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Ahh-ahhhhh-ah-AHHHHHHH! We had the opportunity to be one of the very first to experience Disney’s brand new – and first completely Frozen-themed – land; and we traveled all the way to Hong Kong to do it! @Disney Wanna see?!? Check out our video below: Disney’s BRAND NEW World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland! Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Disney World next year? Let us know in the comments. The post BONUS DFB VIDEO! Come INSIDE The Brand New WORLD of FROZEN With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

December is easily one of the busiest months of the year in Disney World. The holidays are HERE! However, it’s typically busier toward the end of the month with the Christmas and New Year holidays. So imagine our surprise when we walk into Disney World today and it’s, like, bonkers busy. We’re not exaggerating either. We knew we were in for it when this was what the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios looked like early in the morning. Hollywood Studios Crowds Not to mention that the crowds on Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom are INTENSE, to say the least. Main Street Crowds And yes, no matter what direction you’re facing, they’re a lot to take in. More crowds But the real surprise? Animal Kingdom crowds are heavy today too! This park, while we love it, is typically underrated during the holidays. But today everyone got the memo and it feels like they’re all here with their whole extended family. Animal Kingdom Crowds Wait times are also reflecting these crowds, with the highest wait being at 120 minutes around 10:30AM. More people than we expected! We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Get our Disney World Guide to the Holidays right here! 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 ever visit Disney World in December? Tell us in the comments! The post Surprise: Disney World is Already WAY TOO Crowded For A Day This Early In December! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser may be gone, but it’s not forgotten. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser To say that the Star Wars hotel-that-wasn’t-really-a-hotel was controversial might be an understatement, and there were some things about the whole interactive LARP-like experience that still leave Disney fans scratching their heads. However, a lot of things about the Galactic Starcruiser just outright shocked fans, so let’s take a look at those things that had us all like . The Concept So one might think Disney announcing a hotel devoted to all things Star Wars would be a hotel, right? Well, a lot of fans were shocked — and maybe even a little excited — to learn that the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would be a two-day “cruise” in space on a ship (read: building) called The Halcyon (where Han and Leia apparently honeymooned) with all kinds of immersive experiences that would let Star Wars fans live out their wildest fantasies. Original Concept art for Galactic Starcruiser atrium Even for Disney, that sounded pretty ambitious. The scale of the Starcruiser’s concept was hard to grasp at the time and it possibly raised expectations that might have been TOO high when the experience finally opened. What’s Going to Happen to All the Stuff in the Star Wars Hotel? The Price So Disney got Star Wars fans HYPED for this new experience. Yes, we expected the Galactic Starcruiser to be pricey. But even WE did not expect it to be as pricey as almost $5,000 for two people — and that was just the price for the lowest tier of room. YIKES! Pretty much EVERYONE was shocked when these prices were announced. The Galactic Starcruiser in Walt Disney World Granted, that price got you all your food, two full nights of accommodations, a day at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the whole interactive experience. But the cost was so high that many fans were priced right out of ever being able to afford a voyage, which was also a shock for those who were initially interested in it. Could Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Make a COMEBACK? Here’s What We Know. Not A Typical Disney Hotel Stay For the price, many fans expected that the rooms on the Galactic Starcruiser would be more like something you would find at Disney’s deluxe hotels. You know…big, luxurious beds; lots of space? They were wrong. The rooms were just teeny cabins — like you’d find on a cruise ship — with tight spaces and no windows (granted, there were fake windows with views of “space”). BUT there were bunkbeds, which is pretty cool. Starcruiser Cabin Perhaps even more daunting is the fact that you had to stay on the “ship” for the whole two days, save for a brief trip to Batuu. Because of the immersive nature of the experience, Disney couldn’t have guests just randomly walking out of the hotel throughout their stay. Granted, there was a “room” that actually let guests sit in the outdoors for a little while, but it was still a confined area. Claustrophobes had to beware! 6 Things Disney World Could Do With the CLOSED Star Wars Hotel Building Disney Added NEW Galactic Starcruiser Characters To Canon…(Also, Han and Leia Wuz Here) Want to know how to create controversy with a Star Wars fan? Add new characters to the canon! Well, that’s exactly what Disney did with the Galactic Starcruiser, which brought in a brand new cast of characters; these included a Twi’lek entertainer called Gaya and the ship’s captain, Captain Keevan. These characters interacted with existing characters in the Star Wars universe including Rey, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, and more. Yes, everything that happened aboard the Halcyon was considered canon in the Star Wars universe. Captain Keevan at the Captain’s Table Disney doubled down on the Starcruiser characters as canon with several books and comics, too, including The Princess and the Scoundrel, which introduced the Halcyon ship itself as canon because it’s now officially the location where Han and Leia spent their honeymoon. At the time, Captain Keevan was the quartermaster on the ship. Why the Star Wars Hotel Closed in Disney World Surprise Appearance By Yoda For those who DID get to experience Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, there was a BIG surprise that was kept under wraps. There’s a point during the experience where Halcyon guests, along with Rey, discover a Jedi Holocron. On that holocron? A message from none other than Master Yoda. Hologram of Yoda YODA, y’all. Yoda made an appearance on the Halcyon and we are STILL shook. This might have been the highlight of our two-day journey on the ship, but it was also a HUGE surprise. “It Didn’t Perform” — Disney Exec. Announces How the Star Wars Hotel Went WRONG So goodbye, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. You were QUITE an experience, to say the least. We hope that Disney isn’t completely through with the concept yet, as it really was something unique that had not ever been done before. We’ll just have to see, though… Stay tuned to DFB for more! Disney Blames Star Wars Hotel for Disappointing Financial Results in Florida The final voyages have sailed, so we’re bringing you an exclusive Starcruiser Farewell Voyage design! NEW DFB Merch! We’re going to miss one of the BEST parts of the Starcruiser — Gaya the nightclub singer, so we immortalized her in this design! Grab your Starcruiser Final Voyage shirt 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 was the most shocking thing to you about the Galactic Starcruiser? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Ways the Star Wars Hotel Completely Shocked Disney Fans first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is always changing, which was always something Walt had in mind when he created his first theme park, Disneyland. Spaceship Earth in EPCOT Most recently, we’ve seen a massive EPCOT transformation begin to head toward completion. We’ve even seen the TRON ride finally open. There are new restaurants on the way. Plus Disney has some BIG plans for other parts of the resort. Some of those plans, though, are SUPER secret — and well, WE HAVE QUESTIONS. These Disney World projects are so secretive that we don’t have a lot of information on them, and we don’t know what their status is. When the Magic Kingdom expansion will happen First, Disney just basically teased a Magic Kingdom expansion, but then later confirmed that it would be happening. We got a lot of talk about the area behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but that’s about it. Some blue sky concepts were thrown out there, but we don’t have anything definitive except that it will happen and it will be the largest expansion ever for Magic Kingdom. Okay, we NEED MORE. What’s going behind this? We need answers! The biggest mystery, though, is WHEN will it happen? When will we start seeing construction at Magic Kingdom? When would Disney like to have this done by? We know that Disney just pledged to spend a LOT of money on theme parks, but it seems like the theme parks getting most of the love right now are not the ones in the U.S. Give us a timeline, Disney! Disney Teases NEW Details on HUGE Magic Kingdom Expansion When Dinoland, U.S.A. will close Speaking of leaving us hanging, Disney announced that it was closing Dinoland, U.S.A. and replacing it with something else. Okay, so we’ll admit we LOVE Dinoland, and this made us really sad, but now we need to know WHEN we need to get that last ride on Dinosaur. We’re going to miss this We know Disney is entertaining both Encanto and Indiana Jones ideas for the area, but, we want to know when Dinoland will close for construction. We’d like to spend Dinoland’s last day THERE with Chip ‘n’ Dale in their little Dino outfits, as well as with Dr. Grant Seeker, who will have to file for unemployment once Disney shuts down the Dino Institute. Did You Know About All of These Hidden Dinoland U.S.A. Details in Animal Kingdom?! What’s going on with the restaurants that haven’t reopened? Okay, we’re actually shocked that there are STILL restaurants that have remained closed in Disney World since 2020. We’re still waiting for Disney to announce plans for them. Remember 1900 Park Fare? It used to have a great character breakfast. What about the Grand Floridian Tea Room? Right now, it’s just an activity room that occasionally opens when it rains — what an insult! It’s not open for tea, though. Over in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion, Restaurant Marrakesh remains closed. We need to know if we’ll ever be able to enjoy these restaurants again, Disney. 2 Disney World Restaurants Are CLOSED With NO Reopening Date in Sight What happened to the Play! Pavilion? One part of EPCOT’s historic transformation was to be something called the Play! Pavilion, an area in the previous Wonders of Life pavilion that would offer ways to interact and play in a fun “city” setting. It would be a digital metropolis with interactive games, experiences, entertainment, characters, and more in both a virtual and real setting. ©Disney Well, the building is still there. We’ve even seen some work being done on it. But as of January 2023, the EPCOT map removed the previous “Future Home of PLAY!” and we haven’t heard a word about it since. It seemed like a perfect fit for EPCOT, but will it ever happen? Here’s what we’re missing The Spaceship Earth Update Anyone who’s been on Spaceship Earth recently knows it is overdue for a serious update. The ride hasn’t been updated since 2008. A LOT has happened with communication since then, so why hasn’t it been updated? Well, this was another project that was supposed to happen with the EPCOT transformation, but it hasn’t happened yet and is currently on hold. Spaceship Earth needs an update Disney mentioned a lot of things coming to the ride, including new scenes, story elements, and narration. However, Spaceship Earth is still collecting dust while it’s stuck in the early 2000s like flip phones and Windows XP. What Is Going on With the Spaceship Earth Update in Disney World? What’s going on with the Reflections Resort? In 2019, Disney announced a new hotel called Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Permits were filed and everything seemed set for the resort to be built — and then 2020 happened. Then construction seemed to have stalled on the project, and Disney got VERY quiet about their plans for the new resort, which would have had a Princess and the Frog theme. Reflections Concept Art © Disney So at this point, we could assume that Reflections is canceled, right? Well, we’re not so sure about that. Disney recently got an extension on a permit for work at the resort. That doesn’t necessarily mean the company is moving forward with it, but the permit extension was for five years, so they are potentially considering it, maybe? Whatever the case, Disney is being VERY secretive about it. Is a NEW Hotel Coming to Disney World? Disney Can’t Seem To Make Up Its Mind. Will the Mary Poppins expansion at EPCOT happen? Well, let’s return to the EPCOT transformation, or rather, things that were supposed to be part of the transformation but never happened. Disney promised us a Mary Poppins attraction at the UK pavilion. Have you seen a Mary Poppins attraction at the UK Pavilion? Because we surely haven’t! Mary Poppins attraction concept art Well, Disney did release a statement that the project was postponed. Okay, we can accept that — we can wait. However, signs began pointing to it being canceled, although we haven’t had an official update on the project since October 2022. Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? Disney is good at keeping secrets and they could surprise us with some big announcements in 2024. We’ll be looking out for those announcements, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Cast Members Are Leaving a PERMANENT Mark on the EPCOT Transformation Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these secretive projects? Got any theories? Share them in the comments! The post 7 Disney World Projects That Are Shrouded in Secrecy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are expecting BIG things from the EPCOT transformation! World Celebration EPCOT has been in limbo with construction for YEARS, now. But it’s all set to be over this month (according to Disney). And little by little, we are seeing updates and changes appear around the park. We recently spotted a change that had us both excited and possibly a little startled…? At this point, we don’t know if we love it or hate it. We’re always excited when we see things being completed in EPCOT. Each one means we’re getting closer and closer to the end. So when we noticed this new path aesthetic we were floored (pun intended)! We saw what appears to be a metal grate-style ground on the walking path where the construction walls were recently pushed back. Only, it’s already kinda rusted? – which is hopefully on purpose and part of the old-school, Walt-approved aesthetic? New walkway aesthetic It’s no sparkling cement, but it is kind of cool-looking. However, we also noticed that anytime an ECV goes over it makes a startling noise. This is a little unnerving! New rusty pathway The aesthetic choice here is interesting. We’ll be curious to see what is behind the construction walls and if it brings this pre-rusted ground a bit more context. Then, maybe we can all decide how we really feel about it. You can find this new grated ground near Connections Cafe (Starbucks), so head over to check it out for yourself! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney updates. 5 Hidden EPCOT Treats You Didn’t Know About Until Now! 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 about this new grated walking path? Let us know in the comments! The post There's A Big Change In EPCOT...And We're Not Sure If You're Gonna Love It Or Hate It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to box office returns, 2023 just really hasn’t been Disney’s year. ©Disney Although we saw a LOT of big Disney movies released this year, from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to The Marvels to Wish and more, the box office returns for those movies have come in under expectations. But why? Well, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger, part of the problem may be focusing on quantity over quality. Bob Iger recently sat down at The New York Times’ annual DealBook summit for an interview, and according to CNN, he made comments about what he feels the company has done wrong recently with its film releases. This year saw the release of two Marvel movies, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels, both of which underperformed at the box office. Iger said, “Quality needs attention to deliver quality, it doesn’t happen by accident. And quantity, in our case, diluted quality — and Marvel has suffered greatly from that.” He added, “I would say right now my number one priority is to help the studio turn around creatively.” (Iger seems to have a lot of number one priorities lately.) ©Marvel But he also acknowledged that sequels could be part of the problem. He commented that Disney had “made too many” sequels that neither audiences nor critics loved. “There has to be a good reason to make them,” Iger said. “Often, the story is not as strong as the original story, that can be a problem, but it just has to have a reason, you have to have a reason to make it beyond commerce. There has to be an artistic reason to make it, and we’ve made too many.” However, this comes after sequels have been announced for both Toy Story and Frozen, two franchises that Iger seems to think have more potential. ©Disney Interestingly enough, Disney didn’t release any sequels in 2023 other than three Marvel movies. One, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, actually had a solid performance at the box office and was one of Bob Iger’s tent pole references in his recent Earnings Call. According to Box Office Mojo, that film scored over $845 billion, making it the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2023. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at AMC Disney’s animated film Elemental initially didn’t meet its weekend premiere goal. However, that movie rallied and eventually took in over $495 billion worldwide. Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid brought in a total of over $569 billion. Elemental Photo Op in Hollywood Studios When it comes to The Marvels, Iger did previously say that he felt the lack of supervision on the set (which was filmed during COVID) was a reason the movie didn’t do well. However, that doesn’t take into account that the movie premiered during a major entertainment strike where its leads were unable to promote it. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! The Numbers Say that Everyone Is Wrong About Disney’s Live-Action Movies 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 about Iger’s reasoning? Has Disney made too many sequels? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Has Made "Too Many Sequels," Says CEO Bob Iger. Do You Agree? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the best places to spot some celebrities? Hey, Mickey! Disney World! Yep, a lot of beloved celebs love to head to the Most Magical Place on Earth and Happiest Place on Earth to have some fun. However, it seems that we hear of certain celebrity spottings in the Disney Parks more often than others. Are these celebrities Disney adults?! Here are 10 celebrities that seem to be in the Disney Parks ALL the time! Jojo Siwa Jojo Siwa, who was made famous through Dance Moms, can be spotted in the parks pretty regularly! It’s Jojo Siwa! The spunky celeb has been known to document her Disney trips as well as pose with a few lucky fans for photos. Chris Evans Okay, Chris Evans is like, one of those ICONIC Disney adults. Cast Members have said that he’s always in the parks. ©Disney Not only is he known to participate in holiday filmings and events throughout the year, he also visits as a park guest just for fun and is occasionally spotted by fans. Kourtney Kardashian Barker Kourtney Kardashian Barker and hubby Travis Barker are known to venture to Disneyland with the whole fam. Here, she poses at the Happiest Place on Earth for her 43rd birthday. Kourtney Kardashian via ©Instagram Oh, and believe us when we say that they turn it into a FASHION SHOW. Just look at these ‘fits! John Stamos John Stamos is another celeb that participates in holiday events as well as ventures to the parks for fun. Chewbacca and John Stamos ©John Stamos | Instagram This year, you can watch as he narrates the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT. Thomas Rhett Country music star Thomas Rhett can be spotted with his wife, Lauren Akins, and children at Disney World several times throughout the year. Thomas Rhett via ©Instagram He shared a reel in October 2023 of his family at Disney World with a caption that led with, “These are the good ole days.” Neil Patrick Harris Woo! Another celebrity that stays involved with the Parks for both work and play. Epcot Candlelight Processional You’ll be able to spot Neil Patrick Harris during this year’s Candlelight Processional in EPCOT, as well. Actually, he’s one of the few narrators who comes back nearly every year. Ariana Grande Ariana Grande can be spotted at Disneyland and Disney World every so often! Mickey Mouse and Ariana Grande ©Ariana Grande | Instagram She posted this photo with Mickey back in 2020, and we think we need to create it. Jonas Brothers JO BROS! Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas each venture into the parks on occasion with their families. THE KEVIN Our friends over at AllEars.net actually sent us this photo of Kevin Jonas at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at Disney World over the summer. Hey, you can’t go wrong with some chicken strips. Gigi Hadid Super models go to Disney World, too, y’all. Gigi Hadid via ©Instagram Gigi Hadid ventures to the Disney Parks on the regular, it seems, and even posted a reel when she visited for her birthday in April 2023 with bestie and celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta. What do you think? Have YOU ever seen any of these celebrities in a Disney Park? Let us know in the comments! Looking for more ways to spot celebrities at 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 Have you ever seen or met a celebrity at a Disney Park? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Disney Obsessed Celebrities Who Are Doing The Most first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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There is some amazing entertainment at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Maleficent in Festival of Fantasy You’ve got Mickey’s Magical Friendship Fare in front of the castle. You’ve got the Dapper Dans (okay, like do you also get serious goosebumps every time you hear them sing?), you’ve got the INCREDIBLE Festival of Fantasy parade that includes a fire-breathing Maleficent dragon — but did you know that Maleficent doesn’t ALWAYS breathe fire along the parade route? Maleficent only breathes fire in very specific locations. We’ve got your back, though! Thanks to a very kind Cast Member/Tour Guide whom we consulted yesterday (because we’ve been wondering about this for, like, years), we’ve got a complete guide to where you need to be along the Festival of Fantasy parade route to make sure you catch all that fantastic fire breathing (and it really is quite the spectacle). You might even wonder why Maleficent doesn’t breathe fire throughout the whole parade route! Fire-breathing dragon Well, in some instances, it would be dangerous (’cause, you know, FIRE). For example, you’ve got the iconic, real life Liberty Tree in Liberty Square that Walt picked out himself. That tree is over 100 years old. So you won’t see ANY fire if you catch the parade in that area. But there are other areas where Maleficent won’t breathe fire, too. Thanks to this incredible Cast Member, we have a map of the parade route with spots where fire is not allowed — look for the little faces on the map below. Sad faces = no fire. Magic Kingdom map You’ll also notice that Maleficent will not breathe fire at the start of the parade route in Frontierland near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. She starts breathing fire around where Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe is, then stops when she arrives in Liberty Square, and then starts again after she crosses the bridge leading to Cinderella Castle. So if seeing Maleficent doing her thing is on your priority list, make a note! It is certainly a sight to see, so we highly recommend it. Maleficent dragon on Main Street, U.S.A. We’ll be back with even more Disney World tips, tricks, and resources, so 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! UPDATE on the “Smellephants on Parade” Attraction That’s Coming to Magic Kingdom 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 Where’s your favorite spot to view the Festival of Fantasy parade? Let us know in the comments! The post CRUCIAL Magic Kingdom Intel! We Just Found Out WHEN The Parade Dragon Breathes Fire and When She Doesn't! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Being an Annual Passholder doesn’t only get you into the parks (mostly) any day you’d like. Disney World Annual Pass There are tons of other perks that come with the pass, such as restaurant and store discounts, access to special merchandise, and occasionally, complimentary gifts! If you’re an Annual Passholder, be sure to head into EPCOT this month to grab a special poster! From December 6th through December 19th, Annual Passholders can grab an exclusive Wish mini poster featuring Asha. ©Disney The posters are available only at the Creations Shop while supplies last. Annual Passholders must be present in person with their Annual Passholder ID to get the mini poster. Supplies are limited to one mini poster per guest. Creations Shop in EPCOT Looking for more recent Annual Passholder news? We can help! More Annual Passholder news! Annual Passholders, Don’t Miss This FREE Souvenir in EPCOT!Don’t Wait! These 18 Disney Hotel and Ticket Deals Are Ending SOON!UPDATE: Disney World Fixes Annual Pass Payment ProblemA SURPRISE Could Be Hiding in Your Mailbox if You’re a Disney World Annual Passholder!A NEW Annual Passholder-Exclusive Treat Is Coming to EPCOT Soon As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Read all about the Disney World Annual Passholder program 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’s your favorite part of being an Annual Passholder? Tell us in the comments! The post Annual Passholders, Don't Miss This FREE Souvenir in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has $60 billion burning a hole in their pocket. Sleeping Beauty Castle Back in September, Disney announced they would be spending $60 billion on park expansions in the next ten years (double the $30 billion they’ve spent in the past 10 years on the parks). But what exactly can we expect from these expansions? Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman, gave us a little hint at a recent interview. Disney CEO Bob Iger and other Disney executives held a town hall meeting on November 28th to share insight with the company’s employees. During this meeting, the question of park expansions and the $60 billion came up. D’Amaro remarked, “We’ve got so much space to play with. Disneyland, for example, Walt’s original theme park, we still have enough room to build another Disneyland there if we choose to do that.” Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro Disney had mentioned that most of the $60 billion would be used to “expand and enhance domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity, prioritizing projects anticipated to generate strong returns, consistent with the company’s continuing approach to allocate capital in a disciplined and balanced manner.” And if Disney gets approval, the expansion in Disneyland could happen sooner rather than later. Holidays in Disneyland Disney has been in the process of creating DisneylandForward. If the city of Anaheim approves the DisneylandForward project, Walt’s original theme park would see some updating and renovations. New shops, attractions, and restaurants would be added to the Disneyland Resort. This project would give Disney the ability to do more within its nearly 500-acre space by taking away the zoning restrictions currently in place. DisneylandForward Expansion Map 1©Disney There has been talk of bringing Frozen, Black Panther, Coco, and Avatar to Disneyland through expansions and/or attractions, though nothing has been confirmed at this point. “Frozen, one of the most successful and popular animated franchises of all time, could have a presence at the Disneyland Resort. Wakanda has yet to be brought to life. The world of Coco is just waiting to be explored. There’s a lot of storytelling opportunity,” remarked D’Amaro. World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland Disney hasn’t given us a price tag for DisneylandForward yet, but they hope the project will be approved by Anaheim in 2024. Hopefully, we’ll get to see this expansion come to life in Disneyland! Keep following 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 What do you hope makes an appearance in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Exec Hints There's Enough Room For "Another Disneyland" first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all THE TIME HAS COME! Now we don’t have to choose!! If you hate crunching-in-your-ear as much as a LOT of us do, Doritos has just done THE MOST. (Bow down to the tortilla chip gods.) They’ve partnered with a tech developer to find a SOLUTION, especially for gamers everywhere. Crunching while you’re gaming or on a Zoom call should be illegal. Sadly, it’s not. But, according to the Washington Post on Instagram, Doritos (which were invented in Disneyland! Keep reading to learn more.) has now solved this problem. ©The Washington Post Doritos has created Doritos Silent– a chip-chomping silencing software that works with your PC. It removes the sound of your crunching while using a headset. It can be used with Zoom calls or anything that can use headphones. However, it was really created with gamers in mind. (Also did they really put a chip in that person’s ear for this picture or is that photoshopped?) Do not put chips in your ear ©Doritos Dylan Fashbaugh, lead developer at Smooth Technology, which worked with Doritos to create this new, free app said, “It works on anything that accepts a microphone.” You’ll be able to snack away, crunching loudly (again, should be illegal, but nobody listens to us), and no one will hear or be annoyed by the sounds in their ear. The app launched early in November and can currently be used with any PC. It will likely expand to other devices in the future. PRAISE CHEEZITS! Sleeping Beauty Castle Now, for a brief history lesson that ties this ALL into Disney (even though we’re perfectly happy to spread the word about this app for the good of all mankind, we’re also always ready to tie it back to Disney): DID YOU KNOW Doritos were actually invented in Disneyland! Rumor has it that a salesman from a local vendor, Alex’s Food, saw someone throwing away stale tortillas. He suggested to the chef of Casa de Fritos (RIP) that they fry them up to make chips to sell. The snacks turned out to be very popular which led to a Frito-Lay marketing executive working on commercializing them, giving us the chips we all love today! You’re welcome for all of this life-changing news. 13 Disney Snacks You Can Make With 8 Ingredients or Less 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 tried the Doritos silencing app yet? Let us know about it in the comments! The post NEWS: Doritos Just Made Life 10X Better For ALL OF US first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love a character meet and greet? Hey, Pluto! Whether you’re meeting characters because your kids want to or because you want to (adults ARE allowed to enjoy meeting characters on their own– we promise), it is bound to be a magical moment. This year, we have been BLESSED with some new characters at Walt Disney World, and with the year coming to a close, we want to talk about all of the NEW characters we got in 2023. We have seen so many new faces this year at Disney World. It always feels so surreal when we meet characters we know and love, but there truly is something special about meeting a character for the first time. We’ve had the opportunity to do that quite a few times this year! Chip ‘n Dale is Tomorrowland We finally got to meet characters from some newer movies that we had been (im)patiently waiting to see in the parks– Mirabel and Moana. We have been waiting to see these two since their movies were released, and our dream finally came true. Mirabel in Disney World You can find Mirabel in the Casita at Magic Kingdom. You’ll find so many amazing details at this meet and greet location– like the Madrigal’s magical doors, portraits, and more. She is one of the sweetest characters and isn’t one you want to miss! While we’re talking about some of our favorite characters from Encanto, we can’t forget about Bruno— and you don’t even need to go far to find him! You can see Bruno in the Adventure Friends Cavalcade. Bruno! Moana spends her time at her newest walk-through attraction– Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. Both the attraction and the meet and greet opened recently. Not only do you get beautiful views, but you get to meet such a lovable character which is such a big plus. We have been able to meet Moana in Animal Kingdom for awhile now, but it is exciting to be able to meet her at her very own attraction now! I am Moanaaaaaaa We’re staying at EPCOT for this one because we are officially able to meet FIGMENT. You’re not sure who Figment is? Well, he has two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow, horns of a steer, but a lovable fellow. From head to tail, he’s royal purple pigment, and there, voila, you’ve got a Figment! Did that help jog your memory? Good! You can meet Figment at ImageWorks at the exit of the Journey into Imagination ride. Figment Meet and Greet Oh, we’re still at EPCOT. They have given us so many new characters this year– so it makes sense. One of the newest meet and greets at the parks is Asha, from Disney’s newest movie Wish! She is meeting at the World Showcase Friendship Ambassador Gazebo. She was super sweet and we loved being able to meet her– even before seeing her movie! Asha from the new movie ‘Wish’ Time to head over to Hollywood Studios, where we can meet the live action Ariel from the newest release of The Little Mermaid! You can find her in Walt Disney Presents. She is wearing a stunning blue dress and is one of the most bubbly characters we’ve ever met. Live Action Ariel So… we went back to EPCOT. Sorry, we can’t help it! It is where most of the action was this year when it comes to characters. Here, you can meet Mickey and Minnie in their platinum outfits to celebrate Disney’s 100 years of wonder! You get a 2-for-1 special here since both of them are here to meet you! You can find them near the Imagination Pavilion. Mickey and Minnie in their 100th anniversary outfits! Sometimes, Disney brings out some fun or exclusive characters for their after-hour parties like Jollywood Nights. So, we figured they deserve some love here as honorable mentions! Jollywood Nights You can find Phineas and Ferb, Powerline Max, and Duffy the Disney Bear at Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights as some exclusive meet and greet characters. Don’t forget your autograph books– meeting them could be a once in a lifetime opportunity! Powerline Max When you’re planning when to find your faves, make sure you’re checking the My Disney Experience app so you can see what times they’re meeting. Make sure you have your autograph book out and ready for them to sign, too! It helps you maximize the amount of time you have talking with them! It’s Phineas and Ferb! We’re keeping our eyes out for characters coming in 2024, and we will be sure to update you when we get some good news. Keep checking in with us at DFB for those fun updates! Where to Find All the Disney Character Meet-and-Greets in Walt Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What character do you want to meet? Let us know in the comments below! The post We’ve Gotta Share Some GOOD NEWS About Characters in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have big news if you’re heading to Disney World this month. EPCOT Christmas Tree Now you’ll have MORE time to experience Disney World’s holiday park snacks, decorations, and more! Disney has just EXTENDED their park hours for December! Yes, Disney has extended their park hours for select parks on specific days. Check out the new hours below! Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom’s hours are a little wild thanks to their popular holiday party, but we’ll break it all down for you. 8AM to 6PM: December 3rd, 7th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, and 22nd 9AM to 11PM: December 4th and 23rd 9AM to 6PM: December 5th, 12th, and 14th 8AM to 11PM: December 6th, 9th, 16th, and 18th 9AM to 10PM: December 11th, 13th, and 20th 9AM to 9PM: December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th 9AM to 12AM: December 30th and 31st ©Disney Disney’s Animal Kingdom While Animal Kingdom doesn’t have any holiday parties going on this month, some extended evening hours events make hours a little staggered. 8AM to 7PM: December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 16th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd 8AM to 8PM: December 8th, 9th, 17th, 18th, and 19th 9AM to 7PM: December 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st ©Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights events also make Hollywood Studios’ hours fluctuate a lot, so pay close attention to the times for your date(s)! 8:30AM to 9PM: December 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 17th, and 19th 8:30AM to 8PM: December 4th, 6th, 16th, and 18th 8:30AM to 7PM: December 10th 9AM to 9PM: December 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th 9AM to 8PM: December 20th 9AM to 12AM: December 31st ©Disney EPCOT Epcot, however, keeps things nice and simple. EPCOT will be open 9AM to 9:30 PM December 3rd through 30th, with special hours of 9AM to 1AM on December 31st. ©Disney We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out the first-ever Jollywood Nights with us right here! 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! Are you heading to Disney World this month? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Park Hours Have Been EXTENDED! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We absolutely love the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort and look forward to the festivities every year! Sleeping Beauty Castle From the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure to all the holiday decorations, ride overlays, and seasonal shows at Disneyland, Disneyland Resort is the place to be during the holiday season. The festivities at the Disneyland Resort got even more special this year with the return of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional! We were lucky to be in attendance for the first performance of this year’s Candlelight Processional and we are so excited to tell you all about it! Lots of people were already there when we showed up HOURS early! This special event features a 600-member choir accompanying a celebrity narrator in the retelling of the story of Christmas in front of the Disneyland Railroad Main Street, U.S.A. station at the front of the park. Disney doesn’t really promote the event because its existing popularity ALREADY causes traffic problems within the park and the only reserved seating is limited to special guests, including VIP members of the community, media members, civic leaders, and other select VIPs. Be prepared to wait. With that said, you can still catch the show in the limited standing-room-only spot behind the seating area without the need for a special ticket. However, our show was PACKED and you should be ready to reserve your spot HOURS before the event. Be advised that you should be prepared to wait and stick it out in your spot. Check out the trumpeters! And, Brie Larson is the surprise celebrity narrator for this evening! She read the Christmas story between the choir’s songs, joining the likes of Viola Davis, Henry Fonda, Ginnifer Goodwin, Cary Grant, Chris Hemsworth, Charlton Heston, James Earl Jones, Gregory Peck, Jane Seymour, Jimmy Stewart, Van Dyke, and John Wayne. Brie Larson! This year’s Candlelight Processional will take place on December 2nd and 3rd with performances at 5:30PM and 7:45PM each night. The tradition essentially began when Disneyland opened in 1955 and has evolved into a much bigger spectacle over the decades. Now, it’s such a Disney staple that it even has a very popular version in Disney World’s EPCOT! At Disneyland, the limited performances in conjunction with the event’s popularity have made this a very tough ticket and will continue to be something to circle on your Disney calendar every year. So cool! We’ll continue to keep you posted on all the latest Disneyland holiday updates, as well as all the latest Disney news so stay tuned right here at DFB! Are YOU Eligible for This NEW Disney Ticket DISCOUNT? Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite thing about the holidays at Disneyland? Let us know below! The post See the SURPRISE Celebrity Narrator at the Disneyland Candlelight Processional first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Watch out! At least eight attractions and restaurants are going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Cinderella Castle Some of these closures have been affecting the parks and hotels for a LONG time (we’re talking multiple years), and others are much more recent. Let’s check out all of the temporary closures in Disney World from December 3rd through the 9th so that you’re prepared before your next trip. Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. The queue area is being redone, and we recently saw some concrete added to this space. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. In addition, Cast Members are currently working on a large mural that’s painted on the side of the queue building. Queue and mural construction If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island is not only closed — it’s missing completely! Barrel Bridge is missing A Cast Member told us a few months ago that it was removed for repairs, and we haven’t seen it back since. We’ll be keeping an eye out for its return. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick service restaurant that’s remained closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open. Tomorrowland Terrace It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen this restaurant open for visitors. Pretty much the only thing it’s used for now is the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties. We saw it open in late 2020, when it was serving some favorites from Columbia Harbour House‘s menu while that restaurant was temporarily closed. Tomorrowland Terrace Once in a while, you’ll see the dining area open as a rest area, but usually it’s all roped off and empty. Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates! These Are the BEST Magic Kingdom Restaurants Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a stage show located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It closed with the rest of the parks in 2020 for the pandemic-related shut-down, but even after the parks reopened and the rest of the entertainment slowly returned as well, this attraction remained closed. Still closed Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. However, we have some hope for the show. Disney released this new pin in March 2022 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the attraction, which seems like something they wouldn’t do if they were going to close the show for good. Although we haven’t heard anything definitive about Voyage of the Little Mermaid, we have hope that it could reopen sometime in the future! We’ll be sure to let you know about any updates A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Fast Food Restaurant in Hollywood Studios EPCOT Restaurant Marrakesh Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened, but Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining. Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! The Land Cart The Land Cart in the Land pavilion of EPCOT is currently closed as well. The Land Cart Disney’s website shows that this cart will be closed through mid-January at least. Top 3 Table Service Restaurants in EPCOT Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! Disney World Water Parks Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed in Disney World, and the website does not yet list a reopening date. Typhoon Lagoon Entrance Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, however, is open! Click here to see the best rides at Blizzard Beach. Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Several Attractions and Restaurants Will Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

In Disney World, the holidays are all around us: from the decorations in the parks to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays to the food. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree Okay, so the best part — at least for us — is THE FOOD. Like, that shouldn’t come as a surprise, right? We found out about some new holiday snacks at two of Disney World’s Monorail resorts, which means we made a BEELINE over to those hotels to try them. Our first stop was at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, where we took a moment to admire the giant gingerbread house again before heading to Gasparilla Island Grill to try two new holiday treats there. The first is a Present Peppermint Brownie Pop for $5.99, which is a Brownie filled with House-made Peppermint Patty enrobed in White Chocolate on a stick. All wrapped up like a present First, we were surprised at how big the pop is. The brownie is nice and thick but soft. We will warn you, though, that the peppermint flavor is very strong, but it does have a peppermint patty inside. We liked the crunch added by the white chocolate coating. It’s pretty big, too We’ll give you a little head’s up, though: don’t eat that bow. It’s like gum paste or fondant, and it’s chewy…and weird. The chocolate is also SUPER messy and WILL stain your hands VERY red, making it look like you just left a crime scene. We also thought the peppermint flavor overpowered the chocolate. Inside We also got the Snowman Choux for $6.99, and yes, that’s “choux” as in something you hear a lot on The Great British Baking Show. It’s a Pâte à Choux filled with Spiced Mousse and Chocolate Bavarian Cream. We’re happy to report that this choux would 100% get a Paul Hollywood handshake. It’s fluffy and chewy with a nice crispiness around the edges. Also, just LOOK AT IT. It’s a work of art. It’s SO PERFECT The snowman’s head is filled with mousse, while the bottom has the cream. The mousse had a spiced eggnog or gingerbread flavor to it, but it still was light and delicate. The Bavarian cream in the bottom was richer, but very fluffy, and we’ll admit we liked it even more than the mousse. The scarf is that gummy chewy fondant stuff, so skip that, but otherwise, we’d get this again. We want to make the Grand Floridian chef who created this Star Baker this week. Great choux Well, things got a little iffier when we headed over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to try the Holiday Cranberry Frangipane Cake for $6.49 at Contempo Cafe. It’s made with Almond Frangipane with Cranberry-Cherry Gel, White Chocolate Mousse, and Salted Honey Whip. We will say that we thought the frangipane and the fluffy cake were delicious with a subtle almond flavoring. The Frangipane and cake are good However, the toppings on this thing were OFF. That light almond flavor gets overpowered by the strong, tart cranberry. The salted honey whip is TOO salty and just throws the whole thing off. This dessert needed to be more light and mild, and would’ve worked way better without the heavy flavors of the topping. The toppings did NOT work So we guess 2 out of 3 aren’t bad, but if we had to choose just one, we’d go with that Snowman Choux. If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, it’s definitely worth the trek over to the Grand Floridian to try it. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. The Hidden Holiday Bar in Disney World You Don’t Want to Miss! 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 Disney World holiday snack? Let us know in the comments! The post This Disney World Treat Looks Like It Came Straight From ‘The Great British Baking Show’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays in Disney World are AH-mazing. Santa at Hollywood Studios There’s so much to see and do. You’ve got the Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs (which is INTERACTIVE this year). There’s the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. There’s SO much amazing holiday food. There are even TWO holiday parties to attend: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. Well, if you need even MORE holiday fun in Disney World, we’ve got a free guide for a holiday scavenger hunt! That’s right. We’re offering you our FREE DFB guide to have your very own holiday scavenger hunt in Magic Kingdom. We’ll take you to see Magic Kingdom’s hidden holiday gems, and you’ll see some very COOL details and wreaths you may have missed otherwise scattered around the park. Seriously, the decor is AMAZING this year. Holiday decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. Interested? Check it out below: You’ll have the chance to sign up for our newsletter, which will also get you ALL the latest Disney news, plus all our top tips, tricks, resources, and more! Enjoy the guide, and enjoy the holidays at Disney World! Hey, do you need some fun holiday shirts to wear in the parks? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered — we have LOADS of fun shirts that are perfect for wearing in the parks or just around your neighborhood. Disney World Holiday shirt! We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! How To Enjoy the Holidays in Disney World WITHOUT a Park Ticket 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! Will you be visiting Disney World for the holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post This NEW Scavenger Hunt Is About to Make Your Magic Kingdom Visit 10X BETTER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy holidays, friends! Hollywood Studios Disney World is celebrating BIG for the holidays this year with the return of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and the all-new Jollywood Nights event. With all of these exciting things come lots of crowds! That is apparent through the wait times too, although we were a bit surprised at what is going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios right now… The wait times are trending DOWN. Not just a little bit, but there were some huge decreases this week at popular attractions like Slinky Dog Dash and Rise of the Resistance! Check out the full details on those average wait times and the rest of the parks below. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 67 minutes. Last week, the average wait time was 76 minutes so the average has decreased since then. It’s Jingle Cruise time! Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 62 minutes, Jingle Cruise averaged 57 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 43 minutes, and Haunted Mansion averaged 35 minutes. Average wait times held Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 32 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Enchanted Tales with Belle at 28 minutes, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 27 minutes, Astro Orbiter at 26 minutes, followed by Pirates of the Caribbean at 19 minutes. Big Thunder After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 18 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, and Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 15 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin averaged 14 minutes, Mad Tea Party and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover averaged 11 minutes, and Enchanted Tiki Room averaged 10 minutes. Magic Carpets Prince Charming Regal Carrousel also averaged 10 minutes and other attractions like Hall of Presidents, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Carousel of Progress, and Liberty Square Riverboat all tied at 5-minute average wait times. Pirates of the Caribbean The Country Bear Jamboree and Tom Sawyer Island were walk-ons this week. 2 Big Problems Fans Have With the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Frozen Ever After took the top spot for highest average wait time with 59 minutes. This is a decrease from last week’s 76-minute average. Then, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had and average wait time of 57 minutes, which has also decreased. Test Track Next up is Test Track at 45 minutes, Soarin’ at 37 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 17 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 10 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 9 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 8 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour at 6 minutes, and Living with the Land at 5 minutes. Living with the Land Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. PHOTOS: The New Statue of Walt Disney Arrived in EPCOT Hollywood Studios Slinky Dog Dash decreased this week from a 99-minute average to a 64-minute average. Rise of the Resistance is next in this park with 52 minutes which is down quite a bit from 79 minutes last week. Rise of the Resistance Entrance Other wait times in the park increased this week including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 47 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 44 minutes, Tower of Terror at 42 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 40 minutes, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 39 minutes. Toy Story Mania After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 24 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 13 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes, and Star Tours — The Adventure Continues and Walt Disney Presents averaged 7 minutes. No One’s Talking About This Super WEIRD Thing That Happens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Now, let’s head over to Animal Kingdom! After increasing to a 105-minute average last week, Avatar Flight of Passage is down to a 61-minute average this week. Everest Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 50 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 27 minutes, Expedition Everest at 15 minutes, DINOSAUR at 13 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 6 minutes. Festival of the Lion King It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and TriceraTop Spin averaged 7 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail were walk-ons. A Disney Executive Just Dropped MAJOR Hints About the Animal Kingdom Expansion! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! 2 Rides Have CHANGED in EPCOT for the Holiday Season! 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 time to visit Disney World? 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The holidays are all around us — not just at Disney World and Disneyland, but also on Disney Cruise Line. Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream We’ve been enjoying the Very Merrytime Cruise on the Disney Dream. We even got to sail out of Disney’s new port! We got to see the lighting of the tree on the cruise (SO PRETTY) and also check out a brand new holiday show (SO fun). Now, we’re checking out Mickey and Minnie’s new Very Merrytime Cruise holiday outfits. Mickey and Minnie are SO decked out for the holidays — don’t they look amazing? They’re done up in red with hints of green (also, we LOVE Minnie’s green tights). Don’t they look fabulous? But also look at Mickey’s jacket — it has giant Christmas trees on it. SO festive. Mickey’s jacket! Minnie’s also sporting a pretty holiday bow on one ear. Her dress is so flowy and sparkly — with green details. She’s looking as fashionable as ever. But, hey, Minnie has ALWAYS been a style icon. Minnie’s dress! So, if you’ve booked a Very Merrytime Cruise this season, you’ll get to see the new outfits when you meet Mickey and Minnie, too. We’ll be covering even MORE from our own Very Merrytime Cruise, so 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 Very Merrytime Cruise? 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 their 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 Disney Reveals NEW Outfits for Mickey and Minnie (And We LOVE Them!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hello, Beyoncé fans! Sprinkles We know this is a BIG week for y’all — Renaissance just dropped in theaters, and we are ALL “Crazy in Love” with the Queen of Pop. Well, if you love Beyoncé and find yourself in Disney World, you can now celebrate the release of the movie with a cupcake. Yes, you can get a Beyoncé cupcake at Disney World. Hey, why not? We’ve already had a Taylor Swift donut there. If you haven’t been to Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs recently, you’ll want to make a trip there ASAP. That’s because Sprinkles just introduced the Cuffcake, a tribute to Beyoncé’s Renaissance movie. It’s a dark Belgian chocolate cake filled with a whipped cashew butter core, topped with vegan cream cheese frosting and silver sugar crystals. Can a cupcake SLAY? Asking for a friend… ©Sprinkles If you buy TWO Cuffcakes for $12, you can also get an exclusive Sprinkles fan. ©Sprinkles You’ll have to hurry, though. This is a VERY limited-time cupcake. It’s only available through December 3rd. So head to Disney Springs now to celebrate all things Beyoncé. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Snacks Guide Bundle Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! We Tried FOUR New Taylor Swift-Inspired Snacks in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying the Cuffcake? Let us know in the comments! The post CRITICAL CUPCAKE NEWS: There’s a BEYONCÉ Cupcake (!!!) in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you’re at Disney World, you might not think about eating anywhere BUT in Disney World…but hear us out. We love the McDonald’s near Disney World Sometimes, you just want to indulge in OTHER fast food, particularly as it’s probably going to be cheaper than what’s considered fast food in Disney World. Maybe you just have picky eaters that only like certain things. Maybe it’s late at night when most Disney World restaurants are closed. Whatever your plight, you probably don’t want to travel too far to eat! So we are doing the leg work for you! Here are ALL the fast food restaurants you can find within five miles of Disney World Resort. This is a pretty lengthy list, so we’re going to give you the name of the fast food restaurant, as well as its address and hours. You’ll find some great options for early morning and late-night dining here, too. McDonald’s, 1596 W. Buena Vista Drive (open 24 hours) McDonald’s, 1720 Celebration Blvd. (open 6AM-10PM) McDonald’s, 6875 Sand Lake Rd (open 24 hours) McDonald’s, 11195 S Apopka Vineland Rd (open 6AM-11PM) McDonald’s, 2704 W. Osceola Pkwy (open 24 hours) Portillo’s, 7715 Palm Pkwy (open 10:30AM-10:30PM on weekdays, 10:30AM-12AM Friday and Saturday) White Castle, 11595 Daryl Carter Pkwy (open 24 hours) White Castle Chick-Fil-A, 6050 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (open 6:30AM-11PM, closed Sunday) Subway, 12390 FL-535 (open 8AM-1AM weekdays, 9AM-1AM Sunday) Culver’s, 9070 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (open 10AM-11PM) Taco Bell, 7970 Winter Garden (open 8AM-3AM) Taco Bell, 1006 Buenaventura Blvd (open 8AM-3AM, Weekdays; 8AM-4AM, Friday-Sunday) Wendy’s, 10674 W. Colonial Dr. (open 6:30AM-2:30AM) Wendy’s, 7690 Palm Pkwy (open 6:30AM-2:30AM) Five Guys, 4969 International Dr (open 11AM-9PM, 12-7PM Sunday) Popeye’s, 12615 International Dr (open 10AM-11PM) Burger King, 534 US Hwy. 27 (open 6AM-12AM weeknights, 6AM-2AM, Friday and Saturday) Wawa, 7940 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy H (open 24 hours) Wawa So if you’re looking for a quick meal or snack and are willing to travel outside Disney World property, now you know where to go! (Heads up that a lot of these spots will also likely deliver to Disney World hotels!) Stay tuned to DFB for more. The Cheapest Fast Food Restaurant in Every Disney World Park 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 go-to fast food that isn’t Disney World when you’re visiting the resort? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Fast Food Restaurants Within 5 Miles of Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are many airlines to choose from when booking vacation flights. ©Breeze Airways Breeze Airways is one airline company that has more recently thrown its name into the large options of airlines. It was launched in 2021 with the purpose of serving U.S. cities that did not receive service from larger companies. Now, the low-cost airline is expanding its horizons. Breeze Airways is looking to expand to international destinations such as parts of Europe. According to Reuters, more airlines are seeking international routes which have higher yields. Turns out Breeze Airways is also looking to take advantage of “peak season” travel to places like Ireland. ©️Orlando International Airport Currently, the company is awaiting flag carrier approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Breeze just recently began service from Plattsburgh, New York where many travelers from Montreal, Canada look for flight options. The carrier is also taking advantage of locations where other airlines are cutting service, such as in Burlington, Vermont where JetBlue Airways Corp is cutting service and Breeze is starting in January. @JetBlue Airways Breeze Airways is ready to take advantage of other companies’ losses and cuts. “These pockets of pain that are being created, because either there is no air service there, it’s gone away completely, or it’s just regional planes going to hubs, has created hundreds and hundreds of market opportunities for us,” said Chief Executive David Neeleman. Breeze will be an airline company to watch out for in the future. Until then, keep following DFB for more travel news! Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 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 Have you flown Breeze Airways? If so, let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Ultra-Low Fare Airline To Offer NEW International Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re having quite an adventure on the seas this week. There she is! The Disney Dream That’s because we’ve set sail on the Disney Dream for a Very Merrytime Cruise from Disney Cruise Line’s brand new port in Fort Lauderdale. We’re taking you along with us, though, so you can feel like you’re there, too! So far, we’ve given you a look at the rooms on the Disney Dream, as well as a look at the Christmas tree onboard, but now we have to show you something NEW: a brand new holiday deck show. The new show is called Mickey and Minnie’s Holiday Party. Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Party The show follows Max, who can’t make it home for the holidays, so Mickey, Minnie and the gang must help to cheer Goofy up. Max can’t make it home for the holidays? NO! Y’all, the performers in this show are SO good. The singers, the dancers, just ALL of it. But what more would you expect from a Disney holiday spectacular, right? The performers are ON POINT We also love the characters’ holiday party costumes. The costumes are also great Of course, the show is all about realizing the holidays are about family and friends. Yes, we got the holiday warm and fuzzy vibes while watching it. It’s all about family and friends SPOILER ALERT: In the end, Max DOES make it home (how could this show NOT have a happy ending)? Spoiler alert: Max makes it home It’s like being at a holiday party with all our favorite characters. Such a fun show! So, if you’ve booked a Very Merrytime Cruise, be sure to check the schedule for showtimes — this show is one you shouldn’t miss! Also, did we mention there’s snoap? Don’t miss it! Happy Holidays! Stay tuned to DFB for more! Come Tour Disney’s NEW Cruise Port With Us 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 Very Merrytime Cruise? 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. We were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their 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 ❄️SNOAP ALERT! ❄️Come With Us to See Disney Cruise Line’s NEW Holiday Deck Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has been in multiple headlines this week. Disney World From fan sites to national news outlets, we saw “Disney” and “Bob Iger” as key words in multiple news stories this week. There’s a LOT going on, and it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of news and social media comments. So, we’re here to break it all down for you. Here are three times that Disney took over the news this week. Bob Iger Confirms 2026 Exit We were a bit shocked in November 2022 when Bob Chapek stepped down as Disney CEO and Bob Iger stepped out of retirement to once again take on the position. We knew that Iger would’t be around as CEO forever, and that his leadership would only last a few years, but this week, Iger confirmed that he would step down from the CEO position in 2026. ©Disney He said that the process of succession is currently “robust.” Florida Senator Prepared Bill That Could Dismantle DeSantis’s Appointed Board Governor DeSantis is no stranger to news headlines, either, as he enacted a law that allowed him to take control over Disney’s special taxing district and appoint a brand new oversight board: The Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board. Reedy Creek Improvement District Now, Florida Sen. Linda Stewart is preparing to file a bill that could TERMINATE the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District… as it existed before February 23rd, 2023, when DeSantis’s board officially took over. This would end the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board as we know it as of the act’s effective date, if approved. A walk-out over committee rules derailed a vote to move the bill forward this week. Another attempt at a vote is expected next week. Iger Yanks Ads From X (Formerly Twitter) X CEO Elon Musk outraged media giants this week as he made an anti-semitic comment in response to a post made by another user on the platform. Disney, along with numerous other brands like Comcast/NBC Universal, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, Apple, and Lionsgate pulled their ads from the platform. ©Getty Images via The Hollywood Reporter Later, Musk responded to Iger specifically (using lots of F-bombs), and stated that these companies were killing the brand by boycotting advertisements on the site. Whew! Of course, there was a lot more that happened this week, not just in the news, but in the parks. You can see what happened in the parks and hotels by clicking through the links below: WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland We’ll continue to keep you updated with all things Disney, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for even more big Disney news from this week? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this weeks’ news? Let us know in the comments! The post 3 Times Disney Took Over The News This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article