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WARNING — Disney World is about to get even MORE EXPENSIVE. Cinderella Castle So how are YOU still gonna plan your BIG vacation without spending thousands of dollars extra on your next visit? Find out today, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: Disney World Will Cost Thousands MORE in 2024. Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to Disney World in 2024? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: Disney World Will Cost Thousands MORE in 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Heading to Disney World in the near future? Cinderella Castle It’s a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected. Transportation can get delayed, rides can shut down because of technical difficulties, and technology can malfunction. Occasionally, we’ve seen the My Disney Experience app have some trouble, and this week it seems to be struggling again. Over the past few days, we’ve noticed that Genie+ has had some challenges. On Saturday, one of our reporters was having trouble getting the app to load Genie+ selections. Starting at 7AM, guests who purchase Genie+ should be able to start making their first selection for the day, but in this instance, they weren’t showing up. ©Disney Finally, at 7:50AM, selections became available. But then on Sunday, another reporter had a similar issue. At 7AM, the app would not let her make her first selections at 7AM. At 7:05AM, she was able to make selections from her phone, while another person in her party was able to at 7:10AM. ©Disney This can be a big problem for those who are trying to get the most use out of this service and book those popular rides as soon as they can. This experience is happening for multiple guests, but it seems to be inconsistent from user to user. If you do have a trip coming up that you plan on using Genie+ for, you’ll want to be mentally prepared for this. If it happens to you, make sure to keep trying to make your selections in that app! You never know when it could be back up and running, so the more you monitor it, the faster you’ll be able to make those selections. Toy Story Land Also, make sure you take a lot of screenshots. In the event that you do need to request a refund, it’s always a good idea to have documentation of what happened. Guest services Lastly, be prepared to get to the parks early and/or stay there late. If Genie+ doesn’t end up working out for you, you’ll be able to get to more of those must-do experiences if you maximize your park time. Long lines In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. These Will Be the Hardest Genie+ Reservations To Get in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you had a similar issue in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post WARNING: A Huge Problem With Genie+ Might Affect Your Upcoming Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At Walt Disney World Resort, Disney PhotoPass Service just launched new experiences featuring Ahsoka, The Muppets and many more!View the full article

This is almost guaranteed to be the happiest and cutest thing you read on the internet today. It’s a post about cute baby animals! Disney World animals have to eat, too! Disney hosts animals in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Tri-Circle-D Ranch, and EPCOT (at The Seas Pavilion). They are bound to have a few baby animals for us to check out. This year was not a disappointment for the animal lovers at Disney! Across Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members care for over 5,000 animals. Disney just announced that, in 2023 alone, the parks welcomed 300 new baby animals in 2023! Cotton-Top Tamarin Babies ©Disney Disney works to help with the repopulation of endangered species. With less than 7,500 Cotton-Top Tamarin left in the wild, the birth of the twin Tamarins not only doubled Animal Kingdom’s population but Disney’s Partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (ASA) assisted the Species Survival Plan by creating a more diverse breeding pool to help increase their population. Look at those tiny little babies! Cotton-Top Tamarin Twins ©Disney If you want to check out these adorable babies, you can catch them on Discovery Island at Animal Kingdom. They may be tiny, but we think adorable things come in small packages! In June, Animal Kingdom welcomed Cricket and Dot — two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals. Zebra Foal ©Disney They are now playing on the Savanna on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Each has a unique stripe pattern to help tell them apart, but I think we will have to ride a few times to make sure we really get a close look! In August an adorable baby Mandrill, Saffron, was born on the savanna and is already out greeting guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Saffron the baby Mandrill ©Disney She might not be ready to pull Cinderella’s Carriage yet, but the newest Shetland Pony, Pixie, was born in July and is just as cute as you would imagine! Pixie the Shetland Pony ©Disney She is settling into her home at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, and if you are at Fort Wilderness Resort we would recommend making a stop to see if she is out! If not, there are always adorable horses ready to greet you! As always, we will keep you up to date on all the Disney news to make sure you do not miss anything! Need more adorable, uplifting Disney news? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is the cutest animal you love to see at Disney World? Let us know in the comments. The post This Will Be the Happiest Thing You Read on the Internet Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For some people, Target is basically like a Toys “R” Us for adults. We love Target! If you’ve got a Disney trip coming up, Target is a great place to hunt for things like Disney gift cards, Disney backpacks, bathing suits, and more. In fact, we’ve even seen Disney’s 100th Anniversary merchandise at Target. Good news, Target shoppers! Soon, a BIG sale may tempt you to take another Target run. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’re a member of Target Circle, listen up! Target Circle Week will be happening on October 1st-7th, and this sale is EXCLUSIVELY for members of Target Circle. If you’re not a member, don’t worry. You can sign up for the company’s loyalty program for free! Target So, what kind of deals can we expect this year? Well, you’ll be able to save up to 20-30% off some fall essentials (including Halloween costumes and cozy SWEATERS!) You can shop the deals online and through the Target app, too! Let’s go shopping! Here’s a preview of some of the things you’ll be able to save on during Target Circle Days: 30% off women’s pants and sweaters 30% off Halloween costumes and accessories 20% off bath items 20% off bedding items Free $15 Target gift card when you spend $50 on home care items Free $5 Target gift card when you spend $25 on health and beauty products $499.99 after $100 off, iPad Air 5th generation 64 GB Save $10 when you spend $50 on toys $129.99 after $70 off Beats Solo3 rose gold and black headphones 20% off breakfast cereal and granola More deals will be revealed on Target.com on October 1st, so be sure to check the website for more deals! Target We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more deals when they’re announced to keep you in the loop, so stay tuned to DFB for more. In the meantime, have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? Disney-inspired tanks! It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. ALERT: Get Ready. October 2nd Is a BIG Day for Disney Fans! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Target Circle member? Will you be checking out Target Circle Week? Let us know in the comments! The post YIKES. I’m Already Planning to Spend LOTS of Money at the Target Circle Week Sale first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So what’s going on with Disney World restaurants this week? Oswald Triple Chocolate Cake Well, Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom had a ROUGH day earlier this week thanks to some maintenance issues. We got the menus and prices for some new food booths coming to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. Oh, and did we mention those booths are sticking around even AFTER the festival ends? We also had some big restaurant menu changes this week, so let’s chat about those! Magic Kingdom Plaza Ice Cream Parlor You can now get an Ice Cream Float at Plaza Ice Cream Parlour. It’s made with Coca-Cola, Barq’s Root Beer, or Fanta Orange and your choice of hand-scooped ice cream for $4.69. Plaza Ice Cream Parlor You can also now get Assorted Bottled Beverages (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Sprite) for $4.69. REVIEW: There’s PUMPKIN ICE CREAM in Magic Kingdom Right Now! EPCOT Space 220 Space 220 just introduced 18 new menu items! Here’s everything that was added to the food menu: Neptuna Tartare — Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, avocado crema, mango coulis, edamame, wonton crisp, and yuzu dressing Roasted Asparagus Soup — Jumbo lump crabmeat, roasted poblano and red peppers, citrus chili oil, and crouton Bone-in Pork Chop — Slow-roasted 16 oz. pork chop, corn flan, succotash, and spiced applesauce Pan Roasted Swordfish “Cioppino” — Shrimp, littleneck clams, Prince Edward Island mussels, tomato and fennel seafood broth, and toasted garlic bread Vanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Parfait — Black sesame crumble, yuzu curd, macerated blackberries, and basil blackberry sauce Cosmic Cupcake — Chocolate plant-based devil’s food cake topped with vanilla frosting and galactic sprinkles (Available on kid’s menu) ©Disney New drinks are on the way, too: Starship Lemonade — Butterfly pea flower, lemonade, and Sprite served with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic) Moon Rocks — Lemon juice, blue cotton candy syrup, Sprite, pineapple juice, and pop rocks (Non-alcoholic) Solar Flare Sour — Lyre’s Agave Blanco Non-alcoholic Tequila, mango, lime juice, grapefruit bitters, and fever tree tonic water (Zero-proof) Galaxy Spritz — Lagoon Bay Aperitif, lychee liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and prosecco Black Hole Fashioned — Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey, demerara syrup, and whiskey barrel-aged bitters M4RG4R1TA — Espolon Blanco Tequila, watermelon lime sour, and salted lime foam Black Hole Fashioned Illumination — Bacardi Rum, Malibu Caribbean Rum, passion fruit, blood orange, pineapple, lime sour, and passion fruit boba Saturn 2.0 — Bacardi Reserva Ocho Rum, Velvet Falernum Liqueur, orgeat, passion fruit, and lemon juice Space Age Mule — Tito’s Homemade Vodka, fresh carrot juice, mango, lime juice, ginger beer, and chili lime seasoning rim Command Center — Hendrick’s Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, citrus and elderflower foam Shuttle Crew — Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Vodka, vanilla, tangerine, Red Bull, and tang foam Gamma Burst — Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass, Midori Melon Liqueur, and strawberry popping pearls Read our review of these new items Le Cellier The Corn Bisque has been removed from the Appetizers at Le Cellier. Corn Bisque That’s the only change here, though. Le Cellier Has a NEW Menu in Disney World — Come Try it With Us! Disney’s Hollywood Studios BaseLine Tap House There was a change in Craft Beer on Tap at Base Line Tap House: REMOVED: Golden Road Golden State Cerveza ADDED: Golden Road Mango Cart — 16 oz. draft beer, Los Angeles (4.0% ABV, 10 IBU) for $9.75 Also, under Cocktails On Tap, Baseline Select Margarita description changed from “Patrón Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice” to “Lunazul Añejo Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, and Lime Juice” BaseLine Select Margarita The Spirits menu also changed: ADDED: Hangar One Vodka ADDED: Tito’s Handmade Vodka ADDED: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum ADDED: Bacardí Silver Rum ADDEDL Lunazul Añejo Tequila This Hollywood Studios Lounge Might Just Be One of the Best Kept Foodie Secrets in Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pizzafari The Bugs and Grubs is no longer available at Pizzafari. Pizzafari That’s the only update here. Disney World’s New Snack Proves There Can Be TOO MUCH of a Good Thing Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s You can no longer get Strawberry Milk at Capt. Cook’s. Capt. Cook’s Asian-style Noodle Salad has been added to the menu. It’s served with honey-miso dressing for $9.59. You’ll Want To LEAVE Magic Kingdom To Get These Nachos Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass The Turkey and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich has been taken off the breakfast menu here. The Market at Ale & Compass There are no other changes, though. One Thing SAVED This Princess Treat in Disney World Disney Springs Splitsville Luxury Lanes Buckle up because Splitsville had a ton of changes this week. Here’s how Appetizers have changed: Loaded Fries changed from $16 to $13 ADDED: Voodoo Shrimp — crispy shrimp tossed in sweet n’ spicy voodoo sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, and crispy rice noodles for $15 ADDED: Pan-fried Potstickers — pork potstickers with black vinegar sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds for $13 ADDED: Street Corn Chicken Nachos — loaded with chicken, elote-style corn, queso, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, jalapeno, cotija cheese, and cilantro for $17 Here’s how the Pizza menu has been updated: Veggie description changed from “Mozzarella, mushrooms, red and green peppers, onions, and broccoli” to “Mozzarella, mushrooms, black olives, red peppers, onions, and broccoli” Killer Bee changed from $19 to $21 REMOVED: Firehouse Loaded Fries The Sushi Rolls have also been changed: REMOVED: Tropical Delight REMOVED: The Rolls Royce ADDED: Surf & Turf Roll — tempura shrimp, cream cheese, and asparagus topped with thinly-sliced seared Wagyu sirloin, avocado, masago, horseradish cream, kimchi ponzu, and crispy onions for $22 ADDED: Krab Rangoon Roll — Kani Kana krab, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and scallions rolled and tempura fried, served with Thai chili sauce for $19 Handhelds changed like this: ADDED: Steakhouse Burger — smothered with melted Swiss and topped with savory sauteed mushrooms, steak sauce, and horseradish cream, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, as well as fries for $21 ADDED: Steak Ranchero Tacos — marinated, chargrilled steak, salsa ranchero, pico de gallo, dressed cabbage, onion, and cilantro, served with cilantro-lime rice and beans on the side for $20 ADDED: Baja Shrimp Tacos — blackened shrimp, dressed cabbage, Thai chili lime, pickled red onion, and cilantro, served with cilantro-lime rice and beans on the side for $20 Entrees were also updated: ADDED: Tuna Poke Bowl — seared ahi tuna tossed in spicy kimchee ponzu and served over sushi rice with diced avocado, fresh mango, and shelled edamame, topped with seaweed salad, scallions, sesame seeds, and house-made spicy mayo for $26 ADDED: Chicken Alfredo — blackened chicken, broccoli, red peppers, and scallions served over linguine tossed with creamy Alfredo sauce, served with toasted garlic bread on the side for $28 ADDED: Steak & Fries — an 8-ounce American Wagyu sirloin finished with garlic butter and served with shoestring fries, broccoli, and signature steak sauce for $39 Splitsville Frozen Drinks also changed: Frozen Flight changed from $21 to $28 Bamboo Flight description changed from ” Mi Casa Margarita, Tiki Punch, and Pina Colada” to “Blue Lagoon, Tiki Punch, and Piña Colada” REMOVED: The Tsunami Here’s how Resort Classics and Crafty Cocktails has changed: REMOVED: Mi Casa REMOVED: Cadillac Margarita ADDED: Tropical Long Island — spirited combination of gin, vodka, coconut rum, triple sec, simple syrup, and fresh lime and pineapple juices for $16 ADDED: Blue Lagoon — Jose Cuervo Silver tequila, Blue Curacao, fresh lime, pineapple, and agave for $15 REMOVED: Bourbon Smash ADDED: Key Lime Pie Martini — Tito’s handmade vodka, Licor 43, fresh lime, simple syrup, and a splash of heavy cream with a crushed graham cracker rim and lime wheel for $16 ADDED: Michters Mule — Michter’s bourbon, wildflower honey, ginger beer, and squeeze of lemon, served with a gingersnap cookie for $16 ADDED: Espresso Martini — Stoli vanilla vodka, Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Trader Vic’s macadamia nut liqueur, Stok coffee, and simple syrup, served with a ladyfinger for $16 ADDED: Bees Knees — Ford’s gin, wildflower honey, squeeze of lemon, and splash of soda water, garnished with a mini honey dipper and candy bee for $16 Frozen Flight Draft Beers also saw changes: REMOVED: Sam Adams Seasonal Draft Stella Artois Draft changed from $10 to $9 Splitsville’s “Lost Lanes” Pilsner changed from $10 to $9 REMOVED: Shock Top Draft Orange Blossom City Beautiful IPA changed from $10 to $9 Orange Blossom Pilsner changed from $10 to $9 REMOVED: Seasonal Draft ADDED: Featured Local Draft for $9 ADDED: Blue Moon Draft for $9 ADDED: Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea for $9 (add hanging shot of Firefly lemonade vodka for $5) Here’s how Bottles & Cans got updated: Miller High Life (16 oz can) changed from $6 to $7 Budweiser Bottle changed from $6 to $7 Bud Light Bottle changed from $6 to $7 Coors Light Bottle changed from $6 to $7 Corona Bottle changed from $7 to $9 Heineken Bottle changed from $7 to $9 REMOVED: Ace Pineapple Cider REMOVED: Crooked Can High Stepper IPA REMOVED: White Claw High Noon changed from $8 to $9 ADDED: Angry Orchard Hard Cider for $9 ADDED: Cigar City Jai Alai IPA for $9 ADDED: Oyster City Mill Pond Dirty Blonde Ale for $9 ADDED: Modelo Especial for $9 Splitsville Luxury Lanes Here’s what has changed under Wines: REMOVED: La Crema Sonoma Pinot Noir, Hess Alomi Cabernet Sauvignon, 1000 Stories Zinfandel, and Michael David Petite Petit Sirah ADDED: Raeburn Pinot Noir for $15 per glass and $60 per bottle ADDED: Louis Martini Sonoma Cabernet for $14 per glass and $56 per bottle REMOVED: J Vineyards Pinot Gris, Coppo Monclavina Moscato, Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine, and Ozeki Hana Awaka Sparkling Sake ADDED: La Perlina Moscato for $10 per glass and $40 per bottle ADDED: J Vineyards Cuvee for $15 per glass and $60 per bottle One Look and You’ll Totally Get Why This Disney World Dish is Called SPIDER Sushi Now, remember menu changes happen ALL the time in Disney World, so if you have your heart set on eating something, be sure to check those menus before your trip. You can do that through the Disney World website and My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep track of changes, so be sure to check back with DFB, too! Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Use our discount code for DFB readers – WDW2023 – for 25% off! 5 Restaurants That Will Waste Your Time in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What menu changes have surprised you the most in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Menus Change at Le Cellier and Space 220 in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland is home to so many snacks that it’s hard to choose what to eat. Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor We’re DisneyFoodBlog, so we try alllll the new offerings and tell you all about them to help you decide what is and isn’t worth the money. We headed over to Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor to try their new sundae. Spoiler alert: it was an explosion of strawberries! We grabbed the Strawberry Street Car Sundae for $10.79. This treat is made of Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream served in a Dipped Waffle Cup with Strawberry Topping, Strawberry Crisp, and Whipped Cream. Strawberry Street Car Sundae The strawberry ice cream tasted authentic and fresh (not like that artificial strawberry flavor you may taste sometimes), and the vanilla ice cream basically became strawberry with all the toppings. The strawberry topping tasted a little more artificially sweet, but we didn’t mind it much. SO much strawberry! The dipped bowl was really the star here, though! It cut through all the strawberries with a crunchy texture and vanilla taste — it almost reminded us of those classic frosted animal cracker cookies. OBSESSED with this bowl Beware, though, this treat is messy, and we really only recommend it for those who love strawberries. You have to be committed to fruity flavors to enjoy this one. Delicious! Looking for more recent reviews? We’ve got you covered! More Reviews! REVIEW: HUGE Menu Change Debuts at Space 220 — See the NEW Menu Items!REVIEW: 2 NEW Snacks Have Arrived In EPCOT — But There’s A Catch!NEWS: Menu CHANGE Arrives at Magic Kingdom’s Spring Roll CartREVIEW: Move Over, Texas Roadhouse. Disney’s NEW Cinnamon-Spiced Sweet Bread Just Entered the ArenaREVIEW: What’s the Matter with Disney World’s Newest Treat? NOTHING! Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! These are the best snacks in Disneyland for 2023! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Would you grab this sundae in Disneyland? Tell us your thoughts below! The post REVIEW: If You Forgot About Frosted Animal Crackers, Try THIS Disney Sundae! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Mobile Order is a feature that many Disney guests enjoy. Mobile Order pickup It allows you to order your meal and pay for it before you get to the restaurant so you can pick it up within minutes of arriving. It saves lots of time and is less stressful for many visitors. However, there’s a change to mobile ordering in Disneyland that you need to know about! At select restaurants, after you place a Mobile Order, the Disneyland App will now tell you the estimated wait time for your food. As you can see, when we placed an order at Galactic Grill, the app informed us that our food would be ready in 2-10 minutes. ©Disney This new feature has been slowly rolled to various restaurants over the past few months, and it still isn’t available at every restaurant. In fact, this was the first time we’ve seen it on our devices! ©Disney This is especially helpful if it’s a busy meal time and you need to tell your family how much longer it’ll be until you get your food. It can also help you plan if you have time to run to the restroom before picking up your food or to refill your water bottle. The more information we have, the easier our vacations feel, right? Don’t forget to check back to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! Could we actually see a Skyliner and new rides in Disneyland? Here’s what we know. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What’s your favorite restaurant to mobile order from in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Started Rolling Out a NEW Mobile Order Feature – And We LOVE It! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Finding the perfect souvenir to commemorate your Disney World vacation can be very difficult. We LOVE to shop! There are so many different items to choose from, and it also depends on your budget. If you’re a fan of personalized items, though, there’s a spot in Magic Kingdom we don’t want you to forget about! On Main Street, U.S.A., you’ll find a shop called Curtain Call Collectibles. This is a spot many people walk by without noticing because they’re more focused on getting to the Main Street Confectionary. But this place is worth a visit! Curtain Call Collectibles This is a great spot to personalize some Disney merchandise! Here, you can choose between getting a few different items custom embroidered, including hats, towels, backpacks, stockings, and more. We’ve even seen Cast Members personalize Disney’s popular fabric tote bags! Choose what you’d like Personalizations will cost you $4.99 for basic earhat embroidery or $7.99 for premium embroidery. You can also choose between a few different color threads. Remember, though, that you also need to purchase the item that you want to get embroidered. Pricing So, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone back home, or for yourself, don’t forget to stop by Curtain Call during your next visit. And as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Disney World HAD to stop selling these 6 souvenirs — learn all about them here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What would you choose to get embroidered? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can UPGRADE Your Disney Souvenirs at This Magic Kingdom Store first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get ready to inject some major excitement into your day — it’s time to talk SNACKS! Disney’s Hollywood Studios It’s been a long day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — you’ve been able to successfully ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance AND Slinky Dog Dash (quite the achievement!), managed the heavy crowds and now your stomach is telling you during your hectic day, “Hey, it’s time for a snack!” Instead of staying in the park, we’re here to tell you there are some GREAT snacking options actually worth leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios for! You won’t have to go very far for any one of these five treats. They’re all at hotels accessible via the Disney Skyliner, which you can board immediately from the park! Let’s take a closer look at a few of these snacks we think may be worth a side-trip. Disney’s Riviera Resort Vanilla and Citrus Crème Brûlée at Topolino’s Terrace One of Disney World’s newest resorts, Disney’s Riviera Resort is the only resort on this list with TWO snacks we recommend trying. First we have to start with the Vanilla and Citrus Crème Brûlée at Topolino’s Terrace. Vanilla and Citrus Crème Brûlée celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary This tasty dessert has several sugary and sweet components, including morello cherry compote, strawberry foam, sugared beignets, and chocolate meringues. We find it to be very light and citrusy, with the real density coming from the donut hole-like beignets. The nice blend of caramelization and citrus flavors from the crème brûlée really add that “pop” to this dessert, making it one you should definitely make time to try. This crème brûlée is sold for $14.00. Baked Brie at Bar Riva This next treat comes with an added bonus — relaxation. We recommend heading to Bar Riva not only for the delicious Baked Brie (cheese counts as a treat, right?) but also for the awesome atmosphere. This open-air bar is poolside and could provide a nice change of pace from the heavy crowds and long lines at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Baked Brie in Puff Pastry As for the snack itself, the Baked Brie is something you should absolutely try if you’re a cheese-lover! Served with a crostini and topped with confit tomatoes, this pastry has that gooey-on-the-inside, flaky-on-the-outside texture that should tempt park-goers away from the park, any time of the day. This poolside bar favorite can be bought for $13.49. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort House-Made Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding at Sebastian’s Bistro This Caribbean Beach Resort recommendation comes with a bit of a caveat — this treat is part of an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal. But hear us out! If you and your family are in the mood for a dinner break away from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then this family-style, Caribbean and Latin-inspired dinner might be perfect for you. Bread Pudding Part of this dinner includes the House-Made Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding for dessert. The bread pudding comes topped with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream — the perfect treat to spoil yourself with after a long day at the parks and a hearty dinner. This bread pudding is comparable to the iconic ‘Ohana bread pudding and we feel this dessert is justification enough for a trip to Sebastian’s Bistro. The dinner itself goes for $35 per adult (plus tax and gratuity) and $19 per child ages 3-9 (plus tax and gratuity). Disney’s Pop Century Resort Tie-dye Cheesecake at Everything POP Shopping & Dining Our next stop will be at one of the value resorts and home to a very colorful dessert — Disney’s Pop Century Resort. The Tie-dye Cheesecake at Everything POP Shopping & Dining has been around since the resort opened in 2003 and really fits the “pop culture throughout the decades” vibe the resort boasts. It’s one THICK boi The rainbow cheesecake simply sits atop a red velvet “crust,” but don’t be fooled by the simplicity — this unique cheesecake is delicious. It may look like Play-Doh, but it is actually very creamy, rich in flavor, and has that moist cake chaser that makes this a scrumptious reason to leave the park for a snack! The kaleidoscopic concoction of a dessert is also sold at the affordable price of $5.99. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Cupcake at Landscape of Flavors Our last stop on the list takes us to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and, specifically, Landscape of Flavors. While this food court can be hit-or-miss, we think the Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae Cupcake is worth checking out. It looks just like a sundae! Another tight-budget snack option at $5.99, this unique dessert is a classic at Landscape of Flavors. It’s a chocolate cupcake topped with cookies ‘n’ cream buttercream, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate ears. Perfect for the kiddos and parents alike, this visually appealing treat is great for anyone looking to satisfy that chocolate and cookies ‘n cream craving. And there it is, five snacks worth leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios for! You deserve a break from the hustle and bustle of a busy Hollywood Studios day, why not hop on the Skyliner and treat yourself? For more on Disney Dining on all things Disney, be sure to follow us here at DFB! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! 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These days, it isn’t exactly cheap to watch content from all the major streaming platforms. With all the recent price increases we’ve been seeing, those streaming bills can really start to add up. Disney+ Billboard Recently, another company announced its plans to create a new ad-free subscription tier (with a price increase). Things are about to change for Amazon Prime Video customers. For a long time, Amazon’s Prime Video platform was one of the few remaining streaming services without ads. The current price for Prime Video (without ads) is $14.99 a month. Now, Amazon is joining the list of companies that will use advertisements in TV series and movies. Ads are officially coming to Amazon Prime Video, according to CNBC. ©Amazon Customers will soon see limited ads while streaming TV series and movies on Prime Video. This change is expected to roll out in the U.S. and select cities in early 2024, according to CNBC. For those who would like to opt out of ads, Amazon will introduce an ad-free tier for an additional $2.99 per month, though live events and sports will continue to have commercials in the ad-free tier. Do you watch anything on Prime Video? Additionally, Amazon noted that it intends to have “meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming providers,” though we’ll have to wait and see how this could look in 2024. Want more streaming news? We've got you covered! You Won’t Believe the Most Popular Show on Disney+ Right NowA New Pixar Movie Was Just Crowned the Most-Viewed on Disney+ in 2023!Disney Has CANCELED 8 TV Shows in 2023ACT FAST! You Could Get Disney+ for Just $1.99 for a Limited Time In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. DATE ANNOUNCED for Disney+ Price Increase Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you watch anything on Prime Video? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Ads Are Officially Coming to Amazon Prime Video Streaming Service first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. In what now feels like a former life, I came from a land of warm hugs and hiya pals. Yup, at one point in time, I spent hours of my life hugging strangers, signing books, dancing on the castle stage, and smiling for pictures when literally no one could see my face. It was seriously the most out-of-body (literally) and mind-blowing job I’ve ever had but it was no walk in the park. Hi friends! As a performer, I encountered quite a few not-so-pleasant experiences that could have been avoided if people just knew a few helpful tips when interacting with a character in Disney World. I also experienced some of the most memorable interactions, and I’d love to share how you can help make those happen for yourself and that performer you’re interacting with! It takes a lot to become a performer in Disney World. Entertainment Cast Members go through auditions and extensive training, and we keep up our skills with workshops and workouts. But, that’s what it takes. When it comes to character interactions and shows, you can’t fall short of the magic that Disney World guests expect. Speaking of that magic, there are quite a few rules that performers have to follow in the park. So as much as Mickey would probably love to hold your cutie pie baby — it’s just not gonna happen. Safety is the most important key for Cast Members, so most of the time when you’re told no when interacting with a character or performer, that’s why! FYI Mickey is proud of you too Now, let’s get down to business and talk about the 7 things I need you to know when interacting with a character in Disney World! We speak our own language. In a way, performers speak their own language. There are a few cues that we internally know for safety reasons. For example, have you ever been watching the castle show when all of a sudden the cast runs off? This is because a light on the stage has told them to do so. It could be for technical issues, weather, etc. We’re walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A. Another thing that may happen is a character leaving when you’re next in line to meet them or even cutting your interaction short. During this, you may see the character motion a sign to their character attendant. There is a universal help sign for characters to signal if they need to leave a set early for whatever reason. We cannot be a part of your engagement. As much as we’d love to help you with your most special moments, we’re actually trained not to. (Yes, it does happen sometimes but it’s really not supposed to). For example, there was a time when I was perorming and a character attendant gave me a warning that someone was going to propose. ©Disney I was told to high tail it out of the shot before the person popped the question. Don’t worry though! We will still cheer from the side lines and congratulate you after the big moment has passed! We can take pictures with you after you’ve popped the question. But for that actual drop down on the knee moment, we really try to get out of the way. You will have the best interaction if you engage/banter a bit. Looking for the best character interaction? Strike up a conversation! When meeting Alice, ask her if she is a weed. I promise, she will have something to say about that! Meeting Mickey? Ask if he wants to do the hot dog dance! Sprinkling in little moments like this will really ensure that you have a memorable time with the characters. Alice Often times characters will try to start these conversations/interactions and those meeting the characters try to rush photos or autographs and the special parts about meeting that character are missed. So slow down and really interact with the character you’re meeting. I promise it will be more memorable that way! Open that marker and flip to the page you want the character to sign. If you’re deciding what marker to bring, please bring the thicker one. It makes it so much easier for characters to sign. Some characters don’t have all of their fingers and some have none at all. So, having a thicker marker just makes a world of a difference when it comes to signing autograph books! Hey, Pluto! Also, flip to the page you want the character to sign before it’s your turn to meet them. This saves so much time and will help the line move along more quickly. It will also help the character so they don’t accidentally sign on a page that was already autographed or on a page that you were saving for someone else. No, there are not air conditioners in there. Please stop asking. I’m saying this one louder for the people in the back. NO. There are not air conditioners in character costumes. Please stop asking and looking for one. The reason we hate this question so much is because it’s a huge way to ruin the magic for the little ones around you. Vision is limited. So you may have to point something out more than once. Seeing can be really difficult for performers. Each costume comes with a different range of vision and it’s own set of challenges. So, if you are trying to show a character something really cool on your shirt or if you wrote the character a note, you may have to point it out more than once. Piglet! We can see, it just might take a second for us to realize what it is that you are trying to show us! And if you see us bump into a chair during character dining (No, you didn’t). Please keep our feet on the ground. My very first day as a performer, a man picked me up off the ground and held me in the air for about 30 seconds. Not only was this extremely uncomfortable, it’s also a major safety issue! I know people can be very excited to meet characters and performers, but please please remember that we are people and should be treated like so. Respect our boundaries and don’t cross lines that you wouldn’t cross with someone you’ve just met. We LOVE meeting characters in Disney World Hopefully you learned a few new things about the life of a performer in Disney World. It is seriously the most rewarding job in the world as we get to create memories that can last a lifetime. If you love learning more about the Disney World parks, attractions, and Cast Members, make sure to follow along here at DFB so that you never miss a thing. Wonder what it’s like to be a Haunted Mansion Cast Member? Go inside the mansion with Kayleigh here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your dream Cast Member role? Let us know in the comments below! The post I Was a Performer in Disney World — Here Are 7 Things I Need You To Know first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is so much to see in EPCOT‘s World Showcase. Japan Pavilion All the different pavilions have so many unique food and drink offerings, beautiful architecture to admire, shopping to do, and so much more. Every now and then, some pavilions will have special events you won’t want to miss out on, and another one is coming up on September 29th! Mark your calendars! For one day only, a unique event is happening in EPCOT. If you love learning about other cultures and traditions, this is the celebration for you. Looking for more EPCOT news? We’ve got you covered! More EPCOT News! I Was Today Years Old When I Learned About THIS Special Event in EPCOTYour Jaw Will Drop at This INCREDIBLE Cake in EPCOT!CONFIRMED: Disney Using Virtual Queue for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT2 Disney World Restaurants Are CLOSED With NO Reopening Date in SightThis NEW EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Is PERFECT for Your Sweet Tooth Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Good luck completing EPCOT’s new 100th Anniversary challenge! Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your favorite part of the Japan Pavilion? Tell us in the comments! The post I Was Today Years Old When I Learned About THIS Special Event in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Stitch fans! We may not know what every single Disney fan likes to do in their free time, but we have a feeling a lot of you out there probably enjoy a good old-fashioned game night every once in a while, right? Hi, Stitch! Well, we found a NEW item on Amazon that combines both your love of Lilo & Stitch AND game night into one FUN product. Who’s ready to play? We’ll bring the snacks, you bring the games. Deal? See the NEW YAHTZEE: Disney Stitch Game ©Amazon You can’t go wrong with the classic games, right? Well, Disney has a new twist on YAHTZEE, and we’re LOVING the tropical tiki designs. The game includes custom dice with your favorite characters like Lilo and Stitch, plus his signature plasma blaster and even a rocket ship! ©Amazon The game also comes with a collectible tiki-style dice cup, and this may be our favorite part. This game can be played with one or more players, so invite all your friends for a good old game of YAHTZEE! View on Amazon In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned for more. Check out our Disney-themed storefront on Amazon for more Disney finds!The post We Know EXACTLY What Stitch Fans Will Be Doing at the Next Family Game Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This past week, Disney made a HUGE announcement. ©Disney They let fans know that they plan to DOUBLE their investments in Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP). This will mean spending $60 billion on expansions over the next 10 years. That’s a lot of money! But fans aren’t really sure what to think about this announcement. We asked our readers “What do you REALLY think about Disney’s $60 billion expansion plans?” We got quite a mix of opinions. Here’s what they said. Disney’s Plans Change We found that most of our readers said something to the extent that Disney has a lot of ideas and makes a lot of announcements, but we don’t always see them follow through on them. Gregory specifically mentioned, “Honestly, 3/4 of what Disney tells us never happens. It’s just hype to get people excited so I’ll believe it when I see it.” Concept art of potential Magic Kingdom expansion We’ve heard of the Blue Sky ideas from Disney. These are new ideas the Disney Imagineers come up with. Some of them make it into the parks, but many do not. We’ve heard about a lot of these Blue Sky ideas recently including the Magic Kingdom expansion. We had heard about this last year and that it could include Encanto, Disney Villains, and Coco Lands. But now it sounds like Animal Kingdom might get an Encanto land, so we’re guessing the idea could be scrapped for Magic Kingdom. Bye-bye Dinoland U.S.A! We just know, after following Disney for so long, that not everything they say or announce comes to fruition. (We’ve been waiting on that Mary Poppins attraction in EPCOT for YEARS now, for example, and we’ve seen no sign that it’s actually coming.) That worries fans and gives them doubts about this new announcement. Price Increases In the past few years, we’ve seen A LOT of price increases throughout Disney. Food, merchandise, and ticket prices seem to always be increasing or at least fluctuating. Genie+ prices fluctuate daily! ©Disney Many of our readers are worried that with bigger projects comes price increases for us guests. Connie said that this announcement “translates into further price increases for the guests!” Will this cause us to see more price increases? We’ll have to wait to find out. Time Line Another thing our readers are concerned about is the timeline of these new projects. Gerald added the quip, “It will take 60 years to finish.” We certainly hope not, but Disney doesn’t have the best track record for accomplishing projects quickly. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana Construction in late February If you’ve followed along with the EPCOT transformation, you know it has been ongoing in some capacity for about four years. We’re a little worried about the Magic Kingdom expansion taking a long time because there’s no real plan as of now. Matthew echoed our concerns by saying, “I’m excited they’re putting more money into the parks. I would love to know more concrete plans.” Magic Kingdom With Disney’s habit of taking a long time on projects, we wonder how much they’ll actually get done in 10 years. The Magic of Disney Still Exists With a lot of skepticism from fans, we had a lot of readers voice their excitement, too! One reader, Karin, voiced her excitement with all emojis, ““! Bryan said it, “can’t come soon enough!!!! LOVE IT”. So clearly many fans believe in the magic of Disney! Walt’s Dream will continue $60 billion is a lot of money. We can only imagine the possibilities of what could be accomplished with that. We want to trust and believe in the Walt Disney Company. It’s amazing what has been accomplished already in 100 years. We can’t wait to see what comes in the next ten! Magic Kingdom Whether you believe in the magic or not, we’re sure Disney has a plan. Kim added, “So let’s see what happens. I’m more comfortable now that Iger is at the helm.” Until then, keep following the Disney Food Blog for all your Disney updates! CEO Bob Iger Responds to One of Disney’s Biggest Criticisms Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you thoughts on the recent announcement? Let us know in the comments! The post Why Fans Don't Trust Disney's Latest HUGE Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is full of surprises. EPCOT Sometimes, the surprises come in the form of changes you may not expect, or maybe you walk into a park or hotel and see something you weren’t expecting. That happened to us just recently in EPCOT — check out the amazing cake that we saw! We headed into Connections Cafe in EPCOT (home of our beloved Starbucks beverages) and were met with an amazing new find. Forget the coffee — we found something even more exciting! Yes, Disney has whipped up an amazing Remy (from Ratatouille) cake! The cake features Remy sitting on top of multiple different types of cheese, and yes, it is all made of cake. Connections Cafe AMAZING Remy Cake This just goes to show that you never know what you may find in Disney World! If you’re a big fan of creations like these, be sure to take a trip around to the different Disney World hotels during the holiday season to see the different gingerbread creations that are built each year. Grand Floridian Lobby at Christmastime (2022) As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! This is the most surprising rule in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s the most surprising thing you’ve ever seen in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post Your Jaw Will Drop at This INCREDIBLE Cake in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World. It’s the Most Magical Place On Earth. Disney World Except for when it’s not. While Disney World is great fun for all ages most of the time, there are a few scenarios and places at Disney World that we, as grown adults, are SCARED of. Some fears you just never grow out of, you know? While we’ve never actually felt genuinely unsafe at Disney World, there are a few places that we just do not want to be. There are places we feel downright uncomfortable, and there are places that will give us jump scares no matter how much we mentally prepare ourselves beforehand. Without further ado, here are some of the SCARIEST places at Disney World. Caves on Tom Sawyer Island The caves on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom are just plain spooky. Like, who enjoys being in a cold, dark cave? Well, I guess bats do. And probably the bear that got loose in Magic Kingdom. Are you brave enough to explore Dead Man’s Grotto? It’s kinda spooky! Us? Nah. Take us back to the pixie dust. It’s a little too quiet, dark, and eerie in those caves! Bathrooms The Disney World bathrooms are sometimes SCARY. We said it. They’re crowded. They’re messy sometimes, before those custodial Cast Members come through with pixie dust. There are little children running around because their poor mamas are just trying to experience five seconds of peace while they do their business. Restrooms are not very restful at Disney World There are teenagers way cooler than us judging how we re-apply our lipliner in the mirror. Is there toilet paper stuck to our shoe? Oh my gosh, is it raining outside, WHY is it so crowded? It’s chaotic, it’s hectic, and we do not particularly enjoy the bathroom. Disney World in general in the months May through September. I imagine that cookies put in a way-too-hot oven feel the way that Disney World guests feel from May through September. Sometimes it’s OCTOBER before it starts to cool down. Sweating just looking at this photo It’s sweaty. It’s stinky. It’s crowded. There are panting children everywhere. There are panting ADULTS everywhere. HEEEEEELP. Can we have summer hibernation? Can that be a thing? It’s dangerously hot from the summer months in central Florida, and everyone is at Disney World at once because the kiddos are out of school, and on top of it all, there will probably be a torrential downpour of rain at approximately… OH WAIT. You can’t predict the rain. It could come at any second now… It’s Tough To Be A Bug Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, It’s Tough To Be A Bug has terrified youngins for decades. Unless you enjoy the sensation of tiny critters all over your skin, or unless you enjoy the smell of stink bug, this show is horrifying and awful. This. Is. Terrifying. However, it’s also a right of passage. It’s also a right of passage to laugh as your child experiences the attraction for the first time. #Parenting Well. There you have it. Those are all of our nightmare scenarios. Take a deep breath. It’s over. You did great. We’ll continue to keep you updated with Disney news and occasionally force you to relive horrifying Disney scenarios, so make sure to follow along for more! On a more joyful note… Click here to see one of our FAVORITE secret places in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you as frightened as we are of these places in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post This is the Scariest Place in Disney World. Prove Me Wrong first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s no secret that we love Disney merchandise. Disney Plushes We keep you updated on all the latest new items we see because we know there’s never a wrong time to shop online, or at least check out new items Disney releases. However, October 2nd is going to be a BIG day on shopDisney — here are all the different merchandise collections that will be released! First, we’ll have the Disney100 Platinum Celebration Finale Collection! Can you believe we’re already coming to the end of the 100th Anniversary celebration? ©Disney We’ll also have the Classic Christmas and Hanukkah Collections coming on the same day. Yes, it’ll be the beginning of October, but Disney is just making sure you’re ready to buy those holiday gifts with plenty of time. ©Disney But that’s not all — no, there are 4 more collections also debuting on October 2nd! Wish Collection (inspired by the upcoming Disney film) Holiday Disney Munchlings Plush Collection (Stitch is a CUPCAKE, y’all; we’re so excited) Spider-Man Cozy Collection (it looks so soft) Advent Calendar Collection (never too early to prepare for the holidays) ©Disney Needless to say, there’s going to be a lot of shopping to accomplish at the beginning of October, but it’s important to stay ahead of new collections, especially if you’re planning to get an item for a future gift for someone. Some of these collections sell out fast and don’t restock for quite some time. Dooney & Bourke bags As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out these Disney items online that aren’t sold in stores! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What collection are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments! The post 🚨 ALERT: Get Ready. October 2nd Is a BIG Day for Disney Fans! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

September is a busy month for EPCOT! Hope you can keep up, because there’s a lot going on. Let’s talk about it. EPCOT First of all, there’s still quite a bit of construction happening in EPCOT. But the end is near! Then, there’s the Food and Wine Festival, new 100th Anniversary celebrations, and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana attraction previews ALL happening now. Speaking of that Journey of Water attraction, we’ve got an update to share ahead of the outdoor attraction’s grand opening! Before we get into the big news at EPCOT, if you are planning a trip to Disney World soon, you should check out our FREE checklists. This one is for EPCOT and can come straight to your inbox. This complete checklist is easy to pull up on your phone, so you can make sure you aren’t missing a single thing there is to do and see in EPCOT. Now, you might want to listen up because this is important. We saw a LOT of guests waiting in line to join the virtual queue for Journey of Water. The line started by The Land Pavilion and ended all the way by Spaceship Earth! But, there may have been some confusion happening here, as this was NOT the line to actually enter Journey of Water. Before you hop in line, make sure you know what the line is actually for — otherwise, you may end up wasting time. Look at that line! There are two different ways to join the virtual queue. Guests can either wait in line to scan a QR code (located by The Land Pavilion) and join the virtual queue from there, or go to the “Virtual Queues” screen My Disney Experience app and tap “Join Virtual Queue.” Guests can scan the QR code over by The Land If you want to skip the line, we recommend joining the queue from your phone! ©Disney Once we joined the queue, there was no estimated wait time. Disney notes that guests in the virtual queue will get a notification when their group is called. From there, guests can head over to the attraction and check in! Note that there may be a line to enter after your group is called, so be prepared to wait. ©Disney In this attraction, guests will be able to explore a “lush exploration trail” that lets guests “play with magical, living water” through an immersive walk-through attraction. We previously attended a Cast Member preview of the attraction and had a BLAST! Te Fiti in Journey of Water In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited to visit this new attraction? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Disney Using Virtual Queue for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World hotels are changing! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is getting whole new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas. Meanwhile, both Disney’s Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn Resorts are getting new rooms. We previously told you that Disney’s Caribbean Beach was getting new rooms, too, and we’re going to take you on a full tour of those rooms RIGHT NOW. The new rooms at Caribbean Beach are designed around a Little Mermaid theme, which means we were super excited to finally get to see them. We did get a sneak peek in late 2022, but we’re going to show you EVERYTHING in the new “Under The Sea” rooms. So let’s go! The color scheme is VERY sea-like, but it also still maintains a sort of tropical feel. We’re talking whites, sea greens, and light blues with pops of light yellows and oranges. The new room! The main bed is your standard comfy Disney bed with yellow accents. The bed You want pillows? You’ll get LOTS of them (we do like that Disney does NOT skimp on the pillows). LOADS of pillows There’s a little table with outlets to the right of the bed. Table with outlets Across from the bed is where you’ll find your dresser and TV, as well as coffee-making supplies. Across from the bed The remote and an informational brochure are on the top of the dresser. Remote control and brochure The coffee maker, cream, sugar, tea, and more, are tucked in the corner where the dresser meets the wall. The artwork behind it is SO adorable. Coffee-making supplies You’ll find that seahorse motif throughout. Seahorse! Above that is a small shelving unit that includes your ice bucket. There’s more fun artwork behind the shelf. Ice bucket and more seahorses! Below the coffee maker, you’ll find a cabinet with a safe… Safe …and a trash/recycling bin. Trash and recycling bin A mini fridge is hiding underneath the next cabinet over. Mini fridge There’s an empty drawer for storage above that. Empty drawer The thermostat is on the wall nearest the coffee-making supplies. Thermostat Next to the dresser is what seems to be more places to store stuff. More storage? However, the top part of this unit pulls down into a smaller twin-sized bed! It’s a bed! Above the bed is some more gorgeous Under the Sea artwork. Look at it! The fishies are SLEEPING. Sebastian is in the middle getting some shuteye. You’ll be sleeping with the fishes There’s a sofa with a footstool on the other side of the room. Sofa and footstool Look at how nifty this footstool is — it also opens up for storage. It opens up! The artwork above it really does capture the spirit of The Little Mermaid. We love the Under the Sea art Pull down on those bars and you get another bed. This is similar to the pull-down beds you’ll find at Disney World’s value resorts. It’s a great use of space! ANOTHER bed You’ll find more artwork of sleeping fishes above this bed. Everyone will be sleeping with the fishes The table beside this bed is where you’ll find the phone. We’d also like to point out that the room has lots of outlets, including USB outlets. Phone and outlets! The table has a drawer and another space for storing your stuff. The table There’s a reading light above the table. Reading light Look at these charming room curtains. We love the tropical flower pattern on them. Cute curtains If you open them, there’s a sheer panel behind them. Curtains when they’re open The window is next to the door. The door You’ll find a mirror by the window, too, on the parallel wall. Mirror In the bathroom, you’ll find two sinks and a mirror. Bathroom The colors here are like a natural wood color. Bathroom You’ll be supplied with those wonderful H20 amenities. Gotta’ love that H20 You’ll find plenty of hand towels and washcloths underneath the sink area. Everything you need There’s even a step stool for your little ones. Step stool Oh, hey, there’s a Hidden Mickey! MICKEY! There’s a drawer for storage on the bottom right. Lots of drawers If you like using a magnifying mirror for makeup or shaving, they’ve got you covered. Magnifying Mirror To the right of the sinks are some shelves — these rooms have a lot of great spaces for organization and storage. Shelves The blow dryer will be on the bottom shelf, just in case you need it. Blow dryer Opposite that little storage area is a closet. The closet An extra pillow and blanket are on the top shelf. There are plenty of hangers for those items you wish to hang up during your stay. Extra pillow and blanket plus hangers An iron is in the bottom of the closet, and there’s a space to the left of that with an ironing board. Iron and ironing board The shower and toilet are in their own separate room. Shower and toilet You’ll find plenty of towels available. More towels! We are in LOVE with the art above the toilet. It’s Sebastian and Flounder! Sebastian and Flounder! The shower has glass doors. There is also a tub. Shower Inside the shower, you’ll find more of those H20 amenities in refillable shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles. More H20 Amenities So there you have it, that’s what the new rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort look like. We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney World updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more. These Disney World Hotels Will Have BRAND NEW ROOMS in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of the “Under The Sea” rooms? Let us know in the comments! The post FULL Room Tour Of The NEW Little Mermaid Rooms at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, I want you to take a deep breath in… and a deep breath out… Because the things we’re talking about today can be stressful. MORE than stressful, really — they can be flat-out panic-inducing. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom But that’s why we’re talking about them RIGHT NOW; so that YOU know how to handle these situations on the slight chance that you happen to come across them during your once-in-a-lifetime Disney World vacation. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. First, we’re going to talk about some Disney situations that can be frustrating, and then we’ll look at the more serious circumstances that we hope don’t arise during your trip, but are so vital to know how to handle regardless. So, just as a word of warning for ya, those last few points may be rather intense. When Your Hotel Forgets About You Even when you do everything RIGHT when it comes to booking your Disney World resort… sometimes technology drops the ball. So there may come a time when you get to your resort and Disney doesn’t have a room recorded for you. (Cue nervous sweats.) This is why doing the online check via your My Disney Experience App is so so so SO important. Not only will you be able to confirm your stay ahead of time (when you’re 60 days away from vacation), but you’ll also be able to see if any technical slip ups have happened BEFORE you arrive at the resort. Pop Century resort If you’re seeing any issues arise during online check in, THIS is when you can call (407) 939-4357 so Disney can lend you a hand and get this all sorted out. If you had a resort confirmation number sent to your email, make sure to have that at the ready so you don’t have to go searching for it when you’re on the phone. If you DON’T have a confirmation number, then double check your bank account statement. That resort payment you were trying to make may not have gone through (which could be WHY the issues are arising in the first place). Monorail at the Contemporary Resort Disney DOES mention on their website that SOMETIMES these hotel reservations don’t pop up on your My Disney Experience App IMMEDIATELY for online check in for three different reasons: You haven’t yet linked your disneyworld.com account to your My Disney Experience Account. If this is the case, just go to the “reservation and purchase linking” page from the Disney World website and click on the “Resort Reservation or Vacation Package” option. From there, enter your Resort Confirmation Number and the last name of the person who made the reservation to link it to your account. You booked a Good Neighbor Hotel. You’ll need to add any Good Neighbor Hotel Reservations to your account by selecting the “My Plans” option, selecting “resort hotel” next, then selecting “link a reservation.” As long as you’ve got that confirmation number handy, you’ll be able to type it in and link away! You booked through a third-party travel agency. You can always contact your agency IF you have any further concerns surrounding your hotel room info (since Disney may not be able to do a whole lot on their end if you didn’t book through them directly). Okay, so let’s say you DIDN’T check in online ahead of time and you’re stuck in this Disney resort limbo. What THEN? Disney’s Yacht Club Resort First and foremost, you’ll need to go to the front desk of your resort. If the front desk isn’t finding your info, they’ll ask for that confirmation number that was sent to your email after you booked the room to help them track it down again. Basically, how I can sum up a solution for this WHOLE situation is this: HAVE YOUR ROOM CONFIRMATION NUMBER AT ALL TIMES. Check your email RIGHT after you make your room reservation purchase and take screenshots/print/write down/etc. that information so you can have it on hand. Just having that information handy can make all the difference when it comes to solving The Mystery of the Disappearing Hotel Ressie. When The Fire Alarm Goes Off Just when you thought you were going to have a NICE and RELAXING time at your Disney resort… the fire alarms decide to give ya a nice jumpscare. (How RUDE.) Okay, they’re not RUDE. But they ARE startling. On the rare occasion when the fire alarms DO start to go off, they usually don’t last long — guests evacuate from the buildings, the Cast Members address the situation, and if it was a false alarm then people can generally go back in once given the all-clear. If an emergency situation has transpired, however, then it might take more time for an all clear to be given. (But either way, it’s always good to follow safety protocol even IF you assume the situation isn’t an emergency. Because it’s better to keep your family safe above all else.) Fire alarm evacuation at Animal Kingdom Lodge On OTHER occasions, the Disney World resorts actually SCHEDULE fire alarm tests — just to make sure everything’s still in tip-top shape. Normally when these tests happen, the resort will schedule them for the afternoon (when the resort’s typically less crowded). Disney will also WARN you about these tests ahead of time with signs placed around the front lobby and/or on the ground floor of your resort. These signs will also let you know how long these tests are expected to happen throughout the day. Just don’t take any pop-up hotel signs for granted when you come across them! More than likely, they’re gonna fill you in on some IMPORTANT information happening around the hotel that day that you’re NOT gonna want to be in the dark about. Fire alarm testing at the Contemporary Resort If you DO see a warning sign for fire alarm testing at YOUR resort, you might wanna change your relaxation plans for the afternoon and hit up Disney Springs — or have a nice meal at a DIFFERENT Disney World resort — instead. Then, when you know the fire alarm testing has wrapped up for the day, you can head on back and take a dip in the pool (or hit the hay for a much-needed nap). When You Lose Your Phone Or Wallet We’ve all been there. That panicked pat down when you can’t find your wallet in your pants pocket (even though you could’ve SWORN that’s where you last left it). Or how ‘bout that frantic rummaging through your Loungefly bag when your phone has gone eerily quiet — so quiet, in fact, that it’s not INSIDE your bag at all. Or maybe you lost your bag entirely. That happens to the best of us, too. But what do you DO when the items you can’t afford to lose get lost in Disney World anyway? Your first order of action? Return to the site where you think you may have lost said item. When a Cast Member finds a lost item, they often put it on top of a nearby trash can, in case someone comes back looking for it. Lose something? Check the top of a nearby trash can — that’s where cast members often put found items. If that doesn’t work, visit the nearest Guest Relations location inside the park — or at the front desk of your resort — to report an item gone MIA. Usually, cast members at guest relations will have you fill out an online web form detailing your missing item, but you can beat them to the punch by going to the website, chargerback.com, and putting in the request yourself. Lost and found Chargerback will ask you a few questions about your missing item — then, once you submit your request for a search mission — cast members will be on the look out for you, even when you’re not in the park. They’ll keep you updated with text messages as they continue to search for your item, and if they ARE able to find it for you, Disney will usually mail it back to you free of charge. But, what if your ability to get home depends on finding that lost wallet because… well… that’s where your ID is?? It may be a bit of a hassle, but Guest Relations can also help you file a report with Orange County, which will hook you up with an official legal document that can get you back onto your plane. (WHEW.) Guest Relations And how can you try to PREVENT losing these items in the first place? First off — try to avoid leaving smaller items loosely in those ride storage pockets, if you can. I can’t tell you how many times our fellow DFB team members have lost a pair of sunglasses or had to backtrack for their phones JUST because those inconspicuous pouches had slipped their minds. It’s better to keep smaller items in your bags — or with a non-rider. Secondly, lockers can be a major life-saver if you don’t wanna stress about carrying around specific items all day long. Usually, locker rentals cost around $10-$14 per day (depending on the size you rent), and are located at the front gates of each of the parks. And third, try to AVOID slipping smaller items in your pants pockets! When The My Disney Experience App Isn’t Working So… if you’ve been around the channel for a while now, then you KNOW how often we talk about the My Disney Experience App and its ability to juggle pretty much EVERYTHING for ya to help make your Disney World vacation go ten times smoother. But what happens when the My Disney Experience decides to go kaput? ©Disney Every so often, the My Disney Experience App decides to just… give up. Sometimes it’s a minor inconvenience — like not showing any of the park’s updated wait times, and sometimes it’s a way BIGGER inconvenience… like your Disney Genie + purchase being on the fritz. We’ve run into issues where our Lightning Lanes have — POOF — suddenly disappeared from our roster…and we’ve also come across issues where we weren’t able to purchase Genie + at all. Before you panic, see if these tech issues are something you can work out on your end. Sometimes, the WiFi from your hotel room may not have such a great signal and you’d be better off using your own data instead. Other times, it might just be a matter of restarting your app. ©Disney If the My Disney Experience IS acting up, Disney’s gonna work QUICKLY to get that back up and running again. But when it IS back online, you’ll more than likely have to re-log into the app with your account info. So make sure you know which email and password you used (just in case you need to input them again) Whether you were unable to purchase Genie + because of the tech issues OR you lost your Lightning Lane selections because of them, always always ALWAYS head to either the park’s guests services OR your Disney resort’s front lobby. The cast members at these locations are MORE than familiar with Genie + issues (HOW familiar? TOO familiar.) — so just keep in mind that they’re already ON YOUR SIDE and READY to help when you arrive. Guest relations at Hollywood Studios It HELPS to have receipts for these cast members to refer back to, if you remember to screenshot any of your Genie + purchases OR Lightning Lane selections before they disappeared into the great unknown. These kind of receipts can help cast members get things sorted out for you EVEN quicker. But even if you DON’T have screenshots of these issues, guest services should still be able to come up with a solution for you and your family where everyone can just take a HUGE sigh of relief and feel better about the rest of the day moving forward. When A Hurricane Is Heading To Florida Hurricane season is a very REAL thing that can make your Disney World trip come to a sudden standstill – it runs from June 1 to November 30th each year. A CRUCIAL thing to remember when it comes to dealing with a MAJOR hurricane while you’re in the Orlando area is that Orlando is in Central Florida, which typically doesn’t get impacted as much by hurricanes when compared to the coastal areas in the state (where MASSIVE damage might happen). But, that being said, Orlando doesn’t have a protective weather bubble around it or anything, keeping ALL hurricane storms at bay (despite what rumors might say) — so high winds, humongous downpours, flooded streets, and all-around dangerous conditions could still keep you cooped up in your hotel room for an extra day or two. Snack stand closed due to inclement weather Actually, in 2022, we saw Disney World close not once, but twice due to these types of powerful storms. Regardless of when you might be planning on heading to Disney World, knowing there’s an inclement weather possibility can help soften the blow if it does end up impacting your trip. While knowing is half the battle, the other half is being prepared. If your trip happens to take place during hurricane season, there are a few extra steps you may want to take to brace yourself for the POTENTIAL of an oncoming storm. That starts with planning for rain no matter what time you’re visiting. Pack ponchos, umbrellas, rain jackets, and waterproof shoes. Because even if a storm DOES hit the area, that doesn’t always mean the parks are gonna flat-out close each day. Truth be told, Disney World experiences flash rainstorms a LOT — so you might find that even if it’s ABSOLUTELY POURING in the afternoon, things might clear up even an hour or so later. Rain on Main Street You may also want to consider booking a Disney World hotel that’s better suited for hurricane-like weather. Essentially, we’re talking about hotels with fully enclosed access to restaurants, shops, and lobby areas — like you’ll find in the Main Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas (which not only have direct access to the main resort area, but ALSO have kitchens inside each room — where you can prepare meals yourself IF you hit up a nearby grocery store BEFORE the storm hits). Above all else, you’re going to want to mentally prepare yourself and manage your trip’s expectations going forward. Disney World has earned a reputation through several major hurricanes as a safe, secure place to be during one of these intense storms. (So safe, in fact, that some Floridians in coastal areas go ahead and book up rooms here to bunker down — which is why it’s not a bad idea to tack on an extra day or two to your own stay IF you think you might get caught up in the thick of it.) Storming in Hollywood Studios That being said, the parks and resorts will look a little different in the event of an emergency. Even after the storm passes, attractions may be shut down and restaurants may be closed for a day or so while clean ups take place. Don’t wanna deal with all the hurricane hassle? Keep an eye on the Accuweather app as you get closer and closer to your trip’s departure date. That way, you’ll know about a hurricane warning AHEAD of time instead of it sneakin’ up on ya. If you DO see that a hurricane warning might wind up impacting your vacation, and you decide to cancel your trip altogether, THIS is what the Disney World website has to say about weather-related refunds: “If a hurricane warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center for the Orlando area—or for your place of residence—within 7 days of your scheduled arrival date, you may call in advance to reschedule or cancel your Walt Disney Travel Company Disney Resort Hotel Package and most room-only reservations (booked directly with Disney) without any cancellation or change fees imposed by Disney.” Looking for more storm info to help GET prepared and STAY prepared? Then make sure to check out our DFB video all about how to SURVIVE Hurricane Season and Severe Weather in Disney World. You can watch it right here! When You Want To Cancel A Dining Reservation… But It’s TOO Late Welp. It happened. You made an Advance Dining Reservation, you got all hyped up about it, maybe even ordered that tasty food in your head mentally over and over again, but LIFE kinda got in the way BIG time and you’re not gonna be able to make it. Why? Maybe because someone in your group is feeling under the weather. Or maybe you’re stuck in traffic. Whatever the reason may be, it just ain’t happening. Hollywood Brown Derby Last November, Disney World changed their dining cancelation policy for MOST of their table service restaurants. Instead of having to cancel a reservation 24 hours in advance to PREVENT being charged that $10 per person no-show fee, NOW you just have to make sure you cancel on the My Disney Experience App BEFORE the 2-hour window leading up to your reservation to STILL get that full refund. (WAY more convenient.) (Side note: This same cancellation policy does NOT apply to Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Victoria and Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Takumi-Tei in EPCOT, and Monsieur Paul in EPCOT.) Hoop Dee Doo But even WITH this new cancellation convenience, sometimes you STILL have to cancel your reservation past that 2-hour window. If this happens, your BEST bet is to have the person who made the reservation go up to the host stand of the restaurant and explain your situation. Note: This does not GUARANTEE that you’ll get out of the no-show fee. HOWEVER depending on the circumstances, there’s a better chance at getting those fees waived when you talk to someone about it in-person rather than not saying anything at all and guaranteeing that $10 per person loss. If you have more dining modification and cancellation questions, however, you can always call 407-WDW-DINE (or (407) 824-1391) for further assistance. If you had to cancel a ressie AND you’re in need of something quick and munchy instead, Disney World has TONS and TONS and TOOOOONS of snacks for you to turn to — which you can learn ALL about via our DFB snack guides for EACH of the parks, available NOW at dfbstore.com. GRAB OUR SNACK GUIDES! When You Get Food Poisoning On the flip opposite side of things… let’s say you DO end up eating at the sit down restaurant you made ressies for — or you decided to grab something on the go on your way to another ride — but the food you got… just didn’t settle well. At all. In fact, that rumbling you’re feeling in your tummy right now might even be the beginning stages of FOOD POISONING. (Ugggggggh….) If you’re struck with a bout of food poisoning, consider hanging back at your hotel for a day or two to give your body some time to… process things (if you know what I mean). I know that’s not EXACTLY the advice you wanna hear — especially when you’ve already PAID for your park tickets and set aside all this vacation time to, y’know, NOT be sick — but even if you aren’t contagious, heading to the parks isn’t fun while you’re miserable. First Aid Unfortunately, theme park tickets are non-refundable. HOWEVER, if you do have some extra “break days” planned into your trip already, you’re more than welcome to modify your park days and make park pass reservations for THOSE extra days instead (when you’re hopefully feeling MUCH better). All you’ll need to do is open your My Disney Experience app, tap on “Tickets and Passes,” select “Change Ticket,” and follow the prompts from there! But if you DON’T have the luxury of extra days, you’re still not TOTALLY out of luck… sort of. Even when your tickets expire, the “value of your unused tickets will remain in your account.” So if you’re planning on traveling to Disney again in the future (if this experience hasn’t permanently left a bad taste in your mouth, that is), then you can call Disney’s Ticket Services Team at (407) 939-5277 to redeem that unused ticket value for your Disney World vacation, round TWO. If you start to feel sick while you’re in the middle of one of your park days, then head straight to First Aid. Like, go there IMMEDIATELY. There are nurses on-call equipped to help monitor you, as well as provide you with free over-the-counter medicine for any non-emergency-related tummy troubles. First Aid Center If you’re sick at your resort, you can grab over-the-counter medication from your hotel’s gift shop (at a cost). But if you make it back to your Disney World resort late at night after the gift shop’s have already closed and you need some medicine, like, NOW — then contact the front desk, and a Cast Member will usually be able to sell you what you need. Disney has also partnered with Advent Health to offer several different medical services that include non-urgent healthcare visits and prescription delivery. Okay. But let’s talk about the REAL elephant in the room here — if you just so happen to get food poisoning ON Disney property, is Disney NOT going to refund you for that? That’s tricky to answer, but my BEST advice for you is to express your concerns at the front desk of your resort — OR at guest relations at the front of the park. While these types of situations are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, it’s important to inform SOMEBODY about what’s happening so that Disney can be in the know instead of in the dark about what you’ve experienced. Click Here for More on the First Aid Centers at Disney World Alright, friends — now it’s time to talk about some heavier topics that you probably DON’T want to think about in terms of your Disney World vacation, but need to be addressed regardless. Sometimes, emergency situations do happen in the parks and resorts that are as far from magical as possible. In fact, they can be downright scary. So let’s discuss how YOU and your family can prepare yourself for these worst case scenarios so panic doesn’t get the best of you. Allergic Reactions Let’s start on a high note with this point; Disney World has gotten WAY better at accommodating ALL sorts of different food allergies and sensitivities across ALL their different restaurants. In fact, Disney has shared that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has received a FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) Award “for dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable dining experience for vacationing families.” (Hopefully that already gives you some peace of mind as we continue forward with this topic.) Before we talk about what steps YOU can take to PREVENT any major allergic reactions from happening across ANY of the Disney World restaurants, let’s go ahead and talk about the scary stuff — what do you do IF an allergic reaction DOES happen to you or someone in your group? First Aid at Disney World Remember those first aid centers I was just talking about? Along with over-the-counter medications, these stations are also equipped with EpiPens. The nurses here are able to administer injections (even for diabetes-related instances). They’ve also got special containers on hand for the disposal of hypodermic needles. So if you need an epipen and you don’t have one on hand, don’t panic — just head STRAIGHT to first aid. That being said, you are absolutely, 110%, a-okay to bring your OWN epipens with you into the parks. (In fact, PLEASE do that. Like, have that be the FIRST thing you pack in your park bag). Also be sure to bring other antihistamines and asthma medications that you may need. (Because even if you THINK you’ll be okay without them, it’s always better to be SAFE.) Just as a head’s up, epipen needles will more than likely set the security systems off when you walk through them. So when you head over to get your bag checked by a cast member security guard, just let ‘em know that you DO have these medical necessities in your bag so they know what to expect during their search. Security lines at Magic Kingdom But NOW let’s try to PREVENT any allergic reactions from taking place whatsoever! If you’re dining with food sensitivities in Disney World, you’re going to want to do the following three things before eating at any sit down locations: Make a note about your special diet before you submit your advance dining reservation. (The Disney World website will provide you with a space to make any special diet notes that the restaurant should be aware of beforehand) E-mail the Special Diets department (Special.Diets@DisneyWorld.com) or call them at (407) 824-5967 prior to your trip to discuss what all needs to be done before you arrive Request to talk to the Chef, manager, or Allergy Specialist on-call when you arrive at the restaurant, just to make sure someone’s there to walk you through the menu, as well as walk through the meal preparation process. For counter service restaurants, you can — and should — request to speak with a cast member who can guide you accordingly. You may receive a physical menu noting your options. But, rest assured, you can always request to speak to a Chef as well. Satu’li Canteen allergy friendly menu Additionally, the mobile order function on your My Disney Experience App has an “allergy friendly” icon that you can tap on BEFORE you start ordering your food, which will automatically direct you to the part of the menu with allergy-friendly options If you have a question at a snack or quick service location regarding food ingredients, you can also ask to look at that restaurant’s nutritional book, which lists every SINGLE ingredient used in each selection. A cast member can help walk you through it, if you’re looking for extra assistance. Restaurantosaurus allergy friendly menu In summary, you don’t HAVE to go to Disney World and be scared that you won’t be able to eat anything, OR that Disney won’t be able to do anything for you if you find yourself needing extra allergy-related assistance. Physical Altercations Social media can make it feel like fights break out in Disney World ALL the time, but they really don’t. When the parks were starting to reopen back in 2020 — after the historic closures — tensions were high and altercations were a bit more frequent… and we also saw some pretty wild moments between guests during the 50th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff on October 1, 2021, when people were getting WAY TOO passionate about grabbing their limited edition merchandise before anyone else had the chance to. Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary If you see an altercation happening between two guests — or maybe if you see a guest getting more aggressive toward a cast member — the FIRST thing you’ve gotta do is keep yourself and your family safe. Do NOT intervene and try to be the hero. Because, more often than not, adding an extra person to the fight is just gonna add fuel to the fire and make things WORSE instead of BETTER. If you REALLY want to help out, the best thing you can do is reach out to a nearby cast member and let them know what’s going on. They’ll be able to contact security ASAP to help intervene and prevent anyone from getting hurt. Bag Check at Disney World There’s also a good possibility that security is already ON the case. If you see someone dressed in everyday theme park attire jump into the situation head on, this COULD still be someone who’s part of Disney’s security team, dressed in casual wear. Disney has plainclothes security guards stationed through each of the parks to keep an eye on things. (So you might end up walking past SEVERAL security guards during your visit without ever realizing it!) Lost Child One of the most panic-inducing moments as a parent is losing sight of your kid while in the middle of a crowded theme park, even if just for a moment or two. But the panic increases higher and higher when a minute or two passes and you STILL don’t see your kid nearby — even if they were RIGHT next to you only SECONDS ago. We don’t even like talking about it because it makes us panicky. Animal Kingdom signs So let’s break this situation down into two, easy-to-digest parts: What happens WHEN a kid goes missing… and what can you do to PREVENT it from happening in the first place. When you lose sight of your kiddo, the first thing you need to do is freeze, right where you are. Instinct might tell you to rush ahead, looking to see where they’ve wandered off to before they get too far away, but there’s a GOOD chance that they’ve just briefly lost sight of you, too, and are trying to get back to the family. If you’ve got another adult in your party, you can always send them on ahead to start searching while you stay put, or vice-versa. The next thing you need to do is reach out to the nearest cast member. When cast members are told that a child’s gone missing, they’ll notify their supervisor and security ASAP. They’ll also ask you for a recent picture and to list off some defining characteristics (ie: height, age, what they’re wearing, hair color, etc.). As soon as you give them enough details to go off of, the cast member will report the missing kid’s description to the central communication center so all cast members can be on the lookout. Reach out to Cast Members for help When a Cast Member finds a child, they’re trained to keep kiddos calm, cool, and collected as possible. So, while they’ll ask them important questions — like what their parents look like, or when was the last time they saw them — they’ll also help defuse the tension with less serious questions (like “who’s your favorite Disney princess” and “what ride’s been your favorite in the park so far?”). If the parents aren’t already nearby, kiddos will be escorted to the park’s Baby Care Center or Guest Relations building, where a cast member will continue to stay with them until they’re reunited with their family. Baby Care Center in Magic Kingdom While I hope that NONE of you ever have to go through the panic of not knowing where your kiddo has run off to in Disney World, no matter how brief of a time that may be, the best thing YOU can do is plan ahead to help prevent an accident like this from ever taking place. So HERE are five easy things that you can do BEFORE heading into the parks to help decrease the chances of your kiddo leaving your side (and staying that way): Wear BRIGHT clothes! It’s easier to spot your kid (or any of the members in your party, for that matter) if they’re wearing something neon or eye-catching. Quiz your kiddos to make sure they know your cell phone number. That way, if your kiddo gets lost and finds a cast member, they can give the cast member your number and get in contact with you immediately. Give your kid a tattoo phone number on their wrist if they’re too young to memorize it. You can find them here on Amazon. Create a game plan. Give your kid an easy-to-find spot in the park that they can go to and wait if they can’t find you. (ie: “If we ever get separated, meet me at the back of Cinderella Castle, next to the carousel!”) Show your kid how to identify a Cast Member. Namely, point out the oval shape of the name tags they wear. That way, your kid will know they’re approaching someone trustworthy and not just a complete stranger. Medical Emergencies Call 911. That’s it. That’s the post. If a major medical emergency happens to someone in your group — like a potential heart attack or stroke — then it doesn’t matter where you are on Disney World property. Do not seek out first aid. Do not try to flag down a Cast Member first and see if it’s okay for you to call for help. Call 911 immediately. I promise you, that’s what Disney WANTS you to do. (It says so on their website.) For other medical emergencies — that may not be as life threatening but can still be serious nonetheless — Disney and AdventHealth have partnered up to open a BRAND NEW emergency room near Disney World, and in the Flamingo Crossing area. ©AdventHealth The emergency room is staffed by a clinical team that includes board-certified emergency physicians and nurses. One last quick (And IMPORTANT) note before we wrap up here today! Notice how MANY of our solutions for these panic-worthy moments of your trip have to do with the Cast Members. You guys… Cast Members are the GREATEST. They’re the reason the parks stay afloat and don’t… you know… crash and burn when situations arise. Cast Members are the best! So PLEASE… if/when you reach out to them when you have an issue that needs resolved, remember that y’all have the EXACT same goal in mind — they want you to have a GREAT trip the same way YOU wanna have a great trip. Keep checking back in for more Disney World updates (so that you can keep the vacation panics at bay and the happiness here to stay)! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post 11 Times to Panic About Your Disney World Trip first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Out of all the Disney World advice we give to our readers, some tips change as Disney World changes. Expedition Everest at Disney World However, there are some pieces of advice that are concrete, and we will NEVER stop telling people. One of those key pieces of advice is that no matter how much you think you don’t need to wear sunscreen, you DEFINITELY do. And you should also be re-applying it! Since it’s annoying to reapply goopy sunscreen lotion when you’re already sweaty, many folks prefer the stick sunscreens, spray sunscreens, or even powder sunscreens. We also love using these, but we WON’T be using them as much anymore. We read an article from Today and y’all — it changed EVERYTHING about how we will apply sunscreen in Disney World. According to Victoria Lu, the co-founder of Chemist Confessions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that sunscreen — no matter what type — follow the same sort of guidelines when undergoing testing. Sunscreen in Disney Springs All sunscreens are tested after two milligrams PER SQUARE CENTIMETER of product have been applied to the skin. Two milligrams of powder sunscreen or spray sunscreen are not the same as two milligrams of sunscreen lotion. Like, do you know how much powder sunscreen you’d have to apply to have two milligrams per square centimeter of skin? You’d look like you belong in the Haunted Mansion. Sunscreen for sale in EPCOT As for spray sunscreen, you’d need to be glistening and basically dripping with product for it to help. The type of sunscreen you use MATTERS If we’ve learned one thing, it’s that we’re probably going to go back to the tried and true rub-in lotion. Because we definitely have not been caking our body with 2 millimeters per square centimeter of skin with powder or spray, and we’re going to guess that you probably don’t do that either. Protect yourself from the sun and ensure you’re applying sunscreen correctly We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news and advice, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing! Looking for more Disney World tips? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your go-to sunscreen for Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Here's Why the Sunscreen You Just Applied is Useless first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are TONS of restaurants in Disney World, but a few of those spots are unfortunately CLOSED right now. Disney World For two restaurants, Disney hasn’t given any hints at all about when they might reopen. Let’s check out all the temporary closures — including those two restaurant closures — in Disney World for the week of September 24th through the 30th. Restaurant Marrakesh in EPCOT Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened — all but one, that is! Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining. Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! EPCOT’s tiny train town was CLOBBERED with disasters recently 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. 1900 Park Fare They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! There are several other closures in Disney World as well — let’s check them all out! Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. Construction If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the Barrel Bridge is currently missing. Closed A Cast Member told us that it had been removed for maintenance, and they didn’t know when it might return. The rest of the island is still open to explore, though. Watch out! Two popular characters have MOVED in Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. Watch out for this transportation CHANGE at Hollywood Studios. Blizzard Beach Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment. ‘Frozen’ additions to Blizzard Beach! Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates! The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Narcoossee’s closed on September 17th. Disney expects the restaurant to reopen sometime in mid-October. Narcoossee’s The Disney webpage for Narcoossee’s states, “We recently introduced an enhanced interior and menu offerings at Narcoossee’s and will be making a few more equipment updates.” Find out why you might NOT want to park at the Grand Floridian. Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Disney World Restaurants Are CLOSED With NO Reopening Date in Sight first appeared on the disney food blog. 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You probably thought you’d seen all of the food booths at the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival by now…but we’ve got some exciting news for you! Banner Four booths opened LATE at this year’s festival! They arrived on September 22nd to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary, and of course we’re heading in to try out ALL the new items. Come with us to the Swirled Showcase booth to find out whether it’s worth a visit! Menu Over at the Swirled Showcase booth, you’ll find a variety of available items, all of which are sweet! There are three flavors of soft-serve ice cream and a nitro cake treat, 4 different drinks with no alcohol, and 3 drinks with alcohol. Swirled Showcase Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! We also grabbed a Salted Caramel Soft-Serve Cone to try, and we loved the natural caramel flavor. The ice cream was creamy and thick, and we think it’s the perfect treat for fall. Salted Caramel Soft Serve We got a Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve for $6.25. It’s made with strawberry soda and vanilla soft-serve, and the portion between the two is perfect in our eyes. We love the smoothness and creaminess of the ice cream, and the soda is light and refreshing. This will likely be a classic favorite for many! Cream Soda Float Finally, there’s a Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve for $6.25. It’s very similar to the Cream Soda float but with grape soda instead. The grape soda is much stronger than the strawberry, and we don’t think it pairs very well with the vanilla. However, our reporter isn’t the biggest grape fan, so if you love grapes, you may want to give it a try! Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve Now let’s move on to the drinks! Drinks Although this is a new booth, a lot of the drinks on the menu look surprisingly familiar! You can get the Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) for $6.25. We’ve had this drink before, and we really enjoyed it! This year’s version is VERY strong on the apple flavor, and it melts quick, so watch out. We love that the filling pieces at the bottom really taste like apple pie, and the crumble on top adds a great texture. However, there are apple chunks in this drink, so it may not be for everyone. Frozen Apple Pie There’s also Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic) for $3.75. In years past, this drink was available at the Appleseed Orchard booth (which isn’t open at this year’s festival). We don’t think this version is as strong as other apple ciders we’ve had. It’s more on the tame side, but again, the cinnamon is stronger than the apple. It’s served cold, not warm, which might throw some people off, and while it’s refreshing, we don’t think it’s a must-get. Cinnamon Apple Cider Next up, we got the 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve for $13 (it’s also available without the ice cream for $11.25). This was very strong on the coconut flavor, but the salted caramel and beer all mixed very well. It reminds us strongly of a Samoa Girl Scout Cookie! It’s very rich and large though, so we recommend sharing if you’re planning to eat around at many different food booths during the day. 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve Finally, we got the Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve for $13. We loved how sweet and refreshing this was! The vanilla soft-serve is the perfect addition to the wine, and the raspberries on top add a great texture. Despite all the fruit flavors and ice cream, we don’t feel it’s overly sweet. If you’re a fan of light, sweet, fruity flavors, this will likely be a hit for you! Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve Overall Overall we think this is a booth anyone who has a bit of a sweet tooth should stop by! Chocolate lovers have something they’ll enjoy, as do fruit-centered dessert people, and those who like their alcohol sweet. Now, if you despise sweets, we’d recommend staying far away from this booth! Swirled Showcase That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Eat to the Beat Concert Series and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Food & Wine Booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival e-book! See more details about the book below. IT'S WINE & DINE TIME! Food & Wine Festival can be a bummer. You stand in line waiting for what looks like the perfect treat, and it's a bust. But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE EPCOT Food & Wine Festival experience. If you're planning a day or a week at the festival, we've got every performance, activity, and tasty nosh detailed out so you can make the most of your time and money. Listen, it's a tough job eating and documenting the nearly 200 bites and sips, but we do it all for YOU! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival with code CHEFS. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Learn More About the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! Insider Tips for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival What to Pack in Your Park Bag for the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Updates EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon Food and Wine Festival 101 Get More Updates, Tips, and Tricks to Help You Conquer the Food & Wine Festival Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What items from this booth would you most want to try? Tell us in the comments! The post This NEW EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booth Is PERFECT for Your Sweet Tooth first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are many different ways to get around Disney World. EPCOT Monorail Of course, if you drive yourself, you have your car to use, but you can also utilize free Disney transportation like the Skyliner, Disney buses, Disney boats, Monorail, and more. However, there are some big changes coming to Disney World transportation coming this week that you need to know about! Brightline Train to and from Orlando International Airport The new Brightline Train Station at MCO Airport is officially opened on September 22nd! This project has been in the works for many years, and now it’s finally open. ©Brightline It won’t take you directly to Disney World, but it can get you closer to the parks depending on where you’re traveling from. This new route takes guests from Orlando Airport to Miami with stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Aventura along the way. Brightline Orlando Train Station If you’re looking to utilize this for your next trip, be sure to grab your tickets now! NEWS: Brightline Begins High-Speed Rail Service to Orlando Airport Parking Trams at EPCOT Parking trams have also finally recently returned to EPCOT! EPCOT Parking Tram They returned late last week but only had one tram running to two parts of the parking lot at first. Now the parking trams are back in full force, saving you a LOT of walking to and from your car and the park gates. EPCOT Festivals Will Look Totally Different Next Year Parking Trams in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Parking trams also have finally returned to Hollywood Studios! Hollywood Studios Parking Tram Hollywood Studios and EPCOT were the last two parks without parking trams, so all the Disney World theme parks now have their parking trams back. This is especially fantastic because it helps those who have mobility issues, but can’t pay for a premium parking spot or don’t have a handicapped sign for their car. Plus, after a long day walking around the parks, it’s nice to have the option to rest your feet. We’ve Eaten at Every Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These Are the Worst. Encanto Skyliner Wrap There is a new Skyliner car you can ride on too — it’s got an Encanto wrap all around it! ‘Encanto’ wrap The new car has the Madrigal family on all sides. You never know what car you’ll get when you’re in line, but now you can keep an eye out for these! It’s Bruno! Looking for some help planning your next Disney vacation? We recommend our amazing friends over at Small World Vacations! 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 As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news! This is the harsh reality of transportation in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite way to get around Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post Every MAJOR Transportation Change That Hit Disney World This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article