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Oh, how we love Ewoks. They’re so cute and cuddly, right? See? CUTE Ewok. But Ewoks aren’t supposed to be adorable. They can be quite brutal — and even deadly (watch Star Wars: Return of the Jedi if you don’t believe us). However, Ewok merchandising usually depicts them almost as teddy bears, despite how terrifying they really are. Now, though, Disney has finally given us the first HONEST depiction of an Ewok with a new piece of merchandise, and well, you just need to see it to believe it. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Buy The Wicket Ewok Collectors Plush ©Disney Disney just dropped a new plush of Wicket the Ewok, and he looks as terrifying as he really is. This is one of the Ewoks that Han, Leia, and Chewbacca encounter in Return of the Jedi, and, well, let’s just say that they were about to be invited to become Ewok dinner that night if C-3PO hadn’t intervened. Yes, that movie drops hints that the Ewoks possibly EAT PEOPLE. ©Disney Still, there is just something extra unnerving about this plush, and it’s kind of interesting that Disney chose to go with something that might scare the kids at night. However, we’re also amused by this thing, and we think Star Wars fans are going to want to add this to their collection. Also, this Ewok stands a little over 3 feet tall, so it’s almost life-sized! View on shopDisney We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for other interesting Disney merchandise items, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Looking for more Star Wars and Disney merchandise? Be sure to check out our Amazon StorefrontThe post Is It Just Us or Is Disney's New 0 Souvenir TERRIFYING? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When planning your restaurant stops for your Disney World vacation, you might want to add this one to the list. The Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Some of the best food you’ll find in Disney World will be found outside of the theme parks. You might have heard of restaurants at Disney Springs or Disney Resorts like Homecomin’, ‘Ohana, or Steakhouse 71. But, there’s a little bar and grill we bet you haven’t heard of, and we’re telling you if it’s worth the effort to get here. Today, we’re taking you along with us to Coronado Springs Resort for dinner at Three Bridges Bar and Grill to try some new menu items. Atmosphere Three Bridges Bar and Grill is located on the water at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort. You will be surrounded by water providing you a gorgeous view of the resort. And guess what, there are 3 bridges that connect from around the resort to the restaurant. Three Bridges Bar and Grill Our table had great views, and we loved that the whole area is covered. This is great for those unpredictable rain storms that pop up, which did happen as we were eating. While there isn’t a ton of decor in the restaurant, we appreciate it. The wooden furniture and brown accents allow for the view to speak for itself. Our table Menu Three Bridges Bar & Grill is a casual restaurant serving upscale, Spanish-inspired bar food like queso, braised pork tacos, and other shared plates and burgers. The robust beverage menu features specialty cocktails and sangria which can be ordered by the pitcher. While the menu isn’t very large, we feel like it would still cater to a wide audience with a range of preferences. Drinks There were TWO new drinks that we wanted to try — Tropical Coconut Cooler and Cold Brew Old Fashioned. Coconut Tropical Cooler and Cold Brew Old Fashioned The Tropical Coconut Cooler is a non-alcoholic drink. It has Cream of Coconut, Pineapple, Orange, and Lime. This drink is fruity and has a strong coconut flavor with a slight hint of orange. If love coconut, this drink is for you. You can order it for $5.99. Tropical Coconut Cooler Next, we ordered the Cold Brew Old Fashioned. This has SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Joffrey’s Mexican Femenino Cold Brew, and Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters. Old Fashioned fans might be shocked by this because it is not your typical old fashioned. First, it’s made with rum instead of whiskey. This was very smooth and had a strong chocolate flavor. This would make a great dessert drink. Cold Brew Old Fashioned Food First, we ordered the Fried Chicken Bao Buns. These have lime mayo, sweet-and-spicy gochujang sauce, ‘kimchi’ pickles, and radish. They come with two buns, and they pack a lot of flavor into that small serving. Fried Chicken Bao Buns The pickles add a tanginess that pairs nicely with the lime mayo. The chicken was nicely fried and had a good crunch to it. It is a great start to your meal, but it’s hard to really share these since they are small portions. You get two buns for $14, which is pricey for the serving size in our opinion. Fried Chicken Bao Buns For entrees, we started with the Pork Carnitas Tacos for $22. These come for you to assemble on your own, which can be fun. These come with cotija cheese, pickled vegetables, black beans and rice. The corn tortillas come warm and wrapped in napkins to keep the heat. These tasted freshly made. The pork is very tender and flavorful. It was well marinated. The rice and beans didn’t have a ton of flavor on their own but were a nice filler for the taco. Pork Carnita Tacos They come with 3 salsas including chipotle-pineapple salsa, tomatillo salsa verde, and salsa borracha. The chipotle-pineapple salsa is the least spicy with the salsa borracha being most spicy. We loved the complex flavor of the chipotle-pineapple salsa. The pineapple worked very well with the pork. Salsas Some might not like assembling the tacos themselves. We understand that the restaurant is allowing guests to fill their taco up with all of their favorite items and skip the ones that wouldn’t like to use. Overall, this dish was good, but it wasn’t the best tacos we’ve had on property. Tacos Our second entree was the Three Bridges Signature Burger. This massive burger came with bacon marmalade, sun-dried tomato jam, smoked gouda queso, crispy vegetables, arugula, and smoked paprika fries for $22. Signature Burger If you come here hungry, order this burger. It is loaded with delicious ingredients and will have you full. The highlight for us was the bacon marmalade and sun-dried tomato jam. These two sauces added so much to the sandwich — giving it a sweet and spicy taste. Plus the queso — how could you go wrong?! It is large and messy, so just be prepared to use a lot of napkins. She’s BIG Finally, for dessert we got an order of the Warm Churros. We know, we know, Disney World is NOT known for great churros. But these, we might say, are some of the best churros on property. These are coated in espelette sugar and come with three sauces — spiced chocolate sauce, tequila caramel, and mango-chamoy sauce. Warm Churros The spiced chocolate is similar to a Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor profile. It was our favorite, and we couldn’t stop dunking our churros in it. The tequila caramel is for tequila fans because you really can taste the alcohol in this one. As for the mango-chamoy sauce, it had a fruity flavoring with a very tangy aftertaste. For just $10, these churros make a great snack or dessert. The Cold Brew Old Fashioned we had at the start of the meal would pair really well with these! The spiced chocolate dipping sauce was our favorite! Overall The atmosphere at Three Bridges is great, with gorgeous views of the resort. The staff here was amazing, truly. We came on the first day of the new menu items, and our server was very knowledgable about them already. She made sure we knew what each item came with, She was passionate about the new items, and it made us excited to try them. The food is delicious and packed with taste. We were happy with how well everything was prepared for it to be a “bar” experience. Nosh or Not Head here if … You love a more casual dining atmosphere. The views alone provide a relaxing environment, but the bar area can get loud with other guests watching sports games on the TVs. If you are looking for somewhere casual, this is a great choice. You LOVE churros. But really, we would come back here for the churros alone. We said what we said. You are staying on property. Since Three Bridges does not take dining reservations, you won’t be able to park your car at the resort. You’ll want to catch a bus from either the theme parks or Disney Springs to the hotel. You can probably skip this if… You are on a tight schedule. Since Three Bridges does not take dining reservations, you will have to take Disney transportation to get to Coronado Springs. This could take time out of your schedule and if you are trying to cram a lot in, you might want to skip and hit a restaurant in the parks instead. You want a more upscale dining experience. This restaurant is known for their handheld food options and while tasty, is not the upscale experience you might be looking for. Instead, we recommend checking out Narcooossee’s at The Grand Floridian or California Grill at The Contemporary Resort. The ONE Thing You Must Try from EVERY SINGLE Disney World Table Service Restaurant 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! 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When you go to Disney World, do you JUST go to the theme parks, or do you check out other parts of the resort? Olaf at Blizzard Beach That’s right, there’s WAY more to do in Disney World than the parks. You can play miniature golf, go shopping and eating at Disney Springs, and visit Disney World’s water parks. Now, one of those water parks, Blizzard Beach, has been closed for refurbishment since earlier this year, but it’s reopening soon — with new food! Recently, we got a hint that Blizzard Beach, which has been closed since March 2023, might reopen very soon. Disney World listed it as one of the holiday offerings at the resort for the 2023 holiday season, which is right around the corner. Well, now we know that Blizzard Beach will reopen on November 6th, and the water park will be bringing some new food! Olaf Pool! Yep, new food and drinks will be available at Blizzard Beach when it reopens. First, you’ll be able to get CHURROS at the Arctic Expeditions snack spot. Yes, MORE CHURROS are coming to Disney World! Give us a moment to celebrate… Here are the new churros you’ll be able to dig into: S’mores Churros – Churro bites topped with graham cracker crumbs, marshmallow whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and toasted mini marshmallows Banana Split Churros – Churro bites topped with banana slices, sliced strawberries, pineapple chunks, cookie and brownie pieces, chocolate and caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry. ©Disney But that’s not the only new food headed to Blizzard Beach. Some new snacks will also be making their way to the Warming Hut: Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings and Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings. YUM! You’ll also still be able to get your fave Blizzard Beach snacks at Lottawatta Lodge, Polar Pub, Frostbite Freddy’s, and more. The Warming Hut We’ll be checking out Blizzard Beach when it reopens on November 6th, so stay tuned to DFB for reviews of all the new food! WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Grab the DFB Guide! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Why You Shouldn’t Bet On Disney World Water Parks 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 headed to Blizzard Beach on your next Disney World trip? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW SNACKS Are Coming to Disney World SOON first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summers in Florida can be hot and humid, which means if you’re visiting Disney World during that time, you may want to schedule a day to visit the resort’s water parks. ‘Frozen’ additions to Blizzard Beach! However, one of those water parks, Blizzard Beach, has been closed since March 2023 for refurbishment. This comes after a lengthy closure right before it reopened in 2022 with some new Frozen-inspired elements. However, Disney has finally told us when Blizzard Beach will reopen AGAIN and we’ve got all the deets! Disney World actually has TWO water parks: Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Since Disney World’s reopening in 2020, though, we’ve haven’t seen both water parks open at the same time. At the moment, Typhoon Lagoon is open, though. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Now, Disney has announced that Blizzard Beach will reopen on November 6th. So you’ll soon be able to hit the slopes and have some cool water fun in the water park again soon. Blizzard Beach So what’s happening with Typhoon Lagoon? Well, currently, the Disney World website stops showing hours for the park on November 5th. While Disney hasn’t officially confirmed, this makes it seem likely that Typhoon Lagoon will close as Blizzard Beach reopens. Blizzard Beach Entrance Of the two water parks, Blizzard Beach is the largest and has 17 slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, water playgrounds, and a ski lift that takes guests to the top of Mount Gushmore. Popular attractions include Runoff Rapids, Cross Country Creek, Toboggan Racers, Summit Plummet, and Teamboat Springs. Ski Lift at Blizzard Beach We’ll keep you updated on anything else we find out about Disney World’s water parks and more, so stay tuned to DFB! If you’re headed to Disney World soon, don’t forget to pack some of our fun t-shirts! Click here to see them all! 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 Have you ever been to Blizzard Beach? Let us know what you thought about it in the comments! The post BREAKING: REOPENING DATE Announced for Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you plan to travel through the Orlando Airport soon, you may need to prepare for some bad news. We all know that weather-related flight delays and cancelations happen constantly, but sometimes, flight plans can change even on a clear, sunny day. Orlando International Airport Thousands of travelers flying in and out of Orlando International Airport are dealing with major flight cancelation news. On Friday, October 20th, at least 45 Spirit Airlines flights were canceled at Orlando Airport, according to local news affiliate Click Orlando. Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines stated that the cancelations are due to ongoing aircraft inspections. In fact, Spirit noted in a statement that flights may be impacted over a multi-day period: “While this action is being taken out of an abundance of caution, the impact to our network is expected to last several days as we complete the inspections and work to return to normal operations. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to take care of affected Guests. Our Guests are advised to monitor their email and check their flight status on spirit.com or the Spirit Airlines App before heading to the airport.” Orlando Airport Click Orlando reported that 25 planes will be inspected. If you were planning to fly with Spirit over the weekend of October 20th, you may need to rethink your travel plans. Spirit Airlines at Orlando Airport In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Orlando Airport Is Giving You a Free Pass to BREAK THE RULES — And Here’s Why You Should 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 Have you ever experienced a major flight delay? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: At Least 45 Flights CANCELED at Orlando Airport first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Words cannot express how much we love Target. Is THIS actually the Happiest Place on Earth? We’re certainly not the only ones, either. Where else can you get your everyday essentials, groceries, Disney merch must-haves, and oh yeah — tickets to Disneyland?! Yep, you read that correctly, and we’re sharing exactly why you should add Disney tickets to your Target shopping list. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Have you picked your jaw up from the floor yet? Good — because we’re about to make it drop again. Disneyland just hiked the price of 1-day, multi-day, and Park Hopper tickets meaning you’ll now have to pay more to get into the Happiest Place on Earth. But, it looks like those price hikes haven’t yet been reflected on the Target website — because you can currently get Disneyland tickets cheaper there. Disneyland From what we’ve seen, only 2-day and 3-day tickets are currently available, but you can also get Park Hopper tickets along with Genie+ included in your purchase as well! ©Target The Disneyland website shows that standard 2-day park tickets start at $155 per day depending on the date, meaning even at their cheapest price point, you’ll still be paying $310 before tax. But, that same ticket is available on Target’s website for $285 — already a good chunk of change cheaper than purchasing them directly through Disney. ©Disney Tack on Park Hopper and Genie+ to that, and Disneyland has you paying around $435. With Target, you’ll find that same deal for $395. That’s not an insignificant amount of savings especially as Disney trips can add up quickly. Plus, if you have a Target Red Card, you can also get 5% cash back on your purchases including these tickets, which means even more savings. Buy Disneyland Tickets at Target Well, what are you waiting for? Sounds like you’ve got a Disneyland trip to plan! We’re not sure how long these tickets will be priced this way, so grab them now if you want to snag this deal — and stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney tips, tricks, and news! 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 The post ALERT! You Can Get Disney Tickets CHEAPER Online at Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will reopen on Nov. 6, just in time for another festive holiday season!View the full article

Yes, we go on and on about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. 2022 Wristband for Food and Wine Classic Sure, there’s plenty to see, eat, and do there. But Disney World actually has ANOTHER food and wine festival, too: the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, where you can sample unlimited amounts of foods from all of that resort’s restaurants for the price of one ticket. Now, you have two new reasons to go to the Food & Wine Classic. The 2023 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place on November 10th and November 11th from 5:30PM to 9PM on both days. Advance-purchase, event-only tickets to enjoy unlimited food and beverage tastings on the Causeway are $185 per person, plus service fees. Drink Up! This year, some NEW menu items are coming to the festival, but there are also two OTHER new things you’ll get to experience. The festival will feature two immersive themed areas: The first is called For the Love of Florida and will celebrate local food and ingredients with Florida flavors, including: Seminole Pumpkin Fry Bread with powdered sugar and warm pumpkin spice sauce Grilled Florida Oysters with housemade kumquat hot sauce, and shallot butter Butter Poached Bay Scallops with Florida corn puree, charred scallion vinaigrette, radish threads, and shallot butter Signs at 2022 Food & Wine Classic The second themed area is The Rosé Room which will “transport guests to a tranquil garden party, complete with topiaries, roses and classical-style covers of modern-day hits.” As expected, you’ll also be able to sip on various selections of rosé. Food guide from 2022 If that sounds good, you’ll want to grab those tickets quickly — you can do so here. You can also book additional experiences, like The Grand Tasting, which will lead you through a “journey of elite wines” paired with a custom chef’s table menu. There’s also a VIP Dessert and Champagne Party where you can snack on sweets and sip bubbly while watching the EPCOT fireworks from the private event space at the top of the Swan Reserve. 2022 Food & Wine Classic So if you’re visiting Disney World during that time, you might want to consider this OTHER Food & Wine Festival. We’ll keep you updated on any news about this event, as well as get you reviews of all the new food debuting this year. So stay tuned to DFB for more. 10 HUGE Tips for the Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic 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 attending the Food & Wine Classic this year? Let us know what you’re looking forward to most in the comments! The post 2 NEW Reasons To Go to Disney World’s OTHER Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been involved in countless lawsuits in recent years. Disneyland Between movie stars, government employees, passholders, and more — it’s likely been a bit chaotic for the company’s legal department. And now, we have an important update about the Magic Key lawsuit brought against Disney. Disney previously agreed to settle the suit with Magic Key Holders in September, and now we know just when passholders will get their share of the $9.5 million settlement. According to the Orange County Register, a U.S. District Court judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement and has set a final approval hearing. Disney The lawsuit alleged that Dream Key passholders who purchased a pass in 2021 weren’t able to make theme park reservations at the Disneyland theme parks, despite being marketed as having no blackout dates. ©Disney Judge David O. Carter set the final hearing for February 20th with any payments issued within 60 days of the judgement. Passholders should expect to get their chunk of the settlement before April 20th. This means each of the 103,435 Dream Key holders will get $67.41 to use on whatever they want assuming the final judgment is in their favor. Pixar Pier at California Adventure Dream Key holders can expect to receive an email from a third-party settlement administrator with instructions on how to get their money and do not need to submit anything for a refund. We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Bob Iger’s Number One Villain Is BACK 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 a Magic Key Holder? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Judge Orders Settlement in .5 Million Disney Park Pass Lawsuit first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One popular Disney ride is going to temporarily CLOSE soon. Disneyland Disneyland is home to a lot of iconic rides, from the Matterhorn to “it’s a small world.” Sometimes Disney needs to close these attractions in order to update and refurbish them, and it’s about to happen soon to one fan-favorite ride. Indiana Jones Adventure in Disneyland Park is going to temporarily close starting on November 27th. Indiana Jones Adventure The closure is currently scheduled to last at least through the end of November. Disney’s calendar doesn’t show any dates past November 30th, so it’s not clear yet when the ride could reopen. ©Disney Indiana Jones Adventure already had a pretty long closure earlier this year, from early January through mid-March. Indiana Jones Adventure sign We’ll continue to watch for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! Click here to check out a parking CHANGE coming to Disneyland. 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 a fan of this attraction? Let us know in the comments. The post Temporary CLOSURE Announced for Disney's 'Indiana Jones' Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re skipping breakfast in Disney World, you might be missing out! Mickey waffle! We know that the urgency to get to the parks for rope drop and make the most of your morning can be overwhelming, but we typically feel significantly more energized and ready to take on the day if we grab some breakfast. Luckily, there are plenty of delicious options…even some INSIDE the parks! Recently, several new breakfast options arrived at Animal Kingdom and we’ve got some opinions on which one you need to try. Several new breakfast (and lunch and dinner) offerings have arrived at Animal Kingdom recently, and we’ve tried many of them. From the cinnamon roll at Pongu Pongu to the Pancake Stuffed Sandwich at Drinkwallah, we’ve been racking up the snack reviews in the past few weeks. But there’s one breakfast item that we believe dethrones all the others! Pongu Pongu Cinnamon Roll Our new breakfast recommendation? Head to Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in the mornings to grab the Breakfast Totchos for $10.99. They’re made with potato barrels, scrambled eggs, nacho cheese sauce, cheese curds, and crumbled bacon. YUM! Breakfast Totchos This is a really decent portion for one person and it’s heavy on the cheese. (We’re big plastic cheese fans here at DFB!) The egg-to-potato ratio was a little off, but we still really enjoyed this dish. With the egg and the bacon, this would be a nice little protein boost to start your day. Breakfast Totchos You may be wondering — how do these stack up with the Breakfast Bowl at Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios? The main difference is that the breakfast in Toy Story Land comes topped with gravy instead of two different kinds of cheese. If you’re a cheese fanatic like we are, then we recommend this Animal Kingdom version! Thbreae breakfast bowl! So if you’re hoping to rope drop Animal Kingdom soon, don’t forget to stop and grab some breakfast at Kusafiri! They also serve coffee, pastries, and some other breakfast items in the mornings. Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop if we find more new snacks and menu items in Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for all the dining reviews! Click Here to See Our Guide to the Best Breakfast 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 Would you order the Breakfast Totchos? Tell us in the comments! The post It’s Official. This Is My NEW Favorite Breakfast in Disney World. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney LEGOs are a super fun and popular way to commemorate your trip or add a little extra magic to your home. LEGO Store You can find a lot of Disney LEGO sets on Amazon, so we rounded up nine sets that reviewers really LOVE. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. All of these sets qualify for overnight or one-day shipping with Amazon Prime! Don’t have Prime? No worries — just click the link below to sign up for your FREE trial. Each set linked here has been rated five out of five stars with over 1,000 reviews (some with WAY more than that), so it’s fair to say that they’re very popular with Disney fans! Get the Rapunzel’s Tower LEGO Set ©Amazon This Rapunzel’s Tower LEGO set is four levels high with four different rooms! Rapunzel and Flynn are included as part of the set, along with a little Pascal the chameleon LEGO figure. ©Amazon The set has 369 pieces and is recommended for builders ages six and up. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Winnie the Pooh LEGO Set ©Amazon Fans of Winnie the Pooh will love this next LEGO set! It’s a little Winnie the Pooh house, which opens at the back for easy access to the rooms inside. ©Amazon Several accessories are included, like a buildable armchair, a Pooh-Coo clock, honey pots, and Pooh’s red balloon. Five character minifigures are included as well: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Rabbit. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Encanto Casita LEGO Set ©Amazon If you loved the Encanto movie, you’ll need this Encanto Casita LEGO set! ©Amazon The set has Mirabel’s three-story house, complete with a spinning weather vane, flipping bed, and waving shutters. It’s 587 pieces and comes with a few different character figures, including Mirabel, Abuela, and Antonio. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Up House LEGO Set ©Amazon This just might be our favorite set of the bunch! It’s the house from Disney x Pixar’s film Up! ©Amazon The set has 598 pieces. The house has a bunch of balloons attached, and there are a couple of different rooms inside. Carl and Russell are included as minifigures, along with a Dug LEGO dog figure. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Boba Fett Starship Microfighter LEGO Set ©Amazon Up next is the Boba Fett Starship Microfighter LEGO set. The fighter has an opening cockpit for Boba Fett (who is included as a minifigure). ©Amazon The microfighter also has adjustable wings, and Boba Fett comes with his own jetpack. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Mandalorian BrickHeadz LEGO Set ©Amazon Speaking of Star Wars-themed LEGO sets, check out this Mandalorian BrickHeadz set! This is one of the most popular Disney sets online, with over 27,000 reviews. ©Amazon There are build-and-display models of both The Mandalorian and the Child (Baby Yoda). The Mandalorian has a blaster rifle clipped on the back and a blaster in the hand. Baby Yoda has adjustable ears and sits in his hoverpram. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Baby Groot LEGO Set ©Amazon Baby Yoda is pretty adorable, but we can’t forget about Baby Groot, either! This Marvel LEGO set features a fully jointed Groot buildable toy that’s easy to position and pose. ©Amazon It comes with a pretend cassette, too! VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Mickey and Minnie Birthday Train LEGO Set ©Amazon This is actually a LEGO Duplo set! The Mickey and Minnie Birthday Train set includes Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto figures on board a buildable train. ©Amazon The train has three sections with five stackable number bricks. Some other accessories include a guitar, balloons, gifts, and a fabric dress for Minnie. It’s just 22 pieces, which makes it great for the youngest builders. VIEW ON AMAZON Get the Frozen Jewelry Box LEGO Set ©Amazon Fans of Frozen will love this Frozen Jewelry Box LEGO set! ©Amazon The jewelry box has a lockable drawer with two LEGO rings inside. An Elsa mini-doll and Nokk the water spirit figure are included. VIEW ON AMAZON We’ll keep an eye out for more cool Disney merch, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Looking for more Disney merch online? Check out our DFB Amazon storefront!The post 9 Disney LEGO Sets on Amazon That Reviewers REALLY Love first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The only constant in life is change, and that’s certainly true around Disney World. Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Between booking your hotel, dining reservations, flights, and deciding whether or not Genie+ is worth it — there are a lot of things to keep up with before heading to the Most Magical Place on Earth, including the latest projects that might impact your trip. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest permits that point to big changes in Disney World. We’re taking another look at recently filed permits for Disney World to get an idea of what sort of work may be going on around the property — here’s what we found this time around. Magic Kingdom While a huge expansion has been teased for Magic Kingdom, this update isn’t quite as large. We found a permit Disney recently filed that indicates Mickey’s PhilharMagic might be getting a bit of love sometime soon. Mickey’s PhilharMagic The address on the permit looks like it matches this location, but the description doesn’t really give us a whole lot of info — it’s just listed as “provide labor, material, and/or electrical for construction.” We’ll be keeping an eye on any more updates, so stay tuned for more. Animal Kingdom Speaking of expansions, DinoLand USA will eventually be rethemed — we’re just not quite sure into what or when. In the meantime, though, we did spot a new permit for work in DinoLand. DinoLand It’s not likely this permit has anything to do with the retheme, but it’s interesting that Disney will be working on something in this area. The permit is for “general construction,” so it could really be for anything. Stay tuned for updates! Disney World Hotels Over at the Disney World hotels, we’ve been seeing a ton of construction and refurbishments, which doesn’t seem like it will be stopping anytime soon. New permits point to more construction at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort… Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort …and it looks like the Beach Club Dunes Cove Pool will also be getting a little bit of a refresh in the near future. Disney’s Beach Club Resort At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, we found two new permits for work coming up soon. There’s a general construction permit for the Contemporary Meeting Facility, along with a permit to provide labor, material, and/or electrical at the main Contemporary hotel building. Monorail at the Contemporary Resort We’ve got a great resource for you when you plan your NEXT Disney World trip – our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining. We wrote our ebook after decades of visiting Disney World, so that we could help you have a stress-free vacation! Click here and use code WDW2023 to get 25% off! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from around Disney World and more! See More Changes Coming to Disney World Here Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe The post These NEW Permits Prove More CHANGE Is Coming to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Remember those adorable droids that basically took over the internet when they first emerged in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland? ©Disney The wandering droids are being tested right now by Disney’s Imagineering department, and it looks like they might show up in even more parks in the future! A little while ago, Disney debuted these super cute droids in the Galaxy’s Edge land of Disneyland. The little band of BD units took to the streets of Batuu to look around and say hello to all the visitors. ©Disney They’re currently being tested as free-roaming characters. ©Disney Disney Imagineers shared on Instagram that they recently met with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro to show off the little droids and discuss “next steps.” They said, “We’re so excited about the variety of ways our Imagineers are bringing new and innovative characters to life using sophisticated technology hidden in little droids like these!” ©Disney Could “next steps” mean we’ll see the little wandering droids in Disney World soon? We certainly hope so! ©Disney Imagineering also shared this video of the droids being tested. The droids can shine a flashlight, navigate tricky terrain, and even “talk”! We’ll be watching for updates on whether the droids might show up in Disney World! The next time you find yourself visiting Disneyland, you might want to keep an eye out for its new littlest visitors. They’ll be happy to see you (and you’ll be happy to see them, we bet!). In the meantime, you can also still run into Ahsoka as well as Hera and Chopper in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so keep an eye out for them, too. Ahsoka Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Did you know about this NEW theme park being built by former Disney Imagineers? 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 of these little droids? Let us know in the comments!The post Disney Imagineers Met With CEO Bob Iger To Discuss "Next Steps" for Adorable Wandering Droids first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The United States Department of State has issued a “Worldwide Caution” for travelers. Air travel The warning was issued on October 19th and advises U.S. citizens to “exercise increased caution” while traveling overseas. The travel advisory was issued “due to increased tensions in various locations around the world” and more. You can read the full statement below. ©US State Dept “Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.” ©US State Dept We’ll continue to monitor this situation and let you know of any other travel advisories or warnings. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for more news. The post NEWS: US State Department Issues "Worldwide Caution" for Travelers first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With so many sales on Disney merch happening right now, you’ve gotta have a look! Disney Merchandise 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! First up, check out the “Up to 40% Off Halloween Essentials and Costumes” sale. ©Disney Don’t miss out on them. They’ll go quick! View on shopDisney Next, check out the “Up to 40% Off Adult Clothing, Home Décor & More.“ ©Disney There are so many options. Make sure to check them out! View on shopDisney Shop this Disney100 Special Moments Mickey Mouse and Friends Spirit Jersey ©Disney Here’s a look at the back: ©Disney You can celebrate ”100 Years of Music and Wonder” with Bandleader Mickey and his friends with this Spirit Jersey! And it’s part of the “Up to 40% Off Adult Clothing, Home Décor & More” sale too! View on shopDisney Shop this Disney100 Special Moments Loungefly Mini Backpack ©Disney Here’s a look at the back: ©Disney Since you were saying that you wanted a new matching backpack, we think this Disney100 Special Moments Loungefly Mini Backpack could help with that! View on shopDisney Shop this Monorail Pot Handle Covers Set ©Disney Bring the magic to your kitchen with this set of two holders and make cooking feel more adventurous and fun! You may even find yourself saying, “!Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas.” View on shopDisney Before leaving the site make sure to check out the “Buy One, Get One 50% Off Ornaments.“ ©Disney Especially with Christmas coming, don’t miss out on getting those ornaments you need! View on shopDisney Also, don’t miss out on getting a “FREE Steamboat Willie LEGO Set with any purchase of $150 or more“. ©Disney Just make sure you type in GIFT at checkout in the promo code section. 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 view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post These 4 MASSIVE Disney Sales Are Happening Online Right NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company recently laid out some big plans and lofty goals, including a $60 billion expansion and a huge Animal Kingdom theme park update. But the parks division isn’t the only area of the company that is preparing for change. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters In February, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced an immediate restructuring of The Walt Disney Company. In doing so, Disney was reorganized into three segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experience, and Products. The move split ESPN into its own division separate from Disney Entertainment. Since this change, we’ve heard a lot about the future of Disney, and now we have two important updates to share. Analysts have been speculating about the fate of the Disney-owned ABC network for a while now. In fact, Disney even received a $10 billion offer to sell ABC to Byron Allen. ©Bloomberg That said, Disney may have a different plan for ABC after all. Following an announcement that GMA headquarters will eventually be moved to Hudson Square, Variety pointed out that “plans to move GMA to Disney’s new environs might suggest the company wants to keep the show or even ABC News as a whole, even if the linear infrastructure of the network is taken over by a different entity.” ©ABC All Disney-owned New York properties are expected to move to a building in downtown New York in 2025. ABC News stated, “Moving all ABC News teams to our new state-of-the-art building was a strategic decision that will allow for more collaboration and innovation,” per Variety. Disney has not officially commented on the fate of ABC yet, so we’ll have to wait and see if the decision to relocate ABC News teams has anything to do with Disney’s ultimate goals. Dr. Fauci in 2020 ©Good Morning America Additionally, investors recently got a fresh look at ESPN’s revenue. Disney’s ESPN division comprises the TV network and the ESPN+ streaming service. On October 18th, 2023, Disney shared that the ESPN division generated over $12.5 billion over a nine-month period, per CNBC. Reports show that ESPN’s revenue has declined in recent quarters. ©ESPN According to CNBC, “The network had roughly $4.06 billion in revenue in the third quarter, down from nearly $4.1 billion in the second quarter and about $4.4 billion in the first quarter.” The company’s fourth-quarter earnings call is set for November 8th. ©Disney Between the ABC News relocation and the new ESPN data, investors have a lot to consider ahead of the next earnings call. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Why You’ll NEVER See These Disney Movies on Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post 2 New UPDATES About the Possible Restructuring of the Disney Company first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a busy time at Disney World! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 16th, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opened (along with a new Moana meet and greet), and the annual price increases hit the parks. We’re nearing the end of 2023, but there is still a lot in store before the year ends — let’s check out what’s changing in Disney World in November! If you’re heading to Disney World soon, be sure to check out our list of the 15 ESSENTIALS you’ll forget to pack. You can click the image below to get our list and make sure you don’t forget a thing! So what can you look forward to in November? Check it out! Jollywood Nights Disney is introducing an all-new holiday after hours event this year called Jollywood Nights! This is a separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that runs from November 11th to December 20th. ©Disney What can you do at this new party? Well, you’ll see Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime fireworks and projections spectacular, enjoy exclusive treats, meet rare characters, and more! There is also some exclusive entertainment including a Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along and a stage show hosted by Kermit and Miss Piggy! “Moooom! Phineas and Ferb are coming out for Jollywood Nights!” Anyone with a ticket will also be able to ride popular rides with a shorter wait including Slinky Dog Dash, Rise of the Resistance, and more. Every SOLD OUT Date for Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party The beloved Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning for the 2023 holiday season! Tickets are still available and the party runs from November 9th to December 22nd. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade (complete with Santa Claus and the famous Marching Band of Toy Soldiers), and the Holiday Fireworks spectacular Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks are returning this year! You can also get your holiday groove on at dance parties like Club Tinsel, and Disney Junior Jingle Jam. Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration Rare characters and complimentary snacks are also available at the party, as well as special holiday ride overlays at attractions like Space Mountain and Jungle Cruise (which becomes Jingle Cruise)! Why You Should SKIP Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party This Year Festival of the Holidays EPCOT has a celebration of its own this holiday season with the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays! Festival of the Holidays Disney has already announced the food booths, the return of the cookie stroll, celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional, storytellers around World Showcase, entertainment, a Living With the Land holiday overlay, Olaf’s scavenger hunt, and exclusive merchandise. There is so much excitement to look forward to! 2022 EPCOT Candlelight Processional We expect Disney to release the menus much closer to the start date of the festival on November 24th. The festival’s final date will be December 30th. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Haunted Mansion Change Haunted Mansion change? In November? It’s happening! Although we would’ve loved to see him in the mansion during spooky season, we’re excited to welcome the Hatbox Ghost to Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom! ©Disney Disney has not announced an exact date that the Hatbox Ghost will appear inside the spookiest ride in the park, but they previously mentioned “late November 2023.” We’ll keep you updated when he shows up! I Was a Haunted Mansion Cast Member — Here Are 10 Things I Need You To Know Holiday Decor In our opinion, one of the best weeks to be at Disney World is when October turns to November. Why? In the words of Hannah Montana, you get the best of both worlds! Christmas in Disney World! The Halloween and fall decor is still up, but in the beginning of November, the holiday decor hits the parks almost overnight! You get to experience Halloween and the holidays all in one week. Start looking for the park’s holiday decor and the iconic gingerbread houses at the hotels around the start of November. The One Thing Every Disney Fan Is Hoping They Get for Christmas This Year Extended Evening Hours at a NEW Park Extended Evening Hours is a perk for anyone staying at a deluxe Disney World hotel where you can stay in the parks after it officially closes. In November, the perk is going to be available at a NEW park! Tree of Life at night Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting Extented Evening Hours and it’s everything we’ve ever dreamed about! You’ll be able to see the Tree of Life lit up and we swear, Pandora was made to be seen at night with the bioluminescence. Pandora at night This is a great opportunity to ride some attractions without a long wait time (we’re looking at you, Flight of Passage). These hours will be available at Animal Kingdom on November 8th and 22nd, and December 4th and 28th, 2023. The Disney World calendar shows 7PM to 9PM as the hours! FULL LIST of Rides That Are Open for Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Want to book a trip to Disney World? We’ve got a hack for you! Check out our friends over at Small World Vacations to help you plan the perfect trip — you won’t regret it! 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 Those are some of the major changes coming to Disney World in November! Disney World will continue to change and update and DFB will be here to keep you in the loop! How Early Should You Plan 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 Are you visiting Disney World in November? What are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments! The post 6 Major CHANGES Coming to Disney World in November first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Price increases on Netflix subscriptions might impact you! ©Netflix Streaming services tend to follow this trend of gradual price increases — Disney+ and Hulu raised their subscription prices not too long ago. The recently announced Netflix price increases take effect immediately. According to Deadline, Netflix announced that it’s raising prices on certain plans in the U.S., U.K., and France. ©William Antonelli/Business Insider The Premium subscription in the U.S. cost $19.99 before, but it will now cost $22.99. The Basic plan (which is no longer available to new members) cost $9.99 before but will now cost $11.99. Netflix with ads, which costs $6.99, and the Standard plan, which costs $15.49, are staying the same and will not see price increases at this time. These price increases began on October 18th. ©Netflix Netflix announced this change during its third-quarter earnings report. The company stated, “While we mostly paused price increases as we rolled out paid sharing, our overall approach remains the same — a range of prices and plans to meet a wide range of needs, and as we deliver more value to our members, we occasionally ask them to pay a bit more.” Netflix also said, “Our starting price is extremely competitive with other streamers and at $6.99 per month in the US, for example, it’s much less than the average price of a single movie ticket.” ©Netflix Don’t forget that Netflix also recently cracked down on password sharing. The company added 8.8 million subscribers in its third quarter this year, according to USA Today. We’ll continue to watch for more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to see how Disney+ has begun cracking down on password sharing. 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 a fan of Netflix? Let us know in the comments. The post NEWS: Netflix Announces PRICE INCREASES first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding the right drinks in Disney World can be rough, especially when it comes to deciding if you should spend your money on the newest cocktails to hit the menu. Hollywood Studios Sometimes you have to come out of the parks in search of some of the best drinks at lounges and resorts in Disney World, but where do you go when you just don’t have the time to leave? Don’t panic, we tried out a few new cocktails inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see if they could make the cut. Our journey took us out to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to the Tune-In Lounge. If you’re not totally familiar with this hole-in-the-wall lounge, it’s because the entrance can be a little bit hard to find, despite the neon sign pointing you to the door. Tune-In Lounge sign You can find this one situated right next door to 50’s Prime Time Cafe, and some people even mistakenly think that you can’t access it unless you’re dining in the restaurant. The Tune-In Lounge However, that’s simply not true! You’re welcome to go inside even if you’re not dining at the Prime Time Café. Inside the lounge Once we made our way into the lounge we glanced over the menu card for the latest offerings to see what we should try out next. There were two drinks on there that the bartender said were brand-new! New cocktails We opted to try out the Indigo Hibiscus first. Indigo Hibiscus This one is made of Empress 1908 Gin, Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur, Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Orgeat (Almond), Lemon, and Hibiscus Grenadine and is priced at $16. Refreshing and floral If you’re feeling a bit of deja vue looking at the Indigo Hibiscus that’s because we’ve seen it before under a different name (and with a glow cube). The Magical Beacon Cocktail from Disney World’s 50th anniversary has been rebranded (minus the glow cube) as the Indigo Hibiscus. This one we felt was on the sweet side with a lot of floral flavor. We also felt like this one was very gin forward but not too piney. Overall, we found it to be bright and refreshing but nothing special. Then it was time to make our way to another new offering, The Tune-In PB&J Cocktail! The Tune-In PB&J Cocktail This one is made of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Bols Blackberry Brandy, and Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, topped with a Maraschino Cherry, and is priced at $16. Very peanut buttery We loved this one! It was super heavy on the peanut butter whiskey which makes it very creamy and smooth. Our reporter who tried this one doesn’t typically drink whiskey and still really enjoyed it. Overall, we felt this one was very balanced and had a hint of the blackberry flavor to give that PB&J vibe against the powerful peanut butter whiskey. Tune-in Lounge We enjoyed the new drink offerings at the Tune-In Lounge even though we’ve already had one of these “new” offerings previously. Sometimes it’s kinda fun to rediscover new offerings that have a familiar flair to them and we really got that out of the Indigo Hibiscus and felt like The Tune-In PB&J Cocktail was a great spin to compliment the lineup. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Grab the DFB Guide! We review food, drinks, treats, and snacks all over Disney World so if these flavors didn’t really sound appealing to you, be sure to check out our full reviews of everything down below and stay tuned with us for more! The One Rule About Drinking in Disney World You NEED to Know Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these new drinks are you most eager to try first? Tell us your pick and why in the comments below! The post REVIEW: There's a NEW PB&J Cocktail in Disney's Hollywood Studios! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is home to some of the best restaurants in Disney World, a number of them owned by renowned celebrity chefs. Morimoto Asia From Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ to the upcoming EET be Maneet Chauhan, you’ll find all kinds of dining experiences to fit your style. Occasionally, you’ll even be able to meet some of these chefs on different occasions throughout the year. We’ve seen Chef Rick Bayless host a special event for a new menu launch at Frontera Cocina, Chef José Andrés hold a presentation during Flavors of Florida, and more. This holiday season, another popular chef is hosting a weekend of fun in his Disney Springs restaurant — Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Morimoto Asia, Chef Morimoto’s first Pan-Asian restaurant, focuses on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines. This holiday season, you’ll be able to join him for a special event during a weekend of delicious eats and drinks. Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs On Friday, December 1st, and Saturday, December 2nd, Morimoto Asia is celebrating 100 years of House of Suntory whisky during the Suntory 100th Anniversary Tasting. From 5-6:30PM each evening, ticketed guests will sample fine whisky and small bites. The event is limited to a small number of guests, so get your tickets soon if you’re interested! The event costs $355 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Click here to get tickets to this event! Keep in mind that this event is for guests ages 21 and up. Opulence at Morimoto Asia Additionally, an exclusive “Momokase” will be held later in the evening, beginning at 7PM, on both dates. During this event, 10 guests will enjoy a seven-course meal personally prepared by Chef Morimoto himself, paired with rare bottles from House of Suntory’s signature whisky collection. Ticketed guests will also be able to upgrade to a ¼-ounce pour of Yamazaki 55, from one of only 200 bottles in the world. This event starts at $2,000 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Click here to get tickets to this exclusive event! Keep in mind that this event is for guests ages 21 and up as well. Inside Morimoto Asia Lastly, the 12 Beers of Christmas will be held on Sunday, December 3rd, hosted by Chef Morimoto. Ticketed guests will be able to enjoy 12 beers paired with 12 bites to eat. For this event, nonalcoholic options will be available, so this is a family-friendly event. There are two different time slots to choose from, starting at either 11:30AM or 2PM, and you’ll be able to choose general admission or a booth with bottled water and a dedicated server. Tickets start at $95 for adults and $55 for children, plus tax and gratuity. Click here to get tickets to 12 Beers of Christmas We’ll keep bringing you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these events are you most interested in checking out? Let us know in the comments below! The post An EXCLUSIVE Event Is Coming to Disney World, But It Costs ,000 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing EPCOT is known for, it’s definitely the food. EPCOT In EPCOT alone, there are THIRTY THREE restaurants, not to mention carts or lounges. How in the world are you supposed to decide where to eat?? Luckily, we’ve been to every single one of them several times and tried a ton of the menu items at each one, so we know that these are the 5 restaurants you NEED to know about in EPCOT. Garden Grill Restaurant Located in The Land pavilion in EPCOT, Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant is one of the only places you’ll find Mickey Mouse in EPCOT — and he’s joined by Chip, Dale, and Pluto! These four characters provide ample entertainment at this family-style restaurant. Garden Grill The food is served on platters here, so it’s an all-you-can-eat feast with your family. Since the earliest days of EPCOT Center, this restaurant has had many different styles, but has always been Disney World’s only rotating restaurant. Throughout your meal, you’ll see several of the different scenes from the Living with the Land ride below. Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant The meal costs $55 per adult and $36 per child, which may not sound super cheap, but it’s actually a great deal for an all-you-can-eat meal at a character dining restaurant. The novelty of this spot makes it even more fun — where else can you dine at a rotating restaurant? Via Napoli If you’re looking to dine at a classic EPCOT restaurant in World Showcase, Via Napoli in the Italy Pavilion can be a really great deal. Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria This is probably the most notable pizzeria on Disney World property, and that is a highlight of their menu. And if you get a pizza to share with the group, the cost to dine here will go way down. Via Napoli Pizza Luckily, Via Napoli has a GIANT pizza that can feed many people! There are Individual, Large, and Mezzo Metro sizes for each type of pizza, and the Mezzo Metro size is HUGE for $55. If you split this pizza between a large group, this is a great deal. It’s also super fun for your kids, and they will be amazed by the sheer size of this thing! OMG Via Napoli also has a few pasta dishes ranging from $27-$30, but the pizza is the best bang for your buck here. It IS a pizzeria after all! As one of the most iconic restaurants in the World Showcase, we couldn’t help but put this lovable restaurant on the list. There is amazing service here, and the Cast Members treat you like part of the big, Italian family. There are tons of options in EPCOT, but what makes this spot stand out is the lovable atmosphere. Where else can you see super-detailed wood-burning pizza ovens? Le Cellier One of the most iconic (and delicious!) EPCOT restaurants is Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion. Meant to feel like a Canadian wine cellar, the wooden tables and candle sconces are beautiful. Le Cellier The dining room is a bit small, but it’s filled with character. The walls are made of stone and feature candle sconces — which sets the tone well, but makes for a dark dining room. The room is divided into Canadian provinces, so make sure to ask your server which one you’re seated in! Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier At the top of the menu, you’ll find a huge selection of appetizers, which you DON’T want to skip over when you’re eating here. We’ve eaten our way through this list a time or two and have really enjoyed the Artisan Cheese and Charcuterie Plate along with the famous Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup (pro tip: you can usually find this popular soup at the Canada booth during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival if you want to give it a try without a reservation). YUM This restaurant has been a DFB favorite for a while. Whether you’re looking for steak, seafood, or something plant-based, there are some great options. Yes, this restaurant is pricey, so it might not be the best option for you if you are on a tight budget. But, if you’re looking for a nice meal and want to spend a little more, this is definitely worth considering. Regal Eagle Smokehouse If you’re looking for some barbecue in EPCOT, Regal Eagle is the place to go! It’s over in the American Adventure pavilion and is one of the newer spots in the World Showcase. They have a real smoker outside, an outdoor bar, and indoor and outdoor seating for you to use. It’s themed after Sam Eagle from The Muppets, and you can find fun little Easter eggs around the space! Regal Eagle Smokehouse Like we said, this place has all kinds of barbecue, from pulled pork to brisket to smoked chicken. They also have several different kinds of sauces, like North Carolina vinegar or classic Texas brisket sauce. The portions here are a decent size too — they’ll definitely give you a good foundation as you make your way around EPCOT! These are hearty meals that will fill you up. Regal Eagle eats The entrees here are between $9.50-$16.50 and come with things like garlic toast and a side. Sides here are filling as well with things like macaroni and cheese, baked beans with burnt ends, or beer-battered onion rings. So, you can get a lot of food for your money, and you can easily split that food with someone else if you want to! Connections Café and Eatery Connections Cafe and Eatery is a good bet to feed the whole family without breaking the bank and find something everyone will enjoy. Connections Cafe & Eatery in EPCOT We will say though that this restaurant has some pretty mundane choices, compared to the rest of EPCOT, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need to feed your family — especially if you’ve got some picky eaters. Connections Cafe crowds This area also has plenty of indoor seating, so finding a seat in the AC should be fairly easy. Not to mention that this is also the Starbucks location of the park, so you can eat, and get your coffee fix! EPCOT With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! These are the best restaurants in Disney World for 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! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments! The post EPCOT Has 33 Restaurants, But You Only Need To Know About 5 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You might be able to handle Disney World at its best… but can you still love it at its WORST? CROWDS Let’s figure out how to conquer Disney World even on the terrible, horrible, no-good, and very bad days. Check out our video below: 10 Times You REALLY Don’t Want to Be in Disney World 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 What do you think are the WORST times to be in Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: 10 Times You REALLY Don’t Want To Be in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is home to more than just its four prominent theme parks. Blizzard Beach Entrance Sure, meeting Mickey in Magic Kingdom is an iconic part of a trip to Disney World, but did you know you could also meet Santa in a ski resort in the middle of Florida? Disney World has two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Currently, you can visit the latter — where you can lounge in a lazy river, Castaway Creek, or catch some serious waves in the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool. However, Blizzard Beach has been closed for a seasonal refurbishment since March 19th, 2023. Disney hasn’t shared an opening timeline for the park yet, but they may have just dropped a clue about when it might be returning. The Disney World website lists holiday offerings for various locations around the parks — including Blizzard Beach! Tike’s Peak in Blizzard Beach Currently, Disney notes that visitors will be able to “Splash into a watery winter wonderland brimming with cheer,” with holiday highlights that may include daily “snowfall” and Santa Claus, vacationing in his “holiday-finest beachwear.” ©Disney While there still is no official date for reopening, these details could indicate that the park will be opening soon — in time for the holiday season in Disney World. The last time it reopened following a seasonal refurbishment, a new Frozen-themed area was added, so we’ll be on the lookout for any potential new additions that might pop up. Blizzard Beach Water Park Since the closures of 2020, we haven’t seen both water parks open at the same time, so when Blizzard Beach reopens, that could mean that Typhoon Lagoon will close for its seasonal refurbishment. Currently, there are no hours listed for Typhoon Lagoon starting on November 5th! That could be the date that it closes for refurbishment and Blizzard Beach opens. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! The Best Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked 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 Which Disney water park is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! The post MAJOR CLUE REVEALED About Blizzard Beach's Opening Date in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2024 is shaping up to be a good year if Disney World has anything to say about it! Are you prepared for the changes coming to Disney World? There are so many things that we’ll see by the end of this year and into the next — new fireworks shows, park transformations, and hotel makeovers, just to name a few. We’re here to talk about our “wish list” of changes we’d really like to see Disney World bring in 2024. You’ve got your wish list and we’ve got ours. Let’s talk about it and dream together about what changes we’d love to see at Disney World in 2024. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Now, you already know that a new ride is coming to Magic Kingdom, and that new attraction is called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. It will take visitors through the bayous of Louisiana to help Tiana with her new endeavor, Tiana’s Foods. New Concept Art This ride will pick up the moment after The Princess and The Frog ends, and we will “join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure – featuring some of the powerful music from the film – as they prepare for their first-ever Mardi Gras performance.” Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Concept Art ©Disney Tiana opens Tiana’s Palace and requires the riders’ help finding a missing key ingredient for the Mardi Gras party she’s throwing for the people of New Orleans. We’re going to be seeing old and new characters, hearing familiar and new songs, and embarking on a whole new adventure with Tiana! It’s currently set to open in 2024 and we’re hoping that there won’t be any delays that will push the opening to 2025 or beyond. Read all about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure here! New Original Attractions We would obviously love to have more rides and attractions in 2024, but more specifically, how about seeing more original rides in the parks that aren’t necessarily tied to any existing IP? This one isn’t something that’s coming in 2024, but we can dream. Slinky Dog Dash Sure, a new Encanto or Indiana Jones ride would be tons of fun, but what about those niche, original Disney rides that don’t have the biggest fanbases? Free Airport Transportation Remember the “good old days” when you could hop on the Magical Express at Orlando Airport and get a free ride to your Disney World hotel? Well, those days are long gone. In fact, even if you’re willing to pay, you can’t catch the Magical Express anymore – it went the way of the dodo. Remember Magical Express? Now, Disney has handed the transportation reins over to Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine. While it’ll still get you where you need to go, it comes at a cost. Since Disney is no longer in charge, you’ll need to make a reservation and pay for the service. Mears Connect is one of the airport shuttle services available. We’re holding out hope that Disney might bring back the Magical Express as part of their whopping $60 billion investment. It might sound like a small thing, but it used to make a big difference, especially for folks flying into Disney World. Park Pass Reservations Alright, next up, you know that all Disney World ticket holders must make a park pass reservation for each day they plan on being in the theme parks. That will change on January 9th, 2024 — park pass reservations will NOT be needed for those who purchase date-based tickets. This means that guests who buy Date-based 1-day tickets, date-based multi-day tickets, and vacation packages with date-based tickets will no longer require a reservation. Park pass reservations are going away — sort of This change doesn’t affect those with tickets that are not based on specific dates. However, Disney has been lightening the restrictions on reservations for Annual Passholders, but there are still situations that will require them to make one. Starting in 2024, Disney will introduce “Good to Go” days for Annual Passholders and Cast Members. Annual Pass On those select days, visitors will be able to enter the parks without a reservation. This is a change that has been gradually evolving. Earlier this year, Disney relaxed the rules on Park Pass Reservations, allowing Annual Passholders to enter the parks without a reservation after 2 PM, except on Saturday and Sunday in Magic Kingdom. So, Annual Passholders will still need to make these reservations on any day that isn’t designated as a “Good to Go” day, which will be added on a rolling basis in the Passholder calendar. Passholder Entrance We’re happy to see that changes are coming to the reservation system, but we’d love to see the reigns be loosed entirely and have the reservation system disappear in 2024. EPCOT Festival Seminars Back in the before 2020 times, the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival used to host seminars and demonstrations, book signings, chef meet and greets, and other low-cost or free events that were terrific opportunities to enhance your festival experience! But, since the festival’s return following the pandemic, these special events have yet to return. EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival In the past, Disney hosted quite a few different special events that took folks’ Food & Wine experiences to the next level. Culinary Demos, Beverage Seminars, Food and Beverage Pairings, and Mix It! Make It! Seminars were typically offered from year to year, allowing guests to really be part of the action. Demonstrations available in 2019 These events used to be held at the World ShowPlace Events Pavilion, which is often where Disney hosts festival-specific events. We’ve seen food booths pop up here from time to time, and it’s also been used for festival merchandise. The seminars and demos took place on various days of the week depending on which one you were interested in attending. Gale Gand with new “Lunch!” Cookbook Culinary demos let you behind the scenes and into the minds of some iconic chefs, while food and beverage pairings allowed guests to wine and dine even more than they already had at the festival. The Mix It! Make It! Workshops varied based on availability, but we’ve seen some awesome hands-on events like cheese-making and cupcake decorating. CommuniCore Plaza ©Disney With everything that’s happening at EPCOT right now (i.e. the massive transformation including the construction of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza), we’re hoping that we could see the return of food and beverage seminars and demonstrations to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival in 2024. At the very least, we’ll have our fingers crossed and keep you updated. Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened — all but one, that is! Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining. Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. Maybe in 2024?? Animal Kingdom Re-theme As we found out during this year’s Destination D23 event, Disney’s got some exciting plans in the works for Animal Kingdom! They’re talking about giving DinoLand, U.S.A. a whole new theme, and there’s even talk of Encanto and Indiana Jones-themed areas. ©Disney Now, we do know that DinoLand is getting a makeover, and that the new area will be themed to “The Tropical Americas”, but Disney’s keeping tight-lipped about what exactly will be in the new land. So, for now, we’ll just have to sit tight and hope Disney gets started on projects these or at least releases more details about them! Disney Dropped 6 Clues About the Teased Encanto and Indiana Jones Lands in Animal Kingdom Magic Kingdom Expansion Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Josh D’Amaro recently said that Disney has “a wealth of untapped stories to bring to life across our business,” and confirmed that Imagineers are working on a major expansion of the Magic Kingdom. Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro The expansion will take place “beyond Big Thunder Mountain.” Concept art of potential Magic Kingdom expansion Nothing is confirmed for this project (it’s all just been big ideas and “what ifs” so far), so for now, we’ll just have to wait and see if Disney gets started on these projects or at least releases more details about them! And those are all the changes we hope we’ll see in 2024! Stay tuned to DFB because we’ll update you as we hear more. See Disney’s confirmation of the opening timelines of MANY major projects right 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 Which changes do you want to see at Disney World in 2024? Tell us in the comments! The post 9 Things We Hope Disney World Changes in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article