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Here's a behind-the-scenes look at some of the music recording sessions for “Luminous The Symphony of Us,” opening Dec. 5 at EPCOT!View the full article

Check out all of the dazzling gingerbread creations coming to Disney Parks this year!View the full article

Disney Imagination Campus 2024 Teachers SweepstakesView the full article

Enter for a chance to attend the Disney Imagination Campus 2024 Teachers Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort!View the full article

World of Frozen, which opens its gates on Nov. 20 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, is the world’s first Frozen-themed land. So much has gone into the creation of this fully immersive world, including cast members becoming citizens of Arendelle! Today, we’re sharing a look into the unique training cast members were immersed in to […]View the full article

George Montano and Louie Montero pinned their Disneyland Resort nametags to their shirts for the first time in 1968. It was the year they both began working at the resort, each starting what would become a 55-year career at the Happiest Place on Earth. Over more than half a century, George (above right, with Mickey […]View the full article

Take a peek at the festive bites and sips coming to Disneyland Resort for the holidays in the latest Disney Eats Foodie Guide!View the full article

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The cutest Disneyland Resort-themed plane! Get a closer look at all the toon-rific details on the inaugural flight to "The Happiest Place on Earth”.View the full article

“I’ve never seen another company honor the military as much as Disney does.” – Megan The crew on the Disney Dream recently created some magic for Disney Cruise Line guests with deep connections to Disney and the U.S. Armed Forces. Check out this video for insight into the magic. View this post on Instagram A […]View the full article

Get your first look at new holiday food coming soon to Disneyland Resort!View the full article

A lot has changed at Disney World hotels over the past few years. Disney’s Pop Century Resort So many hotels have been updated, and some are STILL under construction (Disney’s Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts, we’re looking at you). Many hotels also got brand new rooms, but they all had one thing in common: something was missing! So we decided to ask YOU, our DFB Readers, what you think of the rooms’ updated look. That thing that’s missing in most new Disney World hotel rooms is…CARPET. Yep, Disney has swapped out carpet for hardwood floors in a lot of the new rooms across the resort. Now, we understand why this was done. First, it’s way easier to clean hardwood floors than carpet. Hardwood floors are also less likely to cause problems with allergens. The Little Mermaid Rooms in Caribbean Beach Resort Now we’ve heard some people say they absolutely hate the new floors and miss the carpet. But we’ve also heard folks say they prefer the hardwood floors. So we decided to ask our readers what they thought — and honestly, the results surprised us! Port Orleans — Riverside room When we asked, “When staying in a Disney resort, do you prefer your hotel room with or without carpet?” Only 24% of our readers actually hate this change and prefer the carpeting. But a whopping 76% of you said you prefer the new rooms with NO carpeting. Carpet or no carpet? We know how hard change is sometimes, but this seems to be a change that a lot of people approve of! Want to participate in polls like this in the future? Be sure to follow us on Instagram! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! 4 Shocking Disney World Changes That Got Swept Under the Rug 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Are you on Team Carpet or Team No Carpet? Let us know in the comments! The post 76% of Disney Fans LOVE This Hotel Room Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is the 1st of November, and for all the Gideon’s Bakehouse lovers out there, you know what comes on the first day of the month! Gideon’s Bakehouse On the first of every month, Gideon’s Bakehouse announces their monthly cookie, cake, and cake slice schedule.Now, let’s take a look at what delicious treats this fan-favorite place has baked up for us! On their recent Instagram post, Gideon’s Bakehouse announced that the past month of October was the biggest month they’ve had in their seven years of operation–congratulations to them! Now, in that same post, they have announced what we can pick up through November. Inside the bakery Let’s start with the cookie of the month! This month, you can get the Pumpkin Bread Chocolate Crumb Cookie. This large and in-charge cookie is “filled with real Pumpkin, our House Pumpkin Spice Blend, a little bit of Chocolate on the inside, and a generous topping of Pumpkin Butter Crumbs!” It is available while supplies last, and there’s a limit of 2 per person. We’ve tried this cookie before, and (unsurprisingly) we LOVED it! Pumpkin Bread Chocolate Crumb Cookie The shop is offering up a new cake flavor– Pumpkin Chai Spice Cake! It is a flavorful cake “covered with a generous portion of addicting Spiced Chai Buttercream and topped with housemade Candied Pumpkin Seeds.” You can enjoy it by the slice every Wednesday and Saturday or purchase it as a whole cake preorder for your Thanksgiving meal. ©Gideon’s Bakehouse The bakery also shared its November cake slice schedule, and it looks delectable as always! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse If you enjoy their candles, then you may want to pick up the returning Pumpkin Chai Candle while you’re there! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse These November specials look pretty fantastic, and we definitely can’t wait to try that new cake! Be sure you stop by while you’re in Disney Springs. For more Disney news, keep following DFB! The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs! 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you looking forward to these November treats? Let us know in the comments! The post Gideon’s Bakehouse Announces NEW Limited-Time Treats in Disney World 😋 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Back in September, Disney made a lot of HUGE announcements. Destination D23 Destination D23 took place at the beginning of September with big announcements like when Journey of Water was going to open and when the EPCOT transformation would be complete. They also made one big announcement about a ride that would be changing in November! The Haunted Mansion is a classic Disney ride and one of Walt’s own ideas for the park, though it wasn’t completed until after his death. Now there are different variations of the ride in several Disney parks. Haunted Mansion in Disney World The Hatbox Ghost was one original idea that did not work out the way it was intended. Then in 2015, he was brought back to the ride in Disneyland, but not in Disney World. Hatbox Ghost But at Destination D23, Disney told us that he would finally be making his appearance in the Disney World Haunted Mansion this year, specifically later this month! Unlike in Disneyland where you can find the Hatbox Ghost at the end of the attic scene, he will instead be at the end of the Endless Hallway (where we usually see the floating candelabra). Hatbox Ghost in Disneyland So if you’re going to be in Disney World at the end of this month, be sure to be on the lookout for this new addition! He might be there grinning right at your Doom Buggies. While we wait for this iconic figure to find his way to Disney World, keep following DFB for more updates! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be in Disney World late in November to catch this new ghost in the Haunted Mansion? Let us know in the comments! The post A Popular Magic Kingdom Ride CHANGES This Month! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

To quote the Lion King, “It is time.” Christmas in Disney World! It is November 1st and Halloween is officially over. It’s time to deck the halls, gather up the garland, decorate the tree, and…sip your favorite Starbucks holiday drink. That’s right, the Starbucks holiday drinks (and red cups) are coming back SOON! Starbucks has just announced, the day after Halloween, when their signature holiday drinks will be coming back, and it’s sooner than you might think. Starting TOMORROW, November 2nd, you can grab one of their six (including 2 NEW ones) holiday drinks and one of the five holiday foods! ©Starbucks You can get your holiday favorites– Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, and Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. Or you can try one of their two new flavors– Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai and Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte. The new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai “combines warm gingerbread notes, a cozy blend of chai spices, and creamy oat milk to create a cold holiday beverage that is perfectly balanced by the comforting flavors of the season.” You can get it iced or hot! ©Starbucks And if your nearby Starbucks serves Oleato, you can get the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte. This new drink features “Starbucks Blonde Espresso combined with warm notes of gingerbread and steamed oat milk, infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil and finished with a subtle dusting of bright ginger and citrus flavors.” ©Disney They will also be serving up their holiday foods– Gingerbread Loaf, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie, and the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. ©Starbucks We hope you’re ready to celebrate the holidays because Disney and Starbucks sure are! While you’re in the parks (or at home) tomorrow, be sure to stop by one of the Starbucks locations to grab yourself one of these festive treats. And remember, keep following DFB for more Disney news! FULL List of Disney Starbucks Cups You Can Buy Online RIGHT NOW! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which is your go-to holiday drink? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT: Starbucks Holiday Drinks and Cups Are Returning SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ever since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis changed the Reedy Creek Improvement District to the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD), we’ve been following along with the updates. Reedy Creek Improvement District Ever since the board members were named for CFTOD, we’ve seen multiple changes for the district that governs Disney World. But one of the most recently publicized decisions involved a member of the Florida Ethics Commission, who was awarded a large contract by the board. In the aftermath of that decision, CFTOD may be facing some problems. For some background, one of the CFTOD board members, Glen Gilzean, used to work for the Florida Ethics Commission. Gilzean resigned from the position after being advised that public employees were not permitted to serve on the government watchdog panel. ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Livestream According to Fox 30, though, a current Florida Ethics Commission member who worked with Gilzean just several months ago, Freddy Figgers, had been hired to develop a new system to improve wireless 911 calls. Gilzean said, “The district is investing a million dollars for a new communication network and completely separating from the Walt Disney World system.” The contract was accepted without allowing bids from other companies to provide the service. Figgers’s media team said that the agreed-upon contract would be worth significantly less than a million dollars, but did not give an actual number. ©Orlando Sentinel | Glen Gilzean, left, and board member Ron Peri, right However, this contract stirred up controversy with the media, and now the Orlando Sentinel reports that the contract was canceled. But before the cancelation was announced on Monday, the district suffered significant losses. Seeking Rents reports that over the weekend, more than 30 district employees resigned. Reedy Creek That group of 30 people includes nearly half of the senior leadership team. The combined group represented more than 350 years of experience, and we now know that about a tenth of the district’s workforce has resigned in the past nine months. In exit surveys available through public records, departing employees called leadership “unqualified and incompetent,” and said that “With the departure of more than 3 dozen employees, the district is no longer functional.” ©Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board We’ll keep an eye out to see how this mass exodus affects the district going forward. Stay tuned to DFB. Universal Approved for New Taxing District in Florida After DeSantis Took it Away From Disney — Click Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post “Unqualified and Incompetent” -- DeSantis’ Reedy Creek District Reportedly No Longer Functional first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s just about that time again! Main Street crowds on New Year’s Day As you know, those crowds flock to Disney World for the holidays, Festivals, and events, so you’ll have to “LOOK OUT” because all of those dining reservations are going to be booked out FAST! But more to the point, the reservations for a popular holiday will be opening in a few days, so get ready to grab your reservations ASAP! If you’re hoping to visit the parks on New Year’s Day, Thursday, November 2nd is going to be the time to grab those dining reservations! Dining reservations open 60 days ahead of time, and Thursday is when we’re officially 60 days out from New Year’s Day. As we said before, these reservations can fill up fast on holidays, so you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to eat at your favorite restaurants. New Year’s Day in Hollywood Studios On Thursday, make sure Head to Disney World’s website, or use the My Disney Experience app to make your reservations. Need a refresher on how to make those reservations? Check out our full guide here! Click here to learn more about Disney World dining reservations. There’s always a lot to do at Disney World, but there’s even MORE for everyone coming in the beginning of 2024, especially with events like the Festival of the Arts, which runs from mid-January to mid-February, and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, will happen from January 3rd through 7th. EPCOT Festival of the Arts So snag your New Year’s Day reservations ASAP and start preparing for your magical holiday inside Disney World! And, as always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! 25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2024 Disney World Vacation 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What change are you most excited about in Disney World in 2024? Tell us in the comments! The post SET YOUR ALARMS! New Year’s Day Dining Reservations Open SOON in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Having a Disney Visa comes with some pretty sweet perks! We’ve talked about the special dining and merchandise discounts before, but did you know that there are some special experiences and events available for those with a Disney Visa card? TRON Lightcycle / Run Disney doesn’t advertise these experiences very loudly, so it’s easy to walk right past some FREE events without even knowing that they’re available! Next time you go to Disney World, be sure to check out these exclusive experiences! First of all, Visa cardholders are part of a LUCKY group with exclusive access to a Star Wars Character Experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! If you have a Disney Visa card, you can visit the Star Wars Character Experience at the private Cardmember location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll even receive FREE downloads of your photos! ©Disney The meet-and-greet runs daily from 11:00AM to 4PM, so keep an eye on the time so you don’t miss out! To enter the experience, make sure to bring your Disney Visa Card or have some kind of proof that you own one. As you can see, the sign is pretty small, so this is easy to miss inside Star Wars Launch Bay! Disney Visa Cardmember Exclusive Character Experience Disney doesn’t technically guarantee which character you will meet, but in our experience, you can typically find Darth Vader at this location. This is one of the few remaining locations where Vader hangs out! He’s pretty scary, right?! You can also find a different Visa Cardmember exclusive experience in EPCOT — and this one is arguably even LESS well-known. The Disney Visa Character Experience is over near Journey Into Imagination with Figment. ©Disney The characters you can meet here are a mystery, so you never know who you might see! During the 50th Anniversary, we met Mickey, Goofy, Minnie, and Pluto in their 50th outfits. How FUN! The meet-and-greet runs from 1PM – 6:30PM and includes FREE downloads of your photos! This is so much fun! OK, so this next perk is technically open to everyone, but you can get an exclusive cardmember discount on Disney tours with your Visa card! Disney offers 15% off select guided tours in Disney World when you use your Disney Visa Card. To get the discount, make sure to book those reservations online or via the My Disney Experience app. Caring for Giants Tour in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Be sure to make the most of your Disney Visa card — there are tons of ways to save money AND experience some free events just for being a cardholder! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. It’s Time to Admit That Not ALL Disney World Pizza is Terrible 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you know about these perks? Let us know in the comments! The post Exclusive Disney World Events That Are ONLY for Disney Visa Cardmembers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As easy as it is to claim EVERY day as a good Disney World day… that’s not exactly the case. Walt Disney World There are definitely days that are gonna be better than OTHERS when it comes to planning your trip to the most magical place on earth in 2024 — and we’re gonna fill you in on what those days ARE, exactly, today on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: The BEST Times To Go To Disney World 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a trip in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: The BEST Times To Go To Disney World in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s ALMOST TIME to visit ZOOTOPIA!! Zootopia! A Zootopia-themed land has been in the works for a while over at Shanghai Disney Resort and we’ve even seen the state-of-the-art technology and animatronics coming to this spot, but now that we’ve got an official opening date, it’s time to go over what we’ll get to see and experience there! Since Disney announced that the new Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort will be opening up on December 20th, 2023, we couldn’t be more excited!!! So, let’s just dive right in and go over the things you need to know! Zootopia: Hot Pursuit Attraction The brand NEW attraction in this land will be called Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, where you’ll become a “rookie police officer at the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD)!” The ride is set chronologically after the timeline of the Zootopia film. All of the residents of Zootopia are getting ready for a big concert that celebrates Zootopia Day featuring Gazelle (of course). Zootopia Day is meant to be “the day where predator and prey unite to celebrate the harmony of their beloved city.” ©Disney You’ll walk into the ZPD for orientation and be greeted by Officer Clawhauser. ©Disney Then, an alarm suddenly sounds! Time for you to head to an emergency briefing by Chief Bogo about a jailbreak. ©Disney The briefing will be interrupted by a video message from “Bellwether that she and her gang have escaped from jail and kidnapped Gazelle in order to destroy the concert of the year.” ©Disney You’ll be assigned to back up Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (who is now officially a police officer!) in a police chase full of action. ©Disney It sounds like this will be quite an exciting adventure! Meet and Interact with Characters On top of the new ride, there will be “one-of-a-kind live entertainment experiences” meant to bring Zootopia’s residents to life. ©Disney You might just catch a glimpse of Fru Fru and her father Mr. Big, Koslov the polar bear, Flash the sloth, Yax the yak, Duke Weaselton the weasel, and the Hopps family. Disney says they will “appear to interact amongst themselves (and sometimes even with you!) throughout the day from the windows of Zootopia’s beautifully iconic buildings.” ©Disney And you’ll definitely want to stop by the Zootopia Recruitment Station because that’s where you’ll be able to take a selfie with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. SNACKS! Next up, let’s talk SNACKS. There will be lots of “Zootopified” eats and drinks available at Jumbeaux’s Cafe, which dedicated fans will recognize from the film. ©Disney Some of the things you’ll find include the ICONIC paw-shaped popsicle… ©Disney …a Chocolate Marshmallow, Officer Clawhauser’s favorite donuts… ©Disney …and more! Which of the snacks do you most want to try? Shopping After you’re done being a rookie cop and snacking, you can do some shopping at Fashions by Fru Fru, owned by the one and only Fru Fru! ©Disney The store is located right by the entrance of Mane Street. This is a street lined with “‘storefronts’ in a variety of sizes, big and small, leading to its civic plaza – Savannah Central – where Judy Hopps herself first stepped foot into the optimistic metropolis of Zootopia.” ©Disney Step inside to find “hundreds of different themed products including the Zootopia Cute collection as well as fun new headwear, apparel, accessories, and more.” There will also be 2 special areas in the store themed after Yax and Duke Weaselton. Even More! If you stand at the center of Savannah Central, you’ll find a “large office building boasting an oversized digital billboard and an assortment of billboards advertising Zootopia’s biggest brands. Fun, colorful, and animated advertisements are played on the digital billboard, showcasing the energy and vitality of this modern city. Behind this is the stunning skyline of Zootopia, which was originally inspired by a variety of city skylines in the animated film.” Disney has indicated that at Zootopia Central Station, “a large metro train can be seen passing behind an upper-level decorative stained-glass window. The train comes and goes as it picks up and drops off animal commuters, just as it did in the film.” You’ll also want to look in the second-story windows of the Tiger Dance Club, where”Gazelle’s famed tiger dancers can be seen celebrating Zootopia Day alongside a wide variety of animals.” Zootopia Land Disney also notes that “The Zootopia Transit Authority has just completed the new state-of-the-art ‘hyper-tube’ used by Lemmings on their way to and from work at the Lemming Brothers Bank and other businesses. A series of drop-off points showcase how Zootopia’s smallest citizens deboard the system – just like in the film! On the other side of the street, a full-sized giraffe can be spotted running on a treadmill in Zootopia Fitness, a modern gym in Zootopia.” Disney goes on to note, “The treadmill belt itself makes a gym for mice, who are running on the hamster wheel-like gears.” ©Disney And you’ll find details everywhere that incorporate “animal motifs such as patterns, zebra stripes, cheetah spots and sloth claw shapes.” Plus, there are “city fixtures and facilities that are scaled to accommodate animals large and small, such as the drinking fountains of different heights and benches of various sizes.” ©Disney Well, if you’re like us, it sounds like you’ve got a trip to Shanghai Disney Resort to plan! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news. Learn More About Zootopia Land at Shanghai Disney Resort DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO Will you be visiting the new Zootopia land? Tell us in the comments! The post EVERYTHING Coming to Disney’s New Zootopia Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of Disney’s “Frozen” on Nov. 27 with new merchandise including apparel, accessories, toys, and more!View the full article

The best part of visiting Disney World and Disneyland is seeing ALL the characters. There are meet and greets, character dining experiences, roaming characters, rare characters, and more. EPCOT Of course, you never know exactly WHO you’ll run into in the parks, but there’s one character we’ve been anticipating — Asha from Disney’s new movie, Wish! Disney announced a while back that she would be coming to meet at EPCOT and Disneyland, and now we have some exciting news about her arrival. The My Disney Experience app has been updated to include information for Asha’s new meet and greet in EPCOT…and it starts today (November 1st)! She’ll be meeting in the “World Showcase Friendship Ambassador Gazebo” near Disney Traders. ©Disney She meets intermittently but you can find the times listed if you go to the “characters” section of the wait times map in My Disney Experience. Her meet and greet starts at 9:30AM today and then has sets at 10:45AM, 11:55AM, 1:50PM, and 3PM. Asha’s meet and greet We’ll be on the lookout for Asha in EPCOT and keep you updated if we get any information about the Disneyland meet and greet as well. Stay tuned to DFB! Check Out The Latest Trailer for Wish 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be wanting to meet Asha in the parks? Let us know in the comments! The post BREAKING: A NEW Character Just Arrived in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is here, and we are doing ALL the fun and spooky things in Disney World. Fort Wilderness We’ve checked out all the Halloween decorations in Magic Kingdom. We’ve already been to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’ve also eaten a TON of Halloween snacks (and we have ZERO regrets). But now, we’re going to have some fun at one of Disney World’s resorts: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. So you may not know about it, but there’s a fun tradition that takes place at Fort Wilderness every Halloween season. It’s a golf cart parade, but these are not like golf carts you’ve seen anywhere else. These golf carts have been decked out in FULL costumes and they take a ride around the resort for guests to enjoy. Woody’s Roundup wagon Here’s what happens: the golf carts are rented out by guests and then they put their creative skills to good use to decorate them. So much fun, right? Halloween Golf Cart Parade Extravaganza We spoke with Cast Members at Fort Wilderness who have a hand in making this parade possible each year and they stressed to us that this is all “guest-led”. Although the parade has been officially running with Disney for the past 13 years, it was all started by campground guests looking to have some fun. Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho! The parade starts at the hitching area right by the front entrance and follows the longer (straighter) stretch of road through the Meadow section… AT-AT golf cart … where they’ll eventually be routed past the judge’s tent and scored points in categories based on creativity and theme. The parade kicks off with Grand Marshalls (just like the parade in Magic Kingdom) flanked by horses from the Tri-Circle D Ranch on site. These Grand Marshalls are typically cast members. Grand Marshalls Just look at how creative some of these golf carts are! Fort Wilderness Railroad Some are almost unrecognizable — we loved this Haunted Mansion stretching room one! Is this haunted golf cart actually stretching? Does this design look familiar? It’s the Mayor’s car from The Nightmare Before Christmas and also the popcorn bucket from this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! This is Halloween Some folks get really into this, like Cruella. Every time she saw a puppy she stopped, checked for spots, and would keep moving past. Look out! Who are youuu? Caterpillar themed The judges will deliberate with each other and narrow the hundreds of entries down to just 6. These finalists will then be judged by others staying at the campground and one will go on to be crowned the winner. Meet the Judges! If you’re wondering how to get in to be considered for next year’s event here’s how to do it! First, you’ll need to be staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as only these folks are allowed to participate. Then, about a week before the parade starts, visit the Bike Barn to get on the official lineup and receive your order number. All that’s left is to stick to the rules and regulations that Disney provides participants to ensure safety. TRON Lightcycle / Run golf cart If you’re looking to spectate at this event, well… that gets a bit tricky. Because of its immense popularity among resort campers and day spectators, this parade is limited to those who are actual guests of the campground — meaning, if you don’t have a resort reservation, you won’t be able to come over to watch. Monorail! However, this isn’t Fort Wilderness’ only golf cart extravaganza — they offer parades for holidays like the 4th of July, Christmas, and most recently Halfway to Halloween. We really enjoy seeing what people come up with each year for the golf cart parade, and we highly suggest you check it out if you get a chance! Stay tuned to DFB for more! 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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 golf cart parade. 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 GUYS. There's an EXCLUSIVE Parade at a Disney World Hotel and Some of These "Floats" Are AMAZING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays might be right around the corner, but we’re still taking in the last remnants of spooky season! Halloween decorations Disney World is too, because now that Halloween is officially here we’ve got a NEW treat to try. Come with us over to EPCOT to see what we’re snackin’ on today! We picked up the Mickey Halloween Liege Waffle from Connections Cafe in EPCOT! This is a Dark Chocolate Liege Waffle with Purple and Green Icing and Mickey on top! You can get it on Halloween day only for $4.19. Chocolate waffle The chocolate is dark and rich and only lightly sweetened. It’s not a super sweet treat which can be a good thing for some people! It’s got a fluffy overall feel and is more yeasty in flavor than it is sweet. The waffle was soft and cake-like and easily melted in our mouth when we took a bite, though we do wish it had been warmer. Heya, Mickey! You won’t find a whole lot of depth here, as chocolate is pretty much the only flavor. It’s also very messy to eat which can be a nightmare when you’re in the parks. We would say this is a good treat for chocolate lovers and people who like the other liege waffles at Connections but want a chocolate version. If you’re expecting a regular waffle or don’t like getting messy when eating, we’d suggest skipping this one. We enjoyed it Stay tuned to DFB for more food reviews and news from Disney World! The ULTIMATE Guide to the Best Snacks in EPCOT 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! What’s your favorite snack in EPCOT? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Limited-Time EPCOT Treat Is a Chocolate Lover's DREAM first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not too often that a ride completely breaks down while you’re on it. Disneyland Yes, sometimes a ride can shut down temporarily while guests are on it, but generally, it starts moving again shortly. If it doesn’t keep moving, you may end up getting walked off. But what if you’re on a boat in the middle of the Nile River when all of a sudden the boat no longer works? Well, one reader recently found out! If you’re in Disneyland and Rise of the Resistance shuts down, you just get walked off the ride. But what if you’re on a Jungle Cruise boat and it just decides it’s done for the day and won’t turn on once you’ve already left the dock? Barb Close, one of our readers, filled us in on what does happen if one of these boats no longer works. Disneyland Jungle Cruise Barb was recently on a trip to Disneyland when the Jungle Cruise boat she was on stopped working shortly after beginning their trek down the river. She said the boat started kinda sputtering and slowed down. It appeared that the boat had its check engine light come on. This is nearly as unlucky as a sleeping zebra being looked after by hungry lions! via Barb Close Barb sent us a video during which you can hear the skippers saying that the engine wouldn’t turn over (not unlike a jeep we’ve all seen). Photo from Barb Close It made sounds like it was trying, but there was no luck getting it on. So a second boat had to come out to tug to them back to shore, dodging crocodiles and hippos the whole way! Photo from Barb Close Don’t worry, Skipper Darren took very good care of them, ensuring them that they were all going to die. You know, normal consoling things you say to people stranded on a wild river. Photo from Barb Close Check out the video here! What we really want to know is, did they still get to see the back side of water? A True Wonder of the World She did say that it was a very fun ride and the skipper was genuinely fantastic! This is definitely not something you see every day and goes to show that this ride really does leave your life in the hands of a punny skipper (we’re not sure how we feel about that anymore). For more Disney news, keep following DFB! A Word of WARNING Before You Plan Your 2028 Disneyland Trip 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 Has this happened to you before? Let us know in the comments! The post See What Happens When a Disney Jungle Cruise Boat Just STOPS WORKING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article