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If you are in the mood for some happy news, look no further! We are bringing you some ADORABLE news from Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom There are many animals that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom home, and there is a new addition that you need to see. There is a 99.99% guarantee that this new addition will make you smile! A new Hartmann’s mountain foal has joined the zebra herd at Disney World. This new baby was born to second-time mom, Juno, and joins her sister, Cricket, out on the savanna. She is precious and we just had to share her with you! ©drmarkatdisney on Instagram The face, the ears, the eyes, there is so much to love about this new zebra foal. Disney hasn’t revealed the foal’s name yet, but are excited to learn what it will be. If you are lucky, you might even be able to catch her out on the savanna while you are riding Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ©drmarkatdisney on Instagram She is such a cutie! We are smiling from ear to ear over here, and we hope this news brought a smile to your face as well. We always love seeing new babies being born at Disney World, and we think this new foal is going to fit right in. ©drmarkatdisney on Instagram This new zebra foal is not the only animal that has been born in Disney World recently. We have also seen an Addax calf, an Abdim stork chick, and three baby Cotton-Top Tamarins born, just to name a few! ©Disney You never know what you might spot while you are exploring Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you are hoping to see lots of animals while you are in the park, make sure you check out the walking trails that will take you through various animal exhibits. There are three trails you can explore: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Maharajah Jungle Trek, and Discovery Island Trails. As well, you can take the Wildlife Express Train over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to visit a petting zoo! Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail There are so many animals to see at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we hope to spot the new zebra foal out on the savanna soon. Make sure you stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Read about what you are doing WRONG at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! 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 would you name this new zebra foal? Let us know in the comments! The post This Baby Animal News from Disney World Is the Best Thing You'll See Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

An annual holiday that we are VERY passionate about is right around the corner. Magic Kingdom It can seem like everything gets a holiday, but we promise that this one is super important because it involves an iconic Disney snack. This year will be the fourth annual celebration of this fan-favorite frozen treat! This holiday is honored each year on the third Thursday of July, which happens to fall on July 18th of this year. Any guesses as to what this Disney snack this day is celebrating? Is it Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar Day? It is DOLE Whip Day! Love it or hate it, DOLE Whip is a classic Disney treat available in different flavors across Disney World and Disneyland! Dole Whip Pineapple-Vanilla Swirl It is most known to be found in Adventureland at Sunshine Tree Terrace as well as at Aloha Aisle. Over at the Polynesian Village Resort at Pineapple Lanai, and Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs. Pineapple Lanai Why DOLE Whip Experts Never Get the Basic DOLE Whip Pineapple Flavor DOLE Whip treats can also pop up around different hotels in the form of a fun, boozy drink. Key Lime Martini DOLE Whip can also be found in Disneyland’s Adventureland at The Tropical Hideaway and the Tiki Juice Bar. If you head over to the Disneyland hotel, you can find this treat at Tangarora Terrace and Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. Valentine’s Day Swirl from Tropical Hideaway in 2022 You can even get DOLE Whip sailing the high seas aboard Disney Cruise Line! Frozone Treats aboard the Disney Magic While DOLE Whip is better known for its pineapple flavor, it comes in a wide variety of flavors, including orange, lime, cherry, watermelon, and so much more! Full List of Dole Whips that You Can Get in Disney World! Lime and Pineapple! Let’s take a trip down memory lane of some different DOLE Whips that we have gotten across the parks. Coconut-Pineapple Dole Whip It is not just at hotels and resorts that you can get DOLE Whip, but also at water parks! If you take a trip to Typhoon Lagoon, you can try this DOLE Whip Treat, which is served in a BATHTUB! Dole Whip Bathtub Sundae The updated version of the DOLE Whip Bathtub Sundae features three different flavors: DOLE Whip Pineapple, DOLE Whip Strawberry, and Green Matcha Tea Soft-Serve. You can find this treat at Typhoon Tilly’s, and you even get to keep the bathtub! Popping pearls Swirls on the Water has a rotating menu, and right now, the main features are all about DOLE Whip Orange to celebrate the Flavors of Florida. In 2023, a cone was dedicated to one of our favorite princesses who has a dream! Swirls on the Water The Rapunzel Cone featured DOLE Whip Lemon and DOLE Whip Raspberry swirled in a lavender cone with sugar flowers. This cone was so pretty! It was also delicious! We loved the fruity flavor of the raspberry and the zesty lemon, as it offered a nice sweet-and-sour combo. Rapunzel Cone If you are looking for a specialty DOLE Whip that you can very soon, you are going to want to check out EPCOT, but hurry, it will only be around for a limited time! Refreshment Outpost From July 14th to July 21st, at Refreshment Outpost, you can try a DOLE Whip Cherry-Pineapple Swirl cone. We can’t wait to try it and will let you know how it is! ©Disney If you can’t make it to the parks to celebrate DOLE Whip Day, don’t stress. We have some ways you can celebrate at home! DOLE Whip Raspberry You can make your own Dole Whip at home with this recipe here! Make Your Own DOLE Whip at Home If you really want to get into the spirit, we even designed a DOLE Whip-inspired shirt, which is perfect to wear at home or during your next visit to Disney World. Pineapple Whip – Adult Shirt Grab it from the DFB Store online by clicking below! SHOP AT THE DFB STORE We are looking forward to celebrating this very important holiday and hope that you can celebrate in spirit as well, no matter where you are in the world! We Ate Everything at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom! What is your favorite DOLE Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments!The post Why Every Disney Adult Should Mark July 18th on Their Calendar first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you planning to vacation at Disney World in 2025? Then you need to get up-to-date on this new hotel perk! Swan and Dolphin Changes are on the horizon for Disney World in 2025, and one of those changes could alter the way you go about your lodging when visiting the resort. A new Disney World hotel perk is being introduced next year that could add tons of extra fun to your Disney World trip! Disney World announced earlier this year that beginning in 2025, guests staying at Disney World hotels (including DVC stays) will get FREE park tickets to the Disney water parks on their arrival day. These tickets are eligible at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park — whichever is open at the time of your visit. Riviera Resort Right now, this benefit is only available for those with check-in dates from January 1st to December 31st, 2025. The benefit is also subject to availability and all visitors must be listed on the hotel reservation. Typhoon Lagoon There is a caveat, however. This hotel perk is only valid ONLY on your check-in day. So if you want to get your water park on, you’ll need to plan to do so on the same day you arrive at Disney World. Obviously, this can cause some complications for folks who like to use their check-in day to settle in. For others, this perk is an awesome way to jumpstart a vacation. Typhoon Lagoon Wave Pool Many will pass up this perk because it requires nearly a full day in addition to the travel and check-in process, but if you plan accordingly, you should have little trouble with this new Disney World offering. Before this perk was announced, it was commonplace to fly into Orlando, check in to your hotel, settle in, and relax into the evening. However, with this benefit, it makes sense that many will shift their itineraries around to get to the resort MUCH earlier. Blizzard Beach You may want to consider changing your flights to something earlier if this is a perk you want to take advantage of. Water parks don’t naturally stay open very late, so if you want to maximize your time at one of Disney World’s two water parks, we recommend arriving at the resort early in the morning. Above all else, make sure you’re comfortable with your travel plans. If you’re going to visit a water park on the first day, you can never go wrong with giving yourself ample time to avoid the stress of rushing. Orlando International Airport Showing up early now means that the probability of your hotel room not being ready upon arrival increases. You won’t be able to take your luggage up to your room, but bell services could hold your stuff. We also recommend packing your water park gear in a carry-on, that way you can quick-change at the hotel bathrooms or at the water park. Consider packing swimwear, spare clothes, sunscreen, sandals, hats, sunglasses, water bottles, and other water park necessities in a separate carry-on so you can hit the ground running once you get to the resort. As a friendly reminder, beach towels at the water parks are complimentary for those staying at Disney World hotels, so don’t sweat packing those. Castaway Creek Lazy River Ultimately, like everything else at Disney World, prepare to plan. If you want to take advantage of this new hotel perk in 2025, make a plan of attack before you go so that you have the smoothest experience possible. In the meantime, stay tuned here at DFB for the latest Disney World planning tips, news, reviews, and more! Disney World’s New Hotel Perk Is About to Cause Chaos in 2025 Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels The BEST Disney World Hotels for 2023 The WORST Disney World Hotels for 2023 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be taking advantage of this new Disney World hotel perk? Let us know in the comments! The post This New Hotel Perk Will Change Your First Day at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are literally hundreds of souvenirs you can choose from when you are visiting Disney World! However, we have noticed (and taken part in!) a souvenir trend that is taking Disney World by storm. A great souvenir! There are so many souvenirs that don’t seem personal or have a lot of memories attached to them. But this souvenir trend is changing all of that! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We have been noticing lots of people bringing in simple items like hats, water bottles, t-shirts, and picture frames that end up making a fantastic souvenir. How you may ask? By bringing the item around the parks to get signed by the Disney characters they meet! Make sure you have your item and some markers, and let the fun begin. Captain Jack! Once you leave, you will have a souvenir that is full of memories of your trip. Plus, you can use it in your everyday life once you return from your trip. How cool would it be to wear a hat signed by lots of Disney characters or look at a picture frame covered in colorful signatures? We think this souvenir trend is going to continue to grow as it is such a fun way to make a keepsake of your trip. We have already gotten a water bottle and a picture frame signed while at the Disney parks, and we had such a fun time! Now we are sharing the items we got signed with you, so you can also create your own souvenir while you are at Disney World. Grab this picture frame to be signed! Our first attempt of this new souvenir trend was bringing a blank picture frame with us to the parks. We took the frame out of the actual holder so it was just the paper frame. While you could bring the entire picture frame with you, we thought this was much easier. Although, definitely be careful so you don’t bend it too much! Before We traveled all around the park and got LOADS of signatures on our picture frame. We brought a pack of colorful Sharpie markers to add a bit more color to the frame. After We think the end result was amazing! Then you can add your favorite picture from the trip in the middle of the frame and you have a really fun keepsake. Get this picture frame here! Get this Owala Water Bottle ready to be signed! We have also brought a Owala Water Bottle to the parks to be signed and had fantastic results! We did notice that the characters had a slightly more difficult time signing this versus the picture frame, but we still thought all the signatures looked great. We also used a pack of colorful Sharpies to have the water bottle signed. Mickey signing the bottle We once again had such a great time traveling around the park, meeting characters, and adding signatures to our water bottle. Mickey Mouse even added a little note to “Stay hydrated!” which we thought was adorable. The finished bottle We did notice that the more we touched the water bottle, the signature began to smudge slightly. Our biggest recommendation would be to handle it carefully during the day and then utilize a sealant spray to preserve all your hard work. However, we loved the finished result. Get your own water bottle here! Don’t say we didn’t warn you, we we think this souvenir trend is here to stay! We think it is such a fun experience and then you get a keepsake of your trip. You can choose to customize so many different items, not just a water bottle or picture frame. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips and tricks! Come along with us to customize our Owala water bottle souvenir! 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 item would you use for this souvenir trend? Let us know in the comments! The post Mark My Words: This Souvenir Trend Is Going To Be HUGE in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is HALLOWEEN! Halloween in Magic Kingdom Despite the fact that we’re still in the middle of summer, spooky season will be here before we know it, and it’s never too early to start preparing! Target has a slew of new Disney Halloween products available to jump-start haunt season. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s take a look at these new Disney-themed Halloween items! Check Out these Holographic Minnie Ears Target Literally spelling out “spooky”, these Minnie Ears provide a black base and bow, along with holographic Mickey Mouse faces, jack-o’-lanterns, and sparkles across the ears themselves. SHOP ON TARGET Check Out These Bluey Pajamas Target If there’s a kid in your life who loves Bluey, these Halloween-themed pajamas are the perfect trick-or-treating ensemble. The pajamas feature the show’s characters in Halloween costumes, plus some seasonal symbols adorning the sleeves and pants. SHOP ON TARGET These Jack Skellington Pajamas Ghoulishly Glow Target It wouldn’t be a Disney Halloween without The Nightmare Before Christmas. The 1993 stop-motion animation classic is arguably the most iconic Halloween film in the studio’s catalog and has served as the inspiration behind video games, theme park attractions — including the annual overlay of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride — and merchandise. SO. MUCH. MERCHANDISE. That includes these glow-in-the-dark Jack Skellington pajamas, which feature “Your Worst Nightmare” across the chest as well as various expressions of Jack’s face. SHOP ON TARGET Keep Feeling the Nightmare Before Christmas Vibes with this Sally Mug Target If you’re looking for a slightly more understated way to celebrate Halloween and/or the Nightmare Before Christmas, this Sally mug could be right up your alley. Featuring an adorable interpretation of the doll — complete with “I’ll Be Your Nightmare” emblazoned on it — this mug has a “wide, comfortable handle and a capacity of 11 ounces, perfect for your favorite warm beverage. It’s made of ceramic, completely BPA free, and the perfect choice for spooky sips this season!” SHOP ON TARGET These are just some of the SPOOKY Disney products that will be available at Target this coming Halloween season. Looking for More Disney Essentials? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront!The post A New Halloween Disney Collection Just Dropped Online at Target! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost here! ©Amazon We’re talking about the biggest shopping event of the year, Amazon Prime Day, which happens on July 16th and 17th. Now, we expect to see a lot of great deals on just about everything, but there are some Disney deals we think we’ll DEFINITELY be seeing pop up, including great discounts on essentials you need for your next Disney World trip and other Disney souvenirs. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Don’t have Amazon Prime? Did you know you could sign up for a free trial of Prime? It’s easy! As we said, we expect Amazon to drop some great deals on Disney World essentials. We’re talking about those things you’ll need to have in your park day bag like neck fans… ©Amazon … and cooling towels — remember, you’ll want to stay cool when you’re spending all the time outside in Disney World (which can get HOT). ©Amazon We also think we’ll see some really good deals on sneakers, which are also something you’ll want to consider for your next Disney World trip. Trust us, the shoes you choose to wear in the parks MATTER. ©HOKAS We also think some Disney souvenirs will be going on sale for the big event, including Disney board games… ©Amazon …and LEGO sets! ©LEGO Most importantly, though, we expect to see some Loungefly bags marked down! ©Amazon However, you don’t have to wait for Amazon Prime Day to grab deals on Disney goodies — you can get a few deals EARLY right now! Get the JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan You can get a neck fan RIGHT NOW on sale on Amazon. This is one we’ve actually used, so we have no problem recommending it (although we recommend you keep your hair pulled back while you’re wearing it). You’ll get a good four to 16 hours with this fan, too, depending on its speed setting. Buy on Amazon Buy the Sukeen Cooling Towels 6 Pack Cooling towel We also swear by these cooling towels (yep, we have them). You get a 6-pack, and all you have to do is wet them and wrap them around your neck for an instant cooling sensation. Plus, they’re on sale right now! Buy on Amazon Get the New Balance Fresh Foam 680 V8 Running Shoes ©Amazon You want a good supportive sneaker if you’re visiting Disney World. Well, now you can grab these New Balance sneakers on sale PLUS in a variety of colors. These also have a foam midsole cushion that helps keep each step comfortable. Buy on Amazon Buy the Disney Eye Found It Card Game ©Amazon Make family game night even more fun by adding a Disney touch. Step into scenes from some of Disney’s most iconic animated movies, and search for hidden treasures on each card. This one is good for kids and the whole family. Buy on Amazon Get the LEGO Princess Ultimate Adventure Castle LEGO Set ©Amazon Your kiddo could be building a castle fit for a Disney princess with this LEGO set that features 698 pieces, five mini-doll figures (Ariel, Moana, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Tiana), and five LEGO animal figures. It even comes with a heart-shaped key that can lock and unlock the castle. Buy on Amazon Buy the Mickey and Minnie Ice Skating Loungefly ©Amazon Get ready for the holiday season with this beautiful Loungefly bag that has Mickey and Minnie ice skating on it. It’s also got a gingerbread house and some pretty Christmas trees — so festive! Did we mention it’s ON SALE? Buy on Amazon Be sure to grab these deals while they’re available. You’ll also want to check out our Amazon Storefront below for more Disney essentials and must-haves. Visit our Amazon StorefrontThe post 6 Disney Deals We Expect to See For Amazon Prime Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are quite literally hundreds of restaurants in Disney World, and it can be a challenge to choose one to visit! Snacks Often, our decisions are made based on price, menu, and location. And that last factor is important! Many people choose to eat at restaurants during their vacation simply because they’re located at their hotel. We experienced that very phenomenon recently, and we’re here to share our review! If you’re staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, you have a few different dining options. However, the quickest and cheapest choice is Trail’s End Restaurant — a former table service spot that was converted into a quick service restaurant in 2023. Trail’s End This restaurant is located next door to Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and features plenty of indoor seating. The food is designed to either be eaten in-house or to be packaged and taken back to your campsite or cabin for a meal with your family. Trail’s End Restaurant On the menu, they’ve got all kinds of classic southern eats and comfort foods, from fried chicken to pizza to mac and cheese to burgers. You can order in individual portions or pick up family-sized servings for your whole group. You can buy a whole chicken! During our visit, we decided to try out two different entrees from the menu! First up was the Barbecued Pulled Pork which was served on a fresh brioche bun for $10.79. Disney says it’s made with 10-hour smoked pulled pork and barbecue sauce topped with creamy slaw and served with french fries. Barbecue sandwich The fries were pretty well seasoned but might have been a bit TOO seasoned for a day spent in the hot sun at the campground. (You know, like when your stomach really just needs bland food?) The pulled pork sandwich was fine but it didn’t really taste like “10-hour smoked pulled pork.” It was more like a basic cafeteria-made barbecue sandwich than something really special. Ultimately, this dish isn’t anything to write home about but it will satisfy your hunger. The sandwich We also got the Bacon Cheeseburger for $13.99. This burger is made with grilled Angus beef topped with cheddar, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun and served with french fries. It had the same thoroughly seasoned fries on the side that the barbecue sandwich did — they’re yummy, but maybe not great for mid-summer. Bacon Cheeseburger The burger itself was unfortunately quite dry. Not only was the patty dry, but the bacon was overcooked to the point of being crunchy. (Yeah, not crispy…CRUNCHY.) We probably wouldn’t order this again. Instead, we recommend getting a burger at Crockett’s Tavern next door during its operating hours. A very dry burger Ultimately, we’re not going to encourage you to go out of your way to visit Trail’s End Restaurant anytime soon, but it’s not a bad option if you want something fast and easy during your Fort Wilderness stay. We would definitely pick Crockett’s Tavern or Hoop-Dee-Doo over this though. Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews from Disney World and all the updates you need before your vacation! We’ve got you covered! Click Here to Read Last Year’s Full Review of Trail’s End! 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 order at quick service restaurants in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Can Tell You What NOT to Order at This Disney World Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is Disney’s “timeshare” (in quotes because it’s not exactly that) program that allows guests to lock in their “future vacations at today’s purchase price.” DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs Instead of being locked into a specific Disney World hotel, Disney Cruise Line ship, or Disney resort, DVC members use a Vacation Point System to allow flexibility for when, where, and how long they’d like to stay. If you’re a DVC member, we have exciting news — you’ll want to visit a Disney resort over the course of the next month or so to get these NEW perks! From July 22nd through August 24th, Disney is introducing the first-ever Welcome Home Weeks! During this exciting celebration, DVC members can experience tons of new perks throughout Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. Free Food! DVC members can get a FREE Mickey Premium Bar, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich, or Fruit Bar at select locations around Disney World and Disneyland. Disney World Starting July 22nd, Mondays and Tuesdays between 11AM and 2PM at the Tower of Terror Courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting July 25th, Thursdays and Fridays between 1-4PM at Upper Bradley Falls in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tower of Terror Disneyland At Star View Station in Disneyland on July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th from 2PM-4PM At Golden Vine House at Disney California Adventure on July 30th and August 13th from 1-4PM Free Coffee and Breakfast Treat At Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge from 10-11AM starting July 27th, DVC members can get free coffee and morning treat! Fireworks view from Top of the World Lounge This will also be offered at the Discovery Den at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on July 25th, August 8th, and August 22nd. Wine Mixer Only at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland Resort, DVC members can experience a special Wine Mixer! Lunar New Year Decorations at the Grand Californian Hotel The mixer will take place at the hotel’s Wedding Garden on July 31st and August 14th from 4:30-5:30PM. Special Character Experiences Disney has also announced that special character experiences will be available at FOUR of Disney’s resorts across the U.S. — yes, four! At Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Ballroom Fantasia J), 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 At 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 on 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 (across the street from the resort) on Tuesdays starting July 23rd from 6PM until the fireworks end Anna and Elsa Topiaries FREE Ice Cream! At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, DVC members can get free ice cream at the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center starting July 22nd! Saratoga Springs The ice cream is limited to one per person, per week though, so keep that in mind if you’re visiting for over a week! Special Offerings at Disney’s Aulani Resort All the way over in Hawaii, Disney is offering multiple special opportunities for DVC members at Disney’s Aulani Resort! Aulani Resort Restaurant The resort is offering free lei-making and hula lessons on the Hālāwai Lawn on July 25th, August 1st, and August 15th from 9-10AM and 12-1PM, as well as complimentary tote stamping and ukulele lessons on July 23rd, July 30th, August 13th, August 20th (at Kīpuka Lawn), and August 8th (in Kaiona Ballroom). Save on Mobile Ordering Lastly, DVC members will get a one-time 20% discount to use on any mobile order (not including tax)! This discount can be used in Disney World or Disneyland, but it must be used at a quick service, not a table service restaurant. Mobile Order These opportunities are ONLY open to Disney Vacation Club members, so be sure to take advantage of them while you can! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB — we’ll be sure to let you know if we hear of more and keep you updated on all other Disney news. Learn everything there is to know about Disney Vacation Club 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 Have you ever thought about being a DVC member? Tell us in the comments! The post These 7 (!!!) NEW Disney Vacation Club Perks Begin Across the Disney Parks SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Prime Day is ALMOST here! Amazon Amazon’s massive summer Prime Day sales are almost upon us, BUT you can already find some massive deals on Disney merchandise RIGHT NOW. We’re talking 50% off and UP, y’all!!!! Snag these now before they sell out or before the lightning deals run out. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Feel Super with this Incredibles Tee for 55% OFF Amazon Whether your goal is to cosplay as a Disney/Pixar hero, or simply give off a super vibe during the day, you can’t go wrong with this Incredibles logo tee. VIEW ON AMAZON Assemble the Disney Villains with this Puzzle for 50% OFF Amazon This 500-piece puzzle features some of the most deliciously devious Disney Villains including Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians), Scar (The Lion King), The Evil Queen (Snow White), Hades (Hercules), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Mother Gothel (Tangled), and Jafar (Aladdin). VIEW ON AMAZON Jump on the Holiday Season with this Tree Skirt for 67% OFF Amazon While summer may still be ongoing, it’s not too early to take advantage of these sales for the holiday season. Pick up this tree skirt now to add some Disney flavor to your Christmas Tree this coming December. VIEW ON AMAZON Speaking of Christmas, the Holiday Force is with this Star Wars Advent Calendar for 52% OFF Amazon Featuring a mini-Star Wars collectible for each day of December, this Advent Calendar will help you “count down the holiday season.” VIEW ON AMAZON Build the “Family Madrigal” with these Encanto Dolls for 66% OFF Amazon This set of dolls from the hit Disney film features Mirabel and Isabela, plus numerous accessories including a sewing machine. VIEW ON AMAZON Stock up on 100th Anniversary Stickers for 58% OFF Amazon While Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration has wound down, these sticker books are still really cool. The book features four sheets – – and over 300 stickers – – depicting characters from across the Disney/Pixar canon including everyone from Mickey Mouse to Woody to Joy! VIEW ON AMAZON Get Ready for Bedtime with these Disney Princess Bedtime Stories for 52% OFF Amazon This collection of 18 all-new bedtime-themed Disney Princess stories features tales where young readers can “study the stars with Belle, go for a nighttime stroll with Cinderella’s new mouse friend, spend the last night before the opening of Tiana’s Palace with Tiana, tell a bedtime story with Merida, and more!” VIEW ON AMAZON It’s Never too Early to Get Spooky with this Funko Gift-Set for 52% OFF Amazon Christmas isn’t the only holiday you can get ready for early with pre-Prime Day deals. You can also get up for Halloween with this Funko box set. The box features a glow-in-the-dark, trick-or-treating-themed Donald Duck Funko Pop, as well as a corresponding tee shirt. VIEW ON AMAZON Care for Your Hair with this Little Mermaid Hairbrush for 55% OFF Amazon It might not be a “dinglehopper” but this Ariel-themed brush features the titular mermaid and Flounder on the back, and “helps hair stay strong and healthy! Gently loosens knots, on wet or dry hair, without pulling or snagging.” VIEW ON AMAZON We are tracking ALL the Disney PRIME DEALS. Find them all in one place HERE! The next two days are going to be huge! Follow along as we track the biggest deals for Amazon Prime Day on the blog and on our Instagram stories!! The post You Won’t Believe These 50% Off Disney Deals Happening Ahead of Amazon Prime Day first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney parks around the world are known for some pretty amazing things. ©Disney Disneyland itself was the first park of its kind, Tokyo DisneySea recently opened the absolutely incredible Fantasy Springs land, and we’re looking forward to hearing more about Disney’s theme park expansion plans next month at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. But now, one Disney park has officially broken a Guinness World Record, and the record that was broken might surprise you! On the evening of July 14th, 2024, Disneyland Paris officially became the Guinness World Record holder for the “Largest aerial display of a fictional character formed by multirotors/drones.” That’s quite a specific title! ©Disney A total of 1,571 drones were used to create a massive tri-colored Mickey Mouse high in the sky. The giant Mickey image was created with the colors of the French flag to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14th. ©Disney Disneyland Paris is no novice to drone shows — they’ve been using drones for their nighttime spectaculars for a few years now, and we’ve been very jealous over here in the States (but now we have Disney Dreams That Soar in Disney Springs!). This particular spectacular was done in partnership with Dronisos, Europe’s leading drone show technology provider. ©Disney The show used a grand total of 1,630 drones (including pyro drones — yes, those exist!) to create a 12-minute show of five different scenes from Disney films inspired by France — Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sleeping Beauty, The Aristocats, and Ratatouille — plus the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral. ©Disney While this Bastille Day show was only for one day, guests visiting the parks can still experience the Disney Electrical Sky Parade over Sleeping Beauty Castle, which uses over 500 drones, this summer and fall. Lovers of the extinct Main Street Electrical Parade from the United States are sure to be fans. Check Out More Recent Disneyland Paris News! A Disney Theme Park Just Set a WORLD RECORD!Disney’s NEW ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Show Looks Absolutely UNHINGEDConcept Art REVEALED for Disney’s NEWEST ‘Tangled’ RideYou HAVE to See the HIDDEN DETAILS in These NEW Disney Hotel Rooms!Disney Shares NEW LOOK Inside Updated Hotel Rooms We’re always keeping you updated on the latest Disney news around the world, so stay tuned to DFB! Disney changed the name of one of their theme parks — this might be why 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 nighttime spectacular? Tell us in the comments! The post A Disney Theme Park Just Set a WORLD RECORD! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There won’t be any whip-cracking or hat-saving over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular If you are in Hollywood Studios today, we have some bad news about one of the entertainment options. The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular has canceled the rest of its shows for the day. The My Disney Experience app lists no showtimes for the rest of the day, and we also received confirmation from Cast Members working at the show. A Cast Member said that the shows have been canceled due to “technical difficulties.” We also asked about tomorrow’s showtimes and they said that the shows tomorrow should be a go “as long as weather permits.” Here’s to hoping that Indiana Jones is back in action tomorrow! No performances today Cast Members were stationed outside of the venue when we stopped by. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to catch a showing of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, you will need to come back another day. This stunt show features a behind-the-scenes look at movie stunts and how they are filmed. You will join Indy and Marion as they perform stunts for multiple scenes and give you a look at how production teams pull off movie magic. The show is action-packed and features lots of special effects to immerse you in the show. We are hopeful that shows will return tomorrow in Hollywood Studios! Cast Members outside of the show Even though you won’t be able to see Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular today, you can still catch a variety of other shows in Hollywood Studios. You can sing-along to Frozen during the “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” or dance with Belle in “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage” or join a dance party at the “Disney Junior Play and Dance!” We will be keeping an eye on Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and let you know if there are any updates or further cancellations. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news! Get a look at the new ‘The Little Mermaid’ show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Technical Difficulties Plague Popular Hollywood Studios Attraction; All Shows CANCELED Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Scale the Forbidden Mountain! The Yeti! Disney Expedition Everest has been one of Walt Disney World’s premier attractions since it opened in 2006. Despite some well-known technical issues surrounding its heavily promoted Yeti animatronic, the ride has become a favorite attraction of many due to its thrilling coaster layout, including a backward portion. Like any popular roller coaster, there are many opinions as to the best seat to experience Expedition Everest. Before we tell you our choice though, let’s see what our readers thought. We polled our Facebook audience with the simple question “Which row is BEST on Expedition Everest?” We received a multitude of answers, but there were a few that seemed to reach consensus. For starters, we got a few responses from readers who said that they weren’t big fans of Expedition Everest, but that if they had to ride it, they’d aim for the middle of the coaster car. For example, reader Kristin wrote “The benches outside the ride. Unfortunately, the backward portion triggers my motion sickness. If I had to ride, I’d probably aim for the middle in hopes of avoiding the worst of it in either direction.” Expedition Everest However, beyond those answers, there were seemingly two options for best that battled back and forth. Many readers responded with the first row at the front of the train. As reader Erwin put it, the “front row hits you good going backward”, while reader Sheila added, “1st for me and my son especially when the track ends.” However, while there was a decent amount of love for the front seat, a seemingly equal amount of our Facebook readers preferred sitting in the back row. Reader Brian wrote, “Very back! Especially for the drop” while reader Doug added, “I’m sure a lot of people will say the front row, but the back row is absolutely wild!” Expedition Everest Meanwhile, reader Mike gave us our new favorite way to describe coaster trains and vehicles: “Santa Claus seat, the very back, keep all the reindeer up front.” There were also some diplomatic wanders, such as reader Robb writing, “Not a bad row on the ride. You’re at Animal Kingdom, not a bad moment in my life.” Readers Ben and Jarrod expressed similar sentiments, saying “I’ve been all over and it’s always a good ride!” and “the first one with any available seat so I can ride it” respectively. ©Google Maps So with all those reader opinions expressed, what’s our take? Well, first off we definitely agree with the diplomatic takes that there’s really no bad seat on Expedition Everest. That said, we have to say our favorite is the front seat. We love the feeling of reaching the top of the mountain and encountering the “broken” tracks with seemingly nothing in front of us but an open sky. As if that wasn’t enough, the feeling of plummeting backward with the weight of the rest of the train pulling us faster might be in the top two or three most thrilling experiences at Disney World. Expedition Everest There’s no “bad” seat on Expedition Everest, but sitting in the first seat of the coaster train definitely adds a massively chilling element to the attraction. Stay tuned to DFB for further Animal Kingdom coverage. What Exactly Is ‘Balloon Daycare’ in Animal Kingdom, and Why Do You Need to Know About 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 Where’s your favorite spot to sit on Expedition Everest? Let us know in the comments below. The post Why Disney Adults (Including Me) Keep Asking for Row 17 on Expedition Everest first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some of the most popular Disney World souvenirs on the market right now are the mini Loungefly backpacks, which you can find online and in the parks! Plus, you can sometimes find them at non-Disney stores, like Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Amazon. When you go to Disney World, you’ll see these bags EVERYWHERE. People love them! And with their cute theming and great storage space, we can totally see why. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for NEW Loungefly backpack designs. Loungefly bags Now, Disney has released a brand-new Pixar-themed Loungefly bag! If you’re a fan of the classic Monsters, Inc. movie and its prequel Monsters University, you’re gonna want to buy this new bag ASAP. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s check out this new bag and a few other Monsters University-themed items that recently dropped on Disney’s online store! Get the Monsters University Loungefly Mini Backpack ©Disney This new Monsters University Loungefly Backpack is designed to look just like a collegiate varsity jacket! It’s got the stripes, patches, faux buttons, and everything. ©Disney The backpack has a big zipper compartment, some side slip pockets, and an exterior zip pocket. ©Disney Plus, check out this fun interior lining design! ©Disney This bag is made of simulated leather and has faux silver hardware and buttons. Shop this backpack here! Get the Monsters University Baseball Cap ©Disney We’ve seen this baseball cap around Disney World before, and now you can get it online! The blue Monsters University cap has the “MU” logo and is distressed so it looks vintage. ©Disney The hat has a curved bill and an adjustable strap at the back so you can change its size to fit you. Shop this cap here! Get the Monsters University MagicBand+ ©Disney There’s a new Monsters University MagicBand+ band, too! It features Mike Wazowski and a college-themed design. You’ll see elements like pennants, emblems, and Archie the Scar Pig from the movie in the design. ©Disney MagicBand+ is the next level of MagicBands in Disney World. Using these bands, you can scan into the parks, open your hotel door, and even pay for your purchases. MagicBand+ offers extra perks like color-changing lights that interact with some nighttime shows (like the fireworks), vibrations and haptics that match with certain rides and experiences, and gesture recognition when you wave at the gold character statues in the parks. Shop this MagicBand+ band here! Keep following DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merch! Check out our DFB Amazon storefront to see some of our favorite Disney essentials!The post Pixar Fans Do NOT Want To Miss Disney's NEWEST Loungefly Bag! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the years, we’ve gathered plenty of tips to help avoid long lines in Disney World. Hollywood Studios From learning how to properly use Lightning Lanes to recommending people rope drop or stay late in the parks, we’ve got several methods for avoiding those multi-hour waits. For some attractions, you can skip a hefty wait by using the single rider line…and now there’s a new one in Disney World! Right now, Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is testing out a single rider queue! The Cast Member told us this was just a trial period. They’ll be testing it for the next few weeks and getting feedback to see how it works and if it’s something that could be continued in the future. Look out for the sign! So if you’re heading to Disney World soon, you might want to keep your eyes peeled for this sign if the wait is long. It might save you some time if it works properly! Although, we’ve also seen single rider lines with even longer waits than their standby counterparts in the past. That’s part of why Disney has to do a testing phase. Rise of the Resistance However, when we spoke with another Cast Member, we got some potentially bad news about this single rider line. If you choose to wait in that queue, you’ll skip past ALL the pre-show elements of Rise of the Resistance. This means you skip the room with the Rey projection, the transport vehicle, and the Stormtrooper room. Instead, you come out directly before boarding the vehicle. Rise of the Resistance Now, if you’ve done the ride plenty of times, this might be fine. But if this is your first time riding Rise of the Resistance, this probably isn’t the way to go. You get a lot of background story and immersion from those pre-show elements, and if you use the single rider queue, you’ll be missing out on all of it. Ultimately, it depends on what you want from your ride experience. Rise of the Resistance entrance We’ve seen Disney World test single rider queues at other attractions in the past as well. There was a period of time when they did a trial of a single rider queue at Soarin’ in EPCOT. It was tested for a while in 2022, then came back briefly in 2023. Unfortunately, it didn’t stick around permanently. Single rider line is back at Soarin’ in 2023 Currently, the only rides that have official single rider queues are Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Expedition Everest. Test Track used to offer a single rider option before it closed to get a revamp. So if the Rise of the Resistance queue works out, then most of the single rider offerings will be in Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster We’ll keep an eye on this new queue option and see if it sticks around! Stay tuned to DFB for all the news and updates! Click Here to Learn More About Rise of the Resistance! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this new single rider option? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Testing Single Rider Line for Rise of the Resistance…But There’s a HUGE PROBLEM first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been covering Disney World food for 15 years, and that means we have many memories of things that were…unfortunate in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Mickey Waffle (2009) Yes, we’ve had our fair share of not-so-great Disney World snacks, but there were two things about Disney World that DID have to do with dining, but not in the way you’d expect, that was ROUGH. These two things went from being constantly complained about to now being non-issues, which shows just how far things have come in a decade and a half. Those two things? Coffee and water. What do you do when there's a nearly 3-month gap between the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival and the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? You throw yourself a big old DFB Mega Fest! We've got loads of giveaways, behind the scenes content, and untold crazy stories from AJ Wolfe and the DFB team. Come celebrate DFB Mega Fest with us! When we started reporting on Disney World food and snacks, coffee in the parks was basically nonexistent. The first Joffrey’s location opened at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in 1995, and a second location opened at Disney’s Blizzard Beach soon after. However, Joffrey’s didn’t become the official specialty coffee of Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Vacation Club until 2012, which was only a few years after Disney Food Blog was created. Joffrey’s Can you imagine that? Being in the Disney World parks with no coffee? If you needed a pick-me-up before your park day, your only option on property was instant coffee in your hotel room which was…we won’t sugarcoat it, it was disgusting. It was caffeine, but it was gross. If you were driving in, you could try to stop and get coffee before your park day, but that proved difficult for many guests, so instant coffee it was. Joffrey’s That all changed from 2012 onwards when the partnership was made official. Now, if you’re drinking coffee on Disney World property and it’s not from a Starbucks location (which also didn’t exist in Disney World and Disneyland until 2014), it’s Joffrey’s. As Joffrey’s began ramping up its production and working with Disney on the different blends offered, you were able to find coffee around more and more areas of the parks. With the addition of the Starbucks locations, by around 2015, the coffee problems were solved in Disney World. Starbucks Now, as for water, you’d think that water was always a good quality in Disney World, right? WRONG. For YEARS. Tap water in Disney World was an absolute joke — so gross that people would be sure they brought flavor packets with them to just make it bearable. And we’re not just talking about what you could get out of a sink on property — no, tap water is used for all those free water cups you can get around Disney World, so any water fountain or cup of water from a quick service location was that disgusting tap water. Water Dispenser It was a major talking point on Disney message boards for years, complaining about how gross, swampy, and dirty-tasting the water in Disney World was UNLESS you purchased bottled water. But no one talks about that now, so what changed? Thankfully, throughout the years Disney World has improved their filtration systems both in their restaurants and at the self-service water refill stations/water fountains, so that the dirty flavor of the water is no longer present. Water fountain and refill station Yes, the water is still going to taste different than bottled water, because it IS still tap water, but we personally don’t have any issues with its taste now, and we think a lot of our readers would say the same. At the very least, it’s a DEFINITE improvement than what it used to be! FREE water in Magic Kingdom! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we take walks down memory lane during MegaFest, and, of course, for all the latest Disney news! These are the 10 commandments of Disney World, and we’re SURE you’ve broken some of them (don’t worry, we have too) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you remember these Disney World days? Tell us about a memory you have below! The post Two Major Changes Made Disney World Much More Livable Than It Was Before first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A NEW addition is coming to a popular Disney World perk. Magic Kingdom A brand-new version of one of Magic Kingdom’s most legendary opening-day attractions is set to reopen this week… AND join the park’s lineup of offerings for the hotel guest-exclusive Extended Evening Hours! On July 17th, the Country Bears will officially return to Magic Kingdom with a new take on the classic animatronic stage show, the Country Bears Musical Jamboree. The updated show pays tribute to the “Opry-style shows of Nashville,” according to Disney, and features the titular bears performing “reinterpreted Disney tunes in different genres of country music – like bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, rockabilly and other styles.” Country Bear Musical Jamboree If you’re staying at a deluxe-level Disney-owned hotel (or other select hotel) and want to catch the new show, you’ll not only be able to do so during park hours but also during Extended Evening Hours! Beginning on the attraction’s reopening day, the Country Bears Musical Jamboree has been added to the list of Magic Kingdom rides and attractions that are open two hours extra for these hotel guests. For example, on July 17th, Extended Evening Hours are offered at Magic Kingdom from 10PM to 12AM. The NEW Country Bear Musical Jamboree! These extended hours are only available to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select hotels. The full list includes the following: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Villas Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Villas, & Bungalows Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (but only those cabins that are DVC) Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort With the addition of the Country Bears Musical Jamboree, the following attractions are available during Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom: “it’s a small world” Astro Orbiter The Barnstormer Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Country Bear Musical Jamboree Dumbo the Flying Elephant Haunted Mansion Mad Tea Party The Magic Carpets of Aladdin The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Mickey’s PhilharMagic Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Peter Pan’s Flight Pirates of the Caribbean Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain Swiss Family Treehouse Tomorrowland Speedway TRON Lightycle Run Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Note that Extended Evening Hours do not take place every day in Disney World. This perk is available at certain parks on select nights. For example, this week there are Extended Evening Hours at Magic Kingdom only on July 17th. You can find out if the perk is available for your trip at Disney’s events calendar. Stay tuned to DFB for further Walt Disney World updates. 50 Things You Need To Know Before You Go To 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 Are you looking forward to the new Country Bears show? Let us know in the comments below. The post NEWS: Disney Adds NEW Attraction to Magic Kingdom Extended Evening Hours first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Adults have an impressive knowledge of all things Disney. Magic Kingdom As Disney Adults ourselves, we happen to know a thing or two about Disney parks. For us, Disney lingo is completely normal; we are on the group map when we visit the parks, and we know all the best places to eat. To us, this is normal, but to others, they just might not get it. We will be in the parks and hear something that is so painfully wrong. We know we are not alone in this, and there are five things that Disney Adults understand right away, whereas normal people would be confused. Sometimes it can seem like Disney Adults speak their own language and for us, as Disney Adults these five things are like second nature to us, but it may not be second nature to others. 1. Funny Food Names There are the classic Disney snacks that even non-Disney adults know; you have the Mickey Pretzel, Mickey Ice Cream Bar and Sandwich, churro, and popcorn. Everyone knows what these are, but there are some Disney World foods that have funky names. Classic! For Disney Adults, some of our favorite foods include Cheeseburger Pods, which are delicious, but a normal person may wonder why we want to eat our food in pod shape. But then there are the more obscure names like Blue and Green Milk. Who wants to drink different colored milk? Well, Disney Adults! Even if you do not get one every time you visit Galaxy’s Edge, it is a staple of Batuu. Are you team Blue or Green Milk? Another Star Wars food that we love is Ronto Wraps! Now, a normal person might ask, what is a Ronto Wrap? And let me tell you this out-of-this-world (literally) wrap is grilled pork sausage, peppercorn sauce, and slaw, all wrapped up in pita bread. There is even a version for breakfast! The Morning Wrap has eggs, grilled pork sausage, shredded cheddar, and peppercorn sauce in pita bread. Ronto Wrap One of our favorite obscure foods is Tonga Toast, which can be found at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at both Capt. Cook’s and Kona Cafe. This thing is HUGE. This delicious way to start your morning is banana-stuffed sourdough french toast rolled in cinnamon sugar, and it is served with a strawberry compote. We will go out of our way to have this for breakfast! If you are staying at the Polynesian or want to stop for breakfast before a day in Magic Kingdom, we recommend ordering Tonga Toast! Tonga Toast 2. The Fact that Peter Pan’s Flight has a Long Wait… like ALWAYS Peter Pan’s Flight is a dark ride in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom and it always boasts high wait times. You get to fly in a pirate ship over the Darling’s house, and then you are off to Neverland! Peter Pan’s Flight This ride is cute, and while it is cool that you get to “fly,” as Disney Adults, we can never justify waiting that long for a slow-moving dark ride. We can’t lie, though. If there is a short wait, we are for sure hopping in line because it is rare to see it drop to a decent wait. Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight Peter Pan’s Flight is getting a little break right now as it is currently closed for refurbishment, but don’t worry when it opens again on August 21st we are sure the wait times will be very high as usual. Peter Pan’s Flight closed 3. Disney World Acronyms Swifties have their acronyms like IKYWT for I Knew You Were Trouble and YOYOK for You’re On Your Own Kid. Well Disney World also has a long list of acronyms that Disney Adults know right away, but they might not ring a bell with normal people. Friendship bracelets For example, if I texted my non-Disney Adult friends that I am so excited to attend MNSSHP next month, they would be SO confused. Disney Adults know that this acronym stands for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Another example of this would be MVMCP, which, of course, stands for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! If we texted someone that we were about to ride COP, they would wonder what we meant. Disney Adults know that it stands for Carousel of Progress, which is a Tomorrowland staple. Carousel of Progress If you get on the monorail, you may say, “We are getting off at the TTC.” Well, we all know that it stands for the Transportation and Ticket Center, but to others, that is just Magic Kingdom parking. Transportation and Ticket Center 4. You Can’t Just Walk Up to Characters Now, this is a little different for Disneyland, but in Disney World, when you see a character roaming, odds are they are either trying to get to their meet-and-greet location or leaving. Mulan It is totally understandable to see your favorite character in the park and want to run up to them to get a picture or ask for an autograph, but this can make a Disney Adult cringe. Mirabel Most of the time, characters can not stop to do these things because then a line could form of other people wanting the same treatment. Stopping for one person sets the precedent that the character has to stop for every one. Moana There is nothing wrong with a friendly hello, but remember to be respectful and wait until the character returns to their meet-and-greet location, where they will be more than happy to pose for pictures and sign autographs. Where to Find All the Character Meet and Greets in Disney World 5. There is No Harry Potter Land in Disney World It can be tough to be in Disney World and see someone wearing a Minions shirt or a Harry Potter Wizard Robe, knowing that they think they can meet those characters in Disney World. No Harry Potter here! Universal is a completely different theme park and company from Disney. Former Cast Members on our team have shared that people have asked them multiple times where the Harry Potter Land is, and it can be tough letting them down and telling them that they are at a completely different resort. Wizarding World of Harry Potter… is NOT at Walt Disney World It may seem obvious to a Disney Adult, but to a normal person, it can feel like Disney owns everything, so why wouldn’t they own Harry Potter, too? But they will have to drive over to Universal Studios if they want to take the Hogwarts Express or escape Gringotts. Head to Universal for all things Harry Potter It is funny to think that these five things are totally normal to us Disney Adults but it may take some explaining for our non-Disney Adult friends! Why Disney Adults Ask for a Specific Row on this Popular Hollywood Studios 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 If you consider yourself a Disney Adult what are things that are completely normal to you? Let us know in the comments!The post 5 Things That Are Painfully Obvious to a Disney Adult but Confusing to Normal People first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has finally announced the dates for these important character dining CHANGES happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024! Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney World’s character dining restaurants are some of the most popular places to eat in the parks because they’re character meet-and-greet experiences and tasty meals rolled into one. One of these restaurants in Hollywood Studios actually changes themes a few times a year, and now we have the dates for two upcoming changes. The Hollywood & Vine restaurant is a character dining spot in Hollywood Studios, located near Echo Lake (right by 50’s Prime Time Café). Hollywood & Vine This restaurant is actually a two-part experience: Breakfast is the Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine Breakfast, with characters like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and Roadster Goofy and food like biscuits and gravy, Mickey waffles, and eggs benedict. This part of the restaurant does NOT change throughout the year — it remains the Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine Breakfast year-round, with the same characters through the seasons. Fancy Nancy at Hollywood & Vine Lunch and dinner at Hollywood & Vine is Minnie’s Seasonal Dine, and (as the name of this meal suggests), it changes themes with the seasons. The changes mainly affect the characters’ costumes. You’ll find the same characters at Seasonal Dine throughout the year — Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto — but their outfits change based on the current season. Hollywood & Vine In the first part of the year, it’s Silver Screen Dine to celebrate the awards season, and you’ll meet Minnie and her friends in their fancy celebration outfits. Silver Screen Dine | ©Disney The restaurant then switches to Springtime Dine with bright, floral outfits for the characters. Charact Up next is Summertime Dine with outfits perfect for a summer vacation. That’s the theme that is currently in place, and we’d been waiting to hear when the theme will switch over to Halloween Dine. Witch Minnie at Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now, we have the dates for both Halloween Dine and Holiday Dine! Howdy, Goofy Halloween Dine will begin at Hollywood & Vine on August 9th, 2024. During this time, Disney says guests can “visit Minnie’s favorite happy haunt for a spooktacular Halloween feast that’s frightfully delightful.” This theme will stick around through November 7th. Autographs! On November 8th, it will switch to Holiday Dine! During Holiday Dine, you can “deck the halls at a dazzling dinner party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season!” Pluto at Holiday Dine Holiday Dine will stick around through January 4th, 2025, and on the 5th, the cycle will begin again with Silver Screen Dine. Disney hasn’t released the rest of the 2025 dates yet. Hollywood and Vine Minnie’s Seasonal Dining for lunch and dinner includes a buffet with salads, starters, and entrées such as oven-roasted herbed chicken, seared salmon, and spiced-rubbed pork loin. Save room for dessert, like the seasonal bread pudding and Mississippi mud pie! Buffet Make sure you take note of these changes so that you know what to expect if you’re planning to visit Hollywood & Vine on your upcoming Disney World vacation! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates and the latest Disney news. Click here to learn more about the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to Hollywood & Vine? What did you think of it? Let us know in the comments! The post Dates Revealed for Character Dining CHANGES in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s BEST burgers, BEST desserts, BEST breakfasts, and everything else in between. Tiffins Signature Burger Today’s video is all about the BEST food in Disney World (so don’t watch this one HUNGRY — or else you’re liable to drool all over the floor). Check out our video below: The Ultimate Guide to the BEST Food 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 is your favorite food to eat in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Video: The Ultimate Guide to the BEST Food in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re getting hyped up for a popular event returning to EPCOT next month — the International Food & Wine Festival! 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival It’s one of the biggest draws of the year, bringing thousands of people to the park to taste the dishes from around the world. And now that EPCOT’s transformation is complete, we can’t wait to see how the festival is going to be even bigger and better! But if you’re curious about the FOOD, Disney recently dropped a major clue. In a recent Disney Insider newsletter, we got a tidbit about what to expect from the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We’ll be getting two new food booths, as well as some brand-new fall flavors for this year’s fest! Full Spread at Spain in 2023 Here’s the excerpt from the newsletter: “The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will feature new marketplaces. “The marketplace selections will focus on fall foods and flavors,” Downing says. “We are going beyond the usual seasonal ingredients like apples and pumpkins and using other foods that capture the flavors in unique ways, such as a brined pork tenderloin with fennel slaw at Autumn Blaze and a wild game chili at Harvest Table, both new marketplaces.” The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Both Autumn Blaze and Harvest Table will be new to the festival this year, and it looks like they’re going to be experimenting with some flavors we haven’t really seen before. Typically, the Food & Wine Festival is heavy on traditional fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, cheese, sweet potatoes, etc. But now we’ll be getting some items that are a bit outside the box! Brined pork and wild game? Sounds intriguing! Booths popping up in EPCOT before the festival We often see returning favorite dishes at the Food & Wine Festival year after year, with some classic booths having the same menu multiple years in a row. But we can typically count on new festival booths to bring innovation to the party each year, and it looks like 2024 will be no different! 2023 Germany Full Spread Disney hasn’t yet released the full menus for this year’s festival, which kicks off on August 29th and runs through November 23rd. We’ll make sure to update you as soon as they do! This year’s festival will be a little bit shorter than the past few years, considering it’s starting at the end of August instead of in early July. We’re getting back to it being more of a “fall” festival. The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Hopefully, the weather will be relaxed this fall and we’ll get to enjoy lots of hearty Food & Wine Festival dishes in the coming months. We can’t wait to take you along! Click Here to Learn More About the NEW Food Booths! 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 going to the Food & Wine Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Dropped a CLUE About the Menus at the 2024 Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? It’s getting closer! This year’s festival is starting a little later and will run from August 29th through November 23rd. Now, we’ve seen a few details about what to expect for this year’s festival, including the schedule for the Eat to the Beat concert series. And right now, we’re learning about two NEW food booths coming to the festival in 2024! The two new booths for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival will be Autumn Blaze and Harvest Table! These new booths will “focus on fall food and flavors,” according to Kevin Downing, the Chef de Cuisine for EPCOT Festivals. We spotted mention of them in the seasonal newsletter for Disney Visa cardholders — Disney Insider. “We are going beyond the usual seasonal ingredients like apples and pumpkins and using other foods that capture the flavors in unique ways, such as a brined pork tenderloin with fennel slaw at Autumn Blaze and a wild game chili at Harvest Table,” Downing said. Frozen Pomegranate Tea at the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Last week, some of the festival prep became evident in EPCOT, as we saw some of the returning booths installed including Spain… Spain! …India… India! …as well as Coastal Eats, Noodle Exchange, and Hawai’i — Disney had previously confirmed that Passionfruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts will be back on the menu at the Hawai’i booth! Passionfruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts We also noticed that a booth has been moved near the new playground area (it looks like it was last year’s Bubbles and Brine or Char and Chop booth). Other dishes Disney has announced will return include the Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce at the Germany booth… Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce …Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream or Warm Chocolate Ganache at the Belgium booth… Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream …and Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues at the Alps booth. Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake and Meringues As always, we’ll be covering ALL THE THINGS at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, so you’ll want to stay tuned to DFB for more. I Have a Controversial Opinion About EPCOT’s Food and 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! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 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 the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: TWO NEW BOOTHS Announced for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you’re driving through Disney World, you see all kinds of things that you don’t see on a normal highway. You might spot a Skyliner gondola above your car. You might see fireworks in the distance. You could even see a giant Mickey-shaped solar farm! Point is, you never know what you might see on the road. Be alert! Welcome to Disney World! During a recent visit to Disney World, we spotted something BIG on the road. It might look familiar — especially if you’ve ever visited Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Wanna see? OK, first, we need to give you some context. Disney recently debuted some new Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness, and these sleek, modern new cabins take the place of the old log cabin-style houses you might have seen in the past. Here’s a peek at the OLD design. This type of cabin is no longer available in Disney World. Old Fort Wilderness Cabin Instead, Disney has replaced them with over 350 refreshed cabins. The new cabins are “inspired by the resort’s idyllic setting, while also paying homage to the resort’s unique culture and heritage through the magic of Disney storytelling.” Each one sleeps up to six adults and features one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, a full kitchen, and a private patio. Here’s a peek inside! Room inside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney went out with the old and in with the new — literally! We noticed that the old cabins were up for sale and could be delivered anywhere within a 200-mile radius. Yes, really. In fact, we spotted several cabins available to purchase for $49,900. Disney World Is SELLING the Old Fort Wilderness Cabins Now, that brings us all up to speed. Take a look at what we saw on the road in Disney World! It’s an old Fort Wilderness Cabin, driving down the road. Goodbye, old friend! Look at it go. You don’t see that every day! Clearly, Disney is still in the process of getting rid of the old cabins. One was even seen near the Grand Canyon! Bet you didn’t expect to see an old Disney World hotel room in the middle of the road, huh? Talk about an oversized load! Well, that made our drive through Disney World a little more interesting! You really never know what you might see. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. FULL TOUR: We Got an Exclusive Look at the NEW Fort Wilderness Cabins 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 Are you sad that the old cabins have been replaced? Let us know in the comments! The post You Won’t Believe What We Just Saw in the Middle of the Highway at Disney World 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been reading DFB for a while, chances are you probably know just how passionate we can be about the park bags we take to Disney World. Cinderella Castle Whether it’s a Loungefly, a Lug, or something else altogether — we’ve tested and tried them all. Lately, though, belt bags have been all the rage in Disney parks and we recently tried one out that we think might just take the crown as our new favorite park bag! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Score a free trial of Amazon Prime by clicking the button below! Get the Maxie & Nova Fanny Pack! Let us introduce the Maxie and Nova Theme Park Essentials Fanny Pack! This thing might look tiny but it packs a serious punch. Not only is it made from a durable, soft material, but it comes in multiple colors, and get this — it comes with several other theme park essentials, too! It comes with so many items! Inside the bag, you’ll find three reusable ponchos inside a little carrying case ball… Ponchos …a collapsible water bottle… Collapsible water bottle …a reusable silicone straw… Straw …a USB-rechargeable fan… Fan …and a reusable cooling towel! In total, this bag comes with items valued at over $100, but you won’t spend nearly that much. We absolutely think this purchase is worth the money, especially since we typically recommend bringing most of these items with you to Disney World anyway! We felt it was SO convenient and we loved the size of each product — they were compact without being too small. It definitely made our last trip to the parks easier, so you might want to consider getting your hands on one of your own! Cooling towel We pretty much recommend every single one of these items every time we give you tips and tricks when it comes to packing your Disney World park bag, so being able to purchase them all at once — and in a cute, compact fanny pack — is a huge deal! Plus, there’s still room for your phone, wallet, keys, hand sanitizer, and plenty of other items. You can shop for your very own theme park essentials belt bag by clicking the link below. View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post We Just Spent on a Belt Bag for Disney World (Here's Why You Will Too) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve put a man on the moon. We’ve invented robots that can do all kinds of wildly impressive things. We’ve even invented a literal fountain that dispenses chocolate. What will we think of next?! Well, Disney’s newest Dole Whip creation is pretty high on our list of amazing human accomplishments. Wait until you see it. Refreshment Outpost Tucked away in an easy-to-miss part of EPCOT is the Refreshment Outpost. This spot has a small menu, and the options often change from season to season. But right now, there’s a new Dole Whip treat that deserves some extra attention. It’s not often we get to enjoy Dole Whip in a cone, but this is our formal request to make it more common! While Dole Whip is known for its fruity flavor, the sweet cone didn’t detract from the Dole Whip or feel out of place. You might think that the idea of combining a classic ice cream cone with Dole Whip would be like putting fruit juice over cereal, but trust us, it works. This is STUNNING! If you’re tired of the same old pineapple Dole Whip you can get around Disney World, we HIGHLY recommend giving this one a try. It’s SO photogenic, and it tastes as good as it looks. We love it when that happens! Don’t forget to try this one before it’s gone. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The SECRET Place To Get a FREE Souvenir 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 What’s your favorite Dole Whip flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: Did Disney Just Create the PERFECT Dole Whip Treat in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there any music as iconic as Disney music? Just the first few chords of “Happily Ever After” can usually make an adult cry, right? All-Star Music Resort Throughout its long history, Disney has created some of the most loved songs in history, including earworms that have been playing non-stop since we first heard them (have we ever really stopped listening to “We Don’t Talk About Bruno“? NOPE!). Well, now some of those Disney songs are getting reimagined as pop-punk hits, including a brand-new song Disney just released with Canadian rock band A Simple Plan. Disney has announced the very first single from a brand new album called A Whole New Sound. The new song is a new version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King (which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year — and yes, that makes us feel old) as performed by pop-punk band Simple Plan. It’s a brand-new take on a CLASSIC. You’ll now find the single on all the popular streaming sites, but you can also listen to it below.  “We wanted to pay homage to Sir Elton John’s original version while also adding our own style to it and making it sound fun and energetic,” Simple Plan said. “We’re really stoked by how it turned out and we hope everyone will enjoy it.” The album, which will be available next year, will feature even more Disney songs reimagined by popular alternative, rock, and pop-punk bands. Disney also released the artwork for the album. ©Disney Simple Plan will be playing their version of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” LIVE for fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 9th, so if you have tickets to that, be sure to catch their performance! Stay tuned to DFB for more. The NEW Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom Got a MAJOR Overhaul — See What’s CHANGED Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of Simple Plan’s version of this song? Let us know in the comments! The post You’ll Never Guess Which ICONIC Celebrities Just Collaborated With Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article