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While we have a reporter at Disney World every day, not everyone gets to go to Disney World every day. That’s why we buy souvenirs to keep the magic alive at home! ©Amazon We found some of our favorite Disney mugs that will make you smile when you open the cabinet! From Stitch to Mickey, Minnie, and more, there are a lot of mugs that are making us happy and making us feel the magic. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Stitch Halloween Mug ©Amazon Coming in at 21% off, you can get ready for Halloween by grabbing your seasonal mug now. It’s only $6 and has Stitch on the front with candy corn and says “Gimme treats!” on the front. While this is great for morning coffee, this might be perfect for some hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream, too. Check It Out Here! Stitch Beach Vacation Mug ©Amazon Forget Halloween, you have to enjoy summer, too! This mug has different stamp designs with nods to Stitch and all of his summer vacations. It comes in a few different colors, but the orange and white stole our hearts. Stitch lovers will definitely need this in their collection. Check It Out Here! Fantasia Color Changing Mug ©Amazon Look how cool this mug is! It starts fully black, and when you add the hot liquid, like coffee and tea, it reveals a hidden image. The image is Thomas Kinkade’s Fantasia picture with Mickey right on top. When your drink cools down, it goes back to black. Check It Out Here! Minnie Dot Mug ©Amazon Minnie is totally going to love this mug. It’s covered in polka dots, and if you look closer, some of the dots are Minnie Mouse heads. We love the black and white color scheme and how it’s 16% off, coming in at $14. It’s a super easy gift, too. Check It Out Here! Fox and the Hound Mug ©Amazon An underrated movie is finally getting represented! This mug has the fox and the hound on it and says “yeah, forever” and “won’t we?” SO CUTE! This is perfect for you and your best friend or anything else you want to have matching mugs with. Check It Out Here! In the meantime, make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more of our favorite Disney finds. View the full article

We’re heading over to Amazon to bring home some awesome Disney souvenirs! ©Disney We’re always on the lookout for great Disney merch, and time and time again, Amazon comes up clutch with some fantastic offerings. If you’re in the market for some fun, cute, and practical Disney gifts, check out some of our favorites that you can snag right now on the online outlet! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Take on a fun challenge with this puzzle ©Amazon The Disney Tunnel of Love Puzzle features 1,000 pieces that — when put together — show off Mickey and his pals enjoying a swan boat ride. You’ll see Mickey and Minnie in one boat, Donald and Daisy in another, Goofy kicking back by himself in the third, and even an appearance by Pete! Best of all, this 26.6 x 19-inch puzzle set comes with a bonus poster. BUY ON AMAZON Keep your cozy with this next souvenir ©Amazon These Mickey Slippers are available in five different colors and four sizes on Amazon. Featuring an adorable Mickey pattern, these ultra-soft unisex shoes sport an artificial fluffy fur that ensures your feet feel like they’re getting a warm hug with every step. BUY ON AMAZON This Grogu souvenir is too cute! ©Amazon The Star Wars Grogu Glass Set is part of a series of other stackable glasses — although it’s tougher to find one cuter than this! This set of two 8-oz glasses features Grogu in glass form and is great for display AND practical use. BUY ON AMAZON Zootopia fans should check out this mystery box ©Amazon Test your luck with the MINISO Zootopia Soft Vinyl Plush Blind Box! Each box contains one surprise character from Zootopia, with six possible outcomes! Each fuzzy character comes equipped with a keychain attachment so you can take these new friends with you while you’re on the go or hang them up for display at home. BUY ON AMAZON Let this Mickey night light bring a little more comfort to your home ©Amazon This Mickey Mouse Figural Mood Light is a great bedroom addition! This LED light is designed to look like a Mickey figure in his overalls, but it lights up to serve a practical purpose. It’s powered by a USB cord and even features a 15-minute auto-shutoff timer — making it a fantastic night light. BUY ON AMAZON We’re losing our minds over this fancy bag charm ©Amazon The BaubleBar Minnie Mouse 3D Bag Charm features Minnie Mouse in her recognizable, everyday outfit with a twist — it’s decked out in 1,800 hand-set crystals and pearls! Ornate but still cute, this gorgeous bag charm is an accessory that certainly elevates any Disney bag! BUY ON AMAZON Check out this Disney tumbler ©Amazon Finally, we think the Simple Modern Disney Water Bottle is both useful and chic. This 40-oz bottle is cupholder-friendly, leak-resistant, durable, and features double-wall insulation, so you can keep drinks hot or cold for hours. Featuring a timeless look, this great tumbler even comes with a lid and straw! BUY ON AMAZON And there you have it! Continue to keep it posted right here at DFB for more great Disney finds! View the full article

Something new recently popped up in EPCOT, and we’ve been feeling pretty curious about it. Time for some new snacks! Today was the day we finally got to check out the new Light Lounge in EPCOT, inside the Odyssey Pavilion. This is usually the home of a booth during EPCOT festivals, but now that we’re currently in between Flower & Garden and the Food & Wine Festivals, it’s now become a space that you can go to relax in the AC and grab a snack or two while you enjoy a show. Is it really worth a stop, though? We found out, so you don’t have to! There are two snacks available at the Light Lounge that you won’t find elsewhere. The first is the Apple-Caramel Churro Bites with Vanilla Dipping Sauce for $6.99. Apple-Caramel Churro Bites with Vanilla Dipping Sauce Unfortunately, these didn’t hit for us. The churros were crispy despite the whipped cream topping, and the inside had a gooey apple cinnamon filling (similar to pie filling), which, after only a couple of bites, started to make us not feel great. Now, that could have been a coincidence, but either way, they tasted extremely artificial, and we wanted to get far away. We don’t recommend You can also snag the Caramel Popcorn Churro Bites for $6.49. Caramel Popcorn Churro Bites Again, the churros were crunchy here, but the popcorn itself was wildly stale. The insides of these were also filled with a caramel sauce that, again, was nauseatingly sweet. We felt like these were both boring and far too much at the same time, which bums us out because we normally like the food at The Odyssey. We personally won’t be getting these again, and don’t recommend them. So stale When it comes to the space itself, it looks mostly like you expect the Odyssey Pavilion to look, but just with some extra lights everywhere. During the day, it’s a bit underwhelming, especially since it doesn’t look like it’s completely done, but we can imagine that at night it’ll be a whole vibe. We also were fans of the music they were playing, and we’d say if you’re a fan of early 2000s New York/European disco techno pop, you’ll love it here. Light Lounge There’s also a show that happens intermittently, called the Glow Show. This is a cute stunt show, but during the day, it’s just not it since there’s immense irony in the fact that the windows let in the daylight while they perform with glow sticks and RGB lights. However, the kids in the pavilion seemed to enjoy it, and we always love seeing Disney work hard to add more live entertainment to the parks. We think the show would be better at night, but again, if you need a cool space to chill out for a second, the show will be a good way to entertain the younger ones in your party while you rest. It’s good for kids! Overall, if you’re looking for some AC and want somewhere with more seating in EPCOT before you dive into World Showcase (or as you’ve come out of it), it can be a good place to stop, but we don’t think it’s anything super special. More Recent EPCOT News! REVIEW: This NEW EPCOT Lounge Is Now Open!5 Changes Coming to EPCOT Next Month16 (!!!) Price Increases Have Hit This Popular EPCOT RestaurantWait, WHAT?! You Can Get WAGYU at a Disney World Quick Service Spot?!The 11 Best Things to Pack For the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, According To Our Rigorous Testing We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news coming out of EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB! This Small Disney World Upgrade Is EXPANDING! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you grab either of these snacks? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Summer at Disney World is no joke. Between the Florida heat index pushing triple digits, the afternoon thunderstorms that appear out of nowhere, and the sheer amount of ground you cover in a single park day, your body and your bag take a real beating. ©Amazon Having the right gear packed before you even hit the parking lot can mean the difference between a magical day and a miserable one. There’s one Amazon find under $50 that covers almost every park-day emergency you can think of, and it deserves a spot in your suitcase. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Bag That Actually Comes Ready for Disney World It comes with so many items! Most fanny packs make you do all the work. You buy the bag, then spend another afternoon hunting down everything that goes inside it. The Maxie & Nova Theme Park Essentials Fanny Pack for Women skips all of that. It’s a 10-piece set that arrives with nine accessories already included, all tucked into a water-resistant neoprene bum bag with three zippered compartments and a built-in key clip. Theme park essentials fanny pack It’s the kind of grab-and-go setup that works whether you’re heading into Magic Kingdom at rope drop or boarding a cruise ship for the first time. Here’s What’s Actually Inside The accessories are where this thing really earns its price. For the heat, the set includes a personal fan with a USB charger and a cooling towel you can wet down and drape on your neck for instant relief. Florida summers are no joke, and having both of those on hand makes a real difference around the 2PM mark when the sun is at its worst. Fan For hydration, there’s a collapsible silicone water bottle that flattens down when empty so it doesn’t take up real estate in your bag, plus a reusable silicone straw with a keychain case and cleaner. Paper straws at the parks are a universal frustration, and this small swap genuinely improves the experience. Collapsible water bottle Then there’s the emergency poncho, which might be the smartest item in the whole set. It’s stored inside a small sphere keychain, so it takes up almost no space until a Florida storm rolls in with zero warning. Two refill ponchos are included, so you’re covered across multiple park days or can share one with a travel partner who definitely did not pack for rain. Rain poncho One Purchase, Zero Scrambling What makes this set worth talking about is that it removes an entire category of pre-trip stress. You’re not piecing together a park-day kit from six different Amazon orders. Everything is already curated, organized, and packed into a bag that’s stylish enough to actually want to wear. It also makes an excellent gift for any Disney fan, cruise traveler, or theme park enthusiast in your life who appreciates practicality without sacrificing style. ©Amazon See the full set and check the current price before your next trip. view ON AMAZON No matter how many times you’ve done Disney World, summer always finds a new way to test your patience and your preparedness. The right bag makes it a lot easier to stay in the magic longer. We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

When you’re looking for a sweet treat in Disney World, one of the best places to go is The Cake Bake Shop on Disney’s BoardWalk. Did someone call for sweets for breakfast? Yes, it’s more expensive than other places, and that turns a lot of people away, but in truth, the desserts here we often find are on another level compared to other spots around the resort. When we see that they’ve dropped something new on the menu, we get STOKED, because it sometimes means we get to have cake for breakfast, and we’ll never complain about that. In fact, right now, there’s not just one new item, but THREE, so you know we had to go and try them all out. Each day, if you get there FIRST thing, you can sometimes be lucky enough to snag the Daily Filled Croissant for $16. It changes depending on the day, but when we grabbed it, it was a chocolate malted flavor that totally blew our minds. Daily Filled Croissant The chocolate on top was a dark chocolate, giving it a really great level of bitterness that balanced well with the buttery, salty croissant and sweet chocolate mousse on the inside. The chocolate on the inside tasted just like a Lindt chocolate truffle to us, which was very nostalgic. There were little crispy chocolate balls on top that added a little crunch, which paired nicely with the soft, pillowy croissant. We do think the mousse was a little solid when we first got it, but after we had it for a few minutes and it sat out in the sun, those tougher pockets softened up easily. It’s a little hard to justify the price tag, but for a one-off treat, this was worth it to us, especially considering it’s big enough to share. This was DELICIOUS There are also two new cake slices available, the first being the Hummingbird Cake for $22 a slice. This is comprised of three layers of a banana spice cake with chopped Georgia pecans and crushed pineapple, then filled and frosted with the store’s signature cream cheese frosting and topped with silk blue flowers. Hummingbird Cake This is a different variation of the classic hummingbird cake, so for those who usually love the well-known flavors, keep that in mind. Banana is the main flavor here, followed closely by pecans, and then a slight flavor of pineapple, brought all together with that soft cream cheese frosting. This seems more like a banana pecan cake rather than a hummingbird cake — we had to go searching for multiple pieces of pineapple in one bite to get that flavor to come through. However, the cake is textural heaven, as most of them are here. Banana lovers will adore this one, but we found ourselves wishing the flavors were just a bit more balanced. If you love bananas, you’ll love this! Finally, we have the Coconut Passion Fruit Cake, which also costs $22 a slice. This is three layers of coconut cake filled with homemade passion fruit curd, then frosted with coconut buttercream and covered in fresh shaved coconut. Coconut Passion Fruit Cake This is a gorgeous slice of cake, both in looks and flavors! All the promised flavors are on display, with the coconut standing up delightfully against the bright and tart passionfruit layers. The cake is also delicate and really light, making it easy to enjoy even on a hot day. It’s like a tropical vacation all in one bite, and we really appreciated that each bite was consistent. We’d get this time and time again Again, this spot continues to solidify itself time and time again as one of the best out there. If you’re looking for a special meal, a sweet treat that will knock your socks off, or just to treat yourself to the max, we recommend stopping by either the bakery or the actual restaurant here. Reservations can be hard to grab for the restaurant, so we do suggest beginning to grab one 60 days in advance of your trip to be on the safe side. More Recent Reviews! REVIEW: This NEW EPCOT Lounge Is Now Open!REVIEW: Further Proof That The Cake Bake Shop In Disney World Can’t Let Us DownWait, WHAT?! You Can Get WAGYU at a Disney World Quick Service Spot?!Burger King’s ICONIC Crown Nuggets Are BACK Right Now, and We Can’t Stop Talking About ItREVIEW: Disneyland Dropped 4 New Snacks, and They Might Be The Prettiest We’ve Ever Seen We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney dining news, so stay tuned to DFB! There’s A NEW Spot to Get Cheeseburger Spring Rolls in Disney World — No Park Ticket Required! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these treats would you grab? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Checking into a Disney World hotel should feel like the opening scene of a vacation montage. You stroll into the lobby, someone is smiling, the air smells vaguely expensive, and suddenly your travel-day airport sweatshirt feels like resort wear. BoardWalk Inn lobby But here’s the less sparkly truth: check-in and checkout can also become the exact place where your vacation gets weirdly complicated. Not “lost luggage in another state” complicated. More like “why is my room not ready, why is my phone dying, and why are we all changing into swimsuits in a lobby bathroom?” complicated. So before you roll your suitcase through the doors of your Disney World hotel in 2026, here are the mistakes you want to avoid. 1. Waiting Until You Arrive to Set Up the App The My Disney Experience app is not an optional vacation garnish anymore. It is the tiny glowing rectangle that controls far too much of your trip. Before you get to Disney World, make sure your resort reservation is linked in the app, your payment method is updated, your MagicBands or MagicMobile passes are ready, and everyone in your party knows who is managing the plans. This is not a fun little airport-gate activity. This is a “do it before your suitcase is zipped” activity. Mobile Check-In Why? Disney’s Direct-to-Room service can let you bypass the front desk entirely once your room is ready. You can get your room number in the app, unlock your door with the app or MagicBand, and keep moving like a very efficient vacation pro. That said, the front desk still exists for a reason. If your room key does not work, your room request got weird, your reservation looks wonky, or you just want a human to explain your resort layout, go talk to a Cast Member. The app is helpful. It is not a fairy godmother in airplane mode. Read more about the My Disney Experience app here! 2. Assuming Your Room Will Be Ready When You Arrive This is the big one. The fairy tale fantasy of every Disney traveler is walking into the hotel at 9:30 AM and immediately being handed a room number. Sometimes that happens. Sometimes pixie dust is real, and your room is ready before lunch. But you should never build your day around it. BoardWalk check-in desk Standard check-in time is typically 3 PM for Disney Resort hotels and 4 PM for Disney Deluxe Villas, with checkout at 11 AM. If you arrive early, you might get lucky, but you might also spend several hours technically checked in but not yet horizontal on a hotel bed. BoardWalk lobby Plan accordingly. Pack a small arrival-day bag with sunscreen, medications, chargers, swimwear, a change of clothes, MagicBands, IDs, and anything you would be deeply annoyed to dig out of a suitcase later. You can usually leave your luggage with Bell Services and start using parts of the resort, like the pool, even before your room is ready. So, do not bury your swimsuit under four packing cubes and a pair of emergency jeans. Future You will be sweaty and furious. DFB Video: 10 Great Activities for Your Disney World Arrival Day! 3. Forgetting That Check-In Day Still Counts Your room might not be ready, but your vacation has still begun. Disney Resort hotel guests can often start using certain resort benefits on check-in day, even before they have a room number. That can include using the pool, exploring the resort, heading to a park, or taking advantage of Early Theme Park Entry if you have a valid admission. The Dig Site This is where strategy comes in. If you land early, you do not have to haunt the lobby like a suitcase ghost. You can drop your bags, grab lunch, hit the pool, go to a park, or settle into the resort lounge if your priorities are correct. Lounge people, we see you. Just make sure you have what you need with you. If your plan is “go straight to EPCOT,” then park tickets, sunscreen, portable chargers, and comfortable shoes need to be accessible. If your plan is “eat a resort snack and emotionally recover from MCO,” we respect that too. Click here for the BEST rooms in Disney World hotels — and how to get them. 4. Treating Room Requests Like Guarantees Room requests are helpful. They are also requests, not binding royal decrees. You may be able to request things like a certain floor, location, building area, or proximity to transportation, depending on your resort and what options are available. You can make some requests during online check-in, but those options are sometimes limited. If you have a more specific need, it can be worth calling Disney or speaking with the front desk. BoardWalk Inn cottages Here’s the trick: keep your request simple and prioritize what matters most. If you ask for “highest floor, corner room, near elevator, lake view, close to lobby, quiet, recently renovated, near transportation, spiritually aligned with my snack schedule,” you have created a room assignment riddle. Bay Lake Tower room Instead, pick the thing you care about most. Close to transportation? Ground floor? Near the lobby? Quiet area? Say that. And remember, upgrades are never guaranteed. Ask kindly, keep expectations normal, and do not build your vacation personality around a balcony view you may not get. Here’s what Disney World’s online check-in looks like for hotel guests! 5. Packing Like Your Luggage Will Magically Appear Instantly Disney has helpful luggage options, but you still need to pack like a person who has traveled before. Bell Services can hold your bags if you arrive before your room is ready or if you want to enjoy Disney World after checkout. Disney also has an Airport Luggage Transfer service at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels for guests flying through Orlando International Airport on participating airlines. That can be super convenient, but it has rules, timing windows, and it may take time for your bags to arrive. All-Star lobby So no matter what luggage option you use, keep essentials with you. Medications, IDs, electronics, chargers, travel documents, MagicBands, heat-sensitive items, and anything needed for the first several hours should go in your carry-on or personal bag. This is not the moment to pack your child’s only pair of shoes in a checked bag and then head directly to Magic Kingdom. That is how a vacation becomes a courtroom drama in the Contemporary lobby. A Popular Disney World Hotel Perk Just Got Even BETTER 6. Not Checking Your Hotel Charges Before Checkout Mobile checkout is convenient, but convenience does not mean you should stop reading. Before you leave, look over your hotel folio in the My Disney Experience app. Check room charges, dining charges, merchandise charges, parking-related charges if applicable, and anything else tied to your reservation. Mistakes can happen. Weird duplicate charges can happen. Someone in your party may have used room charging with the confidence of a tiny Wall Street banker. Bell Services It is much easier to ask questions while you are still at the resort than when you are unpacking at home and trying to remember whether you bought one refillable mug or accidentally financed a small fleet of them. Also, if you still have a room balance or questions about payment, do not just sprint for the airport and hope Mickey sorts it out with a tiny calculator. Stop by the front desk. The most stressful situations in Disney World — and how to fix them! 7. Leaving the Room Without Doing the Final Sweep Before you check out, inspect the room like you are solving a very low-stakes crime. Check under the bed. Check the safe. Check the drawers. Check the bathroom. Check the shower. Check the balcony. Check behind the curtains. Check every outlet for chargers. Check the fridge for snacks, because abandoning a perfectly good dessert in a hotel fridge is not illegal, but it feels spiritually suspicious. Bay Lake Tower Disney does have Lost and Found, but that is not a plan. That is a prayer with a tracking number. And remember, once checkout time hits, your room access may stop working. So do the sweep before you leave, not after someone says, “Wait, where’s my MagicBand?” while you are already rolling toward the elevator. I’ve Tried All of the Internet’s Disney Hotel Tips & This One Is My Favorite One Last Tip Before You Roll Away Check-out day does not have to mean vacation is over at 8 AM. If your flight is later in the day, you can usually leave your luggage with Bell Services and enjoy the parks, Disney Springs, or your resort for a few more hours. You may also be able to keep using certain resort facilities after checkout, which is great if you want one last pool break, meal, or sad little farewell lap around the gift shop. Hotel gift shop Just build in enough time to get your bags, arrange transportation, and avoid turning your departure into a sweaty airport sprint with a churro in one hand and panic in the other. A Disney World hotel stay comes with a lot of convenience, but the smoothest trips usually belong to the people who plan the boring parts well. Set up the app, pack your essentials smartly, make realistic room requests, check your charges, and sweep the room before you go. BoardWalk Inn Then you can spend less time managing suitcase drama and more time doing the important Disney work: eating snacks, judging lobby chairs, and deciding if one more resort mug refill is emotionally necessary. Keep following DFB for more Disney World hotel tips, planning updates, and all the tiny details that can save your vacation from becoming a group-text emergency. The 4 BEST Disney World hotels for first-time visitors. More Disney World Resort News This MAJOR Disney World Hotel Deal Was Just Extended Through 2027Your Kids Can Eat FREE in Disney World in 2026 — Here’s How!This Is My Favorite Place to Eat at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Too Many People Don’t Even Know It’s ThereAn EXCLUSIVE Disney World Discount for Annual Passholders Just Dropped!3 CHANGES Hit Disney’s Grand Floridian HotelDisney World’s BoardWalk Will Be EMPTY Starting in NovemberALL the Hidden Details at Disney World’s New Beak and Barrel LoungeThis Popular EPCOT Attraction Is Now CLOSED!The Worst Disney World Hotels for 2026REVIEW: Color? Questionable. Flavor? Delightful. Disney’s New Treat Did NOT Disappoint 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 made any of these mistakes? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

When it comes to dining at Disney World, there are so many incredible options. And if you’re looking for something upscale and luxurious, you want to know which restaurants are worth the price. Grand Floridian Resort We recently stopped by Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to have a fancy meal, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. So let’s see if this fine-dining restaurant is worth a visit on your next Disney World vacation! Atmosphere Narcoossee’s is an upscale fine dining restaurant located at the Grand Floridian that offers incredible food with an amazing lakeside view. Here, you can dine on fabulous coastal cuisine while looking at spectacular panoramic views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom. Narcoossee’s One of the biggest perks of dining at this restaurant in the evening is that you can actually see the Happily Ever After Fireworks right from your table. The view really is one of the absolute best parts of dining here! Narcoossee’s The restaurant also offers a blend of indoor seating with an outdoor patio that you can access to see the view of the water and even watch fireworks. The decor does a great job of immersing you into the coastal aesthetic, and overall, the atmosphere here is incredible. Narcoossee’s Outdoor Patio But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu The menu starts with a wide selection of appetizers. ©Disney Then it moves onto the soups and salads, of which there is one option for each. ©Disney Then we get to the main event, the delicious entrées and enhancements. ©Disney And of course, you can’t forget all of the incredible sides. ©Disney Now, before we get into all the great desserts and drinks available, it’s time to see what’s on the kids’ menu. ©Disney Now let’s see all the fun items you can order for dessert. Narcoossee’s Dessert Menu Now it’s finally time to check out the extensive drink menu, starting with the Specialty Cocktails. Narcoossee’s Specialty Cocktail Menu You can also order from a selection of the Featured Pours of Wine. Narcoossee’s Wine Menu Lastly, there is also a small selection of beer and non-alcoholic drinks to choose from as well. Narcoossee’s non-alcoholic drinks and beer menu And now that we’ve gone over the full menu, it’s time for the main event — the food! Drinks To drink, we picked up the Key Lime Pie Martini for $17.50. This is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Midori Melon Liqueur, Vanilla Cream, and Cold-pressed Lime Juice with a Toasted Meringue. This is one of the most popular drinks at Narcoossee’s, and we can see why! Key Lime Pie Martini It is so much fun with its bright green color and the meringue on top. This drink has an incredible key lime flavor and is sweet without being cloying or overly tart. It’s more creamy than tangy, and could be great to start off your meal or even as a dessert cocktail to sip on after you eat. This drink is so fun! We also grabbed the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy for $17.50. This is made with Goslings Black Seal Rum, Charred Pineapple Syrup, Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, Smoked Chili Bitters, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. This was a great dark and stormy that had all of the markers of this classic cocktail, but with some fun twists. Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy The flavors of the drink were incredible, although we did wish that more of that smoky flavor came through. Our favorite part of this drink was the combination of the chili bitters and the ginger beer, which made for an incredible spiced flavor profile. This was very crisp and robust, and overall a great drink for a restaurant on the water like Narcoossee’s! Such amazing flavors So, what’s for dinner?! Eats First up, we grabbed the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp for $25. This is made with Chilled Shrimp, Local Citrus Salad, Signature Cocktail Sauce, Rémoulade. When they say colossal, they mean it. These shrimp were massive! These were very meaty, cooked, and prepared very well. Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp We know from a presentation aspect the tails add to the overall design of the dish, but we did wish these came without tails to make them easier to eat. The cocktail sauce had a great flavor but was missing that classic horseradish kick, and the citrus vinaigrette was more unique with a great acidity. Two dips for the Chilled Poached Colossal Shrimp We also grabbed the Hearts of Romaine for $16. This is made with Parmesan-Meyer Lemon Crumble, Watercress, Cured Egg Yolk, and a Fried Caper Vinaigrette. We have mixed feelings about this salad. The romaine was very well prepared with no wilted or overly stiff pieces. Hearts of Romaine The dressing itself was perfectly balanced and well distributed over the entire salad. We also found the fried caper vinaigrette to be really unique, and it made the dressing light and creamy, with just enough zest. However, the Parmesan lemon crumble was a bit overwhelming. It tasted good when you got a bite with only a little, but if you ended up with too much on a bite, it had a sandy-like consistency that was unpleasant. We loved this dressing Moving on to entrées, we grabbed the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon for $49. This Salmon comes with Lemon Grass Sticky Rice, Dragon Carrot Tahini, and Napa Cabbage Slaw. Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon The Salmon was delicious and buttery with a nice, crunchy skin. The carrot tahini tasted similar to a sweet potato puree, which really helped to balance the fermented flavor profile of the Napa cabbage slaw. The BBQ glaze was also incredible; it was sweet without being overpowering, and worked really well with the Salmon. The sticky rice was well-cooked. Everything on this plate went together extremely well! This was SO good! For entrées, we also tried the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni for $36. This comes with Mushrooms, Herb Sauce, and Tomatoes. This dish was very one-note. The primary flavor and texture come from the mushroom. The noodles have a great texture and are essentially full of different types of mushrooms, so the earthy umami flavor is the most prevalent in this dish. Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni The sauce is mostly herbs, adding to the earthy flavor profile. The only flavor difference comes from the bright acidity in the tomatoes. While this dish has a sophisticated flavor and texture, the flavors were not balanced enough, and did not have enough going on for us to order it again. Too much mushroom flavor Lastly, for dessert, we tried the Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding for $15. This is made with Pretzel Praline, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and Chocolate Sauce. This was incredible! Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding This is a huge serving of very chocolatey bread pudding with a scoop of ice cream and a cup of chocolate sauce to pour on top. At times, chocolate desserts can be too rich; however, this was very nicely balanced. The hint of cinnamon cuts the richness, and the pretzel adds crunch to help create a great texture balance. Overall, this was warm, gooey, and so delicious. Super Chocolatey Sourdough Bread Pudding So, is Narcoossee’s worth a stop on your next trip? Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a must-visit if… You’re looking for a restaurant with incredible atmosphere. This restaurant is beautifully designed, and the view of the water enhances the whole experience. Plus, it’s wonderful to be able to see fireworks from your restaurant. You’re looking for a spot for a date night, anniversary, or special occasion. This is a much more upscale environment than your typical Disney restaurant, and the price reflects that, so it’s a great spot to visit if you have something to celebrate or you’re looking to splurge on a nice meal. You’re looking for a delicious and unique menu. One of our favorite parts of this restaurant is how wonderfully well-executed the food is. You’re going to find a menu with some unique offerings, but everything is prepared incredibly well You should skip this Disney World spot if… You’re looking for an ultra fancy meal, while this restaurant is extremely upscale, we’ve noticed that because of the breezy aesthetic, some guests do dress more casually than you might expect given the price. And if you want something that is going to be very nice and upscale, you might want to try an even fancier spot, which Disney does have. You’re looking for an affordable meal. There is no getting around it; this experience is incredibly expensive, and while we enjoyed our food immensely, some of the portions can be a little small for the price. We also felt at times that the service did not quite match the atmosphere; we felt a similar rush to turn over tables that you experience in a lot of popular Disney restaurants. However, given the price you are paying, we wish the experience were slightly slower and more luxurious. You have picky eaters in your group. As we have noted several times before, this menu is very unique, which we love; however, picky eaters in your party may struggle to find something they would enjoy. Even the kids’ meals are a bit more adventurous, so you’re kiddos might not love the options. Overall We truly do love this restaurant. It is quickly becoming one of our favorite spots in Disney World for the great atmosphere, firework views, and incredible food. On a return visit, we would grab just about all of these items again, except the Mushroom & Potato Cannelloni and the Heart of Romaine. But we will be dreaming about the Korean BBQ Glazed Salmon and the Smoked Dark ‘n Stormy. This spot is definitely worth a try on your next Disney vacation if you are a fan of a unique menu and a great atmosphere Narcoossee’s In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for any Disney World restaurant updates, so make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Every Disney World Change I’m Not Prepared For in 2026 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 eaten at Narcoossee’s before? Let us know in the comments! 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If you’re as excited for the FIFA World Cup as we are, then you need to know that LEGOLAND is the place to be! The FIFA World Cup made of LEGOs! LEGOLAND Florida just began the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience, which includes live shows, soccer photo-ops, and a ton of brand-new summer food. Now, let’s kick off this LEGOLAND party! The FIFA World Cup events are in the back of the park, with the main entrance beside the Butterfly Garden. The atmosphere was immediately very exciting, since there’s a soundtrack featuring iconic soccer songs blaring from the moment you step inside. We’re ready for kick-off! There are tons of fun soccer-themed games to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Super Squad assigns each participant a color and challenges them to quickly pass the ball to the correct person when their color is called. We also played The Kick Off, where a LEGO goalkeeper stands in front of the goal, and kids take turns trying to score. The Kickoff The photo-ops include a LEGO FIFA World Cup Trophy photo opportunity, a Build Your Legacy station where kids can create their own LEGO soccer jersey and add it to a display wall, and LEGO versions of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Vinícius Júnior near the front of the park. Can we officially say we’ve met Messi now? There are also three limited-time menu items for the FIFA World Cup. To drink, the Green Apple Frozen Lemonade is $10.37 at Legoland Coffee Co., which we thought was really tart and refreshing. To drink, Dragon’s Den has two food items. The first is Messy Fries for $10.89, which are cheese fries topped with ham, pulled pork, bacon, and chives. There’s also the BBQ Dog for $11.89, which is a hot dog loaded with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, crispy onions, and coleslaw. We thought both of these were good, but they won’t appeal to pickier eaters, as they’re very complex flavors. Messy Fries If you want to check it out, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience runs from June 11th to July 19th at LEGOLAND Orlando. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more theme park news! FULL LIST of ALL Events Coming to LEGOLAND Florida in 2026 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 been to LEGOLAND before? Comment below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by LEGOLAND to attend their media preview of the FIFA World Cup Experience. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ View the full article

We recently took a trip outside of the Disney bubble to Dollywood to experience all they had to offer! Welcome to Dollywood! Yep, we’re talking about Dollywood, the pride and joy of Dolly Parton, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It’s home to more than 50 rides and attractions, but what we’re here to discuss is the FOOD. We headed to the DreamMore Resort to grab dinner, and we’re taking you with us. Atmosphere Located inside DreamMore Resort, the Lounge provides the perfect backdrop for refreshing drinks and delicious food. Located outside the Song & Hearth restaurant, it’s the ideal place to slow down and enjoy conversation with friends and family. The Lounge While the lounge is small, we found it very comfortable. They had a small TV playing and lots of farm land-inspired decor. With a unique Mason jar mural and benches made from repurposed Ford pickup trucks, The Lounge offers a place for guests to immerse themselves in Southern ambiance. It brings the outdoors inside with a reclaimed barn wood ceiling and hanging lights made to look like captured fireflies. The bar area The Lounge offers a welcoming space with a full-service menu and a variety of beverages for guests to enjoy. But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! The menu Menu There is a large variety for it to be a lounge. From shareable appetizers to flatbreads, handhelds, and a few entree options. There is also a kids’ menu and desserts available here. The Menu While we were visiting, the Flower and Food Festival was taking place at Dollywood, and the Lounge offered some speciality menu items for the occasion. The festival menu And now, onto the main event — the food! Drinks To drink, we picked up the Lemon Poppy Tini for $15. This is made with Wheatley Vodka, Lemon, Honey, and a Cointreau Sugar and Poppy Seed Rim. This drink was a speciality item for the Flower and Food Festival. Lemon Poppy Tini Unfortunately, this drink was not for us. We found the lemon flavor to be very strong and similar to a lemon drop shot. We did appreciate the rim, which helped balance out the drink; however, if you want a fruity and sweet cocktail, this is not the one for you! If you love the strong lemon flavors, you might enjoy this. We loved the rim Next, we tried the Cool Like a Cucumber. We really enjoyed this drink! It was very refreshing and had that classic cucumber, natural flavor. You could definitely tell that they had used a cucumber syrup because it was a little bit thicker. This resulted in us having to mix the drink pretty frequently. Cool Like a Cucumber This drink might be too sweet for some people, but after a long, hot day, we found it very refreshing. We loved the salt rim on the edge, just to have a nice balance between sweet and salty. Very refreshing! We also grabbed a glass of Pinot Grigio, giving us a nice crisp flavor with our meal. Pinot Grigio Eats First up, we grabbed the Caprese Flatbread for $19. This is made with House-Made Pesto Sauce, Fresh Baby Mozzarella, and Torn Hot House Basil. Was this flatbread good? Yes. Was it outstanding? No. We will say we think this is a SAFE choice if you like that cheese/tomato/pesto combo in all forms. We did find that the balsamic kind of overwhelmed all the other flavors on the flatbread instead of complementing them. The Caprese Flatbread Next, we grabbed the Stone Soup for $11. This soup is made up of Ham, Onions, Celery, Carrots, Smoked Bacon Turnips, Cabbage, Tomatoes, and Potatoes. Now this soup is special because it’s based on Dolly’s mom’s recipe. The story goes that if one of the kids was having a bad day, each kid would go pick out a stone, and Dolly’s mom would pick the one for the kid that was having a hard day, and it would cheer them up! We loved the story behind it, so we had to try it. This soup was hearty and a great comfort meal. It was served with crackers on the side. Stone Soup Next, we tried the Pan-Seared Salmon for $29. This had Salmon with Roasted Garlic, Wilted Spinach, and a Tri-Colored Vegetable Quinoa. The salmon had a lot of flavor and tasted very fresh. We really appreciated the roasted garlic on top of the fish, giving it a lot of flavor. The quinoa and spinach were a healthy pairing with the salmon, which we can appreciate at a theme park resort. It was very filling, and the quinoa was cooked very well. It wasn’t grainy like quinoa can sometimes be. Our only disappointment was that it was very salty for us! Pan Seared Salmon Finally, the star of the show was the Tri-Tip Steak & Frites for $18. This was a Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip Steak with Feta Cheese Chimichurri on top of Crispy Fries. We found this was shockingly good for the price. The steak was so well-cooked. It had a warm pink center but was still juicy and not too tough. It was incredibly well seasoned, although it did lean a little bit on the salty side. The chimichurri on top was so herbaceous. It had great garlic flavor and really made the entire meal a little bit more dynamic. The fries were nice and crispy. They were still soft, but not too soft, and overall, this was just a very hearty, familiar meal with a little bit of an elevated flavor palette. This was a festival item, so it is gone now, but we would love to see this added to the menu. Tri Tip Steak Frites Nosh or Not This Dollywood restaurant is a must-visit if… You are staying at the DreamMore Resort. The Lounge is conveniently located on the main floor of the hotel, giving you quick access to drinks and food. You want a more relaxed environment. If you don’t want to sit at a full restaurant and want something more casual, the Lounge is a great option. You should skip this Dollywood spot if… You are looking for lots of options for a meal. While there is variety on the menu, there aren’t a lot of choices in food. You want an outstanding meal. The food here was good, but nothing stood out to us beyond the Tri-Tip Steak & Frites, so we recommend checking out other restaurants at Dollywood. Overall The Lounge at DreamMore Resort at Dollywood is a relaxing atmosphere with a solid menu for a lounge. We enjoyed the menu items we did try. However, nothing really stood out to us that would have us make a special trip to the Lounge to try again. If you are staying at the DreamMore Resort or are looking for something casual and relaxing, the Lounge could be a good option for you. Dollywood! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disneyland and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! REVIEW: This Is The Best $12.99 I’ve Ever Spent In A Theme 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 Would you try this Lounge? Tell me in the comments! View the full article

Another change is coming to Disney Springs soon, and we can already see traces of it beginning, even if nothing is happening physically in the shopping and dining district just yet. Ghirardelli at Disney Springs It was recently announced that Ghirardelli will be temporarily moving to a new spot in Disney Springs while the building its been in for 30 years undergoes a pretty extensive refurbishment. There’s been no timeline announced to help us prepare for when this change will actually begin, but now we have a hint that things are moving along. A new permit has been filed for the Ghirardelli signage to be installed on the new temporary location in Town Center. The permit has been prepared by Dynamic Aspects, and we know the address of the building is listed as 1676 A E Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, Florida. New Permit We’re so relieved that we’ll still be able to visit Ghirardelli during the building’s refurbishment, but the relocation also indicates to us that a lot of work is needed in the original building. We know that Ghirardelli should be back in its regular spot by Spring 2027, and that the new shop will feature increased guest seating, more efficient guest checkout, and a “few surprises.” Ghirardelli Lands End Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae In a recent release, Lacey Zane, Vice President of Restaurant & Retail at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, said, “Disney Springs has been a cherished home for Ghirardelli for nearly 30 years, and we are proud of the magical chocolate memories we’ve helped create for guests from around the world. Our longstanding relationship with Disney is an important part of that story, and this next chapter allows us to thoughtfully evolve the space while honoring its legacy. We look forward to continuing to serve guests at our temporary location in Town Center during this transition and unveiling an updated space in 2027.” Ghirardelli Looking for more recent Disney Springs news? Check out our posts below! More Recent Disney Springs News! NEW Permit Filed for Changes at Disney SpringsHEADS UP: This Disney Springs Transportation Rule Could Come Back Next MonthNEWS: Kids Can Eat FREE at This Disney Springs Restaurant All Summer LongThere’s a NEW Exclusive Drink at Disney World4 NEW Rules Disney World Is Enforcing in 2026 We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we hear more about when Ghirardelli will officially move, so stay tuned to DFB! REVIEW: 3 Snacks Dropped at Disney Springs, and Yep, We Found a New Favorite Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Where do you think Ghirardelli is moving? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

An integral piece of a famous Disney character has passed away. ©D23 Actress Margaret Kerry has passed away at the age of 97. Kerry has several accolades across her long career, with her most notable role being the model for Tinker Bell in 1953’s Peter Pan. In a Facebook post to Kerry’s page, her family shared, “It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Margaret Kerry (Boeke), our beloved Tinker Bell. Margaret passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 11, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her three adoring children, Ellen, Christina, and Eric, were with her as she lost her courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of ninety-seven.” They continued to say, “And remember, on any given night, look up into the night sky and search for that ‘Second Star to the Right’. Upon closer look, you might just notice that star shining a little brighter in Margaret’s honor.” ©Getty Images Before modeling for Disney, Kerry starred as daughter Sharon Ruggles on the live ABC family sitcom The Ruggles from 1949 until 1952. This was one of the first TV shows to come from Hollywood and not New York. She later worked as a voice actress in Clutch Cargo in 1959, Space Angel from 1962 to 1964, Captain Fathom in 1965, and on The New Three Stooges in 1965. Kerry is on the left on the top row. ©Everett Collection Kerry starred with Eddie Cantor in If You Knew Susie in 1948 and was an assistant dance director on I’ll Get By in 1950, when her agent sent her to the Disney Studios in Burbank so she could audition for Peter Pan. In a previous interview, Kerry shared, “They were looking for a young girl who was comfortable with dance movement. How do you audition for animation and for a character who doesn’t speak? At home, I had a room set up, my dance room, with all these mirrors and a barre. So I got this little record player and put on an instrumental record and worked up a pantomime making breakfast to the beat of the record; you know, carrying eggs and maybe dropping one, closing the refrigerator door with one foot, etc., as much variety of movement as I could do in the context of a little story.” ©IMDb Once she got the job, she worked for the next six to nine months, and she moved around on a soundstage that “seemed to go on forever,” wearing a bathing suit and her hair in a bun. During that time, she worked with men like Marc David and other Disney animators. Kerry said, “There was no one for me to react to. I had to imagine almost everything. There was an occasional prop like huge scissors or a wire-frame keyhole or something. Most of the time, it was just me pretending to be looking up from under something or walking around.” ©Disney Tinker Bell went on to become a truly iconic Disney character who became a mascot for the brand in many ways. Tinker Bell opened each episode of The Wonderful World of Disney by sprinkling her pixie dust, and she still meets with fans in Disneyland to this day. She still has a presence over in Disney World in the Festival of Fantasy Parade and the finale of Soarin’. Tinker Bell eventually had her own series of films under the Disney Fairies brand. There is even a Tinker Bell-inspired ride in Tokyo Disney Sea. Tinker Bell and Fawn in Disney World In a 2020 interview, Kerry said, “They liked the character that I came up with. She’s feisty, and I call her beguiling. You love her if she’s very bad, and you love her if she’s very good.” Thank you so much, Margaret Kerry, for helping create a character we love so much. We are sending our thoughts to her family and friends at this time. View the full article

It’s easy to forget that even at Disney World, you can still encounter wildlife! Do not feed the wildlife Disney World tries its best to maintain the property and watch for critters to limit encounters with dangerous wildlife as much as possible. Since the tragic passing of the toddler by an alligator attack 10 years ago at Grand Floridian Resort, Disney has removed over 400 alligators. As reported by News 6, “Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 414 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort ten years ago.” Over the 10 years following the incident, state-contracted wildlife trappers have removed an average of 23 alligators from Disney property, according to records from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Do not feed wildlife In the year of the fatal attack (2106), 83 alligators were removed from Disney World. In 2017, 57 alligators were captured. From 2018 to 2025, an average of 36 alligators were removed from Disney property annually, and at least a dozen were captured in the first four months of 2026. Magic Kingdom “In keeping with our strong commitment to safety, we continue to reinforce procedures related to reporting sightings and interactions with wildlife, and work closely with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to remove or relocate certain wildlife from our property in accordance with state regulations,” a Walt Disney World spokesperson told News 6 in 2021 in response to questions about the ongoing alligator removals. Hollywood Studios It’s important to be aware that alligators are very dangerous animals, and you need to stay alert when around bodies of water. News 6 said, “to address complaints about potentially dangerous alligators, the FWC administers the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program, or SNAP.” “The goal of SNAP is to proactively address alligator threats in developed areas, while conserving alligators in areas where they naturally occur,” said FWC communications coordinator Hailee Seely. “People with concerns about an alligator should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and we will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation.” Be aware of bodies of water The FWC made a list of precautionary measures to reduce the chances of conflicts with alligators. Take a look at the list: Keep a safe distance if you see an alligator Keep pets on a leash and away from the water’s edge. Pets often resemble alligators’ natural prey. Swim only in designated swimming areas during daylight hours and without your pet. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn. Never feed an alligator. It’s illegal and dangerous. When fed, alligators can lose their natural wariness and instead learn to associate people with the availability of food. This can lead to an alligator becoming a nuisance and needing to be removed from the wild. If someone is concerned about an alligator, they should call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286), and we will dispatch a contracted nuisance alligator trapper to resolve the situation. Be careful around water Disney cares about the safety of guests more than anything else, so they will continue to work on making sure Disney World is the safest it can possibly be, and then some. For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog. HEADS UP: This Disney Springs Transportation Rule Could Come Back Next Month Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Disneyland is getting some new updates! Disneyland Train Station In case you missed it, one of the most iconic Disneyland attractions is getting some major updates right now. While we wait to see the dinosaurs roam again, Disney also revealed that even more updates are coming to the famous ride! Disneyland is rebuilding a train station building in New Orleans Square! This building was severely damaged more than three years ago because of an after-hours fire. According to the Orange County Register, Disney was issued a permit by the City of Anaheim to rebuild the radio house, which was previously an employee breakroom. Damage from the fire taken in 2022 The fire first occurred in 2022, but the building wasn’t demolished until 2025. The permit details a 357-square-foot building that will have new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems inside it. It will once again be an employee breakroom and restroom. Disneyland officials have confirmed it will look similar to the previous building. New Orleans Square Train Station in 2019 The new building will have an ADA-compliant pathway that will go over the train tracks for Cast Members to access the breakroom, according to Disneyland officials. The office previously played a continuous morse code message that was Walt Disney’s opening day dedication speech from 1955. New Orleans Square Train Station in October 2025 This isn’t the only work going on with the Disneyland Railroad. In Tomorrowland, the famous scene in the ride that takes you back to the time of the Dinosaurs is also getting a big overhaul. The scene, which contains animatronic dinosaurs, is currently covered up with some stand-in cutouts in place. The Dinosaur scene! Currently, Disneyland has several closures and refurbishments going on! These include: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters — Closed April 13, 2026; Anticipated Reopening Date: June 12, 2026 Pirates of the Caribbean — Closed May 4, 2026; Anticipated Reopening Date: Unknown King Arthur Carrousel — Closing July 6, 2026; Anticipated Reopening Date: July 17, 2026 Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition — Closing July 6, 2026; Anticipated Reopening Date: Unknown Matterhorn Bobsleds — Closing July 20, 2026; Anticipated Reopening Date: Unknown Disneyland Train We’re eager to see the changes once they finally take place in Disneyland. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney updates, news, and more! This Classic Disney Ride Looks TOTALLY Different 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 Tell us if you’ve ever been on the Disneyland Railroad in the comments! View the full article

If you’re heading to EPCOT this July, there are some major changes to be excited about! ©Jeff Krause From a massive celebration of America’s birthday and some after-hours fun to Annual Passholders’ LAST CHANCE to access some special perks, plenty is coming to Disney World’s second park next month. Celebrate the 4th of July with a BANG! Disney goes all out with fireworks every Independence Day, and the country’s 250th birthday is no exception. Heartbeat of Freedom, a 5-minute super-patriotic fireworks finale tag at the end of Luminous: The Symphony of Us, is returning on not one, not two, BUT three nights in 2026. This show is usually only held once a year on July 4th, but to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it will be shown on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 9:15 PM! ©Disney Also, America’s 250th birthday will bring patriotic lighting to Spaceship Earth and performances from the Voices of Liberty. Cool Kids’ Summer Continues The Cool Kids’ Summer promotion is still going through July, and both its major EPCOT additions are still available to guests: In celebration of America’s 250th birthday this coming July, EPCOT’s Soarin’ will receive an “all-new airborne adventure across the US, honoring the heart and spirit of the nation.” Disney even brought in “aviation” legend Patrick Warburton (IYKYK) to announce the overlay, which will be opening at Disney World on May 26th. Mount Rushmore in Soarin’ Across America Meanwhile, guests can “dance and play along with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants, and Goofy himself during wacky activities at CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT. Goofy’s Game Machine brings silly, kid-approved games like Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks. Goofy! We love Cool Kids’ Summer, and these EPCOT offerings are just part of the reason why! Extended Evening Hours Extended Evening Hours offer two extra hours to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Tier or Deluxe Villa resorts after the park closes to the general public. July’s Extended Evening Hours schedule for EPCOT is as follows: July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th. Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT These extended hours offer Deluxe hotel guests additional time in the parks for lower wait times, special entertainment, and more. After Hours Events These separately ticketed events let guests enjoy beloved attractions with lower wait times for an extra two hours after the park closes to the public, plus snacks included in the ticket price. EPCOT’s After Hours Events scheduled for July are as follows: July 9th and 23rd. Popcorn and water at EPCOT After Hours This is a great way to experience your favorite rides with little to no waits! V.I.Passholder Days Exclusives This past May, Disney launched their annual V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days for 2026. This summer celebration offers “exciting perks just for Passholders!” and plenty of those perks are available at EPCOT through July 31st! They include: A new exclusive Woody and Buzz Passholder Magnet will be available for Passholders at the Creations shop from May 1st through July 31st. An exclusive Passholder Lounge located in Morocco. Exclusive V.I.Passholder merchandise, including a Zip-Up Hoodie, a Tee, a Loungefly Crossbody Bag, a Baseball Hat, and even a Corkcicle Canteen, will be available at Creations Shop beginning May 1st An exclusive Popcorn Bucket featuring a design from illustrator Ashley Taylor will be available beginning May 1st at the Popcorn Cart in World Celebration, near the Creations Shop. Finally, Passholders can even save big on dining, with 40% off at Biergarten Restaurant (lunch only), Coral Reef Restaurant (dinner only), and Garden Grill Restaurant (lunch and dinner) on Mondays to Thursdays. New Annual Passholder Magnet If you’re making your way to EPCOT in July, be aware of these NEW and exclusive experiences! Stay tuned to DFB for more. 2 Weeks When the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Could Be EMPTY 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 heading to EPCOT anytime soon? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

This year’s 4th of July is not just a celebration of America’s Independence Day but also a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. In honor of that, we’ve already seen a HUGE change made to one EPCOT ride to celebrate, plus Disney World is planning on dropping a lot of special food and drinks. Swan & Dolphin Resort Now, a Disney World hotel is getting in on the celebratory action. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has a TON of fun things planned for the 4th of July weekend and America’s big birthday celebration, so if you’re visiting Disney World then, you might just want to book a stay there. Guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin on the 4th of July weekend will get to take part in a huge party at the resort. From July 3rd to 5th, you’ll find a live DJ by the pool from 12-4 PM at the Grotto Pool and from 1-3 PM at the Reserve Pool. Inflatable games for the whole family will be available from 12-6 PM at the Grotto Pool. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin pool Enjoy some crafty time making 4th of July goodies from 12-5 PM. Perhaps the best part of the celebration will be America’s Birthday Cake, which will be given to guests for FREE, starting at 12 PM. A new cocktail will also be available: Red, White & Poured, made with 50 States Vodka across Cabana, Splash, Tangerine, and Phins. It’s a beautiful resort! The resort is also launching a brand new Summer Concert series that will take place on select nights from July 18th through August 29th. The concert series is exclusive to hotel guests, but non-guests can purchase a resort pass to attend. The concert series will feature live music, food trucks, specialty cocktails, and more. ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Finally, you can grab some summer deals on stays at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, starting at 25% off for Disney World Annual Passholders, teachers, Florida residents, and more. Visit the Swan and Dolphin’s official website or call 1-800-227-1500 for more details. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. I Had No Idea These 7 Chase Sapphire Preferred Perks Existed Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin this summer? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Well, here we are again, writing the type of post that pains us to do so basically every time it happens, because we’re talking about something that we all groan at — price increases. Pain au Chocolat from Les Halles One of our favorite spots to stop for a snack in EPCOT is Les Halles, but we’re far from the only people who have the same idea, because you’ll normally find the line here to be TOTALLY out the door. It moves fast, most of the time, but in our experience, the line is worth it to try some of the delicious offerings they have in the case. If it’s one of your favorite spots as well, we’ve got some bad news — 16 new price increases just hit the menu, and we’re not happy about it. Multiple items throughout the Les Halles menu in numerous different categories have all gone up in price, which means you’ll need to budget more for them on your next trip. The menu changes you need to know about are as follows: Poulet au Pistou: was $11.50, now $11.95 Poulet au Pistou Croissant Jambon Fromage: was $6.95, now $7.95 Croissant Jambon Fromage Jambon Beurre: was $10.95, now $11.25 Jambon Beurre Quiche Lorraine: was $7.25, now $7.50 Quiche Lorraine Pissaladiere: was $5.95, now $6.95 Pissaladiere Croque Monsieur: was $10.50, now $10.75 Croque Monsieur Croissant: was $3.25, now $3.95 Croissant Pain au Chocolat: was $4.25, now $4.95 Pain au Chocolat Croissant Amandes: was $6.75, now $6.95 Croissant Amandes Tarte aux Fraises: was $7.25, now $7.75 Macarons Collection: was $13.50, now $13.75 Macarons Collection Framboise: was $7.50, now $7.95 Framboise Espresso: was $5.15, now $5.25 Sirop Monin: was $1.25, now $1.50 Mimosa: was $12.75, now $12.95 Frosé: was $15.75, now $15.95 Les Halles Frosé While these price increases may not seem like too much, the largest of them being $1, it does absolutely add up, especially if this is the start of multiple price increases across the resort. We’ll be sure to keep a close eye out, so you can budget in the most effective way for your next trip. More Recent Price Increase News 16 (!!!) Price Increases Have Hit This Popular EPCOT RestaurantPRICE INCREASE Hits Disney World’s Most EXPENSIVE RestaurantOne of the Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Just Got PricierNEWS: Disney Executive “Expects To See Pricing Growth” Due To Full Parks And Expansions4 BIGGEST Disney World Price Increases Coming This Year and How to Cheat the System Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! NEW REPORT: Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase by Hundreds of Dollars in Just 3 Years Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about these price increases? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Big things are happening at one of Disney World’s Deluxe resorts! The Former Jellyrolls After what felt like an eternity of sitting vacant, construction and related permits indicate big changes are finally coming to some long-abandoned spaces at Disney’s BoardWalk. Jellyrolls Let’s begin with the former site of Jellyrolls, the resort’s longtime dueling piano bar location, which shut its doors back in April, 2025. Construction has been moving fast and furiously (but not the Fast and Furious, which is happening over at Universal), as all evidence of Jellyrolls and its marquee has been removed from the building… The former entrance …while the interior appears to have been completely gutted. Current state of Jellyrolls While Disney has yet to officially confirm what exactly is coming to the space, or even if it will be a Disney property or a third-party establishment, the extent of construction would indicate that something is coming soon, which would be a much-needed boon for the resort, especially if it’s a nightlife establishment. However, the former site of Jellyrolls isn’t the only building on the Boardwalk where something significant is happening. Projects “Amazon” and “Bubbles” Earlier this year, Disney filed construction permits for two projects at the BoardWalk, one titled “Project Amazon” and one titled “Project Bubbles” AKA Project A and B. Project Amazon is set to replace Big River Grille & Brewing Works, a major restaurant space that has been shuttered since all the way back in 2024. The former Big River Grille & Brewing Works Meanwhile, Project Bubbles is slated for the large space that formerly housed the Promenade Fine Art Gallery, which closed in 2025. Promenade Fine Art Gallery In early June, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new Notice of Commencement permit to install signage at the BoardWalk. The project’s contractor is Design Communications Ltd., a custom sign fabricator specializing in architectural specialties and experiential signage that has worked with Disney on both the Walt Disney Studios and the upcoming Monstropolis projects in Hollywood Studios. Work on potential signage indicates to us that the nature of these projects could officially be revealed soon. Construction at the BoardWalk Disney’s BoardWalk is set to enter a new era with major construction finally replacing some of the hotel’s long-shuttered buildings. Stay tuned to DFB for further updates on these upcoming projects. Why We’re Avoiding These 4 Disney World Hotels in January 2027 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 for more projects coming to the BoardWalk? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Disney Adults are all about the nostalgia — and a lot of that love and passion stemmed from Disney’s Renaissance Era! ©Disney From 1989 through 1999, Disney pumped out critically acclaimed and commercially profitable animated films that revitalized the company. Featuring Broadway-style musical storytelling with traditional animation techniques that infused some modern-day visuals, these movies captivated the kids who are now Disney Adults. Films in this era included The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Mulan, and Tarzan — certified bangers. If you’re looking to sport these beloved movies on a T-shirt, check out discounted finds online at Target! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This first shirt is 37% off! ©Target The Little Mermaid Ariel Pink Poster T-Shirt comes in beige and features characters like Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian. Currently 37% off at Target, this shirt is comfy, stylish, and packed with nostalgia. BUY ONLINE AT TARGET This next Little Mermaid shirt is also majorly discounted ©Target Also 37% off, The Little Mermaid Vintage Characters T-Shirt comes in a blue and white color scheme. This shirt features a slightly distressed graphic of Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, Triton, and Ursula gathered around the movie logo. BUY ONLINE AT TARGET Save nearly 50% on this next shirt ©Target Currently 43% off, the Beauty and the Beast Classic Long Sleeve Shirt comes in black and features a vintage-style graphic of Belle and Beast dancing together with the movie title printed below. This one has sold like hotcakes, and the only size available online right now is XL — so act fast! BUY ONLINE AT TARGET This Aladdin shirt features our favorite characters ©Target You can grab the Aladdin Character Portrait Squares T-Shirt right now for 37% off! This shirt comes in white and features Aladdin, Genie, Abu, Jasmine, and Rajah in a fun design that shows off these beloved ’90s characters. BUY ONLINE AT TARGET Celebrate The Lion King with this next shirt ©Target The Lion King Retro Distressed Friends T-Shirt can be yours for 39% off! This youth shirt is available in black or athletic heather and features characters like Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Zazu, Timon, and Pumba! BUY ONLINE AT TARGET Go from Zero to Hero with this next shirt! ©Target Right now, you can save 37% off the Hercules Hydra Monster T-Shirt! This shirt is available in banana, beige, or white, and it features Hercules fighting the Hydra while Phil cheers him on! BUY ONLINE AT TARGET Sport a really cool design featuring Mulan ©Target The Mulan Split Classic Movie Poster T-Shirt features the famous poster of Mulan seeing her reflection split via a sword. This black shirt is currently 37% off and — like every other shirt listed above — is an online exclusive. BUY ONLINE AT TARGET And there you have it! Which shirt is your favorite? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for more great Disney souvenir finds! View the full article

We’re just a few short weeks away from the Fourth of July in Disney World, which is usually quite the major holiday. Fourth of July Fireworks in Magic Kingdom If you’ll be in the parks, we warn you to prepare for intense crowds and long wait times, all in the intense Florida heat, so be sure to bring your cooling towels, fans, and UV umbrellas (plus ponchos, because those summer rain storms WILL get you). However, there’s something else we need to warn you about that could make a comeback, and it could severely limit some of your transportation options around the resort if you’re traveling from Disney Springs. Back in April, we saw something interesting hit Disney Springs. Due to the higher volume of people in the parks, Disney set up partitions around the Disney Springs bus depot and was checking guests’ hotel or dining reservations before they could get in line for whatever bus they were looking for. Blockades put up The reason for this? To limit the amount of casual traffic heading to hotels, which, yes, meant no resort hopping — at least, not from Disney Springs. This was the only area we saw the partitions up, as you were able to hop on any hotel bus you wanted from the four theme parks. This was a pretty controversial move, as many guests felt like being able to see hotels gives them an idea for where they may want to stay for future trips, but fortunately, it was only in place for about a week. Guest Relations Cast Member at Disney Springs When we spoke to Cast Members, though, it was mentioned that the restrictions could return during other busy times of the year, which could include the Fourth of July. So far, we haven’t seen the blockades return since Easter, but this is also, arguably, the first major holiday since then. We’ll be sure to keep a close eye out and let you know the moment we see them, if they go up. Disney Bus If they do go back up, there are ways to get around the restrictions. For one, if there’s a restaurant you’ve been meaning to dine at anyway, it may be a great time to book that reservation to check something off your bucket list and prepare at the same time. You can also head over to EPCOT to take the ferry around to different hotels, or walk to them via the BoardWalk. Additionally, you can head to the TTC to take the Resort Monorail and check out the three Magic Kingdom area hotels, and then at Magic Kingdom itself, you could hop on a bus to wherever you’d like to go. Bus Display We’ll be sure to keep you updated on it all, so stay tuned to DFB! 5 Tips For the NEW Disney Springs Bus Rule Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about this bus rule? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

It is a sea of construction in Disney World these days, especially over in Hollywood Studios! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Hollywood Studios currently has several projects going on, like the new Walt Disney Studios Land, Monstropolis, and the secretive Project Fedora. Disney’s newest permit now has us raising our eyebrows and begging for new details! Disney, what in the world is going on? In a new Notice of Commencement filed with Orange County, Disney has detailed more work coming to Hollywood Studios. The permit was filed by Walt Disney Imagineering for 225 Cypress Drive, Bay Lake, FL, 32830. Not sure where that is? It’s right near Project Fedora! ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight District The general description of the work is detailed as “Install signage.” The contractor is Kentavo who Disney has worked with in the past to install signage in EPCOT. Previously, Disney filed permits for general construction near this area, but they haven’t revealed a ton of details. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular The name is what leads us to think these changes are connected to the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular. They have until June 10th, 2027, to complete the work connected to this specific permit, but we don’t think it will take quite that long. While we don’t know details, we do have a few guesses on what could be coming. We think this could either be a new snack cart, a small souvenir stand, or even a new meet and greet (although the last one is the most unlikely). We’re excited for any changes! We’re eager to see what these changes will be, especially because Indiana Jones is currently in the process of moving over to Animal Kingdom as well. Not the show, but the character! In Disney’s upcoming Tropical Americas-inspired land, Pueblo Esperanza, there is going to be a brand-new Indiana Jones-inspired attraction. The new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets guests explore a preserved Maya temple – and the ensuing adventure – alongside Indiana Jones. The new ride will be a totally original story, but it will feature the same ride technology as Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure attraction. Disney has shared that the attraction will follow “the man with the hat” during a time when he has “recently discovered a perfectly preserved Maya temple, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to explore it. He’s heard rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple — and he’s got to see it for himself. So, he brings us along on the adventure… but will there be snakes? We’ll just have to wait and see.” The new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets guests explore a preserved Maya temple – and the ensuing adventure – alongside Indiana Jones. We are patiently (or not so patiently) awaiting more news on exactly what could be coming to Hollywood Studios, but you know we will be tracking every step of the process! Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Meet and Greet Changes You Need To Know 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 Tell us what YOU think it could be in the comments! View the full article

There is something about Disney’s new America 250 celebration that feels a little different from many recent Disney announcements. Maybe it is the return of patriotic music and Americana imagery. Maybe it is the focus on Main Street U.S.A., Voices of Liberty, and family traditions. Maybe it is Soarin’ Across America, replacing a more global […] The post Why Disney’s America 250 Celebration Feels Different appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

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Disney World Annual Passholders get a TON of perks around the parks and beyond. In addition to getting year-round admission to the parks, Passholders also get exclusive ride previews, merchandise, and even food and drinks! Annual Pass We recently stopped by FIVE different Joffrey’s locations around Disney World to snag some exclusive Annual Passholder drinks, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Are they worth a stop on your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here! From June 2nd through July 31st, Annual Passholders who visit all four parks and Disney Springs can purchase a V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days exclusive Joffrey’s beverage in each one. Exclusive to each location, Passholders must visit all five locations to purchase all five drinks — and once you do, you get a Passholder-exclusive coffee sleeve! You’ll get this little stamp card… Coffee crawl card …and once you collect all five, you can snag your new coffee sleeve. This is definitely a drink crawl for coffee lovers, and we made our way around Disney World trying all the exclusive drinks. You can read all of our reviews below! Collect the stamps Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Forbidden Mountain Cold Brew (inspired by Expedition Everest) This is a legendary mixture of cold brew, honey syrup, and a splash of cream, topped with whipped cream and honey cereal on top, and you can get it for $7.49. Forbidden Mountain Cold Brew This was traditional Joffrey’s cold brew with the perfect amount of sweetness from the honey syrup. If you like whipped cream, it adds just the right amount of cream to the coffee once you mix it in or let it melt. The cereal on top didn’t do much for the coffee, but it made for an Instagrammable photo. It got a little bit soggy as we were drinking the coffee, too. Overall, this one was a great, slightly sweet cold brew that we’d get again! Forbidden Mountain Cold Brew Magic Kingdom Park: Lucky Star Cold Brew (inspired by Disney Starlight) This is a dreamy blend of cold brew, toasted marshmallow syrup, and a splash of cream, pixie-dusted with sweetened cereal, whipped cream, and fluffy marshmallows on top. This one is also $7.49. Lucky Star Cold Brew This one was definitely on the sweeter side, so if sweet coffee isn’t your thing — you might want to skip this one! The marshmallow flavor is very apparent, and our reporter loved it, but did comment that it made the coffee cloyingly sweet. To us, it kind of reminded us of cereal milk, which makes sense since there was the addition of the totally-not-Lucky-Charms cereal on top. Lucky Star Cold Brew EPCOT: Parisian Pebble Cold Brew (inspired by Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) We grabbed this French fusion of fruit-flavored cereal, cold brew, and a splash of cream, garnished with whipped cream and fruity cereal on top, all for $7.49. Parisian Pebble Cold Brew This one was a big swing…and ultimately a miss. It’s a strange combination of flavors for a coffee drink since the fruit cereal adds a definitively fruity flavor. It tastes like a regular iced cold brew at first, but then you get a weird aftertaste of what feels like best described as the memory of a Fruity Pebble, and not in a good way. The whipped cream tastes more like actual Fruity Pebbles than the rest of the drink, but unless you eat them first, they definitely just get soggy. This wasn’t our favorite out of the drinks we tried by any means. Parisian Pebble Cold Brew Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Rockin’ Cold Brew (inspired by Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets) This is an electric blend of cold brew, chocolate & peanut butter flavoring, and a splash of cream, encored with whipped cream and chocolate peanut butter puff cereal on top for $7.49. Rockin’ Cold Brew This cold brew is 10 times better than the fruity pebbles one! This one tastes like a mocha with a peanut butter aftertaste, which we think is a perfect choice for a coffee drink. The peanut butter puffs last longer than the other cereals in these drinks. The Rockin’ Cold Brew succeeds at tasting like cereal milk, while the others somewhat miss the mark. Mocha fans and chocolate fans are going to want to try this drink. It’s most definitely worth a try if you like your coffee sweet with a hint of sweetness! Rockin’ Cold Brew Disney Springs: Cinnamon Crunch Latte This is an iced latte flavored with cinnamon and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon-squared cereal. Grab it for $7.19. Cinnamon Crunch Latte We really wanted this to be more cinnamon-forward, but it just kind of fell flat. It was a tasty latte overall, but it wasn’t anything special other than the occasional hint of cinnamon. If you just like a subtle flavor in your coffee, this might be perfect for you. It wasn’t overly sweet, which we appreciated as the other drinks in this lineup were on the sweeter side. Cinnamon Crunch Latte Grab these exclusive drinks before July 31st — then it will be too late! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Every Disney World Change I’m Not Prepared For in 2026 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! 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