase in Disney World sometimes we spot something we want to take home to our kids, our spouses, or just save for later because we’re completely stuffed. Tupperware Set It’s probably unconventional, but we’re not above bringing baggies and small Tupperware containers into the park with us to save our left overs or spare snacks. This works especially well for messy snacks like caramel apples and fudge, that we’d otherwise have a terrible time trying to keep off of the rest of our belonging and fit the comfortably in our bags while we complete our day in the parks. It’s a win win all around and we’re not letting even the tiniest bite go to waste! And while we’re on the subject — who says these things are JUST for popcorn? Munchling Donald Duck popcorn bucket If you spot us running around with corn dog nuggs in our popcorn buckets, no you didn’t (or come join us, it’s great on this side of the snack hack)! So there you have them! These are our most genius hacks we’ve uncovered when snacking around Disney World. So now we’re curious… which one are you planning to try first? We’re always talking about the food, snacks, and treats around Disney World so be sure to stay tuned with us for all the latest! The One Rule We Wish Disney World Would Finally Enforce Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you have a personal unhinged favorite we’ve not tried yet? Tell us all about your Disney World snack creation in the comments below! The post 6 UNHINGED Disney World Snack Hacks Disney Experts Swear By first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I have a recipe for inspiration to share with you: Take a pinch of passion, a dash of opportunity and a sprinkle of Disney pixie dust. Mix in behind-the-scenes insights and a lot of fun. This makes four days worth of magical memories for two dozen lucky culinary fans! This recipe came to life last week when Walt Disney World Resort, Visit Orlando, New Orleans & Company and Southwest Airlines came together to select 24 young women – all of whom are aspiring chefs – from non-profit organizations and programs out of New Orleans, Louisiana to Orlando, Florida for a trip at The Most Magical Place On Earth. They followed in the footsteps of Princess Tiana from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog”, whose story drew inspiration from the impactful life of NOLA restauranteur Leah Chase, on a journey from the bayou into the heart of Walt Disney World. The future culinarians were invited to savor all Walt Disney World has to offer with fine dining and fun in all four theme parks and across the Disney Resort hotels, including a special tour of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. They were also invited into the kitchen themselves to learn from Disney chefs across the world-class culinary teams at the resort! Attendees visited the MICHELIN star-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and got to learn side-by-side with world-class Disney culinarians. “I love this trip, it’s been so amazing,” said 19-year-old Dailayah Ernest from Warren Easton High School. “[This experience] will help me find the right spot for me. I also hope this inspires other women and little girls to follow their dreams, because good things happen to people who follow their dreams!” Paving the way for the next generation of dreamers, doers, movers and makers is part of the DNA of Disney, and for the culinary team hosting this group of aspiring chefs, it was a full-circle moment of inspiration. One of the visiting aspiring chefs showcases a dish to her fellow tripmates and members of the Disney culinary team. One of the visiting aspiring chefs showcases a dish to her fellow tripmates and members of the Disney culinary team. One of the visiting aspiring chefs showcases a dish to her fellow tripmates and members of the Disney culinary team. “Food brings people together – whether it’s over a table to share a meal, or like today, when these talented young women visited Central Florida to spend time with our culinary cast here at Walt Disney World,” said Chef Christine Weissman, Culinary Director. “Many of us here at Disney found our own passions by studying with more experienced chefs, so it’s special that we get to share some of that inspiration with our new friends today.” And, of course, they had to drop on in to see one of the most inspiring entrepreneurs in the bayou! The group visited Princess Tiana in her new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, for a thrilling good time. The group dropped on in to say hello to Princess Tiana, Louis, and all the critters of the bayou at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. As the group returns home to New Orleans, we hope they take with them a little extra special spice – inspiration for their culinary careers, encouragement to dream big, and, as Tiana says, “never, ever lose sight of what’s really important!” The post Aspiring Culinarians Visit Walt Disney World for That Special Spice appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

If you are like us and tell yourself that you just need “one more pair of ears” as you continue to add more and more ears to your collection, then we have some exciting news for you! Ears! A NEW collection of Minnie Ears just dropped that you NEED to see. Although a fair warning that you may be breaking your promise of just “one more pair of ears” with these ones. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Baublebar just released two new pairs of Minnie Ears and we are here for it! The Minnie Mouse Ear collection currently has four styles of ears with an additional style releasing at the beginning of August. Let’s take a look at some of the newest ears on the scene! Get these White Minnie Mouse Baublebar Ears! ©Baublebar This first pair of ears is bejeweled with white sequins and Minnie Mouse’s signature bow. These Minnie Mouse Disney White Ears are ready to make a statement with any outfit! We love how elegant and clean this pair of ears look. Get these ears here! Get these Pink Minnie Mouse Baublebar Ears! ©Baublebar You can also pick up a pair of Pink Minnie Mouse Ears that feature Minnie Mouse’s signature bow and lots of metallic pink sequins. We definitely think these ears will add a great pop of color and shine to your Disney outfit. Get these ears here! We are loving this collaboration with Disney and Baublebar, and we can’t wait to see what other styles are released. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney merchandise news! Find even more of our favorite Disney essentials on our Amazon storefront!The post Disney Just Dropped a NEW Designer Collection Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Howdy, folks! It’s Woody and Jessie! We at DFB love designing and creating new merch for y’all to wear in the parks! It’s fun to get new Disney shirts that show off your favorite parks, lands, and characters. Our latest designs are some of our favorites because they feature our favorite cowboy and cowgirl — Woody and Jessie! Get ready to have a rootin’ tootin’ good time in the parks with these new shirts. Our pals Woody and Jessie are going to love these new shirts! They would be great to wear for a day at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios or for a walk through Frontierland in Magic Kingdom. Grab the Woody Shirt Howdy, Folks! Is there a snake in your boot? Don’t worry, Woody’s been there! These shirts are classic Toy Story and are sure to get you LOTS of compliments roaming around the parks. They come in a variety of sizes and colors, so you’re sure to find the best one for you. Get It Here! Grab the Jessie Shirt It’s a Rootin’ Tootin’ cool shirt! If Jessie is more your style, then you’ll have a rootin’ tootin’ good time wearing this new shirt! Go on your next adventure with Jessie. The Jessie shirt is also available in different colors, so you can match any outfit you’re wearing to Disney World. Get It Here! We’ve got these shirts for the whole family, so head over to the DFB store to grab your matching tees today! Fun for the whole family! For more awesome Disney gear, visit our DFB Store! And for more Disney news, keep following DFB! Don’t miss out on more Disney souvenirs on our Amazon storefront!The post It’s Official — We Have the Perfect Tee for Toy Story Land in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you grew up watching Disney Channel sitcom shows in the 90s and 2000s, chances are you were glued to the TV for hours at a time. ©Disney While we look back fondly over those nostalgic years and even dedicate whole after-hours events at Disneyland themed to them, there is just one thing that frustrates us — a strict cancellation rule marking the end of the show from its very beginning. If you grew up with either One Saturday Morning cartoons on ABC or Disney Channel sitcoms, you most likely participated in a calculated exercise from Disney. You see, during this decade of TV show time slots, there was a roughly 4-hour window of shows that ran almost back to back of each other. This is where shows like Pepper Ann, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Even Stevens, House of Mouse, and Lizzie McGuire would typically show up (and conveniently just after we all got home from school). ©Disney What y0u probably didn’t realize unless you were keeping very good count on them (and who had time for that when we were all suckered into the plots of the shows), is that each of these shows had a particular number in common — 65. According to Entertainment Weekly, this number signaled the end of the series and an almost unspoken cancellation once it was hit. ©Disney The specific math behind the reason for the magical number has to do with a seasonal rotation of shows. If Disney Channel kept four of these shows in a seasonal rotation for around 13 weeks at a time the number they would eventually all reach was 65. This meant that the main story of the show was expected to be wrapped up by the the time the show reached this number (whether we as an audience liked it or not). Unfortunately, all of the shows we previously mentioned fell victim to this magical number even when faced with immense popularity. ©Cast of ‘Even Stevens’. EVERETT COLLECTION However, there were a few that were able to escape this fate like Lizzie McGuire and Even Stevens who’s true ending were wrapped up in either made-for-TV or theatrical releases giving us a more definitive ending to their respective runs. Sing to us, Paolo, sigh! Hilary Duff and Adam Lamberg ©Disney Now that we’ve laid that hard fact on you super thick and probably just jolted your entire childhood after-school memories making you question everything, you’re probably left wondering if the 65 episode rule is still in effect today. The short answer to that is no, thanks to one groundbreaking show — That’s So Raven! ©Raven-Symone, Anneliese Van Der Pol, Orlando Brown. TONY RIVETTI/DISNEY CHANNEL/EVERETT COLLECTION Yep, our future-seeing teenage friend “just trying to stay outta trouble but somehow always getting herself deeper in the process” was the one to break the mold. As popular as the other shows were, they just simple didn’t hold a candle to Raven Baxter played by Raven-Symoné and her two best friends. Eventually, Disney couldn’t deny the huge outpouring of support the show had backing it and when the 65 episode mark was reached, That’ So Raven said ‘watch this’ and Disney Channel’s hand was force to renew them for a 4th season. ©Anneliese van der Pol, Orlando Brown, and Raven-Symoné on ‘That’s So Raven’. ABC PHOTO ARCHIVES/DISNEY GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT VIA GETTY That’s So Raven’s popularity couldn’t have come at a better time thought because its run helped merge the gap between shows like Lizzie McGuire ending and usher in the beginning of what felt like the dawn of the next generation with shows like The Suite Life Of Zack & Cody and the rise of Hannah Montana. After all was said and done, That’s So Raven completed a whopping 100 episodes making it the first in Disney Channel history. The first cartoon series to break past the 65 episode threshold was unsurprisingly Kim Possible. Kim Possible and Rob Stoppable These historic shows paved the way for future generations to enjoy their shows longer than the 65 episode rule that reigned before. Since then, Disney fans and generations have enjoyed shows like Wizards of Waverly Place and Phineas and Ferb which both ran well past 100 episode each and are already working on revival series respectively. Today, Disney Channel shows and cartoons are allowed to order more seasons for shows as the demand for them warrants and just because a show is granted a feature-length film, that doesn’t necessarily mark its demise on the showfront! Stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest Disney news, changes, updates, and more! 50 Amazing Things You Never Knew Were In Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney Channel shows did you grow up watching? Leave us your personal lineups in the comments section! The post The 65 Episode Rule Gen Z Disney Adults and Millennials HATE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

HUGE changes recently rolled out at Disney World and we’re working on getting the hang of them! Cinderella Castle Genie+ has officially been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass)! We tested the system on the day it debuted and are still running some more experiments — and in doing so may have discovered a pretty sweet hack! Genie+ is no more, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass have officially rolled out at Disney World. And, while we do have pretty positive thoughts on the new system, we do think it’s going to take a bit of time to get used to — just like the original Genie+. But — we may have discovered the ultimate ride hack! Lightning Lanes! To catch you up on the changes, as of July 24th, Disney World has officially switched over to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Passes. Under the new system, you can: Make Lightning Lane plans BEFORE you’re in the parks Choose experiences and times prior to purchasing so you know what you’re getting with your purchase Book Lightning Lane passes for MULTIPLE vacation days, all at once CHANGES are HERE! You see, Disney World’s more popular rides only allow you to use a Virtual Queue or Lightning Lane Single Pass to ride — meaning you’ll have to try your luck at snagging a VQ spot or pay to ride the attraction. We decided to see what would happen if we booked both, so we purchased a Lightning Lane Single Pass, and were also able to get a spot in the VQ for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. But, something interesting happened. ©Disney The Lightning Lane Single Pass we purchased was able to be redeemed between 9AM and 10AM — but the Virtual Queue boarding group we were placed in had an estimated callback time of 9:16AM. This was right in the middle of our Lightning Lane return time! In the past, the Genie+ system hasn’t allowed for overlapping plans like this, but it seems that has changed. ©Disney We were able to scan into our Lightning Lane and ride just fine, and then turned right around to scan in for our VQ! All in all, it took about an hour total to ride Cosmic Rewind back-to-back like this. If you’re trying to take advantage of multiple rides on one attraction like this, keep this in mind! ©Disney Genie+ is now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass. This is an optional, PAID service available on the My Disney Experience app. Lightning Lane Multi Pass users are able to bypass standby lines and utilize the Lightning Lane (previously known as the FastPass line) at select attractions in the parks by paying a single fee for multiple attractions. When purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you can make up to THREE Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections in a park ahead of your visit. Additionally, you must choose from a list of available times as you make your attraction selections, and you can continue to hold up to three Lighting Lane Multi Pass selections at a time. Tap Point for Lightning Lane entrance for Cosmic Rewind With Lightning Lane Single Pass, you can pay a fee to utilize the Lightning Lane for an individual, in-demand attraction. The only major change here is that you can make your purchase before your trip in order to plan in advance! Just like the Multi Pass, you can select your first THREE Lightning Lane Single Passes up to seven days in advance if you’re staying at a Disney World hotel. All other guests can purchase and select their first three Lightning Lane Single Passes three days in advance. Lightning Lanes! We’re running a number of experiments with the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass system to answer ALL of your questions. Don’t want to miss a thing? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to catch all of the latest. You can also follow along on our social channels like Instagram and Facebook. In the meantime, we’ve put together some guides for you! The Bad News About Disney World’s New Lightning Lane Multi Pass Skip-The-Line System The EASIEST Way To Use Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane Multi Pass System Breaking Down Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane System in Under 1,000 Words Answering Your 12 BIGGEST Questions About Disney World’s Huge Genie+ CHANGES Make sure you stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest updates and news! How To Use the NEW Lightning Lane System at 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 used the new Lightning Lane system at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post This EPCOT Lightning Lane Hack Feels Illegal (But It Isn’t!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Two Disney World hotels just received a MAJOR honor. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Located near Disney World’s popular EPCOT park, the Swan & Dolphin resorts have been two of the most unique hotels on Disney World property since they opened back in 1990. From the architecture to the unique distinction of being the only third-party-owned hotel located within the heart of Disney World, this resort is special. Now, the iconic pair of hotels have been awarded a tremendous industry honor. In 2024, The Swan & Dolphin complex was named Marriott’s U.S. and Canada 2023 Hotel of the Year! The Swan & Dolphin took to their Instagram account to discuss the honor, writing, “It truly takes a village to achieve this recognition, and it only happens because of our outstanding cast members and fantastic leaders, all working together to deliver those ‘Magical’ moments for our guests,” adding, “Thank you to everyone who made this award possible, and to our guests for your continued support. Here’s to creating even more magical moments together!” Swan & Dolphin The latest recognition is another in a long series of honors that have been awarded to the Swan & Dolphin, including a Condé Nast Travelers citation from their Readers’ Choice Awards, a Four Diamond Award from AAA, the Community Serve Award from Starwood Hotels and Resorts NAD, the Best Hotel Pool Award from Meeting South Magazine, Best Local Resort from Orlando Magazine, and the Hotel of the Year Award from ITT Sheraton. Whew! That’s a lot of awards! Swan Reserve Entrance Furthermore, the World Travel Awards named the complex North America’s Leading Resort, Florida’s Leading Resort World, North America’s Leading Conference Hotel, and the United States’ Leading Conference Hotel. The Swan & Dolphin Resort features a host of amenities, including several amazing restaurants and lounges, cozy guest rooms, the Mandara Spa, six pools, complimentary transportation throughout Disney World, early entry to all four theme parks daily, and extended evening theme park hours on select nights in select theme parks. It’s a beautiful resort! Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin complex has been named Marriott’s U.S. and Canada Hotel of the Year for 2023, a massive achievement for the hotels. Stay tuned to DFB for further industry coverage. 3 Reasons Why We Stay at the Swan and Dolphin Hotel Again and Again 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 ever stayed at the Swan or Dolphin? Let us know in the comments below! The post A Popular Disney World Hotel Just Received a BIG Award! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s no surprise that most members of our team have homes filled with different Disney items. Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom Some of it is merchandise and souvenirs from park visits, other is attire we’ve bought from stores around our hometowns (we love Ross specifically), but some are home essentials that are genuinely needed in your home, and ours just happen to be Disney-themed! If you’re on the hunt for some of those, we’ve got you covered! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Perfect Way To Welcome Your Guests In For Less Than $20! The sign hanging on the door If you’re looking for a great welcome sign that can be changed to fit whatever season it is (AND is Disney-themed), the Cute Mouse Interchangeable Seasonal Welcome Door Sign is perfect! Here is a look at the pieces you can switch it out with. All the different Mickeys Check it out! Grab The Disney Home Monochrome Serving Tray Set For 24% OFF! ©Amazon If you find yourself often bringing out snacks or drinks for your guests, put them on the Disney Home Monochrome Serving Tray Set so they don’t ruin your tables or other furniture. (Plus, they’re just cute, how can we resist?) Add it to your cart! Make Breakfast EXTRA Fun For 32% OFF! ©Amazon Want to make your own Mickey waffles at home? Who wouldn’t! You can grab the Disney Classic Mickey Waffle Maker to bring Disney magic to any breakfast (even on those difficult mornings before school)! Buy it here! Fall is Just Around The Corner And This Sign Is Less Than $20! ©Amazon If you’re as excited for fall as we are and want to have a special sign just for that, the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Welcome Fall Round Hanging Wood Wall Decor is a great fit! Grab it right here! For Those Who Love Baking! They’re On SALE! ©Amazon Alright, for those of you out there who need all new pans to complete your baking endeavors, the Farberware Disney Bake with Mickey Mouse Nonstick Bakeware Set is perfect! It comes with two cookie pans, one 12-count cupcake/muffin pan, a loaf pan, and a set of Mickey oven mitts. Add the set to your cart! Perfect For The Home Office And Less Than $10!!! ©Amazon We totally get the need to have some inspirational quotes in your bedroom or home office — it gives you a great pep in your step for the day! That’s why we absolutely love the All Your Dreams Can Come True If You Have The Courage to Pursue Them Walt Disney Wall Decal Sticker! Grab it here! We’re always keeping an eye out for all the best latest and greatest Disney deals online, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our Disney favorites! What’s your favorite Disney item you have in your house? Tell us in the comments! The post We Found HUGE Discounts On Disney Home Decor On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article