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News of Disney’s new plan to spend $60 billion on its Parks, Experiences, and Products division has spread quickly on the internet today. ©Disney Disney announced in a security filing that they plan to increase their investments in Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP) by twice the amount from the past decade. If you think about what the company has created in the past 10 years with $30 billion, just imagine what it can accomplish with twice that much. Bob Iger, CEO In the announcement from Disney, we got a lot of information about what we could possibly expect in the years to come. They teased that there are plenty of untapped movies and stories from many popular franchises that could potentially make their way to the parks and Disney Cruise Line. But now, we have a few questions. In the statement from Disney, executives announced some shocking information. For one, did you know Disney Parks has about 1,000 acres of unused property across its existing sites? This is enough space for SEVEN new parks the size of Disneyland. ©Disney They also told us, that for every guest that visits a Disney park, there are 10 other people who like Disney that do not visit the parks. These two pieces of information would indicate that there is a lot of unlocked potential just inside Disney’s park system. ©Disney We learned all this information, and then Josh D’Amaro gave us a huge hint that we can’t get over. D’Amaro stated, “We have a wealth of untapped stories to bring to life across our business. Frozen, one of the most successful and popular animated franchises of all time, could have a presence at the Disneyland Resort. Wakanda has yet to be brought to life. The world of Coco is just waiting to be explored. There’s a lot of storytelling opportunity.” Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro He just said that Frozen could have a “presence in Disneyland.” Then he said, “Wakanda has yet to be brought to life.” And then he added, “The world of Coco is just waiting to be explored.” So now we’re wondering, could we be getting a Wakanda Land? Is there going to be a Frozen area added to Disneyland? ©Disney We’ve heard about Coco potentially coming to Disney Parks before. It’s often on the Blue Skies list. This is the list that Disney created with all the potential ideas that have been brought to the table. They are not guaranteed to make it to the parks, but many of the best ideas that are now in the parks once started off as Blue Skies ideas. So now it seems that Wakanda, in some capacity, might be on that list! Same with Frozen in Disneyland! Don’t forget that Frozen-themed lands are already coming to Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, so it would make sense that, if those lands are popular, Disney will bring the concept to other parks. Hong Kong World of Frozen ©Disney We don’t know anything for sure yet, only what we heard from Josh D’Amaro. But we would certainly not be disappointed in a Wakanda Land making its way to Disney World. Maybe it could become part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or possibly part of the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll keep you updated! Check back to Disney Food Blog for more information. We’ve Got a BIG Update on the Proposed Disneyland Expansion Project 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 think we could see a Wakanda Land in a Disney Park’s future? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Is Considering a ‘Black Panther’ Theme Park Land! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rolling out starting this week in local county tax collector’s offices and license plate agencies (DMVs) throughout Florida, our newly redesigned Walt Disney World specialty license plate will continue to directly benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, helping grant even more wishes for children facing critical illnesses and their families. It’s a perfect way to add a little more pixie dust to your car while supporting a great cause.View the full article

If you’re a fan of all things spooky season and also a die-hard Disney fan, then you simply can’t miss Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party The big Halloween event of the year takes place in Magic Kingdom on select nights from August through November. This year, it’s already in full swing and we were there on the first night to check it out! But during that visit, there was something surprising we discovered. There are several things that might draw you to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP). There’s exclusive merchandise, short wait times for rides, special entertainment that you won’t see elsewhere, and trick-or-treating. But in addition to all of those things, there are also rare characters! Happy Halloween! Disney World uses MNSSHP as a great opportunity to bring out rare character meet and greets. This year alone, we spotted Genie, Abu, Eeyore, Piglet, the Queen of Hearts, the Seven Dwarfs, Jack Skellington, Sally, and more. The meet and greats are spread throughout the park and some of them can get REALLY long lines! (For real — Jack and Sally had a three-hour wait on the first night.) Jasmine and Genie But if you paid for a party ticket, you probably don’t want to spend too much of your time standing in line to meet just one set of characters. For some people, the solution to this is to hop in line as early as possible or to skip the parades or fireworks to do a meet-and-greet instead. In the past, a common solution has been to get in line towards the end of the night…but this year, there’s a problem with that! The Seven Dwarfs During our visit to MNSSHP, we noticed that several character queues were closed EARLY! These character meets were advertised to last through the whole night, but some of the lines were cut off as early as 11PM. That’s an entire hour before the party ended! The Tweedles! Mainly the meet and greets that closed early were the ones with higher wait times — Jack and Sally, the Seven Dwarfs, and Winnie the Pooh and friends. Disney likely cuts off those lines early so that they can end the meet and greets promptly when the park closes, but it can be a problem if you were trying to wait until later in the evening so you could get a shorter wait time. Pooh and Friends in their Halloween costumes So how does this affect your trip to MNSSHP? Well, if you’re planning on doing some of those popular character meets, you’ll want to knock them out early on OR plan to go during the parade or fireworks times for the lowest crowds. Sometimes, the lines for the meet and greets form before the party starts, so you can hop in the queue early and only have to use a few minutes of actual party time. Line to meet Jack and Sally We’ll keep you in the loop with any more Halloween news and offerings in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB. And if you’re heading to the Halloween party this year, make sure to check out our full guide! Click Here for Our Guide to the Halloween Party! IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Get ready for the spookiest season of the year at Disney World! We are beyond thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new guide -- Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide! From the thrills of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party to the enchanting resort decorations that'll send shivers down your spine, our guide is packed with tips and tricks to help you squeeze every ounce of ghoulish fun out of your visit. Plus, we've got the inside scoop on all the limited-time-only bone-chilling activities happening across the parks! Get the Halloween at Disney World: DFB's Spook-tacular Guide to make your frightfully delightful adventure even more magical! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Halloween at Walt Disney World See EVERYTHING Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has to Offer Get the Latest Updates on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 9 Disney Halloween Items You Can Get at Target Right Now Photos AND Reviews: ALL the 2023 Fall and Halloween Treats in Disney World! DFB Video: The ULTIMATE Guide To Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to the Halloween party this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World is LYING to You About Its Exclusive Halloween Party first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

None of us are ever truly ready to leave Walt Disney World once our magical park day comes to a close, and soon you won’t have to leave quite as early as normal. EPCOT EPCOT is extending its hours for the 2023 Festival of the Holidays! We noticed a sneaky little change when reviewing EPCOT’s park hours during the Festival of the Holidays, which runs from November 24th through December 30th. Rather than showing the normal closing time of 9PM, starting on November 24th, EPCOT is seeing a closing time of 9:30PM. Festival of the Holidays 2022 This may not seem like much, given that it’s only an additional 30 minutes in the park, but Disney parkgoers know that a lot can be accomplished in just 30 additional minutes. Don’t lie, you’ve also been waiting all year for the holiday cookie stroll, haven’t you? If the menus of the 2022 Festival of the Holidays are anything to go off of, then we’re in for a lot of exciting and tasty treats. This festival also brings some fun holiday-themed entertainment to the park. With so much to eat and do, Disney is providing its guests the opportunity to enjoy even more of the festivities before heading home. Nothing tops those late-night Disney views! During the festival, guests can celebrate the holidays with traditions from a variety of cultures. There will be Holiday Kitchen booths like Las Posadas (Mexico), Shi Wasu (Japan), Tuscany (Italy), and more! This event includes food, decor, entertainment, and plenty of other holiday merriments you won’t want to miss. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Whether you spend those last 30 minutes grabbing a last-minute sweet from one of the Holiday Kitchens or leisurely strolling through some of the beautiful decor, be sure to remember to make every second count and absorb the magic of this year’s Festival of the Holidays. We may not have snow for the Florida holidays, but we have Disney World, and that’s close enough. We will continue to monitor any further changes coming to EPCOT this Holiday season so you can be prepared and plan ahead! Don’t forget to check out the other festivities happening this holiday season, such as the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Keep checking back as we update you with all the NEW things coming to EPCOT’s 2023 Festival of the Holidays! 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 spend this extra time grabbing a holiday treat or unwinding for the night? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're Visiting EPCOT This Holiday Season, We Have GOOD NEWS! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Percy Jackson fans! Disney finally released a new update on the upcoming series! ©Disney Disney announced the all-new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series at the D23 Expo in 2022, and since then we’ve been eagerly awaiting the show. We saw a teaser trailer a while back and then finally got a premiere date back in August, but now the FULL TRAILER has been released! Author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Rick Riordan has been working on this series since 2020, so we can’t wait to see it finally come to fruition when the show airs on Disney+ on December 20th, 2023. Check out this full trailer released by Disney! If you were as obsessed with this book series in middle school as we were, you probably got CHILLS seeing that trailer! ©Disney The show will have a two-episode premiere on December 20th. The first season will be based on the first book, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. We’ll follow the adventures of 12-year-old demigod Percy who must come to terms with his powers and go on a quest with his friends Grover and Annabeth to help Olympus. ©Disney Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Click here to see MORE new stuff coming to Disney+ soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians when it premieres? Let us know in the comments. The post FULL TRAILER Released for NEW Percy Jackson Disney+ Series first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning to go on a Disney Cruise in 2024… well, first of all, you should let out a big “WOO HOO!” Captain Minnie on the Disney Magic! After that , you’ll likely want to put together your list of planning considerations including which Disney Cruise ship you’d like to sail on (which, of course, will also likely be based on the available itineraries and destinations for each ship in the fleet), when to sail, and, of course, your vacation budget. To help you get an idea on that last factor, we’re taking a closer look at pricing for one specific Disney Cruise Line ship today: and it just so happens to be the OG… the beautiful Disney Magic! Helmsman Mickey on the Disney Magic Now, pricing will vary based on several factors including the length of the cruise, the departure port and destination, the number of guests in your traveling crew, the time of year, and your chosen stateroom category. So, here, we’re presenting starting prices (based on cruise length) for 2024, and then we’ll also go through a couple of those additional factors that may affect your ultimate cost. Starting Prices Based on Length of Cruise A couple of notes on the prices below: they INCLUDE taxes and fees. Please note that the Disney Cruise Line states that “If you would like a stateroom just for one person, you will be charged the same total package price as 2 Guests staying in the same stateroom,” however, taxes and fees will be adjusted accordingly for solo passengers. 3 nights: starts at $1,464 for TWO Guests in one stateroom 4 nights: starts at $1,330 for TWO Guests in one stateroom 5-6 nights: starts at $1,747 for TWO Guests in one stateroom 7 nights: starts at $2,767 for TWO Guests in one stateroom Pricing Guidelines Based on Stateroom Category Be aware that stateroom category pricing difference is not an exact mathematical formula, and it varies from cruise to cruise. Oceanview Stateroom ©Disney But we have some good-to-know guidelines you can expect based on the various room categories: Inside Staterooms typically offer the baseline, lowest tier pricing; Oceanview staterooms start at 15% more expensive than inside staterooms; Verandah staterooms are about 10% more than oceanview rooms and 25% more than inside staterooms; Concierge staterooms are 45% more than verandah rooms and about 58% more than an inside stateroom. Check out EVERY Stateroom option on the Disney Magic HERE! Additional Pricing Factors to Consider Select sailings also offer special, seasonal themed cruises. For example, every ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet — not just the Disney Magic — features Halloween on the High Seas sailings in September and October (starting dates vary based on itineraries), and Very Merrytime sailings in November and December. Halloween on the High Seas That said — and as you’d likely anticipate — taking a Disney Cruise is more expensive on the dates immediately surrounding major holidays (including any sailings over the Christmas holiday and New Year’s Eve) and school breaks in the United States (such as Spring Break and summer seasons). So, if you are able to sail in a less in-demand season, the less your cruise will cost. ©Disney Departure Ports and destinations also affect pricing. One great thing to know about the Disney Magic, in particular, is that it will be visiting Disney’s NEW island destination — Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point — on select sailings in 2024, and it will also be stopping at Castaway Cay (Disney Cruise Line’s private island destination, which will remain a destination even after Lookout Cay makes its debut). Mickey Mouse on Castaway Cay And a few sailings will stop at BOTH Disney island destinations! Lighthouse Point concept art ©Disney Stopping at both of these unique destinations, however, may also be reflected in a bit of a higher price. The difference is not major, but it does exist, so this just serves as one example of how destinations may affect your pricing. So, these are just a few things to keep in mind if you’re hoping to set sail on the Disney Magic in 2024! But did you know that in late 2024, there will be ANOTHER Disney Cruise Line option to consider? The Disney Treasure will be the sixth ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, and if you’d like to learn more, you can check it out HERE! Click HERE for a FREE packing list for your Disney Cruise! P.S. I Refuse to Book My Own Disney Cruise. Here’s Why. 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 Are you hoping to go on a Disney Cruise in 2024? Please let us know with a comment! The post Disney Magic Cruise Pricing -- Your Guide for 2024 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney-Pixar’s Elemental is blazing through another success! Ember and Wade It wasn’t too long ago that we were telling you how impressed we were with the record The Little Mermaid broke on Disney+ and with so many highly anticipated titles dropping so soon, it’s hard to keep track of what’s trending right now. But, this animated film is now one for the history books that we didn’t see coming! Disney-Pixar’s Elemental seemed to be the underdog when it was released in theaters. It had everything going right for it — a heartwarming coming-of-age story, staked odds to defy, and a touching ending to such an adventure-packed film, but audiences didn’t see it that way at first. Elemental poster at AMC Theaters Elemental‘s story follows the quick-witted and fiery Ember, whose happenstance friendship with the sappy and “go-with-the-flow” Wade makes Ember really take a look inside herself and truly challenge her own beliefs. Although she’s clung to the idea of what lies ahead for her future and the beliefs that have been instilled in her since childhood, Ember learns that it’s okay to change what you believe in as you learn and grow. She also goes on to show everyone who she wants to be, and not necessarily what everyone else — including her overbearing but well-meaning traditional parents — wanted for her. ©Pixar It seemed to be a slow burn for Elemental when it first lept to theaters this past June, but after a while, the spark really started to pick up and this film’s popularity spread like wildfire. It couldn’t be contained, earning $484 million worldwide combined with a 93% Rotten Tomatoes verified audience score and an “A” CinemaScore. Domestically, Elemental earned $154 million—more than five times its domestic opening weekend of $30 million — which is a rare feat for any theatrical release, and the second-highest multiple behind Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. Internationally, the film brought in $330 million and went on to become Pixar’s most-seen film in South Korea. ©Disney Now, this film is reigning supreme once again on your home screens. Since its debut on Disney+, Elemental has found new acceleration and blazed ahead of the competition earning it the most-viewed movie on Disney+ in 2023, beating out movies like The Little Mermaid (that previously held this top seat), and Hocus Pocus 2. ©Disney Elemental is now the most-watched movie premiere of the year on Disney+ and has earned a spot among its top 10 movie premieres of all time — earning 26.4 million views just within its first five days of streaming, an impressive feat for a film that seemed to struggle in its theatrical release. We’re very impressed to hear that Elemental has defied the odds and found such growth and appreciation. Be sure to check back in with us at Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney news and more! NEWS: A Popular Feature Has Been REMOVED From Disney+ 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 Does this surprise you about Elemental? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! The post A New Pixar Movie Was Just Crowned the Most-Viewed on Disney+ in 2023! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We are STILL reeling over all the big announcements Disney made at this year’s Destination D23. ©Disney We got a TON of news about Disney Parks, and we learned more about Disney’s upcoming animated feature, Wish. But we also learned about a collection that’s perfect for ULTIMATE Disney fans that will include SO MANY Disney movies. Well, that movie collection is now available ONLINE! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This movie collection is now available for pre-order at Walmart.com, and if you’re wanting to get your hands on it, get it quickly. Buy The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection ©WalMart The collection includes 100 animated movies on Blu-ray, digital codes for each film, original theatrical poster art for each movie, a collectible lithograph from Wish, and a collectible crystal Disney100 Mickey ears hat. It all comes packaged together in a set that unfolds into a storybook. Pretty cool, right? Here’s the catch…it costs about $1,500 . ©WalMart With 100 movies, that puts each movie at $15 (if you’re not including all the other extras that come with the set), which isn’t super expensive — it just sounds like a lot when you put it all together! Movies include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Lion King, Toy Story, Fantasia, Frozen, Encanto, and more movies from Disney, Walt Disney Studios, and Pixar. View on Walmart.com We’ll keep an eye out for even more Disney100 merchandise and collections, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Visit our Amazon Shop For More Disney Merchandise!The post NEW Disney Merch Is Online Now, But That Price Is 😳 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky season has finally arrived in Disney and with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party off to a great start, it’s time for some of the holiday fun to come to Disney+ too! This is no trick, plenty of exciting new Disney treats will be streaming just in time for those cozy fall movie nights. Spooky Season has arrived at Disney! Don’t worry, however, there are also some exciting titles coming for those who prefer their fall to feel a little less cozy and a little more spooky, including Haunted Mansion. So whip out your fluffiest pair of socks and grab your hot cocoa, this is everything NEW you can enjoy on Disney+ for the month of October! Sunday, October 1st Toy Story Funday Football (Livestreaming at 9:30am ET) Monday, October 2nd Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats ©Disney Tuesday, October 3rd Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, Episode 2) — Live from 5:00-7:31pm PT Star Wars: Ahsoka (Episode 8) — THE FINALE Wednesday, October 4th Haunted Mansion Hailey’s On It! (Season 1, 5 Episodes) Kiff (Season 1, 1 Episode) SuperKitties (Season 1, 3 Episodes) The Villains of Valley View (Season 2, 4 Episodes) ©Disney Thursday, October 5th Loki (Season 2) — PREMIERE available at 6:00pm PT Friday, October 6th Bobi Wine: The People’s President Camping Out Chips Ahoy Fiddling Around Inferior Decorator Old MacDonald Duck When the Cat’s Away Wyken, Blyken, and Nod ©Disney Tuesday, October 10th Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, Episode 3) — Live from 5:00-7:31pm PT Wednesday, October 11th 4EVER (All Episodes) – PREMIERE Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 2, 7 Episodes) Broken Karaoke (Shorts) (Season 2, 3 Episodes) The Simpsons (Season 34, 22 Episodes) Heartland Docs, Dvm (Season 5, 12 Episodes ©Disney Thursday, October 12th Loki (Season 2, Episode 2) — Available at 6PM PT Friday, October 13th Goosebumps (Episodes 1-5) — PREMIERE ©Disney Tuesday, October 17th Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, Episode 4) — Live from 5:00-7:31pm PT Wednesday, October 18th PJ Masks: Power Heroes Music Videos (Shorts) (Season 1, 10 Episodes) ©Disney Thursday, October 19th Loki (Season 2, Episode 3) — Available at 6:00pm PT Friday, October 20th Goosebumps (Episode 6) ©Disney Tuesday, October 24th Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, Episode 5) — Live from 5:00-7:31pm PT Wednesday, October 25th Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari (All Episodes) Big City Greens (Season 4, 5 Episodes) Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (Season 2, 8 Episodes) Theme Song Takeover (Shorts) (Season 3, 7 Episodes) ©Disney Thursday, October 26th Loki (Season 2, Episode 4) — Available at 6:00pm PT Friday, October 27th LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red — PREMIERE Explorer: Lake of Fire (Special) Goosebumps (Episode 7) ©Disney Tuesday, October 31st (HALLOWEEN) Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, Episode 6) — Live from 5:00-7:31pm PT Enjoy this month’s fun fall additions to Disney+, but don’t forget, there’s always more to come! Check out the DFB Newsletter to keep up with all the latest news, including the new additions coming to Disney+ for the rest of the holiday season! There’s always more to anticipate! Check out some of Disney’s HUGE upcoming projects! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you more excited for the premiere of Loki Season 2 or the finale of Star Wars: Ahsoka this month? Let us know in the comments! The post Everything NEW Coming to Disney+ in October 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs is a great hang-out spot! Fall into Magic in Disney Springs Disney Springs can be a great place to shop, eat, or just take a stroll. It offers many top-tier restaurants, some attractions, and prime shopping locations. Disney Springs is a great spot to relax from the parks. You can spend a day there in the middle or at end of your vacation for some downtime from the parks. There are some amazing snacks in Disney Springs! Did you know there are 97 different shopping locations in Disney Springs?! That is a crazy number of spots to get some great merchandise! Today, we’re narrowing down the 97 to 9 of our favorite locations to shop inside Disney Springs. Shopping in Disney Springs can be a great way to get away from the craziness of the parks and the crowds of people. We love all the options they offer in the Springs. Even if these next few stores aren’t your cup of tea, we’re sure there is something there for everyone! The Art of Disney In Disney Springs, in the Marketplace area, you’ll find a little store called The Art of Disney. ©Disney At this shop, you can find classic artwork and other collectibles featuring characters, park features, or Disney movie classics. It’s set up in a gallery fashion for you to admire all the options and pick what’s best for your home. Disney Style Disney Style is another Disney store located in Disney Springs. You’ll find it at the West Side section of Disney Springs. Disney Style They sell trendy items for Disney lovers. It is a fashion boutique that is sure to have all the wardrobe and accessory items you’ll want. The merchandise is themed for favorite park attractions and characters in some over-the-top ways! LEGO Store The LEGO store in Disney Springs is HUGE! It’s every Lego lover’s dream. LEGO Store at Disney Springs You can buy kits, individual blocks, LEGO-themed merchandise, and much more here. Of course, there are Disney-themed kits, but you can find others too like Star Wars and Marvel. Marketplace Co-op The Marketplace Co-op is a hidden gem in Disney Springs. It’s on the far end of Marketplace, so maybe not many people make down that far. But it’s a really cool spot with multiple shops. Marketplace Co-Op Inside this co-op, you’ll find multiple shops that are more like permanent kiosks. The D-Tech, Disney Tails, Disney Centerpiece, and more. We have recently seen Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post here, so you never know what you’ll find inside! World of Disney No trip to Disney Springs is complete without stopping by World of Disney. World of Disney If you ran out of time for shopping in the parks or there was that one thing you forgot to get while you were in EPCOT, look no further than World of Disney. This massive store has nearly every piece of Disney merchandise you could want including park exclusives. It’s shopDisney in a physical store. Star Wars Trading Post For all the Star Wars fans out there, this one’s for you. This is located near Marketplace Co-op. ‘Star Wars’ Trading Post If World of Disney is the superstore of Disney, this is essentially that but for Star Wars. You can find so many of your favorite Star Wars items in this store, it’s awesome! If you love Star Wars, we recommend stopping here! There’s also a Star Wars Galactic Outpost located on the West Side. Trend-D Trend-D is connected to Marketplace Co-op (but not technically part of it). It’s for all the Disney fashionistas! Tren-D This boutique-style shop is really adorable. It’s not just loud, in-your-face Disney merchandise, but instead tasteful, trendy (see what we did there) clothing and accessories. They have whimsical, retro, and athleisure items. And of course a wall full of ears! Super Hero Headquarters We have a shop for all things Disney and Star Wars so of course there’s one for all things Marvel! Superhero Headquarters Over in the West Side, you can get all the things to be your own superhero! Marvel has a shop complete with all the superhero merchandise. If you have a favorite superhero, you’ll probably be sure to find a cool item to add to your collection. Pandora Pandora is a beautiful and well-crafted jewelry store. Disney Springs Pandora Store This is the least “Disney” store on this list, but don’t worry you can get all the shining and shimmering Disney items here, too. Pandora has partnered with Disney and has a signature Disney line. They even have an exclusive Disney Parks collection. In the Disney Springs store, you’ll have access to many Disney charms that will add nicely to your Pandora bracelet. Welcome to Disney Springs It was difficult, but we were able to narrow down 97 stores to just 9 of our favorites. There is really an option for everyone down in Disney Springs! We hope you’re able to find some fun places to shop on your Disney vacation. In the meantime, remember to check back to Disney Food Blog for more Disney merchandise updates! We’re BEGGING You To Read This Before Your Next Trip to Disney Springs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which store in Disney Springs is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post There Are 97 Stores in Disney Springs. Here Are the 9 That Everybody Loves. first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney World Annual Passes have become a hot topic lately, but this new offer may have you patting yourself on the back for snagging one early! Magic Kingdom We know there have been a few perks recently announced for Annual Passholders, like new magnets debuting soon and discounts on special ticketed events. Now, if you’re an Annual Passholder, a new offer has been released just for you that will have you considering your next trip sooner than you may have originally planned! Disney has just released a new promotion that may have you back to Disney World even sooner than planned. Early 2024 is gearing up to be a busy season for Disney World with the dining plan set to make a comeback and the end of park pass reservations for day ticketing guests. Disney World Now Passholders have an exciting new offer that can help you save BIG on your next visit! Disney’s just announced an exclusive hotel discount for those looking to stay at select Disney World hotels in early 2024. Disney World’s Festival of Fantasy parade To be eligible, Passholders must present a valid Disney World Annual Pass at check-in to keep the discounted rate. This offer is valid on select nights starting January 1st through March 24th, 2024, at select Disney World hotels. You could save up to 35% on stays most Sunday through Thursday nights from January 1st through February 22nd, 2024, and most nights from February 25th through March 24th, 2024. ©Disney Additionally, you could save up to 20% on stays most Friday and Saturday nights from January 5th through February 24th, 2024. ©Disney The savings just keep on going! ©Disney There are of course a few other terms and conditions to this offer as well. For example, this discount cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, and the offer excludes some room types, such as 3-bedroom villas and Tower Studios at Disney’s Riviera Resort. Read the full list of terms and conditions here: ©Disney It’s exciting to see that Disney is starting to release discounts into early next year already in anticipation of all the things to come! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for the latest in Disney World news, discounts, and updates. NEWS: EXCLUSIVE Ticket DISCOUNT Announced for Disney World 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 Are you planning on taking advantage of this new Disney World discount? Tell us in the comments below! The post NEW Annual Passholder DISCOUNT Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw several changes, especially when it comes to entertainment. 2020 at Disney World One of those changes was the addition of Groupwatch, which gave users the ability to watch Disney+ with a group and have the show or movie synced to each person’s device so that you could watch together in real time, even when you aren’t physically together! While we’re no longer separated by quarantine, some of our loved ones still live very far away, and we still enjoyed utilizing this Disney+ feature. If you’re like us and loved Groupwatch, we have some bad news. Disney+ has REMOVED the Groupwatch feature! Yep, you can no longer watch your favorite shows or movies while synced with other users. ©Disney We recently noticed this and decided to reach out to Disney+ support to confirm the removal of the feature. Sure enough, the Cast Member told us that Groupwatch has been removed. ©Disney At the Q3 earnings call for fiscal 2023, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that Disney+ would soon begin cracking down on account sharing. This could be a result of that. While it’s true that you could still time things to where you and a friend start a show or movie at the same time, it’s just not the same! ©Disney We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you’re always in the loop. Looking for more 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 Did you often utilize the Groupshare feature on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Popular Feature Has Been REMOVED From Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We all have a good idea of what our dream stay in Disney World would be like. How we would LOVE to spend a night INSIDE the castle Maybe it’s just a stay in one of Disney’s most ridiculously cool rooms at the resort (Polynesian Village Bungalows, we’re looking at you). Maybe you dream of a weeks-long stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. For us, though, we think our PERFECT dream Disney World stay would be spending at least one night in the Cinderella Castle Suite. But how is a stay there even possible? Well, we looked into it. So how can you stay there? Well, you just can’t get on the Disney World website and book it. In fact, it’s not open for bookings like that at all. Even if you’re one of the super wealthy who could plop MILLIONS on a hotel room, you’re still not going to get a reservation there. Sorry. ©Disney Pretty much the ONLY way to get a stay here is to win it. Disney will occasionally have contests and auctions to raise money for things like Give Kids the World Village or Make-A-Wish where the prize is a night or two in the suite. Sometimes, an entry in the contest is affordable. Sometimes it’s an auction where people bid thousands of dollars for a chance to stay in the suite. Only a select few have had a chance to stay inside the castle However, Disney did make an exception in May 2023. To celebrate Disney and Make-A-Wish’s 150,000th wish, a Make-A-Wish recipient was given an exclusive overnight stay for her and her family in the Cinderella Castle Suite. ©Disney So if you’re looking to book a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite, you’ll need one of two things (or both): luck and money. However, there is a way to go INSIDE Cinderella Castle, if you just want to see what the interior looks like. You can do that by booking a reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table, the restaurant inside the castle. The dining experience also includes Disney Princesses, so you’re sure to get the royal treatment. Dining Room at Cinderella’s Royal Table Is it the same as sleeping inside the castle? Well, no, but it’s about as close as most of us will get to it, so we’ll take it! In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for those contests and auctions for Cinderella Castle Suite stays and let you know about them! Stay tuned to DFB for more. Did You Know About These Details in Disney’s Cinderella Castle Suite?! 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 do if you ever won a stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite? Let us know in the comments! The post 2 Ways You Can Stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are ALL about Disney food, but that doesn’t mean that all Disney food is created equally. Be Our Guest Restaurant There are some Disney restaurants and snacks we absolutely adore, but there are plenty of others that…well, we don’t recommend you spend your money on. And we’re here today to warn you about a popular table service restaurant in the parks — DON’T waste your time and money at Be Our Guest Restaurant! Be Our Guest is a table service restaurant themed to Beauty and The Beast. It’s located in Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland and is a very popular dining reservation for many guests. However, there are some downfalls to this restaurant that you need to know about. Be Our Guest Restaurant The Price This is one of the most expensive table service meals you’ll find in Magic Kingdom. Lunch and dinner will cost adults $67 a person, while kids 3-9 will eat for $39 each. Be Our Guest Desserts The meal is also prix-fixe, meaning that there are limited options for what you’ll be eating. This is especially an issue for less adventurous eaters, so keep this in mind before you choose to book a reservation. The Food Speaking of the food, in our experience, it’s not worth the price tag. Be Our Guest Entrees Listen, the food isn’t bad, but it’s not worth $67 in our opinion. Some dishes are better than others, and we frequently head back to the restaurant to check on the food. We just haven’t been impressed recently. The Atmosphere Now, the castle is gorgeous inside and out. However, we also don’t think the atmosphere is worth the hefty price tag. Inside Be Our Guest For one thing, the restaurant is actually pretty dark no matter what time it is outside, and while you can politely request which section you’d like to be seated in, there’s no guarantee you’ll be seated where you’d like. While the decorations are something to appreciate, this is part of the reason why we feel the restaurant is a “one-and-done experience.” The Characters And here we come to one of the biggest downsides of the restaurant. Unlike Cinderella’s Royal Table, which boasts a similar price tag and menu, this table service meal is NOT technically a character meal. Beast in Be Our Guest The Beast comes out very briefly to wave to guests and then disappears. And that’s it. Since it’s Beast’s Castle, Belle does not make an appearance. This means that a portion of that price tag isn’t even going to meeting characters, and that’s a downside for us. It’s the rose at Be Our Guest! If this is a restaurant you HAVE to visit on your vacation, we say go for it! Just keep these things in mind when you visit so you’re not caught off guard. As always stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney dining news and tips! Here are the Disney World restaurants you should STOP eating at! 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! Have you ever eaten at Be Our Guest? Tell us about your experience below! The post DON’T Waste Your Time (And Money!) on THIS Restaurant in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wait, is it true?? Is there actually Disneyland food that you should be AVOIDING during your upcoming trip to the west coast parks? New Orleans Square The short answer: YES. But let’s dive into the BETTER answer and get to the bottom of things today, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: DON’T Eat This in Disneyland 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! 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 eats do you think people should avoid in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: DON’T Eat This in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a Florida resident and love all things magical, you’re going to want to keep reading. Magic Kingdom It’s no secret that Florida residents can score some pretty sweet discounts when it comes to Disney World Annual Passes and even park tickets. Now though, Disney has announced a NEW Florida resident ticket deal, and it might be too good to pass up throughout the holiday season. Florida residents can now purchase a 4-Day Disney Weekday Magic Ticket for just $59 per day, plus tax. That’s only $235 plus tax for a 4-Day trip to Disney World! Disney World This could be a great way to save money as you plan those holiday trips to Disney World with the family. While this ticket offer is valid for Mondays through Fridays only, they don’t have to be used for consecutive days! You can spread them out as much as you wish, although they are subject to valid theme park reservation availability. Main Street, U.S.A. Not only can you grab the 4-Day Weekday Magic Ticket but there are also 3-Day Weekday Tickets available for $215 plus tax (total), and 2-Day Weekday Tickets available for $195 plus tax (total). Cinderella Castle Disney notes that “Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Tickets are valid for admission to one theme park per day (theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability). Tickets and add-on options expire December 22, 2023. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable, and exclude activities/events separately priced or not open to the general public.” To book, you must show proof of Florida residency. These tickets are valid for use Monday to Friday from October 2, 2023 through December 22, 2023. EPCOT You can also add on these options if you want: Park Hopper Option — $40 More Per ticket, Plus Tax; Water Park and Sports Option — $35 More Per ticket, Plus Tax; or Park Hopper Plus Option — $55 More Per Ticket, Plus Tax (includes Park Hopper and a certain number of visits to a water park, golf course, or mini golf course). What do you say? Will you be snagging this offer? We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, so make sure to follow along so that you never miss a thing and are always in the loop. Looking for more Disney deals? Click here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Florida resident? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: EXCLUSIVE Ticket DISCOUNT Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are quite a few reasons to head to Disney World in 2024! Magic Kingdom Several hotels will be getting updates (like Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and the Polynesian Village Resort), new attractions will be available (like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure), and the parks will just be different (like how World Celebration is going to be fully open and Disney’s planning to change Genie+). But if you’re heading on vacation next year, there’s a NEW discount you need to know about! Disney World has announced a new deal for Disney Visa cardholders for 2024 vacations. You can save up to 35% on stays most nights from January 9th, 2024-March 24th, 2024. In addition, you can save up to 20% on stays most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th-February 24th. Disney’s Riviera Resort On top of that, there are cardmember-exclusive savings at select hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites (save up to 30%) Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort (save up to 35%) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (save up to 35%) Finding Nemo Room Want to know a breakdown of the savings for various hotels? Here’s what we’ve got! You can save up to 35% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 20% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Deluxe Studios Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Contemporary Resort qualifies for the same “up to 35% off” discount, but is available for up to 10% off during the Friday and Saturday dates. Contemporary Resort You can save up to 30% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 20% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at the following hotels: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Beach Club Resort The 30% savings also applies to the following spots, although they have up to 10% savings on the Friday and Saturday dates: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Exterior of Port Orleans – Riverside Resort For savings of up to 25% on stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 10% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th, stay at one of the following: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Save up to 15% on most stays Sunday through Thursday nights from January 9th to February 22nd and most nights February 25th to March 24th, as well as up to 10% most Friday and Saturday nights from January 12th to February 24th at one of these resorts: Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort And finally, you can save up to 10% on all the above dates if you stay at either of the following: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort In order to qualify for these deals, you must use a Disney Visa Card or a Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Additional per-adult charges may apply if there are more than two adults per room. The offer cannot be combined with any other promotion, and it excludes 3-bedroom villas, Tower Studios at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, and The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort For more details, make sure to check out the offer on the Disney World website. You may need to be logged in as a Disney Visa cardholder to view the deal online. If you’re interested in booking, we highly recommend our friends over at Small World Vacations for help with planning your trip! The Biggest News Drops That Will Change Your 2024 Disney World Trips — Click Here! 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 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 a trip to Disney World in 2024? Tell us in the comments! The post Attention Disney Visa Cardmembers! This NEW Discount Is for YOU! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is essentially a Disney timeshare program. ©Disney Vacation Club Some families who go to the Disney theme parks a lot and/or plan to go for many years in the future find this to be a good investment. Some of Disney’s hotel rooms are reserved specifically for these DVC guests, and they receive other special perks as well. If you want to hear more about the service while you’re in Disney World, there are many spots around the property where you can speak to experts. However, one of those locations is now closed. While we were walking around Disney Springs today, we noticed that the Disney Vacation Club location that’s located right across from Frontera Cocina (near the Disney Springs welcome center) has closed. It’s closed The sign is still up right outside of the shop, but it’s vacant inside, and the doors are locked. A sign on the door tells visitors that the store is closed and something new is coming soon. Closed At this time, we don’t know if a new store will take up DVC residence and, if so, what that might be. If you’re looking to learn more about the DVC, you can visit the DVC stands located in each of the four theme parks. Changes are coming! Several stores have recently closed in Disney Springs, and others have moved or been updated. For example, the Sosa Family Cigars Shop has closed permanently, Alex & Ani moved locations, and Tren-D got a makeover! As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Check out 5 Disney Springs stores that CLOSED in 2023 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 Have you ever considered being a DVC member? If you’ve been one, tell us about your experience below! The post NEWS: Another Spot Has CLOSED in Disney Springs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been following along with the announcements Disney made at Destination D23 in early September, then you know that the company has a lot planned for its parks. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters With updates to Dinoland, USA and an expansion to Magic Kingdom planned for the future, plus changes to several attractions, we know that Disney will probably be spending the big bucks on theme parks in the coming years. But just HOW much will they spend? We’ve got the answer. In a recent security filing, Disney shared more information about intentions with the parks business. The statement started with the following: “The Company is developing plans to accelerate and expand investment in its DPEP segment, to nearly double, as compared to the previous approximately 10-year period, consolidated capital expenditures for the segment over the course of an approximately 10-year period to approximately $60 billion in aggregate, including by investing in expanding and enhancing domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity, prioritizing projects anticipated to generate strong returns, consistent with the Company’s continuing approach to allocate capital in a disciplined and balanced manner.” Cinderella Castle This means that Disney is looking to invest $60 billion in the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products segment of the company over the next 10 years. Compared to the previous 10 years, this is nearly double the amount of investment. And when you think about everything that was added to the parks in the past 10 years — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, Avengers Campus, Pandora, and countless rides — that’s a significant investment. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disney also shared in a report on their website that they have more than 1000 acres of land available for future developments at the theme parks. It’s spread across various sites, but the land available is about the size equivalent of seven new Disneyland Parks. ©Disney There is plenty of potential in terms of growth for the number of visitors as well. Disney noted, “Today, Disney has seven of the top ten most attended theme parks in the world, including Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park, which has been the #1 attended theme park on earth for decades. Disney Parks welcome approximately 100 million guests each year.” “According to Disney’s internal research, there is an addressable market of more than 700 million people with high Disney affinity it has yet to reach with its Parks. In fact, for every one guest who visits a Disney Park, there are more than ten people with Disney affinity who do not visit the Parks.” ©Disney UPDATE: After Disney made this announcement about increased spending on the DPEP segment of the company, The Walt Disney Company stock dropped 3% to $82.75, according to Deadline. Investors have been focused heavily on the streaming side of Disney’s business in the past few months and years. Spaceship Earth at night We’re interested to see what Disney announces for the future of the theme parks and cruise line business. There’s a lot of room for growth still, and with $60 billion to invest, there’s significant potential. Click Here to See More of What Disney Announced During Destination D23! 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 additions announced for Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Announces Plans for BILLION Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you thought all the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival excitement was over, we’ve got news for you — MORE booths are opening soon! EPCOT Food & Wine Festival We’ve eaten everything at the Food and Wine Festival so far, but there’s going to be more to try! Let’s break down what you can expect to grab from these four new booths starting on September 22nd. The first of these four new booths is Bubbles & Brine. This is a new booth that will have all-new food options too! If you’re a seafood lover, this is a booth you won’t want to miss. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with prosecco cocktail sauce and grilled lemon (New) Jonah Crab Claw Cocktail with stone-ground mustard sauce (New) Caviar with traditional accompaniments, champagne cream, and blini (New) ©Disney To drink, you can also grab the following: Moët & Chandon Impérial Veuve Clicquot Rosé Dom Pérignon Next up is Char & Chop, which also has all-new food options! Roasted Porchetta with lemon-parsley salsa verde and shaved fennel salad (New) Grilled IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with herbed polenta, puttanesca sauce, and ricotta (New) Meat Assorti: Trio of shaved meats with baby arugula, pickled mustard seeds, truffle oil, and grilled ciabatta (New) ©Disney If you’re feeling thirsty, you can grab: Krombacher Pilsner (New) North Coast Laguna Baja Vienna Lager (New) Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter (New) GoGi ‘Birdie’ Pinot Noir Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Kurvball Barbecue Whiskey Beer Flight The third new booth is Swirled Showcase, which has some fun sweet treats! Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitro Cake Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone Vanilla Apple-Cinnamon Salted Caramel Cream Soda Float with vanilla soft-serve Fanta Grape Float with vanilla soft-serve Former Traveler’s Cafe — Site of Swirled Showcase 2023 As for drinks, you can grab the following: Frozen Apple Pie (Non-alcoholic) Cinnamon Apple Cider (Non-alcoholic) 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter Float with vanilla soft-serve Berry Fizz Fragolino Red Sparkling Wine Float with vanilla soft-serve Lastly, we have Wine & Wedge, which will be a cheese-lover’s dream! Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accompaniments (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage) Boursin Fig & Balsamic Soufflé with fig tapenade (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage) Southern Pimento Cheese with bread-and-butter pickled vegetables and grilled bread (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage) Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements paired with Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Hartley Apple Brandy, and Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New) ©Disney To wash it all down, you can grab: Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese (New) Hartley Apple Brandy (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port (New) Flight We can’t wait to try these new booths in just a few short days! Looking for more Food and Wine news? Check out our posts below! More Food and Wine Posts! BRAND NEW EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Open This Week!NEW Menu Items Announced For The 2023 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic in Disney WorldWhy You Should Skip EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Dining PackagesYou Might Want To AVOID Disney World on October 17thA Complete Guide to the 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Scavenger Hunt As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Get all the Food and Wine information you need right here! 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 are you most excited for? Tell us in the comments! The post BRAND NEW EPCOT Food and Wine Booths Open This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney giveth and Disney taketh away. ©Disney It’s something we’ve come to expect — whether it’s a snack in the parks, a classic attraction, or even your favorite new show on Disney+. Don’t get too attached because you never know when it might go away — just like all the television shows Disney has canceled so far this year. Let’s check them out! The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Nostalgia wasn’t strong enough to convince Disney to keep The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers on streaming platforms. The series was a follow-up to the 1992 film that starred Emilio Estevez, the Mighty Duck Man himself. ©Disney But, there was no final puck drop for this show, as Disney announced its cancelation earlier in 2023. The Mysterious Benedict Society This show was inspired by a book series and featured two seasons before Disney decided to cancel it. ©Disney A third season was on the way, but the show was canceled before it made it to the writers’ room. It was the first series cancelation Disney made in 2023! Big Shot Another show that was canceled before its third season could be developed was Big Shot, starring John Stamos. ©Disney The series followed a men’s basketball coach who was fired from the NCAA and was forced to coach a girls’ basketball team at a private high school. If you were a fan of this show, we’re terribly sorry for your loss. National Treasure: Edge of History We’re going to steal the Declaration of Independence… or something like that. Except we won’t get the opportunity to see that happen in this series, as it was canceled back in February of this year. ©Disney After only airing one season, Disney decided that treasure hunter Jess Venezuela wouldn’t get the chance to go on any more adventures to find a centuries-old treasure that might have something to do with her dad. We need closure, Disney!!! Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. This was another reboot that was inspired by the late 80s/early 90s sitcom Doogie Howser, M.D. starring Neil Patrick Harris. But, this reboot didn’t prove to be quite as popular as the original. ©Disney The series followed Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha as she worked on balancing a budding medical career as a 16-year-old girl, but ultimately it was canceled before the third season. The Spiderwick Chronicles If you missed your chance to catch this show — so did everyone else. The Spiderwick Chronicles didn’t even make it to air before it was canceled by Disney. ©Disney Inspired by a book series, this show is now being shopped around to other streaming platforms — so it’s possible we could still see it, just not on Disney+! The Nautilus If this one doesn’t sound familiar, that’s because it also didn’t get the chance to premiere on the platform. The Nautilus details the origins of Captain Nemo, but it was canceled in late August. ©Disney The series had been filmed as part of a 10-part live-action series Disney had acquired rights to, but now they’re not planning on bringing it to the streaming service. There’s a chance we could still see this series pop up somewhere else, so we’ll be keeping an eye out for it. The Wonder Years And finally, the most recent show that has been canceled was yet another reboot. This show premiered on ABC and received two seasons, but was ended before its third. The Wonder Years was a new spin on this much-beloved series and is yet another series that Disney decided to not bring back. ©Disney/ABC We’ll be sure to keep an eye on any more potential cancelations, especially given the current WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes taking place in Hollywood. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news and more! 11 Changes Coming to Disney World in 2024 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you watch any of these shows? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Has CANCELED 8 TV Shows in 2023 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you haven’t already purchased your tickets for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you may be cutting it close! Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade If you’ve been busy picking up the latest holiday merch collection and planning out your perfect outfit to wear on your party night, you might want to grab your ticket soon if you haven’t already! We’ve already given a warning that tickets for the highly anticipated Christmas party held on select nights in Magic Kingdom were already starting to sell out, and now we’re betting that we’ll start seeing even MORE dates sell out the closer we get to these party dates. Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party are in high demand, as is usually the case with Disney World’s after hours events. During these holiday nights, you can enjoy the exclusive Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade, pick up cookies and milk around the park, visit special meet and greets with rare characters, watch Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, and so much more! Santa Most of these party nights this year take place on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights each week starting November 9th through December 22nd, 2023. There are however a few Monday and Wednesday options, like in the case of November 13th and 22nd that swap Sunday for Monday on the 13th and Wednesday for Friday on the 22nd. Snack Distribution at Pinocchio Village Haus If you’re planning to attend this year’s festivities, you’ll want to be finalizing your plans soon as we’re already starting to see dates selling out! ©Disney As you can see the first party night on November 9th, 2023 (which we expect to sell out quickly) seems to already be completely sold out. Most nights in November to attend the party are cheaper than the party dates in December, so it wouldn’t surprise us if we start to see more of the November dates sell out quicker than the later ones. Here’s a complete list of the sold-out dates (which we’ll continue to update as it changes): November 9th We’ll be sure to keep updating you as these dates continue to fill up, so be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for the most updated info! BOOKING DATE ANNOUNCED for Fireworks Dessert Parties at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 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! The post EVERY SOLD OUT Date for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re a coffee drinker, you certainly won’t go without in Disney World! COFFEEEEE When you’re waking up early to rope drop and going all day long, caffeine can be a necessity! Thankfully, there are several Starbucks and Joffrey’s Coffee locations spread throughout the parks and resorts. And recently, when we stopped by one of the Starbucks locations in Disney Springs, we encountered a fun surprise! Disney Springs has two Starbucks spots — one in the Marketplace next to World of Disney, and one on the West Side. The West Side Starbucks is an indoor location, with plenty of seating. It’s also one of the few Starbucks locations that has a Clover Bar with a selection of reserve coffees. Starbucks West Side But when we stepped inside to get a cup o’ joe, our Tower of Terror-loving hearts were pleasantly surprised by a new sign in the store. Check it out! A new sign! That’s a dimension we’re happy to visit! The Tower of Terror nods and the incredible artwork just really made our day. It just goes to show that in Disney World, even the coffee shops are a little bit magical! Up-close view of the sign So next time you’re at the Starbucks on Disney Springs West Side, make sure to check the chalkboard and see what fun artwork it’s displaying. And of course, we’ll keep you updated on all the BEST coffee in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the Best Coffee in EPCOT — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your go-to Disney World coffee order? Tell us in the comments! The post This Is the Coolest Thing We Saw in Disney Springs Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a few perks you get for being a Disney World Annual Passholder! Annual Pass Annual Passholders get discounts on Disney World merchandise and can often save a little at sit-down restaurants. Occasionally, Passholders also get early previews to new rides or attractions coming to the parks. But if you’re interested in some Passholder merchandise…we’ve got good news! We previously shared that Disney is hosting an Annual Passholder Merchandise Event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from September 20th-23rd. ESPN Wide World of Sports During the event, Passholders can enjoy early access to purchase new trading pins and Pandora charms (including access to a special Pandora charm just for Disney World Resort Annual Passholders), 60% off select merchandise, photo opportunities, and even special food and beverage offerings! The event runs from 10AM to 7PM daily during that window. Disney World Annual Pass If this merchandise event is on your radar, then we have an important update! All shopping will be done through a virtual queue, and the virtual queue can now be viewed in the My Disney Experience app. To join, simply open the app at 8AM on the day of your visit and go to the virtual queue section — once you join the queue, you’ll be assigned a group number. The group numbers are called in order and after your group is called, you have up to 2 hours to check in at the sports complex. ©Disney We’ll keep an eye on this virtual queue to see what it’s like when the shopping event starts, so stay tuned to DFB. We wish you the best of luck in scoring all those must-have souvenirs! Stay tuned to DFB for more information about any special offerings in Disney World! Click Here to See All the Disney World Annual Pass Perks! 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 going to this shopping event? Tell us in the comments! The post Virtual Queue Details ANNOUNCED for Disney World's Exclusive Annual Passholder Event first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article