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Like to play with your food? Come on, we know you do SOMETIMES! Well, you’ve come to the right festival review. 2024 Deconstructed Dish booth From January 12th to February 19th, the 2024 Festival of the Arts is happening in EPCOT and there’s so much to do. Not only can you try over a dozen food booths, but you can complete a food stroll, watch Broadway performers, and see artists create all types of work. We’re not gonna lie — it’s a LOT. But that’s why we’re here! Now it’s time to review the Deconstructed Dish and let you know if it’s worth your money. Let’s go! OVERALL We continue to come back to this booth and that isn’t going to change! We really enjoy the uniqueness of the presentation (playing with your food is fun!). But it’s not all fun and games here, the flavors back it up. Don’t miss this booth on your stop at the festival! Deconstructed Dish booth We’re trying ALL of the booths at this year’s festival — check out each review below! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Arts! Planning a trip during the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Disney on Broadway Shows and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Festival of the Arts Food Studio Menus Get all the details about the Festival of the Arts here! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! Would you visit this booth at the festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: 2 of Our FAVORITE Eats Are BACK at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The party has started, y’all! The 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is officially underway! EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’ve been covering the festival LIVE for you so you have all the details on all the food, the entertainment, and — of course — the merchandise. So there’s one souvenir, though, that we’ve ALL been impatiently waiting for. But it’s finally here, a NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket has arrived on the scene! Now if you’re having flashbacks to the chaos surrounding the 2021 Figment Popcorn Bucket saga, don’t worry. This year, getting your hands on the NEW popcorn bucket is WAY easier and doesn’t involve standing in hours-long lines. You’ll need to hop on the My Disney Experience app and use Mobile Order to get it. It might be tricky to find on the app, but we’ve outlined the whole process here. ©Disney Once your given time begins, you can click on the “I’m here, prepare my order” and then head to the Odyssey pavilion to pick up the new popcorn bucket. We got ours and just LOOK AT IT. This year’s bucket is shaped like the Imagination Pavilion. 2024 Figment Popcorn Bucket It comes with a strap that says “2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts.” Figment is on it, too. Plus, it LIGHTS UP! The strap The outside of the popcorn bucket is clear so you can see Figment inside sliding down a rainbow. We can’t EVEN with these fun details. Figment is inside! The bucket also comes with that delicious rainbow popcorn. YUM! The new Figment Popcorn Bucket should be available throughout the festival — if you want to get your hands on it, it’s $30. If you collect popcorn buckets or if you just love Figment, we think this is a good souvenir to add to your collection. We’re going to keep wandering around the EPCOT Festival of the Arts to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about it, so stay tuned to DFB for more. FULL LIST of Foods You’ll Have to Eat to Finish the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Food Challenge 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 of this popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post IT'S HERE! Check Out the NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Salmon has taken over the France Festival of the Arts Food Studio! And though Duchess, Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse from The Aristocats might be in heaven with this change, we had to head over to see what it was all about! L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise The 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts has officially begun, and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food studios with tasty items, shows and artistic performances to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even an art-inspired food stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. But for now, we’re taking you with us to the food booth within the France pavilion — L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise — so you can see just what it has to offer! This wine promises notes of cherry and raspberry with a silky palate and could be a great gateway red to try if you are not a hard-core wine connoisseur. OVERALL This year, the France Booth BROUGHT. IT. This is EASILY a contender for the best booth of the festival! From the inventive salmon dishes to the bright and fruity cocktail, we had a BLAST at this location. If you’re willing to go outside your comfort zone and try something new, this might be your new favorite. Team Salmon for the WIN. That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Arts! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Disney on Broadway Shows and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2024 Festival of the Arts Food Studio Menus Get all the details about the Festival of the Arts here! And don’t forget to pick up our 2024 DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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 items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVEW: IGNORE the Bizarre Appearance of Disney’s Smoked Salmon Mousse. Trust Us. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially time! The EPCOT Festival of the Arts has kicked off, and we are here LIVE showing you everything there is to see, do, and eat! EPCOT Festival of the Arts But, hey, what about merchandise? Well, there is some festival-exclusive merchandise to grab this year, so come with us as we show you ALL of it. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Apparel We know it’s ALL about the Spirit Jersey, so yes, there is one! This spirit jersey has a massive Figment on the front of it… Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey …while the back says “Make Every Day A Work of Art.” Okay, we LOVE that. It’s $79.99. The back Want to get your hands on this and can’t make it to EPCOT? It’s online! View on shopDisney If a tee is more your thing, there’s an EPCOT Festival of the Arts T-Shirt. Yep, it’s purple with a fun front design on it. It’s $34.99. Festival of the Arts tee This purple Tie-Dye Festival of the Arts Shirt for $39.99 is WILD and has all the World Showcase Pavilions on it. Tie-Dye Shirt There’s also a White Tee for $39.99 if that’s more your speed. White Festival of the Arts Tee The Festival of the Arts Baseball Cap for $29.99 is also purple with a big old image of Figment on it. EPCOT Festival of the Arts Baseball Cap The back of the cap has the festival logo on it. Back of the hat Home and Kitchen There’s also this Corkcicle Water Bottle that features the EPCOT Festival of the Arts logo…and Figment, of course! It’s $54.99. Festival of the Arts water bottle For you Disney mug collectors (that would be us), there’s also a fun Mug for $19.99 with the festival logo on it. Festival of the Arts Mug The back of the mug has paint dripping down it. Back of the mug There’s also ANOTHER Mug available. This one has a design of colored pencils with the the festival log on it. This mug is $24.99. Festival of the Arts mug Pins Of COURSE, there have to be pins, right? There’s this Festival of the Arts Pin for $17.99. Festival of the Arts Pin Here’s another Figment Pin you can grab for $17.99. Another Figment Pin Want something a little less…well…Figment? There’s a Mickey EPCOT Festival of the Arts Pin, too, for $17.99. Mickey! Accessories The Festival of the Arts Lug Backpack was selling like HOTCAKES and by the first day of the festival at 11AM, all the bags were GONE. We’re sure there will eventually be a restock, but this baby is HOT. It’s $90. Note that this bag is ONLY available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Lug Bag featuring Figment We expect the Figment Skeeter Mini Convertible Crossbody Bag by Lug for $59.99 also went quickly. It’s got Figment’s face on it. This bag is also ONLY available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Figment Skeeter Crossbody Bag The good news, though, is that you can get this bag online! It can also be converted into a belt bag. UPDATE: The crossbody bag has sold out online, but we’ll be watching for a restock there! View on shopDisney How about a fun Keychain with Figment on it? It’s $24.99. Keychain You can also get this Keychain with Figment on it for $14.99. Another Keychain! This Red Keychain is also $14.99. AND Another one! Other Merchandise The Fig-clair Figment Munchling Plush for $19.99 also arrived in stores today. It’s Figment reimagined as an eclair and we can’t even. Figment Munchlings plush This one is also available online, and we think it’s a MUST for Figment fans. View on shopDisney We also found this SUPER fun Figment Plush with Figment poking his head through a photo frame. TOO cute. This plush is only available at Creations Shop in EPCOT. It’s $24.99. This plush! We’ll be updating this post as we find more festival merchandise, so check back soon for that! Stay tuned to DFB for more! The DFB-Exclusive 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Map Is 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! Which piece of EPCOT Festival of the Arts merchandise is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST: All the NEW Merchandise at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who is ready to book a Disney Cruise? Moana We are! So we’ve been getting more and more excited about sailing on Disney’s NEWEST ship, the Disney Treasure. This ship is going to be OFF THE HOOK with a Coco-themed restaurant, a Haunted Mansion lounge, and more! But we’re also excited about the new Moana show that’s coming to the Treasure. Now, we’ve got NEW details about the show. Disney previously announced that a new Broadway-style production, Disney The Tale of Moana, would be coming to the ship. The show will feature set design and music inspired by the Pacific Islands for the first stage adaptation of the Moana film. The show will feature puppetry, including a massive fiery Te Kā that will transform into Te Fiti towards the end of the show. Te Fiti at EPCOT A new song has also been written for the show. Moana and Maui will sing “Warrior Face” when the demigod teaches Moana how to face her fears before she faces Tamatoa. But don’t worry, lots of your favorite Moana songs will also be featured, including “You’re Welcome,” “We Know The Way,” and “How Far I’ll Go.” Disney The Tale of Moana will begin just like the movie, on the island of Motunui. The spirit of Gramma Tala will be the narrator, while the show uses “vibrant dance and songs in a mix of languages including Tuvaluan, Tokelauan and Samoan” to tell Moana’s story as she journeys to restore the heart of Te Fiti. Here’s a peek at the scene “An Innocent Warrior.” ©Disney We also got a sneak peek at the “How Far I’ll Go” scene, as the set transforms into the open ocean. According to Disney, “Twinkling stars will swirl overhead and a giant, glowing manta ray will emerge and soar above the audience as a newfound sense of courage fills Moana.” The giant manta ray is the spirit of Gramma Tala, which is guiding Moana on her journey. ©Disney It looks pretty incredible so far, right? We can’t wait to see it! The Disney Treasure will begin setting sail in December 2024. Want help booking your next Disney cruise? Our friends over at Small World Vacations can help you plan and save you a ton of money along the way! Stay tuned to DFB for more! 3 CLUES About Disney’s NEW ‘Coco’ Restaurant Coming to the Disney Treasure DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What do you think of this show so far? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: We've Got NEW Details About Disney's New 'Moana' Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While we frequently make recommendations and nudge you towards some of the better (in our opinion) things Disney World has to offer, occasionally we have strong pieces of advice that we believe you should absolutely take. This is one of those occasions. Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom In theory, planning a Disney World vacation should be the most stressful part of your trip. Once you get to the resort, that’s where the fun begins. We wish we could say it was all fun, but if plan on visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you should brace yourself for a possibly rocky experience with one particular attraction. If you’re banking on a short queue at any point throughout the day, you may be making a losing bet. Easily the most popular ride in the park, even more so than traditional thrill rides like Expedition Everest, most people will rope drop Flight of Passage, making for a super stressful rope-dropping experience. Pandora So if rope-dropping guarantees you nothing and Genie+ omits Flight of Passage, where does that leave us? Well, you have three possible choices. You can skip the ride altogether, which is totally your call but could save you hours out of your day. You could wait in line, which historically averages over 90 minutes. Or — what we absolutely recommend — you could spend the extra $13-16 per person and skip the hassle, stress, and annoyance of a rope drop at Animal Kingdom while ensuring that you and your family get to ride one of Disney World’s best attractions. When it comes to Disney World, time is money and sometimes you have to spend a little bit extra to save a lot of time (avoid major stress). Look at the beauty! At the end of the day, we can only recommend what we feel is best but it always comes down to what you and your family want to do on your Disney World vacation. In any case, we’re here to help as best we can so be sure to stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest news, guides, and Disney World tips! Every Disney World Ride That Will Have an Individual Lightning Lane 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 Although we recommend purchasing individual Lightning Lanes for Flight of Passage, you may have other thoughts. Let us know if you feel getting on this ride quickly is worth the extra cash in the comments below! The post You Should Always Buy This Cheap Individual Lightning Lane in Disney World. Here's WHY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been through quite a few changes recently! Spaceship Earth in EPCOT The park is almost done with a massive transformation that included new rides, restaurants, gift shops, and common spaces. Just back in December, we saw World Celebration (the area in the middle of the park) reopen to visitors, but construction in the front areas of the park isn’t quite done yet. And recently, there was another major change! A few years ago when EPCOT kicked off the multi-year transformation and started putting up construction walls around the park, a new pathway was opened near Spaceship Earth. This pathway would lead you directly back from the front entrance area to The Seas with Nemo and Friends and the rest of World Nature. The Seas We’ve used this path a LOT in the past few years, but now Disney has closed it off again! If you want to get to The Seas and that side of the park, there are some alternate routes. The walkway is closed! The first is to walk up by Spaceship Earth and take the pathway that goes past Journey of Water and the new Moana meet and greet. This is probably the most direct route. The path comes out next to Journey of Water The other option is to go through World Celebration, then cut right in the middle of the park and walk past CommuniCore Hall (the big white building that’s still under construction). This path opens up in the middle of World Nature, directly across from The Land Pavilion. Take the pathway past this building! Navigating EPCOT may be a little confusing right now, but we can’t wait to see what things look like when the rest of the construction is completed this year! Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates. Click Here to See the Ultimate Guide to EPCOT in 2024! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Did you ever use this closed pathway in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT Just CLOSED One of the Best Shortcuts in the Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Embark on a sneak peek of two captivating scenes from “Disney The Tale of Moana,” an all-new stage show debuting exclusively onboard the Disney Treasure in December 2024!View the full article

Today, Disney Cruise Line revealed more details about “Disney The Tale of Moana,” which will debut exclusively at the Walt Disney Theatre onboard the Disney Treasure in December 2024. With set design and music bursting with elements of Pacific Islands culture which inspires the classic coming-of-age tale, this innovative production will immerse audiences in a transformational adventure across land and sea in the first stage adaptation inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film. Towering Puppets Take Stage To create the incredible puppetry that will bring some of the characters to life on stage, Disney Live Entertainment creative director of puppetry and articulation, Jeff Conover, teamed up with master puppet designer Michael Curry, whose creations are featured in Disney’s Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” on Broadway. The massive, fiery Te Kā will be a puppet of a scale Disney Cruise Line has never before produced. When Moana meets Te Kā and restores the heart of Te Fiti, the giant Te Kā puppet will shed its fiery shell and become the gentle island goddess, Te Fiti herself. Practice Your “Warrior Face” Moana and Maui will perform the song “Warrior Face” for the first time in the stage show when the demigod teaches Moana how to face her fears before entering the Realm of the Monsters to face Tamatoa. “Warrior Face” will join classic favorites from the Grammy-Award winning soundtrack in the stage show, including “You’re Welcome,” “We Know The Way” and “How Far I’ll Go.” Setting the Scene in “An Innocent Warrior” “Disney The Tale of Moana” will begin in modern day on the fictional island of Motunui, in a set design filled with hints of brilliant cultures of the Pacific Islands that will appear throughout the show. The spirit of Gramma Tala, our narrator, will introduce her granddaughter, while through vibrant dance and songs in a mix of languages including Tuvaluan, Tokelauan and Samoan, we will learn how the ocean chooses young Moana for an incredible journey to restore the heart of Te Fiti. Transforming The Walt Disney Theatre in “How Far I’ll Go” In this iconic scene, The Walt Disney Theatre will transform from the island of Motunui into the open ocean as Moana’s journey moves from her home to the great voyage that she’s longed for her entire life. Twinkling stars will swirl overhead and a giant, glowing manta ray will emerge and soar above the audience as a newfound sense of courage fills Moana. The manta ray is the spirit of Gramma Tala, illuminating the way for Moana on her journey to save her people. “Disney The Tale of Moana” will join a dazzling lineup of fan-favorite shows like “Beauty and the Beast” and “Disney Seas the Adventure” in the Walt Disney Theatre onboard the Disney Treasure. For more information and downloadable assets, visit DCLNews.com. View the full article

We see it happen every year. Disney releases some snazzy new merchandise (perhaps a popcorn bucket? maybe a tote bag?), and Disney fans FLOCK to stores to check it out. Speaking of new merchandise, January 12th marks the first official day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and each new festival brings TONS of popular new souvenirs to Disney World. 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Passport We’re just getting started at this year’s festival, but there already seems to be one HOT ticket item. And no — it isn’t a Loungefly bag or a pair of Minnie ears. Wait until you see the new item that is literally flying off the shelves. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Yes, we know that the expression “This thing is flying off the shelves” is often used as a hyperbole, but we’re not kidding when we say that this new souvenir is selling out FAST. One moment, we were looking at a display full of bags…the next, they were GONE! This was full a moment ago and totally empty a moment later! We found the new Festival of the Arts Lug bag at the Creations Shop in EPCOT. It’s $90 and features a TON of interior pockets, plus some colorful embroidery and a Figment patch! 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Lug Bag featuring Figment This is a little larger than a typical Loungefly backpack, so if you’re looking for a Disney bag with a little more space, this might be a great new option! This is a pretty big backpack! Here’s a closer look at the bag. Hey, Figgy! We’re loving all the little details on this new backpack! How fun! Doesn’t this remind you of all the classic, retro EPCOT details you can find around the park? That embroidery is so cool! This is SO EPCOT! The interior has a fun EPCOT-themed print. Since this is the Festival of the ARTS, we found a few artsy details, too! Backpack interior Currently, this appears to be an EPCOT-exclusive item, but if you’d like a Lug backpack of your own, we’ve got you covered! Amazon has several Disney-inspired Lug backpacks, including a Minnie Mouse-themed bag and a Little Mermaid-inspired backpack. Check them out HERE! View on Amazon Note that EPCOT is instituting a limit of TWO per person on Lug items at the Creations Shop. Two per person, please! We also spotted another NEW Figment-themed Lug purse. This one is more of a crossbody-style purse. Ta-da! If you can’t make it to EPCOT right now, we’ve got some good news! This bag is available online, too. UPDATE: A Cast Member informed us that the Lug Crossbody bag has sold out at Creations Shop, and we noticed that it’s sold out online as well. We’ll be watching for a re-stock, but the Cast Member warned us that it might not be back in stock in EPCOT until February. Shop the NEW Figment Skeeter Mini Convertible Crossbody Bag by Lug Isn’t it cute? The coolest part about this bag is that it can convert from a crossbody to a belt bag. That’s TWO bags in one! Of course, that embroidered Figment appliqué is the star of the show either way you choose to wear your bag. View on shopDisney Next time you’re in EPCOT, you’ll probably see a few Disney fans rocking some new Lug accessories! Make sure to check them out online, too! Clearly, they’re the hot new item this season, and who doesn’t love a new Disney trend? Stay tuned for more Disney merchandise news, and stick around for our FULL EPCOT Festival of the Arts coverage! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more Disney items!! The post This Could Be the HARDEST Souvenir to Get at Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re an Annual Passholder looking to get into the parks today, make sure you check out park pass reservations first! Magic Kingdom with a crowd The parks have been seeing some BUSY days recently. Not only have the parks been packed with guests, but most Annual Passholders were blocked out until January 5th. As we gain access back to the parks, it looks like we’re seeing some roadblocks along the way — in the shape of Park Pass Reservations. We know that Park Pass Reservations are gone for date-based tickets, but Annual Passholders still have to abide by Park Pass rules unless it is a good-to-go day or after 2PM. We’ve been keeping an eye on the Park Pass Reservation calendar… and ALL park passes are sold out today — except for ONE park. We’ve been keeping up with the Annual Passholder reservation calendar and it is going to be a BUSY day at Disney World. We saw that EVERY park was sold out of park passes today — except for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom EPCOT is sold out today, which makes sense because today is the official kickoff of the 2024 Festival of the Arts! We’ve been seeing some pretty decent crowds there today as people are headed there to experience the festival. A NEW Figment popcorn bucket is being released, too — so the crowds could have a little to do with figment-mania, too . Crowds for day 1 of Festival of the Arts! Magic Kingdom is also sold out today — We’ve been seeing low wait times so far this morning, but keep in mind that it was a rainy morning, and once it clears up the crowds may start to show up. A busy day in Magic Kingdom To top it all off, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also sold out today! It looks like we’ll be seeing some pretty big crowds throughout the parks — and we’re interested to see how the crowds change now that Park Hopping is back to normal. Disney’s Hollywood Studios So, if you’re an Annual Passholder looking to head to the parks today, Animal Kingdom is going to be your best bet for booking your Park Pass Reservations. If it is after 2PM, you can try to enter a park without a reservation — and you should be good to go unless the park has reached capacity for the day, so keep that in mind! Annual Passholder Magnets Annual Passholders don’t need Park Passes on “Good-to-Go” days, but today is unfortunately not one of those days. Some upcoming “Good-to-Go” days are January 16th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, and 28th, as well as February 1st. ©Disney It looks like it will be a busy day for Annual Passholders. Keep in mind, park hopping is back to normal so crowd levels may shift a little earlier in the day than we’ve been used to. We’re keeping our eyes out for updates at the parks, so keep checking in with us to see what we find next! 5 Places You Don’t Want to Walk After Dark 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 is your favorite park to visit? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Park Passes Are Almost Completely SOLD OUT for Annual Passholders Today in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just dropped a NEW LEGO set online, and we have a feeling this one is gonna be super popular! LEGO Store at DIsney Springs We’ve seen tons of awesome LEGO sets, ranging from Cinderella Castle to the Millennium Falcon. Unfortunately, most of them are pretty pricey (like, hundreds of dollars). This newest set, though, is much more affordable. Grab it now for under $50! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The new LEGO set by Disney is the Mini Disney Ariel’s Castle set! Get the NEW Disney LEGO Set Now! ©LEGO This miniature LEGO set is Ariel’s castle from The Little Mermaid, and it’s covered in golden details. An Ariel mini-doll figure is also included. ©LEGO The set is 556 pieces and is recommended for kids ages 12 and up. ©LEGO It’s a similar size to some other mini castle LEGO sets we’ve seen, like the mini Cinderella Castle and Jasmine’s castle! ©LEGO Grab yours online before they sell out! Grab the set here! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise. Click here to check out more Disney merch on our Amazon storefront!The post HURRY! Get This NEW Disney LEGO Set for Under Before It SELLS OUT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re not trying to step on your toes, but let’s talk about some of those rules you’ve been breaking at Disney World hotels. Coronado Springs The list of do’s and don’ts is probably the furthest thing from your mind when you’re planning your Disney World trip, and that’s understandable. That’s why we’re here — so that you can have a fun and safe trip and not break any of the rules unknowingly! No need to look around and try to find who’s been guilty of breaking Disney World rules (we’ve all probably broken a rule on a previous visit). That aside, let’s take a look at a couple of rules that you might not have known you’ve been breaking at the hotels. Balloons Aren’t Allowed In Animal Kingdom Lodge Let’s start with this one as not everyone realizes this is a rule. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (both Kidani Village and Jambo House) strictly prohibits balloons — even the balloons Disney sells themselves are not allowed. Balloons! Please don’t be offended. Just know that this rule is to protect the animals. With so many creatures, and several of these being winged creatures, lost balloons can be very dangerous to their health. Don’t Feed The Wildlife Listen, no matter how cute the squirrel or duck looks, please, oh please, do not feed them! You’ll be breaking a Disney rule if you do this! In some cases, you’ll also be breaking a Florida law. Do not feed the wildlife You’ll find signs posted all around Disney World asking you not to feed the wildlife and the short of it is: It’s not their natural food and what their bodies are meant to eat. The last thing anyone wants to have happen is for the animals to become dependent on people to feed them. That can turn into pretty aggressive behavior when animals are no longer cautious of the people around them, so let’s just stick to the rules! Don’t Sit On Railings, Chains, and Ropes We’re not sure why it is that when we see a railing or ropes, we instantly want to lean on it and maybe even swing on it, but this can turn dangerous incredibly fast. Railings at Riviera There’s a very real possibility that these railings, ropes, and chains might collapse on you since they aren’t sturdy enough to hold your body weight. The last thing we want is for your whole vacation to be over in one fell swoop should you have a mishap on one of these. Don’t Put Your Kids On Trash Cans Now this one is just generally unsafe to do. Disney rules mention that “Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Walt Disney World Resort or any part thereof” is prohibited, and we can see how plopping the kiddos down on one of these would violate that by creating a safety hazard. Trash Can You don’t want to have it happen where a Cast Member comes to ask you that your child come back down quickly and safely. Don’t Run In The Hotels Running isn’t allowed in any of the Disney resorts, and walking briskly is really pushing it. Remember, we’re at these places to rest and relax, not run all over the place. Lots of People Over Here Also, keep in mind the pools around the resorts. You really don’t want to slip and fall, causing yourself serious injury because you were trying to sprint around the pool deck. Don’t Bring Prohibited Water Toys to the Pool Before you go and pack your pool toys, make sure to double-check the hotel’s policy on water toys and flotation devices. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort While you’re at the pool, follow the posted rules, but keep in mind that when it comes to what you’d like to bring with you, make sure that what you bring to the pool is not a distraction to the lifeguards or a danger to other guests. You’ll find that snorkels and fins, squirting toys, and hard frisbees are not allowed. Oh, and you’ll want to leave those oversized rafts at home too. Wilderness Lodge These are some pretty common Disney World hotel rules that we’ve seen broken regularly. We just need to be a bit more cautious while at the hotels so we don’t break them in the future. Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in news and updates! 13 Rules You’re Accidentally Breaking in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever broken any of these Disney World hotel rules? Leave us your thoughts in the comments! The post 6 Disney World Hotel Rules You're Accidentally BREAKING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest. Even EPCOT experts would be lost without those handy, dandy little EPCOT festival passports and digital guides. They’re a serious life-saver. It’s one thing to know your way around the park; it’s another to know exactly where every snack, drink, and dessert is located. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Well, it’s that time of year when we’re here for your annual reminder that EPCOT’s festival passports are a must-have, so let’s talk about why these things are so helpful. One of the first things you should do when you arrive at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts is pick up a festival passport. No, we’re not talking about the classic EPCOT park map. We’re talking about those special little books made exclusively for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Here’s a peek at the cover. Isn’t it cute? 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Passport OK, so what’s the big deal with these passports? Well, let’s take a look at what’s inside. These guides can help you learn more about the exclusive festival merchandise, food booths, and even entertainment! With TONS of special food booths and HUNDREDS of snacks, treats, and drinks to choose from, you’re gonna want to reference the booklet as you make your way around EPCOT. Welcome to the festival! The passport also has more information on Figment’s Brush With The Masters Scavenger Hunt, a fun little game that takes you all around EPCOT in search of famous works of art (with a Figment-y twist!). You can find out about all the fun around the park. There’s fun for everybody! If you come to SHOP, there will be plenty of merchandise for you to check out. Luckily, the festival passport points out all the locations that offer exclusive merchandise during the festival. All the merch! Listen up, because this is important! The passport has tons of helpful information on the various entertainment offerings during the festival. Note that showtimes may change, so be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for an up-to-date list of performance showtimes. This includes the popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series, with performances from artists like Caissie Levy and Patti Murin from Frozen on Broadway. Disney on Broadway info OK, now let’s talk about one of the most important parts of the festival passport: the full list of menus and food booth locations! Each booklet contains ALL the food booths and menu items available during the Festival of the Arts. Each of the booths have their own page with information You can also look out for specially marked menu items that are part of the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. As you try each of the five menu items that are part of the walk, you can collect stamps and show off your passport to receive a prize! Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine This year, they even added some cute interactive aspects to the passport. There are coloring and doodle pages and even a Figment flip-book! If you look closely at the bottom right hand corner of the passport, you can see little Figments. The little figures make a fun little flip-book if you flip through the pages quickly! There are several other neat activities for you to complete right in the book. There are fun activities right in the passport! This FREE little guide is both a super helpful guide AND a fun souvenir! We cannot recommend grabbing it enough. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts – Booths, Menus, and FOOD PHOTOS 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! Are you planning to visit EPCOT during the festival? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts PASSPORT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Everyone remain calm — it’s finally happening! Happy Festival of the Arts! The 2024 Festival of the Arts has officially begun, and we’re experiencing it ALL so we can share the latest & greatest details with you. But as you read this post and see all of the amazing art you’ll be able to check out at the Festival, get a peek at the mouth-watering food, and admire all of the Festival merchandise, you may find yourself booking a Disney World trip without even realizing it! So, basically, read this at your own risk! Festival Dates The 2024 Festival of the Arts will only run from January 12th – February 19th, 2024. It’s definitely on the shorter end when it comes to EPCOT Festivals, so don’t wait too long to come and visit! 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts The Festival celebrates three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts. The Culinary Arts, in particular, are recognized by the presence of Food Studios. These standalone marketplace booths offer enhanced food options around the park, with a focus on unique presentation in keeping with the artistic Festival theme. Check Out Our FULL PAGE on the Festival Here Getting Started and Crowds We were there bright and early to check it all out — and we weren’t the only ones! Elsewhere around the Creations Shop, we found this colorful new water bottle… Festival of the Arts water bottle …a new mug… Festival of the Arts mug …a Figment Munchlings plush, and more! Figment Munchlings plush We’ll continue to update this post as we see more merchandise! The NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket Is HERE! Here’s How To Get One Culinary Arts Of course, it wouldn’t be an EPCOT Festival without FOOD! We can expect more than 15 Food Studios around EPCOT that bring together flavor and art — and we’ll be bringing you our full reviews of them all — so stay tuned! Click here for our full page on this year’s festival! And that’s a look at the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! We’ll be making our way through the park and sharing all of the latest details with you, so keep in mind that this post will be UPDATED throughout the day. Check back for more info! Want to know how to handle the Festival like a PRO? Grab our BRAND NEW DFB Guide to the Festival of the Arts for 150+ pages of tips, tricks, and advice. Festival of the Arts Guide Stay tuned to this post, as we’ll be updating it throughout the festival! Find Out EVERYTHING You Need To Know About the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts 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! Will you be checking out the Festival of the Arts this year? Tell us in the comments. The post Come With Us To Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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January 12th is the first day of the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts, which means that the new Figment Popcorn Bucket is officially OUT! If you’re dying to get your hands on one of these, we’ve got all the information you need to know. 2024 Figment Popcorn Bucket Remember the last time a Figment Popcorn Bucket was released during one of these festivals? Yeah, it was rough. But luckily, this time you won’t have to wait in a six+ hour line to get one! They’re available on Mobile Order, and we’ve already put our order in, so you can too if you’re going to EPCOT today! You probably won’t have to stand in an hours-long line to grab the Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket this time (unless the Mobile Order return lines get super long somehow — we’ll keep you updated once we know for sure). With Mobile Order, you can place your order early and then return to the Odyssey pavilion when your arrival window comes to avoid that line. Odyssey Pavilion To get the bucket, go to the My Disney Experience (Disney World app) home screen and tap the little “+” button at the bottom middle of the screen. Hit “Order Food,” and then choose the EPCOT section. A screen like this should pop up! Pick “EPCOT Souvenir Release.” ©Disney — EPCOT Souvenir Bucket Release on Mobile Order Once you begin your order, you’ll be able to see that the only option here is that Figment Premium Popcorn Bucket. It costs $30. ©Disney — EPCOT Souvenir Bucket Release on Mobile Order You can purchase up to 2 per order. Review your order summary, and then check out! ©Disney Once your arrival window begins, you can click “I’m here, prepare my order” (that button will pop up right around when your arrival window begins). Then, head to the Odyssey pavilion where you can pick up your popcorn bucket! ©Disney Although Mobile Order will make it a LITTLE easier to get the new popcorn bucket, it will probably still sell out quickly, meaning you’ll need to be fast on your phone to grab it. We can guess that EVERYONE will be trying to grab one. Previous popcorn bucket So the good news is that you won’t have to stand in long lines for the popcorn bucket! Instead, you can just use Mobile Order, enjoy your morning at the festival, and then go grab your bucket when it’s your turn. We’ll update this post with information about the popcorn bucket collection once our arrival time hits! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out all the booths and menus at the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts! 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! Are you getting one of these popcorn buckets? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket Is HERE! Here's How To Get One. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney After Hours events are BACK! This time, we’re visiting Magic Kingdom AFTER dark and experiencing low wait times, complimentary snacks, and TWO TIMES the normally scheduled fireworks. Talk about an eventful night! After Hours During Magic Kingdom’s three-hour long After Hours event, we’re visiting TONS of attractions and meeting some characters along the way. But one of the things we’re SUPER excited about is Disney’s BIG change. During the After Hours event, you can ride TRON Lightcycle / Run WITHOUT a virtual queue or Lightning Lane (paid FastPass to skip the line). That’s right — we’re using the standby line at TRON for the FIRST TIME! TRON Lightcycle / Run is the NEWEST roller coaster in Disney World — and it is POPULAR. The virtual queue can fill up quickly for this attraction on a normal day. But this isn’t a normal day, people! TRON Lightcycle / Run Ever since TRON first opened in 2023, the ride has operated exclusively with a virtual queue (and Individual Lightning Lane) that you can join via the My Disney Experience app. Even during Magic Kingdom’s other specially ticketed events, like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party, the ride operated with a virtual queue system. TRON Lightcycle / Run But now, TRON is using a standby queue during Disney After Hours events! The standby line opens at 10PM (the same time the event officially begins). Of course, we HAD to go and check out the line during the first Magic Kingdom After Hours event. Right when the queue opened around 10PM, the line had already reached 45 minutes. The line stretched all the way down the ramp. Look — it’s a real standby line! Later in the evening, the line went down to a 30-minute wait. Keep your eyes on My Disney Experience throughout the night so you can take advantage of those LOW waits! ©Disney Magic Kingdom After Hours kicked off on January 11th, Hollywood Studios After Hours started on January 10th, and EPCOT After Hours start on February 2nd. For more Disney news, follow DFB. The NEW Magic Kingdom Mistake People Are Making Every Day Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be going to the Disney After Hours events? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: TRON Lightcycle / Run Is Using a Standby Line for the FIRST Time in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re doing Disney World a little DIFFERENTLY today. We talk about Magic Kingdom a LOT around here, but it’s not too often we find ourselves in the park for exclusive hard-ticket events, like Disney After Hours. But like we said, today is SPECIAL! We’re at the FIRST 2024 Magic Kingdom After Hours event, and we’re taking YOU along for the ride! Welcome to the Magic Kingdom During an After Hours event, you can check out 20+ Magic Kingdom attractions without the lines! This exclusive event is offered on select nights from January 11th through April 8th, 2024. So, what’s included in the price of a ticket? Come with us to find out! Magic Kingdom After Hours tickets range in price and vary by date. The price varies from $155 to $175 (plus tax). If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder or a Disney Vacation Club Member, you’re eligible for discounts. Check the calendar to see the available discounts! Event Details The event runs from 10PM to 1AM, but you can enter the park starting at 7PM. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, we recommend arriving around 7PM! Try to get there EARLY! Keep in mind that the capacity for this special event is limited, so one of the biggest perks here is the lack of CROWDS and reduced wait times at over 20 Magic Kingdom attractions (including TRON Lightcycle / Run). TRON Lightcycle / Run Attractions Over 20 attractions are open during After Hours, including: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Haunted Mansion “it’s a small world” Jungle Cruise Peter Pan’s Flight Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Space Mountain The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Pirates of the Caribbean Swiss Family Treehouse Enchanted Tiki Room Country Bear Jamboree The Barnstormer Dumbo The Flying Elephant Mad Tea Party The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh Mickey’s Philharmagic Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel Under The Sea — Journey of The Little Mermaid Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Speedway PeopleMover TRON Lightcycle / Run We got a park map! You can check the event guide for a full list of attractions, restaurants, and shops open during the event, too. Click here to see how EMPTY it is in the park during the event Nighttime Entertainment Guests can also enjoy an After Hours EXCLUSIVE firework show: Enchantment! Here’s a peek at the crowds around 8PM If you arrive EARLY (between 7-7:45PM), you can see BOTH Magic Kingdom’s current nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After, AND Enchantment! Happily Ever After typically kicks off at 8PM, but be sure to check your My Disney Experience app for showtimes on the evening of your event. Snacks and Treats One of the big perks during Disney After Hours events is access to FREE ice cream, popcorn, and select bottled beverages! That’s right — unlimited Mickey Bars are included in the price of your ticket! Free popcorn! If you’re looking for a little midnight snack, you can also check out one of Magic Kingdom’s quick-service restaurants! Check the map to see what’s open! Note that the food here is NOT included in the price of your ticket. The following restaurants remain open during After Hours: Main Street Bakery Casey’s Corner Characters You can meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater… Hey, Mickey! …and meet Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall. Check your event guide for a full list of characters available to meet during the event. Cinderella Whew! What do you think? Worth the price of admission? Keep in mind the price ranges from $155 to $175 depending on the date. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. EVERYTHING Included With Your Hollywood Studios After Hours Event Ticket Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you think this event is worth the money? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST of What’s Included With a 5 Magic Kingdom After Hours Ticket first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

OK, we’re gonna be honest. It’s a little strange rolling up to the Magic Kingdom park entrance AFTER sunset. It’s not every day that you get to drive through the Magic Kingdom gates in the DARK. So, what brings us out to Disney World at this late hour? We’re here to PARTY at a Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom! Let’s PARTY! As you can probably guess from the name, Magic Kingdom’s After Hours event is a specially ticketed event where guests can enjoy Magic Kingdom attractions WITHOUT the typical lines and crowds! The event is currently offered on select nights from January 11th through April 8th, 2024. Of course, one of the biggest questions people ask is, “What are the crowds REALLY like during an After Hours event?” Well, we’re here to show you! Magic Kingdom officially closes to day guests at 10PM, though guests with an After Hours event ticket can enter the park as early as 7PM. But the party officially gets going at 10PM and runs until 1AM. We arrived at the front gates of Magic Kingdom around 7PM. As you can see, we weren’t the only ones… The line may look a little long! The line to enter the park was pretty long at 7PM. Here’s a tip! When you arrive, always try to go to the far left line. It’s typically the shortest line. Don’t freak out! We noticed a few non-After Hours guests were a little confused about which line to stand in, which may have contributed to the long lines. But luckily, the line moved pretty quickly. The line moved pretty quickly! Once we got inside, we were met with those typical nighttime crowds. Don’t forget — the park isn’t officially closed to regular Magic Kingdom guests until 10PM. Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks show started at 8PM, so naturally, we found a spot by Cinderella Castle and enjoyed the show! The park is EMPTY, and we’re having a BLAST. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Take It From Us, This ONE Warning Could Make or Break Your Disney World After Hours Experience 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 attended an After Hours event in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Jaw Will DROP When You See How EMPTY Magic Kingdom Is During an After Hours Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Looking for the best type of gift to give a Disney fan? We’ve got you covered (and they’re on SALE)! ©Corkcicle It’s a dynamic duo when Disney and Corkcicle team up to craft the best tumblers, cups, and bottles. So what could be better than getting one for yourself? Gifting them, of course! Take a look at a few we spotted! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. A gift set that’s brave AND brilliant? Yes, please! ©Corkcicle The all-new Disney100 Brave and Brilliant gift set celebrates 100 years of Disney magic. It comes packaged in a branded gift-ready box and features four prismatic stemless cups. Each cup is decorated with heritage sketches inspired by four Disney princesses — Tiana, Elsa, Mulan, and Snow White. See it here! Here’s a gift set fit for royalty! ©Corkcicle This limited edition princess gift set can help every day feel like a fairytale. This set comes pre-packaged in a posh box, and features designs inspired by Belle and Cinderella in a mug and canteen-style cups. See it here! Keep the island vibes going with a tropical gift set! ©Corkcicle Corkcicle’s exclusive Lilo & Stitch gift set features a tumbler and stemless cup inspired by the loveable duo. This must-have set is a perfect gift for every Disney superfan to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. See it here! Not quite what you’re searching for? Find it here! ©Corkcicle Corkcicle’s warehouse sale is slashing prices on a variety of their beverage and accessory styles! Now the only thing left to decide is who’s getting a set for you! Shop the sale! There’s plenty more where these came from. Check out the link below to see even MORE great Disney finds in our storefront! Click HERE to see our Disney merch stash!The post These Popular Disney Souvenirs Are Up To 50% OFF Online RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Want to get inside the Disney World theme parks BEFORE everyone else? If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel, you CAN! Early Entry signage showing eligible resort guests where to go to enter Disney World hotels offer Early Entry, which means guests can go inside the theme parks 30 minutes before anyone else. The perk is available at all the Disney-owned hotels on property, but some third-party hotels on property offer Early Entry as well! Now, one of those hotels has finally confirmed that Early Entry is offered to its guests in 2024. The B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista is located in the Disney Springs area of Disney World. For a long time, it was listed on Disney World’s website as offering Early Entry through December 31st, 2023, but now it’s finally been added to the list of participating hotels in 2024. ©Disney For reference, here’s a complete list of the hotels that offer Early Entry in Disney World: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista Four Seasons Resort Orlando Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Orlando Shades of Green® on Walt Disney World® Resort Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Waldorf Astoria Orlando Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Wyndham Lake Buena Vista ©Disney If you’re going to utilize Early Entry at Disney World, it’s important to know that not everything in the parks opens with Early Entry! Some attractions and rides won’t open until the park officially opens to all guests. For a list of everything that DOES open with Early Entry, click here. Click here to see everything that opens with Early Entry in Disney World! You will need a valid theme park ticket AND a Resort ID (such as a MagicBand or Key to the World card) in order to get in 30 minutes early. You’ll Get MORE Time in the Parks Now! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see five important tips for Early Entry in Disney World! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels The BEST Disney World Hotels for 2023 The WORST Disney World Hotels for 2023 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you use Early Entry in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Hotel in Disney World FINALLY Confirms It Will Offer Early Entry in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know us by now, we’re constantly searching for the BEST deals around and we think we’ve hit the jackpot with this one! ©Target Target is letting you save BIG on their activewear collections (and it doesn’t hurt that some of these make excellent choices for Disney bounding)! Check out the savings that caught our attention first! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This soft crop top is PERFECT to wear on the go! ©Target This soft crop top comes in 3 pastel colors light green, lilac purple, and mustard yellow. It’s designed in a cropped length, flat seams, quick-drying fabric, UPF 50+ rating, with removable cups. Shop the savings This flare bodysuit looks so comfy! ©Target This full-length bodysuit is sleeveless and features an asymmetrical neckline, side cutout, and a flared leg cut. It’s made of stretchy fabric with an adjustable strap and is offered in 3 solid colors. Shop the savings Forget sweater weather, you’re ready for spring with this full-zip hoodie! ©Target This zippered hoodie design sports a relaxed fit with ribbed cuffs and hem. It offers two front pockets and sits below-hip length making it a great accessory. Shop the savings Don’t let this deal on running shorts pass you by! ©Target JoyLab has brought us these double-layer run shorts made of flexible stretch fabric with interlock lining. There’s a drawstring on its full elastic waist and a hidden pocket. Shop the savings Yes! They’ve got men’s shorts on sale too! ©Target All In Motion’s shorts are tough enough for high-intensity fitness classes, interval training, cardio, spin, boxing, and weight training. They’re a great option for an everyday look or to wear for a workout! Shop the savings The best everyday polo is on sale! ©Target This men’s polo shirt made by All In Motion is a solid choice for sports, travel, or everyday wear. Shop the savings That’s not everything you can save on! We’ve rounded up our favorite deals in our storefront! Click HERE to see the best deals we’ve found!The post The Outfit You Need To Bring on Your Next Disney World Trip Is On SALE at Target! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, Disney World Annual Passholders! Did you know that a NEW and exclusive perk has officially started? Annual Pass card Disney has introduced “Good-to-Go” days, which are essentially days when you DON’T need a Park Pass Reservation to go to Disney World. On these days, you don’t need to plan ahead at all — just show up! If you’re curious about how you can see which days are “Good-to-Go,” we’ve got a step-by-step guide to help you out! Disney recently got rid of the Park Pass Reservation requirement for date-based tickets, but Annual Passholders usually still need a Park Pass in order to get inside the theme parks. The exceptions to that rule are after 2PM on most days (excluding Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays) and “Good-to-Go” days. Annual Pass Those “Good-to-Go” days show up on the Annual Passholder calendar, so you can plan when you want to visit and see whether you’ll need a Park Pass. Note that you can’t really plan very far ahead — Disney has stated that they’ll update the calendar with more “Good-to-Go” days “days or weeks in advance,” so they’re not really giving us a ton of heads up. Right now, we can only see “Good-to-Go” days through February 1st. Annual Pass To be safe, we recommend making a Park Pass Reservation for your trip, and then if those dates become “Good-to-Go” days later on, Disney will automatically remove the Park Pass that you no longer need, so you can use it for a different trip instead. Ready to get started? Here’s how you can view “Good-to-Go” days online and on the Disney World App. How To View “Good-to-Go” Days Online Step One: Visit the Disney World Annual Passholder Calendar using this link. ©Disney Step Two: Select your Annual Pass type and the park you want to visit. ©Disney Step Three: Look for the green circles on the calendar! Dates that are circled are “Good-to-Go.” Note that, so far at least, it looks like the “Good-to-Go” days apply to all the Disney World theme parks, not just one at a time. This may change in the future. So far, it looks like the “Good-to-Go” days are January 16th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 28th, and February 1st. ©Disney You can also click “View All “Reservation Not Required” Dates” to see a list of “Good-to-Go” days. Just click the link under the Annual Pass name… ©Disney …and this window should pop up with all the dates. ©Disney And now you’re all set! How To View “Good-to-Go” Days on the Disney World App But what if you want to check the “Good-to-Go” dates while you’re on the go? You can also look on the My Disney Experience app! Step One: Go to the home screen. Click the little “+” button at the bottom middle of your screen, and this menu should pop up. ©Disney Step Two: Click “Make or Modify Park Reservations.” From there, click “Annual Passes” under “View Current Availability.” ©Disney Step Three: This is the same calendar that we looked at online! ©Disney You’ll just select your pass type and the park you want to visit to see which dates are “Good-to-Go.” ©Disney You can also view all the “Good-to-Go” dates by clicking “View All “Reservation Not Required” Dates.” ©Disney Easy enough, right? We’ll keep watching for new “Good-to-Go” dates, so stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn about Disney World’s Annual Pass 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 an Annual Passholder? What do you think of “Good-to-Go” days? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's Annual Passholder "Good-to-Go" Days Are Now LIVE! Here’s How To View Them Online and on the App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article