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We’ve got more delicious holiday eats to share! If you’re looking for something mouthwatering, you’ve come to the right place. Connections Eatery The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — Connections Eatery — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! You can also get the returning non-alcoholic and alcoholic versions of the Coquito Milk Shake! We got it last year so we opted not to try it this year, but when we tried it in 2022, we really liked it. Fans of eggnog would really the creamy shake. Coquito Milk Shake Both versions of this drink have shaved coconut on top and a very nice balance of flavors featuring coconut, eggnog, and some holiday spices. It’s a nice way to cool down but still enjoy the holidays! Last year, this was considered for a spot on our ‘Best of the Fest’ list, so you know we really enjoyed it. You can get the non-alcoholic version for $7.49 and the alcoholic one for $15.50. Both variations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, make for a great treat. OVERALL This dining location is usually a great place to grab a quick bite, but there’s added fun now that they’re serving these festive holiday drinks for the festival. If you’re looking for some sweet drinks to satisfy that sweet tooth, be sure to stop by to give them a try! That’s it for this year-round location, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! Come With Us to Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! Did you try the Coquito Milk Shake this year? Let us know how it was in the comments! The post REVIEW: This NEW EPCOT Drink Is Basically a Liquid Jolly Rancher Candy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Costco member, we just found a way for you to save BIG on your next vacation! ©Shutterstock Costco is having a Black Friday sale on Southwest Airlines gift cards, and you can score huge savings for a limited time. We’ve seen Costco offer Southwest Airlines gift cards at a discount before, but usually they’re $500 gift cards marked down to $450 each. Right now, however, you can buy a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card from Costco for just $429.99! That’s a savings of about 14%! ©Costco There’s a purchase limit of five gift cards per membership, and the eGift Cards are non-refundable. There are no hidden fees or expiration dates on these cards, so you can stock up now and then use them as you plan future trips. They might also make the perfect gift for the world traveler in your life! ©Costco The cards can be redeemed at southwest.com, on the Southwest Airlines Mobile Apps and Mobile Website (only for initial flight booking), by calling Southwest Airlines at 1- 800-435-9792, or at Southwest Airlines ticket counter locations. Note that you can only use a maximum of three gift cards per passenger on each Southwest reservation. Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport The gift card will be sent to your once you purchase it online (normally within an hour after you purchase it), and then you can redeem it! Here are the steps you must follow for online redemption: After you have selected your Southwest flights and input Passenger information, use the Gift Card as a form of payment Click on ‘Apply Travel Funds’ under the ‘Do you want to apply travel funds?’ section Input the Gift Card number and security code (PIN) in the designated location and click the button ‘Apply Funds’ — this will deduct the amount on the Gift Card from the total If a balance is left you will need to use another form of payment to pay the remaining balance You can also print the page with the gift card number and security code and bring it to any Southwest Airlines ticket counter. Southwest Airlines​ Make sure your email address is supplied in the e-mail field on the Shipping Address page when you purchase the gift card to make sure your eGift Card can be delivered. If you don’t see your eGift Card(s) within an hour of purchasing them, check your spam folder or Costco’s Digital Order Portal. Click here to view the deal! Stay tuned to DFB, and we’ll keep letting you know about the best travel Black Friday deals. Click here to learn about Costco’s rising membership prices. Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you planning to buy some Southwest gift cards with this discount? Let us know in the comments. The post ALERT! 🚨 Costco Members Can SAVE BIG on Southwest Flights With This Limited-Time DEAL! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The decorations are up, the sleigh bells are ringing, and Santa has arrived. That’s right — the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is finally here. Funnel Cake Stand There’s so much to see and do and we’re covering it ALL LIVE for you. Most importantly, though, we’re visiting ALL the food booths to check out this year’s food because that’s what we do. So let’s head on over to the Funnel Cake stand at the American Adventure pavilion and see what this year’s holiday season brings. Menu You’ll only find one menu item here, and — OF COURSE, it’s a seasonal funnel cake. 2023 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats The Holiday Cinnamon Celebration Funnel Cake for $12 is topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon cookie crunch, cream cheese whipped cream, and gold dust inspired by the culinary treasures of the Kingdom of Rosas in Disney’s all-new animated musical film, Wish. Holiday Celebration Funnel Cake We REALLY wanted to like this, but the festive funnel cakes have sometimes been disappointing to us. This is just WAY too much. If it were just cinnamon fried dough with ice cream, this might have worked, especially as the dough was soft with that wonderful cinnamon flavor and some fried crispy bites. Close-up Even the ice cream was really good, but there’s always been something special about vanilla ice cream on top of fried dough, right? But the cream cheese “whipped cream” tastes like that cheap frosting you buy in a tub. It was TOO thin and ENTIRELY too sweet. Funnel Cake Overall, that just ruins the dessert for us…it didn’t need to be quite so over-the-top. In this case, simple would have been better. OVERALL We would not eat this funnel cake again because it’s just way too much. We’d rather just have a regular funnel cake with ice cream, which you can also get here for $13.50. The Festival of the Holiday offering at the Funnel Cake Stand just isn’t for us. That’s it for this special snack, but we’re not done yet — stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post UNPOPULAR OPINION: You Should SKIP the Festival of the Holidays Funnel Cake in EPCOT This Year...Here's WHY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

OK, be honest. Are seven desserts too many for one sitting? 2023 Holiday Hearth Desserts (Inside The Odyssey Pavilion) We certainly hope you don’t think that’s too much because we’re about to eat seven tasty treats at the Holiday Hearth Desserts food booth at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Here’s the real question, though: which of these treats are ACTUALLY worth the money, and which should you SKIP? We’re finding out for you! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is It Weird To Eat 7 Disney Desserts in One Sitting? Asking for a Friend. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Buone vacanze! For those of you who don’t speak Italian, that means “Happy Holidays!” 2023 Tuscany Holiday Kitchen We’re at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and it’s time to head to the Italy pavilion! We’ll be checking out every single booth at the festival, all of the entertainment (including the Candlelight Processional), and more. But now, it’s time to try the Tuscany Holiday Kitchen! This booth has been hit or miss in the past, but can the Italian booth pull through this year? We’re about to find out! The next item making its debut at the festival is the Farfalle Salmone Affumicato! It’s Farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and cream sauce, which you can try for yourself for $10. Farfalle Salmone Affumicato: Farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and cream sauce We liked the flavors of this dish, but this pasta isn’t winning any major awards in our book. The pasta was cooked al dente, which we liked, but unfortunately, if you don’t eat this quickly, the sauce starts to thicken quite a bit. We tasted a mild salmon flavor, but this was an average pasta dish for that $10 price tag. Farfalle Salmone Affumicato Then, it was time for some sweets! We grabbed the Torta Caprese for $8.50. This treat is a flourless chocolate torta with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream. Torta Caprese: Flourless chocolate torta with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream Tuscany might redeem itself here! This is a chocolate lover’s dream. It is so dense and decadent, rich and creamy. Seriously, it was SO CHOCOLATEY. The vanilla cream is soft and light, complementing the dense cake nicely. The chocolate sauce was juuuuust sweet enough without tasting like a kid’s treat. The whole thing was decadent without being overly sweet, which is a hard balance to strike. Torta Caprese And finally, we tried a dessert made with fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon called the Dolce Pizza! This one will cost you $7.50. Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon Ooh — this one reminded us of Zeppole. The dough, similar to the Montanara, seemed like good-quality dough, and they were fried to a nice golden brown color with the perfect crisp-yet soft texture. If you love cinnamon sugar and sweet fried dough, TRY THIS. But again, they’re pretty expensive for what they are, so we can’t really say that these are a good value. Dolce Pizza We’re thirsty from all this talk about food. Here are the drinks you can get! Drinks To drink, you can find a variety of alcoholic beverages — none are new in 2023. Grab the basics like Prosecco for $11.50, and Moscato for $12. You’ll also find a Chianti for $11, and Italian Sangria Red or White for $12. Italian White and Italian Red Sangria | 2021 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival There’s also an Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello for $12, which has been a BEST of the Fest pick for us in the past. The drink is usually incredibly refreshing, which we love; however, it is VERY tart. If that’s not your jam, you may want to skip it. Italian Margarita Finally, you can buy a Peroni Pilsner here for $6.50. OVERALL Was this the best booth we’ve ever visited? No. Was it the worst booth we’ve ever visited? No. The sweet treats were the real winners here; we ADORED that Torta Caprese. But overall, the menu items here felt a little overpriced for the portion sizes. You can get a better bang for your buck elsewhere at the festival, so if you’re working with a limited budget, you might be better off somewhere else. The food booths at the Italy Pavilion are notoriously hit-or-miss, and this year is no exception. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ve got you covered! We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest — check out some more resources below. Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus Follow along with us at this year’s Festival of the Holidays event See our review for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Joffrey’s Cold Brew Don’t forget! You can pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! Find out more about the book below. 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! What do you think of the Tuscany booth? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Can We, in Good Conscience, Recommend EPCOT’s Fried Dough Balls? You Might Not Like the Answer… first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nothing completes a holiday collection quite like a Disney exclusive. Christmas at Disneyland! As the holidays roll around, many are in panic mode to get that special something. Fear not — we’ve got you covered! From Black Friday deals to hard-to-find items, we’re always on the lookout for great Disney merchandise. If you’re in the market for a Disneyland-exclusive collectible, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve come across something that any Disney collector will have trouble passing up. This 2023 holiday mug is a makeover of the shipwreck cocktail rum barrel tiki mug and is an excellent gift for any aspiring skipper or Disney collector. The mug comes in holiday red and white with a Trader Sam’s logo on the front, adorned with festive garnishing. ©Disney The back of the mug features a ship’s helm with a red bow, traces of snow, and other festive decorations. The mug isn’t the only special holiday offering from the Disneyland hotel. Skippers 21 and over visiting Trader Sam’s and Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at the Disneyland Hotel this holiday season can also find a new specialty Citrus Apple Splash cocktail. Available for a limited time, this specialty cocktail features Crown Royal Apple whiskey, Suze Gentian liqueur, lime juice, ginger syrup, and falernum, garnished with mint and cranberries. Trader Sam’s in Disneyland We can’t wait to get our hands on this limited-edition mug! For more Disney-exclusive merchandise news as well as updates on all things Disney, stay tuned right here at DFB! Hulu and Disney+ Are Having a HUGE Black Friday SALE! 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 limited-edition Trader’s Sam mug? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney's NEW Trader Sam's Tiki Mug Is Available for ONE DAY ONLY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re stopping by one of the most consistent booths we’ve seen during the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in the past, and we’re here to find out if it still measures up! 2023 Bavaria Holiday Kitchen The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! Menu Over at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (by the Germany pavilion), you’ll find a variety of available items. All of the food items are returning with most of the drinks returning as well. Bavaria Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage for $6.50. Pork Schnitzel This is a returning item to the festival booth this year but we couldn’t resist another go at it since it consistently returns as a best of the fest for us. In the past, we thought the schnitzel was just the right amount of chewy, the breading was a little extra salty (but we enjoyed it), and the sides were very complimentary while the mushroom sauce worked its magic to bring the full dish together. And, we were impressed with the portion size for the cost. This year, we still loved it. The pork was tender and the breading had the right texture. The cabbage adds a crunchy, acidic flavor to the dish. Pork Schnitzel Who could resist a bread bowl full of CHEESE?! The Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes is $8.25. This is also a returning item that is simply irresistible to us. In the past we’ve thought this dish had a lovely sharpness to the cheese, found it to be warm, and still delicious even after sitting for a while as we grabbed our photos of it. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly — and again we were impressed by the portion size for the price Cheese Fondue This year, it is still a hit for us. This CHEESE, y’all. It’s heavy and creamy. The vegetables are delicious too. They are soft and pair so well with the cheese. Cheese Fondue To top it all off, we had to pick up a dessert, so we grabbed the Linzer Cookie, too for $3. it’s also part of the Cookie Stroll you can complete during the festival. In keeping with the theme from past festival experiences, we’ve found this cookie to be one of the best of the festival with its fruity raspberry center. Linzer Cookie This year, guess what — we still love it. We appreciated the fruity flavors of the jam. The cookie itself has a lot of those traditional holiday spice flavors as well. But, be careful, the cookie does crumble easily. Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we got the Glühwein which is a house-made hot spiced wine for $9.50. No surprise here, it’s also an oldie to the festival but we’ve enjoyed it in the past so we don’t mind. We’ve found it to be a great drink to pick up on some of those cooler December nights and this year we love that this is served warm, especially on a chilly day. It was like Christmas in a cup with all of those holiday spices. It was sweet but balanced. Glühwein We also opted to try out this year’s Beer Flight made of Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, The Tank Brewing Co. Prost! Festbier, and Kostritzer Schwarzbier for $10.25. Beer Flight The Festbier was similar to a light ale. It seemed like a classic lighter beer to help balance the flight. Prost! Festbier The Apple Cider was very light and refreshing. It is sweet and a great option to go with your pork schnitzel. Hard Apple Cider Finally, the Schwarzbier was a very heavy beer. If you enjoy dark beer, this is great to help warm you up, but we can also see it being filling. Köstritzer Schwarzbier Bitburger In addition to the beer, you can also buy a Regional Riesling here for $6.75. OVERALL This booth remains one of our favorites every year — and 2023 is no different! Sometimes things don’t need to change for them to remain delicious. We really enjoyed this booth. We feel like it is bringing a lot to the table at this year’s festival. We appreciate that we can count on consistently loving the food here and finding something to warm us up. Full Spread Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney Can Pry This EPCOT Festival Food from Our Cold Dead Hands first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is one of the BIGGEST weeks for shopping. ©Amazon We know everyone is excited about all the Black Friday deals set to release SOON, but did you know you can get some of those deals RIGHT NOW? You can! Amazon has already started its Black Friday sale AHEAD of the actual date, so we’ve scoured through all the deals to bring you the best discounts we could find on Disney stuff! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re not an Amazon Prime member, did you know you could sign up for a FREE trial? Might as well score that free shipping that comes with membership right? So let’s take a look at the best Black Friday deals we’ve found on Amazon that you can get right now. Get the Small Portable iPhone Charger ©Amazon We’re going to warn you: if you visit Disney World, you’re going to spend a LOT of time on your phone. Having a handy mobile charger that you can just keep stashed away in your day bag is going to come in very handy. This one is nice and compact. View on Amazon Buy the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Lite-Brite ©Amazon Yes, Lite-Brite is still one of the best gifts you can give kids and this edition features 12 Disney templates, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Dumbo, Cinderella, Goofy, and more. View on Amazon Get the Loungefly Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Backpack ©Amazon If you have a Snow White fan in your life — or if YOU are a Snow White fan — this Loungefly is exactly what you’re looking for. It features scenes from the movie (and yes, the Evil Queen appears on the side). View on Amazon Buy the Disney Chronology Game ©Amazon How well do you know Disney history? Put that knowledge to the test on family game night with this game that has you putting Disney events in chronological order (don’t worry — you don’t need to know EXACT dates). View on Amazon Get the Mickey Mouse Christmas Sign ©Amazon Put some FUN into your Christmas decorations with this festive Mickey-shaped sign. This wooden sign is great to hang on your door or anywhere inside your house. View on Amazon Buy the Minnie Mouse Crocs ©Amazon Okay, we know how much DFB Readers love Crocs, so we have to tell you about the Minnie Mouse Crocs, which you can get at 43% off right now. These are SO cute. View on Amazon Buy the Minnie Mouse Hardside Carry-On Luggage ©Amazon Speaking of Minnie Mouse, the Minnie American Tourister hardside luggage is also now on sale for 43% off. This suitcase has spinner wheels and a signature Minnie Mouse design. View on Amazon So be sure to grab these deals now before they’re gone. We’ll keep an eye out for more, too, so stay tuned to DFB. Shop More Disney Black Friday Deals on AmazonThe post The BEST Disney Black Friday Deals You Can Order TODAY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Consider this your official warning. Seriously, we’re not joking! You’re willing to keep reading? Okay, well then — we’ve got some DELICIOUS details to share with you! 2023 Booth The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. You’ll find food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to see, souvenirs to grab (duh), and a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You're a "Dips for Dinner" Person, This EPCOT Festival Booth Is for You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…especially over at EPCOT! Hope you’re hungry! The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially kicked off and we hope you’re HUNGRY. There are tons of menu items this year, new and old, and the famous Cookie Stroll is back to give everyone a sugar rush. You know the deal here at DFB — we’re covering every booth at the festival! That includes the returning L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen, so let’s see what the booth has to offer this year! Menu Over at the L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen, there are plenty of items to choose from. Most of the items here are returning including the iconic Potato Latkes, but the Rugalach is new to the fest this year! You can find this booth between the Morocco and France pavilions. 2023 L’Chaim Booth Menu That’s the menu, but now we can dive in! Eats First up, we grabbed the Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard for $5.75. This one is a heavy hitter as it has been a DFB favorite for years and made several Best of the Fest lists…did this year’s version hold up? We think this super hearty sandwich is such a great deal for the price. Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard The tangy mustard and pickle paired with the pastrami is still a winner. BUT the bread was a little dry this year. Still, it’s a hearty dish that we’d definitely get again! Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Potato Latkes are a staple of this booth, so we had to grab the Smoked Salmon Potato Latkes for $6. Originally introduced in 2019, the flavors have worked well here from year to year. So we have to admit that we LOVE salmon, so this is a hit with us again. You get a good portion of smoked salmon, as well as the dill-heavy sour cream on top. Smoked Salmon Potato Latke We also loved how the onion flavor mixed with the tanginess and saltiness of the capers. The latke itself was good — – it wasn’t overcooked and made a great base for the toppings. This one is probably for more adventurous eaters, but it’s already one of our fave things we’ve had so far at this year’s festival. Loads of salmon If you’re a plant-based eater or you want something simpler, grab the Potato Latkes on their own for $4.50! Texture is a big thing with these and in the past, we enjoyed the crunchy outside with the doughy inside. This is also a good option if you don’t like salmon. Potato Latkes The potatoes are soft, but the latkes still hold their shape with no problem and are a beautiful golden brown. This also had that sour cream and dill flavor we loved on the smoked salmon potato latkes. You can’t beat this as a snack, especially as it’s under $5! Great snack for under $5! We mentioned above that there is one new item this year — the Rugalach for $4.25. This dessert is a pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon. As the only new treat at this DFB-favorite booth, is it worthy? Well, this dessert reminded our reporter of her mom’s cinnamon rolls made with leftover pie crusts, except it’s possible we liked these even MORE! Sorry, Mom! These are chewy and sweet, with loads of cinnamon flavor. Rugalach The crumbly, flaky pie crust texture on the outside just makes it that much better. We DO wish we’d had more walnuts in ours, but the filling actually gave us more of a raisin vibe for some reason — we know that might be controversial for some, but we didn’t mind. Inside The Cookie Stroll is a big hit each year at the Festival of the Holidays, and the plant-based Black and White Cookie is a part of that! For $3, you can snag a Cookie Stroll stamp on your festival passport AND a delicious treat. Honestly, we pretty much thought this cookie looked boring. BUT it surprised us, especially after we took a bite and TOTALLY thought we were eating a vanilla mini scone from Starbucks — it’s VERY similar. Black and White Cookie The cookie is soft and chewy, but there’s a hint of dryness like a scone or shortbread might have. The vanilla bean flavor comes through strongly and the two icings are a lot of fun. The white tasted like a powdered sugar icing, while the black was a rich, smooth chocolate (almost like a ganache). Also, $3 for a cookie this size? We’ll take it! Almost scone or shortbread-like Now that we’ve had all of that to eat, we’re parched! It’s time for drinks. Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, you can buy the Frozen New York Whiskey Sour featuring Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine for $12.50. We gave this a try last year when it debuted and we really liked it! This reminds us of a Moonshine Sour from the American Adventure pavilion. It’s like biting into a blackberry — it’s sweet, but then you get a sourness at the end. This is a dry drink, but we don’t think it’s SUPER dry. Frozen New York Whiskey Sour The other drink available here is the Brooklyn Brewery Winter IPA for $5.75 for 6oz. and $9.75 for 12 oz. So now that we’ve wrapped that booth, is it worth your precious park time? OVERALL L’Chaim rarely disappoints it, and this year is no different. Although we did find the sandwich a little drier than in years past, everything else here is a winner. We will NEVER not order the potato latkes, and the Smoked Salmon on the latkes is even better. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a good cookie to top it all off, as well as a nice boozy drink. We’d say this booth offers good value, too, considering what you get for the price. 2023 L’Chaim Full Spread That’s it for L’Chaim, but we’re trying EVERY booth at the festival! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest if you’re trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from the L’Chaim booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Sorry Mom, But This EPCOT Dessert Is Just Like Yours, Except Maybe Better 😬 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you hungry? So are WE! And it’s a good thing, because we’re about to stuff our faces with a plethora of holiday eats from Disney World. 2023 Nochebuena Cocina Holiday Kitchen The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — Nochebuena Cocina — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. Click here to check out what the other food booths have to offer! 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This EPCOT Festival Booth Just Ripped Out Our Heart and Stomped on It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As 2023 comes to an end, it seems that more and more exciting Disney news continues to roll out. Cinderella Castle Disney held its last earnings call of the year on November 8th, where we learned that revenue is UP both within the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP) sector as well as within streaming, which Disney CEO Bob Iger has shared is his number one priority when it comes to the future of Disney. This information is fresh on our minds as we look forward to the new year, as well as information shared at the D23 fan convention in September, where we learned that Disney will be re-theming DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So … what big news regarding these things can we expect in 2024? Let’s talk about it. Here are two big announcements that we’re expecting in 2024: What’s going to happen to DinoLand, U.S.A.? As mentioned, it was shared that DinoLand, U.S.A. would undergo a re-theme to potentially include nods to fan-favorite movies like Encanto, Coco, Zootopia, and Indiana Jones. The area and theming of the park as a whole would work well with any and all of these themes, and we’re just wondering which of these, or if ALL of these, will be included. ©Disney In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, DPEP Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared that as far as IP used for the land’s re-theme goes, the concept art shared at the D23 convention was “where [Disney’s] head is at.“ Further, we already know that the Dinosaur attraction in Animal Kingdom shares the same ride technology used at the Indiana Jones attraction at Disneyland. It all makes a lot of sense! Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro In 2024, we’re expecting to hear some updates regarding this land re-theme, and whether any or ALL of the aforementioned ideas will be used! Something new with Disney+. Throughout 2023, Iger has shared multiple times that he believes the future of Disney lies within the streaming industry. He’s even said that Disney+ and streaming are his number one priority as CEO. At the final earnings call of 2023, Iger shared that Disney+ is expected to profit by the final quarter of fiscal 2024. Additionally, a beta version of a subscription bundle (that includes Disney+ and Hulu, which Disney acquired remaining shares of this year), is set to roll out domestically in December, 2023. ©Disney In 2024, we’re expecting to hear announcements regarding the official launch of this subscription bundle, and maybe even the news that something NEW and innovative is coming to the streaming experience. ©Disney If Disney is profiting from the subscription service for the first time since pre-pandemic days, it would make sense for those profits to be allocated toward transforming Disney+ (or aspects of it) to be something extra innovative and revolutionary in the streaming industry — something Disney aims to do in general. What do you think? What announcements are YOU hoping to hear from Disney in 2024? We’ll continue to keep you all updated with more news, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop. Click here for more recent Disney news — this time in Hong Kong! 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 announcements are you hoping to hear from Disney in the new year? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Big Announcements Disney Could Make in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s truly the most magical time of the year at Disney Springs, and you won’t want to miss all the festive fun available now through December 30. I’ve rounded up six ways to shop, dine and play in the most merry way this holiday season.View the full article

The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is under way and we are trying every single booth. Yes, seriously! We have tried them all and we NEEDED to tell you about the one you can find in the American Adventure Pavilion. 2023 Booth The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and it has a LOT to offer. There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. And now we’re heading to one spot in particular — the American Holiday Table — to give you the FULL scoop! Is it worth a try? Let’s find out! The new Bah HOPbug IPA is definitely named correctly for its hops. If you are a fan of hoppy IPAs then you would probably enjoy this one! There is a sweetness hiding behind the hops and it’s nice and light. It’s an easy beer to sip and enjoy. Crooked Can Bah Hopbug ipa We would recommend leaving the peppermint stout for last on this flight. It’s hearty and very rich, as a good stout should be. You can also get that peppermint flavor coming through which is a nice touch if you enjoy a good holiday peppermint treat. Peppermint Chocolate Stout We found this to be our least favorite of the three on the flight. The eggnog was a hard flavor to pull out in the beer which was on the heavier side since it’s a porter. If you’re looking for a lighter option, we would suggest the IPA over this. Eggnog White Porter OVERALL This is definitely a must-visit booth. The two main course options here are both on our best-of-the-fest list and are great portions for their prices. There’s a lot of flavor at this holiday kitchen that we recommend enjoying it on your day in EPCOT. Full Spread, 2023 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! Come With Us to Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You Skip This EPCOT Festival Booth, You'll Miss 2 of our FAVORITE Eats at the Fest! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you hungry? We’re warning you now — it’s time to talk Disney food and reading this post without a snack is a unique form of torture. 2023 Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen That’s right, the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially begun! There’s a lot to do from strolling around eating cookies, watching exclusive shows, and trying all of the delicious food, of course! We’re covering everything at the festival and now it’s time to talk about the Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen. Let’s find out if it’s worth your time at the festival this year! Eats First up, we grabbed the Giant Tostada de Chorizo for $11.50 which is a giant tostada with chipotle black bean purée, ground chorizo, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onions. This item was around in 2021 but was absent last year. Now it’s back! It even made our Best of the Fest list…but how does it hold up? Giant Tostada de Chorizo Y’all. This is SO GOOD. The bread itself is thin and crispy, but there’s a great ratio of savory, tender meat. It melts in our mouth but has a great crunch to add some complexity. We loved this one! Giant Tostada de Chorizo Y’all, this tostada is a best of the fest item from us. Get it NOW. Next is another returning item from 2021 — it’s the Tamal de Barbacoa for $8.50! This dish is made of shredded barbacoa beef in a corn masa topped with mole negro, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onions. When we tried it in 2021, we weren’t a huge fan because it was more dough than filling. Did Disney fix this dish to make it a hit? Tamal de Barbacoa This is SO GOOD. It definitely has that smoky, barbecue flavor. It’s super meaty, and has a great ratio of meat and breading, unlike last year. We’re happy to announce that this year’s tamal is a WIN. Tamal de Barbacoa Finally, on the food part of the menu, you can grab the Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with Cinnamon Sugar for $6.50. Last year, we said this churro was pretty average — the filling was sweet and good, but it was nothing to write home about. Churro This year, we felt that this is a GREAT sweet snack option. Last year, we remembered that they kind of skimped on the filling, but this year’s had a ton of filling, which we loved. It’s smooth and delicious. Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar For the 2023 festival, this booth was a HUGE hit for us in terms of food, especially with that tostada, which we truly feel is one of the best items you can get throughout the whole festival. That’s all for food. Onto the drinks! Drinks In terms of drinks at this booth, we started with the Apple Margarita. This cocktail blends Centinela Blanco Tequila, apple purée, black tea-cinnamon cordial, and Nixta Corn Liqueur topped with whipped cream and holiday salt — a lot is going with this one new $4 drink! Apple Margarita This thing is STRONG. The toppings are so sweet, but also salty — so it’s a great sweet and salty combo. It definitely has that festive holiday taste, but it is STRONG, so keep in mind that this one could be DANGEROUS — if you know what we mean. Returning this year is the Horchata Margarita; a drink with Cinnamon-infused Ilegal Mezcal, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Agua de Horchata, and cinnamon-horchata rum. This $13.25 drink has been around for a few festivals now and it is a fan favorite. Horchata Margarita This year, we were reminded again of how truly unique this drink is. You can taste the tequila for sure, but when you mix the drink up, it’s sweet, creamy, and just so DIFFERENT from all the tequila drinks we’ve had. It’s heavy on that cinnamon-y horchata flavor, and overall reminds us of Christmas! It’s the first drink we had here that does that. Lastly, we tasted the new Holiday Cerveza. It’s a Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur for $7 for the 6oz, and $13 for the 12oz . Last year this drink was Cielito Lindo Artisanal Mexican Beer blended for the holiday season and it was a fairly standard beer. How does this year’s version stack up? Holiday Cerveza This is a great holiday drink option. This is light and refreshing, and almost reminds us of a blonde ale. We really think that this one could be enjoyable even for someone who doesn’t typically enjoy lagers. It gets 5 stars in our books. We did it! We tried everything at the Las Posadas booth! OVERALL Y’all. Do not walk to this booth. RUN. SPRINT. FLY. It is that GOOD! We loved everything we had this year, and this booth might be the BEST OF THE FEST! We especially loved the tostada, of course, but everything here is just so delicious that you absolutely cannot pass it up. As for drinks, we recommend grabbing the Horchata Margarita if you’re looking for some festive flavor. 2023 Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Learn more about this year’s festival below: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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! Is Las Posadas a must-visit for you during the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: The One EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booth You Do NOT Want To Skip This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Black Friday is here and so are the AMAZING deals on Disney merchandise. LEGO Store We’ve seen a lot of fantastic markdowns on everything from holiday decorations to Loungeflys to home decor. But the biggest deals we’re seeing today are going to make you LEGO fans very happy. Yep, you can get some AMAZING Disney LEGO sets on sale RIGHT NOW. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you love LEGO or you’re shopping for holiday gifts for people who love LEGO, now is the time to grab these great deals. Buy the 100 Years of Disney Animation Icons LEGO Set ©LEGO This LEGO set celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary by featuring some of its most well-known characters like Elsa, Belle, Mickey Mouse, Snow White, and more. It’s perfect for ages 6 and up and has 1,022 pieces. View on LEGO.com Get Elsa’s Ice Castle from Frozen ©LEGO It’s time to channel your inner Elsa because her Ice Castle LEGO set is on sale! You’ll find more than 1,400 pieces in this set, which also includes minifigures of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and four Snowgies. View on LEGO.com Get the Encanto Family Madrigal LEGO Set ©LEGO Welcome to the Family Madrigal! You can build your very own Casita, just like the one in Encanto. This 587-piece set also features minifigures of Abuela, Mirabel, and Antonio. View on LEGO.com Buy the Mini Haunted Mansion LEGO Set Get it on sale! Welcome, Foolish Mortals to the ONLY LEGO set you need. This set features the Disneyland version of Haunted Mansion, complete with 680 pieces and a minifigure of the Butler. This one is a MUST for Haunted Mansion fans — and it’s on sale! View on LEGO.com Buy the Mandalorian Razor Crest LEGO Set ©LEGO This is the way — to build the ship that Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian, flies. This one has a whopping 6,187 pieces and comes with minifigures of The Mandalorian, The Mythrol, Kuiil, and Grogu in a pram, plus a buildable Blurrg LEGO figure to fit inside The Razor Crest’s cargo compartment. View on LEGO.com We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Black Friday deals, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Looking for more deals? Shop for more Black Friday discounts at our Amazon shopThe post QUICK! This Is the ONLY Time You'll See a Price THIS LOW on Disney LEGOs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we hear about a possible new parade at Disney World, we RUN. The Christmas Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Run as fast as we can toward the parade route! We love being able to see our favorite characters in action and showcased in a parade. There is truly nothing better than being able to connect with your favorite characters, even if it is for a brief moment. We recently caught wind of a parade that is coming to a resort, and it is time to share it with y’all! This parade isn’t your run-of-the-mill 3PM parade at Magic Kingdom. It is a Christmas parade hosted at the Fort Wilderness campground. Not only is it themed for the holiday, but it is full of GOLF CARTS. Fort Wilderness Thats right! The golf cart parade is coming back to Walt Disney World. We have seen some people come up with some fun creations in the past, and we can’t wait to see the creativity that is coming to us this year. Though we don’t have the specific details for this year yet, the Fort Wilderness Golf Cart Parade usually happens at 3;30PM on Christmas Eve, December 24th. As exciting as this parade is, it is also pretty EXCLUSIVE. Only guests staying at Fort Wilderness or guests who have a dining reservation there have been allowed to park at the resort in the past. A Christmas Sign! We know that’s a bummer– however, people post TONS of photos and videos of this parade online, so it’ll feel like you’re really there! Halloween Golf Cart Parade Extravaganza We caught the Halloween version of this parade, and we weren’t disappointed. We have high hopes for the Christmas parade, and we can’t wait to see it! Disney hasn’t released many details about the 2023 version just yet, but once they do we will update you ASAP, so keep checking in with us at DFB! Click here to see where you can find this year’s gingerbread displays! 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! What holiday activity are you looking forward to the most at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Only Certain People Get To See Disney World's Super Exclusive Parade! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season has officially landed in EPCOT! 2023 Festival of the Holidays The Festival of the Holidays has kicked off with several food booths, multiple holiday storytellers, and a Candlelight Processional that’s star-studded. But sadly, one of last year’s big holiday offerings may not be returning to the park in 2023! In 2022, Disney introduced a special holiday overlay for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. It was the first time the ride had been transformed in any way, as it opened in May of that same year. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Last year, the overlay included a medley of holiday tunes instead of one of the six typical songs that make of the soundtrack of the ride. But this year, the overlay is likely not returning. There was no mention of the ride’s holiday shake-up online, but we snagged a virtual queue just in case EPCOT gave us a Christmas surprise. ©Disney However, when we arrived at the entrance of the ride, the Cast Members there told us that there are no plans for the overlay to return in 2023. Multiple employees confirmed that statement. We’ll be on the lookout just in case Disney switches up things last-minute, but as of right now, we’d advise you not to get your hopes up. Cosmic Rewind queue But even without this overlay, there will still be plenty of excitement in EPCOT this year! If you’re hoping to check out a festive ride, make sure to jump on Living with the Land — it’s decked out in Christmas lights for the season. And stay tuned to DFB for all the Festival of the Holidays fun! Click Here to Get All the Festival Details! 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 EPCOT this holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: A Popular Ride Overlay May Not Return to Disney World This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did someone say Gideon’s Bakehouse? BRB, running to get in line ASAP! Gideon’s Bakehouse Gideon’s Bakehouse is synonymous with almost 1/2-pound cookies, spooky vibes, and all things that are good and delicious. Their menu is always changing, with new limited-edition cookies each month, which also adds to the excitement of making a stop here. The excitement doesn’t end with just the baked goods and coffee, though. Today, they announced this year’s Black Friday collectible, limited-time cookies, AND this year’s holiday merch! This morning, Gideon’s Bakehouse dropped some MASSIVE news on their Instagram about this year’s Black Friday trading card, new merch that is available starting TODAY, and even had a brief mention of limited-time cookies. Gideon’s Bakehouse This year, the Kris Kringle and Krampus cookies have come early along with the November offerings! Both of these are returning cookies. Cookies at Gideon’s Bakehouse The Kris Kringle Cookie is a White Chocolate Coffee Bean Cookie made with Coconut, Caramel, and Vanilla Bean notes. Kris Kringle Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse The ⁣Cookie Vom Krampus is also making a comeback — this is a deeply rich super Chocolate Cookie that’s “infused with the icy cool of a frozen heart and covered in dreadfully delicious Andes Mint.” Cookie Von Krampus The Krampus Nitro Cold Brew is back this year as well! This is Gideon’s classic cold brew mixed with a “rich and velvety Chocolate Mint homemade sauce.” Krampus Cold Brew Black Friday this year has come with many announcements from Gideon’s when it comes to merch, and we’re going to break it down for you. This year’s Black Friday Gift is a limited-edition holiday promo trading card! There are a few different ways to get your hands on one of these. To get this year’s holiday trading card, you have to make a purchase on certain days. You can make a merch purchase online OR at the East End Market or Disney Springs locations on Black Friday to get this gift. Your next opportunity will be on Christmas Eve, and it is available in-store only with any purchase. Finally, you can get your hands on this card for the LAST TIME on Christmas Day, in-store only with purchase — while supplies last. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram Gideon’s also mentioned some merch that is available for the holiday season! First, they have released a collectible cookie tin. This air-tight box features an art print that has two characters from the portrait wall at Disney Springs. It can fit up to six cookies, but make sure you get to the shop early for this one! There is a limited supply each day. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram Next, you can get a Krampus Pajama cap! This Lycra cap will help you share your love for Gideon’s. This is an online exclusive, so be sure to check it out there! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram Now it is time for a classic, the Gargoyle shirt. This is a new take on the classic gargoyle shirt we love to see each time we visit the Disney Springs location. It features a new design on the back and a winged cookie on the front– it can’t get any cooler than that. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram We asked, and they answered! Gideon’s announced their new PIN. That’s right, we can now get into the pin trading game with their new tombstone pin. It even says what we are all thinking when we’re visiting the shop– “momento more for me” (we seriously LOL’d at that)! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram Last but not least, they’re bringing back some fan-favorite candles! These candles are the same Kris Kringle and Krampus candles you loved but with new labels! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Instagram Have you ever tried to order merch from Gideon’s online in the past and run into a technical issue with the website? Not to worry! This year, they spent time making upgrades to the website to make it as stable as possible for this year’s holiday release. Gideon’s Bakehouse They also put out a reminder for all of their international fans– instead of paying the shipping costs that the website generates, email your merch order to order@gideonsbakehouse.com so they can give you a fair-priced shipping rate! Gideon’s Bakehouse bakery case We love seeing all of the creativity that comes out of Gideon’s bakehouse on a regular basis, and these holiday releases really show the care they put into what they make. Keep checking in with us at DFB for more updates on Gideon’s releases! Click here to check out our latest review of Gideon’s Bakehouse! 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! 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Today is the day!!! Disney merchandise We’ve been waiting for this day all year because today is the day when you can score some big deals on Disney merchandise (as well as handy items for future Disney trips). It’s Black Friday, and the official Disney Black Friday sale is online RIGHT NOW. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’ve still got some holiday shopping to do for those Disney fans in your life, you should take advantage of the great deals available today. Buy the Munchlings Season’s Sweetings Advent Calendar Munchlings Advent Calendar If you’ve been wanting to grab that adorable Munchlings Advent Calendar, now is a good time to do so while it’s marked down. The calendar features 12 days, each with its own mini Season’s Sweetings Munchlings plush. View on shopDisney Get the Mickey Mouse Classics Christmas Votive Candle Holder Candle holder Bring some holiday cheer into your home with this candle holder that’s shaped like a Mickey ornament. The glow of the candle (which is not included) shines through a castle-shaped opening. View on shopDisney Buy the Stitch Snowflake Cupcake Munchlings Plush Stitch Season’s Sweetings Plush Okay, Stitch fans, you can grab that ADORABLE Stitch Snowflake Munchlings Plush ON SALE right now. He even comes with a side packet of sprinkles. This is the medium size plush, which is a little over 15 inches tall. View on shopDisney Get the Disney100 Mickey and Friends Loungefly Mini Backpack Disney100 Anniversary Loungefly Mini Backpack If you’ve been wanting to grab the new Disney100 Loungefly, now’s your chance — you can get 25% off of this backpack that features portraits of Mickey and his friends in their Disney 100 outfits. View on shopDisney To get up to 50% off on merchandise on shopDisney plus free shipping on orders over $75, use code GIFT when you checkout. Stay tuned to DFB for more Black Friday news! Shop more Black Friday sales at our Amazon StoreThe post Save Up to 50% on Disney Souvenirs Online NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you planning to visit Disneyland in 2024? Then you’ll need to know about a few major CLOSURES happening in the parks! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland From popular rides to fan-favorite shows, there are several closures happening at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Never fear — we’ve got a full list of everything that’ll be closed in the parks in 2024 so that you can find all the information you’ll need for your upcoming trip. Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Fantasmic! Nighttime Spectacular — Currently Closed During a spring performance of Fantasmic! in Disneyland, the Maleficent dragon (who is supposed to breathe fire during the show) caught on fire. After the incident, the show was suspended indefinitely and Disney released a statement that it would temporarily suspend fire effects at select shows GLOBALLY “out of an abundance of caution.” Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort The nighttime spectacular will return on May 24th, 2024. When the show returns, it will not include the Maleficent dragon figure but will “feature new special effects and a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent.” Mark Twain Riverboat — Current Closure The Mark Twain Riverboat closed on September 17th, 2023. Mark Twain Riverboat No reopening date is listed just yet. Astro Orbitor — Upcoming Closure Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbitor will close on November 27th, 2023. Astro Orbitor A reopening date is not yet known. Tale of the Lion King — Permanently Closing Disneyland has confirmed that “Tale of the Lion King” will end its run at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theater next year. The final performance will be on January 7th, 2024. “Tale of the Lion King” is a theater adaptation of The Lion King told by a traveling group known as “The Storytellers of the Pride Lands.” This show premiered in 2019 at the Palisades Stage in Disney California Adventure. Since then, it has been adapted with new scenes and costume designs as well as new music and choreography, all inspired by the cultural roots of the story it is based on. Tale of the Lion King The current iteration of the show debuted in Disneyland Park at the Fantasyland Theater on May 28th, 2022. If you want to catch this show before it closes in Disneyland, make sure you visit the park on or before January 7th, as that will be the last day for performances. Splash Mountain — Permanently Closed Splash Mountain closed permanently on May 31st to be transformed into a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction. Disneyland Splash Mountain on Final Day of Operation Get ready for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to open in late 2024! Disney has shared that the reimagined attraction will pick up the story of The Princess and the Frog “after the final kiss, and join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” Read all about the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure HERE! French Market Restaurant — Permanently Closed This Disneyland restaurant closed permanently on February 17th, 2023, in order to make way for the NEW Tiana’s Palace restaurant. French Market The new spot features, of course, a setting and food inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog! Tiana’s Palace We’re thrilled to say that Tiana’s Palace is NOW OPEN! Click here to learn more about Tiana’s Palace! Disney California Adventure World of Color – One — Upcoming Closure Disney has announced that from January 8th through February 29th, 2024, World of Color — ONE will be closed for refurbishment. ©Disney This show involves all kinds of fascinating technology — water elements, fire, projections, and so much more. You can stand and watch the show like most guests, or choose to book a dining package or dessert party with the show included. Rogers: The Musical — Current Closure Rogers: The Musical, the fictional Broadway musical that first appeared in the Disney+ Hawkeye series, ran from June 30th to August 31st. The musical focused on the story of the first Captain America, Steve Rogers. The show was an instant hit when audiences first saw it on Disney+, so naturally, many people were excited to learn that it was coming to life at California Adventure. Rogers The Musical at the Hyperion Theater There have been rumors that it could be coming back in early 2024, but until we hear the official word, we don’t know 100%Disneyland will ever bring the show back. Beast’s Library — Permanent Closure Disney shared that Beast’s Library will be permanently CLOSING on December 11th. The last day you’ll be able to say your goodbyes to the space is December 10th, 2023. Sorcerer’s Workshop According to KTLA5 News, the space will be used for Disney’s Imagination Campus, which is a program that allows students a unique learning experience that focuses on creativity and problem-solving. Beast in Be Our Guest at Disney World We’re glad that the space will be used for something special since a beloved experience must go. Prince Adam and Belle We’ll continue to update this post as more closures are announced. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. 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What’s this? WHAT’S THIS? There’s something in the air… 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays It’s the smell of cozy, wintertime comfort foods! We’re headed to EPCOT today for the FIRST day of the 2023 International Festival of the Holidays, where holiday food booths and Christmastime traditions have taken over the parks. This is a fan-favorite festival for a REASON — there are seemingly endless food options, a COOKIE scavenger hunt, and opportunities to tune in to the Christmas spirit the way the countries represented in World Showcase do. You must be wondering: How CROWDED is the opening day of this festival? Well, we’re here to tell ya! When we first headed into EPCOT, lines were pretty long, but we’ll be honest. We’ve seen lines like these on a regular park day. So, we were pretty optimistic! Here’s a look at the line as we entered As we entered World Discovery, crowds dispersed quite a bit, and the busiest spot seemed to be Joffrey’s! Hey, we totally get it. No coffee, no magic, baby! Crowds in World Discovery Here’s a look at the crowds in World Showcase — headed into the Canada Pavilion. The crowds are definitely there, but not so intense that we felt overwhelmed. World Showcase However, those crowds dispersed as we ventured further into World Showcase. It has been a relatively sleepy morning, which we LOVE! We weren’t entirely sure how the crowds would be this morning, especially since Park Pass Reservations sold out earlier this week because it was so busy, and Genie+ sold out. Not to mention, the festival started the day after Thanksgiving. Crowds inn the UK Pavilion In France, the L’Chaim Holiday Kitchen booth was practically a ghost town. Hello? Throughout the park, the busiest part was definitely STILL the Joffrey’s line. This is the day to be in EPCOT, y’all! Joffrey’s! We’ll continue to keep you updated with all things holiday festivities in EPCOT, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for more to do at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? Click 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 headed to Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post You'll Be SHOCKED by the CROWDS on the First Day of the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning? Maybe it’s what you’re going to wear that day. Or maybe it’s checking social media. If your first thought is “COFFEE”, you’ve come to the right place! Joffrey’s! The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has kicked off in Disney World and we’re trying every single booth and location participating in the festival. Yes, we’re covering new menu items and the cookie stroll, but for all you coffee lovers out there, a specialty item from the Joffrey’s Coffee stands is at this year’s festival! Let’s check it out. Menu At the Joffrey’s locations around EPCOT, you’ll find the same festival-exclusive drink. Joffrey’s drink Here is the full list of Joffrey’s locations in the park: EPCOT Park Entrance World Discovery World Showcase Promenade Between United Kingdom/Canada Pavilions American Adventure Pavilion Drinks The one Joffrey’s item at this festival is the returning Horchata Cold Brew! You can get the regular for $6.49 and the boozy option with Creamy Spiced Rum for $14.99. It’s made with Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew, Horchata, whipped cream, and cinnamon. Horchata Cold Brew The drink debuted at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays and unfortunately, we weren’t a huge fan. There was too much cinnamon that was not mixed well which left a grainy texture in our mouths. However, we thought you could overlook that if you’re a huge Horchata fan. Has the drink improved for 2023? Horchata Cold Brew Actually, yes! You definitely need to be a fan of cinnamon — so if you’re not, we’d stay away since that’s certainly the most dominant flavor here. You can still taste the coffee, which makes this a nice mix of sweet and acidic. There was a nutty, vanilla flavor that helped to round things out, and the whipped cream was rich and delicious. Our reporter who tried this said it was the best Joffrey’s festival drink she’s ever had — and might even be a Best of the Fest item! We liked it! This is also a pretty great value for the size compared to other festival offerings — and you can use discounts if you’re eligible! We do have one warning, though, the cup was incredibly flimsy and not sturdy enough for how large this drink is. We don’t recommend grabbing it with brute strength or you might end up spilling on yourself! OVERALL We’re thrilled that this drink has seen some improvements since we tried it last year! It was the perfect combination of sweet, bold, and spicy, and a great way to kick this festival off! If you’re a fan of flavored coffees, Shakin’ Jamaican, horchata, or cinnamon — we definitely recommend giving this one a try. YUM There are plenty more treats where this came from, so keep checking back for more! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! You can pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. 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 try the Horchata Cold Brew? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does This EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Treat Have the Best Redemption Arc of All Time? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen up, millennial Disney fans — this one is for you! Toy Story Land The golden age of Disney and Pixar animation just happened to coincide with the formative years of this generation, and the Toy Story movies certainly seem to stand out. From the big screen to our hearts and even an entire Disney World land, Toy Story has made a major impact on many — and now, we have an update on the potential fifth movie! Back in February, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that sequels were in the works for quite a few Disney movies — including Toy Story! When the news first broke, Disney star Tim Allen, who voices Buzz Lightyear in the franchise, shared his excitement. But, we haven’t really heard anything about Toy Story 5 since then — until now! Allen appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on November 21st and shared that Disney reached out to him and Tom Hanks, asking them to come back for another film, People reported. Toy Story Land “Bob Iger, head of Disney, said it was on,” Allen said. “He actually said it was going to happen. They have reached out to Tom and I to reprise the roles, [but] they’re not saying anything about it.” Buzz Lightyear He went on to say, “What it is for people like me, it’s just like… you wonder if four was too many, is five going to be too much?” “The writer that’s doing it wrote one of the better ones and he said, ‘If I didn’t get this right, I wouldn’t do it,’ so it could be a very, very interesting way to reunite it,” Allen continued. Sounds like we’ll have to wait for more confirmation from Disney on whether or not this film is still in the works, but we’ll let you know if we learn more! Toy Story Land Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! Interesting in Learning About Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios? 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 Would you watch a fifth Toy Story movie? Tell us in the comments. The post Is a FIFTH 'Toy Story' Movie Actually Happening? Tim Allen Is Dropping HINTS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again… Actually, we’ve said it several times, but still. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays The holiday season is just EXTRA magical at Disney World. Both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights are well underway, and now, we’re beginning another fun holiday event. That’s right! We’re talking about EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays. This wintertime festival offers visitors fresh eats from the booths, fun activities, and even fun new merchandise. Speaking of merchandise, we’re here to take you along with us as we check it all out! We found this year’s festival merchandise at the Creations Shop in EPCOT. There’s also festival merchandise at kiosks around World Showcase and at the World Traveler gift shop at International Gateway. Let’s take a look at what we have to spend our money on this year. You might have to make some tough choices because there is a lot of great stuff! FOTH Merch is HERE! First up, this Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Jar for $39.99. Look at that adorable Mickey top! Cookie Jar Next, to enjoy with all of those cookies — EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2023 Coffee Mug for $19.99. 2023 Festival of the Holidays Merchandise Mug The back says “Seasons Greetings” as well. Seasons Greetings! If you are looking to take your festival drink on the go with you, check out this Corkcicle Festival of the Holidays Tumbler for $49.99. Corkcicle Tumbler There is also a Festival of the Holidays Loungefly handbag for $85. We love the different icons on this including some buildings from around the World Showcase. Festival Loungefly For Passholders, there is an exclusive zipper hooded jacket for $54.99. Zipped Hoodie There’s also an Annual Passholder pin for $19.99. Passholder Pin If you aren’t a Passholder, no worries! There is a Seasons Greeting Festival of the Holidays pin for $19.99. Seasons Greeting Pin To decorate your Christmas tree, add this Festival of the Holidays Mickey Ornament for $19.99. Ornament Warm up with this Festival of the Holidays throw blanket for $49.99. Throw Blanket And finally, this festival Spirit Jersey is $79.99 and looks very cozy. The Front The back says Festival of the Holidays with the country icons on it. The back! And there you have it! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney News, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for MORE fun things happening at Festival of the Holidays? Click 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! Will you be headed to Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LIST with PRICES of All the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article