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A NEW LAND themed to the Tropical Americas is coming to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park in 2027. Get ready to step into Pueblo Esperanza! via @bioreconstruct This new Tropical Americas-themed land will be home to both Encanto and Indiana Jones rides and more, and we simply cannot wait to experience it for the first time. While the opening may still be a ways away, we’ve been keeping up with all the construction progress — and now we have a new update! We’ve got an updated look at construction on Animal Kingdom’s new Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza, thanks to our friend @bioreconstruct on Twitter/X. Work seems to be moving right along, as the walls have been cast and placed for the Casita in front of the Encanto dark ride. via @bioreconstruct Below is a different angle of the Casita, which will be the entrance to the Encanto boat ride. The ride begins just as Antonio has received his special gift, and his room becomes a beautiful rainforest. You go explore with him, and according to Disney, “You never know what member of the family you might bump into…” via @bioreconstruct In the photos below, you can see that the steel frame is being installed for the Mayan Pyramid that will be in front of the Indiana Jones ride. This version of the ride will feature a brand-new story. As described by Disney, the attraction will follow “the man with the hat” during a time when he has “recently discovered a perfectly preserved Maya temple, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to explore it. He’s heard rumors about a mythical creature deep within the temple — and he’s got to see it for himself. So, he brings us along on the adventure… but will there be snakes? We’ll just have to wait and see.” via @bioreconstruct Here is a slightly closer look at the steel frame. You can really start to see the pyramid taking shape! via @bioreconstruct We also got a new look at the former home of Restaurantosaurus. Disney hasn’t announced what exactly will be replacing this, but we anticipate it will be another quick-service restaurant themed to the Tropical Americas. We can’t wait to find out more! via @bioreconstruct We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates about Animal Kingdom and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Check out more Animal Kingdom news at the links below! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expansion Is One Step Closer To OpeningHUGE Changes Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week3 HUGE Disney Changes You Missed This Week — Including Attraction Openings, Ride Overhauls, and Hotel NewsSEVEN Attractions Opened in Disney World Last Week…But Dozens Are Still ClosedMAJOR Virtual Queue Change Coming 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most looking forward to with the Tropical Americas expansion? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

In case you missed it, a NEW Universal resort is opening in the United States! Universal Kids Resort The resort was first announced in 2023, and we’ve followed along for every step of its development. Now, after years of waiting, we are only ONE MONTH away from the resort’s opening date! Here’s everything we know ahead of the big day. On July 1st, the Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, will officially be open! This new theme park is going to be decked out in classic Universal IP like SpongeBob SquarePants, Shrek, Trolls, Grabby’s Dollhouse, and more. Previously, the company confirmed the new park will have 31 new attractions, rides, shows, meet and greets, and more for kids and families to experience. ©Universal This theme park is intended for younger guests, and it will be smaller in scale compared to the other Universal theme parks. The attractions will have lower height requirements, gentler ride profiles, and immersive environments that feel approachable rather than overwhelming for those of a younger age or who might want to test out theme parks for the first time. The new hotel! The new park will have tons of rides, but one of the most notable is Shrek and Fiona’s Happily Ogre After! It’s a family ride that takes guests through the love story of an ogre and a princess, which is a pretty famous story these days. The Shrek area will also have a splash pad called Shrek’s Swamp Splash and Smash for a fun way to cool off. Shrek and Fiona’s Happily Ogre After ©Universal In Bikini Bottom, you’ll see Jellyfish Fields Jamboree, which is a floating ride that has guests catching jellyfish with SpongeBob! The Barnacle Bus will give guests a slow sightseeing tour of the famous town. Plus, you can also find a spinning ride called Bobbing Barrels and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School, where you can get behind the wheel of an undersea vehicle. You can also find meet and greets and more splash pads in this area! ©Universal Is it really a Universal property without SOME mention of the Minions? We think no! Luckily, there’s plenty of those little guys to go around in the new park. In the Minion vs Minion section of the park, guests can find Bello Bay Cruise, a rapids ride that drops guests into the middle of the chaos, and Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby, a spinning vehicle ride built around a runaway golf game. ©Universal Guests can also meet raptors, find sensory gardens, dance with Trolls, fly high in the sky, and SO much more. The resort will also have an on-site hotel, so you never have to leave the action. Universal has already confirmed ticket prices for the new resort if you want to check it out now! We can’t wait to check out the new theme park when it finally opens on July 1st. Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more theme park news, updates, and more. Universal CONFIRMS 31 New Attractions For Their Newest Theme 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the new resort? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Did you know that going to Disney World can actually IMPROVE your health? Cinderella Castle Yes, I’m sure for many Disney Adults, going to the parks brings immense joy. But that’s not what I’m talking about. Nope, there are actual scientific reasons that going to Disney World can be good for you, and the reasoning is fascinating! The Olfactory Benefit Let’s start things out with the smells! Disney World is full of them thanks to the parks’ smellitizers — pumps hidden around the parks that they use to add in particular scents. That’s why you get the sweet sugary smell wafting from the Main Street Confectionery or the enticing aroma of popcorn as you pass the carts. Main Street Confectionery But it doesn’t stop there! Many rides are associated with particular smells. Think of the iconic water scent on Pirates of the Caribbean, the burning of Rome on Spaceship Earth, or the delightful fresh smell you get on Flight of Passage. Soarin’ is even an entire attraction centered around different smells as you fly across the globe. On top of that, many of the Disney hotel lobbies have distinctive scents that fit with their theme — fans will go as far as purchasing candles that smell like their chosen hotel so they can feel relaxed at home. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort In a piece from the LA Times about why fans are so drawn to the Disney parks, they shared a quote from Neuropsychologist Paul Nussbaum, who said, “The brain region critical to smell is located near the hippocampus, which is an important brain structure that helps us remember.” The article went on to explain that the sensation of smell can trigger memories and our sense of smell has a stronger link to memory and emotion than any other. So, you can quite literally go to Disney, enjoy a particular scent, and then when you come home and smell it there, experiencing it again can increase your happiness and help your memory by connecting you to your vacation. Fascinating! Nostalgia Is Good for You But smell wasn’t the only thing the LA Times article discussed. “Visiting Disney parks allows people to indulge their nostalgia by immersing themselves in this reliable world filled with familiar colors, characters, smells and music,” says Erica Hepper, a lecturer of psychology at the University of Surrey in England. Pluto riding Dumbo The rewards associated with experiencing nostalgia can include “improved mood, feelings of optimism, stronger social bonds and reduced anxiety.” And experiencing nostalgia not only rewards you mentally and emotionally while you’re in Disney World, it also motivates you to return in the future. Whenever you’re home and you see a tearjerker ad for a Disney vacation or watch a classic Disney movie, you’re encouraged to experience that feeling all over again. Vacations Can Improve Your Brain Health Outside of just going to Disney World, vacations in and of themselves have a plethora of benefits. According to the Cleveland Health Clinic, the benefits of going on vacation include increasing your focus, reducing stress, and the release of the “happy hormones.” Disney’s Hollywood Studios “As a species, we struggle with monotony,” says psychologist Susan Albers, PsyD. “When we do the same thing over and over again, it can make life feel tedious. When we get stuck in a rut like that, it reduces our cognitive performance, focus and ability to be fully present in the moment.” “Taking time off is one of the best ways to become more creative, make better decisions and increase your focus,” she adds. Disney’s Animal Kingdom When you step away from your usual cycle, it gives your brain the chance to reset. Craving the serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins? Take a vacation! Literally Just the Sheer Amount of Walking And for this last one, we don’t even need a medical study…we’ve proven it ourselves! When you go to Disney World and do a full park day, you’ll likely be walking 20K steps or more. And all that walking? It’s a great way to get in some exercise and sunshine, two things that are great for your health! Prince Charming Regal Carousel If the 20,000 steps aren’t enough for you, there are plenty of other ways to incorporate exercise and fitness into your vacation. The Deluxe Resorts have fitness centers where you can work out during your trip (as well as Coronado Springs), there are running and walking trails throughout Disney property, and many fans participate in runDisney races throughout the year. Running Trail So you see, it’s totally possible for a Disney World trip to be GOOD for you! Of course, all of this data is irrelevant if your family is the type that argues all vacation long. In that case, maybe consider a solo trip to Disney instead. You know, for your health. 5 Important Reasons Why I Need This Before My Next Disney World Trip Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning a Disney trip in the future? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

“Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes” begins on June 19 at the Disneyland Resort! This limited-time celebration showcases experiences that celebrate Black heritage and culture through music, food, and art through July 19. One of these food items, the Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake from Plaza Inn, is available early starting today, and we’re sharing the recipe with you! Chef Michela Gilchrist created this recipe with some inspiration from her grandfather. She said his cooking is special to her because “every recipe carries the love, culture, and tradition that shaped who I am today.” Through his recipes, Chef Michela inherited more than flavors. She inherited tradition, identity, and love. In her grandfather’s kitchen, she learned that “every recipe tells a story, and those stories became part of who I am.” Though popularized in the 20th century, pineapple upside-down cake became beloved in many Black households because it transformed simple and affordable ingredients into something that felt joyful and abundant. Served at Sunday dinners, holidays, family gatherings, and reunions, it became more than dessert. It became a sweet expression of community. This recipe makes 12 individual cakes, which makes it great for sharing or taking to summer parties. The pineapple juice in the cake batter adds tenderness to the texture of the cake and just the right amount of sweetness. If you’re using canned pineapple in the topping, save the juice when draining the pineapple and add it to the batter. All this talk of cake is making me hungry. Let’s get to the recipe! Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe Makes 12 servings Ingredients Topping 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 cups diced fresh or canned pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries Cake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup pineapple juice whipped cream, for serving 12 maraschino cherries, for serving Instructions Topping Grease 12 mini bundt or muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. Stir brown sugar and melted butter together in a small bowl. Place 2 teaspoons of butter mixture in the bottom of each muffin cup. Place 2 1/2 tablespoons diced pineapple and 2 teaspoons chopped maraschino cherries on top of butter mixture in each muffin cup. Set side. Cake Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time until incorporated. Add vanilla and mix for 1 minute on medium speed. Reduce speed to low. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/2 of the pineapple juice. Repeat until all pineapple juice and flour are used. Pour batter evenly over the diced pineapple and butter in muffin tins. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully flip muffin tin over to remove cakes. Top each cake with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Serve warm or at room temperature. Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents. Please supervise children who are helping or nearby.   This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.   Are you making this wonderful dessert at home? Share your culinary creations with #DisneyEats. For more recipes to make some Disney magic at home, check out the Disney Eats topic page  and follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook.   (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability)   Disneyland Resort Ultimate Summer at Disneyland: Deals and Things to Do Disneyland Resort Drinks, Mugs, and More at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World Resort Disney Eats: Orange-Cranberry Scone Recipes from The Garden View Lounge The post Disney Eats: Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe from Plaza Inn appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

The only thing better than a new LEGO set is a super cool new Disney LEGO set! We love it when Disney and LEGO collaborate to bring some of our favorite stories to life in LEGO form. We love Disney Lego! However, it’s especially awesome when we get a LEGO set themed to the Disney Parks, and one of the coolest LEGO sets EVER just became available online, and you need to check it out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You can now build Main Street, U.S.A in this incredible new LEGO set, and yes, we are OBSESSED! Check Out This NEW Main Street, U.S.A LEGO Set! Main Street, U.S.A LEGO Set This LEGO set is so cool! It includes over 4,000 pieces and lets you recreate Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland. This set has 16 LEGO minifigures, including Mickey, Minnie, The Dapper Dans, the Fire Department Chief, a popcorn seller, an Emporium Cast Member, and several park guests. So many details! It also includes detailed versions of the iconic Fire Station, the Disney Family apartment, the Crystal Arcade, and, of course, the Emporium! One of our favorite elements of this set is the incredible attention to detail that really makes it feel as though Main Street, U.S.A has come alive before you. It is also amazing that these buildings are all built separately, which allows you to display your own Main Street, U.S.A, however you want! The iconic Fire Station! This LEGO set is truly phenomenal and such a fun addition to the Disney LEGO World. And it is now available online! The whole Main Street, U.S.A set SHOP ON DISNEY STORE Will you be adding this set to your LEGO collection? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you never miss any Disney news! View the full article

There is a TON going on at Disney World right now, and it’s all thanks to Cool Kids’ Summer! Cool Kids’ Summer is happening now at Disney World! This limited-time event is a celebration across all four Disney World parks that brought new ride openings like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Soarin’ Across America, and the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, along with new experiences and activities around the hotels, too. If you’re looking to visit the parks during Cool Kids’ Summer, you might be able to WIN a trip thanks to this new Disney+ Perks sweepstakes! Listen up, Disney+ subscribers! There is a new Disney+ perk you need to know about, and it could win you a trip to experience Cool Kids’ Summer at Disney World! ©Disney From now until 8:59 AM PT on July 3rd, Disney+ Perks subscribers can enter to win a five-night vacation for up to four people total to Walt Disney World. The prize includes: Up to (4) round-trip coach airfares (with possible layovers) between the major gateway airport closest to the traveler’s residence and the Orlando International Airport Round-trip ground transportation for up to four (4) guests from Orlando International Airport to a Walt Disney World® Resort Hotel Room accommodations consisting of one (1) standard room(s) (with a maximum of four (4) persons per room) for five (5) nights at a Moderate hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort, selected by Disney in its sole discretion; based on availability Up to four (4) 4-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper® Option One (1) Disney Gift Card with a value of $1,000.00. The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney store locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, DisneyStore.com One (1) VIP Tour Guide for up to ten (10) hours Cool Kids’ Summer The total value of this trip is $13,267.00! That’s right, you can win a $13k trip to Disney World just by entering this contest. To enter as a Disney+ subscriber, head to the Disney+ Perks page and make sure you’re signed into your MyDisney account. See Bluey during Cool Kids’ Summer! To enter the Sweepstakes without becoming a Disney+ subscriber, you can mail a 3” x 5” card with your name, email address, city, and state of residence, in an envelope to: Disney+ Perks: Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Sweepstakes Entry, P.O. Box 1559, Social Circle, GA 30025-1559. There are some additional details you might need to know if you’re entering this way: Entries must be postmarked by July 6, 2026, and received by July 13, 2026, to be eligible for the drawing. To be eligible, these entries must be postmarked from an address in the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia. All entries must be handwritten. Mechanical reproductions will not be accepted. Limit one (1) AMOE entry per outer mailing envelope. To check out all the terms on the sweepstakes, head to the Disney+ Perks page. Jessie’s Roundup at Cool Kids’ Summer We’ll be on the lookout for even more Disney+ perks you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Check out more Cool Kids' Summer news at the links below! A NEW Disney World Sweepstakes Just Dropped (And You Can WIN a $13,000 Trip!)Disney Imagineers KNEW What They Were Doing With These Hidden Details6 NEW Perks Hit Disney World HotelsREVIEW: 2000s Nostalgia Vibes Are THRIVING in These New EPCOT SnacksOne of Our FAVORITE EPCOT Perks Is BACK Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be entering this sweepstakes to win a trip to Disney World this summer? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

Disney World food math is a dangerous sport. One minute you’re ordering a perfectly reasonable dinner, and the next minute your receipt is long enough to qualify as a Magic Kingdom parade route. But Annual Passholders? You’ve got a new reason to make those dining reservations. Disney World Annual Pass During the limited-time V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days dining discount, Passholders can save up to 40% at select Disney World restaurants this summer. That includes a bunch of table-service spots across the parks and resorts, and yes, several of these are places where a discount can actually make a noticeable difference. We are not talking “saved enough for half a Mickey ice cream sandwich” money here. Here’s what you need to know before you start booking lunch like you’ve discovered buried treasure under Spaceship Earth. The Big Discount Deal Annual Passholders can save 40% at select Disney World restaurants from May 1st through July 31st, 2026, but there is one big catch sitting right in the middle of the table wearing a tiny napkin bib. The discount is only valid Monday through Thursday. So, if you were hoping to roll into a Saturday dinner and casually knock 40% off the check, Disney has gently closed that door and locked it with a themed key. The discount applies to the regular price of food and nonalcoholic beverages, excluding tax and gratuity. It is also dine-in only, cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions, and special events and dining packages are excluded. Passholders can use the discount for themselves and up to 3 guests. You’ll need to show your Annual Pass ID in the My Disney Experience app and a valid photo ID at the time of purchase. In short, this is a very useful discount, but it is not a free-for-all buffet coupon. EVERY Passholder Perk You Can Get Right NOW in Disney World The 10 Restaurants With 40% Off Passholders can save 40% at the following restaurants during the offer period, with meal-specific restrictions at several locations. Biergarten Restaurant Discount available for lunch only. Biergarten is a new addition to this summer’s iteration of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. It is already one of those places where you either “get it” immediately or someone in your group spends the meal looking mildly confused by the oompah band, the family-style German food, and the joyful indoor village energy. A 40% discount at Biergarten is worth paying attention to because it is a fixed-price meal, so your savings are more predictable. If you’ve been curious about Biergarten but never wanted to commit full-price buffet dollars, this is a pretty good excuse to go meet some schnitzel. REVIEW: It’s EPCOT’s Liveliest Restaurant, But Is There Anything Not to Love About Biergarten? Coral Reef Restaurant Discount available for dinner only. Coral Reef is one of those EPCOT restaurants that has an automatic selling point built into the wall, because you’re eating beside a massive aquarium. That does a lot of heavy lifting. The food here can be a little divisive among Disney fans, but dinner with a 40% discount changes the conversation. Suddenly, this becomes a much easier recommendation for Passholders who want a quieter EPCOT meal, a break from festival booth grazing, or a dining room that feels removed from the park chaos. Will the fish judge your entrée order? Probably. That’s between you and the aquarium. Does Coral Reef Have A Dress Code in Disney World? Garden Grill Restaurant Discount available for lunch and dinner. Garden Grill is one of the more interesting options on this list because it is a character meal, and character meals are exactly where Disney dining prices can start doing jazz hands at your wallet. This rotating restaurant in The Land pavilion serves family-style food and includes character interactions, which makes it a sneaky strong pick for Passholders traveling with kids or adults who want to see Mickey in farmer gear. And frankly, farmer Mickey deserves the respect of a statesman. Mickey Mouse at Garden Grill Garden Grill is also new to the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days dining discount in 2026. REVIEW: As If We Needed ANOTHER Reason To Go to Garden Grill at EPCOT Hollywood & Vine Discount available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hollywood & Vine being included for all three meal periods is a huge deal. This Hollywood Studios restaurant is a buffet-style character dining spot, and depending on the meal, you may see Disney Junior characters or seasonal character looks. If you’re visiting Hollywood Studios on a weekday in June, this could be a practical way to build in a big meal, air-conditioning, characters, and a meaningful discount all at once. Minnie at Hollywood & Vine This is especially useful if your day involves kids, Toy Story Land, or the kind of midday exhaustion that makes everyone stare intently at the My Disney Experience app refreshing the Lightning Lane feature with a hope and a prayer. 8 Game-Changing Disney Vacation Club Announcements for 2026 Tiffins Restaurant Discount available for dinner only. Now this one has our attention. Tiffins is one of the best restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and often lands high on the list of Disney World restaurants that feel genuinely adult, thoughtful, and beautifully designed. This is not a “grab nuggets and keep marching” situation. This is a sit-down, breathe-for-a-second, remember-you-are-a-human-being meal. Full spread A 40% discount at Tiffins dinner is a strong offer, especially for Passholders who have skipped it in the past because it sits in that “looks lovely, costs real money” category. This is the kind of discount that can turn “maybe someday” into “grab the reservation.” NEWS: Tiffins Has a NEW Prix Fixe Burger in Disney World, but There’s a Catch Tusker House Restaurant Discount available for lunch and dinner. Tusker House is another character meal on this list, and honestly, this one can be a great use of the discount. The food is more interesting than the average theme park buffet, the character costumes are adorable, and the location makes it an easy Animal Kingdom lunch or dinner anchor. Tusker House If your Animal Kingdom day includes early rides, wandering through animal trails, and then suddenly realizing you’ve eaten nothing but a granola bar and spite, Tusker House can rescue the itinerary. With 40% off, this becomes a much more compelling pick for Passholders, especially if you’re dining with a small group. I Review Disney World Food for My Job and Character Meals Are My Olympics Boatwright’s Dining Hall Discount available for dinner only. Boatwright’s is tucked over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, which means it doesn’t always get the same hype as park restaurants or monorail resort dining. But that can work in your favor. This is a solid option if you want a quieter resort dinner, especially if you’re staying at Port Orleans or planning an evening away from the parks. It’s also a nice pick for those “I don’t want insanity, I want soul food” nights, which should be an official vacation category. Boatwright’s Dining Hall Boatwright’s is not usually the flashiest Disney dining reservation on the board, but with 40% off dinner, it starts looking much more interesting. Review: Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Port Orleans Riverside — Including NEW Menu Items! Cape May Cafe Discount available for dinner only. Cape May Cafe at Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a seafood-forward buffet at dinner, and this is another place where a percentage discount can actually do some work. If you’re spending the day at EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, Cape May is especially convenient thanks to its location near the International Gateway and Skyliner area. This could be a smart dinner choice for Passholders planning a weekday EPCOT evening, especially if you want to escape the festival booth shuffle for one sit-down meal. Daisy at Cape May Cafe Bonus points if you pair it with a BoardWalk stroll afterward. That’s not required, but it is emotionally correct. Say Goodbye to Endless Crab Legs at Cape May Cafe in Disney World Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Discount available for dinner. Toledo at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort is one of those restaurants that still feels like a secret to some Disney World guests, despite being perched up in Gran Destino Tower looking very glamorous about it. This is a great Passholder discount pick if you want a date night, a friends’ dinner, or a meal that feels more elevated without automatically wandering into “signature dining sticker shock” territory. The views are lovely, the room is gorgeous, and with 40% off, Toledo becomes one of the strongest resort dining options in this whole deal. FULL REVIEW: Toledo – Tapas, Steak, & Seafood at Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Whispering Canyon Cafe Discount available for brunch and dinner. We have reached the Wilderness Lodge portion of the program, so please allow us to sit up straighter. Whispering Canyon Cafe is loud, silly, family-friendly, and fully committed to the bit. This is not where you go for a quiet whisper of a meal, despite the deeply suspicious name. This is where you go for skillets, antics, and enough energy to power a small frontier town. A 40% discount for brunch and dinner makes this a standout if you’re planning a resort meal, especially because Wilderness Lodge is already worth visiting just to wander through the lobby and pretend you have your life together. Do not ask for ketchup unless you are ready to live with the consequences. REVIEW: This Disney World Restaurant Once Again Proves Why It’s So Popular Don’t Forget the 20% Discounts, Too While the headline grabber here is obviously the 40% discount, Disney also confirmed a 20% discount at two Magic Kingdom restaurants during the same offer period, Monday through Thursday from May 1st through July 31st, 2026. Character Autograph Card Those restaurants are: Be Our Guest Restaurant – Lunch only The Crystal Palace – Lunch and dinner Both of these restaurants are also marked by Disney as new to the V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days dining discount in 2026. Steak Frites A 20% discount is not as dramatic as 40%, obviously, but at Magic Kingdom table-service prices, it still matters. Be Our Guest and Crystal Palace can both be pricey meals, so if you were already planning one of these reservations, the Passholder discount is worth knowing about. REVIEW: Why You Should Skip Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant and Eat HERE Instead Which Discount Is Actually the Best? The best value depends on how you eat, how many people are in your party, and whether you were already planning to book one of these restaurants. For pure savings potential, character meals and fixed-price meals are probably where Passholders should look first. That makes restaurants like Garden Grill, Tusker House, Hollywood & Vine, and Biergarten especially interesting. Catch the hidden mickey? For a more elevated meal, Tiffins and Toledo are the ones we’d be circling in red pen. These are the kinds of restaurants where 40% off can make the meal feel like a very different financial conversation. Let’s go to Toledo! For resort dining, Whispering Canyon Cafe, Cape May Cafe, Boatwright’s, and Toledo give Passholders a reason to build a non-park dinner into the trip. That can be especially handy in June, when the parks can feel hot enough to melt your sunglasses directly into your face. A Few Rules Before You Book Before you start stacking reservations like you’re building a dining Jenga tower, remember the details. Harvest Feast at Garden Grill This offer is Monday through Thursday only. It is dine-in only. It applies to food and nonalcoholic beverages, but not tax or gratuity. It cannot be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions, and Disney specifically excludes special events and dining packages like EPCOT event dining packages and Fantasmic! Dining Packages. Reservations are strongly recommended, and participating restaurants can change without notice. Also, theme park restaurants still require valid park admission and any required park reservation. Passholders can generally visit parks after 2 PM without a theme park reservation except Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays, but blockout dates still apply. So yes, the discount is exciting. But please do not arrive at Garden Grill on a blocked-out day with nothing but vibes and a dream. Disney World Is Getting NEW Annual Passholder Perks! Is This Worth Planning Around? For Annual Passholders, absolutely. A 40% dining discount is one of those perks that can meaningfully shift the way you plan a Disney World day, especially if you live nearby or visit often enough to choose your dining days strategically. If you can move a reservation from Friday to Thursday, or plan a resort dinner on a weeknight, this could save real money. Shrimp Pappardelle This is also a good reminder that Disney dining strategy is not just about finding the best restaurant. It’s about knowing when to go, what discounts apply, which meal period counts, and whether your group will actually eat enough skillet food to justify the reservation. These are sacred calculations. Spreadsheet people, this is your moment. Keep Stretching That Disney Dining Dollar If you’re an Annual Passholder heading to Disney World in June, this is a discount worth using. Ten restaurants are offering 40% off select meals Monday through Thursday, and two Magic Kingdom restaurants are offering 20% off during the same weekday window. That can turn an expensive sit-down meal into a much smarter splurge. Cue burger singing “All By Myself…” And if you want to make the most of every Disney dining dollar, don’t forget to check out the DFB Guide to Disney World Dining ebook collection. We break down restaurants, snacks, tips, menus, strategy, and all the little details that can help you avoid spending money on a meal that leaves you saying, “Well… at least the bread was fine.” Keep following DFB for more Disney World dining news, vacation tips, discounts, and the tiny planning details that can save your budget from wandering directly into the moat. The Best Disney World Restaurants for Dinner More Disney Dining News 5 Nightmare Meals We’ve Had in Disney WorldOnly 5 of Disney World’s Top 20 Restaurants Are in EPCOT…So Where Are the Rest?We’ve Eaten at Every EPCOT Restaurant. These Are the BEST.There’s a REASON People Come To Us with Their Burning Disney World Food QuestionsThis Dining Reservation Fills Up Faster than Any Other at 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to take advantage of these big Disney dining discounts? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Out of the HUNDREDS of restaurants available on Disney World property, which select few are the ONLY places you truly need to spend your time and money on? DOLE Whip We’re making that answer CRYSTAL CLEAR for ya, today on DFB Guide. Check out our new video: If You Only Eat 5 Things at Disney World… Make It These 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 theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What video do you want to see from DFB next? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

If you’ve been eyeing some new souvenirs from the Disney Store online, your patience may have just paid off! ©Disney HUNDREDS of Disney items and merchandise are on sale right now as part of Disney’s Twice Upon a Year Sale, and you might be able to get some of those souvenirs you’ve been saving up your pennies for at a discount. Mondays might not always be the highlight of your week, but this sale might make yours a little bit brighter! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get the Loungefly Disneyland 70th Anniversary gold ears ©Disney Top off 70 Years of fun and fantasy at The Happiest Place on Earth with our golden ear headband by Loungefly featuring a rainbow-hued band, glittering golden sequin bow, and ”Celebrate Happy!” logo cameo, plus Mickey Mouse and friends. It’s all part of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration, and you’re invited to the party! GET IT HERE! This Mickey and friends sweatshirt is SO cute ©Disney Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto celebrate being ”Best buds” on this quarter zip pullover! Featuring a colorblock stripe design, this sweatshirt is made from soft cotton fleece to keep you warm. Their status as the ”Forever Crew” is embroidered across the front along with screen art of the quartet in their smiling glory. GET IT HERE! We love this Stoney Clover Lane “it’s a small world” pouch ©Disney Inspired by the beloved Disney “it’s a small world” attraction, this pouch by Stoney Clover Lane extends a warm greeting to everyone in their own language. ”Namaste,” ”Konnichiwa,” and ”Saludos” are among the welcoming phrases included in the colorful design. The compact zip bag is a secure way to keep essentials like makeup and other things organized anywhere the adventure may take you. GET IT HERE! Or, you can grab this Her Universe Daisy Duck athletic dress ©Disney Leave it to one of Minnie’s most fashionable friends to make stylish athletic wear cute. The versatile, lightweight, stretch Daisy Duck athletic dress is designed for workouts and everyday wear. This all-day comfort dress by Her Universe features a built-in sports bra and attached shorts for an outfit you’ll reach for time and time again. GET IT HERE! Shop the entire sale here! SHOP THE ENTIRE TWICE UPON A YEAR SALE HERE! We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Over the last several years, mobile ordering food has become an integral part of the Walt Disney World experience across all four of the property’s theme parks. However, did you know you can ALSO mobile order at Disney Springs? Lil’ Brgs That’s right, at some Disney Springs locations – both Disney-owned and not – you can order food from a click of your phone and pick it up, even from some places you wouldn’t expect. So first, let’s begin with the Disney-owned options that use Disney’s Mobile Order system: Amorette’s Patisserie: Located in Disney Springs’ Town Center area, this French-style bakery offers a litany of pastry options – including eclairs, cakes, tartes, and cookies – as well as limited-time offerings, and even specialty alcoholic beverages. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.: This artisanal kiosk located in the Marketplace area offers a slew of sausage and sandwich options, including a New York Pastrami Reuben, an All-Beef Quarter-Pound Hot Dog with Shaved Pastrami, a Texas Chili-Cheese Dog, and a Bacon Mac & Cheese Dog. Plain all-beef and plant-based hot dogs are also available. D-Luxe Burger: This burger enclave located in Town Center offers a slew of burger options – including plant-based – as well as monthly specialties. Goofy’s Candy Company: Perhaps most surprising to some, you can also Mobile Order from this Marketplace sweet shop. Meaning that cupcakes, candy apples, crisped rice treats, candy-coated marshmallows, cotton candy, and more are literally available at your fingertips. All the candy In addition to those Disney options, there are a few NON-Disney restaurants at Disney Springs that also offer online ordering and pickup through their respective websites. Some include: City Works Eatery: Located on Disney Springs’ West Side, this eatery offers a massive menu of American-style favorites, including appetizers like Fried Pickles, Cheese Curds, Pretzel Bites, and Maple Bacon Tots, shareable plates including flatbreads, wings, and cauliflower, burgers, salads, pastas, seafood entrees, and more. Pretzel Bites STK Steakhouse Orlando: That’s right, STK – with its large menu of steaks, seafood, and chicken entrees – offers online ordering. In fact, they even offer special Family Meal bundles! ©STK Whether you’re looking for the best Mobile Order options or simply a sit-down Disney meal, our Guide to Disney World Dining pulls it all together so you can stop stressing and focus on the fun without feeling like you’re missing a thing! Bear in mind that these non-Disney online order takeout offerings may vary, and are a bit less predictable than Disney’s relatively stable Mobile Order options. For example, at the time of this writing, the websites for both Paradiso 37 and Rainforest Cafe feature online order buttons, but neither is available for the Disney Springs location at this time. Paradiso 37 Next time you find yourself heading to Disney Springs, keep in mind that there are several eateries – both Disney and not – that offer mobile order options. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney dining tips! Everything You Need to Know About LEVEL99 at Disney Springs in Walt 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever Mobile Ordered at Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

The day has come! If you’ve been eying some particular pieces of merchandise on the Disney Store website, but haven’t wanted to spend an arm and a leg, now is your chance if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder. ©Disney Starting today, if you’re a Passholder, you get access to a special discount on the Disney Store website that can be used on HUNDREDS of different items. There are toys, apparel, accessories, and so much more. We’ve looked through it all and have some of the best deals (and some of our favorites) highlighted for you below, to save you some time! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Grab these classic Mickey Mouse ears! ©Disney Feel just like everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey, with this faux leather ear headband. It’s the perfect park topping accessory for super swell style. We love how classic these ears are with the plain black design and Mickey’s signature on the side — they’ll go with pretty much any outfit you’re wearing to the parks! You can also customize them with character signatures and more. So versatile! Grab THEM online! Looking for a new park bag? Look no further! ©Disney Take this Mickey Mouse mini backpack on an adventure to remember. The soft mint green shell has an all-over quilted Mickey icon pattern, and there’s a die-cut vinyl standing Mickey silhouette on the front. There are pockets galore and an interior partition to help keep things organized. There’s even a band on the back so you can slip it over the handles of your rolling luggage for added convenience. Great for travel, school books, or everyday essentials. Grab it online! Grab this adorable Stitch plush on sale, too! ©Disney Holiday cheer gets a mischievous twist with Stitch! This vinyl Stitch figure is dressed as a plush reindeer, delivering playful charm, cozy vibes, and irresistible gift appeal for the whole holiday season. This is just one in a series of Stitch figurines by Grand Jester Studios, each sold separately. Collect ’em all! Grab it online! SHOP THE ENTIRE SALE HERE! SHOP THE ENTIRE SALE online HERE! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney merchandise news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! View the full article

What a WEEK we’ve had in Disney World. SO much new stuff has arrived in the parks, like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, Bluey’s Wild World, and more. S’morin Across America Milk Shake Some of these events even brought us some new food and drinks, including new Bluey-themed food and beverages, as well as a brand new Muppets-themed snack stand. Speaking of food, though, we’ve also been keeping up with Disney World restaurants this week, and we’ve got a few menu changes we need to tell you about. Magic Kingdom Prince Eric’s Village Market Beverages REMOVED: Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry Slushy Prince Eric’s Village Market Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Desserts REMOVED: Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float, Cold Brew Float, Brownie Sundae ADDED: Chocolate-Salted Caramel Cold Brew Float — Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee with Chocolate Soft-serve and Salted Caramel Sauce for $7.19 Featured Shakes REMOVED: Asteroid Shake ADDED: Space Ranger Float — DOLE Whip Lime and Vanilla Soft-serve Swirl, Sprite, Green Apple Pearls, Sprinkles, and a Chocolate Piece for $7.49 ADDED: Zurg Overload Shake — Vanilla Shake with Cherry Coating, Marshmallow Whipped Cream, Sprinkles, and a Chocolate Piece for $9.29 ADDED: Cherry Limeade Float — DOLE Whip Lime with Sprite, Grenadine, and a Cherry for $6.79 ADDED: Churro Shake — Vanilla Shake topped with Whipped Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce, and Churro Pieces for $9.29 Zurg Overload Shake EPCOT Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Princess Storybook Plant-based Dining REMOVED: Gulrøtter og Grønne Bønner: Carrots with Green Beans Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Disney’s Animal Kingdom Eight Spoon Cafe Beverages ADDED: Bluey’s Berry Lemonade — Frozen Minute Maid Lemonade blended with flavors of Blueberry, Blackberry, Strawberry, and Raspberry for $6.79 Bluey’s Berry Lemonade Isle of Java Snacks REMOVED: Mickey-shaped Pretzel ADDED: Pretzel’s Pretzels — Soft Mini Pretzels with Homemade Cheese Sauce and Blueberry-Mustard Sauce for $15.99 Alcoholic Beverages REMOVED: Island Sunrise Pretzel’s Pretzels Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork Breakfast Allergy-Friendly REMOVED: Allergy-Friendly Mickey-shaped Waffles Roaring Fork Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground The Chuck Wagon Entrees REMOVED: All-Beef Hot Dog ADDED: All-Beef Chili-Cheese Hot Dog — Served with Chips for $13.49 ADDED: Pulled Pork Sandwich — 10-hour Smoked Pulled Pork, Barbecue Sauce, and Creamy Slaw served with Chips for $11.99 ADDED: Pulled Pork Loaded Chips — with Cheese Sauce and Jalapenos for $9.49 ADDED: PB&J Uncrustable — Served with Grapes and Chips for $7.29 Snacks ADDED: Pickle-in-a-Pouch — Plant-based for $2.29 The Chuck Wagon Trail’s End Restaurant Breakfast Entrees REMOVED: Brisket Eggs Benedict ADDED: Eggs Benedict Brisket Hash — House-smoked Brisket, Shredded Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, Brown Butter Hollandaise for $12.29 Entrees ADDED: Smoked Chicken (8 Pieces) — Served with Cornbread and choice of two (2) One-pound Sides for $28.99 ADDED: Smoked Half Chicken Meal — Served with Cornbread, Coleslaw, and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy for $14.79 Grab and Go Chicken Sandwich description changed from “Blueberry Barbecue Sauce and Kale Slaw” to “Hard Cider Barbecue Sauce and Kale Slaw” Bakery Mickey S’more Brownie description changed from “Graham Cracker Crust, Brownie, Marshmallow Fluff, and Chocolate Buttercream” to “S’more-flavored Brownie with Graham Cracker Crumbs, Marshmallow Cream, Chocolate Buttercream, Dark Chocolate Crispy Pearls, Mini Marshmallows, and White Chocolate Flames” ADDED: Jalapeño Cornbread for $7.49 ADDED: Black Forest Cupcake — Topped with Whipped Cream, Leaf Quins, Dark Chocolate Leaves, White Chocolate Chips, and Character Decor for $6.99 ADDED: Chocolate-Hazelnut Bear Claw — Puff Pastry filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Spread topped with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Icing for $5.79 Trail’s End Restaurant Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace Breakfast Entrees REMOVED: Breakfast Sandwich ADDED: Breakfast Flatbread — Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar, and Chopped Scallions for $10.29 ADDED: Bacon, Egg, and Cheddar Bagel Sandwich — with Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Bagel served with Breakfast Potatoes for $9.29 Breakfast Allergy-Friendly ADDED: Gourmet Oatmeal — Served with choice of Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Dried Cranberries, or Golden Raisins (Plant-Based) for $5.99 Soup and Salads ADDED: Chicken Noodle Soup for $4.69 Bakery REMOVED: Cinnamon Bun ADDED: Mickey Cinnamon Roll for $7.99 Beach Club Marketplace Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass Breakfast Entrees ADDED: Breakfast Wrap — Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Sauteed Onions and Peppers, and Cheddar in a Wrap served with Potato Barrels for $9.29 Bakery REMOVED: Cinnamon Bun ADDED: Mickey Cinnamon Roll for $7.99 ADDED: Chocolate Croissant for $5.29 The Market at Ale & Compass Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Cafe Breakfast Entrees Bounty Breakfast Platter description changed from “Scrambled Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffle, and Breakfast Potatoes with Bacon and Sausage” to “Scrambled Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffle, and Potato Casserole served with Bacon and Sausage” Breakfast Plant-based REMOVED: Breakfast Tofu Bowl ADDED: Plant-based Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Bagel — Scrambled “Egg, “Cheese,” and “Sausage” on a Toasted Bagel served with Potato Barrels for $9.29 ADDED: Plant-based Egg and Cheese Bagel — Scrambled “Egg” and “Cheese” on a Toasted Bagel served with Potato Barrels for $8.29 Breakfast Sides REMOVED: Biscuits and Gravy Signature Sandwiches REMOVED: Barbecued Pork Sandwich Plant-based REMOVED: Plant-based Cheeseburger Grab and Go REMOVED: Asian Chicken Salad Bakery REMOVED: Cookie Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Muffin ADDED: Blueberry Danish for $5.29 ADDED: Chocolate-dipped Croissant for $5.29 Desserts REMOVED: Passion Fruit-Raspberry Tart, Dark and Milk Chocolate Mousse Cupcake, Seasonal Cheesecake, Banana Cream and Caramel Trifle, Key Lime Cupcake ADDED: Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Tart — Swirled Raspberry and Vanilla Cheesecake with Raspberry Whipped Cream for $7.29 ADDED: Seasonal Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake filled with Lemon Curd for $6.49 ADDED: Cookies and Cream Mousse Trifle — Plant-based for $5.99 ADDED: Seasonal Cookie — Lemon Cookie for $4.79 Contempo Cafe Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort The Artist’s Palette Breakfast Entrees ADDED: Everything Bagel with Smoked Salmon — Herb Cream Cheese Capers, Red Onion, Hard-boiled Egg, and Chives served with Potato Casserole for $10.29 Plant-based REMOVED: Plant-based Gyro ADDED: Plant-based Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich — Coleslaw and House-made Pickles on an Onion Roll served with Saratoga Chips for $11.99 Sides ADDED: Roasted Zucchini Squash and Tomato for $4.99 ADDED: Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion Salad for $4.59 Soup of the Day ADDED: Potato, Bacon, and Leek Soup for $4.49 Desserts REMOVED: Milk & Cookies Cupcake, Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake, Hole in One, Cannoli, Bears in Dirt ADDED: Cannoli Cupcake — Yellow Cake, Cannoli Filling, Chocolate Chips, Mini Cannoli for $6.99 ADDED: Pistachio-Chocolate Cream Puff for $6.49 ADDED: Cookies and Cream Cheesecake — Chocolate Cookie Crust, Cookies and Cream Cheesecake, and Vanilla Panna Cotta for $6.29 ADDED: Pineapple-Coconut Cheesecake for $6.29 ADDED: Toasted Marshmallow Brownie — Fudgy Brownie, Graham Cracker Crust, Toasted Marshmallows, and Graham Crackers for $5.99 Bakery ADDED: Lemon-Poppy Seed Breakfast Bread for $5.99 Snacks ADDED: Protein Pack — Egg, Cheddar, Swiss, Seasonal Berries, and Almonds for $7.49 Specialty Coffee ADDED: Chocolate-Hazelnut Latte for $5.79 The Artist’s Palette Backstretch Pool Bar Poolside Bites REMOVED: Popcorn, Pickle-in-a-Pouch ADDED: Cheeseburger Spring Rolls for $9.49 Desserts REMOVED: Banana Pudding Cup Beverages with Alcohol REMOVED: Mint Julep ADDED: Cold Fashioned — Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Citrus and Tea Slushy, and Angostura Bitters for $18.50 ADDED: Kiwi-Watermelon Spritz — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lemon Juice, Kiwi Melon, and Watermelon Cubes topped with Sprite for $18.50 Backstretch Pool Bar On The Rocks Featured Cocktails ADDED: Kiwi-Watermelon Spritz — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lemon Juice, Kiwi Melon, and Watermelon Cubes topped with Sprite for $18.50 On the Rocks Pool Bar Paddock Grill Breakfast Entrees ADDED: Steak, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Wrap for $11.79 Entrees ADDED: Chicken-Bacon Waffle Cone — with Sriracha Hot Honey for $10.29 Featured Cocktails ADDED: Kiwi-Watermelon Spritz — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Lemon Juice, Kiwi Melon, and Watermelon Cubes topped with Sprite for $18.50 The Paddock Grill Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s Bakery Pineapple Cupcake changed from $6.99 to $6.49 Capt. Cook’s Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market Desserts REMOVED: Tropical Paradise Cheesecake, Key Lime Tart, Sugar Cookie with Sprinkles Pack Snacks ADDED: Açai and Chia Parfait — Açai Yogurt, Chia Seed Pudding, Berries, and Granola for $6.49 Bakery REMOVED: Banana Bread with Coconut Streusel Centertown Market Spyglass Grill Breakfast Sides REMOVED: Breakfast Potatoes Plant-Based REMOVED: Trinidad Crispy Yuca Bowl Bakery REMOVED: Banana Loaf with Coconut Streusel Spyglass Grill Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort El Mercado de Coronado Breakfast Hot Entrees ADDED: Fresh Start Oats — Warm creamy oatmeal with your choice of two toppings: House-made Apple Compote, Fresh Blueberries, Crunchy Granola, Brown Sugar, or Golden Raisins for $9 El Mercado de Coronado! Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter Mardi Grogs Pool Bar Bites REMOVED: Roasted Turkey and Pimento Cheese Wrap, Mediterranean Curry-Chickpea Salad Charcuterie description changed from “Andouille, Salami, Gruyère, Gouda, Cajun Pecans, and Creole Mustard” to “Cubed Cheese, Salami, Ham, Grapes, Tomatoes, and Olives” ADDED: Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap — Cheddar, Tomatoes, Onions, and Lettuce for $12.99 ADDED: Plant-based Greek-style Pita — Featuring Impossible Beef, Hummus, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onion, and Plant-based Tzatziki for $13.29 Mardi Grogs Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Breakfast Plant-based REMOVED: Vegetable Breakfast Quesadilla Sandwiches REMOVED: Honey Barbecued Pork Sandwich ADDED: Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap — Cheddar, Tomatoes, Onions, and Lettuce for $12.99 ADDED: Pulled Pork Sandwich — Barbecue Sauce and Creamy Slaw on a Sweet Hawaiian Roll for $11.49 Pizza and Pasta REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Parmesan with Pasta ADDED: Four-Meat Pizza — Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, and Sausage (Available on Select Evenings) for $22.99 ADDED: Slice of Four-Meat Pizza — Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, and Sausage (Available on Select Evenings) for $11.29 Salads REMOVED: Caesar Salad with Chicken ADDED: Cajun Chicken Salad — Spicy Chicken with Tomatoes, Peppers, Corn, Pepper Jack, and Romaine with Hot Sauce-Ranch Dressing for $11.99 Plant-based REMOVED: Korean-style Impossible Burger ADDED: Plant-based Greek Style Pita for $13.29 ADDED: Totcho Bowl for $10.99 Sides ADDED: Broccoli for $5.49 Bakery REMOVED: Espresso Croissant, Cherry Danish, Banana Bread with Praline Topping ADDED: Chocolate-Marshmallow-Hazelnut Croissant — Chocolate-Hazelnut Ganache, Toasted Marshmallows, and Graham Cracker Pieces for $6.49 ADDED: Banana Chocolate Chip Bread for $5.99 ADDED: Chocolate Twist for $5.79 ADDED: Chive and Onion Pastry for $5.29 ADDED: Strawberry Danish for $5.29 Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Dessert REMOVED: Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake, Seasonal Sugar Cookie with Sprinkles Pack ADDED: Assorted Macarons for $8.29 ADDED: S’mores Chocolate-Marshmallow Tart for $6.49 ADDED: Cookie Butter Cheesecake — Cookie Butter Cheesecake topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and Cookie Pieces for $6.29 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Peanut Butter Brownie — with Chocolate Chips, Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bar Pieces, and M&Ms Peanut Butter chocolate candies for $5.99 ADDED: Big Easy Custard — Beignet Custard with Creamy Pecan Praline for $4.99 Snacks ADDED: Protein Pack — Egg, Cheddar, Swiss, Seasonal Berries, and Almonds for $7.49 ADDED: Açai and Chia Parfait — Açai Yogurt, Chia Seed Pudding, Berries, and Granola for $6.49 ADDED: Marinated Cucumbers for $4.49 Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Muddy Rivers Pool Bar Bites REMOVED: Roasted Turkey and Pimento Cheese Wrap, Mediterranean Curry-Chickpea Salad Charcuterie description changed from “Andouille, Salami, Gruyère, Gouda, Cajun Pecans, and Creole Mustard” to “Cubed Cheese, Salami, Ham, Grapes, Tomatoes, and Olives” ADDED: Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap — Cheddar, Tomatoes, Onions, and Lettuce for $12.99 ADDED: Plant-based Greek-style Pita — Featuring Impossible Beef, Hummus, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Onion, and Plant-based Tzatziki for $13.29 Muddy Rivers Pool Bar Riverside Mill Food Court Breakfast Plant-based REMOVED: Vegetable Breakfast Quesadilla ADDED: Plant-Based Totcho Bowl for $11.29 Breakfast Sesame Allergy-Friendly REMOVED: Vegetable Breakfast Quesadilla – Sesame Allergy-Friendly Entrees ADDED: Gouda Mushroom Burger — Onions, Bacon, and Gouda Sauce for $14.69 Burgers and Chicken REMOVED: Steakhouse Burger Riverside Mill Food Court Pizza and Pasta REMOVED: Grilled Chicken Parmesan with Pasta ADDED: Four-Meat Pizza — Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, and Sausage (Available on Select Evenings) for $22.99 ADDED: Slice of Four-Meat Pizza — Pepperoni, Ham, Bacon, and Sausage (Available on Select Evenings) for $11.29 Salads REMOVED: Caesar Salad with Chicken ADDED: Cajun Chicken Salad — Spicy Chicken with Tomatoes, Peppers, Corn, Pepper Jack, and Romaine with Hot Sauce-Ranch Dressing for $11.99 Plant-based REMOVED: Korean-style Impossible Burger ADDED: Plant-based Greek Style Pita for $13.29 ADDED: Totcho Bowl for $10.99 Sides ADDED: Broccoli for $5.49 Sandwiches REMOVED: Turkey Pimento Wrap ADDED: Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap — Cheddar, Tomatoes, Onions, and Lettuce for $12.99 Dessert REMOVED: Banana Pudding Cheesecake, Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake, Seasonal Sugar Cookie with Sprinkles Pack ADDED: Assorted Macarons for $8.29 ADDED: S’mores Chocolate-Marshmallow Tart for $6.49 ADDED: Cookie Butter Cheesecake — Cookie Butter Cheesecake topped with Marshmallow Buttercream and Cookie Pieces for $6.29 ADDED: Mickey-shaped Peanut Butter Brownie — with Chocolate Chips, Crunchy Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bar Pieces, and M&Ms Peanut Butter chocolate candies for $5.99 ADDED: Big Easy Custard — Beignet Custard with Creamy Pecan Praline for $4.99 Bakery REMOVED: Espresso Croissant, Cherry Danish, Banana Bread with Praline Topping ADDED: Chocolate-Marshmallow-Hazelnut Croissant — Chocolate-Hazelnut Ganache, Toasted Marshmallows, and Graham Cracker Pieces for $6.49 ADDED: Banana Chocolate Chip Bread for $5.99 ADDED: Chocolate Twist for $5.79 ADDED: Chive and Onion Pastry for $5.29 ADDED: Strawberry Danish for $5.29 Snacks ADDED: Protein Pack — Egg, Cheddar, Swiss, Seasonal Berries, and Almonds for $7.49 ADDED: Açai and Chia Parfait — Açai Yogurt, Chia Seed Pudding, Berries, and Granola for $6.49 ADDED: Marinated Cucumbers for $4.49 Riverside Mill Food Court Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort End Zone Food Court Egg Allergy-Friendly REMOVED: Pulled Pork Sandwich – Egg Allergy-Friendly End Zone Food Court Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie Limited Time Offerings ADDED: Mickey and Minnie Cookie Art with Edible Watercolor Paints — Create your own Mickey and Minnie Cookie using Edible Watercolor Paints! Kit includes 1 Mickey Cookie, 1 Minnie Cookie, 1 Painter’s Palette Cookie, Paint Brushes, and Water to activate the Paints for $19 Amorette’s Patisserie If you want to keep up with Disney World restaurant changes, you can check menus online on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also let you know when menus change, 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. The Best Restaurants at Disney World in 2026 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did Disney World change the menu at your favorite restaurant? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

Dark Universe is a whole VIBE in Epic Universe, and if you love classic Universal Monsters and gothic horror, it might just be your favorite place in all of Universal Orlando (and truth is, WE LOVE IT). We’re back at The Burning Blade Tavern That comes right down to the themed food at The Burning Blade Tavern, too (and yes, it has a windmill blade that REALLY burns). Well, when we learned a new snack had arrived at the tavern, we put on our grimmest outfits and headed over to rub elbows with the monsters to check out this new food. Okay, so a little background first. The Burning Blade Tavern has this whole theme…it’s basically a hangout for monster hunters. Inside, you’ll find trophy heads of conquered monsters (no, really) and some of the implements used to take on battle with said monsters. It’s macabre, a little cheesy, and a lot of fun. Inside the Burning Blade Tavern Speaking of cheesy, the new snack is The Pyre Dip for $13.99, which is made with pulled chicken, creamy cheese, and roasted corn, topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and served with pita chips…and a shovel. Can we say cheesy again? Because it is SO cheesy, which you know we love. We will say that it has a slight kick, but if you can handle Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, you’ve got this. You know, overall, with the corn, it’s almost giving us esquites vibes. We also loved the seasoning on the pulled chicken. The Pyre Dip with Pita Chips The pita chips are also a nice choice because they’re not as salty as chips and they have more…dare we say BITE? The shovel is also fun, but also smart because you can just shovel the dip onto the pita chips rather than having to dip them, which makes things a little neater. We will say the portion size doesn’t make it very good for sharing, and for the price, we wish it were a little bigger. The shovel in the dip However, this is still a nice savory snack for those days you want something with a bit of a dark kick. We’ll be checking out even more new food in Epic Universe, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The BEST Things To Eat in Epic Universe (From Someone Who Reviews Theme Park Food for a Living) 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 What’s your favorite snack at The Burning Blade Tavern? Share with us in the comments! View the full article

Anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows that there’s no shortage of essentials needed for a trip to the resort. However, some things just aren’t worth picking up at the resort. Main Street, U.S.A. Rather, many of them, the smarter play is to pick them up outside of Disney property. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Ponchos Frogg Toggs Poncho While Disney sells their own ponchos -0 and have for decades — you can find the Frogg Togg option online! We have tried A LOT of ponchos at Walt Disney World over the years, and this is BY FAR our favorite, especially for the kind of rainy weather you may find in Orlando. This poncho — available on Amazon in multiple colors, including this striking hot pink — has several features that we simply adored, which make it superior to the Disney models sold at the resort. The material allowed the rain to slip right off, and between that and the lack of sleeves, we didn’t feel steamed or hot underneath. On top of that, the poncho was large enough that our backpack was able to fit underneath it comfortably, while still keeping the bag and our backs completely covered from the rain. If all that wasn’t enough, the poncho even comes with a waterproof storage bag, meaning we were able to quickly pack it up and throw it in our backpack as soon as the storm ended without worrying about anything in there getting wet. Plus, they can be worn multiple times over. SHOP HERE Sunscreen ©Amazon Sunscreen is essential for a Disney World trip — trust us, you don’t want to end up inadvertently Disneybounding as Sebastian by the second day of your trip — but the options sold at Disney are very steeply priced. For a fraction of the cost, you can pick up whichever brand you like, like this SPF 50 Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Stick. SHOP HERE Cooling Towels Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel Cooling towels similar to these Sukeen models are available in the park, for nearly double the price they can be found for on Amazon. We love these because they are inexpensive and easy to use. To activate the towel, all you’ll need to do is “soak it with water, wring it out, and shake it several times. The hyper-evaporative towel will chill you down instantly, and the magical cooling effect can last up to several hours.” SHOP HERE If you need any of these essentials for your next Disney World trip, consider picking them up on Amazon beforehand instead of picking them up at the parks, and stay tuned to DFB each week for our latest Amazon finds! View the full article

Summer is right around the corner, and Disney World is officially getting in the summer spirit! That means that exclusive summer menu items are being released all across the property. Disney Springs We are so excited for all these fun new items, and we recently stopped by Disney Springs to try two new summer drinks! On our last trip to Disney Springs, we visited Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the bowling alley with a surprisingly great menu, and tried two brand new drinks, including the Rocket Fuel + Bomb Pop for $17.00. This is the adult version of the classic Bomb Pop treat. Rocket Fuel + Bomb Pop The Popsicle is meant to be stirred in, and once it is, it tastes exactly like a bomb pop with a little kick from the alcohol. And that alcohol flavor is very strong in this drink, and you definitely feel that burn with every sip. This is very refreshing and a perfect drink for a hot day walking around Disney Springs. Perfect for summer! We also tried the Living the Dreamsicle + Good Humor Creamsicle Ice Cream Bar for $18.00. This is made with those classic orange and creamy vanilla flavors that transport you back to childhood summers, but with a nice kick of Rum! Living the Dreamsicle + Good Humor Creamsicle Ice Cream Bar This feels like half cocktail and half shake because of how thick and creamy the vanilla is, and we are not mad about it! We thought that this one would be overly sweet, but the Rum flavor is very strong and helps to balance out this drink really well. This creamy orange really transports us back, and we loved how delicious and nostalgic this drink was. We would definitely grab it again. Who doesn’t love an Orange Creamsicle?? We always make sure to review all the new snacks and drinks around Disney World so you can decide what you should try or skip on your next trip. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss anything! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be grabbing either of these drinks on your next visit to Disney Springs? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

Here at Disney Food Blog, going to Disney World is one of our favorite things to do. We’re at Disney World almost all day, every day, 24/7, partly because it’s our job, and partly because we just love it! Walt Disney World entrance on Western Way But the one thing we don’t like about going to Disney World? Getting there! Traffic can be brutal. And we’re talking basically parked-on-the-road-for-45-minutes brutal. Last year, Disney announced their plans for road improvements to make it easier to get into the parks, and we finally have an update. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District plans to improve the intersection of Buena Vista Drive and Western Way to facilitate traffic through the area. Between commuter traffic, Disney College Program buses, and families driving to Disney World, this area is known to get pretty backed up at peak times. Disney will build a new grade-separated interchange, with Buena Vista Drive elevated above Western Way with interconnected ramps to facilitate traffic movements. ©CFTOD They also plan to widen Western Way from the State Road (SR) 429/ Western Way interchange east to the Coronado Springs Resort. The street will be widened 2.45 miles from the CFTOD/Turnpike property boundary near the SR 429/Western Way interchange to approximately 535 feet north/west of the driveway serving Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. When this project is complete, the road will expand from four lanes to six lanes. ©CFTOD Disney didn’t announce a timeline for the project last year, but now we finally know when work on the road will begin. According to a bid by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the roadwork will start on June 29th, 2026, and is projected to last 60 days, which falls on August 28th. The roads will stay open during the roadwork, but some lanes will be closed, worsening traffic. We’d recommend taking alternate routes during peak hours to avoid the roadwork! Digital signs on Western Way We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the construction progress on Western Way. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news! 5 Rules You’re Accidentally Breaking in Magic Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the roadwork at Disney World? Comment below! View the full article

Florida summer heat is no joke, and Disney World in July is basically a survival sport. Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle Between the blazing sun, afternoon downpours, and miles of walking on hot pavement, even the most seasoned park-goers can get tapped out by 2 PM. The good news is that a handful of smart packing choices can completely change your experience. Here are eight products worth throwing in your bag before your next trip. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. You’ll Wish You Had This by the Time You Hit Main Street AMKEN Waist Fan Walking through Magic Kingdom in peak summer heat while staying hands-free is an actual challenge. The AMKEN Waist Fan clips to your belt or shirt and delivers up to 49ft/s of direct airflow with three speed settings. It also pulls 24 hours of runtime from its 10,000mAh battery and doubles as a power bank, which comes in handy if your phone starts dying during an evening fireworks show. A 7-in-1 wearable design that works as a belt clip, neck fan, desktop fan, and emergency light makes this one a serious multi-tasker. view ON AMAZON Your Back Is Soaked Before You Even Get to the Park VentaPak Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer That hot, sweaty patch between your back and your backpack is genuinely one of the most miserable parts of a summer park day, and most people don’t think to solve it until they’re already drenched. The Lightweight Ventilation Backpack Spacer attaches to any standard backpack and creates space between your backpack and your back so air can actually circulate while you walk around the parks. It also helps distribute weight more comfortably, which matters a lot when you’re carrying water bottles, portable chargers, snacks, and ponchos all day. The reinforced frame is lightweight but sturdy, and honestly, your shirt staying dry feels life-changing in July. view ON AMAZON Small Enough to Forget, Useful Enough to Miss JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan A compact backup isn’t just for theme parks, but it really earns its keep on a Disney day. The JISULIFE 3-in-1 Handheld Mini Fan fits in a pocket and does three things at once: it fans you down, charges your phone, and doubles as a flashlight. With up to 19 hours of cooling time and a foldable blade design that collapses flat, it’s genuinely one of the easiest things to toss in a bag before you head out. Take a look at it before your next trip. view ON AMAZON Nobody Talks About This Problem, But Everybody Has It ©Amazon Chafing is one of those things people don’t mention in park planning guides, but it ends a lot of days early. The Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Chafe Stick creates a friction-free barrier on skin before the rubbing starts, and it works anywhere that’s prone to irritation, including thighs, bra straps, and waistbands. The formula is clean, aluminum-free, and dermatologist-approved, with a non-greasy finish that actually stays put. Trust me, future-you will appreciate having this in your bag. view ON AMAZON That Afternoon Storm Is Coming Whether You Check the Forecast or Not Frogg Togg Poncho Disney’s afternoon thunderstorms are practically a daily event in summer, and getting caught without rain gear means soaked clothes for the rest of the day. The FROGG TOGGS Ultra-Lite2 Rain Poncho packs into its own stuff sack and weighs just 9 oz., so it takes up almost no space in your bag. It’s waterproof and breathable with an adjustable hood and side snaps, which makes it one of the better options if you want protection without feeling like you’re wearing a garbage bag. Find it here and tuck it in your bag now. view ON AMAZON Your Shoes Do Not Have to Suffer Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers Standing in puddles after a downpour is a pretty reliable way to ruin the second half of your park day. Silicone Waterproof Shoe Covers slip over your existing shoes and use a waterproof zipper strip to keep water out, so you can keep moving without worrying about soaked socks. They’re reusable, stretchable, and made from non-toxic silicone rubber with a slip-resistant sole. Honestly, these feel like a secret Disney hack. view ON AMAZON Cold Water at 3 PM Is Its Own Form of Magic We love Owalas! Staying hydrated at Disney in summer isn’t optional, and a water bottle that actually keeps drinks cold for 24 hours makes a real difference. The Owala Disney Princess FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle in the Ariel colorway has a dual-function lid that works for both sipping through a straw and drinking from the wide-mouth opening. The carry loop doubles as a lid lock, the base fits in cup holders, and the whole thing is dishwasher safe on the lid. It’s one of those items that earns its bag space every single day. Go ahead and add this one to your park essentials lineup. view ON AMAZON Your Littlest Park-Goer Deserves to Stay Cool Too J.L. Childress Disney Baby Mickey Mouse Stroller Fan Parents with strollers know that the people who aren’t walking are often the ones who overheat fastest. The J.L. Childress Disney Baby Mickey Mouse Stroller Fan is a clip-on fan with silicone-covered tripod legs that grip stroller handles securely and rotate 360 degrees to direct airflow exactly where it’s needed. It runs up to 10 hours on its built-in rechargeable battery and has a protective cover to keep little fingers away from the blades. Also, the Mickey Mouse design adds a little extra Disney magic while you’re walking through the parks. If you’re bringing a stroller to Disney this summer, don’t skip this one. view ON AMAZON Summer Disney trips are always going to be hot, rainy, and a little chaotic, but having the right essentials can seriously improve your entire experience. Small upgrades like portable fans, anti-chafe protection, and waterproof gear can make those long park days feel much more manageable. We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

Who’s ready for a new Loungefly? Okay, trick question, because it’s us…but we think you might be in the market for a new one, too. ©Amazon Like, who can resist a new Loungefly when so many cool new designs keep dropping all the time? Well, we’re about to share ALL the new Loungeflys we just found on Amazon, and even better, two of these new Loungeflys are ON SALE. What’s better than a Loungefly on sale? DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Shop ALL the Disney Loungeflys on Amazon Get the Loungefly Kim Possible Mini Backpack ©Amazon Okay, Disney Channel fans, we know you’re going to go NUTS over this new mini backpack that features Kim Possible paragliding into her next adventure. You’ll even find the Kim Possible logo on one side. view ON AMAZON Buy the Loungefly Alice in Wonderland Floral Sketch Mini Backpack ©Amazon Things are getting curioser and curioser with this mini backpack that features a sketch of Alice sitting among embroidered flowers. The flower decor carries over to the sides of the bag, as well. The inner lining has a fun Alice in Wonderland pattern with Alice, the flowers, Cheshire Cat, and more. view ON AMAZON Get the Loungefly Mickey and Minnie Beach Fun Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you’re ready for some summer beach fun, so are Mickey and Minnie on this new backpack. This is the perfect accessory for your beach day, after all. This bag also features a front asymmetrical zipper pocket. On the back, Pluto is enjoying some time at the beach. view ON AMAZON Buy the Loungefly Monsters University Mini Backpack ©Amazon This backpack is taking a day straight out of the life of Mike and Sulley when they attended Monsters University. It’s even shaped like their frat house. This bag also has a huge front pocket…and you gotta’ love the Monster handle. view ON AMAZON Get the Loungefly Cinderella Mini Backpack ©Amazon Cinderella is marveling at her new pumpkin coach on this Loungefly, which is actually two panels that open up to show her dancing with the Prince at the ball. Cindy’s mouse friends are on one side of the bag, while the Fairy Godmother is on the other side. view ON AMAZON Buy the Loungefly Chip ‘n ‘Dale Veggies Mini Backpack ©Amazon Chip ‘n’ Dale have disguised themselves as vegetables on this cute and silly backpack that has them peeking out from inside bell peppers. This backpack could serve as a reminder to eat your veggies! view ON AMAZON Buy the Loungefly Hunchback of Notre Dame Stained Glass Mini Backpack ©Amazon This gorgeous stained glass Loungefly features The Hunchback of Notre Dame, with Quasimodo at the top of the bag and Captain Phoebus and Esmerelda below that. The rest of the bag has a stone design, similar to the stone used to build Notre Dame Cathedral. view ON AMAZON Get the Loungefly Belle Tonal Sketch Portrait Backpack ©Amazon This pretty yellow backpack features a tonal sketch of Belle surrounded by her favorite things…books. Beast’s Castle is in the background, and that’s all surrounded by roses and two mirrors. Lumiere appears on one side of the bag. view ON AMAZON Buy the Loungefly Mickey Tennis Sling Crossbody Bag ©Amazon This bag is SO preppy, and it’s perfect when you just want a smaller bag. It’s done up in pastel colors with an argyle print and Mickey on one side and “1928” on the other (yep, the year when Mickey’s first short film, “Steamboat Willie,” premiered). It also comes with a coin bag. And It’s ON SALE. view ON AMAZON Get the Loungefly Toy Story 5 Mini Backpack ©Amazon Toy Story 5 will hit theaters soon, and you can celebrate with this brand new backpack that’s part Woody and part Buzz! Inside, you’ll find a pattern with some of your favorite Toy Story characters, including Jessie, Bullseye, Woody, and Buzz. This bag is on sale, too! view ON AMAZON SHOP ALL THE DISNEY LOUNGEFLYS ON AMAZON We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! View the full article

There is lots of Disney merch that is loved by Disney Adults everywhere, but nothing is quite as beloved and iconic as Disney Loungefly bags. Loungefly Backpacks are tempting, we know! These bags are an amazing finishing touch to any Disney style, and they are themed to just about anything you can imagine, so you can always get something that perfectly matches your interests and aesthetic. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We found five new and exclusive Disney Loungeflys available online right now, and you HAVE to check them out! Check out this Exclusive Ariel, Flounder, & Sebastian Backpack. ©Loungefly This bag is so fun! We love the 3D elements of this bag, and that all of the characters are popping off the bag. It adds great dimension. This would be the perfect bag to wear walking around Fantasyland. Plus, the water splashing on this bag is an amazing detail that really ties the whole design together. SHOP ON LOUNGEFLY Next up is this Exclusive Ariel, Flounder & Sebastian Card Holder. ©Loungefly This is perfect if you love the Little Mermaid design but want it in a smaller package, or if you want your wallet and backpack to match! This card holder comes with four card slots as well as a clear ID slot, great for keeping all your cards nice and organized on your next Disney trip. SHOP ON LOUNGEFLY Next, check out this Classic Mickey Mouse Exclusive Crossbody Bag. ©Loungefly This beautiful bag is full of Mickey details! From the embroidered Mickey to the design on the sides, as well as the golden metal Mickey ring, if you love the mouse that started it all, this bag might just be a must for you. Given the shape of this bag, this Loungefly would also be a great way to bring some Disney flair into your everyday life. SHOP ON LOUNGEFLY Next is this Disney Villains Exclusive Black & Gold Sling Crossbody Bag. ©Loungefly This villain’s bag is SO cool! The black and gold design is so sleek, and it features some of your favorite villains from Hades, Maleficent, The Evil Queen, Jafar, and Ursula. We are obsessed with this design, and this is a must-have if you are a fan of all these iconic villains! SHOP ON LOUNGEFLY Finally, check out this Disney Villains Exclusive Black & Gold Wallet. ©Loungefly Here we have the same amazing Villain’s design but this time on a wallet, so you can decide which villainous style you prefer, or of course, match by grabbing both! The gold detailing of each villain’s symbol really makes this design eye-catching and fun. SHOP ON LOUNGEFLY Will you be grabbing any of these exclusive Loungefly bags? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! View the full article

Walt Disney World has over 25 on-property hotels, and not all of them are created equal. Some, like the Polynesian or Contemporary, are iconic, while others, like the Value Tier resorts, with their gigantic icons, have come to symbolize the resort. However, others remain a bit more…under the radar. Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Take the Port Orleans Riverside Resort. This hotel — which opened under the name Dixie Landings back in 1992 — is “hidden” with its sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter, at the edge of the property near Disney Springs. Between them, the two Port Orleans Resorts have over 3,000 rooms — the most on Disney property. In fact, Port Orleans Riverside has over 2,000 rooms, making it the second-largest Disney World hotel. The room Riverside’s rooms offer a bit of rustic charm with modern amenities. Take a look at this room in the hotel’s Alligator Bayou section. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside In addition to two beds, the room also includes a table and chairs with a faux homemade look… Table and Chairs … and a Murphy Bed bench/bureau. Bureau Note some of the intricate decorative work present in the room. The details The rustic details extend to the furniture… So pretty … night table… Table … and even the air conditioning unit. Stay warm or cool Themed artwork is present on the walls… Pretty art … and even extends to the bathroom with a Princess and the Frog-inspired shower curtain. Tub and toilet Speaking of the bathroom, the room offers a faux wood-paneled shower… Shower … and washboard details, adding to the rustic feel. Love the washboard detail Modern amenities present in the room include a litany of outlets… Outlets …a coffee maker… Coffee maker … and even the “Hey Disney” voice assistant. Hey Disney Alexa However, that’s not all there is to the story! Right now, the Port Orleans Riverside Resort is in the midst of room refurbishment that will be completed in August 2027, and we got a sneak peek at one of the new rooms in the hotel’s Magnolia Bend area recently. During our short tour, we were shown a room decked out for Cool Kids Summer, including Toy Story toys… Decked out for Cool Kids Summer … and of course Bluey and Bingo! The true stars of Cool Kids Summer The room also featured several of the newer childcare options Disney offers on display, including a crib… Crib … Diaper Genie… Diaper Genie … and a bath seat! Bath Seat The new rooms retain decorative artwork… Artwork … and features in line with the hotel’s theme. Notice the themed tilework elements. No matter if you get a newly upgraded room or an older room, we have to say we adore staying here. On top of the rooms, Port Orleans Riverside offers the typical perks of a Moderate Tier Walt Disney World hotel, plus access to the Sassagoula Boats. The boats, which generally operate from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, connect the Port Orleans Resorts to Disney Springs, as well as the Saratoga Springs and Old Key West resorts. Sassagoula River Boat Next time you’re considering which Disney World hotel to book, keep the sometimes unfairly overlooked Port Orleans Riverside in mind, as either the older or newer rooms offer a unique experience. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World hotel tips. Why We’re Avoiding These 4 Disney World Hotels in January 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever stayed at Riverside? Let us know in the comments below. View the full article

When we’re at Disney Springs, we love going to The Edison. They have a wide variety of cocktails and entrees for lunch and dinner, but did you know they also serve brunch? Time for brunch! Their brunch is a hidden gem at Disney Springs, only served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. So when we saw that they added a bunch of new food to their brunch menu, we had to try it! The Churrafles are $15. These are fried waffles coated in cinnamon sugar, served with vanilla cream and dulce de leche. Churrafles While the waffle itself was tasty, it was cooked to a crisp. And we don’t mean a flaky, crispy exterior; we mean on the burnt side – these were pretty tough and not easy to cut with a fork and knife. The dulce de leche was thick and creamy, but it still didn’t help with the dryness of these waffles. The cinnamon sugar was very prominent, and we really enjoyed the flavor of these. We’re hoping we just got a bad batch while they’re still perfecting the recipe. Churrafles The Sticky Monkey Bread is $16. It’s house-made apple-cinnamon brioche pull-apart bread that’s absolutely smothered in toffee caramel. Sticky Monkey Bread The brioche bread was super soft and fluffy with a ton of cinnamon mixed in, but we didn’t get any apple flavor. We struggled to pull it apart, though, and needed to use our knife and fork. The toffee caramel is the star of the show – it’s a strong mix of toffee and caramel that manages to be not too sweet, and the spongy bread soaked it up for every bite. Sticky Monkey Bread While we loved the Sticky Monkey Bread, the Churrafles caught us off guard. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney food reviews! The New Rules You HAVE To Follow In Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to The Edison before? Comment below! View the full article

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu just released in theaters last week on May 22nd, and has been met with mixed fan reviews. ©Disney But of course, despite these reactions, everyone loves this iconic duo of Mando and Grogu. And lots of people want to know when they’ll be able to see them on their TVs at home. So let’s dive into everything we know about when this movie will be available for streaming on Disney+. It has not been announced exactly when Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will be making its Disney+ debut; however, if we take a look at some recent Disney movies, we can make a solid guess as to when we’ll be able to see the cutest guy in the galaxy (yes, we are OBSESSED with Grogu) on our screens at home. ©Disney Zootopia 2 was released in theaters on November 13th, 2025, and then came out on Disney+ on March 11th, 2026, meaning there were around five months until the Disney+ release. While the movies Hoppers, Elio, and Freakier Friday were all available on Disney+ around four months after their theater debut. Hoppers ©Disney This means that we can expect to see Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting Disney+ sometime in August or September. When you look at the previous movie dates, only one was in theaters for five months: Zootopia 2. Zootopia 2 ©Disney Zootopia 2 absolutely crushed at the box office, earning over one billion worldwide and becoming the number one highest-grossing Hollywood animated film in history. Given this crazy success, that is most likely why Disney held off a little longer than normal before releasing it on streaming. Despite a successful opening weekend, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu were not able to keep up with their initial success and have been underperforming at the box office. ©Disney So, it is difficult to note exactly when it will enter the world of streaming, but we can guess it may be closer to that four-month timeline since it does not have the immense success of a film like Zootopia 2 that would encourage Disney to keep the film off of streaming a little longer. The Mandalorian and Grogu We will continue to keep you updated on all Disney news, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything! Do Fans Love or Hate the NEW ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Movie? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen the new Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu? If you have, let us know all your opinions in the comments! View the full article

For many of us, especially kids, Disney is our happy place…that place we go to in our minds when we’re stressed out and need a break from it all. And when you’re in a medical environment, feeling that is even more important. ©Disney Getting an MRI can be stressful, especially for a child who may not understand what’s going on. That’s why Disney has partnered with Philips to make MRIs less stressful for kids and make it a more pleasant experience. Walt Disney and Philips have worked together to bring Disney characters and stories directly into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities across 87 countries. This creates an immersive Disney-themed environment that takes a lot of the stress out of getting an MRI for a child so they can complete their scans successfully. Disney has even developed special content for medical settings, fulfilling a $100 million commitment to more than 1,700 children’s hospitals and pediatric care facilities. ©Disney Disney has even trained thousands of hospital staff members through Disney Institute programs and has provided the art and imagery for the MRI machines at no cost. The experience lets children and their families choose from characters across Disney’s properties, including classic Disney characters, Princesses, Marvel characters, Star Wars characters, and more. ©Disney MRI scans are stressful for children, especially since they require lying perfectly still for up to 40 minutes. Statistics state that 66 percent of children feel anxious during MRI scans. That means that they may need re-scans and often sedation. However, the Ambient Experience with Disney Themes has helped with that. A study shows that children’s stress levels were reduced by 43 percent, with pauses during scans dropping by 63 percent. ©Disney So how does it work? It starts before the scan, using calming lighting, sound, and visuals to help children relax, and continuing that during the exam. Children can choose their favorite Disney stories and characters to use during the experience. ©Disney “By bringing Disney stories into the MRI environment, we are helping create a setting where children can feel more at ease and remain still during scans,” said Atul Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Diagnosis and Treatment at Philips. “Reducing stress can improve the experience for young patients and their families, while helping care teams deliver efficient, high-quality imaging so they can care for more children each day, supporting better care for more people.” We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so check back with AllEars again soon for more. Everything First Aid Centers Can Do For You 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this news? Share your thoughts in the comments! View the full article

These days, it feels like things are always changing in Walt Disney World! There are tons of new projects underway like Disney’s new Villains Land, Piston Peak land, Monsters Inc. Land, and more. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Each week, it feels like Disney is spilling new information and details for us to dissect. That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news and trust us — this week was a BIG ONE! This past week felt like one of the biggest weeks we’ve experienced in a LONG time in Disney World. Our team actually compared it to Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which was a seriously busy day. This week was super exciting, so let’s dive into all of the details! Everything That Happened on May 26th! May 26th was a massive day for Disney World. It almost feels like what DIDN’T start on that day? In Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney Studios began its phased opening, and the Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened up. Plus, you can now shake your tail feathers at Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets In Animal Kingdom, the Bluey takeover began over at Bluey’s Wild World! This family spot requires a virtual queue to experience, which went QUICKLY on the 26th. The show is 14 minutes long, and it’s not a traditional meet-and-greet experience. Kiddos get to dance, play, and create alongside Bluey and her sister Bingo! Bluey has hit Disney World! In EPCOT, GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall kicked off with tons of fun! This spot is another dance and play area led by Goofy himself. Soarin’ Across America also officially opened for guests to see some of the most beautiful American sights. Goofy! Magic Kingdom isn’t one to be left out! Jessie’s Roundup, an interactive dance party with crafts and games, officially opened for the summer inside the Diamond Horseshoe. This dance party, as well as GoofyCore, will be open until September 8th, as a part of Cool Kid Summer. As you can see, this was a BUSY day in Disney World, and we aren’t even talking about all of the new snacks and merchandise that dropped that day. 7 Major Changes Just Hit Disney World Carousel of Progress Changes Construction is never done in Disney World, because Disney also announced a MAJOR update coming to the classic attraction, Carousel of Progress. Starting on July 6th, the rotating show will close to get a major overhaul of every scene. ©Disney Disney has shared the new updates are to help audiences feel more personal connections to the scenes. In Act 1, the Progress family will be gathered together to watch the historic moon landing. Act 2 will see the family in the 1980s. On Halloween night in 1985, Sarah will take center stage as she shares all about how the new appliances and gadgets are making life easier for the whole family. John is out on the porch handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, and poor Uncle Orville will still be in the bathroom with “no privacy at all around here!” Act 3 takes us to New Year’s Eve 1999, just ahead of the new millennium. Finally, Act 4 will give us a glimpse into the possible future! ©Disney These changes will be in addition to the previously announced Walt Disney animatronic coming to the show. Fans are pretty torn over the updates, but we’re eager to see what the changes will look like when it reopens sometime in 2027. “Stop Ruining The Old Stuff” Disney Fans React To Latest Carousel of Progress News Art of Animation Updates Finally, Disney confirmed that NEW rooms are coming to a very popular hotel. This week, they confirmed that in summer 2027, Disney’s Art of Animation will be getting a refresh. The resort will stay open throughout the updates, and the guest rooms and family suites will be updated. Art of Animation The Little Mermaid rooms, Cars rooms, Lion King rooms, and Finding Nemo rooms are all getting in on the updated fun. The new Mermaid rooms will still feature Ariel themeing but it will be more immersive than the current versions of the rooms. Disney hasn’t shared a TON of info on what to expect, but we do know that the Mermiad rooms will have under-the-sea prints and a Murphy bed, along with a seashell bed and chairs. The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort We love the themeing at these resorts, so this will be a VERY fun update! A Definitive Ranking of EVERY Disney World Hotel! So there you have it! A VERY busy Disney World news week. We can’t wait to see what the changes will be as we follow these updates. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more. 3 Disney World Planning Traditions Canceled for 2027 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which news are you the most excited about? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

For weeks now, we’ve been seeing an increase in fuel prices, partly due to the higher price of gas all around, which has been affecting travelers who are both flying and driving to their destinations. Southwest Airlines However, the hope has been that fuel prices will fall again at some point, hopefully sooner rather than later. That would hopefully mean that the cost to fly would also go down…right? Well, according to the CEO of Southwest Airlines, the answer could be no. In a recent interview at Bernstein’s 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference, Dallas News has reported that Southwest CEO Bob Jordan is reporting that, in short, even when fuel prices are lower, it’s very likely we’ll see the cost of airfare remain high. Southwest Airlines He’s quoted saying, “I think we — our network competitors, you can tell, we’re all focused on ratable production of results, steady production of results, sustainable margins. And so I do think that produces a backdrop where we’ll — there’ll be — we’ll certainly not attempt to give some of these fare increases back.” Aircraft oil and fuel make up about 29% of the costs for an airline to fly, so the increase in price has certainly had a major impact. Why wouldn’t prices be lower for consumers, though, when fuel prices are lower? Well, Bob Jordan continued on, saying that even though the cost to fly has risen exponentially, there’s been no drop off in customers flying. Because of that, the airlines figure they can continue to charge more, make more money, and won’t see any repercussions for it. Southwest Airplanes In fact, Bob Jordan went as far as to say that we could see even MORE fare increases for passengers, stating that the current rate of price increases still supposedly isn’t enough to cover the price hike on fuel. Airline prices have risen nearly 21% in the past year for consumers, and, based on what we’re hearing here, it’s very likely that they could continue to increase throughout this year. Southwest Airlines gate at Harry Reid International Airport It’s important to note that ticket prices aren’t the only way airlines have been making back money to account for the increase in fuel prices. Southwest, American Airlines, and other major airlines have also hiked up the bag fees, which has also majorly affected customers. More Recent Travel News! We Have Bad News About Flying Southwest Airlines Right NowNEW Sweepstakes Announced for Florida Residents, and Includes FREE Airline TicketsSouthwest CHANGES Seating Policy… Again!NEW Flights Are Coming To Tampa International Airport Following Spirit ClosureI Had No Idea This Hotel Essential Existed — Now I Can’t Travel Without It We’ll continue to keep you updated with all the latest travel news that could affect your upcoming trips, so stay tuned to DFB! TSA Announces MAJOR Change Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning on flying any time soon? Let us know in the comments! View the full article