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We’ve seen Disney cancel several shows recently, including one long-running TV series on ABC. However, it looks like it’s not all bad news for Disney’s entertainment division! ©Disney It was just announced that Disney Entertainment took home 37 Primetime Emmy Awards for shows on Disney+, ABC, Hulu, FX, and more. Let’s check out the winners! The Bear (FX/Hulu) — 10 Wins Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeremy Allen White Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Ayo Edebiri Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (“Review”) Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation ©Disney Welcome to Wrexham (FX) — 5 Wins Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program – “Wide World of Wales” Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera) ©Disney Dancing with the Stars (Disney+) — 3 Wins Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming – Derek Hough Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series ©Disney Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (Disney+/Disney Branded Television) — 3 Wins Outstanding Variety Special (Live) Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special These wins mean that Sir Elton John has officially reached EGOT status. He is the 19th person to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award, and he’s also a Disney Legend. ©Disney Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration (ABC) — 2 Wins Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program (Non-Prosthetic) ©Disney The Simpsons (20th Television Animation) — 2 Wins Outstanding Animated Program Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Character Animation) The 1619 Project (Hulu/Onyx Collective) — 1 Win Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series Abbott Elementary (ABC/20th Television) — 1 Win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Quinta Brunson ©Disney Atlanta (FX/FX Productions) — 1 Win Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour) (“Andrew Wyeth. Alfred’s World”) Five Days at Memorial (ABC Signature) — 1 Win Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode (“Day Two”) The Great (Hulu) — 1 Win Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series ©Disney Jeopardy! (ABC) — 1 Win Outstanding Game Show The Mandalorian (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.) — 1 Win Outstanding Stunt Performance (“Chapter 24: The Return”) The Mandalorian Ms. Marvel (Disney+/Marvel Studios) — 1 Win Outstanding Motion Design Only Murders in the Building (Hulu/20th Television) — 1 Win Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) (“Sparring Partners,” “I Know Who Did It”) ©Hulu Prey (Hulu/20th Century Studios) — 1 Win Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special Star Wars: Visions (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.) — 1 Win Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Production Design) Star Wars Visions ©Disney The Territory (National Geographic) — 1 Win Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn why 9 ABC shows were canceled. 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 any of these Emmy wins surprise you? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney TV Shows Just Won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sharing more details, from new topiaries and acts coming to the Garden Rocks concert series, to a sneak peek at upcoming merchandise coming to the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.View the full article

Being a Disney World Cast Member has some serious perks. Haunted Mansion in Disney World I used to work at the Haunted Mansion, and not only did I learn SO MUCH about the attraction, I also had the opportunity to enter a lottery system to be able to do Backstage Tours of various other Disney World attractions. And, other Cast Members got to come and experience the Mansion from my perspective! One of my lovely co-workers here at DFB actually got to do a Backstage Tour of the Mansion, and together, we’ve teamed up to bring that tour to you. We’re here to tell you exactly what a behind-the-scenes look at the Haunted Mansion is like! Alright, Honorary Maids and Butlers. Let’s start that tour. Keep in mind that things might have changed since then, so the tours could look different now. This is just what we got to experience! Haunted Mansion First, these Backstage Tours have to take place when no one else is in the park or the ride. (Hello, Safety Key. Sorry. Cast Member joke.) So, the Cast Members on these tours would wake up before the sun to be on their haunting tour as early as 5AM. The empty Mansion is super eery in itself, which makes for a pretty awesome experience. The Haunted Mansion is SO CREEPY when no one is inside! When you enter on one of these tours, you won’t hear the sounds of the rides like you would if it were operating. (No, the ride isn’t operating while you’re on the tour, silly! Disney doesn’t want you to become a permanent resident.) The group on the tour enters the ride where the doom buggies enter the ride, and they set out on foot. Haunted Mansion The lights inside the ride are on, which makes things a lot less scary. There are no glowing eyes, and there are also no surprises. The ride is also surprisingly hilly! The Cast Members on this tour climb a few more hills than they probably expected. Haunted Mansion While the folks don’t get to walk through the entire attraction because of safety reasons and these said hills, something even COOLER happens. The walking tour of the ride itself ends right before the seance scene where you’ll see Madame Leota. Then, you’ll go down BELOW the ride to get a behind-the-scenes look of the iconic ballroom scene. Haunted Mansion From there, you’ll get to see how Disney creates the Pepper’s Ghost effect to make the ballroom come to life with these ghostly friends. The glass panel is just a window, and directly below the ride track are the solid forms of the ghosts, positioned to where they line up properly with the scene you see on the other side of the glass. Bright lights cause the translucent figures to appear as though they’re ghosts in the scene. It’s very cool! ©Disney Seriously, that’s the coolest part of the whole ride. After the ride walkthrough, the Cast Members are actually able to ride the ride a few times without the normal sounds, for an extra spooky time. The Backstage Tours are such a great experience, and something we think every Cast Member should take part in throughout their career with Disney. Hatbox Ghost We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more Cast Member stories from our team? 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 worked at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post I Took a Backstage Tour of the Haunted Mansion. Here's What It Was Like! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Disney World Annual Passholders! Disney just announced that a NEW and exclusive souvenir is coming for you SOON! Annual Pass Annual Passholders can take advantage of lots of different perks in Disney World, like exclusive hotel deals, discounts on merchandise and dining, and Passholder-only souvenirs. Soon, a FREE souvenir is coming out for Passholders — here’s what we know so far! Disney occasionally comes out with new Annual Passholder magnets, which are free souvenirs that are distributed in Disney World. We’ve seen lots of different magnet designs, with some featuring Figment, Oswald, Dumbo, and more classic characters. Annual Passholder magnets We usually see a teaser pop up on the Disney World app in the Annual Passholder Buzz section, and today, that’s exactly what happened! We spotted this notification titled “Magnet Magic” that says “Who will be next? How far will your guess go? C’mon, don’t be chicken.” ©Disney When you click on the picture, you’ll see an image of Maui from Moana cross the screen, carrying a sign that says “Passholder Magnet Coming Soon.” ©Disney So we know the new magnet will be themed to Moana, and it’s looking like the character might be Hei Hei, based on Disney’s mysterious message! However, we could also see it featuring Maui or maybe even Moana herself. We’ll just have to wait and see! ©Disney We don’t have any more information about the new magnet yet, but we’ll be watching for a release date to be announced. Usually, these magnets are distributed at the Creations Shop in EPCOT, so we’re guessing that could be the case this time as well, although we don’t know for sure yet. Annual Pass Magnet Distribution for the Oswald Magnet At previous distributions, we’ve had to wait in a long (but fast-moving) line and then present either our Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand or MagicBand+, or MagicMobile along with a government-issued photo ID. Disney World Annual Pass If you miss this new magnet, don’t fret too much. Sometimes Disney re-releases magnets that came out previously! We saw that happen recently with the Oswald and Figment magnets. They were re-released in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Passholders who missed them the first time around. Annual Pass Magnet Distribution Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this situation! Click here to learn more about Disney World’s Annual Passholder program. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW Annual Passholder-Exclusive FREE Souvenir Is Coming SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The first loop of new cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will open on July 1 with a second loop opening later in the month, and more throughout the year!View the full article

One popular form of transportation in Disney World is now CLOSED for maintenance, and it’s kind of freaking us out a little bit. Skyliner We’ve known about the Disney Skyliner’s closure for a few months now, so that’s not the weird thing. We stopped by the Skyliner station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and discovered that all the gondolas on the Skyliner’s cables are MISSING, and tbh the pictures are seriously spooky. The Disney Skyliner is completely closed right now and will remain closed through January 21st, 2024. Part of the Skyliner will stay closed a little longer, though: Service to and from Disney’s Riviera Resort and EPCOT’s International Gateway will remain closed through January 27th, 2024. Skyliner is CLOSED While the Skyliner is closed, free bus transportation is available, so you can still get everywhere you need to go! Disney bus When we stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios this morning, we noticed that the Skyliner gondolas are not only unavailable for guests to use — they’re missing completely! It’s giving dystopian All the gondolas have been removed from the big cables, and it’s giving dystopian vibes. We’re used to this view… Disney Skyliner …so to see NONE of those colorful gondolas in the sky was WEIRD. We’re kind of freaked out. There were a few gondolas inside the Hollywood Studios station, but those were the only ones we could find. You can spot a couple of gondolas in there! Outside the station, there were a couple of signs notifying guests that the Skyliner was closed… Signs about the closure …and providing information about alternative forms of transportation to use instead. Alternative transportation options If you have more questions about how to get where you need to go, there were a couple of helpful Cast Members outside the station as well! Cast Members One of our favorite ways to use the Skyliner is to hop between Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. While that option isn’t available right now, you can use the Park Hopping buses that start running at 10AM each day. You could also travel between the parks via FriendShip boat! The boat ride will likely take around a half hour, as the boat will stop at several hotels along the way. Friendship Boat Note that you can also walk between the two parks, but it’s a pretty long way (about 20 minutes). Walkway to EPCOT Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about Disney World transportation options. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a fan of the Skyliner? Let us know in the comments! The post The Disney Skyliner Is CLOSED and The Pics Are Kinda SPOOKY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve heard your requests in the comments and we’re HERE to give you an ULTIMATE GUIDE to Universal Studios Orlando, today on DFB Guide. Universal Orlando That’s right — we’re venturing OUTSIDE Disney World for this video! Check out our video below: The ULTIMATE Guide to Universal Studios Orlando  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 Florida theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Universal Orlando this year? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: The ULTIMATE Guide to Universal Studios Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to Disney Springs soon? There’s one place we almost always recommend for the best sweet treats! Krampus cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse That’s right, we’re talking about Gideon’s Bakehouse! The beloved cookie shop is incredibly popular and usually has a long line out the door filled with visitors waiting to buy multiple half-pound cookies. We talk about Gideon’s a LOT because it’s one of our favorite spots, and if you’re a big Gideon’s fan as well, we’ve got an announcement to make! Gideon’s Bakehouse shared on its Instagram story that there will be a big celebration for the Disney Springs store’s 3rd anniversary! The 3rd anniversary of the grand opening is Tuesday, January 16th, but they’ll be celebrating the occasion on Saturday, January 20th. Gideon’s Bakehouse If you visit Gideon’s Bakehouse on the 20th, a favorite dessert will be returning (it’s a surprise!) and those who stop by will get “a small gift of appreciation.” More details will be shared before Saturday, so stay tuned here and to @gideonsbakehouse on Instagram. Inside Gideon’s Bakehouse We’re excited to see which treat comes back and to celebrate a big milestone for Gideon’s Bakehouse. Three cheers for delicious cookies! SO good! We’ll keep you in the loop with any more news from this snack spot and other restaurants in Disney Springs. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest. The One Rule You Need to Know Before You Visit Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney World — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Go to Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney World This Weekend for SURPRISE Treats and FREEBIES! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s After Hours events are practically a hidden gem in plain sight. It’s going to be really hard to convince us otherwise. These events boast drastically reduced crowds, rare character appearances, most if not all rides and attractions open for enjoyment, and there are even complimentary snacks! Check the map to see what’s open! However, food is the one place with these events where we can get a little squirrely. There are pros and cons to any event that Disney holds and this one point is certainly no exception. We’ve already attended After Hours events this year in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom and places to eat (and what was served) seem to be our dividing point. We’ve already weighed whether or not these exclusive after-hours events are worth your time and money to pay to experience the Disney World parks at night. Meeting rare characters and seeing the parks so empty at night really made these experiences top-notch for us. But, we couldn’t help but feel at times there was just one thing that Disney didn’t seem to get quite right. Popcorn Our one complaint that we can take away from these events is the dining options. Take for instance Disney’s Hollywood Studios. When we attended, there weren’t many restaurants (only Anaheim Produce, Milk Stand, Rosie’s All American Cafe, KRNR The Rock Station, and Woody’s Lunch Box) open, however, one of the alternative options was Oga’s Cantina. They accepted walk-ups during the event… Oga’s Cantina in Disney’s Hollywood Studios … and there was food from their menu available for purchase. Our experience at Magic Kingdom wasn’t too different. We were so busy the whole night that it was hard to find time to stop to eat with so much to do. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Thankfully, we ate during one of the 2 fireworks shows, however, if we had arrived at 7PM and specifically for just attending the event, we would have found ourselves in a tricky situation stuck between riding rides and visiting characters, or making time to stop and eat. YUM! Even at that, though, our options would have been very limited to places like Main Street Bakery (which is practically a Starbucks) and Casey’s Corner. These events do start late (they are named “After Hours”, right?), and the real attraction for most people is rides with low wait times, so it may be that Disney just doesn’t expect enough people to stop and eat to justify keeping a lot of restaurants only. We get it — especially since you do get free snacks during the event. But if you’re planning for a late dinner at Disney World, we just want to warn you not to count on that. Our best advice is to eat before you head to the park for After Hours! Be sure to keep following us at Disney Food Blog for more Disney news and updates! The One Thing That’s MISSING From Magic Kingdom’s After Hours Events 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 The post We've Got Really GOOD NEWS and Really BAD NEWS about Disney World's After Hours Events first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever dreamed of far-off places where there’s a beautiful tower, kids that never grow up, or where the snow just doesn’t bother you anyway? It might look something like this. ©Disney Tokyo DisneySea has been creating the most wonderful place for you and your imagination. Fantasy Springs will be an all-new port at the park that packs wonder and dreams. You’ll be able to soar off with Peter Pan, visit Elsa’s Ice Castle, and play in the woods with Rapunzel. Fantasy Springs opens on June 6th of this year but you can begin planning your stay now! Fantasy Springs will have three lands — Peter Pan’s Never Land, Frozen Kingdom, and Rapunzel’s Forest. Each land will feature several attractions, restaurants, and shops. It’s going to be like your greatest fantasy come true! ©Disney While we can’t step foot into the park until June 6th, we CAN start booking vacation packages for Fantasy Springs! As of today, January 16th, you can begin booking your trip to the new park expansion where you can live out your dreams. The packages include tickets to the new port Fantasy Springs. ©Disney There will be an all-new hotel located within Fantasy Springs — Fantasy Springs Hotel — but reservations for this hotel do not open until February 2nd. The current packages available should allow you to book other hotels, though! ©Disney And a word of warning — these packages are in HIGH demand! We hopped on at midnight on January 16th and still waited 4 hours before we could get in. If you’re hoping to visit Fantasy Springs, start booking now! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! 9 Clues About What’s Coming to Disney’s NEW Theme Park Expansion — Fantasy Springs 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 planning a trip to Tokyo DisneySea? Let us know in the comments! The post Vacation Packages Are NOW AVAILABLE for Disney's HUGE Theme Park Expansion -- Fantasy Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re traveling to Disney World in 2024, you’re gonna want to listen up! Fort Wilderness There are all sorts of new things coming in 2024 — from new attractions like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to new hotel rooms. Speaking of hotel rooms… Many Disney fans are STOKED about the upcoming Disney Vacation Club cabin additions over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. If you’re stoked too, we have some news. We were doing some sleuthing on Disney’s website when we saw that The Cabins at Fort Wilderness are set to open on July 1st, 2024! ©Disney This is BIG news, as we had a general idea of when the cabins would open (summer 2024), but no specific date. ©Disney The cabins will sleep up to six adults and feature a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen, and private patio. A select number of cabins will also be dog-friendly. ©Disney Scott Gustin on X showed an all-new look at the layout and points breakdown! Disney Vacation Club (DVC) sales for The Cabins will begin on February 1st, 2024 for existing members. You can add on The Cabins by contacting your DVC Guide or by contacting Member Sales at (800)-800-9800. DVC members who have added on points at The Cabins can begin to book sales online on February 15th, 2024. The general public will have access to the sales on February 27th, and new DVC members whose home resort is The Cabins can begin booking online or with Member Services on March 12th. After April 23rd, all members can begin booking stays! ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more Disney World hotel news? 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 these cabins? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: OPENING DATE Announced for NEW Cabins at Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ll always consider Disney to be our first love — but McDonald’s is a pretty close second. Ba Da Ba Ba Bah… We just can’t get enough of those golden, delicious, salty fries or those crispy McNuggets — or even the occasional Big Mac. But, an old fan-favorite snack is BACK at this fast-food restaurant and we’re sharing everything you need to know! Heads up, McDonald’s fans! A popular dessert is back at the iconic chain for a limited time. That’s right — the Strawberry & Creme Pie has made a triumphant return — but there’s a catch. McDonald’s As with most limited-time offerings from McDonald’s, the Strawberry & Creme Pie is only available at participating locations — so make sure you double-check locations near you to see if they have it! We can’t help but think this pie has arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day on February 14th. ©McDonald’s The Strawberry & Creme Pie is made with strawberries and vanilla-flavored creme, baked side by side in a sugar-coated flaky crust, of course. According to Parade, the pie was first introduced in 2012 before disappearing despite receiving rave reviews. We also saw its return in 2014 and 2022. Happy Meal Box This is just the latest news to come from McDonald’s, as we recently reported major changes were coming to the Big Mac in more ways than one. Make sure you check out our full review of the new McDonald’s spin-off restaurant too — CosMc’s! ©McDonald’s Stay tuned to DFB for more food news, and for the latest Disney World dining news check out the links below! McDonald’s Announces NEW Version of the Big Mac Burger! 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! Will you be trying the Strawberry Cream Pie? Tell us in the comments. The post This Is NOT a Drill! A Popular McDonald's Menu Item Is BACK! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Disney adult, then we’re going to assume that you’re no stranger to the themed Starbucks mugs that find their way onto the shelves and shopDisney. Magic Kingdom mug Yes, there are mugs and tumblers themed to the Disney Parks, fictional lands found in Disney movies, and even holidays. We recently found a NEW Starbucks tumbler in the parks for Valentine’s Day, and Disney and Starbucks definitely did their jobs — because it was love at first sight. Now, you can grab it even if you won’t be in the parks. Let’s check it out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Starbucks Tumbler is online now! Grab the Disney World Valentine’s Day Tumbler ©Disney It has that classic texture we all know and love, and features an iridescent-looking pink and red color. The best part? THE RUBBER STRAW CAP! It’s so cute, and sums up how we feel about this tumbler. This one is for Disney World, so you’ll find the subtle logo underneath the Mickey icon. Grab it from shopDisney Grab the Disneyland Valentine’s Day Tumbler ©Disney This one is exactly like the Disney World one, but features the Disneyland logo underneath Mickey. Grab it from shopDisney What do you think? Are you swooning like we are? We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more Disney souvenirs we love? Click here to shop our Amazon Storefront! The post Our Jaws Dropped When We Saw Disney's Latest Starbucks Tumblers! 💖 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has tons of dining options and stores to shop around in, but did you know there’s an incredible show that happens pretty much every night? Disney Springs The show is Cirque Du Soleil’s Drawn To Life, which is a wonderful performance for all ages. If you’re looking to save on your next visit, see if you qualify with this exclusive discount! Drawn To Life has an exclusive discount for Disney World Annual Passholders! Instead of paying $75+ per ticket, you’ll pay $69+. Cirque du Soleil Each Annual Passholder is eligible for up to 4 discounted tickets, but there are blockout dates you need to keep in mind! The 2024 blockout dates include the following: January 3rd-7th February 21st-25th March 30th-31st November 27th-December 1st The “animals” on the stage Shows happen nearly every night, sometimes more than once a day, and we think it’s a fantastic way to spend an evening with your family if you’re looking to step away from the parks for a bit. The hoop routine! You’ll get to see acrobats flying high and performing incredible stunts and hear an amazing story about the relationship between a father and daughter. Drawn to Life photo op in the Cirque du Soleil lobby As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! See what popular store is CHANGING in Disney Springs! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite part of a Disney Springs day? Tell us in the comments! The post Exclusive 2024 DISCOUNT Announced for Disney World Annual Passholders first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some new eats have made their way to Disneyland! California Adventure in Disneyland Disney California Adventure (DCA) has some of the best food in all of the Disneyland Resort, especially with the festivals that are constantly switching things up. Smokejumpers Grill is the latest DCA restaurant to have seasonal offerings on its menu, and today, we’re headed to get a taste. Let’s go! Smokejumpers Grill offers hearty American quick-service eats like burgers and chicken sandwiches, as well as some dessert options, like their famous seasonal shakes. You’ll find this eatery right next to Grizzly Peak near the park entrance. Today, we’re headed to try their latest seasonal shake: the Raspberry Cheesecake Shake. Smokejumpers Grill menu — featuring the Raspberry Cheesecake Shake! This shake is $9.79, and is topped with whipped cream, cheesecake bites, and fresh raspberries — a simple concoction that’s a bit more tame than some of the other shake offerings in the past. When we got our hands on the shake, it looked pretty simple. If we didn’t know any better, and if there weren’t fresh raspberries on top of all that whipped cream, we’d think it was a regular ol’ strawberry milkshake because of the color. However, the TASTE is what’s important. The shake! As for the taste, our feelings are a bit mixed. When it came to the raspberry portion, we were very satisfied. The raspberry flavor was pleasant and mild — not too overpowering. It was light and refreshing. It was the cheesecake bites that didn’t really work for us. We found that the cheesecake didn’t pack much of a flavor and got soggy quickly, rather than holding its shape and texture in the shake. By the time we got it, the shake was basically a mushy glob of raspberry and cream cheese sludge. We wanted to like it So… should you try this shake? If raspberry is your go-to flavor, give it a try! We really did like the raspberry portion of this drink, and who knows? You might have a better experience with the cheesecake than we did! However, if you don’t like raspberries or cheesecake, or prefer a more put-together dessert drink with bolder flavors, we recommend trying something else on the menu. We don’t think it’s worth it, but YOU might! Speaking of the menu, the other seasonal offerings include a Citrus-Melon Punch and Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade. Alcoholic offerings include a Melon Cooler and a Sparkling Blackberry Margarita, as well as a few seltzer and beer options. There are plenty of other options to try. We’ve got you covered with all the latest Disneyland Resort reviews and news, so be sure to stay tuned right here at the Disney Food Blog! 15 NEW Reasons Why Disneyland’s Restaurants Are Just Plain BETTER Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What are some of your favorite restaurants at Disney California Adventure? Share your recommendations with us in the comments below! The post We have MIXED Feelings About This New Disney Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are some Disney World problems that you may never see coming. Magic Kingdom Fireworks There are a lot of new problems coming in 2024, some nasty problems we’re all dreading, and then there are some you won’t know are problems until they happen to you. What do we mean? Here’s a prime example. You know how they always say to watch your feet when you’re on those moving walkways and escalators? Well, this is exactly why. Crocs…stuck in the escalator Yes. Those are Crocs, stuck in the escalator at The Land Pavilion in EPCOT! Which means the entire thing is closed down and can’t run. The entire escalator is closed So if you see the escalator closed, there’s a high probability this is the reason why. To avoid your Crocs meeting the same fate, REALLY pay attention when you are on the escalators and make sure your feet aren’t too close to the edge. It’s also important to watch your kids closely as well! Walkway Closed Technically, there’s a rule that Crocs are not allowed at escalators in Disney World — there are signs at Disney Springs that say so. Your best bet is to take the stairs or elevator if you’re wearing Crocs. No Crocs allowed! What other disasters can you run into in Disney World? If Rise of the Resistance could be closed, but don’t worry, there’s a way to help avoid that. Rise of the Resistance We’re always here to help you avoid Disney disasters, so stay tuned to DFB! We had the worst case scenario happen at our Disney World hotel — here’s what to do when that happens! 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 the biggest disaster that’s happened to you in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post This Hilarious Shoe Problem Keeps Happening in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else having a hard time believing that January is only half gone? December flew by and now January is lasting 800 years. If you’re struggling with the winter blues right now, we’ve got some news that just might cheer you up! We love our Starbucks! Starbucks has announced three deals to help you save on your caffeine fix this week! Load up the car and hurry to the nearest drive-thru or Target location to treat yourself to a fun little drink because you deserve it and honestly, we all need it. The first discount is for Tuesday, January 16th. It’s Triple Star Tuesday! You can earn triple stars all day long on “eligible transactions.” (Check with the barista about what’s eligible — Starbucks’ website didn’t specify.) ©Starbucks You’ll need to activate this offer before Tuesday hits, so go ahead and do that right now. Starbucks The next offer is $3 Thursday! From 12PM to 6PM on January 18th, you can get a grande or smaller handcrafted drink for just $3. Customizations cost extra, and it doesn’t include canned or bottled drinks. ©Starbucks You can only use this discount once, so use it wisely! Starbucks We saved the best for last. BOGO Weekend is coming up! ©Starbucks From 12PM to 6PM on January 20th and 21st, you can buy a handcrafted drink and get one of equal or lesser value for FREE ($10 max value). Gotta’ have our Starbucks Don’t forget that Starbucks customers can now use their own personal cups for their coffee orders. This new option is available at all Starbucks locations in the U.S. and Canada. It isn’t only limited to people ordering in the cafe, either! You can use your personal cup even if you mobile order or place an order at the drive-thru window. Mickey Mouse tumbler Disney just released a bunch of super cute reusable Starbucks tumblers online, too, so you might want to pick one up before your next Starbucks run! Reusable Starbucks Cup Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest foodie news. Click here to see how the new Starbucks cup rules work at 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 Which of these offers are you going to be using? Let us know in the comments! The post Important Caffeine News: 2 Ways To Get DISCOUNTED Starbucks This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World snacks can dictate our daily park plans. We go to a park to find, buy, and devour snacks. Magic Kingdom You might say “We’re here for the snacks” and it would be totally true. And now that the Disney Dining Plan(DDP) has made a comeback, we’ve been in full snack-searching mode. We have been looking at all the snack offerings all around Disney World (but we’re not snacked out yet!) and we’re on the hunt for that little, pink DDP symbol. It’s been three years since we last saw the Dining Plan and since then lots of new items have surfaced. So we’re taking you on a hunt of your own for all these 10 new (since the last time we could use the DDP) snacks that count toward the Dining Plan. There are TONS of new snacks all around Disney World, but not all of them qualify to use the Dining Plan. Before we begin our look at these 10 new snacks that are eligible, let’s take a look at some basic Disney Dining Plan info and how it works. First of all, there are two types of Dining Plans you can purchase for your trip — the Quick Service Dining Plan and the Standard Dining Plan. Here’s what you get for each of them per day of your visit that you pay for: Quick Service Dining Plan 2 Quick-Service Meals 1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink 1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug Standard Disney Dining Plan 1 Quick-Service Meal 1 Table-Service Meal 1 Snack/Nonalcoholic Drink 1 Resort-Refillable Drink Mug Tamu Tamu You get all the snacks and meals preloaded to your account, so if you’re staying for 4 nights, you could eat all 4 snacks on the first day if you wanted to. When you’re looking for snacks that qualify, be sure to look for the DDP symbol on the menu or indication on the Mobile Order app. Yep, you can use your Disney World app to mobile order snacks and still use the Dining Plan! DDP symbols Ok, now that you have a solid understanding of the Disney Dining Plan (if you still have questions, check out one of the several links above!), let’s talk about these NEW and AMAZING snacks that you can use your plan for! Cookie Pies The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom has been around for a long time, but we have noticed TONS of new snacks offered here. Peanut Butter Cookie Pie There is a huge list of snacks that qualify for the Dining Plan here, but we wanted to highlight a couple of them. First, the cookie pies here are fantastic. There is the Peanut Butter Cookie Pie with M&M’s Candies is large and delicious. It’s a great use of a snack credit if you’re looking for a sweet snack! Brownie Pie Also, at the Main Street Confectionery is the Brownie Pie with M&M’s Candies. Brownie Pie This is another delicious and large sweet treat. Fans of brownies and chocolate candies would really enjoy this snack! Blondie Twix Pie Another goodie at the Main Street Confectionery is the Blondie Twix Pie! Blondie Twix Pie You’re probably seeing a trend, here. Big, sweet, cookie-style desserts are sort of our go-to. This blondie is so good and definitely worth a snack credit. Liege Waffle You can find regular, old liege waffles at Connections Café, but they do not compare to this beauty on the other side at Connections Eatery. Liege Waffle This liege waffle is topped with strawberries, whipped cream, and a chocolate drizzle. It’s like Valentine’s Day every day of the year. We will certainly grab one with a snack credit, and so should you! It’s $5.49, so not the most expensive snack to use a credit on, but totally worth it. Apple Pie Gelato Shake If you’re at Connections Eatery, you might as well try the Apple Pie Gelato Shake! Apple Pie Gelato Shake This is $7.49 or one snack credit (and it’s worth the snack credit). Our reporter team gave this a huge thumbs up, so we recommend giving it a try! Karamell Kuche Flight To be fair, the Karamell Kuche Flight is not entirely new as a menu offering. However, the flavors are always new! Holiday Caramel Flight The Werther’s shop in EPCOT at the Germany pavilion rotates the flavors offered in the flight regularly. So grabbing one of these with a snack credit could be new every time. Caramel Cookie Dough Treat And while we’re talking about Karamell Kuche, check out this caramel cookie dough treat that’s offered there. Caramel Cookie Dough It’s small, but mighty (and tasty). For $5.29, this is a great way to spend a snack credit. We may be biased, but we don’t think there is a bad option at the Werther’s shop. Merry Unbirthday Cupcake Every day except one is your unbirthday, so you should celebrate! Merry Unbirthday Cupcake At the Cheshire Café in Magic Kingdom, you can find yourself a celebratory cupcake that is so good. The cupcake is $6.10 out of pocket, so it’s not the best deal you’ll find for a snack credit, but we really like it! DOLE Whip Pineapple Hard Cider Float We had to go to Tamu Tamu ourselves to confirm this to be true. Dole Whip Pineapple Hard Cider Float The Disney World website says that a snack credit can be used for a snack or nonalcoholic beverage — they don’t say you can’t get an alcoholic snack! The menu proves that this boozy Dole whip can in fact be bought with a snack credit (we also asked a Cast Member). Cast Member confirmed Pineapple Dole Whip Hard Cider Float will be DDP eligible That’s a $14 snack credit — talk about a good deal! EPCOT Festival Booth Snacks EPCOT has festivals throughout the year and many of the booths offer treats that are eligible for snack credits. Crazy Chocolate Funnel Cake Sandwich The 2024 Festival of the Arts is currently ongoing, and we found that the best bang for your credit is this tasty Crazy Chocolate Funnel Cake at the Funnel Cake stand in the American Adventure pavilion. It is $12, so it’s a lot to pay out of pocket for, but it’s a really good snack credit deal! Watch for the DDP symbols at the festival booths! There are TONS of new options all year long at the festivals that count for the DDP, just watch for those symbols! Festival of the Arts We hope you enjoy one (or all) of these snacks! They are delicious and even better now that you can use the Dining Plan to buy them. For more Disney Dining Plan updates, keep following DFB! Everything That’s DIFFERENT About the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 Which Disney World snacks are your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 NEW and AMAZING Things You Can Get for a Snack Credit with the Disney Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought the Disney World parks were prone to all sorts of changes, we need to talk about Disney Springs. Disney Springs Over the past year, we’ve witnessed several store closures and even a few moves. From Alex and Ani to The Art of Shaving, Disney Springs has been no stranger to change and goodbyes. Now, though, something NEW is coming, and we think some of you will be stoked. Disney Springs shared on Facebook that Vineyard Vines will soon arrive! The new store will be located in Disney Springs Town Center, which is where you can find other popular shopping spots like Sephora, Anthropologie, Free People, and Lululemon. ©Disney Springs Vineyard Vines hasn’t ever been part of the lineup at Disney Springs, and we think it’ll be a great addition! If you aren’t familiar with the brand, it’s most recognizable by its pink whale logo. The brand sells clothing and accessories for men, women, children, and pets! ©Disney Springs and Vineyard Vines It’s inspired by the area in which it was founded — Martha’s Vineyard — so it’s super preppy and will have you feeling like it’s summer year-round. ©Vineyard Vines When we learn more about the shop’s arrival, we’ll be sure to let you know. Make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop! Click here to see what else is coming to Disney World in 2024! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Will you be shopping at Vineyard Vines once it opens? The post A NEW Store Is Coming SOON to Disney Springs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You need to know about these showtime CHANGES before you go to Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle There are lots of great entertainment options in Magic Kingdom, from the big Festival of Fantasy Parade to “streetmosphere” performances like the Dapper Dans and Casey’s Corner Pianist. Starting tomorrow, January 16th, the showtimes are CHANGING for lots of these performances, so make sure you check out the new showtimes to avoid missing your favorites! Here’s a quick look at all of the showtime changes: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade The big Festival of Fantasy Parade (featuring the impressive Maleficent dragon that actually breathes fire) used to have performances at 12PM and 3PM. Starting on January 16th, the showtimes will be reduced to ONLY the 3PM time. Festival of Fantasy Parade Make sure you catch that 3PM parade the next time you go! Want to know WHEN that dragon breathes fire? Check out this CLUE! Disney’s Adventure Friends Cavalcade The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade features characters like Judy and Nick from Zootopia and Bruno from Encanto. It’s been running at 5:10PM each day, but starting on January 16th, it’ll change to 10:30AM and 11:45AM showtimes. Bruno (SHH!! Don’t talk about him!) Right now, the calendar is showing that this change will last at least through February 3rd. Click here to see Bruno in this cavalcade! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire is changing showtimes by just a few minutes each. Castle Stage Show Here’s a look at the showtimes through January 15th… ©Disney …and here’s a look at the NEW showtimes starting on January 16th. ©Disney This show on the Cinderella Castle stage features Mickey and his pals along with characters from Frozen, The Princess and the Frog, and Tangled. Click here to learn about a recent change to this show! Casey’s Corner Pianist We love stopping by Casey’s Corner to listen to the talented pianist play outside. Casey’s Pianist Starting on January 16th, this pianist’s performances will be at different times. Here’s a look at the old schedule… ©Disney …and here’s the new one! ©Disney If you can snag a table nearby, it’s super fun to have lunch while you listen to the tunes. Click here to learn more about Casey’s Corner. The Dapper Dans The Dapper Dans are an iconic part of Main Street, U.S.A.! This barbershop quartet can often be found serenading guests as they walk down the street. The Dapper Dans are ICONIC Their showtimes are changing on the 16th as well! Here’s a look at the old times… ©Disney …and the new. ©Disney Keep an eye on the Dapper Dans’ outfits during seasonal changes — their classic striped costumes tend to change color with the seasons! One time, we spotted the Dapper Dans in an UNEXPECTED spot! Click here to see! We’ll keep an eye on all of these changes and let you know if we spot any more! Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the most up-to-date information. Click here to see our FULL GUIDE to Magic Kingdom in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite entertainment at Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post HEADS UP! Daytime Entertainment at Magic Kingdom Is CHANGING on January 16th! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever been to Disney World when the CHEERLEADERS are there? Disney World Huge cheerleading competitions are held at Disney World annually … we’re talking ginormous events, and thousands of cheerleaders running around the parks and hotels. It’s BIG FUN … for the cheer teams. But it may not seem quite as exciting if the hotel you chose for your trip is taken over by cheer practice in the common areas or cheerleaders walking the halls in groups late at night or early in the morning. Now, this is NO shade on cheerleaders! I was a high school cheerleaders myself — albeit at a tiny school for math nerds known for its chess team not its athletics, but hey, I earned that letter on my sweater! The U.S. All-Star Federation and the International All-Star Federation come together to hold The Cheerleading Worlds at ESPN Wide World of Sports each spring. In 2024, this competition is being held April 26th through 29th. And that means, there will be LOTS of cheerleaders staying at Disney World hotels — particularly the value resorts: All-Star Movies All-Star Music All-Star Sports Pop Century See this courtyard area at All-Star Sports resort? There will be lots of cheer practice happening here. So, if you’re planning a visit during this time and you can avoid these hotels, we would recommend it! Otherwise, you may want to put in a request with your resort to be placed in a room away from large groups if at all possible. Rooms facing courtyards and pools might also be less desirable than at other times of the year! All Star Sports Resort And if you’re planning ahead for future years, here’s a look at the dates of upcoming cheer competitions at Disney World: April 25th to 28th, 2025 April 24th to 27th, 2026 April 23rd to 26th, 2027 April 21st to 24th, 2028 April 27th to 30th, 2029 Disney’s Pop Century Resort Keep following DFB for the latest Disney news! Click here for a list of mistakes to avoid in Disney World in 2024! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post Do Yourself a Favor and AVOID These Disney World Hotels in April first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As if we needed another Disney mug to add to our collections, right?! We didn’t think it could get any more adorable than the new Disney EATS snack merch collection, but it seems like we’ve been proven wrong. Mugs for days We’re always on the hunt for Disney merch around the parks and when we decided to stop into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for an afternoon, it didn’t disappoint! On a recent trip out to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we decided to do a bit of shopping and stopped into a few of the shops to see what could be new. Boy, did we get a surprise! Just a little bit of shopping Inside Discovery Trading Company, we spotted a new Starbucks mug design. You know by now we can’t pass up a good Disney mug design, so we knew we had to show it off to you! Starbucks Discovery Series Disney’s Animal Kingdom mug Starbucks’ Discovery Series has chosen to feature Disney’s Animal Kingdom in its own mug design! Here you’ll spot characters from attractions around the park like Nemo, Marlin, and Dory of Finding Nemo, or catch a few animals near a safari vehicle just like you can see on Kilimanjaro Safari! It’s a neat design! The whole design continues to wrap around the side where you’ll spot Kevin, the colorful bird from Up! along with a glimpse of the mountain you’ll climb on Expedition Everest… Kevin! … as well as see the water vehicle you board while riding Kali River Rapids and even spot a few creatures like a Dinosaur and a Banshee from the Avatar films. Definitely our dino! There’s currently a limit of 2 per person when you go to pick up these mugs, so you’ll want to be aware of that whenever you’re lining up the souvenirs you plan to take home from your Disney World vacation. It’s also worth mentioning they’re not available for order through shopDisney online just yet. We’re always on the hunt for a great Disney mug especially when they’re in collaboration with Starbucks so be sure to check back with us at Disney Food Blog to see what we find next! ALERT! Disney’s NEW “Frozen” Starbucks Mug Is Online and Sure to Sell Out FAST! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you have a favorite Disney mug? Tell us all about it in the comments below! The post Souvenir Alert! There's ANOTHER NEW Starbucks Mug In Disney World Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a popular hotel choice for people visiting Disney World because of its fantastic theming and relatively low prices. As far as the Value hotels go, it’s considered one of the best! Art of Animation If Art of Animation is your top choice when you visit Disney World, we found 12 Disney Loungefly bags that we think you’ll love! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Some of these bags are available on Amazon, which means you can get fast, free shipping with Amazon Prime! Not a Prime member? No worries — just click the link below to sign up for a FREE trial! We picked out some of these bags because they’re themed to the movies that are showcased at Art of Animation, and some of the bags just have “Art of Animation” vibes. You’ll see what we mean! Get the Finding Nemo Loungefly Bag ©Amazon The Finding Nemo section of Art of Animation is home to the biggest resort pool in Disney World: the Big Blue Pool! This Finding Nemo 20th Anniversary Loungefly Bag is perfect for packing up your pool day essentials. Shop this bag here! Get the Finding Nemo Darla Loungefly Backpack ©Amazon We’ve got one more Finding Nemo-themed bag for you! This one features Darla, who’s scaring all the fish in the tank. Shop this bag here! Get the Finding Nemo Bruce Loungefly Bag ©Amazon OK, fine, just ONE more for the Finding Nemo fans out there! Check out this Bruce Loungefly bag. Don’t let his big teeth scare you — Fish are friends, NOT FOOD! Shop this bag here! Get the Cars Loungefly Bag ©Amazon Another section of the Art of Animation hotel is themed to Cars! This Loungefly bag is themed to the Cozy Cone Motel from the movie. Shop this bag here! Get the Lion King Scar Loungefly Bag ©Amazon Continuing on our tour of Art of Animation, next up is the section themed to The Lion King. We’re paying tribute to the VILLAIN of the film with this Scar Loungefly bag. Shop this bag here! Get the Lion King Loungefly Bag ©Amazon If you’re more into the good guys, check out this Lion King Loungefly bag that features Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa! Shop this bag here! Get the Little Mermaid Loungefly Bag ©Amazon The last section of Art of Animation is themed to The Little Mermaid. This Loungefly bag shows a scene from the animated Disney movie. Shop this bag here! Get the Tangled Loungefly Bag ©Amazon So there aren’t any Tangled-themed rooms at Art of Animation, but we think that Rapunzel’s artistic style really vibes with the whole theme of the hotel. If you’re artistic like this Disney princess, then this Tangled bag is perfect for you! Shop this bag here! Get the Minnie Mouse Puffer Ears Loungefly Bag ©BoxLunch Another important reason why you might stay at Art of Animation is because it’s much more affordable than some of Disney World’s other hotels, especially compared to those Deluxe resorts. So we’re highlighting the practicality of this hotel with a simple but beautiful Minnie Mouse Puffer Ears Loungefly bag! Shop this bag here! There’s ANOTHER Tangled Loungefly Bag! ©BoxLunch We can’t resist — we found one more Tangled-themed bag. To really show off your artistic side while you’re starting at Art of Animation, grab this bag that features the floating lantern scene from the movie! Shop this bag here! Get the Disney Dogs Loungefly Bag ©Amazon Did you know that Art of Animation is one of the dog-friendly hotels in Disney World? To celebrate that, you might need this Disney Dog Loungefly bag! Shop this bag here! Get the Lisa Frank Rainbow Loungefly Bag ©BoxLunch When we saw this Lisa Frank Loungefly bag, we knew it had to be part of our list. Lisa Frank was the epitome of creative artisticness in elementary school, so we’re bringing it back now to celebrate that artsy vibe at Art of Animation! Shop this bag here! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney merchandise! Click here to shop more Disney merch on our DFB Amazon storefront!The post 12 Loungefly Bags You'll LOVE If You Always Stay at Disney's Art of Animation Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While closures around Disney World can be quite the bummer if you aren’t expecting to stumble upon them, they’re a pretty important part of operating a theme park and keeping it in tip-top shape. Closures are important! Throughout the year, rides, pools, and even forms of transportation will temporarily close so that Disney can perform routine maintenance and clean up procedures to keep everything running smoothly and looking magical and brand new. An important closure is taking place starting TOMORROW, January 16th, and you need to be aware if you’re headed to Disney World this month! Starting January 16th, 2024, the Disney World Skyliner will close for refurbishment. We learned of this closure back in October, but that was so long ago that we felt a reminder was important! Skyliner Don’t worry, though — this closure won’t be too lengthy. The Skyliner is set to re-open on January 27th. Well, completely re-open, that is. The areas between Pop Century/Art of Animation to the Caribbean Beach Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort to Hollywood Studios will be closed from January 16th through January 21st, 2024. Service between Disney’s Riviera Resort and EPCOT’s International Gateway will stay closed through January 27th, 2024, so the EPCOT line will be unavailable until then. Don’t worry, though. Disney will provide free bus transportation to all these areas while the Skyliner is down. You won’t be trapped! Disney World Skyliner So… what happens during refurbs like these? Well, sometimes we’ll see new Skyliner wraps once it’s back open, but most of the time, there are only pretty boring but pretty important updates like maintaining the cables, gondolas, and sometimes touching up paint. Often, we can’t even tell the updates have taken place at all — which is a good sign, usually. Disney’s Skyliner We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more things to be aware of when planning your 2024 Disney vacation? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you headed to Disney World in January? Let us know in the comments! The post REMINDER: The Skyliner Is Temporarily CLOSING in Disney World Starting TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A super popular ride is temporarily CLOSING tomorrow in Magic Kingdom! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of the “mountain” roller coasters in Disney World, and it’s definitely a fan-favorite attraction. Disney will temporarily close this Frontierland ride for some updates and refurbishments, starting tomorrow, January 16th. Here’s what you need to know about the closure! Disney has announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closed from January 16th through January 20th. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The ride is showing opening hours once again starting on January 21st. ©Disney Disney says that this closure is for “regularly scheduled maintenance.” We’ve seen several popular rides close for maintenance recently, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Both of those closures, however, are planned to last multiple months, so Big Thunder got off easy compared to those two. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster And don’t forget that the Disney Skyliner‘s closure for maintenance also starts tomorrow, January 16th. You can learn more about that closure here. Disney Skyliner Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn more about what’s 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 Are you a fan of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad? Let us know in the comments! The post DON'T FORGET: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad's Temporary CLOSURE Begins TOMORROW in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article