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Good Morning America on ABC has kicked this week off with a banger (quite literally)! ©Disney You already know we’re HUGE Taylor Swift fans here, and you could hear an audible roar of cheer when we found out that Disney was moving UP the originally planned streaming date for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version). While we’re still piecing together clues that could lead to yet another way to catch Taylor on the silver screen soon, we’ve run across even BETTER news and it’s already started! Swifties… it’s time! TAYLOR WEEK is finally upon us and Good Morning America is kicking off the countdown to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) debuting on Disney+ soon. ©TIME GMA took to social media to allow Taylor herself, to break the news exclusively to us all! Did that short snippet give you chills, already? Great, you’re in the right place! Be sure you’re a Disney+ subscriber in advance so you can be one of the first to stream Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) starting on March 14th at 6PM PT. We’ll be keeping up with all of the Taylor Swift happenings as they come up during Taylor week so be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest! HOLD UP. You Won’t BELIEVE How Much Disney Paid for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you counting down the minutes to Taylor Week? Tell us what you’re looking forward to most in the comments below! The post SNEAK PEEK of the EXCLUSIVE Concert Coming to Disney+ SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So you’ve almost planned everything out for your upcoming Disney trip BUT you still need to decide what to wear! Han and Leia Matching Spirit Jerseys Whether you’re going on a solo trip or you’re looking to plan some outfits with friends, you may be looking for the perfect new shirt to match the parks, the rest of your outfit, or both! We have good news — 5 favorite matching Disney World t-shirts are online now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If Everyone in The Family Wants A Different Color ©Amazon These 2024 Family Personalized Disney Vacation Shirts can be customized with whatever name you’d like, and come in a wide variety of different colors. Plus, they’re only about $12 BEFORE the current 30% discount, so that’s a great deal. Buy it here! For Those Who Love Mickey and Minnie! ©Amazon The Mickey and Minnie Matching Personalized Disney Shirts are also perfect for duos or groups who just adore Mickey and Minnie. Plus, if your group is large enough where you need two different smaller groups, you can use Mickey for one and Minnie for the other. Grab it now! Love Food As Much As We Do? These Are Perfect! ©Amazon If you and your group are big on all the Disney snacks (and you’re a fan of the TV show Friends), the Best Day Ever Matching Shirts are the perfect fit! These can also be personalized with a saying, or whether you want Mickey or Minnie. Add it to your cart! Cinderella Castle is THE Icon, After All! ©Amazon For those of you who may be spending a lot of time in Magic Kingdom, the Cinderella Castle Fireworks Disney Matching Shirts are great. Now, these shirts also feature Spaceship Earth and the Tree of Life a little smaller in the background, but Cinderella Castle and the fireworks above her are the main event. These are also customizable for the wording and color! Check it out! Meeting All The Characters? This is A Great Fit! ©Amazon And lastly, if your group is planning to visit all four parks and meet as many characters as possible, the Disney Characters and Parks Matching Shirts may be a fantastic fit. You can choose the writing and colors to make sure everyone adores theirs. Grab them here! While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Park-specificic shirts are available! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Check out our Amazon storefront for even more of our favorites! What’s your favorite matching shirt you’ve ever seen in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Matching Disney World Tees Are On SALE On Amazon Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has shared that expansions are on the way to the theme parks. Disneyland The international parks have been having great success with their new additions like World of Frozen and Zootopia Land. But the U.S. parks will be seeing some love too! Disney announced that they plan to spend A LOT of money on expansions and experiences in the next 10 years. One of those projects is one you may have heard about before — the Disneyland Forward project. Disney has been working hard to make these plans a reality to bring more experiences to Disneyland. Well now, the expansion project has just taken a huge leap in the right direction! Disneyland Forward is the large expansion proposal that Disney has been working on in Anaheim, California. The idea is that Disney wants to change areas that were traditionally zoned for specific uses such as hotels or parking lots. The way the zones are designed currently, Disney cannot use zones that are specified districts for anything other than what it’s zoned for. Simply said, Disney is looking for flexibility to use its own land for what they want not just what the zone specifies. Where We’ve Been, Where We’re At, and Where We’re Going ©Disney The company is not looking to use public funding, but it needs approval from the City of Anaheim to be able to create these “mixed” zones. Disney shared on their website, that while they have “the development rights and the desire to continue investing in Anaheim, the space to develop innovative attractions and immersive experiences is severely limited.” They need the ability to broaden “the uses allowed within each district” otherwise they will have to demolish and replace existing attractions to continue developing. ©Disney One of the biggest hoops Disneyland Forward needed to jump through was the Anaheim Planning Commission meeting. Disney needed the Planning Commission to approve the recommendation that the plans move forward to Anaheim City Council. This meeting took place on March 11th, 2024. The second topic on the agenda at this meeting was the Disneyland Forward plan, and this one proposal lasted over 5 HOURS before a vote was cast. ©Disney Disney representatives spoke on the topic as well as rebuttals and private residents. It was the comments against the project and some wandering questions by Commissioner Luisandres Perez that caused the meeting to extend into its 6th hour. Uses and Approvals Even though several individuals spoke against the project, the Commissioners ended up having full intent to move the project forward to the City Council. The long night ended after 11 PM PT with a 5-1 vote to recommend the project to move forward. The sole “no” vote was given by Perez after he expressed that he forgot to cancel his Disneyland park reservation for that evening. via Planning Commission meeting video on YouTube In the end, it is a happy day for Disney fans! The Disneyland Forward project moves one step closer to being approved. If the project receives approval, Disney has shared that new park attractions, shopping, dining, and entertainment may come to the Disneyland Resort. We’ll be keeping a close eye out for more Disneyland Forward news. In the meantime, keep following DFB! 5 UPDATES Hiding in the NEW MAP of Disneyland’s $1.9 Billion Expansion Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Do you want to see Disneyland receive new park attractions? Let us know in the comments! The post DRAMA Unfolds at 6-Hour Long Meeting; Major Decision Made for Disney Park Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Every time we come back from a Disney World vacation, we say that we need another vacation to actually recover from the exhausting chaos that is a Disney trip. Waking up early for rope drop, walking 20,000+ steps every day, and going on thrill ride after thrill ride definitely takes its toll, and by the end of our trip, we’re usually completely wiped out. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Disney World) Some of the tiring realities of Disney World are unavoidable (we’re probably not going to stop waking up early to be some of the first people on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train!), but there’s one bad habit that experts say makes exhaustion so much WORSE, and once you know what it is, it’s actually so easy to fix. The Bad Habit: Not Drinking Enough Water In all of our research, experts across the field (doctors, scientists, various professionals with lots of letters after their names, etc.) agreed that not drinking water can certainly lead to exhaustion and frequently cause other bad side effects as well. Hydrate early and often If you read that and immediately felt guilty, just know that you’re not alone. We are also so guilty of forgetting to drink water while we’re walking around the parks! It’s easy to get caught up in the moment as you’re rushing to the next ride or taking in all the cool ambiance of the parks and forget to stop and grab some H2O. But there are some very good reasons why you should really work to break the bad habit of not staying hydrated. What Happens When You Don’t Drink Enough Water Dr. Marjan Moghaddam, D.O., discussed some of the side effects of dehydration with Henry Ford Health. They said, “If you’re not replenishing your fluid intake, your energy levels could plummet and you could experience fatigue and brain fog. So the next time you reach for another cup of coffee, see if it’s water that you need instead.” Get some water with your coffee! To us, “dehydration” sounds more severe than “not drinking enough water,” but in our research, we found that most experts agree that as soon as you feel thirsty, you’re dehydrated. Listen to your body! It’s telling you what you need. But WHY does dehydration make you feel tired? According to the Health Care Associates of Texas, it’s a sort of domino effect that happens inside your body. When you’re not putting enough fluid into your body, your blood volume decreases, and that decrease in volume puts extra pressure on your heart to deliver oxygen and other nutrients to your organs, including your muscles. In other words, you’re making your heart work harder, and much-needed nutrients aren’t getting to your muscles as quickly, and that makes you feel tired as your body tries to work overtime to make up for it. ©Disney In addition to fatigue, you could experience headaches and migraines. Dr. Moghaddam said, “One of the first things you might notice when you’re dehydrated is a throbbing headache. The good news? If dehydration is the cause, it should go away shortly after you drink a large glass of water.” Free Cups of Water The Mayo Clinic also warned about possible heat injury that could occur due to dehydration: “If you don’t drink enough fluids when you’re exercising vigorously and perspiring heavily, you may end up with a heat injury, ranging in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion or potentially life-threatening heatstroke.” Now we know the problem, so what’s the solution? More water, of course! How Much Water Should You Drink? The Mayo Clinic says that the average, healthy man should get about 15.5 cups of fluids a day, and the average, healthy woman should get about 11.5 cups per day. Water is Free in Disney The exact amount of water you should be drinking depends on a lot of factors, like your weight, exercise habits, other medical conditions, etc., but a decent rule of thumb is to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day, or about 64 ounces of water. Where To Get Water in Disney World Water is readily available in Disney World! You can get free cups of ice water at any quick service restaurant — just go up to a Cast Member and ask! Stay hydrated, folks! If you bring your own water bottle, you can refill it at any of the many water bottle refill stations throughout the parks and hotels. Water Bottle Refill Station Disney recently added a new feature to the My Disney Experience app that allows you to search for those refill stations and locate the one closest to you, which makes it even easier to stay hydrated! ©Disney Water is also free at the table service restaurants, of course, so make sure you’re hydrating while you eat, too. Another Dangerous Disney World Habit: Staying Out in the Heat for Too Long Another problematic habit that’s easy to fall into at Disney World is staying out in the heat for too long. Orlando gets HOT, so you need to listen to your body and take frequent breaks inside the A/C to cool off. Crowds in Magic Kingdom The science behind this problem is similar to the reason why you get tired from dehydration. Dr. Michele Casey (medical director at Duke Health in North Carolina) told the Scientific American, “Your body, especially in the sun, has to work hard to maintain a consistent, normal, internal temperature.” The extra work it has to do makes you feel more tired. Some of the adjustments your body does to cool off include dilating blood vessels and secreting sweat, which require your heart to work harder, thus making you feel lethargic. Sunset Boulevard To combat the side effects of being outside in the heat too long, make sure you’re taking lots of breaks. An easy way to do that is to head to an indoor attraction. Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom is a good, long break in the A/C, and it rarely has a line! Even the waiting area is air-conditioned. Hall of Presidents Here are some other indoor attractions (with indoor or mostly indoor queues) that provide a good break from the heat: Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid, Haunted Mansion, and Mickey’s Philharmagic EPCOT: The American Adventure, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Singalong, Disney Pixar Short Film Festival, Spaceship Earth, Frozen Ever After, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Star Tours, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-a-Long, MuppetVision 3D, and Walt Disney Presents Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Avatar: Flight of Passage, DINOSAUR, Festival of the Lion King, and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue … and Beyond It’s easy to get distracted in Disney World and forget these simple rules, but don’t let yourself fall into these bad habits while you’re there! Remembering to listen to your body, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks in the A/C will make your vacation so much better. Stay tuned to DFB for more tips and advice as you plan your upcoming Disney World vacation! Need a water bottle to take to Disney World? Check out some of our favorites 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 How do you make sure you stay hydrated at Disney World? Share your tricks in the comments! 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Did someone say SWEEPSTAKES? Mickey and Minnie! You know we love a good sweepstakes here at DFB, and of course, we have to share what we find with you! Having the opportunity to win a magical Disney experience is something that we look forward to every time we hear about one of these. We’re sure you’re wondering what this sweepstakes is all about, so let’s hop into it! Are you ready to enter to win the trip of a lifetime? We sure are! DVC Welcome Center This sweepstakes is being held by the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), and features one prize that will bring you to two different Disney destinations. If you win, this dream could be all yours! @DisneyAulani The winner will get a 7-night vacation to two different DVC destinations. First, you’ll head to Aulani — Disney’s resort in Ko Olina, Hawai’i for a relaxing 4-night resort stay. You’ll be able to take in all of the stunning views, and experience everything that this resort has to offer. The pool at the villas! After that, you’ll head over to the park where it all started for a 3-night stay! At Disneyland, you’ll be staying at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel — which are brand new! That’s not all, the winner will also get five 4-day park hopper tickets for Disneyland. Who would you take with you? Disneyland The prize also includes round-trip airfare, and transportation to and from the resort from the airport! Pirates of the Caribbean Disneyland We know that this prize sounds like an absolute dream, but how do you enter to win? We’re glad you asked! Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how you could become the lucky winner of this grand prize! Avengers Campus First, you’ll head to the Disney Vacation Club website and find the page for the sweepstakes (or click here to be automatically directed to it!). From there, you can select if you are a DVC member or not. Then, it will prompt you to enter your email and fill out some contact information. Voilà, you have entered the sweepstakes! “it’s a small world” in Disneyland If you’re not a member, don’t worry! You are still able to enter the sweepstakes. Aulani To enter, you must be 18 or older. You also must be a resident of the United States in order to submit your entries. The sweepstakes will be open until May 1st, 2024, so you have plenty of time to get those entries in! Each person is allowed to have up to 16 entries into the sweepstakes — let’s talk about how. Mickey in Hawaii! When you visit the website, you’ll fill out your initial entry. According to the official rules, that is the only entry you are allowed to have. After that, you can get up to 15 bonus entries by watching two videos about the DVC. After that, you are not able to submit any more entries. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland The winner will be pulled on May 8th, 2024 — so keep checking out your email inbox to see if you’re the lucky winner! Disneyland We know that we’re submitting as many entries as we can, and we hope you do too! May the best person win. In the meantime, keep checking back in with us at DFB to see what we find next. Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your dream Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments below! The post It Takes 6 Seconds to Enter to Win a ,536 Disney Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today, March 5th, is an exciting day in Disney World, specifically at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Disney’s Grand Floridian Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is home to some shining stars in terms of places to eat in Disney World. You can get a world-class meal at Victoria & Albert’s, celebrate a special event at Citricos, go out for date night at Narcoossee’s, or grab and go from Gasparilla Island Grill. But one very special dining location has yet to re-open since its closure in 2020 — 1900 Park Fare. Now that’s soon to change! The character restaurant is set to re-open on April 10th, and Disney just shared NEW details! We’ve been watching and waiting for 1900 Park Fare to reopen its (new) doors. It’s so exciting to think it will be opening to welcome you in again soon! March 5th marked the first day that you could make reservations for the restaurant, but open reservations weren’t the only big news we got. 1900 Park Fare When we popped over to make our dining reservations, we learned the new pricing for this character buffet! Adult meals are pricd at $54 per person, while children’s meals are priced at $34 each for ages 3-9. ©Disney So far, Disney has only released pricing for the breakfast meal and has yet to confirm the pricing for dinner. You will also be able to use the Disney Dining Plan to pay for your meals at 1900 Park Fare, and character buffets can be a good use of credits if you were already planning to enjoy one. Disney shared that you’ll get to meet characters like Aladdin as Prince Ali, Tiana, Cinderella, and Mirabelle. ©Disney Disney has teased that a fan-favorite menu item, Strawberry Soup, would be returning. We also spotted items like Eggs Benedict and Tiana’s Gumbo on the website, but Disney has yet to announce a full menu. We’ll continue to watch for any food news from this popular restaurant! ©Disney In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney news! FIRST LOOK: NEW Menu Items Coming to 1900 Park Fare Restaurant in Disney World 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! Are you booking reservations for 1900 Park Fare? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Prices CONFIRMED For 1900 Park Fare Menu in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some great food spots! Today we are checking out one that doesn’t always reach the top of our “must-eat” spots! Pandora This restaurant is known for its classic theme park fare including lots of hamburgers and hot dogs. But we are on a quest to find out if it is more than JUST that typical fare? Disney’s Animal Kingdom boasts a lot of great food options, including some of our favorite quick-service restaurants like Satu’li Canteen and Flame Tree Barbecue, and table-service restaurants such as Yak and Yeti and the Nomad Lounge. And today we are checking out another quick-service location to see what is has to offer. Time to eat in Animal Kingdom! We are making a stop at Restaurantosaurus to find out if their menu is more than just the normal theme park fare, and how it stands up when we move away from the hamburgers and hotdogs. Atmosphere You can find Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland U.S.A. It is located near Dinosaur and right next to Dino-Bite Snacks. While Restaurantosaurus is a bit hidden, once you find it you will notice it is a huge space! Restaurantosaurus in Animal Kingdom Restaurantosaurus offers Mobile Order, or you can walk inside and order with a cast member. We always recommend using Mobile Order in the My Disney Experience app, because it makes your life so much easier! Once you walk through the doors, you are greeted with the counter area where you can pick-up your food or order with a cast member. Counter area and mobile order pick-up area When you have your food, you can head into the dining area. The dining area has a self-serve drink station, condiments, napkins, and utensils. Self-serve drink station You never know when you might find Mickey, so keep your eyes peeled! We spotted a pepper packet Mickey by the condiments. We found an adorable pepper packet Mickey! There are LOTS of seating options in Restaurantosaurus. The restaurant has a huge, indoor dining area which is perfect for those hot Florida summers. Lots of indoor seating! And just when you thought there was no more, they even have additional seating off the main dining area. It wasn’t open when we were at the restaurant, but during peak times you will find even more seating there. Even more indoor seating! We love the theming inside this restaurant, and the stone-work and wooden walls add really great charm. The story of this restaurant is that Paleontology students turned their home base into a restaurant. It is full of props, equipment, and humor! You can find lots of remnants of the college students and lots of paleontology gear. Lots of fun things to look at! There are so many items to look at throughout the restaurant. Also, don’t forget to look up! There is even more up there! So much fun theming! There is also an outside patio area with additional seating and a bathroom located inside the restaurant. Menu The menu at Restaurantosaurus features a fairly good variety of food. It has a lot of your normal theme-park fare like hot dogs and hamburgers. It also features some chicken dishes, as well as a salad for a healthier option. ©Disney Additionally, the restaurant features a plant-based meal option too! ©Disney For the kiddos in your party, there is also a kids’ menu. All of their kids’ meals come with a “So Cool! Dinos” Book, which is a great addition. ©Disney They also have a few side options available. ©Disney As well as a selection of drinks, and even a few alcoholic drinks. ©Disney You can also grab a dessert here to finish off your meal! ©Disney Restaurantosaurus also has allergy-friendly menus, but we recommend ordering allergy-friendly foods directly with a cast member to ensure your specific needs are met! Drinks Let’s get started with some drinks! Our first drink we got was the Wildberry Lemonade. It is made of Wildberry Monin and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade and costs $5.99. Wildberry Lemonade This lemonade was tart and not too sweet. The wildberry syrup adds a great berry flavor without a lot of sweetness. If you’re looking for a Kool-Aid level of sweetness, this drink won’t be for you. Since it is not super sweet, kids may not like it, however, it is a good “mocktail” drink. Golden Margarita We also grabbed the Golden Margarita which is Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Grand Mariner Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice and cost us $15.00. The margarita was very lime-forward and that was about all you could taste. It had a good amount of tartness without being “puckering” tart. The tequila and Grand Mariner Liqueur were hard to taste in this drin,k though. This was a solid quick service margarita, but it was nothing special or a drink you will remember for a long time. Eats Now that we have quenched our thirst, let’s move on to the eats! We started off with a side of Chili-Cheese Fries which, as the name implies, are crispy fries topped with chili and cheddar sauce. This side of fries costs $6.49. Chili-Cheese Fries We already fell in love when we saw that these fries have Disney’s plastic cheese on them! The chili was also really tasty, though. It had a lot of flavor and even a slight kick to it. The chili had lots of meat in it and paired really nicely with the cheese sauce. Overall, these fries are a decent-sized snack option, and it is hard to go wrong with the combination of chili and cheese. Plastic cheese, fries, meat and beans, yum! Next up, we tried the Chicken Breast Nuggets (8 piece) with French fries (you can also choose a Cutie mandarin instead). These nuggets cost $10.99. Chicken Breast Nuggets (8 pieces) We would say these are your classic chicken nugget. We were impressed with how much we got for the price and there is a decent amount of meat inside each one! These have a thicker breading that was crunchy. The breading definitely wasn’t bland, but we also wouldn’t say there is anything special about it. We think this dish is a really good value, and could even be split if you aren’t too hungry. This entree came with A LOT of food! Next, we tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich. This sandwich is a crispy fried chicken breast on a warm brioche bun finished with pickles, lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aïoli served with French fries. It costs $11.79. Fried Chicken Sandwich First off, the roasted garlic aïoli was really good! It had lots of garlic flavor and was super creamy. It was the star of this dish! You get a decent sized piece of chicken that had a crispy breading. The portions of lettuce, tomato, and pickle were decent as well. One of the biggest disappointments in this dish was that the bun was stale. We had high hopes for a brioche bun, but it really let us down. Otherwise, the chicken was juicy, and the elements worked really well together. We just wish the bun was better! Lots of sauce! Finally, we also picked up a healthier option: the Cobb Salad. The cobb salad costs $9.79 contains fresh greens, cucumbers, tomato, hard-boiled egg, bacon, blue cheese, and Green Goddess dressing. You can also get this Cobb Salad with chicken for $11.99. Cobb Salad The dressing on this salad is AMAZING! It is herby, creamy, and has lots of flavor. Some of our lettuce was a bit wilted, but most of it was crunchy and tasted fresh. This was a little light on the additional veggies (we only got four tomatoes and three small slices of cucumber). However, there was a good amount of hard-boiled egg and bacon. We thought the flavors all worked really well together, and the dressing really brought it all together. It was a great size, and it could definitely be a full meal, especially if you opted for the Cobb Salad with Chicken. The dressing was amazing! While we didn’t grab dessert this time, Restaurantosaurus currently offers two delicious desserts you can pick up! There is the Everest Cupcake for $6.29 which is a matcha cake with milk chocolate mousse filling, chocolate buttercream, crispy pearls, and a white chocolate Yeti image. We just wrote an article just about this treat that you can read here! Such a pretty cupcake! Or you can also grab the S’moreosaurus Shake for $8.49. This is a vanilla shake with chocolate and caramel drizzle, topped with a chocolate-dipped s’more, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs. We have a review of this shake right here! You can also get this massive treat! Overall So, is Restaurantosaurus more than just hamburgers and hot dogs? While we are happy to report that this restaurant offers more than hamburgers and hotdogs, but it is a simple menu that is not really going to blow your mind. We love that there is a lot of variety, and almost anyone would be able to find something to eat here. The food was all tasty and we left feeling satisfied, however, there wasn’t anything special about the food itself. A full meal, no hamburger or hot dog! While the menu is fairly simple, the theming inside the restaurant is wonderful and this location boasts lots of great air-conditioned seating! The food has a comfort food feel, and sometimes that is exactly what we want! Nosh or Not? You should stop by Restaurantosaurus if… You have picky eaters. The menu has lots of classic comfort food and is a great option for picky eaters! The food doesn’t have crazy spices or odd ingredients. You are looking for classic theme-park fare. You can get all your classics here: hot dogs, hamburgers, and chicken nuggets. You want a comfortable, air-conditioned place to enjoy your food. Restaurantosaurus has lots of fantastic, indoor seating with a good helping of air-conditioning! This is the perfect place to grab a bit and have a much needed rest. You are a fan of restaurants with fun theming. You could spend a lot of time enjoying the details in this restaurant! It has its own backstory and lots of artifacts to explore. The theming is wonderful and even better if someone in your party is a dino fan! You are looking for a menu with good variety. While the menu doesn’t stray far from normal fast-food, it does offer a great variety! You can get hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, salads and more here. You might want to dine somewhere else if…. You want unique food options you can’t get anywhere else. While the food is tasty, there are much more unique options available in Animal Kingdom. This restaurant has lots of classic “fast food” and very few options that you wouldn’t be able to find somewhere else. We highly recommend Satu’li Canteen for unique food options! You don’t eat meat. A large majority of the menu has meat on it. Restaurantosaurus does offer one plant-based option, but if you are looking for more veggie focused meals, you won’t be able to find that here. Yak and Yeti offers a lot of great veggie-forward dishes! You want more healthy options to choose from. We really enjoyed the Cobb Salad here, and you can sub your French fries for a mandarin orange, but there aren’t many other healthy options here. We would recommend Satu’li Canteen, Yak and Yeti or Tiffins for menus with less fried foods! You want to enjoy good views while eating! While there is lots of seating available, none of the seating options have a good view. The best you are going to get is overlooking the entrance to Dinosaur. If you are looking to enjoy your food with a view (and don’t mind sitting outside), we recommend checking out Flame Tree Barbecue, where you can overlook Discovery River and Expedition Everest! Check out even more reviews below! And be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney food news! Check out our review of a fan-favorite quick service in Animal Kingdom! 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! Have you been to Restaurantosaurus? Let us know about your experience in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is This Animal Kingdom Restaurant More Than Just Hamburgers & Hot Dogs? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, there was a trend last year of “quiet luxury,” also known as “stealth wealth” This is the showing of wealth in subtle ways. For example, quiet luxury is neutral colors, not wearing big logos of brands on clothing, simpler meals, etc. Victoria & Albert’s However, 2024 seems to be the year of the opposite of that. Known as “loud luxury,” this year, the wealthy are flaunting their wealth. You’re bound to see huge Gucci logos on t-shirts and bags, as well as see folks dining in the most expensive and high profile restaurants. That includes dining at Disney World, and there are four restaurants here that are the very definition of loud luxury. Victoria & Albert’s So this is the most opulent of Disney World restaurants, and people who have a reservation at Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are sure to brag about it. The seven-course Tasting Menu begins at $295 per person. Wine pairings begin at $150 per person. Amuse Bouche trio at Victoria & Albert’s For those who want an even more loud luxury meal, though, there’s the Chef’s Table experience. This is a seven to ten-course menu that costs $425 per person with wine pairings starting at $210 per person. If you’re dining at Victoria & Albert’s and you haven’t saved up all year for it, you’re probably wealthy and you’re showing it off. We Ate the MOST EXPENSIVE and EXCLUSIVE MEAL in Disney World. Here’s What It Was Like. Club 33 Club 33 is so exclusive that many people have never heard of it. The Club was originally imagined by Walt Disney himself as a way to entertain VIPs. Now, it’s invite-only and comes with some pretty hefty membership fees. The Disney World Club 33 costs $35,000 to join, but there’s also an annual fee of $16,000. Magic Kingdom Club 33 entrance Those with a membership, though, do get an Annual Pass for themselves, their spouse, and any children under 18. You also get access to all four Club 33 locations at Disney World, 50 single-day park hopper tickets, 51-day VIP tours, access to the Club 33 concierge, and access to other VIP events, parties, and ride previews. Note that you still have to pay for your meals at Club 33 restaurants. Everything You Need to Know About Club 33 Monsieur Paul Another way Disney World visitors can show off their wealth is by booking a reservation at Monsieur Paul at EPCOT’s France Pavilion. This upscale (dare we say, bougie?) restaurant serves elevated French food, and all that’s available is a Prix Fixe Dégustation menu that costs $195 per person, which includes a starter cocktail. Dining at Monsieur Paul This is a “gastronomic meal” using recipes by renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, who achieved three Michelin stars 53 years in a row for his restaurant in Lyon, France. So yes, this is the real deal. Come With Us To Try One of the FANCIEST Meals in Disney World — Monsieur Paul Takumi-Tei Takumi-Tei at EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion is certainly a restaurant where you can show off your wealth. Its Japanese name translates to “House of the Artisan” and it features five distinctive rooms all inspired by different natural elements with handcrafted works of art. Dining is a multi-course omakase tasting menu, which means it’s a meal curated by a chef. Takumi-Tei Two omikase meals are available, including Kiku — The Omnivorous Course, which starts at $250 per person. There’s also Hasu, which features a Plant-Based Course — that starts at $150 per person. These are just a few examples of loud luxury restaurants in Disney World. New restaurants keep making their way to Disney World as well and have been a variety of Quick Service and Table Service spots with a range in prices. So while loud luxury is a trend happening now, that doesn’t mean it’s Disney’s only focus in terms of dining, especially when it comes to new spots coming to the parks and hotels. REVIEW: Come With Us to EPCOT’s Hidden (and Pricey!) 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 ever dined at any of these restaurants? Let us know what your experience was like in the comments! The post These 4 Disney World Restaurants Are the Definition of Loud Luxury first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve seen Stitch come after a few snacks like pretzels and popcorn lately but nothing could prepare us for his latest attack! ©Disney Another popular Disney snack is at stake when this cute alien experiment is around! If you’re quick. you can snag the latest of the Stitch Attacks Snacks Collection online before it disappears! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You’ll need the latest Stitch Attacks Snacks plush! ©Disney This adorable plush is sure to brighten anyone’s day when you see Stitch holding a Mickey-shaped macaron! Get yours HERE There’s even a pin set! ©Disney This adorable pin set comes complete with 3 pins of Stitch, Angel, and of course the snack in question — a Mickey-shaped macaron! Get yours HERE Want to see even MORE Disney deals? Check out what we’ve rounded up in our storefront! Click HERE to see the BEST Disney Finds!The post ACT FAST If You Want To Snag Disney’s NEW Stitch Collection Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We get excited about Disney food, but hey, that’s why we’re here! Turkey Leg If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know we have some Disney food and snacks that are 100% non-negotiable — we’ll eat them EVERY time. Yes, give us those Corn Dog Nuggets with Plastic Cheese. We also think getting a Dole Whip is practically required in Magic Kingdom. In Animal Kingdom, we’re going to order up some Cheeseburger Pods for lunch. However, not every food in Disney World slaps. In fact, there are some snacks you should stay away from — at all costs. Plant-based “Cheese” Pizza from Pinocchio Village Haus Okay, so Disney really is trying to make better plant-based food, but sometimes those efforts just turn out to be big fails. The Plant-based “Cheese” Pizza from Pinocchio Village Haus in Magic Kingdom is one of those big fails. It reminded us of one of those microwave pizzas and the “cheese” melted more like cream cheese than mozzarella, so there was a texture issue here, too. Does this look appetizing to you? We also found the crust to be thin and chewy (and not in a good way). Again, the texture was just gross to us. Seriously, this pizza made us gag. There are far better plant-based things to have in Fantasyland, like the Plant-based Bratwurst at Friar Nook’s. And yes, a plant-based eater is the one who tried this one our team! Read our full review of this pizza here Artisan Burger at Gasparilla Island Grill We had high hopes for the Artisan Burger at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. It’s a Grilled Signature-blend Burger with Brisket, and Chuck topped with Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion on a Toasted Brioche Bun. This burger was SO dry and had very little seasoning that it just didn’t work for us. Artisan Burger This is no better than a burger you can get anywhere, but we expected better at the Grand Floridian. It could be a little better if there was some kind of sauce on it, but we’d skip it and head to D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs instead. Here’s our full review of the Artisan Burger Colossal Cinnamon Roll at Creature Comforts Okay, so we know this might be a controversial opinion, but just because something is BIG and shaped like Mickey doesn’t mean that it’s good. We also know that a lot of you love this cinnamon roll. However, we’ve always thought it was dry and when we’ve had it, it’s often been stale. It’s also not even warmed up — who wants a lukewarm cinnamon roll? Colossal Cinnamon Roll Sure, you can go ahead and get it if you want. But if it’s a great cinnamon roll you’re after, skip it and grab the Cinnamon Roll from Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom the next time you’re there. Trust us — that one will spoil you on cinnamon rolls FOREVER. Read our review of the far superior cinnamon roll Cupcakes in General Disney World LOVES to make cupcakes. We get cupcakes for every occasion throughout the resort, as well as for birthday treats and everything else. Now, you might love cupcakes, but most of these cupcakes are pretty standard and aren’t different from anything you couldn’t get at a grocery store back home (or even make back home). We say save your money — or Disney Dining Plan snack credits — and get something different. Cupcake Now, we get it — your kids are going to want Mickey-shaped cupcakes, and you might have to just cave in and buy the cupcakes for them. Some of the designs of the cupcakes are Insta-worthy, too, so if you’re wanting great Disney snack photos, they’re good for that, too. And sometimes a standout emerges, and we’re here to tell you about those! But they are few are far between. RECIPE: How To Make HIDDEN MICKEY CUPCAKES at Home! Turkey Legs You knew we were going there, didn’t you? Our hatred of turkey legs might be legendary at this point. We KNOW people love them because we see people carrying around these massive things, all the time, but we just can’t get behind the turkey leg love. It’s a no from us Turkey legs are available at various carts throughout the parks. The last time we had one, we were reminded of why we didn’t like it. It was super salty, but the texture between the gristle and fattiness of the meat was a huge turn-off. If that doesn’t sound good to you, you’ll want to skip. Read our most recent Turkey Leg review Happabore Sampler at Oga’s Cantina The Happabore Sampler is SUPPOSED to be like a charcuterie plate with a space theme, but mostly, it’s just a sad plate of “no.” We will say that Disney DID try to improve it, and it was a “little” better the last time we tried it, but, basically, you go to Oga’s Cantina for the drinks, and NOT the food. Happabore Sampler We’ve had a version of this sampler at Disneyland — and it’s SO much better there, so we’re not sure why Disney World decided to offer something different. If you’re in Hollywood Studios and you want charcuterie, go to Hollywood Brown Derby — you’ll get a way more satisfying plate there. Read our most recent review of the Happabore Sampler We hope this helps you decide on what NOT to eat the next time you visit Disney World and what you shouldn’t waste your money and snack credits on. Stay tuned to DFB for more! WE KNOW – there are SO many snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Best Snacks at Magic Kingdom in Disney World for 2024 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 snack disappointed you the most in Disney World? Share in the comments! The post Do Yourself a Favor and Avoid These Disney World Snacks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Magic Kingdom is famous for its fairy tale magic. Animal Kingdom is famous for its dedication to conservation. Hollywood Studios is famous for Broadway-style shows and dedication to immersion. But what about EPCOT? EPCOT is more than eating and drinking, though that is a big part! EPCOT is known for its vast live entertainment […] The post Live Entertainment in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

We are gearing up for the opening of the brand-new cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on July 1st, 2024! Another DVC group can book sales NOW at The Cabins! Sales have started, and beginning today a NEW group of Disney Vacation Club members are eligible to book stays! So, if you are a new DVC member whose home resort is the Cabins, head online or give Member Services a call NOW! Beginning TODAY, March 12th, 2024, new DVC members whose home resort is The Cabins can begin to book stays there! Reservations can be made online at DisneyVacationClub.com or by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800. ©Disney We have seen a lot of concept art, and we are SO excited about the official opening of these new cabins! We don’t want you missing out on your chance to stay at The Cabins! SNEAK PEEK: Check Out This VIDEO of the NEW Fort Wilderness Cabins in Disney World! There are a few more important dates we want to make sure you know too! Disney World Annual Passholders can start booking reservations on March 20th. On March 21st ALL Disney World visitors can make reservations for The Cabins. And on April 23rd, ALL DVC members can begin booking stays. These reservations can be made online or by calling (407) 934-7639. Make sure you stay tuned to DFB for additional updates and more Disney news! NEW LOOK INSIDE the Remodeled 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 Will you be staying at The Cabins this year? Let us know in the comments! The post BRAND NEW ROOMS Open for Reservations in Disney World Today! Are You Eligible? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Beauty and The Beast lovers! Belle at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall We know it’s hard to find something cute enough to compete with Belle’s dress, but we think we found something that comes close! Recently, we found a brand new Beauty and The Beast merchandise collection online, and we couldn’t keep it to ourselves. We think everything in this collection is equal parts cute, elegant, and useful — so let’s talk about it! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When we saw this Vera Bradley collection online, it took everything in us not to hit “add to cart” on EVERYTHING. After using a lot of self-control, we decided that we wanted you to be our guest while we shared some of our favorites with you! Check out the Campus Backpack! ©Disney Store We LOVE the pattern that they used for this backpack. It has a ton of storage inside, as well as different little pockets to help you organize everything that you want to store in there. There is even a laptop sleeve on the inside that can accommodate a 15-inch laptop! This would be a perfect backpack for any student, and would even make a great park bag! Shop on Disney Store! Grab the Sling Bag! ©Disney Store If you’re not looking for an entire backpack, no worries! This sling bag has an adjustable shoulder strap for some comfortable wear. This pattern is also ADORABLE, and we love seeing Mrs. Potts and Lumiere getting the attention that they deserve. Shop on Disney Store! Shop the Hipster Bag! ©Disney Store Up next, we have this hipster bag! If you prefer a bag that hangs lower to your hips for easy access to what is inside, this is the bag for you! This pattern features silhouettes of some of our favorite Beauty and The Beast characters. The inside has some separate pockets for storage, and you even have two exterior pockets! Shop on Disney Store! Grab the Cosmetics Case! ©Disney Store Last but not least, we have this adorable cosmetics case! This is perfect if you’re on the go, or planning to travel anytime soon! Its small size makes it the perfect travel accessory, and it stores so much more than you think! Shop on Disney Store! We’re obsessed with this collection, and we think that Madame de Garderobe would approve too! We’re on the lookout for new merch all the time, so keep checking in with us at DFB for the latest. Looking for some Disney essentials? Check out our Amazon Storefront!The post ALERT! A New Beauty and the Beast Vera Bradley Collection Is Now Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney springtime products are arriving, and we are so excited! We love our Loungefly bags! It’s always super fun to check out all the springtime merchandise that arrives both in the parks and online. If you’re itching to do some spring shopping, we have some GREAT news. A NEW Loungefly bag AND wallet just dropped, and we are pretty sure we are in love. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Alright, let’s go shopping! Get This Adorable Springtime Stitch Loungefly bag here! ©Disney This new Loungefly is so precious! Stitch is adorned with a daisy flower crown and is holding a frog, with some ducklings in his front pocket. He even has a butterfly on his nose. We love it! Get this springtime Loungefly now! Grab The Matching Zip-Around Wallet Here! ©Disney What’s even better, is that you can also grab a matching wallet! We just can’t get over how stinkin’ cute Stitch is with the daisy crown and butterfly on his nose. Get this wallet here! We love this design, and we think it is perfect for your Spring trip to Disney, or for walking around town in! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Check out even more of our favorite Disney products here!The post Disney's New Stitch Loungefly Collection Just Released Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

PLEASE. I’m BEGGING you. STOP paying for these totally, completely, unquestionably UNNECESSARY things at Disney World! Cinderella Castle As experts in Disney World vacation planning, we know exactly how much it costs to go on a Disney World vacation, and we also know how to cut that cost down by a LOT. One of the easiest and quickest ways to get the expense down to a more manageable budget is to cut out all the little extra, unnecessary add-ons that too many people spend money on. Here are six things you might THINK you need to buy in Disney World, but you really DON’T. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A quick caveat before we fully jump into this post: If you love buying any of these things in Disney World, that’s totally OK! When we say “unnecessary,” we mean that you really don’t HAVE to buy these things, but if you have it in the budget and want to use your vacation funds on any of these items, who are we to stop you? You can always trim the budget elsewhere to prioritize these things. These are just our suggestions for things that some people think they HAVE to buy in the parks when really they’re not required at all, or there might be a better place to get what they need! EPCOT We’re starting off strong with a potentially controversial souvenir. A MagicBand or MagicBand+ MagicBands are the wearable technology (a band worn on the wrist containing a Radio-Frequency Identification or RFID chip) that connects — or “unlocks” — all the experiences booked through My Disney Experience once you arrive at Walt Disney World. MagicBand+ You can use your MagicBand to unlock your hotel room, get into the parks, scan into a ride’s Lightning Lane, and more. If you link a method of payment to it, you can even pay for stuff using your MagicBand! Sounds pretty handy, right? But there are two reasons why you might NOT want to buy a MagicBand. Reason #1: You Already Have One Some people might think that MagicBands expire and you have to get a new one every time you go to Disney World. That’s not true! MagicBand+ You can keep reusing your MagicBand over and over again, so there’s no need to buy new ones. Reason #2: There Are Other Ways to Do Everything a MagicBand Does Even if you don’t own any MagicBand at all, you can still do everything you could do with a MagicBand using your smartphone, Apple Watch, or physical cards. ©Disney You can use MagicMobile on your smartphone or Apple Watch to do everything a MagicBand could do. And even if you don’t have a smart device, you’re not out of luck: Disney will give you physical room keys and park tickets if you request them. Scanning in! So although MagicBands are Disney-themed and pretty convenient, you can save money by skipping on that particular souvenir. They cost anywhere from $30 to $45, so if you’re paying for one for everyone in your group, that cost can add up quickly. Check out our ULTIMATE guide to MagicBands here. A Poncho Please don’t misunderstand this next one: You DO need a rain poncho or rain jacket in Disney World, so we’re not telling you to skip packing one altogether. But you should NOT wait until you’re at Disney World to buy one! Rain jackets The weather in Orlando is pretty changeable — it’ll be bright and sunny one minute and dark and stormy the next. If you’ll be in Disney World for a few days, you can bet that it’ll rain at least once while you’re there. So rain gear of some kind is essential! However, ponchos and rain jackets are MUCH more expensive inside Disney World than they are at your local Walmart or on Amazon. Disney Poncho In Disney World, you’ll pay $12 for a rain poncho ($10 for child size), but we found this pack of two ponchos on Amazon for about $12, which makes them HALF the price of the Disney ones. ©Amazon That’s a pretty major price difference, so we highly recommend getting the cheaper ponchos and using the money you saved on something more fun, like snacks! Get the Amazon rain ponchos here! Non-Disney Snacks We’ll be honest with you: When we go to Disney World, we’re mostly there for the food. Sure, the rides are fun, but have you ever tried a Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich (with NUTELLA) at Sleepy Hollow? Or Corn Dog Nuggets with Plastic Cheese from Casey’s Corner? Our snack budget takes up a fairly sizeable portion of our overall vacation, but one thing we’ll NEVER spend it on is non-Disney snacks. Lays in Magic Kingdom You can pick up generic snacks like bags of Lays chips and M&Ms in the theme parks, but when you can also grab those at any convenience store back home, why spend the money on them in Disney World? There are so many better options for snacks and treats! M&Ms The main reason why people buy those non-Disney snacks is probably because they just don’t know about all the better options in the parks, so here are a bunch of posts to help you track down those tasty eats: Best Snacks at Magic Kingdom in Disney World Best Snacks Disney’s Hollywood Studios Best Snacks at EPCOT Best Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Bottles of Water A bottle of water at Disney World can cost you anywhere from $3.75 to almost $6, which really adds up if you keep buying them during your trip. Not a great value of your DDP credit There are two very simple solutions that will save you a lot of money but still help you stay hydrated: Solution #1: Bring Your Own Water Bottle Disney has lots of water bottle refill stations throughout the parks, and they even have a handy tool on the app now that will let you know where the nearest refill station is located! You can bring your own bottle into the parks and then refill it for free whenever you need to. Water Bottle Refill Station If you don’t already have a water bottle that you love, check out this Owala bottle that several members of our team highly recommend. ©Amazon It has a cool FreeSip feature that allows you to either sip from the straw or take a bigger gulp by tipping the bottle up. Plus, it comes in lots of fun colors! You can grab it on Amazon. Check out the Owala bottle on Amazon Solution #2: Get Free Water from Quick Service Restaurants Every quick service restaurant in Disney World will give you free cups of water, even if you didn’t buy anything at the restaurant. Free Cups of Water It’s not quite as convenient as bringing your own bottle, because you do have to find a restaurant and potentially wait in line to get the water. However, it might be worth it to you if you don’t want to carry around a bottle all day! Everywhere You Can Find Free Water in Disney World Sunscreen or First Aid Items These items have the same caveat as the poncho: We’re NOT telling you NOT to buy sunscreen and first aid items, we’re just telling you not to buy these things inside Disney World! Some items from the hotel gift shop Although you’ll see sunscreen, bandaids, some medicine, and other first aid essentials for sale in the parks and at the hotel gift shops, you’ll also notice that the prices are quite a bit higher than you’d find at your local Walgreens. You can buy these items at home or on Amazon instead and save a lot of money! We found a super cute travel first aid kit online that you could throw into your park bag so that you’re prepared for any situation. ©Amazon If you find yourself needing extra first aid supplies in the parks, you can head to one of the First Aid stations! First Aid Center At these centers, they have a few items available for free, like sample sizes of all kinds of common medication (we’re talking staples like pain relievers) and band-aids. Everything First Aid Centers Can Do for You at Disney World Genie+ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom It’s time for some real talk. Personally, I LOVE Animal Kingdom. In fact, it’s my favorite park. However, I rarely (if ever) buy Genie+ for this park. Animal Kingdom Genie+ is the skip-the-line service that you can pay for to gain access to Lightning Lanes and thus skip the normal standby line. It can be tricky to master, so make sure you check out our complete guide to learn all the hacks and tricks. Click here to see our full guide to Disney Genie+! You can’t buy Genie+ for your whole trip all at once — you have to purchase it day-by-day. I usually do buy it for Magic Kingdom (because there are so many rides to use it on there) and Hollywood Studios (because lines can get very long at those popular thrill rides), but I almost never buy it for Animal Kingdom. There just aren’t a ton of rides in Animal Kingdom, and the park is usually the least busy out of the four theme parks, which means wait times are often lower here compared to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. Animal Kingdom If you don’t have very long in Animal Kingdom and you really want to maximize your time, you may want to purchase Genie+ to get on rides like Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris with the shortest wait time possible. But don’t forget that the most popular ride — Avatar: Flight of Passage — is not included with the normal Genie+ and instead has an Individual Lightning Lane, which you have to pay for a la carte. Flight of Passage My strategy at Animal Kingdom is usually to rope drop Flight of Passage (which means I get to the park before it opens and head straight to this ride once it opens), then go to Kilimanjaro Safaris right afterward. Everest generally has a fairly low wait time even in the afternoon, but I’d head there next, just to be safe. After that, I just enjoy the delicious snacks, awesome shows, and chill vibes of the park! Kilimanjaro Safaris If you want to learn how to save even MORE on your upcoming trip, we recommend reaching out to our friends at Small World Vacations. Their travel agents can take the stress out of planning your vacation, and they’ll find you all the best discounts and deals along the way. The best part? Their services are completely FREE! Stay tuned to DFB for more money-saving tips for your next Disney World vacation! Click here to see 7 things you don’t realize are making your Disney vacation more expensive! 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 your favorite money-saving tips for Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post 6 Completely Unnecessary Things People STILL Pay for in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World trip soon, one thing you’ll want to think about before you travel is where you want to eat! Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Disney World is home to over 400 restaurants, and for many of them, advance dining reservations are highly recommended. You can make dining reservations 60 days before your trip through the Disney World app or website. And if you’re getting ready to make reservations soon, you should know about a big system update! A major dining reservation change just went live on the My Disney Experience app — you can now search availability for multiple days at one time! To use this new feature, you’ll start by looking for reservations as usual. Press the ‘+’ button on the My Disney Experience home screen and select “Check Dining Availability.” You’ll then choose your party size, start date, and time. However, once the screen loads, you’ll notice a new “Check Availability for Multiple Days” button beneath each restaurant. Start by looking for availability as usual! ©Disney Once you click on that button, it’ll direct you to the restaurant’s individual reservation page. You can edit your party size, and then you’ll need to select your date range. ©Disney The calendar will show all the available dining reservation days (60 days out), and when you select your first date, it will show you a “selectable range” for you to choose from. ©Disney You can pick up to ten days at a time, and it will automatically select all the days between the two dates you choose. (So as it stands currently, you wouldn’t JUST be able to pick the 11th and 15th — it automatically shows the 12th, 13th, and 14th as well.) ©Disney From there, you get the chance to choose your time again, and then availability will pop up below for each date in your chosen range. How handy! ©Disney If the restaurant you want is not available during a specific date or time range, there will be a “no availability” message listed below that date. This could be very useful if you’re willing to modify your park days to fit your desired dining reservations! ©Disney So there you go — a full guide to the new setup! At the time of publishing, the change isn’t yet live on the website, but we’ll keep you updated once it shows there as well. Stay tuned to DFB for more dining reservation news and tips! Click Here to Learn More About Dining Reservations in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When do you book dining reservations for your Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: HUGE Dining Reservation Changes NOW LIVE in the Disney World App! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hidden wifi, important date changes, and SECRET snacks? Chicken & Waffles You better learn these Disney World tips NOW before your trip passes you by! Check out our video below: What I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to Disney World in 2024 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! 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! Do you have anything you want to add to the list of things you should NEVER do in Disney World hotels? Share them in the comments! The post DFB Video: What I Wish I'd Known Before I Went to Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is BUSY today, y’all! Cinderella Castle The wild part is — it’s not even noon yet! Sometimes early in the day is the easiest time to see how busy the day will be at Disney World, and today is no exception! We know we’ve seen some pretty hectic crowds recently, and wait times were still pretty high last week. Let’s take a look at just how busy it is today! There are a TON of different ways you can figure out just how busy Disney World is going to be on a given day. We know that there hasn’t really been a “slow season” at the Florida parks in a while, and the crowd levels recently show that. However, there is one telltale sign that shows when it is SUPER busy at the parks… and on March 11th, we met that threshold. Genie+ sold out for Multiple Parks! ©Disney What does that mean? Well, it means that Disney’s premier skip-the-line service, Genie+ has sold out at some of the Disney World parks today! Not only has it sold out, but it is at a very HIGH price point! Each park had a pretty significant increase from where the prices were yesterday (Magic Kingdom on March 10th was $29). Please excuse us while we check our eyes to make sure we’re seeing this right…. yep, we are. Not every park has sold out yet, so if you’re still looking to snag it for the day, you still have time. However, if you’re looking to get the “Multiple Parks” option — maybe consider which park you want to prioritize Genie+ for because that selection is sold out. ©Disney Along with the “Multiple Parks” selection being sold out, a TON of Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) selections — which are rides that aren’t included in Genie+ that you have to pay a separate fee for — sold out early this morning. The rides that we’ve seen sold out so far are Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Flight of Passage. Disney’s Animal Kingdom For some of these rides, you are still able to try to get a virtual queue spot at 1 PM if you’re in the park, so make sure you are checking the app around then for your chance to snag a spot! You have to be in the park that the ride is in for this virtual queue drop, so keep that in mind! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle / Run are the rides that you can try to grab a boarding group for. On all days, you can try to get a boarding group using the virtual queues for these rides at 7 AM and again at 1 PM. Spaceship Earth Why is it SO busy right now? Well, some schools are officially on Spring Break! So, crowds are up while families are vacationing. The times that Spring Break happens vary depending on where you are from, so some schools are on break even if yours (or your child’s) isn’t! Hollywood Studios At the time of writing this, options are still available to purchase for all of the parks individually. So, if you’re looking to spend a day at one park or don’t mind not having Genie+ for every park you’re planning to hit today, then no worries! Hollywood Studios However, if you DO want Genie+ for each park you plan to visit today, there may be a more expensive workaround option. You can purchase Genie+ for each park individually if you feel like you truly can’t go without it. However, we feel like there are some parks that you don’t necessarily need it for — but, of course, that decision is totally up to you! You can always find some crowds at Disney World If you don’t plan to purchase Genie+ and are faced with a busy park day, there is no need to worry. There are still ways that you can make your day magical! While the wait times may be long, don’t forget that you can utilize the standby line. There are also a ton of shows, parades, and different character interactions that you can see throughout the parks. Space Mountain We’re keeping track of the crowds at Disney World, so keep checking back in with us at DFB for news and updates! My SECRET to Overcoming Disney World Crowds During Peak Vacation Season All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection BIG Genie+ Changes Being Planned For Disney World FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now Please Stop Skipping These Genie+ Hacks in Disney World (They Really Work!) Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe How do you deal with heavy crowds at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Major Genie+ Price INCREASE Means Huge Crowds Have Hit Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hi. Former Disney World Cast Member here. The life of a Disney Cast Member is pretty unique — your day consists of waving bubble wands around, talking to a mouse, and pressing buttons to make elephants spin around in the sky. But Cast Members clock in and clock out just like the rest of the world, which means they covet that precious lunch break just like us. We told you this is a MAGICAL place! So, remember how we said the job has some unique aspects? Well, when you’re a Magic Kingdom Cast Member, guess what you can get for lunch? Magic Kingdom food! But you’ve probably never seen a Haunted Mansion Cast Member in line at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, right? We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Cast Members are hiding all over the place! Disney has some pretty strict rules about where you can go when you’re in your costume. Town Square Theater It certainly doesn’t make sense for a colonial Cast Member to be in Tomorrowland at Cosmic Ray’s, right? Well, Cast Members have to eat, too, and while they don’t HAVE to buy Disney food, it’s gotta be pretty tempting to go grab a Cheesebring Spring Roll on break, right? So what is the solution? Going incognito! Who doesn’t crave a Cheeseburger Spring Roll now and then?! Yep, turns out you may actually be standing in line for food right behind a Cast Member! We’re not here to EXPOSE anyone, so we won’t share our go-to tricks for quickly going undercover, but if you were wondering if that Jungle Cruise Skipper you met ever grabs a snack from Adventureland, the answer is probably “yes.” Sunshine Tree Terrace That said, (lunch)time is limited, so most Cast Members don’t even try to travel very far for their food. Between the long lines for food and the crowds you have to navigate, most Cast Members only venture onstage (a.k.a. in the park) if they think they can secure the meal in under ten minutes. Oh, and you probably won’t see any Cast Members eating on stage, either. Most take their food backstage (for a little peace and quiet…and air conditioning!). Fish and Chips are a GREAT option! We’re gonna chalk this up as a MAJOR perk of being a Cast Member. Speaking from experience, there’s no better feeling than snacking on some nachos from the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT on a lunch break. It certainly beats a packed lunch, right? Guacamole with Totopos So, there you go. If you’ve ever wondered what Cast Members do for lunch, now you know. They’re just like us! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. We’re Spilling BACKSTAGE SECRETS of Haunted Mansion in Magic 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 Where would you take your lunch break if you worked in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post I Was a Disney World Cast Member, and I’m Letting You In on a Lunch SECRET first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The one thing that never changes in Disney World is how often everything DOES change. Spaceship Earth The beginning of the year saw some HUGE changes, including changes to park hopping (all-day park hopping is BACK), the return of the Disney Dining Plan, and more. So that means your strategy in Disney World needs to change, too, and some of the advice we might have given a year or two ago is just probably not good anymore. So we’re going to share the outdated hacks you need to ignore when it comes to visiting Disney World. You should start in Mexico You want to start an argument with Disney Adults? Suggest NOT starting in Mexico when hitting the World Showcase. Now, we understand why a lot of people like this strategy (and it may have SOMETHING to do with MARGARITAS), but y’all, you can start in Canada if that’s more your speed (especially if you’re craving that Maple Popcorn). Canada Paviilion However, if you can enter EPCOT via International Gateway (where the Skyliner and Friendship Boats take you), we recommend starting in France because ice cream martinis > margaritas. Yeah, we said it! No, seriously, though, start where you want and ignore advice that says otherwise. Who Actually Owns the World Showcase Pavilions in EPCOT? You should go to Magic Kingdom on your first day We often see folks suggest that you visit Magic Kingdom on the first day of your trip. However, for many, vacations start on the weekend, and trust us — the last place you want to be on a Saturday or Sunday is in Magic Kingdom, which is generally VERY BUSY. Crowds in Magic Kingdom Instead, we recommend saving Magic Kingdom for later. In fact, we like doing Magic Kingdom on our last park day because who doesn’t want to end their vacation with those Happily Ever After fireworks? That’s literally how to make your vacation go out with a BANG. 7 Juicy Secrets You Learn As a Magic Kingdom Cast Member You only need a half day for Animal Kingdom Okay, this one just hurts. Maybe in the past before Pandora, Animal Kingdom was a half-day park for a lot of folks, but that’s certainly not the case anymore. There is SO much to do in Animal Kingdom and we think some people might just be missing out on a lot of it. Yes, there aren’t a lot of rides in the park. However, there are tons of trails you can take to see a variety of animals, including gorillas and TIGERS. Tiger at Maharajah Jungle Trek in Animal Kingdom Plus there’s the Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch where you can pet animals, watch Disney veterinarians work on animals, AND learn to draw a Disney character from a Disney animator. There are also so many unique photo ops with characters in special costumes, like Mickey and Minnie in safari outfits, and Donald, Daisy, and Chip ‘n’ Dale in dinosaur costumes! We could go on and on and on! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has 33 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5 You need a full week in Disney World So many people are going to tell you that you’ll need to book a whole week or even longer in Disney World to “do and see it all.” Okay, first, you would need the rest of your LIFE to do and see it all because there really is that much stuff to do in the parks, at the resorts, and beyond. So just put that nonsense out of your head immediately. You can go to Disney World for as long — or as little — time as you want. You don’t have to stay for a week or longer If you can’t afford a full week in Disney World, doing three or four days is WAY more affordable and a lot easier on your body (a full week in Disney World is HARD on the body). You can just prioritize what you want to see and do and leave out the stuff you’re not SUPER interested in. Plus you’ll save money by visiting for short periods of time that you might be able to afford to go back sooner and do NEW things. See how that works? How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? Of course, how you view your Disney World trip is all up to you and if you want to spend more time there, want to skip out on Animal Kingdom early, or want to start in Mexico at EPCOT’s World Showcase, that’s all up to you. But don’t let outdated advice tell you that’s what you HAVE to do. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 7 Amazon Essentials You’ll Need When You Have To Wake Up WAY TOO EARLY at Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What outdated advice have you decided to ignore for your next Disney World trip? Share with us in the comments! The post We Regret Listening to These OUTDATED Hacks in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you’re buying Disney souvenirs online ALL the time. Let’s go shopping! What? We can’t help ourselves! There’s always something fun and new to grab, like new Loungefly bags, a cool new Spirit Jersey to pair with our favorite leggings, or we have to grab a new MagicBand+. Whatever the reason, we always check for discounts and sales first. Then we also tell YOU about those you can save money, too. Now, we’ve got a NEW discount to fill you in on. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We often share discounts that you can get if you’re a D23 Gold member — those discounts are often for special events, hotels, shops, and more. However, a NEW discount is now available for ALL D23 members. That means even those who have the FREE D23 account can get in on this deal. For a limited time, ALL D23 members can save 23% off a purchase of $75 or more at The Disney Store. ©D23 If you’re not a member of D23, you can sign up for the free membership at the official D23 website. To get the discount, log in to the Disney Store website with the Disney account that’s connected to your D23 Membership. You’ll need to put at least $75 of items in your cart, but once that happens, the 23% off will automatically be applied. Check out some of the sweet souvenirs you can get! ©Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse Easter Figure ©Disney Mickey and Minnie are adorable as ever in this “Springtime Sweethearts” figure! Don’t miss out on getting 23% off on this cute collectible. SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY Save on This Exclusive Orange Bird Loungefly Loungefly Bag This is an EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival exclusive Loungefly backpack, but you can get it online, too! Now you can get it for 23% off! SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY You’ll need to act fast, though — this discount ends on March 21st. So go sign up for D23 and have some fun shopping! Stay tuned to DFB for more. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! EXCLUSIVE Souvenir Discount Revealed for Disney Visa Cardmembers 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 this discount? Let us know in the comments! The post An EXCLUSIVE Limited-Time Discount on Disney Souvenirs Is Happening NOW 🤑 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a big week in Disney World (when is it NOT, though!). Meal from Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom There are new ice cream flavors and cupcakes in Disney Springs. St. Patrick’s Day snacks have taken over our lives (all that green, though). We finally got a look at the full menu for the reopening of 1900 Park Fare. The INCREDIBLE Easter egg display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is here (and they are even MORE amazing this year). However, we spotted some changes on some Disney World restaurant menus, too, so we’re going to share those with you right now. Resort-Wide Starbucks Starbucks all over Disney World now have the spring menu drinks, so there have been some changes at the following locations: Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Connections Cafe in EPCOT Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starbucks in Animal Kingdom Here are the changes on the menus at these locations: REMOVED: Pistachio Latte, Pistachio Cream Cold Brew, Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, Oleato Caffé Latte, Oleato Iced Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk and Toffeenut ADDED: Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte (Grande) for $6.49 ADDED: Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha (Grande) for $5.99 ADDED: Strawberry Açaí Refreshers with Lemonade (Grande) for $5.29 Read our review of the new drinks! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko Under Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées, Steak Sosatie changed from $15 to $18.50. Jiko That’s the only change we spotted here. REVIEW: This Is Why We Keep Going Back to Jiko in Disney World Sanaa The dessert menu at Sanaa got a serious shake-up: REMOVED: Serradura, African Triple Chocolate Mousse, and Kheer ADDED: Giraffe Tower Mousse — Banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana mousse, and caramel with Tanzanian peanut brittle crunch for $12 ADDED: Black Sesame Sundae — Black sesame ice cream, roasted spiced pineapple, tea caramel, milk crumble, and raspberry crisps for $10 ©Disney ADDED: Wilde-best Wildebeest — flourless chocolate cake, milk chocolate custard, and chocolate fudge-coated cocoa nibs for $11 ADDED: Ankole Cake — Spiced chocolate cake, baobab curd, coconut gel, meringue ‘horns,’ STARR African Rum-macerated citrus for $11 For kids, the Pumbaa’s Dessert Grub has been replaced by Timon Grubs, made with Banana pastry cream, whipped cream, sliced bananas, graham cracker bugs, gummy worms, and chocolate rocks. REVIEW: Yes, This Bread IS Worth Leaving The Parks For — Trust Us! The Mara You can no longer order Pasta and Meatballs at The Mara. The Mara That’s the only change here, though. REVIEW: If You Love Zebra Domes, Listen Up. Disney World Debuted Something Even BETTER Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citricos Under First Course, the Wild Mushrooms Arancini has been removed from the menu. Citricos However, Spring Pea and Citrus Arancini has been added. It’s made with Pickled Red Pearl Onions, Pistachio Pistou, and Roasted Tomato Aioli for $17. This also changed on the Citricos Lounge menu. We Tried 6 NEW Things at the Most GORGEOUS Disney World Hotel Restaurant Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast has changed at the Grand Floridian Cafe. Here are how appetizers changed: REMOVED: Shrimp Ceviche ADDED: Shrimp Cocktail — Citrus-poached Shrimp with Papaya Salad and House-made Cocktail Sauce for $17 ADDED: Yogurt Parfait — House-made Granola, Pineapple, Salted Caramel, and Greek Yogurt for $12 Salads and such have also seen changes: REMOVED: Caesar Salad and Fruit and Yogurt ADDED: Cobb Salad — Iceberg and Romaine, House-roasted Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Egg, and Blue Cheese with Signature Cobb Dressing for $20 ADDED: Heirloom Apple Salad with Shrimp — Organic Baby Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, Pecan Brittle, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette for $19 ADDED: Heirloom Apple Salad with Marinated Grilled Chicken — Organic Baby Lettuce, Heirloom Apples, Sharp Cheddar, Pecan Brittle, and Crispy Prosciutto with a Honey-Apple Vinaigrette for $17 ADDED: Fresh Fruit Bowl — with Coconut-Pineapple Sorbet for $15 Grand Floridian Cafe Here’s how Entrees have changed: REMOVED: Reuben ADDED: Breakfast Sandwich — House-made Sausage Patty, Over Easy Egg, Arugula, Roasted Red Peppers, Pickled Onion, Garlic Aïoli, and Whipped Goat Cheese on House-made Ciabatta served with Cafe Signature Fries for $17 ADDED: Club Sandwich — House-roasted Turkey, Ham, Bibb Lettuce, Tomatoes, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Cheddar, and House Aïoli with Cafe Signature Fries for $18 There are even changes under Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffles: ADDED: Cinnamon French Toast — Dulce de Leche Cream served with Bacon or Sausage for $19 ADDED: Seasonal Buttermilk Pancakes — with Bacon or Sausage for $19 Mickey waffle at Grand Floridian Cafe Desserts have also changed: REMOVED: Vintage Minnie Brown Betty Profiterole ADDED: Strawberry-Lychee Mousse — Lychee Chantilly, Strawberry Pâte de Fruit, Vanilla Bean Sable for $10 In addition to these changes, Lunch also changed. Here are the Entrees changes: REMOVED: Gnocchi with Red Pepita Pesto and Pan-seared Salmon ADDED: Miso-glazed Salmon — Lemon-scented Sticky Rice, French Beans, and Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette for $29 REVIEW: Did We Find the Most Underrated Restaurant in Disney World? Disney’s Old Key West Resort Gurgling Suitcase Cheese and Charcuterie has been removed from the menu. Gurgling Suitcase However, Pulled Pork Nachos has been added. It’s made with Potato Chips topped with Jalapeno, Pepper Jack, Mozzarella Pico de Gallo, and Sour Cream for $14. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Did This Disney World Hotel Snack Just Change for the BETTER? Olivia’s Cafe Desserts have changed a little bit at Olivia’s. Chocolate Lava Cake has been replaced with Chocolate Fudge Brownie — with Chocolate Ganache, Dehydrated Strawberries, Mixed Berries, and a Berry Sauce for $9. Olivia’s Cafe The Key Lime Tart has been replaced by a traditional Key Lime Pie for $9. REVIEW: SPAM Biscuits and Banana Bread Pudding — See What Brunch is Like at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney World Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s The Breakfast Burrito at Capt. Cook’s increased from $8.99 to $9.49. Capt. Cook’s That’s the only change here. REVIEW: You’ll Want To LEAVE Magic Kingdom To Get These Nachos Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill Under Small Bites, Crispy ‘Peking’ Ribs changed from $17.49 to $17. Crispy “Peking” Ribs That’s the only change we saw here! REVIEW: Need a BREAK From Magic Kingdom? Try This Hidden Spot! Disney Springs Vivoli il Gelato Gelato flavors have changed: REMOVED: Cheesecake, King Cake, and Peanut Butter ADDED: Hazelnut Sorbetto flavors also changed: Pear was removed and Raspberry was added. Vivoli il Gelato Gelato Lite changed, too: REMOVED: Passionfruit and Hazelnut ADDED: Peanut Butter Under House Specials, the PBJ Bombolato was added. It’s 1 scoop of peanut butter gelato, strawberries, and strawberry sauce inside a warm Italian donut for $10.50. If you’re looking for something to drink, you can now get Nitro Cold Brew for $6 and Cold Brew for $5.25. Review: We Tried The WEIRDEST Flavor Of Soda We’ve Ever Tasted At Disney World 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck Entrees have changed at this food truck: Taco Cone changed from $11.99 to $12.50 Birria Tacos changed from $11.75 to $12.25 Birria Quesadilla changed from $11.75 to $12.25 REMOVED: Mulita Street Tacos (3) changed from $11.75 to $12.25 Burrito Bowl changed from $11.75 to $12.25 Black Beans & Cilantro Rice changed from $5.99 to $6.50 Cantina Trio changed from $8 to $8.50 4 Rivers Cantina Food Truck The Kid’s menu also changed: Cheese Quesadilla changed from $5.99 to $6.50 Here’s how Beverages changed: Bottled Water changed from $3.75 to $4 Assorted Coca-Cola Beverages changed from $4.50 to $5 Best Disney Springs Restaurants For Kids And Toddlers in 2023 Typhoon Lagoon Happy Landings At Happy Landings, the EARidescent Ice Dream Cone has been removed from the menu. EARidescent Ice Dream Cone The Nestlé Orange & Cream Bar was also removed. REVIEW: We Got Covered in Blue Ice Cream So You Don’t Have To in Disney World Snack Shack We are very sad to report that the Hei Hei Cone has been removed from the menu at Snack Shack. Disney, we’re very disappointed about this choice. We LOVE that cone. Hei Hei Cone The Habanero Lime Galley Shack Swirl has also been taken off the menu. Review and Food Photos: Paddle In for the Guacamole Flight at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Typhoon Tilly’s Under Kid’s Meals, the Turkey Sandwich on Whole-Wheat Bread has been removed. Typhoon Tilly’s However, the Turkey Sandwich Kid’s Pack has been added — Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast and Cheddar on Honey-Wheat Bread with Apple Chips, Cucumber, and Grape Tomatoes served with choice of Small Lowfat Milk or Small DASANI Bottled Water for $7.79 Review: Typhoon Tilly’s and the Snack Shack — Including the Sand Pail Sundae — at Typhoon Lagoon Leaning Palms We’ve got some Nachos on the menu at Leaning Palms: ADDED: Shrimp Elote Nachos — Shrimp, Tri-color Nacho Chips, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce, Elote Corn Dip, Jalapeños, and Guacamole with Chopped Cilantro for $14.49 ADDED: Chicken Elote Nachos — Chicken, Tri-color Nacho Chips, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce, Elote Corn Dip, Jalapeños, and Guacamole with Chopped Cilantro for $12.49 Leaning Palms ADDED: Pork Elote Nachos — Pork, Tri-color Nacho Chips, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce, Elote Corn Dip, Jalapeños, and Guacamole with Chopped Cilantro for $12.49 ADDED: Tofu Elote Nachos — Tofu, Tri-color Nacho Chips, Jalapeño Cheese Sauce, Elote Corn Dip, Jalapeños, and Guacamole with Chopped Cilantro for $12.49 Specialty Sips and Eats for H2O Glow Nights at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Here’s a reminder that Disney World menus do often change. You can keep updated on these changes by looking at the menus on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. We also keep an eye out for changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. The 14 Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2024 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 Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post Sanaa Got a Big Menu Shakeup This Week in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Dapper Day is a huge event for Disney fans! The Magic Kingdom Dapper Dans Dapper Day started out in Disneyland as a day for people to dress up in their vintage Disney best and take a dapper approach to the parks. It was a HIT! Now Dapper Day events happen each year in Disneyland and Disney World, and this year you can grab your own Dapper Day outfit at a pop-up shop coming to Disney World. This spring, in Disney World, you can participate in Dapper Day(s) on April 20th and 21st! Get ready to get out your finest classic outfits and head to the parks, just like they did years ago. Three lovely retro ladies at the winter 2023 Dapper Day event If you don’t already have some awesome Dapper Day pieces in your wardrobe, don’t fret! A Dapper Day pop-up shop will be open in EPCOT leading up to the event and during it, so you’ll still be able to pick out an all-new outfit just for the occasion. From April 17th through April 21st, across from the America Gardens Theaters, you’ll find the Dapper Day store. ©DAPPERDAY These items are gonna be CUTE and retro! We might have to go grab a few new accessories for ourselves. There are several events this year on both coasts, so check out the Dapper Day website if you’re hoping to make it to one (or more). These are fun days in the parks, and we can’t wait to see all of your classy get-ups! @girl.no.life on Instagram For more Disney news, keep following DFB! I Was Today Years Old When I Learned These Restaurant Secrets 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 Do you go to the Dapper Day events? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Miss This Disney World Pop-Up Shop Coming SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article