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I know we just started 2024 and all, buuuuuut… I need a Disney World vacation real bad, how about you? Magic Kingdom OH. I’VE GOT AN IDEA! Let’s take one together TODAY so YOU can find out how to ROCK a full 6 days in The Most Magical Place on Earth BEFORE your trip actually legit kicks off. Deal? DEAL! Check out our video below: The ULTIMATE 6 Day Disney World Trip Itinerary Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: The ULTIMATE 6-Day Disney World Trip Itinerary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Planning for a Disney trip is complicated enough — but throw unexpected weather into the mix and things can go downhill pretty quickly. Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure And, while Disney World hunkers down for a “super soaker” storm, over in California, Disneyland is currently under a state of emergency due to a second “atmospheric river.” Here’s what we know. A significant portion of Southern California is battling a serious weather event, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency for eight counties, including Orange County where Disneyland Resort is located. (CNN) Disneyland Flood watches were put into effect on February 3rd and will last through February 6th in central and southern California. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for Santa Barbara, San José, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties. Rainy day This is the second atmospheric river to hit Southern California in less than a week. The National Weather Service also warned that “all systems are go for one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory.” Experts predict the storm will stall in the greater Los Angeles area Monday night, bringing up to 8 inches of rain to the coast and up to 14 inches in the mountains, the LA Times reports. Stay dry To all of our California friends, please take care and stay safe! Stay tuned to your local news and DFB as we bring you more updates on this situation and the latest news from Disney parks. Our BEST Tips for Doing Disney Parks in the Rain Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: State of Emergency Issued for Southern California, Including Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

McDonald’s just announced ANOTHER way that you can win free burgers for an entire year! McDonald’s Previously, the fast food giant announced that anyone who spotted the Hamburgler’s Burgercuda car and scanned the code on the vehicle would win an Arch Card and Hamburglar-inspired swag. Now, you don’t even have to find the car in order to enter the sweepstakes! Here’s how you can enter to win right now — it’s super fast and easy. To enter to win free McDonald’s burgers for an entire year, you just have to visit the Hamburglar Watch Sweepstakes website, enter your information, and hit “Submit”! See? Told ya it’s easy. ©McDonald’s The sweepstakes ends on February 25th, 2024, at 11:59:59PM EST, so make sure you enter by then! You can only enter the sweepstakes one time in total. Click here to enter. If you win, you’ll get Arch Cards totaling $832, which gets you two burgers each week ($8 per burger) for one year. But according to McDonald’s, you can actually use that money for any menu items — they don’t have to just be burgers! Winners also get a check for $356.57 “that can be used towards taxes or in winner’s sole discretion.” YUM In total, the prize is worth $1,188.57. McDonald’s is giving away four grand prizes! McDonald’s Happy Meal The sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and you must be 16 years old or older to enter. Fries Looking for more McDonald’s updates? There are some new Happy Meal toys at the Golden Arches locations right now that you need to check out, and don’t forget to read our review for the new Double Big Mac! Plus, we recently discovered a McDonald’s SECRET — why their soda tastes so amazing! McDonald’s Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest foodie news! A beloved McDonald’s treat is BACK! Click here to check it out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you pick free burgers for a year or use the prize to get something different instead? Let us know in the comments! The post It Takes 15 Seconds To Enter To WIN a ,189 McDonald's GRAND PRIZE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Trust us, we know how tempting it probably is to buy every single souvenir that catches your eye on your Disney World trip. ALL the mugs! But, unless you’ve got some sort of Mary Poppins or Hermione-esque magic bag, that probably isn’t a very good idea. We love Disney souvenirs as much as the next fan, and chances are you’re not talking about this major problem — but you probably should be. Join us, Dear DFB reader, on a journey through yesteryear. You see, there once was a time in Disney World when Disney would send souvenir purchases you made in the parks back to your hotel room so you didn’t have to lug them around with you all day. And, not only that, but it was completely free. Wilderness Lodge But, when Disney World shuttered its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, package delivery was shuttered as well. Now that nearly everything has returned to “normal” in the parks and resorts, it would make sense that Disney would bring this service back, right? RIGHT??? Art of Animation Hotel Well, maybe not. As of now, there aren’t any signs that Disney plans on bringing package delivery back, but we’re still holding out hope. This was a major bonus and a big reason folks even chose to stay at Disney World hotels in the first place. Being able to purchase a souvenir or two and not have to worry about dragging it around with you all day was a huge perk and we know we’re not the only ones who miss it! Polynesian Village Resort Even though package delivery may not be back yet for 2024, there are still a few solutions to your package problem. First, you could rent one of the Disney lockers to store your items so you don’t need to hold onto them. Disney’s Yacht Club Disney also offers a shipping service so you can have the item sent to your home — for an added fee. This can be a solid option if you’re purchasing a larger item or just don’t have much space left in your suitcase (we know the feeling). They will even ship your items internationally, with a few exceptions. It may not be the service we once knew and loved, but it’s something! DIsney’s Riveria Resort Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you the latest updates and news from Disney World and more! Annoying Changes Disney World Hoped You Wouldn’t Notice Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you ever use Disney World package delivery? Tell us in the comments. The post This Is a MAJOR Disney World Souvenir Problem. And NOBODY'S Talking About It. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

From accessories to can’t miss details, tap into your inner royalty at this brand-new boutique at Shanghai Disney Resort!View the full article

We’re a sucker for LEGOs, okay? It doesn’t matter how old we get. LEGO Store at Disney Springs And now there are even LEGO sets that are geared towards adults, so that makes us feel a little less guilty for getting sets for ourselves and not our kids/nieces/nephews. If you’re a big EPCOT fan, this newest set is sure to remind you of World Showcase! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Red London Telephone Box Will Bring the UK Pavilion to Your House! ©LEGO The new Red London Telephone Box LEGO Set is made of 1,460 pieces and looks like a street corner you could find anywhere in London or in the EPCOT World Showcase UK pavilion! ©LEGO Not only do you have the Telephone Box, but you’ve also got a streetlamp and a gate behind it. And don’t forget, you’re building the cobblestone street too! ©LEGO Not only that, but you can customize what you’d like the inside of the Telephone Box to look like — either a 1980s-era phone or modern day. ©LEGO Plus, a light brick on the roof will illuminate the inside! ©LEGO We’re expecting this set, which is geared towards those 18+, to sell out fast, so grab it while you can! Grab it right here! We’re always bringing you the latest news here at DFB, so stay tuned for more! Check out our Amazon storefront for more Disney essentials!The post The NEW LEGO Set You Need To Turn Your House Into EPCOT's World Showcase first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We made it to February, y’all! Butter Pecan Praline Sundae Seriously, it felt like January would never end. Now we’re in the month where we get all kinds of new snacks at Disney World, including Celebrate Soulfully snacks and Valentine’s Day treats. We’ve even got the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival beginning on February 28th, so we think it’s going to be a great month. In the meantime, we’re keeping an eye out for Disney World restaurant menu changes, so let’s see what’s changed this week. EPCOT The Land Cart You can now get a Florida Smoothie at The Land Cart. The Land Cart This smoothie is is $6.25 and is made with Pineapple, Orange, and Mango. Yep, it’s a POG smoothie! Ranking EVERY Fast Food Restaurant in EPCOT La Hacienda de San Angel The Kid’s Create-Your-Own Entrees had changes this week: Tachangedos changed from $12.25 to $13.50 Quesadillas changed from $11 to $12 Grilled Chicken Breast changed from $12.25 to $13.25 La Hacienda de San Angel Chicken Tenders changed from $12.25 to $13 Macaroni & Cheese changed from $12.25 to $13 ADDED: Beef Tacos — Two flour tortillas filled with shaved ribeye and choice of fountain soda, milk, or small water for $16 This Disney Drink Is NOT Your Average Margarita Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Abracadabar You can now order Tuna Tataki at Abracadabar. AbracadaBar This is Seared Tuna with Marinated Rice Noodles, Chili Oil, Ponzu, and Petite Cilantro for $21. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Is AbracadaBar Worth Experiencing in Disney World? Disney Springs Vivoli il Gelato Apple gelato is no longer available, but you can now get Pear Gelato. Here’s how House Specials changed: REMOVED: Affogato – Ceramic Cup Picture Cannoli Nachos changed from $11 to $13 Pastries also changed: ADDED: Biscotti for $1.50 ADDED: Meringue for $3 Vivoli il Gelato Finally, Beverages changed, too: ADDED: Monster for $6 ADDED: Simply Lemonade for $5.50 ADDED: Sparkling Coffee for $5.50 REVIEW: This Love Potion Did Not Win Over Our Hearts in Disney World B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. You can no longer order an All-Beef Quarter-pound Plain Hot Dog. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. That’s the only change here. A Jambalaya Hot Dog? Okay, Disney World, You’ve Got Our Attention… If you have your heart set on specific menu items in Disney World, you’ll want to check restaurant menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! The BEST Disney World Restaurants for First-Timers in 2024! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERY Menu Change That Happened at Disney World Restaurants This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has been around for just over 100 years, and they’ve achieved a lot during that time. ©The Walt Disney Company The company’s first feature film was Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, which quickly branched out into multiple other feature films, TV series, characters, and more. Some Cast Members in the Disney Company are actually Disney Historians, and they get to handle the most precious cargo from the archives. Well, once you meet this Disney Historian, you may have grandparent envy because this Cast Member is SO cool! Fox Carney is the Manager of Research at the Walt Disney Animation Research Library. He shows us, the regular people of the world, a look inside the Disney Animation vaults to teach us a little history about Walt Disney Animation. In Disney Animation’s latest video, Carney shows us some of the artwork from Sleeping Beauty by Eyvind Earle. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 10 new Disney Loungefly bags you can buy online RIGHT NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What artwork would you like to see from other Disney animated films? Tell us in the comments! The post The Internet Is DEMANDING a Disney+ Show Starring This Positively CHARMING Cast Member first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that 2024 basically just started, but who says you can’t start planning your 2025 Disney World trip? Disney World It’s a good thing that you’re starting to plan now because there are so many things to consider like when you’ll go, where to stay, which park to visit first, and so much more. But there is something that is coming to Orlando in 2025 that could dramatically affect your travel plans, so let’s talk about it! As we said, there are so many things to plan for when considering your Disney World trip, and it’s fantastic that you’re thinking about them all so early. To that end, we have to tell you about the mammoth that’s coming to Orlando that seriously might have you partially or altogether reconsidering your trip to Disney World. We’re talking about Universal’s Epic Universe! Epic Universe In case you didn’t know, Universal is well underway with constructing a brand new theme park in Orlando and it’s going to be… well, EPIC! They are calling it their “most ambitious theme park yet.” In a recent press release, they announced, “Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched – transporting guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic.” ©Universal In the same announcement, Universal Orlando revealed details about the five themed lands that will make up Epic Universe: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. Celestial Park It sounds like Celestial Park will be the main hub of Epic Universe. Universal said that this land “will be the gateway to explore the four additional worlds of Epic Universe.” ©Universal According to Universal’s announcement, “Celestial Park puts the ‘park’ back in ‘theme park.’ As soon as guests enter the imaginative world, they’ll embark on a journey of discovery, thrills, and excitement as they wander through lush living gardens nestled along shimmering waters surrounded by stunning architecture inspired by astronomical and mythological elements.” ©Universal Celestial Park won’t just be an ordinary park, though. There will also be an “exhilarating roller coaster adventure” where guests “board a shooting comet.” In addition, there will be some restaurants and merchandise shops. ©Universal From Celestial Park, guests can travel “through a set of majestic portals” to visit the other four lands. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic This will be the third Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Orlando. ©Universal In this land, “guests will discover a different era of the wizarding world in an all-new land that blends 1920s wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts films with the iconic British Ministry of Magic from the Harry Potter series.” SUPER NINTENDO WORLD We’ve already seen a Super Nintendo World at Universal Hollywood, but now one is coming to Orlando, too! ©Universal Universal said, “Guests will enter the iconic green pipe and discover a new way to play as they step into the worlds of beloved characters like Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Donkey Kong.” How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk We can’t wait to explore this new land, which is themed to How To Train Your Dragon. ©Universal According to Universal’s announcement, “Gests can soar with dragons in a colorful world filled with Viking adventures.” Dark Universe The final themed land is Dark Universe. ©Universal Universal said that visitors will “encounter everything from the experiments of Dr. Victoria Frankenstein to the shadowy landscape where monsters roam in a world of myth and mystery.” In addition to these 5 new lands, we’ve gotten more information on 3 new attractions, and even info on several of the restaurants, and there’s so much more to come! So when can we actually experience this amazing new park? ©Universal Back in 2022, during a quarterly Comcast investors call, Universal shared that it would be ready “certainly in time for summer 2025.” So, realistically we really don’t have to wait too much longer, possibly a year or a little more! ©Universal Due to the pace of construction, it looks like Universal is trying to hold to that timeline. It’s doubtful that the park will open before 2025, but there’s always the possibility that we could see it open early that year. ©Universal So, with all of that, we can understand if you’d be thinking about planning a dedicated trip to Epic Universe, or maybe modifying your Disney World trip and cutting out a day early so you can stay at Universal. Any way you slice it, it’s a lot to think about. Well, in the meantime, keep it right here for the latest Disney World news, planning tips, tricks, and more! 4 Secret Facts REVEALED About Universal’s Epic Universe 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 heading to Disney World or Universal in 2025? Tell us in the comments. The post Why Your 2025 Trip to Disney World Will Be DRAMATICALLY Different first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Streaming services are now at the point where they’re trying to cut their expenses and change their business models to become more profitable. ©Disney For example, Amazon Prime and Netflix have both jumped on the bandwagon of offering ad-supported streaming. Disney is also working on making its streaming profitable — it’s what CEO Bob Iger calls his #1 priority. We’ve seen Disney+ cancel some shows, and remove shows from its streaming service library. Well, now even MORE movies and shows have been removed from Disney+ in one region of the world. According to Deadline, Disney+ has removed more than 120 movies and shows from its subscription service in the EMEA region, which is Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Most of the removed content includes Disney Channel original movies like Zenon, as well as some classic live-action movies, but some TV shows like Pepper Ann and So Random! have also been removed. Even some Nat Geo movies and shows have been taken down from the service. ©Disney The shows were removed after Disney reviewed its library title. Some more well-known movies that were taken down include Babes in Toyland (1976), Max Keeble’s Big Move, Return from Witch Mountain (1978), Swiss Family Robinson (both 1940 and 1960 films), That Darn Cat, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Shaggy Dog, The Sandlot, and more. ©Disney We’ll have to keep an eye out to see if any more shows and movies get removed from the North American version of Disney+. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Everything Coming to Disney+ in February 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite shows and movies to watch on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney+ Removed Over 120 Titles for MILLIONS of Customers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The beauty of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is, well…it’s full of animals. Disney’s Animal Kingdom But Animal Kingdom isn’t just a place where Disney showcases animals from all over the world. No, Disney also does a great deal with animal conservation and has a breeding program in place to help increase the numbers of species that are endangered. Well, a new baby animal has been born at Animal Kingdom…but its story is even more special thanks to the Cast Member who inspired its name. Meet Elijah. Elijah is an adorable baby Okapi who was born in October 2023 and recently made his debut on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Elijah is the 14th Okapi born in Disney World and the first baby Okapi since 2012. When he was born, Elijah only weighed 46 pounds, but now he weighs in at 165 pounds. Meet Elijah Disney works with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan to make births like Elijah’s possible. This program sees to responsible breeding of endangered species, like the Okapi, that currently face threats due to poaching and loss of habitat. Elijah and his mom But the story here isn’t just about Elijah. It’s also about how Elijah got his name. Elijah is named after a Cast Member who has worked at Disney World for 50 years! Cast Member Elijah started working in Magic Kingdom in 1973 and then transferred to the horticulture department of Animal Kingdom when it opened in 1998. He helps create and maintain the habitats for ALL the animals at Animal Kingdom. According to Disney, “His passion and dedication to his role has made him a cherished cast member, and what better way to honor him than to name a rare okapi after him?” Cast Member Elijah Isn’t that so sweet? Stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Just Dropped a MAJOR Hint About the Animal Kingdom ‘Encanto’ Expansion Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite animal to see at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW 165-Pound (!!!) Disney World Addition You NEED To See 😍 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrities are just like us…well, sometimes, at least. Magic Kingdom That’s because there are a LOT of celebrities who love Disney as much as we do. John Stamos has a MASSIVE collection of vintage Disney memorabilia. Neil Patrick Harris has visited a bar in EPCOT so much that the bar finally gave him his own personal table. Well, huge sports celebrities like to visit Disney World, too! Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles was recently spotted in Disney World with his family, and we’ve got proof that he’s a Disney adult…just like us. Disney recently shared a photo of the Kelces enjoying their time in Magic Kingdom, and we’re giving Jason some props for his Mickey Mouse shirt. REPRESENT! ©Disney Kelce is in Orlando for the NFL Pro Bowl, but the reason he decided to go to Disney World had more to do with Elsa than anything. We see you, Jason Kelce!!! If you’re not a huge football fan, all you need to know is that Kelce is an American football center for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and a Super Bowl Champion. This will be his seventh Pro Bowl. Now, the Eagles aren’t going to the Super Bowl this year, but Kelce’s brother, Travis, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and has been making a LOT of headlines recently, will be headed to the 2024 Super Bowl. We’ll be keeping an eye out ourselves for celebrities in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Don’t Panic, but DOZENS of Celebrities Could Be in Disney World in Early February 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 spotted a celebrity in Disney World? Tell us your stories in the comments! The post Jason Kelce Just Visited Disney World, and This Might Be the BEST Celebrity Sighting of 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe how much news we’ve gotten about Epic Universe?! Holy smokes! ©Universal We still have to wait until 2025 to experience this new park, but now we know all about some of the different rides and all the different lands coming to the park. But what about those hidden details that are just barely noticeable in Universal’s announcement, like the new lounge coming to the park? Let’s dive in! One of the new restaurants coming to the center of the park, Celestial Park, is the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant. This restaurant will feature dining that will take guests on “a culinary journey across Asia as they enjoy authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai fare.” ©Universal Not bad for a theme park, right? This is going to be a full-service restaurant, not quick service, and its design will be accented with neon dragons and ethereal lanterns, according to Universal. ©Universal But in the concept art photos, you’ll also notice a full bar inside the restaurant that very well could be a new lounge! Lounges are fantastic ways to experience the cuisine of a table-service restaurant without needing a reservation. ©Universal However, many lounges do have walk-up waitlists, so you can’t just walk in whenever you want if they’re popular. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on this new potential lounge and all about how to get in as soon as Universal reveals more information. More Epic Universe News! Everything We Know About the NEW Lounge Announced for Universal Epic UniverseExpert Predicts Disney World Will Announce 5th ParkEverything You Need To Know About Celestial Park at Universal’s Epic UniverseWhen Will Universal’s Epic Universe Open?SNEAK PEEK at Souvenirs Coming to Universal’s Epic Universe Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Orlando news! Check out the 5 NEW restaurants announced for Epic Universe! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you looking forward to this new restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post Everything We Know About the NEW Lounge Announced for Universal Epic Universe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not everything in Disney World goes according to plan. Magic Kingdom Sometimes, you’re hit with bad weather (yep, it’s raining today). Sometimes, a bear invades Magic Kingdom (okay, well, it only happened ONCE…so far). Sometimes, your favorite ride is closed. Well, we’ve got some bad news about a VERY popular ride in Magic Kingdom. TRON Lightcycle / Run has been closed all day (February 4th). When we arrived at Magic Kingdom, we made our way over to Tomorrowland and noticed that TRON / Lightcycle Run was closed. Although it is raining today, this is not a ride that normally goes down due to weather (since even the outdoor portion of the ride is covered with a canopy). So the weather isn’t the problem. Something else must be going on. TRON Lightcycle / Run is closed Cast Members were standing in front of the ride, explaining that it is not currently open. As of the time this post was written, the ride is still closed. Cast Members explaining the ride is closed So here’s the thing: TRON Lightcycle / Run does not currently use a standby line. To ride TRON, you’ll need to either grab a spot in the free virtual queue or pay for the Individual Lightning Lane option. Those with a virtual queue will have to wait for the ride to reopen; at that time, the virtual queue will place you back in the boarding group system. If the ride does not reopen later that day, you can talk to a Cast Member at the attraction or someone at one of the blue umbrellas (the Guest Experience Team). There’s probably not much they can do at that point, but it never hurts to ask if there’s anything they can do to help. TRON Lightcycle / Run However, for those who paid for the Individual Lightning Lane option, you’ll get an “experience redemption,” which serves as a boarding pass that lets you ride the attraction at any time of the day after it reopens. If the ride doesn’t reopen during the day, you can get a refund, but you have to ask for it. Go to Guest Relations and ask for a refund if the ride does not reopen or if Disney has announced it will remain closed for the rest of the day. Note that if the ride does reopen, you do not qualify for a refund. UPDATE: TRON Lightcycle / Run later reopened in the late afternoon. Stay tuned to DFB for more! What Happens When the Ride You PAID for is Closed in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever had to ask for a refund for an Individual Lightning Lane ride? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: One of Magic Kingdom’s Most Popular Rides Is Unexpectedly CLOSED in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some Disney World hotel restaurants are pretty spectacular, and others…well, they leave a bit to be desired. Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort If you’re staying at one of Disney’s Value Resorts, your dining options will be limited to quick service cafeteria-style food. But if you shell out the extra dough to stay at a Deluxe Resort, we’ve often found that the quick service food quality improves. Riviera Resort’s quick service restaurant was one of our favorites when the hotel first opened in 2019, but how does it stack up now? I recently visited Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort to try out some of their signature items and give a full review. And I’ll be honest, I was a little surprised by what I found! Atmosphere Primo Piatto is located on the ground level of Disney’s Riviera Resort, with entrances both on the first floor of the hotel and out back by the pool and Bar Riva. Primo Piatto outdoor entrance When you dine here, you can either order at the cash registers, or you can place a Mobile Order. Cash registers The Mobile Order pick-up station is right next to the kitchen. Mobile Order pick-up There’s also a grab-and-go section with prepackaged options if you’re ordering at the restaurant. They’ve got some classic snacks and breakfast choices over here. Grab and go section There’s also a fridge and freezer section. This is where you can pick up drinks and gelato! Refrigerated items If you purchase a drink cup or a refillable resort mug, you can use the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines to get a variety of drinks. Coke Freestyle Machines On the other side of the kitchen is a massive seating area with banquettes, tables, and booths. Seating area It gets pretty busy during popular meal times, so it might be a good idea to not dine during the big rush. Lots of places to sit! So now that we’ve checked out the vibes, let’s talk about the menu! Menu As far as the menu goes, Primo Piatto’s food is vaguely Italian and French-inspired, with some American twists. They’ve got hearth-baked pizzas and hot sandwiches to start the menu, with options like burgers and a Croque Monsieur. ©Disney For a cold sandwich, you could order the Spicy Italian Sandwich. They’ve got a couple of salad options, as well as Lasagna and a Colossal Meatball. ©Disney The one main plant-based option is the Grilled Vegetable Skewer, and then the list of sides includes tomato soup, fries, side salads, and of course, their signature Romano and Herbed Fries. ©Disney There are quite a few different options for the kiddies, ranging from shrimp to pasta to burgers and chicken strips. ©Disney Outside of those listed, there are also basic bakery items and grab-and-go snacks available. Eats Now let’s talk about the food! I started my meal with quite the spread of items, including some that Primo Piatto is well-known for. All the eats! First up, we’ve got the Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza for $13.29. It’s a hearth-baked pizza topped with tomato sauce, Italian sausage, pepperoni, provolone, and grated parmesan. The pizza!! This was already a little bit cold when I got it, but I didn’t really mind because it’s one of the most delicious quick service pizzas I’ve eaten in Disney World! There’s a hint of spice in the sauce and the meats, and you get a generous portion of pepperoni, sausage, and parmesan. My one issue with ordering flatbread pizzas in Disney World is that they don’t give you a side. This would be filling for some people, but those with larger appetites might want to order something else or get a side dish. They pre-cut it into slices The other entree I wanted to try was the Lasagna for $12.49. It’s made with Italian sausage and ground beef, and comes with a side of garlic bread. Lasagna and Garlic Bread This has a good herbaceous flavor and there’s a great meat to pasta ratio here. However, this was served to me on the edge of being cold — I would’ve loved to have it fresh and warm, as I think that would’ve made a lot of difference in my enjoyment. It’s a pretty hefty dish overall though, and great for pasta lovers. You get a decent portion! The big downside to the lasagna is actually the garlic bread that comes on the side! It had a REALLY strong herby, earthy flavor that didn’t pair well with the dinner roll-style bread. It was also fairly chewy. I would’ve much preferred a typical garlic toast on the side instead. Two thumbs down for the dinner roll! Moving on to the sides, one of the popular items here at Primo Piatto is the Romano and Herbed Fries. They’re $4.99 and you get a pretty decent portion. Romano and Herbed Fries These are your typical Disney World quick service french fries, except they have the addition of romano cheese and some herbs. Like regular Disney fries, they’re great to eat when they’re hot and fresh, but your enjoyment of them will drop significantly as they cool off. The really weird thing about these is that they’re just topped with cold shredded cheese. They would be easier to eat and the flavors would blend more effectively if the cheese were warm and melty. I would’ve also preferred more cheese and herbs overall — most of what was in the container just fell to the bottom. Honestly, I left these feeling like they were a little overrated. It’s just cold cheese on top. But don’t worry, there’s room for recovery because dessert is up next! I had to try their classic Tiramisu for $6.79. Tiramisu This held up surprisingly well! It has a nice light, fluffy texture with a mild coffee flavor near the top. However, the coffee gets STRONG as you make it to the bottom, and the cake base was incredibly moist, almost a little too wet. Look how light and fluffy that is! Last but not least, I got the prepackaged gelato to try! I decided to test the Toasted Honey Almond Gelato flavor for $5.79. I’m a big gelato girlie, so I was looking forward to this! Toasted Honey Almond Gelato Sadly, this was a pretty big letdown. The flavors were fine but the texture was all wrong. The gelato was frosty, so when I got a spoonful, I had to chew it instead of letting it melt in my mouth. There was a rich almond flavor and a hint of honey, and honestly, I think it would be delicious if it were fresh-scooped gelato. But sitting in a freezer in the back of the restaurant certainly didn’t do it any favors! Sad little frosty gelato So how does Primo Piatto perform overall? Overall In the end, I left my experience at Primo Piatto feeling a little confused. Both of the desserts came up short, and even the beloved Romano fries weren’t as good as I hoped. The two entrees were the stars of the meal, but both were served just a little bit colder than I would’ve liked. Primo Piatto Ultimately, I think this place is fine in terms of Disney World quick service restaurants, and it’s definitely ranking higher on the list for spots where you can order pizza, but it’s probably not going to crack my top 5 or top 10 fast food spots on property. However, they do have some really fun seasonal treats here from time to time, so I recommend checking those out! Fruits Rouge Cheesecake If you’re staying at the Riviera, you’ll probably be able to find something on the menu here that you enjoy. I just wouldn’t suggest going too far out of your way to eat here specifically! Nosh or Not? Take a journey to the Rivier and dine here if… You’re staying at the Riviera or on the Skyliner. If you’re staying nearby and you want something a little more unique than the food you’d get at a cafeteria-style quick service, then this might be a good stop for you. You’re planning on getting entrees. The entrees were the thing that really stood out to me here — that pizza was particularly delicious, and the lasagna was impressive for a quick service spot. Skip this spot and dine elsewhere if… You don’t have a tight food budget. If you’re visiting the Riviera and can afford to splurge a bit, I would more likely recommend Bar Riva or Topolino’s Terrace. Both restaurants are DFB favorites! You’re not staying nearby. It’s probably not worth your time to come all the way out to Riviera, especially if you’re not staying on the Skyliner line. There are probably several other delicious quick service restaurants closer to you! Primo Piatto That’s a wrap on my visit to Primo Piatto — thanks for coming along! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney World, as well as all the restaurant reviews! The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever been to Primo Piatto? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Beloved Disney World Hotel Restaurant Let Me Down first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, where are our Loungefly people at? So many to choose from! We LOVE Loungefly, and it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the new designs that get released, but we try to at least keep you updated when we find new bags available on Amazon (especially if you get that free shipping with Prime). Well, we’ve got 10 NEW Loungeflys on Amazon to tell you about RIGHT NOW (you’re welcome, although your wallet might not be ). Okay, you might be thinking, But DFB, I don’t HAVE Amazon Prime. Well, don’t worry because if you click on the link below, you can sign up for a FREE trial! Okay, now let’s get to those Loungefly bags! Check out the NEW The Lion King Three Friends Mini Backpack ©Amazon You’ll have NO WORRIES if you’re carrying around this backpack with one of the most iconic trios in Disney history. Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon star on the front of this bag, which also has a cute bug zipper pull. View on Amazon Buy the NEW Minnie Mouse Roses Mini Backpack online before it sells out! ©Amazon This is the PERFECT bag for Valentine’s Day. It’s got cute little Minnie Mouse silhouettes with roses — this bag even has roses on the EARS. Of course, it also has that classic Minnie Mouse bow, too. View on Amazon Buy the POPULAR Western Mickey Mouse Mini Backpack right on Amazon! ©Loungefly Yee-haw! Mickey Mouse is ready for some rootin’-tootin’ fun on this fun backpack! It’s got our favorite mouse dressed like a Wild West cowboy, complete with a plaid shirt, neckerchief, and hat. Also, check out that belt buckle! View on Amazon See the NEW Winnie the Pooh and Friends Floating Balloons Mini Backpack online! ©Amazon Oh, bother. Pooh seems to have gotten himself and his friends into a spot of trouble, and now they’re floating all over this backpack with balloons. Each balloon on the front is also a zippered pocket! View on Amazon The new Mickey and Minnie Fireworks Picnic Mini Backpack is PERFECT for a trip to EPCOT! ©Disney If you need the PERFECT backpack for EPCOT — or if you just miss Disney World, grab this adorable backpack with Mickey and Minnie having a picnic while fireworks go off in the background. TOO cute. View on Amazon Get the NEW Loungefly Star Wars Ewok Pet Leash on Amazon! ©Amazon Yes, Loungefly makes accessories for your pets, too. So if you love Star Wars, you NEED this leash, which is covered in cute — and dangerous — Ewoks. View on Amazon You can buy the NEW Spider-Man Pet Treat Bag on Amazon! ©Amazon Okay, Marvel fans — this little pet treat bag is ADORABLE and small enough to carry around when you need to take your pup out for a walk. You can just clip it onto your belt loop and go! View on Amazon Get the Stitch Backpack Pet Harness! ©Amazon Ohana means family, and that means everyone in the family gets a Loungefly — even your pet! This adorable harness has a Stitch backpack on it. Like, we can’t even. View on Amazon Buy the NEW Winnie The Pooh Pet Leash ©Amazon Get your fur baby a pet lead with the silliest old bear on it. Pooh floats on the leash surrounded by hunny, just like in his favorite dream. View on Amazon Buy the Minnie Mouse Rocks the Dots Classic Mini Backpack ©Amazon No one can Rock the Dots like Minnie Mouse, and this backpack is celebrating Minnie as the fashion icon she is. This bag even has Minnie on the front, along with her signature bow. View on Amazon Stay tuned to DFB for more! Visit our Amazon Store!The post 10 NEW Disney Loungefly Bags You Can Buy on Amazon RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting your wardrobe together for your next Disney World trip? ©Getty Images There’s a lot to consider. Do you bring those new kicks or leave them at home? What about that matching top? Well, while you’re working on that, we pulled together a list of the clothing you won’t want to wear at Disney World. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. First up, let’s talk about pants. Magic Kingdom What pants you’ll wear when at Disney World, is one of the most important decisions you will make! Our recommendation to you is to use wisdom when planning to wear jeans or anything tight. Florida is too hot and prone to rain for too many months of the year to be wearing heavy or thick clothing. So, let’s talk about some alternatives. Consider these ODODOS Women’s Bootcut Yoga Pants ©Amazon Yoga pants are perfect already, but then you get bootcut yoga pants as well?!! Talk about the intersection of form and function! View on Amazon Or maybe this Skirt with Slip Shorts ©Amazon Listen, we loved the slip shorts being included with this skirt, but then we were fully sold when we saw the pockets as well. These will definitely get you through the hot and humid Florida weather! View on Amazon! Or try this ANRABESS Womens Running Onesie ©Amazon You’re going to be doing a lot of running around the park, so you might as well dress the part! This running onesie will keep you cool and supported all day long! View on Amazon If you’re wearing a skirt, consider these Slip Shorts ©Amazon These are perfect for wearing under a skirt while you’re at the parks. They’ll give you the support and comfort you need for the whole day! View on Amazon Next, let’s talk about your backpack. We know you’re going to need space to carry all of your park essentials, but wearing a big and heavy backpack just isn’t going to cut it in the Florida heat and rain. So, let’s talk about some alternatives. Check out this Lug Hopper Shorty Backpack ©Amazon This bag is lightweight and spacious. You’ll have more than enough room for your essentials and it won’t weigh you down. View on Amazon Or maybe this Loungefly Disney Aladdin 30TH Anniversary Mini Backpack ©Amazon While we’re talking about a lightweight and smaller backpack, that doesn’t mean that you need to sacrifice style. You Aladdin fans out there have to consider this one. It’ll be like having your cake and eating it too! View on Amazon We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these for your next trip? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Thing We Hate to Wear in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a few years since Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Lightning Lanes debuted in Disney World, but you know what? It’s STILL very confusing to a lot of people! TRON Lighting Lane We get it — sometimes we get confused, too, especially when Disney changes something about the service. Basically, Disney Genie is just a free planning tool to help you navigate your day in the parks, while Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes are ways to pay to skip standby lines at many rides and access the Lightning Lane. However, the Individual Lightning Lane option is separate from Genie+ (we told you it was confusing). So, we’re going to try to clear up the rules you need to know about the Individual Lightning Lane option. If you pay for Genie+ in Disney World, you’re essentially paying to access the Lightning Lane (the old FastPass line) for many of Disney World’s rides, but not all of them. The full list of rides covered with Genie+ can be found HERE. Some of Disney World’s most popular rides, though, use the Individual Lightning Lane option, which means you can’t use the Lightning Lane to ride them just by purchasing Genie+. Instead, you have to pay a separate price per ride for those attractions. Lightning Lane at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Yep, it’s still a bit confusing. Genie+ and the Individual Lightning Lane option are two separate things. You do not have to purchase Genie+ to purchase the Individual Lightning Lane option (or vice versa, for that matter). The Individual Lightning Lane is offered for the following rides in Disney World: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT Avatar Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios You can access these Disney World attractions via the “faster” line (the old FastPass line), now referred to as the Lightning Lane. Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane Before you use the Individual Lightning Lane option, though, there are some rules you need to know. You can only buy ONE Individual Lightning Lane per attraction per day. If you think you can buy Individual Lightning Lane access several times in one day for the same attraction, think again. No, you can’t buy a ride on Flight of Passage twice in one day (although you can buy an Individual Lightning Lane AND also use the free standby line). You’re only allowed to use the Individual Lightning Lane at an attraction ONCE per day. Fight of Passage Lightning Lane So keep that in mind if you’re trying to decide if you want to ride an attraction more than once. As we said, you can ride an attraction via its standby line as many times as you’d like in a day. You Should Always Buy This Cheap Individual Lightning Lane in Disney World. Here’s WHY You can only buy TWO Individual Lightning Lanes per day. Another thing to keep in mind, especially if you’re park hopping, is that you are only allowed to buy two Individual Lightning Lanes per day. So, if you’re visiting Magic Kingdom, you could buy BOTH Individual Lightning Lane selections, but you would NOT be able to park hop and buy another one elsewhere. Tap Point for Lightning Lane entrance for Cosmic Rewind Likewise, if you’re hopping to several parks in one day with Individual Lightning Lane attractions, you’re limited to buying just two, so you’ll want to consider what your priority rides are. Every Disney World Ride That Will Have an Individual Lightning Lane in 2024 Some Individual Lightning Lane attractions also have a virtual queue. Some Disney World attractions also offer the option to sign up for the FREE virtual queue via the My Disney Experience app. This is common for some of the newer rides. At the moment, you can try to get a virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT and TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom. TRON Lightcycle / Run Virtual Queue Note that the virtual queue often fills up quickly, so if you want to ride those popular new attractions, make sure to wake up early and be prepared to join the virtual queue right when it opens. Learn all about how virtual queues work here WHEN you can buy an Individual Lightning Lane depends on where you’re staying. If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel or other select hotels, you can buy your first Individual Lightning Lane at 7AM on the day of your park visit. This includes those staying at Disney-owned hotels, as well as the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Shades of Green. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin However, if you’re staying elsewhere, you’ll have to wait until the park opens to buy your first Individual Lightning Lane. BEWARE: You’ll Face a NEW Problem With Virtual Queues and Individual Lightning Lanes in Disney World in 2024 The price will vary. Another thing you need to know is that the price for the Individual Lightning Lane option varies depending on the ride and how busy the parks are. The serivce is subject to surge pricing, meaning if the parks are really busy, the price of the Individual Lightning Lane option will be higher than when the parks are less busy. ©Disney Here’s an idea of how prices for Individual Lightning Lanes can vary: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – $10 – $12 per person Flight of Passage — $11 – $16 per person Rise of the Resistance – $15 – $25 per person Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — $14 – 17 per person TRON Lightcycle / Run — $20 per person Why One Disney World Lightning Lane Is Better Than All the Rest You can’t modify an Individual Lightning Lane in the app once it’s paid for. If you change your mind about an Individual Lightning Lane, you can’t change or cancel your reservation for that ride once it’s made. If you don’t show up for your reservation, you will not receive a refund. However, if the ride goes down when you’re supposed to board it, you may get a refund if the reservation can’t be rescheduled or the ride stays down for the rest of the day. Kylo Ren in Rise of the Resistance However, note that you will not automatically be refunded. You’ll need to speak with a Cast Member at Guest Relations if you want a refund for a ride that remains closed for the rest of the day. How and Why You’ll Pay For Individual Rides in Disney Genie+ We hope this clears up some of the confusion about Individual Lightning Lane and gives you an idea of how it works and what you can and can’t do. Stay tuned to DFB for more! 51% of Disney Fans Say THIS Is the Most They Will Pay For Genie+ All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection BIG Genie+ Changes Being Planned For Disney World FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now Please Stop Skipping These Genie+ Hacks in Disney World (They Really Work!) Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What Individual Lightning Lane options do you always get in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Individual Lightning Lane RULES You Should Know Before You Go to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve got a dream… Rapunzel in Disney World Yep, excuse us while we bust out with some lyrics from Tangled. But that’s what this post is all about. Okay, so here’s the deal. We’re thinking we need to see a LOT more of Rapunzel in the theme parks and not just merchandise. We’re still disappointed that all we got in Disney World Tangled-themed are some cool bathrooms — PUNZIE DESERVES BETTER. Well, there are some indications that we may actually get a Rapunzel-themed restaurant in Disneyland, and if that happens, we’re booking a flight to Anaheim ASAP. We’ve been getting more and more details about a new expansion over at Tokyo DisneySea at Tokyo Disneyland Resort called Fantasy Springs. That new port at Tokyo DisneySea will include Rapunzel’s Forest, complete with Rapunzel’s Tower. There will also be a Tangled attraction called Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival. ©Disney Even more importantly, though, is that Rapunzel’s Forest will also have a new restaurant, and YES, it’s the Snuggly Duckling, which we’ve been asking for FOREVER. The restaurant, which will take inspiration from Tangled, will offer dining rooms with different atmospheres, but it will also offer a counter-service option, too. Snuggly Duckling Pub ©Disney So what does this have to do with Disneyland? Well, there’s a new initiative, Disneyland Forward called between Disneyland and the City of Anaheim to expand Disneyland to add new lands, attractions, restaurants, and more. As Disneyland only has finite space, though, it basically means re-zoning certain areas of Disneyland property to allow for these new additions, so the company has to work with the City to make that happen. ©Disney Disneyland has been talking about it A LOT, though, and has often pointed out what it’s doing in its international theme parks as examples of what it could do at Disneyland with Tangled mentioned often. It’s even mentioned on the DisneylandForward website under “Possibilities.” ©Disney That means that the Tangled area in Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs could end up making its way to Disneyland, including the Snuggly Duckling. You can bet if that happens, we’ll be among the first to book reservations to try it out! So yes, there is a possibility that a new Tangled area could come to Disneyland, along with a Rapunzel-themed restaurant. However, Disneyland still has more meetings planned before a vote is held in spring 2024, which could change the resort’s proposals for the parks. We’ll be keeping an eye out to see how it goes! Stay tuned to DFB for more. 9 Clues About What’s Coming to Disney’s NEW Theme Park Expansion — Fantasy Springs Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Would you like to see a Tangled-themed land in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Will Disney Finally Add A Rapunzel Restaurant to Disneyland? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is a year of HUGE changes for Disney World! 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Park pass reservations are gone for most Disney World visitors. All-day park hopping is back. The Disney Dining Plan has returned. Even more changes are coming later in the year: Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom will reopen with a brand NEW show this summer, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open this year, too. Things are also changing with EPCOT’s festivals, and we think this year’s Food & Wine Festival is going to be a LOT different. This year’s festival could be shorter Okay, so we’ve already seen one HUGE EPCOT festival change with the dates for the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival — the festival is a lot shorter than it was last year. It’s going to end 36 days earlier than in 2023! With things seeming to be getting back to the pre-pandemic level of “normal” in Disney World, we think we could see a change with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, too. Could the Food & Wine Festival open in August this year? Before 2020, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival usually started in August, rather than in July, as it’s been doing the past few years. We believe it could return to a late August opening this year. That could mean that there might be a fifth EPCOT festival during the summer, or it could mean summers will be more chill again in EPCOT. 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Of course, the opposite could happen. Disney may decide to have the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival begin earlier this year and have it run longer. We have no confirmation that either of these situations is the case, though, so we’ll just have to wait and see. Disney Just Slashed a Popular EPCOT Festival in a Huge Way Demonstrations and Seminars Will Return Okay, so not a lot of folks remember Disney World before 2020, but BEFORE Disney World’s closure, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival featured a LOT more than it does now. In addition to the food booths, concert series, and activities, there were also a TON of food demonstrations and seminars, some featuring Celebrity Chefs. Workshop at the 2019 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival So here’s the thing, the CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza Festival Areas are set to open in 2024, and we’re guessing that will happen BEFORE the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. CommuniCore Hall is being built with the intention of hosting festival programming. That could mean that we’ll see the return of the food seminars and demonstrations in some way at this year’s festival. Communicore Hall Construction All we can say is BRING BACK THE CELEBRITY CHEFS! In the past we’ve seen Cat Cora, Robert Irvine, Buddy Valastro, Jamie Deen, and more. Learn more about CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza So we think the 2024 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival will be LIT with a LOT more to do, even if it might end up being a little shorter. All we know is that we’re looking forward to it and will let you know more when we have details! Stay tuned to DFB for more. We’re Already Seeing Serious Changes For EPCOT Festivals in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you think the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival will be different this year? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Major Changes We're Expecting at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! No, really, we do! Salt & Straw Okay, so every month, we get excited about the new flavors Salt & Straw announces — some of them are WAY out there, too. We’ve had ice cream that tasted like Deviled Eggs. We’ve had ice cream with bugs. Granted, those masterminds at Salt & Straw know how to create some DELICIOUS ice cream, so when we learned about the seven new flavors for February, we knew we had to try a few. We headed to Disney Springs in Disney World and checked out this month’s flavors at Salt & Straw. There’s new flavors are all part of The Chocolatiers Series, which is ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE. Okay, YES. You’ve got Fran’s Chocolate Almond Gold Bar, Cloudforest’s Cocoa Hazelnut Magic Sauce, Dandelion’s Chocolate Nibs & Frangipane, Compartés’ Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge, and Exquisito Chocolate’s Passionfruit Truffles (a vegan offering). New flavors! We ordered a Split Scoop of the Exquisito Chocolate’s Passionfruit Truffles and Compartés Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge because YUM. Here’s a peek at all five flavors in the February menu. ©Salt & Straw The Exquisito Chocolate’s Passionfruit Truffles is made with vanilla and passionfruit coconut creams, chocolate truffles, Guatemalan dark chocolate stracciatella (vegan), and passionfruit. We thought this ice cream tasted tart and tangy and very refreshing. This is the one ice cream you need on a hot day, for sure! The texture is more like a sorbet than an ice cream because it’s vegan. Exquisito Chocolate’s Passionfruit Truffles on the left The Compartés Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge is made with rainbow-sprinkled cake batter ice cream and brown butter vanilla bean fudge. As expected, this one is VERY sweet, but we loved that it had actual cake crumbles and sprinkles throughout it, plus some chocolate. The vanilla is also the strongest flavor here. Compartés Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge on the right We will warn you, though — these aren’t exactly two flavors that go well together, but you know us, we like to experiment! Separately, though, they were both delicious in their own ways! If you want to grab these flavors, they’ll only be available through the end of February — you can grab them in both Disney World and Downtown Disney in Disneyland. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. REVIEW: We Didn’t Think Disney’s Ice Cream Could Get Any Better, But Here We Are Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Salt & Straw flavor? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 NEW Ice Cream Flavors Announced for Disney World and Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland Resort soon, you might want to listen up. Disneyland A serious weather event is headed for California, and reports are predicting life-threatening and damaging flooding and strong wind in California this weekend. According to ABC News, flood watches were put into effect on February 3rd. The flood watches will last through February 6th in central and southern California. Meteorologists are predicting serious flooding and rainfall between 3 and 6 inches. ABC News reports the heaviest rainfall will happen Sunday, February 4th, and Monday, February 5th, with “up to 1 inch per hour possible during the peak.” Prepare for extended rainfall throughout the weekend and “flooding in high-populated areas.” Per the National Weather Service, even low projections are calling for heavy rain that will likely produce damaging flooding. ©The Weather Channel The Sheriff of Barbara County, Sheriff Bill Brown, stated, “This storm is predicted to be one of the largest and most significant storms in the history of our county,” according to ABC News. ©The Weather Channel Additionally, meteorologists are warning California residents to prepare for damaging winds with gusts between 60-80 mph on Sunday. A flood watch is currently in effect in Southwest California, including Orange County, which is where Disneyland Resort is located. ©The Weather Channel This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates. Missed Your Flight To Disney? This Airline RULE Could Help You Out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post BREAKING: "Serious, Life-Threatening Flooding" Predicted to Impact California on Sunday first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes Disney has to close down certain rides, restaurants, and attractions in order to update and refurbish them. Usually, those closures only last a few weeks or maybe a few months at most. But there are a couple of things that have been MISSING from Magic Kingdom for a LONG time now, and we’re starting to wonder if they’ll ever return at all! Don’t Worry — Cinderella Castle Is Still There! Let’s check out these mysteriously missing things and take a look at ALL the temporary closures and refurbishments that will affect Disney World from February 4th through the 10th. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island has been completely missing for several months. Barrel Bridge Exit When it first went missing, we asked a Cast Member what was going on. They told us that it had been removed for repairs and would be back soon. It’s gone! We’ve checked back every single day, but every day we’re disappointed to see that it’s still gone! There’s no word on when the bridge might return. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick service restaurant that’s remained closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open. Tomorrowland Terrace This restaurant’s location is prime real estate, just off Main Street, U.S.A., by the entrance to Tomorrowland. It seems like it’d be a no-brainer to reopen it so that guests have more options for eating and can take advantage of that huge dining room! It’s completely closed in here. Once in a while, you’ll see the dining rooms open as a rest area, but it’s usually all roped off and empty. Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates. These aren’t the only closures in Disney World this week, though. Let’s take a look at all the refurbishments that are currently affecting the rides, restaurants, and hotels in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Country Bear Jamboree Country Bear Jamboree closed on January 27th, 2024, for refurbishment. Bear with us! Disney announced that a NEW show is coming to Country Bear Jamboree, with the bears learning an all-new act. The new show should open THIS SUMMER. Learn more about the changes coming to Country Bear Jamboree here! If you’re looking for a way to celebrate this attraction as it’s closing down, check out these Country Bear Jamboree Collectible Plushes on Amazon! Disney WDW 50th Country Bear Jamboree Collectibles The set comes with three collectible plushes: Teddi Barra, Big Al, and Henry. View on Amazon Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed over a year ago for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. She’s so pretty! The new ride will reopen sometime in 2024. Disney originally said “late 2024,” but in recent updates, they’ve removed the “late” and are just going with “2024” — does that mean it could open SOONER? We’ll be watching for more updates on the opening timeline. ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art Disney also just released lots of new information about this ride, including a hint that there will be Splash Mountain Easter Eggs throughout the attraction! Learn more about the new details here. If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster closed on January 8th, it won’t reopen until the summer of this year. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Although we don’t have an exact reopening date yet, we know that it’ll be at least a few months before the ride reopens. Last year, when the ride closed around this time (on February 20th, to be exact), it reopened on May 26th. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Well, it’s official — Voyage of the Little Mermaid is permanently closed in Disney World. We had suspected this was the case for some time (as it hasn’t actually been open for a few years now), but now the permanent closure has finally been confirmed. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney is going to introduce a NEW show in this spot, though it will still be themed to the animated movie The Little Mermaid! The new show will be called “The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure” and is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Fall 2024. ©Disney It will be a “fully reimagined theatrical production inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic.” The ONE Thing Hollywood Studios Desperately Needs Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kali River Rapids Kali River Rapids usually closes in January for refurbishment since water rides like this tend to be less popular during the winter months when it’s chilly outside. In 2024, it closed on January 8th. Kali River Rapids Disney has announced that Kali River Rapids will be closed through mid-March. Right now, Disney’s calendar shows that this ride should reopen on March 16th, but Disney hasn’t officially confirmed this as the reopening date. Animal Kingdom Has 33 Restaurants, but You Only Need To Know About 5 EPCOT Restaurant Marrakesh Restaurant Marrakesh is still closed in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase, and there’s no word yet on when it might reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building The restaurant is kind of open right now — it’s functioning as a lounge with just a couple of drink options. However, we’re still waiting for the full restaurant to reopen! There’s a NEW Secret Menu Margarita in EPCOT! Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. Recently, we’ve even heard construction going on behind those doors, so it’s possible this spot will reopen soon! With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort The Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is going to be closed from January 2024 to late March 2024. Fuentes del Morro pool During this time, Disney says that “guests are welcome to swim in any of the five leisure pools” at Caribbean Beach Resort. Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter The Doubloon Lagoon Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter will be closed from January 2024 to April 2024. Doubloon Lagoon If you’re staying at this hotel during the pool’s closure, you can still go swimming at the Ol’ Man Island Pool at Port Orleans Riverside. A hotel-themed Loungefly is HIDING in Disney World! Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed in Disney World, and the website does not yet list a reopening date. Typhoon Lagoon Wave Pool Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, however, is usually open! The water park may close when it’s especially cold outside, so keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app to double check that it’s open before you go. Check Out the Best Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! 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Disney has a LOT of lofty goals for the future, including plans to spend a whopping $60 billion to expand its parks. Disney World entrance sign In Disney World, we’re already seeing the addition of at least one new attraction, an update for a classic attraction, a re-theming of an entire land, plus an expansion at Magic Kingdom. But one thing Disney World fans have been craving for a LONG time is a fifth park. Well, that very well could be a possibility for Disney World. Universal Orlando just released a LOT of new details about its Epic Universe — and well, to say that it’s going to be “epic” is an understatement. The new park will feature five NEW themed lands, with five new restaurants, plus two new hotels nearby. This is going to create a LOT of stiff competition for Disney World, perhaps for the first time since Universal Orlando opened. ©Universal Well, now experts are predicting that Disney might want to finally get around to building a fifth park in order to properly compete with Universal, especially with Epic Universe opening in 2025. According to The Orlando Sentinel, Martin Lewison, associate professor of business management at Farmingdale State College in New York, said, “There’s an 800-pound gorilla in the room, but there’s also a 600-pound gorilla in the room. We’ve watched that gorilla grow from little gorilla to big gorilla.” Will Disney build a 5th park? Dennis Speigel, owner of International Theme Park Services, believes Epic Universe is going to end up becoming a serious contender once the park opens. “This is going to tilt the axis of the theme-park world, I believe, in Orlando. This park is going to perform at enormous numbers,” he said, adding that he believes Epic Universe will attract between 5 million and 6 million people in its first year. ©Universal Universal was already starting to catch up with Disney World when it opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. “We saw the largest jump in attendance and margins we’d seen in the industry [with Potter],” Spiegel said. “So there’s no question that this new park Epic Universe, in my mind, puts Universal on par, on level with Disney now.” In other words, he expects Disney to start speeding up development in Disney World. Wizarding World of Harry Potter “You’re going to see a big announcement. … They’re going to add a fifth park,” he predicted. “I’ve heard rumors that it has been worked on for several years now. But I think the [Universal] announcement …. will be a catalyst for Disney to show their hand as well,” he said. Animal Kingdom Is Disney’s most recent park, built in 1998 Disney has not mentioned anything about a potential “fifth gate,” but with the amount of money being pledged to its theme parks, the company has some big plans, including plans for Disney World. If an announcement is made, we’ll be sure to share it with you (you know, once we’re done LOSING OUR MINDS), so stay tuned to DFB for more. Three HUGE Disney Park Expansions Are Coming in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Do you think Disney will announce a fifth park soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Expert Predicts Disney World Will Announce 5th Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In case you missed it, Country Bear Jamboree is now closed in Magic Kingdom. But don’t worry — it’s coming back! Those Country Bears are POPULAR! It won’t look the same as the opening day Disney World attraction with changes to the songs, costumes, characters, and more, but it will return this summer in its new form. We were in Magic Kingdom on the last day of operation witnessing lengthy lines for the show just to see the final run get canceled . However, we noticed something in the wait times that kinda shocked us! Like we said, we saw LONG lines at Country Bear Jamboree on January 26th, its final day. What we didn’t expect was that that day drove up the average wait times by over 90%! After consistently posting 11-minute average wait times, the average went up to 30 minutes! Country Bear Jamboree WOW. Below you can see where it ranked with other Magic Kingdom attractions and check out the rest of the average wait times in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Wait Times After sliding up to an 83-minute average last week, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is down in the 70s with a 77-minute average. We actually saw this downward trend at most rides in the park! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 77 minutes Peter Pan’s Flight — 62 minutes Space Mountain — 49 minutes Jungle Cruise — 49 minutes Haunted Mansion — 42 minutes Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 40 minutes Space Mountain Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 38 minutes Enchanted Tales with Belle — 36 minutes Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 32 minutes Country Bear Jamboree — 30 minutes (This attraction has now closed for refurbishment — read all about the changes here) Pirates of the Caribbean — 29 minutes Astro Orbiter — 27 minutes Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 21 minutes “it’s a small world” — 20 minutes Haunted Mansion Dumbo the Flying Elephant — 19 minutes Magic Carpets of Aladdin — 18 minutes Tomorrowland Speedway — 15 minutes Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover — 15 minutes Mickey’s PhilharMagic — 14 minutes Enchanted Tiki Room — 14 minutes Mad Tea Party Mad Tea Party — 12 minutes Prince Charming Regal Carrousel — 11 minutes Hall of Presidents — 6 minutes Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse — 6 minutes Carousel of Progress — 5 minutes Liberty Square Riverboat — 5 minutes Tom Sawyer Island — 4 minutes The One Thing You NEED To Order at Every Quick Service Restaurant in Magic Kingdom EPCOT Wait Times In EPCOT this week, one popular ride increased wait times while the other decreased! After taking the top spot last week, Frozen Ever After is back down to second place. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure hit the 80s with its wait times this week. EPCOT Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 80 minutes Frozen Ever After — 75 minutes Test Track — 57 minutes Soarin’ — 39 minutes Mission: SPACE — 18 minutes Mission SPACE Spaceship Earth — 17 minutes Turtle Talk with Crush — 16 minutes The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 13 minutes Journey into Imagination — 11 minutes Living with the Land — 11 minutes Gran Fiesta Tour — 11 minutes The Seas Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. REVIEW: There’s a NEW Treat at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in EPCOT! Animal Kingdom Wait Times We wish we had better news from Animal Kingdom, but if you want to ride Flight of Passage (the park’s most popular ride) you’re going to have to wait. You could try to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane for the attraction, but if you’re waiting in the standby line, the average stayed in the triple digits this week. Wait times did drop at all other attractions, though! Expedition Everest Avatar Flight of Passage — 102 minutes Na’vi River Journey — 64 minutes Kilimanjaro Safaris — 40 minutes Expedition Everest — 33 minutes Safaris Dinosaur — 25 minutes It’s Tough to Be a Bug — 11 minutes TriceraTop Spin — 8 minutes The Boneyard — 0 minutes TriceraTop Spin Kali River Rapids is currently closed for refurbishment, however, it is set to reopen in March. ALERT! NEW Baby Animal TRIPLETS Have Arrived in Disney World! Hollywood Studios Wait Times The wait times are putting the “rise” in Rise of the Resistance — wait times jumped up to the 90s this week. It doesn’t compare to Slinky Dog Dash, though, who hit a 99-minute average. Slinky Dog Dash Slinky Dog Dash — 99 minutes Rise of the Resistance — 90 minutes Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — 63 minutes Tower of Terror Tower of Terror — 62 minutes Toy Story Mania — 60 minutes Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — 53 minutes Alien Swirling Saucers — 34 minutes Toy Story Mania Star Tours — 15 minutes Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy — 11 minutes Muppet Vision 3D — 10 minutes Walt Disney Presents — 8 minutes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is currently closed for refurbishment and is set to reopen this summer. The ONE Thing Hollywood Studios Desperately Needs Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! 12 Dates You Need To Know To Book the CHEAPEST Flights in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite time of year to visit Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post You Won't BELIEVE This Fact About the Country Bear Jamboree Closure at Disney World 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article