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How well do you know your Disney trivia? Disney trivia at a Disney World hotel Sure, you might know a lot about everything that’s happened to the Disney company throughout the last 100 years. Maybe you’re an expert on Disney movies. But if you think you know Disney World trivia, well, you might be wrong. We recently asked YOU, our DFB readers, a question about a classic Disney World ride, and many of you got it wrong. First up, we’re just going to have to say that a LOT of people get this trivia question wrong. So it’s not just you. So the question is “What year did Pirates of the Caribbean open in Walt Disney World?” Now, overwhelmingly, a lot of people think that Pirates of the Caribbean was an opening day ride in Disney World, so many answer “1971.” Pirates of the Caribbean But that’s not right. Nope, Disney World didn’t have Pirates of the Caribbean on opening day. You might have seen details about that on a recent episode of the Disney+ series Behind the Attraction — at the time, Disney didn’t think that people would want a copycat ride from Disneyland in Disney World, especially since there’s a lot of REAL pirate history in Florida. But when folks flocked to Disney World, they were all wondering one thing: “Where are the pirates?” Oops. The results! So Disney eventually created Pirates of the Caribbean for Disney World, and it opened on December 15th, 1973. The more you know! If you’d like to participate in more polls and trivia like this, be sure to follow us on Instagram. Stay tuned to DFB for more! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! We Bet You Don’t Know This OBSCURE Disney World Trivia! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you get this question wrong? Let us know in the comments! The post Most People Get This Disney World Trivia Question Wrong. Did You? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have BIG 2024 Disney news! ©Disney Disney has just announced the dates and confirmations for EIGHT big events in Disneyland! There’s so much coming to the resort like the returning Pixar Fest and other limited time festivals. Let’s take a look at what’s on the docket! This is the first time that Disneyland is releasing ALL of the dates for their events and festivals at once for the upcoming year! Disney shared that you can experience “multiple unique celebrations and limited offerings” for more than 300 days during the new year. Disneyland First, Pixar Fest (which we haven’t seen since 2022!) is returning from April 26th through August 4th! You’ll be able to experience colorful decorations, themed menu offerings, and commemorative souvenirs. There will be a Pixar twist all throughout the theme parks, hotels, and Downtown Disney. There will be a new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” in Disney California Adventure, and the nighttime show “Together Forever– A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return to Disneyland park with some new scenes! Together Forever– A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular ©Disney While Pixar Fest will be the big event in 2024 (along with the opening of the re-imagined Pixar Place Hotel on January 30th), other events will be going on throughout the year. From January 23rd through February 18th, you can take part in the tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure! There will be food, decor, and “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” led by Mushu to celebrate. ©Disney From February 17th through the 24th, Celebrate Gospel concerts will be going on at Disneyland! You can catch musicians like Marvin Sapp putting on an annual tribute to Gospel music! ©Disney And don’t miss out on Anaheim Ducks Days in California Adventure on February 22nd and 23rd! It’s the Ducks’ 30th anniversary and they are going to live it up for a two-day event in Hollywood Land. (And they usually bring in some interesting treats LOL!) ©Disney Of course, we’re excited for the annual California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! You can eat and drink throughout the park from March 1st through April 22nd. And for a limited time during the festival you can ride Soarin’ Over California again! ©Disney Other events include: Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (April 5-June 2) Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 23-Oct. 31) – Including Oogie Boogie Bash! Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 23-Nov. 2) Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Begins Nov. 15) Disneyland After Dark (select nights from January through June) “Fantasmic” Returns on May 24th Disney California Adventure A lot is going on over in Disneyland! We’ll be ready to catch it all. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! 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 Which event are you most excited for in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney JUST ANNOUNCED Dates For Eight Big Events in 2024! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Christmas at Animal Kingdom It’s officially December and we’re celebrating with all kinds of new treats around Disney World. From Present Peppermint Brownie Pops to the ‘Olu Mel Holiday Float, there are so many ways to satisfy your sweet tooth this month. Come with us to Creature Comforts to try the new mousse dome creation! The new Holiday Mousse Dome is a Chocolate cake brownie with a chocolate mousse dome, filled with cranberry orange. Today we picked it up for $7.99. Creature Comforts Holiday Mousse Dome in case We really enjoyed the mix of chocolate and tart flavors! It had a nice whipped creamy consistency; and while it was very mildly flavored, it paired well with the strong orange flavor. Holiday Mousse Dome cut in half closeup Also, the chocolate base added a ton of chocolate flavor too. It’s soft and a little chewy with a not overly-sweet, chocolate flavor. Holiday Mousse Dome closeup We also liked the sprinkles, because they added a fun, crunchy texture to an otherwise soft treat. Holiday Mousse Dome cut in half closeup We didn’t love the icing around the side as it tasted a bit cheap and wasn’t very creamy. Also, it didn’t hold up well in the heat. Holiday Mousse Dome closeup Aside from the icing on the side, we think this is worth checking out — especially if you love chocolate and tart and sweet combos. If chocolate isn’t your thing or you don’t love orange flavors in your desserts, you might want to skip this one. We’ll keep bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! REVIEW: Disney Keeps Using Edible Paper in Its Snacks and We NEED To Know Why 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 heading to Creature Comforts for the new holiday treat? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Animal Kingdom Finally Got Something NEW For the Holidays! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is a very big day, Pascal! EET by Maneet December 4th marks the official opening of Disney Springs’ newest restaurant — EET by Maneet Chauhan. The restaurant was created by James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan as well as her hospitality entrepreneur husband — Vivek Deora. We’ve already gotten a glimpse of some of the delicious things we can expect to order here; and now, we’re taking you along with us for a FIRST LOOK and a FIRST EAT! Let’s go! As we headed into the restaurant, the crowds were showing up and showing out for the opening day. While we’d already seen the outdoor space, the crowds really do make it seem to come to life a bit more. We were getting excited! We’re still eating, so stick around and follow along for our FULL review! Trust us, you won’t want to miss it. We’ll continue to keep you updated with all things Disney (and food) so stay tuned. Looking for more new restaurants coming soon to Disney World? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of EET by Maneet so far? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: A NEW Disney World Restaurant Just OPENED! Come With Us To Check It Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We might be having some holly jolly fun at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t look forward to some fun that’s just around the corner. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts One of our FAVORITE festivals, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, will kick off on January 12th, 2024, and will conclude on February 19th, 2024. This is one of the SHORTEST festivals of the year, so — what all can you expect to do in that short amount of time? Here is EVERYTHING that has been confirmed for the 2024 Festival of the Arts so far! Disney on Broadway Each night, you can watch Disney on Broadway stars perform some of the classic songs from beloved shows. These will take place at the America Gardens Theater at 5:30 PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM. Dining Packages will be available, too! Disney on Broadway 2023 Performers You can go ahead and take a look at the schedule to plan your visit! Click here to see the concert schedule! FOOOOOOOD! So far, we’ve only gotten a glimpse of the 16 booths that will be available at the 2024 Festival. 2023 Orange Mousse with Lemon Cake As soon as we know menus, we’ll let you know! This is probably what we’re most excited for, of course. Oh, and did we mention that The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, a colorful food scavenger hunt, will RETURN?! Click here to check out ALL of the confirmed booths for the 2024 Festival Art Exhibits Throughout the Festival, you’ll be able to hear musical performances daily in World Showcase Plaza, see acrobatic performances each day, and even witness art performances where you’ll see artists paint Disney characters in minutes! So cool! Be sure to check your festival map, Disney World app, or talk with a Cast Member to learn specifics regarding showtimes! Animation Academy Each day at 12:30 and 1:30 in the America Gardens Theater, you’ll be able to join artists to learn how to draw a Disney Character! Here’s a list of featured artists: Animation Academy Will Gay Lon Smart Matthew Dewater Brian Blackmore Sarah Schmidt David Holbrook Michael Montgomery Alex Maher Andy Quiles Hannah Loflin Luke Consolo Justin Dring This is a fun way to learn something new about Disney animation. Expression Section: A Paint By Numbers Mural This is a fan-favorite experience for many festival-goers! Each day from 11AM to 5PM, you’ll be able to pick up paint, a brush, and your assigned number. You’ll then be able to paint a few squares of the massive mural that correspond with your paint color. Festival of the Arts Figment Mural from 2022 By the end of the festival, the mural will be complete, and it is so COOL to see it all come together. Chalk Art Throughout the festival, there will be stations set up where kiddos can create their own chalk art! Plus, there will be artists chalking Disney characters throughout the parks. Look at that talent! There will also be chalk drawings of beloved Disney characters throughout the park, which you can search for and receive a PRIZE after completing the map! Yep, Figment’s Brush with the Masters is back, yet again. Merchandise Of course, you’ll be able to commemorate your visit with some festival merchandise! ©Disney You’ll also be able to purchase mini festival gift cards with an attached wristlet so that you can go cash free and not worry about sifting through your belongings each time you want to buy food or merch. Click here for a glimpse at 2024’s merch! And there you have it! That is EVERYTHING that has been confirmed for the 2024 Festival of the Arts. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more details as we have them, so make sure to follow along for more. Looking for more EPCOT festival fun? Click here! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! 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! 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2024 Disneyland Resort event dates just announced! For the first time, we’re sharing the details for special events throughout the coming year, including the return of Pixar Fest!View the full article

Target has been offering their “Deals of the Day” for Target Circle members! Target Every day, on the app, you can find the deal of the day. But we thought you would really like the one today, so we’re here to make sure you know it! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Today, December 4th, Target is offering 40% off Starbucks merchandise! That’s right when you purchase in-store or online for drive up, you can receive 40% off your that new Starbucks tumbler you’ve been eyeing up. ©Target To get the offer for Drive Up you’ll need to first save the offer online or in the app. Then when you’re Drive Up is ready, add a Starbucks merchandise item. You’ll check to make sure the discount is applied at checkout and then place the Starbucks Drive-Up order. Get Them at Target! Target has made it easy to get your Starbucks! Target has made it even easier to get our Starbucks fixes and now the merchandise, too! Hurry, to get this offer before it expires. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more news! You can find some fun Disney tumblers on our Amazon storefront! Do you get Starbucks on your Target trips? Let us know in the comments! The post 🚨A ONE DAY ONLY Sale Is Happening On Starbucks Tumblers At Target🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t like the chance to win free stuff, especially from places you don’t expect? Orlando International Airport I know that when you think about the Orlando International Airport, you’re thinking about everything related to your trip. The last thing that would cross your mind, and frankly the most fun thing, is when the airport surprises you with a giveaway of something so iconic you just have to have it! The Orlando International Airport just announced a brand new giveaway, and right in time for National Sock Day! (This is the kind of news we’re hoping for from our airports — not news about delays!) The instructions are pretty simple. All you need to do over on X is to quote MCO’s post with #MCOsocks & your favorite pattern (MCO Paw Pilots, Terminal C, Annie, Airside Carpet, or Florida Life) for a chance to win. The entries are valid for TODAY ONLY. Five winners will be randomly selected & contacted via DM. Good luck! We’ll keep an eye out for more Orlando International Airport news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. NEW NONSTOP Flight Added to Orlando International Airport 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 the socks are your favorites? Let us know in the comments! The post You Have One Day To Win The Best Giveaway Ever For True Disney World Fans. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), then you’re probably familiar with the ending of Avengers: Endgame. ©CinemaBlend | Marvel The final scenes sparked conversation among fans regarding the future of the MCU as we know it, as it showed the funeral of one of Marvel’s most beloved characters: Iron Man. Yep, Endgame left fans spiraling as they debated whether or not Marvel creators would find a way to bring back the hero. Of course they’ll bring back Iron Man, right? Well, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige set the record straight. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Iron Man as we know him (portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.) will not be among the characters in the MCU to return to the big screen. ©Marvel Feige said regarding Iron Man’s final scene, “We are going to keep that moment and not touch that moment again. We all worked very hard for many years to get to that, and we would never want to magically undo it in any way.” ©Blackstone Publishing This comes as a shock to many fans, as Marvel has a tendency to bring back characters in some way or another. It’s hard to imagine a world without Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, as the character has been part of the MCU for a total of 10 films. While Feige did seem to confirm that Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of the character was seen for the last time in 2019 in Endgame, he didn’t really shut the door on the possibility of another actor’s portrayal. Iron Man Feige didn’t provide any insight regarding other characters we might see in the future, but we’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney and Marvel news as we have it. Make sure to follow along so that you’re never out of the loop. Looking for more Marvel news? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this Iron Man news? Let us know in the comments! The post Iron Man is Officially DEAD. Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Will Reportedly Not Return To The MCU. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s almost time to ring in the new year, and Disney World is getting ready early! Emporium in Disney World There is so much to be excited for in Walt Disney World in 2024 — things like the finished EPCOT transformation, new park pass reservation FREEDOM, and possible theme park expansions come to the top of our minds. However, there is something that we can see and have access to in the parks and online RIGHT NOW — Disney World 2024 merch! We can not stop staring at it, so join us while we show you what we are OBSESSED with. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. 2024’s merch collection has amazing vibes and a very bright color scheme — so we promise that you won’t be able to miss it if you’re shopping for it at Disney World. Not headed to Disney World yet? Not to worry– they finally released the merch ONLINE! Yep — you can buy it TODAY! Mickey & Friends Loungefly ©shopDisney Listen, y’all know we are a sucker for a good Loungefly here at DFB. This one is so eye-catching, we are buying it IMMEDIATELY. It features tons of our favorite characters– like Mickey, Minnie, Buzz Lightyear, Tinkerbell, Figment (!!), and Tinkerbell. It also has some fun park icons and items from some Disney and Pixar classics. Plus, if you get lost in the parks, your family and friends will be able to easily track you down with those neon pink straps. View on shopDisney! Minnie Mouse 2024 T-Shirt ©shopDisney This design is so adorable. We love the retro-style Minnie Mouse and all of the flying friends. Minnie is surrounded by so many iconic characters and items that we also see throughout the parks. View on shopDisney! Mickey and Minnie Button-Down Shirt ©shopDisney This shirt is giving neon 90’s vibes and we are HERE FOR IT. We’re begging you to have everyone in your group wear this for your 2024 trip— and send us the photos. This would bring matching t-shirts in the park to a whole new level. View on shopDisney! Park Icon T-Shirt ©shopDisney This park icon t-shirt is truly iconic…. get it? Sticking with the neon motif, this shirt shows off Cinderella Castle in the forefront surrounded by the other park icons (although we’re wondering where the Tree of Life is…). View on shopDisney! 2024 Water Bottle ©shopDisney Staying hydrated at Disney World is the most IMPORTANT part of your trip. This water bottle is made from stainless steel so your water will stay cold throughout the day. Once you go home, this is also an amazing souvenir you can take with you anywhere! View on shopDisney! Those are just a few of our favorite items from the 2024 collection, but there are so many other items for you to choose from! Check out the whole 2024 collection here! Shop the 2024 collection! We are obsessed with the 2024 collection and we’re so glad it was released before the new year for us to enjoy. We’re keeping our eyes out for new merch, so keep checking in with us at DFB for new merch updates! Still need to get some essentials for your Disney World vacation? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite piece of Disney merch? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Brand New 2024 Disney World Merch Collection Is FINALLY ONLINE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready for MORE holiday deals! Magic Kingdom Now that we’ve made our way into December, holiday deals are beginning. It’s time to get started on that holiday shopping if you haven’t already. We’re celebrating this month with some Disney deals! Let’s get shopping! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. ShopDisney is ready to ring in the holidays. They are starting their 12 Days of Holiday Savings and today, December 4th, marks Day 1! On the first day of Christmas (deals), you can get 40% OFF adult and kid’s clothing! Let’s see what they have to offer. ©Disney Get This Haunted Mansion Sleepwear Set! ©Disney You can call to the 999 happy haunts in your new Haunted Mansion sleeping set! This is a great gift idea for the Haunted Mansion fan in your life (or just for you to lounge around in this holiday season). SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY Get The Disney100 Celebration Finale Spirit Jersey! ©Disney Commemorate the end of the 100th anniversary celebration with this platinum Spirit Jersey while it’s on sale! Who doesn’t love a sparkly Spirit Jersey?! SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY Get An Adorable Elsa Nightgown! ©Disney How ADORABLE is this little gown for little girls?! She can dress up like Elsa and be all ready to dream of Arendelle. SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY Get The Black Panther PJ Set! ©Disney Your child can be as strong at the Black Panther in the cool costume pajama set! They’ll defeat anyone who comes near them (except the adults telling them to go to sleep)! SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY We can’t wait to see what the next 11 days of deals are! Get your gifts now while they’re on sale! For more Disney gift ideas, check out our Amazon storefront! Will you be taking advantage of these 12 days of holiday savings? Let us know in the comments! The post Kick Off 12 Days of HUGE Disney Deals Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly evolving. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom This year was big for the theme park! We got a new thrill ride, a Moana-themed attraction, tons of EPCOT transformation updates, and more. But, 2024 is around the corner and even MORE things are coming. Let’s take a look at what Disney has promised for the upcoming year. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Earlier this year, Splash Mountain closed to make way for the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New Concept Art The “new” attraction is going to be a retheme of the old one, centered on a story of Tiana hosting a Mardi Gras party for the people of New Orleans. Model of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the D23 Expo We’ve seen a lot of progress being made over at the ride in the past few months, including a colorful new mural around the queue building! The Cake Bake Shop We got a ton of restaurant news this year, but one of the most exciting updates in the works is The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers coming to Disney’s BoardWalk. Concept art for The Cake Bake Shop This new restaurant was originally scheduled to open in late 2023, but it got pushed back to an early 2024 timeline back in September. Once it opens, this new spot will serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, as well as an afternoon tea service. You’ll also be able to pop in for a quick treat to-go at their bakery case. Read our EXCLUSIVE interview with Gwendolyn Rogers here! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Speaking of Disney’s BoardWalk, a Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is also in the works! ©Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is already a beloved spot in Disneyland, but soon visitors will be able to try these hand-dipped corn dogs on the East Coast. Like Cake Bake Shop, this stand was originally slated to open in 2023, but it was delayed until next year. Here’s hoping we’ll see it early in the new year! Disney Dining Plan After the park closures of 2020, Disney World made a lot of changes to its policies and offerings. One thing that went away was the Disney Dining Plan. Are you excited about DDP coming back? Guests have been missing this option for YEARS, and Disney finally shared they will be bringing it back in 2024. Starting on January 9th, 2024, visitors will be able to enjoy the Disney Dining Plan once again. Click here to read of Disney Dining Plan FAQ page! Park Pass Reservations Another thing that changed after the parks reopened in 2020 was that Park Pass Reservations were required to visit. EPCOT However, starting on January 9th, 2024, visitors with date-based tickets will no longer need to make a Park Pass Reservation. While Cast Members and Annual Passholders will still typically need to make them, there will be new “Good to Go” days where they can enter without a reservation. Park Hopping Update Disney also recently announced that beginning on January 9th, 2024, all-day park hopping is finally returning! Four parks, one day — are you up to the challenge? Currently, park hopping is limited to after 2PM each day, but next year, anyone who has a park ticket with park-hopping capabilities can park hop at any time of day. Genie+ Changes Thinking about taking advantage of Genie+ in 2024? While Disney hasn’t shared many details about it yet, they have stated that a plan is in the works to simplify the service. Genie+ The company has listened to guests who wanted to “plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit,” and is working on ways to make that happen in 2024. Polynesian Village Resort DVC Building Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is also currently going through some changes. Disney is in the process of building some new Disney Vacation Club Villas at the resort and they are slated to open sometime in 2024. ©Disney | Polynesian Village Resort concept art This new building is expected to bring new dining, swimming, and recreation options, and the new rooms will feature waterfront views and balconies. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground On top of finishing the DVC building at the Polynesian, Disney is also planning on redesigning the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness The proposal calls for more than 350 refreshed cabins to replace the existing ones at the campground. The concept for these new structures shows modern cabins “inspired by the resort’s idyllic setting, while also paying homage to the resort’s unique culture and heritage through the magic of Disney storytelling.” Fort Wilderness Cabin Concept Art ©Disney While the cabins are officially part of the DVC lineup, they will be open to reservations for all guests. Star Tours Lastly, Disney will be updating a classic attraction in 2024 — Star Tours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Tours The new version of the ride will feature scenes from Ahsoka, an original series on Disney+. These new scenes are set to debut in the Spring of 2024! Star Tours 2024 is going to be a big year for Disney World! We’ll keep bringing you all the updates on these changes and more, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. 8 Mistakes We Made in Disney World in 2023 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 are you most excited about for 2024? Let us know in the comments below! The post 10 Updates Disney PROMISED For 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buy park tickets. Book a hotel room. Make dining reservations. Arrange transportation from the airport to Disney World. Figure out Genie+, rope drop, Lightning Lanes, Mobile Order, Mobile Checkout, Park Pass Reservations…sometimes it feels like everything you have to do to plan a Disney World vacation just keeps piling up on top of you! Cinderella Castle You can plan a Disney World trip all on your own, but here’s the thing — you don’t HAVE to! We’ve got one super awesome tip that’ll make planning your upcoming vacation at least 10 times less stressful. Juggling all of the prep for a vacation in Disney World can definitely be a lot to handle on your own, even if you’ve been several times before. And it’s especially daunting if you’re going for the first time. The resort has four theme parks, two water parks, over 25 hotels, hundreds of restaurants…it’s a lot to take in. They don’t call it Disney WORLD for nothin’! Magic Kingdom Luckily, our tip will take all the stress and headache out of planning. So just what IS this super secret, awesome, fabulous tip? We’re not ones to gatekeep, so here it comes… Mickey There are some really cool people out there who will help you plan your entire Disney World trip for FREE: the travel agents over at Small World Vacations! These travel agents can help you decide on the right hotel for your group, book your reservations and park tickets, make dining reservations, and more. Art of Animation Resort Small World Vacations agents have helped people plan a quarter of a million Disney vacations over the last 25 years. Their travel agents have decades of experience and expert knowledge of the parks, hotels, and restaurants. Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s Plus, their services aren’t limited to Disney World — they can help you plan your upcoming Disney Cruise vacation, visit to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i, or trip to Universal Orlando. Disney Wish One of the best things about working with Small World Vacations is that they’re pros when it comes to saving people money. They know how to find the best discounts to help you save a ton on your trip, and — like we mentioned before — their services are completely free. Magic Kingdom Entrance Talking with a travel agent will be especially important if you’re going to Disney World in 2024 because of all the changes happening in the parks next year. The Disney Dining Plan is returning, Park Pass Reservations are going away for some ticket types, Genie+ is changing, and Park Hopping rules are being adjusted as well. Scanning in! That’s not even to mention all the restaurants that are set to open next year! Construction on Cake Bake Shop Head over to Small World Vacations now to get started on planning your stress-free Disney World trip, and let them know DFB sent you. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates and all the latest Disney news! Click here to check out Small World Vacations. 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 Are you going to Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post The Completely FREE Way To Make Your Disney World Trip 10X Less Stressful first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT has been undergoing a lengthy transformation for what feels like FOREVER. Construction Walls Yep, it’s been years since we’ve seen the park in all her wall-less glory. Walls have protected the behind-the-scenes construction of an enhanced World Celebration as well as the addition of Communicore Hall and Plaza — where future festivals will take place. BUT we learned in November that the EPCOT transformation will be COMPLETE in December, and among the first to open will be the World Celebration Gardens and Walt Disney Statue — set to open to the public on December 5th — in honor of Walt’s birthday. Well, we were fortunate enough to take a lil’ peek at the statue and gardens via a media event, and we just had to share some IMPORTANT info regarding these gardens! Okay, first of all, the World Celebration Gardens are absolutely beautiful. We totally foresee them being EPCOT’s Central Park — a spot for us to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the main park areas and World Showcase. However, what makes this an even MORE ideal spot to unwind is the addition of… Hello, beautiful! OUTLETS! Haaaaaallelujah! Yep, you can charge your devices while chilling out and just takin’ in all the views of the new area. Outlets! All you have to do is open the lil’ door and BOOM. Your electricity awaits. There are two spots for a regular wall charger, and then four USB ports. Electricity! Woo! The addition of outlets is so convenient, especially since EPCOT is a park where you’ll probably be on your device a lot to try to score Virtual Queues or Lightning Lanes for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Outlets will be so convenient Oh, and did we mention how much SEATING there is? Yeah, you can find us here after December 5th. It’s such a beautiful area! We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more. We won’t let you miss a single detail! Looking for MORE things coming to EPCOT? Click here! 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 EPCOT area so far? 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 EPCOT’s World Celebration Gardens and the new Walt Disney statue. 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 We Found The BEST Thing In EPCOT's New World Celebration Gardens, And We Won't Be Taking Questions At This Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What an incredible morning! We got the chance to go behind the walls in EPCOT to watch the dedication of the NEW World Celebration Gardens and Walt the Dreamer Statue! Walt the Dreamer Unveiling A little background for ya: you know how for the past, like, four years you haven’t been able to see the center of EPCOT because construction walls were up everywhere? Well, we are finally coming to the END of a long, hard road my friends, and EPCOT is starting to open back up! EPCOT has undergone LOTS of changes! Over the years, we’ve gotten to try out Connections Eatery and the Creations Shop, rode (and gotten sick…and then rode again) Cosmic Rewind, and journeyed through water with Moana. But, today, a brand new part of EPCOT was dedicated and we’ve got all the details. They were clear that there will not be a soft open, so tomorrow, December 5th, is the big day. And today was the only official opening ceremony, so everyone should be able to walk right into the gardens tomorrow (because the WALLS ARE COMING DOWN). It’s going to be a great place to sit, relax, and take in the world of EPCOT around you. Stay tuned to DFB as we learn more about these new areas of EPCOT. Everybody’s Asking What EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall Is Gonna Be Like. Looks Pretty Cool According to This. 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 gardens? 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 World Celebration Gardens in EPCOT. 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 BREAKING: FIRST LOOK at EPCOT's New World Celebration Gardens and Walt The Dreamer Statue! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we love Disney food. It’s right there IN OUR NAME. Maybe that makes us a little biased, but we think Disney food can be some of the best in the world (and no, we won’t be taking any questions). Keg and Compass on Disney Wish We could also point out that Disney World has a wine bar run by a Master Sommelier (and that is a HUGE distinction). Oh, and two Disney World restaurants have been recognized by Michelin Guide — you can’t scoff at that. But when it comes to Disney Cruise Line, APPARENTLY, we could be a little wrong about the food (no, we’re not). Food & Wine Magazine recently held its Global Tastemakers Awards, which asks its readers to celebrate the “best culinary destinations in the U.S. and abroad.” Readers voted based on trips they’d taken in three years, and one of the categories was “Best Cruises for Food.” And no, Disney Cruise Line did NOT come in first place. Beignets at The Bayou on the Disney Wish So how did Disney Cruise Line compare to other cruise lines? Well, here’s how the voting went and how each Cruise Line was ranked: Viking Regent Seven Seas Cruises Oceania Cruises AmaWaterways Princess Cruises Norwegian Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Holland America Line Celebrity Cruises Royal Caribbean International Fritto di Calamari e Gamberi at Palo on the Disney Wish Disney came in…7th? Yes, we’re surprised. We’ve had some pretty amazing meals aboard Disney Cruise Line, which also included some unique dining experiences themed around Frozen and Marvel. We’re also big fans of Palo, one of the signature fine dining experiences aboard several Disney Cruise ships. And Enchante is absolutely incredible! So we’re not sure how Disney landed in 7th place, but we know where it lies in our heart (#1, just like Donald Duck). Stay tuned to DFB for more! Come With Us to Eat at Mickey and Friends Festival of Foods on The Disney Wish! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What do you think? Should Disney Cruise Line have ranked higher for food? Let us know in the comments! The post OK, Disney Lost This Contest BIG TIME. And We're Kind of Surprised? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sailing on the Disney Dream this week for a Very Merrytime Cruise on Disney Cruise Line. Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats We’ve already given you a tour of Disney Cruise Line’s new port which we sailed out of, shown you photos from a brand new holiday show (with SNOAP!), and even shared Mickey and Minnie’s new holiday looks for the occasion! Well, now, we’re about to do what we do best — EAT. We’re heading to Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats Shop to try out some very merry new snacks. We’ve got a word of warning to share with you, though: these treats are VERY sweet, so please don’t tell our dentist. But once you see them, you’ll want to book a Very Merrytime Cruise ASAP — and honestly, we wouldn’t blame you. Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats is all about, well, sweets and treats. Just look at this, y’all. Um…ONE OF EVERYTHING! YUM Okay, so maybe one of everything isn’t doable (at least right now, but we’ll be back), so we’re focusing on the holiday-themed treats. The Mickey Christmas Shortbread Cookies with Frosting and Dulce de Leche Filling for $5.50 are SO adorable…but also BIG, so this is a great value. It’s actually a cookie sandwich, so you’ve got frosting and dulce de leche in the middle. Yep, we’re sold. Look at how cute it is The cookies are thick and crumbly, like all good shortbread, and they tasted buttery and sweet. We’ll just say they’re perfect, which is hard to find in a shortbread. The sweet frosting was whipped and fluffy, which worked great with the firmer cookies. However, we didn’t notice a lot of the Dulce de Leche filling in it and we would’ve liked more. If you’re a frosted sugar cookie fan, you need this in your life. This one is for you frosted sugar cookie fans The Merry Time Popsicle for $5.50 is basically a Red Velvet Chocolate Fudge Cakepop. Okay, YES, please! Inside is a regular chocolate/red velvet cake pop that’s soft and smooth. It isn’t super dense, but still VERY rich. The outside chocolate is super sweet, so that made it hard to eat it all in one sitting. Overall, it’s a pretty heavy dessert and you might want to share. It’s so festive The Mickey ornament on it (is that not the CUTEST?) is a surprisingly soft and tasty milk chocolate — we kinda’ wanted more of these on there. The snowflake, though, was fondant, and well, that’s not our FAVORITE thing to eat, but it looks good, right? That Mickey ornament, though. Okay, the most OVER-THE-TOP thing we got was this Kris Kringle Christmas Tree for $6.50 — there’s a LOT going on there. The tree is sitting on a brownie, by the way. However, the tree itself is really just a regular Rice Krispie treat (and no, we’re not complaining — it was soft and FULL of marshmallow flavor). The decorations are fondant and hard sugar candy, along with sprinkles. There’s a lot going on here The bottom is a brownie covered in a red layer of fondant that was really hard and just sugary (again, we’re not fondant fans). The brownie was cakey, and we know some people like their brownies that way. But we prefer fudgey brownies, so this seemed dry (not like SUPER dry, but dry like a cake and not moist like fudge — yes, this is us being picky). Not our favorite Are you hungry yet? We told you this might want you to book a Disney Cruise! Stay tuned to DFB for more! PHOTOS: We LOVED The Christmas Tree Lighting on Disney’s Very Merrytime Cruise! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on a Disney Very Merrytime Cruise? What were your favorite snacks? 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 Cruise Line to attend a media preview of the Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream. 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 If There's A Giant, Edible Christmas Tree, You Know We Have To Try It. (And We'd Do It Again.) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’ve had a tough day or week or are getting ready to start a new week, we can all use a little good news. Mickey and Pals at Cinderella Castle But some Disney good news can be magical. We’re here today, to share a little cheer and pixie dust! The other day, Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, FL shared some of our favorite good news. Our beloved Mickey Mouse made a special visit to the hospital to spread some holiday joy. Mickey got to create magical memories with the beautiful kids at the hospital. Their pal, Mickey, stopped by to visit for the holidays, even wearing his Santa hat. The kids got to laugh, play, and hug Mickey as he greeted each of them. via Nemours on Instagram Nemours Children’s Hospital is working toward “creating a healthier future for all children” and to reimagine children’s healthcare. And adding special surprises like meeting Mickey certainly is a wonderful gift. We love this holiday news and hope you find some joy from Mickey, today. 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 Nemours The post The Disney News We All Needed Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Thanksgiving weekend crowds have left Disney World, and we’re now heading into the holidays! Christmas tree made of ham and cheese — OH YEAH Granted, the holidays started WELL before Thanksgiving in Disney World, but you know what we mean! So let’s talk about food. Now, we’re a little disappointed that Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs won’t be opening in Disney World until 2024. But the hot chocolate flight we recently had made us feel better. Now, though, let’s look at restaurant menu changes in Disney World, because those are ALWAYS happening, no matter what. Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s Royal Table You can no longer order the French 75 specialty cocktail at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Cinderella’s Royal Table There are no other changes here. REVIEW: We Tried the MOST EXPENSIVE Character Meal in Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare Two beers have been taken off the menu at Fairfax Fare: 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale and Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale. Fairfax Fare Those are the only changes here. REVIEW: Do You Even WANT Lunch in a Waffle Bowl in Disney World? We Found Out. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge and Tiffins The Snow Leopard Salvation cocktail description has changed from “Grey Goose Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Mint, and Lime Juice topped with Ginger Beer” to “Vusa Vodka, Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur, Ginger Beer, Mint, Lime Juice.” Snow Leopard Salvation On the Kid’s menu, we saw the following changes: Impossible “Chow” changed from $13.50 to $14 REMOVED: Grilled Beef Skewer ADDED: Grilled Steak — Served with choice of two Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $14 At Tiffins, the Pan-roasted Sustainable Fish Filet was added — Coconut Fried Rice, Green and Red Curry, Thai Green Papaya Slaw, and Peanuts for $45. REVIEW: Nomad Lounge Has 4 NEW Menu Items in Disney World! Pongu Pongu The Na’vi-sized Pretzel changed from $11.79 to $12.29. Na’vi Sized Pretzel That’s the only change here, though. REVIEW: There’s a NEW Breakfast Option in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace The Ham and Swiss Sandwich has been taken off the lunch and dinner menu. Beach Club Marketplace That’s the only update here. REVIEW: We Tried 6 NEW Treats in Disney World, but You Should Only Get 4 Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Flying Fish The following changed under Appetizers: Spanish Octopus description changed from “Saffron Aïoli, Shaved Fennel, Crispy Garlic” to “Confit Potatoes, Roasted Eggplant, Black Garlic Aïoli” The following changed under Entrees: Verlasso Salmon description changed from “Baby Zucchini, Savory Dumplings, Carrot Purée, Dill” to “Chanterelle Mushrooms, Savory Dumplings, Parsnip Purée, Dill “ Filet Mignon description changed from “Herbed Risotto, Honshimeji Mushroom, Broccolini, Soubise Sauce” to “Truffle Risotto, Honshimeji Mushrooms, Asparagus, Perigourdine Sauce” Pan-seared Organic Chicken description changed from “King Oyster Mushrooms, Asparagus, Truffle Sauce” to “Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Chestnuts, Maple Brown Butter Jus” Spanish Octopus Here’s how desserts changed: REMOVED: Creamy Goat Cheesecake ADDED: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake — Cherry Fluid Gel, Spiced Croutons, Brown Sugar Shortbread for $13 REVIEW: Why We’re Willing to Pay $93 for Dinner in Disney World Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto The non-alcoholic Polynesian Punch has been removed from the menu. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto That’s the only change we spotted here, though. REVIEW: Does Trader Sam’s Still Live Up To The Hype in Disney World? Disney’s Riviera Resort Primo Piatto There have been some changes to the bakery at Primo Piatto: the Chocolate-Hazelnut Muffin and Raspberry Almond Muffin have been removed from the menu. The following snacks were also removed: Cheese Plate. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, and Character Cookie. Primo Piatto Strawberry Milk, Vegetable Juice, and Almond Milk are also no longer available. The following wines were also removed: Merf Cabernet Sauvignon, Simi Cabernet Sauvignon, La Crema Pinot Noir, and Parducci Chardonnay. The Blue Marble Bloody Mary, Blue Marble Margarita, and Blue Marble Mojito have been removed from the Cocktails menu. No Lie…We May Have Found the Perfect Disney World Lunch Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill Under Small Bites, the Crispy ‘Peking’ Ribs changed from $15 to $17.40. Crispy “Peking” Ribs There were no other changes here. REVIEW: Need a BREAK From Magic Kingdom? Try This Hidden Spot! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Citricos First Course has changed at Citricos: REMOVED: Sweet Corn Bisque and Smoked Duck Breast ADDED: Clam Chowder — St. Augustine-style, Cedar Key Clams, Purple Potato, Applewood Bacon for $17 ADDED: Yuzu-Soy Roasted Duck Breast — Braised Duck Dumplings, Butternut Tonkotsu, Soy Quail Egg, Sesame Aioli for $20 Entrees have also changed: REMOVED: Domestic Golden Tilefish, Oak-grilled Prime New York Strip, and Butter-poached Mahi Mahi Roulade of Chicken description Changed from “Braised Kale, Corn Cake, Romesco Sauce and Roasted Turnips” to “Charred Creamed Corn, Orange-glazed Hush Puppies, Mushroom-Chicken Jus, Seasonal Vegetables” and price changed from $38 to $40 Oak-grilled Filet Mignon description changed from “Potato Purée, Broccolini, Cipollini Jam, Bordelaise” to “Potato Purée, Seasonal Vegetable, Guajillo Beef Jus” Oak Grilled Filet of Beef ADDED: Grilled Pear Char Siu Porcelet Chop — Baby Bok Choy, Miso Sweet Potato, Compressed Asian Pear for $46 ADDED: Domestic Sustainable Fish — Jupiter Rice-Chorizo ‘Risotto,’ Key West Pink Shrimp, Confit tomatoes for $48 ADDED: Coriander-spiced Cobia — Avocado Kalamansi Vierge, Yuca Asada, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Fresno for $48 ADDED: Ancient Grains “Stew” — Smoked Celeriac Puree, Baby Roasted Vegetables, Sweet Sorghum-Carrot, Baby Kalette (Plant-based) for $36 Citricos Grilled Butifarra has also been added as an enhancement for $17. Here’s how desserts have changed: REMOVED: Orange Blossom Flan, Apple Rose, Blackberry Tartelette, and Chocolate Tort ADDED: Macchiato — Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Coffee Cremeux, Espresso Veil, Coffee Sponge, Mascarpone Ice Cream, Warm Morita Chile Chocolate Sauce for $14 ADDED: Profiterole Trio — Vanilla Custard, Dulce de Leche, Pumpkin Cream for $14 ADDED: Praline Coconut Tart — Toasted Coconut, Vanilla Sponge, Praline Mousse for $13 ADDED: Guava-Cheese Fusion — Guava Mousse, Goat Cheese Cheesecake, Pistachio Feuilletine, Chantilly, Guava Gel, Tuile Butterfly for $12 ADDED: Artisanal Cheese Selection — Four Chef-selected Tasting Portions, Honeycomb, Quince Paste, Apricot Jam, Pumpkin Seed Brittle, Cranberry Bread for $19 Desserts Beverages also saw changes: REMOVED: Spirit Free Gin and Tonic, Sunset Margarita, Orange Blossom Martini, and Agridolce ADDED: Blossom Martini — Diplomatico Rum, Orange Blossom Honey, and Lemon Juice for $16 ADDED: Dolce — St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Charles de Fere Brut, Mint, Lime, House-Made Seltzer for $16 ADDED: La Rosa — 7 Misterios Mezcal, Aperol Liqueur, Green Chartreuse Liqueur, Tepache, Guajillo Syrup, Lime Juice for $16.50 Also, Angry Orchard Hard Cider was removed from the menu, while Stella Artois Lager for $10.50 was added. REVIEW: Is the Gorgeous Citricos Worth the Huge Price Tag in Disney World? Disney’s Coronado Springs Laguna Bar Some cocktails have changed at Laguna Bar: Purple Rein changed from $12 to $14.50 Bourbon Bounceback changed from $16 to $16.25 Top Shelf Margarita changed from $16 to $17 Laguna Bar ADDED: Passion Mai-Tai — Don Q White Rum & Plantation Dark Rum, Amaretto, Fresh Lime & passion Fruit for $16.25 ADDED: Sweet Tart — SVEDKA Vodka, Cranberry, Sweet & Sour, and Grenadine for $14 ADDED: El Dorado Punch — Don Q White Rum & Plantation Dark Rum, Fresh Lime, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Puree, and Grenadine for $15 See What They’re Serving NOW at Laguna Tequila Bar in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Gurgling Suitcase We’ve got some food changes at this bar: REMOVED: Shrimp Fritters and Caesar Salad ADDED: Shrimp Cocktail — Jumbo Shrimp, Key West Cocktail Sauce, Tropical Slaw, and Citrus for $16 ADDED: Soup of the Day for $10 ADDED: Savory Hushpuppies — Olivia’s Famous Recipe served with Key Lime Mustard for $12 ADDED: House-made Chips and Dip — Chips, Plant-based French Onion Dip, and Red Pepper Aioli (Plant-based) for $12 ADDED: Cheese and Charcuterie — Artisan Cheeses, Cured Meats, and Seasonal Accompaniments for $21 Gurgling Suitcase Cocktails have also changed: REMOVED: Key West Loaded Bloody Mary and Slappy Joe’s Bourbon Berry Lemonade ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. Ginger Bitters, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Beer, and Mint for $17 ADDED: Bourbon Berry Lemonade — Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Bols Blackberry Brandy, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with a splash of Soda Water for $16 Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Did This Disney World Hotel Snack Just Change for the BETTER? Olivia’s Cafe Under Appetizers, Caesar Salad has been removed from the menu and Soup of the Day for $10 has been added. Olivia’s Cafe Here’s how entrees changed: ADDED: Bacon Cheeseburger — Cheddar, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Brioche Bun served with French Fries for $23 ADDED: Cheese and Charcuterie — Artisan Cheeses, Cured Meats, and Seasonal Accompaniments for $21 REVIEW: SPAM Biscuits and Banana Bread Pudding — See What Brunch is Like at Olivia’s Cafe in Disney World Disney Springs Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar The Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel has increased from $22 to $22.50. Air Pirate’s Cargo Loaded Pretzel The Ace Space Blood Orange Cider changed from $11 to $11.75. 2 Snacks Are Bringing the Sweet HEAT in Disney Springs Raglan Road The following changes were made to the lunch and dinner menus under It’s All To Savor REMOVED: Sea Share and Smokin’ Salmon BBQ Raglan Road ADDED: Board of Beauty — An Irish egg, our cider house pork belly, Bang Bang’s chicken, and two smoked beef and crispy onion sliders all on one beautiful board to share for $45 Have You Heard About the Great Irish Hooley Happening in Disney World? Come See What It’s Like! Chicken Guy! If you’ve been craving a Flavortown shake, we’ve got some good news, the prices have dropped from $6.99 to $5.99. Milkshake That’s the only change here, though. REVIEW: There’s Only ONE Problem With This Menu Item at Chicken Guy in Disney World As always, we recommend checking Disney World restaurant menus before you visit to make sure your favorite or most-wanted items are still available. You can do that on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! Disney Springs Has 68 Restaurants, but You Only Need To Know About 6 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. 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We go to Disney World every day, and yeah, we ride some pretty thrilling rides. TRON Lightcycle / Run NOOOOO…we’re not talking about “it’s a small world,” although some of y’all might call it a scary ride. But we’ve taken multiple rides on Tower of Terror, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle / Run. But, there’s an experience going on in New York City right now that we might just say “no,” to. Then again, it does kinda’ look like fun. And HISTORICAL. First, though, we have to give you a little background. Way back in 1932, The New York Herald-Tribune published a photo of 11 ironworkers sitting on a steel beam 850 feet above the ground on top of what is now 30 Rockefeller Plaza. They were just sitting there enjoying lunch. Here’s the photo. You’ve totally seen it before, right? ©Charles Clyde Ebbets – Washington Post/Wiki Commons Well, there’s a new attraction in New York City, The Beam, that allows people to recreate that experience. It puts them on a beam that is slowly raised. ©ABC Once the beam raises to its full height, which is the same as it was in that old photo (again, 850 feet above the ground!!!), it rotates so the photo is recreated. Oddly enough, we don’t see anyone bringing their lunch along for the ride like in the original photo, though. ©ABC Ultimately, they’re in the exact spot that the original beam was in. Although this is potentially TOO thrilling, you can’t deny that view! (Plus, there is a platform down there, at least.) ©ABC Then the beam rotates again and they pose for a photo to mark their death-defying stunt. You can watch the full video below (note: if you’re afraid of heights, you might want to skip watching this). If you happen to find yourself in New York and want to try it for yourself, you’ll need to get a ticket to go to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at 30 Rockefeller Center. Tickets are $40 per person and are available in person and online. Stay tuned to DFB for more! 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! 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 Would you do this? Why or why not? Let us know in the comments! The post OK This Looks SUPER SCARY...But We Might Do It Anyway! Would YOU?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A popular Disneyland hotel is in the middle of an upgrade! Pixar Place Hotel What has been known as the Paradise Pier Hotel is slowly becoming the Pixar Place Hotel! It’s a re-imagining of the hotel with all our favorite Pixar characters and charm. Now, Disney has released an inside peek at what’s in store. As a little amuse bouche to the main event…Disney released an Instagram post with the Toy Story soldiers taking us through a quick tour of one of the newly re-themed rooms. But WAIT!!!! Wanna see even more of these rooms?! Here we go! Disney also recently shared a YouTube video of a full tour of the room and areas of the hotel. You can watch it below! We’re loving the colors and themes here, and all of our favorite characters can be seen throughout the room! Pixar Place Hotel Room Do you see Luxo on the desk?! Peep Luxo Lamp on the desk! This artwork shows various Pixar characters running. Poor Sadness! LOL Pixar Place Hotel Artwork And of course, the bathroom is all clean lines. Pixar Place Hotel Room Bathroom We’ve been visiting the hotel to watch for updates and it’s been fun seeing everything come to life from our favorite Pixar movies. ‘Soul’ Wall We’ll be keeping our eyes out for more updates as they continue working on the re-imagined hotel. It seems they are close to finishing it soon! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney updates! 6 Groundbreaking Changes Coming to Disneyland Resort! 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 excited to stay at the new Pixar Place Hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL ROOM TOUR of Disney's NEW Pixar-Themed Hotel Rooms! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So we GET it — Disneyland food is definitely something to get excited about. Disneyland Christmas tree Who doesn’t love those corn dogs (even the ones with pickles in them), ALL those churro flavors, and Mickey beignets? CLASSICS. But there’s one Disneyland treat that may be more popular than all of those combined — we’re talking LONG lines to pick these things up EVERY year. Yep, the Disneyland Candy Canes are back! Okay, so you may be wondering “What’s so special about a candy cane? I can pick up a package of candy canes at Dollar Tree for $1.25?” Well, here’s the thing. First, these candy canes are HUGE — like bigger than your head. But also, these candy canes are made BY HAND at Candy Palace in Disneyland and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure. Candy Palace Finally, these special treats are only available once a year and there’s a STRICT schedule on when and how you can get one. (It’s all about supply and demand, y’all!) You’ll also need to join a mobile waitlist, which doesn’t even guarantee that you’ll get one. Yep, they’re that popular. By the way, here’s this year’s schedule: Candy Palace: December 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, and 24th Trolley Treats: December 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and 25th Now it feels like Christmas We headed over today to Candy Palace to see if the odds were in our favor of getting a Candy Cane this year. When we arrived, there was already a line — but this line was just for signing up for the Mobile Waitlist. There’s a line We peeked in the window to see Cast Members preparing the candy canes for the day. The candy canes! For the record, this line stretched from Candy Palace to Jolly Holiday Bakery. This is SERIOUS BUSINESS! It’s a long line We finally got to sign up for the waitlist — then we got this text message. So now we…well…wait. It works like this: you get a text when it’s time for you to pick up a candy cane. As you can see, even if you get on the waitlist, you are not guaranteed to get one. Text message About an hour later, we finally got a message to return to Candy Palace to purchase our treat! YAY! We made it! You have 30 minutes to return. Note that you can only buy one candy cane at a time. We did it! So we returned to Candy Palace and finally picked up our candy cane for $19.99. SUCCESS! Like we said, these babies are HUGE. We got one! We will warn you that if you’re not careful, you can drop and break them (because yep, we did that last year), so handle them with care! We were much more careful this year! Now it feels like Christmas Stay tuned to DFB for more! See the SURPRISE Celebrity Narrator at the Disneyland Candlelight Processional 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 Have you ever bought a candy cane at Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post People Freak Out Over These Disney Candy Canes Every Year. And WE GOT ONE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We have found what might be the most UNHINGED Disney souvenir we’ve ever seen. Magic Kingdom can surprise you In all our time in the Disney World parks, we’ve found some strange souvenirs. There have been creepy alien keychains, weird dinosaur lightsabers, gross sticky dinosaur toys, and (who could forget) spaghetti Stitch. But this new holiday (yes, it’s supposed to be FESTIVE) souvenir had us a little creeped out and, yet, kind of giddy??? We were wandering through Magic Kingdom in November when we spotted, no, heard, a new holiday souvenir. It is a festive Mickey and Minnie necklace. But it’s not JUST a necklace. This Christmas necklace sings carols and it’s so creepy-awesome! It has light-up ornaments and Mickey and Minnie sing. How amazing does that sound?! Who wouldn’t want an animated glow Christmas necklace?! But you need to see and hear this necklace to fully understand it. It’s one of those holiday souvenirs that is so unhinged you have to have it (and of course, we bought it). It would be perfect to wear to the next Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (and everyone will certainly know you’re there, but don’t let them steal it ’cause it’s YOUR LITTLE PIECE OF PERFECTION). Watch out for Santa’s helpers– Mickey and Minnie– next time you’re in Magic Kingdom. And keep following DFB for more Disney news! Disney World’s Most Cringe-Worthy Souvenirs DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you wear this holiday necklace? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is the Most UNHINGED Thing We've Seen in Disney World -- And You Know We Bought It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to believe, but the EPCOT Transformation is almost finally complete! Spaceship Earth We’ve gotten to know Connections Eatery and the Creations Shop, rocked out on Cosmic Rewind, and journeyed through water with Moana. But, even more elements of the EPCOT Transformation will soon be open and we’ve got all the details. Mark your calendars, Disney fans! The Walt the Dreamer statue, Dreamers Point, and World Celebration Gardens are officially set to open to guests in EPCOT on December 5th! ©Disney Four gardens will be found in the center of World Celebration, including Dreamers Point (where the statue will sit), and will connect together at a central planter that is based on the EPCOT logo. The area will evolve with the seasons and include lighting elements that will “take on a whole new life” at night. It’s there! Not only that, but EPCOT Forever is going to be replaced by a brand-NEW nighttime spectacular: Luminous — The Symphony of Us. The new production celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary and kicks off next week, on December 5th, 2023. It’ll feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects, and plenty of music. ©Disney Luminous will feature two original songs, as well as new arrangements of classic Disney songs. The show begins with voices from around the World Showcase welcoming you to the gathering, followed by the original song “Heartbeat Symphony.” ©Disney Make sure you’re at EPCOT on December 5th if you want to be among the first to see some of these changes! And, of course, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more. Click here to learn more about Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration. 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 Will you be checking the new festivities out? Tell us in the comments. The post REMINDER: EPCOT Is Changing in a HUGE Way This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article