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Ready to take on an African safari, dive into the big blue world with Nemo, and *possibly* say goodbye to some old dino friends? Animal Kingdom Then it’s time to take a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2024! So let’s make it happen and learn how to conquer Animal Kingdom next year TOGETHER, on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: The ULTIMATE Guide to Animal Kingdom 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 Animal Kingdom in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: The ULTIMATE Guide to Animal Kingdom in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, hear us out, but have you ever thought about visiting Disney World and staying off-property? Have you ever thought about staying off-property? Yeah, we know, a lot of us just want to live in the Disney bubble on our vacation, but at the same time, there are some REALLY nice hotels in the area that might be a better value than a Disney World hotel. There are some great hotels in the Disney Springs area, plus there’s the incredibly luxurious Four Season Orlando. Well, a NEW billion-dollar resort will be opening near Disney World soon, and when you see it, you’ll want to book a stay there. The new resort is called Evermore Orlando Resort (yes, we LOVE the name — so fantasy-like) and you’ll be able to book a stay there as early as January 1st, 2024. Yep, this hotel is opening SOON. The idea is that the hotel will focus on “combining the comforts of home with the amenities of a premium resort.” Sounds nice, right? Well, we also now have a first look at the new hotel, too. ©Evermore Orlando Resort Even better is that Evermore is close to Disney World — it’s only about a 15-minute drive from Disney World’s Ticket and Transportation Center. You’ll be able to book a variety of rooms, including flats, villas, and even houses with up to 11 bedrooms. Now THAT’s a vacation home, right? According to the recent announcement, “The resort will open with 2,013 bedrooms throughout 69 houses ranging in size from five to eleven bedrooms; 206 four-bedroom flats; and 41 two- and four-bedroom villas.” ©Evermore Orlando Resort Hilton’s luxury Conrad Orlando will also be part of the resort, featuring 433 rooms, including suites and family suites. There’s also a spa and outdoor water garden. You like golf? Well, you’ll find “visually captivating Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses.” There’s also a 20-acre tropical beach complex around an 8-acre bay called Evermore Bay. This place is niiiiiicccce, y’all. ©Evermore Orlando Resort If you’re ready to book with Evermore, reservations are open now for bookings starting on January 1st, 2024. Reservations are also open for Conrad Orlando, which will open on January 9th, 2024. ©Evermore Orlando Resort Stay tuned to DFB for more. Why You Should Be Careful Staying at These Disney World Hotels in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of Evermore Orlando Resort so far? Will you be booking a stay? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Billion-Dollar, 10,000-Room Hotel Being Built Next Door to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We only have half a year until the opening of the NEW massive expansion in Tokyo Disney Sea! ©Disney Disney announced back in October that Fantasy Springs would be opening on June 6th, 2024. So today, December 6th, 2023 marks the 6 month mark until it officially opens! And now Disney has shared a little peek (or perhaps peak) at the progress of one of its lands. Fantasy Springs will be a massive new theme port at Tokyo Disney Springs. It’s the biggest expansion of the park since its opening in 2001! It will bring three new lands to explore– Frozen Kingdom, Rapunzel’s Forest, and Peter Pan’s Neverland. ©Disney And now Tokyo Disney, along with Jennifer Lee, Disney’s chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and writer and director of Frozen, have brought us an update on the construction in Frozen Kingdom! We got a view of the mountaintop where Anna’s ice castle is and other elements in the new Frozen-themed land. In the video, Lee describes what our experience will be like in this new land, stating, “It’s like you’re stepping right into the movie, into breathtaking Arendelle and immersing yourself and your favorite Frozen moments.” If it’s going to be anything like World of Frozen in Hong Kong, we’re sure it will be amazing! ©Disney We’re excited to see and experience this new port at Tokyo Disney Sea. Until then, check out World of Frozen with us below, so you can find out what to expect in Tokyo! Keep following DFB for more exciting Disney news! Check out everything confirmed for two other new Disney lands! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which themed land in Tokyo Disney Sea are you looking forward to visiting? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW LOOK at Disney's Huge Theme Park EXPANSION -- Fantasy Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had LOTS of exciting things happen in EPCOT lately, and now EPCOT’s new nighttime show is finally HERE! Luminous: The Symphony of US In between more of the construction walls coming down, seeing Walt’s statue gazing out into the park, and an all-new light experience that you just have to see to believe, it’s hard to believe that EPCOT dropped yet another big change on us. The NEW fireworks show has officially arrived, but its debut performance has critics talking. There has been lots of hype and mystery surrounding EPCOT’s newest nighttime spectacular and the day has finally come to see it in person. The new fireworks show is called Luminous: The Symphony of Us and pulls off an impressive display of spouting water fountains, fireworks in the sky, and beautiful music to tell the story of, well, us! The new show When we sat down with a few of the show’s creators to learn more about what we could expect before seeing the show on its debut run, they told us that the music is really the driving force of this experience. They wanted the music to carry the storyline of people as they’re born, grow, fall in love, experience loss, and showcase the beautiful harmony of what can be achieved when people come together. Luminous: The Symphony of US and Sheléa Melody McDonald You may be thinking, “Ok, enough with the tearjerker stuff,” but we found all of this to be true. The music woven together in this performance was incredible. In fact, it seems like the showrunners achieved what they set out to do, and the musical score was the one resounding piece of the show that everyone we spoke to and overheard just couldn’t stop talking about. The show is bookended by two new songs (one at the opening and the other at the closing) while also creating space to showcase familiar tunes from Disney films while telling the story of a human’s journey. WOW! However, that seemed to be the only thing everyone could agree on. The fireworks were dazzling (but it’s also hard not to be impressed with massive fireworks displays), and while there were no visuals on the sides of the barges, we felt like they played more of a part in this story than we originally expected. Water barges The new barges have been revamped, possibly in response to critical remarks of how huge and distracting the previous versions of them were when they were used and displayed in the HarmonioUS nighttime show. Now, it appears their only function is to spout water when the show calls for it. While the fountains are magnificent and the barges are used throughout the show to continue to move things along, some people were disappointed to find they were such an instrumental piece once again. So many effects! We have been told repeatedly that as long as you had a view of the World Showcase Lagoon, there really wasn’t a bad place to watch the show; however, from our experience, if you really wanted to get the full display of the power packed into Luminous, you’d really want to make sure you’ve got a good vantage point of everything that’s offered — including the water barges. Toy Story section of Luminous: The Symphony of US Another critique that we kept hearing after the show had wound down is that people missed the visuals on the huge Harmonious barges (ironic, huh?) The previous barges had displays of digital imagery and projections that went along with the show’s storyline to soften the transition and add another element to the display; however, that wasn’t the case for EPCOT’s new show. We’re interested to see if this is just because the use of the barges throughout the show is similar and since HarmonioUS did run for 18 months maybe we’re just relating this new show a bit too much to what was offered in the past. Beautiful display of fireworks Overall though, the show is truly a wonder and it well exceeds expectations from what we thought we would be getting out of it. If you were a fan of the aesthetic of Illuminations, loved the music from HarmonioUS, and enjoyed a few extra flashes of colorful lights like the ones that are featured throughout Happily Ever After, this is a show you won’t want to sleep on! Stay tuned with us for more Disney news and updates soon! A NEW Fireworks Show Has Debuted in EPCOT! Come With Us To Watch Luminous The Symphony of Us! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning to see Luminous The Symphony of Us on your next EPCOT visit? Give us your thoughts in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Recently, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Luminous: The Symphony of Us. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post People Have STRONG Opinions About the NEW Fireworks Show in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. 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The past few days have been a wild time for EPCOT! Luminous The park’s lengthy transformation is coming to a close, and some of the construction walls came down to reveal EPCOT’s all-new World Celebration Gardens as well as the Walt the Dreamer statue. Oh, and did we mention that Luminous, The Symphony of Us debuted on December 5th as well? With all these fun things happening, we did start to feel a bit greedy and anticipate the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza — which was set to debut in late 2023 — or so we thought. The new area will serve as a central location for EPCOT’s rotating festivals throughout the year, providing a communal space to celebrate rather than having to trek around the whole park. While CommuniCore was previously set to open in late 2023, Disney has now confirmed that it will open in 2024. ©Disney Disney said in a press release regarding the official opening of the new EPCOT additions, “The beautiful greenspaces throughout the World Celebration Gardens will feature ample seating and shade, as well as a central planter based on the five-rings of the iconic EPCOT logo. Guests will be invited to connect with one another and the nature around them in this lush new area. Each of the garden spaces will have their own identities and change with the EPCOT festivals throughout the year. CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza will make their debut in 2024.“ CommuniCore Plaza ©Disney While this is disappointing news, we’re holding on to the fact that 2024 is just around the corner. Although Disney hasn’t confirmed WHEN in 2024 the festival area will open, our fingers are crossed that there’s a chance CommuniCore will debut in time for the 2024 International Festival of the Arts, which is set to start on January 12th. CommuniCore Hall What do you think? Are we too hopeful?! We’ll continue to keep you all up to date with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more on CommuniCore Hall and Plaza? Let us know in the comments! 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! What do you think of the delay? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Opening Date DELAYED for New Festival Areas in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Even though we would like to experience EVERYTHING Disney World has to offer every trip, it’s a nearly impossible feat. Cinderella Castle From its sheer size to limited seasonal offerings, Disney World challenges its guests with too much of a good time. For most, it takes MULTIPLE long trips to Disney World to experience everything the resort has to offer. Unfortunately, the challenge becomes even greater when you factor in closures. Even when you plan that perfect Disney World trip, you are always susceptible to an ambush by closures and refurbishments. That’s where we can help! While closure dates aren’t always made available well in advance, here are a few ride and attraction closures you should be prepared for in 2024. Splash Mountain Tiana’s Bayou Adventure This one is kind of a given, taking into account that Splash Mountain is permanently closed. With that said, the mountain has undergone retheming changes and will reopen next year as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The new attraction is slated to open in late 2024 at Magic Kingdom, but so far that’s all we know regarding its opening date. If you have a trip planned before the fall and winter of 2024, you should still expect this brand-new ride to be closed. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid Not only should you expect Voyage of the Little Mermaid in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be closed in 2024, but you may want to prepare yourself for it never reopening. While nothing official has been announced, this The Little Mermaid stage show has been closed since 2020 with minimal hints of reopening. Making Voyage of the Little Mermaid’s future even murkier is the absence of an official attraction page on Disney World’s website. We’re betting we’ll have just as much difficulty experiencing this attraction in 2024 as we did in years prior. Country Bears Jamboree Country Bears in Frontierland It was announced at this year’s Destination D23 that Country Bears Jamboree in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom will be getting a makeover in 2024. The new act will include the bears singing their usual songs in new country, rockabilly, and bluegrass styles with some Nashville inspiration. The new show also promises a rockabilly style of “Bare Necessities”. While we know the change is set for 2024, we don’t know when just yet. We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the closing and reopening dates are released! Water Park Rides Summit Plummet The Disney World water parks have been operating as a one-on, one-off package for a while now and that is expected to continue into 2024. Right now, Blizzard Beach is open but will likely close next year to give way to Typhoon Lagoon. It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that when one water park is closed, those rides and attractions will be completely inaccessible during your trip. When we have concrete closing and opening dates for each water park in 2024, we will be sure to relay those dates. Outdoor Rides During Inclement Weather Rainy Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Bad weather doesn’t always ruin a Disney World Trip. After all, storms in Central Florida are fairly commonplace. However, sometimes it can get so bad that Disney has to take action and close outdoor attractions. If you find yourself at Disney World during hurricane season or in the middle of a lightning storm, you should expect ride complications during your trip. This is not only a 2024 tip, but a general rule of thumb for years to come. Other Possible Closures Dinosaur This year’s Destination D23 announced A TON of potential upcoming changes, and while we don’t have official dates for any of the following attractions, you should know it is possible that the refurbishments and closures of these attractions could begin in 2024. One of these rides includes DINOSAUR over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DinoLand U.S.A. is already being phased out and Disney hinted that an all-new Indiana Jones attraction could arrive in Animal Kingdom, possibly replacing DINOSAUR. Is this goodbye to It’s Tough To Be A Bug? This Animal Kingdom attraction change is certain to happen, it’s just a matter of when. It’s Tough to be a Bug! is getting replaced with a NEW Zootopia show at some point, and that could be as early as 2024. The new show is expected to be filled with humor and action while taking the audience through the different biomes from the movie. ©Disney Test Track at EPCOT is also scheduled to get a retheming. Like the other possible closures we’ve mentioned, there is no set timeline to Test Track’s retheme so it’s very possible it remains open all year in 2024 without any refurbishment or closures. With that said, the chance that Test Track — along with DINOSAUR and It’s Tough to be a Bug! — closes temporarily in 2024 is always a possibility. We will be sure to bring you all the latest Disney World attraction closing and opening dates as they are made available and you can CLICK HERE to view Disney World’s comprehensive refurbishment and closure schedule. As always, stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest news, tips, and reviews coming out of Disney World! The Skyliner Complication You Should Expect in Early 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 plan around closures for your Disney World trips or do you go with the flow? Let us know in the comments! The post Be Prepared for These Disney World Ride CLOSURES in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sharing a first look at plans for Asteria, a new Storyliving by Disney residential community coming to life in the heart of North Carolina!View the full article

We’ve got some news from Disney Springs! Terralina Crafted Italian Disney Springs is full of fantastic restaurants, both Disney-themed and non-Disney gift shops, and even a few attractions. We just found out that one popular restaurant has a new executive chef! Terralina Crafted Italian is a popular table-service restaurant in Disney Springs, and they announced recently that they hired a new Executive Chef — Claudio Daggio! ©Levy Restaurants Chef Claudio Daggio has officially been promoted to Executive Chef, according to Food & Beverage Magazine. According to the magazine, “With his culinary expertise stemming from the multicultural kitchens of his Italian-Mexican family, to an education at MID Florida Culinary Institute, and invaluable experiences shared by a multitude of great chefs he’s worked with, Executive Chef Claudio Daggio will deliver unparalleled Italian culinary experiences for every guest who walks through Terralina’s doors.” Inside Terralina Crafted Italian Chef Daggio was born in Mexico City and moved to Orlando in September 2000, where he learned more about a variety of cuisines and cooking styles. ©Levy Restaurants Chef Daggio’s “cooking style elegantly fuses modern methodologies with Mediterranean and Latin influences, paying homage to his vibrant cultural roots.” Terralina Crafted Italian We like to keep you informed on all kinds of Disney Springs news as well as all the latest of Disney World, so make sure you keep it posted right here at DFB! BREAKING: A NEW Disney World Restaurant Just OPENED! Come With Us To Check It Out! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to Terralina Crafted Italian? Let us know in the comments! The post One Disney World Restaurant Just Got a NEW Executive Chef! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heads up everyone: McDonald’s is creating a spin-off restaurant chain! We love the McDonald’s near Disney World Oh yes! We often report to you on the latest Disney Happy Meal toy news, as well as other important news that comes out of the popular restaurant chain. If you’ve been hearing whispers about the company’s spin-off restaurant chain, we now have our first look at the menu! This new spin-off restaurant is called CosMc’s, and thanks to a gentleman named Iman Jalali who was driving by the location in Illinois and Business Insider, we have photos of what to expect from this new restaurant’s menu. ©Business Insider The menu is filled with adventurous drinks, including plenty of coffee drinks and other caffeinated beverages, along with lots of different breakfast items. The photos of the menu include items such as “teas, lemonades, slushies, frappes, coffees, and a section called ‘signature galactic boosts.'” A few of the drinks include a Sour Cherry Energy Burst, Iced and Sweet Tea, Lemonade, a Churro Frappe, Berry Hibiscus Sour-Ade, and a Popping Pear Slush. Some of the sandwiches that we can see include a Spicy Queso Sandwich, an Egg McMuffin, and a Sausage McMuffin with Egg. There’s also a section for McFlurries and baked goods, and there are sides like Pretzel Bites and Hashbrowns. ©Business Insider Some of the items are very similar to the ones on the McDonald’s menu, while others look brand-new. Jalali noticed there was a drone flying around the location, and when he asked a person nearby if the restaurant was open, he was told that they were just filming something. ©Business Insider Jalali told Business Insider, “It’s surprising. You get a Dutch Bros kind of feeling here. They look to be combining the all-day breakfast demand with the Starbucks caffeine demand and mixing drinks that are more kid-friendly than Starbucks.” We’ll be sure to keep you updated on this new endeavor as we hear more, so stay tuned to DFB! See what changes McDonald’s has made to their Big Mac burgers! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you looking forward to this new chain? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the MENU for the NEW McDonald's Spin-Off Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re just a fan of Pixar movies, or you love Pixar films and GOING to the movies, we have great news for you. Luca poster Seeing new Disney and Pixar films in theaters is something we personally love to do. It’s just a different experience than sitting on your couch at home! Three very popular Pixar films didn’t get a chance to be released in theaters when they first came out, but now they’re getting their chance at the spotlight! Pixar has officially announced that Soul, Turning Red, and Luca will be arriving in theaters for the first time ever in 2024! ©Pixar Soul will arrive first on January 12th, followed by Turning Red on February 9th, and Luca on March 22nd. All of these films are currently available on Disney+ as well for streaming. ©Disney At this time it hasn’t been revealed how long these films will be in theaters for, so we suggest grabbing your tickets as soon as they become available just in case! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. See what new Pixar Parade and updated fireworks show is coming to Disneyland 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 Which of these movies will you be going to see in theaters? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Popular Pixar Movies Are Coming to Theaters for the FIRST TIME EVER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A NEW fireworks show is now in EPCOT! EPCOT Disney announced that the new nighttime spectacular Luminous, which was created to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary, would debut on December 5th, 2023, and we’ve got a FIRST LOOK at the show! Luminous — The Symphony of Us is the new nighttime spectacular in EPCOT. Luminous The show features fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects, and lots of Disney music. Let’s take a look! So many effects! The show starts with voices around World Showcase welcoming you to the event. The first song that plays is “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan. One of our favorite things about the new show is that you can get a good view from pretty much any of the World Showcase pavilions. With Harmonious, it was a little bit tricky to get the best view, as the animations projected on the water were only visible from certain angles. That wasn’t an issue with this new show, although you’ll still want to find a spot where you can get a clear view of the center of World Showcase Lagoon for the parts of the show that just feature lasers and water features. People missed the visuals We LOVED the music during the show and thought it was a cool mix of the aesthetic of Illuminations with the musicality of Harmonious and the fun laser light effects of Happily Ever After. Fireworks Lots of the people around us enjoyed the show as well, although we heard several people comment that they missed the visual storytelling element of Harmonious. Although many people said they didn’t love having the barges in the middle of the Lagoon all the time, the barges provided a space for more projections and animation, whereas this show does not have that. Fireworks Currently, Luminous begins each night at 9:30PM. Starting on January 1st, the showtime will change to 9PM nightly. Luminous Luminous isn’t the only new thing in EPCOT — the World Celebration Gardens also opened on December 5th… World Celebration Gardens …and the “Walt the Dreamer” statue was unveiled the same day. Walt the Dreamer The new glowing sidewalks also debuted on the 5th! EPCOT’s NEW Glowing Sidwalks It’s been a BIG day for EPCOT, and we’re so happy to see some more construction walls come down. There’s a lot of seating over here Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest changes in Disney World. Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th anniversary. Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! More Details Revealed About the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE 4 Unexpected Announcements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox -- Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to see Luminous in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the new EPCOT fireworks show, Luminous. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post A NEW Fireworks Show Has Debuted in EPCOT! Come With Us To Watch 'Luminous -- The Symphony of Us'! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s TIME! One of our favorite things about EPCOT is finally BACK! EPCOT Does anyone else miss those fun lights that were embedded in the ground back when Future World was a thing in EPCOT? Well, we have good news for you! The glowing sidewalks are officially BACK in EPCOT! Glowing sidewalks The new version is a little bit different than the lights you remember from several years ago. Previously, they were little sparks like this… Lights | 2019 …but now they’re more like glowing lines on the ground! Glowing sidewalks We first heard that these glowing sidewalks would be appearing in World Celebration over a year ago, and we couldn’t wait to check them out. Now that the World Celebration Gardens are finally open and it’s gotten dark enough outside, we can see them! EPCOT’s NEW Glowing Sidwalks When it was first announced that the glowing sidewalks would return, an EPCOT Imagineer shared that the lighting fixtures would incorporate updated technology and “controllability to deliver some fun new lighting capabilities.” Cool new lights Part of those new “capabilities” is that the lights coordinate with the lights on Spaceship Earth! There are also some other lights in this area, including underneath some of the benches… Lights under the benches …and hanging from poles. More lights Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news! Click here for a FULL TOUR of the NEW land in EPCOT! 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! What do you think of the new glowing sidewalks? Let us know in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media event about the new World Celebration Gardens. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FIRST LOOK at the NEW Glowing Sidewalks in EPCOT! 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve ever been to Disney World, then you know that there are LOTS of places to shop! EPCOT It’s a common joke that theme park rides typically end in a gift shop, and because of that, you’ll find stores ALL OVER the parks with merchandise themed to rides, characters, movies, hotels, and more. But if you’re looking for merchandise for one specific character, we’ve got a great recommendation for you! Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is a new walkthrough attraction that opened in EPCOT’s World Nature in mid-October. It’s entirely outdoors, so it doesn’t really get its own gift shop…but Disney came up with a solution! Journey of Water Instead of a full-blown store, there’s a Moana-themed merchandise kiosk near the attraction! You’ll find this kiosk to the right of Spaceship Earth as you’re walking back toward Journey of Water. The kiosk The kiosk was completed around the same time that Journey of Water was, but its hours have been completely unpredictable since. We’ve been trying to catch it operating for weeks now! Today, when World Celebration opened, we FINALLY noticed the kiosk open during the daytime and selling plenty of themed merch. Moana merchandise! The stand is covered in Moana dolls, plushes, clothing, towels, toys, and more. There’s a wide selection of movie-inspired merch. And then one side of the kiosk even has a few Minnie ears! This is a quick stop if you’re looking for a new pair. You can even get Minnie ears! If you’re hoping to snag some Moana souvenirs on your next trip, look out for this kiosk! We’ll keep an eye on any other additions in EPCOT, so stay tuned to DFB. Click Here to Do a Full Walkthrough of Journey of Water! 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 checked out the new attraction yet? Tell us in the comments! The post FINALLY! This Sneaky Shopping Spot Is OPEN in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a GREAT week to be a fan of Disney food! We can’t wait! Why, you ask? Well, not only did we try a ton of new holiday treats, but a new restaurant, EET by Maneet Chauhan, has also officially opened in Disney Springs! And, the good news just keeps on coming because we’ve got a FULL LOOK at the menu for another restaurant opening in Disney World soon — let’s check it out! The full menu with prices is up for Summer House on the Lake coming to Disney Springs! While we still don’t have an official opening date, we’ve been seeing the finishing touches put on the new space and even caught a glimpse at a private training event. But, that opening can’t be too far away as we’ve officially got our first look at the full menu! Summer House will serve brunch along with lunch and dinner — so let’s see what we can start salivating over! Brunch Who doesn’t love a good Disney World brunch?! We can’t wait to check this out! Every Saturday and Sunday, from 9AM until 3PM, you’ll be able to enjoy an exclusive brunch menu that encapsulates these flavors in some of your favorite eats. There are starters like jalapeño corn bread and something called cheesy dream puffs?! ©Summer House on the Lake Plus, who doesn’t love a menu with an entire section devoted solely to guacamole?! ©Summer House on the Lake You’ll find plenty of breakfast burritos and other Cali-Mex inspired eats… ©Summer House on the Lake …and more traditional egg breakfasts, too. ©Summer House on the Lake Of course, there will be pancakes and waffles… ©Summer House on the Lake …but if you’re feeling green, you can grab a salad! ©Summer House on the Lake If you’re looking for some veggies, look no further… ©Summer House on the Lake …and why not grab a crispy chicken sandwich or prime cheeseburger? ©Summer House on the Lake You’ll also find some more traditional summer comfort dishes like fried chicken and grilled salmon… ©Summer House on the Lake …and the kiddos will have quite a lot of dishes to choose from! This might be one of the biggest kids menus in all of Disney World. ©Summer House on the Lake Not to mention all these sides! ©Summer House on the Lake As far as alcohol goes, there are some spritzes… ©Summer House on the Lake …specialty cocktails… ©Summer House on the Lake …zero proof cocktails and wine… ©Summer House on the Lake …more wine… ©Summer House on the Lake …and a good selection of beer — including nonalcoholic! ©Summer House on the Lake Let’s see what’s for lunch and dinner! Lunch and Dinner Don’t worry — there’s plenty more for lunch and dinner too! You’ll find the same starters… ©Summer House on the Lake …guacamole and veggies available during brunch… ©Summer House on the Lake …but with the addition of a raw & chilled section! Snag ahi tuna tostadas, hamachi sashimi, and classic shrimp cocktail! ©Summer House on the Lake You’ll be able to grab those yummy-sounding salads too… ©Summer House on the Lake …along with the same sandwiches. ©Summer House on the Lake But wait — what’s this?! A taco menu? Say no more. ©Summer House on the Lake You’ll also be able to order pizza and pasta during lunch and dinner. ©Summer House on the Lake The skirt steak frites, filet mignon, and corn-husk salmon sound delicious! ©Summer House on the Lake The kiddos have the same choice of entrees and sides for lunch and dinner, and the drink list is the same as well! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more! Disney Springs Has 68 Restaurants, but You Only Need To Know About 6 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be checking this new restaurant out? Tell us in the comments! The post FULL MENU and PRICES Announced for NEW Summer House on the Lake Restaurant in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2024 is quickly approaching, and that means a LOT is about to change in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Park Passes are going away for date-based tickets, all-day park hopping is returning as well as the Disney Dining Plan, and those are just in the month of January. If you’re staying at a Disney World Hotel in the first month of 2024, here’s a mistake you’ll want to try your hardest to avoid making. In January, Disney World’s Skyliner will be closed temporarily from January 16th through 21st in 2024. This means that if you’re staying at a Skyliner hotel, one of the biggest transportation draws will be unavailable during this time. Disney Skyliner It also means that to get to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios from a Skyliner resort, you’ll need to take a Disney bus instead, which is most people’s least favorite mode of transportation (and is often a lot more crowded). Skyliner station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Not only will it be harder to get to these parks, but if you’re looking to resort hop, or book a reservation at a Skyliner hotel, it’ll take a lot longer to get there. You’ll want to either take a Disney bus from your hotel to a park, and THEN to another hotel, or just take a rideshare to the hotel, which costs extra. Skyliner at Riviera Overall, the Skyliner closure will affect some travel time and plans around Disney World, but there are ways to get around it. You just need to know about it ahead of time so you can have those plans in place before your trip begins! We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Here are 6 things we’re dreading about 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’s your favorite way to get around Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney World Hotel Mistake You'll Make in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot is happening in Disney World. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of not one, but TWO, new restaurants at Disney Springs. The EPCOT transformation is scheduled to be over soon. A NEW ride is being constructed in Magic Kingdom. PLUS Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting a brand new structure for new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas. So let’s take a look at what those villas look like now. Now, the main construction of the DVC building doesn’t look a lot different from the last time we checked in. We can say, though, we’re still surprised at how this building continues to expand — it’s way bigger than we initially imagined. It just keeps expanding These rooms are also super close to Seven Seas Lagoon, so we’re assuming they’re going to have some AMAZING views, including views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks. Views are going to be great We did notice that most of the rooms are now completely enclosed and now have sliding glass doors that have been installed. Rooms are mostly enclosed We also noticed that work seems to be starting on enclosing rooms on the first level of the building. Work starting on bottom level Overall, the building is really starting to take shape and look like something now. We remember when this was just a site filled with dirt. Work on the new building The structure has a total of 10 floors that we can see so far. DVC building Disney has not yet started putting some of the cosmetic touches on the building, but we expect we might start seeing that soon. As a refresher, here’s what it’s supposed to look like when it’s complete. It’s inspired by what early concepts of the Polynesian Village Resort looked like. ©Disney The new villas won’t just have new rooms, though: it will also feature new recreation and dining options (okay, we’re SO curious about the dining). We’ll be keeping an eye on the site and keep you updated on how it’s going. The new DVC villas are expected to open some time in 2024. Stay tuned to DFB for more. The Worst Disney World Hotels for 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the construction so far? Let us know in the comments! The post See the Recent CHANGES at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Expansion! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Two NEW hotels are coming to Universal Orlando! Universal Orlando The new hotels will be located close to Epic Universe — the new theme park that is opening in 2025. Let’s take a look! The two new hotels coming to Universal Orlando are co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co. They’re called Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. ©Universal Each of these hotels has 750 guest rooms, bringing a total of 1,500 new guest rooms to Universal Orlando. Universal Stella Nova Resort is “inspired by distant galaxies, new stars, and mysterious black holes.” Universal Terra Luna Resort is “inspired by the massive and diverse planetary elements of the universe.” Universal confirmed that people staying at these two new hotels can take advantage of exclusive theme park benefits like Early Park Admission, free transportation to and from the parks, resort-wide charging privileges, etc. Universal Stella Nova Resort Universal Stella Nova is opening on January 21st, 2025, according to the Loews website. ©Loews The price listed shows $189 per night as the seasonal rate, so the cost will likely fluctuate throughout the year, depending on how high demand is at various times. Universal Terra Luna Resort Universal Terra Luna Resort is opening on February 25th, 2025. ©Loews This hotel was showing rooms at $210 per night for the seasonal rate. Here are some other stats that apply to both hotels, found on the Loews website: 750 guest rooms Located at Universal Orlando Resort Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort will be located at the future site of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park, which will open at a later date in 2025. Universal Orlando’s current theme parks and Universal CityWalk will be accessible from the new hotels via convenient and complimentary shuttles Exclusive Theme Park Benefits and complimentary transportation throughout the destination Resort-style pool, game room, and more Throughout the resort, there are restaurant and lounge options sure to fit the palette of everyone — including a pool bar and grill, and pizza delivery ©Universal | Epic Universe Concept Art Check in for both hotels is at 4PM, and check out is 11AM. Overnight guest parking is $18 plus tax per vehicle, per night. Day guest parking is $45 plus tax per vehicle, per day. Pets are not permitted at either hotel. We’ll continue to watch for updates, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn more about Epic Universe! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to Epic Universe? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: 2 NEW Hotels Are Coming to Universal Orlando! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to traveling, it pays off to be prepared. Spirit Airlines at Orlando Airport With the stress that comes with traveling, there are some essentials you NEED — and some essentials that make life easier. When these items went viral for travel– we need to admit that we were a little skeptical. However, once we tried them out we realized what a GAME CHANGER they are. We can’t promise that having these things will make your trip the smoothest trip you’ve ever taken (because let’s be real– does a smooth travel day even exist?), but it will for sure make your travel day more convenient. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Whether you’re heading to your next trip to Walt Disney World, going on a tropical getaway, or flying home to visit family for the holidays — the stress levels at the airport are the same. With these items, you can ease your mind a bit and get through the travel day with comfort and ease. Travel Backpack ©Amazon We love a convenient way to pack– and this backpack does just that. It is the perfect size to use as a carry-on item and offers tons of small storage spots that are also easy to access on the plane. You don’t even need to worry about opening your entire bag to access your electronics– there is a separate section that is extra padded and is meant for electronics that is super easy to access. Say goodbye to fumbling with your bag while you’re in TSA trying to get everything out! Check it out on Amazon! Travel Blanket and Pillow ©Amazon How many times have you been on a plane and wanted either a blanket or a pillow? For us, we’ve had this thought process too many times to count. We found this blanket that turns itself into a pillow when you have it folded and stored– so it is basically a 2-for-1 deal! It is super compact and easy to store in your carry-on bag until you decide you need it. Check it out on Amazon! Bluetooth Transmitter ©Amazon Getting on a plane and realizing that there is a screen for you to watch TV, listen to music, or track your flight progress is an amazing feeling. That is– until you realize that your headphones are wireless. That no longer needs to be a concern! Just plug this into the headphone jack and connect your wireless headphones to it. You’ll be connected to the screen and can watch TV to your heart’s content… and you’ll even save your phone battery, too! Check it out on Amazon! Snack Container ©Amazon Airport food is almost always synonymous with expensive. With this snack tray, you no longer need to worry about paying airport prices when you’re looking for something to eat. It is great for traveling and has a great seal so things won’t go stale or leak. We didn’t know we needed this until we saw it– and it is such a game changer. Check it out on Amazon! Hair Tool Travel Bag ©Amazon When it comes to storing hair tools in your carry-on bag or suitcase– they take up SO much space! This bag will keep everything together and make travel so much easier. The bag is even heat resistant, so if you need to pack up your hair tools and they are still warm there is no need to worry! Check it out on Amazon! Wireless Charger Station ©Amazon Forget the days of carrying around 3 different chargers and needing to find outlets for every. single. one. This will be the only charger you’ll need for your electronic devices. It will make life so much easier and you’ll no longer need to be digging for all of your chargers while you’re waiting at your gate! Now, it will be super convenient to charge your phone, headphones, and Apple watch on the go! Check it out on Amazon! We know that travel is never easy, but hopefully having these items will make your travel day more convenient and will help you get from point A to point B without much stress. We’re keeping an eye out for any and all travel necessities, so keep checking in with us at DFB to see what we find next! Looking for more travel essentials? Check out our Amazon storefront!The post 6 Viral Products You Need From Amazon Before You Travel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney continues to showcase veterans inside our company, today we salute retired U.S. Navy Captain, Cappy Surette, senior manager of communications for Disney Experiences. Cappy is one of the forces behind Disney’s first-ever military-inspired merchandise collection. This special project was designed by the Disney Parks Merchandise team to honor and celebrate those who serve […]View the full article

A HUGE sale is happening RIGHT NOW on Frontier flights, but it won’t last long! ©Frontier Airlines If you’re planning a 2024 trip to Disney World, you’ll want to check out these amazing deals on flights to and from Orlando. Right now, Frontier Airlines is having its HOLI-DEALS sale! The sale lasts ONE DAY ONLY — You must buy your tickets before 11:59PM EST in order to take advantage of the savings. ©Frontier Discount Den members can get flights for as low as $29 with the Holi-Deals sale, and if you’re not a member of the Discount Den, you can still get flights for as low as $39. ©Frontier This sale is valid for flights on or before March 6th, 2024, that take place on Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Some blackout dates apply. ©Frontier Here are those blackout dates: December 21st-23rd, 26th-30th, 2023; January 2nd-3rd, 16th, 2024; February 8th-12th, 16th, 19th, 2024; March 2nd, 2024. Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport We spotted lots of deals for flights in and out of Orlando, including some from Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Knoxville, and many more cities. ©Frontier And don’t forget that, right now, you can also get the 2024-25 Go Wild! Annual Pass for $499, which means you can book unlimited Frontier flights from May 1st, 2024, through April 30th, 2025 (some restrictions apply). ©Frontier Hurry and book your flights TODAY so that you can take advantage of this huge sale! Click here to check out the sale. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest news that might affect your upcoming vacation! Click here to see another huge discount on flights! Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you booking your flights with this sale? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT! 🚨 Get Flights TODAY ONLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season for shopping! Holiday merchandise Whether you’re buying gifts for all the people on your Christmas list or doing a little self care retail therapy, we’ve got you covered with the hottest Disney merchandise! And this week, some new accessories dropped online that we think you’ll want to check out. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Say hello to the brand new pet-inspired Dooney & Bourke collection! These bags feature different Disney pets, so if you’re an animal lover, this is a must-have. They just landed on shopDisney! Disney Pets Dooney & Bourke Satchel Bag ©Disney This version of the bag comes with a tote handle as well as an adjustable crossbody strap. In the pattern, we spotted popular Disney characters like Cheshire Cat, Pluto, Figaro, Lady, and more. Grab the bag from shopDisney now! CLICK HERE TO GET THE SATCHEL! Disney Pets Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag ©Disney If you want something a little more casual, go for the crossbody! This one comes with an adjustable strap, as well as multiple zip pockets for easy storage. It’s even got a cell phone pocket and an interior key hook! SNAG THE CROSSBODY BAG HERE! Disney Pets Dooney & Bourke Wallet ©Disney The wallet comes with a little wrist strap for easy carrying, and it would fit into a larger bag or would be great to carry on its own if you like to pack light. It has several storage pockets for cash, coins, and cards. GET THE WALLET ONLINE HERE! That’s all of the Dooney & Bourke pets collection, but we’ll keep you in the loop as more Disney merchandise lands online! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to Check Out More Disney Merchandise Deals!The post Disney Just Released Three New Designer Bags Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

World Celebration Gardens have officially opened in EPCOT! World Celebration Gardens Here you can step into a serene city park-like area with beautiful green spaces and detailed planters. There are park benches, tables, and most importantly LOTS of charging stations. It nearly feels like you have left a theme park and entered a relaxing garden– which is very close to Walt’s original dream for EPCOT. But there are a few big hints that remind you that you are, in fact, still in a Disney park. The new gardens are separated into different sections or areas, each with a different theme. One area is Dreamers Point, where you will find the statue of Walt, ‘Walt the Dreamer’. The new gardens and statue debuted on Walt’s birthday and we noticed that it was a VERY popular attraction (though not the only one in the gardens– keep reading to see more!). It’s no surprise to us that people were lined up, waiting, to see and visit this new tribute. ‘Walt the Dreamer’ On opening day, we saw the line for the new statue (which you can sit by to get memorable pictures with) reach up to 45-50 minutes! There were tons of people waiting for their chance with Walt. Line for ‘Walt the Dreamer’ But the new statue wasn’t the only thing you could wait in line to visit in the new gardens. Two characters were spotted there, too! Daisy and Pluto were hanging out there with people and doing meet-and-greets. Hi, Pluto! Daisy had a traditional meet and greet in the gardens, while Pluto could also be seen roaming around when there wasn’t a line. It’s Daisy! There are different parts of the gardens that we had thought would be perfect to meet characters at, and it turns out Disney was a step ahead of us! It’s cool seeing them here, where you might normally go to take a break and charge your phone. Pluto was out roaming! According to the Disney World app, Daisy could be seen there many times throughout the day. So you have a really good chance of meeting her and Pluto! ©Disney Even though the gardens are a place to find peace and feel like you’ve left the park, there is still Disney magic present with these fun additions. Keep your eyes out for characters here throughout the day! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney updates! Come With Us For a Full Tour of the New EPCOT Land! 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! Are you excited to visit the new gardens in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post The NEW Line You'll Wait in for 45 Minutes at EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Just when we thought we were out, those Golden Arches pull us back in. Happy Meal, anyone? We’re talking about McDonald’s, of course! Perhaps you followed along on our quest to collect all the Disney100 Happy Meal Toys, or even voted in our hot office-wide debate about which Happy Meal reigns supreme. If you can’t get enough of the fast food giant, we’ve got some exciting news! NEW Happy Meal Toys have landed at McDonald’s! Millennials may remember the video game Crash Bandicoot, and now, Crash Team Rumble toys are part of the latest Happy Meal. ©McDonald’s There are eight different toys, including a tic-tac-toe game, a puzzle, a stack and crash challenge, a memory card game, and more. There’s even a Spyro game! (IYKYK.) ©McDonald’s We’re not sure how long these toys will be around, so make sure you head to your local McDonald’s soon if you want to get your hands on these toys. They’re no Disney100 toys, but hey, we love that they’re activities and games as well! Perfect to toss into your park bag for a quick screen-free game on a road trip or when waiting in line for Disney World rides. Ba Da Ba Ba Bah… We’ll be on the hunt for more McDonald’s news, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! McDonald’s Announces MAJOR Changes to Its Famous Big Mac Burgers Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite thing to get from McDonald’s? Tell us in the comments! The post NEW McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Are Available NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is another week to bring you some of our most recent and favorite Disney finds on Amazon! Holidays in Magic Kingdom We love finding Disney souvenirs on Amazon! You can get great deals, bits of nostalgia, and just some super cute new goodies. Today, we’ve got six items we think you’ll love (including a matching Loungefly set!) and that could make great gifts this holiday season. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. From a Lite-Brite like the one you had as a kid to your new favorite Disney Loungefly, we’ve got a bit of everything for you, today! Let’s jump in and see what we’ve found on Amazon. Give The Gift of Nostalgia With This Disney100 Lite-Brite! ©Amazon If you had a Lite-Brite growing up, you know how cool these are! Now, we can gift them to our own kids this holiday season. VIEW ON AMAZON Get This Sleek Black Mickey Suitcase ©Amazon Need a new suitcase to get you to Disney World? Look no further than this fancy and sleek Mickey Mouse one! It’s very fancy! VIEW ON AMAZON Grab This Cute Mickey and Minnie Loungefly Backpack! ©Amazon How ADORABLE are Mickey and Minnie on this mini backpack? It’s seriously one of the cutest Loungeflys we’ve seen. And if you hurry, you might be able to snag it on sale! VIEW ON AMAZON Then, Get The Matching Loungefly Wallet! ©Amazon Then, you can grab the matching wallet! We all love it when our accessories match and now they can. VIEW ON AMAZON Get The Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Game! ©Amazon This is the “Wildest game in the wilderness!” Enjoy your favorite ride, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (of course), at home with this neat board game. VIEW ON AMAZON Give This Disney100 LEGO Set To Your Kids! ©Disney Kids 6 and older would love to start building their own LEGO displays. This one features many of their favorite characters! VIEW ON AMAZON These souvenirs would make great gifts for your loved ones (or yourself!). Hop over to Amazon to check them out! Keep following DFB for more Disney gift ideas! For more Disney souvenirs, check out our Amazon storefront! Do you have a Disney souvenir wish list? Let us know in the comments! The post A Disney Loungefly and LEGO Set Are On Sale on Amazon Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article