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We just can’t resist watching Bluey. ©Disney The Australian TV show is technically meant for children, but its popularity is prevalent among adults and teens as well. If you love Bluey as much as we do and constantly find yourself rewatching the series on Disney+, we have some BIG news for you! NEW Bluey episodes are coming SOON to Disney+! Yep, “Ghostbasket” will premiere on Sunday, April 7th while “The Sign” will premiere on Sunday, April 14th on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior. “Ghostbasket” will see the return of the Grannies — Janet and Rita — played by Bluey and Bingo. BUT. That’s not the coolest part. The coolest part comes a week later, when “The Sign” debuts. ©Disney “The Sign” is the longest episode of Bluey EVER, with a runtime of just over 28 minutes. Most Bluey episodes are only nine minutes long, so that’s over TRIPLE a normal episode. ©Disney We can’t WAIT to watch both of the episodes. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more Bluey news? 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 Do you watch Bluey? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW ‘Bluey’ Episodes Are Coming to Disney+ In April -- Including the Longest Episode Yet! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you extremely important food news. ©Foodbeast Taco Bell No, we’re not talking about Disney World for once. And, surprisingly, no — we’re not even talking about McDonald’s this time, either. You see, Dear DFB Reader, a new menu item has debuted at Taco Bell and yes, we’re telling you all about it. Everyone remain calm, because Taco Bell’s newest menu item is here. The Cheesy Chicken Crispanada has arrived and will only be around for a limited time. Fans of empanadas will likely enjoy this take on the classic, which is made with a fusion of melted cheese, juicy tender chicken, and vibrant Mexican spices in a crispy, crunchy shell. It’s also served with a side of Spicy Ranch. From the masterminds of the Taco Bell test kitchen comes the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada. The brand’s take on the iconic empanada is set to hit menus nationwide for a limited time starting February 15, bringing with it a fusion of craveable flavors. The Crispanada was first tested in Tennessee in 2023 and is available nationwide for a limited time in participating Taco Bell stores nationwide. Inspired by the classic empanada, the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada is “a portable delight designed for easy enjoyment anywhere, anytime.” We don’t know about you, but for those who are often eating Taco Bell on the go, this sounds like a match made in heaven. From the masterminds of the Taco Bell test kitchen comes the Cheesy Chicken Crispanada. The brand’s take on the iconic empanada is set to hit menus nationwide for a limited time starting February 15, bringing with it a fusion of craveable flavors. In other fast food news, McDonald’s is rebranding as “WcDonald’s”, for a limited time an ode to its fictional existence in the anime world. The temporary rebrand includes a new sauce, manga-inspired packaging, and weekly anime shorts. The new sauce is the Savory Chili WcDonald’s Sauce, which is billed as a “unique combination of ginger, garlic, and soy with a slight heat from chili flakes.” Try it out with an order of “WcNuggets”! Welcome to WcDonald’s: McDonald’s Brings Anime Fans’ Favorite Fictional Restaurant to Life Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the most important food news you need to know. A NEW Sauce Has Debuted at McDonald’s — Get the Details Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you tried the new Cheesy Chicken Crispanada from Taco Bell? Tell us in the comments. The post Taco Bell's NEWEST Menu Item Is Here and It May Be a Gamechanger first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One Disney park is about to get some major expansions! ©Disney Tokyo DisneySea is getting the highly anticipated Fantasy Springs expansion later this year, complete with areas themed to Tangled, Frozen, and Peter Pan. But on top of that, there will be a new Fantasy Springs hotel. And one section of that hotel is going to be the most expensive Disney hotel yet. Say hello to the Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel — Grand Chateau! This stunning new resort is set to open on June 6th, 2024. ©Disney The Fantasy Springs Hotel is a park-integrated hotel, and those staying there will be able to enter Fantasy Springs through a dedicated entrance. Attraction tickets and tickets for viewing shows are included in your guest room fee at Fantasy Springs — these offerings will allow you to experience attractions and entertainment with shorter waits. ©Disney But the big thing about the Grand Chateau section of the hotel? It’s extra luxurious! ALL of the rooms have a balcony or terrace with a view of the park, and the accommodations are stunning. The decor even includes concept art of Disney characters that can be swapped out for periodic updates. ©Disney The Grand Chateau is pretty exclusive, as there are ONLY 56 rooms in total. Each room can sleep up to four people (except for the accessible rooms — those sleep three). There are six different room types available: Alcove Room Terrace Room Terrace & Alcove Room Terrace Accessible Room Grand Room Grand Terrace Room ©Disney Prices will vary depending on when you stay, but for the opening night, Grand Chateau rooms START at 300,000 yen, which is about $1991 US dollars. They certainly look like expensive rooms, with gold gilding details and painted artwork on the walls and ceilings. ©Disney Even the bedrooms have gold accents and fancy red draperies above the beds. Things just seem more expensive when you cover them in velvet, don’t ya think? ©Disney The excessive detail extends into the bathroom as well. Just look at this light fixture above the mirror! What is its purpose? Why is it so ornate?! We’re not sure, but for $2000+ per night, we’re not complaining about a little extra pizzazz. ©Disney So if you’re prepared to shell out the big bucks and live a life of opulence for a few days, you can book your stay at Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel — Grand Chateau now! But if you’re a bit more low-key or your pockets aren’t quite as deep, you can book its more chill neighbor, the Fantasy Chateau, instead. ©Disney | Fantasy Chateau We’ll keep you in the loop with more updates about the Fantasy Springs expansion coming to Tokyo Disney Resort, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates! Click Here to Learn More About the Pricing for This Hotel! 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 pay to stay in this resort? Tell us in the comments! The post Come INSIDE Disney’s Most EXPENSIVE HOTEL EVER For the First Time! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival begins on February 28th, which is only a couple of days away! Figment topiary for the festival EPCOT has been busy getting ready for its spring festival! The butterfly garden has been getting set up and the food booths have been changed over from the Festival of the Arts to the Flower & Garden Festival. But what we have enjoyed seeing the most so far are all the character topiaries that have been going up around the park. Now, a new one has arrived, and it might be our favorite ever! We’re already fans of Groot, but this topiary might have made us love him even more. He’s standing tall with his cassette tape overhead, and we are jamming out. Groot topiary If you’re familiar with the movies, you’ll probably know that the movies are named per volume such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1. You can also listen to the soundtracks which are named for the volume. Well, Groot’s cassette above his head is called Green-House Mix Vol. 1! How fun is that? Green-House Mix Vol. 1 We are floored by this topiary. It’s possibly the best one at the festival! But there are tons of wonderful character topiaries to be seen around EPCOT. Head to the Flower & Garden Festival from February 28th through May 27th to see them all. We’ll be there on day one to try all the food and activities, so stay tuned to DFB! Every Single Food Booth Confirmed for the 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! Which topiary is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post This Might Be the BEST New Thing at the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for a (temporary) McDonald’s makeover? McDonald’s McDonald’s has a lot of big-ticket items on its 2024 agenda, but none may be bigger than its recently announced anime movement! Well, the day has finally come and the most popular fast-food chain on Earth has fully embraced the movement — including a name change! Beginning February 26th, 2024, McDonald’s is rebranding as “WcDonald’s”, an ode to its fictional existence in the anime world. The temporary rebrand includes a new sauce, manga-inspired packaging, and weekly anime shorts. ©McDonald’s The new sauce is the Savory Chili WcDonald’s Sauce, which is billed as a “unique combination of ginger, garlic, and soy with a slight heat from chili flakes.” Try it out with an order of “WcNuggets”! ©McDonald’s As for the packaging, McDonald’s teamed up with Japanese manga artist Acky Bright to design the new WcDonald’s look. Each packaging features a scannable code that will lead you to a weekly digital manga starring a full cast of WcDonald’s Customers and Crew — “including Hashirune, a WcDonald’s regular, Mr. Bev, the Crew jokester, WcDizer 3000 and WcDonald’s very own mecha.” ©McDonald’s Additionally, every Monday from February 26th through March 18th, 2024, a new short and manga will be released. The shorts are made in partnership with famed anime studio, Studio Pierrot. The episodes include: The Race to WcDonald’s (February 26th): “A rivalry strong enough to withstand the test of time as our two heroes embark on an epic race to WcDonald’s.” Love from Across the Booth (March 4th): “Our two protagonists discover the WcDonald’s Sauce and WcNuggets aren’t the only perfect pairing.” WcNuggets Space Frontier 3000 (March 11th): “A team of WcDonald’s pilots must protect the last WcNugget against an ominous force.” The Wisdom of the Sauce (March 18th): “Three women are transported to a distant land to unravel the mystery surrounding the elusive sauce before it’s gone forever.” The WcDonald’s brand will be available in over 30 McDonald’s markets worldwide for a limited time so be sure to visit your nearest McDonald’s before the fun is over! ©McDonald’s Stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest McDonald’s updates! NEW McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys Feature Beloved Cartoon Characters! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you hyped for this limited-time rebrand? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨THIS IS NOT A DRILL! McDonald's Just Released a NEW Sauce!🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has been named in a new lawsuit filed in Orange County following the death of a patron. Disney Springs Raglan Road, an Irish pub and restaurant located in Disney Springs, is also named in the suit. (Note that Raglan Road is a third party operator, so, legally, they would be considered the involved party.) Jeffrey Piccolo filed the 19-page lawsuit against Disney and Raglan Road after his wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor at NYU Langone, suddenly passed away on the evening of October 5th, 2023. The suit alleges that Piccolo, Piccolo’s mother, and Tangsuan visited Raglan Road at Disney Springs for dinner and advised their waiter of Tangsuan’s severe food allergies, requesting allergen-free food. The suit states that the patrons questioned the waiter about menu items “to confirm whether they had allergens in them or not.” Raglan Road Per the suit, the waiter went to ask the chef if certain foods could be made allergen-free, then returned to the table and confirmed that they could. The documents indicate that it was confirmed that “Raglan Road would prepare allergen-free food for Kanokporn Tangsuan.” According to the case, the waiter assured the diners that the food would be allergen-free, and so Tangsuan ordered “Sure I’m Frittered (V)”, “Scallop Forest”, “This Shepherd Went Vegan (V)”, and “Onion Rings”. When the food arrived, the suit says, the diners noticed that the customary allergen flags usually served with allergen-free food were missing, and once again confirmed with the waiter that the items were allergen-free. Disney Springs The suit says that around 8PM, Tangsuan and Piccolo’s mother decided to go shopping at Disney Springs while Piccolo returned to their room with their leftover food. The two women then separated for a while, before Tangsuan headed to Planet Hollywood. Around 8:45PM, the suit alleges, Tangsuan entered Planet Hollywood “while suffering from a severe acute allergic reaction to the food served at Raglan Road.” Emergency medical services were called and were advised that Tangsuan was having an allergic reaction and had administered an Epi-Pen. Jeffrey Piccolo was later informed that Tangsuan had passed away. According to the medical examiner’s investigation, Kanokporn Tangsuan’s cause of death “was as a result of anaphylaxis due to elevated levels of dairy and nut in her system,” the lawsuit reads. Disney Springs Piccolo is seeking damages of more than $50,000 under Florida’s wrongful death act, in addition to mental pain and suffering, loss of income, and funeral expenses. The suit indicated Disney failed to educate, train, and instruct its employees to make sure food, indicated as allergen-free or requested to be made allergen-free, was in fact safe. Raglan Road Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received a FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) Award “for dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for vacationing families.” You can read more about dining with allergies at Disney World here. DFB has reached out to Raglan Road for comment on the lawsuit. Walt Disney World is not providing any statements at this time. The post NEWS: Disney Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has been going through some major changes recently. Disney’s Beach Club Resort The EPCOT transformation is complete (well, mostly because we’re still waiting for the completion of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza). A new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is coming to Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion. Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. is getting a re-theme. Disney World hotels are ALSO changing, though, and we’re going to give you the rundown of what’s going on. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort If you were planning on getting some pool time in on your trip in 2024, you’ll want to know about the pool closures happening at Caribbean Beach. The Fuentes del Morro pool, which is the pool closest to the hotel’s main lobby, will be closed through April for refurbishment. Fuentes del Morro pool However, Caribbean Beach has five other pools that visitors will be able to swim in during that time, but note that they could mean a bit of a hike from your room depending on where it’s located (Caribbean Beach is HUGE, y’all). Everything You NEED to Know About Visiting Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Another pool closure will affect Port Orleans — French Quarter. The Doubloon Lagoon pool will be closed through April. Visitors will be allowed to use the pool at Port Orleans — Riverside just next door, but that could be a bit of a hike just for some pool time. Doubloon Lagoon Pool So if you’re planning to stay at Port Orleans — French Quarter and want to use the pool while there, you may want to consider booking a stay at Port Orleans — Riverside instead. 6 Loungefly Bags You’ll LOVE If You Always Stay at Disney’s Port Orleans Hotels Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The Polynesian is getting some brand new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas, and construction is currently underway. That means those visiting the hotel might hear construction noise during the day. Construction at The Polynesian However, those villas are expected to open later in 2024, so if you’re interested in staying there, you might want to keep an eye out for an opening date. Everything Coming to the NEW Hotel Building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Boardwalk Inn There is a LOT going on at the Boardwalk Inn right now. First, the hotel is getting updated rooms with new decor and furniture. But there is also a closure you need to be aware of. Big River Grille & Brewing Works has permanently closed. Room at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn However, two NEW dining spots are coming to the Boardwalk, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is currently under construction and set to open this year. Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs will also be making a trek east and opening a location on the Boardwalk sometime in 2024. FIRST LOOK at NEW Hallways, Carpeting, and Decor at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Another hotel that’s been getting some new updated rooms is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The lobby is also getting a refresh. There is a currently LOT of construction going on at this hotel right now, so you may hear noise during the day. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Room Also, 1900 Park Fare will be reopening in 2024 with an updated character dining experience. STOP Paying Full Price to Stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds Disney’s newest DVC property will be opening this summer at Fort Wilderness Resort. The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort have received some new fun updates and are now available for select DVC members to book. ©Disney The cabins will sleep up to six adults and will have a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen, and private patio. A select number of cabins will also be dog-friendly. Should We Be Worried About the New Fort Wilderness Cabins? So as you can see, a LOT of changes are happening at Disney World hotels, and if you’re planning a stay in 2024, we wanted you to be aware of them. Stay tuned to DFB for more! I Go to Disney World Every Day — Here Are My Top 4 Comfort Hotels DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What do you think of all these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: Don't Let These 2024 Disney World Hotel CHANGES Catch You Off Guard first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is introducing some BIG changes in 2025! Cinderella Castle Walt Disney World Resort has already made some monumental changes to its parks this year, and we’re looking forward to all the changes to come. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open this summer, one of our favorite restaurants is making a comeback, and an all-new festival area is set to open in EPCOT. However, Disney resorts around the globe never stop changing and now we know of a big change that will be introduced to Disney World hotel guests in 2025! Beginning tomorrow February 27th, 2024, guests can start booking their 2025 Disney World Vacation Packages. With that said, 2025 room reservations will look a little different than they do now, though — according to an official Disney press release, 2025 arrivals for room-only reservations can cancel their reservations UP TO EIGHT (8) DAYS before their arrival without penalty. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Previously, reservations could be canceled up to five days before to avoid penalty, so this change does restrict Disney World hotel guests a bit more than in years past. Canceling 0-7 days out from the reservation will result in the forfeiture of the deposit (the cost of a one-night stay). The Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation Disney representation confirmed that the Vacation Packages cancelation policy has not changed. The current Vacation Package policy is as follows: If you book your resort reservation in a Vacation Package (the resort reservation includes a room and park tickets), you can cancel the entire package up to 30 days out from your arrival date for a full refund. From 2 to 29 days, you can cancel but will be penalized a $200 cancelation fee (prices are subject to change). If you cancel the day before or on the day of your arrival, the penalty is a complete forfeiture of the entire package cost. It’s important to note that changes to a package that includes a hotel stay will impact the entire package — meaning you can’t single out the hotel when canceling. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Also being included in the 2025 Disney World Vacation Packages is FREE water park access on the day of arrival. That means on the day you check in you can hop over to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (whichever is open) to get your vacation started even faster — free of charge! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park We’ll keep you posted as more 2025 Disney World news, rule changes, and fun tidbits unfold, so stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest! Oh, and remember that you don’t have to plan your next Disney World vacation alone! Our friends at Small World Vacations are here to help with any planning advice and will be with you throughout the planning process from start to finish. BREAKING: Disney World Announces FREE PARK TICKET Offer for 2025 DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Does the new policy change affect how you’ll plan your 2025 Disney World vacation(s) or is it business as usual? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! The post NEWS: Disney World’s Hotel Cancelation Policy Is CHANGING in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is time to start planning your 2025 Disney World vacation! Magic Kingdom It’s never too early to start planning your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. If you want to get the best dining reservations, rooms, and vacation package offers, booking early is recommended. Disney just announced that you’ll be able to start booking your 2025 Disney World vacation SOON, and they snuck in some other exciting news! Disney World has LOTS of hotel offerings. You can choose one of their value resorts, moderate resorts, or deluxe resorts for your stay. Each resort has its own perks such as proximity to the Skyliner or even walking distance to a park. Skyliner at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Currently, when you stay at a Disney World hotel, you can get access to longer theme park hours, and Disney just announced that these perks are carrying over into 2025! Every guest who stays at a Disney World hotel can go to the parks 30 minutes before the regular park opening time with early theme park entry. This perk takes rope dropping to another level and allows you to have a little extra time in the parks before everyone else. EPCOT If you choose to stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa Resort, you can get even more park time with Extended Evening Hours! These extra hours will continue in 2025 and give you extra evening time after the official park closing time. Extended Evening Hours are available in one park on scheduled dates. You can check the Disney World app or website to find out which parks and which dates the extra hours will be available during your stay. Tower of Terror We’re excited to see these hotel perks getting extended into 2025, so don’t forget to start booking your Disney World vacations soon! We’ll be watching for more Disney news, so keep following DFB! Disney announced a complimentary perk for hotel guests in 2025! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Are you getting ready to book your 2025 Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: 2 Popular Hotel Perks Will EXTEND Through 2025 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to choosing where to go on vacation, you’ve literally got a whole world at your fingertips (for the most part.) World Showcase So, why is it that Disney Adults just love coming back to the one place they know best — Disney World? When Ibiza, Mykonos, and Tulum are no longer the trendy vacation spots, you’ll find Disney Adults in the Most Magical Place on Earth. And, here’s why we just love ignoring the latest vacation trend. Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth and no one knows that better than Disney Adults. In fact, there’s a reason (okay — there are LOTS of reasons) why they feel that way. Let’s face it — Disney World can be just as expensive, if not more, than a full-fledged European vacation including airfare and decent hotels. It’s no secret that trips to the House of Mouse don’t come cheap — so why do they keep ignoring the latest vacation trends? Disney World We think it can be summed up by this TikTok that has been making the rounds: If you’ve ever traveled with a Disney Adult outside of a Disney park, then you’ve potentially heard the words, “They have that at EPCOT.” And, in most cases, it’s probably true. Of course, we know EPCOT is nothing like seeing the real thing — but when it comes down to it, most of the time Disney Adults really just don’t care. We don’t mean to generalize, as there are plenty of well-traveled Disney Adults. But, they are still Disney Adults after all. Hello from EPCOT! One thing Disney Adults have in common is that when we walk through the park gates and we find ourselves on Main Street, U.S.A., we suddenly believe in magic because we’re surrounded by it. Of course, we know it’s just a person in a costume, but we can suspend our disbelief and have enough fun to feel like a kid again for a few hours. Tower of Terror Not only that, but for many Disney Adults, the parks bring a sense of nostalgia to the forefront. Growing up going to Disney World is a privilege, and we don’t think many take it for granted — otherwise, they wouldn’t have such a deep appreciation for the parks all these years later! The Disney fandom has been likened to a religion, and it’s that shared sense of tradition and love for the parks that keeps Disney Adults coming back again and again — even when the hottest new vacation spot is halfway across the globe. And, when it comes to deciding where you want to go on your next vacation, don’t let anyone give you any gruff about going to Disney World! It’s your money and your time, so use it as you see it! Spaceship Earth Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news, tips, tricks, and more! Is This PROOF That Disney Adults Are Elite? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post Why Disney Adults Love to IGNORE This Vacation Trend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has announced a new perk for their Resort Hotel guests in 2025! When you reserve a Disney Resort room in 2025 you will receive a Free Disney Water Park Entry on your check-in day! This applies to both Packages and Room Only Reservations on a per reservation basis. Meaning if you have 2 […] The post New Walt Disney World Resort Room Perk in 2025 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

There’s A LOT you have to consider when planning a Disney World trip. Cinderella Castle When are you going? Where will you stay? And, how early should you start? If you ask us, it’s never too early. And, since we officially know when bookings for 2025 Disney World vacations will open — it seems like now might be the perfect time to start planning! Great news, friends! Bookings for Disney World hotel stays and theme park tickets for 2025 will be available to purchase as of February 27th, 2024! If you were looking for a sign to start planning your trip, well, this might be it. Wilderness Lodge And, we officially have confirmation that Early Theme Park Entry (where hotel guests can enter the parks 30 minutes early) and Extended Evening Hours (where Deluxe hotel guests get exclusive time in the parks after hours) will be sticking around for Disney World hotel guests in 2025. Art of Animation Hotel We also spotted an important update you might want to know about as well. Disney has updated its cancelation policy for 2025. For 2025 arrivals, room-only reservations can be canceled without penalty until 8 days before arrival, which is slightly less time than the previous 5-day limit. Disney’s Rivera Resort Disney recently announced that in 2025, those staying at Disney Resorts will have complimentary access to the water parks on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day. You can read more here. Booking your hotel stay can be pretty daunting! Our friends at Small World Vacations can help book your trip for you and make sure you’re getting the best deals! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest news from Disney World and more! Your 2025 Trip to Disney World Will Be Dramatically Different — Here’s Why! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be taking advantage of this offer? Tell us in the comments! The post DATE ANNOUNCED: Bookings for 2025 Disney World Vacations Open SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Already planning your 2025 Disney World trip? There’s going to be a lot to see! Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle With Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the EPCOT transformation, and several hotel renovations being completed in 2024, Disney World is going to feel refreshed and ready to rock in 2025. Packages and ticket bookings for next year are opening soon, but if you’re staying at a Disney World Resort, there’s going to be a BIG new perk! Disney World has announced that in 2025, those staying at Disney Resorts will have complimentary access to the water parks on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day. Do you wanna build a snowman? As it currently stands, this benefit is only available for those with check-in dates from January 1st-December 31st, 2025. Usage of the benefit is subject to availability and all visitors hoping to get into the water parks with complimentary admission MUST be listed on the hotel reservation. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney also notes that both water parks have annual refurbishments, but they will continue to be staggered. The website says, “Guests should be able to enjoy at least one water park experience year-round.” Since the pandemic, the two water parks haven’t yet been open at the same time, with one closing as soon as the other opens. Blizzard Beach Entrance We’ll be on the lookout for any more perks and offerings coming to Disney World in 2025. Stay tuned for all the information on how you can book your 2025 vacation! Why Your 2025 Trip to Disney World Will Be Dramatically Different — 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 Have you ever been to a Disney World water park? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World Announces FREE PARK TICKET Offer for 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

New perk: Disney Resort hotel guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy admission to a Disney water park!View the full article

We’re counting down the days — okay, hours — until the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival kicks off! It’s almost time! This year’s event runs from February 28th through May 27th and will bring all sorts of delicious eats and drinks, exclusive merchandise, exciting entertainment, and more to EPCOT. Some of our favorite parts about this festival are all the floral displays and topiaries you’ll find throughout the park, in fact, an iconic EPCOT ride has received a refresh for the festival and we’re checking it out. Living with the Land has received a bit of a makeover in celebration of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival! We stopped by this iconic attraction to check it out. The festival doesn’t officially begin until February 28th, but Disney has already started setting up the food booths, topiaries, and now — this ride overlay! Living with the Land There’s a Winnie the Pooh-themed picnic happening in one of the greenhouses! We spy a basket with reusable cutlery and dishes, some Corkcicles, veggies, and of course — honey. We just have one question: How do we get an invite to this picnic?! Seems like an event we don’t want to miss. How do we get an invite to this picnic??? There are other displays set up throughout the ride that aren’t normally there, either, and from what we can tell Disney is still working on setting up the final touches of this overlay. It’s possible that the full makeover won’t be complete until the festival officially begins, so keep that in mind if you’re heading to EPCOT before then. And, if you’re heading to the park for the Flower & Garden Festival, make sure you check out all of our posts to help you prepare! Another display The FULL MENUS have been released and you can see all the new items (there are over 70!!!) here. There will also be six brand-new character topiaries, and we’ve already seen a few pop up! This year, several all-new topiaries will be joining the more than 70 others! One in particular is a nod to a favorite superhero movie. Groot(!!) will be making an appearance as flora colossus from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies with a giant cassette tape high above his head. You’ll be able to find him near the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB — we’ll be bringing you live coverage from the first day of the festival once it kicks off on February 28th! See the FULL MENUS for the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival Here 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 heading to the Flower & Garden Festival this year? Tell us in the comments. The post See How a Popular Ride Has CHANGED for the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can really learn A LOT about a person by what’s in their bag (and how well they know Disney World)! ©Amazon Overpacking can be a scary idea for a day at Disney. Think about it — having to lug around all the things you THINK you need versus what you’ll actually end up using. But we recently asked our Disney World reporters what strange and weird things they’ve grown to pack in their bags — and you won’t believe half the things we came up with! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You can bet we’re probably toting around a few Fuel Rods! ©Amazon Fuel rods are sold in kiosks in the parks and hotels at Disney World, and when you’ve depleted the battery on yours, you can exchange it for a fully charged one at any of those kiosks! These are super handy to carry around with us in the parks because we’re able to keep charged constantly. We don’t have to worry about losing power because they can always be swapped out for a fully charged one at any of the kiosks installed in the parks and hotels across Disney World. But here’s the real secret — you don’t have to buy them from the kiosk when you’re ready to start using them. Grab them on Amazon before your trip for MUCH cheaper! VIEW ON AMAZON We’ll probably throw in another Portable Charger for good measure, too. ©Amazon Yeah, we’re not ashamed to admit that we’re super paranoid about being without power for our devices, and having multiple chargers gives us extra peace of mind. We take dozens of videos and photos on our phones every day to share with you! As you can tell already, getting through security to the parks is a bit of an adventure for us. We do find Anker-brand portable chargers to be reliable and FAST. And this magnetic charger eliminates the need to manage a cord while we’re walking and charging. VIEW ON AMAZON Stickers… yes, we’re serious! Mickey Sticker You know the ones! The white ones with the little Mickey on them that you’ve probably been awarded after answering a trivia question (or the whole game) correctly! You’ll probably best recognize them in the hands of a child but we love these little tokens too! Side note: We’ve probably collected these after multiple trips to the park and don’t judge us if you see them spilling out as we unzip our bags, they’re too cute to throw away! We’re also probably running around with multiple Memory Cards. ©Amazon Along with staying connected, we’ve GOT to make sure we’ve got all the storage for the awesome DFB videos! If we’re worried about staying charged, you know we’re worried about storage and toting around a few extra SD cards for added memory is a must. On your trips to Disney World, you probably take more photos and videos than you do in other situations, too! So be sure you don’t run out of memory! VIEW ON AMAZON We’ve also got our Allergy Eye Drops. ©Amazon Do you have seasonal allergies? If you live in a different climate than Florida, you are probably accustomed to having seasonal allergy issues a few months a year. But here’s the thing about the warmer weather in Florida: Pollen is a thing all year. The worst months are usually April, May, and June, but seasonal allergy sufferers might have issues any time of the year. And you’re spending tons of time outside in Disney World. So, you’ll probably find some eye drops in our bag too. Don’t worry, we’re not looking to bury our faces in those flowers and colorful topiaries at the Flower and Garden Festival, but we like to be prepared when the pollen starts stirring up! VIEW ON AMAZON Cough Drops can literally be the one thing that holds our day together. ©Amazon Chances are we’re stopping to talk to lots of people. Between other folks in line, meeting characters, and asking questions of Cast Members to bring you the latest Disney World info, it can take a toll on our voices. Having a few cough drops on hand will help keep us talking through the rest of the day! VIEW ON AMAZON A seemingly random pair of *checks notes*…Socks? ©Amazon Being in Florida definitely has its weather perks, but sometimes we have to deal with a little bit of liquid sunshine (A.K.A. rain) in the parks. Completing our day in soaked shoes and socks is no fun for anyone, so we’ll probably have a spare pair of socks on hand just in case we run into a random rain shower! VIEW ON AMAZON We’d be lost without our Resealable Bags! ©Amazon We use these for so many things! We’re carrying empty ones to use for those sopping wet socks we just mentioned, and leftover snacks or food. We’re also probably carrying a cooling towel in one, and maybe a snack or two we brought to the parks with us. VIEW ON AMAZON Above all, we can’t forget our Lens Wipes! ©Amazon Random, we know, but WORTH IT! All those fabulous photos and messy treats aren’t always kind to our cameras. If we don’t carry something to wipe them clean well, you won’t have a whole lot to look at. We’re very thankful we carry around our small lens wipes for instances just like this (especially on festival days!). You may want to grab some to clean sunglasses you’ve had in your bag, or your phone screen you just dripped Dole Whip on. VIEW ON AMAZON This is just a small sampling of what you’ll find in our bags. If you’d like to see even more Disney essentials, check out our Amazon storefront! Click HERE to visit our Disney deals at our Amazon Storefront!The post Weird Things Our Disney World Reporters Carry in Their Park Bags first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you love free stuff? Because we LOVE free stuff! ©Buffalo Wild Wings We’re constantly on the lookout for ways to score free food, in particular. And if you watched the Super Bowl this year, you might know about a really awesome deal that’s happening today. Who wants some FREE chicken wings?! Because the Super Bowl went into overtime a few weeks ago, Buffalo Wild Wings is delivering on a BIG promise. On Monday, February 26th, everyone who goes to Buffalo Wild Wings from 2PM-5PM can get six free wings. Your wings can be regular or boneless, and you can redeem the freebie either through dine-in or takeout. As an extra delicious bonus, you can choose any sauce you’d like! This offer is not available for delivery orders. ©Buffalo Wild Wings So if you’re hoping to snag this deal, we suggest you arrive early! We’re willing to bet that Buffalo Wild Wings locations around the country will be PACKED today. Stay tuned to DFB for more restaurant news! Click Here to See the Best Restaurants Near 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 go-to wing flavor at Buffalo Wild Wings? Tell us in the comments! The post HURRY! You Can Get FREE WINGS at a Popular Restaurant TODAY ONLY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The one great thing about planning a trip to Disney World is that you have a lot of options for where to stay on property, including hotels for lower budgets. All-Star Resorts We’ve all saved some $$$ by staying at the value resorts, Disney World’s cheapest category of hotels. After all, staying there frees up money to spend on more important things…like FOOD. Whether it’s the All-Star Resorts, or the Pop Century or Art of Animation Resorts, if you just need a hotel room good for resting at night between park visits, Disney’s got you covered. But we’re worried about these hotels, and we’ll tell you why. No new value resort since 2012 Disney has not built a new value resort in over a decade. The last was Art of Animation, which opened in 2012. The most RECENT hotel built in Disney World would be a deluxe resort, the Riviera, which was opened in 2019. Here’s the thing: A LOT of families depend on the value resorts because they’re trying to save money, but are there enough budget rooms to accommodate everyone? Crush at Disney’s Art of Animation We think not. We also think Disney would get MORE people to Disney World if it had more value resort options. Considering Disney’s current focus seems to be on creating more Disney Vacation Club properties (which are pricey), it seems the company has forgotten the value hotel guests. We think Disney needs more value hotels! My UNPOPULAR OPINION On The BEST Disney World Hotel Value of Them All. Don’t Knock It Til You Try It. Rooms are all the same One thing that Disney World has done in recent years is give the value resort rooms a refresh. Now, those rooms used to have themes that were in line with that hotel’s theme, but now, many of the standard rooms at the value resorts look EXACTLY the same. It’s like Disney completely gave up on theming those rooms to give them more personality. Value resort room Were the room upgrades needed, yes? But did Disney have to decide to be so uncreative with the result? No. So now, you only get great theming at the value resorts OUTSIDE your room. We’re guessing those room updates could eventually spoil the fun themed rooms at Art of Animation, too (but we hope not!). PHOTOS: Disney’s Pop Century Resort Standard Room Tour Food courts are all the same One thing that has irked us the most about the value resorts is that ALL the food courts pretty much have the same menus now. We remember when Landscapes of Flavor at Art of Animation was different and offered options not found anywhere else. Even Pop Century had a menu that wasn’t the same as the All-Star Resorts. Landscapes of Flavor doesn’t have a lot of…well…flavor anymore Now, those menus are identical, showing how Disney has decided to pull even MORE character personality away from those hotels. We get it — it’s easier this way, but it shows that Disney doesn’t want to focus a lot of time and attention on value resorts, even with the food. The Deterioration of Landscape of Flavors Food Court From Awesome To Awful As we mentioned, Disney’s deluxe hotels have been getting room upgrades, refreshed lobbies, and even new restaurants. In the meantime, we’re wondering if we’ll ever see a new value resort being built again, and we hope the existing value resorts aren’t neglected! Stay tuned to DFB for more. The PROS And CONS Of Staying At Disney World’s Value Resorts 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? Do you think Disney should put more focus on value resorts in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post We're Seriously Worried about Disney World's Cheapest Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What are the HOTTEST rides of EPCOT? EPCOT Why does it matter what time of year you travel to this park? Should you plan to eat and drink around the World Showcase? Which brand new EPCOT-ian things do you need to factor into your trip? Find out the answers to all of these questions (and more) in just 15 minutes…. OR LESS! Check out our video below: Everything You Need to Know About EPCOT in 15 Minutes 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 are your biggest Disney World REGRETS? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Everything You Need to Know About EPCOT in 15 Minutes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Perhaps the BEST thing about going to Disney World is the little surprise moments that Disney Cast Members make! We love Cast Members! Over the decades that we’ve been visiting the parks, we’ve seen many of these. From the elusive clap box to random pop-up trivia games to limbo and hula hooping in the streets. Cast Members are constantly finding ways to plus up our day just a little bit at a time! And one of our favorite examples of this is the incredible water art from the custodial staff. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, then allow us to introduce you to a fun hidden detail! Select custodial Cast Members have trained in the magic of water art, where they can draw Disney characters on the ground around the parks using nothing but some water and a special mop. We most often see characters like Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, or even Oswald. Mickey Mouse water art But on a visit to Magic Kingdom recently, we spotted a RARE character — the Hatbox Ghost! We just HAD to stop and talk to the wonderful Cast Member who created him. It’s the Hatbox Ghost! Joel from custodial is the one who drew this incredible picture, and he shared a little bit of the backstory with us! He personally designed this water art, and it premiered as a drawing last year, but was exclusive to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. At the time, management approved the design for ONLY during the Halloween party because the Hatbox Ghost hadn’t yet premiered in the Disney World version of the ride. The incredible Joel! Joel says that the Hatbox Ghost art took him about a day or two to design, and then once it was approved he practiced it for a week. It’s one of the more advanced designs out there, so you probably won’t see it in Magic Kingdom as often. If any custodial Cast Members want to learn it, Joel will need to train them personally. It’s so cool! Now that we know the backstory, we feel even more honored to have caught it during the few minutes before it dried. We tip our hats (and our hatboxes!) to all the talented artists and the incredible custodial team! Stay tuned to DFB for more magical moments from around the parks, and all the tips to make your Disney World vacation phenomenal! 4 Essential Magic Kingdom Meals — 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 character would you love to see in water art form? Tell us in the comments! The post Were You Lucky Enough To Spot This DISAPPEARING Haunted Mansion Surprise in Magic Kingdom? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At the beginning of 2023, Splash Mountain was closed to bring us an all-new movie-themed ride. You are all probably familiar by now with the new ride — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The ride so many of us grew up with, is in the middle of a massive re-theme. The new Princess and the Frog-inspired ride will be opening this coming summer in Magic Kingdom. While we’ve gotten some sneak peeks from Disney about what we will see inside this new ride, we have noticed a few details on the outside that could be big hints about some changes coming to the ride. And if you’re Hidden Mickey hunters, we’re afraid one might have gone missing. The outside of the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is quite beautiful. There’s tons of greenery and flowers, and if you look close enough, you can spot Mama Odie’s glass bottles. Mama Odie’s bottles dangle from the opening of the ride But Mama Odie’s glass bottles aren’t the only thing we noticed when looking at the opening where we’ll soon be dropping from. A big part of the rock formation seems to have been removed which surprisingly causes a huge change. If you remember riding Splash Mountain, you would climb up the giant hill to eventually fall down the big drop. But just before barreling over the crest of the hill, you could spot a very large and discreet Hidden Mickey. The Hidden Mickey on the left side was the profile of the iconic mouse. You had to be looking closely and quickly to spot this Hidden Mickey, but the profile of Mickey seemed to be there, just over the castle. Hidden Mickey This Hidden Mickey was formed by a large rock that jutted out into the opening on the outside of the ride. You can see it on the right side of the facade, just below the large tree trunk (which has also been removed). The rock on the right side created the Hidden Mickey when looking from the inside, out. If we compare the front of Splash Mountain to the front of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you’ll notice that this large rock has been removed! Comparison of the fronts of the two rides. Since this large rock has been removed, we’re anticipating that this once-fun Hidden Mickey will no longer be there when we get to ride the new attraction. However, we may have an even better view of Cinderella Castle! Front of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Hidden Mickey’s can be found all around Disney World. They are objects, lighting, fireworks, or pretty much anything that could resemble Mickey (or one of his friends like Donald Duck). We love going around the parks to spot as many as we can, and they are often added to new attractions. So we’ll be eager to find out if Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has any new Hidden Mickeys! Until then, keep following DFB for all your Disney news! You’ve Walked Past These Hidden Mickeys in Disney World DOZENS of Times Without Seeing Them Do you think Disney will add any Hidden Mickeys to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Tell us in the comments! The post Has This Iconic Splash Mountain Hidden Mickey Gone MISSING? 😧 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there ever a BAD time to eat a half-pound cookie in Disney World?! Gideon’s Bakehouse Cookie Hmmm. Well, maybe that introduction didn’t work as well as I thought because it’s definitely not a great idea to eat a full half-pound cookie right before you ride TRON Lightcycle / Run or after a delicious (but very filling) meal at Liberty Tree Tavern. What I really mean is “Is there ever a bad time to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World?”, and the answer to that question is a LOT more complicated. Gideon’s Bakehouse is a fan-favorite bakery located in Disney Springs. The Springs is a shopping and dining district in Disney World, and it’s great because you don’t need to buy a ticket to get inside! You can head straight in to find some of the best food and shopping in Orlando. NOT your average shopping mall Gideon’s opened in Disney Springs in early 2021, and it’s been incredibly popular ever since. With HUGE cake slices and half-pound cookies (yep, we weren’t kidding about those gigantic cookies, y’all), it’s no wonder why people love this bakery! Add spooky vibes and quirky illustrated character portraits to the mix, and we’re completely sold. mmmmm cookies This bakehouse is SO popular, in fact, that you usually have to join a virtual queue just to go inside (it probably doesn’t help that it’s tiny inside, so only a few people can go in at a time). To go in, you head to the bakery and talk to an employee standing outside, who will add you to the virtual queue. You can walk around the Springs for a while until you’re called back when it’s your turn to go in. Gideon’s virtual queue HOWEVER, I recently went to Disney Springs pretty late at night, and that’s where the GOOD NEWS about Gideon’s Bakehouse at night comes in! The Good News When I visited Disney Springs at around 9:30PM recently, there was NO virtual queue for Gideon’s! I walked right up to the physical line outside the bakery and hopped in. The line only took about 20 minutes before I was next to go inside. Gideon’s at night Waiting only 20 minutes to get into Gideon’s Bakehouse is usually unheard of, so could it be the ultimate HACK for getting all those amazing treats with no multi-hour wait?! Gideon’s Cookie Well…here comes the bad news. The Bad News When I got inside Gideon’s Bakehouse, I saw that the cake slices were almost completely SOLD OUT for the day. In fact, there was only one cake slice left! Visiting at the end of the day might mean much lower wait times, but you’ll run the risk of missing out if any of the treats have sold out for the day. Some cookies were sold out, too Luckily, Gideon’s still had some cookies left, so I wasn’t completely out of luck! But if you know me, you know how much I love that cake, so it was still pretty sad. Here’s what the cake display USUALLY looks like…but not this time! In conclusion, it’s a risk to visit Gideon’s Bakehouse late at night instead of earlier in the day. You probably won’t wait nearly as long, but you might not get as many options for treats, either! If you do happen to visit Gideon’s when they’re sold out of the treat you’re looking for, don’t forget that there are lots of other great dessert options in the Springs, like Salt & Straw, the Cookie Bar at Summer House on the Lake, and Amorette’s Patisserie. Disney Springs Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite snack in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post We've Got BAD NEWS and GOOD NEWS About Visiting Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney World at NIGHT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, another week has come and gone in Disney World. Lemonade Slush We’re busy prepping for the first day of the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival, which starts on February 28th. While we’re getting our tummies ready for ALL that new and amazing food, we’re also keeping an eye on things in Disney World restaurants. Yes, that means we’ve got more menu changes to share with you this week, so let’s get started! EPCOT Garden Grill Chocolate Pie in a Jar is no longer available at Garden Grill. Garden Grill However, Farmer’s Seasonal Crumble has been added. REVIEW: Is This STILL the Best Character Meal in Disney World? Sunshine Seasons The following has changed at Sunshine Seasons: REMOVED: Vegetable Korma and Asian Vegetable Noodle Salad Vegetable Korma Assorted Artisanal Cookies changed from $3.99 to $4.49 REVIEW: WAIT. Did We Just Find Crumbl Cookie DUPES at EPCOT? The Land Cart At The Land Cart, Assorted Coca-Cola Bottled Beverages changed from $5 to $5.25. The Land Cart That’s the only update here. You’ll REGRET Forgetting About This EPCOT Festival Treat! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rosie’s All-American Cafe Budweiser Lager has been removed from the menu at Rosie’s. Rosie’s All-American Cafe That’s the only change here. PSA: This $5 Hollywood Studios Treat Is Still One of the Best Backlot Express You can now get a Frozen Platinum Margarita at Backlot Express. Backlot Express It’s made with Patron Silver-Tequila, Cointreau, and Sweet-and-Sour for $16.50. REVIEW: The Saga Continues in Our Toxic Relationship With This Disney World Snack Hollywood and Vine The Macaroni & Cheese with Shrimp and Bacon has been removed from the menu. Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp and Bacon However, Shrimp Squid Ink Pasta has been added. FULL REVIEW of Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood and Vine in Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge The Tiffins Bread Service has gone up in price. Tiffin’s Bread Service The new price is $18 (previously $16). REVIEW: Nomad Lounge Has 4 NEW Menu Items in Disney World! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill On the breakfast menu, the Potato Hash has been removed from the menu. Spyglass Grill Goose Island IPA has also been removed from the menu. REVIEW: Do NEW Menu Items Make Spyglass Grill in Disney World a Must-Visit Spot? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge The Mara Pasta and Meatballs has been added to the menu at The Mara. The Mara This is Meatballs served on top of Penne Pasta with Traditional Pomodoro Sauce served with a side of Ancient Grains and a Banana for $12.99. REVIEW: If You Love Zebra Domes, Listen Up. Disney World Debuted Something Even BETTER Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette Spaghetti and Meatballs has been added to the menu here. The Artist’s Palette This is made with Pork and Beef Meatballs served on top of Spaghetti with Traditional Pomodoro Sauce and a Bread Stick for $11.99. REVIEW: This Is Why We’re Telling You to LEAVE the Disney World Parks Disney Springs B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. There’s a new dog available at B.B. Wolf’s: the Tennessee Barbecue Dog. BB Wolf’s Sausage Co. It’s an All-Beef Hot Dog, Smoked Brisket, Nashville Hot Pickle Slaw, Barbecue Sauce, and Sweet Cream Sauce on a House-made Bun served with chips for $12.79. A Jambalaya Hot Dog? Okay, Disney World, You’ve Got Our Attention… Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Here’s what changed at Blaze Pizza: Red Vine changed from $10.45 to $11.95 BBQ Chkn changed from $10.45 to $11.95 Meat Eater changed from $10.45 to $11.95 Art Lover changed from $10.45 to $11.95 Green Stripe changed from $10.45 to $11.95 Veg Out changed from $10.45 to $11.95 REMOVED: Link In White Top changed from $10.45 to $11.95 ADDED: Hot Link — Spicy Red Sauce, Jalapeno, Sausage, Black Olive, Red Onion, Banana Pepper, Mozzorella for $11.95 Build Your Own Pizza changed from $10.45 to $11.95 Build Your Own 1 Top Pizza changed from $8.95 to $9.95 ADDED: Build Your Own Simple Pie — Mozzarella, Parmesan, and Red Sauce for $7.95 White Top Salads, Sides and Desserts also changed: Simple Salad – Side changed from $5.95 to $6.95 Simple Salad – Entrée changed from $10.50 to $9.95 REMOVED: Dough Knots Desserts changed from$3 to $3.25 ADDED: Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread for $8.25 ADDED: Cheesy Bread for $8.25 Assorted Fountain Beverages – 16oz changed from $3.50 to $3.55. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Pesto Garlic CHEESY Bread in Disney World? Say No More The BOATHOUSE On the dessert menu, the Pumpkin Cheesecake has been removed. The BOATHOUSE Instead, you can now order Blackberry Cheesecake — Blackberry Compote, Chantilly Cream, Graham Crumble for $10. I Spent $80 on Lunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs. Was It Worth It? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World and have your heart set on certain food items, we always recommend checking restaurant menus ahead of time. You can do that on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. How to Dine at One of the Most Expensive Restaurants in Disney World for Less Than $40 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 restaurant in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Menu CHANGES Hit Disney World's Garden Grill, Nomad Lounge, and More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Will you be visiting Disneyland in 2024? Radiator Springs Racers If so, in case you haven’t already heard, you’ll need to know that a fan-favorite Disney California Adventure attraction will be closed for refurbishment — tomorrow! Radiator Springs Racers will close for refurbishment in Disney California adventure tomorrow, February 26th! Remember this is planned to be a short closure and should reopen on March 2nd. We’ll definitely update you if there are any changes to the refurb schedule! ©Disney We’ll definitely miss it while it’s closed, but we’re already getting excited to see its return! Radiator Springs Racers In the meantime, you can still get your Cars Land fix, and while you’re there, hop on Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree or Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters! We’ll continue to keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. NEWS: Haunted Mansion Has CLOSED for a Lengthy Refurbishment at Disneyland 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 visiting Disneyland in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post This Disney California Adventure Fan-Favorite Attraction Closes for Refurb TOMORROW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article