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If you’re visiting Disneyland during the holidays and not thinking about grabbing something to gift yourself, you TOTALLY should! And we’ve got the ultimate YOU gift! Howdy, Mater! Now that the Festival of Holidays is officially underway and all of the festive decorations have finally appeared, we’ve got to talk about this year’s MUST-GRAB souvenir, and no, believe it or not, it’s not Mickey! We’re not saying we NEED another popcorn bucket, but how could you pass up something so cute? Disneyland has released a new set of holiday souvenirs and you’ll probably find this one at the top of everyone’s wish list! Christmastime in Disneyland He’s not quite dashing through the snow but instead looks to have traded in the snow for holding your popcorn. This season’s release of the Holiday Tow Mater Popcorn Bucket is simply beaaaaa-utiful! We spotted him available at a popcorn stand for $27.79. Mater Popcorn Bucket Mater’s sporting his Santa hat while also looking like he may have caught the shorter end of a snowball fight with white snow spread across him just above his goofy grin. Holiday Tow Mater Popcorn Bucket With such an adorable face, who could resist giving this little guy a home? We think this one will go FAST so if this is a souvenir you’re even thinking about right now, we recommend you snatch him up quickly or someone else will! Be sure to keep watch over more holiday updates from Disneyland and Disney World and stay tuned with us for more news! 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 picking up a Mater popcorn bucket for your home collection? Give us your thoughts on it in the comments below! The post Everyone Can GO HOME! This Is the ULTIMATE Disney Holiday Popcorn Bucket. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line announces new community investments in Junior Achievement South Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2023) — The magic of Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived at Broward County’s Port Everglades in greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Earlier today, Disney Cruise Line, along with port and community leaders, celebrated the opening of the new dedicated cruise terminal and Disney Cruise Line’s second year-round homeport in Florida. “The grand opening of our new dedicated terminal is an incredible milestone as we embark on the largest expansion in our cruise line’s history,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Cruise Line. “Now our guests will have even more options to experience the magic of a Disney vacation at sea and can begin creating lifelong memories with their loved ones from the moment they arrive.” Port Everglades’ ideal location in South Florida offers guests the opportunity to experience beautiful beaches, world-class entertainment, shopping, and dining, as well as family and cultural activities, before or after their cruise. It is also conveniently located near major airports and highways, allowing guests to easily travel to and from the port. Once guests arrive to the terminal to embark on their voyage, they will “dive” into the world of Disney and Pixar’s film, “Finding Nemo,” with some of their favorite friends from the film displayed on colorful murals. The more than 104,000-square foot terminal was reimagined by Walt Disney Imagineering exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests to provide a seamless embarkation experience. Port leaders attended the dedication ceremony, including Port Everglades CEO and port director, Jonathan Daniels. He stated that, “Disney Cruise Line is adding a new dimension to the Port Everglades experience. Our staff is looking forward to this new journey with Disney Cruise Line and further diversifying our cruise portfolio to reach a broader audience.” Broward County Mayor Lamar P. Fisher also attended the grand opening celebration, along with federal, state, and local leaders, and said, “Dream vacations start here in Broward County. The addition of Disney Cruise Line in our community provides travelers with more vacation options at Port Everglades, while boosting our local economy and creating more than 1,100 direct local jobs.” Disney Cruise Line is committed to creating a lasting, positive impact in port communities. In recognition of Disney’s arrival to Port Everglades, the cruise line announced new community investments in Junior Achievement South Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The donations will support a variety of initiatives, including programs that inspire career exploration, innovation, and storytelling. “Being a good steward in the port communities where Disney Cruise Line operates is so important to us. We’re proud to continue to invest in local youth programs that help empower and inspire the next generation of dreamers in Broward County,” Siskie said. Collaboration with these organizations will also provide Disney Cruise Line cast and crew, both on land and at sea, with the opportunity to volunteer as mentors and engage with local students through various educational programs. “Community partners, like Disney Cruise Line, play a pivotal role in empowering the youth of today, shaping their futures for tomorrow. This support is not just a financial contribution, it’s an investment in the next generation,” said Laurie Sallarulo, president & CEO of Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA). Disney Cruise Line’s donation to Junior Achievement of South Florida will support the JA Career Bound and JA Pre-Apprenticeship programs, including a special marine service technician track that educates students about the maritime industry, marine basics and engine fundamentals. Chris Gentile, Co-CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, added, “The impact of Disney Cruise Line’s commitment reaches the very heart of our mission, which is to empower and uplift the youth of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.” Disney Cruise Line’s donation will help strengthen and support several of the organization’s initiatives, such as the Youth of the Year program. The Disney Dream will begin sailing from Port Everglades on November 20, 2023, followed by the Disney Magic on May 9, 2024, offering guests the opportunity to sail on a mix of three-, four- and five-night cruises to tropical destinations in The Bahamas and the Caribbean. As part of Disney Cruise Line’s expansion, Disney Cruise Line and Broward County previously announced a 15-year agreement that includes a minimum 10.6 million passenger movements, and three 5-year extension options that could add another 11.25 million passenger movements. The agreement provides for one ship to homeport in Port Everglades year-round beginning this fall 2023, joined by a second, seasonal ship in 2025. View the full article

The Festival of Holidays is in full swing at Disneyland Resort! Viva Navidad! The festival has returned to Disney California Adventure with lots of holiday excitement, including a wide variety of food booths to visit. We stopped by to try out a LOT of eats, including some offerings that you won’t find at a food booth. Let’s head to Smokejumpers Grill to find one of our snacks! At Smokejumpers Grill, you’ll find the Kielbasa with Pierogi for $8.99 as part of the festival offerings. It’s kielbasa served with potato and cheese pierogis, sauteed peppers and onions, and a dijon sour cream. We’re ready to try it out! The outside of the pierogi had a pastry-like texture. The crust was crunchy, but the inside was soft and warm — filled with cheesy mashed potatoes that we really enjoyed. However, the kielbasa was our favorite part! It was a really flavorful sausage with a decent amount of spice. The sauteed peppers and onions added a nice sweet, caramelized flavor that helped pull everything together. Kielbasa with Pierogi All of those elements combined made this one of our top items at this year’s festival! Seriously — this proves that just because an item is at a quick service spot instead of a food both, doesn’t mean you should overlook it. We really enjoyed this! So if you’re heading to the festival, don’t miss out on this delicious dish! We’ll keep you updated with any more snack and food news from Disneyland Resort, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here for All Our Food Reviews From the Festival of Holidays! 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 Would you try this dish? Tell us in the comments! The post One of the BEST Eats Is HIDING at the Disney Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Holidays in the parks mean holiday food! Christmas in Disneyland Over in Disneyland, the decorations are up and the festive eats are out in full flavor! We spotted a new holiday sandwich (with a bit of a Toy Story reference) while visiting the park the other day and thought we’d share it with you. Over in Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park, you can stop by Galactic Grill to pick up some out-of-this-world meals. Now, there’s an all-new (hyperactive) Hyperdrive Holidays Sandwich! Hyperdrive Holiday Sandwich This is a fried Chicken Sandwich with cranberry-orange marmalade BBQ Sauce, provolone, onion rings, and arugula on a toasted brioche bun. It is served with french fries or oranges. You can get the meal for $13.79! Hyperdrive Holiday Sandwich and fries Upon the first bite, we enjoyed the new sandwich. The crispy chicken had a fantastic, audible crunch and a slightly peppery taste. It wasn’t too dry or too juicy, a pretty Goldilocks piece of chicken. We noticed there were hints of the sweet and tangy orange and cranberry flavors but definitely not overpowering. It still had a good BBQ flavor. Our least favorite part of the sandwich was the onion rings. They seemed to be really hard and didn’t add much flavor. Other than the rings, we really enjoyed it! That’s a big sandwich! The fries that come with it are just regular quick-service fries. If you’re not one to try different holiday flavors like cranberry orange marmalade then this might not be the meal for you. But if you enjoy trying new flavors, we suggest giving it a try! They could maybe skip the onion rings on this one Head over to Galactic Grill to try the newest holiday meal in Disneyland! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney news! We’ve Got Your Disneyland Restaurant Guide Right Here! 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 Would you try this sandwich? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's Just One Problem With Disney's NEW Holiday Sandwich first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is home to all sorts of great restaurants — all uniquely-themed and each featuring a one-of-a-kind menu. Disney Springs A lot of those restaurants aren’t in the parks or hotels, and can be found in Disney Springs, which is Disney World’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district. A lot of first-timers panic when they visit a Disney World restaurant for the first time, because the theming is so elaborate that it just feels FANCY, and folks don’t know what to wear. That’s one of the best things about Disney World, though. Many of the restaurants have a touch of luxury, yet allow you to show up as you are. Let’s talk about it! One fan-favorite restaurant in Disney Springs is The Edison, which serves up a wide array of classic American dishes, like burgers, sandwiches, and flatbreads. OH, and we can’t forget about the full-service bar where you can take your pick of themed cocktails. Speaking of theming, this eatery is designed to resemble a 1920s electric company, and, “exudes an air of romance and Old World sophistication.” The Edison Here, you can expect to spend $15 to $35 per plate at both lunch and dinner, and although the place is very elaborately themed, and will distract you throughout your whole meal with all the details, it’s a casual setting. The Edison No formal dress code is listed on Disney World’s website for this dining location, but lists that it’s a “casual setting,” as we mentioned. This means that yes, you can come in your theme park clothes and Minnie Ears! As long as you don’t show up in a swimsuit or in clothing that features profanity/offensive language, you’ll be good to go! The bar at The Edison And there you have it! We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and advice, including what you should wear to Disney World restaurants. Make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for more Disney World restaurant dress codes? Click here! 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! Are you planning on visiting The Edison soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Does The Edison Have a Dress Code in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is gearing up for another exciting year of scavenging… this time with upgrades! Nightmare Before Christmas Tree We’ve tried just about every experience, treat, and party at Disney World to ring in the holiday season but there’s one more experience left to check off on our list! Disney Springs has decked the halls with their annual Christmas Tree Stroll and this time they’re making it interactive. Disney Springs is once again hosting the Christmas Tree Stroll presented by Advent Health now through December 30th, 2023. This year’s stroll features 20 elaborately decorated trees themed after Disney characters, attractions, and recent or upcoming films and is completely FREE to enjoy! Just pick up a locator map at one of the five locations scattered around Disney Springs and get to hunting! Christmas Tree Stroll Map (2022) The Christmas Tree Stroll has quickly become an annual tradition found at Disney Springs over the recent years and this year they’re looking to spice things up. Disney Springs has teased new enhancements coming this year’s tree stroll. ©Instagram Disney Springs shared this post on Instagram about the stroll. The caption reads, “grab your Magicband+ and keep your eyes peeled for a few special surprises on your stroll.” While we’re not quite sure what all that could entail, it does make us eager to find out soon! Check out a tease of how your MagicBand+ may be compatible with some of the trees we found on the Disney Springs website. ©Disney It will be interesting to see which trees will be compatible with MagicBand+ and how they will be different from the next. Be sure to keep an eye out for more holiday updates from Disney Springs right here on Disney Food Blog! Something BRAND NEW Is Coming to Homecomin’ in Disney Springs 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! Which themed tree has been your favorite to look for along the Disney Springs Tree Stroll? Tell us your picks in the comments below! The post If You Have a MagicBand+, Disney World's Christmas Tree Stroll Just Got Even BETTER! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

November 17th is a BIG day for Star Wars fans and Wookies everywhere. Chewbacca is ready to celebrate Life Day! Yep, November 17th is Life Day! Life Day is when Wookies celebrate all the things that they hold dear: culture, family, joy, and harmony. Not only is it celebrated by Wookies, but it’s also celebrated by extended Wookie family — which we’re pretty sure includes us Star Wars fans. So, if you’re hoping to find out how YOU can celebrate Life Day along with our favorite Wookie, Chewbacca, stay tuned and keep reading! Disney shared on Instagram that on November 17th ONLY, you can catch an array of exclusive eats in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland! Check them out! First up, there’s the Kashyyyk Cake that you can get from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. ©Disney Up next, you can get the Life Day Spork (??!!??!!) from Docking Bay 7 as well! Yep, this li’l doodad is just like the ones that you used to be able to grab at Docking Bay 7… until the thieves got out of hand. ©Disney Over at Ronto Roasters, you can get the Cheesy Blue Orbs that aren’t blue. Blue cheese-filled and topped? Maybe. ©Disney Last but not least, you can get the Life Day Cheese Branch at Kat Saka’s Kettle. ©Disney These snacks (and spork) look like so much fun! Be sure to stay tuned for more Disney and food news so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more snacks you can get at Disneyland? Click here! 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 headed to Galaxy’s Edge to celebrate Life Day? Let us know in the comments! The post Why ‘Star Wars’ Fans Will Want To Mark Their Calendars For November 17th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To celebrate 100 years of supporting our nation’s veterans and military service members, Disney is donating $1 million to the Student Veterans of America as the founding sponsor of the SVA Career Center.View the full article

I sure hope you’re not sick of holiday snack reviews yet, because here comes another one! Hollywood Studios Between Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the gingerbread displays opening, we’ve already had a LOT of holiday treats and we’re not even halfway through November yet! But we’ve still got more snacks to share, so come along with us to Hollywood Studios for the next one on our list. If you’ve been to Hollywood Studios during the holiday season in the past few years, you may have seen this Red Velvet Whoopie Pie at Backlot Express. You can also order it at Trolley Car Cafe. We have a pretty confusing love/hate relationship with this treat, and so when it came back to the menu this year, we decided I needed to stop by and try it again. Red Velvet Whoopie Pie It’s available for $5.29 and made with red velvet cake, candy cane buttercream, and holiday sprinkles. An older version of this treat used to come with cream cheese frosting, so that candy cane buttercream they switched to in 2022 was a big change. The Whoopie Pie So how does it stack up this year? Well…the cake is fluffy and light but a bit on the dry side with a really basic red velvet flavor. The buttercream definitely has a strong peppermint flavor, but the frosting is whipped so it’s not as rich as I feel like it should be. It’s mostly like it’s filled with sugary, minty fluff. It’s pretty big! On the plus side, it’s a pretty big treat, especially for the price. However, it makes a bit of a mess because the cake sticks to your fingers and the powdered sugar gets everywhere. I stand firmly in the camp that this would be better with cream cheese frosting. Even if they flavored the cream cheese frosting with peppermint, that would be an improvement over the buttercream. It needs something richer to make it more interesting. Inside the pie Ultimately, this probably isn’t one of our top recommendations, though you may love it if you’re a massive peppermint or red velvet fan. But for a similar price, there are better snacks (and better cookies/pies) in Hollywood Studios! The good news is that this cookie hasn’t replaced the beloved Wookie Cookie or Carrot Cake Cookie during the holiday season — both of those are available at Backlot Express and Trolley Car Cafe, respectively. Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews from around Disney World. Click Here to See Our Reviews of All the Holiday Snacks! 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! Have you tried this whoopie pie in the past? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Saga Continues in Our Toxic Relationship With This Disney World Snack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like us, then you’re probably SUPER excited about the upcoming release of Disney’s all-new movie: Wish. ©Disney This movie follows along with Asha, a teenage girl who calls upon the stars for help in order to save her community. Disney has shown us a few trailers for the film as well as some songs from the soundtrack, and believe us when we say we’re stoked about this movie. If you’re hoping to get an even more detailed preview of the film, you’re gonna want to keep reading! An exclusive preview for Wish is now showing at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! You’ll be able to catch it multiple times a day — just be sure to check your Disney World app or ask a Cast Member for specific times. Wish Preview at Walt Disney Presents This preview doesn’t give a super deep dive into the movie, but definitely shows some extra clips from the movie that we hadn’t seen before. You’ll get to see more of the characters, hear the songs that Disney has released, and more on the storyline between the villainous King Magnifico and his tie to Asha. ©Disney We’re so excited about this movie, and if you are too, you can mark your calendar for November 22nd, when it launches in theaters! Oh, and did we mention that an all-new Wish show will debut in EPCOT on November 22nd as well? EPCOT We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more on the new Wish movie? Click here! Will you be headed to theaters to watch Wish? Let us know in the comments! The post How To Get An EXCLUSIVE Look At Disney’s ‘Wish’ Movie first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did we seriously just find a way to taste hot chocolate without burning our tongues? Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s released a ton of new holiday treats and snacks that will keep your sweet tooth curbed throughout your entire vacation. If you mix those in with a few of the treats at the recently opened Gingerbread shops and displays around the hotels, you’re in for one holly jolly trip. However, Disney’s latest snack to hit the parks really gives us the warm fuzzies without the added heat — come see what we mean! On a recent visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we decided to stop by and try a new festive treat. This is a holiday snack you can pick up during the day inside the park at Toy Story Land — just make your way over to Woody’s Lunchbox. Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land This time we opted to Mobile Order our snack because it was a bit busier today, and in just a few minutes our tart was ready. Meet the Hot Chocolate Lunchbox Tart. We picked this treat up for $4.79. It’s a rectangular-shaped tart made with chocolate fudge filling, hot chocolate marshmallow fondant, and mini marshmallows. Hot Chocolate Lunchbox Tart At the moment, it might possibly be one of our favorite of all the tart flavors so far (Disney has released several different seasonal flavors of these Lunch Box Tarts). The chocolate achieves the “hot chocolate” taste without needing the temperature behind it. The marshmallows found at the top are sweet, pillowy, gooey, and sticky on the inside just like you would imagine if they were melting inside the liquid cocoa. The tart crust was soft and easily fell apart to reveal the thin layer of chocolate filling. However, this proves to be its one weak link. This tart falls apart very easily so you’ll want to be careful when splitting it. Inside look If you find yourself craving a sweet holiday-themed treat, and especially that hot cocoa flavor but just can’t stand a piping hot cup of it in the Florida heat, try this instead to get your fix. But, if you’re just a casual fan of chocolate or prefer a richer, dark chocolate taste that’s heavier than it is creamy, you might not like this one as much. We’ve reviewed tons of holiday snacks and treats at Disney World! Be sure to check out our reviews below for them all and stay tuned with us for more holidays around Disney World. REVIEW: These Churros Are SO GOOD We’ll Be Ordering Them in Bulk From Now On 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! Which lunchbox tart has flavor has been your favorite from Woody’s Lunchbox? Tell us in the comments below! The post REVIEW: If You’ve Ever Burned Your Tongue on Hot Chocolate, This Disney World Treat Is for YOU first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you heading to Magic Kingdom soon? Magic Kingdom There’s so much to see, so many places to eat, and so many rides to enjoy! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes Disney takes super popular attractions and turns them into ghost towns. Let’s talk about it! Tom Sawyer’s Island Tom Sawyer Island is a place where many have never even gone, which is a shame because it is a truly great place to relax and let the kiddos run wild. It’s also perfect for escaping from the crowds. There are walking paths, a fort, and a cave to explore, and there’s a barrel bridge (even though it’s currently out of commission). Tom Sawyer Island Years ago there used to be a scavenger hunt on the island. Cast Members would stash away paint brushes each morning around Tom Sawyer’s Island for intrepid Mouseketeers to find. Tom Sawyer Island paintbrush When someone found a paintbrush they could turn it in and their party would receive a complimentary FastPass… Tom Sawyer Island paintbrush …for either Splash Mountain or Thunder Mountain. Tom Sawyer Island paintbrush scavenger hunt fast pass Even though it was super popular, even being something people would rope drop for, Disney decided to end the scavenger hunt back in 2013 (most likely due to the switch to FastPass+). Then it unexpectedly made a brief return in January of 2020, with some adjustments. Cast Members would still hide a paintbrush but instead of a FastPass, the lucky guest would receive a certificate. Tom Sawyer Island paintbrush scavenger hunt congratulations But since Covid, Tom Sawyer Island has only had limited activities, and the scavenger hunt has yet to return. Unfortunately, we haven’t seen any indications that this will return any time soon. We’ll keep you posted on any updates for this and all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you ever do this scavenger hunt? Tell us in the comments! The post How Disney World Turned a Super Popular Rope Drop Attraction into a Total Ghost Town first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve eaten countless snacks, we’ve stayed up way too late, and we probably have permanent dots behind our eyelids from staring at Christmas lights in the dark…but we’re finally ready to declare a winner in the holiday battle royale at Disney World! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023 The holiday season kicked off just a few days ago with the start of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Then, just two days later, Hollywood Studios hosted the first-ever Disney Jollywood Nights event. Our team attended BOTH parties this week and experienced nearly everything they have to offer, and after plenty of reflection, we’ve got a hot take to share. As a theme park reporter and avid Disney fan, I’ve spent several holiday seasons in the parks, and I’ve been to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party multiple times now. It has historically been my favorite event of the year! But Hollywood Studios at Christmas is just absolutely stunning (have you SEEN the Echo Lake tree?!), so when Disney announced the new Jollywood Nights event for 2023, I — like many people on our team — was very hyped to check it out. After going to both parties just two days apart and discussing everything that happened with our team, I’m ready to share our verdict on which party is the winner! Hollywood Studios Christmas tree To fairly compare the two, I’m breaking this down into categories. Let’s get into it! Atmosphere Starting out with the atmosphere, these parties bring two different vibes to the table. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP) is a bit more laid-back and casual. Visitors often show up in Christmas pajamas and families bring their little ones for a night of fun and festive cheer. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023! But at Jollywood Nights, people were REALLY getting into the whole dressing-up thing! I saw fans wearing everything from glittery red formal gowns to 1920s flapper costumes to retro holiday outfits. Some of the men were wearing tuxes and a select few women were even in HEELS. (Seriously, that’s very impressive for a theme park visit.) Seeing other people in costumes and fully decked out for the event really helped set the tone for the evening, and it was one of my favorite parts of the night! @hailey._.ray.v Both parks are absolutely stunning at night, and they were both covered in festive decor for the occasion. So as far as atmosphere goes, this one is probably a draw — they’re both amazing for different reasons! Crowds As far as crowds go, the first night of both events was completely sold out. I’ve been to a sold-out MVMCP multiple times, but this year felt significantly busier than usual — something our entire team agreed on. It was most noticeable with the entertainment offerings like the parade, fireworks, and castle stage show. We had to stake out spots for the entertainment much further in advance than we usually do, and even the second parade showing was absolutely packed. WHOA But even though there were heavy crowds for entertainment at MVMCP, the crowds overall felt worse at Jollywood Nights. Lines to get food were filling the streets outside of restaurants, character queues were zigzagging through Echo Lake, and the line to pick up party wristbands for those already in the park stretched from the Mickey Shorts Theater all the way back toward Galaxy’s Edge at one point. (We waited in that line for half an hour before the party started because it was the only place to pick up wristbands inside!) That’s a LONG line! Ultimately, the crowds were a bit more suffocating at Jollywood Nights. It felt a little bit oversold, and like everything was taking twice as long as it should. So…we have to hand this one over to MVMCP. Entertainment Entertainment is where things get tricky to name a winner! For this category, it’s probably a lot more about your personal preference and what you’re looking for in your party experience. Well, well, well… look who showed up! Very Merry had several of the popular entertainment offerings return this year — Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. There were also two different dance parties, a band in Frontierland, and a boy band performing intermittently in Tomorrowland. For this particular party, we think there’s a great variety of entertainment for the whole family! The parade! But if you’re with a party of adults, you might end up enjoying the offerings at Jollywood Nights more. There were several bands and singers spread throughout the park, DJs in Animation Courtyard and on Hollywood Boulevard, and a couple of shows. The Holidays in Hollywood show on Sunset Boulevard with The Muppets, Mickey Mouse, Belle, and Tiana was a big hit with our team. And the Nightmare Before Christmas-themed sing-along at the Hyperion Theater is a must-see for fans of that movie. At the end of the night, you can watch the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! fireworks show in front of the Chinese Theater. Holidays in Hollywood Even though Jollywood Nights doesn’t get a parade, it does get two shows where you can actually sit down in a theater to watch, which is a big pro if you’ve been hustling around the park all day. Since this one is down to personal preference, we’ll call it a tie! Food Both parties offer exclusive snacks that you can only purchase during the party, and we tried a BUNCH of them last week. Our thoughts were varied across the board but each party had some winners and some losers. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has a few savory treats you can try throughout the night, but most of the offerings are on the sweet end of the spectrum. Very Merry also offers complimentary cookies and beverages, but more on that in a minute. This little reindeer is the cutest! Jollywood Nights seemed to have more exclusive snacks overall, and there was a better mix of sweet and savory. You could also check out special menu items at places like Hollywood Brown Derby, so that’s an added bonus. Make sure to read the reviews of the treats before you go though, because like I said, our food reviews were a mixed bag for both events. Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake I’m going to hand this one over to Jollywood Nights for the variety and volume of paid food available. (I highly recommend trying the Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake at Epic Eats too!) Click Here for Reviews of ALL the Holiday Treats! Value Now let’s talk about some of the things included with your ticket price. For MVMCP, ticket prices range between $159-$199 depending on the date of your visit. Your ticket gets you into the park starting at 4PM and the party runs from 7PM-midnight. Along with the included entertainment, you get a commemorative ornament as you enter the party, as well as complimentary cookies and beverages at treat stops around the park. You’ll find the treat stops listed on the map, and you can visit them as many times as you’d like, picking up multiple different flavors of cookies as well as cocoa, cider, and eggnog. Free treats! Jollywood Nights ranges between $159-$179 per ticket and you can enter the park with your ticket starting at 7PM. The event runs from 8:30PM-12:30AM, so it’s an hour shorter than Very Merry and you get less time pre-party in the park. With your ticket, you’ll get a commemorative lanyard and an exit gift of a small coaster set. There aren’t any included snacks/treats with this party, but you get all of your PhotoPass pictures from the night included with your purchase. Coasters When it comes down to it, Very Merry is probably getting you more bang for your buck. Having the extra 2.5 hours in the park is a big deal, and the included cookies are a really great touch that many Disney fans love. While the PhotoPass could be a big draw for Jollywood, there were long lines for most of the photo stops throughout the night…so that eats up a chunk of your limited time at the party. This one goes to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Characters When it comes to characters, there’s a pretty big gap in value. MVMCP is known for having a wide variety of rare characters, and it’s one of the biggest draws of the party! This past week, we saw Jack & Sally, the Seven Dwarfs, multiple princesses WITH their princes, Genie, Santa Goofy, Scrooge McDuck, Santa Claus, and more. You could legitimately spend the whole night meeting characters. It’s the Tweedles! Jollywood Nights had a couple of cool character meets, but there simply weren’t enough of them to handle the crowds. Powerline Max and Chip ‘n’ Dale as the Rescue Rangers all met in Echo Lake, but we’ve seen those characters in the park during the daytime in the past. The biggest draw was meeting Phineas and Ferb from the Disney Channel series, but their line was LONG throughout the night. Santa Claus wasn’t available during the party — only during the daytime. And unfortunately, almost all of the character meets were outside and had to close down when it rained. Phineas and Ferb So this category goes to Very Merry by a pretty wide margin! Rides Our last category is rides, and this one is another that wasn’t much of a contest! Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party had five attraction overlays — Space Mountain, Jingle Cruise, Mad Tea Party, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, and Tomorrowland Speedway. In addition to the specially themed rides, the wait times were pretty low for the regular attractions throughout the night. Tomorrowland Speedway during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party At Jollywood Nights, there were exactly ZERO ride overlays. Sometimes during the holiday season, they play Christmas music on Alien Swirling Saucers, but we even went back there to check and that wasn’t happening. However, the wait times were nice and short for most of the night, so you could probably get a lot done! No ride overlays here! We’ll have to hand this one to MVMCP. We’d love if Disney would add overlays to Jollywood Nights in the future — it would really level up the event! And the Winner Is… After tallying up the categories and looking at our overall experiences both nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the clear winner. It has a distinct advantage of being an event that has existed for YEARS, so most of the kinks have been worked out…but I really feel like you get more bang for your buck at Magic Kingdom’s party overall. Tonight’s event is sold out During my night at Very Merry, I got to do a wide variety of things. I watched all three major entertainment offerings, met several characters, grabbed lots of free cookies, checked out the merchandise, reviewed multiple snacks, and much more. I got a really thorough experience, even as someone who was taking pictures and videos and notes the whole time. Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks But at Jollywood Nights, you really feel the tighter schedule, ESPECIALLY with the heavier crowds. I got to eat several snacks, watch one of the shows, and watch the fireworks. I could’ve probably squeezed in a character meet or two if I were a regular guest, but you’ll definitely have to prioritize your time if you’re going to this party. Jollywood Nights Ultimately, our team pretty strongly agrees that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party reigns supreme. Jollywood Nights has a lot of great potential, and could be made better by adding more time, introducing some ride/attraction overlays, and/or just adding more things to do in general. Hopefully Disney will work out the kinks with time and we’ll get to experience it again in the future! Click Here to See Our Experience 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! Which party would you choose? Tell us in the comments! The post I Went to TWO Disney World Holiday Parties This Week -- and One Is the CLEAR Winner first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re like us, you’ve been running around to different McDonald’s collecting the new Disney100 Happy Meal toys. Daisy, Shang-Chi, and an army of Simbas and Ednas These adorable additions to Happy Meals will be available for a few months, and there are over 50 to collect. However, as we’ve been happily collecting these adorable figurines, we’ve started to run into a problem. If you live in a larger town, you may have a few McDonald’s around you and be able to get a few different toys. However, if you just have one nearby, or you’re going to yours often, you may start running into our problem — duplicates are EVERYWHERE. We can hardly pick a favorite! And unfortunately, a lot of these duplicates are at the stores you’re going to. Most of these stores seem to get in a shipment with all one collection of toys (since there are 2 in each package), so if you head there within the span of a few days, you’re likely to get all the same toys. Hey, Mickey! Now, when the store gets a new shipment, which could be every week or so, they may get new toys in, but there’s no guarantee. If you travel a lot and stop at stores in different cities or states, you’re likely to get a more varied selection, but that’s a LONG way to go for some Happy Meal toys…even if they are super cute. Nemo, Snow White, Ariel, and Groot We’ll continue to update you as we collect more, so stay tuned to DFB! This McDonald’s Happy Meal debate had our whole team glued to the screen for WAY too long… 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 many toys have you collected? Tell us in the comments! The post We’ve Collected Over 20 Disney100 McDonald’s Happy Meal Toys...And We've Run Into a PROBLEM first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Set those alarms — a NEW Disney World dining discount starts TOMORROW! Full spread at the Fountain This new discount can help you save BIG on your upcoming vacation, and we want to make sure you don’t miss out on those savings. Remember how the Disney Dining Plan is finally coming back, starting on January 9th, 2024? Well, now there’s going to be a NEW discount associated with those plans! Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Eats Starting on November 14th (that’s TOMORROW), a new offer will be released for families looking to save on a Spring 2024 Disney World vacation. Cinderella Castle With this new offer, children’s theme park tickets and Dining Plans will be 50% off with the purchase of a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney World package. Magic Kingdom The package must include a hotel stay, theme park tickets, and a Dining Plan. It will be valid for most stays from March 3rd through June 30th, 2024. Art of Animation Get your alarms set, because the number of discounted packages is likely limited, and we don’t want them to sell out before you have a chance to book! Full spread at Plaza Restaurant Want help planning your upcoming Disney World vacation? Our friends over at Small World Vacations can take all the stress out of planning. And the best part is that their services are absolutely 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 continue to watch for more updates from Disney, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to check out more Disney World discounts to help you save money! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to use this new discount for your 2024 trip? Let us know in the comments. The post Heads Up! 🚨 A NEW Disney World Dining DISCOUNT Starts Tomorrow! 🚨 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Come on… You know you love souvenirs! Rainforest Cafe It’s definitely true that saying that every Disney World ride leads you to a gift shop, and we’re not mad about it! Truly there are a TON of shops you can check out for souvenirs all over Disney World property. But we bet that there’s a gift shop that you’ve never been to, actually two of them, and you’re missing out! Let’s talk about the secret place you need to shop for souvenirs on your next Disney World trip! The gift shop we’re talking about is the Rainforest Cafe gift shop and it has two locations on Disney World property. You can find one at Disney Springs… Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs and the other at the entrance of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom Eating at the Rainforest Cafe is an experience from the animated animals to the sounds of thunder claps and sudden rainstorms. Rainforest Cafe They also have quite a large gift shop! And the selection is WILD (pun intended)! Rainforest Cafe gift shop It’s a place where you can find apparel, accessories, décor, drinkware, and a jungle of plush pals to tropical toys, snow globes, and other Amazonian souvenirs. Rainforest Cafe You’ll also find a lot of BOGOs and other deals here. Rainforest Cafe merchandise You’re not going to find a lot of Disney World branded merch here, but don’t let that stop you. Rainforest Cafe merchandise What do you think? Will you be stopping by the Rainforest Cafe to pick up some souvenirs on your next Disney World trip? In the meantime, we’ll keep bringing you more Disney World tips and tricks, so stay tuned to DFB for more! 6 Oddball Souvenirs Disney Adults Love Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Where’s your favorite spot to get souvenirs at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post The SECRET Place You’re Not Shopping for Souvenirs in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Disney+ subscriber, right now you have EXCLUSIVE access to the newest Disney merchandise! Disney+ Billboard Disney occasionally releases exclusive merchandise just for Disney+ subscribers as an extra little perk. The latest new item is available online at shopDisney now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The new Disney+ subscriber-exclusive souvenir celebrates a very special anniversary! Get the Mickey Mouse 95th Anniversary Plush! ©Disney This Mickey Mouse plush celebrates the character’s 95th anniversary in a dapper tuxedo with a removable magnetic top hat. He’s also got simulated patent leather shoes, satin spats, a bowtie, cummerbund, and trims. Wow! ©Disney Disney+ subscribers get first dibs on this new souvenir. From today (November 13th) through November 17th, only subscribers can purchase this Mickey Mouse plush. To buy him, you must log in to shopDisney using the email associated with your Disney+ account. View on shopDisney! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise! Looking for more Disney merchandise online? Check out our DFB Amazon storefront!The post Only Disney+ Subscribers Can Buy Disney's NEW Souvenir Online Right Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s that time of the year where we head to our favorite online shops every day to “look for gifts for our loved ones.” Happy holidays! Let’s face it. Half the time, we’re looking for gifts for ourselves to and then dropping “subtle hints” by dropping links to our favorite items in the family group chats and to our significant others. Guilty as charged! Well, we just found something online on shopDisney that we would LOVE to wake up to on Christmas morning, but we fear it might only happen in our dreams. Check it out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney just launched these all-new Swarovski Minnie Ears on shopDisney. That’s right. Swarovski crystals. Who needs jewelry when you can just wear the bling on your head in the parks? Shop the Swarovski Minnie Ears ©Disney We may or may not be obsessed with these… Santa, if you’re reading this, this is all we want for Christmas this year. Grab them from ShopDisney We love that the crystals subtly enhance the black fabric of the ears, rather than creating the silvery look we’re used to when it comes to these crystals. ©Disney And just look at that pink bow! The bow! If you’re hoping to snag these, keep in mind that we did have to sit in an online waiting room for about 3 minutes. This means the webpage has high traffic, so they might sell out soon! ©Disney We’ll continue to keep you updated with all the latest Disney news and merchandise drops, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Shop more things merry and magical on our Amazon Storefront! The post 0 Minnie Ears? Yep, They’re Studded With Swarovski Crystals And Online NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Park Pass rules are CHANGING for Disney World in 2024, but until then, you’ll need to reserve your days to visit the parks! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana But as we head into the holiday season, planning in advance is about to become much more important! Disney World typically gets rather busy during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and we’re already starting to see Park Passes sell out for key dates. Let’s check the availability! First up, those staying at Disney Resorts and those with theme park tickets should be aware that EPCOT is now completely booked up for New Year’s Eve. It’s a popular park for that particular holiday, because they usually have special celebrations. If you’re an Annual Passholder and you’re not blocked out of the park, this date is still available for reservations. ©Disney That’s the only date for regular ticketholders to worry about so far, but if you’re an Annual Passholder, there’s a different story. Currently, Magic Kingdom is sold out for Passholders on both November 20th and December 19th. These dates fall during holiday breaks for many people, but right before blockout dates kick off for some of the pass tiers. Because of this, expect big crowds in the parks those days! ©Disney We’ll continue to keep an eye on the calendar and see what changes in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned to DFB for all the updates! Happy holidays! Click Here to Get All the Holiday Season Details for Disney World! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting anytime this holiday season? Tell us in the comments! The post WARNING: Park Passes Are SELLING OUT for an Important Day in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mike Wazowski melon bread, steampunk cafeterias, unbelievable food lines, and the most popular popcorn EVER? Mickey-shaped slices Tokyo Disney is ALL about the food — but is the food BETTER than what we could’ve ever hoped for…or a great big disappointment? Find out the TRUTH about Tokyo Disney Food TODAY, on DFB guide! Check out our video below: Everything We Ate in Tokyo Disney Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these eats looks the best to you? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Everything We Ate in Tokyo Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look, we know a great deal when we see one, and it’s high time you stop sleeping on one of the BEST! Disney Visa Budgeting for which hotel to stay in, how many days you’ll spend in the park, and which is the best way to travel to Orlando is a tedious enough task, so when you have an opportunity to really help your budget when you can we’re all for taking full advantage of it! Saving for Disney World vacations can be done in a multitude of ways, you just need to know WHERE to look for the savings. Sure there are the obvious ones like Disney Vacation Club memberships and annual passholder discounts but what if that’s not enough? How do you help save for your next Disney vacation without doing anything special or spending money on things you’re not already buying? The answer may surprise you. Let’s go shopping! Disney Visa cardholders are awarded several perks that come along with being a cardholder. While there’s no special membership to buy into it is a real credit card that if used the right way, could yield high savings earning you more cash to put toward your vacation (or that nice dinner you’re dreaming about)! Learning to maximize to potential these perks hold is half the play here. Did you realize that cardholders are able to early rewards back on everyday purchases that are made on those Disney Visa cards? That’s right! You’ll earn 1% on everyday purchases meaning you’re earning on things you’re already spending your hard-earned money on. ©Disney However, that perk is doubled when you’re using it for purchases in Disney World — yes, you’re earning 2% cashback rewards when you use your Disney visa while on vacation. We’re talking about everything from food to tickets, to the actual hotel stay too! But a bigger way to maximize this perk is to COMBINE it with savings that already exist. Disney Mugs We’ve recently seen several sales happening around Disney World with the changing of the seasons and if you’re going to buy that Loungefly backpack or spirit jersey anyways, you might as well try to make some rewards dollars back on that purchase. Several of the merchandise collections we’ve seen on sale around the Disney parks are combineable already with Disney World annual pass and/or DVC member discounts (just one though, we can’t get too carried away). Here’s where your next part comes in — if you’re getting merch on sale already, then combine that with an additional qualifying discount on top of the sale price and then add more earned back to you when you use your Disney Visa card for that purchase you’ve just saved yourself a significant chunk of that purchase. There are several sales going on around Disney World Working your purchases like this will help stretch your budget as far as it can go so that you’re accumulating rewards dollars that are banked into a separate card that acts almost like a debit or gift card which can ALSO be used to spend around Disney World when you’re ready to redeem them. This is a great way to work your way towards that extra special dinner, fireworks experience, magical extra for the kiddos, and more without buying things you have no real need for or didn’t plan on in the first place. Redemption Card Oh, and while you’re at it, don’t forget to take advantage of the exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities that are only available to Disney Visa cardholders. Disney Visa character meet and greet in EPCOT All you’ll need to do once you’ve hopped in line is present your valid card to prove your status and enjoy your one-on-one time with a surprise character. That’s how you do it! Learning how to take advantage of these perk programs and creating the right scenarios for them to work best in your favor is how you’re able to plan and save for your Disney vacation in the smartest way possible. We watch for Disney deals, tips, and more constantly so be sure to check back in with us for the latest updates and offers! Exclusive Disney World Events That Are ONLY for Disney Visa Cardmembers 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 best tips to save for Disney vacations? Tell us in the comments below! The post The Disney Visa Cardmember Perk You’re NOT Using Enough first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Time is flying! We are nearing the holiday season and before we know it the end of 2023 will be here. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Fireworks Disney has brought us all the holiday festivities such as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. The parks and hotels are all decked out with holiday decor and we’re enjoying all the new festive entertainment. But now, Disney is starting to move on and giving us details for the next BIG event –New Year’s! Each year lots of people choose to celebrate New Year’s in Disney World to start their new year in the Most Magical Place on Earth. New Year’s Eve crowds 2022/2023 And Disney brings out the show-stopping entertainment for the biggest party of the year. Previously, Magic Kingdom showed an exclusive New Year’s fireworks display, ‘Fantasy In The Sky’, and we recently noticed that it has been added to the park’s calendar for this year again! ©Disney The show is playing two nights, December 30th and December 31st at two times each day, 6:30PM and 11:50PM. So if you don’t plan on being there for New Year’s Eve, you still have the chance to catch this annual fireworks show the day before. Fantasy in the Sky for New Year’s Eve The fireworks display is a fantastic display that culminates in a huge finale right as the clock strikes midnight. It’s a very cool way to celebrate the upcoming year! So don’t miss this once-a-year show while you’re there celebrating. Until then, keep following DFB for more Disney news. All the NEW Rides and Attractions at Disney World in 2023 and 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 Are you spending New Year’s in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post An EXCLUSIVE Fireworks Show Is Returning To Disney World For Two Days Only! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World After Hours events are returning in 2024! Cinderella Castle These events grant you three extra hours you get in the parks — if you buy the special tickets. You’ll get lower wait times on the rides, complimentary food and beverages, and an extra fireworks show — and tickets go on sale TOMORROW! Disney World After Hours events are coming to three of the four parks – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. These events will take place starting January 11th through April 8th, 2024 in Magic Kingdom from 10PM to 1AM. Over at Hollywood Studios, you can stay late from 9:30PM to 12:30 AM starting January 10th through April 10th, 2024. EPCOT will host the events from 10PM to 1AM starting February 2nd through April 4th, 2024. All three parks will let you start your visit at 7PM for even extra excitement! EPCOT After Hours If this sounds like something you don’t want to miss, set your alarms because tickets for After Hours events go on sale TOMORROW, November 14th. Popcorn Magic Kingdom dates and prices are as follows. Thursday, January 11th – $155 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $125) Monday, January 15h – $165 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $135) Monday, January 22nd – $165 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $135) Thursday, February 1st – $165 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $135) Monday, February 5th – $165 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $135) Monday, February 12th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Thursday, February 29th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Monday, March 4th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Monday, March 18th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Monday, April 8th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Follow the signs! Dates and ticket prices at Hollywood Studios in 2024 are: Wednesday, January 10h – $155 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $125) Wednesday, January 24th – $165 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $135) Wednesday, February 21st – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Monday, February 26th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Wednesday, March 13th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Wednesday, March 20th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Wednesday, March 27th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Wednesday, April 3rd – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) Wednesday, April 10th – $175 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $145) After Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Dates and ticket prices for EPCOT After Hours events are below! Friday, February 2nd – $149 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $119) Thursday, February 8th – $149 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $119) Thursday, February 15th – $159 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $129) Thursday, March 7th – $159 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $129) Thursday, March 28th – $159 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $129) Thursday, April 4th – $159 (Annual Passholders/DVC: $129) Fancy Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more! Learn More About Disney World After Hours Events 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 Are you going to Disney World After Hours in 2024? Tell us in the comments. The post ALERT! Disney World After-Hours Events Tickets Go On Sale TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

However you plan on enjoying the season, I’ve put together some of my favorite holiday merchandise and offerings from shopDisney, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that are sure to make your celebrations extra merry. View the full article

The holiday spirit has taken over Disney World! With love, Santa Claus We may have been busy checking out the brand new Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and stuffing our faces with cookies and eggnog at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but another daytime holiday experience is finally HERE! If you find yourself strolling the streets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the holidays, a limited-time meet and greet is waiting for you! As you make your way through Grand Avenue and past PizzeRizzo, you’ll find It’s A Wonderful Shop right next door to Mama Melrose’s Restaurant Italiano. Santa is available to meet there from 10AM to park close (which was 9PM when we visited him) now through December 24th, 2o23. This is kind of a hidden spot, as many people won’t even venture back here on their Hollywood Studios trip. It’s A Wonderful Shop However, this experience starts just before you arrive! In order to meet with Santa and talk strategy around that nice list business, you’ll want to stop across the street from PizzeRizzo at the stand and visit the Cast Member there to join the virtual queue. Time to check in! They’ll ask you for your name and phone number to add you to the list which will then send you a text message to confirm. Confirmation text Once you receive a second text, it will ask you to return to the line and it will soon be your time to meet with Santa! You’re ready to join the line While you’re spending some time in line, there is a table set up with paper and pens for you to write out your wish list to present to Santa. Write a letter to Santa Once you’re called into the shop, you’ll look around to find toys along the shelves and holiday decor. Then you’ll have your chance to talk to Santa in person and tell him all about your past year and what your wishes are for this season. There he is! Photopass will also be available to take your photos for you in case you just want to be in the moment and take it all in. Santa! And that’s it! You’ll have officially confirmed your wish list with Santa in preparation for Christmas morning! Isn’t it fun finding all the places you can see or meet Santa Claus around Disney World? Be sure to check back with us for more holiday offerings around Disney World soon! CONFIRMED: Santa Meet-and-Greet in Disney Springs Will Use Virtual Queue Starting TOMORROW DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be stopping to meet Santa on your next visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Tell us when in the comments below! The post There’s a HIDDEN Place To Meet Santa in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article