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When it comes to nighttime shows, NO ONE does it like Disney. World of Color Right now in Disneyland, you’ve got the amazing holiday fireworks show that happens on select nights in Disneyland Park (pro tip: Star Wars fans should watch from the Millennium Falcon). There’s also World of Color — Season of Light in Disney California Adventure, which now has a little something NEW. Right now, for a limited time, a new short water show will play BEFORE World of Color — Season of Light. This new show highlights the story from Disney’s NEW animated movie Wish. ©Disney As the lights start to go down around Paradise Bay, Asha and Star will highlight their movie with the song “This Wish.” The show will feature animated projections, fountains synchronized to music, lasers, and other lighting effects. ©Disney So, if you’re headed to California Adventure anytime soon, be sure to catch this special addition to World of Color. The holidays are also fully underway with the Festival of Holidays, so be sure to check that out, too — you can read our food reviews from the festival here. Festival of Holidays Also, don’t miss all the Disneyland characters in their special holiday outfits. Be sure to grab those photos with the characters to add a little extra cheer to your holiday season. Also, don’t forget to catch Wish in theaters on November 22nd. Stay tuned to DFB for more! We Got a SNEAK PEEK at Everything Coming to Disneyland for the Holidays (Including NEW Character Outfits!) 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 Will you be seeing World of Color soon? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Announces a NEW Nighttime Water Show first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is still celebrating its 100th Anniversary, which is a VERY big deal. Happy birthday, you two! Magic Kingdom recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Disneyland celebrated its 68th birthday this year. But there’s another very IMPORTANT date in Disney history that we can’t forget. That is November 18th, TODAY, which marks the 95th birthday of Mickey and Minnie! First, we would like to wish a very happy birthday to Mickey and Minnie, who both turn 95 years old today! Seriously, we need to find out what their skincare routine is because they look AMAZING! Ta-da! There they are. Mickey AND Minnie So, Happy Birthday to the two mice that started it all. We wish you nothing but happiness, and here’s to 95 more years! You’ve Walked Past These Hidden Mickeys in Disney World DOZENS of Times Without Seeing Them Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever seen the once-a-year Mickey shadow in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post You Have to Be QUICK to See This SECRET Event in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland🤫 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know. You can’t get enough of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Polynesian Village Resort It’s one of Disney World’s deluxe resorts and one of the monorail resorts. It’s got incredible theming and the view of the castle and fireworks is spectacular. However, we’ve come across some things that almost ALWAYS seem to happen when we stay there that we need to warn you about. Problems “The view out my window is nothing but construction.” Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing a major overhaul. Disney is currently in the process of expanding this resort to include more Disney Vacation Club villas, which will bring new recreation and dining options. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort We’ve been following progress on the construction since the project began. We’ve seen a large portion of the building going up in the past few months. We’ve been seeing a lot of cranes on site, too, while the crews work on the DVC villas. Concept art we’ve seen previously suggests that the new structure will include a variety of villa sizes, including 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom villas. More work to be done However, it’s not scheduled to finish until late 2024, so that’s a long time to deal with the construction! Why You’ll Regret Staying At These Disney World Hotels in 2024 “It’s a very popular hotel for non-hotel guests to visit.” Being that this resort is one of the monorail resorts, it is not only a very popular place to go, it’s also very easy to get there. Lots of People Over Here That’s why you will notice that it’s almost always crowded especially compared to less popular resorts that aren’t monorail resorts. “I booked advanced dining reservations for ‘Ohana for fireworks dining, when I could’ve gotten much better views for free just sitting on the beach.” We love everything ‘Ohana and we mean everything. It is pretty fantastic to be able to watch the fireworks while dining at ‘Ohana. ‘Ohana!! But ‘Ohana is pricey, and not every seat at ‘Ohana is a fireworks-viewing seat, so you need to consider the cost if you’re going to dine, and you should make the request ahead of time so you’re not stuck looking at a wall instead of a sparkling night sky. ©Disney Tourist Blog Here’s a Pro tip: The beach at Polynesian Resort has GREAT fireworks views without the crowds OR the price of a signature restaurant meal! You can also see the Electrical Water Pageant happen on the Seven Seas Lagoon! The BEST Places to Watch Fireworks in Disney World “I have to plan to take the water transportation because people walk over from the TTC since it’s the very next stop on the resort loop.” Since the resort is right next to the Ticket and Transportation Center, many people walk right over. This definitely crowds up the resort and the main transportation option to Magic Kingdom, the monorail. Boat launch from Polynesian Village Resort to Magic Kingdom So many times, you might find that the quickest way to get to Magic Kingdom is to take the water transportation. “If you’re staying DVC and not planning on using the oasis pool closest to those buildings, it is a bit of a walk to the main pool.” One of the problems that you might run into, especially if you’re staying DVC at Polynesian, is that the resort is LARGE. Pool at Polynesian It can be quite a long walk to the main pool if you’re not planning on using the oasis pool. Not that the oasis pool isn’t great, it just doesn’t quite have the same ambiance as the main pool. “I pay for ‘Ohana when I can get literally all of the best things for cheaper at Tambu Lounge.” ‘Ohana is great, we’re not going to lie, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is pricey! Breakfast at ‘Ohana If you do want some of the best things off the menu, you can find them at Tambu Lounge! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding and Noodles at Tambu Lounge! You can find noodles, pot stickers, and bread pudding for cheaper than ‘Ohana too! “Problems” “I have to carry a giant pineapple filled with rum around” This is the first of our first-world problems, but when you can Dole Whip served INSIDE A PINEAPPLE. We can’t imagine anything more perfect in this world! You can even get a shot of coconut rum to pour over it. Lapu Hula The perfect Dole Whip doesn’t exist…yes, yes, it does and it’s called the Lapu Hula! That is a LOT of Dole Whip, so it’s definitely shareable — but only if you want to! “I could see myself living here.” Between the decor and the theming… Polynesian Village Resort …and the Polynesian vibes… Polynesian Village It’s really REALLY hard to leave here. It feels like you’ve been transported to a tropical island and we could just live there always! “The free lei is itchy but I feel obligated to wear it so people know where I’ve been.” How can you beat getting a free lei to commemorate your visit? Leis And no matter how it may or may not feel, we’re definitely keeping it on as long as possible. “I walk around bloated all day from all the noodles, potstickers, chicken, and then a Dole Whip” There are so many food options here at Polynesian. It’s so pretty We know it’s a first-world problem, but it’s hard to stop eating when all the food options are sooo delicious! “I get sunburnt from sitting on the beach and staring at the castle view.” There might not be a more perfect place to sit and appreciate the castle than from the beach at the Polynesian. The Beach at the Polynesian And there may have been one or two times (we can’t confirm nor deny) that we might have been so taken by the view that we’ve gotten pretty sunburnt. Polynesian Resort So if you’re booking a stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, keep these issues in mind. Hopefully, we’ve prepared you for anything that might come up so you’re ready to tackle any problems. The Best Disney World Hotels for 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever stayed at the Polynesian Village Resort? What issues did you face while you were there? Let us know in the comments! The post 11 Unfortunate Things That Happen Every Time We Stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

OK, so we may have a slight obsession with cuddly, squishy Disney plushes. But hey — once you feel that soft, marshmallow-like stuffing, you can’t deny that Squishmallows are some of the BEST plushes out there. Minnie Seasons Sweetings Munchlings Plush If you’re in the market for a Disney Squishmallows plush, you’ve come to the right place. We found TONS of Squishmallows on sale ahead of Black Friday! Don’t wait; these deals are so good, we can’t promise these Disney plushes will stay in stock for long. Time to go shopping! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. All season long, we’re looking out for the BEST deals on Squishmallows! Before Black Friday officially arrives, a few popular retailers are already starting to offer some big discounts. Save on this adorable Squishmallows Sven Plush! ©Amazon If you’re anything like us, you may secretly wish you could give Sven a big hug. He just looks so cuddly, right? Well, with this 14-inch Sven plush, your dreams can finally come true! View on Amazon Buy this Squishmallows Sally Plush while it’s on sale! ©Amazon Squishmallows come in a variety of sizes! Looking for a smaller plush that will fit nicely on your bed? This 8-inch Sally plush is small enough to store anywhere but still the perfect size for snuggling! View on Amazon Pick up a Squishmallows Mickey Mouse plush NOW! ©Amazon You can’t go wrong with the classics! This 8-inch Mickey Mouse Squishmallow is SUPER popular — it’s Mickey, after all! If you’re a classic Disney fan, or you’re looking for a simple gift for a Disney fan, look no further. View on Amazon Bundle and SAVE with this Squishmallows Hocus Pocus 3-Pack! ©Amazon Why buy one Squishmallows plush when you can get THREE? Each of these iconic Hocus Pocus characters is 8 inches, so wrapping these ladies up as a Christmas present should be a breeze! View on Amazon How cute is this Squishmallows Holiday Stitch plush? ©Walmart Stich is all bundled up in his jolliest red hat and scarf! This ultra-soft 8-inch plush makes the perfect holiday present. He’s just so cute! View on Walmart Get this Squishmallows Maleficent plush while it’s on sale! ©Walmart Calling all Disney villain fans! This 6.5-inch Maleficent plush is wicked good. View on Walmart Now’s the BEST time to buy this Squishmallows Disney Genie plush! ©Walmart You ain’t never had a (plush) friend like him! This Genie Squishmallows character is 6.5 inches, so he’s easy to take on a long car ride or on a little vacation. We all like a travel buddy, right? View on Walmart We’re tracking the BEST Black Friday deals on Squishmallows. Learn more HERE! The post Don’t Wait for Black Friday! These Squishmallows are on Sale Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the BEST gifts you can give a Disney fan for the holiday season is a Disney gift card. Disney Gift Card A Disney gift card can be used in a variety of ways; it’s good for buying merchandise on shopDisney, you can use it to book a Disney trip, and you can use gift cards in the parks for food and merchandise. But if you’re paying full price for Disney gift cards, you need to stop doing that RIGHT NOW. Because there are several ways to get Disney gift cards for less. Thanks to DFB Reader Carolyn, we just got a heads up about a BIG Black Friday discount on Disney gift cards at BJ’s Wholesale Club. From November 17th through 27th, you can get a $500 Disney gift card for just $472.99 — a savings of $27. During the sale, you can get discounted Disney gift cards ranging from a $25 value to a $500 value. ©BJ’s Wholesale Club You DO need to be a member of BJ’s, though. We’ve previously seen other Disney gift card deals, though, where members can get a $500 gift card is just $479.99. That’s still a big savings! BJ’s Disney gift cards If you don’t have a BJ’s near you, but you do have a Sam’s Club membership instead, you may also find discounted Disney gift cards there. These discounts vary throughout the year, but members may occasionally find $200 Disney gift cards for $185. During Black Friday, though, that discount is often bigger. ©Disney If you have a Target REDCard, you can make purchases with that card and get 5% off the price of a Disney gift card! Target We’ll keep an eye out for more Black Friday deals, including deals on Disney gift cards and merchandise, so stay tuned to DFB for more. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! How to Get a FREE Target Gift Card When Buying LEGO Sets Right Now Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you save on Disney gift cards? Let us know in the comments! The post STOP Paying Full Price for Disney Gift Cards first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season has taken over Disney World — and we’re soaking in allll the festive details. Christmas tree in EPCOT’s World Showcase We’ve been to the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights event. We will continue to admire all the decorations in the parks. And — OF COURSE — we’re ready to eat ALL the holiday treats. But one thing we also look forward to every year is the holiday overlays, especially the one at an underrated EPCOT ride. Well, good news: it’s finally here! That ride is Living With The Land, and we think it’s underrated ALL year round, but now that it has its holiday overlay, we think it deserves some extra attention. This time of the year, the ride becomes EXTRA festive. Holiday wreath It’s so much fun to see how the ride changes this time of the year. Pretty lights You’ll even find gifts left out along the boat ride’s path. Presents The stockings were hung by the plants with care… Stockings are up …in hopes that Mickey soon would be there. It’s Mickey-shaped! There are so many little holiday details to notice, too. Don’t forget to check out all the little details We especially like the Christmas tree made out of flasks in the Biotechnology Lab. Biotechnology Lab It’s feeling very jolly for the Cast Members who actually work in the lab, too. Inside the lab We’re big fans of this display, celebrating the flavors of the season with cocoa beans, ginger, allspice, cloves, and more. Our favorite flavors So, if you’re visiting EPCOT during the holiday season, don’t sleep on this ride — it’s been updated with some holiday fun. Living with the Land rarely has super long lines, and it’s a nice, relaxed boat ride that will give you a break from the chaos of the park. Stay tuned to DFB for more. How to Avoid Paying FULL PRICE on Your Holiday Disney World Trip 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! Do you ride Living With the Land when you visit EPCOT during the holidays? Let us know in the comments! The post There’s a NEW Reason to Visit EPCOT’s Living With the Land Attraction! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe we’re almost at the end of 2023? Disney has so much in store for 2024 already; we can’t wait. EPCOT One thing we look forward to every year is the EPCOT festivals, and now we have more information on what entertainment is returning for the first festival of the season — EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts! EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place from January 12th through February 19th of 2024, and we can’t wait for all that’s in store. Now, let’s talk about some of the exclusive entertainment experiences that will be returning in 2024. Disney on Broadway Concert Series Disney on Broadway performers will be returning to the stage in 2024 with three daily shows. Fans of Frozen and Aladdin will especially be excited by this year’s lineup, which can be seen in full below: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin (Frozen): Jan. 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23 Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday and The Little Mermaid) and Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast): Jan. 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24 Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast) and L. Steven Taylor (The Lion King): Jan. 26, 28 and 29; Feb. 1, 3, 5 and 6 Kissy Simmons (The Lion King) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan): Jan. 27, 30, 31; Feb. 2, 4, 7 and 8 Mandy Gonzalez (Aida) and Michael James Scott (Aladdin and Tarzan): Feb. 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 Bradley Gibson (Hercules and The Lion King) and Shoba Narayan (Aladdin): Feb. 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 ©Disney These performances can be seen on the America Gardens Theatre stage, while Showcase Plaza will also be home to a kaleidoscope of performances daily, such as musicians, live painting, and the acrobatics of Art Defying Gravity. Dining packages for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will open on December 19th and include the following restaurants: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Biergarten Restaurant Coral Reef Restaurant Garden Grill Restaurant Rose & Crown Dining Room Le Cellier Spice Road Table Regal Eagle Smokehouse (same-day, in-person walk-up packages only) Art Defying Gravity 2022 Interactive Experiences You can also head to the Animation Academy at the America Gardens Theatre to learn to draw a Disney character at 12:30PM and 1:30PM daily, or join your fellow artists in working on the Expression Section: A Paint by Numbers Mural. Paint by Number Mural (2023) On the bridge to World Showcase, kids can also create their own drawings at the Kid’s Chalk Art event, happening from 11AM to 5PM every day of the festival. And don’t forget about those special magic shots PhotoPass offers and the photo ops that will be available throughout the park. EPCOT Festival of the Arts (2023) Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Festival of the Arts news! Check out the sneak peek we got of the new Festival of the Arts merchandise! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most looking forward to experiencing at the Festival of the Arts? Tell us below! The post All the CONFIRMED Entertainment Coming to EPCOT’s 2024 Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! Hello from Hollywood! The BRAND NEW World of Frozen Land in Hong Kong Disneyland is opening (and we got to see it!!), we’ve already got major updates about the 2024 Festival of the Arts, there’s a new discount that could save you some serious cash on next year’s Disney World trip, and we found tons of new holiday treats. All the Disney Parks news from the week is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: First Look at World of Frozen, 2024 Festival of the Arts & More first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season in Disney World! Ready or not — here Christmas comes! We’ve spotted Christmas decorations up at EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom! We don’t blame you for wanting to plan a trip to the parks, and we’re here to help you out with all the Disney World hotel and ticket discounts you might find this November and beyond! U.S. Military Member Discounts Members of the U.S. military can take advantage of great rates on rooms most nights from January 1st through December 15, 2023. To qualify for this deal you must be an active or retired member of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). EPCOT Here’s a look at the 5-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $369 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $399 plus tax And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket With the Park Hopper Option: $349 plus tax With the Park Hopper Plus Option: $379 plus tax Click Here for More Details on the 2023 Military Offers Specially Priced Hotel Rates Not only that, but US Military members can also get a discounted rate at select Disney Resort hotels through December 15th, 2023 for stays between 1 to 14 nights on most nights now through December 15th, 2023. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort For additional details on resort availability, booking options, and dates, and to have other questions answered call (407) 939-7830. Annual Passholder Discounts Specially Priced Hotel Rates Annual Passholders can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels between October and December 2023. This discount can save Passholders up to 35% on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023. Passholders can save up to 40% most nights December 10th through the 25th, 2023. Riviera Resort Save up to 35% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 40% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Save up to 30% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 35% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Port Orleans — Riverside Room Save up to 25% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 30% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pop Century Save up to 20% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 25% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Save up to 10% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 15% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Villas Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Art of Animation To qualify for this discount, you must stay for a minimum of one night and a maximum of fourteen nights. Disney warned that the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, so you’ll want to book your rooms quickly! Advanced hotel reservations are required in order to take advantage of the deal. Read More About This Deal Here Florida Resident Discounts Ticket Offers Florida residents can now purchase a 4-Day Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for just $59 per day, plus tax. That’s only $235 plus tax for a 4-Day trip to Disney World! Disney World This could be a great way to save money as you plan those holiday trips to Disney World with the family. While this ticket offer is valid for Mondays through Fridays only, they don’t have to be used for consecutive days! You can spread them out as much as you wish, although they are subject to valid theme park reservation availability. Main Street, U.S.A. Not only can you grab the 4-Day Weekday Magic Ticket but there are also 3-Day Weekday Tickets available for $215 plus tax (total), and 2-Day Weekday Tickets available for $195 plus tax (total). Cinderella Castle Disney notes that “Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Tickets are valid for admission to one theme park per day (theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability). Tickets and add-on options expire December 22, 2023. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events separately priced or not open to the general public.” To book, you must show proof of Florida residency. These tickets are valid for use Monday to Friday from October 2, 2023 through December 22, 2023. EPCOT You can also add on these options if you want: Park Hopper Option — $40 More Per ticket, Plus Tax; Water Park and Sports Option — $35 More Per ticket, Plus Tax; or Park Hopper Plus Option — $55 More Per Ticket, Plus Tax (includes Park Hopper and a certain number of visits to a water park, golf course, or mini golf course). Specially Priced Hotel Rates Florida residents can save on Disney World hotel rooms this holiday season! Residents can save up to 30% on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023. They can save even MORE — up to 35% — on stays most nights from December 10th to December 25th, 2023. Grand Floridian Resort Here’s a look at all the hotels that qualify for this discount and how much you can save at each one: Save up to 30% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 35% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Save up to 25% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 30% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Art of Animation Save up to 20% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 25% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Save up to 15% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 20% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Save up to 10% for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from October 2nd to November 18th, 2023, and most nights from November 19th to December 9th, 2023; Save up to 15% for stays most nights December 10th to the 25th, 2023: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Villas Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Port Orleans French Quarter To qualify for this discount, you must stay for a minimum of one night and a maximum of fourteen nights. Disney warned that the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, so you’ll want to book your rooms quickly! Advanced hotel reservations are required in order to take advantage of the deal and you cannot combine this offer with other discounts or promotions. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas, and bungalows and campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. You must show proof of Florida residency when you check in for your reservation. Read More About This Discount Here Disney+ subscribers can save up to 35% on rooms at certain Disney World hotels for stays on select nights from October 22nd through November 2nd, 2023, and November 26th through December 25th, 2023. Check out where you can get the savings below! All-Star Movies Save up to 35% at the following hotels: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Art of Animation Resort — Family Suites Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Riviera Resort Save up to 30% at the following hotels: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Beach Club Resort Save up to 25% at the following hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort All-Star Movies Resort Save up to 20% at the following hotels: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Save up to 15% at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Wilderness Lodge The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Proof of a Disney+ subscription is required in order to book the deal, meaning you must be logged into your Disney account with the email associated with your Disney+ subscription. If you use a different email for your Disney account than you use for your Disney+ subscription, you will need to create a new My Disney Experience account (using the email associated with your Disney+ subscription) and then merge the accounts before your stay. You can call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 934-7639 to merge those accounts. ©Disney You must be 18 years or older (or the age of the majority in your jurisdiction of residence) to subscribe to Disney+. The Disney+ subscriber must stay in the room. To qualify for this discount, you must stay for a minimum of one night and a maximum of fourteen nights. Disney warned that the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited, so you’ll want to book your rooms quickly! Advanced hotel reservations are required in order to take advantage of the deal. Disney’s Contemporary Resort This deal excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas, and Bungalows and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Click Here To Read More About This Deal Disney World has announced a new deal for Disney Visa cardholders for 2024 vacations. You can save up to 35% on stays most nights from January 9th, 2024-March 24th, 2024. In addition, you can save up to 20% on stays most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th-February 24th. Disney’s Riviera Resort On top of that, there are cardmember-exclusive savings at select hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites (save up to 30%) Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (save up to 35%) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (save up to 35%) Finding Nemo Room Want to know a breakdown of the savings for various hotels? Here’s what we’ve got! You can save up to 35% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 20% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Deluxe Studios Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Contemporary Resort qualifies for the same “up to 35% off” discount, but is available for up to 10% off during the Friday and Saturday dates. Contemporary Resort You can save up to 30% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 20% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at the following hotels: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Beach Club Resort The 30% savings also applies to the following spots, although they have up to 10% savings on the Friday and Saturday dates: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Exterior of Port Orleans – Riverside Resort For savings of up to 25% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 10% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th, stay at one of the following: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Save up to 15% on most stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 10% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at one of these resorts: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort And finally, you can save up to 10% on all the above dates if you stay at either of the following: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort In order to qualify for these deals, you must use a Disney Visa Card or a Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than two adults per room. The offer cannot be combined with any other promotion, and it excludes 3-bedroom villas, Tower Studios at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Read More About This Deal Here We highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations for all your Disney travel planning needs! They can help you plan and stay up to date on the latest information, deals, discounts, etc. to make sure that your vacation planning goes smoothly. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. 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So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post How to Avoid Paying FULL PRICE on Your Holiday Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s gingerbread displays continue to be completed as we get closer to the holidays! 2023 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Six resort hotels and EPCOT each get their own festive gingerbread display! We’ve seen a few be completed already but now another one has been added to the done list. Let’s check out the gingerbread bakery over at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! The BoardWalk Inn brings back their annual gingerbread display in the shape of the BoardWalk Deli. This year’s sculpture is simply amazing. 2023 BoardWalk Inn Gingerbread Display The gingerbread deli looks impeccable from a distance, but once you look up close you get a sense of the painstaking details that are truly breathtaking. If you zoom in on the bakery window, you’ll see a famous mouse couple making some delicious treats. Seriously, notice the details inside this room! Mickey and Minnie are baking for us! The treats all baked up look incredibly genuine. The level of detail at which the chefs created these sculptures is unlike any other holiday decoration. Those look like real pastries! A close-up of the trees will show you tiny little ornaments without a detail left out. 100th Anniversary tree And if you scope out the little bakery, you’re sure to find several of the over 100 hidden Mickeys! Some hidden Mickeys on the tree Would you like a hidden Mickey coffee ornament? Another hidden Mickey! Or how about these hidden Mickeys inside the bakery? Even more hidden Mickeys! Many are more obvious, but you have to look at the tiniest details to find them all. And for an added treat, every hour, on the hour, a cuckoo clock goes off presenting Orange Bird! It’s Orange Bird! We talked to a Cast Member who helped with this display and he told us that he and his wife (who works on the display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort) both add names of loved ones and people they know into the displays. So keep your eyes out for those fun Cast Member nods. Donald Duck at the BoardWalk Inn Make sure you head over to the BoardWalk Inn to check out this wonderful gingerbread display! In the meantime, check back to DFB for more Disney news! THEMES ANNOUNCED for Gingerbread Displays at Disney World Hotels (Including a Brand-NEW One!) 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! Do you enjoy visiting the gingerbread displays in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Gingerbread Display at Disney's BoardWalk Resort Is Officially Complete! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Parks and resorts have been a whirl of excitement lately, and that includes Disneyland! Great Maple Paradise Pier hotel is slowly but surely being transformed into the Pixar Place Hotel. While this construction isn’t set to be completed until January 30th, 2024, visitors can already dine at the hotel’s new restaurant. Great Maple is a “Southern California-based modern American eatery” that serves upscale versions of traditional American comfort foods. The best part? You can eat here for three meals a day! We’re headed there now to check it all out, and even try a few of the dishes. Come along with us! Atmosphere This table-service restaurant is themed to all things American comfort with a bit of Pixar flair! Throughout the restaurant, you’ll find nods to Pixar movies and animation style. We’re getting ahead of ourselves, though! Let’s rewind and start outside the restaurant. Inside the restuarant One of the best things about Great Maple is that you don’t have to enter the hotel to enter the restaurant. There is an outside entrance accessible to non-hotel guests. Entrance There’s a menu outside, but you’ll also have paper menus at your table later on. The menu Spreaking of tables, there are several seating options within the restaurant. There are indoor booths. Indoor Booths Outside, there are more booths. Booths You’ll also find more standard tables both inside and outside. Standard Tables And there’s also an outdoor sort of bar area! Bar Area At the table, you’ll have paper menus like we mentioned before, as well as a cloth napkin and silverware. Tables Let’s take a look at the menu! First up, here’s the all-day menu: All-Day Menu And here are the Mains, Sandwiches & Burgers, Salads, and Brunch options. Menu Now, it’s time for us to order! Eats Since we wanted to try some breakfast items, too, we decided to have those as a sort of appetizer. We started off with the Pancake Pops for $21, the Traditional Biscuit Benedict for $25, and the Cajun Shrimp Biscuit Benedict for $27. The Pancake Pops are basically pigs in a blanket with pancakes serving as the blanket. They come with maple syrup, salted caramel, and whipped cream for dipping. These are super fun! The batter is nice and moist with a perfectly crispy outside. These were a table favorite! Pancake Pops Next up, we had the Traditional Biscuit Benedict. This is a white cheddar biscuit that’s been piled with Black Forest ham, poached eggs, and classic hollandaise, and comes with sour cream and onion scalloped potatoes. It was delicious! The hollandaise sauce is creamy and mild, and the egg was cooked perfectly. Biscuit Benedict Next, we had the Cajun Shrimp Biscuit Benedict. This is essentially the same dish but with shrimp instead of the ham, and the hollandaise has cajun seasoning. This one was our least favorite out of the two, but this was still good. The shrimp was fresh and it was an interesting take on the dish. Of course, you’d need to like cajun seasoning to enjoy this. Shrimp Biscuit Benedict As for the main entrees, we had the Soda Pop Baby Back Ribs for $32, the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich for $28, and the Turkey Bolognese for $27. Let’s start with the Soda Pop Baby Back Ribs! These are baby back ribs that have been slow cooked and grilled and served aside hot honey slaw and a cheddar biscuit. The ribs were another one of our favorites! There was a ton of flavor, and the meat was cooked perfectly. We also really loved the cheddar biscuit that comes with the dish, but we did notice that it needed some honey to sweeten it up a bit. As for the coleslaw, it was pretty bland. Soda Pop Baby Back Ribs Next, we tried the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, which is buttermilk fried chicken, hot honey aioli, and melted white American cheese. It comes with a side of fries! We really loved this dish. The chicken was cooked well, there was a LOT of food, but our favorite part was the FRIES. These reminded us of McDonald’s fries in all their crispy, addictive glory. Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Next, we tried the Turkey Bolognese. This is a pasta dish served with your typical bolognese meat sauce, but with turkey meat instead of the traditional beef or Italian sausage. We loved this one. It’s the definition of a comfort dish. It’s hearty, filling, and super tasty. There’s also a great ratio of the pasta to the meat of the dish. Turkey Bolognese For dessert, we tried the Famous Maple Bacon Doughnuts for $18 and the Seasonal Doughnuts for $18. The Famous Maple Bacon Doughnuts are made to order, and they come with three doughnuts that have been topped with the restaurant’s original maple-bacon glaze. These are delicious! They’re dense, cakey, and definitely kicked our sweet tooth. Famous Maple Bacon Doughnuts Next, we tried the Seasonal Doughnuts, which are apple-filled. We LOVED these and preferred them to the others. They’re hefty, and also dense and cakey like the others. They’re heavenly if you love that typical fall, cinnamon apple flavor. Seasonal Doughnut For drinks, we ordered the Blood Orange Margarita and the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. The Blood Orange Margarita is made with Tequila, Blood Orange, Agave, Lime, and a Chipotle Rim. This was HUGE. It was delicious, refreshing, and the kick from the rim was nice and added some complexity. Blood Orange Margarita As for the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned, it’s made with Bacon washed Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Bitters, Thick Cut Smoked Bacon. This tasted like your average Old Fashioned mixed with maple syrup. For an Old Fashioned, there wasn’t much of a strong alcohol taste. It was smooth and had a maple after-taste. We liked it! Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Nosh or Not So… should you dine here? Here are some pros of the restaurant: Convenient for hotel guests Has great twists on classic comfort dishes You get a LOT of food Here are some of the downsides: It’s a bit out of the way for non-hotel guests There’s better park food elsewhere that’s more reflective of local flavor Picky eaters might not enjoy this because there are some complex flavors and spice added Basically, if you’re staying at the hotel, you should totally try it. However, we wouldn’t go out of our way to eat here again. There are lots of great food options that you can grab inside the parks that taste virtually these same as menu items that you can get here. While these are takes on comfort foods, they’re bold takes for sure, so expect some spice and added complexity. This isn’t for the picky eater! Overall Overall, we were impressed with the amount of food we received, the amount of flavor, and our service. The Cast Members were kind and helpful, and we enjoyed our experience here. We’d recommend it to anyone staying at the hotel or anyone who doesn’t mind the trek to the restaurant from the parks. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney news and food reviews, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop! Looking for more Disneyland reviews? Click here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Disney World officially shut down the Galactic Starcruiser — the Star Wars hotel experience — in September 2023. However, there are still some remnants of this immersive experience! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Atrium We’ve seen lots of Galactic Starcruiser merchandise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but did you know that you can also get it online? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This merchandise, which was once exclusive to Starcruiser voyagers, is now online at shopDisney! Get the Galactic Starcrusier Logo Tee for Kids Starcruiser shirt This kids’ t-shirt is heather gray with the Starcruiser logo on the front. There’s also a little icon on the sleeve. Shop on shopDisney! Get the Starcruiser Baseball Cap Perfect cap for a Star Wars fan This baseball cap says “Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser,” with screen art inside the letters. It’s also got a curved bill and adjustable backstrap with a metal buckle. Shop on shopDisney! Get the Starcruiser T-shirt for Women Galactic Starcruiser Tee The Women’s Galactic Starcruiser tee has a comfy scoop neckline with the Starcruiser logo on the front. Shop on shopDisney! Get the Starcruiser Logo Tee for Girls Red Shirt The last item online is this red Galactic Starcruiser tee for girls. The shirt has a wide crew neckline with a metallic logo on the front. Shop on shopDisney! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the best Disney deals! Find more Disney merchandise online at our DFB Amazon storefront!The post Disney's Star Wars Hotel Is CLOSED, but You Can Get Starcruiser Merch ONLINE Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We recently had the chance to visit the World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland! Arendelle While we were there we got to ride the rides, see the shows, and try the food! We tried A LOT of food. But after everything we ate, we narrowed it down to our two favorites in Arendelle! The goal of Disney was to make the food in the World of Frozen authentic to Norwegian culture while also making it appealing to international and local visitors. This sounds like a difficult task, but we think they nailed it. There is one quick-service restaurant in Arendelle, Golden Crocus Inn, which has a beloved story behind its operation. The villagers come together to make it one of the best quick-service locations we’ve seen in a long time. Golden Crocus Inn Our first favorite food item can be found here at this quick-service spot. The Forest Mushroom Pasta is the vegetarian option at the Golden Crocus Inn but it should NOT be counted as the lesser option. It was SO GOOD. Forest Mushroom Pasta Truffle was certainly the main flavor of this dish, but the egg was runny and cut through the richness of the mushrooms adding a nice element to the pasta. For even more creativity in this dish, you could find several different kinds of mushrooms. If you’re a mushroom lover, you have to try this pasta. Full spread at Golden Crocus Inn Another spot to grab a snack of the sweeter variety is Northern Delights. This is a dessert location with a large variety. You can find caramel apples or chocolates to your heart’s desire. Northern Delights Our second favorite food item in all the land was the Summer Snow Days soft-serve, and no it’s not ONLY because it looks like Olaf (but that didn’t hurt our decision). Hi, Olaf! The Summer Snow Day treat was DELICIOUS. We loved the rich vanilla, condensed milk flavor of the ice cream. And the added marshmallow and chocolate from the decorations were great touches. The cone was probably our favorite part, though! Our only complaint about this is that Olaf melts quite quickly in the sun (which one might expect). But overall this was an easy second pick. Summer Snow Day soft-serve It was so much fun getting to take part in the Summer Snow Day Celebration and to see the World of Frozen come to life. We can’t wait for everyone to be able to enjoy this new Disney land. Until then, keep following the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news! We’re Live From ARENDELLE!! Come See Disney’s NEW World of Frozen! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to the World of Frozen? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Hong Kong Disneyland to preview World of Frozen before the official opening date. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post The 2 Most Incredible Things We Ate at Disney's New 'Frozen' Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is always in a state of becoming. EPCOT Still in the middle of its transformation, we keep seeing new things popping up. From large-scale construction projects to small snack carts, things are always being updated in EPCOT. We recently noticed one shop changed and we’re excited to tell you about it! Several days ago, we noticed that the store that welcomes you to the World Showcase, Port of Entry, had a mysterious curtain put up around one of the register counters. Mysterious black curtains inside the shop When we asked a Cast Member about it they had said they thought it would be a new Pandora location. This made sense to us because you can also find name-brand items from Dooney & Bourke and Vera Bradley. Port of Entry curtains Well, a few days later when we stopped, the black curtains were down and the new Pandora counter was open! A New Pandora Counter! They have a wide selection of charms and jewelry here, and we were impressed! This seems like a great place for this counter so everyone can find the charms they’re looking for right inside EPCOT. LOTS of charms! They also feature some new and beautiful collections. So pretty! And a new limited-edition, Disney100 Dumbo collection is available at this new spot! It’s Dumbo! If you’re in EPCOT, be sure to stop by and check out this new Pandora location! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney updates! The ONE Place to Shop the BIGGEST Disney Black Friday Deals on Amazon Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you collect Pandora charms? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The Port of Entry Store Has CHANGED in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that Disney hotels can be expensive. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn So, how can you take advantage of all the perks that staying in a Disney hotel comes with while not breaking the bank? You’ve probably heard all sorts of tips on when to book and how to save, but we’re sharing the ONE way you can beat Disney’s high hotel prices. People who travel to Disney World often decide to buy into the Disney Vacation Club, because of the savings they realize on hotel stays, merchandise, special events and more. Disney’s Polynesian Village BUT, the Disney Vacation Club can be a huge investment. There is a way to save on buying a DVC contract, though. And we don’t talk about it enough! Vacation Club Life (VCL) is a family-owned and operated, licensed Florida Real Estate Brokerage that specializes in Disney Vacation Club resales. Essentially, it’s a service where you can buy Disney Vacation Club contracts from owners who have already purchased them but have decided they want to sell theirs. ©Vacation Club Life As we said earlier, owning a DVC contract is a great way to save money on a Disney Vacation Club room. The DVC rooms are typically deluxe villas, which means you’ll get more square footage in some of these rooms when compared to standard hotel rooms. Boardwalk Lobby Just think about the cost savings for the Grand Floridian Resort Studio as an example. That’s a $900 per night room on average, but with DVC it’s only 29 points. The annual cost to purchase 29 points at the Grand Floridian is $213 ($7.33 per point). So you’re getting a Deluxe Hotel for Value rates in this scenario! Contact Vacation Club Life now! In addition to the obviously lower prices you will pay buying a resale DVC contract over buying a new contract directly from Disney, there are some other benefits you probably haven’t thought about. First off, navigating all the ins and outs of using your DVC points to your advantage can seem a bit complicated when you’re first learning the “system.” Even more complicated — figuring out the optimal amount of points you want to buy in your contract. The folks at Vacation Club Life have the expertise needed to help you with these decisions — and they will give you their honest opinion about what will work best for your situation. Copper Creek Villas Another advantage of buying a resale DVC contract is that you often have a wider choice of resorts to choose as your “home resort” than you would otherwise. DVC availability at some resorts is sold out — so the only way to make that resort your home resort is through a resale. If you’re looking to plan an upcoming Disney vacation and want to save as much money as possible on your hotel, Vacation Club Life is a great place to start! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Stay tuned to DFB as we share more ways you can save on your next Disney World vacation! Start Your DVC Resale Purchase — 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 Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Vacation Club Life. The post The ONE Way You Can Beat Disney's High Hotel Prices first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are in full swing with merry magic and the smell of gingerbread filling the air of Main Street U.S.A. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the “A Christmas Fantasy” parade joyfully returned during the special #DisneyCastLife preview filled with excited cast members eagerly anticipating the heartwarming feeling of the holidays. Amidst […]View the full article

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So where are our DFB readers who are obsessed with Disney World’s Haunted Mansion? Haunted Mansion We get it — we’ve been on Haunted Mansion NUMEROUS times, and each time, we notice something different about the ride. We’re also really excited — and curious — about the addition of Hatbox Ghost to the attraction, which should be coming soon. However, there’s already something NEW in the ride — and it is SUPER CREEPY but also really special. Okay, so before we reveal this spooky addition, we need to give you a bit of background on the Haunted Mansion. When Disney Imagineers were working on new attractions in Disneyland, they had an interesting concept for a walkthrough attraction. Imagine if this were a walkthrough attraction Disney Imagineers, including Marc Davis, Xavier Atencio, and Claude Coats, submitted ideas to Walt Disney for the project. However, after Rolly Crump showed Walt designs for his vision, which include things like voodoo artifacts, coffin clocks, talking chairs, man-eating plants, and more, Walt decided to create a “Museum of the Weird” that would be inside the Haunted Mansion’s entrance. ©Van Eaton Galleries Part of the concept for the Museum of the Weird was a Candle Man that would melt in front of guests — Crump even created a spooky model of the character. ©Van Eaton Galleries Now, we all know that the museum never happened, but the Candle Man is now a part of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion — although you might miss him if you blink. He’s pretty small, and we had to go on a few rides to finally get a photo, but he’s there, in all his terrifying glory. He’s creepy If you’d like to see the Candle Man for yourself, look for him in the attic scene on a table near the armor. You’ll have to look quickly because he’s hard to catch. But isn’t it cool how this piece of Disney history is now part of the Haunted Mansion? It’s like Crump’s Museum of the Weird idea has lived on (granted, some of those concepts did end up in the ride, too). We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. STOP IT. These Easter Eggs In Disney World Will BLOW YOUR MIND Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen the Candle Man in Haunted Mansion yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Only Haunted Mansion EXPERTS Will Recognize This Secret New Magic Kingdom Addition first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Crocs are having a big year in 2023! Disney Fab Five Skiing Crocs Disney has come out with some, dare we say it, cute Crocs, and McDonald’s recently launched their own line of Crocs. It seems that Crocs are becoming a go-to shoe for nearly everyone. So we thought we would share some of our favorite Crocs that also happen to be on SALE on Amazon! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Crocs are some very comfy shoes and are getting increasingly cuter the longer they’re around. So let’s shop for some on-sale Crocs on Amazon! Amazon Prime members get free and faster shipping, so if you’re not a Prime member click the button below for a free trial! Get These Casual Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon A traditional pair of Crocs that can go with almost anything is never a bad thing to have! Gift these to loved ones this holiday season. VIEW ON AMAZON Get These Lined Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon For anyone who prefers a cozy slipper or lives where it’s colder, these lined Crocs are perfect! VIEW ON AMAZON Get These Kids’ Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon Kids find Crocs comfy and easy to slide on and off. Plus, you can get matching ones with your kiddos! VIEW ON AMAZON Get The Lined Children’s Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon And if you need something a little warmer for the kids, get this lined version! VIEW ON AMAZON Get These ‘Sandal’ Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon Going on vacation to a tropical getaway soon? Try these Crocs for easy comfort on your trip! VIEW ON AMAZON Get These Lined Tropical Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon These have the best of both worlds. They’re lined for warmth, but the tropical pattern gives you hope that the days will warm up again someday! VIEW ON AMAZON Get These Toddler Crocs On Sale! ©Amazon Tiny Crocs for toddlers are a must! They are so cute and something easy for them to wear on quick outings. VIEW ON AMAZON Be sure to check back to DFB for more Amazon sales coming up for Black Friday! We have an Amazon Black Friday storefront! Check it out here! Do you like wearing Crocs? Let us know in the comments! The post A HUGE Crocs Sale Is Happening On Amazon NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We may have just found one of the cutest treats in Disney World. Magic Kingdom during the holidays When the holidays roll around, not only are we blessed with the stunning holiday decorations all around Disney World, but we are also blessed with so many new snacks and treats exclusive to the holiday season. There are tons of new treat offerings throughout the parks, especially during the after-hour holiday parties, and while we love trying every single one we can get our hands on, we decided to head to a resort to see what holiday treats they had to offer! Wilderness Lodge We headed on over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge since we got word that a new treat had recently arrived! We decided to check out the Roaring Fork to see what they had to offer– and we were met with the cutest thing possible. Roaring Fork We found this Peppermint Igloo! Not only is it a surprisingly realistic-looking igloo, but it even has a snowman friend (Who we’re assuming lives in the igloo? What’s his story?). Regardless of where this snowman takes residence, we are obsessed with it. Could’ve fooled us, Disney! It’s hard to believe that we’re looking at mousse here. Peppermint Igloo This treat is a white chocolate igloo filled with white chocolate-peppermint mousse on top of a dark chocolate cake. This treat was $7.99, and it is available through December 30th at the Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Isn’t our Peppermint Igloo cute? When we tasted it, we were met with a subtle peppermint taste, but it really helped liven the mousse up. We thought it almost tasted similar to those gigantic soft candy canes you can get around the holidays. The mousse is also thick enough to hold its form under the sugar coating, so you don’t need to worry about it crumbling on you. YUM! The mousse sits on top of a piece of dark chocolate cake. But sadly, the cake flavor kind of gets lost in the peppermint mousse flavor, and it seems like the cake is only there to act as a base for the mousse. We’re all for a solid structure, but we wish we got a better taste of that chocolate cake. At first, we were expecting to taste a mousse-cake hybrid treat, so this threw us off for a second. Time to take a bite! Overall, we enjoyed the mousse but wish we had gotten more of the chocolate flavor from the cake. We think this treat was a little pricey for what it is, but it was cute enough that we almost forgot about the $7.99 price tag. We’re still looking out for special holiday treats, so keep checking back in with us at DFB to see what we find next! Click here to see what we thought about everything at Jollywood Nights! 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 is your favorite holiday treat? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: We Were Almost Fooled by Disney World’s New Dessert. Almost. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While we LOVE the holiday season and are currently looking forward to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, part of our hearts are already yearning for what comes AFTER the holidays and new year. Snow White at the 2023 Festival of the Arts YEP. We’re talking about Festival of the Arts! We’ve already learned SO MUCH about the 2024 festival — which kicks off on January 12th — from the booths that will be available to a sneak peek of the eats. Now, we’ve gotten a glimpse on what we can expect when it comes to entertainment. Let’s talk about it! The Disney on Broadway Concert Series takes place during Festival of the Arts each year, and is a GREAT way to see some of your favorite Broadway stars as they perform fan-favorite scenes from Disney shows. (OH, and dining packages have been confirmed for these, too!) Disney on Broadway This year, there will be three shows daily throughout the festival. Here’s a glimpse at what you’ll be able to see: Caissie Levy and Patti Murin (“Frozen”): Jan. 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23 Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday” and “The Little Mermaid”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”): Jan. 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 24 Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins” and “Beauty and the Beast”) and L. Steven Taylor (“The Lion King”): Jan. 26, 28 and 29; Feb. 1, 3, 5 and 6 Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”): Jan. 27, 30, 31; Feb. 2, 4, 7 and 8 Mandy Gonzalez (“Aida”) and Michael James Scott (“Aladdin” and “Tarzan”): Feb. 9, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19 Bradley Gibson (“Hercules” and “The Lion King”) and Shoba Narayan (“Aladdin”): Feb. 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19 Yay! We’re so excited about this concert series. We’ll continue to keep you updated with more news as we have it, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for even MORE details on the 2024 Festival of the Arts? Click here! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending Festival of the Arts in 2024? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL LINEUP Announced for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Disney on Broadway Concert Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The first official EPCOT festival of 2024 is quickly approaching! Prepare your paintbrushes and dust up on your art history knowledge because the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning in 2024. EPCOT Festival of the Arts So far, Disney has confirmed the dates, food booths, and entertainment set to return to the festival, but now we’ve got a sneak peek of the new MERCHANDISE coming soon to EPCOT! Here’s a peek at some of the new souvenirs you can take home after the Festival of the Arts! First up, we spotted this ceramic pencil holder (or paintbrush cup) that would make such a cute little decoration on your desk. ©Disney We can’t talk about a new EPCOT festival without mentioning a new Spirit Jersey! Check out the NEW Figment Spirit Jersey for 2024. ©Disney Here’s a peek at the front of the Spirit Jersey. Figment is a work of art! ©Disney Clearly, the Festival of the Arts was MADE for Figment! Here’s a look at a cute little plush you can buy during the festival. ©Disney Good news! Disney’s festival-themed gift cards are coming soon! Using Disney Gift Cards is one of our favorite ways to budget and spend during the festival. Plus, they’re easy to use and wear right on your wrist. ©Disney We’ll keep you updated with all the latest Festival of the Arts news, so stick around for more! BREAKING: Dining Packages Announced for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts Concert Series Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning to visit EPCOT in 2024? Let us know in the comments! The post SNEAK PEEK at the NEW EPCOT Festival of the Arts Merchandise first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays hasn’t even started yet, we’re already looking ahead to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. EPCOT Festival of the Arts So is Disney, though, and they just released some NEW details about next year’s festival. We previously got the dates for the festival, but now we know more about some of the food, as well as the Disney on Broadway concert series. We also got all the details about this year’s Disney on Broadway dining packages. The EPCOT Festival of the Arts will run from January 12th through February 19th, 2024. The Disney on Broadway Concert series will run every day of the festival at the America Gardens Theatre stage, with three performances each day at 5:30PM, 6:15PM, and, 8PM. Disney on Broadway 2023 Performers You can get priority guaranteed seating for a performance by booking a Disney on Broadway dining package. You can choose from eight EPCOT restaurants with the following included with your meal: Spice Road Table: two small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter, and a nonalcoholic beverage Other Restaurants: An appetizer, entrée, and dessert or one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage Disney on Broadway Here’s the full list of participating restaurants, along with prices: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall: Breakfast is $66 for adults and $42 for children (ages 3-9); lunch and dinner are $78 for adults and $50 for children (ages 3-9) Biergarten: $60 for adults and $34 for children Coral Reef Restaurant: $73 for adults and $29 for children Garden Grill Restaurant: Breakfast is $58 for adults and $37 for children; lunch and dinner are $73 for adults and $47 for children Le Cellier Steakhouse: $99 for adults and $39 for children Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (same-day dining packages only): $36 Rose & Crown Dining Room: $61 for adults and $26 for children Spice Road Table: $50 for adults and $21 for children Spice Road Table Reservations will open up for dining packages on December 19th. However, if you plan on getting the same-day dining package at Regal Eagle, you’ll need to visit the restaurant on the day of the concert. Those with dining packages will receive a concert seating badge during their meal that will indicate the specific date and time of the concert. Regal Eagle Smokehouse Dining Package We’ll keep an eye out for more EPCOT Festival of the Arts news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Every CONFIRMED Food Booth for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be attending the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: Dining Packages Announced for EPCOT's Festival of the Arts Concert Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2023 is almost over, and although we’re looking forward to EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays on November 24th, we’re already looking forward to the first EPCOT festival that will arrive in 2024. 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts That’s right! We’re talking about the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! This is one of our FAVORITE festivals, as we love all the bright, colorful treats, park decor, merch, and all the love for our boy Figment. Disney JUST announced some big news regarding the Festival of the Arts, and we’re here to spread the word. GET EXCITED! In 2024, the Festival of the Arts will start on January 12th and will end on February 19th. Disney just released the BOOTHS that will be open for snacking business throughout the festival. Let’s check them out! So far, Disney has announced that the following booths will be available at the festival: The Artist’s Table (American Adventure Pavilion) Treat your senses to artistically elevated comfort foods—like dumplings, hummingbird cake and more. Pair your dish with beer or a glass of wine. Cuisine Classique (Near Test Track Presented by Chevrolet) – NEW! Enjoy carefully crafted classics, like beef Wellington and roasted mussels—as well as a flavorful beer or cocktail. The Craftsman’s Courtyard (Near Disney Traders) Indulge your appetite when you order steak or pork belly sandwiches from the grill. Deco Delights (Near Port of Entry) Satisfy your sweet tooth with sleek desserts inspired by the art deco era— from the gilded glamour of the roaring 1920’s to the bright pastels of Miami Beach. Deco Delights Mousse in 2023 The Deconstructed Dish (Near Port of Entry) Rediscover your favorite dishes fragmented and presented in a playful way—like a BLT and key lime pie. El Artista Hambriento (Mexico Pavilion) A fiesta of flavor awaits! Delight in classic Mexican fare—from savory carne asada to chilled lobster with chipotle aïoli. Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food and Little Sparks of Magic Sweeten your day with colorful treats, like rainbow cake or a sugar cookie with a fun twist. You’ll also find a variety of beers and hard ciders. Goshiki (Japan Pavilion) Celebrate the Japanese culinary arts with delectable dishes featuring “the 5 colors” of Japanese cuisine. Highlights include sushi donuts, daifuku mochi and sake. Gourmet Landscapes (Canada) Savor stunning dishes artfully composed with the finest ingredients that have been farmed and foraged from the land. Enjoy wild mushroom risotto, roasted bone marrow and more. L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise (France Pavilion) Discover delicious French treats and baked goods, from savory to sweet—including salmon served hot or cold and warm brie in a bread bowl. Pair your dish with a French wine or frozen martini. L’Arte di Mangiare (Italy Pavilion) Indulge in Baroque cuisine, prepared with rich color and dramatic flavor. This food studio serves up fried mozzarella, pasta and more. The Painted Panda (China Pavilion) Enjoy decorative cuisine inspired by magnificent Chinese art, like General Tso’s chicken shumai or the char siu pork bun. Plus, sip bubble tea, Chinese-inspired cocktails and other refreshing beverages. Pastoral Palate (Germany Pavilion) Help yourself to hearty dishes inspired by the rustic settings where Bavarian Folk Art is painted. Indulge in a red wine-braised beef short rib and black forest cake. Pastoral Palate 2023 Pop Eats (Near Port of Entry) Delight in mouthwatering masterpieces inspired by the most captivating pop art of the 20th century. Highlights include tomato soup with grilled cheese. Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco Pavilion) Take your taste buds on a Moroccan adventure as you enjoy delectable dishes like grilled kebabs, stoned-baked Moroccan bread and more. Pair your dish with hard cider or the chai tea mint mimosa. Vibrante & Vívido: Encanto Cocina (Between the Morocco & France Pavilions) Feast on authentic Colombian cuisine inspired by the Disney animated film Encanto—like an empanada with chorizo or mango cheesecake. Additional Locations Delight your appetite with mouthwatering morsels, nibbles and noshes from these year-round food stops—each offering special menu items in addition to the regular menu. Refreshment Port (near Canada): Serving poutine, the Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie and refreshing beverages Refreshment Outpost: Serving delicious beers from breweries in Louisiana, Florida and New York Funnel Cake: Serving a specialty funnel cake Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company (all 4 in-park locations): Serving a unique art-inspired beverage at each location Swirled Showcase: Serving soft-serve ice cream in a dish or waffle cone And there you have it! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with more Disney and festival news when it comes our way, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more Festival of the Arts news? Click here! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the 2024 booths? Let us know in the comments! 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EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is making a return in 2024! 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Beginning January 12th and going through February 19th, 2024, you can enjoy Broadway concerts, beautiful artwork, and lots of colorful food. Disney just announced a little sneak peek at what we can expect for the culinary delights so let’s take a look! We can expect more than 15 Food Studios around EPCOT that bring together flavor and art! Goshiki Food Studio 2023 There will be many NEW foods and drinks to savor with our eyes and taste buds, but Disney hasn’t announced what those will be yet. However, we now know that a couple of favorite items will be returning! In 2024, we can expect to see the Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried Skittles making its way back to Figment’s Inspiration Station at the Odyssey: Art, Food, and Little Sparks of Magic. Rainbow Cake with freeze-dried SKITTLES bite-sized candies And something a bit more savory will be returning to Pastoral Palate, the Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with parsnip puree, broccolini, baby tomatoes, and balsamic glaze! Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib More food announcements should be coming soon! We’ll be keeping an eye out for any upcoming Disney Foodie Guides. In the meantime, we’ll be drooling over this Beef Short-Rib, and keep following DFB for more Disney Festival of the Arts news! 5 Hidden EPCOT Treats You Didn’t Know About Until Now! Get the Ultimate GUIDE to the Festival of the Arts! The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your Festival trip to EPCOT. Order The DFB Guide to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts now! It includes over 150 pages of must-have information, including the very best tips to make sure you enjoy every minute of your time at the 2024 Festival! Click HERE to preorder your 2024 Guide now! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the 2023 Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the 2023 Festival See Our Review of the 2023 Food Challenge at the Festival Get a Full Look at the FIGMENT Merchandise That Was Available at the 2023 Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you looking forward to the Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the Food Coming to the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article