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Happy January, DFB readers! Hollywood Studios We hope you’re having a wonderful start to the new year, and we can’t wait to see all the new attractions and restaurants coming to Disney World this year. If you’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios soon, don’t forget about this dining experience starting today! Over at Hollywood & Vine, kids will LOVE dining with their favorite Disney Junior pals or some of the Fab 5! It’s also a buffet style, which is great for picky eaters, and/or for those who really want to fill up on a large meal before the rest of their park day. Hollywood and Vine Starting today, you’ll be able to experience Silver Screen Dine! It’s available for lunch and dinner reservations, and you’ll be able to see Minnie, as well as some of her friends, like Goofy, Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and sometimes Pluto! Silver Screen Dine from 2019 You’ll get to see the characters dressed up in their red carpet best, and you’ll be able to experience this seasonal dining experience until March 15th, 2024, when the characters will switch over to their spring outfits. You’ll want to snag an Advance Dining Reservation for this experience, which can be booked up to 60 days before your trip begins. Silver Screen Dine | ©Disney Want to check out more recent Hollywood Studios news? We can help! More Hollywood Studios News! MAJOR MENU CHANGE Hits Popular Disney’s Hollywood Studios RestaurantREMINDER: A Disney’s Hollywood Studios Restaurant is CHANGING Today!It’s Official. Disney Just REMOVED 3 Popular Starbucks Menu ItemsOne of Disney World’s BIGGEST Hotel Perks Returns TODAY!NEWS: Genie+ Has SOLD OUT for Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios in Disney World As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 5 changes we HOPE Disney makes to their new Little Mermaid show in Hollywood Studios! What’s your favorite seasonal dine at Hollywood and Vine? Tell us in the comments! The post REMINDER: A Disney's Hollywood Studios Restaurant is CHANGING Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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You can do everything right in Disney World. You can wake up early, successfully join the virtual queue for TRON Lightycycle / Run at 7AM, and arrive bright and early at the Transportation and Ticket Center to rope drop Magic Kingdom. But even if you manage to do everything right, sometimes, things STILL go wrong. Beep Beep! Recently, we were all set to arrive in Magic Kingdom first thing in the morning when an unexpected problem totally thwarted our plans. Sigh. Even when we do everything right, some days, things just don’t go our way. Well, the silver lining here is that we got to see something pretty RARE, so, of course, we have to show YOU! On January 5th, we made it to an express monorail headed straight for Magic Kingdom. But during our short journey to the park, a Cast Member message shared a message that our monorail had to reverse its course BACK to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. According to the Cast Member, the monorail in front of ours was having some issues. This is a lesson in patience, for sure. But all in all, we only lost about 30 minutes due to the little hiccup, so it really wasn’t so bad! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. You Might Need to Rethink Your February Disney World Trip … 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 Has this ever happened to you before? Let us know in the comments! The post RARE VIDEO: We Watched TWO Disney World Monorails “Race” Each Other! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Walt Disney World Resort, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has a striking new update featuring a custom handcrafted weathervane by Louisiana’s master blacksmith, Darryl Reeves.View the full article

We may be getting ready for the Festival of the Arts in EPCOT, but soon enough, another food festival will begin! WELCOME to the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be here before we know it, and we’re looking forward to all this event has to offer! There will be entertainment, merchandise, and of course — food! While we don’t have menus just yet, we do know what sort of special demonstrations we can expect! The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs from March 1st through April 22nd, 2024 and we’re getting excited about all the eats, activities, and more the event will bring. Disney hasn’t released the menus for the event just yet, but now we know what seminars and demonstrations will be available during the DCA Food & Wine Festival! Festival Beer Garden Disney California Adventure Events Michelada Tasting Seminars The following events take place from noon to 12:45 PM. Saturday, March 2: Bricia Lopez, Guelaguetza Sunday, March 3: Bricia Lopez, Guelaguetza Beer Education & Tasting Seminars The following events take place from noon to 12:45 PM. Saturday, March 9: Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. Sunday, March 10: Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. Saturday, March 16: Ballast Point Brewing Co. Sunday, March 17: Ballast Point Brewing Co. Saturday, March 23: Brewheim Sunday, March 24: Brewheim Saturday, March 30: Stone Brewing Sunday, March 31: Stone Brewing Saturday, April 6: Unsung Brewing Co. Sunday, April 7: Unsung Brewing Co. Saturday, April 13: Pizza Port Brewing Co. Sunday, April 14: Pizza Port Brewing Co. Ethel M Chocolate & Wine Paring The following events take place from noon to 12:45 PM. Saturday, April 20 Sunday, April 21 Paradise Garden Grill Spread Mixology Seminar The following events take place from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. Friday, March 1: Disney Mixology featuring Carthay Circle Restaurant Saturday, March 2: Disney Mixology featuring Carthay Circle Restaurant Sunday, March 3: Disney Mixology featuring Carthay Circle Restaurant Friday, March 8: Disney Mixology featuring Lamplight Lounge Saturday, March 9: Disney Mixology featuring Lamplight Lounge Sunday, March 10: Disney Mixology featuring Lamplight Lounge Friday, March 15: Mixology Class featuring Blind Rabbit Saturday, March 16: Mixology Class featuring Blind Rabbit Sunday, March 17: Mixology Class featuring Blind Rabbit Friday, March 22: Disney Mixology featuring Hollywood Lounge Saturday, March 23: Disney Mixology featuring Hollywood Lounge Sunday, March 24: Disney Mixology featuring Hollywood Lounge Friday, March 29: Mixology Class featuring Truly LA Saturday, March 30: Mixology Class featuring Truly LA Sunday, March 31: Mixology Class featuring Truly LA Friday, April 5: Disney Mixology featuring Oga’s Cantina Saturday, April 6: Disney Mixology featuring Oga’s Cantina Sunday, April 7: Disney Mixology featuring Oga’s Cantina Friday, April 12: Mixology Class featuring Bad Birdy of KUDUOWL Saturday, April 13: Mixology Class featuring Bad Birdy of KUDUOWL Sunday, April 14: Mixology Class featuring Bad Birdy of KUDUOWL Friday, April 19: Mixology Class featuring Lauren “LP” Paylor of Drink Masters Saturday, April 20: Mixology Class featuring Lauren “LP” Paylor of Drink Masters Sunday, April 21: Mixology Class featuring Lauren “LP” Paylor of Drink Masters Glazed BBQ Pork Belly Wine Seminars The following events take place from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Friday, March 1: Avensole Winery, Sharon Cannon Saturday, March 2: Avensole Winery, Sharon Cannon Sunday, March 3: Avensole Winery, Sharon Cannon Friday, March 8: Kobler Estate Winery, Mike Kobler Saturday, March 9: Kobler Estate Winery, Mike Kobler Sunday, March 10: Kobler Estate Winery, Mike Kobler Friday, March 15: Baja Wine, Jared Gutierrez Saturday, March 16: Baja Wine, Jared Gutierrez Sunday, March 17: Baja Wine, Jared Gutierrez Friday, March 22: Serres Ranch Wine, Taylor Serres Saturday, March 23: Serres Ranch Wine, Taylor Serres Sunday, March 24: Serres Ranch Wine, Taylor Serres Friday, March 29: Lombardi Wines, Tony Lombardi Saturday, March 30: Lombardi Wines, Tony Lombardi Sunday, March 31: Lombardi Wines, Tony Lombardi Friday, April 5: Chenoweth Wines, Amy Chenoweth Saturday, April 6: Chenoweth Wines, Amy Chenoweth Sunday, April 7: Chenoweth Wines, Amy Chenoweth Friday, April 12: Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, Nat Komes Saturday, April 13: Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, Nat Komes Sunday, April 14: Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards, Nat Komes Friday, April 19: Brown Estate Saturday, April 20: Brown Estate Sunday, April 21: Brown Estate Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Disneyland Hotel Events A Gastronomic Journey at Napa Rose Event Details Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 Time: 5:45 PM to 8:00 PM Location: Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Price: $350 per person (plus tax and gratuities) Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Food & Wine Experience Event Details Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Hearthstone Lounge, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Price: $250 per person (plus tax and gratuities) Artichoke Pizzetta Mixology Class at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Lounge Event Details Location: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Disneyland Hotel Price: $159 per person (plus tax and gratuities) Event Schedule Events take place at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM each day. Monday, March 11, 2024 Monday, March 25, 2024 Monday, April 8, 2024 Monday, April 22, 2024 Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar There are a few things you should know about these seminars if you’re interested in attending: Separate valid theme park ticket and park reservation for Disney California Adventure park for the same date of the booked event are required and not included in the price of event. Subject to availability and space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older and present a valid, government-issued photo ID to participate. No one under the required age, including infants or children accompanied by an adult, will be admitted into the venue. All Guests in party will be seated together and may be seated with other Guests. This event takes place outdoors, please plan accordingly. Once booked, there are no cancellations, exchanges or refunds. Event elements and information, including presenters, schedules, pricing and hours, are subject to change or cancellation without notice. 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This is your reminder that securing your virtual queue spot might get harder in just a few days! TRON There are so many changes coming to Disney World in just a few short days between park passes ending for select ticket holders, park hopping returning without restrictions, and the Disney dining plan returning, that it’s hard to remember what else may be changing with them. This is one change though you’ll want to keep at the front of your mind each morning otherwise, it could throw off your entire day’s plans. We know what you’re thinking, “Another change at Disney World?” but believe us when we say, you’ll want to be sure you KNOW how this change will work once it rolls around, otherwise, it could spell disaster for your park plans. Crowds in Magic Kingdom Disney World is bidding park pass reservations goodbye starting January 9th, 2024 for most visitors (except for annual passholders). This means that if you’re planning on visiting Disney World with a ticket that’s tied to a certain date, you won’t need to choose which park you’re visiting before you arrive… but wait, there’s more! ©Disney Virtual Queues are free reservations that allow you to join the standby line for attractions without having to purchase an individual lightning lane to ride. Right now, there are two rides with virtual queues at Disney World — TRON Lightcycle / Run and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. There are certain times of day when the virtual queues open. At those times, you join the queue through the My Disney Experience app. And then, you wait — except you don’t have to go get in line! You can be doing other things around the parks while you wait in line virtually. Once your turn to join the actual line is “called” you’ll be notified in the My Disney Experience app with a time window for arrival. TRON Lightcycle / Run We LOVE virtual queues! You’re essentially waiting in line for the newest and most popular rides that have waits of multiple hours — WITHOUT standing in line. It’s one of the greatest things we’ve seen introduced at Disney World in the past few years! Now, let’s talk a little bit about how the CURRENT virtual queue system works. Before the changes that start on January 9th, 2024, those who were looking to ride either of these attractions needed to make a park pass reservation for the preferred attraction’s respective park for the morning and then attempt to secure a virtual queue to ride on the app starting at 7AM. If you had a park reservation for EPCOT, you could only try to get a virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy — you couldn’t try to get a virtual queue for TRON in Magic Kingdom, and vice versa. This process allowed you to only have to vie against those who were signed up to visit the same park that morning. Additionally, you could make a second attempt in the park after you had scanned in to visit for the day at 1PM, but again, only if you had already scanned into the park. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Here’s where this process is about to get a bit tricky! Once the park pass reservations go away on January 9th, 2024 for day visitors and select ticket holders, you will be able to try for either virtual queue … or both! Let’s say that on Wednesday of your vacation, you’re planning to go to Magic Kingdom. You are on your phone and ready to snag that virtual queue reservation right when they open up at 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. But, the virtual queue sells out in seconds! You could jump over to Guardians of the Galaxy and try for a virtual queue for it — because you can just change your plan and go to EPCOT on Wednesday if you get one. You don’t have to worry that you don’t have a park reservation for EPCOT anymore. See what we mean? Cosmic Rewind queue But the “extra chance” you gain at getting a virtual queue means lots of people have the same chance — so there could be MORE people trying for your desired virtual queue (there’s always a downside, amiright?). Keep in mind, though, that you’ll only be able to secure one virtual queue at a time. You can’t get in the virtual queue for both rides first thing in the morning. So how do you feel about the changes coming? Do you think this will make it easier or harder for you to snag a ride? We’re waiting to see how well this is received once the new changes are implemented but, be sure to check back in with us for more information about Disney news, planning, and more! 5 Big Changes Bob Iger Has To Make 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 Do you think these changes to the virtual queue process at Disney World will make it easier to grab? Leave us your thoughts in the comments below! The post ALERT: Virtual Queue Rules Change NEXT WEEK in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you a Disney World Annual Passholder? Italy Pavilion in EPCOT If you are, we’re sure you know about all the perks you get as a Passholder. Sure, there are all the free magnets you can collect throughout the year. But you also get exclusive merchandise, special lounges, and more. One of the best parts of being an Annual Passholder could be the discounts on food, and right now, one of those discounts has DOUBLED. If you’re craving some Italian food, you might want to hit up Tutto Italia in the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, where you can indulge in some authentic Italian cuisine. Okay, so Tutto Italia can be a little pricey, but if you’re an Annual Passholder, it just got a little LESS pricey. That’s because Annual Passholders can now save 20% off at Tutto Italia. A huge thank you to DFB Reader Brandon for the heads up on this! ©Disney This discount will be available for a while, too! The 20% discount runs from January 1st through March 31st. Then, the Annual Passholder discount goes back to 10%. The discount is also not offered on holidays. All we can say is if you want to take advantage of the 20% off, make that advance dining reservation NOW. A WHOLE meal at Tutto Italia As we mentioned, Tutto Italia is one of the more expensive restaurants in Disney World, but you can’t beat it when it comes to its authentic cuisine. We especially like the Tagliere, the Calamari Fritti, the Tortino Di Melanzne, and the Coppa Amarena. If you’ve never eaten there, here’s our most recent review. Now, we won’t lie — our go-to restaurant in the Italy Pavilion is usually Via Napoli, but for 20% off, we’d return to Tutto Italia! Tortino di Melanzane We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more new Annual Passholder discounts at Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! Important UPDATE Announced for Annual Passholder ‘Good-To-Go’ Days 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 Will this entice you to book a reservation at Tutto Italia? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just DOUBLED the Annual Passholder Discount at a Popular EPCOT Restaurant 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so we’re guessing a lot of you have signed up for Disney+, right? ©Hulu We’re definitely subscribers ourselves (Bob Iger can thank us for helping him with his #1 priority). Here’s a question for ya: do you also subscribe to Hulu? Well, it might seem a little confusing now that Disney+ and Hulu are going to be bundled together. But what if you have Disney+ but haven’t wanted to spring for Hulu just yet? Well, depending on your mobile phone provider, you could get Hulu for FREE. T-Mobile just announced that it’s giving customers who pay for its most expensive plan, Go5G Next, FREE Hulu as of January 24th. Here’s the thing: you’ll get free access to Hulu for as long as you have that plan with T-Mobile. It isn’t a limited-time deal, so it could mean customers could theoretically get Hulu for free FOR LIFE if they stay with T-Mobile. (Or keep getting free Hulu as long as the offer sticks around, anyway.) Hulu sign in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Hulu isn’t the first streaming subscription service that T-Mobile Go5G Next customers have been offered. The service also currently offers free Apple TV+ and Netflix. Plus, T-Mobile customers get free season-long subscriptions to MLB.TV every year (that’s for you baseball fans). T-Mobile did the math, and they’re basically offering customers $400 in streaming services per year. ©T-Mobile This new offer with Hulu, or as T-Mobile calls it, “Hulu On Us” is for the Hulu with ads option. Now, T-Mobile customers can enjoy shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, Only Murders in the Building, and more for FREE and can stream from any of their devices. ©Hulu T-Mobile’s Go5G customers also get free in-flight Wi-Fi and streaming on select U.S. airlines, so if you want to watch Hulu on the go — or in the air — you can! Visit the T-Mobile website for more details. Or, if you’re currently a T-Mobile Go5G customer, be sure to download Hulu on January 24th. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 5 Big Changes Bob Iger Has To Make 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 Are you a T-Mobile customer? What do you think of this news? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A FREE Hulu Deal Is Starting SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What you see below is one of DOZENS of Disney’s collectible Trader Sam’s souvenir mugs. Pretty cool, huh? It’s a combination of that classic Trader Sam’s style with a touch of Haunted Mansion flair. For those who are unfamiliar, Trader Sam’s is a popular little tiki-style bar in Disney World and Disneyland known for serving tropical drinks and over-the-top jokes. The bar also offers limited-edition souvenir mugs, like this little guy. How COOL is this?! It’s safe to say that Disney fans are OBSESSED with these tiki mugs. We’ve seen some loooong lines for these mugs in the past, and some people have amassed quite a collection. Well, we’ve got the next best thing for those who can’t make it to Trader Sam’s. Come take a look! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Shop the Cheshire Cat Tiki Mug from Target! ©Target Calling all Alice in Wonderland fans! We found NEW tiki mugs available at Target NOW. This funky mug stars the Cheshire Cat looking quite mysterious. This mug holds approximately 13 ounces of liquid. You can sip your morning coffee, enjoy a cocktail, or even a little afternoon lemonade! View on Target Target has a NEW Queen of Hearts Tiki Mug online! ©Target Now THIS Queen of Hearts tiki-style mug is ICONIC. Oh, and did we mention it’s quite large? In fact, it holds approximately 34 ounces of your favorite beverage. We’re already brainstorming some cocktails to enjoy with this new mug. Anyone else? View on Target Disney fans will LOVE this new Mad Hatter Tiki Mug! ©Target Finally, we think that Trader Sam’s bar would approve of this Mad Hatter tiki mug. This one holds approximately 10 ounces of liquid, making him the smallest of the trio. We’re pretty impressed that Hatter’s iconic hat doubles as a CUP. If only all hats could do the same. View on Target In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out!The post 3 (!!!) NEW Disney Tiki Mugs Are Available at Target NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We often stress the importance of trying to plan your Disney World trip during off-season times. CROWDS This can be a great way to avoid chaotic crowds, longer wait times, and missing out on hard-to-snag reservations. Holidays and school breaks are often the worst times to visit, but you also need to look out for under-the-radar events like runDisney races and more. Speaking of which, here’s why you might want to AVOID Disney World in early February. Heads up if you’re planning an upcoming trip to the parks — you might want to avoid Disney World and the general area on February 4th and the surrounding dates! The NFL Pro Bowl is being hosted at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on that date. ©NFL So, what does that have to do with Disney World? Well, it will likely mean a lot more visitors to the area which could impact traffic and even the amount of people in the parks. Folks in town might take advantage of being in close proximity to Disney World and decide to make a trip out of it. On the other hand, this also means you might get the chance to see some celebrity sightings if you are in the parks during this time! ©Camping World And, if you’ve already got your trip planned for the weekend of February 4th and are worried about what that might mean — don’t fret! You can still have an excellent time. February can be a slower month in general with people settling back into routines after the holiday season, and you can always take advantage of Genie+, Disney World transportation, Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours, and more. Magic Kingdom No matter when you’re planning your next Disney World trip, we’ve got plenty of tips and tricks you can use to have the best time possible! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World planning tips and news! The WORST Weeks To Go 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 Are you heading to Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post You Might Need to Rethink Your February Disney World Trip ... first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney fans have spoken: this is THE Disney merchandise collection of the year. Yes, we know it’s only January, but it seems like Disney has already outdone itself with its newest merchandise collection. Seriously — this collection is flying off the shelves and selling out FAST online. Minnie Mouse is an ICON! If you’re interested, you might want to hop on the shopDisney website ASAP. We have a feeling this collection won’t stay in stock for long. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Minnie Mouse Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults ©Disney Behold! The NEW Minnie Mouse pullover that is going VIRAL online right now. Seriously — people LOVE the nostalgic ’90s feelings this sweatshirt evokes. It looks like it’s straight out of a 1990s Disney Store, right? If you want one of your own, act FAST! It’s selling out as we speak. View on shopDisney Goofy Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults ©Disney More of a Goofy fan? No worries — Disney’s got you covered! This gray pullover looks so cozy and warm, and we just know Goofy would get a kick out of this top. View on shopDisney Mickey Mouse Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults ©Disney We can’t forget about Mickey! This plain black pullover is simple enough to style with just about any outfit. We love the classic style and the iconic mouse front and center. View on shopDisney Donald Duck Pullover Sweatshirt for Adults ©Disney Is anyone else a teeeeny bit obsessed with this sweatshirt? Listen, we know Donald can be a little temperamental, but we love him for it! Who hasn’t gotten a little heated when they’ve looked at the rising prices of Genie+, right? Grab this one before it sells out! View on shopDisney In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out!The post QUICK! Disney’s NEW Sweatshirts Have Gone VIRAL Online (and They’re Selling Out FAST!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney legend and beloved actress Glynis Johns passed away at the age of 100. ©IMDb Glynis Johns was most known for her role as Mrs. Winifred Banks in Disney’s Mary Poppins film, though the actress starred in several other movies and television series, including her own series, Glynis. ABC News confirmed via Glynis Johns’s publicist that the actress died Thursday, January 4th, 2024, from natural causes. Johns was born on October 5th, 1923, in Pretoria, South Africa. Her D23 biography states that Glynis Johns made history after receiving a degree to teach dance at age 10. Her first adult role came in a film titled 49th Parallel. By 19, Johns was the youngest actress to play a lead character in the theatrical production of Peter Pan. The actress went on to star in films such as The Promoter, The Sword, General Electric Theatre, and, most notably, Mary Poppins. ©IMDb Johns was named a Disney legend in 1998. Film critic Leonard Maltin pointed out in his book The Disney Films, “She lights up the screen the minute she appears [in Mary Poppins].” ©Disney In 1960, Johns won an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mrs. Firth in The Sundowners. The actress also received a Tony Award in 1973 for her role as Desiree Armfeldt in A Little Night Music. ©IMDb Our thoughts are with Johns’s family at this time. The post Glynis Johns, Disney Legend and ‘Mary Poppins’ Actress, Has Passed Away at 100 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Dining Plans are returning on January 9th, and we’ve got all the resources you need to make the MOST of your plan! Eats at Citricos Buying a Disney Dining Plan is basically a way to pre-pay for all of your food for your Disney World vacation. You pay for the plan upfront and then get a certain number of credits to use at Disney World restaurants and snack stands. But watch out — not ALL restaurants on Disney World property accept the Dining Plan credits! To help you prepare for your trip and decide whether buying a Dining Plan is worth it for you, here’s a full list of all the table service restaurants that accept the Disney Dining Plan. When Dining Plans return to Disney World, they’ll look a little different than they did before. Rules have changed, some restaurants have updated their credit requirements, and the prices have changed as well. We’ll be testing out the new Dining Plan, so stay tuned to DFB for everything you need to know! New to the Disney Dining Plan? Here’s a quick run-down. Disney Dining Plans are an optional add-on to a Disney World Vacation Package (which also includes your Disney World hotel room and theme park tickets.) This means that the Disney Dining Plan is exclusive to guests staying in a Disney World Resort hotel. Disney Dining Plans are pre-purchased, so all you have to do when you get to Disney World is head to a restaurant that accepts the Disney Dining Plan and you’re good to use it! Morimoto Asia Here’s that full list of the table service restaurants that accept the Dining Plans in Disney World. Please note that this list is always subject to change. Many restaurants — especially those owned by third parties and not by Disney itself — will wait until later on to confirm their participation in the Disney Dining Plan. So, if there are restaurants that you don’t see on this list, stay tuned to see if they get added at a later date. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom — Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: The Crystal Palace The Diamond Horseshoe Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen Liberty Tree Tavern The Plaza Restaurant Tony’s Town Square These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Be Our Guest Restaurant Cinderella’s Royal Table EPCOT EPCOT — Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — BREAKFAST Biergarten Restaurant Chefs de France Coral Reef Restaurant Garden Grill La Hacienda de San Angel Nine Dragons Restaurant Rose & Crown Dining Room San Angel Inn Restaurante Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Spice Road Table Teppan Edo Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Tutto Italia Ristorante Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — LUNCH and DINNER Le Cellier Steakhouse Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: 50’s Prime Time Cafe Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine Breakfast at Hollywood & Vine Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Roundup Rodeo BBQ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: The Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Rainforest Cafe Tusker House Restaurant Yak & Yeti Restaurant These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Tiffins Disney’s Animal Kingdom — Lounges Nomad Lounge Disney Springs Disney Springs — Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ City Works Eatery & Pour House The Edison Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante Morimoto Asia (one Table Service credit for Lunch only) Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Planet Hollywood Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Rainforest Cafe Splitsville Luxury Lanes Terralina Crafted Italian T-REX These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: The BOATHOUSE Jaleo by Jose Andres Morimoto Asia (two Table Service credits for Dinner only) Paddlefish Disney World Resort Hotels Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Boma — Flavors of Africa Sanaa These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Jiko – The Cooking Place Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar Lounges Victoria Falls Sanaa Lounge Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Big River Grille and Brewing Works Trattoria al Forno These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Flying Fish Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Table Service Meal Locations Sebastian’s Bistro Lounges Banana Cabana Disney’s Contemporary Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Chef Mickey’s Steakhouse 71 Lounges Steakhouse 71 Lounge Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Rix Sports Bar & Grill Maya Grill Three Bridges Bar and Grill These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Lounges Dahlia Lounge Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Lounges Crockett’s Tavern Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Grand Floridian Cafe These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Cítricos Cítricos Lounge Narcoossee’s Lounges Enchanted Rose Lounge Disney’s Old Key West Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Olivia’s Cafe Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Kona Cafe ‘Ohana Lounge Tambu Lounge Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Boatwright’s Dining Hall Lounges River Roost Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Lounges Scat Cat’s Club — Lounge Disney’s Riviera Resort These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Mickey & Friends Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: DINNER at Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: The Turf Club Bar and Grill Lounges The Turf Club Lounge Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Table Service Meal Locations These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Whispering Canyon Cafe These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White Lounge Territory Lounge Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts These Table Service restaurants require 1 Table Service credit per person: Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Cape May Cafe Ale & Compass Restaurant These Table Service restaurants require 2 Table Service credits per person: Yachtsman Steakhouse Lounges Ale & Compass Lounge Crew’s Cup Lounge Martha’s Vineyard Click here to view ALL the Disney World restaurants that accept the Dining Plan. One of the biggest changes coming to the Dining Plans is that there are only two Dining Plan options now — the Standard Disney Dining Plan and the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan. According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Standard Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party will receive 1 Table-Service meal per day, 1 Quick-Service meal per day, and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per day of their package stay—along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine, and cocktails. The cost for the Standard Disney Dining Plan for 2024 is $94.28 per adult, per day (ages 10 and up), and $29.69 per child, per day (ages 3 to 9). When the Standard Disney Dining Plan was last available in 2020, the cost was $78.01 per adult, per day, and $30.51 per child, per day. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Eats According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party (ages 3 and up) will receive 2 Quick-Service meals per day, and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per day of their package stay – along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine, and cocktails. The cost for the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan for 2024 is $57.01 per adult, per day, and $23.83 per child (ages 3 to 9), per day. When the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan was last available in 2020, the cost was $55.00 per adult, per night, and $26.00 per child, per night. Connections Eatery Eats Be sure to check out our DFB Guide to Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan. ©DFB We’ve also got plenty of resources on the blog. Why do the hard work when we’ve got everything you need right here?! Best Value Snacks for the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 Best Value Quick Service Restaurants for the Disney Dining Plan BEST Table Service Restaurants To Make the Most of Your 2024 Disney Dining Plan Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It in 2024? Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 If you want help booking your Disney World vacation and finding all the best deals, contact our friends over at Small World Vacations! The travel agents there can take a ton of the stress out of planning your trip, and the best part is that their services are absolutely free! Keep following DFB for more. 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Family game night is about to get a whole lot BETTER! Forget those stale old games you’ve played a dozen times. Stop wasting your time with Monopoly. We’ve got some NEW and exciting Disney-themed board games to show off. Relax and play a game at Coronado Springs! We’ve got a first look at several NEW Disney games coming exclusively to Target in 2024. You’ve heard it here first, people. In 2024, Uno is out; Disney is IN. You might recognize this Disney board game. It’s called Villainous, and the award-winning game is made by Ravensburger. (That’s the same company behind those INSANELY popular Lorcana cards.) Well, Ravensburger recently announced that there will be a NEW format for 2024 Villainous expandalone games. The games will feature two characters and cost $19.99 in the U.S. Let’s take a look! ©Target Look out, Villainous fans! A NEW Disney Villainous: Sugar and Spite game is coming in 2024! The game will feature Shere Khan from The Jungle Book and King Candy from Wreck-It-Ralph. Ravensburger announced that this will be a special edition expandalone game with a candy bar-themed packaging sleeve and an exclusive finish on King Candy’s mover. It’s set to arrive EXCLUSIVELY at Target in June 2024. ©Ravensburger Another Villainous game is also arriving later this year. Look out for a new expandalone game from the Star Wars universe! Keep your eyes peeled — more details will be revealed closer to the game’s release date this summer. ©Ravensburger Finally, look out for Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil. Disney fans may remember that this game was first released as a Disney100 game in 2023. In August 2024, the game will be available to purchase with a refreshed box AND a cheaper price of $29.99. This game stars some of the most beloved villains like Ursula, Maleficent, Captain Hook, and Prince John. Doesn’t it look EPIC? ©Ravensburger Want even MORE Disney entertainment? Check out the Lorcana game that’s going VIRAL online. You can find the game in Disney World and online. The Lorcana Starter Set! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. HURRY! This SUPER Popular Disney Game Is BACK IN STOCK Online! 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 played Villainous? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Disney VILLAIN Games Are Coming To Target SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World can get crowded! There’s no way around it. We understand that it’s difficult to avoid people when the park looks like this! And sometimes it feels like there’s nowhere to get away from those crowds with the millions that flock in every year. But that’s why we’re here. We’re bringing you a list of places you’ll definitely want to avoid if you’re trying to escape the Disney World crowds! We’re coming off the most crowded week of the year at Disney World — the week between Christmas and New Year’s — and that got us thinking about all the places we avoid crowds (some of us are INTROVERTS, and we’ve been perfecting this list over years of going to Disney parks every day). Here are the places to avoid if you need to feel a little less people-y for awhile! Main Street, U.S.A., during any of the parades Typically, Main Street, U.S.A., is charming — it can even feel like the quaint small town it was built to resemble on busy park days. But during parades, it becomes like Grand Central Station! WOAH If you’re not a fan of elbow-to-elbow action, you’ll want to steer clear from here! Do you know about the Disney World parade that only happens one weekend a year? Click Here! EPCOT during any of the festivals EPCOT’s festivals are a feast for the senses. The food, the flowers, the fun — it’s all there. But so are the people. Expect crowds vying for a taste of the magic. Getting even busier Whether it’s the International Food and Wine Festival or the Flower and Garden Festival, they’re all like magnets for crowds, so brace yourself for lines and bustling streets if you happen to be there during one of the festivals. Here’s a Guide to Every EPCOT Festival! The Most Popular Attractions During Rope Drop Rope drop is the moment when the park opens its gates, and avid Disney-goers rush to their favorite rides. Ironically, this can be the worst time to escape crowds, if everyone is headed to the SAME popular ride. We see this happen especially often in Animal Kingdom, where it seems everyone at rope drop is rushing to Avatar Flight of Passage. Line for Flight of Passage Time and again, we see the wait times for Disney World’s most popular rides go down later in the evening, near park close. Remember that you can get in line for an attraction even 1 minute before the park closes and still be able to ride — so if you don’t want to be in the wall-to-wall mad dash for a popular ride in the morning, maybe head to a differet area of the park first thing and check back later in the day. Expect to Wait a LONG Time for These 6 Disney World Rides. Any of the Shows Disney World has some pretty spectacular shows like Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue … and Beyond, and they draw audiences into a world of wonder. Festival of the Lion King crowds However, these enclosed spaces can become breeding grounds for crowds, so if you’re seeking solitude, you’ll want to opt for open-air attractions instead. Have You Heard About the NEW Show Coming to Disney World in 2024? Any of the restaurants during popular meal times Hungry? Join the club. But if you’re thinking of hitting a restaurant during the usual lunch or dinner hours, be prepared for a serious dining hustle. It’s crowded enough already Maybe consider brunch or a late lunch to avoid the hungry masses — and don’t forget that at many of the fast food locations in Disney World, you can use mobile order to minimize your wait in line! It works through the Disney World app, and we have a guide to mobile order right here to help. Look out for crowds! Those are just a couple of places you’ll want to steer well clear of when you’re trying to find your zen in the Disney chaos. Until then, don’t forget to check back to DFB for more Disney tips and updates. 6 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 What Disney World cravings do you have? Let us know in the comments! The post The WORST Places To Go If You Hate Crowds in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan is BACK after a multi-year hiatus and we’re answering your burning questions about how it’s all going to work! Full spread at Plaza Restaurant When it comes to making your dining decisions, there’s a lot you need to consider — and with the Disney Dining Plan, you’ve got some rules and restrictions to worry about. But, you don’t need to worry anymore because we’ve got you covered! Before we get into the BIG questions, there’s a major one you might be asking: What is the Disney Dining Plan? We’re glad you asked. Disney Dining Plans are an optional add-on to a Disney World Vacation Package (which also includes your Disney World hotel room and theme park tickets.) This means that the Disney Dining Plan is exclusive to guests staying in a Disney World Resort hotel. Disney Dining Plans are pre-purchased, so all you have to do when you get to Disney World is head to a restaurant that accepts the Disney Dining Plan and you can use it! My whole meal! There are only two Dining Plan options when it returns — the Standard Disney Dining Plan and the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan. According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Standard Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party will receive 1 Table-Service meal per night, 1 Quick-Service meal per night and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay—along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. The cost for the Standard Disney Dining Plan for 2024 is $94.28 per adult, per night (ages 10 and up), and $29.69 per child, per night (ages 3 to 9). When the Standard Disney Dining Plan was last available in 2020, the cost was $78.01 per adult, per night, and $30.51 per child, per night. Full spread at Geyser Point According to the Disney World website, inclusions for the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan are as follows: Everyone in the travel party (ages 3 and up) will receive 2 Quick-Service meals per night, and 1 snack/nonalcoholic drink per night of their package stay – along with 1 Resort-refillable drink mug. Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during the stay. Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. The cost for the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan for 2024 is $57.01 per adult, per day, and $23.83 per child (ages 3 to 9), per day. When the Quick Service Disney Dining Plan was last available in 2020, the cost was $55.00 per adult, per night, and $26.00 per child, per night. Eats at Eight Spoon Cafe Now that we’ve covered the basics, let’s answer some questions! What do you get with a table service credit at lounges and bars? This is the first time that Disney World bars and lounges will be accepting dining plan credits, but that means you’ll have to use table service credits at them. Lounges often have smaller plates or different menu styles, which can make it difficult to figure out just how those credits will be used. The full spread! For example, at a lounge like Enchanted Rose at the Grand Floridian, in exchange for a table service credit, you’d get an entreé, drink, and dessert like you would at a table service spot. But, keep in mind that entreé may be a smaller portion and there may not even be dessert on the menu, so choose your lounge wisely if you’re considering using a table service credit! How do Pizza Pickup credits work? Pizza Pickup is available at select Disney World hotels and requires 2 quick service credits total — not per person. In exchange for 2 total quick service meal credits, you’d get one large pizza and two beverages (nonalcoholic or alcoholic if you’re 21 and up.) Pizza So, for example, you’d spend 2 quick service credits and could receive: One large pepperoni pizza 1 bottle of Coca Cola 1 16oz. Bud Light Pizza pickup can be a great way to fill a family for not a lot of money, so keep it in mind on your next trip! Will hotels have a list of qualifying Disney Dining Plan restaurants? Since dining locations are subject to change, your best bet is to visit the Disney World website for the most up-to-date information about which restaurants qualify for the dining plan. Hotels used to provide a list of restaurants to people at check-in, but in this age of technology, the website will have the most accurate information. Breakfast Of course, you can always count on Disney Food Blog to have the most up-to-date information on our list of Disney Dining Plan restaurants page. Click the link below to see more! See the FULL LIST of Disney Dining Plan Restaurants Will the My Disney Experience app keep track of dining credits? Your usage of the Disney Dining Plan will be electronically linked to your reservation, which means there are a few different ways you can keep track of your meals and snacks: View your remaining meal and snack credits in My Disney Experience (the Disney World app) Check your dining receipts for a print out of remaining meals and snacks Ask the front desk or concierge at your hotel Three Bridges Bar and Grill Keep in mind that unused meals and snacks do roll over day to day, so if you don’t use credits one day you can use them the next. But, credits expire at midnight on the date you checkout of your hotel — meaning they won’t roll over from trip to trip. Will third-party restaurants accept Dining Plan credits? Certain third-party-owned and operated restaurants do accept dining plan credits, like Jaleo, The Edison, and more. But, that is not the case for all non-Disney-owned restaurants. For the full list of restaurants that do qualify, check the Disney World website or our post here. Will table service locations that offer to-go service accept Dining Plan credits? Certain Disney World table service restaurants offer to-go dining for guests, which begs the question — can you use dining plan credits on takeout at these locations? We did some digging and found that yes, you can! As long as the table service restaurant accepts dining plan credits, you will be able to use them for to-go orders as well. Cosmic Ray’s food Are there specific requirements for what qualifies something as a “specialty drink”? The dining plan differentiates between drinks and “specialty drinks,” but what exactly does that mean? Well, it will vary by location, but generally, you can assume it refers to milkshakes, smoothies, specialty coffees and teas, and things like that. Will Regal Eagle Smokehouse accept quick service Dining Plan credits for same-day EPCOT festival packages? During EPCOT festivals, we’ve seen Regal Eagle Smokehouse offer same-day dining packages making it one of the only quick service restaurants to do so. We had wondered if this meant you could use quick service credits to purchase a festival package, but no — that’s not the case. Loaded Burnt End Fries While this dining plan thing can be overwhelming at first, we’ve got all the tips and tricks to help you navigate it. In the meantime, be sure to check out our DFB Guide to Maximizing the Disney Dining Plan. ©DFB We’ve also got plenty of resources on the blog. Why do the hard work when we’ve got everything you need right here?! Best Value Snacks for the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 BEST Table Service Restaurants To Make the Most of Your 2024 Disney Dining Plan Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth It in 2024? Why You Definitely Should Buy the Disney Dining Plan in 2024 If you want help booking your Disney World vacation and finding all the best deals, contact our friends over at Small World Vacations! The travel agents there can take a ton of the stress out of planning your trip, and the best part is that their services are absolutely free! 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 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you using the Disney Dining Plan in 2024? Tell us in the comments! The post Answering 8 BIG Questions about the Disney World Dining Plan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to say goodbye to your favorite Starbucks drinks in Disney World? Starbucks in Animal Kingdom Well, it comes with the territory because some of those faves are only seasonal, meaning you can only get them at certain times of the year. We’re mourning the loss of those beloved fall drinks, like the Pumpkin Spice Latte and the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. We’re also saying goodbye to those holiday drinks we love. But it’s okay — because new drinks have taken their place. Some huge menu changes have come to the Starbucks locations in Disney World. These locations include: Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom Connections Cafe in EPCOT Trolley Car Cafe in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starbucks at Disney Springs Marketplace Starbucks at Disney Springs Westside Connections Cafe in EPCOT So first, the seasonal holiday drinks have been removed from the menu. This includes the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai, Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, and the Peppermint Mocha. The good news is that we should see most of these, if not all, return for the 2024 holiday season. Is it too soon to start the countdown? Peppermint Mocha However, some other drinks have been added to the menu, including some returning Oleato drinks — those actually contain olive oil. Another drink is also available now: the Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Iced Hazelnut Oatmilk Shaken Espresso — Starbucks Blonde espresso combined with notes of roasted hazelnut, shaken together with ice and topped with oatmilk Oleato Caffé Latte — Starbucks Blonde Espresso infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil, steamed with oatmilk. Oleato Iced Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk and Toffeenut — coffee forward and lightly sweetened with notes of toasted nuts, rich espresso, and creamy oatmilk infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil Oleato Shaken Espresso with Oatmilk and Toffeenut So, if you’re headed to Starbucks in Disney World, you’ll need to keep an eye out for these changes. They aren’t a BIG surprise, but we will miss that Peppermint Mocha drink. Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai Latte Stay tuned to DFB for more! Why Everyone Loves Starbucks Mugs 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 Starbucks when you’re in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post It’s Official. Disney Just REMOVED 3 Popular Starbucks Menu Items first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just announced NEW merch for 2024 — but you have to be in a specific club to get it. Welcome to the Emporium! Ready to do some shopping? Disney is no stranger to exclusive merchandise. We see exclusive Annual Passholder merchandise and exclusive Disney Vacation Club souvenirs around the parks all the time. We even see exclusive early releases for Disney+ subscribers online for some items. We just found one of the coolest exclusive merch drops, and we need to share it with y’all. The new item that Disney announced isn’t just any old merch you typically see in the parks. While we love seeing exclusive MagicBands, pins, ears, and more — we have to say, this is a LOT cooler. Annual Passholder Merch Disney officially introduced its 2024 D23 Gold Member Collector Set. This merchandise set is exclusively for D23 (Disney’s official fan club) Gold members. ©Disney This set is titled “D23 Magic & Mystery” and features Sorcerer Mickey. Each set will come with a Sorcerer Mickey figurine, which is meant to pay tribute to one of his most iconic roles in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia. This figurine stands six inches tall and is just the start of what you’ll find in this box. ©Disney What you’ll find next is a SURPRISE. The box includes two other items — a mystery character figurine and an enchanted object pin. Intrigued yet? We certainly want to see what’s included! ©Disney When it comes to the collectible figurines, you have the chance to receive one of four options — but remember, it’s a surprise! You could receive The Genie from Aladdin, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, Merlin from The Sword in the Stone, or Mama Odie from The Princess and the Frog. Each of these figurines will range from five to seven inches in height. ©Disney As we mentioned earlier, the other surprise object you receive in this box is an Enchanted Object pin. You have the chance to receive one of seven pins — Genie’s Lamp from Aladdin, King Triton’s Trident from The Little Mermaid, Madame Leota’s Crystal Ball from Haunted Mansion, Maui’s Fishhook from Moana, Miguel’s Guitar from Coco, The Madrigal Family Candle from Encanto, and Yzma’s Llama Potion from The Emperor’s New Groove. With that sort of list, we would be excited to receive any of them! ©Disney We’re not done yet, folks. Also included in this box is a D23 Deck of Destiny playing cards since no magician’s kit is complete without those. The deck is specifically designed for this mystery box and will showcase characters and creatures from the world of Disney Animation. ©Disney To top it all off, you’ll receive a brand-new membership card and certificate. Just in time for D23’s 15th anniversary, too! This box is available to all new and renewing members. ©Disney To become a D23 member, head to their website and choose which membership plan works best for you. This collectible set is for Gold members — and that membership starts at $99.99 and comes with a ton of benefits, including a Gold member card, access to Gold member events, a D23 publication annual subscription, and more! ©Disney We’re keeping our eyes out for any and all Disney news, so keep checking in with us to see what we find next! EVERY Pair of Minnie Ears You Can Buy Online Right NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite piece of Disney merch? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Is Releasing an EXCLUSIVE Mystery Box Souvenir, and We’re SO Tempted by What’s Inside first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2023 wasn’t the best year at the box office for Disney. ©Disney Disney released over a dozen movies in 2023. Among those movies, you’ll find Elemental, Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 3, and The Little Mermaid. Many people around the world watched and enjoyed the movies Disney released last year, but was it enough to become the highest-grossing movie studio in 2023? Let’s take a look at the box office numbers to find out! In an article by Variety, they break down the box office numbers to show us how Disney compared to the other major movie production studios. Let’s just say it wasn’t Disney’s best year. ©Disney In 2023, Disney’s 17 new movies made $4.827 billion at the box office worldwide. To most people, this probably sounds like it was an amazing year for them — however, that isn’t the case. One of Disney’s biggest competitors, Universal Pictures, beat them at the box office for the first time in years. Universal Orlando Universal earned a total of $4.907 billion at the box office in 2023, which puts them at a clear lead over Disney. Having released movies like Mario, M3GAN, and Oppenheimer — it is easy to see how Universal slid past Disney when it came to box office sales. Universal Studios This marks the first time since 2015 that Disney has not been the box office leader. In a note released to the press and shared by Variety, Disney claimed that they took second to Universal because they released seven fewer movies than their competitor this year. However, it is also important to note that this is the first year since 2014 (except for 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic) that Disney hasn’t had a single film cross the $1 billion threshold. ©Disney To finish out our leaders in box office numbers in 2023, we have Warner Bros. following Disney in third place, which made $3.84 billion globally. In fourth place, we have Sony — who made $2.094 billion at the box office. ©Warner Bros. While Disney coming in second place in box office numbers isn’t something we see every year, we’ll be interested to see if the trend continues in 2024. ©Disney In 2023, Disney did not have a single movie title in the top three this year — but they had seven movies in the top ten. They had four of the highest-grossing global releases and three of the biggest domestic releases. ©Marvel The top 3 movies at the box office in 2023 were Warner Bros. Barbie, which grossed $1.4 billion. This was followed by Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, making $1.3 billion, and Oppenheimer, which came in at $950 million. ©Warner Bros. While Disney didn’t come in first place this year when it came to box office numbers, they released a lot of fan-favorite movies. Elemental ended up being one of the highest-streamed movies on Disney+! ©Disney We’re keeping our eyes out for anything and everything Disney. Keep checking in with us to see what we find next! The 32(!!) Remakes, Reboots, and Sequel Movies in the Works at Disney Right Now Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What was your favorite film released in 2023? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Universal BEAT Disney at the Box Office in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being a Disney passholder comes with a TON of perks! Disneyland But, it doesn’t come without some headaches, either. Folks who have been trying to get their hands on a Disneyland Magic Key pass for the last couple of years know that all too well. Sales have been paused for quite some time and we even saw a price increase for the passes. But, that bad news streak is coming to an end as Magic Key passes are going on sale again SOON! Heads up, Disneyland fans! Magic Key passes are going back on sale on January 10th, 2024! ©Disney All four pass types will be available for purchase — Inspire, Believe, Enchant, and Imagine. Disney shared that the passes will go on sale “no earlier than” 9AM PST, so mark your calendars if you’re trying to get your hands on one! ©Disney Pricing for the four passes is listed below: Inspire: $1649 Believe: $1249 Enchant: $849 Imagine: $499 Pixar Pier If you’re trying to snag passes this time around, there are a few steps you’ll want to take to make sure you’re prepared! Review each Magic Key pass details Sign into your Disney account (or create one if you need to) Confirm your payment method Have your required party information ready Galaxy’s Edge Once you’ve got that taken care of, you’ll be ready to purchase your pass! On January 10th, you’ll want to follow these steps: Sign into your Disney accounts Enter the waiting room on the Disneyland website no earlier than 8:45AM PST Keep your waiting room browser tab open You will be notified when it’s your turn to enter Select your desired passes or renewal information and you’re good to go To compare Magic Key passes and benefits, click on our link below! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disneyland, Disney World, and more. Learn More About Disney’s Magic Key Program Here Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you a Magic Key holder? Tell us in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disneyland Magic Key Pass Sales Will Resume SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a New Year, and well, what better excuse to buy more Disney stuff? 2024 Merchandise Okay, just kidding — we don’t need an excuse to buy our favorite Disney things. You get it, right? We’re all Disney adults here. We’re going to buy all the new mugs, t-shirts, pins, and whatever our heart desires just to kick 2024 off right. Well, we’re not doing this alone (yep, we’re dragging you along with us). But hey, if we spot a sale, we’re definitely going to share it with you. Guess what? We’ve got some great deals to share with you — you know — just in case you missed them. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. So these are all the great deals you can score right now on shopDisney (yep, one of our favorite places to shop online because ALL the Disney stuff, right?). Get The Jack Skellington and Sally Tote for $18 ©Disney Okay, first deal: if you buy anything from shopDisney, you can get this adorable Valentine’s Day tote with Jack and Sally for $18 (which is cheaper than its regular price). This would make a great Valentine’s Day gift, or, well, you can just keep it for yourself. Your choice! This tote is “Simply Meant To Be.” Buy on shopDisney Get 50% Off Select Items ©Disney Okay, half off? Yep!!! You can score up to 50% off a TON of Disney items right now. This includes a lot of Christmas merchandise, which you could buy now and save for Christmas this year! You’ll find everything from Crocs to Halloween costumes to ornaments. Check the full sale out below. Shop the Sale on shopDisney Buy The Mickey Icon Holiday Ornament Throw Pillow ©Disney Need help navigating all those items? Well, we’ve picked a few out for you, including this ICON-ic (see what we did there?) pillow that’s shaped like a Mickey ornament. It’s super soft and even has the castle on it. Buy on shopDisney Get the Disney100 Special Moments Loungefly Disney 100 Music Loungefly Does this sale include Loungefly bags? YES, it does! That includes this Disney100 Loungefly Backpack that has artwork on it of some of the most magical musical moments in Disney movie history. There’s Miguel with his guitar, Stitch with his ukelele, the harp from Fantasia, and more. Buy on shopDisney Buy the Cars Land Neon Lights Spirit Jersey Cars Land spirit jersey Have you been to Cars Land in Disney California Adventure? It’s incredible! You can now celebrate everything Cars Land with a spirit jersey — that is on sale! What’s better than that? The spirit jersey is black with neon signs all over it, just like Cars Land at night. Buy on shopDisney So head on over to shopDisney now to take advantage of these great deals before they’re gone. We’ll keep an eye out for more sales, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Shop our Amazon StoreThe post Grab These MAJOR Disney Deals Before They're Gone! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off in a few short days, and we can’t wait! EPCOT Festival of the Arts There will be lots of fun activities returning this year, performances during the Disney on Broadway concert series, all the merchandise that we’ll want to check out on the first day of the fest, and of course — the FOOD! Disney just released the full menus for the festival and now we’ve got another sign that the event is right around the corner! The 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is about to begin and the first signs of the fest’s arrival have started appearing in the park — food booths are popping up! There will be 18 different booths this year, each with different food and drink offerings that celebrate all things art. So far, we’ve seen Deconstructed Dish… Deconstructed Dish …and Cuisine Classique! Cuisine Classique Not only that, but Disney has also begun setting up the Marketplace Booths where you’ll be able to admire, peruse, and even purchase the incredible art on display. If you’re planning your visit to the 2024 festival, make sure to check out our DFB Store. There, you’ll find Food & Wine Festival-inspired apparel as well as our complete festival guidebook — the ultimate guide to tackling the Festival of the Arts at EPCOT! Festival of the Arts Guide Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest EPCOT Festival of the Arts info and more news from around Disney World! See the FULL MENUS for 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 going to the 2024 Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: 2024 Festival of the Arts Booths HAVE ARRIVED in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention Annual Passholders! January 11th is an important day if you’re planning a trip to Disney World. Disney World Annual Pass A LOT of changes have been happening at Disney World recently, and we know it can be difficult to keep track of them all. The Disney Dining Plan and all-day Park Hopping return on January 9th, several rides are closing for refurbishment this month, and you’ve got to watch out for some hotel pool closures as well. But don’t forget about the critical change happening on January 11th! What exactly is happening on January 11th? That’s when Good-to-Go days start for Disney World Annual Passholders! Good-to-Go days are days when Annual Passholders can enter the parks without a Park Pass Reservation. Annual Pass card After the pandemic-related closures in 2020, Disney World started requiring Park Pass Reservations in addition to park tickets for guests to enter the theme parks so that they could better control capacity. Those Park Pass Reservations are going away for date-based tickets on January 9th, but Annual Passholders still need to make those reservations in order to visit any of the Disney World theme parks (since an Annual Pass is not a date-based ticket). Annual Pass entrance The exception to this rule used to be Bonus Days, but now Bonus Days are being replaced by Good-to-Go days. Basically, if a day is a Good-to-Go day, Annual Passholders don’t need any reservations to go to any park. Annual Pass But what about blockout dates? Depending on which Annual Pass tier you have, there are certain blockout dates when you cannot enter any of the theme parks (usually around the holidays or other particularly busy times for Disney World). Blockout dates still apply to Good-to-Go days, so even if one day is “Good-to-Go” for some Annual Pass tiers, if your tier is blocked out, you cannot enter the parks. Disney World Annual Pass Disney announced that they’ll start adding Good-to-Go days to the Annual Passholder calendar on January 11th, 2024. The 11th might not be a Good-to-Go day itself (we’ll have to wait and see!), but that’s when you’ll be able to see which days you can visit the parks without a park pass. Hollywood Studios Some Annual Passholders have asked what will happen if they already have a Park Pass Reservation but then that day becomes a Good-to-Go day. Disney has announced that existing reservations on days that become Good-to-Go days will automatically be removed from your Park Pass limit, even though your reservation will still appear in your future plans. So you’ll be able to use that Park Pass Reservation on a different day! Annual Pass Magnet Pretty easy, right? Disney said that Good-to-Go days will be added on a rolling basis, days or weeks in advance. It sounds like they might appear on short notice sometimes (just a few days in advance isn’t much heads up!), so make sure to keep an eye on the calendar when you have an upcoming trip. Annual Pass entrance at Magic Kingdom This change follows another relaxing of Park Pass Reservations rules that arrived in April 2023, which allows Passholders to enter the parks without a reservation after 2PM, except for Saturdays and Sundays in Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle If you’re an Annual Passholder, you’re probably already a pro at planning Disney World vacations. But why make it more stressful than it needs to be? Our friends over at Small World Vacations can help you plan your trip, finding you all the best deals and discounts along the way. The best part? Their services are FREE! We’ll keep watching for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB! 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 ALERT! January 11th Is a BIG DAY for Disney World Annual Passholders! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are SO close to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts that we can almost taste it. 2023 Festival of the Arts Recently, Disney released a TON of news about all the festival booths, food offerings, and activities for park guests to enjoy. We may still be a few weeks out from the beginning of this festival, but there is no better time than the present to take a look at the menu, get excited, and plan out what you’re going to eat! What is equally as exciting is the news about a NEW popcorn bucket that will be available for the festival — and we honestly can’t wait to get our hands on it. We LOVE our popcorn buckets here at DFB, and we always get excited when we see a new one being released. When we said that we can’t wait to get our hands on this one, we meant it. Take a look at the NEW EPCOT Festival of the Arts popcorn bucket! The NEW Popcorn bucket! This popcorn bucket is bringing back the love for everyone’s favorite imagination dragon — Figment! We are OBSESSED with how this bucket came out. It is inspired by Figment’s attraction — Journey into Imagination with Figment. The shape looks just like the building that houses the attraction, keeping the same sense of wonder and whimsy. Could you follow the bouncing Figment? This bucket will be filled with rainbow popcorn, and as you can see, you’ll be able to gauge how much you’ve eaten so you know when it is time to get that refill! Let’s just hope Figment doesn’t eat all of it first. Figment’s Inspiration Station in 2023 Back in 2022, we saw the introduction of a Figment popcorn bucket that caused 6-hour-long wait times! We love Figment, and we know there are tons of other Figment lovers out there. We have a feeling we’re going to see a LOT of Figment fans in EPCOT on January 12th. If you’re interested in picking one up, you can visit Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts We’re keeping our eyes out for all the incoming news about the Festival of the Arts. Keep checking in with us to see what we find next! Check out the FULL menus for the 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 planning to buy this new popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨Disney Announced a NEW Figment Popcorn Bucket Is Coming SOON to EPCOT!🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World wants you to think that everything going on in the parks next year is gonna be fantastic… but that’s not necessarily the truth. EPCOT Let’s uncover all the BAD news that Disney’s trying to distract you from, today on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: BAD News About Disney World in 2024  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: BAD News About Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article