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We’re never going to “Let It Go” (yeah, we went there). We are beyond excited about the new Frozen-themed land coming to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. ©Disney We’ve seen the Kingdom of Arendelle come to life in concept art and behind-the-scenes footage, and we’ve even seen some sneak peeks at Disney’s brand new ride, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs. Well, now we’ve got video footage of what it’s like to walk through the queue and RIDE Disney’s new Frozen attraction. Disney just released a NEW video that shows what it’s like to walk through the queue of Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, including an up close and personal visit from Oaken. However, the video goes even further and shows what it’s like to board the roller coaster and even offers some of the first ride footage we’ve seen. It seriously looks like so much fun! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more news about World of Frozen, which will open at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on November 20th, 2023. Stay tuned to DFB for more! You’re going to love our graphic tees for your next Disney World trip! Click here to see the whole collection! FULL GUIDE to Disney’s NEW World of 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 What do you think of World of Frozen so far? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW RIDE VIDEO Released of Disney's 'Frozen' Roller Coaster first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Did someone say GUMBO!? We are now drooling! Tiana’s Palace We just celebrated National Gumbo Day at Tiana’s Palace in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park and it left us wanting to learn how to make Tiana’s House Gumbo at home — and now we can! Disney Eats has released Tiana’s recipe for her House Gumbo, so we can now make it at home. Let’s put on our dancin’ shoes, turn up that jazz, and make some gumbo! House Gumbo Let’s start with the ingredients. Ingredients: Dark Roux: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Gumbo: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 12 ounces mild andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs, diced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning mix 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1 poblano pepper, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 6 cups chicken stock, divided. Reserved Dark Roux 10 okra pods, sliced 1/2-inch thick (approximately 2 cups) 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more, to taste 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley 4 cups cooked white rice House Gumbo- YUMMY! Directions: For Dark Roux: 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot Add flour and cook, whisking constantly for 15-20 minutes, until roux is deep brown in color. If necessary, lower heat to medium-low to prevent burning. 2. Remove from heat and transfer to heat-proof bowl; set aside. For Gumbo: 1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. 2. Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and add to stockpot, scraping up any browned bits from the andouille sausage. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until chicken thighs are fully cooked. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon. 3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to stockpot and heat over medium heat for 3 minutes, until hot. Sauté onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and celery for 5 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and dried thyme. Cook one minute, until fragrant. 4. Add 1 cup chicken stock, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add remaining 5 cups chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in reserved dark roux and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and continue simmering, stirring occasionally until gumbo thickens, about 20 minutes. 5. Add oregano, parsley, okra, and reserved andouille sausage and chicken to gumbo. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until okra begins to soften. Add additional hot sauce, salt, and pepper, as needed. 6. Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Finish with fresh oregano and parsley. 7. Spoon gumbo into bowls and top with rice. Cook’s Note: Frozen sliced okra can be substituted for fresh. Add frozen okra to gumbo and heat for 5-7 minutes, until warm. @DisneyParksBlog Now, step back and remember, in the words of Princess Tiana, “If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.” We are sure your House Gumbo is destined to be delicious! A special thanks to Disney’s Chef Toby Hollis and Operations Manager Lindell Skinner, along with Disney Parks YouTube for bringing us a step-by-step Gumbo recipe! Check out the how-to video below! We are always on the hunt to bring you fan-favorite Disney Parks recipes, so don’t forget to follow along, and we will keep you posted when we find those delicious recipes! Check out more Disney recipes 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 Tell us, what other delicious Disney recipes have you made at home? Let us know in the comments! The post RECIPE: Now You Can Make the Gumbo from Disney's NEW Tiana's Palace Restaurant at HOME! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you ever come across a snack that was just too adorable to eat? EPCOT EPCOT is home to some of the most delicious food in all of Walt Disney World, and in the World Showcase, you can find some pretty interesting snacks and treats. Recently, we spotted some fun snacks that we think you HAVE to see! World Showcase is home to 11 pavilions representing countries around the world, including Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, China, and more. While walking around, we like to peruse the shelves inside the gift shops, looking for some shining stars in the form of delicious treats! China pavilion in EPCOT One of our favorite go-to spots is the House of Good Fortune store in the China Pavilion. Those who are in the know know that House of Good Fortune is a super unique and fun place to shop! House of Good Fortune Here, you will find an assortment of authentic Chinese souvenirs, including teapots, statues, trinkets, and unique snacks. Some of the unique snacks you can find are Chinese candies. On our recent visit, we spotted these Squishmallow Gummies! Disney Food Blog Squishmallow stuffed animals are definitely a trend in pop culture right now, and for good reason! But who knew that there were actually candies shaped like the adorable plushes? They’re almost too cute to eat. When we spotted these treats, we knew we had to share them with you. Disney Food Blog The package includes 6 jumbo gummies with apple, cherry, peach, pineapple, raspberry, and watermelon flavors with the most adorable squishy characters, including a fox, an owl, a cat, and more. We say, RUN, DON’T WALK, and grab yourself this cute, squishy treat — and stay tuned to DFB for the latest news from Disney World! Want to see some other unique snacks from EPCOT’s House of Good Fortune? Check them out 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 Plan on heading to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments what snacks you are looking forward to trying! The post You Never Knew This EPCOT World Showcase Treat Was Essential To Your Life...Until NOW first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is known for starting grand construction plans and then stopping them without sharing any details as to why. Disney World Let’s take a trip back to 2019 when Disney announced that they’d be bringing a new hotel to Disney World. It was to be called Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Permits were filed and everything, but then Disney went quiet and stopped making any references to this future hotel. Those were the last things we heard about the project until now. So let’s talk about what we’ve recently found out! We make sure to keep an eye out for recently filed permits for Disney World to get an idea of what sort of work may be going on around the property — here’s what we found this time around. Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge A permit extension requested by Disney back in June has been granted for work at the site of Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge. The Lodge was going to have more than 900 rooms and be a new Disney Vacation Club hotel. It was planned to be built in the former home of Disney’s River Country over by Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, and ultimately, we thought Disney had quietly scrapped this project. Reflections Concept Art © Disney However, Disney was recently granted an extension on a permit for work at Reflections. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Disney is going to actually do anything with Reflections or that it is moving forward, it just means they have a little bit of time to decide. Five years more, to be exact. Reflections ©Disney The permit is for work on a specific spot that could ultimately be used as a staging area for construction at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. We still can’t be sure at this time whether or not Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge will ever come back or not, but it seems like a possibility! We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any official announcements made by Disney regarding their plans for Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge, so stay tuned! Everything NEW Coming to Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Were you looking forward to Reflections — A Lakeside Lodge? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World Just Renewed the Permits for This Hotel We Thought Was Canceled first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love all the Halloween decorations in Disney World during spooky season, but there’s something we love even more. Fall into Magic in Disney Springs No, we’re not talking about the Halloween merchandise (although we DO love that). No, what gets us most excited about spooky season are all the special eats and drinks we can get around the resort. Now, we’ve just found out about even MORE fall treats coming to Disney World — and, well, we are THERE. The best part about these new eats and drinks is that you don’t even need a park ticket to get to them. These new treats (14, to be exact) are all found in Disney Springs! So let’s head on over and see what’s new, starting at Jaleo. Here, you’ll be able to order the Apple & Saffron Mocktail, made with Seedlip Garden, apple juice, lemon, saffron, and Fever-Tree Club Soda. We know a lot of you appreciate it when Disney World releases more mocktails, so there you go! Jaleo by Chef Jose Andres There are also some brand-new eats, including some inspired by the flavors of fall. Check them all out here: Croquetas de Jamón ($14) — Traditional fritter with Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Pastel Vasco con Mermelada de Higos ($15) — Traditional Basque cake with fresh Figs Gazpacho de Remolacha ($11) — Classic chilled soup made of red beets and tomatoes, and garnished with pistachios, goat cheese, and orange segments Presa Ibérica de Bellota ($95) — Presa Iberica cooked in the Josper served with pan con tomate Mero con Calabaza ($28) — Florida Atlantic Red Grouper with butternut squash puree, fennel, and pumpkin seeds. Cono de Mero Crudo y Escalivada ($6) — Cone of Florida Atlantic Red Grouper Tartare with Escalivada Atún Crudo con Piparras ($21) — Thinly sliced tuna with Piparra dressing and fresh lemon Jaleo You’ll also find some new mocktails and cocktails at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante. Here’s what the bartenders there are serving up: Red Death ($22) — Espolon, combier, lime juice, sour mix, hibiscus syrup, garnished with a masquerade mask Tell-Tale Martini ($22) — Vanilla vodka, Chambord, Pama, lemon juice, grape simple and candy eye Raven’s Glare ($22) — Lemon cookie margarita featuring Espolon, combier, lemon juice, sour mix, and cookie syrup, garnished for the season You can try all three in a flight for $31. Here’s what else you can sip on: Fall of the House of the Apples ($22) –Pear and apple brandy cocktail with St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, absolut pear, apple juice and ginger ale, with apple gummy garnish Black Bird Brew ($17) — Fruity and festive mocktail with sour apple, grape, sprite, glow cube, Halloween garnish Maria & Enzo’s Finally, head over to The Edison for The Blood Donor, which is served in a blood bag and combines Aperol, Solerno, Espolòn Silver, lime juice, and simple syrup. We’ve had this one before and it’s delightfully ghoulish! The Blood Donor At Morimoto Asia, you can order the Tokyo Ghoul ($18) made with Hendrick’s Gin, Midori, Cointreau, yuzu, lemon, Monin agave, and ginger bitters. Morimoto Asia So if you’re visiting Disney World this fall, be sure to make a trip out to Disney Springs for fall food and drinks. We’ll let you know if we spot any other new food and drinks in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Hold up for a sec! Before you plan your next trip to Disney World, check out our DFB Guide Everything Bundle here. Grab the DFB Guide! You will get ALL of our best-selling eBooks with details on Disney World Dining, EPCOT Festivals, the BEST snacks in each park, and soooooo many tips and tricks we’ve learned over decades of visiting our happy place. The Best Drinks at Disney World (Both Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic) Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be trying out any of this new food or these drinks at Disney World soon? Which ones? Let us know in the comments!The post 14 NEW Reasons To Go to Disney Springs ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you have a “rumbly in your tumbly,” Winnie the Pooh and Loungefly may have just the thing for you! It’s Pooh! Pooh Bear is right — there is never a bad time for lunch or a snack, whether it be in the Hundred Acre Wood or anywhere, really. Luckily, Loungefly has a new bag inspired by a Winnie the Pooh lunchbox that would be great for your next picnic! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Winnie the Pooh Lunchbox Crossbody Bag! ©BoxLunch The Loungefly Winnie the Pooh Lunchbox Crossbody Bag found online at BoxLunch comes shaped like a lunch box, making it an obvious standout for people similar to our favorite always-hungry and always-lovable tubby little cubby! Featuring Winnie the Pooh, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, and Roo, the front of the bag has an embossed portrait that immediately welcomes us to the Hundred Acre Wood. ©BoxLunch The back of the bag has the classic portrait of Pooh Bear stuck in Rabbit’s house from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) as well as the Disney-Loungefly logo label. We certainly had a chuckle and had a flashback to fond memories of this scene when we saw this portrait. ©BoxLunch The side portraits are inspirations from the 1968 featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. On the left, you’ll find Piglet and Pooh attempting to stay grounded during a windy day. ©BoxLunch The right side is also a “Blustery Day” inspiration with Tigger, Pooh, and Piglet sailing down the river in an umbrella. Very cute and a fantastic callback to the animated classics of Winnie the Pooh, the polyester crossbody bag is perfect for both old and new fans. If you need a new bag for a Disney Parks day or any occasion, we definitely think this Loungefly bag provides that sentimental Winnie the Pooh charm. ©BoxLunch Speaking of Winnie the Pooh charm, the inside of the bag has an allover pattern of Pooh Bear floating off with a balloon surrounded by bees. The overall dimensions of the lunch box-inspired bag are 8 1/2″ width x 7″ height x 4″ depth and comes equipped with a top handle, removable crossbody strap, and a zipper closure. View on BoxLunch We are always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, especially when it comes to ANYTHING Winnie the Pooh! For all the latest Disney merchandise and news, we’ve got you covered! Check out our Amazon Storefront to shop for even more Disney Merch!The post There's a NEW Disney Loungefly Bag Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Most things have gone back to normal in Disney World since the pandemic-related closures in 2020. Disney’s Hollywood Studios However, there’s one attraction that NEVER reopened, and at this point, we’re starting to wonder if it ever will! Voyage of the Little Mermaid in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a stage show located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Voyage of the Little Mermaid It closed with the rest of the parks in 2020 for the pandemic-related shut-down, but even after the parks reopened and the rest of the entertainment slowly returned as well, this attraction remained closed. Still closed The show told the story of The Little Mermaid with both actors and puppets (that giant Ursula puppet was especially impressive). Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. However, we have some hope for the show. Disney released this new pin in March 2022 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the attraction, which seems like something they wouldn’t do if they were going to close the show for good. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Pin And although the large billboard outside the attraction was missing for a while in late 2020… Missing Billboard from Voyage of the Little Mermaid …it returned a little while later after a short refurbishment. Disney likely wouldn’t put the work into updating that sign if the attraction were permanently gone. It returned Although we haven’t heard anything definitive about Voyage of the Little Mermaid, we have hope that it could reopen sometime in the future! We’ll be sure to let you know about any updates Is This the BEST Quick Service Restaurant in Hollywood Studios? This long-term closure isn’t the only one that will affect Disney World next week, though. Let’s check out all the temporary closures in Disney World for the week of October 15th through the 21st. Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. The queue area is being re-done, and we recently saw some concrete added in this space. Concrete in the queue area There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Water Tower In addition, Cast Members are currently working on a large mural that’s painted on the side of the queue building. Progress! If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the Barrel Bridge is currently missing. Barrel Bridge is missing A Cast Member told us that it had been removed for maintenance, and they didn’t know when it might return (it’s been missing for a few months now). The rest of the island is still open to explore, though. Have you noticed this HIDDEN detail in Magic Kingdom? EPCOT Restaurant Marrakesh Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened — all but one, that is! Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining. Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! We uncovered a TERRIBLE secret in EPCOT’s tiny train town! Blizzard Beach Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment. Water Slides at Blizzard Beach Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates! The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Will This Attraction EVER Reopen in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like us, you also love seeing heartfelt Disney videos on TikTok. ©Disney Some of these are posted by Disney themselves, while others are Disney fans sharing their experiences with Cast Members, the parks, etc. Or maybe you use TikToks (like ours!) to help you plan your next vacation. Disney fans will want to know about this Disney100 change coming to the app soon! To continue celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary, TikTok users will be able to experience a unique, interactive experience where they can “watch videos from across Disney’s brands, create their own videos with Disney music and effects, play daily Disney trivia, and collect and trade “Character Cards” to win unique profile frames to express their fandom” according to Disney. ©Disney More than 48 Disney handles are participating in this four-week event, and the activation will be live in 24 countries around the world. TikTok is also creating a special Disney100 Playlist that features songs from some of the most popular films like The Lion King, High School Musical, Wish, and more. ©Disney Disney will also become a TikTok Pulse Premiere publisher, “allowing advertisers to deliver ads adjacent to some of the most premium entertainment and sports content in the world only from Disney on TikTok’s For You feed.” ©Disney The content hub will be available starting on October 16th! Looking for more Disney100 news? Look no further! Check Out More 100th Anniversary News Here! 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 OnlineThere Are NEW 100th Anniversary Magic Shots in Two Disney World Parks! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out this epic 100th Anniversary advent calendar you’ll want for the holiday season! 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 What are you most excited to use from this new addition on TikTok? Tell us in the comments! The post Why Disney Fans Will Want to Use TikTok on October 16th first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s talk about your Disney must-haves for Christmas this year! Do you like to get a head start on Holiday shopping? There are so many deals on merch and other must-haves from Amazon that would be perfect for Christmas, and that’s why we’re here. We’re bringing you the latest and greatest for you to see right now. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Let’s get right into it! Exclusive/Anniversary items Shop this Disneyland Disney100 Platinum Celebration Finale Spirit Jersey This glittery black Spirit Jersey has puffy lettering in the now-iconic Disney100 celebration purple! ©Disney Here’s the back: ©Disney There might not be a better way to celebrate farewell to the Disney 100 Years of Wonder than with this spirit jersey. View on shopDisney Shop these Loungefly Disney100 White Cake Minnie Ears ©Amazon Here’s what the back looks like: ©Amazon Need some ears to pair with the spirit jesery? The ears are made to look like a celebration cake and the back says, “100 Years of Wonder.” View on Amazon Shop this Disney 100-Silver 2 LP ©Amazon This 2 LP set is pressed on silver vinyl and features favorites from Three Little Pigs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Coco, Encanto, and more! View on Amazon Shop this Black Panther Wakanda Forever Starbucks Mug – Been There Series ©Disney Here’s a look at the side opposite the handle: ©Disney Here’s the side to the right of the handle: ©Disney And this is what the box looks like: ©Disney You might start saying “Yibambe!” after having your morning coffee in this Wakanda Forever mug! View on shopDisney Loungeflys Shop this Loungefly Disney100 Black and White Vault Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you’re on the hunt for a new backpack to take with you to the parks, how about repping your love for Mickey and friends while you’re at it? View on Amazon Shop this Loungefly Disney100 Minnie Mouse Platinum Mini Backpack ©Hot Topic Or how about this backpack? It features a Minnie Mouse platinum design complete with embossed polka, ears, and a sequin bow up top. View on Hot Topic Shop this Loungefly Disney Frozen Princess Castle Mini Backpack ©Amazon For you Frozen fans, this might just be the most perfect backpack for your next Disney trip! View on Amazon Items That Will Make You Feel Like You’re At Disney World Grab these Disney Mickey and Pluto Espresso Glass Cups ©Amazon These double-wall glass coffee mugs keep drinks hot and hands cool while preventing condensation rings! They are also microwave-safe, dishwasher-safe, and even freezer-safe! View on Amazon Shop this Mickey Mini Waffle Maker for 23% Off ©Amazon If you’re in the mood to make one waffle for breakfast or just a snack, this is the option for you! View on Amazon Shop this Disney Snacks & Popcorn Wooden Pretend Play Food Counter ©Target Here’s one for the kids. It will let kids play with popcorn and serve up play versions of their favorite Disney snacks. View on Target We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Thing Every Disney Fan Is Hoping They Get for Christmas This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s ready for some more Disney merchandise? We know we are! Star Wars Princess Leia BaubleBar Ears If you’re a jewelry fan or have been looking for some perfect new Disney pieces for the holidays, this new BaubleBar collection is for you. Come check it out with us! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Mickey Mouse Holiday Lights Disney Essential Hoop Earrings ©BaubleBar These Mickey Mouse Holiday Lights Disney Essential Hoop Earrings are perfect for those looking to add a subtle Disney flair to their holiday outfit. They’re in the shape of Mickey heads and are covered in holiday lights — we’re obsessed with them! Check it out here! Mickey Mouse Disney Santa Earrings ©BaubleBar Or you can grab the Mickey Mouse Disney Santa Earrings in either small or large sizes. These are more obvious in their Disney-ness because they’re Mickey Mouse himself with his charming holiday flair. Grab them now before they sell out! Buy it here! Mickey Mouse Holiday Welcome Wreath Disney Bag Charm ©BaubleBar If you’re more of a bag charm person, BaubleBar has tons to choose from, like the Mickey Mouse Holiday Welcome Wreath Disney Bag Charm. There are 8 total charms to choose from, and BaubleBar warns that they sell out every year, so you’ll really want to grab these ASAP. Check it out here! Want to see the whole collection? Check out the link below before they all sell out! Check out the whole collection right here! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Did you know we have an Amazon Storefront? Check it out right here!The post Disney Just Dropped One of Our Favorite Holiday Collections Yet! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World rides are some of the most immersive out there — they instantly transport you out of reality! Space Mountain Whether that’s because you’re busy fighting Kylo Ren on Rise of the Resistance or jumping into a cartoon on Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, there are so many stories you can explore through attractions. This applies to roller coasters too — there’s a reason why they all almost always have a long wait! However, this week, one coaster saw a jump in wait times that caught our eye and we had to let you know about it. We’re talking about Space Mountain over in Magic Kingdom! This coaster takes you into outer space and is one of the more thrilling rides in the park. Nearly every wait time increased this past week, but Space Mountain saw a 47% jump! Well Hello There Last week, it posted an average wait time of 33 minutes. But this week, you’ll see a 53-minute average for Space Mountain! This doesn’t come as much of a surprise overall — park pass reservations were completely sold out for one day this week and our reporters noticed higher crowds in Magic Kingdom. Space Mountain If you’re hoping to skip the line at Space Mountain, remember you can book a Lightning Lane for it with the purchase of Genie+. The price varies by day, but it does tend to be higher when crowd levels are higher. Want to skip the line for free? Head there first thing in the morning when wait times are lower! Without further ado, check out the rest of the average wait times in Disney World from the last week! Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 76 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 60 minutes so the average has increased. Magic Kingdom Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 65 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 53 minutes, Haunted Mansion averaged 45 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 42 minutes. Average wait times held Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 37 minutes, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 34 minutes, Enchanted Tales with Belle at 34 minutes, Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 29 minutes, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 30 minutes, followed by Astro Orbiter at 28 minutes. Super busy! After that, “it’s a small world” averaged 23 minutes, Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini averaged 21 minutes, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 20 minutes. closely followed by Tomorrowland Speedway and Magic Carpets of Aladdin at 18 minutes and Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 16 minutes. Mad Tea Party averaged 15 minutes, and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover jumped from 9 minutes to 18 minutes. PeopleMover Sign Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 13 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room averaged 12 minutes, and other attractions like Hall of Presidents, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Carousel of Progress, and Liberty Square Riverboat all tied at 5-minute average wait times. Carrousel The Country Bear Jamboree and Tom Sawyer Island were walk-ons this week. BAD NEWS If You’re Heading to Magic Kingdom Next Week EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure had the highest wait time with a 74-minute average. which has increased since last week. Frozen Ever After has the spot for the second-longest with a 72-minute average. This is a huge increase from last week’s 58-minute average. Frozen Ever After Next up is Test Track at 65 minutes, Soarin’ at 48 minutes, Mission: SPACE and Journey into Imagination at 19 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 18 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 17 minutes, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 16 minutes. Turtle Talk with Crush Then, Living with the Land averaged 12 minutes and Gran Fiesta Tour averaged 10 minutes. Living with the Land Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. Why We’re Worried About October 16th in EPCOT Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash also saw a HUGE increase this week from 68 minutes to 102 minutes on average. This is the longest wait time in the park. Rise of the Resistance is next in this park with 86 minutes which is another increase from last week. Hollywood Studios Other wait times in the park increased this week including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 75 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 64 minutes, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tower of Terror, and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at 61 minutes. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 35 minutes, Walt Disney Presents and Star Tours — The Adventure Continues averaged 15 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 14 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes. Is This the BEST Quick Service Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Animal Kingdom Now, let’s head over to Animal Kingdom! After dropping to a 54-minute average last week, Avatar Flight of Passage is up to a 94-minute average. Animal Kingdom Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 64 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 47 minutes, Expedition Everest at 30 minutes, DINOSAUR at 24 minutes, and Kali River Rapids at 20 minutes. Everest It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 11 minutes and Triceratop Spin averaged 9 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail were walk-ons. 19 NEW SNACKS Announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! The Disney World Hotel Mistake You’ll Make in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Is Space Mountain a must for you in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below. The post Wait Times Increase 47% at a Popular Disney World Coaster first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. Yes, 100 years of the Walt Disney Company! 100th Anniversary Decoration Walt Disney started the company in 1923, and it’s brought us so much magic since. Disney has done a lot this year to celebrate the anniversary, but there’s another surprise coming for those living in Chicago that’s only happening this weekend! Walt Disney’s childhood home will be opened to the public this weekend, Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, from 12-4PM as part of Open House Chicago. ©ABC7 The Hermosa home was built for $800 by Walt Disney’s father in 1901. Walt Disney was homeschooled, allowing his creativity to flourish. Rey Colon, Walt Disney Birthplace project director, said, “Walt Disney was an example that, you know, if you come from humble beginnings, if you work hard, you follow your dreams. You could change the world,” according to ABC 7. ©ABC7 Colon also shared that the Disneys were very active in the community, and involved in multiple businesses and church. This is the first time the house has been open to the public to see and walk through. ©ABC7 We’re here to bring you all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB! Here are 25 dates to consider when you’re planning your 2024 vacation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disney creation? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Now Go INSIDE Walt Disney's Birthplace and Childhood House! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re gonna do it. We’re going to bring up a controversial Disney World topic…are you ready? Let’s talk about hotel perks! (*insert dramatic gasp here*) Yacht Club In the past few years, some hotel perks have disappeared, like the FastPass+ early booking window, the complimentary MagicBands, Extra Magic Hours, and Disney’s Magical Express service. Because of this, some fans are feeling a little miffed about what’s still included with a Disney Resort stay. So we reached out to those very fans — our readers — and asked them a big question. About 28% of our readers answered that the BEST Disney World Resort perk is the complimentary transportation. Those answers ranged from just “transportation” in general to more specific notes like the Disney Skyliner or the Monorail, but according to our followers, it’s a great perk that Disney offers. EPCOT monorail In case you haven’t stayed at a Disney Resort in a while, you should know that the Disney-owned hotels all offer complimentary transportation to the four theme parks, two water parks, and Disney Springs. The majority of the time, this is in the form of Disney’s massive bus system, but some hotels also offer Monorail, Skyliner, or Friendship Boat transportation to select destinations. Disney Skyliner EPCOT Station If you stay off-property, arranging your transportation to Disney World parks is a bit more complicated. While some places offer shuttles, they don’t run nearly as often as Disney buses do, and sometimes they’re only available for a fee. Often people who stay off-site will use rideshare or drive themselves to the parks. Disney bus There’s no extra fee to use to the Disney buses, boats, Skyliner, or Monorail, and you can get just about anywhere on property by using the vast transportation system. Sometimes it takes extra time to wait for a bus to arrive, but the cost savings might be worth it, especially if you were considering rideshare or rental cars. Grand Floridian But transportation wasn’t the only perk our readers mentioned! Many people also mentioned that they enjoyed the Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours perks for on-site guests. Early Theme Park Entry is included for everyone staying at a Disney hotel, while Extended Evening Hours is exclusive to Deluxe Resort guests. Early Theme Park Entry Sign at EPCOT So what do you think? Do you agree that Disney World’s transportation is the best hotel perk? Let us know in the comments! Our readers seem to be big transportation fans, and we certainly can’t deny that it’s convenient for getting around Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for all the updates you need to know about staying in a Disney World hotel! How Disney World Hotel Perks Went From Awesome to Awful — 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 What’s your favorite hotel perk? Tell us in the comments! The post 28% of Fans Say This Is the BEST Hotel Perk in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe there’s less than a year until Disney Cruise Line‘s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, sets sail? ©Disney There’s so much we’re looking to explore on this new ship, especially the new dining options. One of the new restaurants is Plaza de Coco, and Disney has just given us another look at what we can expect! It confirms that performers will indeed be on a raised stage so tables all around the restaurant can see them, and also shows that at least one area of the restaurant will have drawings of Mamá Coco and Mamá Imelda Rivera. ©Disney Want to read even more about the Disney Treasure? We’ve got you covered. Read More About The Disney Treasure Here! VIDEO: NEW Look at the ‘Coco’ Restaurant (with Characters!) Coming to the Disney TreasureBREAKING: NEW ‘Moana’ Show Announced for the Disney Treasure Cruise ShipNEWS: The Disney Treasure Cruise Ship Is One Step CLOSER To Opening!3 CLUES About Disney’s NEW ‘Coco’ Restaurant Coming to the Disney TreasureDisney Announced 10 NEW Restaurants! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here’s everything we know about Plaza del Coco! What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What are you most looking forward to experiencing at this new restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post VIDEO: NEW Look at the 'Coco' Restaurant (with Characters!) Coming to the Disney Treasure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all tend to put Disney on a pedestal just a little bit (Sorry, we can’t overlook the delicious food and all the great rides!), but we can also admit when Disney makes some questionable choices. Magic Kingdom Folks, questionable choices were made this week. Well, the choices were probably made a long time ago, because that’s how showbiz works, but we found out about it this week, so it still counts. Disney dropped so much news this week that our team was a buzz of energy trying to keep up and make sense of all the changes! Mostly, these news drops were price increase after price increase, and we’re here to talk about it. So, without further ado, here are three of the most questionable price increases and changes that Disney announced this week. Annual Pass Price Increases If you’re an Annual Passholder or considering purchasing an Annual Pass, then this news probably came as a bit of an annoyance. On average, each of the Annual Passes, as well as the Magic Key Pass at Disneyland, saw an increase of about $30 to $50. Disney World Annual Pass Magnet While to some, this increase might seem nominal, a lot of Passholders feel that this price increase was the one that did them in and allowed them to make the decision NOT to renew when their renewal date comes around. Price Increases Across Disney World As A Whole Y’all, we don’t think a single menu at Disney World went untouched with these price increases. Some restaurant price increases were as little as a few cents while some things increased by over a dollar. Casey’s Corner Yep, we’re talking hotel restaurants, park restaurants, quick service, pool bars, character dining — all of the above. Ticket Price Increases at Disneyland Over on the west coast, Disneyland wasn’t safe from price increases, either. Ticket prices were increased by an average of about 7%. You can see the increases for 1-Day tickets here: Tier 1 — $119 (previously $114) Tier 2 — $134 (previously $129) Tier 3 — $154 (previously $144) Tier 4 — $169 (previously $159) Tier 5 — $184 (previously $169) Tier 6 — $194 (previously $179) Disneyland You can find multi-day base ticket prices here: 2-day base tickets are now $310 (previously $285) 3-day base tickets are now $390 (previously $360) 4-day base tickets are now $445 (previously $395) 5-day base tickets are now $480 (previously $415) Of course, plenty more happened this week across the Disney Parks — changes big and small. You can check them all out by clicking the links below! WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland We’ll continue to keep you updated with more news as we have it, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing! Looking for more that happened recently at Disney World? 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 What do you think of these price increases at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Made Some QUESTIONABLE Choices This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

McDonald’s continues to up its snack game. McDonald’s Yes, we’re excited about the return of the McRib (though we know not everyone loves it), but we’re also into the secret brunch item we recently discovered at the fast food restaurant. Yes, we’re also STOKED about the McDonald’s and Loki collaboration, too. But now there’s a NEW, exclusive snack available at McDonald’s — and it has us ready to book a flight to Canada. Why? Well, that’s where you can get a special Halloween McFlurry. It’s the Trick ‘N Treat McFlurry and it’s made with vanilla soft-serve swirled with hot fudge and crushed orange Smarties candies. Say what? However, this special treat is only available in Canada (SO not fair — why does Canada get all the good McDonald’s treats?). But if you’re like us and you’re stuck in the U.S., there are still some good spooky McDonald’s things going on, if you dare. The Boo Buckets are returning this year soon — you’ll be able to grab one on October 17th. This year’s designs will include a Monster, Skeleton, Mummy, and Vampire. CREEPY! ©McDonald’s Note these will only be around while supplies last, and if it’s anything like last year, you’ll want to get your hands on them FAST. We’ll keep an eye out for more McDonald’s goodies, so stay tuned to DFB for more. You’re going to love our graphic tees for your next Disney World trip! Click here to see the whole collection! McDonald’s Is Getting a MASSIVE Upgrade at One Disney Park 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 in Canada? Have you had a chance to try this McFlurry yet? Let us know in the comments! The post ALERT! McDonald's Has an Exclusive NEW Menu Item first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the Halloween season in Disney World, which means there are TONS of specialty snacks to try! Gideon’s Bakehouse When it comes to sweet snacks, one of our favorite go-to spots is Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs. In celebration of their birthday month of October, they’ve been releasing new, limited-edition snacks that guests have to act super fast to try. And this weekend’s new treat features three of our FAVORITE words! Gideon’s Bakehouse has just released another brand-new dessert, and this time it’s Cookie Butter Pudding! ©Gideon’s Bakehouse Okay, the name of this treat alone is enough for us. But just in case you aren’t sold yet, the Cookie Butter Pudding is a scratch-made dessert with a lower level of cookie butter sauce, covered in a big serving of cookie butter pudding, and topped with a crumbling of Biscoff cookies. Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs If you want to try this brand-new dessert, you’ll need to act fast — the Cookie Butter Pudding will be available at both the Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs and East End Market today and tomorrow only, while supplies last! We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more specialty treats this Halloween season, so stay tuned to DFB to make sure you don’t miss out! We Tried FOUR New Taylor Swift-Inspired Snacks in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite dessert in Disney World? Share with us in the comments! The post These Three Words Have Us RUNNING to Gideon's Bakehouse in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to Disney food news, it’s been a HUGE week. Harambe Market First, we had THOUSANDS of price increases happening at Disney World restaurants, including at the parks, the resorts, and Disney Springs. Even character dining has gone up. At the same time, we’re still trying to keep up with NEW eats, including some we just discovered at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. So let’s head on over there and try them out! Harambe Market is located near the Wildlife Express train that can take you to and from Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Conservation Station. It’s based on a typical East African marketplace with food inspired by that region. The menu features rice bowls and salads, but we’re here to try the new Beef and Lamb Kofta Pita for $13.49. It’s a House-made Beef and Lamb Kofta with a Tzatziki Sauce, Chermoula, and House-made Chips. Beef and Lomb Kofta Pita First, let’s start with the house-made chips. If you’ve had the house-made chips at other Disney World restaurants, these are basically the same, although they have more seasoning with a hint of barbecue flavor. Overall, though, they’re just a standard kettle chip, though. House-made chips Let’s get to the pita — it was kinda’ tough in spots but soft in others, so we think it was toasted more on one side than the other. However, the first bite of the beef and kofta was impressive — it was so juicy. Our biggest disappointment, though, is that we were hoping for a bit more spice, but that flavor was cut down by the sauce and vegetables. The pita You do get fresh flavors with the cucumber and tomato, which also gives it a good overall crunch, balancing well with the texture of the meat and pita. However, the tzatziki sauce was more like sour cream — we didn’t get a big cucumber or garlic flavor from it. You can also taste the chermoula, which we think was cooked with the beef. The rest of the seasoning on the beef did work for us and the flavor reminded us of a mild chorizo. Inside We thought the price was a bit high, but you do get a lot of beef and a lot of chips, so it is filling. A Cast Member did tell us we could order this without the chips (for the same price, though) or even substitute the chips for rice. We also tried the new Mango-Passion Fruit Cheesecake for $5.99. This is a Mango-Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Mango Jelly on a Coconut Crust with Whipped Icing. We’ll warn you now — this is a thinner cheesecake, meaning it won’t hold up well in the Florida heat for long. Mango-Passion Fruit Cheesecake However, the cheesecake has a great flavor that is smooth and creamy, without just a touch of tang. We also loved the passionfruit and mango, which added more tartness plus we LOVE that Disney decided to do a whipped topping over a buttercream frosting — but it will also melt fast. Cheesecake! That crust, though, y’all — it MELTS in the mouth. It first tasted like a graham cracker crust to us, but once you chew on it, you get a bit of its coconut flavor, which is a nice surprise. The portion size is PERFECT for the price, but we loved it so much, that we would TOTALLY want it to be bigger — yep, we wanted MORE. Look at it! Overall, this is a nice treat that isn’t overly sweet. We will be ordering this one again. A perfect bite of cheesecake Both of these new eats are available NOW at Harambe Market, so head on over there when you get a chance to check them out. And stay tuned to DFB for more reviews. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! 5 Restaurants That Will Waste Your Time in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever eaten at Harambe Market? What’s your favorite eats there? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Disney World's NEW Eats first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Garden Grill is a restaurant we talk about often. Garden Grill This restaurant located inside the Land Pavilion in EPCOT is one of our go-to’s. While there are many great places to eat in EPCOT, we have always really enjoyed this spot. It features a fun atmosphere and delicious food. It’s been a while since we’ve been here, so we decided to go back to check on it to see if the quality still lives up to the hype! Atmosphere Garden Grill is a special restaurant for a couple of different reasons. First, it’s a character meal location. You’re hosted by Chip ‘n Dale for their Harvest Feast! Chip ‘n Dale at Garden Grill And they’ve invited Mickey and Pluto! The four characters make this dining location a real treat. The bubbly personalities of these guys make it fun to eat and dine! Farmer Mickey! Not only is this a character meal location, but it is the only restaurant in Disney World that spins — so you get views of the Living with the Land ride below! Some of the food in your meal is actually grown inside the ride. Living with the Land Menu The premise of this restaurant is that you’re there for Chip ‘n Dale’s Harvest Feast which is a family-style meal so you get all the options with plenty to share! They have a regular menu and a plant-based menu (which is appropriate for a location named Garden Grill). You’ll get a Garden Salad, Barbecue-roasted Chicken, Grilled Beef with Chimichurri, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Southern-style Spoon Bread, Seasonal Vegetables, and Berry Short Cake for dessert! ©Disney They also have allergy-friendly options! Rice pilaf and Veggie Loaf with Chunky Tomato Sauce come with the plant-based menu. They also offer non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage menus. Garden Grill Menu The restaurant also serves a breakfast feast which is $47 for adults and $30 for kids. For both lunch and dinner, prices were just raised for adults to $62 and kids are now $40. Let’s Eat Now for the important part of this review, the food! The day we went, we had their lunch menu. We got both the regular menu items and the plant-based menu items! The food here is traditional American food that you might consider comfort food. But while it is filling, lots of it is actually quite light and fresh. Harvest Feast The Harvest Garden Salad was the same for both menus and it was delicious! This is one of the items made with the ingredients from Living with the Land. We thought the salad was crisp and light with just the perfect amount of dressing. It was a great way to start our meal. Garden Salad Before we jump into the main course of our meal, we have to talk about the biscuits. We LOVED these rolls. They smelled like Heaven and were light and fluffy. The plant-based menu gets them served with Earth balance butter while the regular menu gets typical butter. The saltiness of the butters mixed with the doughy-ness of the rolls was so addictive. They were gone before we even realized it! The addictive rolls Okay, now for the main part of this meal! The Barbecue Chicken was nice and moist with a great savory flavor. It was pleasantly surprising and we did enjoy it. But the Grilled Beef with Chimichurri was our favorite of the two meats. It was well cooked which kept it moist and not tough at all. The chimichurri was definitely garlicky so if you’re not a fan of garlic, you may want to be aware of that. However, it was a great balance of flavors overall with the beef. Harvest Feast For the plant-based main course, the Veggie Loaf really hit the mark for us. We would make it one of our top three plant-based options in Disney World, so that’s definitely saying something! The inside is rice and vegetables while the outside is fried. There is both a chunky tomato sauce on the bottom and also a white sort of gravy sauce drizzled on top. All of the textures and flavors come together and really give your taste buds a workout in the best way. Plant-based options While we really enjoyed the meats and Veggie Loaf, the sides cannot be counted out here! First, the Mac & Cheese is a side we will continue to rave about! The traditional American pasta is so creamy and cheesy. We loved every bite (and we had A LOT of it). Macaroni & Cheese The mashed potatoes were good, but nothing to write home about. They were garlicky as well, so that was a nice touch. We also really enjoyed the beans and corn succotash. The beans were crispy, buttery, and garlicky; we ate them like they were chips, we couldn’t have just one. Another side of the feast is the Spoon Bread. This was delicious! It was semi-sweet with lots of corn and it was pretty moist which certainly helped us enjoy it that much more. Harvest Feast The Rice Pilaf, while just an ordinary rice option for the plant-based feast, was surprisingly buttery for not being made with real butter. We couldn’t stop ourselves from diving into this dish and not stopping until it was gone. It even included many of the fresh vegetables from the ride which were nice additions to the rice. Harvest Feast That brings us to the dessert. The dessert option on both the regular menu and the plant-based menu is a Berry Shortcake with whipped cream. This is also meant to be an allergy-friendly option if needed. However, our plant-based plate of the shortcake was without any plant-based whipped cream which was a bit of a disappointment. Berry Shortcake However, the one from the regular menu had the fluffy, cloud-like whipped cream which reminded us of Cool Whip. The shortcake itself was moist, light, and fruity with the berries on top adding flavor and sweetness. Berry Shortcake Final Thoughts This family-style meal is sure to fill you up. If you like garlic and butter, we’re sure you will enjoy this meal. It incorporates many other flavors, but those are the stand-outs for us. You might also enjoy this dining location if you like the Living with the Land ride or character meals. You can get lots of fun interactions here! Don’t forget to have the characters sign your Garden Grill card! Garden Grill Character Signing Card We really love the food here and will continue to rave about it until they stop living up to the hype. But until then, we highly recommend this location even if it does have to compete with the MANY other locations around EPCOT. For more Disney food news, be sure to follow the Disney Food Blog! Every EPCOT Table Service Restaurant RANKED Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to Garden Grill? Let us know what you thought in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is This STILL the Best Character Meal in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney100 celebration is about to have its biggest day yet! Magic Kingdom October 16th marks the official date of the company’s 100th anniversary (though we’ve been celebrating all year)! The Disney100 merchandise keeps flooding in with gorgeous collections that make us want to buy it all. There is a NEW collaboration just ahead of the official anniversary and we think you’re going to love it! Disney and Fossil have debuted a timeless collection of Disney100 items. The collection features watches, leather goods, and jewelry. It showcases the magic and heritage that is the Walt Disney Company. Get the Special-Edition Classic Disney Mickey Mouse Watch ©Fossil It doesn’t get any more classic than this iconic Mickey Mouse watch. It features a leather strap that can be customized to fit your needs, and measures 40mm around. The case is made from stainless steel, and come on — Mickey’s hands tell the time! What’s not to love? Shop the Fossil Collection Here Or, Grab the Special-Edition Passport Case and Luggage Tag Gift Set ©Fossil Never lose track of your luggage again thanks to this passport case and luggage tag set. It comes with a passport case and luggage tag that match — they both feature embossed Mickeys and are made from cotton and leather. Plus, the strap on the luggage tag is detachable! Shop the Fossil Collection Here We Love This Special-Edition Waist Pack ©Fossil Okay, this might officially be our new favorite belt bag we’ve seen. How adorable is that Mickey on the front? We love the sleek, all-black look. It fits the latest iPhone models and is made from leather with an adjustable, polyester strap. It can be worn across your chest our around your waist for a hands-free Disney day. Shop the Fossil Collection Here Check Out the Special-Edition Crossbody Bag ©Fossil And, you can also grab this all-black Mickey crossbody purse. It’s leather with leather trim, and features an adjustable crossbody chain strap. This one also fits the latest iPhone and Samsung models! It’s a fun way to add a little Disney accent to your outfit. Shop the Fossil Collection Here We would love to show off our love of Classic Disney with these gorgeous, timeless items. It’s almost time for the biggest celebration in the world (or at least in Disney World) and these pieces can help you celebrate it in style. There’s plenty more where these came from, so shop the collection below! Shop the Collection Here Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney shopping news and more! If you would like to check out other Disney merchandise, shop our Amazon storefront!The post There's a NEW Disney100 x Fossil Collection Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all the Swifties, we found the perfect treats to help you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift: Eras Tour in style! Everglazed Donuts With the release of her new tour movie, it seems like Taylor Swift is EVERYWHERE right now. In fact, there’s even some Taylor Swift inspo in a few new snacks we found at Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew in Disney Springs! Alright Swifties, are you ready for it? In celebration of one of the hottest pop culture icons of the moment, Everglazed in Disney Springs has released several new Eras Tour-inspired treats, available for a limited time! Eras Tour-Inspired Drinks! The new offerings include two cold brews, a lemonade, and a donut, with names that Swifties will likely get a kick out of. Eras Tour-Inspired Coffees Of course, we had to swing by and grab all the new treats to see which ones live up to their reputation! We started with (everglazed’s version), a purple ube iced donut hand-sprinkled with Eras Tour-inspired confetti and topped with pink buttercream, silver glitter, and a Lucky Number 13 edible disc. (everglazed’s version) This was a classic Everglazed donut — soft, yeasty, and sweet. We really liked this and it’s a good choice if you’re looking for a classic donut, but the flavors on top weren’t really that bold. There weren’t any super unique flavors happening, so if you’re in search of something brand-new, this one might not be for you. But the sprinkles were fun and added a lot of texture! A Great Classic Donut! If you’re looking for the perfect Instagram-worthy snack, or just want a classic donut, this could be a great treat for you! But if you want some unique flavors or aren’t a fan of crunchy sprinkles on your donuts, it might be a skip. You can snag this limited-edition donut for $6.50! (everglazed’s version) Now, on to the coffee! First, we tried the Crystal Skies, a coconut cold brew with white chocolate foam and topped with pearl sprinkles. Crystal Skies We loved this! It was light and fun, and somehow just tasted like a Taylor Swift, bright and girly drink — shoutout to Everglazed for nailing their inspiration there! The coconut flavor was delicious and a touch sweet, but not so coconutty that it threw you off. The white chocolate foam was sweet and creamy, and the pearl sprinkles on top were adorable and added a cool crunchy texture. The Pearls Added a Nice Texture! We also tried the Brew of My Heart, a Mocha Oreo cold brew with Oreo cold foam. Personally, this was our least favorite drink, but our reviewer isn’t a big fan of mocha and that flavor was definitely prominent. It was rich and chocolatey, and the Oreo crumbles on top were tasty and added a fun texture. It had a bold coffee flavor, not one that was hidden by the syrups. Brew of My Heart Both the Crystal Skies and Brew of My Heart are available for $6.95 each. We’d say the descriptions of these are pretty accurate, so if you’re a fan of coconut, the Crystal Skies will be right up your alley. And if you like the flavor of coffee with some added sweetness, Brew of My Heart is for you. But on the other hand, if either of those flavors isn’t your favorite, you might want to skip these drinks! Brew of My Heart Last but not least, let’s talk about the Lavender Glaze Lemonade, which is a classic lemonade with lavender syrup. This was very light and refreshing, and it was probably our favorite drink of the three. But beware — it is definitely tart and floral! The lavender flavor is really present, so you need to like floral flavors to enjoy this one. Lavender Glaze If you are a fan of floral and citrusy flavors, this could be the perfect refreshing drink for you! But if you’re not big on those flavors, you might want to skip it, since there’s no hiding that floral taste. You can snag this beauty for $5.50! Eras Tour-Inspired Treats These new menu items will be available at Everglazed in Disney Springs for a limited time only, so be sure to swing by soon if you want to try one of these Taylor-inspired treats! If Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Rides In Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these Eras Tour-Inspired treats would you most like to try? Share with us in the comments! The post We Tried FOUR New Taylor Swift-Inspired Snacks in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know that Disney trips certainly don’t come cheap, and with the holidays coming up you might be looking for ways to save on the essentials. She’s a beaut! There’s one spot where you can shop for park must-haves and more, and we just found a ton of deals we think you need to see! Whether you’ve got an upcoming trip planned or are just looking to bring more magic into your daily life, these deals might be too good to pass up. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You can get this FuelRod kit on sale ©Amazon In today’s tech-focused world, you’ll need to be on your phone — even on your Disney World trip. Chances are that means your phone battery might drain faster than you’re used to, and you don’t want to get caught without it when you need it! FuelRods are a great solution — these portable battery packs are lightweight and can give you a little charge when needed. Plus, there are stations around the parks and hotels for you to swap them out. Shop on Amazon Grab this belt bag we see all over the parks ©Amazon Sure, bringing your entire suitcase into your park bag is sometimes necessary, but if you’re looking to lighten your load on your next trip, we can’t recommend this belt bag enough! We see them all over the parks and for good reason. They’re lightweight and hold a surprising amount of items! Shop on Amazon Or, shop this train set for over 40% off ©Amazon There’s nothing like opening a new train set on Christmas morning, and right now you can get this Lionel Mickey & Friends Train Set on sale! Shop on Amazon You can grab a new water bottle on sale ©Amazon Whether you’re heading to the parks or not, it’s important to stay hydrated! Why not look cute while you do it with a new Disney water bottle from Simple Modern? You won’t even have to pay full price! Shop on Amazon Or, grab this Cinderella Castle shirt for 35% off ©Amazon Looking for something new to wear on your next trip to Magic Kingdom? We love this watercolor-inspired Cinderella Castle shirt! You can snag it now Shop on Amazon This Minnie Ears holder is on sale too ©Amazon How many pairs of ears are too many? If you ask us and Cady Heron, the limit does not exist. And if you’re anything like us, you probably have a disorganized mess of Minnie Ears strewn about your house, then you might want to grab this acrylic ear holder while it’s on sale! Shop on Amazon Decorate your house with Mickey wallpaper on sale ©Amazon If visiting Disney World just isn’t enough for you, you can deck your entire house out with Disney wallpaper! We especially love this Mickey Mouse-inspired pattern — and guess what? Yep, you can snag it right now at a discount. Shop on Amazon Shop for this sweet Loungefly backpack ©Amazon This is NOT a drill! An Amazon-exclusive Loungefly backpack is on sale now and it’s making us want to eat an entire Kitchen Sink sundae from Beaches & Cream in Disney World. Get it now before it’s too late! Shop on Amazon We’re always keeping an eye out for the latest deals on Amazon and more, so stay tuned to DFB! Shop MORE Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post We Promise, You Don't Want to Miss These HUGE Disney Amazon Deals first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just dropped a TON of news and we’re here to tell you all about it! Disney World ALL-DAY Park Hopping is returning soon, a bunch of new food items have popped up around Disney World, the annual October price increases have arrived, and more. All the latest Disney News is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! 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 So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: ALL-DAY Park Hopping, Price Increases & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s safe to say Disney World will never stop changing and adapting. Blink and it may suddenly look totally different. Cinderella Castle Wednesday, October 11th saw a bunch of Disney World news regarding new pricing and park hopping. Focusing on the latter, we learned that new park hopping rules will be implemented on January 9th, 2024 (the same day most Disney World guests will no longer need park reservations). If all of the rule-changing and necessary vacation adjustments weren’t confusing/overwhelming enough, another wrench, albeit a positive one, just got thrown into the mix. Disney announced that all-day park hopping will return to Disney World, beginning January 9th, 2024. The days of waiting until 2 PM to enter the next park are (almost) officially over! Soon, anyone with a Park Hopper add-on to their regular park ticket or an Annual Pass can visit another theme park at any point during park hours. This change is exciting and something we’ve been hoping for since the Park Hopper returned in 2021. The limitations of park hopping have been frustrating, to say the least, and reverting back to all-day park hopping is going to allow park-goers to fully utilize their time in the parks. That being said, with this change comes a domino effect. Specifically, the new park hopper rules will likely have some major effects on the Genie+ service. We’ve compiled some things you should be aware of and prepared for regarding Genie+ when the new park-hopping rules go into effect next year. Genie+ Changes Terror of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios As of now, Genie+ can be accessed on the My Disney Experience app and can be purchased on a day-by-day and person-by-person basis. Genie+ creates an umbrella of once-per-day use of select use of Lightning Lanes, instead of having to purchase Lightning Lane access separately. Users may make their first Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane reservation at 7 AM on the day of their visit and then their next either two hours after the selection or once the current reservation is fulfilled. A Multiple Parks option does exist for Genie+ for those utilizing a Park Hopper and follows similar rules with different pricing. So with the new park hopping rules, what about Genie+ will be affected? A lot, potentially. Lightning Lane For starters, the Multiple Park option for Genie+ becomes much more viable. Disney World is massive so it takes a minute to travel between the parks. With a 2 PM start time for park hopping, you’re already limiting yourself with how much time you can spend at the second park. Whether or not you’ve created that perfect routine for park hopping with this limitation in place, it’s still a limitation at the end of the day. The new rule change will erase that limitation and give more freedom to the Park Hoppers. In turn, park hopping becomes more viable as does the Multiple Park Genie+ service. You’ll spend less time wasting time at a park you’re ready to move on from and more time at a park you want to be at. Mine Train! Due to current park hopping rules, Genie+ users would have to constantly check their phones to see ride availability at their next park for time windows after 2 PM. Starting next year, that will be a thing of the past. Now, you don’t have to plan so far ahead and can select time windows that fit you and your family’s itinerary. Speaking of time, the park hopping rules may affect Genie+’s time rules. Right now, you can begin making Lightning Lane reservations at 7 AM. With the new park-hopping rules, Genie+ could be subject to a time overhaul and Disney may move off that 7 AM time slot to accommodate park-hopping and changing itineraries. Nothing has been officially announced yet so we can’t say this change is a certainty, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when we know more. Virtual Queue Changes Journey of Water virtual queue While also not announced (we’re still in the infancy of this breaking news), we do anticipate changes happening to the Lightning Lane and virtual queue processes. Similar to Genie+, it is possible that booking before 7 AM becomes a reality. Right now, only guests of Disney Resorts Collection Hotels can purchase individual lightning lanes at 7 AM. Perhaps the increased hours of park hopping change that. Virtual queues have been a major change to the Disney Parks and are seemingly here to stay. You can join a virtual queue at daily distribution times, such as 7 AM. or 1 PM. Typically, the later virtual queue distribution time can only be accessed when you’re in the specific park with said virtual queue. It’s very possible that with Disney World doing away with the 2 PM. Park Hopper restriction, the need to be within the park to access the virtual queue is lifted as well. While the time window to book may not change, easing the restriction of being present in a select park at a certain time would certainly be a welcomed change. Transportation Updates Disney Bus Transportation to Hollywood Studios While not exclusively about Genie+, the new Park Hopper rule could affect transportation, which will in turn change how you use Genie+. As we already mentioned, using the Multiple Park Genie+ option was tricky, as park hopping in itself is a difficult task to do at Disney World. However, with restrictions being eased, the opportunity to park hop will be the best it’s been in years. With a higher demand for going from park to park, we think it’s fair to anticipate new park-to-park bus routes being created to meet the demand. Of course, a multitude of transportation options already exist at Disney World to get you from A to B. That being said, the bus system still has the least amount of restrictions, even if it can take a chunk out of your day (the wait times can be unpleasant). With a likely increase in park hopping, we expect bus routes to be affected and bus transport frequency to be increased to keep up. Again, nothing has been officially announced, but we will keep you posted the minute we hear anything. Disney Genie+ and Surge Pricing: What You Need to Know As Disney World continues to evolve and change, we will continue to keep you in the know and provide tips wherever we can. Be sure to regularly check out our blog for the latest and follow DFBGuide on YouTube for the best Disney World tips, tricks, and hacks! People Call Everything a Disney World “Hack,” But Here Are 7 Genius Tips You Actually Need Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will the new Park Hopper rule change how you use Genie+? Let us know in the comments!The post Be Prepared For These Genie+ Changes When All-Day Park Hopping Returns In Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready for 2024 in Disney World? It’s already shaping up to be a great year! Are you prepared for the changes coming to Disney World? There are so many things coming by the end of this year and into the new one — things like returning fireworks shows, park transformations, and hotel makeovers just to name a few. There are also some big things that Disney World is doing for the FIRST time in 2024 — here’s our full list! When you’re thinking about your upcoming Disney trip in 2024, it’s a pretty good idea to start by checking out the calendar that way you can see what’s happening at the parks and if there are any cool events or holidays you’d like to catch. Plus, it’s a smart move especially if you want to try to avoid those big crowds. So, here are 25 dates, events, and other things to think about for your 2024 trip! On January 9th, 2024 park pass reservations will NOT be needed for those who purchase date-based tickets. This means that guests who buy theme park tickets tied to specific dates will not need to make a reservation. Park pass reservations are going away — sort of However, this change doesn’t affect those with tickets that are not based on specific dates. They will still need to make park pass reservations (i.e. Annual Passholders unless they’re visiting specific parks after 2PM, Cast Members, and other non-date-based ticket types). Read More About The Park Pass Reservations Change Disney recently shared that they’ve listened to guests who wanted to “plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit.” The company has expressed that is now “working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024.” Genie+ on the My Disney Experience app However, Disney has not yet revealed any further details on what this means for guests using Genie+, but more details should be released later. Disney did announce a new change to the pricing of Genie+, but we think there are more changes to come in 2024. Disney Genie+ Has Changed 9 Times — But We’re Still Waiting on ONE Big Update So, as you plan your 2024 trip, keep these dates and events in the back of your mind. Think about what’s most important to you – whether it’s celebrating a special holiday, avoiding crowds, or checking off must-do attractions – and let that guide you in picking the perfect dates for your magical vacation! Everything NEW Coming to Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What change are you most excited about in Disney World in 2024? Tell us in the comments! The post 25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your 2024 Disney World Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article