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HUGE changes are happening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Polynesian Village Resort Disney is in the process of creating a WHOLE new set of Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas, and we’ve been following the construction of the project since it began. The new villas are set to open later this year, but Disney hasn’t set an exact timeline or opening date. However, we do have some idea about what will be included with this huge expansion. What the New Building Will Look Like When Disney announced the new villas, they said the look would be “inspired by the early concepts for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.” Disney also released concept art of the new buildings. As you can see, the building itself has a Polynesian Village Resort look and feel with palm trees scattered about. We can also see chairs set up along the water (for fireworks viewing, possibly!) and a pool in the distance. ©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art It’s being built on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, offering waterfront views. We can imagine that those staying in the new villas will have AMAZING views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. 3 Big Disney Discounts ONLY DVC Members Can Get Recreation and Amenities Disney has also promised that the villas will offer new dining and swimming areas. We’ve already seen the construction of one building on the site that a Cast Member has told us could be a restaurant, with an area under construction just beyond that will reportedly be a new pool. So it looks like at least one restaurant could be attached to the pool (maybe more like a pool bar/lounge situation?). The original concept art includes a pool, so this could be where it will be. Potential new restaurant and pool area Disney has also mentioned that the new villas will have other “recreational areas,” although we don’t know exactly what that means just yet. 11 Unfortunate Things That Happen Every Time We Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Rooms We also know a little bit about the rooms. One, from construction photos and concept art, it seems every room will have a balcony, so expect great views. We can also surmise that the room sizes will include both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom villas. Looks like all rooms will have a balcony Disney has said that Imagineers are working on making the rooms in a way that honors the past while working with the existing theme. Right now, the Polynesian’s other rooms are Moana-themed, so we might guess that the new villas will carry on with that theme in some way. We can also expect that the rooms will have Hey, Disney installed, as this service is already available in the Polynesian’s existing rooms. FULL TOUR of Some of the Newest Hotel Rooms in Disney World! Disney hasn’t given us a lot of details for these new DVC villas, yet, but we’ve been keeping an eye out for more information. We’re also keeping an eye on construction to see if we can spot any clues as to what the new villas might include. Stay tuned to DFB for more! 6 BIG Changes Will Affect Disney Vacation Club Members in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be interested in booking one of these new rooms when they become available? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything Coming to the NEW Hotel Building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has had its share of conflicts over the past few years. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters One CEO stepped down, while a former CEO returned to the role. There’s an ongoing feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company’s reputation among consumers has taken a major hit. After announcing a huge partnership for a new sports streaming service, the company is also under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice. But as an employer, how does Disney compare to other big companies? Well, now we know. Forbes recently released its list of the best large U.S. employers, with companies ranked in partnership with Statista, a market research firm. Employees at U.S. companies with more than 5,000 workers were surveyed about how they would rate their employer and if they would recommend their employer to others. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Survey participants included current employees, those who’ve worked for the company within the past two years, and people familiar with the company through other people they may know affiliated with that industry. Those survey responses were tallied, with the top 600 organizations listed as those that ranked the highest. So, how did Disney rank? Well, Disney came in at #419 overall. ©Forbes However, the company came in second within its industry, Media and Advertising, just below Interpublic Group. It ranked higher than Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Netflix. ©Forbes Meanwhile, Disneyland Cast Member performers recently formed a labor union that will represent theatrical performers, parade performers, and character performers, as well as hosts, leads, and trainers that support Disneyland’s entertainment department. The new union will be represented by the Actors’ Equity Association — the same union that represents performers and stage managers at Disney World, on Broadway, and in other live theater productions across the U.S. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news. Why April 3rd Is a BIG DAY for the Walt Disney Company Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this news? Let us know in the comments! The post See Where Disney Ranks on the List of BEST Employers for 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Just because something is on the Internet does not make it true. Disney Wish That’s right. Now, we spend a lot of time debunking myths about Disney World or about the Disney company in general (no, Walt Disney was NOT cryogenically frozen). Now we know that there are some Internet hoaxes, though, that seem VERY real, and we found one that might have fooled a lot of folks. A TikTok user posted a video that seems both hilarious and terrifying, claiming that it’s 1:30AM and that a Disney Cruise Line ship horn, which blasts the tune of “When You Wish Upon A Star,” is broken and just playing over and over again…loudly. You can see the video below. Honestly, this IS the stuff of nightmares, but we think a little knowledge of how the horns work is in order. On most cruise ships, there’s just one air horn, but Disney Cruise Line has multiple air horns, each programmed to a specific musical note so that a group of those notes can form part of a song. A control panel on the ship allows the Captain and crew to choose which series of notes to play, hence the song. Every Disney cruise ship can play “Wish Upon A Star,” but other ships also play a series of notes from other songs. Disney Wish Let’s just say it’s highly unlikely that the horns can get stuck because they’re actually multiple horns set to play through the series of notes once. That’s it. It’s just not likely to get stuck, and if it did, you can guarantee Disney has a way to stop it quickly. Also, if you listen to the “announcement” on the video, it doesn’t resemble the kinds of announcements you’d hear on a Disney Cruise. Disney Magic We think this is probably just a parody video, so if that is the case, it is pretty funny. But please don’t think this could happen on a Disney Cruise and don’t let this scare you off from taking a Disney Cruise in the future. Helmsman Mickey on the Disney Magic Stay tuned to DFB for more. You Won’t Catch Us On a Disney Cruise Without These 14 Things What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you seen this video? Let us know your first thoughts in the comments! The post Don’t Be Fooled by This VIRAL Disney TikTok first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, we’ve had a big week at Disney World! Cheese Course at Victoria & Albert’s We chowed down on our share of Valentine’s Day treats, while we started perusing the menus for the food booths at the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival. We also recently revisited ABC Commissary, which has really upped its game over the past few years. Meanwhile, Disney World restaurant menus changed, so we better fill you in on all the updates. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge The description for Churros changed from “Vanilla Crema, Strawberry-Guava Sauce” to “Vanilla Crema, Seasonal Sauce.” Churros! Also, Bangkok Chicken Wings were added back to the menu. These are Crispy Chicken Wings, Fish Sauce Caramel, Peanuts, and Cilantro for $16. REVIEW: Nomad Lounge Has 4 NEW Menu Items in Disney World! Tiffins The Desserts menu has changed at Tiffins: REMOVED: The Lion King REMOVED: Tropical Trifle The Lion King ADDED: Sweet Mango Sticky Rice — Sweet Jasmine Rice, Mango Gelee, Lemon Verbena-Avocado “Ice Cream,” Avocado Sauce, Sesame Florentine (Plant-based) for $11 Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Tiffins in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Way Too Pricey or Worth Every Penny? Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette A new bottle of wine is now available at The Artist’s Palette: Sartori di Verona Pinot Grigio, Italy for $21. The Artist’s Palette Also, Yuengling Lager was added to the Beer & Cider menu for $9.75. REVIEW: This Is Why We’re Telling You to LEAVE the Disney World Parks Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Trattoria al Forno Under Desserts, the Tiramisù Bread Pudding changed from $16 to $17. Under Breakfast Sides, Bacon or Sausage and Breakfast Potatoes both changed from $5 to $5.50. Here are how cocktails changed: Peach Bellini changed from 14.5 to $15 Caprese Bloody Mary changed from $13.50 to $14 Mimosa changed from $13.50 to $14 Trattoria al Forno Also, Iced Coffee changed from $4.50 to $4.75. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: We Finally Found Great Italian Food in Disney World — Let Me Tell You About it Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort The Chuck Wagon Entree had some changes at The Chuck Wagon: REMOVED: Angus Cheeseburger, Macaroni & Cheese Burger, Corn Dog Nuggets, Pioneer Berry Salad, Chicken Breast Nuggets, and Fort Wilderness Vegetable Burger All-Beef Hot Dog changed from “Served with French Fries” to “Served with Chips” and price changed from $9.79 to $10.29 Snacks also changed: REMOVED: Jalapeño Poppers, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Mac & Cheese, and French Fries Mickey-shaped Pretzel changed from $6.49 to $7.79 ADDED: Assorted Chips for $3.29 ADDED: Carrots and Celery with Ranch for $3.79 Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich changed from $5.99 to $6.29 Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar changed from $5.99 to $6.29 The Chuck Wagon Assorted Bottled Beverages changed from $4.69 to $4.99. Here’s how Beverages with Alcohol changed: ADDED: High Noon Sun Sips Vodka & Soda Pineapple — Vodka and Soda with flavors Pineapple for $11.75 ADDED: Social Hour Cocktails Whiskey Mule — New York Distilling Company Ragtime Rye Whiskey, and Ginger Beer for $12.50 Disney Food Blog Review: The Chuck Wagon Fresh Fixin’s Food Truck at Fort Wilderness Campground Disney Springs Splitsville Luxury Lanes Okay, hang on to your hats (or your bowling shoes, in this case) because there are a LOT of changes at Splitsville. Here’s how Appetizers have been updated: Cone of Fries changed from $11 to $12 Loaded Fries changed from $13 to $14 Chicken Tenders changed from $15 to $16 Macho Nachos changed from $17 to $18 Cheeseburger Sliders changed from $15 to $16 Voodoo Shrimp changed from $15 to $16 Pan-fried Potstickers changed from $13 to $15 REMOVED: Street Corn Chicken Nachos Macho Nachos ©Disney Here’s how Pizza has changed: Cheese changed from $17 to $18 REMOVED: Veggie and Killer Bee Pepperoni changed from $19 to $20 Meat Lovers changed from $20 to $22 ADDED: Sicilian Four Cheese — Lods of mozzarella, provolone, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan with tomato sauce on signature thick cruist for $24 ADDED: Spicy Pepperoni — Mozzarella, pepperoni, and torn basil, drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey for $28 Here’s how Sushi changed: Spicy Tuna changed from $16 to $17 Volcano Roll changed from $18 to $20 REMOVED: VeggieRoll and The Kingpin Platter Ninja Crunch changed from $17 to $18 Krab Rangoon Roll changed from $19 to $20 Volcano Roll Salads also changed: REMOVED: Ahi Tuna ADDED: Southwest Salad — Seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, avocado, red peppers, cheddar jack cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips, and sour cream over romaine tossed in cilantro lime dressing and served in a crunchy tortilla shell for $23 Handhelds are also a little different: Cheeseburger Deluxe changed from $19 to $20 West Texas Burger changed from $21 to $22 Black Jack Chicken changed from $20 to $22 REMOVED: Grilled Portabella Sandwich Steak Ranchero Tacos changed from $20 to $22 Baja Shrimp Tacos changed from $20 to $222 Splitsville Entrees changed like this: Fish n’ Chips changed from $24 to $26 Grilled Salmon with Mango Chutney changed from $31 to $34 REMOVED: Taco Bowl and Chicken Alfredo Steak & Fries changed from $39 to $42 ADDED: Chicken Dinner — Five crispy chicken tenders with fries and coleslaw with choice of barbecue, ranch, or buffalo for dipping for $24 Cookies & Cream Sundae was added to the dessert menu. It’s Indulgent cookies and cream ice cream loaded with hot fudge, OREO cookies, whipped cream, and a cherry for $10. Here’s how Frozen Drinks changed: ADDED: Orange Crush — Vodka, 153 Grain, and orange for $15 ADDED: Swampwater — A frozen swirl of Orange Crush and Big Wave Dave ADDED: Dreamsicle — Pina Colada swirled with Orange Crush Hemingway Daiquiri Draft Beer had some updates: REMOVED: Splitsville’s “Lost Lanes” Pilsner, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and High Noon ADDED: Modelo Especial for $9 Bottles and Cans had the following changes: REMOVED: Modelo Especial and High Noon ADDED: High Noon Hard Seltzers for $9 The SECRET Rooftop Bar You’ll LOVE in Disney World Typhoon Lagoon Leaning Palms Ahead of Typhoon Lagoon’s reopening, Leaning Palms is getting a menu update: ADDED: Cuban Flatbread Pizza — Cream Sauce, Swiss Cheese, Ham, Roast Pork, Dill Pickles, Jack Cheese, and Mustard Aioli garnished with Cilantro for $11.49 Leaning Palms ADDED: Pulled Pork Sandwich — Roasted Pork Shoulder, Bacon, Andouille Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Coleslaw topped with House-made Pickle Chips and drizzed with Horseradish Petal Sauce for $11.29. What Will You Find in the Chocolate Treasure Chest at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park? Typhoon Tilly’s New food is coming to Typhoon Tilly’s, too: ADDED: Shrimp Boil — Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Crawfish, Boiled Potato, Corn, and Garlic Toast garnished with Chopped Parsley for $15.99 ADDED: Fried Fish Platter — Battered Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Hushpuppies, and Sweet Chili Sauce served with Fries and Slaw for $14.29 Typhoon Tilly’s ADDED: Shrimp Louie Salad — Shrimp, Bibb Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado, and Hard-boiled Egg tossed in Louie Sauce garnished with Fried Capers and served with Tortilla Chips Review: Typhoon Tilly’s and the Snack Shack — Including the Sand Pail Sundae — at Typhoon Lagoon Menu changes do happen often in Disney World, so if you have your heart set on specific meals, you may want to double-check those menus before your trip. You can do that on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll keep you updated on changes, too! 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 Disney World restaurant? 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Leaving for your next Disney World trip so soon? Security We know that when you’re packing there’s a lot to consider with all the clothes and snacks you’re going to bring, but have you thought about how what you pack can save you time at airport security? Let’s talk about some things that will help with that! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We’re talking about bags. You’ll find them everywhere you look when at Disney World, and believe it or not, what bags you pack can really save you time when you’re going through airport security. Our main recommendation is for you to carry smaller and lightweight bags. So, let’s go over some options. Consider this Belt Bag ©Amazon There really isn’t a better way to carry your light essentials throughout the parks. It’s light and has enough room for all you need to get you through the day and its size makes it a breeze to bring through security, unlike a big and bulky backpack. This also works well for airport security. It’s easy to take on and off and can house what you need on the plane! View on Amazon Check out this Travel Toiletry Bag ©Amazon If you are bringing a bigger bag, consider something small like this to house all of your toiletries! This helps tons when dealing with airport security so everything that may need to be checked is placed together. It can also help in case anything needs to be checked at the parks! View on Amazon We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these for your next trip? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Travel Essentials That Save Us Tons of Time at Security first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you travel to Disney World, do you fly? Do you fly to Disney World? We think the majority of you probably do, which is why we always try to keep you updated on any airfare deals we find or when airlines announce new flights to Orlando. Well, guess what? An airline just added new flights to Orlando…but there’s a catch. So here’s the thing…these new flights aren’t to and from Orlando International Airport. Instead, they’re in and out of Orlando’s OTHER airport, Orlando Sanford Airport. Yes, you actually have ANOTHER option to fly in and out of Orlando. Now, you might have even more of a reason to use this airport. According to The Orlando Business Journal, Allegiant Air is now offering flights three times a week from Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York, to Orlando Sanford Airport. If you fly out of Rochester, it just got way more convenient to get to Disney World! Orlando Sanford International Airport via AllEars.net This could save you a lot of money on your flights, even if you have to fly to a different airport. We’ve found that Sanford is typically a LOT easier to navigate because it’s much smaller than Orlando International Airport, plus it’s a lot less stressful (especially when it comes to security lines). However, it is a little further away from Disney World, but several private shuttle services can get you to and from Disney World, along with rideshare. You can also rent a car if that’s what you prefer. ©Orlando Sanford International Airport So it’s definitely worth a thought if you’re looking to save some money on your next Disney World trip and these flights are convenient for you! We suggest researching all your options before committing to one. ©Allegiant Airlines Stay tuned to DFB for more. If you want to do some planning before your flight (or even on the plane!), check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We’ve compiled all of our BEST tips and tricks from years of Disney World travel into one eBook that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and take with you! Best Airport To Use For a Disney World Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever flown into Orlando Sanford Airport? What was it like? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Low-Cost Airline Just Added NEW Flights to Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It seems like Disney has been busy refreshing hotels and hotel rooms ALL over the world. World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland The Disneyland Hotel just recently got its own DVC villas. The old Paradise Pier Hotel in Disneyland just became Pixar Place Hotel with a brand-new theme. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is got some new DVC cabins. We’ve even seen new hotel rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, BoardWalk Resort, Beach Club Resort, and more! In Paris, the Disneyland Hotel reopened with a completely new ROYAL theme. Now, a Hong Kong Disneyland hotel is getting some new deluxe hotel rooms. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel at Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a Mickey and Friends update! The newly designed “Mickey and Friends” rooms feature some of your favorite classic Disney characters. You’ll see Donald Duck’s family, like Huey, Louie, Dewey, and Webby. But it’s the HUGE mural above the bed that will really get your attention. There’s Mickey, Minnie, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto. Yep, the WHOLE gang. ©Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Check out the Mickey pillows on each bed. Um…we want these for our house, Disney! ©Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Deluxe rooms sleep up to four people with two double beds or one king bed. Also, there’s a fun circular mirror opposite the bed. As you can see here, the room’s colors are colors associated with classic Mickey Mouse — and we love it! ©Hong Kong Disneyland Resort The bathrooms have also been upgraded — the mirror has a fun filmstrip-inspired frame. That’s because the overall concept for the hotel is Hollywood! ©Hong Kong Disneyland Resort These rooms will be available in spring 2024, so if you’re looking to book a stay at Hong Kong Disneyland, you might just want to check them out for your visit. Note that the rest of the hotel got an upgrade last year. Those rooms will be ready on April 26th, 2024. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Have you checked out the latest Disney-themed t-shirts in our store? Click here – you’ll want to pick some up before your next Disney trip! We’re Live From ARENDELLE!! Come See Disney’s NEW World of Frozen! 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 visited Hong Kong Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Announces NEW Mickey Hotel Rooms Opening April 26th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We recently got a TON of announcements from The Walt Disney Company. ESPN Wide World of Sports During the company’s Q1 2024 earnings call, we learned how Disney Parks (and other experiences) were doing financially. We also learned how Disney’s streaming services were doing, including learning that Disney+ recently lost subscribers. Just before the earnings call, Disney announced a huge sports streaming partnership between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery to create a NEW mega sports streaming service. However, there’s a chance that partnership may not be allowed to happen. The general idea for the new streaming service was to bring three companies together to create a joint streaming platform for sports content. The new sports subscription service would be available to ESPN+, Hulu, and Max subscribers, with each company owning one-third of the product. ©ESPN However, ACA Connects, a group representing around 500 small and medium cable providers, recently called for the U.S. Department of Justice to review the deal. The cable group believes that the partnership creates an “anticompetitive sports streaming juggernaut.” As a result, the U.S. Department of Justice now has plans to examine the new streaming platform, according to Reuters. ESPN feature at CES 2024 Disney has already announced that the new streaming service is expected to launch in the fall and will offer a variety of professional and college sports coverage. Subscribers will have the option to subscribe directly or bundle the service with their existing Disney+, Hulu, and Max subscriptions. ©Disney ACA Connects has cited that “allowing the biggest media players to join forces while locking out traditional linear cable providers from offering the same package at the same price — only gives more power and leverage to the Goliaths to extract more money from customers of ACA Connects Members.” The Justice Department will reportedly scrutinize all details of Disney’s sports streaming service when the deal is finalized, per Reuters. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Has “Never Been More Confident” About 2024 Streaming Profitability Despite Reported LOSS in Subscribers 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? Should Disney’s streaming service be allowed or not? Share your thoughts in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney’s New Streaming Service Might Violate Federal Law first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, Disney World can be both the best and absolute worst. Magic Kingdom The food, rides, entertainment, and level of immersion are just second to none, but that doesn’t mean Disney’s knocking it out of the park with everything they do. We figured it was time to address some of the unhinged things we’re begging Disney to stop doing in 2024. Let’s talk about it! Festival Date Fiascos Hey Disney, do you remember the Flower and Garden Festival? The one you shrunk just a month before it started, throwing everyone’s meticulously planned springtime trips into disarray? Flower and Garden Festival topiaries And don’t even get us started on the NEVER-ENDING saga of festival dates announced later and later and later. That leaves us scrambling to adjust vacations and budgets. Disney, we adore your festivals, but this announcement game needs a serious overhaul. We’ve got the MENUS for the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival right here! Early Holiday Madness Look, we know Halloween is practically a national holiday at this point and we’re all for getting our spook on, but starting fall festivities in August? That’s like putting up Christmas lights before Halloween. Fall in Disney World How about we keep the seasons right where they belong and not skip straight from sunscreen to pumpkin spice, alright? When will tickets go on sale for the 2024 Halloween Party? We’re making an education guess! Teasing Updates Forever Don’t you just love the joy of a HUGE Disney announcement followed by… years of crumbs?? Disney, I mean, we’re all for anticipation, but can we please have some actual updates once in a while? Opening soon! We get it, good things take time, but the anticipation is killing us. It’s like waiting for your favorite show to drop a new season, only to get a trailer once every six months. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening early, though! The Opening Date Debacles Speaking of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we’ve got a pretty good feeling that we’ve heard more “opening soon” announcements than actual ride details at this point. “Coming Summer 2024!” Disney, any chance we can please, pretty please get a clear and concise opening date that doesn’t involve nine different press releases and a decoder ring? Our patience, and park passes, are starting to feel pretty thin. What comes after the drop in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? We’re sharing a clue! The News Avalanche Disney, we really appreciate being in the loop, but dropping a bazillion announcements at once and then ghosting us for weeks? Magic Kingdom How about changing things up by spacing the news out a bit, and letting us savor each announcement instead of bombarding us with a news frenzy. EPCOT Those are just a couple of the things we’re hoping Disney will stop doing this year. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB as we bring you the latest from Disney World in 2024! 5 Cringey Things We’re Begging You To Stop Doing in Disney World in 2024. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What things do you wish Disney would stop doing? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney, We Love You. But PLEASE Stop Doing These 5 UNHINGED Things first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has lots of different construction projects happening right now. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Country Bear Jamboree and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are under construction in Magic Kingdom, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is under refurbishment (again) in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and multiple different Disney World hotels have projects underway. But there’s one hotel project that we’re starting to get REALLY worried about. Back in December, Disney announced that the reimagined cabins coming to Fort Wilderness will open by Summer 2024! Disney’s Fort Wilderness The problem? Well, we’re halfway through February, and nothing has happened yet. Not on Fort Wilderness property, that is. It is entirely possible Disney is building these cabins offsite and will bring them in and place them when they’re ready. Current Fort Wilderness Cabin In fact, Disney just shared a NEW video of a model cabin. Read more about all the new details HERE! There are over 350 cabins being refurbished — that’s a LOT of cabins to build! And these aren’t just small renovations either — these cabins are being completely reimagined inside and out. ©Disney So, we’re starting to prepare ourselves to see this opening timeline pushed back. This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen Disney do this. In fact, we’ve seen them do it MANY times, including recently, when all of EPCOT’s walls were supposed to be down by the end of 2023, and alas, walls are still very much all around the park. ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney news surrounding this refurbishment, so stay tuned to DFB! Here’s how Disney World is getting BETTER in 2024! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think — will these cabins open in time? Tell us in the comments! The post Should We Be Worried About the New Fort Wilderness Cabins? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve warned you about that finicky Florida weather. A rainy day in Magic Kingdom It’s especially chaotic this time of the year. We’ve seen super cold days, as well as hot days. We’ve also seen a lot of rainy days (if it doesn’t rain at least ONCE on your Disney World trip, are you really in Orlando, Florida?). Although rainy days can put a bit of a dampener (see what we did there?) on your day in the parks, it could also give you the best park day ever. Why? Because rainy days tend to keep crowds away. It’s been pretty wet the past few days in Disney World, but we’ve noticed that it’s kept things very quiet in the parks. February 17th-19th is a holiday weekend, so we were expecting some large crowds in the parks. On February 17th, we noticed that many people decided to don their raincoats and ponchos to tackle Magic Kingdom. But not as many as we might have expected. All park pass reservations are open for all four parks, too. Magic Kingdom However, the shops were FULL of people trying to wait out the rain. Shops are busy, though The rain, though, was relentless, so outside, things seemed pretty calm. Even Main Street, U.S.A. was relatively calm. Main Street, U.S.A. The rain did let up a little, and by the time we visited Hollywood Studios, there were some more people out and about. Hollywood Studios On February 18th, though, we saw even fewer people in the parks. This is one of the shortest Magic Kingdom Monorail lines we’ve seen at the Ticket and Transportation Center in a while. Short Monorail line Magic Kingdom felt like a ghost town when we arrived. Look at how few people are hanging around Cinderella Castle! Where is everyone? Ride wait times were low this morning, too. Pirates of the Caribbean only had a 10-minute wait — that’s basically a walk-on ride right now. Just 10 minutes? Even later, the rain seems to have kept a lot of people indoors. We like this! We have to be honest; we love days like this in Disney World, especially when we don’t expect it. We’re not sure where the holiday weekend crowds are, but we’re enjoying the calm that the rain brings to the parks. Stay tuned to DFB for more. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Do Yourself a Favor and AVOID These Disney World Hotels in April 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 do on a rainy day in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Is EMPTY (on a Holiday WEEKEND!), and We Think We Know Why first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been impatiently watching construction on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom for what feels like forever. Mural at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Okay, it’s only technically been about a year, but we’ve enjoyed watching progress on the new ride, like seeing the water tower going up and seeing all the new additions being added regularly. Well, on February 18th, we saw something HUGE happening on the ride, and we have to share it with you: WATER is flowing through Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. WATER, PEOPLE!!! Those familiar with Splash Mountain, the ride that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replaced, know that the ride is a log flume ride, which means you need water to move the logs (filled with people) through the attraction. This basic design remains the same for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but this is the first time we’ve seen the ride filled with water. This could indicate that Disney is preparing to start testing the ride. We recently got an update that the ride is set to open EARLY in Disney World (this summer!), so we already know we’re pretty close to the opening date. Summer isn’t that far away, folks! Check it out! The ride will pick up the story after Tiana’s adventures in The Princess and the Frog, during New Orleans’ Carnival season (party!), and Tiana is hosting a Mardi Gras Party. The party is missing a “key ingredient,” though, so we are going to be asked to take a trip through the Bayou to find it. ©Disney We recently got a look at the Tiana animatronic we’ll see at the beginning of the ride, and um…WOW! She looks amazing. ©Disney Of course, music will also be a big part of the ride, with original music “inspired by songs from the film.” Many of the original voice actors from the film have also offered their voices for the ride, including Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael Leon Wooley as Louis, Jennifer Lewis as Mama Odie, and, of course, Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana. ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for MORE Tiana’s Bayou Adventure updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Just Set the Record Straight Regarding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure RUMORS 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 excited to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨Water Is FINALLY Flowing at Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let us set the scene. It’s a bright, sunny morning. You’re standing in line for the bus to Magic Kingdom at your Disney World hotel. It’s time to rope-drop the park! Fiiiiinally, the bus arrives, but you’re pretty far back in line. Uh-oh. Disney World Well, it looks like it’s going to be standing-room-only on the bus. Time to grab a handrail and head to the Magic Kingdom. Now, for a lot of people, this is probably no big deal. But for some of us, standing on a jam-packed Disney World bus is a literal nightmare. Here’s why. Unlike a regular public transportation bus in, say, New York City, Disney World buses aren’t confined to narrow city streets and endless traffic. Disney buses can travel pretty fast on highways and make wide turns, and they even have their own special bus lane in some parts of Disney World. Know what that means for us standing passengers? You need to know how to BALANCE. Disney bus We know we’re not alone when we say that we get a liiiitle nervous about falling over or losing our balance onboard a Disney bus. And when you’re standing on a bus full of people, it’s easy to start looking at your fellow passengers and thinking to yourself, “Do NOT fall on them!” Yep. We’re scared of falling on Disney buses — and we’re not afraid to admit it. Learn how to BALANCE! Luckily, we have a lot of practice bus surfing — we mean standing — so let us share some tips that have eased our travel anxiety. First, it’s all in the legs. Ground yourself so that your weight is evenly distributed and your legs are spread apart enough to catch yourself if the bus lurches forward, backward, or sideways. Don’t keep your feet too close together! Imagine you’re surfing and position your legs as if you’re standing on a surfboard. Got it? Bus transportation at Disney World You may also have to stand on a few other types of Disney transportation, like the monorail or boat. In our experience, you typically have a little more breathing room on these other kinds of transportation. Pro tip: make sure to check the transportation schedule on your My Disney Experience app so you know how late Disney transportation will be open. Monorail We’ll be honest — after a long day of walking through Disney World, the last thing we want to do is keep standing all the way back to our room, but sometimes you just don’t have a choice. The best solution? Wear comfortable shoes! The more bounce and cushion you have in your shoes, the less likely your feet are to feel sore at the end of the day. Looking for some shoe recommendations? Click here! If you have transportation anxiety like us, the good news is that you’ll (probably) NEVER see your fellow bus (or boat, monorail, or Skyliner) passengers again. So even if something embarrassing happens, no one will ever remember. Trust us — we’ve been in some awkward travel situations, and you know what? They end up making for a funny story later on. Do you mind standing on a bus? OK, maybe those buses aren’t so bad after all! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. 41% of Fans Say This Is the BEST Disney World Transportation Method 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 mind standing on a bus? Let us know in the comments! The post I Live in Constant Fear of One Super Embarrassing Disney Incident and I KNOW I’m Not Alone. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know those snacks that you just can’t be trusted to keep in your house? The ones that are so tempting, you find yourself lying awake at midnight wondering if you should go sneak a bite? Some things are just irresistible…. We feel that way about some Disney World snacks. Like, seriously — we would totally sneak into the parks for certain snacks. Not in an illegal way, of course, but we would totally sneak away from our fam for some peace, quiet, and alone time with said treats. Can’t relate? Well, you just haven’t met these snacks yet. Let’s go! Are you wearing your stretchy pants? Good. Because we’re headed to grab our TOP 5 favorite Disney World snacks that we find simply irresistible. We made this epic creation one time, and it’s still living rent-free in our minds Of course, there are some well-known greats like Dole Whip, Cheshire Cat Tails, the Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich, and sweet Maple Popcorn. However, the snacks that really blow us away and have us sneaking back into the parks time after time are the ones that are sometimes overlooked. Not on our watch. Without further ado: Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich – Karamel Kuche Yeah, just the mere mention of its name is enough to get us to run right over to Karamell-Kuche in EPCOT. It’s so good that our team members often grab SEVERAL when they visit Karamell-Kuche, just so they can have one for later, too. This is the type of snack you hide in the back of the hotel fridge so that your family can’t steal it. No sharing, here, thanks! Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich We’re not alone in these feelings, though. The Gingerbread Salted Caramel Buttercream Cookie Sandwich has earned quite the following from seasoned Disney snack fans. This bad boy is worth a trip to the parks. So creamy The snack consists of two giant spiced gingerbread cookies, sandwiched together by some of the most delicious caramel and buttercream frosting. The spice of the gingerbread combined with the sweetness of the caramel and frosting makes for the PERFECT snack. No aspect of the treat is overwhelming. In the past, this cookie could only be found during the holidays. It was SO popular, though, that the restaurant decided to make it part of the year-round menu. Thank goodness. Mini Mango Pies – Yak & Yeti Local Foods Disney didn’t know it at the time, but they almost had a riot on their hands. Many of us were deeply affected when the precious Mini Mango Pies were quietly taken off the menu at Yak and Yeti Local Foods Cafe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mini Mango Pie These little slices of heaven feature a graham cracker crumble crust, with a mango-flavored pie filling. They are delicious! When they disappeared off menus, our hearts shattered. Tears fell. Mourning happened. (Okay, we’re being dramatic. But we were SO sad!) So, you can imagine how happy we were when it returned. We came up with ANY excuse to get to Animal Kingdom. So delicious The only regret we had about sneaking into the park to grab this one? That we didn’t grab seconds and thirds for later. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls If you’ve ever crossed over from Main Street to Adventureland, there’s a chance you’ve noticed a long line (and not for a ride or attraction!) near the land’s entrance. Cheeseburger Spring Roll These folks are waiting for the Spring Roll Cart. The cheeseburger spring rolls sold here are the highlight of a trip to Magic Kingdom for super-fans of the savory snack. These little guys are arguably Magic Kingdom’s most popular snack. Cheeseburger Spring Rolls They’re served as 2 cheeseburger-stuffed egg rolls filled with minced ground beef and gooey cheese and are the epitome of a flavor-packed snack. They’re crispy on the outside and give you the satisfaction of biting into a typical Chinese spring roll, but the inside tastes like the best burger you’ve ever had. If you spot us in the front of the line on your next visit, no, you didn’t. Actually, yes you did. There is absolutely no shame in our game when it comes to these bad boys. Loaded Burnt Ends Fries Next up, we’re headed to Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT for some FRIES. Now, hold your horses. Don’t start scrolling away yet. These ain’t your average French-fried taters. Loaded burnt-end fries at Regal Eagle Nosirree. These are the Loaded Burnt-end Fries. These iconic beauties really need no introduction because their presentation says all that needs to be said of them. But, just to get you droolin’ even more: they’re made of Seasoned French Fries with Burnt Ends, Macaroni & Cheese, and Beer-battered Onion Rings. Yes, this “snack” is more like a full meal in hiding. And it’s phenomenal. These are loaded! This is a snack that’s made as a heartier fixin’! There’s plenty here for a satisfying meal for one person or a heftier shareable snack for two! However, we totally don’t believe in sharing. Don’t do it. You won’t want to. French Fries With Pulled Pork and Cheese More fries? Yes. But once again, these ain’t your average fries! Next, we’re here to talk about the French Fries with Pulled Pork and Cheese from Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We love to see all that plastic cheese! This snack has all our favorites in one — french fries topped with barbecue sauce, pulled pork, and cheddar cheese sauce. YES. PLASTIC CHEESE. These fries are so savory, tangy, and perfectly salty. Just one bite is almost more than our taste buds can handle at once — in the best way possible. This is easily a shareable snack, but don’t be surprised if a friendship or two is ruined because you just can’t bring yourself to share this snack. (But this is why we sneak into the parks for these. To AVOID SHARING.) So. Good. Well, there you have it. The mere mention of these snacks will have us MOVING MOUNTAINS to get to the Disney World parks to chow down. The secrets we would keep. The plans we would make. There’s nothing we wouldn’t do. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney World foodie changes so be sure to stay tuned with us as bring you even more! This Is The Most ANNOYING Thing in Disney World Right Now 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 Did your favorite make our list? Tell us which ones we should have included in the comments below! The post CONFESSION TIME: These 5 Disney World Snacks Have Us Sneaking Back Into the Parks After Work first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT festival fans, you’re going to want to get your stomachs ready for the next big event! Woody and Bo Peep topiaries The Festival of the Arts is coming to a close and that means the Flower and Garden Festival is on its way! The Flower and Garden Festival is our annual reminder that spring is just around the corner. If you can outlast those winter blues just a little while longer, then you’ll make it to the fresh beginning that is spring. This year, the Flower and Garden Festival begins on February 28th, and we have six reasons why you’re going to want to be there! We’re fans of all of the EPCOT festivals, but there is something incredibly special about the Flower and Garden Festival. It might be the hope of Spring and the beautiful life all around us in the form of flowers… but honestly, it’s probably the food. However, there are SO MANY awesome activities to check out, so let’s dive into what’s happening during this year’s Flower and Garden Festival! Food Booths Each EPCOT festival brings amazing food booths with them. These booths are full of flavor. From small bites to tasty drinks, there’s something for everyone around the World Showcase and the rest of the park. Farmers Feast (2023) This year, the food booths have a TON of offerings. Disney recently released the menus for all of the booths, and we can’t wait to try them on opening day! You can check out our festival page to see every item coming to this year’s festival. Every single food booth confirmed for the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries One of the unique things about the Flower and Garden Festival is all the topiaries that you can find around the park! Woody and Bo Peep topiaries Disney designs new topiaries each year that are then placed around the park. You can see classic characters like Snow White and Dopey… Snow White and Dopey …or characters that are unique to a country’s culture and heritage! Troll topiary at the Norway pavilion Disney has also announced a new topiary that will be located near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. ©Disney Many of these topiaries are already around the park, but we can’t wait to see them all! Garden Graze The Garden Graze is a food stroll through 8 of the food booths. If you purchase 5 of the 8 menu items and collect the stamp for each in your passport, you can get an exclusive prize! Dessert Prize AND a Wildflower Mix in 2023! This year, the list of booths and menu items are as follows: Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market (Germany Pavilion) Potato Pancakes with House-Made Apple Sauce BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Avocado Toast with Marinated Tomatoes and Plant-Based Cheese Crumbles on Toasted Ciabatta EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread and Plant-Based Cheese Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders) Florida Strawberry Shortcake La Isla Fresca (Between the France and Morocco Pavilions) Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla Cake soaked with Oat, Almond, and Coconut Milks topped with Toasted Coconut Refreshment Outpost Seasonal Fruit Parfait with Sweet Chili Sauce and Mango DOLE Whip® Refreshment Port (Near Canada Pavilion) Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Tender Poutine on Crispy Potato Barrels with Plant-Based Ranch and Blue Cheese Crumbles Trowel & Trellis (Near Disney Traders) Impossible Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables and Creamy Herb Aioli 2022 Pineapple Promenade Outdoor Kitchen You can collect your prize at the Pineapple Promenade booth after you’ve gotten 5 stamps. It’s a fun little addition to the festival! Eating Snacks Can Get You a PRIZE at the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks Concert Series Over at the American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT, you can catch an upbeat concert series called the Garden Rocks Concert Series! Berlin at Garden Rocks in 2023 The performances take place in the America Gardens Theater and are free with your EPCOT admission. You can see the full concert lineup here. There are also Garden Rocks Dining Packages available! If you eat at certain restaurants, you can get prime seats for the concerts. Global Gardens and Butterfly Landing All over EPCOT during the Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll find beautiful gardens and flowers that will make you believe Spring is on the way. World Celebration Gardens But flowers and gardens aren’t all you’ll find that represent spring — Butterfly Landing will also be on display! You can walk through a greenhouse of butterflies as they transform from caterpillars into beautiful butterflies. Butterfly Landing construction The Global Gardens and Butterfly Landing are wonderful ways to feel some tranquility amongst the business of a theme park, so don’t miss out on visiting them! Scavenger Hunts The Flower and Garden Festival has not one, but TWO scavenger hunts! Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration brings fun for the whole family. You can search for Spike, the Disney bee, around as he pollinates the gardens and flowers. ©Disney You’ll fill out your scavenger hunt card (which you can purchase for $9.99 + tax) with the provided stickers as you spot Spike and then turn it in for a neat prize! Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Map 2023 Click here to learn more about Spike the Bee’s Scavenger Hunt! Then, later in the festival, the Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt kicks off for a cute Easter activity! Starting March 13th, for a limited time, you can search for fun character “eggs” around the park. Oswald Easter egg from 2023 You can grab your scavenger hunt card (also $9.99 + tax), and get busy searching for the eggs! Then, you can collect your prize by turning in your card. Eggstravaganza Prizes 2023 Scavenger hunts around a Disney World park can bring extra magic to your trip! Learn more about Egg-stravaganza here! There’s so much to do at the Flower and Garden Festival! Each of the things plus more (like Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots and exclusive festival merchandise), make this festival so special. If you’re hoping to visit sometime during the festival, be sure to pick up a copy of our 2024 Flower and Garden Festival guidebook. It’s full of tips and tricks to make sure you have the best time ever. We’re in the parks every single day of the year and always on the lookout for new updates! Be sure to keep following DFB for all the latest Disney news! GOOD NEWS: Our Favorite Eats Are RETURNING to the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival in EPCOT! 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 excited to go to the 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post February 28th Is a Huge Day for Disney World Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it — Going to Disney World is NOT a relaxing vacation. You start your day with chaotic rope drop in the morning, then you race to as many rides as possible, wait in a bunch of lines, walk approximately one million steps, and pass out cold as soon as your head hits the pillow each night. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, the theme parks are NOT where you’ll find it. That’s why we recommend checking out the pools at your Disney World hotel to grab some actual relaxation time! Fuentes del Morro Pool If you’re staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter, you’ll need to know about these pool CLOSURES that could affect your vacation. But don’t worry! At both hotels, you have a few backup options so you don’t have to completely give up your chill pool time. Let’s check out those closures and all the temporary refurbishments happening in Disney World from February 18th through the 24th. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort The Fuentes del Morro Pool is the most popular pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The pool is themed to look like a colonial Spanish fortress and has two waterslides (including one that’s over a hundred feet long!), water spray cannons, and a shipwreck play area for the little kiddos. Fuentes del Morro pool Fuentes del Morro is currently closed, and it’ll remain closed through late March of this year, so about another month or so. The closure is for routine maintenance, which we often see at Disney’s hotel pools during the winter months. Fuentes del Moro pool So if you’re staying at Caribbean Beach, are you just out of luck? Don’t worry! You can still visit any of the five leisure pools at this hotel. There’s one leisure pool at each village. Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Doubloon Lagoon at Port Orleans — French Quarter has a 51-foot long water slide that looks like a sea serpent, a whirlpool spa, and Mardi Gras decorations. The pool closed in January and will stay closed through April 2024. Doubloon Lagoon Pool If you’re staying at French Quarter and want to take a swim, head over to Ol’ Man Island at Port Orleans — Riverside, which you can easily walk to from French Quarter. Ol’ Man Island is actually a pool complex! The pool area there has waterfalls, a 95-foot waterslide, a whirlpool, and a kiddie pool. Doubloon Lagoon Those aren’t the only current closures in Disney World, though. Check out this list to see more rides, restaurants, and attractions that are currently being affected by refurbishments. Magic Kingdom Country Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree closed on January 27th, 2024, for refurbishment. Bear with us! Disney announced that a NEW show is coming to Country Bear Jamboree, with the bears learning an all-new act. The new show should open sometime this summer. Learn more about the changes coming to Country Bear Jamboree here! If you’re looking for a way to celebrate this now-closed attraction, check out these Country Bear Jamboree Collectible Plushes on Amazon! Disney WDW 50th Country Bear Jamboree Collectibles The set comes with three collectible plushes: Teddi Barra, Big Al, and Henry. View on Amazon The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island has been completely missing for several months. When it first went missing, we asked a Cast Member what was going on. They told us that it had been removed for repairs and would be back soon. Barrel Bridge We’ve checked back every single day, but every day we’re disappointed to see that it’s still gone! There’s no word on when the bridge might return. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick service restaurant that’s remained closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open. Tomorrowland Terrace Once in a while, you’ll see the dining room open as a rest area (and it’s still being used for the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties), but it’s usually all roped off and empty. Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed over a year ago for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney The new ride will reopen THIS SUMMER! Disney previously said it’d open in late 2024, but we’re excited that it’s actually going to open earlier than planned. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney also recently released lots of new information about this ride, including a hint that there will be Splash Mountain Easter Eggs throughout the attraction! Splash Mountain vs. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure: Huge Changes After One Year If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed on January 8th, it won’t reopen until the summer of this year. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Although we don’t have an exact reopening date yet, we know that it’ll be at least a few months before the ride reopens. Last year, when the ride closed around this time (on February 20th, to be exact), it reopened on May 26th. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Well, it’s official — Voyage of the Little Mermaid is permanently closed in Disney World. We had suspected this was the case for some time (as it hasn’t actually been open for a few years now), but now the permanent closure has been confirmed. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney is going to introduce a NEW show in this spot, though it will still be themed to the animated movie The Little Mermaid! The new show will be called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” and is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Fall 2024. ©Disney It will be a “fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.” Is This a CLUE that Something NEW Is Coming to Hollywood Studios? Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids usually closes early in the year for refurbishment since water rides like this tend to be less popular during the winter months when it’s colder than usual. No one wants to get soaked if it’s chilly outside! In 2024, it closed on January 8th. Kali River Rapids Disney has announced that Kali River Rapids will be closed through mid-March. Right now, Disney’s calendar shows that this ride should reopen on March 16th, but Disney hasn’t officially confirmed this as the reopening date. Baby Animal TRIPLETS Have Arrived in Animal Kingdom! EPCOT Restaurant Marrakesh Restaurant Marrakesh is still closed in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, and there’s no word yet on when it might reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building The restaurant is kind of open right now — it’s functioning as a lounge with just a couple of drink options. However, we’re still waiting for the full restaurant to reopen! Tons of NEW Menu Items Are Coming to the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival! Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare has been closed for a long time, but Disney has finally announced an opening date and BIG changes coming soon! ©Disney 1900 Park Fare will reopen with NEW dining offerings starting April 10th, 2024. It’s been confirmed that one of the signature menu items here — the Floridian Strawberry Soup — will RETURN! New characters will be available to meet at the restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Aladdin in his Prince Ali look, Mirabel, and Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will all be present. 1900 Park Fare For breakfast and dinner, you’ll be able to enjoy a buffet meal. There will be new menu offerings available that pay homage to the new characters and their stories. Some Disney Fans Are NOT HAPPY With This 1900 Park Fare Change Typhoon Lagoon Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will be reopening on March 17th, 2024! Typhoon Lagoon Entrance The water park has been closed since November 2023 while Disney worked on some refurbishments and spruced up the place. While the park was closed, visitors could instead go to Blizzard Beach Water Park, which was still open — but that’s about to change too. Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach will be closed as of March 17th, 2024, so March 16th will be your last day to squeeze in a visit if you want! Learn more about Typhoon Lagoon here! Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? 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The weather is unpredictable no matter where you live. But in Orlando, Florida (especially Disney World), the weather feels EXTRA hard to predict. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular We’ve experienced everything from extreme heat to extreme cold (at least in Florida) and everything in between. However, one weather occurrence you can count on in Disney World is RAIN. Well, it’s recently been VERY rainy and wet in Disney World, and that weather has affected one show in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On February 17th, Cast Members informed us that Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular was being cut a little short due to the rain (which makes sense because those stunt actors can’t work with slippery conditions during those dangerous stunts!). Today’s schedule If you’ve never watched the show, it’s based on some of the most iconic scenes and stunts from the first Raiders of the Lost Ark movie. The final scenes are particularly exciting as Indy and Marion try to stop a Nazi plane from flying the Ark to Berlin. It ends with a narrow escape as the airfield explodes into flames. Disney wasn’t kidding when they said, “Epic.” We went to check the show out for ourselves to see what was different. Disney shared an announcement before the show to inform spectators that the performances would be cut short. Watch out for the spikes! Despite the rain, we still got to see the fun boulder scene. I wouldn’t do that if I were you Watch out, Indy! The boulder Half of the second scene was cut from the show, as well as that explosive final scene. Granted, it’s still a fun show, but if you go in expecting the full show on a rainy day, be warned. The final scene of the show was the vehicle flipping over. We did get to see some pyrotechnics, though! Last scene of the show today The weather can often affect things in Disney World, and it often will even cause rides to close, as well as shows, parades, and fireworks. You’ll want to keep an eye out for announcements and notifications while you’re in the parks if it’s rainy. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Is This a CLUE That Something NEW Is Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite scene in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Indiana Jones Show Temporarily CHANGED in Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Here at DisneyFoodBlog, it’s no secret that we love food. We love food We’ve eaten at tons of restaurants around Disney World and have endless recommendations for dining and snacking while you’re on your trip, so anything that involves food? We’re in! If you’re in the Orlando area in late August and you love food too, don’t miss this event. On August 24th, 2024, the Orlando World Center Marriott will host the Taste! Central Florida event! This event highlights chefs and partners from over 40 Orlando restaurants. These chefs put together small plates of their signature dishes and drinks for guests to enjoy. ©Taste Central Florida Not only will you be getting to eat some amazing food, but money from the event will go towards two charities — the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. ©Taste Central Florida Speaking of cost, the price of admission is $200 per person, but you can get $25 off your ticket by using the code Tasty25 now through August 1st. Additionally, now through February 18th (TOMORROW!) you can buy two tickets for $300 — that’s $100 of savings! Buy your tickets here! ©Taste Central Florida As always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney and Orlando news! See what MASSIVE discount was just announced for the Brightline Train in Orlando! 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 attended this event? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Tickets Are on Sale NOW for the Taste! Central Florida Charity Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the most important things to keep track of on your Disney vacation is the wait times! Magic Kingdom The My Disney Experience app can tell you when rides are closed and what the wait time trends look like for the day at every ride. Although it’s important to look at the times when you’re in the park, it’s also good to study wait time trends ahead of time! That’s why we’re here — to warn you about what’s going on with the wait times so you know what to expect on your next trip. Keep scrolling to find the average wait times at every attraction in all four parks. You’ll find them listed from highest to lowest! Magic Kingdom Wait Times Despite wait times decreasing last week, they are now on the incline at popular attractions like Space Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. There, the wait times went from a 72-minute average to a 78-minute average this week. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Disney World) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 78 minutes Space Mountain — 62 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 58 minutes Jungle Cruise — 51 minutes Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 46 minutes Haunted Mansion — 43 minutes Magic Kingdom Enchanted Tales with Belle — 35 minutes Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 33 minutes Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 32 minutes Pirates of the Caribbean — 30 minutes Astro Orbiter — 30 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 23 minutes “it’s a small world” — 21 minutes it’s a small world Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 24 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 19 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 17 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 14 minutes Mad Tea Party — 14 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 12 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 12 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 9 minutes Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat — 5 minutes Tom Sawyer Island — 5 minutes Hall of Presidents — 5 minutes Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 4 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — (This attraction has now closed for refurbishment — read all about the changes here) What Should a Villainous Land Expansion Look Like in Magic Kingdom? Disney Experts Weigh In! EPCOT Wait Times Wait times stayed relatively similar to last week in EPCOT — for example, the average at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure decreased by one minute. However, the averages at Frozen Ever After, Test Track, and Soarin’ saw an increase this week. Frozen Ever After Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 79 minutes Frozen Ever After — 74 minutes Test Track — 66 minutes Soarin’ — 48 minutes Mission: SPACE — 26 minutes Mission: SPACE Turtle Talk with Crush — 16 minutes Spaceship Earth — 15 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 12 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 10 minutes Living with the Land — 9 minutes Journey into Imagination — 9 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. TikTok Invaded EPCOT and We Don’t See the Trend Ending Anytime Soon Animal Kingdom Wait Times We told you there was bad news from Animal Kingdom last week…and that continued this week! Wait times at Flight of Passage increased from a 106-minute average to a 115-minute average this week. On the other hand, the average went down at the other Pandora attraction, Na’vi River Journey. Seriously, it’s majestic. Avatar Flight of Passage — 115 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 62 minutes Expedition Everest — 51 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 43 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris Dinosaur — 27 minutes It’s Tough to Be a Bug — 11 minutes TriceraTop Spin — 9 minutes The Boneyard — 0 minutes Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids is currently closed for refurbishment, however, it is set to reopen in March. We’ve Been Waiting 61 Days for This AMAZING Disney News! Hollywood Studios Wait Times It’s official — wait times have increased at every park this week. Specifically, Slinky Dog Dash hit the triple digits with a 103-minute average. Rise of the Resistance wasn’t too far behind since it increased to an 88-minute average this week! Tower of Terror Slinky Dog Dash — 103 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 88 minutes Tower of Terror — 76 minutes Hollywood Studios Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 57 minutes Toy Story Mania — 55 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 51 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 34 minutes Toy Story Land Star Tours — 13 minutes Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy — 15 minutes Muppet Vision 3D — 10 minutes Walt Disney Presents — 3 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is currently closed for refurbishment and is set to reopen this summer. Is This a CLUE That Something NEW Is Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! 5 Cringey Things We’re Begging You To Stop Doing in Disney World in 2024. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite time of year to go to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: Triple-Digit Wait Times Hit These 2 Popular Disney World Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got a short list of Disney rides that are TOTAL must-dos for us. Soarin’ Over California Many rides are classic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean (that SMELL alone gives us nostalgic feels). Haunted Mansion is also a no-brainer for us because the special effects in that attraction STILL make us happy. We will also make time to hop on Soarin’ despite the fact if you’re not sitting right in the center, the Eiffel Tower looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But we’ve got some good news, Soarin’ Over California is set to return soon in Disney California Adventure! In case you missed it, the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival begins on March 1st and runs through April 22nd. In honor of the festival, Soarin’ Over California will return to that park on March 1st! It’s like regular Soarin’, but this time, you’ll be gliding above California’s natural and man-made wonders, accompanied by a score by Academy Award-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith. Soarin’ in California Adventure Once you’ve been on Soarin’ Over California a few times, be sure to check out the rest of the Food and Wine Festival, too. There will be a TON of food booths with delicious cuisine, plus demonstrations, tastings, seminars, special entertainment, festival-exclusive merchandise, characters, and more. 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival We’ll also be there on day ONE of the festival to fill you in on everything there is to eat and drink and tell you all about the special events and entertainment happening during the festival. Stay tuned to DFB for more. FULL MENUS for the Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure 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 Will you be at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival this year? Let us know in the comments! The post March 1st Is a BIG Day for Disney's Soarin' Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s popcorn bucket time! Popcorn buckets! Yes, it may only be February, but Disney has already released some amazing popcorn buckets this year. Well, get ready because Disneyland is adding another one to the list. Easter may still be a month away, but this new Easter popcorn bucket is one of the GREATEST things we’ve ever seen. The bucket itself looks like an Easter basket and features the ICONIC duo of Chip and Dale. They’re having a great time with those Easter eggs. IT’S SO CUTE We are seriously OBSESSED with how adorable this souvenir looks. We love all the bright colors. It’s so colorful Plus, we also love how much room there is for POPCORN inside! Some popcorn buckets are super cute but don’t hold lots of popcorn, but this one will hold a pretty generous amount. Lots of popcorn can fit in there! You can grab this popcorn bucket for $26.75, and after you buy it, your popcorn refills are just about $2! Looking for more recent Disneyland news? More Disneyland 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, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out the new Disneyland Starbucks mug you can grab right now! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite popcorn bucket? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Just Released a NEW Popcorn Bucket, and We Need 7 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is Disney World’s most popular park on most days, home to the iconic Cinderella Castle, unforgettable attractions, and some of the most exciting entertainment. Festival of Fantasy Parade One of the most popular events in Magic Kingdom is the Festival of Fantasy Parade! The iconic parade features huge, elaborate floats and includes characters like princesses, princes, heroes, Mickey and Minnie, an actual FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON, and more. If you’ve never seen it before, it definitely needs to be on your must-do list! For the past few months, this parade has only been happening once per day, at 3PM. But that’s about to change. Starting tomorrow, February 18th, Festival of Fantasy is moving back to two showtimes per day, one at 12PM and one at 3PM! ©Disney This is fantastic for many guests, especially those who may only be doing a half day in the park — now you can catch it in the first OR second half of the day. (Or you could watch the parade at BOTH times, which would definitely be our choice!) Ariel in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom The Festival of Fantasy Parade is a fantastic parade filled with massive floats, dancing, original songs, and of course, some of your favorite Disney characters like Ariel, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and so many more. Festival of Fantasy Parade The parade route starts in Frontierland, runs through Liberty Square, continues into the Castle Hub, and then up Main Street U.S.A. While Main Street is the most iconic place to watch the parade, catching it in Frontierland is often less crowded, and just as great as seeing it near the castle! Elsa and Anna The calendar is showing both parade times (12PM and 3PM) for the foreseeable future, but we’ll be sure to let you know if that changes. We’re always here to help you plan your next Disney trip, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! CRUCIAL Magic Kingdom Intel! We Just Found Out When the Parade DRAGON Breathes Fire and When She Doesn’t! 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 part of Festival of Fantasy? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! 🚨 Parade CHANGE Announced for Magic Kingdom in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

President’s Day weekend is here, which means many people may be traveling for the holiday. Magic Kingdom Entrance Traveling means driving for many hours for a lot of people, and if that’s the case, it’s important to keep up with gas prices to know how much you may be spending. If you’re traveling this February, be prepared — gas prices are on the rise. According to CNN, gas prices have increased by 11 cents in just the past week, hitting an average of $3.28 a gallon. Now, gas prices typically increase in the winter to the spring transition. As we approach springtime, demand is higher, and gas stations switch over to more expensive fuel, but there are some unexpected issues also causing prices to rise. Driving to Disney World One of the largest refineries, located in the Midwest, has been shut down for a week, making supply more scarce. According to Andy Lipow, president of consulting firm Lipow Oil Associates, “January and February are the lowest gas demand months,” so it’s not a big surprise to see these prices rising. Welcome to Disney World! If you’re driving to Disney World, or any destination that will cause you to have to fill up on gas pretty often, check out these tips below to help you save some of that gas, thanks to Progressive. Use Cruise Control if your car has it! It’ll help boost your gas mileage and help your gas last longer. Don’t speed! Faster speeds, such as between 55-75+ miles per hour, burn more fuel (but if the speed limit is 70, make sure you’re driving the speed limit!) Consistent speed is better than stopping and starting — AKA, highway driving is better than backroads with traffic lights and stop signs. Gas Station in Hollywood Studios As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news to help you plan your next Disney trip! Check out these 50 NEW Disney World tips 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 Do you prefer driving or flying to Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post It Might Be a BAD Time to Drive to Disney World... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you think of Disney World, chances are a particular smell is the best thing that will trigger the first memory from your last trip. Animal Kingdom There’s probably at least one scent that you’ve smelled while in the parks that will take you back to a particular memory. While you can’t bring Disney World back home with you, maybe the next best thing would be to bring back its smells with you. That’s probably why Disney-scented candles are so popular! And we just found one place in Disney World where you can get them at a DISCOUNT! On a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we spotted a Bowes Signature Candles kiosk on Discovery Island, right across from Flame Tree Barbecue. Candles We’ve seen this spot open and selling candles before, but it’s not always here, so we were excited to see it return! Candle making table Bowes Signature Candles has partnered with Disney for years to bring you distinct smells from around the parks, hotels, and rides that you just can’t get anywhere else. And, as we spotted on this particular trip, from time to time they also release a few seasonal scents, too! Bowes seasonal candle This one smelled just like the H2O products that have been offered in all of the Disney World hotels. Just like the H2O products Bowes also has a store open in Disney Springs, but there’s one very good reason why some people should shop at the kiosk in Animal Kingdom if it’s open instead: The Annual Passholder and DVC discounts can ONLY be used at the location in the park and NOT at Disney Springs. Scanning in So although the big candles are actually CHEAPER in Disney Springs ($23 as opposed to $25 in the parks), with the Annual Passholder 20% off merchandise discount, you could get them for $20 instead! Candles Both locations — in Animal Kingdom and at Disney Springs — offer a “make your own candle” experience, too! Candle Making Experience For $30, you can create your own customized fragrance. Create your own candle We’ll keep watching for updates in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! 9 Candles at Target To Make Your House Smell Like 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 smell in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Wait a Minute! You Can Buy Discounted Disney Candles WHERE? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know when you’re expecting BIG, exciting news and you just wait by the phone in anticipation all day? Magic Kingdom That’s how we feel with a lot of Disney World news. If you’re a longtime Disney fan, you’ve likely noticed that Disney releases teensy bits of news at a time. That leaves us sitting on the edge of our SEATS for major announcements. Well, things felt nice and complete as we wrapped up the end of the week; we got THREE huge announcements and updates from Disney! Let’s talk about it. Alright, if you aren’t already excited, you should be. Ya ready? Menus Announced for the 2024 Flower and Garden Festival Starting on February 28th, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will kick off. We can’t wait! This springtime festival typically brings stunning topiaries, floral displays, and lots of fun activities. But the thing we’re most excited about is the FOOD. And Disney just announced the menus for the festival! Bambi Topiary There are new menu items, the Garden Graze stroll is returning, and we’re just SO stoked to grub and check out all things SPRING. If you’re hoping to check out the full menus, click here. Snow White and Dopey This year’s Flower and Garden Festival is a bit shorter than usual, so make sure to head to the park before May 27th to snag the food. Click here to see what else is new in EPCOT Now, let’s head to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. 1900 Park Fare is UNDER CONSTRUCTION We learned in early February that 1900 Park Fare would REOPEN for the first time since the COVID-19-related closures back in 2020. 1900 Park Fare previously… We were at the Grand Floridian when we noticed that something was DIFFERENT about the 1900 Park Fare doors. They’re now BLUE and have windows — although they’ve been covered so you can’t see all the construction taking place inside. 1900 Park Fare We think these doors look absolutely STUNNING and can’t wait to visit the restaurant again on April 10th. That’s not the only thing that’s going to be different about the restaurant, though. The character dining experience is also changing with NEW characters. The previous experience had characters like Mary Poppins, Cinderella, Prince Charming, and Winnie the Pooh. The NEW dining experience will bring in Aladdin in his Prince Ali outfit, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Tiana in her new outfit from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Many fans are on the fence about this change, because they liked meeting the other characters, too. Click here to see what else is new at the Disney World hotels Lastly, let’s head over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! A baby elephant is now on the loose! (On the savanna.) In December 2023, we saw the first African elephant calf born in Disney World in seven years! Her name is Corra, and she is SO ADORABLE. Her mom is Nadirah, and this is Nadirah’s first baby. And if you want to talk Circle of Life, Nadirah was also born in Animal Kingdom. CUTE. ©DisneyParksBlog Well, Corra is growing up FAST. We’ve been waiting since the day Corra was born to finally be able to see her in the savanna — and now we have that chance! She’ll be on the savanna surrounded by her family and, of course, accompanied by her mom, Nadirah! ©DisneyParksBlog Yes, that means you have a chance of seeing her if you go on Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Click here to see what else is new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom And there you have it! Those are some of our FAVORITE things that happened this week, but exciting things happen in the parks and hotels every single day. AND… since we’re in the parks and hotels every single day, we drop everything NEW in nifty little roundups that you can check out below. WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland We’ll be sure to keep you updated right here at DFB with more news, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more exciting things happening at Disney World? 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 updates are YOU most excited about? Let us know in the comments! The post WE Waited FOREVER For These 3 Disney World Announcements first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article