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Traveling to Disney World is about to get cheaper, easier, and a WHOLE lot less complicated. She’s a beaut! How is that even POSSIBLE? Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about the latest Disney World travel changes, here on DFB Guide! Check out our video below: Going to Disney World is About to Get Easier 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 heading to Disney World soon? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Going to Disney World Is About To Get EASIER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The newest Disney World attraction is now officially OPEN! She’s so beautiful! Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana has actually been open for a while now, but just as part of the soft opening in EPCOT. Now, as of October 16th, this attraction is officially open and ready to welcome guests. The walk-through attraction is likely going to be very popular for a while as everyone wants to check it out, so Disney has a solution to help manage the demand. Disney is currently utilizing a virtual queue for Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. They first started using the virtual queue for this attraction during Annual Passholder and DVC Member previews, and it stuck around during the soft opening. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana If you want to visit Journey of Water, you’ll need to join the virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. Just go to the homepage of the app, find the section about virtual queues, and select “Join Virtual Queue.” Virtual Queue Prompt on My Disney Experience Home Screen Select EPCOT at the top of the page, and then join the queue for the Journey of Water attraction. ©Disney The virtual queue opens at 8:45AM (15 minutes before EPCOT opens), but unlike other virtual queues you have to be scanned into the park. You are able to enter the park before 9AM, so if you want to get a lower boarding group number, ensure that you’re at the park nice and early! You can scan into the turnstiles before the park’s official opening time, and you’ll just be stopped toward the front of the park until it opens. And this virtual queue can fill up, so make sure to join as soon as possible to ensure you’re able to visit the new attraction. ©Disney When we joined we ended up in Group 54. ©Disney My Disney Experience was estimating the wait time for your boarding group to be called to be about 190 minutes. ©Disney We also noted that within 45 minutes of the park opening, 18 boarding groups had been called, that’s only 2 and a half minutes between boarding groups! Once you’re in the queue, you’ll receive a notification when your group is called. You’ll have one hour to return to Journey of Water, at which point you’ll get to go inside! Journey of Water entrance The return line for the virtual queue was pretty long today — it stretched back to Spaceship Earth! Luckily, it went quickly. When we were called back, we joined the line and only waited for about 20 minutes before we got inside the attraction. Inside this attraction, you can explore the lush trails, play with water in several different interactive stations, and learn about the water cycle from the various informational signs around. So pretty Some of our favorite interactive stations include the waterfall that parts as you walk through it, the “harps”… Water harps …and of course the huge wave that you can only create by working together with other visitors! Journey of Water We previewed this attraction before it opened, and we’ve got all the details for you right here. Click here to go INSIDE the new Moana attraction with us! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn all about Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you checked out this new attraction yet? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Is Using a Virtual Queue for the Opening Day of EPCOT's NEW Moana Attraction -- Here's EVERYTHING You Need To Know first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes the best way to spend a rainy day is to construct a LEGO set! LEGO Store Whether you, your kiddos, or a loved one loves putting together the sets, we’ve got some GREAT news for you if you’re also seeking a Disney-themed set. Today could be a great day to stock up on some sets for holiday gifts (or just because). Let’s talk about it! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. ShopDisney is currently running a sale that allows you to snag a FREE Steamboat Willie LEGO set with any purchase of $150 or more. Whether you choose to spend that $150 on more LEGOs or other magical merchandise, that’s up to you! All you have to do is use the promo code GIFT at checkout. ©Disney However, if you’re wanting some assistance with your shopping, you can check out some ideas by scrolling through a few of our favorite merch items below. The best part? All of these items are on sale, so you can get more bang for your 150 bucks. Happy shopping! Grab the Partners Loungefly Bag Partners Backpack This Loungefly backpack features the iconic Partners statue that you can find in Magic Kingdom. Look at all those fireworks! Grab it from shopDisney Grab the Munchlings Advent Calendar Munchlings Advent Calendar If you or your little ones can’t get enough of the Disney Munchlings, then this advent calendar could be a great way to celebrate the holiday season with a magical plush! It comes with 12 different Christmas-themed Munchlings. Grab it from shopDisney Grab the Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler Disney100 Starbucks Tumbler If you can never have too many cups or tumblers in your cabinet, then this could be a great addition to your collection to help commemorate Disney’s 100th Anniversary! Grab it from shopDisney And there you have it! We’ll be sure to keep you all updated with more Disney merchandise we love, so make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more Disney merchandise you can shop ONLINE? Click here to check out our Amazon Storefront! The post The SECRET Code to Get a FREE Disney LEGO Set Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT’s massive transformation is almost complete! EPCOT Disney shared that the overhaul would be complete by December 2023, and we’ve already seen some major changes over the last few months. Most notably — Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana has officially opened today. Along with this new attraction opening, Disney released a NEW map for the park — come check it out! In celebration of Journey of Water, you’ll find Te Fiti on the cover. New map! In the directory, the map lists the new attraction with the description: “Stroll along an interactive outdoor trail and explore the wonders of water.” Journey of Water In the features section, there is also a highlight, explaining how you will get to learn about “the importance of water” and “discover its playful personality.” The new attraction opens today! There’s a new illustration for the Journey of Water, too, and across from the attraction, you’ll find a Mickey icon to denote the meet-and-greet location for Moana. Journey of Water This matches the new illustration that recently debuted in the My Disney Experience App, which centers around the stunning Te Fiti icon you’ll spot when you walk through the trails. ©Disney We also noticed that Swirled Showcase, one of the 100th Anniversary booths added for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, is listed as a dining location! Swirled Showcase While Disney has previously shared that these new booths would be sticking around for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, could this mean it will be around for longer? It is currently the only festival booth listed this way. Swirled Showcase We’ll keep an eye out for any more updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Heads Up! An EPCOT Snack Stand Has REOPENED 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 is your favorite part about the EPCOT transformation? Let us know in the comments below! The post There's a NEW Park Map in EPCOT -- See All the Changes Here! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is the day we’ve all been eagerly waiting for! Platinum MICKEY in EPCOT Today, the Walt Disney Company officially turns 100 years old, we get to meet Moana in EPCOT, and a new attraction finally opens! We’ve painstakingly followed its progress and we got sneak peeks, but today everybody finally gets the chance to enjoy this fun, walk-through journey. That’s right, Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana officially opens to all park guests today! No more needing to be an Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club member to experience this walk-through attraction. She’s so beautiful! We saw a soft opening of this attraction a few days ago, which was probably an opportunity for Disney to ensure everything was set up and prepared for the official opening day. On that day we saw a virtual queue being used, which will probably be continued, at least for a while. Now, today this attraction is open for everyone to enjoy! Journey of Water entrance You get to travel along and voyage with Moana’s friend ‘water’. Wave, say ‘hi’, and laugh along with the mischievous element. From our experience, this walk-through journey is even more special with a group! Journey of Water Since this experience is so new, we do want to remind you that there are two path options through this journey, the wet and dry path. If you don’t wish to get wet but still want to enjoy the fun, then we suggest following the signs for the dry path because, on the wet path, you are SURE to get wet. You can take the dry path instead! This attraction is absolutely beautiful and includes many details, some less obvious than others so be on the lookout! We also think that it’s almost more amazing at night, so if you get the chance to see it when it’s all lit up under the dark sky definitely take the opportunity. Journey of Water at Night We can’t wait for everyone to finally experience this fun, interactive, and truly beautiful attraction. Now, we can all be voyagers like Moana. And speaking of Moana, don’t forget to stop by and say ‘hi’ to her as well! We’ll be around to keep you updated on all the Disney news, so be sure to follow DFB! Photos AND Reviews: Disney 100 Years of Wonder 100th Anniversary Treats in Walt Disney World Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you gotten to walk through the new Moana attraction? Let us know what you think in the comments! The post ALERT! A NEW EPCOT Attraction Officially Opens Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Anything interesting happen this week in Disney World? The creamiest mac and cheese! Okay, yes, we kid, because we know just how much news came in with all the price increases for everything from fireworks dessert parties to parking to Annual Passes and more. We also had a lot of food price increases, too, but believe it or not, we’ve got even MORE menu updates to share with you from the week. Theme Parks We covered a lot of the price increases that happened at theme parks, including at restaurants like 50s Prime Time Cafe in Hollywood Studios, Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom, Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom, and more. This also included price increases at Starbucks across Disney World, price increases for character dining, and price increases for snacks like Dole Whip and Mickey pretzels. But here are the other menu updates we saw this week: Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s Royal Table Some lunch and dinner choices have changed at Cinderella’s Royal Table: REMOVED: Spice-rubbed Pork Tenderloin, Sustainable Catch En Papillote, and Slow-braised Chicken ADDED: Roasted Lamb Chops — warm winter squash salad, pomegranate, pistachios, and honey-balsamic reduction Cinderella’s Royal Table ADDED: Crab-topped Catch of the Day — roasted pumpkin-smoked gouda grits, braised greens, and brown butter-Meyer lemon emulsion ADDED: Marinated Grilled Chicken — wild mushroom and parmesan risotto, roasted fennel, and black truffle butter We Tried the MOST EXPENSIVE Character Meal in Disney World Skipper Canteen Here’s what changed at Skipper Canteen, other than prices: REMOVED: Fried Rice, Irrawaddy Irma’s Hanger Steak, and Skipper Dan’s Dan Dan Noodles Skipper Dan’s Dan Dan Noodles ADDED: Dr. Falls Signature Grilled Steak — marinated hanger steak with tomatoes, onions, citrus-tamari dressing, and smoked paprika butter for $38 ADDED: Nile Nellie’s Noodle Bowl — rice noodles, sauteed shrimp, tossed with a spicy tamarind sauce, pickled radish, eggs, toasted peanuts, and fresh-cut herbs for $32 We’re Trying NEW Drinks at Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom — Come With Us! Pinocchio Village Haus The Margherita Flatbread is no longer available. Pinocchio Village Haus Also, both the Gourmet Cheese Flatbread and the PB&J Uncrustable have been removed from the Kid’s menu. Pinocchio’s Village Haus in Disney World Kinda Makes Us Sad For Pizzas Everywhere. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant The following happened under Appetizers: REMOVED: Toy Box Tomato Salad and Garden Salad ADDED: Insalata Caprese — heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella topped with arugula and white balsamic pesto for $12 ADDED: House Salad — mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and shaved fennel tossed in roasted red pepper vinaigrette topped with toasted chickpeas for $12 Tony’s Town Square These entrees changed, too: REMOVED: Butcher’s Steak and Orecchiette With Spicy Italian Sausage ADDED: Braised Beef Short Rib — tender beef slow-cooked in beer and pepperoni sauce with crispy parmesan potatoes and seasonal vegetables for $31 ADDED: Rigatoni alla Vodka — rigatoni tossed in a classic tomato-vodka sauce topped with parmesan-herb breadcrumbs for $24 ADDED: Tortellini al Forno — Calabrian chili and cheese tortellini baked Italian sausage, onions, peppers, and mozzarella in a creamy tomato sauce for $28 The Most HATED Magic Kingdom Restaurant Just Got a Menu OVERHAUL EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant Several menu items have been removed from the menu at Coral Reef: 10-oz Slow-roasted Prime Rib, Antioxidant Lemonade, Magical Star Cocktail, Iron Horse Ocean Reserve Blanc De Blancs, Black Pearl Oro, Shiraz-Cabernet, and Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon. Coral Reef Restaurant REMOVED: Negroni ADDED: Sparkling Hibiscus — Helix7 Vodka, Sorel Liqueur, Lemon, Honey, and Grapefruit Soda for $16.50 We’re STILL Confused About Our Meal at This EPCOT Restaurant Popcorn at Canada Pavilion You can no longer order the Labatt Blue Pilsner Draft at the Canada popcorn cart. Canada Popcorn Cart Other drinks here, though, did go up in price. Another Boba Drink Arrived in EPCOT…But It’s DEFINITELY Not Where You’d Expect Les Halles A dessert has been added: Framboise. Les Halles It’s Raspberry Mousse, Chocolate Cake, and Raspberry Jam for $6.95. Ranking EVERY Menu Item at Les Halles in EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine-In Sci-Fi Dine-In got some NEW menu items this week: Bánh Mì Burger: Grilled house-made pork patty topped with roasted pork belly, pickled vegetables, cucumber, herbs, and a sriracha aïoli for $23 Feature Film Burger: Signature beef blend with house-made seasoning on a brioche bun with shaved pastrami, lettuce, heirloom tomato, and a Carolina mustard sauce for $25 ©Disney Sci-Fi Impossible Nachos: Fried tortilla chips topped with plant-based black bean chili, avocado cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro for $13 Pesto Penne Pasta: Pasta tossed in house-made pesto sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, rainbow cherry tomatoes, grilled artichoke hearts, onions, and spinach (Plant-based) for $22 The Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Cashew Cheese, Pork on Pork Burger, and Pan-Seared Salmon Pasta were removed from the menu. More about these menu additions Fairfax Fare The Bacon Macaroni & Cheese is new and it’s a house-made Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Beer Cheese, Bacon, and topped with Bread Crumbs. You can’t have just one bite! It will set you back $10.49, though. Read our full review Animal Kingdom Harambe Market Here’s what changed at Harambe Market: REMOVED: Simba Cupcake, Ribs & Chicken Bowl, Ribs Bowl, and Cilantro Rice ADDED: Mango-Passion Fruit Cheesecake — mango-passion fruit cheesecake with mango jelly on a coconut crust with whipped icing for $5.99 ADDED: Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl — chermoula-marinated chicken and peri peri-marinated shrimp on jollof rice with kachumbari tomato salad and tzatziki sauce for $14.99 ADDED: Shrimp Rice Bowl — peri peri-marinated shrimp on jollof rice with kachumbari tomato salad and tzatziki sauce for $14.99 Harambe Market ADDED: Beef and Lamb Kofta Pita — house-made beef and lamb kofta with a tzatziki sauce, chermoula, and house-made chips for $13.49 ADDED: Harambe Salad with Shrimp — peri peri-marinated shrimp with quinoa, grilled corn, black-eyed peas, crispy chickpeas, and a chermoula-herbed vinaigrette for $14.79 ADDED: Seasoned House-made Chips for $3.49 Disney World, We Know You Can Do Plant-Based Food MUCH Better Than This! Isle of Java Here’s what changed at Isle of Java, in addition to price increases: ADDED: Colossal Frosted Cinnamon Roll for $6.79 ADDED: Chocolate Chip Cookie for $3.99 REMOVED: Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit REMOVED: Danish ADDED: Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar for $6.29 Isle of Java ADDED: Party Parrot — Parrot Bay coconut rum with layers of frozen blue raspberry, lemonade, and cherry for $14 ADDED: Island Sunrise — Jose Cuervo Gold tequila with pineapple-orange-guava juice and a hint of watermelon for $14 ADDED: Rotten Apple — Angry Orchard crisp apple hard cider and fireball cinnamon whiskey over ice garnished with a candy-shaped glow cube for $16 ADDED: Corona Extra Lager for $10.50 The Cotton Candy + Coke Combo We Didn’t Know We Needed in Disney World Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Breakfast has changed at Kusafiri: REMOVED: Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit, Colossal Cinnamon Roll, Pistachio Honey Croissant, Assorted Muffins, and Chocolate Chip Cookie ADDED: Potato Barrels for $4.49 ADDED: Lowfat Milk for $2.29 ADDED: Coconut-flavored Iced Coffee with Amarula Cream Liqueur — Joffrey’s coffee cold brew flavored with coconut, milk, and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk with Amarula cream liqueur for $13 Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery The snack menu has changed, too: Impossible Empanadas is now Impossible Gatsby ADDED: Harissa Chicken Wrap — harissa chicken salad with vegetables and an avocado spread in a spinach tortilla with seasoned house-made chips for $10.49 ADDED: Fresh Fruit Cup for $3.99 You’re Not Expecting This Snack To Deliver in Disney World, but It Totally Does Tamu Tamu Here’s what changed at Tamu Tamu: REMOVED: Simba Sunset. DOLE Whip Pineapple Float, and DOLE Whip Pineapple Juice Float ADDED: DOLE Whip Pineapple Orange Soda Float Tamu Tamu REMOVED: King’s Cooler ADDED: DOLE Whip Pineapple Hard Cider Float — Dole Whip pineapple served with ACE pineapple craft cider for $14 There’s a NEW DOLE Whip in Disney World! Resorts We also had a ton of price increases across all of Disney World’s resorts: you can view most of them here, but they include ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Boma at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and more. In addition, the following menu updates happened: Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma In addition to a price increase, Boma also had these beverage updates: REMOVED: Antioxidant Lemonade, Negroni, Moscow Mule, Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea, Magical Star Cocktail, Golden Haze Margarita ADDED: Cold Brew Martini — SelvaRey chocolate rum, Tia Maria liqueur, and Joffrey’s coffee cold brew for $16 ADDED: Sparkling Hibiscus — Helix7 vodka, Sorel liqueur, lemon, honey, and grapefruit soda for $17 Boma ADDED: Sunset Margarita — Teremana Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, smoked chili bitters, lime, and agave for $17 ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 small batch whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint for $17 ADDED: Indigo Hibiscus — Empress 1908 gin, Bols blue curacao liqueur, Minute Maid premium lemonade, orgeat (almond), lemon, and hibiscus grenadine for $16 Have We Entered Zebra Dome HEAVEN in Disney World? The Mara Here’s what changed at Mara other than price increases for breakfast: REMOVED: Bacon and Gruyère Quiche and French Toast Bread Pudding ADDED: Ancient Grain Power Bowl — farro wheat, quinoa, seasonal berries, greens, sweet potato, feta, and a hard-boiled egg for $10.99 The Mara ADDED: Kilimanjaro Bowl — potato barrels topped with scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, chakalaka, cheddar, bacon, and chives for $10.79 We Tried 6 NEW Treats in Disney World, but You Should Only Get 4 Sanaa Lounge and Sanaa The Sanaa Lounge also had beverage changes: REMOVED: Golden Haze Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Antioxidant Lemonade, Negroni, Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea, Blue “Glow-Tini”, Magical Star Cocktail, Cold Brew XO ADDED: Sunset Margarita — Teremana Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, smoked chili bitters, lime, and agave for $17 Sanaa Lounge ADDED: Cold Brew Martini — SelvaRey chocolate rum, Tia Maria liqueur, and Joffrey’s coffee cold brew for $16 ADDED: Sparkling Hibiscus — Helix7 vodka, Sorel liqueur, lemon, honey, and grapefruit soda for $17 ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 small batch whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint for $17 ADDED: Indigo Hibiscus — Empress 1908 gin, Bols blue curacao liqueur, Minute Maid premium lemonade, orgeat (almond), lemon, and hibiscus grenadine for $16 This Tiny Spot Might Just Be One of the Best Kept Foodie Secrets Left in Disney World Uzima Springs Pool Bar and Maji Pool Bar Here’s what changed at Animal Kingdom Lodge pool bars: REMOVED: Bourbon Breeze and Poolside Iced Tea ADDED: Piña Colada — SelvaRey coconut rum, pineapple, agave, and orange bitters served over ice for $17 ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 small batch whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint for $17 The Disney World Pool Bar Where You Can Drink Your Dessert Disney’s All-Star Resorts Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar, Singing Spirits Pool Bar, and Grandstand Spirits Pool Bar Here’s what changed at the All-Star Pool bars: REMOVED: Golden Haze Margarita, and Poolside Iced Tea ADDED: Hibiscus ‘Rita 818 Blanco tequila, Sorel liqueur, Cointreau liqueur, pomegranate juice, and agave for Hibiscus ‘Rita for $17 ADDED: Sunset Margarita — Teremana Blanco tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, smoked chili bitters, lime, and agave for $17 Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar ADDED: Piña Colada — SelvaRey coconut rum, pineapple, agave, and orange bitters served over ice for $17 ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 small batch whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint for $17 Boba and Wine?! We’re All About This New Drink in Disney World! Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Belle Vue Lounge Here’s what changed at Belle Vue Lounge: REMOVED: Negroni Belle Vue Lounge ADDED: Pineapple Mule — Uncle Nearest 1884 small batch whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. ginger bitters, pineapple juice, ginger beer, and mint for $17 Sweet, Sour, and Strange — Come Try 3 NEW Drinks With Us at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Banana Cabana Banana Cabana had additional menu updates, too: REMOVED: Jerk Chicken Wing, Chile Con Queso, and Impossible Market Burger ADDED: Grilled Wings — choice of rum barbecue, guava buffalo, or Jamaican jerk with carrots and cilantro-lime crema for $14 ADDED: Caribbean Chips and Dip — Caribbean-spiced chili, pimento cheese, tomatoes, peppers, and crispy tortillas for $12 ADDED: Seafood Fritters — served with passion fruit aioli for $14 ADDED: Banana Cabana Burger — Caribbean barbecue, tomatillo-jalapeno cream cheese, and pineapple salsa with plantain crunch served with French fries for $17 ADDED: Coconut Shrimp — served with citrus-chili sauce and French fries for $16 Seafood Fritters The following drinks were also removed: Hoist the Colors and Mariner’s Mojito. STOP What You’re Doing! There’s a NEW Bread Pudding in Disney World! Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Geyser Point Bar & Grill The Small Bites menu has changed: REMOVED: Crispy Salmon Croquettes, Cheesy Barbecue Brisket, and Teriyaki Chicken Wings ADDED: Crispy ‘Peking’ Ribs — fried ribs tossed in a Peking sauce and cashews for $15 ADDED: Macaroni & “Cheese” Bites (Plant-based) — “cheezy” bites, tomato, and peppers for $10 ADDED: Geyser Chicken Wings — choice of teriyaki, Thai chili, or sriracha buffalo for $15 ADDED: Handcrafted Crab Cake — spicy slaw, crispy onions, miso tartar for $14 ADDED: Charcuterie Flatbread — salami, brisket, chorizo, bacon, smoked gouda beer cheese for $17 Geyser Point The Rustic Fare menu has also changed: REMOVED: Roasted Salmon, Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Grilled Portobello Salad, Multigrain and Grilled Portobello Salad, and Fruit Plate ADDED: Steak Sandwich — with smoked gouda sauce, roasted red bell pepper, arugula, caramelized onions, and pretzel roll for $20 ADDED: Fried Chicken Sandwich — with sweet chili glaze, spicy slaw, lettuce, and tomato for $19 ADDED: Vegetable Burger with “Cheese — with spicy slaw, pepper jack “cheese,” lettuce, and tomato for $20 ADDED: Multigrain Salad — mixed greens, wild rice, bell peppers, sesame vinaigrette. Available with chicken for $16, with tofu for $16, and with salmon for $19 Geyser Point Bar & Grill The Kid’s menu also changed: REMOVED: Grilled Chicken, Cheeseburger, and Finger Food Sampler ADDED: Turkey Bento Box — served with choice of small lowfat milk or small Dasani bottled water for $8.49 ADDED: Cheese Flatbread — served with vegetable sticks, grapes, and choice of small lowfat milk or small Dasani bottled water for $7.79 You Can Drink FOUR Margaritas in Disney World for Just $22 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Maya Grill Under Starters, the following changed: REMOVED: Mexican Shrimp Cocktail ADDED: Ahi Tuna Tostada — Ahi tuna tartar with avocado, salsa macha, lime aioli, and cucumber for $16 Under Entrees, the following was updated: REMOVED: Filete de Vaquero, Shrimp Fajita, Enchiladas, Birra Lamb Enchiladas, and Fresh Catch ADDED: Carne Asada — 12oz NY strip steak, topped with chipotle and chimichurri butter accompanied with patatas brava and grilled knob onion for $50 ADDED: Veracruzana Snapper — Pan-seared snapper fillet with house-made Veracruz sauce served with cilantro lime rice for Market Price ADDED: Chicken Enchiladas — Shredded Chicken Tinga, wrapped in our homemade corn tortillas, in Salsa Verde, Oaxaca, and Chihuahua cheeses and garnished with sour cream, Cotija cheese, and crispy onions, and served with a side of sweet plantains for $30 Maya Grill Under Spirit Free, the following changed: REMOVED: Mojito Punch ADDED: Prickly Pear Nojito — Prickly pear syrup, fresh mint leaves, and lime topped with Topo Chico for $8 Here’s how Margaritas are changing: REMOVED: Coconut and Forbidden Pina ADDED: Dragones Top Shelf — Casa Dragones blanco tequila, Torres orange liqueur, housemade limonada, served on the rocks with black ant salt rim for $24 We Tried the NEW MENU at a Disney World Mexican Restaurant. Is It a Hit or a Miss? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Citricos First course has changed: REMOVED: Strawberry Salad ADDED: Seasonal Salad— Chamomile-infused Goat Cheese, Frisée, Spiced Sunflower Seeds, Bacon Vinaigrette for $17 Citricos ADDED: Braised Pork Belly — Sweet Plaintain Purée, Pickled Peaches, Pipián Verde for $19 Is the Gorgeous New Citricos Worth the Huge Price Tag in Disney World? Disney Springs We previously told you about price increases at Disney Springs restaurants, including The Daily Poutine, D-Luxe Burger, and more. Here are the other updates we found, though: B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. Here’s what changed at B.B. Wolf’s: REMOVED: Hawaiian Island Dog Foot-long, New York Pastrami Reuben Foot-long, and Texas Chili-Cheese Dog Foot-long B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. The rest of the changes here were price increases A Jambalaya Hot Dog? Okay, Disney World, You’ve Got Our Attention… Raglan Road Raglan Road’s weekend brunch menu has changed: REMOVED: Beef in Bed and Oh My, Pancake ADDED: Fish Convention — Cod, salmon, and smoked haddock fishcake, chunky tartar, pickled salad with honey mustard dressing for $17 Raglan Road The other changes were price increases. Have You Heard About the Great Irish Hooley Happening in Disney World? Come See What It’s Like! STK Steakhouse Brunch has also changed at STK: REMOVED: Mac & Cheese Trio, Bigeye Tuna Tartare, and Jalapeño Pickled Shrimp Cocktail ADDED: Tuna Tartare — hass avocado – taro chips – soy-honey emulsion for $31 STK The lunch and dinner menu also changed: REMOVED: Filet 6oz ADDED: Filet + Salad — choice of Caesar or iceberg for $19.99 ADDED: Filet + Fries — for $19.99 ADDED: Filet Sandwich — caramelized onion – gruyere – horseradish cream – fries for $19.99 $40 Mac & Cheese and $20 Drinks? That’s Cheap Compared to the Rest of This Disney World Restaurant. As always, if you’re planning on dining at a Disney World restaurant, we always recommend checking those menus before your trip on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! 4 NEW Ways Disney World Just Got More Expensive 🫣 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 all the menu updates this week? Let us know in the comments! The post All the Menu Updates You MISSED This Week in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t only keep up with what’s going on in Disney World and Disneyland, but we also keep an eye on what’s going on in the international parks. @Disney We can’t wait for the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland‘s new World of Frozen in November, but the park also unveiled a new Walt Disney statue to celebrate a special event! To celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland’s 18th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of Disney itself, Hong Kong Disneyland has unveiled its new Dream Makers statue! The statue depicts Walt and Mickey returning to the park decades after the initial inspiration for Disneyland reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. ©Disney The statue is situated right in front of the Cinderella Carousel, and if taking a photo with the statue isn’t enough, you can also visit Walt’s Cafe and Grand Salon for some of Walt’s favorite foods or check out the exclusive “Dream Makers” merchandise. ©Disney As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates! This is everything you can eat and drink in the new Frozen land! 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 Hong Kong Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post See Disney's NEW 100th Anniversary "Dream Makers" Statue first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Paris might be celebrating its 30th anniversary, but the magic doesn’t stop there! We have some exciting news about upcoming changes to Storybook Land! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris Two new additions and a refurbishment are coming to this Disney park. Grab your passport and come with us to find out more! Once upon a time in Storybook Land, Le Pays des Contes de Fées was created. It has gone on many voyages and continues to take 15 guests, at a time, on a gentle boat cruise through charming landscapes that feature classic, miniature Disney villages and homes for guests to spot on their adventure. Sightings include the Beast’s castle from Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel’s high tower from Tangled, and the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris’ classic attraction will be getting a facelift and TWO NEW scenes added to the lineup in 2024. These additions will be inspired by Frozen and Winnie the Pooh. First up, we have Elsa’s Ice Palace and the majestic North Mountain from Frozen. Imagineers are working closely with Disneyland Paris Central Shops to create a mini version of these famous tundra-esque landscapes. Guests will also be able to spot Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they make their way to Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post. Yoo Hoo! ©Disney The second mini-land will be from Winnie the Pooh. As the boat goes through its enchanted forests, guests will catch a glimpse of the 100-acre Wood, featuring Pooh’s treehouse. Based on the concept art, there appears to be a “Poohsticks” bridge not far from our favorite “rumbly tumbly” bear’s home. ©Disney In addition to these two new landscapes, Le Pays des Contes de Fées will also undergo a complete refurbishment over the next year. ©Disney In addition to these two new landscapes, Le Pays des Contes de Fées will also undergo a complete refurbishment over the next year. Follow DFB for all your Disney news! Check out why we need to visit Disneyland Paris STAT! 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 landscape is your favorite from Le Pays des Contes de Fées? Let us know in the comments! The post A Classic Ride Is Getting an UPDATE in Disneyland Paris first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Y’all, we need to have a chat. Cinderella Castle at Disney World This week has been FILLED with news bombs from Disney, ones that will absolutely impact your vacation if you’re visiting Disney World in 2024. Some of these updates will even affect you NOW. Don’t panic yet, though. These changes are big, some are daunting if you’re in the throes of planning your vacation, but it’s gonna be okay. Why? Well, because the DFB team is here to tell you how to navigate these curveballs and still have the bestest and most magical trip ever. (And yes, we just said “bestest.” That’s how awesome your trip is gonna be with a little extra planning.) Alright, so we’re just gonna talk about these changes one by one, as well as offer a solution, alternative option, or how to best prepare for the implementation of that change. Let’s go! THOUSANDS of Restaurant Price Increases Yes, we mean it when we say THOUSANDS. Multiple items on nearly every restaurant menu across Disney World property experienced price increases of at least 25 cents — sometimes a dollar or more. While these changes might be minimal if you’re ordering a single item, if you are visiting Disney World as a group or will be dining for multiple meals in a row or multiple days in a row, these increases can add up. Breakfast at ‘Ohana As a solution, just be prepared! That’s all! Budget a little bit extra per meal — $10 to $15 for a family should be fine. Another solution is to take advantage of the Disney Dining Plan returning on January 9th, which will allow you to pay in advance for your food. Annual Pass Price Increase If you’re an Annual Passholder or are hoping to become one soon, Annual Pass prices have also been increased by $30 to $50 depending on pass type. Disney World Annual Pass The only solution to this is… unfortunately to just budget more. However, a lot of our readers have told us that this was the final straw that did them in, and that they will NOT be renewing their pass. You can decide what’s best for your family, and remember that if you are a Florida resident, you can always use a payment plan. All-Day Park Hopping Is Back This news is so exciting, and a lot of you are probably wondering how this could be a frustrating thing. Well, you know how backed up the lines to the buses, Skyliner, and Monorail get around park hopping time each day? Yeahhhhh. There’s a real possibility that it could be like that all day long. HOWEVER. The unlimited ability to park hop could also spread crowds out enough that we might not see transportation crowd surges at all. Monorail line Just in case, though, the best way to prepare is to give yourself a little extra time to get from Park A to Park B, especially if you have a reservation. Special Tours Are More Expensive Most of Disney’s special tours are now more expensive, with an average price increase of about $15, but there were a few that increased by only a dollar. Tour Guide The price increases here are totally manageable if you prioritize what you want to experience ahead of time, and just budget a little extra per family member. Also, if a friend of ours asked us… we’d tell them that if you’ve done a tour once, you’ve done it a million times. Fireworks Dessert Parties Are More Expensive The Magic Kingdom and EPCOT fireworks dessert party prices increased by about $10 on average, which is manageable with a bit of budgeting, but we’re going to go out on a limb here and suggest not going at all. If this is a dream of yours — totally go. However, we’d recommend doing a private fireworks cruise instead. It’s more expensive if you’re going alone or as a family, but you get a whole basket of food and drinks and even some decor. Plus, you don’t have to deal with other people. Fireworks Cruise If you split the price as a group, it can cost the same as the dessert parties. We love this experience and recommend it to everyone celebrating a special occasion. And there you have it! Those are all the BIGGEST changes coming your way at Disney World, as well as how to mitigate those changes. We’ll be sure to keep you all in the loop, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Click here to see the changes at DISNEYLAND! 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 all the changes? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World Just Threw 5 Curveballs This Week, So Here's How You're Gonna Get Around Them first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been celebrating their 100th Anniversary all year long in many ways. Celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary We’ve tried lots of new snacks and seen tons of new merchandise, and now one of their biggest celebrations is finally publicly coming out. Yes, the 100th Anniversary short film premieres tonight! Tonight you can join Kelly Ripa on ABC at 8PM EST (7PM Central) to watch “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100 Anniversary Celebration!” which will include the world premiere of the short film Once Upon A Studio. You’ll also get to see the Broadcast Premiere of Encanto and a special sneak peek at the new Disney film Wish. ©Disney At this time, Disney hasn’t announced if the short film will be available to view anywhere after the world premiere, so if you want to make sure you get to see it, be sure to tune in! Want to see more Disney100 news? We’ve got you covered. More 100th Anniversary News! Disney’s NEW 100th Anniversary Film Premieres TONIGHT!Why Disney Fans Will Want to Use TikTok on October 16th25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2024 Disney World VacationBAD NEWS If You’re Heading to Magic Kingdom Next WeekThe ULTIMATE Disney100 Kitchen Set Has Arrived Online As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out the trailer for Once Upon A Studio right here! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! More Details Revealed About the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE 4 Unexpected Announcements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox -- Click Here to Subscribe Are you looking forward to seeing this new film? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's NEW 100th Anniversary Film Premieres TONIGHT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The rides are a big part of any trip to Disney World. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad From slow-moving boat rides to fast-paced roller coasters, Disney has rides for everyone! They keep surprising us with new ride technology and they keep getting bigger and better. But not all the rides are as reliable as others. Even some of our most beloved Disney rides know how to let us down. We’ve noticed six rides that keep dropping the ball recently and unfortunately, it includes some of the most iconic Disney rides. We are in the parks every day and we notice when rides stop running, temporarily shut down, or don’t even open right away. These next six rides seem to be on the fritz a lot more often than other rides. Pirates of the Caribbean Over in Magic Kingdom, a very classic Disney park ride takes you through the adventures of the Pirates of the Caribbean. This is usually a fan-favorite ride and certainly one of ours. But we have to admit that it tends to break down a lot. Pirates of the Caribbean Just the other day we were riding it when it broke down and the lights were turned on. Eventually, it started moving again but this is becoming a more frequent occurrence on our dear beloved ride. There are many days when it breaks down mid-day, doesn’t open when the park does or is down for an entire day. We care about this ride and hope it’s doing ok! Test Track We don’t think anyone is surprised this ride made this list. Test Track is notorious for always being down. Oftentimes it’s due to inclement weather, but that can’t be the only reason! Test Track We’re not sure what its issue is, but it just doesn’t seem to want to stay open. This is unfortunate because this is a really fun ride! We really enjoy zooming fast around the outdoor track and competing against our friends to build the best car. Recently, Disney announced that this ride is going to be getting re-imagined so we’ll be on the lookout for updates on that! Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance is fairly new, so it’s a little surprising it made this list. However, the amount of technology that makes up this ride is unreal, and we all know how working with technology can be. Rise of the Resistance This is one of the coolest rides at Disney World. It takes on a galactic adventure zooming through a First Order Star Destroyer. It’s pretty epic. But with all that technology controlling this ride, we see it breaking down a lot. People even get taken off the ride in the middle of it occasionally. This is another one of our favorite rides, but it can be unreliable. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster This roller coaster is a blast and will rock your socks off! Aerosmith sings to you in your seat as you go chasing down the freeway on your way to a concert. But watch out for the upside-down loops! This is another great ride that is always closing. Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster It’s very common for people to get stuck in line at this ride, not because the wait is always super long (which it is) but because it temporarily goes down quite frequently. It’s a fun ride when it works. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Now, we hate to say bad things about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad because this ride will always have a special place in our hearts, but we have to tell you the facts. This ride goes down a lot. Big Thunder is similar to Test Track, when there is bad weather the ride has to close. And in Florida, we see bad weather pretty often. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad It may be the wildest ride in the wilderness, but Disney still wants you to be safe (and we’re grateful for that). It just means this ride is down more often than a lot of other rides. PeopleMover The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover is another favorite for many people. This ride takes you on a relaxing cruise inside, outside, and all around Tomorrowland. If you’re a people watcher, you might enjoy this ride. Yet, we see this ride consistently down. PeopleMover For whatever reason, this ride is prone to breaking down. We see people being evacuated from it frequently on our trips to Magic Kingdom. Talk about a way to end your relaxing ride through Tomorrowland! These are some iconic and beloved rides in Disney World, but if you want to be sure to ride them you might have to go to the parks multiple days or be very patient. We hope you get to enjoy them! While you’re waiting for them to be running, check back to DFB for more Disney updates! 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 been evacuated off of one of these rides? Let us know in the comments! The post These Iconic Rides Just Aren’t Reliable in Disney World Anymore first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got exciting news for Disneyland fans — there’s a new exclusive souvenir coming soon! Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is known for its iconic souvenirs, and they’re usually quite difficult to get since the bar is so small as is. If you’ve been looking forward to the next exclusive release, now is your chance, but you’ll need to at fast! The mug will only be available via mobile order on the Disneyland App, and only for a limited time on the 18th. Mobile ordering starts as early as 6AM PST. Once ordered, you’ll be given a pickup window between 7AM and 3PM. There is a limit of 2 mugs per person. Trader Sam’s This will be the only way to grab a mug, so we suggest setting those alarms for bright and early so you can snag them as soon as the movie order window opens. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the situation, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! Is Disneyland’s new $26 dessert worth the cost? We found out! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite mug you’ve ever gotten from Trader Sam’s? Tell us in the comments! The post You Only Have ONE DAY To Get Disney's NEW Trader Sam's Tiki Mug! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Walt Disney made sure the theme parks he envisioned would be for everyone — both adults and kids alike. Main Street U.S.A But, Disney World has gotten the reputation for being a place that’s just for kids, and we’re here to tell you that’s wrong. Visiting Disney World without kids has increased in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. And although we’re sure yours are perfect angels, you might actually end up regretting bringing your kiddos along — here’s why. Listen, if you want to bring your kids to Disney World we’re certainly not going to rain on your parade — because your kids are probably going to do that anyway. We’ve got plenty of tips on how to tackle Disney World with little ones, but we feel it’s our duty to also mention some reasons you might regret bringing your kids along. They’re an additional expense This is a revelatory statement we’re almost positive you’ve never heard before: kids are expensive. Shocking, we know. You know what else is expensive? Disney World. Kids ain’t cheap, and Disney World ain’t cheap — we’re no mathematicians, but we’re pretty sure that adds up to an even more expensive vacation. We know they’re worth the expense, but have you ever considered that maybe, just this once, they’re not? Monsieur Paul Kidding, of course, but there’s no denying that bringing your kids with you will significantly increase the cost of your trip. You deserve to get away and enjoy yourself, and hey, there’s always next time for little Billy and Betty. Depending on how many kids you have, leaving them at home can mean you’re able to spend a little bit more dough on yourselves. Go ahead, book that signature meal or special tour. Want to get an extra souvenir or two this time for yourself? You can! Just maybe consider bringing something back for the kiddos too. You can’t do whatever you want Remember when there was a time when you could wake up and do whatever you wanted? Imagine going back to that but this time — you’re on a Disney World vacation. No need to get everyone up and dressed to head to breakfast, no no. Just wake up, take your time heading to the parks, or visit your hotel pool. The Disney World is your oyster full of pearls of opportunity. Caribbean Beach Resort And, let’s face it — there are some experiences kids just can’t do in Disney World. They might not be able to ride certain rides, and a few of them don’t have rider swap leaving you no choice but to skip them altogether. A few signature dining experiences are also reserved for kids that are a specific age and older — like Monsieur Paul and Victoria & Albert’s, so if you have young ones with you, you can forget about these restaurants. They might not be old enough Speaking of age restrictions, depending on what age your kids actually are, well, they might not even really be old enough for Disney World. We realize this sounds silly, but the parks can be intense even for the most seasoned veterans, and your little one might not be able to handle it. Not only that, but there’s a chance that they won’t even remember it. The memories you’re making could likely only be for you, and you’ve run yourself ragged carrying a little one around for nothing. Okay, not nothing, but you know what we mean. The best way to get around! Also, a lot of kids aren’t exactly properly equipped to behave in a place like Disney World. It’s not their fault, it’s just kind of what kids do. And, what else do young kids do? They touch everything. There are a lot of different things to touch in Disney World, and guess what, a lot of other kids and people have probably already touched them all! That’s right! Even the strongest Lysol can’t strip away 50 years of germs. Or maybe it can, we’re not scientists, either. They could hate it Every Disney adult’s worst nightmare is realizing that their kid doesn’t love the parks as much as they do. Don’t worry, it’s probably just a phase. But, Disney World is an extremely busy, loud, colorful, and overwhelming place for fully grown adults, let alone a kid who is easily overstimulated. The last thing you probably want is to accidentally traumatize your kid just because you wanted him to meet Mickey. Hey, Mickey! This brings up a great point — kids might be terrified of certain Disney World rides and even characters. We’ve seen it time and again at character meet and greets and on dark rides. We may or may not have even witnessed a family trick their kids into thinking Dinosaur wasn’t an utterly terrifying ride and then seeing the aftermath (which involved lots of tears and promises of ice cream). Kids can be party poopers Have you ever met a kid? They are super not chill most of the time. We can’t really blame them, though, since they’re still figuring life out. They don’t know how to properly react to things or how to behave in public yet, and most parents know just how easily they can push your buttons. Kids can be the biggest party poopers around, especially if you are on a mission to get specific things done on your trip. We’re sure your kids are an exception, but the only way to guarantee a tantrum-free trip is to leave them at home. Tower of Terror Of course, you know your kiddo best, and if bringing them to the Most Magical Place on Earth is something you’ve always dreamed of, we certainly won’t stop you. Families have been bringing kids to Disney World since it opened in 1971 and keep coming back, so there must be something to it! Hollywood Studios at night Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. And this Genie+ thing can be so confusing – which is why we bring you posts like this so often. But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. If you’re considering bringing your kiddos to the parks for the first time, check out our tips at the link below — and stay tuned to DFB for more! 9 Fool-Proof Hacks for Taking Your Kids to Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your best tip for bringing kiddos to the parks? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Reasons You'll Regret Bringing Your Kids to Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we have some favorite restaurants at Disney World. Disney Springs Yes, we’ll go on and on about how Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom and Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are underrated and why you should ALWAYS stop by Wine Bar George in Disney Springs. Speaking of Disney Springs, though — there’s another restaurant here that we’ll always go back to — and we’re back again to try some new food! That restaurant is Homecomin‘, and yep, we go there a lot. So when we found out about some new menu items there, we made a reservation to check them out. Here’s the thing — this restaurant rarely disappoints and — SPOILER ALERT — this time was no different. Homecomin’ We started with a new drink, the Hummingbird Cocktail for $17, which is made with banana cream rum, vanilla bean rum, muddled pineapple, blueberry and pineapple purees, and served with hummingbird cake pop. If that sounds good, well, IT WAS. If you’ve ever had the Hummingbird cake here, it tastes almost exactly like that. Hummingbird Cocktail Overall it’s also very smooth and you can’t really taste the alcohol in it. We also liked the cake pop — it was a nice touch for what is, essentially, a dessert drink. We will warn you, though, that this is a very sweet drink and we know some folks don’t like that. Also, mix it up really well or the banana flavor overpowers everything else. This is a sweet drink! We also ordered the Strawberry Fields Salad for $21, made with crispy prosciutto and fresh burrata cheese served on top of chopped romaine, mixed greens, strawberries, and red onion tossed in house-made maple balsamic dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Strawberry Fields Salad Okay, stop everything, because this salad was INCREDIBLE. The burrata was so melty and creamy. The balsamic was sweet, but also added a nice acidity to the overall flavor. The fruit on this was fresh and juicy and balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes. That crispy prosciutto added saltiness and a crunchy texture. This was so bright and if you add a protein, it could easily be a hearty meal. That burrata! We also dug into Art’s Hot Chicken Sandwich for $21 to go with it. It’s made with a crispy-fried chicken breast tossed in a buffalo-style hot sauce and dressed with tangy slaw, B&B pickles, and a drizzle of icebox dressing. Now, look at it — this is a HEFTY sandwich. Like, bring a knife and fork to this baby. Art’s Hot Chicken Sandwich We didn’t mind having to eat it with a fork, though, because it was good. The spicy is more of a “Disney spicy” (so not too much heat at all), but the acidity from the crispy slaw and the sweetness of the pickles cut that down. We would say that this sandwich is sharable if you’re not super hungry. Not TOO Hot But we’re not done yet. We also ordered the Baby Back Ribs for $34. This is a full rack of ribs that is slow-smoked for 5 hours and then basted in a house-made sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. It’s served with fries and a broccoli and bacon salad. Baby Back Ribs First up, this is a LOT of food, but we were up for the challenge. The ribs were juicy and tender and literally fell off the bone. The sauce, though? It was such a great balance of sweet and savory. Even the fries were good. However, if we had a choice, we’d order Art’s Famous Fried Chicken over the ribs, but if you’re not in the mood for chicken, this is what you want — TRUST US. SO tender The broccoli salad was a great accompaniment. The broccoli wasn’t overcooked, so it still retained some crunch. The mayo in it is light and we liked the saltiness that the bacon added. Broccoli and Bacon Salad Overall, everything we tried was excellent, and we remember why we keep coming back to Homecomin’ time and time again. The food here still holds up, even when it’s new, and we will happily keep sampling more of it as new menu items get added. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Best Disney Springs Restaurants For Kids And Toddlers in 2023 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’s your favorite menu item at Homecomin’? Shout out in the comments! The post REVIEW: Homecomin' Has 4 NEW Menu Items in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If cooler weather is having you dreaming of a tropical vacation, this is the sweepstakes for you. ©Disney KGO-TV is holding the Aulani Sweepstakes, and one lucky winner will get a FREE vacation at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i! It takes less than 30 seconds to enter to win; however, only certain people are eligible to enter the sweepstakes. The KGO-TV Aulani Sweepstakes is only open to residents of these counties in California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. Entrants must be 19 years old or older in order to enter. Aulani If you qualify, you can enter now! One prize winner will be selected to win the Aulani vacation. The sweepstakes are going on now and end on October 28th, 2023, at 11:59PM PT. The drawing takes place once the sweepstakes are over, and the winner will be notified via telephone or email no earlier than October 30th, 2023. Mickey in Hawaii! Here’s what you win if you’re selected: Round-trip air travel for the winner and up to three guests on Southwest Airlines between a major US gateway airport close to the winner’s residence and Honolulu International Airport Four round-trip ground transfers for the winner and up to three guests between Honolulu International Airport and Aulani Resort Hotel accommodations — one standard room, including room tax — for up to four consecutive nights $200 Resort spending credit valid at the resort during travel dates and expiring when you check out Aulani Views In total, this prize is worth over $5,000! If you win, you must travel before December 15th, 2024. Click here to enter the sweepstakes! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Anyone can enter to win a $42,000 Disney vacation — 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 Are you eligible to enter this sweepstakes? Let us know in the comments. The post Are YOU Eligible To Enter To WIN a ,000 Disney Vacation? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

‘Tis the season… Okay, technically, not QUITE YET. But it IS the season when we start looking forward to the holiday season. Jack and Sally We’ve already started thinking about holiday decorations for the year. We might have even bought some holiday decorations online. Are we ready to hang our Mickey and Minnie stockings by the chimney with care? Well, yeah! But there’s one thing missing from our Christmas list: an advent calendar. Well, we just think we found the PERFECT ONE — but be warned, this Advent Calendar is a NIGHTMARE. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Buy The Nightmare Before Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar ©Hot Topic If it wasn’t obvious, this Advent Calendar is all about The Nightmare Before Christmas. It has 13 days of fun Advent gifts that include beauty products like lip balms, eyeshadows, lip oil, and more. Plus Jack and Sally PLUS Lock, Shock, and Barrel are on it! You’ll be the STAR of Halloween Town with this Advent Calendar. View on Hot Topic Looking for even more Advent Calendars? Be sure to visit our Amazon Shop at the link below! Shop Our Amazon StoreThe post That's It. I Just Found My Disney Advent Calendar for 2023! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a couple of NEW items online at shopDisney, and they might change your morning routine FOREVER. Mickey Waffle! If your days have been lacking some magic recently, you can grab one of these new appliances to add some Disney to the most important meal of the day. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. One of our favorite snacks in Disney World is those iconic, golden Mickey waffles. With the new Mickey and Minnie Waffle Maker, you can have them any time you want! Get the Mickey and Minnie Mouse Waffle Maker ©Disney The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Waffle Maker is a double-flip waffle maker that makes three Mickey-shaped waffles on one side and three Minnie-shaped waffles on the other. ©Disney That means you can make a total of six waffles at a time! Each waffle is about 4″ in diameter and 3/4″ thick. The waffle maker comes with a batter cup as well. ©Disney We’ve seen other Mickey waffle makers online, but the photos of these waffles seem closer to the real Disney World Mickey waffles than what those other ones made. You can buy it now and try it out for yourself! View on shopDisney Get the Mickey and Pluto Toaster ©Disney If you want a simpler breakfast, you can get this Mickey and Pluto Toaster. ©Disney The toaster leaves imprints of both Mickey and Pluto on your toast! It can hold two slices of bread at a time. ©Disney There’s even a setting for bagels, but based on the placement of the characters, it looks like it wouldn’t leave the Mickey and Pluto imprints if you opt for bagels instead of bread. View on shopDisney Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merchandise. Check out more Disney merch online at our DFB Amazon storefront!The post 2 NEW Disney Items Online Might Forever Change How You Make Breakfast first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a burger and shakes kind of person, we’ve got a review for you! Hello, Black Tap! Okay, so, yeah, the standard Disney theme park burger might not be all that, but there is a place in Downtown Disney (in Disneyland) where you can get a burger and a shake with a little something more — in fact, the shakes are usually a WHOLE lot more. Yep, we’re headed to Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes to have a burger, as well as Black Tap’s newest over-the-top shake. Although the menu has other items, like we said, the Black Tap menu is all about burgers and shakes. Black Tap We were invited to a media preview to check it all out, so let’s start with what we’re mostly here for: the new CrazyShake! This is the Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween Graveyard CrazyShake. Y’all, this thing really is something. It’s a mud pie milkshake with a chocolate frosted rim with orange and black sprinkles, topped with an M&M cookie pie, gravestone cookie, crumbled Oreo, gummy worms, whipped cream, orange and black sprinkles, and chocolate shavings for $26. That’s pretty pricey for a shake, but when you think about all the desserts that are loaded on top, it’s definitely more than your average milkshake. Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween CrazyShake That is A WHOLE LOT GOING ON. The shake itself, though, is VERY chocolatey, which we LOVED (only chocolate lovers need apply). However, there are also chunks of Oreo in it because WHY NOT? Look at those TOPPINGS Although this thing is intimidating to eat, we dug into the toppings. The cookie is surprisingly light with a nice vanilla flavor that works great with the chocolate shake. The M&M’s and sprinkles add a nice extra crunch and additional chocolate flavor. The brownie is SO RICH with a nutty aftertaste — but it is SO thick, which makes it kind of hard to eat. The gummy worms with the chocolate shake give it almost a worms-in-dirt flavor. Okay, at this point, we’ll admit that we’re on a sugar high! Woo! It’s daunting to eat So we’re not sure this shake is worth the $26 price tag, though — although it’s good and it’s a LOT, there are still lots of less expensive desserts you can grab in the parks. If you want to try it, note that it’s only available through October 31st. But we were just getting started because we also got to check out some food from the regular menu. Menu For our appetizer, we chose the Fried Pickles with House Buttermilk-Dill dipping sauce for $11. If you love pickles, ORDER THIS. The sweetness of the pickle mixed with a nice fried crunchy texture. It’s simple, but it works. The breading on these things — all we can say is YUM. It’s light and fluffy. Fried Pickles The sauce is different from the usual Ranch sauce you get with fried pickles. It’s nothing super unusual, but it does complement the fried pickle flavors, so it serves its purpose well. Again, it’s a simple appetizer, but sometimes the simplest things are the best and that’s the case here. This appetizer also comes with a parsley garnish that adds an additional bit of flavor. Dipping it Finally, it was time to dive into a burger. We got The Old Fashioned, which is made with Prime Burger, Crimini Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onion, and Horseradish Sauce, served with Lettuce, Tomato, a Pickle, and French Fries for $21.50. We asked for our burger to be cooked Medium. Burger and fries This is a rustic burger, but the burger itself was a little drier than we would’ve liked, although the tomato helps a little with that. The mushrooms, though, are SO good, and have a ton of flavor, especially mixed with the Swiss cheese and onions. The flavor of this burger is very earthy, so if you’re looking for something like a more standard fast-food burger, this is not it. We liked that this burger is made with solid ingredients and although it seems expensive, we think it’s worth what you get. A look at the inside Don’t ignore the horseradish that’s served on the side — it really elevates the burger’s flavor by giving it a bit of a kick, as well as some sauciness. Stay tuned to DFB for more reviews! Will We Actually See a SKYLINER and NEW RIDES at Disneyland Resort? Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes to attend their media preview. 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. 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Walt Disney World promises to be a different experience in 2024, but the planning process for a Disney World vacation remains crucial. Despite the park pass reservation system being (mostly) done away with, planning a trip to Disney World is still daunting and takes time (along with a lot of money). Magic Kingdom The first question when booking a Disney World vacation can be, “How early is too early?” In actuality, the answer is “never too early”. When it comes to your trip, you need to factor in hotel bookings, dining reservations, time of year, important dates, closures, budgeting and more. If all of that seems overwhelming, don’t worry — we’re here to help! Here are some things to keep in mind when planning your 2024 Walt Disney World Trip and why you should consider starting the planning process TODAY. 2024 Vacation Packages and Hotels Disney World typically releases vacation packages well in advance, and the packages for 2024 are no exception. Not only are vacation packages available, but you can also purchase hotel reservations and park tickets, as well. TRON Lightcycle / Run First, the obvious piece of advice regarding booking tickets, hotels and vacation packages — Book ASAP. The phrase “subject to availability” cannot be stressed enough. The closer we get to 2024, the probability of your favorite hotel being sold out and unavailable increases. Keep in mind, room retheming or special demand in addition to the popularity of your chosen vacation dates will affect how many booking offerings are available to you. Also remember that demand can be affected by available transportation and proximity to the parks. Room layout at the Drury Plaza (Disney Springs) Depending on what time of the year you may plan on visiting Disney World next year, there is a chance your preferred hotel room isn’t available. If that’s the case, consider booking something else with the option to modify or cancel your reservation at a later time. Also be sure to check for hotel discounts when booking your trip. Keep checking (even after you book your hotel) for more discounts and see if they can be applied to your trip. As previously mentioned, the sooner you book the less you have to worry about availability. If you’re already too late to get that room you wanted, all is not lost! Keep up-do-date on the availability for the room you want or get in touch with a travel agent to ease the booking process. For free services, we strongly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations to help get you the best deals for your vacation! Click here to see the BEST Disney World hotels in 2024! Park Tickets and Pricing We briefly mentioned park tickets already, but it’s important to note the massive changes coming to the actual process of going to the parks in 2024. As mentioned the park pass reservation system will be no more beginning January 9th, 2024. There are some exceptions that you should be aware of, however. It should also be of note if you plan on visiting Disney World in 2024 but before January 9th, you still need those park pass reservations. For the general park-going public, ticket purchasing will be on a date-based system. This means you buy your ticket or vacation package with date-based tickets, and then you’re done — no specific park reservation required and no extra steps after you purchase your tickets. We still recommend getting park tickets early to avoid availability and pricing issues. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Click here to learn some Park Pass Reservation system secrets When it comes to park ticket budgeting, it’s important to know that Disney World has flex pricing for its tickets. This means certain days are cheaper than others and time of the year plays a factor in what you will pay. Also be aware prices could change in the future. Disney World has a history of increasing ticket prices based on specific months and there were some hidden price increases this year as well. AllEars.net has a historical database with ticket price information since 1971. ©Disney While the ticket price range is set for the year, single day prices are subject to fluctuate within that window based on demand. We have seen some days get moved into a higher ticket price bracket, meaning those days are deemed more in “demand” and made more expensive than they were during the previous year. Regarding fluctuation, don’t expect the prices to decrease any time soon. Just this summer, Disney CEO Bob Iger said, “Pricing is not an issue.” EPCOT With all of that in mind, the best advice we can give is to book park tickets ASAP to lock in existing prices that fit your budget. This keeps you in the clear if prices are raised because your existing rate cannot be modified. To get some perspective on the cheapest days out of the year, click here for our list of the cheapest days at Disney World in 2024. If you’re curious to know what days might be best the most expensive, click here for days to avoid Disney World in 2024. Click here to learn more about hidden PRICE INCREASES at Disney World in 2024 Dining Reservations and Other Extras We’ve covered reservations you can make way in advance, but what about reservations like dining and special experiences such as tours and special offerings? These booking windows are considerably shorter — generally reservations are allowed to be booked 60 days ahead of your trip. California Grill Meyer Lemon Chiffon Cake We understand that it can be hard — nay, nearly impossible — to predict when and where you want to eat 60 days in advance. That being said, we still advise you reserve dining times and places as soon as possible. You’d be surprised how quickly reservation times fill up and you’re left scrambling for food — unable to go that restaurant you’ve been dying to try. Waiting until that 60 day mark to book your entire vacation is also a huge mistake due to the volatile availability of hotel rooms and good ticket prices. Book everything as early as you realistically can to lock in that reservation and best prices. If you have a vacation package, make sure you’re ready to go 60 days from your first day to grab all the dining reservations and/or other special event reservations you want. ©Disney If you are unable to get the reservations you wanted, you can still view comprehensive dining availability through the My Disney Experience app and try your luck with that. For quick service restaurants and less-popular dining options, the app will be a huge boon and works well for go-with-the-flow-type families. Reservations for popular restaurants can fill up quickly, though, so your best bet is still booking as early as possible. Sometimes reservations get canceled day of or closer to trip dates, so be sure to check reservation availability periodically and maybe you can get lucky! Click here to see the 14 BEST Disney World restaurants in 2024 Big Opening and Closing Dates Finally, you’ll want to consider BIG dates coming up in 2024 when planning your trip. You may want to be in person for a special event or avoid a specific ride refurbishment. Here are a few opening dates you’ll want to be aware of for your 2024 trip, either to avoid or to make a point to visit: The Cake Bake Shop will open at Disney’s BoardWalk (Early 2024) 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend — January 3rd through 7th, 2024 Return of the Disney Dining Plan and removal of the Park Pass Reservation system — January 9th, 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (Mid-January through mid/late February 2024) Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend — February 22nd through 26th, 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival (Early March through early July 2024) runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend — April 18th through 21st, 2024 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival (Late July through mid November 2024) EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (Late November 24th through late December 2024) Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Late 2024) Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening (Late 2024) Redesigned Disney Vacation Club cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground (Sometime in 2024) Country Bear Jamboree New Show at Magic Kingdom (Sometime in 2024) New Star Tours scenes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Sometime in 2024) Tiana’s Foods Water Tower In conjunction with openings, it’s important to have refurbishments and closures in mind. Click here for all the latest refurbishment info. It’s important to note that several hotel pools will be closed in the beginning of the year for some time due to refurbishment and there are indications that the Disney World Skyliner could be closed for near the beginning of the year, as well. Early in the year, it is also common for Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom to be closed for refurbishment through the winter months. Only one of Disney World’s two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach) are open at a time, and we assume Typhoon Lagoon may be closed for refurbishment in 2024. Both parks will also close for cold weather. Keep in mind each park’s availability and closures are subject to change. Disney World Skyliner These are just a few things to consider BEFORE booking a trip to Walt Disney World in 2024. If you take anything from our advice, it should be that the earlier you make the important decisions, the less stress you create for yourself when it’s actually time to take your vacation. Did we convince you to get a jumpstart on your Disney World vacation planning? Let us know in the comments! If you’re stressed out at the thought of planning your trip, we encourage you to reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! With a wealth of knowledge about vacation planning for Walt Disney World, they can help ease the planning process to make sure you don’t miss a step FOR FREE! Let them help you today! 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 Need more help planning your trip? Click here for the ULTIMATE guide to planning a Disney World vacation, or click here for our month-by-month guide to planning your trip! Continue to follow us here at DFB for all the latest Disney news! Click here to learn about how your hotel stays will change at Disney World in 2024 Have you already planned a 2024 Disney World trip? How did it go? Tell us in the comments! The post How Early Should You Plan Your 2024 Disney World Vacation? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of our favorite parks for unique and delicious snacks. Pandora Flame Tree Barbecue is a standout quick service location on our list of favorites, and there are countless snacks we highly recommend as well. We headed over to Pandora: The World of Avatar this morning to try one of their new snacks, but it…wasn’t what we expected. Over at Pongu Pongu, you can grab the new Cinnamon Roll for $6.49. Just like other cinnamon rolls, it’s several layers of rolled dough with cinnamon and sugar in between, and this one is topped with plain icing and sprinkles. Pongu Pongu Note that this is ONLY available for breakfast, so after 10:30AM, you won’t be able to get it. Pongu Pongu Cinnamon Roll This thing is MASSIVE! You certainly get your money’s worth for the size, but unfortunately, we didn’t love it. It’s pretty dry — not excessively so (if you like the typical Mickey-shaped cinnamon rolls in Disney World, you’ll probably like this one as well), but enough that we didn’t want to finish it. That’s a lot of icing Unfortunately, the icing doesn’t help, because it also dries quickly, making it hard and too sugary. This is a treat that your kids may like if they’re not too picky and just want a sweet, filling snack, but we’ve certainly had better cinnamon rolls in Disney World. It’s possible that we just got a bad batch this time, so maybe your experience will be better! It’s pretty dry Looking for a better cinnamon roll to grab in the parks? We recommend the Warm Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom. This one is almost the same price — $6.99 — and it’s huge, soft, gooey, and delicious. Is this the best cinnamon roll in Disney World? If you want a better breakfast option in Animal Kingdom, we just tried a couple of other new options that we liked much better than this cinnamon roll! The Breakfast Totchos at Kusafiri are a dream for cheese lovers… Breakfast Totchos …and the Pancake Stuffed Sandwich at Drinkwallah, Pongu Pongu, and Trek Snacks is another fun and tasty choice. Inside the Pancake Stuffed Sandwich Looking for more recent reviews? We can help! Check Out More Disney Reviews Here! REVIEW: Homecomin’ Has 4 NEW Menu Items in Disney World!REVIEW: Is Disney’s NEW $26 Dessert Worth the Price?REVIEW: There’s a NEW Breakfast Option in Disney’s Animal KingdomREVIEW: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Disney World’s NEW EatsREVIEW: NEW Menu Items Debut at a Hidden Disney World Lounge Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! 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! Would you try this new cinnamon roll? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: There's a NEW Breakfast Option in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We have a sad, sad truth to share with you: You can’t always be in Magic Kingdom. We know — we didn’t want to believe it either, but apparently you do have to leave at some point. Luckily, we found a solution! Magic Kingdom We tracked down 14 LEGO sets online that you can purchase to create your OWN miniature Magic Kingdom, right inside your house! Will the combined prices of these sets cost more than an actual Disney World vacation? Maybe (LEGOS are not cheap, y’all). But when you think about it, you’re actually making a very smart investment by bringing the parks to YOU instead of booking more trips! Plus being surrounded by Disney like this is sure to make those times in between your vacations just a little bit happier. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Some of these LEGO sets can be found on Amazon, and if you have Amazon Prime, you might be able to get free one- or two-day shipping. Don’t have Prime? No worries — just click below to start your FREE trial! Now, let’s check out these magical LEGO sets. Get the Disney Castle LEGO Set ©Disney Of course, we have to start the list off with this classic Cinderella Castle LEGO set. It even has fireworks coming out of the top! ©Disney This set is for the pros — it has 4,837 pieces! Once put together, it stands about 80 centimeters tall, making it the perfect icon for your at-home Magic Kingdom. ©Disney The set also comes with eight mini-figures, including princesses and princes: Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, Snow White, Prince Charming, Naveen, Flynn Rider, and Prince Florian. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Mini Disney Castle LEGO Set ©LEGO In case you’re not quite up for the huge Cinderella Castle set, there’s a miniature version that might be perfect. ©LEGO This one has just 567 pieces and is recommended for ages 12 and up. The castle has pearly golden tower tops, blue rooftop cones, and a vintage-style Mickey Mouse minifigure. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Winnie the Pooh LEGO Set ©LEGO We love the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction in Fantasyland, so this Winnie the Pooh LEGO set is perfect for your mini Magic Kingdom. ©LEGO The set has 1,265 pieces and comes with five minifigures: Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit, and Eeyore. ©LEGO The house opens at the back for easy access so you can see all the accessories inside. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Peter Pan LEGO Set ©LEGO One of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom is Peter Pan’s Flight, which you can represent with this Peter Pan LEGO set! ©LEGO The set has 466 pieces and shows Big Ben with Peter, Wendy, and Tinker Bell flying by (there’s also a Nana dog figure). As a bonus, Big Ben’s three clock faces glow in the dark! Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Little Mermaid LEGO Set ©LEGO Continuing our Fantasyland journey, you’ll need this The Little Mermaid LEGO set to represent Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid. ©LEGO The set has 1,808 pieces and is based on the live-action movie. There are three different areas inside the open shell: King Triton’s throne rock, Ariel’s treasure hideout, and Ursula’s mysterious lair. There are a few minifigures included, such as Ariel, King Triton, Ursula, and some of Ariel’s sisters. There are also Sebastian and Flounder LEGO figures. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Haunted Mansion LEGO Set ©LEGO Before you get mad at us, we know that this is the Disneyland version of the Haunted Mansion ride. But we couldn’t find the Disney World version anywhere online, and we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to include this classic dark ride in our miniature Magic Kingdom. So maybe it’s OK to mix it up a bit and bring the Disneyland version over just this once? ©LEGO This mini Haunted Mansion LEGO set has a partially visible interior, which shows the dining room, a chandelier, and a gallery. ©LEGO The set includes a Butler minifigure as well! There are paintings of the Hitchhiking Ghosts, Madame Leota, and the Gravekeeper. This set has 680 pieces. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Train LEGO Set ©LEGO You might think we’re getting this Train LEGO set to represent the Walt Disney World Railroad, but it actually reminds us more of a parade, with the open cars that each feature a different Disney character. ©LEGO The set includes a station, an engine, and three floats. There are six minifigures included: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Moana, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Woody. This set has 200 pieces. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Encanto LEGO Set ©LEGO Right now, the only nod to Encanto in Magic Kingdom is a Mirabel meet-and-greet. But there might be MORE Encanto coming to this park! Disney has mentioned a Magic Kingdom expansion several times, and they’ve said that part of that expansion could include an Encanto-themed land. Nothing’s set in stone yet, but we’re hoping! So it only makes sense to include this Encanto LEGO set in our mini Magic Kingdom. ©LEGO This set features Casita — Mirabel’s magical house — complete with a spinning weather vane, a flipping bed, and waving shutters. It’s 587 pieces. It comes with two LEGO mini dolls of Abuela and Mirabel along with a micro doll of Antonia plus capybara and butterfly figures. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Rapunzel’s Tower LEGO Set ©LEGO We’re not the only ones who think Rapunzel deserves more representation in Magic Kingdom than just a bathroom, right? Granted these are probably the best bathrooms in all of Disney World, but still. We couldn’t build our mini Magic Kingdom without Rapunzel’s tower! ©LEGO This tower has four levels with a hobby room, a bedroom, a sitting room, and a cave that has a secret door! It also comes with Rapunzel and Flynn Rider mini-dolls, plus a Pascal LEGO figure. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Pirate Ship LEGO Set ©LEGO It’s off to Adventureland! This Pirate Ship LEGO set is just what we need to represent the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. ©LEGO The set is a 3-in-1 model, with a pirate ship, rustic pirate inn, and mysterious Skull Island. The ship has an opening cabin roof and wall along with rotating cannons. There are two pirate minifigures included along with a deckhand sailor and buildable shark. We can practically smell the ride already! Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Space Shuttle LEGO Set ©LEGO We’re now approaching Tomorrowland! Space Mountain is an iconic roller coaster that we’re going to represent in our mini Magic Kingdom with this Space Shuttle LEGO set. ©LEGO The set is another 3-in-1 model that you can rebuild into a space shuttle, astronaut figure, or spaceship toy. It contains 144 pieces. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Main Street Shop LEGO Set ©LEGO Now we’re returning to the center of the park with a few different sets that will come together to create Main Street, U.S.A.! This Backstreet Bookshop LEGO set reminds us of the beautiful architecture of the buildings all along Main Street. ©LEGO The bookshop is three stories high and has an adjoining modular townhouse. The set has 2,504 pieces and is part of the Modular Building series. Five minifigures are included as well. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get Another Main Street LEGO Set ©LEGO Main Street might need a few more buildings to complete it, so check out this Assembly Square set. There are different sections that can be removed and added in, depending on where you want them. ©LEGO There’s a bakery (we’ll call that the Main Street Bakery ), florist’s shop, and a café on the main level. If you look inside, there’s also a music store, photo studio, dental office, dance studio, and apartment! So maybe Main Street in Magic Kingdom doesn’t quite have all of these things, but the look is certainly there. ©LEGO The Assembly Square set comes with eight minifigures: a dentist, barista, baker, florist, music store assistant, dancer, photographer, and a LEGO fan. It’s got 4,002 pieces. Click here to view this LEGO Set! Get the Holidays LEGO Set ©LEGO One of our favorite times to visit Magic Kingdom is during the holidays, when we can see all the festive decor! To commemorate that moment, we think this Holiday Main Street LEGO set is perfect. ©LEGO The Christmas village has a toy store, a music store, and shoppers, plus a streetcar that looks kinda like the Main Street Trolley! ©LEGO This set has six minifigures (two shoppers, a child mailing a letter to Santa, two store owners, and a streetcar driver). Click here to view this LEGO Set! Now you’re ready to get building and set up your own miniature Magic Kingdom, right at your own house! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the newest Disney merch. Shop more Disney merch online at our DFB Amazon storefront!The post 14 LEGO Sets To Make Your House Feel Like a Mini Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s getting a little complicated to use Genie+ in Disney World right now. Genie+ Or at least, it’s getting difficult to predict just how much you’ll have to shell out for Genie+ in Disney World right now. Prices have remained relatively steady for the past few months, but with the holiday season coming up — all bets are off. Here’s what you need to know about Genie+ if you’re heading to the parks soon. Using Genie+ is a little complicated right now in Disney World, and it’s likely that won’t be changing anytime soon. With the holiday season coming up, it’s likely that prices will skyrocket on days when the parks are especially crowded since Genie+ is based on demand. It looks like we might already be seeing the first signs of this, as prices were all over the place in Disney World this week. Kali River Rapids LIghtning Lane On Sunday, October 8th, 2023, we saw the highest Genie+ price since July 2023 at $29 for the multi-park and Magic Kingdom options. EPCOT was priced at $18, Hollywood Studios was $22, and it cost $16 to use Genie+ for the day in Animal Kingdom. Not only that, but multiple Individual Lightning Lanes sold out early in the day. It’s possible Genie+ was priced higher due to the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, but then something interesting happened. Tower of Terror Lightning Lane sign By the time Monday, October 9th, rolled around, Genie+ prices actually went down. Multi-park and Magic Kingdom were priced at $27, with EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom costing $19, $24, and $17, respectively. We were expecting prices to stay the same or even increase, but that wasn’t the case. Lightning Lane sign at Beauty and the Beast show The trend seemed to continue for the rest of the week. On Tuesday, October 10th, and Wednesday, October 11th, Genie+ was priced the same as on Monday. But on Thursday, October 12th, the price changed yet again. In fact, it went down! Multi-park and Magic Kingdom cost $25, EPCOT was $18, Hollywood Studios was $22, and Animal Kingdom was $16. Expedition Everest Lightning Lane Prices then stayed the same on Friday, October 13th (SPOOKY!), which begs the question — what is going on with Genie+ pricing in Disney World right now? We’ve seen a roller coaster of different costs lately, which can make it hard to prepare for your trip. Just make sure you check the My Disney Experience app before you head into the parks for the price on the date of your visit. Peter Pan’s Flight Lightning Lane We’ll continue to keep an eye on Genie+ pricing in Disney World ahead of the holidays, so stay tuned to DFB for more! EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Disney World During the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you heading to Disney World for the holidays? Tell us in the comments. The post What You Should Know About Using Genie+ in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article