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They’re warm. They’re yummy. They’re picky eater-approved. You can’t go wrong! Yessiree, we’re talking about chicken tenders. They’re a Disney World staple for many; can you even visit Disney World without grabbing a basket of piping hot tendies? Anyway, sometimes we find ourselves missing these bad boys and we wish we could have them at home. Well, we found out that you totally CAN have them at home. As long as you know a Disney World Cast Member. Cast Connections is basically a Cast Member-exclusive Costco that’s tucked away on Disney World property. Here, you can find all sorts of extras. Extra merchandise, extra Annual Passholder magnets, extra decorations from hotel rooms, and yes — extra food that won’t get used at the theme parks. (Plus, “damaged” things will likely end up here! It’s like a Disney TJ Maxx or HomeGoods!) Chicken tenders Here, you can buy gigantic bags of Disney World chicken tenders. Yes, really! If you didn’t realize that Disney’s chicken tenders were frozen and then heated, we’re sorry to inform you of this news. Chicken Tenders So… how can YOU get yourself inside Cast Connetions and get that giant bag of tendies in your hands? Well, you can ask a Cast Member friend to get them for you the next time they visit, or if they’re feeling extra generous or social, they might even take you with them. Chicken tenders Yep, Cast Members can have guests at Cast Connections! Oh, and did we mention that those chicken tenders taste super yummy if you also snag some of the Mickey waffles there? You’re welcome. Chicken Tenders and Mickey Waffles Pop the chicken tenders in the air fryer for some extra yum. You’re welcome, again. (Just call us Maui.) Moana and Maui @Disney We’re always on the lookout for Disney news, updates, or ways to make your days a bit more magical. We’ll be sure to keep you all updated, so follow along here at DFB for more. Looking for more ways to have Disney food at home? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you typically snag some chicken tenders while at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post The EXCLUSIVE Place Where You Can Buy Giant Bags of Disney World Chicken Tenders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is home to some pretty stellar snacks, but if you ask us — some of the best can be found without a park ticket! Disney Springs Yep, we’re talking about Disney Springs, of course! No matter what kind of meal you’re looking for — whether it’s a sit-down meal or something quick — Disney Springs will probably have something for just about everyone. And this time around, we’re bringing you with us to check out a new snack! Don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB as we bring you even more snack reviews from Disney World throughout the year and beyond! The BEST Snacks in Disney Springs UNDER $10 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try these new fries? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: There's a NEW Poutine Snack in Disney World Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know when your sibling did something super annoying growing up, and you’d be like, “I love you, but I REALLY don’t like you right now”? Magic Kingdom That’s how we occasionally feel about Disney World. As much as we love the parks and all things Disney World, there are a few things about visiting Disney World that are a little… inconvenient. Okay, we won’t sugarcoat it. Some things are just annoying. However, they aren’t so annoying that we’ll stop visiting the parks, you feel me? The team here at DFB had a little rant sesh — here are the things we find to be the MOST annoying at Disney World right now. It goes without saying that we’re only being halfway serious. Well, three-quarters of the way serious. Okay, let’s rant! Having to wait for a ride back to the TTC after fireworks. It’s a tale as old as time. It’s the end of the night in Magic Kingdom, the fireworks have just ended, and everybody and their momma is headed for the monorail, ferryboat, or buses. Monorail The wait can be long and grueling. We’re not exactly sure how much Disney could even do to combat this, but we’re complaining anyway. Our feet hurt! We usually end up staying in Magic Kingdom for a while after the fireworks to allow those crowds to disperse. This is a great time to take advantage of those shorter waits in the park as a lot of folks are beginning the journey back to the hotel! Click here for more about Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show: Happily Ever After All the construction. Construction is running RAMPANT at Disney World right now, which is truly a double-edged sword. The good news is that new things and refreshed areas are coming our way. The bad news is that right now it’s sort of ugly and inconvenient. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The largest construction projects are currently taking place in EPCOT (CommuniCore Hall and Plaza) and in Magic Kingdom (Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.) With Disney’s recent park expansion announcements, it seems like we’ll just have to get used to all the construction. Click here to see some HUGE updates on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Parking inconsistencies at the hotels. Recently, security guards have cracked down on allowing visitors to park at Disney World hotels. In the past, folks were able to park in the hotel lots to run in and grab quick service orders. Now, you MUST have a reservation at a table service restaurant in order to park in most cases. Parking isn’t as easy as it used to be IN MOST CASES. At the Monorail resorts, Riviera, BoardWalk, and other deluxe hotels, security is very strict about this. However, they don’t mention it at all over at hotels like the All Star Resorts, Pop Century, and other value hotels. It’s hard to guess which hotels will allow you to park for quick service and which ones won’t, so we recommend playing it safe and not trying to park unless you have a valid table service reservation. Is driving your best option? Click here to learn about Disney World transportation! Annual Passholders still need reservations. On January 9th, 2024, park pass reservation requirements went away for most guests. Annual Pass These changes didn’t apply to Annual Passhholders, though, as they still need a valid park pass reservation before 2PM each day. (Everyone needs reservations all day long on the weekends if visiting Magic Kingdom.) Disney also removed park hopping restrictions on the same day, so anyone can park hop anywhere after they scan into a park. So… a lot of folks are wondering WHY it even matters for Annual Passholders! If they’re just going to scan in to another park almost immediately, why have a restriction in place? Click here to see the exception for Annual Passholder reservation requirements! We’re always here to provide tips, tricks, and relatability to help you out with planning your next Disney World vacation. Be sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for more tips for your 2024 Disney vacation? 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 What’s your biggest pet peeve about Disney World right now? Click here! The post This Is The Most ANNOYING Thing in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts are fan-favorite Moderate hotels in Disney World, with beautiful theming, great food, and easy boat access to Disney Springs. Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort If you always stay at these resorts when you visit Disney World, we just found six Disney Loungefly bags that we think you’ll love! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. These items are all available on Amazon, and you can get fast, FREE shipping on some if you have Amazon Prime! Don’t have Prime? Just sign up for a free trial by clicking the link below! Now, let’s check out these bags. Some of the bags have a Princess and the Frog theme because the movie was set in New Orleans, so there’s no better connection to Disney’s Port Orleans hotels! Others are themed to Disney Princesses, which is a nod to the princess-themed suites that you can book at the Riverside Resort. Get the Disney Villains Dr Facilier Backpack ©Amazon This bag is for all the fans of the VILLAIN from Disney’s Princess and the Frog. Dr. Facilier’s image, name, and symbols repeat in a mesmerizing pattern all over this mini backpack. View this bag here! Get the Disney Princess Triple Pocket Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you love to stay at the princess-themed rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside, you need this backpack that features several of the most iconic Disney princesses! ©Amazon You can spot Mulan, Tiana, Ariel, Moana, Snow White, Belle, Jasmine, and Cinderella on the front. Even more princesses are featured on the sides and back of the bag! View this bag here! Get the Disney Princess Castles Mini Backpack ©Amazon We’re in love with this backpack, which is also all about the Disney princesses. This one shows each of their castles! How many castles do you recognize in the pattern? View this bag here! Get the White and Pink Disney Princesses Backpack ©Amazon This bag is about princesses, too, but the debossed pattern also just reminds us of the scrolled ironwork at the French Quarter Port Orleans resort. The intricate pattern has several Disney Princess silhouettes throughout! View this bag here! Get the Princess and the Frog Crossbody Purse ©Amazon The Princess and the Frog Tiana Crossbody Bag is PERFECT for your next trip to Port Orleans! On the front is Tiana’s Palace, and on the back are Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen. View this bag here! Get the Princess and the Frog Wallet ©Amazon Finally, we have this Princess and the Frog wallet! ©Amazon The front of the wallet shows Dr. Facilier and Tiana, and the back is Tiana with Prince Naveen! View this wallet here! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news and newest merchandise! Click here to see some of our favorite Disney park essentials!The post 6 Loungefly Bags You'll LOVE If You Always Stay at Disney's Port Orleans Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Performers at Disneyland Resort announced today that they intend to unionize. Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Actors’ Equity Association — the same union that represents performers and stage managers at Disney World, on Broadway, and in many live theater productions across the United States — will represent the Disneyland employees. The new Cast Member unionization effort calls itself “Magic United.” The group plans to represent entertainment cast members to include theatrical performers, parade performers, character performers, and host, leads and trainers that support the entertainment department, as well. Birthday Parade for Mickey and Minnie in Disneyland! Leaders are circulating union authorization cards to 1,700 Cast Members who would be eligible to join the union. If a majority of the workers sign, the union will ask Disney to recognize the union. Most of the 35,000 employees at Disneyland Resort are already represented by labor unions, as are the majority of the 70,000 employees at Disney World. Performers at Disney World are already represented by the Actor’s Equity Association. “Equity already represents hundreds of performers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and we have a long and successful bargaining relationship with Disney,” said Actors’ Equity Association President Kate Shindle. “We look forward to extending that work to include these Cast Members in Anaheim and applaud them for their incredible work on the campaign thus far.” Rogers the Musical stage show at Disney California Adventure If Disney does not voluntarily authorize the union, Actor’s Equity representatives will follow a petitioning process established by the National Labor Relations Board, the union said today in a statement. “Our Walt Disney World colleagues exemplify how you can be pro-Disney and pro-union at the same time. Furthermore, the vast majority of our park colleagues here in Anaheim already have union representation. It’s a win/win: when we can speak with a collective voice, we can have a clearer, more productive conversation with our employer,” Magic United said today in a statement. Disney California Adventure Keep following DFB, and we’ll bring you the latest news on this developing story. Cast Members Unions Agree to New Contract with Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Disneyland Cast Members Form Labor Union first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You just never know when you’ll encounter a weird situation in Disney World! EPCOT We’ve seen some pretty strange things in the parks, but this latest mishap that we encountered recently could cost you valuable time during your Disney World trip if you’re not prepared! Here’s how it went. On a recent trip out to EPCOT, we decided to stop by Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris to grab a quick snack. What started off as a normal stop by a restaurant for a bite to eat turned into quite an adventure! Crêpes À Emporter by La Crêperie de Paris We hopped into the lengthy line and waited for our turn to order. Shortly after popping into the line, a Cast Member from the restaurant informed us of an issue with their credit card system that was keeping them from accepting debit and credit card payments. Menu Although their system wasn’t able to take card payments during this time, they were able to accept cash payments and Disney gift cards. Here’s where things really took a turn! We thought, “No problem, we’ll just order an e-gift card through shopDisney,” but after we placed our order for the online gift card, the line started moving up pretty quickly (several people were hopping out of line then) and our online order didn’t have enough time to process and send out the gift card to our email by the time we reached the front section of the line. ©Disney So, we ended up canceling that order in favor of picking up a physical gift card from a nearby shop. The closest shop to us in France was Souvenirs de France, and that’s where we encountered an unexpected twist! France Pavilion The Cast Member at the register informed us they are only allowed to reload existing Disney gift cards at their store and only certain stores around the World Showcase are capable of selling new cards. The closest one to us at this point was World Traveler (by the International Gateway park entrance). World Traveler So, off to the International Gateway we went to track down a brand-new Disney gift card to load and activate. Fortunately, we were able to purchase the new card quickly and without any issue (and we were successfully able to complete our snack purchase when we popped back into the line for our crepe!). Gift Cards The search to activate and load a new gift card was quite an adventure and one that if you weren’t expecting it in advance, could cause quite the hiccup to your day. Knowing what we do now, it’s probably safe to bet we’ll be carrying around a reloadable Disney gift card with us more frequently to avoid these issues in the future! We’re always looking for the weird kooky things that can go wrong in Disney World so be sure to stay tuned with us as we bring even more news your way! Don’t Be FOOLED By This WEIRD New Breakfast in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever experienced any weird situations when visiting Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments below! The post A WEIRD Payment Situation Sent Us on a Desperate Search for a Gift Card in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you want to get a FREE Dining Plan for your next Disney World trip, you need to HURRY! Our Spread from 50s Prime Time Cafe The deadline to book Disney World’s free Dining Plan offer is TOMORROW, so if you’re one of the people who qualify for this awesome discount, you should book your next trip ASAP. The Disney World Dining Plans returned in January 2024, and people are super excited to see them available once again. Ronto Wrap Shortly after the plans returned, Disney announced an exclusive offer! Disney+ subscribers can get a FREE Dining Plan added on to their vacation package when they purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day package. The package must include a room at a Disney World hotel and Park Hopper tickets. The offer is for trips that begin most nights from July 1st through September 30th, 2024, but here’s the important part: You must book by February 14th, 2024! THAT’S TOMORROW! Disney+ Billboard You can book the offer online by signing into Disney’s website using the email you use for your Disney+ subscription, or you can book through a travel professional like our friends over at Small World Vacations! Their travel agents can take a ton of the stress out of planning your trip, and the best part is that their services are absolutely free! Before you book the deal, make sure you’re aware of the changes that have affected the Dining Plans. Disney World Dining Plans look a little different now than they did before. Rules have changed, some restaurants have changed their credit requirements, and the prices have been updated as well. ABC Commissary Eats Here’s a quick recap of what you need to know about Disney’s Dining Plans: Disney Dining Plans are an optional add-on to a Disney World Vacation Package (which also includes your Disney World hotel room and theme park tickets.) Disney Dining Plans are pre-purchased, so you’re basically pre-paying for your meals and snacks. View the list of restaurants that qualify for the Dining Plans here! One of the biggest changes is that there are only two Dining Plan options available now — the Standard Disney Dining Plan and the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan. California Grill table setting According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Standard Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party will receive 1 Table-Service meal per night, 1 Quick-Service meal per night, and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay—along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine, and cocktails. The Standard Disney Dining Plan for 2024 costs $94.28 per adult, per night (ages 10 and up), and $29.69 per child, per night (ages 3 to 9). Be Our Guest appetizers According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party (ages 3 and up) will receive 2 Quick-Service meals per night, and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay – along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine, and cocktails. The Quick Service Disney Dining Plan for 2024 costs $57.01 per adult, per day, and $23.83 per child (ages 3 to 9), per day. Resort Refillable Mug Check out our DFB Guide to Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan for more details! We’ve also got all kinds of useful blog posts to help you as you plan your upcoming trip. Check them out here! Best Value Snacks for the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 BEST Table Service Restaurants To Make the Most of Your 2024 Disney Dining Plan Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It in 2024? Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney deals! Click here to learn more about the Disney Dining Plan. DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Are you going to book this limited-time deal? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! The Booking Deadline for Disney World's FREE DINING Deal Is TOMORROW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all, we have been getting A TON of Disney announcements recently. Walt Disney Studios From the announcement of the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to hearing about a possible 5th gate at Walt Disney World, there is SO much to take in right now. We LOVE hearing about all of the things for us to be excited for, and with the heavy emphasis on news in the parks, we’ve been overlooking something — what Disney is planning to bring into the TV world in 2024! While we have been hearing a lot about what is coming to the Disney Parks, we can’t forget about what is coming to Disney’s streaming services in 2024. Streaming is one of Disney CEO Bob Iger’s top priorities for 2024 — and there are some big plans for different shows that we can expect across the networks that Disney owns. Disney+ Billboard Disney also oversees multiple media companies and platforms — like ABC, Hulu, ESPN, and Freeform. So, Disney has a wide array of shows to create and different networks to premier them on. According to Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich, the decision on where to put certain content is made in a way that is complementary for the networks and shows. ©Disney So, what can we expect to see across the networks that Disney owns in 2024? Well, we’re glad you asked! One thing that is on the table and announced for 2024 is more Goosebumps, which has officially been renewed for its second season on Disney+. Goosebumps is an anthology series that follows a different storyline throughout each season. During Season 2, they plan to follow teenage siblings who discover a threat in their home — and we’ll have to tune in to see how that unfolds! Goosebumps season 1 ©Disney Along with that, a season of The Golden Bachelorette has been announced. It is planned to air this fall on ABC! Right now, they’re still casting for the upcoming season. The first season of this spinoff, The Golden Bachelor, was the second most-watched show on the network while it was airing. We’re excited to see what it is like when the roles reverse! ©ABC A show that has been announced to be in development right now is based on the popular book series A Court of Thorns and Roses; however, Disney did not have any updates to share surrounding that. ©ABC We’re so excited to see these shows unfold once they are released. Until then, we’re keeping up with all of the latest Disney news — so keep checking in with us at DFB to see what we find next! WHY Disney+ Is Getting Rid of Over 40 Films and Series 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 show are you most excited to see this year? Let us know in the comments below! The post 2 Disney Shows CONFIRMED for 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is not a drill! Space Mountain at Tokyo Disney Resort is closing at the end of July! Disney just released ALL the details about a special celebration that’s taking place to say goodbye to Space Mountain as we know it in this park, and we are excited! ©Disney The parks are always in a constant state of change. New rides are built, and older rides are reinvented to create new experiences for guests. Even though it is hard to see certain rides go, we are also thrilled to see what the future holds! Don’t mind us, we are just researching plane tickets to see if we can make it there for this celebration! The previously announced “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!” will take place at Tokyo Disney Resort from April 9th, 2024, through July 31st, 2024. Space Mountain will temporarily close for renovation at the end of the day on July 31st, 2024. The renovated attraction is scheduled to debut in 2027 with new special effects and enhanced performance. While the ride will maintain its original concept, it will bring guests a new experience and new thrills when it reopens. We found out even MORE details on this celebration and we are sharing them ALL with you! “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!” Tokyo Disney Resort announced that they will be hosting a celebration for Space Mountain, and this event will include A LOT! From new ride decorations to themed merchandise and food, Tokyo Disney Resort is going ALL OUT to celebrate this iconic ride. ©Disney During the celebration, guests will be able to experience Space Mountain in its current version for the last time at Tokyo Disney Resort. The park is making sure that guests who come for one last ride are going to have a great time! Check out even more changes happening at Tokyo Disney Resort here! Special Decorations and Photo Opportunities To start, the attraction entrance will be getting special decorations for the event. This overlay will feature the event logo and a banner with “The Final Ignition!” displayed. Stop by and grab a photo to celebrate the last few months of Space Mountain at Tokyo Disney Resort. ©Disney In addition to the decorations at the entrance, you can also snap a picture at a special photo op! This will include motifs from the current ride, and it is the perfect spot to commemorate your last ride on Space Mountain! ©Disney We love that they are providing a way to remember this current version of Space Mountain! While this one may be closing, there are still lots of Space Mountains out there! But how do they compare? Read more here! Exclusive Merchandise It wouldn’t be a Disney celebration without some merchandise. Have no fear, there are multiple items to choose from and one we are SUPER excited about! You can grab a pouch, drawstring bag, tumbler, tissue box cover or a clear folder. All these items have the Space Mountain Final Ignition Logo with lots of fun space theming! We never knew we needed a tissue box cover until now, how COOL is that design?! This exclusive merchandise will be available for purchase starting April 8th. ©Disney Here’s the one we’re most excited about: You can also purchase a patch badge that is crafted from the Space Mountain cast member costumes. We think this is such a neat idea and a great way to have a piece of this ride with you forever! ©Disney There will also be a commemorative sticker available in Tomorrowland. Complete details regarding the distribution of this sticker have not been announced, but it has been confirmed you can get this sticker without needing to experience the attraction. ©Disney You can never have too many Disney-themed stickers and we love that they are handing these out for the celebration! Space Mountain-Themed Food and Drinks Now this wouldn’t be a Disney Food Blog post without talking about our favorite things: food and drinks! Tokyo Disney Resort has two specialty items available for purchase in the park beginning April 1st. They are also offering a special menu item at the Disney Ambassador Hotel. Tomorrowland Terrace will be offering a Sparkling Jelly Drink. This drink is Coca-Cola & Lemon-Vanilla infused with passion fruit jelly and lemon. That sounds like an out-of-this-world combination! ©Disney You can also grab a limited-edition popcorn box during the celebration. These will be offered at popcorn wagons throughout the park and we think they look amazing! ©Disney The last of the themed food and drinks can be found at the Hyperion Lounge at the Disney Ambassador Lounge. The dish is called “Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition!” Premium Sweets Set and is filled with space-themed eats inspired by the planets. ©Disney We are already eyeing some of those, do you think they would be able to ship it? Tokyo Disney Sea also has a brand-new food festival this Spring! Read more about it here! Special Disney Resort Line Day Pass Card Finally, Disney Resort Line will also be offering a limited-edition day pass card honoring Space Mountain! These passes can be purchased at ticket machines at Disney Resort Line stations. ©Disney That is everything! Tokyo Disney Resort sure knows how to throw a celebration! We will also be keeping our eyes peeled for any updates as Space Mountain is renovated! Stay tuned to DFB for even more Disney news! Love all things Disney? Check out even more news about Disney’s International Parks here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be making a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort before Space Mountain closes? Let us know down below! The post LAST CHANCE! Ride Space Mountain Before It CLOSES at Tokyo Disney Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to explore far-off places and beautiful destinations? Do you want to set sail on the ocean? Get ready to tell your family, “I can show you the world,” because Disney Cruise Line is offering up an amazing sweepstakes giveaway. If you want to win a FREE Disney cruise, you NEED to enter now. For more information, including where you can enter this new sweepstakes and what’s included, keep reading! This new Disney Cruise Line sweepstakes takes you on an unforgettable journey through the Mediterranean! You can experience everything that Disney cruises have to offer like your favorite characters, delicious food, and awesome entertainment like Broadway-style shows. Rapunzel’s Royal Table aboard the Disney Magic If you enter by March 10th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET, you can win a 7-night European cruise on the Disney Dream for up to 4 people in one stateroom. You’ll get round-trip coach airfare, a standard room for 4 people at a hotel near the ship’s port for one night before departure, and all your meals (excluding specialty and fine dining) included! Disney Dream You can go to the sweepstakes website and enter one time per day per person. In total this whole trip is worth $28,700.57! So hurry over to the website today to enter now! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! An Overview of EVERY Disney Cruise Line Restaurant 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 Are you going to enter? Let us know in the comments! The post Enter NOW To Win a ,000 😱 Disney Vacation! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is constantly coming up with movies and shows across Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. Hollywood Studios Not only do we get to look forward to seeing new Disney works in movie theaters, but each month Disney+ announces new releases. If you are a huge Disney entertainment fan, then we’ve got some great news for you! Disney just released the trailer for Iwájú — a new series coming to Disney+ soon! Watch the brand-new trailer below! This series is set to release on February 28th, 2024, and so far, we know that the series is a coming-of-age story that follows a girl who is a young heiress from a wealthy island, and a poor boy from the mainland. Together, they struggle against a terrible threat to their lives. ©Disney | Kugali For the first time EVER, Disney Animation Studios teamed up with a Pan-African entertainment company called Kugali to create Iwájú. The series is meant to focus on African stories created by African artists. We can’t wait to check it out! Iwaju ©Disney For more Disney content news, Moana is getting a live-action remake and a sequel, and three popular movies are getting sequels! We’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney entertainment updates, so stay tuned to DFB. What We Know About Disney’s NEW Frozen Sequel So Far Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you looking forward to this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post See the FIRST Trailer for a NEW Series Coming Soon to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you seen Marvel’s NEW movie trailer? ©Marvel The newest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine came out during the 2024 Super Bowl over the weekend, and tons of fans are super excited for the new film. In fact, that trailer just SMASHED a huge movie record! Disney announced today that the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine broke the record for the most-viewed movie trailer OF ALL TIME! The trailer got 365 million views in just 24 hours! ©Marvel Previous to the new Deadpool trailer, the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home held the record for most views in 24 hours. ©Marvel Deadpool & Wolverine is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. The new movie is coming out in theaters on July 26th! You can watch the new trailer here: Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news. Click here to see the new trailer for another upcoming Disney movie! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to see Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Newest Movie Trailer Just SMASHED a Huge Record! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got an important update for all the Disney World Annual Passholders out there! Disney World Annual Pass Disney just added even MORE Good-to-Go days to the calendar, which means you can visit the Disney World theme parks without a reservation on a few upcoming days! Disney World got rid of Park Pass Reservations for most tickets in January of this year, but Annual Passholders still need to get those park passes any time they want to visit, with a few exceptions. One of those exceptions is “Good-to-Go” days! On Good-to-Go days, Passholders do not need Park Pass Reservations. Scanning in We’ve seen several updates to the calendar with new Good-to-Go days announced, and now even MORE have been added! Previously, the last Good-to-Go day was February 13th, but now the 27th, 28th, and 29th have been added. These new Good-to-Go days are available for all Pass types — Incredi Pass, Sorcerer Pass, Pirate Pass, and Pixie Pass. ©Disney To view Good-to-Go days, Passholders just need to check the Annual Pass calendar. You can see our guide to viewing Good-to-Go days here! The days are added on a rolling basis “days or weeks in advance,” and so far they’ve been added fairly last-minute. We still haven’t seen any days added past February yet. Passholder Entrance If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, we recommend making those Park Pass Reservations ASAP, and then if the dates of your trip become Good-to-Go days later on, Disney will remove the reservation from your account automatically, freeing it up to be used on another day. But it’s safer to have the pass, just in case the days aren’t Good-to-Go! Walt Disney World Annual Pass Don’t forget this other exception to the Annual Pass Park Pass rule: Excluding Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays, Passholders can enter any theme park without a reservation after 2PM. So if you’re just going in the afternoon, you won’t need a Park Pass (unless you’re going to Magic Kingdom on the weekend)! Annual Pass Good-to-Go days can be viewed online or on the My Disney Experience app. Click here to learn how to view upcoming “Good-to-Go” days. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Learn all about Disney World’s Annual Pass program 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 Are you visiting Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! Disney Just Added NEW Good-To-Go Days for Annual Passholders! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to formerly-announced and upcoming Disney World projects, it can be hard to keep up. Play! Pavilion (behind Mission: SPACE gift shop) The Play! Pavilion in EPCOT was set to arrive before the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World, but was never completed. The interactive play area was set to reside inside the Wonders of Life Pavilion behind the Mission: SPACE gift shop. The “digital metropolis” was going to feature interactive experiences, games, entertainment, hands-on activities… AND favorite Disney characters, both virtual and real. However, in early 2023, after the experience hadn’t opened after three years, it disappeared off the park map entirely. Now, though, we think it could make a comeback… Disney held its quarter 1 earnings call for fiscal 2023 on February 7th, and we learned that Disney and the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games, would be collaborating to bring more Disney experiences to the online gaming platform. The $1.5 billion investment collaboration is meant to build out a Disney universe that will be for gameplay, entertainment, AND shopping, and according to Disney, “represents our biggest foray into the game space ever.” ©Disney/Epic Games This got shareholders thinkin’ a bit, though. If Disney is coming to Fortnite, will Fortnite come to Disney? We totally think it could. And we think it could happen in the former Play! Pavilion. Here’s why. Before Disney shared its upcoming collaboration with Epic Games, they announced Holo Tile technology. Disney describes the Holo Tile floor technology as the “world’s first multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor.” Basically, all those tiny tiles you see rotate and move to keep any object in the center of the floor. What’s more, MULTIPLE people can be on the floor moving in different directions simultaneously. ©Disney Basically, this could allow virtual reality games and experiences to feel even more like reality. It will allow you to physically MOVE through the experience and to sort of trick your brain into thinking that you’re movin’ and groovin’ along with what you see in a VR headset or on a screen. Are you following? Okay, great. Next, let’s talk about Disney’s collaboration with Apple for the Apple Vision Pro headset that was just released. Disney announced on January 16th that “fans will be able to experience Disney’s iconic stories like never before with Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro, Apple’s revolutionary spatial computer, offering Disney+ subscribers with a Vision Pro device a new way to stream entertainment at no additional cost.” If you can do that at home, what would you be able to do with similar technology at a Disney Park? ©Apple Okay, so I think we’re now up to speed. So. WHAT IF: Disney put Holo Tile technology in the Play! Pavilion, partnered with Apple to bring Apple Vision Pro to the Pavilion, allowed Holo Tile and the VR headset to work together, and THEN visitors could explore the all-new Fortnite realm with said technology? Is your brain exploding? Ours, too. PLAY! Pavilion as of January 2023 We think we could be on to something. We’re always on the lookout for more Disney news, hints, and ways to make your next Disney trip easier. Be sure to follow along so that you’re always in the loop! Looking for more things coming soon to 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 What do you think will happen to the Play! Pavilion at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 NEW Clues That EPCOT's Canceled Project May Make a Comeback first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oh NO! Stitch is back, attacking more iconic Disney snacks, and we seriously can’t resist the newest merchandise that’s available online now! Hey Stitch! Disney’s merchandise series for 2024 is called Stitch Attacks Snacks, and the items in each collection show the adorable blue alien with a classic Disney theme park snack. We’ve already seen Stitch attack pretzels, but now he’s back and he’s targeted one of our all-time favorite eats: POPCORN! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Stitch Attacks Snacks series comes out with a new collection every month, featuring a new snack. Right now, the new Popcorn Collection is available online at shopDisney (which has officially been rebranded as “The Disney Store”)! We Know You Can’t Resist the Stitch Popcorn Plush! ©Disney This new plush features Stitch covered in popcorn! Experiment 626 is holding a box of the savory snack, but he’s also covered in little popcorn kernels. And he’s wearing a popcorn-patterned shirt, too! Grab the adorable plush here! Hey Pin Collectors! There’s a NEW Stitch Popcorn Pin Set! ©Disney The new pin set includes three different pins: one of Stitch, one of Angel, and one showing a popcorn bucket. This is definitely a must-get if you’re a fan of pin trading in the parks! Get this new pin here! We don’t know about you, but our online carts are definitely full now! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise. Check out some of our favorite Disney essentials on Amazon!The post Disney's NEW Stitch Souvenirs Are ONLINE NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Today is Mardi Gras, and there’s one place in Disney World that’s celebrating in a BIG way. Let the good times roll! We headed over to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort today to check out their Mardi Gras celebration, including a rare PARADE! Come with us to check it out! Disney actually has TWO Port Orleans Resort hotels — Riverside and French Quarter. Both are celebrating the holiday, but most of the party can be found at French Quarter. Play it, Gator! There, we found this guide to the celebration! It lists a few different ways to celebrate, including the Port Orleans Mardi Gras Pargo Parade from 10AM to 11AM, Mardi Gras Courtyard Crafts from 12PM to 4PM in the French Quarter courtyard, and a Mardi Gras Party from 5PM to 10PM, which is also located in the French Quarter courtyard. Information There will also be a live jazz band in Scat Cat’s Lounge from 7:30PM to 11:30PM. Scat Cat’s Club — Lounge This year’s parade is themed to “Celebrating Walt Disney World Parades of Past and Present!” Here’s a look at the parade route: Parade Route It began at 10AM EST near Building 80 at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and made its way through the resort, next to the Sassagoula River, ending in the Port Orleans — French Quarter courtyard. Celebration Before 10AM, people were gathering along the parade route! It’s time to begin! It’s starting! The parade started off with an exciting band! The band Up next, Princess Tiana came by, waving to the guests! It’s Tiana! There were floats about all kinds of Disney parades. Parade floats People were handing out Mardi Gras beads, too! Beads! On of our favorite floats was the one about the Main Street Electrical Parade! Main Street Electrical Parade Float Check it out here: There were even Haunted Mansion grave diggers! Gravediggers! Plus, there was a villains float as part of that one. Boo to You! The parade ended with a float that was dedicated to Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade! Christmas Parade Guests can vote on which float was their favorite, and the whole parade ends at the French Quarter courtyard, where a party is happening! Vote for your favorite Head to the Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter today to celebrate Mardi Gras with crafts, live music, and a party! And stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World. Click here to learn more about Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter Resort. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How are you celebrating Mardi Gras today? Let us know in the comments! The post Come With Us To See a RARE Parade Happening at Disney World Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are so many NEW things announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure News recently broke of exciting animatronic figures that will be found within the ride and it appears Disney has moved up a more firm timeline of when we can anticipate the ride to open this year. But, something new can be found at the ride RIGHT NOW! A new mural has been revealed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! The new mural can be found along the construction walls that are on the outside corner facing the Frontierland and Adventureland split and features one of the most prominent characters from The Princess and the Frog film. This new mural design shows Louis the Alligator blowing his mighty trumpet along with an invite that says, “Come join the party.” New mural! While Louis is playing you can see musical notes, jazz instruments like a tambourine, saxophone, and drum, and a small parasail which are all elements of celebration in New Orleans. The top right-hand corner is most interesting though, revealing the anticipated opening timeline for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to be summer 2024! Updated opening timeline! We’re so excited to see this attraction open and add another Disney princess-inspired attraction to the offerings in Magic Kingdom! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney news and updates! NEWS: Disney Shares FIRST LOOK at NEW Tiana Animatronic for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be taking a plunge down Tiana’s Bayou Adventure once it opens? Tell us in the comments below! The post There's Something NEW at Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Disney World! 😮 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

FIRST LOOK 👀 at one of the new Audio-Animatronics figures coming to #TianasBayouAdventure!View the full article

Ever since Disney announced its $60 billion investment into the parks and cruises, fans have been speculating as to what exactly that might mean (it’s us, we’re “fans”.) Could a 5th Disney World park be coming? One expert even went so far as to predict that an announcement about a fifth theme park would be coming soon, saying, “You’re going to see a big announcement. … They’re going to add a fifth park.” While Disney hasn’t made any official announcements about another theme park in Orlando, we do know that there are plans for one — sort of. Universal turned the theme park world upside-down after dropping a whole slew of announcements recently. The new park will feature five NEW themed lands, with five new restaurants, plus two new hotels nearby. This has left many Disney fans wondering what Disney plans on doing in response. Pandora We know that a $60 billion investment into the parks has been announced by Disney, but no concrete plans for that investment have been revealed just yet. We’re already seeing the addition of at least one new attraction — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, an update for a classic attraction — The Country Bear Jamboree, a re-theming of an entire land — Dinoland USA is going away, plus an expansion at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure These facts, coupled with Disney’s earlier confirmation that a fifth theme park is at least on the table, could mean that it’s more possible than we originally thought. Hollywood Studios In early 2023, the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which governs most of Disney World), released its comprehensive land-use plan that outlines the next 10 years’ worth of future developments within the district. And, within that land-use plan is the idea that Disney could build a “major” new theme park in the future. ©Reedy Creek Not only that, but Disney has also included two more “minor” theme parks in those plans, along with plenty of new hotel rooms. Keep in mind that just because Disney has approved these plans for potential future development doesn’t mean they’re set in stone. In fact, Disney has noted that although the numbers allow “for development of one major and two minor theme parks, there are no plans under review.” Cinderella Castle The first step of approving the plan for potential future development was already done some time ago. A resolution was passed to consider changing the land-use regulations so that this plan could actually move forward, and while nothing has been done yet, it’s possible Disney’s battle with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District could complicate things. So, while there are no official development plans yet, the door is still open for Disney to do so in the future. Animal Kingdom was the last Disney World park built back in 1998, and we’ve been wondering what might come next since. ©RCID Instead of announcing a fifth gate, Disney has made massive expansions and transformations in its existing parks including the “New Fantasyland” Magic Kingdom expansion that opened in 2012, the addition of the Pandora land in Animal Kingdom in 2017, the opening of Toy Story Land and Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios in 2018, and the EPCOT transformation of many areas of EPCOT that should be complete this year. Slinky Dog Dash As far as what fans would want to see from a fifth park, well, we don’t need to speculate there. We asked our readers who said Disney needs to build a park with more thrill rides that can compete with Universal — and we don’t disagree. Or, something like Tokyo DisneySea with more themed lands and different versions of iconic rides. ©Disney A Disney Villains Park was quite possibly the most overwhelming response our readers gave, though. Folks have been speculating about a potential “Dark Kingdom” theme park based on unrelated parks projects, rumors, and more, and it seems like fans really want it to come true. Possible Land Expansion in Magic Kingdom ©Disney Of course, we can’t predict the future (no matter how hard we try) but one thing is for sure — we’ll be on the lookout for any potential updates about a new theme park or current expansions underway at Disney World. For the latest news from Disney World and more, stay tuned to DFB! Expert Predicts Disney World Could Announce 5th Park 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 think Disney World will add a fifth park? Tell us in the comments. The post Disney Has a Plan to Open a 5th Park. But Will They? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

JUST ANNOUNCED 📣 #TianasBayouAdventure opens at #WaltDisneyWorld in Summer 2024! 💚💜💛 #MardiGrasView the full article

Disney is no stranger to tough business battles. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters We’ve seen political controversy, attempted (and successful) mutinies, and outside proxy battles that could impact the future of the Walt Disney Company for years to come. Once again, Nelson Peltz and others have attempted to gain seats on Disney’s Board of Directors, with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders taking place in April. Disney is urging shareholders to vote for its nominees rather than outside candidates, and now Bob Iger is doing the same in a new video. Disney has released a new video starring CEO Bob Iger urging shareholders to vote for its slate of 12 nominees for the Company’s Board of Directors. As a bit of a recap, the 2024 Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders is taking place on April 3rd. That’s when shareholders of the Walt Disney Company will vote on Nelson Peltz’s (and others’) attempt to gain seats on the Board of Directors. ©Disney Trian nominated Peltz and former Disney CFO James Rasulo to the Walt Disney Company board back in December. They later released a statement that said the group “Believes the Disney Board’s lack of focus, alignment, and accountability has resulted in chronic underperformance at one of the world’s most iconic companies.” ©Disney And now, Iger himself is urging shareholders to vote with Disney in the proxy fight, saying, “I’m urging you to vote FOR the Disney Board’s recommended slate of nominees on the white proxy card, and NOT to vote for the nominees presented by these activist hedge funds.” He reminded shareholders that “the leadership team at our company is experienced and highly motivated” and that they, as shareholders, “have the power to make sure we are able to continue our momentum from the past year.” ©Disney Disney has previously specified that “the Board does NOT endorse the nominations of Nelson Peltz and James Rasulo put forth by Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliates, led by Nelson Peltz and supported by former Disney executive Isaac Perlmutter (collectively, the “Trian Group”).” The notice went on to say, “The Board recommends that shareholders do not vote for the Trian Group nominees, and that they reject a related proposal from the Trian Group to amend the Company Bylaws.” Disney also made it clear that the Board “does not endorse the nominations of Craig Hatkoff, Jessica Schell and Leah Solivan put forth for election as directors by Blackwells Onshore I LLC, Blackwells Capital LLC and Jason Aintabi (collectively, the “Blackwells Group”).” ©Getty Images We also recently got quite a few updates during Disney’s most recent earnings call — check out everything you missed in our roundup at this link! As for how the proxy battle might end up, we’ll have to wait for April 3rd. You can see Iger’s full video, courtesy of Scott Gustin, below: In the meantime, we’ll continue to be on the lookout for updates on the proxy battle and annual shareholders meeting. For the latest Disney news, stay tuned to DFB. Disney Enlisted the Help of an Unlikely Character in Its Proxy Battle — See More 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 Are you a Disney shareholder? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Bob Iger Sent a Video Message to Shareholders in Preparation for Proxy Battle first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Limited time overlays, mystical adventures, and BRAND-NEW additions. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland These are the top 10 rides YOU need to add to your Disneyland itinerary BEFORE your next big trip out west. Check out our video below: TOP 10 Rides in Disneyland Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you going to Disneyland this year? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: TOP 10 Rides in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We hate to be the ones to have to tell you this, but Disney has been lying to you. Better watch out for their growing noses! As much as we LOVE Disney, we have to expose these “lies” to you. They may not be explicitly lying to you or even mean to say untruthful things, but some things have become insinuated through their actions. So, we’re to clear the air, so to say. There are 6 lies that many of us have started to believe about Disney, and we needed to shed some light on the facts. We are some of the biggest Disney fans here at DFB. But we’re tired of falling for their bag of tricks. They have us wrapped around their marketing fingers, but we’re through with it, and you should be, too! So listen up, we don’t have to believe their “lies” any longer. Lie #1: You Should Be Eagerly Waiting for New Expansions and Attractions Disney has been stringing us along ever since they announced that they’re investing $60 billion into their experiences division. Since then, we have been on the edge of our seats every time CEO Bob Iger and Parks and Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro speak. ©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation We’ve recently learned that 70% of the investment is “earmarked for incremental capacity-expanding investment,” which to us sounds like expansions. But we have also been told that the majority of the funds will be used in the second half of the next decade. So, while we’ve been over here waiting and waiting for any sign of information about the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disneyland expansions, it’s potentially not coming for another 5 years. Disney has discussed an expansion past Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Expert Predicts Disney World Will Announce a 5th Park Lie #2: You Need to Be a Disney+ Subscriber/DVC Member/AP/Visa Cardholder to Have a Good Time in Disney World Disney is really good at marketing their “extras.” Disney+, Disney Vacation Club, Annual Passes, Visa credit cards, and more always look so enticing. Disney frequently announces perks and promotions for people who are part of these special groups. This can be things like a free Dining Plan, discounts at restaurants, or exclusive lounges in the parks. DVC lounge in EPCOT But the truth is, each of these special things will end up costing you MORE in the long run. A Disney+ subscription will cost you a monthly (or annual) fee, a credit card may get you to buy more, an annual pass can run you over $1,000, and Disney Vacation Club costs you an upfront cost plus annual fees. Hei Hei Annual Passholder magnet We’re not saying any of these things can’t be worth it for some people (many of us at DFB are members of several of these), but you don’t NEED them to have a good time in Disney World. A trip without these perks is still a great trip. If you don’t frequently go to Disney World, then the perks may not outweigh the cost for any one of these items. Every Single Disney World Annual Passholder Perk Lie #3: You Need to Buy the Dining Plan The Disney Dining Plan made a comeback in January this year, and now Disney entices you to add it to your park package. Don’t get us wrong, it can be a beneficial thing to buy, but whether or not it’s worth the price is completely circumstantial. AJ breaks down how the Disney Dining Plan may not be as efficient as Disney claims it to be in the video below! Basically, the Dining Plan can be expensive, and you may end up spending more on food by using it than you would without it. It may be convenient to pay for food ahead of your trip, but you certainly don’t NEED the Dining Plan to enjoy all the great food around Disney World. Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It in 2024? Lie #4: You Need to Get a Park Hopper Ticket Another perk that returned in January is all-day park hopping! Now, we are big fans of park hopping, but only because we like to visit more than one park in a day. But if you’re plan is to only do one park a day and then “maybe” go to a second, you probably don’t need to spend the extra money for the park hopper ticket. EPCOT There is nothing wrong with staying in one park all day, so don’t let Disney lie to you! Enjoying one park to its fullest extent for the day is still a great day, especially if you don’t go to Disney World often. Park hopping can be tricky, and we often find ourselves doing it because we know exactly what we like to do and don’t care to do in each park. If you don’t go to Disney World every day like we do, that may not be a concern for you. Is Disney World’s Park Hopper Ticket Worth It and When? Lie #5: Staying More Days at the Parks Is Going to Cost You Less in the Long Run Disney has incentivized going to the parks for more days by decreasing the price of a park ticket per day the longer you stay. If we break this down it’s like this: a Disney World park ticket for one park for one day starts at $109 (that price can vary based on the day you pick to go, but we’re going to work with $109), but if you go for 10 days that price drops down and can get as low as $65 per day. This is all not including a park hopper or park hopper plus option. But it’s $65 per day times 10 days, so really instead of $109 for your trip ticket, you’ll be spending $650!! So yes, it can be cheaper for a ticket per day to go to Disney World for more days than just one, but overall you’ll be paying more for your tickets. Scanning in! Now, let’s consider all the other expenses you would have for those days. You would need a hotel for each additional day which will be over $100 at least, even at one of Disney’s Value Resorts. All-Star Movies Then, you’ll have the extra cost of food for each day you’re in the park (we always think about food, but it’s important!). There are multiple options for snacks and meals, but it all adds up each day you’re there. If you purchase Genie+ on any of the days, that’s another added cost. So, this lie that it’s cheaper to extend your trip is simply not true. How Many Days Do You Really Need in Disney World? Lie #6: You Need Genie+ Disney’s Genie+ is something you purchase on the day of your trip, and then you can make Lightning Lane selections (Disney’s line passing system) for that day. It can be very useful, and Disney advertises it everywhere. There’s this sense that if you don’t use Genie+, then you won’t be able to do anything in the park. But that’s simply not true. Genie+ Genie+ has become a little, well, complicated. Now that park hopping has returned all day, Genie+ has a lot going on. You can learn more about it in our guide! One thing that makes Genie+ difficult is that it can change prices daily and vary based on which park you are paying for. There’s the Multiple Parks option, but that’s generally the most expensive one and usually costs over $20. ©Disney Do you actually need Genie+ to do anything in the parks? No. You do not NEED Genie+. Is it helpful? Yes, it can be. But Disney has made it seem like you won’t get on any rides without it and that is not true. You can ride a lot of the rides without buying Genie+. So if you want to go without paying the extra cost, you most certainly can. Hollywood Studios Remember, we love going to Disney World, but we also like to say a buck or two if we can. If you’re hoping to save a little money on your trip, don’t fall for all of Disney’s lies. You don’t NEED any of these things to have a fun trip! For more Disney tips, keep following DFB! The Free Service You’re Not Using in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What tips do you have for people headed to Disney World? Let us know here! The post Disney Needs You to Believe These 6 New Lies first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay runners, are you ready? ©Disney Of course, you are. We know many of you train all through the year to participate in Disney’s many runDisney events. Now that runDisney events have returned to Disneyland, you might even be gearing up for Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend on September 8th, which could be one of the most fun events of the year, especially if you love all things spooky. Well, registration for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is now open! That’s right! Just head on over to the runDisney website to register for the event. This one is probably going to fill up fast, so you’ll want to do it quickly. Why do we think it’s going to be so popular? Well, it’s a Halloween event during Halloween Time in Disneyland, where Halloween is VERY popular. Plus, check out the themes! The 5K is all about Chip ‘n’ Dale, with a “trick-or-treat themed adventure through Disneyland Resort.” ©Disney You’ll definitely want to do the 10K because it’s all about the Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion. You’ll actually get to see some of your favorite Haunted Mansion characters on this run. ©Disney This year’s marathon is all about the spookiest witch sisters to ever have existed. Yep, it’s Hocus Pocus-themed, with Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters. ©runDisney The 2024 Chills & Thrills Challenge includes both the 10K and Half Marathon. It’s also “Simply Meant To Be,” aka dedicated to Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero from The Nightmare Before Christmas. ©Disney Finally, the Kid’s race is dedicated to Cars. These races are open to children up to the age of nine. ©Disney You will need to pay a registration fee based on when you sign up for the in-person race: February 13th, 2024 – August 12th, 2024: $260.00 Beginning August 13th, 2024: $270.00 Like we said, we have a feeling this runDisney event is going to be SUPER popular, so be sure to get registered as soon as you can. Stay tuned to DFB for more. See ALL the runDisney events 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 Will you be participating in this runDisney event? Let us know in the comments! The post Register NOW for This SPECIAL Disney Halloween Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World rides can be things of wonder — but they can also be fickle beasts. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster It makes sense, after all, considering these attractions see quite a bit of constant, daily use for months and even years on end. So, every once in a while, Disney has to close a ride for refurbishment to give it a little TLC. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in Hollywood Studios has been closed with no end in sight — but now we’ve got an update about this project! A new permit was recently filed for the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster refurbishment in Hollywood Studios! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster It’s not very specific, only listing “general construction” in the description, but it’s a sign that things are moving along over here. We also noted that the contractor listed on the permit is Adena Corporation. Based on their website, Adena has done work on a number of things, including amusement parks like SeaWorld. They’ve worked on things like rides, waterparks, lazy rivers, and more. We also know they worked on previous Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster refurbishments, along with work on the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom. via ArcGIS The permit is valid through February 6th, 2025 — but hopefully, this closure won’t last that long! Typically, permits are automatically dated one year from the date they were filed. Disney’s website shows the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closure will only last through this summer, but we’ll keep an eye out for more updates. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed In other Disney World ride news, we officially have confirmation that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open in Magic Kingdom in the summer of 2024 — we can’t wait! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest updates from Disney World, Disneyland, and more! Check Out MORE Permits Recently Filed in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite ride in Hollywood Studios? Tell us in the comments. The post NEW Permit Reveals UPDATES on Lengthy Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Closure in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article