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What’s the best part about being a Disney World Annual Passholder? That’s easy — the PERKS. Annual Pass Not only does it allow you into the parks most days (or every day depending on your pass) of the year, but Disney is constantly tossing out freebies, exclusive discounts, special merchandise, lounges, and more. Now, if you’ve got an Annual Pass, we’ve got a big update for you: NEW exclusives are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom soon! You already know we love a mystery so as soon as the Disney World Passholder account posted a new teaser, we were on the case. Let’s see what we think these new perks could be! ©Disney Okay, the first two slides aren’t too much of a mystery. It looks like Annual Passholders will have some new PhotoPass props to use pretty soon! It’s common to see photographers around the park with props to create fun photo ops, but as an AP, you’ll have access to special ones. ©Disney Annual Passholders will also get a new magnet! From time to time, Disney World releases a free Passholder magnet…but this time you’ll probably have to travel to Animal Kingdom to get it. ©Disney Onto the next hint. The sign says “Snack o’ Clock, Tasty Treats.” Look a little closer and you’ll see Simba from The Lion King. Are new treats based on the iconic Disney movie coming to Disney World? The park has seen the return of a popular meet and greet, special souvenirs and eats, and more to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film earlier this summer. Maybe this is a continuation of that with exclusives for Passholders? Only time will tell! ©Disney Now this last sign has us stumped. Could this be another hint to the theme of the exclusives above? It pretty much solidifies that something themed to The Lion King is coming but we’re not 100% sure what this hint is for…what do you think? ©Disney Disney said to keep an eye on the Annual Passholder Instagram page for more announcements so we’ll just have to wait for more details. There was no timeline for these exclusives to be revealed but we’ll let you know as soon as Disney makes an announcement! ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! Has Disney Quietly Killed a BIG Annual Passholder Perk? 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 an Annual Passholder? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Reveals NEW Annual Passholder Exclusives Coming Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is coming up SOON. The event is already sold out and will feature appearances and talks from Disney execs, celebrities, Imagineers, and more. D23 is coming SOON But the reason people pay thousands of dollars to go to this event is because Disney often drops huge announcements about the parks, movies, and more. We’ll be covering the event so you don’t miss a thing, but one lucky group of folks will get access to an exclusive perk at the event! The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place in Anaheim, California. The event runs from August 9th through August 11th, 2024. Disney previously released a general schedule of the main events, including highlights like the Disney Experiences Showcase on August 10th, and you can check out the full schedule here! We can’t WAIT! But, it sounds like Disney Visa Cardmembers will have access to some exclusive event fun. Since Visa is a presenting sponsor of this year’s D23 event, cardmembers can stop by the Visa booth on the expo floor to “take part in special activities including giveaways” that are exclusive to Disney Visa Cardmembers. In typical Disney fashion, they haven’t revealed just what these special activities or giveaways might be, but we’re excited all the same. ©Disney And, that’s not all, either. Disney also shared that “Cardmembers can also stop by the Disney Visa Cardmember lounge for exclusive Character Experiences and photo opportunities” during the D23 event as well. Sounds like there will be plenty of chances for cardmembers to experience some exclusive perks! We can’t wait for the Disney Experiences Showcase, where we can expect some MAJOR parks news. We’re talking Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disney Resort, and more. Past D23 events have brought us announcements like the DinoLand retheme and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Disney Parks Chair Josh D’Amaro will lead this event. D23 This is going to be a HUGE event, and we can’t wait to check it out. We’ll be bringing you all the latest updates and news you need to know from this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, so stay tuned to DFB as we bring you the latest Disney news and more! FULL SCHEDULE for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 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 a Disney Visa Cardmember? Tell us in the comments. The post An EXCLUSIVE Disney Visa Cardmember Perk Is Coming This August, But There's a Catch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t know about you, but these record-breaking temperatures are making us want to stay inside some cold air-conditioning and stream our favorite movies and shows. ©Disney And what better place to look than Disney+?! Ever since the merger with Hulu, we’ve had a ton of content at our fingertips — and we still can’t get enough! Lucky for us, Disney just announced the lineup of everything new coming to Disney+ this August, so let’s get into it. Whether you’re a fan of the animated classics or all things shiny and new, Disney+ is the perfect place to stream your favorites. Let’s check out what’s coming to the platform throughout August 2024! August 2nd “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Shorts) Season 2” August 7th “Grown-ish” (Season 6, 18 episodes) August 8th “SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures” (Shorts) (Season 1, 6 episodes) “Are You Sure?!” (Two-episode Premiere) ©Disney August 14th “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” (Season 2 premiere) August 15th “Are You Sure?!” (Episode 3) August 19th “OceanXplorers” (Season 1, 6 episodes) August 21st “Me & Winnie the Pooh” (Season 2, 4 episodes) “Playdate with Winnie the Pooh” (Shorts) (Season 2, 5 episodes) “Selenkay” (Season 1, 8 episodes) ©Disney August 22nd “Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal” (Season 1, 3 episodes) “Are You Sure?!” (Episode 4) August 23rd “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” (Season 3, 5 episodes) “Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Camp Minnie” (S1, 6 episodes) August 28th “SuperKitties” (Season 2, 4 episodes) August 29th “Are You Sure?!” (Episode 5) ©Marvel Happy streaming! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest Disney movie and television news plus everything you need to know before you head to the parks! Be sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss a thing. Disney+ Is About To CHANGE 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 are you looking forward to dropping on Disney+ this August? Tell us in the comments. The post Everything NEW Coming to Disney+ This August first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for a brand-new theme park experience? While we’re big fans of the Disney and Universal theme parks all around the world, one major player in the theme park industry has successfully expanded with even more on the horizon. ©SeaWorld Disney made waves this summer with its latest theme park expansion, Universal gave us details on its Kids Resort in Texas, and Bluey’s World is set to open later this year in Australia — but one other theme park juggernaut is about to continue expansion in the Lone Star State and we’ve got all the details! Per the Orlando Business Journal, SeaWorld San Antonio’s parent company, United Parks & Resorts, is in the process of developing a theme park expansion in Texas. ©SeaWorld Orlando The Orlando-based United Parks & Resorts plans to enhance SeaWorld San Antonio with a roughly 150 thousand square foot expanded area dedicated to attractions and animal rescue efforts. Filed as a “confidential project”, the proposed expansion doesn’t have specifics at this time other than new construction and renovation. However, the previous title of the filing was Rescue Jr. — which just happens to be the name of SeaWorld San Diego’s 2023 expansion. ©SeaWorld Rescue Jr. at SeaWorld San Diego includes “rides, water features, climbing structures, and other features tied to SeaWorld’s ongoing commitment to animal rescue and rehabilitation,” according to the Orlando Business Journal. The park’s addition even includes authentic rescue vehicles, interactive activities, and other features that emphasize animal rescue and rehabilitation — principles the theme parks were initially founded on. This Texas expansion may borrow heavily from what we saw in San Diego and it’s something we’ll monitor as development continues. It appears that the filing indicates SeaWorld San Antonio plans on construction beginning in the fall of 2024 with completion by spring 2025. The estimated cost of the project is $6 million. ©SeaWorld Texas has embraced the theme park expansion trope for a while now, already housing several prominent theme park properties all over the state in addition to the Universal Kids Resort coming to Frisco. This theme park, in particular, is tailoring the experience specifically to young kids, opting for a smaller scale that encourages creativity and imagination through play and discovery. The park has been billed as something wildly different from other Universal theme parks and will be packed with loads of family-friendly lands, rides, shows, and more. ©Universal (initial concept art) We’re excited to see these new theme park experiences debut soon! In the meantime, stay tuned right here at DFB for all kinds of theme park updates! Another GIANT Hotel Is Being Built Near Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you visited SeaWorld San Antonio? Share your experiences in the comments below! The post A NEW Theme Park Expansion Is Coming to Texas in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World might be just as busy as it was before the pandemic-related closures, but we’re still seeing the remnants of those health and safety measures to this day. Cinderella Castle Services like the Magical Express are gone for good, and who knows if we’ll ever see package delivery return to the hotels or not. While most of the parks have returned to normal, there are a few experiences that have yet to return. Up until recently, we weren’t sure we would ever get to experience this rare character meet and greet again, but we may have just been proven wrong! After years of waiting, it appears as though Beast is back meeting and greeting visitors in his study at Be Our Guest restaurant in Magic Kingdom! Prior to the pandemic-related closures, diners would get to meet Beast in his study once they finished their meal during dinner. But, when this restaurant opened back up in 2020, Disney treated it as more of a traditional character meal, with Beast and Belle walking around and interacting with guests. Be Our Guest Many guests were seriously missing the opportunity to see Beast in his study, as it’s the only place where you can actually meet and interact with him in all of Disney World. People missed him! But, we had heard that the Beast would be back in his study once again soon, and it looks like that day has finally come! We passed by Be Our Guest to see if anything had changed, and we were surprised to see that it had! Of course, we had to go check it out for ourselves because it had been so long — more than FOUR years. He’s back! We confirmed with Cast Members that July 22nd was the Beast’s first day back meeting like this and that they’re testing things out to see how it goes. It’s possible this meet and greet could come back in full swing, or Disney could just choose to have Beast roaming around the restaurant with Belle as he has been since the restaurant reopened. There he is! We’ll be on the lookout for more signs that the Beast’s meet and greet is officially back at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom since Cast Members have told us that this is a test for now. In the meantime, we’ll be keeping up with the latest news from Disney World and more, so make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog! See Our Latest Review of Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom HERE! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you eaten at Be Our Guest before? Tell us in the comments. The post A RARE Character Meet and Greet Has Returned to Magic Kingdom After FOUR YEARS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting to Orlando is about to get easier for some. An Allegiant aircraft Due to its many tourist attractions, Orlando is one of the busiest travel cities in the world. Now budget carrier Allegiant Airlines is preparing to add another new route to the area, though maybe not to the airport you’re expecting. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Allegiant Travel Co. is bringing eight new nonstop routes to 13 U.S. cities beginning this November. These new routes include flights between Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Palm Beach, Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida to Savannah, Georgia, Flint, Michigan to Destin, Florida, Portsmouth, New Hampshire to Sarasota, Florida, and most importantly for us to here today: a route between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Cincinnati, Ohio and Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida. In promotion of the launch, the carrier is offering one-way fares beginning at $39. ©Allegiant Airlines While not located as close to Disney World as Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Sanford International Airport (SFB), the airport is still within a reasonable driving distance, and arguably worth the slightly longer drive in exchange for cheaper airfare. It’s about 75 minutes away by car. Melbourne Orlando International Airport Executive Director Greg Donovan said the airport is “thrilled” to add twice-weekly service to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Melbourne Orlando International Airport LinkedIn Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief revenue officer, said of the new routes in a statement, “The addition of new routes is a testament to the success of our existing service in these communities. Our network planning team is responsive to consumer demand, constantly looking for opportunities to enhance the leisure travel experience. The new service kicks off just in time to plan warm winter getaways to sought-after coastal destinations.” Allegiant, which was founded in 1997, describes itself as making “leisure travel affordable and convenient. With low-low fares, nonstop, all-jet service and premier travel partners, Allegiant provides a complete travel experience with great value and without all the hassle.” Allegiant Low-price carrier Allegiant Airlines is offering 8 new routes in the United States, including one to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Stay tuned to DFB for further travel updates! 2 Reasons WE HAVE BEEF With the Orlando Airport 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 flown on Allegiant Airlines? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments below. The post Budget Airline Adds NEW Nonstop Flights Making It Easier to Get to Florida first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is one of our favorite places to stop for a treat — whether it might be sweet or savory. Sprinkles But, when we’re in the mood for a sweet, decadent cupcake, there’s only one place to go: Sprinkles! This well-known bakery serves up gourmet cupcakes (sometimes from an ATM!) and features rotating monthly flavors. But, we’ve got some excellent news for folks who don’t live anywhere near Sprinkles Cupcakes… DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This is NOT a drill! Sprinkles Cupcakes just came out with new Cupcake Cups candy and you can get it at Target NOW! The new treats are available in stores and also available to order online. Essentially, Sprinkles has taken some of their most iconic cupcake flavors and turned them into little chocolate cups similar to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! So far, we’ve spotted a few different flavors but they all sound like something we definitely need to try! Get the Birthday Cake Cups ©Target There’s always a reason to celebrate when you have these Birthday Cake Cupcake Cups! Colorful sprinkles top a sweet and creamy white chocolate cup with a birthday cake frosting-flavored filling center and of course, more sprinkles. View at Target The Red Velvet Cups look delicious ©Target Classic Red Velvet lovers will be fans of these cupcake cups! Sprinkles has taken cream cheese frosting flavored filling and put it inside decadent red velvet chocolate to create the most perfectly paired bite. View at Target Or, you can grab the Double Chocolate Cups ©Target And, even the most passionate chocolate fans will enjoy the creamy milk chocolate with a rich chocolate frosting flavored filling topped with chocolate cookie crumbles. Seriously, what are you waiting for?! We see a Target trip in your future! View at Target If you need us, we’ll be at Target buying them out of all of their Sprinkles Cupcake Cups! Just kidding, we’ll be here bringing you all the latest updates, tips, tricks, and more Disney news — so make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more. 6 Limited-Time Treats Just Landed at Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying these new treats? Tell us in the comments. The post RUN to Target for Sprinkles Cupcakes NEW Candy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Neck fans, complimentary water, and bringing our own water bottle to double as a souvenir all sound like pretty solid options at Disney World when trying to stay cool — but get ready, because we’re adding one more to the mix! Ahhhh, cooling patches! With as hot as the spring and summer have been in Disney World this year and several rides struggling to stay open all day long backing up the wait times, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for any extra ways we can think of to stay cool. While ducking indoors for a show or to eat only works for a few occasions, we may have uncovered another solution to add to the mix when standing out in the blazing sun in unavoidable. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you can think of an accessory to bring with you or purchase while you’re in Disney World’s parks to do your best at staying cool, you can bet we’ve tried them all — or so we thought! We recently discovered another alternative that we’re not seeing many folks use in the parks so we decided we were the guinea pigs for the job! Our latest way we’re beating the heat! On a latest visit out to Magic Kingdom, we thought the extremely hot temperatures were just the right conditions to test out our latest cooling obsession — cooling patches! ©Amazon To our surprise, these simple things worked really well! We ordered ours from Amazon and they came in a box of 20 which gave us plenty of opportunity to try them out over and over again. If you’ve not had a chance to see these before, the cooling patches are small strips of gel stuck to a gauze like mesh on one side and the other side that sticks to your skins is covered in a peel-away plastic until ready for use. They each come individually packaged making them lightweight, and easy to pack multiple with you for yourself or your entire family. See them HERE Once we opened our package and peeled away the plastic coating on the side meant to stick to us, that’s when the hard part began. Just kidding, but in all seriousness, choosing the right place for the most optimal cooling proved to be more of a challenge then we initially thought! We tried these cooling patches in a variety of places including our foreheads and on our upper chest, but the best spots we settled on was across the backs of our necks or on the inside of our shirts at just about the middle to lower back area. This also helped conceal them a bit more (along with staving off a few of the stares we started to get walking around with a strip on our foreheads). But hey, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it… right?! Opening the package The cooling strips on their own have a mild menthol scent to them like vapo-rub or an icy hot patch would but there’s never a heated sensation to them. They’re squishy and fun to play with and don’t worry if you don’t get the exact spot to your liking on the first try because we were able to peel them off and stick them back to us in another spot before they stopped loosing their ability to stick well. The full patch! We thought they were a great alternative to keeping cool without something bulky to carry around OR a soaking wet cooling towel that you have to stow away even when it’s not fully dried. We also thought they were fairly durable for a moderate amount of theme park fun and we didn’t experience ours peeling up or trying to come off while we were going about our normal day in the park. Or only hesitation with these is that they’re actually much longer than you would think! They’re surprisingly long.We were expecting them to be shorter and maybe more child sized because of the cartoonish packaging, but there’s a chance you could cut them down into shorter strips if you wanted them to fit more comfortably somewhere like your wrist or forehead. I’ve gotta have these NOW! Overall, we’d honestly opt to grab these guys to pack into our bags over a fan since you don’t have to recharge them and they’re disposable once they’ve lost their effect. We also found that after opening them out of their packaging and immediately before applying them to your body if you were to shake them back and forth (like a developing photo) it helped to intensify that immediate cooling sensation and made it more profound. Admittedly though, we’re pretty adapted to the Florida heat and intense summers so if you’re someone who’s coming to Disney World from out of state, you could feel the cooling patches effects more effectively than what we were able to. We’re constantly looking for theme park essentials to help make your next trip to Disney World as hassle free as possible! Be sure to check out more of our favorites below, and stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest updates and more! Click HERE to see MORE of our Disney World park essentials! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What other cooling devices have you used in Disney World to beat the rising temps? Tell us what has worked best for you in the comments below! The post We Tested Cooling Patches in Disney World -- Here Are the Pros and Cons first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is home to some of our favorite restaurants, but that doesn’t mean they’re all created equally. EPCOT While we love quick-service spots like Sunshine Seasons and table-service restaurants like Garden Grill (just to name two of our favorites), there’s one restaurant in EPCOT that’s been hated on for YEARS. But is it really bad as we remember and as everyone makes it sound? We’re heading back to find out — come with us to find out if Coral Reef is the worst restaurant in EPCOT. Atmosphere Coral Reef Restaurant is located in World Nature, right near The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Coral Reef Restaurant The inside is heavily decorated to fit an under-the-sea theme — the lights look like jellyfish, there are coral and rock formations crawling up some of the walls, and the iconic blue-green shade of the ocean can be seen nearly everywhere you look. Inside Coral Reef However, the best part, and the restaurant’s main draw, is that you can see into the aquarium right next door at Sea Base! These near floor-to-ceiling windows are placed all around the restaurant, allowing a full look at the aquarium no matter what level of the dining room you’re seated in. It’s like you’re inside the aquarium! We do want to advise you that the restaurant is a little dark, as you can see from our table below, so if that’s not your thing, this may already not be the restaurant for you! (Or, just be prepared to use your phone flashlight.) It can be a little dark On the menu, you’ll find a selection of appetizers… Starters …followed by the Entrees (which are seasonal!)… Entrées …and you’ll also find a selection of alcoholic beverages. Specialty Drinks There are some exciting non-alcoholic drinks as well! Non Alcoholic Drinks But enough of the looks, let’s get to the food! Food The meal started out with a complimentary bread service, which was delicious! It had a hint of coconut flavor, which we really enjoyed. Bread Service We tried some of the most popular dishes on the menu, both seafood and not, to get a feel of what this restaurant is really like. We dove into the Coconut Fried Shrimp first, which we actually really loved! It was super crunchy, but not oily, and the coconut was slightly sweet but not overpowering. Coconut Fried Shrimp However, the mango chutney it’s served with was only okay — the mango wasn’t super fresh and we found the main flavor to be the red onion. Our companion said she could taste a lot of the sweet mango, but that made us wonder just how consistent this chutney will be. Overall, it was a good dish, but we wouldn’t necessarily order it again. Next up! We decided to try the Grilled Chicken Wings next, which were just okay. The chicken wasn’t overcooked, so it was still pretty juicy and not dry, and the sauce reminded us of a sweet teriyaki sauce. That meant there were no Jamaican spice flavors, as promised in the description. Overall, they were fine but not overly exciting or worth ordering again. Grilled Chicken Wings As awkward as it is to eat seafood in front of fish, we did also get the Seafood Boil since it IS a seafood restaurant. We found a lot of irony in the fact that this restaurant’s worst food was the seafood. Seafood Boil The shrimp were slightly chewy, and the taste reminded us of frozen shrimp, while the mussels and clams were too salty and chewy. However, the corn and potatoes were pretty good, and the stand out was the andouille sausage — it was super flavorful and well-cooked with a bit of bounce in the bite. Unfortunately, though, it wasn’t enough to save this dish. A closer look Our last main course was the Surf and Turf, which we really loved! The filet was cooked perfectly with a great sear and warm pink center. The shrimp wasn’t overcooked and wasn’t chewy at all (a major win). Surf and Turf The mashed potatoes were smooth and had a great garlic flavor, but the key lime chimichurri was easily the best part. It wasn’t too overpowering, and the cilantro was finely chopped, which we loved. It had a great acidity as well and was slightly sweet, which balanced the heavy dish so well. The sweet baby bell peppers in the dish were so crunchy and well cooked, adding a great textural element. Overall, a big win here! Loved it! We couldn’t forget dessert! We grabbed two — the first was the Key West Sunset, which was very tasty! The crust was super moist but still held firm, and the filling was tart and sweet and had a great bright flavor. The Chantilly reminded us of just a Reddi-wip situation but that didn’t throw us off too much. The raspberries were super sweet too! Overall, while the quality was great, it was nothing to write home about. Key West Sunset Our second dessert was the Bread Pudding, which is made out of the same bread as the bread service you get at the beginning of the meal. However, this really works in its favor! The coconut is perfectly sweet and matches the ice cream and caramel well. The caramel is slightly salty, which was great, and the shaved coconut has a great crunch. We were also impressed that the ice cream portion was the perfect amount with the bread! Bread Pudding Again, though, it was good, but there was nothing that really shocked us or blew us out of the water (sorry, we’ll stop with the puns now). Overall Overall, if you’re a seafood fan or are looking for something that will really wow you, this is NOT the restaurant for you. Was any of our food downright terrible? No, not at all, but we don’t necessarily recommend it. While we did enjoy our other dining choices, spending an hour or more of your park day dining at this restaurant doesn’t really seem like a good way to spend your EPCOT park day, in our eyes. Coral Reef Restaurant If someone in your dining party chooses this for your meal, it’s likely you’ll be able to find something on the menu that you like, however we are a little weary with how inconsistent this restaurant is. We saw in just the dishes we got that sometimes our shrimp was good, and other times it was a lower quality, and it came from the same kitchen! Coral Reef Restaurant So, do we necessarily recommend Coral Reef Restaurant? No, and we can see why it’s one of the most disliked spots in EPCOT. There are certainly tons of other better options to spend your time and money at, however if you or someone in your party would LOVE the windows into the aquarium, it may be a one and done type of meal. We do think it’s a better idea to spend your time at Sea Base itself, which has tons of windows to see the different sea creatures, and that doesn’t cost anything extra! Grab something from a quick-service spot and have a walking lunch around the aquarium if you’d like! Coral Reef Restaurant So there you have it! Now it’s up to you to make your own personal decision about if you’d like to experience this restaurant, and we know you’ll make the choice that’s best for your group! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney parks news and reviews! Here’s why we have NO regrets leaving Magic Kingdom for this deluxe hotel restaurant! 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 Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel 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! What do you think of Coral Reef? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does This EPCOT Restaurant Really Deserve Its Poor Reputation? We Found Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While it is probably not feasible to live in Disney World full-time (although if we ever win the lottery, there will be signs!), we are all about accessories that help us bring a bit of the magic with us wherever we go. Cinderella Castle in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom We have reporters in the park every single day, and spend our days writing about Disney, but we still think you can always have a few more Disney accessories. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are so many options when it comes to Disney accessories, so we are rounding up eight accessories that are perfect to keep us living in the magic! Grab this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper Did you know that we sell glass sippers on our DFB store? Well, if you didn’t, now you do! We have a huge variety of designs to choose from and they really do make your favorite beverage more magical. We have this gorgeous Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper that is inspired by the gowns that some of our favorite Disney Princesses wear. It even comes with a lid and a straw, so you can take the cup on the go with you. Grab the glass sipper here! Celebrate spooky season with these Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers! Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers Or, if you are already getting into the spooky season mood, we also have a collection of Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers. These glass sippers feature the Sanderson sisters and some of our favorite quotes from the movies. If you can’t choose between the different designs, you may as well grab one of each. You never know when you might need a bit of Sanderson sister motivation. Shop the glass sippers here! Style your phone with this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case We also have lots of fun phone cases available at the DFB store! You can get similar designs to the glass sippers to match, or choose a different design. You can get this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case. Each of the bows are inspired by a Disney Princess and they are the perfect, subtle way to share your love of Disney. Find the phone case right here! Phone Case for Samsung and Google devices Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case The Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case is also available for Samsung and Google phones! We offer our phone cases for a variety of phone models. We have options for Apple phones as well as Samsung and Google phones. So no matter which phone you have, we most likely have a case that can fit it! Get this phone case here! Phone Case Home Sweet Home Phone Case We offer various different designs for phone cases! In addition to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow phone cases, you can also get this Home Sweet Home Phone Case featuring Cinderella’s Castle. You can also get this phone case for Apple, Google, or Samsung phones. Get this phone case here! Grab these Mickey Mouse Earrings! ©Amazon We also love these Mickey Mouse Hoop Earrings! The earrings contain Cubic Zarconia set into plated hoops. We think they are gorgeous and the perfect accessory for any outfit. Get these earrings here! Pick up these Mouse Ears Hair Clips! ©Amazon You can also pick up this set of Mouse Ears Hair Clips. The clips are Mickey ears combined with a lemon and an ice cream cone. They are so adorable and such a fun accessory to bring a bit of magic to your hairstyle. Shop these hair clips here! Disney Princess Bead Bracelets ©Amazon Finally, you can also get these simple bead bracelets that add just the right amount of magic! These Disney Princess Bead Bracelets are made with multi-colored beads and one of them has “Magical” spelled out on it. They can easily be added to any outfit for a bit of Disney fun. Get these bracelets here! We think these accessories are perfect for adding a bit of Disney to your everyday. You can never have too many Disney accessories! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Find even more of our favorite Disney items on our Amazon Storefront!The post 8 Accessories that Keep Us Living In the Magic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not every day you come across an item of Disney merchandise that really just makes you question your whole reality. Lightning McQueen But, when we first spotted these bad boys a while back, we had no idea just how popular they would end up being. And then, something clicked. It was like seeing color for the first time — we just knew our lives were forever changed. Suddenly, they were gone — POOF! Sold out. Well, friends, we’re thrilled to say these viral Crocs are BACK in stock! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hold up! Are you an Amazon Prime member? We love shopping for Disney souvenirs and essentials on Amazon before a big trip, or just in general. If you don’t have a membership, you can score a free trial of Amazon Prime by clicking the button below! Get the Lightning McQueen Crocs online now! ©Disney KA-CHOW is right! These Lightning McQueen Crocs are slightly unhinged and terrifying, but if you ask us, that’s part of the charm. Just imagine strolling up to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Hollywood Studios in these bad boys, or tossing them on and suddenly being the most fashionable person at the grocery store or school pick up. ©Disney Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the best part about these shoes — they LIGHT UP! That’s right, with every step you take, not only will Lightning be watching you, but his headlights and taillights will illuminate as well. View online at the Disney Store We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post The One and Only Disney Lightning McQueen Crocs Are Officially Back in Stock! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re honest, you’ll agree that most of us go to Disney World for the food and drink! Delicious and golden It could be a specific entree at your favorite restaurant like the noodles at ‘Ohana, or a unique drink like the Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila, or some classic Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner. It doesn’t even matter which one you’re talking about because we love them all. But just for a moment, let’s stick with Disney World snacks. Now, about them, we wanted to pick your brains and find out if and what controversial Disney World snacks you regretted trying! Well, we asked and you delivered! We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “Which controversial Disney Word snack do you REGRET trying?” We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments! What do you think? Now, let’s dive into some of your top responses! School Bread Right out of the gate, it was SUPER clear that there were so many of you who tried School Bread from over in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT and seriously regretted it. (The majority of you in the comments responded this way.) School Bread To this point, DFB reader Em shared, “School bread. Everyone raved. It was horrible.” DFB reader Hope noted, “The school bread. Everything I read about it was so positive. I think it tasted like a week old, dried out hunk of bread.” Also, DFB reader Alexandra shared, “School bread. One bite and couldn’t eat anymore. I don’t get the hype.” Cheeseburger Pods Listen, there were a fair amount of you who must have had very similar experiences with the Cheeseburger Pods from Satuli Canteen in Animal Kingdom because you were quite insistent about your regret. Cheeseburger Pods To this point, DFB reader Stacy shared, “Not sure it’s a snack, but the cheeseburger pods. So overrated. I expected them to be amazing after hearing so much about them. But I found them dry and I even bit into something hard in one of them. Never again.” Also, DFB reader Kathy shared, “I wanted to like the cheeseburger pods at Satuli Canteen, but I was so disappointed. I don’t think they’re good at all.” Wookiee Cookie Even being Star Wars fans didn’t stop some of you from feeling the regret of trying the Wookiee Cookie. You could just feel the disappointment that was evident in your responses. Wookie Cookie To that point, DFB reader Colleen shared, “Not sure if it’s controversial, but the Wookie Cookie was definitely NOT what we were hoping for. Very bland oatmeal cookie flavor and the filling was meh.” DFB reader Lindsay shared, “Wookie cookie. I heard so many good things about it so I made it a mission to get it on my last trip. The cookies were so stale.” Also, DFB reader Britt mentioned, “Wookie cookie at Backlot H.S. You described it like an oatmeal creme pie and it makes me wonder if you even know Little Debbie…” Turkey Leg Be honest. You knew this one was going to come up! Truly, you might be able to make the case that the turkey leg is the most polarizing snack at Disney World and quite a few of you still harbor regrets about trying them. Turkey Leg To this point, DFB reader Stacie shared, “I wanted to love them SO MUCH…but sadly, the turkey leg. They smell and look amazing but I could barely get two bites out of it.” DFB reader Shannon also shared, “Turkey leg. Always see them and finally tried on our last visit – and it was a hard no. Could not eat it.” Also, DFB reader Brodie mentioned, “TURKEY LEG should be illegal ” Pickle Milkshake Look, sometimes the teams over at Disney World try to get really creative with their food and drink options. Sometimes what they present are hit and some are complete misses. And then we have the Pickle Milkshake. We’ll leave it up to your imagination as to the total number of you who were scarred by this one. Pickle Milkshake To this point, DFB reader Christina shared, “The pickle milkshake still haunts my dreams.” Grey Stuff Cupcake Last up, you shared a really practical hack and it’s one that can come in extremely handy especially when you think about how much juice your phone is going to burn through while at Disney World! Grey Stuff Cupcake To this point, DFB reader Emily shared, “The grey stuff! Not for me. Way too much of a milky flavor.” DFB reader Megan shared, “The grey stuff cupcake. It had no taste and we were all so disappointed.” Lastly, DFB reader Cindy shared, “The grey stuff cupcake. They wrapped a flimsy paper on the cupcake part, and I almost dropped it. I want them to bring it back when it was on a cookie at the bottom. The cakes had way too much fondant on to actually be able to eat them.” So much of that yummy Grey Stuff Those were just some of the controversial Disney World snacks that you regret trying, and we want to hear more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion. Experts Say You Should Be Using This 30-Second Disney World Hack Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which controversial Disney Word snack do you REGRET trying? Let us know all about it in the comments! The post “School bread. Everyone raved. It was horrible.” – 6 Controversial Disney World Snacks Fans REGRET Trying first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney is getting ready to begin celebrating the Halloween season in just a few weeks and we couldn’t be more excited. We LOVE Halloween! For some, starting to celebrate Halloween in August is a little too early, but we love seeing the parks (especially Magic Kingdom) all decorated for the holiday. And we also can’t resist all the adorable merchandise that comes out, and of course, we share it with you immediately. We’re warning you now — this new Mickey Mouse Halloween collection is too adorable to resist, so you may want to have someone hide your wallet before reading the rest of this post! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check Out this Glow-In-The-Dark Halloween Loungefly ©Disney This adorable Loungefly totally captures the Halloween spirit! Mickey and his friends are featured around a haunted house all decked out in their Halloween best! Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, the whole pack gives off a spooky green glow! Check it out! Get Spooky with these Glow-In-The-Dark Minnie Ears ©Disney What better item to pair with the glow-in-the-dark Loungefly than these adorable GITD Minnie Ears, complete with Halloween designs and an appropriate orange bow. Grab it here! What’s Better than a Candy Dish? A STITCH Candy Dish! ©Disney While reaching deep into Stitch’s mouth doesn’t sound like the smartest thing to do, there’s always an exception on Halloween! This candy bowl features Experiment-626 himself, complete with a Jack-O-Lantern. Add it to your cart! Countdown to Halloween with this Spooky Calendar ©Disney This adorable calendar features “fully-sculpted Mickey, Minnie and Pluto Halloween figurines in a miniature Haunted House setting.” It’s the perfect decor for all of spooky season. Check it out here! Snuggle with these Halloween Throw Pillows ©Disney This pair of pillows featured Micky and Minnie in pumpkin form, complete with embroidered details. Check it out here! Feel Delicious with these Candy Corn Minnie Ears ©Disney If you’re more of a sweets fan than a spooky fan when it comes to Halloween, these candy corn Minnie Ears are perfect! (And yes, candy corn is a delicious Halloween candy, and we’ll accept no argument there) Check it out here! Pair the Ears with this Candy Corn Loungefly ©Disney Of course, there’s a candy corn-themed Loungefly that pairs with the aforementioned Minnie Ears. Don’t miss it! We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our Disney favorites!The post Code Orange! Disney Just Released New Halloween Loungeflys and Home Decor Online! 🎃 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sorry for the existential crisis you’re about to have after reading this post. Hollywood Boulevard at Hollywood Studios Because, when we tell you that July 22nd is the 30th anniversary of an iconic ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you just might start to feel about as old as we do right now. But, that just means there have been 30 years of memories for hundreds of thousands of people — which is pretty darn cool. Happy 30th birthday to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! This iconic ride has been thrilling visitors of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since 1994 — can you believe it?! ©Disney Despite not being an opening day attraction (Hollywood Studios opened in 1989) this ride has become synonymous with this park and is often a must-do for people of all ages. The park map that debuted with the attraction promised, “Your next stop…a mysterious Hollywood hotel where the elevator takes a sudden detour into the fifth dimension and plummets straight down…from the thirteenth floor!” Hollywood Studios The story follows a “lost” episode of The Twilight Zone, hosted by Rod Serling, that ran from 1959 to 1964. A freak thunderstorm descends over the Hollywood Tower Hotel, shielding the important who’s who of Hollywood at the time. But, disaster strikes when lightning hits the hotel and causes the demise of elevator passengers and other guests. Hollywood Tower Hotel As riders, you enter a Fifth Dimension known as The Twilight Zone, and are forced to relive that fateful night — by dropping down an elevator shaft! Initially, the ride featured just one drop, and later a second and third were added. Then, the three drops were replaced with a randomized multi-drop sequence so you never know when you’ll be in free-fall! ©Disney The spooky, haunted hotel vibes combined with the unique ride system and thrilling drop make the Tower of Terror a favorite ride for so many Disney fans. Not only that, but it’s so iconic that there are other versions of the ride at Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris. The Disney California Adventure version of the ride was replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!, but we still miss it! So, if you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today or anytime soon — make sure you go ride Tower of Terror to celebrate this historic milestone. Creeeeeeepy! In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest updates, news, and more from Disney World, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog! I Just Spent WAY Too Much Time Figuring Out How to Get Disney World’s Tower of Terror Cookie Sent to My House, But It Was Worth It 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 Is Tower of Terror a must-do ride for you? Tell us in the comments. The post We Officially Feel OLD. This Disney's Hollywood Studios Ride Just Turned 30 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had lots of news lately about changes for Disney Vacation Club and its members and today marks another “sweet” beginning of something great! DVC Lounge in EPCOT We just got the opportunity to tour the newest DVC lounge in Disney Springs and waiting for the next DVC lounge to be built in Magic Kingdom, there’s a few more perks for members to enjoy even sooner! Days ago, Disney announced MORE limited-time perks would be coming for Disney Vacation Club members and now that time has come! Welcome Home Weeks are finally ready to begin! This limited-time offer will run from July 22nd through August 24th, 2024 and will include 7 new perks for DVC members across Disney World AND Disneyland. ©Disney Ok, let’s face it — we’re all here for the FREE FOOD! That’s right! Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy a FREE Mickey Premium Bar, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich, or Fruit Bar starting as early as July 22nd from 11AM-2PM in the Tower of Terror Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This park’s perk will only be available on Mondays and Tuesdays… Tower of Terror …and starting on July 25th on Thursdays and Fridays between 1-4PM at Upper Bradley Falls in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disneyland will also offer free snacks to members on July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th from 2-4PM at Star View Station and July 30th and August 13th from 1-4PM at Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure If a sweet start to your day is important to you, as a DVC member you can swing by the Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for a coffee and morning treat starting on July 27th! Look to pick up these breakfast offerings between 10-11AM. Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair Members in Disneyland can pick up a similar light breakfast at the Discovery Den at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on July 25th, August 8th, and August 22nd. DVC members are also invited to a wine mixer hosted on select nights! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel This offering is exclusive to Disneyland at Disney’s Grand California Hotel at the hotel’s Wedding Garden on July 31st and August 14th from 4:30-5:30PM. Special character experiences will be available across FOUR Disney hotels! Elsa and Anna You can find these new offerings at: Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Ballroom Fantasia J where a special Frozen meet and greet will take place July 22nd, July 23rd, July 29th, July 30th, August 12th, and August 13th from 11AM-3PM Sleeping Beauty Pavilion in the Disneyland Hotel on July 22nd and August 19th from 2-4PM there will be a sketch artist and dance party A pirate-themed event with a Disney pal at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort’s Pool Deck on Thursdays starting July 25th from 7PM to dusk Visits from Disney friends and a pool party at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, plus fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, which is across the street from the resort, on Tuesdays starting July 23rd from 6PM until the fireworks end. Who doesn’t want FREE Ice Cream?! Pumpkin Ice Cream single scoop in a cone Members who make their way over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa can get free ice cream at the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center starting on July 22nd! However, this ice cream is limited to one per person, per week though, so keep that in mind if you’re visiting for over a week! There are special perks for members visiting Aulani, too! @DisneyAulani The resort is offering several experiences for members including free lei-making and hula lessons on the Hālāwai Lawn on July 25th, August 1st, and August 15th from 9-10AM and 12-1PM, and complimentary tote stamping and ukulele lessons on July 23rd, July 30th, August 13th, August 20th held at Kīpuka Lawn, and on August 8th held in Kaiona Ballroom. Say hello to an exclusive discount on Mobile Orders! Mobile order DVC members will get treated to a one-time 20% discount to use on any mobile order (not including tax)! This offer can only be used on a mobile order at a quick service restaurant but can be used at either Disney World or Disneyland. If you’re a DVC member, or thinking about joining in time to take advantage of these perks, you’ll want to remember them as you’re coming to Disney World and Disneyland to visit! We’re always talking about ways to save you money and limited-time offers so be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for even more! This Could Be One of The BEST Disney World Ticket Deals Your AARP Membership Can Get You 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 taking advantage of these limited-time perks for Disney Vacation Club members? Leave us your plans in the comments below! The post 7 New Exclusive Disney Perks Start Today -- Do You Qualify? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky Season Alert! Spooky Season Alert! (and no, this is not a drill!) Halloween decorations 2023 Sorry, it’s just hard to stay calm when the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. And Disney is getting us even more HYPED with their newest merch drop! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are a lot of things we wish we could just take from Disney World and place in our homes, like the life-sized gingerbread houses displayed at the Grand Floridian for the holidays, or even Cinderella Castle itself (which I think might be too big to display in my backyard, so maybe it’s best it stays in the Magic Kingdom where it belongs). Although we might not be able to take these things with us, Disney is giving us the ULTIMATE fall decor piece we all wish we could own: the ICONIC Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern wreath! Pumpkin Mickey! Seriously, have you seen a more beautiful sight? Well, now you can see it every day because Disney is selling these on the Disney Store website! ©Disney The iconic Mickey Mouse pumpkin is in the middle with leaves, flowers, and mini pumpkins surrounding it to create the wreath. How fun would this be to have at your home?! ©Disney Shop it before it’s gone! Shop on the Disney Store We have no doubt these are gonna sell out quick so make sure to get yours ASAP and start the spooky season off with a bang. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest in Disney merch and updates! CHECK OUT MORE DISNEY MUST-HAVES ON OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT!The post The ONE New Disney Halloween Souvenir You'll Regret Not Buying This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are suckers for celebrity sightings at the Disney parks! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris This time we are headed over to France for a fun sighting. We spotted some special visitors making their way to Disneyland Paris recently and we had to share it with you! Disneyland Paris got some celebrity visitors over the weekend! Dave Bautista and Will Poulter made a trip to the Marvel Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris. You may recognize both actors from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Dave Bautista plays Drax and Will Poulter plays Adam Warlock. However, both actors have large resumes featuring movies such as Dune, We’re the Millers, Blade Runner 2049, and many more. ©Disney The two actors joined Gamora and Star-Lord to celebrate the second anniversary of the Marvel Avengers Campus. The Marvel Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris features the Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure attractions, as well as restaurants, shops, and character interactions. It is always fun to see celebrities making appearances at Disney parks! ©Disney The summer seems to be a popular time for celebrities to make their way to the parks. Recently we have also spotted Maneet Chauhan, Harry Shum, Jr., and members of Journey at Disney World, as well as Daisy Ridley at Disneyland Resort. We are always keeping our eyes out for more fun celebrity sighting. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and celebrity sightings! Check out this celebrity’s reaction to seeing themselves in a popular Disney ride! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which celebrity would you most like to see while you are at a Disney park? Let us know in the comments! The post SPOTTED: Two Major Celebrities Just Visited Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are your Disney trips draining your wallet on the souvenir front? We may have a solution! Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Look, cards on the table, we still get sticker shock when we look at many Disney souvenirs. That doesn’t mean we clutch our wallets, but we’re still always on the lookout for deals and savings on great Disney merch. With that in mind, we have to talk about a Disneyland souvenir that’s been incredibly affordable and right under our noses for years! Our reporters visit Disneyland multiple times a week and they’ve found favorite areas, stores, and hidden gem souvenirs. In fact, one of our reporters is a big collector of a specific souvenir that can be found at Disney California Adventure for just $4! Avengers Campus If you head over to Avengers Campus and the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! ride exit, you’ll find a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed gift shop, The Collector’s Warehouse. This shop is tucked away in a corner that isn’t easy to find if you aren’t exiting the ride, but it is home to some killer tunes, lots of Marvel merch, and a souvenir that will cost you under $10. That souvenir is Marvel comics! The Collector’s Warehouse The Collector’s Warehouse is home to several modern Marvel comics that range in price from around $4 to $7 WITHOUT ANY DISCOUNT. If you have a Magic Key Pass, Disney will honor your discount and you can get that small price lowered even more! In fact, that’s exactly what our reporter does. He’s amassed a collection of THOUSANDS of comics over the years and he can often be seen leaving The Collector’s Warehouse with several comics after each visit. Marvel comics These comics are sold as single issues and are relatively up-to-date, so if you’re looking for old-school books or trades, you won’t find them here. However, Disney California Adventure does honor the cover prices on these comics, making them some of the cheapest Disney souvenirs you’ll find anywhere. Affordable and fun, these souvenirs get an A+ With a wide array of different stories and characters to choose from, The Collector’s Warehouse does a great job of keeping these comics in stock. Whether you’re an avid reader or just getting into comic books, these souvenirs are a great collector’s item on top of being just fun reads. Additionally, their low price makes getting multiple totally doable, and you can stack up the purchase and still pay less than you would have for some single-item souvenirs elsewhere in the parks. Fans of The Incredible Hulk should check out these souvenirs! So why doesn’t Disney overcharge for these comics? While there is no obvious answer, we can make a few deductions. Upcharging comic books regardless of cover price is not an illegal activity. However, Disney has refrained from doing that. Most of that can possibly be attributed to decent business practices. While Disney tends to upcharge for stuff in the parks, upcharging comics would be a bad look. For starters, these books have a listed price on the cover, so buyers will know what the books should cost. If they changed the prices at the counter, more often than not conflict would arise. Marvel comic books Marvel Comics officially became the property of The Walt Disney Company on December 31st, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide in March 2023, so they have financial investment in these books. As our reporter can attest, reading a comic book can be a gateway to purchasing more and more books, so Disney is ultimately playing the long game by being fair with its book prices. The Disney Parks also see a profit when buyers purchase books from their stores instead of retailers like Amazon and other comic book stores. The market is competitive, and while Disney sees profits either way on sales of their books, the Parks get a cut of that action when you buy in-park. Iron Man The cost of comics has steadily gone up over the years, but compared to the rest of Disney’s souvenirs, they’re an absolute steal. When the guests are happy and Disney is happy, everybody wins and these affordable souvenirs are definitely a win. Have you picked up these books at Avengers Campus? Do you now plan to? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for the latest Disneyland news, tips, reviews, and more! TRAILER ALERT! See the NEW Teaser for Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you might find getting reservations to some of the HOTTEST dining and experiences can be quite difficult. Magic Kingdom Want to grab a reservation for Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? We wish you luck! Want to take a trip up a space elevator to experience Space 220 at EPCOT? That could be difficult to do. Want to make a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Better make that reservation QUICKLY. Getting into Oga’s Cantina can also be a chore. One exclusive experience in Magic Kingdom used to be REALLY hard to get, but, y’all, something has HAPPENED. Are you familiar with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? This is an experience for kids where they can receive a princess or knight makeover, complete with a new outfit, hairstyle, makeup, and more. In the past, it’s also been a highly sought-after experience, meaning that getting reservations for it has been difficult, ESPECIALLY in Magic Kingdom (which makes sense because you can go grab those castle photos right after the makeover). Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique So, of course, you would never expect this location to accept walk-ins, right? Like it’s ALWAYS busy. Well, that has changed. Recently, we’ve noticed a sign in front of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique indicating that it’s open to taking walk-ups during the day. Say what? And we’ve been seeing this sign A LOT recently. Walk-up availability today So what gives? Well, the experience is pricey, particularly for those princess makeovers. The most basic package, which includes hairstyling, sparkly makeup and a face gem, a princess sash and cinch snack, nail polish, and a Disney princess gown with matching accessories is $99.95. The most expensive option is $229.95, which includes everything in the basic package but with a deluxe princess gown, and a a coordinated boxed accessory set. There’s also a special Encanto package for $179.95. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Menu A Knight Package is also available, though, and it’s just $20. It includes hairstyling with gel and a sword and shield. SWEET. A Deluxe Knight Package goes for $79.95 and also includes a knight costume. ©Disney The experience also does take time out of your trip, as well, so maybe parents are not as willing now to give up part of their day in Magic Kingdom for a pricey experience that might not even last throughout the day (you know, because it involves kids). Whatever the reason behind the walk-up availability, it could be something your child is interested in, and if you can’t get a reservation, you might want to check about walk-up availability on your Magic Kingdom day — you never know! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique princess dresses Of course, we think this spot could be a lot more popular if they opened the experience up to adults. We wouldn’t HESITATE to get a princess makeover in Disney World (you know, except for that pesky rule that says adults can’t wear costumes in the parks unless it’s for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Stay tuned to DFB for more! One Magic Kingdom Souvenir That’s Practically Perfect, According to Just About Everybody 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 taken your child to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post This EXCLUSIVE Magic Kingdom Reservation Is Now Way Easier To Get first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

THESE Disney World mistakes SCREAM “amateur hour.” Cinderella Castle So don’t expose yourself as a grasshopper if YOU wanna be seen as the MASTER of your next vacation. Check out our video below: Rookie Mistakes You’re NOT Going to Make in Disney World  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite thing to do in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Video: Rookie Mistakes You're NOT Going to Make in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve spent any time outside in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, then you know just how hot it is out there. The heat can be unbearable Temperatures are soaring at Disney World (but we’ve got plenty of great tips on how to stay hydrated, cool, and find some shade!) and experts have even warned that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be worse because of warmer water temperatures as well. And, while we never thought we’d have to be worried about soda cans exploding on airplanes because of the heat, apparently, we do. It’s certainly no secret that it’s HOT out there y’all, but we never expected it to be “exploding cans of soda” hot. According to NPR, temperatures across the United States are so high that drinks have overheated and burst midair on multiple Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest plane A significant number of the airports where Southwest has a large presence are located in cities with record-breaking summer temperatures, such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Sacramento. Experts have cited heat waves fueled by climate change for these extreme temperatures. ©Southwest Southwest confirmed that “heat has warped some cans and caused others to burst upon opening,” and that the problem has been communicated to employees “since the spring.” There have not been any reported incidents involving passengers, however. “We’re aware of the issue and have been taking steps to keep onboard beverages cooler, especially in our airports experiencing extreme temperatures,” said spokesperson Chris Perry. “For the Safety of our Employees and Customers, we are taking education and mitigation measures on all heat-related hazards,” he added. Southwest Airlines But, around 20 or so flight attendants have been injured by exploding cans, with one injury even requiring stitches — as first reported by CBS News. TWU Local 556, the union that represents Southwest flight attendants, has not responded to any requests for comments on the situation. Southwest Plane For now, the issue seems to only be impacting Southwest, likely because the airline handles in-flight beverages differently than other airlines. Since they don’t serve meals during flights, the company doesn’t handle perishables and does all its own provisioning. In response to the exploding cans, Southwest is testing air-conditioned cargo trucks in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Airport teams are also being instructed to use digital thermometers to take the temperature of cans before loading the planes, and to hold back any that read above 98 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, flight attendants are being told to not open any cans that look misshapen or are hot to the touch. ©Southwest Be careful with those soda cans out there, people! You never know when one might go rogue and explode on you — especially if you’re on a flight! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for any more potential mishaps that you could encounter on your next flight along with the latest news from Disney World, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! 8 Reasons Why Your Southwest Airlines Flight Could Be Canceled 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 flown Southwest Airlines lately? Be sure to tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Causing Soda Cans To EXPLODE on Southwest Airlines Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many of us have to budget for our Disney World trips, including figuring out how to get all the sales, discounts, and deals we can find. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom That’s why we’re always sharing when you can get Disney gift cards at a discount or when an airline has a great sale, we want you to know about these deals so you don’t miss out. However, there’s one ticket discount we’re not sure we’ve mentioned yet, and it may be one you don’t even know about. We will warn you, though, this discount might make you feel old (it’s okay, though, we ALL gotta get old someday). Okay, so here’s how to get these discounts: you have to join AARP. Yes, yes, we know, that’s the discount membership for retired people, but hear us out: ANYONE CAN SIGN UP. You don’t have to be 50 years or older to sign up and get the discounts. There are other benefits you need to be older for, but AARP discounts are for anyone who is a member. ©AARP Okay, now about those discounts. There are currently SEVERAL discounts for Disney World tickets, including up to $60 off theme park tickets. Members can also save $10 if they wish to attend H20 Glow After Hour events at Disney’s water parks. You will need to book the tickets directly through AARP, though, to get these discounts. ©AARP But that’s not all because you can also get discounts on Disneyland tickets! For a limited time, you can get a 3-day 1-park per day ticket for as low as $79 per day plus a discounted price for children. You can also get $35 off for a limited time on other theme park tickets. ©AARP Of course, AARP offers a lot of other discounts on just about everything, including travel, dining, entertainment, and more. And like we said, ANYONE can sign up to get the discounts. Right now, membership is just $12 per year (normally $16), $43 for three years (normally $48), or $63 for five years (normally $80). Considering the Disney ticket discounts plus the other discounts you get, it could be worth it! Disneyland We’ll keep an eye out for other ways to save on your next Disney trip, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 5 Strange Things Disney World Pros Always Pack 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 a member of AARP? Have you used these Disney ticket discounts? Let us know in the comments! The post This Could Be One of The BEST Disney World Ticket Deals Your AARP Membership Can Get You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We go to Disney World a LOT. Like, daily. So, we see a lot of Disney fans every day. We see Millennial Disney Adults, Gen Z Cast Members, and retired adults spending their free time in style. Cassie After a while, you start to notice some trends in the parks and resorts. We’ve seen some stylish Gen Z Disney fans in Disney World lately, and now we’re sharing all their favorite Target essentials! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Gen Z likes to use reusable water bottles, like this The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Stainless Steel Tumbler! ©Target We know a TON of Gen Z adults who swear by Stanley water bottles, and this Stainless-Steel, double-walled insulated tumbler is a great alternative to those pricey Stanley cups. Plus, this one has a FUN Nightmare Before Christmas design that’s perfect for the upcoming Halloween season! View on Target How CUTE is this Minnie Mouse Nylon Jewelry Organizer?! ©Target Gen Z loves storage options that are both cute and practical, and this Minnie Mouse design is perfect for fans who visit Disney World often. It has a sturdy zip closure and is perfect for keeping jewelry safe and organized. View on Target Invest in some quality jewelry, like this Mickey Mouse 14kt Yellow Gold Necklace! ©Target This 15-inch gold chain necklace has a spring ring clasp and a simple yet iconic design. The 14kt gold is timeless and durable, making it the perfect option for someone in the market for a staple piece to add to their jewelry collection. View on Target Check out this new Minnie Mouse Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt! ©Target When you’re visiting the Disney World parks, you need something comfortable, casual, and (most importantly) CUTE! This fun graphic tee is made with a lightweight fabric that will keep you cool on a hot day. Plus, we adore that vintage Minnie Mouse design — so chic! View on Target Add this simple Minnie Mouse Baseball Hat to your cart while it’s on sale! ©Target SCORE! This adorable Minnie Mouse baseball hat is on sale NOW! It comes in five colors, so you’re sure to find a hat that will match your favorite Disney World park outfit. This is a great way to protect your head from the hot Flordia sun, too! View on Target In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney deals, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out! The post Every Gen Z Disney Fan Is Buying This New Souvenir at Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Characters are a ton of fun to interact with while hanging out in the Disney World parks! We love meeting characters in Disney World! Meeting characters is not just for kids! Kids and adults alike enjoy these special interactions. Hugging your favorite character can make anyone’s day extra special. There are some characters that you can find regularly around the parks. Joy, Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Edna Mode, Olaf, and more have daily meet and greets in designated locations that you can visit. However, there are a few characters that roam at random times on random days, and some characters are extremely RARE to see out and about. The other day, we stumbled upon one of these rare meet-and-greets! We were wandering around Hollywood Studios on July 19th when we headed into Toy Story Land. Here you can occasionally run into Woody and Jessie, but there’s one Toy Story character that we almost never see that happened to be there that day. Bo Peep!! It’s Bo Peep! Bo Peep was meeting people in Toy Story Land with Jessie! It was a girl’s land that day, and we were so excited to see her. According to the character attendant Cast Member who was with her, she has been hanging out at a lot of private events lately, and seeing her out during a regular park day was very RARE. Bo Peep and Jessie These two gal pals were certainly having fun with their biggest fans! They were having so much fun! You never know who you might see out and about in the parks! You can use your My Disney Experience app to check out the locations and times for characters who meet daily, but if you’re hoping to see a rare character, you’ll just have to keep your eyes peeled. It was a treat to see Bo Peep! Every once in a while you may also happen upon a Character Palooza in the parks. These are when multiple characters come out all at once to greet everyone, and they can include rare characters as well. These are not scheduled and can happen randomly. So like we said, keep your eyes and ears peeled for anything! A Character Palooza in action! Surprises like Bo Peep happen all the time in Disney World! There’s no limit to what a bit of Disney magic can bring to your day. Be ready to head to the parks, expect the unexpected, and keep a close lookout for anything extra fun going on. For more Disney news, keep following DFB! Disney Hotels Sharing Important Information Before Major July 24th 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 seen a rare character in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post It’s Rare That Anything Surprises Me Anymore, but This Hollywood Studios Addition Made Me Smile first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article