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It’s time to celebrate the holiday season in Disneyland! Festival of Holidays 2022 The 2023 Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure has officially begun and we’re bringing you with us to check it all out. There will be food, entertainment, merch, and so much more, so let’s get into it! Festival Dates The Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure is a huge part of the Holiday Season at Disneyland Resort! The 2023 Festival dates are November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024! Disney California Adventure If you’re visiting this park during these dates, make sure you keep an eye out for these new and returning offerings! Food and Drinks The 2023 Festival features 8 Festive Marketplace Booths along with eats and sips at some additional locations around Disney California Adventure. Viva Navidad! We got to check out some of these booths during the soft opening already, so make sure you check out ALL of our reviews of the 2023 booths. ALL of Our Festival of Holidays Booth Reviews Here’s a quick look at each of the booths! Merry Mashups This booth has a returning item, the Southern Mac & Cheese with andouille sausage and spiced panko crunch. Southern Mac & Cheese This booth had some new menu items — but did we like them? Check out our review to find out! Click here to see our full review of the Merry Mashups booth Brews & Bites At this booth, you’ll be able to grab a variety of beers along with Impossible Chorizo Queso Fundido with house-made tortilla chips. Stay tuned for our full review! Favorite Things Get ready for Braised pork belly adobo with garlic rice and the Mad Santa Macaron from this booth — we’ll be bringing you our full review. Holiday Duets We can’t wait to try the Esquites Carnitas Mac & Cheese with salsa macha and spiced puffed rice and the Chocolate Tart Made with TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces — stay tuned! A Twist on Tradition If you know how much we love cheese, you know we’re looking forward to the Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream and chives. Making Spirits Bright At this booth, you can grab the Impossible Chicken Curry Bites with lemon raita and coriander chutney, along with the Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake for dessert. Winter Sliderland We’ll be trying the Togarashi Karaage Chicken Slider with furikake mayo slaw on a Hawaiian roll and the Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll at this booth. Grandma’s Recipes At this booth, we’ll be trying the Barbacoa Tamal de Res with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa, and crema. Stay tuned for more! Additional Locations You can also snag a ton of festival eats and drinks at various additional food locations throughout the park, so be sure to stay tuned for those reviews, too! See ALL of Our Festival of Holidays Booth Reviews Right Here Discounts If you love the Sip and Savor Pass, you can rest easy knowing it is available at his year’s Festival. Sip and Savor pass for the Disney California Adventure Festival of the Holidays The pass consists of a commemorative credential, lanyard, and 8 coupons, which can be redeemed at the Festive Foods Marketplaces for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage. Entertainment Get ready to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Navidad, Diwali, and Three Kings Day at the festival! Holiday Toy Drummers Plus, Mickey’s Happy Holidays is a high-energy character celebration! During the celebration, guests are invited to dance along to merry holiday music with Mickey Mouse and pals! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! gives guests the chance to enjoy a street party featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets, and Mickey, Minnie and friends in their fiesta best! Viva Navidad! Don’t forget to grab a Festival Entertainment Guide and check the Disneyland App so you can be in the know with the lineup during your visit! Be sure to keep checking back here for more updates from the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure! ALL of Our Festival of Holidays Booth Reviews Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! Festival of Holidays Disney parks have been decked out on both coasts and we’re ready for all sorts of festive fun. Speaking of festive, Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays is coming up soon, but it looks like Disney has decided to bring us the holidays early! The Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure is a huge part of the Holiday Season at Disneyland Resort! The 2023 Festival dates are November 10, 2023 through January 7, 2024, but Disney surprised us by opening some of the food booths EARLY! It’s open!!! The 2023 Festival features 8 Festive Marketplace Booths along with eats and sips at some additional locations around Disney California Adventure. We also can’t wait to check out the live music and dance performances, beautiful decorations, and a special holiday version of the World of Color nighttime spectacular. 2023 Festival of Holidays Passport The Sip and Savor Pass is available to Festival guests as well! For one price, you get a commemorative credential, lanyard, and 8 coupons which can be redeemed at the Festive Foods Marketplaces for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage each. Sip and Savor Details Want to learn more about the Festival of Holidays in Disneyland? Click here! And, you can find all the booth menus (with pricing!) here. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we bring you everything you can eat, see, and do at the Disneyland Festival of Holidays! Everything You Need To Know About the Disneyland Festival of Holidays Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you heading to Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post Disneyland Festival of Holidays Food Booths Have Opened EARLY! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is HERE. A crowded main street during the event! And you know what that means?! Loads of new holiday treats for us to enjoy! While some of the new treats are available to enjoy ALL day in Magic Kingdom, others are exclusive to the party. This year Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies is offering TWO brand new treats one you can get all day long, and one that’s a party-exclusive treat! A party-exclusive treat means you have to have a ticket and be attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in order to get your hands on it. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies One of the new items is the Lump of Coal in your Stocking, which is a Cookies ‘n’ cream milkshake topped with whipped cream, cookies ‘n’ cream crumbles, and a chocolate doughnut hole. We’ve had similar shakes before, so we decided to focus on the OTHER new treat instead. Note that the Lump of Coal in your Stocking is ONLY available during the party. So let’s talk about the Reindeer Chow Sundae. First, the good thing about it is that it’s available all day long! So you can get it during your regular park day at Magic Kingdom or during the party! This sundae is made of chocolate soft-serve, pretzels, cereal, M&M’s chocolate candies, and hot fudge. Yep, it’s a chocolate-lovers dream! Reindeer Chow Sundae There was SO much hot fudge on this thing and we loved the cereal covered in chocolate. We also loved how it also had great texture and crunch with the pretzels, cereal, and soft serve. It’s a perfect mix of salty and sweet. Warning, though: IT MELTS FAST. It melts fast You can grab this treat at Auntie Gravity’s for $7.79 — we will say that we think it should’ve been a little bigger for that price, but we’d still probably eat it again. Salty and sweet! We will continue to share more reviews, so stay tuned!! You can see our reviews for ALL of the holiday treats we have tried this year here! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting Disney World this year? If so, what are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments below! The post We LOVED This New Disney World Snack...But We Didn't Love It Worth 😬 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season has just begun, and Disney World is already celebrating. But that also means the new year is right around the corner. Christmas in Magic Kingdom Disney World is a very popular vacation destination to ring in the new year, and each new calendar year brings lots of news and changes to the parks. If you’re planning a trip for January, one of the (usually) slower times in the parks, here’s why you DON’T want to visit at the beginning of the month. January 1st Of course, the first date on this list is New Year’s Day itself. Who doesn’t want to spend the first day of the new year in the Most Magical Place on Earth? New Year’s Day in Magic Kingdom (2022) This day in all the parks, but especially Magic Kingdom, will likely be very busy, so prepare yourself to brush shoulders with hundreds of your closest strangers. January 3rd-7th You’ll also want to watch out for January 3rd-7th thanks to the first runDisney race of the year, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. ©runDisney This four-day race long weekend will include the following races: Walt Disney World Marathon Walt Disney World Half Marathon Walt Disney World 10K Walt Disney World 5K Now, you may think you’re out of the woods if you head to the parks later in the day, but that’s not the case. After these runners finish racing, they head into the parks for some fun. This will be especially true on January 4th after the Walt Disney World 5K — because the race will be finished before the parks even open, and everyone will pour in to get pics with their medals in front of the castle. Fun! But also potentially very crowded. So, once again, prepare yourself for heavy crowds AND road closures in the mornings. January 9th January 9th may not sound like an intimidating day, but it’s the date so many people have been looking forward to for over a year now. Scanning in! For one thing, park pass reservations will finally be no longer required for anyone with a date-based ticket (which is most guests except for Annual Passholders and those traveling with school trips and such), AND park hopping returns at all hours of the day for guests with Park Hopper tickets. Not only that, but the Disney Dining Plan is ALSO returning on this date! School will be in session, the marathon will be over … so it may not be super crowded. Christmas Tree in Magic Kingdom But when something big changes at Disney World, tech problems with the Disney World app usually ensure. So it’s a day you may want to avoid if you can! Meanwhile, we’ll be here all day, every day to bring you the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! See what after-hours events are returning to Disney World parks starting in January! 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 When are you planning your 2024 Disney vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post Why You Don't Want To Be in Magic Kingdom on January 4th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is typically the park that closes earliest in Disney World for the safety and comfort of the animals, but we’re getting an extra special treat tonight — we’re at Extended Evening Hours! Tree of Life at night Extended Evening Hours are available to Disney World guests staying at a Deluxe hotel and are only offered for specific days at certain parks. These special days give guests extra time in the parks at night; it is a great way to experience a ton of attractions with little to no waits! In the past, this benefit was only available in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But now Extended Evening Hours are available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, too! So what are we waiting for? Let’s get into the park! When we went to enter the park, we took a moment to admire the Christmas tree just outside the entrance. This tree has been up for a few days now, but we will always pause to look at it! Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh, Christmas Tree We entered the park around 5PM and headed straight for the Tree of Life, which has a STUNNING little nighttime show. About every 10 minutes, fireflies will start flickering on the tree, and then special lighting brings the animals carved into the tree to life. SO pretty. Tree of Life: Awakenings Pro tip: you’ll see QR codes around the park where you can download menus of restaurants that are open during extended evening hours. During Animal Kingdom’s Extended Evening Hours, you can ride: Avatar Flight of Passage DINOSAUR Expedition Everest It’s Tough to be a Bug! Meet Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost Na’vi River Journey TriceraTop Spin Find out what’s open for food and drinks! We noticed that some restaurants that weren’t on the official list were still open for a little while. Both Creature Comforts and Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes were open until 8PM. ZERO lines for food Along the way, we were amazed to see just how empty the park seemed. This place was EMPTY! We also saw Cast Members standing where you enter Africa because that section isn’t open except for Tamu Tamu Refreshments and the snack stand on the edge of that land. The attractions there are all closed, though. So empty Ride wait times were also low throughout the night — 35 minutes for Flight of Passage? SAY WHAT? Get this — it got down to 15 minutes later in the evening. Note that you have to scan your ticket (and be linked to a hotel) to get on rides during the event. ©Disney We mostly just admired the view. Animal Kingdom usually closes before dark on most days, so this is one of the few ways you can see it at nighttime (which is a shame because this park comes ALIVE at night). STUNNING! Animal Kingdom is often one of the least crowded parks out of the four, but over in Pandora, things can get very busy very quick. That’s not really the case during extended evening hours, though. This event offers one of those rare occasions where you can really enjoy the bioluminescence of Pandora at night. P:andora was MEANT to be seen at night This includes the bioluminescent paint on the pavement. PRETTY It seemed like no matter where we went, we kept finding more beautiful, quiet spots to admire. This park is so beautiful! If you’re interested in shopping, some shops remained open for Extended Evening Hours, including Discovery Trading Co. and Riverside Depot. Care for some late-night shopping? If you ever have the chance to go to an Extended Evening Hours event, we highly recommend it. We here at DFB are always bringing you the latest news, so stay tuned! 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’s your favorite part about Animal Kingdom? Tell us below! The post We’re at Extended Evening Hours in Animal Kingdom -- Come With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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

The holidays have taken over Disney World — and we’re not mad about it. Christmas is officially in Disney World! How can we be when we’re surrounded by all these gorgeous decorations, massive Christmas trees, and fun holiday merchandise? Bring on the festive season! We’re also excited about the new holiday sipper and popcorn bucket that just dropped — and just wait until you see them! Okay, we have to start with the Gold Musical Rotating Tin Popcorn Bucket because it’s just so PRETTY. Now, this is similar to a popcorn bucket released last year, but this year’s has an updated design. It’s gold and features Disney characters getting ready for the holiday season. Holiday Musical Popcorn Tin This popcorn bucket plays music and rotates to show different scenes with classic Disney characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto! You’ll be able to pick up this popcorn bucket for $28 at popcorn carts in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs as of November 11th — we just happened to spot it EARLY at Magic Kingdom. Another scene This thing is HUGE, by the way, so be prepared for a LOT of popcorn. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more holiday souvenirs — and food — so stay tuned to DFB for more. Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear into the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! GIFT GUIDE: The BEST Squishmallows to Give This Holiday Season DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of these holiday souvenirs? Let us know in the comments! The post An Exclusive NEW Popcorn Bucket Is Available in Disney World NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to hearing about park expansions, we’re all ears. ©Apple The Q4 earnings call for the Walt Disney Company happened recently, and we’re here to give you the TL;DR on everything that was talked about. From their big announcements to the theme park numbers, a lot was covered in a short amount of time, so we’re here to break it down. Bob Iger spoke a lot about various goals and plans that he has for the company during the Q4 earnings call. One thing he announced was the plan Disney has to “turbocharge growth in our experiences business through strategic investments over the next decade.” That really caught our attention, so let’s talk about it! Cinderella Castle It is important to know that Iger also mentioned having a 10-year plan in place for parks and experiences, so we know that they have goals they are going to strive to meet. We also know that Disney plans to invest $60 billion in Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products over the next decade. While that sounds AMAZING, let’s take a closer look at what we can expect. Bob Iger ©Bloomberg We really do love the idea of turbocharged growth in the parks; however, Iger also mentioned that this plan would be taking place during the second half of Disney’s 10-year plan for parks and experiences. This means that the “turbo” in “turbocharged” would be a little… slower than we expected. Magic Kingdom We’re happy to hear about any changes and expansions happening in the parks, but it sounds like the goal for the first 5 years will focus on smaller, “gradual increases,” according to Iger. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad This could mean that Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom’s major expansion projects are not expected to start any time soon. Oh well; that gives us plenty of time to daydream about what exactly Disney Imagineers will create! Concept art for DinoLand expansion ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for any information about the parks expanding, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated. Make sure you check in with us here at DFB for the latest updates! Click here to learn more about the Q4 earnings call! 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 expansions do you want to see in the parks? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Wants to Expand Parks, but Not for at Least 5 Years first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Listen, we don’t make the rules — but we will encourage you to follow them in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Getting kicked out of the Most Magical Place on Earth certainly doesn’t sound like the start of a vacation we’d personally like to have, and if you want to avoid being banned from Disney World — you need to follow these five rules! Don’t dress up like a character! We know how counterintuitive this might be, but you actually shouldn’t wear your super elaborate Snow White costume into the parks. If you do, you might get kicked out! Hello, Snow! Guests who are 14 years old or older are not permitted to wear costumes, as Disney prohibits “posing as or portraying any character in costume.” Don’t worry — your kiddo can still dress up like Cinderella as long as they’re under 14. There are also different rules for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and runDisney races, but for the most part, adults aren’t allowed to wear costumes to Disney World. Not-So-Scary costumes This is a rule for a reason — other people might mistake you for the actual character hired by Disney! Those character performers are trained to act and sound like the real (fictional) thing, but Disney didn’t do the same for you. If you really want to dress like your favorite character, consider DisneyBounding (dressing in regular clothes that give a nod to the character) or visiting during Not-So-Scary! Don’t go into a “backstage” area! Walt Disney never wanted the illusion of the parks being one big show to fade, and that’s why you’ll notice some areas are off-limits to guests. These areas are for Cast Members only, and they’re referred to as being “backstage,” otherwise the magic is POOF! Gone. Backstage area The Disney World rules state that guests are prohibited from going backstage. It specifically prohibits “unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated only for Cast Members.” Cast Members work hard to keep the “show” going for guests, and going backstage would likely break that illusion. Cast Members Only Not only that, but Disney will often use these backstage areas as storage or there may even be construction projects going on, so this rule also exists to keep you safe. Don’t pet the animals! We know how adorable the baby zebras are and how badly you want to see what a giraffe’s fur feels like, but we can’t stress this one enough: do NOT pet the animals you see in Disney World! We’re talking about all the animals, here — the ones you see on Kilimanjaro Safaris and the little squirrels and ducks you see wandering about the parks. Disney World animals have to eat, too! Disney’s website states that “feeding, petting, touching, harassing or harming any wildlife, including birds, is prohibited.” One key phrase there is “including birds,” so the ducks might look oh-so-cute when you’re eating your Karamell-Kuche popcorn, but touching them can actually get you kicked out of the park. We love Disney ducks! If you MUST pet animals while you’re in Disney World, you can head over to the petting zoo at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This rule is to keep both you and the animals safe — they might be comfortable with humans, but they’re still wild at the end of the day. Don’t cut in line! This one may seem like just sheer human decency and common sense, but it’s also an actual Disney World rule. Cutting in line will not only earn you the ire of everyone around you, but it can also get you banned from the parks altogether. Haunted Mansion line The official rule on Disney World’s website says, “Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our Cast Members by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive or offensive behavior, jumping lines or saving places in lines for others.” “it’s a small world” line You may have even witnessed cutting in line when you’ve been in Disney World, and most of the time people will only get kicked out if a Cast Member happens to catch them. While you might not get caught, cutting in line is certainly not very cool and is a pretty rude thing to do to your fellow Disney fans. Don’t bring in prohibited items! Over the years, Disney’s list of banned items and activities has grown, and, while some of them you can probably guess (like weapons and illegal substances) others are a bit more surprising. Either way, trying to sneak in any of the prohibited items on the list runs you the risk of getting thrown out of the parks. Rules! Don’t bring your selfie sticks, costumes, folding chairs, drones, plastic chairs, and skateboards into Disney World or you might find yourself not being welcomed back in. The RULES So, will you really get kicked out if you break any of these rules? It’s complicated. The Disney World website states: “We reserve the right to deny admission, prevent entry, or require a person already admitted to leave the Walt Disney World Resort or any part thereof, without refund, liability or compensation, for failure to comply with any of these rules, for unsafe, illegal or offensive behavior, to ensure safety, security or order, or if we consider that the circumstances otherwise so require, in our sole and absolute discretion.” Magic Kingdom Following these rules isn’t hard — in fact, millions of people follow them every year and don’t get kicked out of Disney World. Rules are there for a reason, likely to keep you safe, so make sure you’re mindful of them when you’re in the parks and hotels and you’ll still be able to have a good time. And, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World tips and news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post 5 Rules You Need To Follow To Avoid Getting BANNED from Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Here comes Santa Claus!!! SANTA! No, really! The holidays have arrived in Disney World. Holiday merchandise is EVERYWHERE. Holiday decorations are up in the parks, including the Christmas trees. The gingerbread displays at Disney World hotels are open. The only thing missing is that jolly old elf, Santa Claus. Well, you’ll soon be able to meet the big guy in Disney World — and you won’t even need a park ticket to do it. That’s right! Santa Claus is coming to town — or more accurately, Santa Claus is coming to Once Upon A Toy in Disney Springs. However, if you want to meet him, you’ll need to sign up for the virtual queue. Yep, just like a LOT of rides in the parks and Gideon’s Bakehouse, Santa uses a virtual queue. Oh, did we mention that the virtual queue to meet Santa starts on November 10th? ©Disney You can request a virtual queue for the following times: 9AM, 11:30AM, 2PM, 4:30PM, or 7PM. To access the virtual queue, open the My Disney Experience app and head to the virtual queue section of the app. Note that you must be in Disney Springs at the time you enter the virtual queue. Meet Santa at Once Upon a Toy When your time arrives, head to Once Upon A Toy. Santa will be available at the shop through December 24th, so make sure to see him before then to make sure he knows what you want for Christmas! We’ll keep an eye out for more holiday activities in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? We’ve even got some fun holiday shirts! Disney World Holiday shirt! It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! Disney Announces NEW Merchandise for 2023 Holiday Parties! 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 seeing Santa in Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Santa Meet-and-Greet in Disney Springs Will Use Virtual Queue Starting TOMORROW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’ve got some FANTASTIC (or should we say…Fantasmic!) news. Fantasmic! at Disneyland Resort As you may know, Disneyland’s beloved Fantasmic! show has been closed for a LONG time. In fact, the show abruptly ended way back in April after the Maleficent dragon caught fire mid-show. We’ve been waiting for an official reopening date for a while now, and the time has finally arrived! Yep — Fantasmic! has a reopening date. Disney announced that Fantasmic! will reopen on May 24th, 2024! YAY! Disney still hasn’t shared any further details about the return of Fantasmic!, so we’ll have to wait and see how the show may change when it arrives. In the meantime, clear your schedule for May 24th! Fantasmic! in Disneyland Currently, Disneyland guests can check out Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band, a lively band of performers who perform evening shows on a river barge in New Orleans Square. Additionally, you can catch The Heartbeat of New Orleans — A Living Mural between the Jambalaya Jazz Band sets on the Rivers of America. These fun shows won’t be around forever, so be sure to check them out before Fantasmic! returns. Heartbeat of New Orleans We can’t WAIT for Fantasmic! to return! While we wait, stick around for more Disney news and theme park updates. SNEAK PEEK: Disney Shared a COMPLETE Walkthrough Tour of Its NEW Attraction 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 planning to see Fantasmic when it returns? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Just Announced the Reopening Date for Fantasmic! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s latest trailer drop has us super emotional. Seriously, we’re feeling alllll the things (but mostly JOY, of course). Joy! Buttery popcorn, giant screens, cold soda…yeah, we LOVE going to the movies. Of course, we especially love seeing new Disney movies in theaters, like Elemental, The Little Mermaid, and more. Good news, fellow movie lovers! Disney just dropped a NEW trailer for Inside Out 2. Let’s check it out! Disney just released the FIRST official trailer for Inside Out 2. Watch the brand-new trailer below! This movie is set to release in June 2024, and so far, we know that there will be some NEW emotions joining Headquarters! In fact, Disney shared a first look at Anxiety, one of the four new emotions that Riley is dealing with as a teen. Anxiety will join Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy with Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger. Talk about a range of emotions! ©Disney If you look closely at the new movie poster, you can see the new emotions peeking out from below. Any guesses at who’s who? ©Disney For more Disney content news, don’t forget Elemental is on Disney+, and three OTHER popular movies are getting sequels! We’ll continue to bring you the latest Disney entertainment updates, so stay tuned to DFB. What We Know About Disney’s NEW Frozen Sequel So Far 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 looking forward to this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post The FIRST Official Trailer for Disney’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Is HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been to Disney World over the past decade, you’ll know how important the My Disney Experience app and website are when it comes to planning your vacation. My Disney Experience Over the years, the app has allowed you to do a LOT of useful things at Disney World. It can act as your park ticket, as well as your hotel room key. It lets you know what ride wait times are. It gives you park hours and other useful information. You can purchase Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane selections. You can even book advance dining reservations through the app. Well, something NEW has come to the website that’s going to make it even easier to use. If you’ve ever traveled with family and friends, you might have struggled to get everyone linked up in the app so that you’re all on the same page when it comes to dining, Genie+, and more. Well, Disney World just made that a LOT easier. When you want to add Friends and Family (which you can access through the “My Family & Friends” feature on the website), you now have an easier way to find them. You can now search for someone by their name, phone number, and email address — as long as they have chosen to make themselves searchable. Just click “Allow” when asked if you’d like to allow others to find you. ©Disney There’s even a “Guests You May Know” feature that has a list of those who have shared their Family & Friends list with someone you know. This shortcut may save a lot of the hassle of searching manually! ©Disney You can also find a guest from a Disney World hotel reservation and add a guest who does not have a Disney account (although it’s way easier to add those with an existing account). Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest So, if you need to make sure all the right accounts are linked to ensure you all have access to the same dining reservations, Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane selections, and more, you’ve got a new way to link accounts. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. A Step-By-Step Guide to Using Disney Genie+ All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection BIG Genie+ Changes Being Planned For Disney World FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now Please Stop Skipping These Genie+ Hacks in Disney World (They Really Work!) Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this change? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: The My Disney Experience Website Has a Big NEW Improvement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Anytime Disney World does something new, it could cause controversy among fans. EPCOT There was a lot of outcry when Disney announced it was closing Splash Mountain and re-imagining the ride as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Many folks are still not happy about park pass reservations (the good news is they’re going away soon for most Disney World visitors). Genie+ is always a source of contention. There is one NEW thing in EPCOT, though, that we asked YOU, our readers, about, and it turns out, it’s not as controversial as we thought. We went on Facebook and asked our readers the following question: “Do you think EPCOT’s new ‘Moana’ attraction has been overhyped or undersold?” We’ll admit that when you replied, we were surprised. Why? Because we expected many to say the attraction is overhyped. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana However, instead, a whopping 161 of our readers, out of the 196 who commented, said that not only do they feel Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana is great, but that it’s also undersold. Say what? That’s over 82% of DFB readers! You love it, you really love it! Many of you talked about how well it fits with the educational theme that EPCOT is all about. Jordan said, “I think it fits in Epcot perfectly. Fun, beautiful, educational.” In case you don’t know, Journey of Water actually teaches visitors about the water cycle with interactive elements. We think that’s VERY EPCOT, too! Cassandra agreed, “No it’s gorgeous & you learn while you play !!! Perfection” Rachel said, “It’s great for kids and adults with sensory issues. My son is 23 autistic and loves it.” We love to hear that! Water at EPCOT Justin said, “I think it’s definitely worthy of Epcot. Remember, Epcot used to be the place that was loaded with hands-on educational attractions. So if we get one that’s loaded with Disney movie theming, then I’m all for it.” It’s educational! Other readers even mentioned that it won over people after they’d walked through it. Daphne said her teenage son loved it, “My family loved it! My 16 year old was water bending and that says a lot bc I have him Disney’d out. He’d rather be hanging with friends at Disney Springs, lol. So win for us!” Y’all know how hard it is to please teenagers, right? Melissa had a similar experience with the attraction: “Myself and my teenage boys went through it yesterday and thought it was absolutely beautiful and entertaining. We were pleasantly surprised how much we all enjoyed it.” Journey of Water is FUN! Others commented on how beautiful the attraction is, and it certainly is. Pro tip: If you have a chance to check it out at night, you will be STUNNED at how pretty it is. Michael said, “I really like it; beautiful, interactive, and fun for the little ones and adults alike.” TeFiti is especially impressive Others appreciate how the walkthrough makes for a nice shaded and cool break in the middle of a park day. Elmar said, “I think it’s a great addition to EPCOT and it’ll be even better when the hype is a bit over. It’ll be a relaxing place nice for those really really hot days in Florida.” We agree 100%!!! It’s a great way to cool down and relax Of those who thought it WAS overhyped, many just said the ride was a glorified splash pad. Sarah said, “Overhyped. It’s essentially a splash pad. I think it’s great for those with little ones.” Okay, so we get that little ones WILL love it, but we think if you take time to really read all the things about the cycle of water and then interact with each area, adults can appreciate it, too. It’s not just a splash pad Emily pointed out some issues with the attraction: “Probably cool for kids. Definitely way overhyped, considering they’ve been working on it forever. We went through yesterday and the crowding in there was insane. Had to stand in line for each water feature and they were all pretty much the same. Some weren’t really responsive and didn’t seem to work at all.” We can certainly see where crowds and things not working could be disappointing. Temporarily closed We were impressed when we got to first check it out for ourselves, and then we were impressed again when we walked through it at night. We get that Journey of Water isn’t a thrill ride — or even a ride at all — but it feels perfectly at home in EPCOT, especially with its interactivity and educational aspects. If you want to participate in future discussions like this, be sure to like and follow us on Facebook. Stay tuned to DFB for more! Here’s the Bad News About EPCOT’s New Moana Attraction Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you had a chance to check out this attraction yet? What did you think? Sound off in the comments! The post We Were SURPRISED Everyone Loves This in EPCOT, But We've Got the Numbers To Prove It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Yesterday, we learned about some BIG priorities for the Walt Disney Company. ©Natacha Rafalski and Walt Disney Imagineering via Instagram The company held its Q4 Earnings Call, and we learned a ton about what has been happening inside the company recently and got a peek inside the curtain for what is to come. This includes Disney’s FOUR biggest priorities for this coming year, and they may not be what you think. While these things may be their biggest priorities for the upcoming year, it is important to note that Iger stated, “We have already made considerable progress on these four opportunities, and we will continue to move forward with a sense of purpose and urgency,” so a lot of these things are already in the works and are planning on becoming even bigger than what they are right now. Walt Disney Studios Iger outlines four key priorities for The Walt Disney Company. Let’s see what’s in store. Achieving significant and sustained profitability in our streaming business Their first priority for this coming year is achieving significant profit streaming, meaning they want their streaming services to get even bigger. They have been making great headway on these goals recently, with the release of the ad-backed subscription of Disney+, which has grown the subscription numbers by almost 2 billion. This is in addition to the over 112 million Disney+ subscriptions. ©Disney Their main goal with this is to turn streaming into a profitable growth business. During the Q4 earnings call, Iger said, “Our recent performance solidifies that we are on that path.” Disney+ has had great success recently with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Elemental, and various other titles. Theatrical movies are some of their most watched content on Disney+, and they don’t plan to stop putting them on Disney+ for us to stream, even if it is after the release in theaters. Building ESPN into the preeminent digital sports platform We know Disney has a great relationship with ESPN. Their second goal for this coming year is to build up ESPN into something even bigger. During the call, Iger said the strength that ESPN has been showing has “demonstrated the value of sports and the power of the ESPN brand.” ©ESPN The results that the company has been seeing recently have given them confidence in their beliefs that sports have the power to drive up revenue in the Walt Disney Company, especially since the is is a very popular and high-demand product. Improving the output and economics of Disney film studios The third priority for the Walt Disney Company is improving the output of their movie studios. One of their biggest goals is strengthening the film studios and focusing heavily on the brands and franchises that fuel businesses while continuing to create new intellectual properties. Films from the studios do very well on Disney+ and will hopefully continue to do so. ©Disney Disney has already seen some progress in this regard, noting that 4 of the top 10 highest-grossing films at the global box office have been made by Disney. Turbocharging growth in the Experiences business Disney Parks are one of the most well-known assets of the Walt Disney Company. We’ve seen them go through intense ramp-up phases (The Disney Decade), and we’ve seen them tone things down a bit with a few changes and additions here and there. During the call, they shared that they plan to announce a 10-year plan for parks and experiences. They have noticed that the experiences division has given them a strong return over time, and over the last five years, their return on investment has almost doubled in the domestic parks. It sounds like they want to continue this trend going forward with the 10-year plan that they had mentioned. All of this to say, the Walt Disney Company has some big plans ahead. Keep checking in with us at DFB for updates! Read more about the earnings call here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about these big plans? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Announces Four BIG Priorities for Next Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The entertainment industry has been in chaos for much of 2023. ©SAG-AFTRA Not only did the WGA (Writer’s Guild of America) go on strike (although that strike is now over), the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) also went on strike in July and has been on strike ever since. Well, we’ve got some good news: a tentative deal has been approved by the union and the strike is over. According to Variety, SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) that will end the strike, which has lasted a total of 118 days, making it the longest strike against entertainment studios in history. The strike officially ended at 12:01AM on Thursday, November 9th. SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee approved the new deal with a unanimous vote. The agreement will now need to go to the union’s national board for approval. The new deal offers protections for actors against AI, a big pay increase, a “streaming participation bonus,” and increases in pension and health contributions. ©The Rolling Stone Both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, though, have already taken quite a toll on the entertainment industry. Because of the strikes, many movies and TV shows have been delayed, including several Disney projects like Disney’s Snow White and the animated feature Elio. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently commented on the strike, saying that he felt “optimistic that we’ll figure that out relatively soon.” Iger had previously said that the strike was “disturbing” and that the demands were “unrealistic.” ©Disney After the union’s national board votes on the new agreement, details of the deal will be released to the public. That’s expected to happen on Friday, November 9th. We’ll keep an eye out for more news about how the strikes have affected Disney’s TV and movie schedule, so stay tuned to DFB for more. FULL LIST: Every Major TV Show and Movie Delayed by Entertainment Strikes Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW How do you feel about the strike being over? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Hollywood Actor Strike first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Okay, who’s excited for the holidays in Disney World? EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Okay, it’s us! We have already been eyeing a LOT of holiday merchandise (okay, confession: we’ve bought some, too). Seeing the decorations in the parks has us SO stoked for the season. Well, we have ANOTHER reason to be excited now: the FULL menus for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays have arrived — YAY, FOOD! This year, you’ll be able to visit more than 15 festival food kitchens, many of which will bring back some returning favorite food items. However, you’ll find a few new eats, too. How exciting. We’ve already confirmed that the Cookie Stroll will also be returning where you can eat cookies to win a prize (which is usually another cookie). So let’s take a look at the full list of food booths and menus. 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Food: Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes Linzer Cookie (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider The Tank Brewing Co. Prost! Festbier Köstritzer Schwarzbier Bitburger (New) Regional Riesling Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine Beer Flight Linzer Cookie American Holiday Table Food: Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce Gingerbread Cookie (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA (New) 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout Beer Flight Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and comeback sauce Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Food: Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli Lamb Kefta Chermoula Chicken Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and zhoug dips (Plant-based) Drinks: Bold Rock Orchard Frost Hard Cider (New) Gulf Stream Brewing Company Holiday Snakebite (New) Woodchuck Winter Chill Hard Cider Fig Cocktail with fig vodka and white cranberry juice Hard Cider Flight Grilled Kabab with Chermoula Chicken L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Food: Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Smoked Salmon Potato Latke Potato Latkes (Plant-based) Rugalach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon (New) Black and White Cookie (Plant-based) (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: Brooklyn Brewery Winter IPA Frozen New York Whiskey Sour featuring Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Yukon Holiday Kitchen Food: Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad (New) Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes Snickerdoodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic Beverage) 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter Regional Icewine Regional Red Wine Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky Beer Flight Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes Holiday Sweets & Treats Food: Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy Drinks: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Breckenridge Brewery Christmas Ale Brew Hub Sugar Plum Red Ale (New) Left Hand Brewing Co. Chai Milk Stout (New) Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with assorted liqueurs (Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey) Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka Beer Flight Beer Flight at Holiday Sweets and Treats Refreshment Port Food: Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions Beverages: Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Eggnog (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Keel Farms Hard Pumpkin Cider (New) Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine Gingerbread Milk Shake with Whipped Cream Vodka Firenog: Eggnog with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Turkey Poutine Swirled Showcase Food: Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitro Cake Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone: Vanilla, apple-cinnamon, and salted caramel Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve Drinks: Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Cinnamon Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic Beverage) 3 Daughters Brewing Toasted Coconut Porter 3 Daughters Brewing Toasted Coconut Porter Float with salted caramel soft-serve Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve Swirled Showcase booth at EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Bubbles & Brine Food: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with prosecco cocktail sauce and grilled lemon Jonah Crab Claw Cocktail with stone-ground mustard sauce Drinks: Moët & Chandon Impérial Veuve Clicquot Rosé Dom Pérignon Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail at 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine & Wedge Food: Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Assorted artisanal cheeses and accompaniments paired with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy, and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port Drinks: Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Hartley Apple Brandy Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port Flight Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread Char & Chop Food: Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta Meat Assorti: Trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta Drinks: Krombacher Pilsner North Coast Laguna Baja Vienna Lager Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey Beer Flight Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage Refreshment Outpost Food: Peanut stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts(Plant-based) DOLE Whip Raspberry Drinks: Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider (New) 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Ale (New) Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout (New) Pumpkin Spice Ginger Cocktail featuring Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka (New) Peanut Stew at Refreshment Outpost Nochebuena Cocina Food Items: Tamale with chorizo, plant-based cotija cheese, and spicy red chile sauce (Plant-based) Pernil: Mojo pork with tostones and ketchup-mayonnaise Spiced Chocolate Cookie (Cookie Stroll Item) Beverage: Ponche Navideño: Mexican Christmas punch with apples, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and clove (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) 81Bay Brewing Co. Horchata Beer IMPOSSIBLE Chorizo Tamale Holiday Hearth Desserts Food: Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath (New) Apple Caramel Crumb Cake (New) Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle (New) Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Mouse Crunch made with M&M’S chocolate candies Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate with TWIX cookie bar pieces and whipped cream (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New) Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA (New) BrewDog It’s a Beaut Stout (New) Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout Peppermint Cocoa: Hot cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with peppermint schnapps Beer Flight Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Food: Crème de Saumon Fumé en Brioche à l’Aneth, Concombre: Cream of smoked salmon in house-made dill brioche bread with cucumber (New) Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Patate Douce Rôties: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, mustard sauce, and roasted sweet potatoes Bûche de Noël au Pain D’Épices, Ganache Chocolat au Lait et Noisettes: Gingerbread Christmas log with milk chocolate and hazelnut ganache (New) Drinks: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Grey Goose La Vanille Vodka, vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream Le Joyeux de Noël: Vodka, Grey Goose Vodka, cold brew coffee, sea salt caramel toffee, and peppermint (New) Blood Orange Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and blood orange (New) Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marche de Noel Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Food Items: Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil (New) Farfalle Salmone Affumicato: Farfalle pasta with smoked salmon and cream sauce (New) Torta Caprese: Flourless chocolate torta with chocolate sauce and vanilla cream (New) Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon (New) Beverages: Prosecco Moscato Chianti Italian Sangria (Red or White) Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello Peroni Pilsner ©Disney Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Food: Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce Beef and Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce Drinks: Bubble Tea: Classic milk tea with black and white boba pearls Brew Hub Year of the Dragon – Dragon Fruit Lager Butterfly Lantern with butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee, soda water, and boba (New) Kung Fu Master with vodka, triple sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water The Lucky Mo with citrus vodka, peach schnapps, piña colada mix, orange juice, and soda water Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Food: Sushi Tree: Sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with Aonori seaweed, Ikura salmon roe, and spicy mayonnaise New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat soba noodles in a hot dashi soup with yuzu, shrimp tempura, and chopped green onion Sweet Potato Mochi Cake: Gooey sweet potato mochi cake with purple sweet potato cream, strawberry, black sugary syrup, and sesame seeds (New) Drinks: Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink featuring Japanese calpico soft drink and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic Beverage) Japanese Christmas Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon Choya Sparkling Plum Wine (New) Sapporo Premium Beer Sushi Tree Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Food: Giant Tostada de Chorizo: Giant tostada with chipotle black bean purée, ground chorizo, salsa verde, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onions (New) Tamale de Barbacoa: Shredded barbacoa beef in a corn masa topped with mole negro, queso cotija, crema Mexicana, and pickled onions (New) Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar Drinks: Apple Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, apple purée, black tea-cinnamon cordial, and Nixta Corn Liqueur topped with whipped cream and holiday salt (New) Horchata Margarita: Cinnamon-infused Ilegal Mezcal, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, Agua de Horchata, and cinnamon-horchata rum Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur (New) Giant Tostada de Barbacoa Funnel Cake Holiday Cinnamon Celebration Funnel Cake topped with powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon cookie crunch, cream cheese whipped cream, and gold dust inspired by the culinary treasures of the Kingdom of Rosas in Disney’s all-new animated musical film, “Wish” ©Disney Connections Café & Eatery Food: Holiday Sugar Cookie (Cookie Stroll Item) Drinks: So Many Wishes: Pomegranate-green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of stardust (Non-alcoholic beverage) Coquito Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage) Coquito Milk Shake with Bacardí Superior Rum Holiday Sugar Cookie Sunshine Seasons Food: Jingle Sugar Cookie made with M&M’S chocolate candies (Cookie Stroll Item) Jingle Sugar Cookie made with M&M’S chocolate candies Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Horchata Cold Brew: A holly jolly blend of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Cold Brew and horchata topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (Spirited version available with Creamy Spiced Rum) Horchata Cold Brew We’ll be LIVE at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays on November 24th, so be sure to mark your calendars and check back with us then — we’ll be reviewing ALL the food and drinks! The festival runs through December 30th. EVERYTHING Confirmed to Return to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 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 attending the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays this year? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL MENUS Released for the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You may not wanna hear this, but that DREAM Disney World resort you’ve been fantasizing about for your 2024 vacation may not live up to your expectations. Grand Floridian Resort Let’s cover the hotels you’re gonna want to AVOID booking a room for next year today on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: The WORST Disney World Hotels in 2024 Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning to visit Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: The WORST Disney World Hotels in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Next year is going to start off on a pretty stellar note in Disney World! Magic Kingdom Park pass reservations are going away for most guests, park hopping restrictions are being lifted, and the Disney Dining Plan is making its return! We can’t wait for what’s in store, but in the meantime, we’re preparing for another huge day for Disney World. The Disney Dining Plan is a method of pre-paying for meals and snacks at Walt Disney World. There are two versions of the Plan returning in 2024 — which makes tomorrow, November 10th a HUGE DEAL! Reservations are NOW OPEN for the first day of the Disney Dining Plan’s return — January 9th! Full Spread Disney Dining Plans set the number of Quick Service and Table Service restaurant meals and snacks that you’re allowed to have during your trip. The credits for the meal will be deducted from your pre-paid meal or snack allotment, so you don’t pay while you’re at the restaurant. The entire meal When you go to order food at a Disney restaurant, your server will scan your MagicBand /MagicBand+, Disney MagicMobilePass, or room key card. Just let them know that you are paying with Dining Plan credits instead of paying with cash. Full Spread We’ll be on the lookout for more news about the Disney Dining Plan as it makes it triumphant return to Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more! ALL the Restaurants Available with the Disney Dining Plan Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be booking the Disney Dining Plan for your next vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! Tomorrow Is a Huge Day for Anyone Going to Disney World in January! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The time has come. Disney just released the final earnings report of 2023. So far this year, we’ve heard some major announcements, seen some price increases, and even watched as several Disney executives came and left the company. ©Apple The Q4 earnings report shed light on the future of streaming, parks, experiences, and products, and sports. Disney CEO Bob Iger is extremely optimistic about what’s to come, and the future for shareholders is, per Iger, looking bright. But, just how bright are things looking? Well, Disney claims that its cash flow is headed in a promising direction. Let’s take a look. Before the Q4 earnings report, Iger sat down with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin to discuss the state of The Walt Disney Company. Boorstin touched on Disney’s plans to “double down” on the parks, referencing the company’s commitment to invest $60 billion over the next ten years. From there, Boorstin asked, “Are you concerned about consumer spending waning, especially if there is not, say, a soft landing with this economy?” Disney World In response, Iger replied, “The investments that we’ve made in that business, just by the way and domestically but also globally, have really paid off, and they’ve each paid for themselves in many ways.” He went on to say, “…we felt in looking at the results of the parks that since the returns have been so strong, why not invest more?” ©Disney Iger explained, “So when we looked ahead and how we’ll allocate capital, and you mentioned the guidance that we gave about growing free cash flow in fiscal ’24, we decided that a great place to place our bets or our capital is in the business that’s delivered the best results.” In other words, Disney is betting big on its parks and resorts. Welcome to Disney World! In fact, according to CNBC, the company “expect[s] to grow free cash flow in fiscal 2024 significantly versus fiscal 2023,” stating this will approach levels last seen pre-pandemic. Based on the revenue from the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products in Q4, where Disney reported revenues for the quarter increased from $7.253 billion in the same quarter last year to $8.16 billion this quarter, it seems like the company is optimistic about what’s to come. ©Disney That said, the Walt Disney World theme parks didn’t see the growth that investors were hoping for this quarter. In an interview with CNBC, Bob Iger noted that “blips come and go,” and compared the downturn at the Florida theme parks to the downturn in tourism after the 2001 terrorist attack. Walt Disney World Railroad Although growth in Florida was lower than expected, Disney noted that it was pleased with results at the Disney Cruise Line, which saw growth due to “increases in passenger cruise days and average ticket prices.” The company also explained that Disney Vacation Club saw an increase in sales with the addition of the new The Villas at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland. Disney Wish Between that $60 billion investment over the next ten years and the (mostly) promising Q4 earnings report, it seems like Disney has big, bold plans for the future. We’ll be covering even more details about the Disney Q4 earnings call, so stay tuned to DFB for more! NEWS: An Exclusive Hotel Perk Is Returning to Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Projects a Return to Pre-Pandemic Cash Flow in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The actor strike has been ongoing for quite a while now. ©The Walt Disney Company We’ve seen countless movies postponed or even canceled due to this ongoing fight between SAG-AFTRA and film companies. All studios have felt the effects of this push for labor rights, including Walt Disney Studios. Now, during the fourth quarter earnings call for the Walt Disney Company, we get to hear what CEO Bob Iger has to say on the subject. Snow White and Elio are among the Disney movies that have been impacted by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike going on in Hollywood, both being delayed by a year. Snow White So, how does Bob Iger feel about the current situation? We found out during an interview with CNBC prior to the Q4 earnings call that happened recently. When asked about the effects on the Disney company, Iger started by saying, “I have the utmost respect for actors — they are incredibly important to us for obvious reasons.” ©Disney He continued by saying that he feels “optimistic that we’ll figure that out relatively soon.” This is a perspective differing from his previous one when he had stated that an actors’ strike was “disturbing” and that their demands were “unrealistic.“ ©Disney Iger mentioned that, up to this point, the impact on the business has been “negligible.” However, he did caution that if the strike continues, they could start seeing a significant impact. We’ll be interested to see what comes in the near future as the strike continues. ©The Rolling Stone Until then, keep following DFB for more Disney news. Disney Made 4 HUGE Announcements Today Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your thoughts on Iger’s stance about the ongoing actors’ strike? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Bob Iger Warns Impact from Continued Actor Strike Could “Become Significant” first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company just made some HUGE announcements. ©Disney The company recently held its Q4 2023 Earnings Call and released its Earnings Report, and we learned some VERY important details about the financial health of the company. We learned that Disney+ saw a gain in subscribers since the last quarter. We also learned about how Disney Parks are doing financially. Most importantly, though, we learned about the company’s biggest priorities in moving forward and heard some optimistic statements from Iger. During the call, Disney stressed the importance of four goals that it’s focused on for 2024. Iger noted, “We’re really optimistic about the future of the company. We don’t manage the stock price for short-term gains. We have a long-term view.” So, what kind of priorities can help Disney achieve its goals? Let’s take a look! ©Disney The first priority is achieving significant profit streaming — this has been CEO Bob Iger’s #1 priority since he returned to the company. ©Disney The company is already well on its way to achieving that: Disney+ gained 7 million subscribers globally (excluding Hotstar) in the past quarter, beating out estimates. As a result, the company stated that it expected to reach profitability with its streaming business in the fourth quarter of 2024. The company credited the addition of content like Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Elemental, and The Little Mermaid for its subscriber growth. ©Pixar Another priority for the company is ESPN Building. Iger said, “ESPN is a very popular, high-demand product in the United States” and the company wants to lean into that. Disney believes it has a very good opportunity to start partnering with tech companies and sports leagues. Future plans involve “taking ESPN, which is already the world’s leading sports brand, and turning it into the preeminent digital sports platform.” ©ESPN ESPN has grown in revenue and operating income over the past two years and had its best overall viewership in four years. Disney reported that ESPN viewership was up for all four quarters of 2023. A new ESPN sports betting platform, ESPN BET, is launching on November 14th, and will be available in 17 states. The sports network will also now be using official odds provided by ESPN BET across editorial and other content. ©ESPN Disney also wants to improve the output of movie studios. Disney’s next big theatrical release will be The Marvels, which releases on November 10th, followed by Wish, which releases on November 22nd. ©Disney Disney’s fourth goal is to turbo-charge its experiences business. The company previously announced it planned to spend $60 billion to expand its theme parks. The company has already announced plans for an expansion to Magic Kingdom in Disney World, a re-imagining of DinoLand, U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and a new attraction for Avengers Campus in Disneyland. New lands and attractions are also coming to Disney’s international parks. Concept art for DinoLand expansion ©Disney Additionally, Disney Cruise Line will launch a new ship, the Disney Treasure, which takes its maiden voyage in late 2024. ANOTHER new ship, the Disney Adventure, will be the first to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. ©Disney Iger went on to say he was optimistic about what’s been accomplished, what’s coming, and the team in place. In fact, Disney expects to grow free cash flow in 2024 significantly versus 2023 — approaching pre-pandemic levels. Iger noted that the future for shareholders is bright and further stated, “We’re optimistic about the future largely because of the strength of our team.” We’ll be keeping an eye out for more big Disney news, updates, and announcements, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney Just Made 4 HUGE Announcements Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of The Walt Disney Company’s four goals? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Claims “The Future for Shareholders Is Bright” Based on Earnings first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article