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There’s music in the air, characters all around, and dinosaurs named Gertie wearing little Santa hats. That can only mean one thing — Jollywood Nights has ARRIVED! Rachel and the Alley Cats at the Tower of Terror Party NEW for 2023, Jollywood Nights is a specially ticketed event that runs select nights from November 11th through December 20th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Look out for new treats, new meet-and-greet experiences, and new holiday shows! But wanna know one of our FAVORITE parts of the party? All the special guest outfits on opening night! November 11th marked the FIRST official Jollywood Nights party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve been trying plenty of treats and enjoying alllll the special events around the park, but we couldn’t forget to mention all the COOL costumes we’ve been seeing! hailey._.ray.v Of course, we’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, so we expected to see plenty of old Hollywood-inspired looks. And we were not disappointed. So cute! There were plenty of festive Christmas outfits, too! Joey and Sharon But we have to WARN you — the party is still pretty long, and you’ll be walking around all night, so PLEASE make sure your shoes are comfortable! A few of our reporters went all-out when it came to dressing up, and while they loved the fun of the costumes, their feet were NOT happy by the end of the night. So feel free to really go for it with the fun, Hollywood Glam costumes, but just make sure you’ve got comfortable footwear to match, or you might end up — like us — being SO tempted to buy some Crocs just to get through the night. Winter Crocs Stick around — we’ll be covering the entire Jollywood Nights party, so you know exactly what to expect! Over 50 Exclusive Treats JUST ANNOUNCED 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 going to a Jollywood Nights party this year? Let us know in the comments! The post The Guests at Jollywood Nights Understood the Assignment When Disney Said to Dress Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s finally HERE! ©Disney We’ve been eagerly counting down the days until we could finally step into Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and try out all of the treats, ride a few rides, and, of course, take in the night’s entertainment and shows. Now that it’s finally here, let’s take a closer look at arguably the most interactive show of the night! One of the most anticipated shows at this brand-new event is What’s This? Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along. You’ll find this show near Echo Lake at the Hyperion Theater (this is where For the First Time in Forever, A Frozen Sing-Along performs during the regular park day). Hyperion Theater Ever since this show was first announced, Nightmare Before Christmas fans couldn’t wait to flock to the theater. You’ll join Jack Skellington for a “dreamlike adventure inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” during this event. Guests are invited to sing along with the Pumpkin King to beloved songs from Nightmare Before Christmas while following two friends on a larger-than-life journey! We’ve been waiting for this! The show featured two silent hosts, plus an appearance from Jack Skellington! Ooh…spooky! During the show, we sang along to: What’s This Kidnap the Sandy Claws Sally’s Song Oogie Boogie’s Song This is Halloween Jack and Sally’s Song Look who we found! And yes, Oogie Boogie made an appearance, too. The crowd went wild when he arrived! And there you have it — this was our first time experiencing this brand-new sing-along, and we had so much fun attending it! It’s a cute little show that’s perfect for all the people who still want a little Halloween-themed celebration during the holidays. Be sure to stay tuned with us as we bring you along for the rest of the night’s festivities to come! Every SOLD OUT Date for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you plan on making this show part of your Disney’s Jollywood Nights plans? Tell us how you’ll be spending your evening at the event in the comments! The post Is It Bad to Cheer for a Villain During Disney’s NEW ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Show? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s first EVER Jollywood Nights is happening and we’re here to share all the details! Jollywood Nights We’re partaking in all the festivities going on around Disney’s Hollywood Studios all night long and sharing the ins and outs of the party. The all-new entertainment, the characters, the rides, and of course the FOOD! Over on Grand Avenue, PizzeRizzo is open for the night of glitz and glam and we’re there now to try the new eats! PizzeRizzo isn’t usually our go-to spot for food in Hollywood Studios (their puffy pizza just isn’t our favorite), but during Jollywood Nights, the restaurant only offers a party-exclusive menu. Are these new treats enough to redeem the restaurant? PizzeRizzo The regular menu is not available during the event. The special menu has several items to pick from– Meatball and Polenta, Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread, Antipasto Flatbread, Tiramisu Puff, and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We chose to try the Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread and the Tiramisu Puff! Full Spread Let’s start with the Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread for $5.49. This is an olive oil-toasted flatbread, with creamy goat cheese, rustic olive and tomato spread, balsamic glaze, and lemon watercress! Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread This was SO much better than PizzeRizzo’s typical pizza. The goat cheese was creamy and bold, a little nutty, and the perfect complement to the tangy tomatoes and briney olives. Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread The crust was soft, but it still held up well with all the toppings. Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread We loved the balsamic glaze, too! It added a lot of fun flavor. For the price, this is a great snack option. Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread Next, we tried the Tiramisu Puff which is sweet-and-savory with flavors of espresso, chocolate, and a coffee-infused custard and mascarpone cream. You can pick up this dessert for $4.79. Tiramisu Puff This was another win! Wow — TWO wins for PizzeRizzo?! Tiramisu Puff The pastry was flaky and soft, and the custard and mascarpone cream were SO creamy and decadent yet still light enough that the treat tasted delicate. Tiramisu Puff The chocolate shavings on top added a fun texture and rich chocolate flavor, and they melt in your mouth. There was definitely a coffee flavor there, but it wasn’t front and center. Tiramisu Puff Note that there is a lot of amaretto flavor, so if that’s not your cup of tea then you’ll want to skip this one. However, we really enjoyed it and would definitely get it again. Tiramisu Puff We would definitely say don’t count out PizzeRizzo on Jollywood Nights! While you find your way over to watch the Muppets 3D, make sure you take a quick stop over for the exclusive event menu. We were pleasantly surprised and would recommend the treats here! We’re continuing to party all night long, so stay tuned to DFB for more Jollywood Nights updates. Follow along with us live from Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios! For more Jollywood Night fun check out the links below: We’re LIVE at Jollywood Nights! Here’s How The Crowds Were At The First Jollywood Nights Event! ALL the food reviews from 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! Would you try these party treats? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Were SHOCKED by How GREAT These New Treats Are in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s finally time for Jollywood Nights — the brand-new holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! ©Disney There’s lots to see and do at the party, but right now we’re heading down Sunset Boulevard to the Tower of Terror to check out a fancy soirée. The Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club is located in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel (or Tower of Terror, as most people know it). Tower of Terror At this event, you can sip on cocktails and listen to the live band known as Rachel and the Alley Cats. They were AMAZING, by the way. But really, most people were here for the DRINKS! We tried the Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider, a pomegranate-green tea drink topped with sparkling apple cider and pomegranate seeds. Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider It was SO refreshing! It really was a great blend of all of the flavors; we could distinctly taste the green tea, the apple, and the pomegranate. Truthfully, it tasted similar to a nonalcoholic sparkling cider — not super heavy on the alcohol. Those flavors came together quite nicely! Our only complaint was that it wasn’t as carbonated as we had hoped. We like our sparkling cider to SPARKLE, you know? This was quite nice! We also tried the 5th Dimension Royale cocktail, made with Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel. Whew! There’s a lot happening with this one. 5th Dimension Royale OK, this was lovely! It’s a well-balanced cocktail that leans more towards the Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut with a sweet pear flavor, a hint of the Teramana tequila, and a touch of lime that brings it full circle. It’s not too sweet, not too dry, but just a refreshing, crisp, fruity, bubbly drink. That said, the looks are deceiving here; this is not a sugary drink at all! Yum! Time to debrief. During our visit, the line for drinks was quite long. But there was no line for the band; anyone could walk over and listen! Honestly, though, once you have your drinks, there’s no need to stick around for long. It’s a fun Hollywood-esque area, but with all the other things to see and do during the party, we don’t think you need to spend much time at this little spot. The band is fun! If this event is a priority for you, make sure you head there early in the evening. Capacity is limited, so it might fill up later on. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Jollywood Nights! Click here to learn more about 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! Are you attending Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments. The post We Visited the EXCLUSIVE NEW Tower of Terror-Themed Event in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for the NEW holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Ollie the Gingerbread Man Jollywood Nights is Disney World’s brand-new holiday party, and we’re trying out everything for the first time! We’re checking out the lively Holiday Fiesta En La Calle, going to the live holiday special over at Theater of the Stars, and (best of all) eating lots of exclusive treats. Let’s head over to Fairfax Fare to try FIVE special treats! Fairfax Fare isn’t usually our go-to stop for eats at Hollywood Studios, but lots of these Jollywood Nights-exclusive treats sound festive and fun! Let’s try them out. Menu We’ve got to warn you that the line for Fairfax Fare was pretty long when we got there around 9PM. We waited a little over a half hour to order. Another long line First up, we got the Holiday Turkey Popover, which is made with roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy, cranberry chutney, and chives in a house-made popover. You can grab it for $6.29. Holiday Turkey Popover This was basically like all of Thanksgiving dinner in one little snack. The turkey was very tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce was sweet and complemented it well. Holiday Turkey Popover However, the mashed potatoes made the whole thing pretty mushy, especially after it sat a while. We didn’t love that consistency. Holiday Turkey Popover Next, we tried the ‘Just the Sides’ Popover. This one is made with macaroni & cheese and savory collard greens with ham topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover. Grab one for $5.49. ‘Just the Sides’ Popover The mac & cheese is the same as the one you get over at Dockside Diner, and we love it! It’s creamy and delicious. ‘Just the Sides’ Popover There’s a bit of a smokey taste to the greens, which we liked. All of it is served inside a bread roll, which was nice and flaky on the outside. ‘Just the Sides’ Popover Time to start on dessert! The PB&J Doughnut is a glazed doughnut with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly dipped in dark chocolate topped with crushed house-made salt and vinegar chips. It costs $4.99. PB&J Doughnut This doughnut wasn’t our favorite. It wasn’t quite sweet enough, since there wasn’t enough glaze on the outside. PB&J Doughnut The peanut butter is sticky but smooth, and the jelly is pretty standard. The doughnut itself had a great texture — very soft — but we wished it had more glaze to make the whole thing sweeter. PB&J Doughnut We also tried out Kermit’s Frozen Banana Bliss, which is a non-alcoholic drink made with frozen banana and white chocolate with caramel swirls topped with matcha whipped cream and sprinkles. It costs $6.49. Kermit’s Frozen Banana Bliss This shake is served with funky green whipped cream on top, which is fun! Cool! There’s a pretty strong banana flavor, but it was a little bit weird. It almost tasted like matcha, with a really earthy flavor. We liked the caramel sauce mixed in! Kermit’s Frozen Banana Bliss We finished with the Mistletoe Martini! This is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur mixed with cranberry juice and topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Grab one for $9. Mistletoe Martini This was pretty much a spruced-up cranberry martini. It’s sweet but very dry, and the cranberry flavor is strong. The sprig of mint adds a little bit of flavor as well. Mistletoe Martini Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates from this new festive party! Click here to see photos and reviews for ALL the holiday treats 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! Are you going to Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: We Spent 30 Precious Minutes In Line for These Treats at Jollywood Nights in Disney World...Was It Worth It? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been scoping out all of the shows, attractions, characters, and entertainment at Jollywood Nights in Hollywood Studios! Jollywood Nights But after taking in the Muppets holiday variety show and jazzy, Hollywood soiree, it’s time to grab something to eat! Tonight, we headed over to the Epic Eats and they’re not coloring inside the lines with this menu! ©Disney Epic Eats is known for decadent funnel cakes, and for this festive party, it’s offering some funnel cakes that are sweet, spicy, and savory, and we can’t wait to dig in! Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake This dish is a mini-classic funnel cake topped with spicy fried Korean chicken and pickled vegetables. This unique fusion snack is a cross between classic fair food (funnel cake) and Korean chicken and kimchi. We tip our hats to the chefs on creativity! So does this marriage of Korean + Southern cuisine deliver? Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake Regardless of the added kimchi, this is still chicken and waffles, which is never a bad thing. The kimchi does add a nice fresh take to the typical pairing, though, and the sauce has a sweet tanginess to it. It serves up great crunchy and crispy textures that we love, but we didn’t notice any spice at all. We would order this over and over. You can grab this dish at Epic Eats for $6.29. Definitely get this! Brisket Reuben Funnel Cake The Brisket Reuben Funnel Cake is a mini-classic funnel cake topped with beef brisket and sauerkraut slaw topped with thousand island dressing. Funnel – good; reubeny-brisket – good — but do two good things make a great thing? Or a mess? Brisket Reuben Funnel Cake Out of the three, this one was probably our least favorite. It was unpleasant that our first bite was entirely fat. The meat that’s there is nice and tender (probably from all the added fat on it), but there’s so much slaw on top it overwhelms the flavor of the meat. We also noticed that this funnel cake was a bit overdone and too crispy– but two out of three perfect funnel cakes are pretty good odds. We would probably skip this one next time. You can grab this dish at Epic Eats for $6.29. Not our fave S’mores Funnel Cake And now for the piece de resistance: S’mores Funnel Cake. A mini-funnel cake topped with giant roasted marshmallow with chocolate and marshmallow sauce, topped with chocolate curls and… cinnamon cereal? Ok, that’s a bit of a twist with the cinnamon cereal tossed in there — but let’s see how it tastes! S’mores Funnel Cake We found this treat to be VERY sweet. I guess that’s what you get when you load a funnel cake up with marshmallow. The gooey topping really overwhelms the other flavors that are trying to sneak out in the dessert. The funnel cake itself is good and crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. Once you get a few bites in, you can find a hint of chocolate. If you’re a fan of marshmallows and sugar, this one’s for you! You can grab this dish at Epic Eats for $5.29. Very sweet! The only issue we found with Epic Eats was that there was no seating available for the party. We were directed to BaseLine for the closest tables. Full spread at Epic Eats! So, we’ve sipped, savored, nibbled, and delighted over the holiday treats at Epic Eats during the Jollywood Nights event and let you know which of these menu items are worth a detour in your party plans to snag, and which ones you may want to pass on for other party options. Keep following DFB for ALL of the Jollywood Nights party details! COME WITH US AS WE EXPLORE EVERYTHING JOLLYWOOD NIGHTS HAS TO OFFER DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying anything from Epic Eats during Jollywood Nights? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: If You Only Get ONE Exclusive Snack at Jollywood Nights in Disney World, Get THIS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a brand-new holiday party in Disney World, and so far, it seems to be pretty popular! How can we tell? Well, we can explain! Happy holidays! Jollywood Nights is the new holiday party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a snazzy, jazzy little event with exclusive character meet-and-greets, new snacks, and two new shows, too! But before we get carried away and start talking about all those party-exclusive experiences, we need to talk about a little problem we ran into as the party was getting started. OK, so there are two ways to enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as a party guest during the Jollywood Nights event. First, you can do it the old-fashioned way: arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before the party starts at 7PM, wait in line, scan your party ticket, get an event wristband and lanyard, and enter the park. Let’s DO this! We can’t promise you’ll stroll through the gates right at 7PM when the party starts, but the line to enter usually moves forward at a steady pace. Option 2? Enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios EARLY (before the park opens to party guests at 7PM) with a regular park ticket or Annual Pass. Once you’re in the park, though, you’ll need a party lanyard and wristband, and the line to get ahold of those two key items was…long. Very long. WHOA! In fact, we waited 30-45 minutes for a wristband! And Cast Members are pretty strict about checking for your wristband and lanyard, so waiting in line is sort of a necessary inconvenience. That’s a LONG line! We first checked on the line to get a wristband (at the Vacation Fun Mickey Shorts Theater) at around 6PM. At 7:30PM, the line was still wrapped all along Echo Lake. That means some guests were stuck waiting for a wristband DURING the party! We waited a pretty long time! Now, we can’t make any promises here, but in our experience waiting in both the wristband distribution line outside AND inside the park, it seems like you might be better off getting a wristband at the Hollywood Studios park entrance. On night one of Jollywood Nights, there was only ONE wristband distribution spot inside the park, so we saw a LOT of Annual Passholders stuck waiting in a long line. Wristband acquired Keep in mind that this is night ONE of Jollywood Nights, so it might take a few parties for Disney to work out all the kinks! In the meantime, we’re covering ALL the things you can see and do during the party, so stay tuned for more. Check Out the CROWDS at a SOLD-OUT Jollywood Nights in 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 attending a Jollywood Nights party this year? Let us know in the comments! The post This Might be the LONGEST Line at Jollywood Nights in Disney’s Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re at the FIRST Jollywood Nights event in Disney World, and we’re bringing you along with us to try everything out! Jollywood Nights There’s SO MUCH to see, do, and eat at the new Jollywood Nights holiday party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but there’s one very important thing you should probably do FIRST. Lots of people are excited to visit the exclusive Jazzy Holidays “party within a party” that takes place during Jollywood Nights! This party features holiday music, craft cocktails, snacks, and old Hollywood vibes. But this exclusive jazz joint at the Hollywood Brown Derby is just that: EXCLUSIVE. You can’t just walk right in! So how do you get inside? Hollywood Brown Derby To gain access to Jazzy Holidays, you must join the mobile walk-up waitlist. Here’s how you do it. First, open up the My Disney Experience app and check availability for Jazzy Holidays (no need to visit the host stand). You can also scan a QR code located in the restaurant’s lobby to take you to this page on the app. ©Disney If there is availability, use the app to join the walk-up waitlist. You’ll need to confirm your group’s details, including how many people there will be and whether anyone has special dietary requests. Jazzy Holidays When it’s your turn to go inside, you’ll be notified via the app that you should head to a specific location! (The notification will tell you where to go). It’s virtual queue- style, so note that even after you get called for your reservation, you still might have to wait to head inside. When we were there, it was pretty crowded already, at around 8:20. Seating doesn’t begin until 8:30PM when the party officially starts, although we were able to start joining the online waitlist at 8:15PM. Crowd Outside Jazzy Holidays is a limited-capacity event, so you’ll want to join the waitlist sooner rather than later to make sure you get a spot before it fills up! There was actually a glitch that we experienced when we arrived. Everyone who had gotten called back for their reservation had the same “10 Minute Wait” notification to mark when they would be able to go inside, which was obviously impossible given the amount of people that were there. ©Disney We were called back and able to go inside around 8:50. Here’s a look at the inside of the restaurant. Inside This is where we sat… Our table! And here’s a look at the party-exclusive menu! The Menu For Jazzy Holidays, you can dine inside of the restaurant or outside at the lounge — which Cast Members confirmed have the same menu. We ordered the Pork Belly Bao for $12… Pork Belly Bao the Oyster Rockefeller for $14… Oyster Rockefeller and the Crispy Duck Drumettes for $14. Crispy Duck Drumettes If you’re hoping to catch more details on the treats we try here, just follow along with us for all things happening tonight. Aside from this exclusive party, there’s a LOT to do at Jollywood Nights. Throughout the park, you will be able to experience unique music and entertainment inspired by different genres. On Commissary Lane, for example, you can explore the Holiday Fiesta En La Calle, while Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will host a live holiday special over at Theater of the Stars with some other Disney special guests (like Princess Tiana and Belle). ©Disney Jack Skellington himself will host a special sing-along themed to Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas at Hyperion Theater, and a DJ will spin holiday tunes on Hollywood Boulevard. Hyperion Theater Don’t forget to say hello to the characters by Echo Lake! “Moooom! Phineas and Ferb are coming out for Jollywood Nights!” Stay tuned to DFB, and we’ll let you know all the details about Jollywood Nights in Disney World! Click here to learn all about 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! Headed to Jollywood Nights this year? Let us know in the comments! The post You've Got To Be QUICK To Get Into the EXCLUSIVE Jazzy Holidays Club at Disney's Jollywood Nights! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re here on the first night of Jollywood Nights to see how Disney is running things at this all-new event! Jollywood Nights There is special entertainment, food, and beverages. But some of the biggest perks of these after-hours events are the shorter wait times for the rides! But one very popular ride has a slight change in how it’s run for these holiday events. Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides in Hollywood Studios. When it first opened, we were introduced to it with a virtual queue system. But we haven’t seen a virtual queue for the massive Star Wars ride since 2021–until now at Jollywood Nights. Rise of the Resistance will only have a virtual queue at Jollywood Nights You can join the virtual queue right at 8PM in the My Disney Experience app or scan the QR code on the signs around the park. Then you just need to be ready with your party already loaded into the app with a registered Jollywood Night ticket. There will NOT be a standby line for the ride for the events. ©Disney The virtual queue will only be used during Jollywood Nights, not during regular park hours. You’ll get a boarding group and then wait to be called! ©Disney We noticed there were still boarding groups available at 8:50 which is pretty impressive! ©Disney So if you’re hoping to ride this fun Star Wars thrill ride on Jollywood Nights, be sure you’re ready at 8PM to get in line (virtually that is)! And enjoy the rest of the night’s festivities while you wait to be called. Until then, keep checking back to DFB for more party updates! For the First Time in 30 Years, There’s a NEW Disney World Park Character! 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 a fan of riding Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! The post This Is the ONLY Way To Ride Rise of the Resistance During Jollywood Nights in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to celebrate the holidays in Disney World! Snoap! We’re live from the very first Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios event ever and are bringing you with us to check everything out. From entertainment and merchandise to characters and more, we’re taking it all in. And now, we’re taking you with us to try some NEW eats at Trolley Car Cafe! We made our way over to Trolley Car Cafe to pick up the Ornament Mousse. Trolley Car Cafe This is a cherry-filled dark chocolate mousse on a chocolate cookie base, and it’s available for $5.29. Ornament Mousse We actually got the very FIRST Ornament Mousse of the evening, and the Cast Member wrote a cute note on the package for us! First one! We thought this was delicious! The chocolate is rich, creamy milk chocolate, and there’s a thin layer of red gel casing around the whole thing. Ornament Mousse If you like milk chocolate, this is definitely the treat for you. Ornament Mousse The center has a cherry gel and chilled cherries. The gel is very sweet, but those cherries are tart and juicy when you bite into them. Inside the treat We thought the price was good for the portion, and we liked that it didn’t melt too quickly even though it was warm outside. Overall we’d definitely get this one again! However, if you’re not a fan of chocolate and cherries, you’ll want to pass. Yum! There are plenty more treats where this one came from, so stay tuned to DFB as we bring you even more coverage from Jollywood Nights! Everything You Need To Know About Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to this exclusive party? Let us know in the comments. The post REVIEW: This Delicious NEW Disney World Treat Is Just ! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Jollywood Nights have begun! Jollywood Nights! It’s a night of glitz, glam, and festivities! We’re at the very first party night of this new event! And we’re ready to bring you all the live updates and the ins and outs of this party. And that includes your transportation to and from the park. And now we have some news that could potentially foil your plans, so be prepared for this! As many of you may know, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is part of the Disney Skyliner network, which connects Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, along with several Disney World hotels. Disney Skyliner But on the nights of the Jollywood Nights event, you may want to be prepared for an alternate way to get back to your hotel. We noticed a sign as we were arriving at the park that could put a damper on your plans if you wanted to use the Skyliner to get back. Keep this in mind! That’s right, the Skyliner will only be operating until 9:30PM and a Cast Member confirmed that this will be the case for all the Jollywood Nights events. Don’t plan to use the Skyliner after a Jollywood Night! So you WILL be able to take the Skyliner TO the party (as long as you’re planning to be there before 9:30PM), but if you’re leaving after 9:30PM, you’ll need a different way home. As an alternate, the buses WILL be open all night for your convenience. So instead of hopping in line for the Skyliner, you can head to the bus parking to catch the next bus back to your hotel. Hollywood Studios Bus Stops If you need help locating your bus, just ask one of the helpful Cast Members nearby. We hope you have a great time at Jollywood Nights! In the meantime, check back to DFB for more Disney updates! Be sure to catch everything from the first night of 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! Are you planning a Jollywood Night? Let us know in the comments! The post WARNING: The Disney World Skyliner Closes EARLY for Jollywood Nights! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tonight we are LIVE from Disney’s Hollywood Studios‘ first-ever Jollywood Nights! Jollywood Nights We can’t wait to try all the exclusive snacks at the event, as well as check out all the new entertainment and attractions you can’t experience anywhere else. But how many people are with us celebrating this new event? Let’s check out what crowds look like on this first night, which has SOLD OUT! When we first entered the park at around 7PM, lines to get in were THICK. Also, regular guests were still in the park, meaning crowds seemed really, REALLY heavy. Thankfully, this didn’t last too long since the park closed at 8PM and guests were headed out. Crowds to get in As the official start at 8:30PM grew closer, crowds were looking pretty dense. The line to get arm bands and lanyards was all the way back to Baseline Taphouse, while the actual check-in process was by Echo Lake. A LONG line Throughout the park, crowds were dispersed a bit more, which was honestly relieving. We’ll be sure to keep you updated throughout the night when it comes to what crowds look like at the rides and restaurants! Head over to Echo Lake for a wristband! Don’t forget that we’ll be live from the event all night, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Follow along with us at Jollywood Nights ALL NIGHT LONG! 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 to attend this new event this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Check Out the CROWDS at a SOLD-OUT Jollywood Nights in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For the first time in 30 years, there’s a NEW Disney parks character! Let’s DO this! There are some characters that have been introduced just for Disney World, like Figment in EPCOT and Orange Bird. Now, there’s a brand-NEW character in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re at the first night of the NEW Jollywood Nights holiday party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are tons of exclusive treats, events, and shows at this party, but there’s one exciting update that we weren’t anticipating. Jollywood Nights! When we walked into the park for the party, we spotted this big, light-up sign for the event. It’s a cute way to introduce guests to the party, but that adorable gingerbread man on the sign is more than just a holiday decoration! Sign At the media event for the party, we learned that the gingerbread man is none other than Ollie — a brand new Disney Parks character! RJ Temple is the creative director who worked on several elements of the party, including the Tip Top Club at the Tower of Terror, the transformation of the ABC Commissary for Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, and Ollie. He talked to us about Ollie a little bit. RJ Temple While we don’t think Ollie is available as a walk-around or meet-and-greet character (we’ll update you if we spot him anywhere), it seems like he’s the mascot for Jollywood Nights. He’s featured on the event map and on that big sign in the front of the park. On the map, it says, “There once was a cookie named Ollie who made his way west on a trolley. With oven-baked gleam, he followed his dream and made all of Tinseltown jolly!” Cute! Ollie is the first Disney World character in about 30 years — there haven’t been any other park characters introduced since Figment! Of course, other characters have debuted in Disney World since then (like Asha from Wish, Moana, and others), but they’ve all been from movies and shows — not park-exclusive characters. Ollie We’ll be watching for more updates and bringing you ALL the coverage of the new Jollywood Nights party, so stay tuned to DFB! Click here to see our live coverage of 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! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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 For the First Time in 30 Years, There's a NEW Disney World Park Character! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays have finally arrived in Disneyland Resort and we can’t wait to celebrate all season long. The holidays in Disneyland There are so many snacks to try and decorations to admire, and you can check out Festival of the Holidays over in Disney California Adventure. We were invited to a special preview to check out all this holiday season has to offer — come with us to check it out! When we arrived we were handed two different treats — it was a great way to start! The first was the Mickey-Shaped Gingerbread Cookie… Mickey-Shaped Gingerbread Cookie …and the other was the Mickey Ornament Macaron. Both are available right now around Disneyland Resort. Mickey Ornament Macaron Not only did we get to try these two treats, but we also got a sneak peek of all the food coming to Festival of Holidays and Disneyland Resort as a whole for the holiday season. Lots of different holiday options available! Tons of these options we’ve now been able to try at the Festival and beyond, and you can check out our reviews below! See our reviews of all the Festival of Holidays booths right here! But that wasn’t all — we also got to see what merchandise will be released in the resort soon! We got to see the Hanukkah Loungefly Backpack and Ears that are coming soon… Hanukkah Loungefly and Ears …as well as some truly stunning Disney Hanukkah Plates. Stunning Hanukkah Plates! We also got a chance to see the Festival of Holidays Mug and Tumbler that will be available. Cup and Mug There is also a set of plates inspired by Encanto! We can’t get enough of these — they’re gorgeous. Encanto Plates There’s also a beautiful Encanto Dress and Purse to match the design of the plates. Encanto Dress and Purse Then we got a look at some of the other collectible merchandise coming soon such as the Refillable Mug and Donald Duck Popcorn Bucket… Holiday Merchandise …the silly Reindeer Sipper… Reindeer Sipper …and a Mater Popcorn Bucket and Mickey and Friends Popcorn Bucket. Two more Popcorn Buckets Lastly, we got a look at our favorite characters in their holiday attire! Mickey was dressed seasonally in an adorable teal shirt and khaki pants… Mickey! …Chip and Dale were dressed in matching (but opposite-colored) Santa shirts and hats… Chip ‘n Dale …and Donald was looking spiffy as ever being the number one duck around in his winter coat and hat. Hey, Donald! We can’t wait to see what the rest of the holiday season has in store, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Learn all about the Festival of Holidays 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 What do you love the most about the holidays in Disneyland? 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 Disneyland to attend their media preview of the merchandise, food, and more available for the holiday season. 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 We Got a SNEAK PEEK at Everything Coming to Disneyland for the Holidays (Including NEW Character Outfits!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to put on your fanciest lipstick, break out your nicest suit, and come with us to Disney’s NEW Jollywood Nights party. We’ve had our fun at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but this time, we’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a glamorous new holiday event. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From the exclusive new treats to the exciting new shows, we’re taking you along with us as we experience EVERYTHING Jollywood Nights has to offer! Crowds Party guests can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios at 7PM. At around 5:30, we spotted guests lining up for the party, and the line was already getting pretty long! Keep your eyes out for more Jollywood Nights coverage — we’ll be covering ALL the party highlights and updating this post! Learn more about Jollywood Nights right here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you most looking forward to experiencing at Jollywood Nights? 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of the Jollywood Nights holiday party. 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 WE'RE LIVE: The FIRST Jollywood Nights Party Is Happening NOW in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season for a BRAND NEW Disney holiday event! The holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Disney Parks across the world typically get special events to celebrate the holiday season and a new one is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Here at DFB, we’ve got you covered on everything this new event has to offer — from unique events to tasty treats, we’ll keep you in the loop and let you know what to look out for. We’ve even got a FIRST LOOK at the new event map! The new Hollywood Studios event — Disney Jollywood Nights — is a separately ticketed event that will take place on ten select nights from November 11th through December 20th, 2023. Participants during this event will get to experience the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular in addition to exclusive treats and rare character meet-and-greets. ©Disney We now have a first look at the Jollywood Nights map and we are BLOWN away by all the exciting experiences throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The map! All throughout the park, guests will be able to experience unique music and entertainment, including Holiday Fiesta En La Calle on Commissary Lane. You’ll also be able to find Kermit and Miss Piggy hosting a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with Disney special guests while Jack Skellington hosts a sing-along themed to Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at Hyperion Theater. If you’re looking for a more basic form of live music, look no further than Hollywood Boulevard where a DJ will spin some holiday tunes. Everything you need can be found here Two limited-capacity entertainment experiences are also happening during the event — The Hollywood Brown Derby will become a speakeasy-inspired jazz lounge in the vein of a singalong piano bar and The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard will host an “other-worldly soiree” with a ghostly band as a recreation of the Tip Top Club of Tower of Terror lore! A closer look As promised, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet some famous Disney characters! Animation Courtyard is hosting several characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. See “I 2 I” with Powerline Max, Chip ‘n’ Dale, and Phineas and Ferb over at Echo Lake! Be sure to catch the incredible Edna Mode with a 1950s theme and Frozone’s Snow Zone at Pixar Place during the event! Another close up Also featured on the map are special holiday-themed Magic Shots and two new Disney PhotoPass experiences. Each Jollywood ticket comes with complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos from the event. Make sure you wear your best festive Hollywood attire for great photo ops! The map The map also points out the locations for accessible rides during the event, including Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which will use a virtual queue during the event. You can also use this map to find exclusive food and drinks. Hollywood Studios Prices vary by the date but they start at $159 and run to $179 per person. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket. Disney Jollywood Nights will take place from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., but ticket holders can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 7 p.m. Tickets for the limited-capacity holiday event can be bought on the Disney World website. For an intricate guide to Disney Jollywood Nights, CLICK HERE. ©Disney Using this map and referencing our guide will save you a ton of time and energy during your night at Hollywood Studios. You’d be surprised how quickly time flies at events like these! We’ll continue to deliver the latest news surrounding the event and be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Disney World news and tips! Every SOLD OUT Date for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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 experience on the map are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the MAP for Jollywood Nights in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort has a ton going on right now with the start of the holiday season, and we’re here to cover all of it! Viva Navidad! One of the biggest events that happens each year is the Festival of the Holidays in Disney California Adventure. With so many treats to try, it can feel overwhelming, which is why we’re here to help you decide which treats are worth the cash. If you’re a cold brew coffee fan, one of these new menu items is DEFINITELY worth a try but the other one…not so much. Over at The Cappuccino Cart, you can grab the Cafe de Olla Cold Brew for $7.25. This is piloncillo-sweetened coffee spiced with star anise, clove, and cinnamon topped with a hot chocolate cream cold foam. Cafe de Olla Cold Brew We wanted to like this so badly, but it just wasn’t happening. The cold foam was delicious, but the cloves mixed with the flavor were not working for us. The coffee itself was sweet, but the spices were very, very bitter. Cafe de Olla Cold Brew Overall, if you’re into contrasting flavors, then maybe give this one a try. However, if you’re like us and want your coffee to be either sweet OR bitter, then we’d recommend staying away. We also headed over to Pym Test Kitchen to try the Cold Brew Infusion: Cinnamon & Spice for $6.79. This drink is cinnamon caramel cold brew with cardamom cream foam. Cold Brew Infusion: Cinnamon & Spice Now, this cold brew doesn’t have a strong coffee taste — it has a sweet and rich caramel taste with hints of cinnamon. The cardamon eventually mixed into the coffee adding a bit of a spicy cinnamon taste but it was never too strong. Cold Brew Infusion Our reporter doesn’t usually like cardamon or strong cinnamon flavors but loved this. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch on top was a fun topping and the caramel sauce added to the sweet caramel flavor. Overall, if you’re a fan of caramel and strong spice flavors, we say give this one a try! We love the topping! Looking for more Festival of Holidays news? We’ve got you covered! More Festival of Holidays News! REVIEW: There Are Two NEW Cold Brews At Disneyland, but We Only Liked ONEREVIEW: Disney’s NEW Snack Is a Whole Holiday Meal in Empanada Form — And We LOVED ItEverything You NEED To Eat and Drink at Disneyland’s Festival of HolidaysREVIEW: We Tried FOUR Disney Treats, But We DON’T Recommend This OneCOMPLETE Guide to the 2023 Disneyland Festival of Holidays Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! Check out all the food at this year’s Festival of Holidays 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 Which of these would you try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There Are Two NEW Cold Brews At Disneyland, but We Only Liked ONE first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Several long-term closures will affect the Disney World theme parks and hotels next week. For some of these closures, we still don’t know when they will end. Hollywood Studios Let’s check out all of the temporary closures in Disney World from November 12th through the 18th so that you’re prepared before your next trip. Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. The queue area is being redone, and we recently saw some concrete added to this space. Another look! There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. In addition, Cast Members are currently working on a large mural that’s painted on the side of the queue building. Mural at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island The Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer’s Island is not only closed — it’s missing completely! Closed A Cast Member told us a few months ago that it was removed for repairs, and we haven’t seen it back since. We’ll be keeping an eye out for its return. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Tomorrowland Terrace is a quick service restaurant that’s remained closed since the 2020 pandemic-related closures, but even before that, this spot was only occasionally open. Tomorrowland Terrace It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen this restaurant open for visitors. Pretty much the only thing it’s used for now is the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties. We saw it open in late 2020, when it was serving some favorites from Columbia Harbour House‘s menu while that restaurant was temporarily closed. Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Once in a while, you’ll see the dining area open as a rest area, but usually it’s all roped off and empty. Disney hasn’t announced when this spot could finally reopen, but we’ll be watching for updates! Why You Might Not Be Able To Visit Magic Kingdom This Weekend EPCOT Restaurant Marrakesh Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened, but Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining. Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! We Were Surprised Everyone Loves This in EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a stage show located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It closed with the rest of the parks in 2020 for the pandemic-related shut-down, but even after the parks reopened and the rest of the entertainment slowly returned as well, this attraction remained closed. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. However, we have some hope for the show. Disney released this new pin in March 2022 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the attraction, which seems like something they wouldn’t do if they were going to close the show for good. It returned Although we haven’t heard anything definitive about Voyage of the Little Mermaid, we have hope that it could reopen sometime in the future! We’ll be sure to let you know about any updates Holiday decorations have arrived at Hollywood Studios! Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? 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Disneyland Resort is celebrating the holidays in full swing with all its decorations, and now we have the Festival of Holidays to experience! Festival of Holidays There are so many exciting snacks and treats to try at this yearly event and we’re trying them all to tell you what’s worth the price. We headed over to Studio Catering Co. to grab a dish that we are 100% recommending! Over at Studio Catering, you can grab the Holiday Turkey Empanada for $7.99. This is a fried empanada filled with turkey, stuffing, and gravy with cranberry dipping sauce. Holiday Turkey Empanada We LOVED this treat — empanada is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside and the flavors mix so well together. Holiday Turkey Empanada The cranberry sauce only makes it better — it tastes just like Grandma’s cranberry sauce in our opinion and was the perfect addition to the empanada. In our eyes, this whole thing is a 10/10. Yum! Want to see more of our recent reviews? Check out our posts below! More Festival of Holidays News Here! REVIEW: There Are Two NEW Cold Brews At Disneyland, but We Only Liked ONEREVIEW: Disney’s NEW Snack Is a Whole Holiday Meal in Empanada Form — And We LOVED ItEverything You NEED To Eat and Drink at Disneyland’s Festival of HolidaysREVIEW: We Tried FOUR Disney Treats, But We DON’T Recommend This OneCOMPLETE Guide to the 2023 Disneyland Festival of Holidays As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney reviews! Check out all the menus for this year’s Festival of Holidays 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 treat? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Disney's NEW Snack Is a Whole Holiday Meal in Empanada Form -- And We LOVED It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just announced the opening date of a NEW hotel restaurant, Great Maple. ©Disney This new spot is opening at the Pixar Place Hotel, which is the re-themed version of the Paradise Pier Hotel in Disneyland. Now, we’ve got a look at the FULL MENU for the new table-service restaurant! Great Maple — which has a few other locations in California already — will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will provide easy access for overnight guests, locals, and theme park visitors. It opens for walk-ins on November 15th, and reservations are available starting November 21st. ©Disney Signature dishes will include Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Maple Bacon Doughnuts, Cajun Shrimp & Cheddar Biscuit Benedict, and the Soda Pop-Braised Baby Back Ribs. Plus, you’ll be able to indulge in the full bar which will serve wine, beer, and cocktails. ©Great Maple Let’s look at the full menu, which is the same for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Brunch options are showing up on the Dinner menu as well, so we’re hoping that brunch is an all-day affair at this spot.) ©Great Maple First up, there are several shareable plates, like Portobello Mushroom Fries and Mac & Cheese. There are also five salads on the menu. ©Disney Brunch seems to be their specialty — there are several Brunch Favorites, such as the Cajun Shrimp Biscuit Benedict and the Pancake “Pops.” ©Disney Main dishes include steak, pasta, a grilled chicken bowl, salmon, and more. ©Disney There are a few sandwiches and burgers, along with a Falafel Wrap. And you can’t forget about the sweets! The Famous Maple Bacon Donuts sound particularly tasty. ©Disney There are plenty of drinks and cocktails on the menu, too. You can order by the bottle… ©Disney …red wine, draft beer… ©Disney …sparkling wine, white wine, rosé… ©Disney …and cocktails. ©Disney There are also hot drinks, like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. ©Disney Finally, there are free spirits, which has a variety of other drinks on the menu. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this new spot! Click here to learn more about the Pixar Place Hotel. 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 Are you going to try out this new spot when it opens? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: The FULL MENU Has Been Released for Disney's NEW Great Maple Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard about the “new” Pixar hotel opening in Disneyland? Welcome to the Pixar Place Hotel! We say “new” because it’s actually a re-theme of an existing hotel. Inside this updated spot, there will be a new restaurant called Great Maple. Now, we finally know exactly when this restaurant will open! Disney announced previously that Great Maple will open in November 2023, but Great Maple announced today on Instagram that the official opening date will be November 15th. Starting on that day, they’ll welcome walk-ins. Reservations become available about a week later, on November 21st. Great Maple The Paradise Pier Hotel is being completely remodeled to turn into the Pixar Place Hotel (the transformation will be complete on January 30th, 2024). Great Maple is opening as a table service restaurant on the hotel’s first floor. ©Disney Great Maple is a “southern California-based modern American eatery,” serving upscale dishes of fan-favorite comfort food like fried chicken, burgers, and even salads. There are already a couple of other Great Maple locations in California, but this is the first one on Disney property. Click here to learn more about Great Maple’s menu! This restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and will provide easy access for overnight guests, locals, and theme park visitors. ©Disney Signature dishes will include Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Maple Bacon Doughnuts, Cajun Shrimp, Cheddar Biscuit Benedict, and the Soda Pop-Braised Baby Back Ribs. Plus, you’ll be able to indulge in the full bar which will serve wine, beer, and cocktails. ©Great Maple Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Learn more about the new Pixar Place Hotel 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 Are you going to Disneyland soon? Let us know in the comments. The post OPENING DATE Revealed for a NEW Disney Hotel Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2024 is almost here. Aren’t you glad you’ve already purchased those Disney World tickets?! Scanning in! Since you’ve been planning for that next Disney World trip in 2024, you’ve got to know all the things that are changing from this year to the next. Let’s talk about the changes that are coming that will affect your 2024 trip! What’s going to be changing at Disney World in 2024? Let’s go over it. Disney Dining Plan The Disney Dining Plan will be returning on January 9th, 2024. For those who don’t know what the dining plan is (especially since it’s been missing from Disney World since 2020), it’s a way for Disney World guests who book a vacation package through Disney to pre-pay for their dining costs. The Disney Dining Plan is returning! Two plans will be available: the Standard Dining Plan and the Quick Service Dining Plan — here are FULL details on what each plan will offer and here’s a list of all the Disney World restaurants participating in the plan. Check Out More Info On The Disney Dining Plan HERE! No More Park Reservations For Most Tickets Starting January 9th, park guests with date-based tickets won’t need park passes to get into the parks! Yes to all of this! Annual passholders, and a few other admission types will still need park pass reservations for the time being, but we wouldn’t be surprised (or mad at it!) if that changes at some point, too! Check out more about these park pass reservation changes HERE! “Good to Go” Days For Park Hoppers January is obviously a huge month for Disney fans, as in addition to all this, Disney also recently announced that sometime in January, passholders will have access to “good to go days.” Here’s the deal on what that means: basically, the theme park reservation calendar is going to be updated periodically to show passholders days when they can visit Disney World WITHOUT a Park Pass reservation. Annual Passholders unite! It’s important to note that blockout dates will still apply, but if the Park Pass reservation system has been giving you headaches since its summer 2020 implementation, this, my friends, is a definite win! Check out more info about the Park Pass reservation system updates HERE! All-Day Park Hopper Access is Back Starting January 9th, guests with a ticket with park hopper benefits or an annual pass will be able to visit another park any time during the day (subject to capacity limitations)! No more waiting until 2PM to hop over to your favorite ride from your favorite snack stop or vice versa. You can park hop it up to your heart’s content! Hoppity-hop, hoppity-ho! To recap, if you enter one park, you can dash right over to another park anytime. Find EVERYTHING you need to know about the new park hopper offering HERE! New Restaurants Coming The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers will be coming to Disney’s BoardWalk in early 2024 (a delay from its initially announced opening of 2023) and will serve more than just cakes. The table service restaurant is expected to also have savory items, and in the afternoons guests can enjoy a spot of tea. Cake Bake Shop in September 2023 According to The Cake Bake Shop’s website, the restaurant will feature “a whimsical atmosphere that complements the magic of the idyllic charm of Disney’s BoardWalk that guests know and love.” We’re personally waiting on the edge of our seats. We had the opportunity to interview the owner of The Cake Bake Shop and got some exclusive and insider details on the new location. Read the interview here! Click here to learn more about the new Cake Bake Shop! Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Next up for you corn dog lovers, the Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand is coming to Disney’s BoardWalk. They already run a stand at Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort, but now they’ll be making their way to the East Coast. ©Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs While you will generally find a “regular” corn dog on the menu, the really exciting thing here is Blue Ribbon’s constantly rotating menu of unique corn dog creations. The Disney World menu hasn’t been released yet, but in Disneyland, we’ve seen things like the Mexican Street Corn Dog, a Christmas Corn Dog, and even a Golden Dragon Corn Dog! Mexican Street Corn Dog An official opening date hasn’t been released yet but it is set to open in 2023, meaning by 2024 there could be a whole new world of corn dog creations for you to enjoy. Summer House on the Lake Summer House on the Lake is set to open in late 2023. The restaurant will serve up pizzas, sandwiches, salads, pasta, wood-grilled dishes, and more. There will even be a weekend brunch. ©Summer House Concept Art INSIDE the Summer House will be a snack spot, too, called The Cookie Jar, which will serve freshly-baked cookies and pastries. Read About One of Summer House’s OTHER Locations For A Preview EET by Maneet Chauhan Another new restaurant set to open in 2023 is EET by Maneet Chauhan. The restaurant is a creation by James Beard Award-winning chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan together with hospitality entrepreneur Vivek Deora. ©Disney via Instagram It is set to serve Indian cuisine in a “modern, fun” concept. Disney hasn’t revealed the menu for EET yet, but we have seen sneak peeks! Chauhan owns another restaurant in Nashville called Chauhan Ale & Masala House, and the menu there features “globally influenced Indian cuisine that highlights aspects of the culinary scene not only in Mumbai or New Delhi, but Nashville as well, perfectly combining Indian fare with traditional Southern dishes.” Menu items will include Tandoori Chicken Poutine, Gulab Jamun Cheesecake, and more. That could be an indication of what’s to come, but we’ll have to wait for the exact details. © George Burns Photography (Via Eater) The restaurant is set to open later in 2023 and could be an exciting NEW addition to Disney Springs. Will it become a new Disney Springs favorite? Only time will tell, but it is a new spot that should definitely be on your radar! Coming Attractions Tiana’s Bayou Adventure A new ride is coming to Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain closed in early 2023 to make way for a NEW ride themed to Disney’s animated film The Princess and the Frog. The new attraction is called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and is set to take visitors through the bayous of Louisiana to help Tiana with her new endeavor, Tiana’s Foods. New Concept Art This ride will pick up the moment after The Princess and The Frog ends and we will “join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney So what actually happens after the film? Tiana opens Tiana’s Palace and requires the riders’ help finding a missing key ingredient for the Mardi Gras party she’s throwing for the people of New Orleans. We’re going to be seeing old and new characters, hearing familiar and new songs, and embarking on a whole new adventure with Tiana! It’s set to open in 2024. Country Bear Jamboree Disney has announced that a NEW SHOW is coming to Country Bear Jamboree in Magic Kingdom! In 2024, the beloved bears will be learning an all-new act — they’ll sing their usual songs in new styles like country, rockabilly, and bluegrass. ©Disney Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be a take on the classic variety shows found in Nashville, Tennessee, and Nashville musicians are involved in the new arrangements. For instance. we’ll be hearing a new version of “Bare Necessities” in a rockabilly style! A Disney Imagineer has shared, “The music is going to be amazing, and the show will still have the fun and friendly tone that we all love about the Country Bears.” Magic Kingdom We hope you’re ready for all these changes because they’re coming up fast! 2024 will be here before we know it. In the meantime, don’t forget to check back to DFB for more Disney updates. 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 Which change will impact you the most? Let us know in the comments! The post 10 Big Changes Will Affect Disney World Ticket Holders in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re walking around Magic Kingdom today, it’s not only the holiday decorations you should be taking in — you also should be on the lookout for celebrities! Magic Kingdom We’ve been enjoying the holiday decorations for a little while now, but today we got a special surprise — filming is happening in the park with multiple celebrities! Walking down Main Street, U.S.A., we quickly noticed that part of the area was blocked off with shrubs and there were massive lights and scaffolding up. Filming! Soon after, we noticed Julianne Hough dressed in a beautiful, festive red dress! We’ve seen her and her brother Derek Hough in Magic Kingdom filming for the holiday special in previous years as well. She looks stunning! But that wasn’t all — beside Cinderella Castle, in an area where only Cast Members and invited guests are allowed to go, we spotted Chrissy Metz! It’s Chrissy Metz! It appears they’re all filming for the yearly Disney holiday special, and we can’t wait to see it when it comes out! If you’re in the parks and see filming happening, while it’s very exciting, it’s important that you don’t interrupt the process. Filming takes a lot of time and can be very tedious, so the more distractions they have to deal with, the harder it becomes for everyone involved. Look at those big lights! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out the celebrities we spotted in Disneyland earlier this year! 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 celebrity would you love to see in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post We Spotted MULTIPLE Celebrities in Magic Kingdom Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of our favorite restaurants in Disney World is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs. Celebrity Chef Art Smith celebrates Southern and Floridian cuisine and “farm-to-fork” food at his restaurant, and we’d eat there every day of the week if we could. Homecomin’ We’re always excited when new menu options show up at this spot. Now, Homecomin’ has announced a brand-new offering for the holiday season. All we can say is, we know what we’re doing for Thanksgiving this year! Homecomin’ usually has a special Thanksgiving menu, with offerings like smoked turkey breast, buttery mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. Last year, they also had a tasty Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich, which was only available on Thanksgiving Day. Homecomin’ Now, in 2023, Homecomin’ is offering Thanksgiving dinner to go! They announced on Instagram that Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 will be available for pickup for the first time ever. ©Homecomin’ The option to have Thanksgiving catered by Homecomin’ looks pretty good to us. The meal includes the following: Smoked Turkey with Gravy, Andouille Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Southern Green Beans, Cheddar Drop Biscuits with Fig Jam, and four Slices of the restaurant’s famous Hummingbird Cake. ©Homecomin’ The meal (which feeds four people) costs a total of $200 plus tax. Homecomin’ said that this is “perfect for those staying on property or for those who want to take a break from cooking this year” — so if you’ll be staying at a Disney World hotel around Turkey Day, this might be a great choice! ©Homecomin’ It’s important to note that pickup is available on November 21st and 22nd only — not on the 23rd (Thanksgiving Day). There are limited quantities of pick-up meals available. If you want to grab one, we recommend putting in your pre-order early. You’ll fill out the form here and Homecomin’ will contact you with payment and pick-up instructions: Click here to pre-order your Thanksgiving meal from Homecomin’. We’ll continue to watch for more news from Disney World and especially more updates from Homecomin’, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to see where to find a Thanksgiving meal in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Disney World this holiday season? Let us know in the comments. The post Something BRAND NEW Is Coming to Homecomin' in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article