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We’ve been making our way through the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! And we’re about to visit one of the booths we’re MOST excited about. 2024 Nuts About Cheese booth That’s right, folks. The time has come, our raison dêtre has arrived and we are visiting the Nuts About Cheese food booth at 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Can you feel the anticipation in the air? Are you ready for all the nuts and cheese you can handle? We’re open to all of it, cheesy nuts and nutty cheeses — come on, Disney, lay it on us! This is our reason for existing! Menu Over at the Nuts About Cheese, just as the name suggests, you’ll find items showcasing nuts and cheeses. 2024 Menu Do you see what we see? Yes, there is an item that lists cheese as an ingredient, but we can find mac and cheese anywhere. And how is Disney showcasing our under-represented friend, the nut? with two items that just have a nutty whisper to them? As big, self-proclaimed cheese fans, we find ourselves disappointed in the menu that promises to be all about nuts and cheese, to be seriously lacking in both nuts and cheeses. But, let’s reserve judgment — maybe Disney really killed it with these dishes. Maybe they can redeem themselves. Eats First up, we grabbed the Big Bad BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese for $9. Big Bad BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese with crispy dill pickle onions This dish, as it claims, sports BBQ pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, and is topped with crispy dill pickle onions. BBQ Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese Sooo… how does this mighty fine looking dish TASTE? Well, we found it to be VERY tasty. The pork is cooked nicely and tastes great on its own. It’s seasoned well and the tangy barbecue adds a very pleasant sweetness. BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese The macaroni and cheese is creamy, delicious, and everything that good mac should be. Just make sure to get EVERYTHING in one bite to get a true explosion of flavor. (That might sound CHEESY but it’s true. ) $9 for mac and cheese is wild, but dare we say that this is worth it? Next, we grabbed the Mickey-shaped Macaron for $7.75. Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces This dessert is a macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces. Mickey-Shaped Macaron Let’s look at all of the things we love about this. We love Mickey-shaped anything. We love macarons. We love SNICKERS candy bars. We even might love this fun combination of all of these things. But do we love it at this booth? Mickey-Shaped Macaron Well, it definitely tastes like Snickers! The whole dessert is super heavy and overpowering. It isn’t at all light like a typical macaron. The ganache just totally dominates the taste. Like, we were a few bites into this one and needed a DRANK. The crunch of the nuts was nice, though. Yep, the ONLY NUTS THAT ARE AT THIS NUTS AND CHEESE BOOTH. Anyway, we wouldn’t get this again, but if you can tolerate super rich, decadent chocolate desserts, this might be for you. Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces This is the NUTS and CHEESE booth. There is hardly any cheese in this beautiful traitor. And the nuts? The pieces of SNICKERS bar offer the most subtle whisper of peanut. A ghostly presence of a nut, barely a nutty impression. This dessert could’ve been so much more! Give us peanut brittle-infused cheesecake, a mini pecan pie, cannoli with sweet ricotta and toasted macadamia nuts. The options are endless and vastly more creative. But Disney opted for the simple, the safe, and Instagrammable (because Mickey-shaped desserts are still adorable). Let’s move on to the drink! Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, we got the PB&J Whiskey Shake for $16. PB&J Whiskey Shake Redemption, is thy name PB&J Whiskey Shake? It could be! Let’s look at the ingredients! It’s made with Peanut butter whiskey, raspberry liqueur, vanilla ice cream, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, and peanut butter & raspberry syrups, garnished with a raspberry. PB&J Whiskey Shake Ok, of all of the menu items here, this one may just do justice to showcasing the NUT portion of the Nuts About Cheese claim. Peanut butter whiskey and actual peanut butter in the cocktail could help this infusion of nuttiness overpower the other intense flavors going on like raspberry and coffee. But raspberry and coffee are STRONG flavors! We honestly wish we tasted the raspberry more. The coffee flavor totally takes over. It’s good, but not worth the price. $16 for this tiny drink is theft. OVERALL Are each of these individual items good? Yep. Would we be happy to order them and eat them any ol’ time of the year? Sure. But do they belong at the NUTS ABOUT CHEESE booth? No way. When you claim to be nuts about cheese (and we are the President of the Cheese fan club), we expect some bold cheesy power-players to be headlining the booth! We would come back for the Mac and Cheese, but that’s about it. Save your money on the rest of it. Full Spread 2024 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Keep Following Us For ALL the DCA Food & Wine Reviews and Details! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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One thing’s sure about this returning food booth: the eats and drinks are sure to be… D-Lish!!! 2024 booth The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day, and we’re hanging out on the West Coast for day one of the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival in Disneyland Resort! Woohoo! The festival officially started up today and will run through April 22nd. Wondering just what you can eat at the D-Lish booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. But enough about the logistics, let’s talk about that festival FUN! Now, of course, the fest comes with all sorts of special events, seminars, and more; but we’re focusing on the food (shocker, we know). There are over 10 Festival Marketplaces at this year’s festival, and each one serves up a twist on California-inspired cuisine! Menu Over at the D-Lish booth, this booth is small but mighty! And it’s hosting one our blast from the past Best of the Fest picks from 2020! Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon for $9. This hearty beauty won over our hearts in 2020, when it was featured at the Garlic Kissed booth. And for good reason. Garlic + Pasta + Cheese + Bacon = DFB heartthrob . All of those key ingredients have returned, but does it hold up to the memory? Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon The answer is “Yes!” It’s super cheesy (and you know we LOVE that) and we love the texture the crunchy topping gives it. The bacon adds a nice saltiness. So cheesy! After our savory walk down memory lane, reminiscing about cheesy, bacony, mouthfuls, we saddled up for a little something sweet and NEW for this both. For dessert, we grabbed the Olive Oil Cake for $7. The Olive Oil Cake is glazed with lemon curd, topped with vanilla bean Chantilly, and finished with fresh candied lemons, strawberry crunch, and lemon-lime gelée. What better to help cut through the rich cheesy, salty, and rich pasta dish, than with a sweet and tart citrusy dessert?! Olive Oil Cake This cake has so much wonderful flavor with a mix of tart and sweetness. It’s refreshing and really tastes like spring. The cake is dense but moist. The vanilla bean Chantilly cream is light and airy and adds just an extra hint of sweetness. Confession time: we couldn’t stop eating this cake. Yes, D-Lish, we WILL be back. So what about something to wash this food down with? Drinks And last but not least, we needed a little something to wash it all down with. We grabbed the Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler for $7. The Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler is non-alcoholic but still gives us those “treat yo’self” vibes. It is made with Gold Peak Black Tea, huckleberry and agave syrups, grapefruit soda, and lemon and orange juices garnished with an orange wedge. Perhaps the perfect drink to sippin’ on while you are in a rocking chair on your front porch watching the sunset. Huckleberry Citrus Cooler It really is delicious and so refreshing. You get a nice tart lemonade flavor, but it’s still on the sweeter side. Both flavors balance each other out, though. We’re thinking this drink might be SUPER popular. OVERALL We’re just going to tell you that if you only visit ONE food booth at this year’s festival, make it this one. Everything here was a 10 out of 10 for us and we’re already making plans to return later. Get the mac and cheese, get the cake, get the drink. Trust us. Full Spread 2024 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Keep Following Us For ALL the DCA Food & Wine Reviews and Details! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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EPCOT is one of our favorite Disney World parks to spend time in. EPCOT There are so many incredible pavilions to explore, foods to eat, shows to see, and of course — rides to ride! But, not every day in EPCOT can be perfect, and folks got to experience that firsthand when a ride was evacuated due to an emergency recently. Frozen Ever After was evacuated due to an emergency in the building on February 29th. Cast Members were stationed out front to advise folks they’d have to come back later if they wanted to ride. They were also providing experience redemption passes (basically rain checks) for people with Lightning Lanes. Evacuated But, it seems like whatever the emergency was got cleared up pretty quickly as wait times started showing not too long after we stopped by. Frozen Ever After In situations like this, it’s always important to remember to listen to Cast Members as they’re trained to keep everyone safe and know just what to do if an emergency arises. On the flip side, if a ride you were planning on going on is suddenly closed, don’t worry — chances are it’ll be back up and running soon! And, if you purchased a Lightning Lane but a ride is down, stop by Guest Relations and they can usually help you out. EPCOT Guest Relations Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest news from Disney World! See What It’s Like To Be Evacuated from the PeopleMover 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 Have you ever been stuck on a Disney World ride? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Frozen Ever After Evacuated in Disney World Due to Emergency first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting to live near Disney World and going to the parks every day is a dream come true for some. Disney World entrance sign What if you could live close to Disney World AND live in a multi-MILLION dollar mansion? If you have $13.9 million burning a hole in your pocket (don’t we all ), this home might be just for you! And if you’re like us, maybe you just want a peek inside because who DOESN’T want to see inside a gigantic mansion near Disney World?! In Windermere, FL, (about 10 miles from Disney World) lies a 14,435-square-foot estate that could be yours for a big price tag. This house is a Mediterranean-style home that sits on a 1.6-acre lot. Not only is this house huge, but it also is surrounded by a lake! © Suzi Karr Realty Let’s take a look inside, starting with this incredible grand entrance! We would definitely feel like a Disney princess walking down those stairs. Maybe that table can be moved for a Beauty and the Beast-style ballroom moment?? © Suzi Karr Realty The home was originally built in 2001 and features six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a four-car garage! Check out those VIEWS. © Suzi Karr Realty In addition to the house, the estate also has a guest house, a pool, a boat house, a preparation kitchen, and a gourmet-style kitchen. Talk about living in style! © Suzi Karr Realty The house even has a temperature-controlled wine cellar that can hold 3,000 bottles of wine. Remy from Ratatouille would be IMPRESSED. © Suzi Karr Realty As mentioned, the property is surrounded by Lake Down on three sides of the house, giving it a picturesque exterior. © Suzi Karr Realty While this house comes with a large price tag, one can dream about calling this mansion their home. Click Here to Read About Living in Florida! 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 considered moving to Florida to be closer to Disney World? Let us know down below! The post Go INSIDE a .9 MILLION Home Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Food & Wine Festival time, West Coast style! The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is now open through April 22nd! Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2023! Here at DFB, we’re experts on Disney food, and that includes the many food festivals that happen throughout the year at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. We JUST spent the day at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and now we’re kicking off the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Follow along with us! Atmosphere We’re kicking the festival off during its soft opening on February 29th, so the festival passport won’t be available until tomorrow, March 1st. The festival officially starts on March 1st! If you’re planning on checking out a lot of eats during the festival, you might want to consider purchasing the Sip & Savor Pass. They go on sale starting tomorrow, and you can purchase them at one of the following locations: Sip and Savor Cart Elias & Co. Julius Katz & Sons Rushin’ River Outfitters Seaside Souvenirs Festival Merchandise Sip and Savor Pass from last year And now, it’s time for the REAL REASON we’re here — let’s check out THE FOOD! Food Booths This year’s Festival features 11 food booths serving up California-style eats and drinks! D-Lish You’ll find a couple new items at this booth this year including an Olive Oil Cake and the boozy Huckleberry Citrus Cooler! 2024 booth We ordered the Carbonara Garlic Mac & Cheese featuring Nueske’s Peppered Bacon, the Olive Oil Cake, and the Huckleberry-Citrus Cooler. This looks like quite the spread! We can’t wait to dig in. Full Spread 2024 Both the drink and cake are new this year, but the mac and cheese is a returning favorite! Nuts About Cheese If you’re…nuts about cheese this is your time to shine. Mac and cheese, a Snickers macaron, and even a PB&J whiskey shake are ready to tempt your taste buds this year. 2024 Menu We grabbed all three items from the booth, including the returning Mickey-shaped Macaron made with SNICKERS bar pieces. The brand-new Big Bad BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is topped with crispy dill pickle onions, while the other new item, the PB&J Whiskey Shake, is garnished with a raspberry. Full Spread 2024 Entree, dessert, and a drink? This feels like a full meal right here! NOTE: Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to update this post throughout our day at the festival’s soft opening. Even more festival news will be coming tomorrow, on its official opening day. Be sure to check out the FULL MENUS and FOOD PHOTOS from the DCA Food & Wine Festival! 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 Are you planning a trip to the festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Come Along as We Eat (and Drink!) Our Way Through the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are always changing in Disney World. Animal Kingdom Rides close. New rides get built. Entire lands get reimagined. New foods pop up ALL the time (our FAVE new things, obviously). But even from day to day, things can change, like hours for showtimes, parades, and even rides. Well, there’s a big change coming up with one ride in Disney World that we need to warn you about. So, as you may know, Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom generally closes earlier than the park does. That’s because the ride closes before sunset because it gets too dark. Now, this hasn’t ALWAYS been the case and, at one point, you could take a safari at night, but over the past few years, Disney has decided it’s best for the animals, Cast Members, and visitors this way. Giraffe during Kilimanjaro Safaris Well, Daylight Saving Time starts on March 10th, which means we’ve been expecting the hours for Kilimanjaro Safaris to change after that since it will be getting darker later. We checked on the Disney World website and saw that the ride closes at 5:45PM on March 9th and then closes later, at 6:45PM on March 10th. ©Disney However, the hours seem to change again later. On March 17th, the ride closes at 6PM. We’re not entirely sure what’s up with that, but we wanted to give you a heads up, just in case. ©Disney Now, these hours COULD change before then. We recommend checking those hours before you head to the park so you can make sure you get to the ride (if it’s a priority) before it closes. You can check hours on the Disney World website or through the My Disney Experience app. Zebra! This is a ride that we will ALWAYS recommend in Animal Kingdom, and the beauty of it is that it’s never the same twice because you NEVER know what the animals are going to do. You’ll get to see animals in a habitat as close to their natural habitats as possible while getting some interesting details about their lives on the savannah. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has 33 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Is Kilimanjaro Safaris a must when you visit Animal Kingdom? Tell us why or why not in the comments! The post Don't Let This CHANGE Catch You Off Guard In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Leap Day! Cinderella Castle This holiday only comes once every four years, so of course, we’re celebrating every way we can! And, in this case, it just so happens that we’re celebrating with some serious savings on all your Disney essentials. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Celebrate Leap Day with a one-day only sale at the Disney Store online! You can get up to $50 off orders of $175 or more, plus there are a ton of items on sale. Grab this Very Bradley Mickey & Minnie Backpack on sale! Backpack We love this Mickey and Minnie backpack because it’s so darn roomy! There are plenty of pockets along with an adorable pattern that will let people know all about your love of Disney. View on shopDisney Or, snag these Scarlet Witch ears instead. Scarlet Witch ears Channel your inner Scarlet Witch with these ears that are finally on sale! We saw these babies sell out time and time again, but now you can snag them at a discount. View on shopDisney The 100th Anniversary doesn’t have to be over with this Loungefly backpack! Disney100 Loungefly Just because the 100th Anniversary celebrations are over in Disney World doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate on your own! Grab this Loungefly backpack on sale, too. View on shopDisney SHOP THE WHOLE SALE HERE There are plenty more Disney essentials where that came from, click the link below to see our favorites! Shop More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post Get OFF Your Entire Disney Store Purchase Today Only! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is underway and we are REALLY enjoying it! Spaceship Earth We spent the first day of the festival getting photos of ALL the cool new merchandise, eating ALL the food (so much food, y’all), and checking out the festival entertainment. One of our favorite parts of this festival, though, id the gorgeous displays of topiaries throughout EPCOT — these plant-based works of art always wow. However, one of this year’s NEW topiaries, showed us its SHINING secret last night! This year, six NEW character topiaries made their debut at the festival. One of those topiaries is the Wish topiary, which features Asha, Star, and Valentino from Disney’s most recent animated movie. The topiaries are surrounded by mushrooms and other plants. ‘Wish’ topiary in EPCOT Just like in the movie, Asha is looking up to the stars to guide her — well, one particular star. Little did we know, though, that THIS Star has a secret. Once the sun sets and the lights go down in EPCOT, this star GLOWS. Yep, this year, Disney gave us a glowing topiary. So if you find yourself in EPCOT during the Flower & Garden Festival, be sure to check out this fun topiary at night! As we said, this display has three of six NEW topiaries joining the festival this year. You can also see topiaries featuring Groot… Groot! …and Miguel and Dante from Coco. Miguel and Dante from “Coco”! Here are ALL the topiaries at the festival and where to find them: Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy – NEW! – World Discovery – Near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Buzz Lightyear – World Discovery – Near Mission: SPACE Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep – World Nature – Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa, and Sarabi) – World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion Pumbaa and Timon – World Nature – Near The Land Pavilion Goofy – Rosewalk Woody and Bo Peep topiaries Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, and Pluto – Bridge to World Showcase Encanto (Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa) – World Showcase Coco (Miguel and Dante) – NEW! – World Showcase – Mexico Pavilion Anna and Elsa – World Showcase – Norway Pavilion Troll – World Showcase – Norway Pavilion Pandas – World Showcase – China Pavilion Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – World Showcase – Germany Pavilion Lady and the Tramp – World Showcase – Italy Pavilion Tiana – World Showcase – The American Adventure Pavilion Dragon – World Showcase – Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate Troll topiary at the Norway pavilion Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – World Showcase – Between France and Morocco Pavilions Beauty and the Beast – World Showcase – France Pavilion Lumiere and Cogsworth – World Showcase – France Pavilion Butterfly and Flower Towers – World Showcase – International Gateway Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger) – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden – World Showcase – United Kingdom Pavilion Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc – World Showcase – Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions Geese – World Showcase – Canada Pavilion The EPCOT Flower & Garden festival runs through May 27th. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Everything You NEED To Eat and Drink at Disney’s 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's Guide to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this one of the most BEAUTIFUL festivals at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, topiaries, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival CONFIRMED: These 6 Things Will RETURN to the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Will you be attending the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival this year? Let us know in the comments. The post Hold Up. Did You Know About This EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival SECRET?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love staying at Disney World hotels! Don’t you? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The hotels at Disney World offer so much fun, magic, and immersion no matter which option you choose (value, moderate, or deluxe). They really are great — except for the times when they’re not! So we wanted to find out what your thoughts were about the cringiest things you’ve ever seen in Disney World hotels. We asked and boy, did you deliver! We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “What’s the CRINGIEST thing you’ve ever seen in a Disney World hotel?” The results were pretty varied. We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments! What do you think? Now, let’s dive into some of the top results! 1. Judging Others Can you believe it? Some folks just can’t handle the sight of families having a blast together in The Most Magical Place On Earth. Overwhelmingly, many of you shared instances of witnessing others being judged for simply enjoying precious moments with their families. Remember, folks, it’s all about spreading joy and creating memories! (136 cringe-worthy mentions) Relax and play a game at Coronado Springs! This response sums it all up: “People judging others for having a wonderful time with their families. Like aren’t we all here to have a great time? Let people have and thoroughly enjoy their moment. Some people can only afford to go once in a lifetime, and I think it’s important to respect that. ” 2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall This next one definitely takes the silver medal. Picture this: you’re stepping out of the shower, feeling refreshed, only to catch an unexpected glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Yep, we’ve all been there! (90 cringe-worthy mentions) Mirror These two responses sum up those feelings perfectly: “I once caught my reflection in the mirror as I stepped out of the shower” and “My reflection in the bathroom mirror. For a second, I thought I was in the Haunted Mansion.” 3. Shorts or Swimsuits? Moving on to a slightly more public situation, we know that Disney is all about expressing yourself, but some attire choices leave us scratching our heads. Shorts shorter than bathing suit bottoms? Now that’s a fashion statement we weren’t prepared for! (54 cringe-worthy mentions) Fuentes del Morro pool This response sums it up perfectly: “Shorts so short you can see their whole lower butt cheeks. I know it’s hot but come on.” 4. Unorthodox Uses for Pillowcases Okay, so this might sound like a silly question, but pillowcases are meant for pillows, right? Well, I guess that’s not the case for everyone, apparently! It turns out that some guests get a bit, shall we say, creative with their pillowcase usage, and let’s just say it’s not what you’d expect. (52 cringe-worthy mentions) Extra Pillow and Blanket This might just be the winning response: “Oh honey…. I used to work in Housekeeping … I could tell you some cringe stuff! Like guests that had such disrespect they would use the pillowcases as baby wipes… There was so much ridiculous stuff people did.” 5. Hygiene Hazards In the battle against germs, some guests seem to have thrown in the towel. Seriously, we thought washing your hands after using the restroom was basic hygiene 101! Yet, some guests seem to have missed the memo. Please, for everyone’s sake, make sure to wash up after using the facilities! (41 cringe-worthy mentions) Sink These two responses sum up those feelings perfectly: “People walking out of the restroom and not washing their hands” and “so true. Then they hold onto the same ride restraints and railings on queues. Disgusting.” 6. The Not-So-Magical Bill While not technically “cringey,” it’s definitely a reality check after a magical (and expensive) Disney vacation. (37 wallet-wrenching mentions) ©Shutterstock This response sums it up perfectly: “You mean besides the bill? ” Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Those were just some of your thoughts on the cringiest thing you’ve ever seen in a Disney World hotel and we’d love to find out more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! This Character Dining Spot Is CHANGING in Disney World, and 47% of Fans Are NOT Happy! Want to know what to EAT at Disney World’s hotels? You can watch our video ranking EVERY Disney World hotel restaurant right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are some of the cringiest things you’ve seen when staying at a Disney World hotel? Let us know below! The post The Cringiest Things We've Ever Seen in Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is SO MUCH new food in Disney World lately! Magic Kingdom In the month of February, we saw lots of seasonal snacks thanks to both Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. Then, on February 28th, EPCOT kicked off the Flower & Garden Festival with dozens of new dishes and returning favorites. Now, as we roll into March, we’ve got some new treats coming soon to Disney World AND Disneyland Resort for St. Patrick’s Day! Walt Disney World Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available March 1 through 17) Mickey Shamrock Milkshake: Mint milkshake with chocolate drizzle, shamrock sprinkles, and a specialty vanilla cupcake (Non-alcoholic beverage) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Available March 1 through 31; mobile order available) Irish Cream Cheesecake: Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake with Chantilly cream and gold ‘coins’ (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available) The Nugget: Vanilla bean mousse, stout cake, and a salted caramel ganache center ©Disney Available at Various Locations at Disney Resort Hotels Pot O’ Gold Mousse: Irish stout cake, Irish cream mousse, and a candy rainbow (Available March 1 through 17 at the following): Beach Club Marketplace at Disney’s Beach Club Resort BoardWalk Deli at Disney’s BoardWalk Good’s Food to Go at Disney’s Old Key West Resort The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Lucky (Plant-based) Clover Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a golden vanilla buttercream swirl and shamrock sprinkles (Plant-based) (Available March 1 through 31 at the following): World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter ©Disney Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available March 1 through 17; mobile order available) End of the Rainbow Crème Brûlée: Chocolate and coffee crème brûlée with Bailey’s Irish Cream whipped cream (New) ©Disney City Works Eatery & Pour House (Available March 13 through 17) Shepherd’s Pie Flatbread: Stewed seasoned beef, roasted garlic purée, peas, mozzarella, mashed potatoes, and green onion Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and bacon-braised sauerkraut on marble rye Irish Mac N’ Cheese: Caramelized cabbage, beer-braised onions, bacon lardons, shredded corned beef, beer cheese sauce, smoked cheddar, garlic herb crumble, and cavatappi Jameson Honey Mule: Jameson, lemon juice, honey syrup, orange bitters, and ginger beer Lucky Grasshopper: Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur, crème de menthe, heavy cream, and lucky marshmallow Dark Side of The Moon: Blue Moon Belgian White and Guinness Snakebite: Angry Orchard Crisp Apple and Guinness Voodoo: Rubaeus and Guinness ©Disney D-Luxe Burger (Available March 1 through 18; mobile order available) St Patrick’s Day Shake: Vanilla gelato blended with dark caramel sauce, Irish cream syrup, and toasted marshmallow syrup topped with whipped cream, caramel, and green sprinkles (Non-alcoholic beverage) ©Disney The Ganachery St. Patty’s Mickey Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate piñata filled with chocolate treats (Available March 1 through 17) Irish Cream Ganache Square: Bailey’s Irish Cream ganache enrobed in milk chocolate (Available March 1 through 31) Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop (Currently available) Mint Bliss Hot Fudge Sundae: Mint chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream layered with handmade dark chocolate hot fudge and topped with whipped cream and a dark chocolate mint square ©Disney Swirls on the Water (Available March 1 through April 30) St. Patrick’s Day Cone: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled in a black vanilla cone with shamrock sprinkles and a chocolate Mickey garnish (New) Chocolate and Coffee Float: Pistachio soft-serve, chocolate soft-serve, Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew, and shamrock sprinkles (New) (Non-alcoholic beverage) Cold Brew-Pistachio-Mocha Float: Pistachio and chocolate soft-serve swirled together with Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew and Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur (New) Vivoli il Gelato (Available March 1 through April 30) Seasonal Shake: Mint chocolate chip and pistachio gelato with whipped cream and chocolate shavings Guinness Tiramisu: Mascarpone cream with layers of Guinness-soaked lady fingers (New) ©Disney Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Red Rose Taverne (Available March 1 through 19; mobile order available) Green Stuff: Mint-white-chocolate mousse, chocolate cake, mint chocolate chips, and chocolate cookie crumbs on a shortbread cookie ©Disney Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa GCH Craftsman Grill (Available starting March 13) St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Donut ©Disney Pixar Place Hotel Great Maple (Available March 1 through 31) Cereal Milk Doughnut: Classic vanilla, yeast-raised doughnut with cereal milk glaze, flavored marshmallows, and gold glitter garnish (New) Downtown Disney District Salt & Straw (Available March 1 through April 4) Pots of Gold & Rainbows: Hand-sorted rainbow marshmallows tossed into cereal milk ice cream ©Disney Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort, including Marceline’s Confectionery, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner (Available March 15 through 17) Mint Chocolate and Cream Cookie Marshmallow Wand: Three marshmallows dipped in caramel and mint-milk chocolate then rolled in crushed chocolate cookies and drizzled with white and green chocolate Shamrock Cereal Treat: Shamrock-shaped cereal treat dipped in green, white chocolate and decorated in light green, white chocolate and a yellow, white chocolate Mickey ©Disney Happy St. Patrick’s Day! That’s a wrap on the list of treats available for the upcoming holiday — stay tuned for our reviews of these sweets and eats! Best Snacks at Magic Kingdom for 2024 — Click 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 Which of these treats do you want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 NEW Disney Snacks Are Coming SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are excited to bring you a FIRST LOOK at a BRAND-NEW resort in Orlando! Let’s check out Evermore Resort! Evermore Resort has SO much to explore so let’s get into it! Evermore Orlando Resort is a project 5 years and 1 billion dollars in the making! We were invited to take a peak into some of the available houses and flats, and check out the expansive grounds of the resort! Accommodations There are A LOT of options for accommodations at Evermore Resort. You can rent a house ranging from 5-11 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms flats, 2 or 4 bedroom villas OR hotel rooms located at the Conrad Orlando. Gorgeous landscaping throughout! We had the opportunity to tour a 9-bedroom and 11-bedroom house, as well as a 4-bedroom flat. Without further ado, let’s check out the digs! 9 Bedroom Rental House Starting off strong with NINE bedrooms! This house can sleep up to 26 people and there is a bathroom for EVERY bedroom! Front entrance to 9-bedroom house Not to mention that the houses each have their OWN, PRIVATE salt-water pool in the backyard. There is lots of great deck space outside as well. That pool is DEFINITELY calling our name! Private Saltwater Pool with spacious outdoor space Inside, you will find a HUGE kitchen that is stocked with all your kitchen-wares. Just add food and some love! Or if you don’t feel like cooking, you can take advantage of the “Evermore to Your Door” service and choose from a variety of options: having a chef cook FOR YOU in your kitchen, have a staff member stock your fridge for you, have ready-to-eat catered meals delivered or have prepared meals that just need to be heated up delivered! HUGE, fully-stocked kitchen! Off of the kitchen is a main seating area and dining room. This area is perfect for large groups! There are two dining table, and each table can comfortably fit 10 people. The sofa could squeeze in a BUNCH, all depending on how comfortable you are with having no personal space! Great dining and seating area on the first floor! As well, something we were WAY too excited for: a washer and dryer! These appliances are lifesavers and having clean, laundry just makes our heart happy! We also thought it was great that all of the staff is employed by the resort, and they keep an inventory of parts to fix anything that may come up! No more worrying about a refrigerator that isn’t getting cold or a leaky faucet! AND a washer & dryer, rejoice! Now, moving on to the bedrooms! This house has nine bedrooms, and they were all a GREAT size! Each one has a bathroom, a closet and lots of space! One of NINE bedrooms! The bathrooms were so nice as well! Bathroom sizes did differ a bit, but they all had plenty of space to get yourself ready for the day! Lovely bathroom! This bedroom has two beds in it with an attached bathroom! Two beds in one! Time for sleepover activities! And some more bathroom shots because we loved the red accents in this one! Lots of cabinet space and provided bathroom supplies! The red just pops so nicely! We won’t show you pictures of EVERY single bedroom in this house, but know that they were all very spacious, bright and had a great bathroom! The houses are THREE stories tall, so let’s head upstairs and see what awaits! The second floor has its very own seating area with a TV AND PING-PONG TABLE! Bring on the ping-pong competition! Second floor seating area with a ping-pong table! Up the last flight of stairs we go, and into another seating area! This one also has a TV and a hidden surprise around the corner! Third floor seating area, with a surprise! ARCADE GAMES! We think this is such a cool addition and I am sure the kiddos in your group will love playing on these machines! Who’s ready for some games? The third floor also boasts a shuffle-board table for even more competitions! So excited for a shuffle-board table! Additionally, this floor also had a bunk bedroom with attached bathroom! We think this room would be SO much fun for the kiddos! Bunk beds galore! And a quick peek into the attached bathroom for the bunk beds! The sinks are so fun looking! There is so much space in this house and we loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. There are three separate seating areas and also lots of entertainment for the kids! 11-Bedroom Rental House Now moving onto the 11-bedroom home! This house can sleep 32 people. This one is very similar to the 9-bedroom homes and all the bedrooms/bathrooms look very similar. Although this house has one AMAZING addition, so keep reading! 11-Bedroom House First Floor Seating Area Outside there is also a lovely hammock for relaxing and dreaming about your plans for the day! I can see it now, a book in hand and feet propped up! There was also this cornhole set and a swing chair that was SO great! We could swing in that thing ALL DAY! Cornhole and a swing seat are a winning combination! It is now time for the greatest addition to the 11-bedroom house! Are you ready for it? Drumroll please………A SLIDE!!!!! How awesome is that?!? This slide takes you from the third floor down to the second floor and we thought this was so cool. Whhhaaattt?!?! So fun! This house also had lots of great space and we really think the addition of a slide is AMAZING! The slide is only in the 11-bedroom homes though! 4 Bedroom Flat Now moving on from the houses, we got to tour a 4-bedroom flat next! The flat we toured was located overlooking the Evermore Bay and was inside of a five-story building. No worries though, they had elevators! We are headed into the far building! The inside is very similar to the houses but look at that VIEW!! It was mesmerizing and we could probably sit out there all day long! We just can’t get over that view! The kitchen was also a really great size for the flat and is also stocked with the kitchen essentials! A beautiful kitchen! The bedrooms in the flat were also a great size and have their own bathroom! Plus, peep that view outside the window, GORGEOUS! Bedroom with a view! The bathrooms in the flat are equally as impressive and each bedroom has a bathroom attached to it! Even more bathroom shots! We thought the flats were a great, smaller option. Plus, the ones that overlook Evermore Bay have a FABULOUS view! Check out our tips for planning the BEST Disney World Vacation! Resort Amenities Now onto the AMAZING amenities available at Evermore Resort! While the houses and flats are gorgeous, the Evermore Bay is spectacular! This bay is filled with 17 MILLION GALLONS of water and has 2/3 miles of beach front. The beach complex is 20 acres, and all the activities are included except renting a cabana. If you need me, I will be at Evermore Bay! While hanging out at Evermore Bay you can also use complimentary kayaks and paddleboards to explore! There is also a family waterslide with four side-by-side slides you can race down! There is LOTS of seating and even an adorable beach bar VW to get your favorite cocktail! Grab a drink, take a seat, and relax! You can choose from a multitude of seating areas and get ready to relax the day away! The Landing Next up we are heading over to The Landing! This is one of the main buildings at Evermore and houses their banquet hall, Twin View Restaurant, Food Hall, and Guest Services! There is lots to see so let’s head in! The Landing We are starting off in the banquet area of The Landing which can be rented out for events and weddings! Banquet Hall ready to host your event! Next is the Twinview Restaurant! This restaurant serves three meals a day, and even if you are not staying at the resort, you can book a dinner reservation here through Open Table! Twinview has a modern Florida menu that is a constantly rotating menu. One of the executive chef’s hopes for the dining at Evermore is indulgence and this restaurant is made to do just that! A look inside Twinview! Then we headed over to The Food Hall area! This area is only for Evermore Guests but provides a fantastic place to grab some food from a variety of options! You can grab some pizza at Props Pizza, chow down on a burger at Craft Burgers, grab a wrap at Thats a Wrap! or a cup of coffee from Sandhill Provisions. The Food Hall There are also two different fitness centers in Evermore Resort. This fitness center is located in The Landing and has a large selection of gym equipment. Evermore Resort runs daily fitness classes, and you also have access to on-demand fitness classes in your room or in the fitness centers. One of two fitness centers Additional Information If you are not staying at Evermore Resort, there are still a few activities you can take advantage of! You can dine at the Twinview Restaurant for dinner (reservations can be made on Open Table) and you can also visit the Conrad Orlando’s restaurants and spa. Only Evermore Resort guests can use The Food Hall, Evermore Bay or additional activities offered at the resort. Beautiful! Unfortunately, the Evermore Resort does not provide transportation to the Disney Parks. There is a trolley that runs within the resort to quickly move you around the resort, but you will need to drive/uber/etc. in order to get to the parks. Each house does have its own unique address which makes scheduling an Uber pick-up easier! Resort trolley to transport you around the resort The staff at the resort were all incredible! They were all super friendly and more than willing to help out. The Evermore Resort has great accommodations and amazing amenities. It is located close to the Disney Parks, as well as other Orlando attractions. I wish this could be my view always! We were so impressed by the massive Evermore Bay, and it provides gorgeous views! From kayaking to delicious food, there is lots to explore at the Evermore Resort! Check out our list of the best Disney resorts 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 do you think of the Evermore Resort? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Evermore Orlando Resort to attend their media preview. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FULL TOUR of the NEW Billion Dollar Resort Next to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to EPCOT soon? You can experience the International Flower & Garden Festival! Flower & Garden Festival This year’s festival runs from February 28th through May 27th, and we were there on the first day to try ALL the food booths and all the new eats (plus some returning favorites!). We battled our way through dozens of dishes with varying prices, and we’re here to tell you that if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, this festival might be a great place to get some bang for your buck! The Disney Dining Plan is an add-on for vacation packages at Disney World that allows you to purchase your meals and snacks in advance. With your Dining Plan, you’re given a specific number of “credits” per person, per day to use on meals and snacks. To get the most value out of your dining plan, the best thing to do is to spend those credits on the most expensive items possible. EPCOT And at EPCOT? Well, many of the festival food items can be purchased using your snack credits. We’ve rounded up a list of the best value snack credits at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Veal Tenderloin from EPCOT Farmers Feast At Farmers Feast, the menu rotates throughout the festival, but during the Early Bloom Menu (which is available February 28th-March 30th), you can grab the Veal Tenderloin with spring pea risotto featuring Ben’s Original International Grains Arborio Rice and red wine syrup. Veal Tenderloin This dish comes out to $8.50, making it a great use of a snack credit! Grilled Warm Lobster Tail at Florida Fresh During the first day of the festival, Florida Fresh’s booth hadn’t yet opened, but they were serving the Florida Fresh menu inside the Odyssey Pavilion. There, we got to try the Grilled Warm Lobster Tail with Key lime butter. Grilled Warm Water Lobster Tail with Key lime butter This is one of the most expensive food items at this year’s festival, priced at $11.25. Steam Bun at Hanami Heading over to the Japan Pavilion, they’ve got a couple of good values this year! The first is the Steam Bun filled with vegetables and plant-based soy meat. Steam Bun filled with vegetables and plant-based soy meat This item is brand-new this year and it’s available for $8.50. Ramen Cup at Hanami Also at Hanami, you’ll find the Ramen Cup, which is ramen salad shaken in a cup with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and dashi broth with chili oil and yuzu. This is another brand new festival item! Ramen Cup The portion on this cup is pretty solid, and it’s $8.50, so it’s a great use of a snack credit. Sope de Chilorio at Jardin de Fiestas At the front of the World Showcase in the Mexico Pavilion, you’ll find Jardin de Fiestas! This booth has a new item called the Sope de Chilorio in 2024. It’s made with Guajillo pepper-braised pork on fried corn shells with black beans, shredded cabbage, crema Mexicana, queso fresco, and chives. Sope de Chilorio This is now available at Jardin de Fiestas for $8.50. Tamale de Rajas at Jardin de Fiestas Also available at the Mexico Pavilion booth is the Tamale de Rajas. It’s made with Poblano peppers, corn, and cheese in masa topped with poblano cream sauce, crema Mexicana, pickled carrots, and onions with chives. Tamale de Rajas This one is a little bit more expensive, priced at $8.75. House-Made Cheesy Crab Wontons at Lotus House One of our returning favorites is the House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons in the China Pavilion. We’ve had these many times at Lotus House, and we keep coming back for more! Cheesy Crab Wontons This year, they’re available for $8.25 and we got three with our order. Not the largest portion of the items on the list, honestly. Spicy Hot Dog at Pineapple Promenade Another returning item that we’ve seen at the festival for several years in a row now is the Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips. You’ll find this at Pineapple Promenade in the front of World Showcase! Spicy Hot Dog If you’re a hot dog fan (or a pineapple fan, I guess!) you can grab this for $8. Arrabbiata at Primavera Kitchen The Italy Pavilion is known for having festival booths with expensive items, but in this case, it pays off for those using the Dining Plan! For Flower & Garden, you can get the Arrabbiata for $9.25. Arrabbiata It’s made with pennette pasta, spicy tomato sauce, and buttery shrimp and it’s brand-new this year! So there you have it — our list of the best Disney Dining Plan snack credits at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Stay tuned to DFB for more Dining Plan updates and Flower & Garden Festival news. Click Here to See Our Best of the Fest for Flower & Garden! MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's Guide to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this one of the most BEAUTIFUL festivals at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, topiaries, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival CONFIRMED: These 6 Things Will RETURN to the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Are you going to the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post The BEST Value Disney Dining Plan Snacks at the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you’re traveling to Disney World, you’re very likely planning months, maybe even years, in advance. ©Costco A lot of this could be saving up for your trip — not just for staying on property or for the park tickets, but also saving for souvenirs, dining reservations, and of course, the plane tickets to get there (or gas to drive)! If you’re planning your Disney World trip and you’re a Costco member, these are some deals you need to know about — gift card deals, that is! First off, you can get a discount on Disney gift cards at Costco! They do come and go off Costco’s web site and the prices change from time to time, but you can usually get at least 5% more for your money by buying a Disney gift card through Costco! ©Disney Costco members can often save on packs of gift cards, and some of these can really come in handy when you’re planning for your trip! For example, if you’re flying Southwest, grab a $500 Southwest Gift Card for just $449.99! ©Costco That’s a $50 (10%) savings, and you can redeem up to 5 of them, so it’s a great way to save money on flights! Combine this with one of Southwest’s frequent airfare sales, and you’ve really got a great deal going. Check it out! If you plan to dine at some table-service restaurants while you’re in Disney World, specifically Rainforest Cafe (located just outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom and in Disney Springs), T-Rex Cafe at Disney Springs, or Yak and Yeti Restaurant in Animal Kingdom, you’ll want to grab a two-pack of Landry’s Gift Cards that total $100 for only $79.99! ©Costco All of these restaurants are owned by Landry’s so you can use these gift cards while you’re in the park! It’s a great way to have a nice meal (especially over at Yak and Yeti, which we recommend over Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex), and save some money while you’re at it. Check it out! Now, as a reminder, Costco can pull these deals whenever they want, so while they’re available at the time of writing this post, things can change fast! We encourage checking out Costco’s website to see what gift card deals they currently have available and seeing if any will be beneficial to your trip. And don’t forget that going in person may mean you see gift cards that aren’t available online. ©Shutterstock As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! These are some WEIRD things our reporters have in their park bags! 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 gift card deal you’ve ever used? Tell us below! The post Do You Qualify for These EXCLUSIVE Costco Disney Deals? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We love visiting Disneyland on any normal day, but we especially love visiting when it can benefit a charity. Disneyland Disney works with many different charities, such as Give Kids The World, to help support them in their important missions. If you’re looking for a fun day in Disney that will also help benefit a charity organization, the CHOC Walk has officially set its 2024 date! Disneyland Resort’s popular 5K event, CHOC Walk in The Park, is returning again this year and has set its date — Sunday, July 21st, 2024! This charity walk benefits the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and has been a tradition for 32 years. ©Disney This is the first time the event will take place in July, but fundraisers will still travel on the 3ish-mile course through both parks, coming across exciting surprises before the parks open to day guests. Based on previous counts, this event is expected to bring in 350-400 teams, including participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan! Disneyland So why move the event to July? Jessica Miley, senior vice president and chief development officer for CHOC, said, “By moving the event to late July, we hope to help families join us by avoiding conflicts with back-to-school activities or planned August family vacations,” as well as help them avoid the higher possibility of rain or storms. Get more information on this year’s event here! More Disneyland Resort News! REVIEW: We’re Scratching Our Heads over the PRICES at This NEW Disney Restaurant NEWS: Disney Has CHANGED the Sip and Savor Festival PassA Popular Disney Nighttime Spectacular Returns TOMORROW!HURRY! Tickets for TWO 2024 Disneyland Events Are ON SALE NOW!CONFIRMED: Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Is Returning in 2024 As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! NEWS: Disneyland looks to buy three streets as part of expansion plan 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 Have you ever participated in the CHOC Walk? Tell us in the comments! The post YOU Can Take Part in a Disney Tradition This Year -- Find Out How! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you follow along with Walt Disney Company news, you’re probably familiar with Disney’s attempts to better relationships with India. Disney World When Disney bought 21st Century Fox, it also acquired the Star India network. That gave Disney a new audience of over 700 million people. India has proven a challenge for Disney, though, particularly after the company lost streaming rights for the Indian Premier League cricket matches. Disney is trying to improve business in India, though. Reportedly, the company is in discussions with Reliance Industries, the company that beat Disney for those rights. The two companies seem to be considering combining their businesses in the country, giving 51% ownership to Reliance. Now, we’ve gotten an update on the situation! According to Reuters, Reliance and Disney announced an $8.5 billion entertainment merger, creating an “billion entertainment juggernaut far ahead of rivals in the world’s most populous nation.” Reliance is headed by Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and will contribute $1.4 billion in the merger, holding a more than 63% stake. Disney will own the rest, the companies said in a joint statement. Hi, Mickey! This allows Disney a shot to retain users in India as well as right the financial strain caused by Disney’s loss of cricket media rights. The merger values Disney’s business in India to be lower than in the past, when Disney attained the Star India Network. Then, Disney was valued at roughly $15 billion, and now, it’s valued at around $3 billion. Although, a senior Disney source told Reuters that the value of Disney’s assets in India was closer to $4.3 billion when accounting for synergies. Cinderella Castle The merged entertainment industry will have 120 TV channels, two streaming platforms, and TV and streaming cricket rights for key tournaments. This is expected to create a “sports behemoth” in India, with over 750 million expected viewers. Cinderella Castle An analyst at India’s Prabhudas Lilladher, Jinesh Joshi, said, “This merger will give Reliance great bargaining power when it comes to negotiating advertisement contracts … For Disney, coming together with a bigger player, in terms of (financial) pockets, will give it a cash cushion.” Magic Kingdom “Reliance has a deep understanding of the Indian market and consumer,” Disney CEO Bog Iger said in a statement, and the deal will allow “us to better serve consumers with a broad portfolio of digital services and entertainment and sports.” ©Disney With this merger officially taking place, we’re left to wonder if Disney will continue to build a reputation in India. It’s already suspected among Disney fans that a new park could be put in India, but we’ll just have to wait and see. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any and all Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you’re always in the loop and never miss a thing. Looking for more Disney streaming news? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the merger? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Announces Huge Media Merger. Here's What We Know. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Universal is in the process of creating exciting new lands for its all-new theme park, Epic Universe. Universal Orlando But, those aren’t the only new lands being created at Universal Orlando! DreamWorks Land has been well underway at Universal Studios and we can’t wait for its opening later this year. So far, we know that there will be lands dedicated to Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda, but Universal just dropped a ton of new details — let’s get into them! Universal Studios will be opening up its new DreamWorks Land sometime in 2024 and we just learned a ton of new details about what we can expect from all the lands! ©Universal Shrek Shrek’s Swamp Meet: Guests can visit Shrek’s Swamp Meet to interact with beloved characters Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey, the noble steed eager to joke around and converse with guests, just outside of Shrek’s cottage. Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres: This ogre-sized play area features four fun slides, wet play areas and a playground where guests can climb, bounce and splash around as well as venture into Shrek’s outhouse. Mama Luna Feline Fiesta: The blockbuster film, Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, comes to life with this new interactive experience that takes place in Mama Luna’s retirement home for cats. Here, guests get to play with Mama Luna’s many cats on vivid interactive screens activated by buttons, bells, maracas and levers. They might even spot the one and only Puss in Boots himself. King Harold’s Swamp Symphony: Guests can create their own melodious masterpiece as they trigger a choir of ever-changing frog ribbits by continually stomping on an array of interactive lily pads. Swamp Snacks: Families can feast like an ogre at this new kiosk, which will serve scrumptious snacks inspired by Shrek, including Shrekzel, Far Far A Waffle, Frozen Ogre and more. ©Universal Trolls Trolls Trollercoaster: After strolling through a dazzling marquee starring cherished Trolls characters Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin and Chenille, guests of all ages can take a ride on the iconic Caterbus escaping evil spiders as they speed along a bright orange and yellow track aboard this family-friendly rollercoaster. Poppy’s Playground: Nestled under a giant, 20-foot mushroom is Poppy’s Playground – a shaded play area featuring colorful flowers and bugs with a bountiful array of fun bouncing and climbing structures for the youngest of trolls. Trolls Treats: Poppy’s boombox from Trolls Band Together has been transformed into a playful kiosk that offers up brightly colored Trolls ice cream treats inspired by Poppy and Branch like the pink lemonade-flavored Poppy-licious Pink and huckleberry-flavored BroZone Berry. High Five Hideaway: Cloud Guy hosts this all-new retail location featuring the latest merchandise including apparel, plush and accessories from Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Gabby’s Dollhouse and more. ©Universal Kung Fu Panda Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp: Inspired by the hit Kung Fu Panda films, this all-new play area brings the Panda Village to life like never before. Within both wet and dry play areas, guests have the opportunity to help the pandas wash and dry their laundry with enormous water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans and more. Guests will also encounter fun elements throughout the experience, including an interactive gong, mischievous, giggling baby pandas, and oversized merry-go-round noodle bowls from Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop. Po Live!: This digital, interactive meet and greet experience gives guests the opportunity to interact with the famous Dragon Warrior himself as he teaches them cool Kung Fu moves, cooks some delicious stir fry and babysits his little cousin, Ling Ling…all at the same time. ©Universal There will also be some additional DreamWorks characters and experiences guests will be able to interact with, like: DreamWorks Imagination Celebration: Popular DreamWorks Animation stories leap off the screen and come to life in DreamWorks Imagination Celebration. The multisensory adventure combines hit pop songs, high-energy dancing, advanced technology, and more to create an imaginative party atmosphere that will transport guests to the worlds of their favorite characters within the all-new DreamWorks Theater. DreamWorks Character Zone: At DreamWorks Character Zone, guests can meet, greet and interact with their favorite DreamWorks characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and more. Universal Orlando Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you more news about Universal and DreamWorks Land! Find Out More About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be booking a trip to the new DreamWorks Land? Tell us in the comments. The post Universal Announces NEW Rides, Restaurants, and MORE for Its Theme Park Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is known for being the place to go and drink around the world. Spaceship Earth With so many dining options and places to grab a drink, it can get overwhelming to decide where you want to go. We have the perfect suggestion for you. Did you know that there is actually a hidden champagne bar located inside the World Showcase at EPCOT? In the France Pavilion located inside of EPCOT’s World Showcase, there is a hidden champagne bar that not many people are aware of! France Pavilion We present to you Le Vins de France! This bar looks more like a gift shop, but it has an assortment of champagne! You can find it across from L’Artisan des Glaces. Le Vins des Chefs de France This bar isn’t to be confused with Les Vins des Chefs de France, which serves some of our favorite drinks like the Grey Goose Slush and the Grand Marnier Slush! Nope, this is hidden away inside the gift shop. Les Vins de France At the wine shop Les Vins de France, you can not only buy bottles to take home, but also wine by the glass to enjoy in EPCOT! You can choose from an array of champagne as well as different wines. What makes this place extra special and unique is their champagne flights! Menu There are currently two flights offered, each includes three different types of champagne with two-ounce pours. The first is the regular Champagne Flight for $34.01. This flight includes a 2-ounce pour of Moëtt & Chandon Imperial (Brut), Taittinger (Brut), and Veuve Clicquot Demi-Sec. Champagne! If you want to splurge, you can try the Deluxe Champagne Flight for $72.42. This flight comes with three deluxe champagnes which are Dom Perignon, Ruinart, and Bollinger. It is noted that these three champagnes are some of their most prestigious. Cheers! You can even take your drinks to go, making this the perfect spot to stop and grab a quick drink in EPCOT! Click Here to Learn the Best Way to Drink Around the World According to EPCOT Cast Members! What is your favorite drink to get while visiting the World Showcase in EPCOT? Let us know below! The post Have You Heard About the Hidden CHAMPAGNE BAR (!!) in EPCOT? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is HOLDING BACK. But how much are they REALLY keeping us in the dark— and can their upcoming projects guarantee they’ll hold on to theme park dominance? Welcome to Disney World! We’re taking a peek into Disney World’s future TODAY, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Is Disney World STALLING Out?  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite thing to do in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Is Disney World STALLING Out? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a LEGO fan? Are you a Disney fan? If you’re both, we’ve got great news! LEGO Store at DIsney Springs Disney often collaborates with LEGO to create awesome sets featuring your favorite movies, characters, and park locations. We constantly have to avoid clicking the “add to cart” button for fear of our bank account’s safety! But if you’re a collector of Star Wars LEGO sets, then you’ll want to brace yourself — some brand-new ones are coming soon! This year, Star Wars LEGO is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and five new exclusive sets are coming soon! We got a preview of these sets thanks to Disney Consumer Products. One of the new sets! The first two sets are inspired by the opening scenes of Star Wars: A New Hope and feature the Tantive IV ship. In one of them, you can build the scene with Darth Vader storming the hallways! It’s inspired by the movie! There’s also a small model of the Millennium Falcon, complete with a missing escape pod! (That’s a fun reference to the movie — all the Star Wars fans out there will get that one. ) If you don’t want to shell out the big bucks for the MASSIVE Millennium Falcon set, this might be a better option. How cool! Love the build-your-own-droid experience in Disney World and Disneyland? Well, now you can build one out of LEGO! This R2-D2 LEGO set is probably going to be popular. Build your own droid! And last but not least, we’ve got a model of the Invisible Hand, which was one of General Grievous’s ships during the Clone Wars era of Star Wars. The final anniversary set! So there you go — FIVE new Star Wars LEGO sets you can check out very soon! They’re releasing on March 1st, 2024. We’ll keep you in the loop with any more Disney or Star Wars merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Check Out Some Other LEGO Sets! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which LEGO set would you buy? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney Consumer Products to attend their media preview of LEGO merchandise. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post SNEAK PEEK at 5 New LEGO Sets Coming SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re a little under a month away from Disney’s annual shareholder meeting. Walt Disney World On April 3rd, shareholders will have the opportunity to vote for Disney’s next Board of Directors. Currently, Disney has recommended their 12 nominees, but they are amidst a proxy battle with activist investors Nelson Peltz (of Trian Group) and Jay Rasulo (former CFO of the Walt Disney Company). While most of the battle has taken place between Disney and those two parties, a third group often gets cast into the shadows: Blackwells Capital. Formerly, Blackwells filed their official proxy statement for the shareholders meeting, which recommended that the media giant split up its real estate into independent public real estate investment trusts. Then, cash and interests could be distributed to shareholders. Now, Blackwells has shared another way that Disney could boost shares. Partners statue in Disney World According to U.S. News and World Report, Blackwells is suggesting that Disney come up with an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. They stated that doing so could “lift the U.S. media and entertainment conglomerate’s stock price by as much as 129%.” Animal Kingdom In a presentation given on Monday, February 26th, Blackwells said, “Disney must produce an artificial intelligence strategy, and share elements of that strategy with its shareholders.” Disney’s Hollywood Studios Blackwells didn’t acknowledge Disney’s investment in new technologies or the fact that Disney is already viewed as a global leader in innovative entertainment. Just last year, Disney formed an AI Task Force to study AI and strategize how it could be used across the company — from media to in-park entertainment. Spaceship Earth Further, this suggestion follows the first quarterly earnings call of fiscal 2024, where Disney announced a partnership with Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. This $1.5 billion investment will bring a never-before-seen gaming experience to Fortnite, and Disney CEO Bob Iger alluded to a metaverse world where entertainment, shopping, and even gameplay would be possible. ©Disney The partnership announcement proceeds Disney’s partnership with the all-new Apple Vision Pro virtual reality experience, as well as Disney’s Holo Tile — a virtual reality “treadmill” experience. Disney describes the Holo Tile floor technology as the “world’s first multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor.” This could be combined with another sort of virtual reality experience (like Apple Vision Pro) to make the user really feel like they’re part of a different universe. ©Disney Lanny Smoot shows off the Holo Tile floor he invented. So, a lot of Disney fans are scratching their heads at Blackwells’ suggestion that Disney isn’t ALREADY in the works of bringing AI and further innovation to the parks. Now, that’s not to totally disregard the second part of Blackwells’ suggestion: that Disney SHARE the AI strategy with shareholders. It’s safe to say that yes, Disney’s shares WOULD likely be boosted if they shared with the public a solidified strategy that demonstrated how AI would be implemented into the parks and film production. We’ll just have to tune in to the April 3rd shareholders meeting to see how things play out. We’ll keep you updated with any and all Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more shareholder news? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Blackwells’ suggestion? Let us know in the comments! The post Could Disney Shares Actually Grow by 129% With AI's Help? One Investor Thinks So first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, while Disney World is a magical place, it’s still a public place, which means some embarrassing things can happen. Magic Kingdom Our readers have shared their nightmare Disney situations with us before, and we’ve been in a lot of the same embarrassing situations that you guys have found yourselves in. But it’s been a while since we’ve shared some of our own personal stories, so here are some *lovely* embarrassing stories from our team to give you a laugh. AJ just made a video about some mistakes she made in Disney World, and you can watch it right here! Sometimes Audience Participation Isn’t Always Wanted Over at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor in Magic Kingdom, there’s a lot of audience participation that goes into the show, especially if you’re seeing the Halloween or Christmas overlays that happen during the park’s special after-hours events. The show will randomly select guests to participate, which is how one of our team members found herself red in the face and all eyes on her. Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor During the holiday overlay one year, she was asked to talk about the town she lives in and describe it so the monsters could sing a song about it. You know when someone asks you a question you know the answer to, but under pressure the answer flies out of your brain? That was a bit of what it was like for our team member! TRON is Confusing, Okay? TRON Lightcycle / Run is Disney World’s newest ride, located in Magic Kingdom, and while the ride vehicles are super cool (you sit on them in a leaning forward, like you’re riding a motorcycle), they’re a little confusing. And one of our own found herself a little confused getting on the ride for the first time. TRON Lightcycle / Run To keep it short, she tried to get on the Lightcycle backwards. When she realized it wasn’t working well, a Cast Member instructed her to turn around, asking her, “How did you think you were going to grab the handle bars?” Telling us the story, she said, “I DIDN’T think! Clearly!” Always. Look. Where. You. Sit. This next story happened to one of our writer’s boyfriends, but we’re still counting it. When he went to Disney World for the first time, he wore light-colored shorts and just happened to sit on melted ice cream…brown ice cream. Mickey Bar! The worst part is, they didn’t notice for THREE HOURS! The moral of the story? Always look before you sit down! Roller Coasters in Rain? Maybe Not A Great Idea. If there’s no lightning in the area, outdoor rides will stay open in the rain. In this case, you may get to ride a roller coaster like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the rain! As cool as that sounds, beware. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad One of our writers and his wife decided to ride Big Thunder Mountain in the pouring rain, because why not? Well, neither of them can tell you what the ride looks like, because the rain was so heavy, it was PAINFUL hitting them as they rode! So they wrapped their hoods around their faces to protect themselves and just held on. He says that after that, his wife wasn’t too happy with him the rest of the day. Splash Mountain Gets You REALLY Soaked (Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You) That same writer had a different story for us, this time over at Splash Mountain in Disneyland when it was open (we figured we’d include it because it could have happened in Disney World just as easily!). Disneyland Splash Mountain on Final Day of Operation On a hot day, our writer got in line for Splash Mountain and was seated in the front row. Needless to say, he got SO soaked, that his entire outfit was ruined (and we mean ENTIRE outfit). He headed over to the Adventureland Bazaar and had to buy an entire new outfit — flip flops that consistently slid off his feet for the rest of the day, Tiki-themed shorts that ended up being too big, and an expensive sweatshirt (that he says he still wears, so not a total loss). In his words, “I looked like an idiot who thought I was at the beach the rest of the day.” Bananas in Bag? BAD IDEA. This last story also takes place in Disneyland, but in the Haunted Mansion line, so again, it could just as easily happen in Disneyland. Haunted Mansion in Disneyland At the time, our writer was 17 and visiting Disneyland for the first time. She had done meticulous planning, and knew that bringing snacks into the park was a good idea. Wanting to be a little healthy, she had grabbed a banana from the hotel breakfast and stuck it in her bag (see where this is going?). Well, in the Haunted Mansion line, she went to put her water bottle back in her bag, not thinking, and SMUSH. There goes the banana, all over the inside of her bag. So she rode the whole attraction knowing there was a gross smushed banana in her bag, which made the ride slightly less enjoyable. Magic Kingdom So the next time you trip over something in the parks, or spill something on your outfit, don’t worry, WE’VE BEEN THERE! And so have tons of the other guests around you! The embarrassment will pass, and soon it’ll become a funny memory that you and your family can laugh at together. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney stories, news, and more! Check out these backstage secrets from Haunted Mansion in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your most embarrassing Disney story? Tell us in the comments! The post I Can't Stop Thinking About This Super Embarrassing Experience in Disney World, and Now You Have To Know About It, Too first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone interested in an around-the-world cruise? ©Holland America To us, that sounds like the ultimate world adventure! We LOVE being able to travel, and hearing about this cruise really piqued our interest. While we are able to travel around the world at EPCOT on a regular basis, sometimes visiting countries other than Norway, Italy, or France sounds very appealing. Now, it is possible to visit 39 (!!!) different countries on a SINGLE cruise. Now, this is something we HAVE to talk about. Holland America is a cruise line that is familiar with long-term cruises. They have plenty of cruises advertised on their website — some ranging from as short as 17 days to as long as 133 days. With this in mind, they have some pretty epic sailings to offer guests. ©Holland America Per USA Today, a cruise they have announced for 2026 is a world cruise that includes stops in 39 different countries. This cruise will be 132 days long, so make sure you pack accordingly! ©Holland America As if this cruise wasn’t special enough, throughout all of the countries you visit, you will be making stops at every single continent. Throughout the 39 countries you will visit, you’ll be hitting 47 ports to step off the ship and explore the area. ©Holland America The cruise disembarks from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and takes you on a unique journey around the world. You’ll journey throughout South America, take in the scenery of Antarctica, and then you’ll continue your journey. Guests on this cruise will then sail around Australia, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and MORE. After this journey, guests will end up back in Fort Lauderdale to be reunited with their friends and family while they attempt to get their land legs back. ©Holland America This voyage will be taking place on Holland America’s Volendam ship, which can carry 1,432 passengers. This cruise will disembark on January 4th, 2026, so if you want to take part, make sure you keep that in mind! ©Holland America Tickets for this cruise aren’t on sale just yet, but we’ll be looking out for when they do. So, keep checking back in with us at DFB for the latest information! Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 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 Would you go on a world cruise? Let us know in the comments below! The post This NEW Cruise Will Take You to 39 (!!!) Different Countries first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney not only allows you to travel to their theme parks around the world, but you can TRAVEL the world with them too! ©Disney Whether it’s through a Disney Cruise Line vacation or an Adventures by Disney experience, there are ways to see the wonders of the world with the Disney hospitality you love. And if you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can save BIG! If you book your Adventures by Disney trip with your Disney Visa Card before April 30th, 2024, you can receive two savings different offers! Save up to $750 per person on select International land and River Cruise adventures Save up to $600 per person on select North and Central American adventures ©Adventures by Disney These savings are great in general, but PER PERSON? That’s an amazing deal — all for just booking with a certain credit card. These savings are available for select adventures between May 1st and October 15th, 2024. ©Disney Just mention the deal while you’re booking with your Disney Visa card and you’ll get access to the savings! Check out Adventures by Disney here! More Adventures by Disney News! NEW Disney Visa Cardmember Perk Revealed 10 Disney Deals You Can ONLY Get from CostcoWhy You Need To Plan Your Next Disney World Vacation on January 30thDisney’s “Book Early” Offer Saves You $500 or MORE on Your 2025 VacationThe $100,000 Disney Experience of a Lifetime Is Now Available to Book As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out this exclusive Disney souvenir savings deal 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 What’s your dream Adventures by Disney vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨 NEW Disney Visa Cardmember Perk Revealed 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Connections Cafe & Eatery is a standard quick service location in EPCOT, but they have something special for this year’s 2024 Flower & Garden Festival. Connections Cafe & Eatery Come with us to see what Connections Cafe & Eatery has to offer for the park’s springtime celebration! Come by here while enjoying the Festival’s famous Disney topiaries, garden displays, and entertainment. Are these festival eats worth the stop? Let’s find out. Let’s take a look at what’s new this year and what’s returning to Connections Cafe & Eatery for the Flower & Garden Festival! Menu At Connections Cafe & Eatery, we spy a cute returning treat and two new items! If you’ve got an appetite, Connections Cafe has you covered with its Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich. Connections Menu Looking for a new sip? Try the Blood Orange-Hibiscus Margarita! Connections Menu The Orange Bird Liege Waffle is back! Connections Menu Let’s dig in! Eats First up, we grabbed a new item, the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich. Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich This is a Southern-fried chicken sandwich with hot honey and pickles on a brioche bun and served with fries. Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich The chicken sandwich is really good, but there is a catch — it’s not hot! Not even “Disney-hot”! When we tried it, we didn’t taste even the slightest amount of heat, which could be a benefit for some risk-averse eaters. Looking for that promised heat… Our chicken could’ve been a little crispier in some parts, but overall, we thought it was very tasty! The sandwich is dripping in honey which makes it super sweet and incredibly flavorful. The pickles on the bottom and the mix of veggies and slaw on top provide delightful flavors as well as an excellent crunch texture, all while giving the sandwich a nice freshness. Yum! Overall, we thought this was one of the better options on the Connections menu and is a full meal in a festival where full meals are hard to find. You can grab this tasty dish for $12.49. Next up, we grabbed the adorable returning Orange Bird Liege Waffle. Orange Bird Liege Waffle The Liege Waffle is a staple at this location, but for the Flower and Garden Festival, it gets an Orange Bird makeover! The Orange Bird Liege Waffle is back from last year’s festival. Last year, we thought it deserved points for style because it is CUTE, but in terms of flavor — it’s…well…kinda just your regular Liege waffle. That’s not necessarily a “bad” thing because the liege waffle is one of our favorite breakfast-y treats in EPCOT, thanks to that yummy brioche dough. Orange Bird Liege Waffle We actually enjoyed this little guy a bit more this year! The treat is pretty sweet but the waffle is incredibly light and fluffy — like eating a cloud! The icing was also sweet but not overwhelming and the sprinkles texture are fine, but neither help nor harm the treat overall. We would still recommend the Liege waffle with starwberries over this one, but it’s still pretty good. You can grab it for $4.19. And to go along with your dishes… Drinks In terms of drinks on this menu, we’ve got one new item to sip on! We’re trying the Blood Orange Hibiscus Margarita. Blood Orange Hibiscus Margarita This cocktail is made with Teremana Tequila with hibiscus, blood orange syrup, and orange juice. Blood Orange Hibiscus Margarita The margarita is a mix of interesting flavors (in a good way) and hides the alcohol well enough to make it more accessible to people who don’t want to be overwhelmed with the taste of alcohol in their drinks. It’s very light and refreshing, but does some have tartness due to the blood orange. It still has that taste of alcohol, but this could be one of the lighter drinks you find at the festival. You can grab this margarita for $15. OVERALL Connections Cafe & Eatery does just enough with its festival offerings this year to satisfy both the appetite and the palate. While nothing is standout, these Flower & Garden offerings are tasty and made even better by the fact that they are readily available via mobile order. If you stop by Connections to give these new (and returning) snacks a try, leave your review in the comments below! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY BOOTH at the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Flower and Garden Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! Why You Might Want to WAIT To Go to the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival And don’t forget to pick up our EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's Guide to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this one of the most BEAUTIFUL festivals at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, topiaries, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival CONFIRMED: These 6 Things Will RETURN to the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! What do you think about the Connections Cafe & Eatery? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: A Popular EPCOT Restaurant Has 2 NEW Menu Items for the Flower & Garden Festival! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article