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When you think of rides that everyone is obsessed with in Disney World, what do you pick? Disney’s Animal Kingdom You may be thinking about Rise of the Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, or a classic like Jungle Cruise. But when you look at the wait times, there’s a clear frontrunner as the most popular ride in Disney World almost every time — Flight of Passage! This ride is located in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and is one of the newest attractions in Disney World. It’s a 3D simulator ride that allows you to fly on the back of a Banshee! Flight of Passage (Yep, it’s in there) Flight of Passage has the highest average wait time in ALL of Disney World week after week, and this past week is no exception. Avatar is one of the highest-grossing movies of all time and it is a franchise beloved by many fans. The ride is completely immersive and features incredible details like being able to feel the Banshee “breathing”. “And, uh… Fly!” We get it — there are many reasons to love this ride. But if you’re looking for some shorter wait times in Disney World, keep scrolling to see this week’s average wait times! Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 60 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 55 minutes so the average has increased. Magic Kingdom Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 54 minutes, Jungle Cruise and Haunted Mansion averaged 37 minutes, and Space Mountain averaged 36 minutes. Average wait times held Enchanted Tales with Belle at 26 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 25 minutes, Pirates of the Caribbean at 24 minutes, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at 22 minutes, followed by Astro Orbiter at 19 minutes. Astro Orbiter After that, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 15 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic and “it’s a small world” at 14 minutes, closely followed by Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini and Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid at 12 minutes. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover averaged 11 minutes, Magic Carpets of Aladdin averaged 10 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 10 minutes, and Mad Tea Party averaged 9 minutes. Mad Tea Party Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 7 minutes and other attractions like Enchanted Tiki Room, Hall of Presidents, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Carousel of Progress, and Liberty Square Riverboat all tied at 5-minute average wait times. Enchanted Tiki Room The Country Bear Jamboree and Tom Sawyer Island were walk-ons this week. This Is the BEST TIME to Ride Every Ride in Magic Kingdom — But You’re Not Gonna Like It EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Frozen Ever After has the spot for the longest wait time in the park with a 63-minute average. This is a slight decrease from last week’s 64-minute average. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was the next highest with a 56-minute average which has increased since last week. EPCOT Next up is Test Track at 50 minutes, Soarin’ at 32 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush and Mission: SPACE at 15 minutes, Journey into Imagination at 14 minutes, Spaceship Earth at 12 minutes, and The Seas with Nemo and Friends at 11 minutes. Golden Gate Bridge Then, Gran Fiesta Tour averaged 10 minutes and Living with the Land also averaged 10 minutes. Gran Fiesta Tour Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. It’s Official. Soarin’ Around the World Has CHANGED in EPCOT Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash saw a big increase this week from 63 minutes to 71 minutes on average. This is the longest wait time in the park. Rise of the Resistance is next in this park with 64 minutes which is an increase from last week. Slinky Dog Dash Other wait times in the park increased this week including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 49 minutes, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Toy Story Mania at 48 minutes, Tower of Terror at 40 minutes, and Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at 42 minutes. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 23 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 18 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 10 minutes, Muppet*Vision 3D averaged 10 minutes, and Star Tours — The Adventure Continues averaged only 9 minutes. People Are LOSING IT Over This Missing Part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Now, let’s head over to Animal Kingdom! Avatar Flight of Passage still had the longest average wait time in all of Disney World this week with 77 minutes. Flight of Passage Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 61 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 24 minutes, Kali River Rapids at 21 minutes, Expedition Everest at 19 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 17 minutes. TriceraTop Spin It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and Triceratop Spin averaged 6 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail were walk-ons. FULL LIST of Rides That Are Open for Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! There’s a NEW Transportation CHANGE in EPCOT! 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 love Flight of Passage? Let us know in the comments below. The post Why People Can't Stop Riding Flight of Passage in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is seemingly ever-changing, and with that comes saying goodbye to fan-favorite attractions and dining experiences. Animal Kingdom At the 2023 Destination D23 event, Disney shared a few new things that would be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For new things to come to Animal Kingdom, it’s likely that we’ll have to say goodbye to some old favorites. What do you think of the changes that could be coming to Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post 9 Things That Could Permanently CLOSE in Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is usually a very serene place for us. Magic Kingdom Well, other than the crowds. But we won’t talk about that. Usually, Disney World just has a way of making all of our worries fade and our blood pressure lower. But, this week, things took a ride on the WILD SIDE. Let’s re-live it shall we? There were three things that happened at Disney World this week that we just couldn’t believe at first. They got our hearts racing. They got our blood pumping. Without further ado, here are the WIIIILDEST things that happened at Disney World this weeek. A BEAR in Magic Kingdom Last time I checked, this is NOT Dollywood over in the Great Smoky Mountains. THIS IS DISNEY WORLD. So, WHY was there a live bear running around Magic Kingdom? On Monday, September 18th, half of Magic Kingdom closed because a bear was spotted near Big Thunder Mountain. ©Fox This led to SUPER dense crowds in the rest of the parks, and wildlife officials collected the bear and then released her back into Ocala National Forest in Marion County. See what else is new in Magic Kingdom Miss Piggy: MIA If you’re a fan of the Muppets, then you probably always say hello to the Miss Piggy statue on the fountain near MuppetVision in Hollywood Studios. As she appeared before she went MIA We noticed this week, though, that Miss Piggy was GONE. The good news is that she has simply gone on a vacation to become even more magical with a spinning effect, according to a Cast Member we talked to. See what else is new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios TRAMS! x2 One of the Disney World perks that went away after COVID-19 closures were the trams that made the parking lots a much more magical place. You see, trams were only available in Magic Kingdom, at first, and then Disney’s Animal Kingdom joined soon after. For a while, the trams didn’t return to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They’re back! This week, though, they made a comeback! Guests will once again be able to make a nice comfortable journey to the front of the park from the parking lot — without having to walk that whole long way. Our feet are thanking you, Disney. See what else is new in EPCOT Of course, plenty of other exciting things happened this week, which you can check out by visiting the links below. We update these pages nearly every day so that you all can keep up with all things hip and happening each day at Disney World. WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland Well, folks, that’s all for this week! We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more Disney news? Click here to see things that will come SOON to the parks! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these Disney World happenings this week did YOU find most exciting? Let us know in the comments! The post The WILDEST Things Happened at Disney World This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Do you think you can guess the most-streamed show on Disney+ right now?? Disney+ From original series to fan-favorite classics, there’s tons of great content to watch on Disney+. But you might be surprised about which show claimed the title of most-viewed on the streaming platform! Ratings measurement company Nielsen tracks the weekly viewership across major streaming platforms to determine which shows account for the largest amount of streaming time. ©ESPN And in the most recent data analyzed, covering the week of August 21st through August 27th, the most-streamed TV series on Disney+ was…Bluey! ©Disney In addition to being the most watched on Disney+, the animated preschool series took third place across all streaming platforms, with just over 1 billion minutes watched. ©Nielsen Disney+ had one other program in the top 10 list — Ahsoka, the new Star Wars series, came in fifth place overall. Ahsoka We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney entertainment news, so check back to DFB for all the latest updates! Disney Plus vs Netflix: A COMPLETE Breakdown 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 show on Disney+? Share with us in the comments! The post You Won't Believe the Most Popular Show on Disney+ Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

One of the coolest things about EPCOT is that it is quite literally always changing. EPCOT Each season brings in a new festival, which allows guests to indulge in a whole new assortment of food, drinks, and even activities. Currently, the festivals are spread out throughout the whole park, focusing on the 11 countries that make up World Showcase. However, that will all change soon. Let’s talk about it! EPCOT has been undergoing a lengthy refurbishment, causing construction walls to be placed throughout the park in such a way that may Disney fans jokingly call the park “Wallcot.” This transformation will completely change the way we do festivals at EPCOT! EPCOT Construction Included in the transformation is a designated festival area, which will include CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza. These locations will serve as a sort of “home base” for festivals — which is pretty awesome. ©Disney CommuniCore Plaza will provide an outdoor space for visitors to experience all the festivals have to offer, from live music to festival booths. Disney said that we can definitely expect stage areas to host large-scale concerts and even intimate performances. This will probably save a lot of folks a trek throughout World Showcase as they try to check out all the live music throughout the festivals! CommuniCore Plaza ©Disney CommuniCore Hall will be located within the Plaza, but will be an indoor area where chefs can host demonstrations, artists can showcase art, and there will even be places for live music. This is the FIRST permanent structure built in EPCOT that’s sole purpose will be to house festival happenings. Communicore Hall ©Disney CommuniCore Hall and Plaza are set to open in late 2023, so it’s safe to say that festivals will look a LOT different in 2024. We can’t wait to have all the big festival events in one, convenient location. ©Disney We’ll continue to keep you all updated with more Disney news, including the EPCOT transformations, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more things coming SOON to EPCOT? Click here! 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 about CommuniCore Hall and Plaza coming to EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT Festivals Will Look Totally Different Next Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you heard about Disney’s NEW Peter Pan-themed land? ©Disney Tokyo Disney Resort is getting its biggest expansion EVER with Fantasy Springs — a new land that’s opening next year. We’ve already seen a first look at the expansion, which includes themed areas for Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. Let’s take a closer look at that Peter Pan land to find out what’ll be inside once it opens! Whether you’re an adult or a child, you can visit Peter Pan’s Never Land! Never Land in Tokyo DisneySea features two rides and its own restaurant. ©Disney In Peter Pan’s Never Land, you can explore a pirate ship, eat at a hideout, and go on an adventure with your friends against pirates. Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure Attraction In the Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure ride, guests can “become members of the Lost Kids, a group of energetic children full of adventure, will explore Neverland together with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell as they rescue John from Captain Hook and the pirates.” ©Disney You’ll put on some 3D goggles and board a boat, and the ride is about 6 minutes long. It has a minimum height requirement of 102cm (just over 40 inches). Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggy Attraction The Tinker Bell ride is shorter at just 2 minutes long. In the ride, guests “help Tinker Bell as she starts her new delivery service in Pixie Hollow, while visiting four seasonal locations to deliver various packages and parcels to the fairies.” ©Disney Lookout Cookout Lookout Cookout is a counter-service restaurant that is also the Lost Kids’ hideout! ©Disney They’ve collected parts of shipwrecks and other things that have washed ashore and stored them here. You can enjoy your meal while admiring the view of Never Land. ©Disney This Peter Pan land is set to open sometime in the spring of 2024. We’re excited to see and experience all of it! For more Disney parks info, follow Disney Food Blog and subscribe to our newsletter. Check out everything confirmed for two other new Disney lands! 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 visit Disney’s new Peter Pan land when it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post EVERYTHING Coming to Disney’s New Peter Pan Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is home to tons of stores, including some super popular brands! Disney Springs With plenty of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options, Disney Springs has something for just about everyone! And that includes ultra-popular brand names that go beyond the Disney merchandise that you might find in the parks. One of the famous retailers with a location in Disney Springs is Lululemon. Lululemon has had a store in Disney Springs since 2020, but they’ve now officially moved and reopened in a larger location! Lululemon Construction After the closure of the Uggs store in Disney Springs earlier this year, we saw construction walls with Lululemon branding pop up in the space. And on our most recent trip to Disney Springs, was saw that the new Lululemon location is now officially OPEN! Lululemon Reopened in a New Spot! The new location is bigger than the former Lululemon space in Disney Springs, and there are two entrances to the store. Lululemon Store As with other Lululemon stores, it has TONS of athletic wear available, so this could be a great place to swing by if you’re in need of some comfy clothes for your long days in the parks. Lots of Athletic Wear to Pick From! We’ll continue to report back with more updates from Disney Springs, the Disney World parks, and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest news! There Are 97 Stores in Disney Springs. Here Are the 9 That Everybody Loves. 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 store in Disney Springs? Share with us in the comments! The post A Popular Store has Now Reopened in a NEW Spot in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Disney fan, this one’s for you! Destination D23 From becoming an Annual Passholder to joining the Disney Vacation Club, there are tons of ways to celebrate your love of Disney. And if you’d like to join the official Disney fan club, D23 was made for you! There are several different membership options for D23, the official Disney fan club, including a free plan that includes sweepstakes, a newsletter subscription, and access to general events. But a Gold Membership will be up your alley if you’re looking for all of the perks D23 has to offer! D23 Hats The Gold Membership includes more perks like access to Gold Member Events, special offers, a Gold Member collector set, and more! Figment Statue at a D23 Event And to make things even better, Disney recently announced a 30% discount on D23 Gold Memberships! But if you want to take advantage of the deal, you’ll need to act fast — it ends tonight at midnight PT! Sunglasses at D23 Expo The plans are available as annual memberships and they’re typically priced at $99.99 for a Gold Individual Plan or $129.99 for a Gold Duo Plan. But with the discount, you’ll only pay $69.99 or $90.99 for the plan you choose! ©Disney To take advantage of the deal, be sure to purchase your membership before midnight PT tonight (September 23rd) and use the code MICKEY2023 at checkout to apply the discount! D23 Merch We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB to make sure you don’t miss out on the latest updates! Every Single UPDATE and CHANGE Disney Announced at Destination D23 in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a D23 Member? Tell us your favorite membership perk in the comments! The post LAST CHANCE to Snag a Huge Disney Discount! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Welcome to the WEEKEND!! It’s that time to take advantage of those Disney deals! ©Shutterstock There are so many deals on merch and other must-haves from Amazon, and that’s why we’re here. We’re bringing you the latest and greatest for you to see right now. Let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. First, if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can start your free trial by clicking the link below and save some coin in the process! Now, let’s take a look at the deals, shall we? Grab these Disney Mickey Mouse 3D Coffee Cups for 33% Off ©Amazon These clear microwave-safe mugs work with hot AND cold beverages, so you can use them for your morning cup of coffee or for your iced tea later in the afternoon! View on Amazon Grab this Magic Vibes Shirt for 13% Off ©Amazon If you’re on the lookout for a new Disney t-shirt, we have to bring up this one. It’s got the castle vibes you’re looking for. View on Amazon Grab these Yoga Shorts for Women for 47% Off ©Amazon If you’re running around the parks, our pro tip is to wear a really comfy pair of shorts that will keep you cool like these ones. View on Amazon Grab this Boutique Belt Bag for 42% Off ©Amazon We also like to bring a belt bag to the parks. They are small and lightweight but they can still fit quite a bit of your park essentials! View on Amazon Grab this 3 Pack of Large Metal Mouse Ears Claw Clips for 5% Off ©Amazon Look no further for that perfect accent piece for your updo! View on Amazon We’ll continue to keep you updated with any and all Disney news and updates, so make sure to follow along for more. Click here to view our Amazon Storefront Will you be checking out any of these deals? Let us know in the comments! The post 5 Can't MISS Disney Amazon Deals! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it, chances are if you’re not coming to Disney World for the food, characters, or entertainment, you’re probably there for the rides. Spaceship Earth Disney World is jam-packed with rides and attractions that will keep you on your feet all day long sprinting from one to the next. But with so many rides that can break down at any moment, time could be of the essence when you’re trying to get so much done in such a small amount of time. You only have so much time allotted to fit in every ride you’re looking to hop on in one day while you’re in a Disney World park and staying on pace to make it through your entire list for the day is essential. Tower of Terror Most of the time if something goes awry in your plans, even for the most experienced of Disney park-goers, it’s due to a fault out of their control. Rides and attractions break down all the time, stay closed for the remainder of the day, or even just plain don’t open at all that day. It’s also a bad day when you’re actually on the ride when it breaks down and you’ve spent valuable time there instead of headed to your next ride. We’re offering up 6 rides that will waste your time in Disney World that you may want to reconsider working into your plans for the day. Spaceship Earth She might be beautiful to look at in that big, shiny ball… but she can be a handfull! Spaceship Earth This is easily one of our favorite classic attractions when she’s working. Often, you’ll hear of people getting stuck for long periods of time (often in dim lighting or dark) or completely evacuated from this ride. Thank the Phoencians It’s also not uncommon to see this ride on a temporary closure throughout the day. If you’re looking to fit this one into your EPCOT plans, we recommend making it last on the list. Peoplemover Tomorrowland can very easily be one of your first stops as you’re starting your day at Magic Kingdom, but when this ride goes down, the downtime can be pretty lengthy! Peoplemover This easy-going “highway in the sky” around the land is way to catch a breeze and get off your feet for around 8 minutes or so, but this one can really bring on anxieties if you get stuck on it above the crowds below. Peoplemover stopped Most of the time this one can be just stuck for a few moments and resume, but it’s not uncommon to be completely walked off of this ride — plenty members of our team have experienced ride evacuations here. Space Mountain While we’re “stuck” in Tomorrowland, we’ll go ahead and talk about Space Mountain as well. Space Mountain closed again This one seems to be hit or miss lately. If you don’t see it temporarily closed consider yourself lucky, but be careful… Space Mountain with the lights on … we’ve also seen Space Mountain stuck a few times on the tracks recently with the whole building’s lights turned on — which usually means a ride evacuation isn’t far behind. Dinosaur Over in Animal Kingdom, the one ride we know not to depend on from one day to the next is Dinosaur. Dinosaur This one usually likes to sleep in late and experiences delayed openings or has problems staying running for the full day. If you’re waiting to ride this attraction spring for it as soon as you see it’s open and operational. You’re wasting your time waiting around for it all day if it’s already seen problems earlier. You would probably do best to continue on in the park rather than take your chances waiting it out. Rise of the Resistance Disney’s Hollywood Studios is already limited with generally larger crowds and higher wait times. Rise of the Resistance If you’re planning on trying to ride Rise of the Resistance, you’d better hope it’s having a good day. Since it debuted, this technologically advanced attraction has consistently had issues breaking down and ultimately having to evacuate guests — even after some pretty hefty delay times in the ride vehicles. Kylo Ren If time is of the essence for you and it’s having one of those days where the force just isn’t quite with it, it could spell disaster for the rest of your park plans. Haunted Mansion Ah yes, how could we forget… the Haunted Mansion is constantly interrupted by playful spooks materializing to cause chaos. Haunted Mansion This popular omni-mover attraction attracts a particular audience already looking to be a tad frightened, but you could be in for more than you bargained for if you find yourself stopped in the middle of your doom buggy ride tilted backward outside of the attic. Grim Grinning Ghosts On the flip side, this one could be arguably the best ride to be stuck on as you join the other 999 happy haunts and their swingin’ wake! So now you know which 6 attractions we’re avoiding when we’re pressed for time in Disney World and can’t afford to be stuck for long periods of time. Be sure to check back in with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney news and updates. 5 Lies Everyone Believes About Rides in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever been stuck on a ride at Disney World? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post 6 Rides That Will Waste Your Time in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is more than just attractions, characters, and fun snacks — although the latter is one of our favorite parts about it. Cinderella Castle There are all kinds of magical extras around the parks, and many of them are free. From pirate scavenger hunts to pixie dustings, if you know where to look, you can find tons of experiences that can really add special memories to your trip. However, one of those extras that used to be a must-do for many has gotten a little lackluster lately. Throughout Disney World, pin trading is alive and well-ish. This mostly free activity (you do have to bring a pin to trade if you want to get one in return) is located all across the parks, and at one point was a well-loved activity that could add another layer of fun to your park day. But lately, it isn’t quite the same as it once was. Pin trading board For one, pin trading used to be a much better way to connect with Cast Members. In the past, Cast Members would wear a lanyard full of pins that you could trade with, but after the COVID-19 closures of 2020, pin trading boards are used instead. Haunted Mansion pin trading board Typically, these pin trading boards — which are mostly Mickey-shaped — are located in retail locations across the four parks, Disney Springs, and at front desks at resorts. These boards are available for those who are still looking to pin trade, but it’s just not quite the same. Pin trading board in Frontierland However, even if you don’t mind the lack of lanyards, pin trading in Disney World is not as magical as it once was for one major reason — scrapper pins. These fakes (non-official Disney pins) have started to overtake the pin trading boards, so very few of the pins you’ll see are the real deal. Selection of pins Unfortunately, Disney used to sort through and get rid of these, but it seems that process has gone by the wayside. Now, even in the midst of all of these fakes, you can still find some gems here and there. And if you go into it knowing what to expect, you can still have a good time trying to find something worthwhile to you — just look at this simple Figment pin we found recently. Figment pin! But, we do miss this experience as it was a few years ago. If only Disney would sort through these scrapper pins again and bring back the lanyards! Still, if you’re lucky, you might spot some really fun ways that Cast Members are participating in pin trading. For instance, you might run into Pinelope! Cast Members create magic in EPCOT This pin-trading trash can was in EPCOT on one of our trips this year, and the Cast Members made it a really unique experience. They asked us some trivia about the park and when we got a question right, we got to see and trade with their best pins (which were hiding under post-it notes). That Ursula double-chin pin still ranks as one of our favorites! Pinelope So, keep an eye out for these types of extras and you might still get some fun pin-trading memories. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. 51 Free Things To Do in Disney World in 2023 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you still pin trade in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post How This Iconic Disney World Experience Went From Awesome to Awful first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to catch up on the latest Disney news! EPCOT A $60 BILLION expansion, an actual LIVE bear in Magic Kingdom, tons of new discounts, and new food. All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide.  By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: BIG Expansion, A Real Bear in Magic Kingdom & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is just around the corner! Hollywood Studios Yeah, that may sound like we’re being a bit premature, but when you spend a large portion of your time in Disney World, then you get used to it being all “BAM! November 1st — CHRISTMAS!” And if you’re heading to Disney World for the holidays this year, you’re probably looking to check out ALL the special offerings. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of all the ride and attraction overlays that have been announced! Jungle Cruise First up, we’re starting with a classic! During the holiday season at Magic Kingdom, Jungle Cruise transforms into Jingle Cruise, complete with special decor and boatloads of holly jolly puns. This ride overlay is not only available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but also during the daytime as well. Jingle Cruise Even the individual boats get holiday-themed names and the queue gets some seasonal jokes and references added as well. If you want to check this one out, you’ll probably want to rope drop it — that line can get long! Click Here to See Last Year’s Jingle Cruise! Living with the Land Heading over to EPCOT, we’ve got another ride overlay that’s available all day long — Living with the Land! But even though you can catch this one first thing in the morning, we promise you’ll want to wait until darkness falls to hop in line. Living With The Land Holiday Edition Why? Because from November 24th-December 30th, Living with the Land gets decorated with loads of Christmas lights throughout the greenhouses, along with special holiday decorations. It’s definitely worth the 20-minute ride! Adventurers Outpost If you’re visiting Animal Kingdom this holiday season, don’t skip out on meeting Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost! This year, they’ll be greeting guests in special holiday costumes. Mickey and Minnie Usually, Mickey and Minnie are dressed in their safari gear at this meet and greet. Currently, it’s also the only place where you can meet them both together in Disney World, so don’t miss out during your trip! For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration Heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, one of the most popular shows gets a themed overlay for the holiday season. For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration will have different songs than it usually does and a new storyline. The show gets a holiday overlay! The songs are pulled from the short film Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, and Olaf himself usually makes an appearance at the end of the show. It’s a can’t-miss for Frozen fans! Space Mountain During Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (MVMCP), there is currently one confirmed ride overlay — Space Mountain! Typically for the holiday parties, this ride will get special music and lighting effects. Space Mountain in its festive lighting For the Christmas Party, expect a lot of red and green, along with some rockin’ holiday tunes! This one will only be available for guests who have a ticket to MVMCP though, so you’ll just be riding the regular version during the daytime. Those are all the holiday overlays that have been announced so far, but we’ll be on the lookout for more to add to that list! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest updates about holiday season happenings in Disney World! Click Here to Check Out All the Holiday Offerings in Disney World! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2023 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2023 Holiday Season The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the 2023 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to Disney World for the holidays this year? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 Rides Will Be Different This Holiday Season in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Haunted Mansion fan, we’ve got some exciting news for you. Haunted Mansion There are lots of spooky treats you can find in the Disney World parks right now to celebrate Halloween, and now there’s another offering that you can take advantage of for a limited time over in Disney Springs! Guests who have purchased Memory Maker for their vacation are invited over to Disney Springs to take advantage of the new Haunted Mansion PhotoPass Studio! ©Disney This allows you and your party to pose against a fun Haunted Mansion-themed backdrop for as many photos as you’d like for free (included with the price of Memory Maker you’ve already paid). They make perfect fall/Halloween photos to share with your family and friends this spooky season. Haunted Mansion Memory Maker is $169 if purchased in advance of your trip and $199 if purchased on the day. It includes all the PhotoPass photos you can take, as well as any and all ride photos you acquire. If you’re taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip, or photos are a really important souvenir to you, it may be worth it for your vacation. PhotoPass As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Here are 10 things you need to know from a former Haunted Mansion Cast Member! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you pay for Memory Maker on your vacation? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments! The post Haunted Mansion Fans! If You Needed a NEW Excuse to Visit Disney World, This Is IT. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you thinking about booking a Disney Cruise? Disney Wish at Castaway Cay Disney Cruise Line offers SO much to guests, including exclusive destinations, LOADS of characters, unique dining opportunities, fun activities, and more. So if you’ve been thinking about booking a Disney Cruise, we’ve got an AMAZING deal to tell you about. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Our friends over at Small World Vacations want to help you book the PERFECT Disney Cruise Line vacation and are offering a deal JUST for DFB readers. If you book a cruise with Small World Vacations, you already get FREE onboard credit to spend on the ship. Well, for a limited time, if you book a cruise with Small World, you’re going to get even MORE onboard credit. Say what? Disney Cruise Line So in addition to the $50 to $1,000 onboard credit (depending on the cost of your cruise) you can get anytime you book with Small World Vacations, right now DFB readers can get the following EXTRA onboard credit, based on the room you book: Inside Stateroom — $25 Oceanview — $50 Verandah — $75 Concierge/Suite — $100 AquaMouse on the Disney Wish There WILL be a rush to book 2024 cruises at the end of the year, so you might as well get your preferred dates reserved now — and get some extra spending money, too! How do you get started? Just fill out a quote form at the link below and use code DFBDCL to get the extra onboard credit! REQUEST A CRUISE QUOTE! That’s right, you’ll get MORE money to spend onboard the ship, whether you want to book an upgraded dining experience, buy some specialty snacks and coffee, or indulge in some cocktails, that onboard credit will be there for you to use. How’s that for a deal? Captain Mickey All you have to do is GO HERE to fill out a quote form and use code DFBDCL to get the extra onboard credit. You will need to hurry, though. This offer is only available from September 23rd through October 15th. So this might just be your sign to book a Disney Cruise! REQUEST A CRUISE QUOTE! We’ll be sure to keep you updated and ALL Disney deals and discounts, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 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 Will you be booking a Disney Cruise soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Friends Tell Friends About This EXCLUSIVE Disney Cruise Deal first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Disney World icon has CHANGED and we think you’re going to LOVE IT! EPCOT EPCOT became the center of Disney World’s celebration of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary on September 22nd, which means ride changes, new food, and a brand-new nighttime show! Come with us to check it out! This new show isn’t the only change — there are now four MORE Food & Wine Festival Booths (which also opened on September 22nd), and Soarin’ Over California has returned for a limited time. Soarin And on December 5th, 2023, EPCOT will welcome a brand-new fireworks show called Luminous: The Symphony of Us. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye out for any other changes in Disney World, so stay tuned for all the latest news! See more ways that EPCOT is changing for Disney’s 100th anniversary. 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 do you think of Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime look? Let us know in the comments. The post Check Out the NEW 100th Anniversary Nighttime Show in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s in the middle of creating quite a bit of new content these days. ©Disney There are several Marvel films on the schedule for the future, along with a variety of Star Wars series, not to mention the Disney and Pixar projects on the horizon. But one of the upcoming series for Disney+ revisits an old fan-favorite character…and there’s some controversy bubbling up. Disney is currently in the process of rebooting Daredevil as Daredevil: Born Again, which will be an 18-episode series and feature Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Jon Bernthal returning as their characters from the original show. ©Marvel However, not everyone is pleased with this reunion. According to Variety, Daredevil showrunner Steven DeKnight took to Twitter/X to share a criticism of the reboot series. “It’s an old Disney scam where they slightly rename a series to reset contract terms back to first season,” DeKnight wrote. “Needs to be addressed by all the guilds/unions and crushed!” ©Disney/Marvel “From what I understand, I’m not going to see a penny from ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ because they added the ‘Born Again’ and can claim it’s a completely different show,” he explained. “You know, with the exact same two lead actors (who I love!) playing Daredevil and Fisk.” “To be clear, I can’t wait to see Charlie Cox and the amazing Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their iconic roles,” DeKnight wrote. “But to claim this is a complete reboot and you don’t have to pay the original creatives is some corporate shenanigans, to say the least.” ©Marvel The series was originally set to premiere on Disney+ in spring 2024, but production on the show was paused a little while back due to the WGA strike. The show remains out of production during the SAG-AFTRA strike. It’s possible that its premiere could get pushed back, so we’ll let you know if Disney makes an announcement. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news on upcoming Disney+ series and Disney films. We’ll keep you in the loop with all the media news! Two Shows Were Canceled on Disney+ — Learn More Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning on watching the new series? Tell us in the comments! The post Marvel Showrunner Calls Out "Disney Scam" first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has a lot to offer guests! Disney Springs You can find fabulous places to shop and dine while you are in Disney Springs. With 97 places to shop and 69 different locations to grab food, there’s something for nearly everyone! It’s a great place to stroll around with family or friends. We’ve noticed that one restaurant in Disney Springs had a few NEW menu items added! Not only is Splitsville Luxury Lanes a place to have some family fun bowling, but it’s also a great place to grab some food! Splitsville The Splitsville Dining Room is located inside Splitsville Luxury Lanes and features food like pizza, sushi, sandwiches, and many other casual eats. We saw that they updated their menu recently, and we wanted to let you in on what’s new here! Splitsville Luxury Lanes First, they have added a few new appetizers to their menu. See what’s new below! Voodoo Shrimp: Crispy shrimp tossed in sweet n’ spicy voodoo sauce, sesame seeds, scallions, and crispy rice noodles Pan-fried Potstickers: Pork potstickers with black vinegar sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds Street Corn Chicken Nachos: Loaded with chicken, elote-style corn, queso, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, jalapeño, cotija cheese, and cilantro Splitsville Spread Then we noticed they also updated their sushi menu with new items! 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 Krab Rangoon Roll: Kani Kana krab, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and scallions are rolled and then tempura fried, served with Thai chili sauce. The Kingpin Platter: A collection of three classic rolls: California, Spicy Tuna and Volcano Time for Some Sushi! Be sure to head over to Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs to ‘score’ yourself some of these new menu items! Remember, you don’t have to bowl to eat, and you don’t have to eat to bowl. Either way, it’ll still be a good time! Remember to check back to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney food updates! The Definitive List of the BEST Desserts in Disney Springs! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which of these new items will you be trying? Let us know in the comments! The post See the 6 NEW Menu Items Coming to a Disney Springs Restaurant! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Today is a BIG day in EPCOT. It’s the first day of the Walt Disney Company 100th Anniversary Celebration in the park. Happy 100th, Disney! As we previously told you, EPCOT is the HEART of the celebration in Disney World, and there is a LOT going on right now. We met characters in their new 100th Anniversary outfits, see a new platinum Mickey statue, checked out a Disney100 popcorn bucket, and more! Well, today also marked the arrival of a brand new EPCOT collection of merchandise! Disney previously gave us a sneak peek at this merchandise, but it has officially arrived at Creations Shop in EPCOT, which means you can buy this stuff RIGHT NOW. So if you love EPCOT, well, just hand Disney your wallet now. We’ll just start with the first item you’ll want to throw money at, the new EPCOT Ears for $34.99. Just look at them. The ears have the Spaceship Earth pattern on them, with a cute bow with EPCOT icons all over it. These ears! There’s also a new EPCOT Spirit Jersey for $79.99 with the EPCOT logo on the back, Spaceship Earth on the front, and icons and characters from EPCOT in a pattern on the bottom. Gotta’ have the spirit jersey This gray Sweatshirt for $34.99 has icons that represent all of EPCOT’s Pavilions, along with characters associated with EPCOT. Yes, Figment, WE SEE YOU. Fun sweatshirt If you love hoodies, there’s a fun white Hoodie for $54.99 with the EPCOT logo on the front, and Mickey on the back. HOODIE! There’s also this Tee for $29.99 that has the EPCOT logo on the front and a fun design with the EPCOT Pavilions and characters on the back. Cool tee! This Blue T-shirt for $26.99 has a super fun design that’s similar. Blue tee You can also now pick up the EPCOT Dooney & Bourke Tote for $268. Dooney & Bourke bag! The EPCOT Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag is also available for $248. Crossbody Bag You can choose between two shirts with a fun EPCOT pattern. There’s a Tie Front Button-Up Shirt for $39.99… Front tie shirt …and a standard Button-Up Shirt for $59.99. Regular Button-Up So the next time you’re in EPCOT, be sure to check out this fun new collection. It’s PERFECT for EPCOT fans! Planning to pick this up in Disney World soon? We’ve got the perfect t-shirt for you to wear to the parks! Click here to check out our whole merch line! Good Luck Completing EPCOT’s NEW 100th Anniversary Challenge! Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! More Details Revealed About the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE 4 Unexpected Announcements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox -- Click Here to Subscribe What do you think of this new merchandise? Let us know in the comments! The post A NEW EPCOT Merchandise Collection Just Arrived in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Although we’re still celebrating Halloween in Disney World, with decorations, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and food, we know we have to start looking ahead to the holiday season in Disney World. A full spread at Liberty Tree Tavern That means we’re already making plans for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, BUT we also have to think about Thanksgiving. If you’re planning on visiting Disney World on Thanksgiving, you’re probably going to want to eat somewhere special, right? Well, you’ll certainly need to make advance dining reservations as soon as they’re available, so we’re going to help you with that. So get ready to set those alarms for this date: September 24th, 2023! That’s when you’ll be able to make dining reservations for Thanksgiving in Disney World. We expect things to be pretty busy around that time, so you need to get on those on that date! Farmer’s Skillet at Garden Grill Remember, though, if your trip starts BEFORE September 24th, you can make reservations up to 60 days in advance plus the length of your stay for up to 10 days. So if you’ll be arriving in Disney World BEFORE Thanksgiving, make sure you know when that 60-day window begins. Prime Rib at Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine You can make dining reservations on Disney World’s website, through the My Disney Experience app, or by calling call 407-WDW-DINE (3463). Online reservations are usually available by 6AM, but we’ve seen them open up as early as 5:45AM (EST). The reservation phone line will be open as of 7AM EST. If you’re looking for places where you can find a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving, read THIS. And stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. We have reviews, pictures, and details about every restaurant all in one digital download – along with ALL of our best tips and strategies from decades of Disney World trips. We’ve got a special discount code for DFB readers, too! Use WDW2023 at checkout for 25% off! EVERYWHERE You Can Find Turkey Dinner on Thanksgiving 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 Will you be in Disney World for Thanksgiving? Where are you hoping to eat? Let us know in the comments! The post Why September 24th Is an IMPORTANT Day if You’re Doing Thanksgiving in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has been in full swing for a while now, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to eat! Char & Chop Marketplace Booth 2023 We’ve seen all the food booths with tasty items, merchandise to grab, and plenty of concerts. FOUR new food booths were announced for this year and they’re officially OPEN! So come with us to the NEW Char & Chop booth to find out if it’s worth a try — let’s find out! Menu Over at the Char & Chop booth, you’ll find a variety of available items. This booth is entirely new, which means everything here is new too! Char & Chop menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! We were immediately smacked in the face by the tomato flavor, which makes sense since tomato juice is the main ingredient here. The main flavors we tasted were tomato and celery, but there was a slight kick to the mix that we wish was more prominent. The sausage it’s served with is salty, thick, and has a great snap to it. You know, if you’re into that sort of thing. Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey It was a really solid and refreshing bloody mary! And, if wine is more your thing, you can pick up the GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir for $16.00. Overall We weren’t sure what to expect from this new booth, but we can officially say that it is the place to be if you’re looking to try a bunch of different types of meat and aren’t sure just what you’re looking for. The porchetta was by far the best thing here, but we were thoroughly surprised by how much we enjoyed the Impossible Spicy Sausage too. And, if you’re a Bloody Mary fan, you might enjoy this refreshing meal in a glass! Char & Chop — Full Spread 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 REVIEW: This EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Drink Will Give You a Jump Scare first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Disney’s 100th Anniversary celebration is ramping up in EPCOT! Platinum MICKEY in EPCOT You can now see special decorations, statues, attractions, and souvenirs! Mickey and Minnie have joined the celebration in their platinum outfits and rides like Soarin’ have been modified for the special occasion. We noticed two very special souvenirs that are in the park are also now online! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Walt Disney “Walt the Dreamer” Figure This fully-sculpted figure is a replica of the full-sized statue “Walt the Dreamer” set to arrive at Dreamer’s Point in EPCOT World Celebration. Walt Disney ‘The Dreamer’ Statue It showcases a “bronze” finish, speckled base, and foot pads. This 8-inch figure is a gorgeous representation of Walt Disney. For all of us Walt fans, we need this on our bookshelves. SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY Walt Disney “Walt the Dreamer” Sketchbook Ornament A bit smaller and adorned with a ribbon, this ornament of the “Walt the Dreamer” statue, is a beautiful testament to Walt’s legacy. Walt Disney Ornament The ornament is from Disney artist sketchbook designs and also features a “bronze” finish. It would look wonderful on any tree, especially one already decorated with all things Disney. It would add a classy touch of Walt. SHOP ON SHOPDISNEY We love it when we can shop park products online! These two are extra special to be able to purchase from home. They represent all the wonderful dreams and magic that have come true thanks to the vision of Walt Disney. Remember to check back to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney updates! If you’re looking to add more Disney items to your collection, check out our Amazon storefront! Will you be celebrating the 100th anniversary in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post Get Replicas of the New Walt Disney Statue Online Now! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s face it — staying at a Disney World hotel comes with a lot of great perks. Tree of Life First, you’ve got easy transportation options to and from your hotel to the parks and Disney Springs. Next, you’ve got that whole Disney atmosphere thing going on at your hotel. There’s also Early Theme Park Entry for all hotels and Extended Evening Hours for deluxe hotels. Well, Extended Evening Hours are about to get a LOT better. Extended Evening Hours allow guests in Disney World’s deluxe hotels to spend several hours in select theme parks on select evenings AFTER they close. That means fewer crowds, shorter lines, and the magic of being able to hang out in that park at night. Previously, we’ve only seen Extended Evening Hours for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But that’s about to change! Hollywood Studios at night Disney recently confirmed that Disney’s Animal Kingdom would soon have Extended Evening hours, too. That means Disney World deluxe hotel guests can have Animal Kingdom all to themselves from 7PM to 9PM on November 8th and 22nd, and December 4th and 28th Expedition Everest at night During that time, the following attractions will be open: Avatar Flight of Passage DINOSAUR Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain It’s Tough to be a Bug! Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost Na’vi River Journey TriceraTop Spin Yes, that means that you’ll get to enjoy Pandora at night (which is really quite spectacular), so make plans to spend some time there if you qualify for Extended Evening Hours! Pandora at night So if you’ll be in Disney World during those times and are staying in a deluxe resort, be sure to take advantage of those extra hours in Animal Kingdom. You’ll also be able to enjoy Early Theme Park Entry, too, so you can maximize your time in the parks! We’ll keep an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. When are you headed to Disney World next? Have you checked out our line of fun graphic tees to wear on your trip? We’ve designed some for the whole family – from infants to adults! Click here to check them out! Learn More About Extended Evening Hours 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 Will you be taking advantage of Extended Evening Hours in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post One Disney World Hotel Perk Is About To Get BETTER first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s meet and greet season in Disney World! EPCOT Okay, that’s not really a thing, but we have seen a few new character interactions pop up in Disney World lately, from Figment to Mirabel and more. Disney doesn’t seem to have plans to slow down anytime soon, either, because another new meet and greet has officially opened in EPCOT — come check it out with us! Mickey and Minnie are officially greeting guests near the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT, and that’s not all. They’re donning their platinum outfits in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary! We knew we had to see their new outfits in Disney World in person, and we certainly weren’t the only ones. In total, we waited about 30 minutes, which isn’t so bad for two of Disney’s biggest icons! The line wasn’t too long, luckily! Here they are! Check out their new outfits — fancy, right? Check out the new outfits! It’s so fun watching Mickey and Minnie interact! And meeting two characters at once? Talk about a bonus! For a full list of the times that Mickey and Minnie will be available to meet, check the My Disney Experience app. You can find these two inside the Disney Pixar Short Film Festival building in the Imagination Pavilion. Just look for the sign out front! Don’t worry; there’s a sign to help you out! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we cover more of the 100th Anniversary happenings throughout EPCOT! See EVERYTHING Coming to EPCOT for the 100th Anniversary Learn More About Disney 100 Years of Wonder – The 100th Anniversary Celebration! More Details Revealed About the 100th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Get Online Right NOW! The New 100th Anniversary Disney Credit Card Design Is HERE 4 Unexpected Announcements for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Refillable Mugs Have CHANGED in Disney World Hotels! Get ALL of the Latest Updates on the 100th Anniversary Celebration Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox -- Click Here to Subscribe Will you be seeing this new meet and greet? Tell us in the comments. The post PHOTOS: Disney's NEW 100th Anniversary Meet and Greet Officially ARRIVED in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article