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While we all can dream of using Cinderella Castle as a hotel, there are plenty of realistic ways to stay at Disney World. Cinderella Castle Today, we want to talk about one that MAY be coming in the future. Let’s rewind to 2019 when Disney announced that they’d be bringing a new hotel to Disney World. It was to be called Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Permits were filed and everything, but then a global pandemic happened, and Disney went silent on those plans. That was the last thing we heard about the project until recently. First, let’s take a closer look at what the hotel was going to be. The deluxe resort was set to be “themed to complement its natural surroundings” on the shoreline of Bay Lake, tucked between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The Lodge was going to have more than 900 rooms and be a new Disney Vacation Club hotel. It was set to open in 2022 — which clearly, it did not. Reflections Concept Art © Disney Did we mention it was set to have a Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant? That would have been pretty neat. Princess and the Frog Restaurant ©Disney However, Disney was recently granted an extension on a permit for work at Reflections. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Disney is going to actually do anything with Reflections or that it is moving forward, it just means they have a little bit of time to decide. Five years more, to be exact. Reflections ©Disney The permit is for work on a specific spot that could be used as a staging area for construction at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort — and there is a lot of that going on. Disney is in the process of replacing the cabins at Fort Wilderness with 350 cabins that will be part of the Disney Vacation Club. So, we still can’t be sure at this time whether or not Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge will ever come back or not, but it seems like a possibility! We would love to see this become a reality in the future. Reflections: Wonders of Nature ©Disney We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any official announcements made by Disney regarding their plans for Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge, so stay tuned! Everything NEW Coming to Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you like to see this hotel come to life? Let us know in the comments below. The post Have You Heard About the NEW Hotel That Disney World Can't Make Up Its Mind On? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get your credit cards ready — it’s TIME! ©Amazon Amazon has officially started its Black Friday sales, and we’re here to tell you about all of the BEST deals you can find on Disney merchandise! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Lots of these items are eligible for Amazon Prime, meaning you can get fast, FREE shipping if you’re a Prime member. If you’re not already a member, don’t worry! You can sign up for a free trial by clicking the link below. Now, let’s check out the deals! Get the Tytan Tiles Frozen Castle for 30% Off! ©Amazon If you’re looking for a great gift for your Frozen loving child, then look no further than this fun, ice-like toy! View on Amazon! Get the Toy Story Model Train Set for 53% Off! ©Amazon Train collectors will certainly want to add this beloved Pixar movie train to their collection! And kids of all ages will love playing with Woody and Buzz. View on Amazon! Get The Magical World of Disney Trivia: 100 Years of Wonder for 15% Off! ©Amazon Family game night just got more interesting with this Disney trivia game! If you like giving games as gifts, this would be a fun one for the biggest Disney fans. View on Amazon! Get the 12 Days Of Christmas Advent Calendar for 20% Off! ©Amazon This advent calendar is a great way to cherish the gifts as your create little ornament-like puzzles. And if you want to save the puzzles for memories for years to come, it comes with an adhesive puzzle saver! View on Amazon! Get the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for 47% Off! ©Amazon Amazon Fire Kids are great road trip distractors. Help them make it to Disney with a little less yelling and little more distraction! View on Amazon! Get the Disney Princess Ariel Vanity for 40% Off! ©Amazon If your child loves playing dress-up then this could be a great gift this holiday season! They get to dress up like Ariel (or any character) and enjoy a day of imagination. View on Amazon! Get the AMERICAN TOURISTER Disney Softside Luggage for 41% Off! ©Amazon If your child needs new luggage for your upcoming Disney trip, look no further than this pretty princess suitcase! It’s the perfect size for that plane trip to Florida. View on Amazon! Get the Disney Princess Toddler Cups for 20% Off! ©Amazon Some new Disney princess cups could be a useful and still fun gift! The cups are so cute, they won’t even realize this is a practical gift that they’ll use every day. View on Amazon! Get the Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Bubble Mower for 43% Off! ©Amazon Disney adults, we remember having these as kids, right? Now get one for your children! They’ll love opening this on Christmas morning. View on Amazon! Get the JoyJolt Disney Espresso Cups for 31% Off! ©Amazon And when you need to get yourself a gift, look no further than these adorable Mickey shaped espresso mugs for that jolt of caffeine you need in the morning! View on Amazon! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the best Disney deals for Black Friday! Shop more Disney deals online at our Amazon Black Friday storefront! The post The BIGGEST Disney Deals on Amazon Right Now for Black Friday! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Amazon’s Black Friday deals have dropped, and we’re finding TONS of Disney items on sale! ©Shutterstock We just found 25 Disney items you can get RIGHT NOW for UNDER $25 each. Ready to knock a bunch of names off your Christmas shopping list? Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Lots of these items are eligible for Amazon Prime, meaning you can get fast, FREE shipping if you’re a Prime member. If you’re not already a member, don’t worry! You can sign up for a free trial by clicking the link below. Now, let’s check out the deals! Get the Lenox 2023 Disney Castle Ornament ©Amazon Looking for the perfect 2023 ornament to hang on your Christmas tree? This beautiful Lenox ornament features the castle in all its beauty. View on Amazon Grab the Cinderella Doll with her Horse ©Amazon If you’ve got a Cinderella fan to buy for this holiday season, this Cinderella doll with her beautiful white horse might make the perfect gift. It even comes with styling accessories for the horse. View on Amazon Get the JoyJolt Mickey Espresso Cups ©Amazon Okay, we know you can’t get enough of these cups that are shaped just like Mickey. We get it — they are TOO cute. They also make a great gift, and they’re on sale right now. View on Amazon Buy the Minnie and Daisy Best Friends T-shirt ©Amazon Nothing says best friends like Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck. This shirt, which is on sale now, features our two favorite BFFs and comes in a variety of colors. View on Amazon Grab the Disney Princess Dress-Up Trunk Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk Okay, this could be the most EPIC gift for Disney princess fans because it features 21 pieces for dressing up like some of Disney’s most popular princesses, including Belle, Snow White, Aurora, and Cinderella. View on Amazon Buy the Mickey and Friends Advent Calendar Puzzle ©Amazon ‘Tis the season for advent calendars, and what could be more fun than one starring Mickey Mouse and his friends? This one is so cool because it’s also a puzzle with 11 100-piece puzzles and one 300-piece puzzle. View on Amazon Get the Small Portable iPhone Charger ©Amazon We can’t stress enough how much you need a portable phone charger for your Disney trips because you use your phone often! This one is small enough to pack in your day bag, so you don’t have to worry about your phone running out of juice during the day. View on Amazon Buy the Disney100 Playing Cards ©Amazon Looking for a fun stocking stuffer? These special playing cards are celebrating the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. They also have Disney characters on the cards to make every card game that much more fun. View on Amazon Grab this Black Fanny Pack ©Amazon If you need a smaller park bag that you don’t have to worry about, this fanny pack might just be what you’re looking for. You can keep your stuff in it and have a 100% hands-free experience while wearing it. View on Amazon Get the Disney Princess Toddler Cups ©Amazon Need a good leak-proof cup for your toddler? You can get a set of two cups featuring your child’s favorite Disney princesses. View on Amazon Buy the Mickey Mouse iPhone Case ©Amazon Show your iPhone some love and care with a phone case that also shows off your love for Mickey Mouse. This one has a fun glitter design on it. View on Amazon Buy the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Movie Reel Puzzle ©Amazon It’s family puzzle time, and how much fun would it be to put together this 1500-piece Jigsaw puzzle starring the most iconic couple EVER? View on Amazon Buy the 4-pack of Cooling Towels ©Amazon If you’re visiting Disney World, you’ll need to stay cool because it gets HOT outside. We love these cooling towels because they’re easy to pack in your day bag and pull out and wet when you need to cool off. View on Amazon Buy the Hot Wheels Premium Disney 100 Bundle ©Amazon Okay, if you’ve got a Hot Wheels fan who also loves Disney and Pixar, then this Disney100 bundle is PERFECT because it features cars from all your favorite Disney and Pixar movies, including Toy Story, Onward, 101 Dalmations, and more. View on Amazon Get the Mickey and Friends Autograph Book ©Amazon Sure, you could wait until you get to Disney World or Disneyland to buy an autograph book, but you could save money by grabbing this autograph book with a pen right now. View on Amazon Grab the Crossbody Sling Bag ©Amazon We found another good option for a Disney trip — this day ba! The crossbody sling bag can be worn in a variety of ways, whatever is most comfortable for you. It also has plenty of room for all your things! View on Amazon Buy the Reusable Rain Poncho ©Amazon Be prepared for those random Disney World thunderstorms by keeping a rain poncho in your bag — these are even reusable and come in a pack of 2. View on Amazon Get the “it’s a small world” Game ©Amazon Bring “it’s a small world” to family game night with this fun matching game that’s great for everyone ages 4 and up. The game includes a 3D game board centerpiece with beautifully illustrated scenes from the classic Disney attraction. View on Amazon Grab the LEGO Disney Mickey and Minnie’s Camping Trip Set ©Amazon Okay, this one is for the LEGO fans in your family. This set features a 103-piece LEGO set with Mickey and Minnie going camping, complete with a camper van. View on Amazon Get the Mickey and Minnie Apple Watch Bands ©Amazon Give your Apple Watch a little more personality with this Mickey and Minnie engraved Apple Watch bands. They even come in a variety of colors. Plus, you get a pack of 6! View on Amazon Buy the Mickey Personal Fan ©Amazon You’ll probably also want to have a personal fan with you if you’re visiting Disney World during the hotter months. Why not bring this Mickey fan? View on Amazon Buy the Minnie Mouse Polka Dot Mini Backpack ©Amazon Looking for a cute Disney backpack that won’t break the bank? This backpack has a Minnie bow on it, along with Minnie’s signature polka dots. It also comes in a variety of colors. View on Amazon Grab the JoyJolt “Nature Friends” Grogu Coffee Mugs ©Amazon If you want to enjoy your morning cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa in a fun mug, these Grogu mugs feature Grogu with all his friends from nature. We’re pretty sure he’s going to try to eat that frog, though. View on Amazon Buy Candy Land Princess Edition ©Amazon Make Candy Land even more fun by playing the Princess version of the game. Players will come across some of their favorite Disney characters as they move their princesses around the rainbow path to be the first to reach the castle. View on Amazon Buy the Disney Matching Family Pajama Sets Amazon Essentials Disney Family Matching Pajama Sleep Sets Okay, you need matching pajamas for the holidays — we don’t make the rules, we just follow them. But it’s way more fun if the pajamas feature your favorite Disney characters, right? View on Amazon Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the best Disney deals for Black Friday! 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Black Friday on Amazon is officially HERE! Black Friday is happening on Amazon from November 17th – November 24th! Prime When it comes to Black Friday, we search for the BIGGEST and BEST sales to share with you guys. There are so many amazing things on sale regardless of where you look, but if you’re not feeling up to braving the Black Friday crowds this year, we got you! We know the best place to find all of the best Disney deals for Black Friday— and you can access it from your couch! No crowds included (unless your family is like, also REALLY into it). Here at DFB, we like to keep all of the important things all in one place. That also rings true for things like SHOPPING. When we find a good sale or deal, we want to share it with you. That is why we decided to curate an Amazon Storefront page JUST for Black Friday Deals. Our Black Friday Deals Page! Check it out HERE! We will be updating the storefront regularly throughout the week! It includes things from park day essentials to Disney games for the whole family to enjoy, and even some Disney themed housewares! It has never been easier to find anything your Disney loving heart desires all in one place. Christmas at Magic Kingdom Not only do we keep updating it when we find some stellar sales, but we have so many other pages on our storefront for you to check out! Don’t worry, we’ll keep updating you with the great deals we find right here on the blog, so keep checking in with us at DFB for updates! Check out our Amazon Storefront! What Black Friday deal are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post The ONE Place to Shop the BIGGEST Disney Black Friday Deals on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spending the holidays at Disney World is super magical, until it’s not. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party While typically, a bit of rain doesn’t affect park operations (it’s Central Florida, after all), there are instances when the rain can really put a damper on your magical vacation. Exhibit A: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Yes, heavy rain can fully STOP the party from happening. This happened on November 16th, when the rain was so heavy that Cast Members stopped allowing folks into the party and marked the event as ‘rained out’ at around 8:30PM. All parades, fireworks, and meet and greets for the night were cancelled. Folks in the park said that the line for Guest Relations started at City Hall and went all the way back to Cinderella Castle, because they wanted their refunds! Well, if you were at the November 16th event and got rained out, we have good news. A lot of folks who got rained out at the party reported that on November 17th, they woke up to a FREE one-day park hopper ticket valid until November 15th, 2024. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party While no, this isn’t the same as experiencing the Christmas party, it’s still great that Disney focused on experience redemption and have provided these visitors with something of the same value. How cute! Hey, maybe these folks could add an extra day on to their future vacations! Check your app! If you were at the November 16th party, make sure to check your My Disney Experience app to see if you’ve received a park hopper ticket. If not, we’d suggest going to Guest Relations at any of the parks or in Disney Springs to see what they can do. City Hall Make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop! Looking for more things to do this holiday season at Disney World? Click here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Were you at the rained out party? Let us know in the comments! The post If You Were Rained Out at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Check Your Disney World App! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A trip to Disney World means lots of gift shops, and more gift shops means that you’re more likely to buy a souvenir. The question is, what souvenirs do you avoid? The Emporium! We asked DFB readers what Disney trend they don’t understand at all over on Facebook, and we have to say… the responses were shocking. With over 900 responses to sort through, we found that there was one souvenir in particular that most people are not fans of… and now we have to talk about why. When you’re at Walt Disney World, you look forward to all of the experiences you’re going to have. One universal experience that we feel does not get talked about enough is gift shop exits. You get off a ride, and the exit of the ride sends everyone right into a gift shop. Not every ride has this, but some of the classics like Space Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin sure do. Plaza Del Sol Caribe Bazaar I’m sure at this point you’re asking why we bring this up. Well, gift shop exits increase the chances of someone purchasing Disney merchandise. There is so much merch throughout Walt Disney World, and a lot of people have mixed opinions on it. However, there is one piece of merch in particular that seems to have a general consensus, and that is Spirit Jerseys. Tons of characters! In our Facebook post asking readers what they don’t understand about Disney, the most common answer was Spirit Jerseys. A lot of fans dislike these long sleeve shirts, and for seemingly good reasons. 100 Years of Wonder Spirit Jersey To begin, they are EXPENSIVE. Each Spirit Jersey can range in price, but they are all pretty expensive. With prices that can be as high as $99.99, it is clear to see why people don’t like these souvenirs. In a response to our post, we think Diana sums it up pretty well by saying they are “$100 weirdly proportioned sweatshirts”. Holiday Pet Spirit Jersey Aside from cost, a lot of people think they just don’t look good — whether it is the designs on them or the fit of them when they’re wearing them. A lot of responses included the fact that they felt like the spirit jerseys just look weird on them. On top of that, the design of each spirit jersey can be… a lot. From the wording going from one arm to the other, the busy-ness of some patterns, to the 80s puff paint style on some of them, we can totally see why these items are not popular with everyone. Spirit Jerseys for runDisney Disney just KEEPS making them, though. It seems like there is a new Spirit Jersey out for every occasion. Recently, they released a holiday collection of Spirit Jerseys. This collection has a few different designs that range in price from $79.99 to $99.99. But Disney doesn’t just make merch that won’t sell for fun, so despite many of our readers not liking them, it’s obvious that Spirit Jerseys sell well at Disney World! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Spirit Jersey We didn’t only get responses about spirit jerseys, though. We do have a few honorable mentions that didn’t get quite as much attention, but should (probably) be acknowledged. A lot of people commented and said they don’t understand sippers and popcorn buckets. People mentioned that they are bulky and don’t have much use outside of Disney, which we get (but we’ll still keep buying them). Popcorn buckets A final honorable mention is the Loungefly mini backpacks. We love Loungefly here at DFB, so this kind of hit us where it hurts, but they do have valid reasons. Anthony commented “I love the designs, but they look too small to take with you to the parks. And the price!”. We see you Anthony, and those reasons make a lot of sense. However, we will continue to stuff our Loungeflys to the brim because they are just TOO CUTE. Loungefly backpacks Disney merch is not a one-size-fits-all situation. People have things they LOVE, and others have things that they hate, and that is okay! Whatever you prefer is perfect for you. Don’t forget to check back in with us at DFB for more merch updates for the holidays! Click here to check out some Black Friday sales! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of spirit jerseys? Let us know in the comments below! The post Lots of Fans Hate These Disney Souvenirs, so Why Does Disney Keep Making Them? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (…at the Disney Parks!). Home for the Holidays! Disney has had its holiday decorations up for quite some time now, signifying the start of the holiday season! With the holiday season comes those classic Disney TV specials that we know and love, and this year is no different. Whether watching these specials is a current part of your holiday tradition or a new tradition for you, we have all the info on when and where to watch Disney’s holiday TV specials! “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” and the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” are Disney’s two holiday specials that they release every year for millions to see. Disney has officially announced the release dates for these shows AND shared who made special appearances during filming! Look at That Décor! “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” is hosted by Derek and Julianne Hough and premiers on ABC on Sunday, November 26th. It will run from 8PM to 10PM EST! The cutest wreaths! This year’s celebration is star-studded to say the least, noting special musical appearances from DJ Khaled, Michael Bolton, Mickey Guyton, Andra Day, Adam Blackstone, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Chrissy Metz, The Smashing Pumpkins, Robin Thicke and Iam Tongi! To top it all off, we will also get a look back at an iconic performance from 2016 — Mariah Carey singing “All I Want for Christmas Is You!” Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” is hosted by Mickey Guyton and Jesse Palmer from “The Golden Bachelor”! This holiday special will premiere on Monday, December 25th, from 10AM to 12PM EST on ABC! Christmas Parade For this special 40th anniversary of the parade, they have a packed list of musical guests! We will see performances from Derek and Julianne Hough, Ariana DeBose, Chrissy Metz, The Smashing Pumpkins (singing a brand new holiday song!), Iam Tongi, and the cast of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway! STUNNING! If you can’t catch the holiday specials when they premier, don’t worry! They will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the day after they premiere. Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree We are in for a treat this holiday season, and we can barely contain our excitement. We are so excited to see what all those celebs were doing when we spotted them throughout the parks earlier this month! Make sure you keep checking in with us at DFB for more info on these holiday specials as they get closer! Click here to see some of the celebs we spotted when they were filming! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are either of these TV specials a part of your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEWS: Disney Announces FULL LIST of Performers for Its 2023 Holiday TV Specials! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mossie the cutest baby troll has melted the hearts of many fans at World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland! This new interactive troll is the surprise star of the World of Frozen and joins beloved “Frozen” characters Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Oaken strolling the streets of Arendelle interacting with guests. We had a chance […]View the full article

The stars are on display this holiday season! Here are the details about “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” and “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” from ABC and Disney Parks!View the full article

‘Tis the season to save big on lots of Disney merchandise! Black Friday deals are already getting started, and we’ve found tons of great savings online. We’re going to Target! We went over to Target’s website to check out the deals there, and we found lots of Disney LEGO Sets on sale for Black Friday! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. These Disney LEGO sets are on sale for up to 22% off. Get the Disney Celebration Train LEGO Set for 8% Off ©Target This 200-piece LEGO train set includes an engine, three “parade float” train cars, a station, and six LEGO minifigures: Mickey, Minnie, Moana, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Woody. The set is recommended for builders ages four and older. View on Target’s website! Get the Twirling Rapunzel LEGO Set for 20% Off ©Target This Twirling Rapunzel LEGO set features a LEGO Rapunzel mini-doll figure in a “diamond” dress. The doll sits on a buildable stand that has a turning top. Plus, a Pascal the chameleon figure is included! View on Target’s website! Get the Little Mermaid Storybook LEGO Set for 20% Off ©Target The Little Mermaid Storybook LEGO set is on sale, too! The set is based on the live-action The Little Mermaid movie and has Ariel, Prince Eric, Ursula, and Sebastian figures. View on Target’s website!! Get the Moana LEGO Set for 14% Off ©Target This Moana LEGO set has a boat with a sail, two mini-dolls, and a dolphin figure. The dolls are Moana and her mother Sina. View on Target’s website! Get the Lightyear Zurg Battle Buzz Set for 10% Off ©Target Fans of Disney’s Lightyear movie will love this Zurg Battle Buzz LEGO set! The set comes with two minifigures — Buzz Lightyear and Izzy Hawthorne. There’s also a LEGO robot and a Sox cat figure. View on Target’s website! Get the Boba Fett Starship LEGO Set for 22% Off ©Target This Boba Fett Starship LEGO Set is 22% off! The set has a microfighter that features an opening cockpit, plus two flick shooters, adjustable wings, and a landing mode. There’s a Boba Fett LEGO minifigure included. View on Target’s website! Get the Star Wars LEGO Advent Calendar for 20% Off ©Target You’ve still got some time to get your advent calendar for the festive season! You can grab this Star Wars LEGO advent calendar for 20% off. It comes with nine characters, ten mini vehicles, and five other mini builds. View on Target’s website! 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 7 Disney LEGO Sets On SALE for Black Friday at Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Traveling to Disney World is about to get a whole lot easier for some folks! Cinderella Castle If you’re someone who relies on air travel to get to Disney World and Orlando, then chances are you fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO). There are plenty of airlines that already service this airport, but another one is joining the lineup! Allegiant Airlines will be adding flights in and out of the Orlando Airport for the first time since 2011! The airline will start service in May 2024 and will offer flights as low as $49 one-way. Destinations include Asheville, North Carolina, Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Knoxville, Tennessee. “We are thrilled to offer Allegiant travelers new destination options taking off this Spring. The announcement of new service is a celebration of the success we’ve had in these markets,” shared Drew Wells, senior vice president of revenue and planning and chief revenue officer at Allegiant. ©Allegiant Airlines Per the Orlando Business Journal, Allegiant had previously consolidated its operations for this area to the Orlando Sanford International Airport in February 2011. But, don’t worry, Allegiant will still fly to and from Sanford International in Orlando as well. Orlando International Airport Take a look at the initial schedule below: Starting May 3, Asheville, North Carolina, via Asheville Regional Airport Starting May 16, Allentown, Pennsylvania, via Lehigh Valley International Airport Starting May 17, Knoxville, Tennessee, via McGhee Tyson Airport Up, up, and away! Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you more about the Orlando Airport and the latest news from Disney World! Our BEST Tips for Flying Through the Orlando Airport Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Do you fly through the Orlando Airport? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: One Airline Is RETURNING to the Orlando Airport With 3 NEW Routes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Shopping for Christmas? Planning for a Disney vacation? Looking to save some money with a Black Friday sale? You’ve come to the right place! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom There’s an EARLY Black Friday sale happening now on the Hot Topic website — let’s see what’s available! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. SAVE on The Nightmare Before Christmas 13-Day Advent Calendar Beauty Set ©Hot Topic We found the PERFECT way to combine our love of Halloween, Christmas, and The Nightmare Before Christmas into one product! This spooky advent calendar comes with 13 beauty products, including lip balm, eyeshadow, lip oil, and more! View on Hot Topic Get 30% off these Disney Toy Story Mom Jeans ©Hot Topic Howdy! These Toy Story-themed mom jeans are PERFECT for a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The jeans feature a roundup of some of our favorite Pixar characters, like Buzz, Woody, Rex, Slinky Dog, and Mr. Potato Head. View on Hot Topic Get the Disney Mickey Mouse Holiday Travel Cup while it’s on sale! ©Hot Topic This travel cup would make the perfect holiday present — or you can keep it for yourself. It’s pretty cute, after all! View on Hot Topic Now’s the time to buy a new Loungefly Minnie Mouse Backpack ©Hot Topic What better time to shop for a Loungefly than during a MAJOR Black Friday sale? This simple Minnie Mouse backpack would match just about any outfit! Wear it to the parks or use it as a purse; it’s super versatile! View on Hot Topic Don’t forget to take advantage of these Black Friday deals NOW — the sale is only happening for a limited time! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney deals, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out! The post Get 30% Off of Disney Loungeflys and More With This HUGE Sale first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World hotels are created equal. Some have exclusive perks and advantages that aren’t available at other resorts! Disney’s Riviera Resort One of the best perks in our opinion is unique and fast transportation options. Why take a bus when you could hop on the Monorail, walk, or ride the Skyliner to the parks? The Disney Skyliner is a gondola system that we love to use to ride to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. There are only a few hotels that are part of the Skyliner system, but soon those resorts will temporarily lose that perk as the Skyliner closes for refurbishments! Disney World’s newest form of transportation is the Disney Skyliner, a gondola in the sky connecting EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with several Disney Resorts. Disney Skyliner Skyliner stations are located at the following hotels: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (the Skyliner hub) Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts (the two hotels share one station) Disney’s Riviera Resort Having a Skyliner station gives those hotels an edge over other, similarly priced resorts. However, they’ll lose that edge when the Skyliner is closed in January 2024. Skyliner Station at Disney Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort The Disney Skyliner is going to be closed starting on January 16th, 2024. The Skyliner will be completely closed from January 16th through January 21st, 2024. Skyliner service between Disney’s Riviera Resort and International Gateway at EPCOT will remain closed through January 27th, 2024. Skyliners arriving Just because the Skyliner is closed doesn’t mean you’re completely out of luck, though. During the closure, there will be complimentary bus services for each of the Skyliner resorts to and from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. So if you’re planning a trip between those dates, be sure to be prepared to use other modes of transportation! Disney bus If your trip falls during the Skyliner closure, you might want to check out some other Disney World hotels that have better transportation. The Monorail resorts (Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village Resort, and Contemporary) are often considered the best for transportation. Walt Disney World Monorail Some other hotels have boat services to the parks or Disney Springs. Here’s a look at hotels with access to boats. To Magic Kingdom: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Wilderness Lodge To EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Hotel To Disney Springs: Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Boat If you’re planning your vacation now and having a hard time keeping up with all the changes, closures, and updates, check out our friends over at Small World Vacations. They can take all the stress out of planning your upcoming Disney World trip. And the best part is that their services are completely free! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO We’ll keep watching for more updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to learn all about Disney World transportation. 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 a fan of the Disney Skyliner? Let us know in the comments. The post Why It's a BAD Idea To Stay at These Disney World Hotels in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re anything like us, then you probably have an aversion to holiday shopping for multiple reasons. The holidays are coming! Why are the stores so crowded? What if they don’t like this gift? Why is everything so expensive? Couldn’t I have just gotten this online? UGH, do I have to WRAP this now? Well, we’re about to solve all those problems for you and alleviate those worries! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Just buy a gift card! Disney Gift Cards make GREAT gifts, and you can order them online so that you don’t even have to leave the house. They also require very minimal wrapping. As a matter of fact, Disney just dropped this year’s holiday gift card design, and they come with something special. PINS. Check them out! The first one features Mickey and Minnie! ©Disney The spunkier loved ones in your life might prefer this one that features Donald and Daisy. ©Disney There’s also Tiana and Naveen! ©Disney Last but not least, our favorite one is this one that features Moana and Pua! ©Disney The only downside to the gift cards that come with pins is that they require a minimum of $100 to activate. If you don’t want to include the pin and just want to give a regular gift card, this year’s holiday design features Mickey writing a letter to Santa. ©Disney Of course, you can also buy some general gift cards on shopDisney. Grab a Disney Gift Card! Disney Gift Card It truly is the gift that keeps on giving! Grab a Disney Gift Card And there you have it! We think these gift cards are adorable and would make the PERFECT Christmas gifts. (Can someone show this post to our families, please? Like, seriously.) We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more holiday gift ideas? Click here to shop our Amazon Storefront! The post STOP SCROLLING. We Just Finished Your Holiday Shopping For You. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You can prepare all you’d like for your Disney World vacation before it starts, but keeping up with what’s going on during it is just as important. Magic Kingdom Using Disney World’s My Disney Experience App is perfect for that. It can give you real-time updates on wait times, ride closures, and so much more, which is why we recommend everyone in your party (or at least one person) has it downloaded and connected to your Disney account before your trip begins. Here are our favorite NEW features on the app we need to make sure you know about! Dining Reservation Change Updated versions of the Disney World app now feature the NEW and IMPROVED dining reservations system, which allows you to see ANY reservation available for that entire day or search by times (morning — before 12PM, afternoon — 12PM-4PM, or evening — after 4PM). Be Our Guest Restaurant Previously, you had to select by breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner OR could select by hour time slots, and they didn’t always match up, so some reservations slipped through the cracks. Now that it’s been changed, you can ensure you’re seeing all the reservations available for that day. You can also sort the restaurants by a whole bunch of helpful categories to narrow your search. Genie+ Is Easier We’ll take any changes to help make Genie+, Disney’s paid skip-the-line service, easier. Things are always changing with this system, and we love that now Disney has added a toggle option at the top of the Tip Board section of the app that you can turn on or off. If you leave it off, you’ll be able to see ALL rides within that park on the Tip Board — ones that use Genie+, ones that use Individual Lightning Lane, and ones that don’t use either. There It Is! However, you can turn the toggle on and it’ll show you what rides are included with Genie+ (excluding those that are not included or only use Individual Lightning Lanes). This limits the amount of scrolling you have to do and makes it easier for families who aren’t super familiar with the newer system yet. The Hidden Mobile Order Feature Mobile Order is a way to pre-order and pre-pay for your food at Quick Service (fast food) restaurants in Disney World. You can make all your dining selections and requests ahead of time, and then just pick it up from the restaurant. That’s not the. new feature though — the new feature is the Photo Galleries where you can see pictures of the restaurant and some of the menu items there! See the blue rings? ©Disney Not all of the restaurants have these. To find one, look for the little circle with an image and blue ring around it next to the name of the restaurant when placing your Mobile Order! Easier Way To Find Family and Friends If you’re traveling with a large party of friends or family, you’ll want to make sure you’re all connected to the Family & Friends list in the app. Now, Disney has made it easier to find them! Just search for someone by their name, phone number, and email address, and as long as they have chosen to make themselves searchable (click “Allow” when asked if you’d like to allow others to find you), they’ll pull up in the app! ©Disney There’s even now a “Guests You May Know” feature that will show you recommendations of those who have shared their Family and Friends list with someone you know. This is a much easier way to make sure you’re all connected for Virtual Queues, dining reservations, and more. Countdown To Your Hotel Stay If you’ve got a Disney hotel reservation coming up, you can use the new Disney X Citizen Countdown Clock right in the app to count down to your stay! ©Disney To toggle it on, follow these steps: Go to the homepage of your My Disney Experience App Scroll down to locate your upcoming resort reservation on that screen Click on the reservation, and the clock will appear at the top of your screen ©Disney It’s that simple! Now you can take all the screenshots you’d like to share on your social media as you look forward to your trip. ©Disney As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! These Genie+ complications could impact your upcoming Magic Kingdom trip All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection BIG Genie+ Changes Being Planned For Disney World FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now Please Stop Skipping These Genie+ Hacks in Disney World (They Really Work!) Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite part of the My Disney Experience App? Tell us in the comments! The post Our NEW Favorite Things About the Disney World App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Considering how POPULAR that mischievous little purple dragon named Figment has become in Disney World, we’re a little puzzled why Disney hasn’t done more with the character. Earlier this year, Disney introduced a NEW Figment character meet-and-greet in EPCOT, and fans lined up out the door to meet him on opening day. Journey Into Imagination with Figment But since then, things have been pretty quiet over in the Imagination Pavilion. Some Disney fans think Figment’s classic ride, Journey into Imagination, could use an update, and other Disney fans are ready for a Figment popcorn bucket restock. So, what does Disney have planned? Let’s talk about it! Disney recently shared a mysterious video starring none other than Figment. In the short clip, Figment travels to Walt Disney Studios to meet Cast Members and “gather news sparks of imagination.” Hmm, what does that mean, Disney? In the video, we see Figment making his way through Walt Disney Studios. Could we get an update on that Figment movie we heard about back in 2022? Later, Figment walks through the doors to Walt Disney Imagineering; could Disney be working on a revamped Figment attraction? Disney is keeping Figment’s plans a secret for now, but they did say, “We can’t wait to see what Figment dreams up next.” Figment’s Book of Ideas looks an awful lot like a sketchbook, so who knows what he’s got planned! Figment Meet and Greet Wow, this video left us with a LOT of questions! Anyone hoping Imagineers change Journey into Imagination? Maybe Figment is planning a Disneyland debut! We’ll have to wait and see! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Disney Just Dropped a Bunch of Clues About Everything Coming to Disney World and Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think Figment is planning to do? Let us know in the comments! The post Is Disney Trying to Tell Us Something NEW Is Coming to the Figment Ride? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A trip to Walt Disney World can get EXPENSIVE, and fast. Magic Kingdom When it comes to cutting costs for a trip, a lot of people start with taking away dining experiences. Now, We are ALL FOR doing Disney on a budget, but what if we told you that it was possible to eat at a lot of your favorite restaurants WITHOUT paying the restaurant prices? It looks like it’s time to let y’all in on a little secret. Eat at a Disney World Lounge! When it comes to lounges, you get a lot of what you could get at a sit-down restaurant, but for less! Now, this isn’t going to be as cheap as going to your favorite quick service stop (we’re looking at you, Pecos Bill’s), but it is a step down from the prices you’ll be paying at a sit down meal. Cinderella Castle with the Fab 5! One of the best parts about eating at a Disney World Lounge is that you don’t need a reservation! However, it is first come first serve, so plan accordingly and have a backup plan in mind for your mid-day meal if things don’t work out. Space 220 Lounge Space 220 Lounge is located in EPCOT with the Space 220 restaurant! Eating at this lounge gives you the luxury of being able to dine in space– but without the price tag. A normal meal at Space 220 can range from $55 to $79 depending on the time of day, so make it a point to check out the lounge! Space 220 Lounge When dining at this lounge, you can order food off of the menu, a la carte! This can be a great way to save and still have this experience, because the Space 220 restaurant serves a multi-course, fixed-price menu only. The lounge’s “flight bite” menu ranges from $12.00 to $20.00 and their specialty cocktails can range anywhere from $16.00 to $20.00. Check out our review of Space 220 here! Tambu Lounge Tambu Lounge is located next to ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort! We love this lounge for the atmosphere, vibes and the ability to get some of ‘Ohanas menu items if you play your cards right! While not on the menu, we found that if you ask nicely, you’re able to get the ‘Ohana Noodles and the Bread Pudding! ‘Ohana Bread Pudding at Tambu Lounge! Their lounge menu has prices that vary from $13.00 to $18.00 for appetizers and their specialty cocktails can range from $15.00 to $18.00. This lounge is open from 4 PM to 10 PM daily, so be sure to stop in and check it out! Check out our review of Tambu Lounge! Scat Cat’s Club We love the energy this lounge gives us. Scat Cat’s Club is a New Orleans style lounge that is complete with jazz music and all of the right vibes. It is located at Port Orleans French Quarter and is open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM. Scat Cat’s Club We love the atmosphere, but the prices aren’t anything to scoff at either. Their appetizers are priced anywhere between $10.00 to $16.00 and their specialty cocktails range from $14.50 to 16.50. Those prices are sure to please if you’re looking for a sit down option that isn’t too expensive! Check out our review of Scat Cat’s Lounge here! California Grill Lounge The California Grill is a great dining experience at the Contemporary Resort. Did you know that they have a lounge, too? Well they do! Since reopening, California Grill has changed to a pre-fixe menu for guests. However, they do also have a lounge! When you dine at the lounge, you can still use your receipt to get specialty viewing for the fireworks show, so we think its a win-win… for you. California Grill Lounge Their appetizers can range from $17.00 to $29.00 and their specialty cocktails clock anywhere between $17.00 and $138.00. Don’t worry, there is only one $138.00 cocktail on the menu, so you have plenty to choose from! Check out our California Grill review here! Steakhouse 71 Lounge We’re gonna stay at the Contemporary for this one, y’all. We couldn’t end this list without talking about Steakhouse 71. This Lounge is a fan favorite for us here at DFB, especially when it comes to their menu. They have one of our FAVORITE burgers, The Stack Burger! On top of that, their lounge pricing is very fair! Stack Burger from Steakhouse 71 Their lounge is open from 12 PM to 11 PM, so you have a huge window to go and enjoy what they have to offer. Their appetizers range from $10.00 to $23.00 and their specialty cocktails range from $13.50 to $28.00! When it comes to dining at the top of the Contemporary resort, this is SO worth it for us! Check out our Steakhouse 71 lounge review here! Contemporary Resort! That is just a few of our favorite Disney World Lounges that we recommend for 2024! There are plenty of others to choose from, so don’t forget to check out our website and keep up with us at DFB to check out what we have to say about them! Click here to check out a list of bars and lounges! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which one of these lounges are you most excited to check out? Let us know in the comments below! The post Best Value Disney World Lounges for 2024! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rainy weather won’t shut down any of the four theme parks in Disney World, but it can still have a big impact on your day. Rain in Magic Kingdom Some rides have to shut down when there are storms in the area, and the water parks might close due to adverse weather conditions. That’s likely what happened today! Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park was only open for two hours today (November 16th), from 10AM to 12PM. Usually, this park is open until 5PM. ©Disney The schedule lists the park’s opening hours as 10AM to 5PM for the rest of the month, so as long as the bad weather clears up soon, it should be back to normal operating hours starting tomorrow. Let’s go to Blizzard Beach! The park likely closed due to the rainy weather that’s been unusually persistent in Orlando the past few days. While you can definitely still enjoy the theme parks in the rain, it’s a bit more of a problem at the water parks. Animal Kingdom Although some rides and attractions in the theme parks will close if there’s lightning in the area, most will stay open if it’s just raining. Our advice is to put on your rain poncho and keep going! The bad weather might keep the worst of the crowds away, leaving the parks with lower ride wait times. Bring a jacket or poncho We’ll keep watching for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news from Disney World! Click here to see our FULL guide to managing your Disney World trip when it RAINS. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your favorite things to do in Disney World when it rains? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Blizzard Beach Closes After Only 2 Hours as Bad Weather Plagues Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has gone through some major changes this year. Ever since the unexpected return of CEO Bob Iger, The Walt Disney Company has expanded and changed in several important ways. ©Disney As we approach the end of 2023, we’re keeping our eyes out for news on a few topics. For example, we’re waiting for some news on key Disney World projects, and we’re hoping to learn more about Disney’s plans to purchase Comcast’s stake in Hulu. 2023 may be coming to an end, but The Walt Disney Company still has a lot to do before the end of the year! It seems like the perfect time for Disney to share a few key updates, and we might just learn more during Bob Iger’s upcoming Town Hall meeting. Earlier this month, Disney announced that Iger is focusing on four key priorities for The Walt Disney Company. Disney World Specifically, Iger wants to achieve significant and sustained profitability in the streaming business, improve the output and economics of Disney film studios, turbocharge growth in the Experiences business, and build ESPN into the preeminent digital sports platform. Given the company’s reported successes (and shortcomings) during the fourth quarter earnings call, it seems like Bob Iger is feeling optimistic about Disney’s future. ©Disney With that in mind, we’re reaching the time of year when Disney needs to give its shareholders and Cast Members an update on future plans. According to Scott Gustin on Twitter, Disney CEO Bob Iger will host a virtual “Town Hall” with employees and Cast Members. The Town Hall meeting is set for November 28th, 2023 — the same date Iger held his first Town Hall one year ago after returning as CEO. ©The Walt Disney Company Iger will be accompanied by several other Disney creatives and executives, including Alan Bergman, Josh D’Amaro, Jimmy Pitaro, and Dana Walden. Iger will discuss the company’s “recent achievements and future building opportunities.” David Muir is set to moderate the Town Hall event. At this time, Disney hasn’t noted if any news will come from this meeting, but we’ll keep you updated if we learn anything new. To learn more about The Walt Disney Company’s plans for the future, check out these posts: Disney Announces Plans for $60 BILLION Expansion Disney Just Made 4 HUGE Announcements Disney Blames Star Wars Hotel for Disappointing Financial Results in Florida Disney Announces Four BIG Priorities for Next Year Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. The BEST Times To Go To Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think Bob Iger will discuss? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney CEO Bob Iger Is Hosting a Town Hall to Discuss “Future Building Opportunities” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is THE place to try fun and unique snacks. Dole Whip Cupcake All over the Disney World parks, you can find classic theme park foods as well as fun twists on those foods. One of our favorite places to grab some exciting sweet treats is Main Street Confectionery, which probably comes as a surprise to no one. It’s a popular place to grab snacks as it is conveniently located right on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Today, we’re headed to the Confectionery to try a brand new Skittles snack! Today, we’re trying the Fruit-Flavored Fudge Bites inspired by Skittles! These treats come as a box of five fudges, each enrobed in white chocolate with a flavored drizzle and a candy center. The flavors are grape, green apple, lemon, orange, and strawberry. You can grab them for $11.99! Skittles Fudge! While we generally love the Skittles snacks we try at Disney World, we were a bit nervous about trying these. Skittles fudge? It just didn’t sound the greatest. However, they looked fun, so we braved it and pushed through. Fun! Well, they were definitely unique, with some flavors better than others. We personally loved the orange one, because it tasted like a creamsicle. The purple one, on the other hand, tasted like fake grape flavoring mixed with bubblegum and it was just NOT IT. The lemon one reminded us of a lemon Girl Scout cookie and we really liked that one, too. The green one is pretty mild and we could barely taste the apple. While the Cast Member said that she and several others raved about the Strawberry one, this particular reporter didn’t enjoy it. It really does depend on personal preference! Inside the strawberry one The consistency of the fudge was great. It was dense and just slightly creamy. They are super rich, though, so keep that in mind. At the center of the fudge is a Skittle with a texture that could be off-putting to some but fun for others, so once again, it really does depend on the person. For us, we found that the Skittle in the center balanced out some of the treats, as they’re pretty tangy. However, for some flavors, we found that it just clashed. All the flavors So, should you get these? Well, these are definitely for the fruity candy and dessert lovers. Also, there are some out there who appreciate that candied/artificial fruit flavor more than we do. They might enjoy the snack more! Us? We probably wouldn’t get this again as we only enjoyed two out of the five fudges and paid nearly $12 for them. The orange one — our favorite We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news and reviews, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more snacks we’ve had at Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this Skittles fudge? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Tried SKITTLES FUDGE in Magic Kingdom and It Went About As Well As You’d Expect 😬 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

How’s that Christmas list coming along? It’s the holiday season! We surely don’t want you to miss even a single opportunity to help you save on your next Disney merch purchases! So, we pulled together a list of the deals on the merch and the other essentials you’ve been looking for. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. With so many sales happening at shopDisney right now we’ve got to just jump right in. Let’s go! For starters, you have to keep checking the deals in their Black Friday Savings Event. ©Disney It can update at a moment’s notice, so keep an eye on it! View on shopDisney Shop this Plaid Mickey Mouse Holiday Tote for $18 with any purchase ©Disney It’s lightweight and roomy enough to hold all your park essentials. And Santa Mickey is in plaid! It’s perfect for Christmas! View on shopDisney Shop this Mickey Mouse Holiday Plush 2023 for $18 with any purchase ©Disney This soft plush Mickey makes for a cuddly stocking stuffer. He looks great with his satin candy cane stripe print jacket, tie, and velour Santa hat. He comes embroidered with ”Disney 2023” on his foot. View on shopDisney Shop this Minnie Mouse Holiday Plush 2023 for $18 with any purchase ©Disney And if you’re getting a Mickey Mouse plush in his Christmas finest, there’s no way you can skip getting a matching Minnie as well! View on shopDisney Get The Santa Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Holiday Snowglobe for $25 with any purchase ©Disney This snow globe will be a great addition to your Christmas decor. Minnie and Mickey look so great in their retro Santa suits. All you have to do is shake it up to see a wintry wonderland around the Christmas tree and Mickey and Minnie. View on shopDisney Get The Santa Mickey and Minnie 2023 Holiday Ornament for $18 with any purchase Mickey and Minnie Glass Drop Ornament This ornament will be a beautiful addition to your holiday tree. We love that it features the year on the back to keep track of all the special memories. And it doesn’t hurt that Mickey and Minnie are looking so cute in their festive outfits. We think you will love this new ornament! View on shopDisney Shop this Walt Disney World Castle Starbucks Tote Bag for $16 with any purchase ©Disney It’s lightweight, folds incredibly small, and can hold all your park essentials. What more could you want?! Also, there’s a Disneyland version too! View on shopDisney We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. For additional savings, there’s a code for free shipping on orders of $75 or more — just type in SHIPMAGIC at checkout in the promos section. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Click here to shop more Disney Christmas items on Amazon Will you be checking out any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Disney Items You Can Get for Under NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s new World of Frozen land is opening in just a few, short days! We want to stay here forever! This fully immersive new land boasts two distinct areas with rides, entertainment, snacks, merchandise, and fun interactions with the characters from Frozen. There are also quite a few new eateries in this land, and we’re bringing you with us to try some eats from the Golden Crocus Inn! Atmosphere Golden Crocus Inn is a quick-service restaurant located in the Arendelle Village section of this new land. You’ll find hearty eats and even some chocolate fondue! Golden Crocus Inn Imagineers shared with us that the entrance color scheme is based on the coronation dresses — left is Elsa and the right is Anna. We totally see it! They noticed that in Norway that alleys go under two different houses and they thought that was so interesting they wanted to use it for this restaurant. Outside of Golden Crocus And now, onto the eats! Menu There are some pretty traditional Norwegian-inspired eats on this menu along with some delicious desserts. We’re talking prawns, meatballs, lamb shank, pasta, and more. Of course, there’s a meal for kiddos and a few different side dishes as well. ©Disney Since this is a quick-service restaurant, you’ll order and then go pick up your food from a counter. But enough about that, let’s find out what we’re trying this time around! Eats We kicked things off with the Bayside Food Medley with potatoes, cream sauce, and a brown sugar roll. It was essentially a seafood stew and there was TONS of seafood. The salmon was in large chunks and slightly dry but nice with the broth. The mussels were definitely fishy but the shrimp was nice and the veggies were just soft enough. The best bit was dipping the brown sugar bun in it which was the most amazing sweet and savory combination. This thing was LOADED We also tried the Innkeeper’s Special Braised Lamb Shank with polenta potato purée, roasted vegetables, and beer gravy which was so, so impressive to us for a quick service option. It was massive — and very flavorful. The glaze on top was hearty and the lamb itself was incredibly tender, though a bit on the fatty side. Lamb Shank We certainly didn’t mind, though, as that’s where all the delicious flavor came from. The potatoes were super smooth as well which just made it feel like something a family member would make. Lamb shank is usually roasted in Hong Kong from what Imagineers shared with us, but this one is slow-cooked. So tender Next up was the Forest Mushroom Pasta with forest mushrooms, poached egg, and truffle cream sauce, and y’all — this was SO good! It was a vegetarian option and was also very hearty for being meat-free. The egg in the middle was perfectly runny and added a nice element to cut through the strong flavor of the truffle. The truffle was the main flavor profile but the mushrooms were there aplenty and there were several different kinds to keep things interesting. Forest Mushroom Pasta The Village Chicken Roll Stuffed with Ham & Cheese served with sauteed vegetables and a mustard cream sauce was essentially chicken cordon bleu — but that didn’t take away from the fact that it was darn tasty. Village Chicken Roll It was a comforting and safe choice in our opinion — a lot of familiar flavors for many folks. The outside was crispy although the chicken was a bit overcooked. Inside the roll This was another meal that tasted like something a family member would have made with love. And, we didn’t get to try the Chocolate Fondue as we ate at the restaurant before 6PM when it’s available, but it’s on our list! Nosh or Not You should dine at Golden Crocus Inn if… You want to immerse yourself in the World of Frozen and experience all it has to offer! You’re looking for a hearty meal that will keep you full while you’re in the park. You don’t have time for a full sit-down meal/ You should skip eating at Golden Crocus in if… You want a full table-service experience. You’re looking for something to eat that’s a bit on the lighter side. You don’t really care about the Frozen story or its characters. Overall Overall, Golden Crocus Inn would make a great stop for any Frozen fan or just someone looking for a hearty, filling meal in Hong Kong Disneyland! We were impressed with the quality of the dishes for a quick-service restaurant, and would definitely go back to dine here again. Stay tuned to DFB as we bring you the latest news and more from Disney’s new World of Frozen land! Come Along With Us as We Experience Disney’s 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 What do you think of these eats? Tell us 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 attend their media preview of World of Frozen. 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 REVIEW: THIS Is What a Disney Quick Service Meal Should Be first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you started holiday shopping yet? Christmas in Magic Kingdom Or maybe you’re ahead of the game and have already finished it all! But, whether you’re an early shopper or a last-minute one, chances are we can all agree on loving getting a great deal — which is why you need to clear your schedule for tomorrow morning! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Black Friday is coming to Amazon EARLY this year! It all kicks off on November 17th, so we suggest clearing your schedule for Friday morning so you can shop these sales. And, for a FREE trial of Amazon Prime, click below! Gone are the days of having to wake up early the morning after Thanksgiving to fight your way through a crowd of people trying to get the same robot vacuum you’re coveting! Who needs to leave the house for Black Friday when you can shop the best deals sitting on your couch in sweatpants? Black Friday on Amazon kicks off this coming Friday and will continue through November 24th. After that, Cyber Monday will kick off! View Our Amazon Storefront You can save our storefront by hitting the heart in the upper righthand corner. We will also be sharing deals in our newsletter, on the blog, and on all our social platforms, so make sure you are signed up and following us! We’ll be bringing you the best Disney Amazon deals for Black Friday, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Shop Disney Essentials on Our Amazon Storefront — Click HereThe post Why You Need To Clear Your Schedule for Tomorrow Morning first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article