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Are you a D23 Gold member? ©D23 Being a member comes with some nice perks. First, you get a super nice gift every year that usually features some kind of cool collector’s item. You also get access to attend special events. Then there are the discounts on merchandise. Well, right now, D23 Gold Members can save up to 20% off EVERYTHING at shopDisney! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Here’s how to grab this deal. First, you’ll need to log in to shopDisney with the same email address you use for your D23 Gold membership (and note this discount is exclusive to D23 Gold members). Then put an item (or two or three or…well, you get the idea) and use code D23WOW before you check out. You have until January 25th to use this discount. Get the Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks Tumbler ©Disney Okay, you know these new Starbucks cups are SO hot and everyone wants one, but you can score one for 20% off. We’d say that’s a good deal. Grab it now while the discount is available. It’s even got a cute heart straw topper. Buy on shopDisney Buy the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich Pillow How cute! The Disney Snacks collection was recently released and EVERYONE is talking about it (for good reason — we ALL love Disney food). But, seriously, who doesn’t need a pillow that looks like a Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich? Buy on shopDisney Get the Evil Queen Ears Evil Queen Poison Apple ears It’s time to tap into your inner Villain-tine, particularly the Evil Queen from Snow White. These ears are ALL about Her Wickedness with poison apples on the ears, a purple bow with a red jewel in the center of it, as well as a crown. Why be a princess when you can be an Evil Queen? Buy on shopDisney So D23 Members, be sure to check out the discount ASAP. We’ll keep an eye out for more sales and discounts, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Visit our Amazon ShopThe post D23 Members Get an EXCLUSIVE Disney Souvenir Discount Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting Disney Gift Cards for your vacation can be a great tip. 2024 Festival of the Arts Wristlet Gift Card They can help you set a budget for snacks or souvenirs and can be a great way to teach younger kids about budgets. But did you know there are three places you can SAVE on Disney gift cards? This is one of the BEST ways to stretch your dollar at Disney World! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sam’s Club For our readers who have a membership at Sam’s Club, you can save on Disney gift cards. ©Sam’s Club You won’t be able to take advantage of these deals unless you’re a Sam’s Club member, but you can save about 3% on your Disney gift cards! For example, for $150 worth of gift cards, you pay $144.98. For a $500 gift card, you’ll pay $484.98! Get a Sam’s Club Giftcard Here! Target You can also save on Disney Gift Cards at Target! Disney gift cards at Target If you’re a Target Red card member, you can save 5% on all purchases, and that includes gift cards. Get a Disney Gift Card from Target! Costco Lastly, if you have a Costco Membership, you can also save on Disney gift cards. ©Costco Costco is currently offering $250 worth of Disney Gift Cards for $224.99 — a savings of 10%! Disney 100 Gift Card Even though these savings don’t seem like a lot, they really can add up, and any savings can be helpful when you’re planning an expensive vacation. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Don’t make this DISASTROUS Disney gift card mistake! What’s your favorite thing to use Disney gift cards for? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Big Disney Gift Card Discounts You Can Literally Get TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just loves keeping us on our toes — and the progress over at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom has kept us occupied for quite a while now. ©Disney We’ve seen plenty of concept art, had our first sneak peek inside the ride, and recently learned new details about what we can expect in terms of animatronics and Splash Mountain easter eggs! Not only that, but we’ve noticed quite a few updates being added to the ride in Magic Kingdom — and we think the ride may be closer to opening than Disney may be letting on! We’ve been keeping up with the progress at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ever since the ride was first announced, and from what we’ve seen things seem to be moving along quite nicely over in Disney World! New details were just revealed about the ride, and we’ve also seen our first look inside. With construction seemingly going smoothly, we think this Magic Kingdom ride could open sooner rather than later — and we’ve got the updates to prove it. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to debut in Disney World and Disneyland later this year, and will pick up where the story leaves off — more specifically, “after the final kiss, and [riders can] join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” Construction in the queue Tiana gets to live out her dream of owning and operating her own restaurant, Tiana’s Palace. During a Mardi Gras celebration, she realizes an ingredient is missing and sends us as riders on a mission to help her find it as she journeys through the bayou. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney The ride is projected to open in late 2024 in both Disney World and Disneyland — at least according to the original announcement. But, we’ve been seeing signs that Tiana’s could open even earlier than anticipated — at least in Disney World. But, in a recent blog post, Disney removed the word “late” and stated that the ride is just opening in 2024. With Disney typically being pretty specific about their use of language, we can’t help but think this may be a good sign. @Disney As far as the ride construction goes, well, we think we’ve spotted some good signs over there too. Disney recently started adding all the incredible and lush foliage to the exterior of the ride which we had previously seen in the concept art. It’s hard to tell there was ever even another ride here with how much they’ve added! Look at how LUSH it all is! You can see in the concept art just how many trees, lilypads, and other foliage appear, and it looks like we’re getting pretty darn close to that on the outside. ©Disney Seriously — just check out this close-up. It’s not just greenery that has been added, but beautiful, colorful flowers as well. You might also notice something interesting on the righthand side of the opening where the drop is… can you spot them? Look closely! Foliage and lanterns Yep, some bottles are hanging up there! More specifically, they’re lanterns — but not just any lanterns. Lanterns! They’re Mama Odie’s lanterns! You may remember Mama Odie from The Princess and the Frog, and Disney has paid a nod to her by adding these lanterns to the ride. Disney shared way back in 2022 what this will eventually look like — all those glowing lanterns will be hanging above the area right before the big drop. THE BIG DROP — Attraction Model Plus, we’ve already seen concept art of what this Mama Odie scene might look like right before the drop — here she is surrounded by colorful lanterns made of bottles just like the ones we’ve now spotted in Magic Kingdom. ©Disney According to Disney, this scene is where Mama Odie is joking with guests after showing off her magic. “The two-hundred-year-old Bayou Fairy Godmother, with her eccentric belongings and ‘seeing eye snake,’ Juju, is comically eccentric, yet wise and all-knowing, throughout the adventure.” And, Jennifer Lewis, who voiced Mama Odie in The Princess and the Frog, is reprising her role for the ride. ©Disney We also recently learned that several Tiana audio-animatronics will be used throughout the ride! It’ll be like Tiana is actually talking to us and taking us along on this journey. These animatronics will feature the same advanced tech that the Frozen Ever After attraction uses in Hong Kong Disneyland. @Disney So, while we may not have an official opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure just yet, we can’t help but think Disney may be speeding things up. Fans weren’t too happy about how long the EPCOT Transformation has taken or how long it took to build TRON (though the pandemic-related closures likely had a hand in those delays), so it’s possible they’re trying to underpromise and overdeliver with Tiana’s. Progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Either way, we’ll be here to keep up with every change — no matter how big or small it may appear from the outside! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the latest Disney World planning tips! We Just Learned NEW Details About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure — 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 Are you excited about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Tell us in the comments. The post How Close Is Tiana's Bayou Adventure to Opening? Check Out These 2 Big Updates! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another day, another closure in Disney World. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn We’ve said goodbye to several stores in Disney Springs over the past year and even dealt with continued restaurant closures, too. Of course, when one door closes another one opens, and this time — the door is closing on a restaurant at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and we’ve got all the details. Big River Grille and Brewing Works at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will be permanently closing on January 22nd, 2024. January 21st will be the restaurant’s last day of operation. Big River Grille The restaurant confirmed the news and the Disney World website has been updated to show no available opening times from January 22nd and beyond. Big River Grille Big River Grille wasn’t a standout or super popular restaurant for fans, but it was a solid sports bar and place to grab a beer and a bite to eat on the BoardWalk. We enjoyed the meals we had there for the most part, they just weren’t anything different than what you might find at your local sports bar. Located on Disney’s BoardWalk, this was a great spot for some late-night eats after a round of sing-a-longs at Jellyrolls, or hit this spot after watching the nighttime spectacular at EPCOT (Big River Grille is within walking distance from the park). Disney’s Boardwalk Resort While we’re sad to see Big River Grille go, we are excited that this means something new will likely be on the way soon. We can’t wait to see what’s next for this space. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest restaurant news from around Disney World and more! These Are the BEST Restaurants in Disney Springs for 2024 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you ever eat at Big River Grille? Tell us in the comments. The post BREAKING: A Disney World Restaurant Is Permanently CLOSING Soon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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A lot of the team members here at DFB have worked at Disney World in the past, and some of us are set on working there again after retirement! Cast Members! After all, working the Most Magical Place on Earth is just that: magical! However, we were wandering through EPCOT during the Festival of the Arts when we stumbled across a job we DON’T want to do. Let’s talk about it! We decided on our little meander throughout the park that we don’t want to be a chalk artist. Not that that job was in the cards for us anyway, but just so we’re clear. We won’t be taking up sidewalk chalk art. Chalk art in 2022 Don’t get us wrong. We LOVE the chalk art. The artists are so kind and talented, too. There’s just one problem. We have attachment issues. And attachment issues are one thing that you can’t really have if you’re gonna be a sidewalk chalk artist at EPCOT. Yeah… we’re talking about the rain. Nate Baranowski is a chalk artist at EPCOT, and he showed the result of what happens when it rains in the middle of working on a piece. ©Nate Baranowski on Instagram Yeah… Bad News Barry. It still looks super cool but we can’t imagine doing all of that hard work just to have it washed away by the rain before it’s even complete. So… what do the artists do to prevent this? Well, if they can catch it in time, they’ll put ponchos or tarps over their work. Chalk art covered! This has been a very rainy and cold January so far, so it seems like the artists might have to do this pretty often… Those poor artists Well, if you’re gonna be a chalk artist at EPCOT, you’ve gotta be tough! We can’t wait to check out even more stunning artwork at this year’s Festival, which runs until February 19th. Make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop! Looking for more things to do at the Festival of the Arts? Click here! MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's guide to the Festival of the Arts details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this colorful festival at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, artist meet-n-greets, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think? Are you tough enough to be an EPCOT artist? Let us know in the comments! The post If You’re Gonna Be an EPCOT Festival Artist, You’ve Gotta Be TOUGH first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Dining Plan is back in Disney World, and there’s a lot to talk about! Mickey Bar! The Disney Dining Plan is a way to pre-pay for your meals during your vacation, allotting each traveler a certain number of meal credits and snack credits per day of their trip. We’ve seen some big changes with the plans available since they came back at the beginning of 2024, but perhaps one of the most important things to talk about is Disney World’s FREE dining deal — what does it look like this year and will we get more deals? Dining Plan Overview Let’s start this out with an overview of the Dining Plan. There are two different Dining Plan options when booking your trip — the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and the Disney Standard Dining Plan. The quick service plan comes with two quick service credits and a snack credit per person, per day, while the standard plan comes with a table service credit, a quick service credit, and a snack credit per person, per day. Both plans also give each person one refillable mug for their resort stay. Chili Cheese Fries at Casey’s Corner The Quick Service Dining Plan costs $57.01 per adult per night for ages 10 and up and $23.83 per child per night for ages 3 to 9. The Standard Dining Plan costs $94.28 per adult per night for ages 10 and up and $29.69 per child per night for ages 3 to 9. Totchos at Woody’s Lunch Box To get the most value for your money, you’ll want to be the type of person who orders the more expensive menu items, especially when it comes to those snack credits! But what’s one way to make sure you get your money’s worth? By booking a free dining deal, of course! Free Dining in 2024 “Free dining” is a Disney World Dining Plan promotion that we’ve seen pop up several times in the past. In previous years, it was used to convince people to come to Disney World during the off-season by offering a free Dining Plan with their package. When the Dining Plan returned in 2024, a NEW free dining deal was announced along with it. Contemporary The current free dining offer notes that Disney+ subscribers can get the Disney Dining Plan for FREE on select dates when they purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package. This package must include a room at a select Disney hotel and a Park Hopper theme park ticket. Riviera Resort This new deal is available for trips most nights from July 1st to September 30th, 2024. This is the first time we’ve had a free dining offer in 4 years. This is also the first time we’ve seen a Disney+ subscriber-exclusive free dining deal. Wilderness Lodge With this deal being so specific…will Disney World decide to offer MORE free dining in 2024? Could More Free Dining Come This Year? Taking it back to 2019, Disney World had not one, but TWO free dining deals in one year. The first applied to dates in the summer and early fall, while the second applied to winter travel dates. Then, before the parks closed due to the pandemic, there was set to be another deal available in summer 2020. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Eats Free dining used to motivate people to come to the parks in the off-season, but we really started to see this deal shift before the pandemic. The summer isn’t exactly a “slow” time for Disney World since so many people are out of school during that time. So now, the goal of free dining just seems to be to get as many people to the parks as possible. The Plaza Restaurant full spread With that in mind, it’s possible that Disney could release another free dining deal later this year, although nothing is certain. If it follows the 2019 trend, a wintertime deal could be released later in the summer (that one was announced in July 2019). It’s also possible that Disney could expand its current free dining deal to be less exclusive, so that people who aren’t Disney+ subscribers can take advantage. Columbia Harbour House Either way, this is entirely conjecture based on what we’ve seen in the past. We’ll be interested to see what deals Disney World announces in the future! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the Dining Plan tips! Click Here to Get ALL the Details on the Dining Plan! 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 used the Dining Plan? Tell us in the comments! The post Could More FREE DINING Come to Walt Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are changing a lot in Disney World these days! @Disney The EPCOT transformation is nearly complete, several hotels are getting big makeovers, and the old Splash Mountain is getting converted into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Outside of the ride being closed, that last one hasn’t affected park traffic too much…until now! Even though Splash Mountain closed, we’ve still been able to get to the Frontierland train station, despite it being located directly above the queue for the flume ride. But recently, Disney started construction on part of the train station and it CHANGES how you board the Walt Disney World Railroad. Frontierland Train Station entrance closed Previously, the entrance to the train station was located on the right side, with riders taking a steep staircase to get to the top. Now, that staircase is blocked off, so you’ll need to use the temporary entrance on the left side staircase instead. When you arrive, you should see signs directing you down the correct path. The entrance moved The wheelchair/ECV/stroller ramp is still available on the far right side for those who need it. And currently, the train is still operating as usual One other major change that happened recently is that the Frontierland restrooms have been blocked. These restrooms are located in the exit queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and are temporarily closed due to construction on the queue area. For the nearest available bathrooms, head to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe. The bathrooms are closed! We’ll keep you updated if anything else changes with this construction project. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to Learn More About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Magic Kingdom in the next few months? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World MOVES Ride Entrance Due to Construction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all know that parking at the airport can be a pain. Orlando International Airport signage From the trouble of finding a spot to paying the fees to hauling your luggage back and forth from the car, sometimes it’s just more headache than its worth. Parking at the Orlando International Airport is no different, but it looks like they’re hoping to improve the process soon! Spectrum News 13 reports that the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is looking to install Parking Guidance System technology in their parking structures. This is similar to systems in place at Disney Springs, where digital boards display the number of spots available in a given lot, and red and green lights above the spots let you know which ones are empty or occupied. Disney Springs parking “The value of this procurement is estimated at $9,600,000 for software, hardware, installation, commissioning, warranty, and seven years of support and maintenance,” the airport said in a release. “The contract is scheduled to be awarded in June 2024.” Terminal C at the Orlando International Airport The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board also recently approved a contract with Allied Universal Security Service for Curbside Traffic Management Services. This would add personnel to keep traffic flows going at Terminal A, B, and C curbs. Back in October, GOAA CEO Kevin Thibault hinted at these changes as part of an initiative to improve passenger experiences at MCO. Orlando International Airport We’ll be on the lookout for these updates — hopefully, they’ll help improve our travels both coming and going! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more Orlando airport news. Click Here to Learn About ANOTHER Parking Update! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this update? Tell us in the comments! The post A New Million Project Is About To Make Parking So Much Easier at the Orlando Airport! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nighttime at the Disneyland Resort is about to get much more vibrant! Disney California Adventure Disney California Adventure (DCA) has a lot to look forward to this year! From the return of popular festivals to the creation of a new Imagination Campus, DCA continues to expand and feature unique offerings. In fact, DCA evenings are about to get a whole lot brighter with the return of a popular nighttime show TOMORROW — World of Color — ONE! Recently slated for a refurbishment from January 8th through January 18th, 2024, World of Color — ONE reopens tomorrow evening at Paradise Bay. World of Color at Disney California Adventure This version of World of Color “celebrates the rich storytelling legacy begun by Walt Disney a century ago, bringing to spectacular life moments from favorite films including The Lion King, Moana, Ratatouille, Soul, Star Wars, The Avengers, and more,” per Disney. World of Color — One specifically honors Disney’s 100th anniversary through fantastic water and lighting effects paired with famous Disney music and sound bites. Captain Marvel Refurbishment for the show was originally slated from January 8th to February 29th but downtime lasted only 10 days and now the show is back up and running! Special viewing can be arranged either through the use of World of Color’s virtual queue or the purchase of a dining package. World of Color — ONE Keep it here at the Disney Food Blog for updates from Disney California Adventure as well as the latest on all things Disneyland! Disneyland’s Early Entry Policy is About to CHANGE 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 Where do you think is the best spot to watch World of Color? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Disney Nighttime Spectacular Returns TOMORROW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Preparing for your next Disney World trip is no easy feat. EPCOT Between booking your hotel, deciding which parks to visit, which restaurants to eat at, and which rides you’re going on — it can be a lot to keep up with. Throw a ride closure into the mix and you’ve got even more to plan for. If you’re heading to Disney World later this year, we’ve got another ride closure to warn you about! It looks like another Disney World ride may be undergoing a bit of a refresh later this year — we spotted another closure on the Disney World website! Frozen Ever After in EPCOT will be closed from November 2nd through November 6th, 2024. ©Disney Of course, you can still get your Frozen fix by meeting Anna and Elsa in the Norway Pavilion or by seeing For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Frozen Ever After This is a relatively short closure, but it’s still something to consider and plan for if you’ll be visiting EPCOT during this time. If you’ve got little Frozen fans in your party, you might want to warn them ahead of time that they won’t get to experience this ride. Frozen Ever After is one of the most popular rides in EPCOT and often boasts hours-long waits, which means those people normally waiting in line will have to go somewhere else in the park. You can likely expect a bit more congestion thanks to this closure! Frozen Ever After Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you more news and tips for planning your 2024 Disney World vacation! 7 Disney Rides Are CLOSING for Refurbishment 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 EPCOT ride? Tell us in the comments. The post A Popular EPCOT Ride Will Be CLOSED in Early November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got GREAT news for fans of iconic Disneyland rides! Disneyland One of the most beloved rides in Disneyland Park is “it’s a small world,” which takes guests on “the happiest cruise that ever sailed.” The ride features nearly 300 animatronic dolls that represent children from cultures all across the world. Those dolls serenade visitors with what might be the catchiest song ever; You only have to ride it once to have that song stuck in your head all day! This ride was closed for a couple of weeks as Disney refurbished the attraction, but now it’s finally reopening soon! “it’s a small world” will reopen in Disneyland Park tomorrow, on January 19th! Opening times are posted for the 19th from 8AM through 12AM. ©Disney The ride was closed starting on January 8th, so the closure lasted not quite two weeks. When a ride closes for refurbishment, Disney usually refreshes the paint job, updates anything that needs to be changed, and checks on the mechanics of the attraction. We can expect this ride to be running smoothly for a while after its touch-ups. “it’s a small world” This ride isn’t the only one getting some changes or a refresh! Some other ride and restaurant closures are currently impacting Disneyland, including the following: Mark Twain Riverboat –– Closed on September 17th; Anticipated Reopening Date: February 3rd, 2024 Astro Orbitor — Closed November 27th; Anticipated Reopening Date: Not yet known Blue Bayou Restaurant — Closed January 7th, 2024; Anticipated Reopening Date: January 20th Haunted Mansion — Closing on January 22nd to accommodate work on an expansion of the queue! Anticipated Reopening Date: Not yet known World of Color — Closed January 8th; Anticipated Reopening Date: January 19th Grizzly River Run — Closed January 8th; Anticipated Reopening Date: March 1st Paradise Garden Grill — Closed January 8th; Anticipated Reopening Date: January 22nd, 2024 Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind — Closing January 22nd; Anticipated Reopening Date: February 9th Disney Junior Dance Party! — Closing February 11th; Anticipated Reopening Date: February 16th We’ll keep watching for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news. Check out more Disney ride closures here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you a fan of “it’s a small world” in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: An Iconic Ride Is REOPENING in Disneyland Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again. Arendelle in Hong Kong Disneyland We get REALLY jealous sometimes of the Disney Parks that are overseas. From World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland, to Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, there are tons of cool things happening in the global Disney Parks. Included in those cool things is MERCH. There’s a new popcorn bucket at Hong Kong Disneyland, and y’all have to see it. Say hello to the GROOT popcorn bucket that’s currently in Hong Kong Disneyland! ©Disney Disney recently shared this adorable popcorn bucket on Instagram, and we can’t get over how cute it is. Look at his little headphones! Rocket and Groot in Disney World If you’ll be visiting Hong Kong Disneyland soon, you can grab this bucket from Tomorrowland. Rocket and Groot! One of our favorite comments on Disney’s Instagram post said, “I really do not understand why every other park has much better merchandise than WDW.” We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more Disney merchandise we love? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Released a NEW Popcorn Bucket, and We Need It RIGHT NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey hey! Have a look at all the sales on Disney merch going on right now! Disney Merchandise We surely don’t want you to miss even a single opportunity to help you save on your next Disney merch purchases! So, we pulled together a list of the deals on the merch and the other essentials you’ve been looking for. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. With so many sales happening at shopDisney right now we’ve got to just jump right in. Let’s go! Shop this Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Deluxe Figure Play Set ©Disney Here’s what the box set looks like: ©Disney If you’re a fan of Star Wars, this is the figure set for you. It is inspired by the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ and has your favorite characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Riva, and more. Also, it can be yours for $22 as part of a limited-time sales event. View on shopDisney Shop this Mickey Mouse and Friends Backpack for $20 with any purchase ©Disney If you’re looking for a new backpack for the parks, you can’t pass up on this one. It’s a full-size backpack (you’ll be able to fit all the essentials and souvenirs in it). As an added bonus, it’s got a great allover print including your favorites: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto! View on shopDisney Shop this Jack Skellington and Sally Tote Bag – The Nightmare Before Christmas for $18 with any purchase ©Disney Valentine’s Day is almost here and you need a new tote to celebrate the day! So, why not choose one that has the room you need for any essentials you need and is themed with your favorite couple from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas? View on shopDisney Shop this Mickey Mouse 11 Valentine’s Day Plush for $18 with any purchase ©Disney Here’s a look at the back: (Notice the “Disney 2024” on the foot!) ©Disney Speaking of Valentine’s Day, it looks like you need to grab a new Mickey plush for the season! He’s super cute and matches perfectly with the Valentine’s Day Minnie plush too! View on shopDisney Shop this Minnie Mouse 11 Valentine’s Day Plush for $18 with any purchase ©Disney Here’s a look at the back: (Minnie’s also got “Disney 2024” on the foot!) ©Disney Doesn’t Minnie look great wearing her Valentine’s Day best?! View on shopDisney We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. For additional savings, there’s a code for free shipping on orders of $75 or more — just type in SHIPMAGIC at checkout in the promos section. ©shopDisney 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 deals? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Souvenirs For and Under Online Right NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been watching the progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for nearly a year now in Disney World. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed in 2023 to make way for the new Princess and the Frog-themed log flume ride, and construction has been moving along quickly. We’ve seen sneak peeks at what the ride will look like, from concept art to scale models, but now we’ve got one more hint about what we’ll find inside! Recently, NOLA.com did an interview with Imagineers working on the project at Disney World, taking a walkthrough of the attraction. During that walkthrough, Executive Creative Director of Walt Disney Imagineering Ted Robledo confirmed that the ride will feature some nods to its predecessor. Queue areas In addition to using the old ride vehicles and the same ride track, Robledo hinted that there would be a few “subtle nods” to Splash Mountain throughout Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Much of the interior ride architecture has been retained, including rocks and boulders, but the vegetation has and is being replaced with flora and fauna native to New Orleans. ©Disney We’ll be interested to see what these Splash Mountain Easter eggs are when the ride officially opens as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Currently, it’s scheduled for an opening sometime this year, although no date has been specified yet. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates about the things coming to Disney World. Click Here to Learn About Another Tiana’s Bayou Adventure UPDATE! 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 the Splash Mountain Easter eggs will be? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney CONFIRMS Tiana's Bayou Adventure Will Have Splash Mountain Easter Eggs 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One Disney Imagineer just received an honor that has only ever been awarded to one other person at The Walt Disney Company, and that other person was Walt Disney himself. ©Disney Lanny Smoot is the mastermind behind several incredible special effects at the Disney theme parks, and now he has officially been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame! At a ceremony held at Walt Disney Imagineering’s campus in Glendale, California, the National Inventors Hall of Fame announced the 2024 inductees, including Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny Smoot. Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, said, “As Disney’s most prolific inventor, Lanny continues to amaze all of us with his artistic ingenuity, technical expertise, and endless imagination.” ©Disney Walt Disney is the only other person from the company to receive this honor. Disney was honored posthumously for his work on the multiplane camera. Smoot has created incredible effects that you’ll spot in the theme parks, like making Madame Leota float in the Haunted Mansion attraction. He also was the creator of the extendable lightsaber used by Disney Entertainment and the Magic Playfloor you can find on Disney cruise ships. Madame Leota Smoot chose one patent to list for his induction: His work on “Where’s the Fire?” at Innoventions, which was previously located in EPCOT. Disney said that “this interactive exhibit aimed to educate guests on fire safety and the importance of fire prevention through engaging challenges. Guests were able to ‘shine’ a special flashlight device on the walls of a house and through the magic of Lanny’s technology, they were able to spot fire dangers and learn to prevent these from happening in the future.” ©Disney Smoot commented on his induction: “As a life-long inventor, I am excited, delighted, and humbled to be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. To be included alongside my childhood hero, Thomas Edison, and my lifelong role model, Jim West — the inventor of the electret microphone, is both exciting and humbling. And as someone who’s had the privilege of working at The Walt Disney Company, it’s especially meaningful to know that Walt Disney himself is also an inductee.” ©Disney In total, Smoot has over a hundred patents to his name, with 74 of them being created while he’s been with Disney. He’s not finished inventing, yet! Right now, he’s working on something called the HoloTile Floor, which is going to be “the world’s first, and only, multi-person, omni-directional, modular, expandable, treadmill floor, where any number of people can have a shared virtual reality experience, walk an unlimited distance in any direction, but never collide or walk off its surface.” ©Disney Disney is hoping that this floor has VR and gaming applications, and they might use them in the theme parks as well! In addition, it could be used on a stage, where performers could dance and move in new ways or stage sets and props could be reconfigured easily. ©Disney Get a look at this new invention here: Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Your jaw will drop when you see Disney’s BRAND-NEW technology! 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 Lanny Smoot’s inventions do you think is the most impressive? Let us know in the comments! The post This Imagineer Is Only the 2nd Person at Disney To Be Awarded This Honor -- The First Was Walt Himself first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

No one ever wants to have an emergency in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Fireworks However, they can happen. Whether that’s because you get sick on your vacation, or you have an unexpected medical emergency, there are ways to get help in Disney World fast. If it’s a medical emergency, you may immediately think to call 911, but there’s actually another way to get ahold of them. Calling isn’t the only way to reach 911. In fact, you can text 911 if calling is not an option. Reedy Creek Fire Department Now, this could be because you are unable to speak, are hearing impaired, or if there’s a language barrier and you need to use a translate app to communicate — whatever the reason may be, you can text 911. In Florida, texting 911 is available in all but three counties (Miami-Dade, Hendry and Holmes), so you can text 911 in Disney World. However, texting or calling 911 should only be used in life-threatening emergencies. If you’re having an issue in Disney World that isn’t life threatening, but still an emergency, please locate the nearest Cast Member for assistance. Adventureland Cast Members As for other potential “disasters” during your Disney World trip, such as not being able to ride what you’d like, or get a dining reservation you were really looking forward to, we’re here to help at DFB. Rise of the Resistance Keep following DFB for more Disney news. People Keep Calling 911 in Disney World — Here’s Why Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever had to deal with an emergency in Disney World? Tell us how you solved it in the comments! The post If You Must Call 911 in Disney World, Know This First first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you ever get FOMO (fear of missing out) when looking at stuff from Disney’s international parks? Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris We still can’t believe how amazing World of Frozen is in Hong Kong Disneyland. We’re a little jealous of Fantasy Springs coming to Tokyo DisneySea — We’re also COMPLETELY jealous of the amazing popcorn buckets Japan gets! Well, now we’ve got FOMO for a new merchandise collection that’s exclusive to Disneyland Paris. Disney just released a first look at a brand new exclusive merchandise collection coming to Disneyland Paris, and we are LOVING IT. These pieces include Sleeping Beauty Castle and the Eiffel Tower, as well as other iconic Parisian landmarks. There will be fun t-shirts and sweatshirts in the new collection for the whole family. ©Disney OF COURSE, there’s a Spirit Jersey — this one has Mickey and the Disneyland Paris logo on the back and Stitch on the front! ©Disney Need drinkware? There will be mugs and glasses with new designs. That Eiffel Tower mug is too cute! ©Disney The new collection also features a fun water bottle with Stich on it, as well as a lunch bag with Chip ‘n’ Dale. ©Disney Other items include snow globes, keychains, notebooks, and more. There’s also a very cool new pin. ©Disney There will even be a new tote bag. Also, we are LOVING these new t-shirt designs. They’re so CLASSIC. ©Disney But wait, there’s even more! There’s even a puzzle! Plus a pen…and a fun bucket hat. Looks like this new collection will include just about EVERYTHING. ©Disney Y’all. We need this quilted jacket in our lives. ©Disney So the only problem is that you can only get this collection by visiting Disneyland Paris. But, Disney, hear us out. We’ve spotted some Disneyland Paris merchandise in the France Pavilion in EPCOT, so why not just drop a few of these pieces over here for us, too? PLEASE? Needless to say, we’ll be keeping an eye out in EPCOT, just in case. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn Ya! You NEED These 8 Items to Survive Disney World 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’s your favorite piece from this new collection? Let us know in the comments! The post The EXCLUSIVE Souvenirs We're BEGGING Disney To Bring to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Loungefly backpacks are some of the most popular souvenirs we see in the parks. Sometimes it seems like EVERYONE is wearing them. If you’re a fan of these bags, we’ve got some awesome news for you! Loungefly! A NEW Disney Loungefly backpack is coming out soon, and we’ve already got a FIRST LOOK! The newest Disney Loungefly bag is coming out to celebrate the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival in EPCOT. The backpack is light blue with a big Orange Bird decal on the front! ©Disney Orange Bird is sitting in a plant pot with the Flower & Garden logo on the front. The bag itself has some EPCOT and Flower & Garden-themed decals in the pattern! We spot a tiny Spaceship Earth, a gardening rake, seed packets, and more Orange Bird designs. ©Disney It looks like that big Orange Bird decal on the front might be hiding an extra pocket, too! ©Disney This backpack will likely be in EPCOT on the first day of the Flower & Garden Festival, which is February 28th. We typically spot the Festival Loungefly bags at Creations Shop, but we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we confirm its location. Creations Shop The Orange Bird-themed merchandise is just one collection at this year’s Flower & Garden Festival: There will also be a Coco collection and a Butterfly Collection! Annual Passholders will have access to exclusive Spike the Bee-themed merchandise as well. ©Disney Most of this merchandise will be available online, too, but it won’t come out until a few days after the Festival begins. Disney announced that the merch will be online at shopDisney on March 4th. Flower and Garden Festival Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out 9 Disney Loungefly bags you can get ON SALE on Amazon now! Ready to Plan for Your 2024 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 220+ page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well -- including a full schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2024 edition today! Don't miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out to get $2 off the cover price! MORE Flower & Garden Festival INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival Learn About the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Dining Packages Secret Tips for the Flower & Garden Festival Everything Returning to the Flower & Garden Festival in 2023 2 Things We ALWAYS Bring to the Festival Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Flower & Garden Festival news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this new Loungefly? Let us know in the comments! The post Sneak Peek at a NEW Disney Loungefly Bag Coming Out SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

National Inventors Hall of Fame announces Lanny Smoot as the first Disney Imagineer inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame among their Class of 2024 inductees at a ceremony held at Walt Disney Imagineering's Glenda, CA campus on Wednesday Jan. 17.View the full article

Sometimes a Disney World trip feels like it’s all about surviving! Magic Kingdom And with your next trip coming up fast, we thought we’d go over some things you’ll need to pack to make sure that you’re prepared to survive and thrive on your Disney trip! Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Now, let’s take a look at 8 things you should pack to make sure you’re ready to survive your Disney trip! Shop these Fuel Rod Portable Chargers ©Amazon Chargers have seriously become an essential in Disney World. Since so much happens on your phones, the battery can drain pretty quickly. All over the Disney World parks, you’ll find Fuel Rod Stations with portable chargers that go for $30 each. That isn’t an especially terrible price, but here on Amazon, you can save a lot! (Also, these are the exact same brand, so they can be swapped out at the Fuel Rod locations within Disney World.) View on Amazon Shop this 4-pack of Cooling Towels for 47% Off ©Amazon If you’re visiting Disney World, you’ll need to stay cool because it gets HOT outside. We love these cooling towels because they’re easy to pack in your day bag and pull out and wet when you need to cool off. View on Amazon Shop this MultiCharger for MagicBand+ MultiCharger for MagicBand+ You’re going to need to charge your devices at some point on the trip, so make it easy for yourself and come prepared with a multi-charger. This one will let you charge up to 4 devices at the same time, including your MagicBand. Yeah, that’s right, MagicBands have the be charged now. View on Amazon Shop this Owala Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle for 20% Off ©Amazon One of the easiest ways to save money and stay hydrated on your trip is to come with your own water bottle. We can’t recommend this enough and there are a lot of places to fill up throughout the parks. This one is sleek and able to easily fit into the side pocket of most backpacks. It’s also great for use outside of the parks! View on Amazon Shop this Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick ©Amazon With the Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe stick, you’ll be able to create a friction-free barrier on the skin to prevent chafing! It has natural ingredients like aloe, pomegranate, and grapeseed oil to moisturize and protect your skin. View on Amazon Shop this Belt Bag ©Amazon There really isn’t a better way to carry your light essentials throughout the parks. It’s light and has enough room for all you need to get you through the day. We love this belt bag specifically because it has quite a few compartments inside which is optimal for bringing everything you need to the parks! View on Amazon Shop these Reusable Silicone Straws ©Amazon This pack comes with 12 straws of various colors and four different carrying cases for them. You’ll have plenty to put one in your park bag, one in your purse, another at the hotel, and one in your car. Never leave home without them! View on Amazon Get the DFB EVERYTHING Bundle ©DFB This bundle includes ALL our guides for 2024! Each guide will be released as soon as details are finalized by Disney for the 2024 events. And, as a bonus, we’re giving you the 2023 editions right away to get you acquainted and excited about your trip. Get This Guide Bundle 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 deals? Let us know in the comments! The post Don't Say We Didn't Warn Ya! You NEED These 8 Items to Survive Disney World Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Free snacks. Rare characters. Walk-on rides. Sounds like a dream, right? After Hours event in Hollywood Studios Well, your dream can come true thanks to Disney World After Hours events! These exclusive, separately ticketed events are a great way to experience all that and more — and Disney just added even MORE event dates throughout this year. Let’s check it all out! Disney After Hours events are held in the EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom parks. Each of these special ticketed events allows you 3 extra hours to extend your park day (or just get a later start to the park) to take advantage of the rides and attractions throughout the park. And, Disney World just added MORE dates to the After Hours lineup for this year! TeFiti at EPCOT Here’s a look at the new dates for After Hours events in each park: Magic Kingdom: January 11th to June 27th, 2024 (previously April 8th) EPCOT: February 2nd to July 18th, 2024 (previously April 4th) Hollywood Studios: January 10th to August 29th, 2024 (previously April 10th) Cinderella Castle at night At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, prices range from $155 to $175, at Magic Kingdom, prices range from $155- $175, and at EPCOT, prices range from $149-$159. Let’s take a walk down Main Street, USA! Since there’s a limited number of tickets sold for these events, if you’re attending you can expect lower crowds and lower wait times than the regular park day. In addition to the lower wait times, attending one of these events will include snacks with your admission like popcorn, ice cream, and bottled drinks. Plus, some of the BEST parts about these events are the low crowds — and even lower wait times! We recently attended After Hours events in Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom, and you can check out our experiences by clicking here and here. Although it is an added cost, it’s hard to beat walking around a nearly empty Disney World theme park. Nearly empty! If you can’t make it to any of these events, Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more! Your Jaw Will DROP When You See How EMPTY Magic Kingdom Is During an After Hours Event 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 Disney World After Hours? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney World Adds NEW After Hours Event Dates for 2024! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

These Disney World mistakes are already tripping people up in 2024. Cinderella Castle But we’re gonna make sure the same thing isn’t gonna happen to you! Check out our video below: Mistakes to Avoid in Disney World in 2024  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 Have you experienced these Disney World mistakes before? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Mistakes To Avoid in Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How do you decide what to wear to Disney World? Magic Kingdom It can be a hard choice, depending on the time of year, the weather, and all the activities you hope to do in the parks. But even though you’re spending your days in a theme park, you can still dress cute! And the newest Disney merchandise collection is proof of that. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Target recently released a “Mommy and me” collection with matching Disney outfits for moms and daughters. How cute is that?! Let’s check out some of the items! Denim Jacket for Girls ©Target Starting out with the denim jacket for girls, this design features a floral pattern with “Minnie” spread throughout. There’s even a little embroidered Minnie Mouse head on the pocket! You can buy it online from Target OR through shopDisney right now. GET THE DENIM JACKET HERE! Denim Jacket for Women ©Target And if you want to match your little one, Target and shopDisney also both have the adult version! The main difference is that the Minnie Mouse is embroidered near the bottom on this design. Other than that, they’re a matching set! GET THE ADULT VERSION HERE! Minnie Mouse Dress for Girls ©Target To complete the ensemble, what about a fun red dress?! This red and white polka dot design is perfect for Minnie Mouse bounding! There’s ruffling detail on the sleeves and hem. Get it from Target or shopDisney. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DRESS FOR GIRLS! Minnie Mouse Dress for Women ©Target And of course, there’s a matching design for Mom! This one has a tied sash around the waist to give a wrap dress design. It’s also available through Target and shopDisney. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE DRESS! Matching Minnie Ears Set ©Target Last but not least, let’s complete the ensemble with some Minnie ears! These matching headbands are Target exclusive, but with the set you get one child size and one adult size. That tops off the look! GRAB THE MINNIE EARS ONLINE HERE! That’s the whole collection for now, but we’ll update you if more “Mommy and me” Disney clothes appear online. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest merchandise news! Click Here to Shop More Disney Merchandise!The post There's NEW Disney Merch at Target That You NEED To See ASAP! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Big changes are happening in Disney parks around the globe, but we’re particularly excited about one, in particular. ©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be making its way to both Disney World and Disneyland sometime this year. We’ve been keeping up with the progress from coast to coast, but the heart of this ride is in New Orleans — just like the original source material. One Imagineer just dished some new details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we’re thinking it’s time to dig in! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to debut in Disney World and Disneyland later this year, and we couldn’t be more excited to learn every single detail and inspiration behind this ride! The Princess and the Frog-themed ride will pick up where the story leaves off — more specifically, “after the final kiss, and [riders can] join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” ©Disney Yep, that’s right — Tiana gets to live out her dream of owning and operating her own restaurant, Tiana’s Palace. During a Mardi Gras celebration, she realizes an ingredient is missing and sends us as riders on a mission to help her find it as she journeys through the bayou. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Disney shared the ride’s backstory a while back, but Imagineer Ted Robledo recently spilled the beignets on much more! First, we learned that several Tiana audio-animatronics will be used throughout the ride! Disney uses these animatronics to convey stories to viewers in a more life-like, immersive way. It’ll be like Tiana is actually talking to us and taking us along on this journey. These animatronics will feature the same advanced tech that the Frozen Ever After attraction uses in Hong Kong Disneyland. ©Disney We also heard that we’d be getting a Louis animatronic on the ride a while ago, but Robledo shared that not only will we see Louis, but we’ll also see more animatronics that will represent what Robledo called “the critters.” There will even be a swamp animal band! Disney is apparently just using cutouts to test these parts of the ride so they can see just how things will look from a rider standpoint before the official animatronics arrive. Louis animatronic ©Disney In addition, Imagineers have been focusing on the use of a New Orleans soundscape to make visitors feel like they’re actually there. Outside the barn area, there will be speakers playing “reimagined New Orleans classics performed by an assortment of local musicians gathered by multiple Grammy winner Terence Blanchard.” And, as we previously learned, there’ll be the sweet smell of beignets drifting through the air to just add to the effects. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure It was incredibly important for Disney to include the art and culture of New Orleans to make the ride come to life. Robledo said, “The city as a place is as important as a character. The story reacts to the place. We’re starting to hint at that in the queue, to try to craft that love letter to New Orleans in every way possible.” The new water tower looks great! Up until you enter the main part of the ride itself, it’ll resemble Splash Mountain. The queue and loading area are very similar to Splash from what Robledo has said. The track is also the same, and you’ll board the same log flumes that appeared in Splash Mountain. The interior architecture of Splash Mountain — including the rocks and the boulders — still remains. And, we might even be getting some more Easter Eggs and hidden nods to Splash! Robledo shared that more additions have been and would continue to be added to reference Splash Mountain, including a pair of stone arches spanning the flume. Tiana’s construction We’ll still get a whole makeover in terms of theming, though! Tiana’s story will begin as soon as you enter the courtyard at the beginning of the queue, which will eventually lead to the large mural on the barn — and Robledo said the barn will house the main offices for Tiana’s Foods. If you’re worried about the iconic Splash Mountain drop, have no fear. You’ll still plummet five stories and get absolutely soaked along the way! But make sure you take a look around so you can see the native Louisiana foliage that was brought in to help immerse you. This is where you’ll see the Tiana animatronics, as well as Louis and the critter band. From Robledo’s comments, it seems that an animatronic will be there around nearly every bend — guiding you along in the story. Progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Robledo also shared that the tree trunk that once sat atop Splash Mountain had to be removed. This was supposedly done to allow for more real estate to “fit the added show magic.” He promises the rest is a surprise, which just makes us even more excited to finally experience this new attraction! More work to be done Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you more updates on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World and Disneyland! For more info on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, 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 Are you excited about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Tell us in the comments. The post ALERT! Disney Just Revealed an Exciting UPDATE about Tiana's Bayou Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article