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WARNING! Several rides and restaurants are going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. Magic Kingdom’s Parking Entrance If you’re planning a trip to the parks soon, you’ll want to know what’s NOT available for you to do during that vacation. To help you plan, let’s take a look at what will be closed from September 10th through the 16th so that you’re prepared for your next trip. Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Splash Mountain closed on January 23rd for a long refurbishment. The ride is being re-themed to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with a Princess and the Frog theme. More construction The new ride will reopen sometime in late 2024. We’ll be watching for more updates on the reopening timeline. The tree at the top of this ride has been removed as Disney continues construction, and several new rock structures have been built at the bottom of the drop. There’s a new water tower as well, which says “Tiana’s Foods” on the front and “Never, ever lose sight of what’s really important” on the back. It’s topped with Tiana’s crown, which has two stars on it to represent Ray and Evangeline. Construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! If you miss Splash Mountain or want to celebrate the new ride, you should check out our DFB t-shirts! We have a Splash Mountain Farwell Tour shirt… DFB Exclusive! …and a Tiana tee as well! Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch! You can shop both tees (and lots of other Disney merch) at our online store. Click here to shop our DFB merchandise store. Barrel Bridge on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom Over on Tom Sawyer Island, the Barrel Bridge is currently missing. Closed A Cast Member told us that it had been removed for maintenance, and they didn’t know when it might return. The rest of the island is still open to explore, though. Check out 3 snacks we’ll never NOT recommend at Magic Kingdom. EPCOT Traveler’s Cafe Traveler’s Cafe is the old Starbucks location, which closed when Connections Cafe opened in World Celebration. Lately, we’ve spotted some changes to this spot (including a new paint job), so we’re wondering if that could mean it will reopen soon! Former Traveler’s Cafe — Site of Swirled Showcase 2023 According to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival map, it looks like this spot will be the location for Swirled Showcase when it opens as a new festival marketplace booth on September 22nd. Restaurant Marrakesh Almost all of the restaurants that were closed in EPCOT during the 2020 park closure have reopened — all but one, that is! Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion is still closed with no word on when it will reopen. Restaurant Marrakesh building Since closing, the empty restaurant has been used as a relaxation station, a lounge…pretty much everything but dining! Recently, we saw that the hedges that were previously in front of the entrance have been removed and the space is once again open as a lounge. We’re hoping the restaurant returns soon! HURRY! Park Passes are SELLING OUT for an important day in EPCOT. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Voyage of the Little Mermaid This Little Mermaid-themed stage show has been closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a long time now. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney hasn’t announced when or if the Voyage of the Little Mermaid will reopen. A Cocoa Puff crisis has been AVERTED in Hollywood Studios. Blizzard Beach Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park has officially reopened, but now the other water park, Blizzard Beach, has closed for refurbishment. Lots of snow! Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for updates! The BEST Rides at Blizzard Beach, Ranked Disney World Hotels 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, 1900 Park Fare is a table service restaurant where you could meet characters like Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland at their Supercalifragilistic Breakfast and Cinderella and her Prince Charming during the Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner. Dining Room at 1900 Park Fare (2019) They also had a special event for younger children called the Wonderland Tea Party. It’s sad to see a spot closed that had so much character interaction! Disney hasn’t announced a permanent closure, so there is hope for 1900 Park Fare. With 1900 Park Fare closed…you’ll need this SECRET spot to get afternoon tea in Disney World! Looking for more resources to help you get ready for your upcoming trip? Check out these posts to learn all about Disney World’s rides: 10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness What It Takes to CHANGE a Disney World Ride 9 of the SCARIEST Rides in Disney World, According to YOU! A FULL LIST of the Thrill Rides in Disney World! The Ultimate Guide to the BEST and WORST Seats On EVERY Magic Kingdom Ride We’ll keep you updated with all the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB. Click here to check out more upcoming closures and current construction projects at Disney World. Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Genie+ Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World this week? Let us know in the comments! The post Watch Out for 7 CLOSURES in Disney World Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to say “Au revoir” to Soarin’ Around the World! The Land Pavilion During the Destination D23 event at Disney World, we got to hear all about EPCOT and the design and ideas behind the transformation of the park during the EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming panel. But in the middle of the panel, Disney dropped some EXCITING news! Starting on September 22nd, guests will be able to check out an OLD EPCOT attraction. Soarin’ Over California is returning for a limited time! Soarin’ Over California ©Disney Get ready to smell the oranges again! Disney didn’t share exactly how long this version of EPCOT will stick around, but we do know that this is a limited-time change, so make your way over to The Land Pavilion as soon as possible for a little EPCOT throwback. Soarin at California Adventure We have a feeling this is going to be a POPULAR change! We can’t wait for Soarin’ Over California to return to Disney World! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. See all the BIG announcements from 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 Are you excited for this throwback? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend the Destination D23 event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post BREAKING: Soarin’ Around the World Is CHANGING in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, y’all — whew! It has been QUITE the weekend. Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro Destination D23, a HUGE Disney fan event, is underway at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Disney World, and Disney started the event off by announcing a TON of new things coming to Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and more. If you weren’t able to keep up with all those announcements, though — don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s EVERYTHING Disney announced. Okay, you might want to sit down for this because it might take us a while to get through all the huge announcements Disney dropped. Okay…are you ready? Let’s go! Disney World Magic Kingdom If you recall, Disney previously mentioned that it wanted to add an expansion to Magic Kingdom. Well, we got a few more details about the potential concepts for that expansion. Disney said it would be the largest expansion EVER for Magic Kingdom and that Imagineers are looking to tell stories “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain.” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad That’s not the ONLY thing coming to Magic Kingdom. Disney revealed that a new tavern is in the works for Adventureland in Magic Kingdom. That tavern will be themed to Pirates of the Caribbean. How fun! Yo ho! Disney also confirmed the return of Barker Bird at the new establishment. ©Disney We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting the appearance of Hatbox Ghost in Disney World’s Haunted Mansion. Well, the wait is almost over! You’ll be seeing his grim, grinning, disappearing face as early as November 2023. ©Disney Yee-haw! Some things are going down in Frontierland, too, especially at Country Bear Jamboree. This classic Disney attraction is getting ALL new songs and a brand-new show. This totally makes up for Disney getting rid of Wendell’s Bear Claw. Country Bear Jamboree is getting an upgrade! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming right along, but Disney shared a first look at one of the new animatronics from the ride: it’s alligator musician Louis! ©Disney We can’t wait to see more of the characters we’ll be meeting in the bayou. See More Photos of the Louis Animatronic EPCOT Over at EPCOT, we have an opening date for Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana: October 16th. Te Fiti in Journey of water A meet and greet will also open on that date nearby, where guests can meet Moana! Moana in Animal Kingdom Moana won’t be the only new meet and greet coming to EPCOT, though. Asha from Disney’s upcoming animated feature film, Wish, will be seen soon at several parks, including EPCOT, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Asha A classic EPCOT ride will also soon be getting a bit of an upgrade. Disney unveiled plans to reimagine Test Track. ©Disney Okay, Figment fans, prepare yourselves. We already knew a Figment meet and greet was coming to EPCOT, well, it’s coming sooner than you might think! Figment will start meeting guests in the Journey Into Imagination Pavilion as of September 10th, 2023. ©Disney EPCOT will be getting a new nighttime show to celebrate the Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary. Disney has finally announced what the name of that show will be: Luminous, the Symphony of Us. ©Disney The multi-year MASSIVE EPCOT transformation is close to being completed. Disney gave a timeline of when it expected all the work at EPCOT to be done: December 2023. ©Disney It’s hard to believe it’s almost finished! No more construction walls in EPCOT, y’all! Here’s more about the EPCOT Transformation Disney’s Hollywood Studios Even Hollywood Studios is getting in on the action and this one is for you Star Wars fans. We’d already learned that Star Tours would be getting updated soon, but now we know that Star Tours will soon get new scenes featuring Ahsoka at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. ©Disney We’re looking forward to new adventures with Ahsoka. Read more about Ahsoka in Star Tours Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom is also getting a new show and it will feature Zootopia. We expect this show might be replacing It’s Tough To Be A Bug. Disney said the show would be filled with humor and action. ©Disney Disney has previously thrown out the idea that it wants to turn DinoLand, U.S.A. into something else. Well, we learned that Disney wants to theme the area to the Tropical Americas and mentioned the area could include both Encanto and Indiana Jones. ©Disney Although we’ll be sad to say goodbye to Dr. Grant Seeker (if you know, you know), we are excited to see what Disney plans for this new land. Learn more about Disney’s ideas for DinoLand Disneyland In 2022, Disney revealed that it would be expanding Disneyland’s Avengers Campus, including a new attraction that will take guests into the Multiverse. We now have a few more details about that attraction. The Avengers have developed a technology that can connect to the Multiverse. ©Disney A new ride vehicle will transport “recruits” to new worlds to go on a multi-world mission with the Avengers. Here’s more about that ride International Parks The Destination D23 panel also revealed a sneak peek at World of Frozen, which will open at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on November 30th. We saw images of the new land at night, and we have to say that they look STUNNING. ©Disney These photos have us wanting to book a flight to Hong Kong. See more photos of World of Frozen Disney Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line revealed that the name of the private beach club on its new destination, Lighthouse Point, will be called Lighthouse Cay. Lighthouse Point is located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The first guests to get to see this new beach will be those aboard a 3-night preview cruise on the Disney Magic, which sets sail on June 6th, 2024, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ©Disney Disney announced that it has THREE new ships coming to the fleet soon and introduced the name of what will be the 7th ship to join the fleet, the Disney Adventure. ©Disney We can’t wait to learn more about the new ship. Learn more about Disney’s new ship Other Disney dropped some news about the 2024 D23 Expo and even announced the dates: August 8th-11th. The event will take place in Anaheim, California, but the biggest panels are moving to a bigger space: the marquee shows will take place in the Honda Center, an indoor arena that’s home to NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. ©D23 It sounds like the 2024 D23 Expo is going to be bigger than ever. Read more about the 2024 D23 Expo We told you Disney dropped a lot of news bombs! We’ll be covering ALL of Destination D23 this weekend, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The 3 Disney World CHANGES We’re CELEBRATING This Week! 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 announcements surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney to attend Destination D23. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Disney Just Hit Us With 20 (!!!) MASSIVE News Bombs! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re anything like us, you tend to check on the wait times ahead of your Disney World trip so that you know what to expect. Cinderella Castle It’s good to be prepared for which rides are posting the highest wait times, note any that are consistently low, and decide ahead of time if you think you should buy Genie+. But there’s one important thing that you may not be taking into consideration — ride closures! We track the average wait times in Disney World each week but this week we wanted to highlight some of the rides that you may want to avoid right now. These are rides that have had LOTS of closures lately, so let’s take a look! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Looking at the closures over the past week, these are the rides that have closed the most: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway — closed 17 times over 7 days Slinky Dog Dash — closed 13 times over 8 days Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster — closed 11 times over 8 days Rise of the Resistance — closed 11 times over 4 days PeopleMover — closed 9 times over 5 days Test Track — closed 8 times over 5 days Test Track Something else to note is Pirates of the Caribbean. Although this ride has only closed four times in the past week, the ride closed a total of 56 times over 27 days in August. YIKES. Pirates of the Caribbean Notice that many of these rides are in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — a park with several of the most popular rides. Avoiding these rides is not entirely possible, especially if you are only in the park for one day. So what should you do if you notice a ride is closed? Our biggest tip is to try to ride your must-dos in the morning. If one of your must-ride attractions is on the list above, it makes sense to hop in line in the morning. We’ve seen many rides close in the afternoon and never reopen that day. It is tempting to wait until the evening sometimes since wait times tend to go down later in the day, but it is a risky move. Slinky Dog Dash Also, keep checking the My Disney Experience app to get the latest updates on that ride. It is constantly updating with the latest wait times and the status of the ride will be listed in the app. My Disney Experience Now that we’ve talked about closures, take a look at the average wait times from this past week in Disney World. Magic Kingdom Starting in Magic Kingdom, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train had the longest average wait time of 57 minutes. Last week the average wait time was 57 minutes so the average has stayed the same. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Next, Peter Pan’s Flight averaged 52 minutes, Space Mountain averaged 33 minutes, and Jungle Cruise averaged 34 minutes. Average wait times held Haunted Mansion at 31 minutes, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at 24 minutes, Enchanted Tales with Belle at 22 minutes, and Astro Orbiter, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Pirates of the Caribbean at 21 minutes followed by Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at 20 minutes. Haunted Mansion After that, Tomorrowland Speedway averaged 14 minutes, Mickey’s PhilharMagic at 13 minutes, closely followed by “it’s a small world” and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover which averaged 11 minutes each. Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini, Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, and Magic Carpets of Aladdin averaged 10 minutes, Enchanted Tiki Room averaged 9 minutes, Dumbo the Flying Elephant averaged 8 minutes, and Mad Tea Party averaged 7 minutes. Tomorrowland Speedway Prince Charming Regal Carrousel averaged 6 minutes while Hall of Presidents, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Carousel of Progress, and Liberty Square Riverboat all tied at 5-minute average wait times. Disney World The Country Bear Jamboree and Tom Sawyer Island were walk-ons this week. 3 Snacks We’ll Never NOT Recommend in Magic Kingdom EPCOT Heading over to EPCOT, Frozen Ever After has the spot for the longest wait time in the park with a 58-minute average. This is an increase from last week’s 53-minute average. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was not far behind with a 49-minute average. EPCOT After Hours Next up is Test Track at 44 minutes, Soarin’ at 23 minutes, Turtle Talk with Crush at 15 minutes, Mission: SPACE at 13 minutes, and Spaceship Earth at 9 minutes. Mission: SPACE Then, Journey into Imagination also averaged 9 minutes, Gran Fiesta Tour averaged 7 minutes, The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Living with the Land at 8 minutes. Living with the Land Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week. Disney Fans REFUSE To Agree On This Recent EPCOT Change Hollywood Studios This week, Slinky Dog Dash saw a slight increase this week from 69 minutes to 72 minutes on average. This is still the longest wait time in Disney World. Rise of the Resistance is next in this park with 49 minutes which is a decrease from last week. Slinky Dog Dash Other wait times in the park include Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at 46 minutes, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at 41 minutes, Toy Story Mania at 36 minutes, Tower of Terror at 33 minutes, and Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at 29 minutes. Toy Story Mania After that, Alien Swirling Saucers averaged 17 minutes, Walt Disney Presents averaged 14 minutes, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy averaged 15 minutes, Star Tours — The Adventure Continues averaged 11 minutes, and Muppet*Vision 3D averaged only 10 minutes. Wait. Is It OK That We’re Doing This in 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 for this park this week with 58 minutes. The wait time decreased from last week’s 67 minutes. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Following that, Na’vi River Journey at 51 minutes, Kilimanjaro Safaris at 15 minutes, Kali River Rapids and Expedition Everest at 14 minutes, and DINOSAUR at 11 minutes. Safari It’s Tough to Be a Bug averaged 10 minutes and Triceratop Spin averaged 5 minutes. Both The Boneyard and Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail were walk-ons. 4 Essential Animal Kingdom Meals Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from Disney World! This Might Be the BEST Way to See EPCOT’s New Moana Attraction 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 Disney World ride do you avoid at all costs? Let us know in the comments below. The post 7 Rides To AVOID in Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s NEWEST cruise ship is setting sail in 2024: the Disney Treasure. This ship is inspired by adventure and will feature all kinds of Disney stories and characters. ©Disney To get ready for the ship’s maiden sailing on December 21st, 2024, we’re showing you 13 Loungefly bags that match different areas of the ship! From a Coco Loungefly bag to match the new Coco restaurant to a pirate Mickey bag you can take to Pirates night, there’s something here for everyone. Some of these bags are on Amazon, so you can save on shipping if you have Amazon Prime. Not a Prime member? No worries — click the link below to sign up for a free trial. Now let’s check out all of these Treasure-themed bags! Get the Aladdin Loungefly backpack Inside the atrium of the Treasure, there’s a large sculpture, like there is on every Disney cruise ship! The Disney Treasure’s signature sculpture will feature three beloved characters from Aladdin: Aladdin himself, Jasmine, and the ever-faithful Magic Carpet! ©Disney To match the theme of this statue, you need this Aladdin Loungefly backpack from Amazon. ©Amazon It features several characters from the movie and has a front zipper pocket as well as the main pocket. View on Amazon Get the Peter Pan Loungefly backpack Disney revealed that Peter Pan and Captain Hook will be the featured characters on the stern of the Treasure! They, of course, will “honor the ship’s motif of adventure.” Also, if you’re looking to get a haircut on board, you can head over to Hook’s Barbery for a trim. ©Disney To match the Disney characters on the stern, check out this Peter Pan Loungefly backpack. ©Amazon It has Peter Pan and the Darling children soaring above Big Ben. The clock’s face is another front pocket. View on Amazon Get the Coco Loungefly backpack Coco will come to life in a brand new way at Plaza de Coco! This theatrical dining experience will be the FIRST character restaurant themed to the beloved Disney and Pixar film. ©Disney The perfect accessory to bring to this restaurant will be this Coco Loungefly backpack. Coco Loungefly It’s white with flowers all over, and you’ll find Miguel in the middle of the design. View on shopDisney Get the Mickey and Friends Marvel Loungefly backpack The Disney Wish ship presented the first-ever Marvel dining adventure, and guests aboard the Disney Treasure will also have the chance to experience Worlds of Marvel! Also, kiddos can visit the Marvel Super Hero Academy, where they can train to be the next generation of superheroes by learning the ropes from friends like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ant-Man, and the Wasp. The Disney Treasure will include one of Disney Cruise Line’s beloved restaurant concepts, Worlds of Marvel. During “Avengers: Quantum Encounter,” Spider-Man will call upon his fellow Avengers — and the brave diners at Worlds of Marvel — for backup when an unexpected villain invades the ship in search of powerful quantum technology. (Disney) You’ll want to bring this Marvel Loungefly backpack to the restaurant! Marvel Disney100 Loungefly It features popular Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie dressed up as Marvel heroes. View on shopDisney Get the Disney100 Special Moments Loungefly backpack Another restaurant on board is 1923, named after the founding year of Walt Disney Animation Studios. This restaurant takes guests on a journey through animation. Dining areas present an upscale Hollywood setting with “a dash of Disney whimsy,” while guests take in the surrounding artwork depicting both modern and classic Disney animated productions (which Disney shares will be “exploration-themed” on the Treasure). The Disney Treasure will include on of Disney Cruise Line’s beloved restaurant concepts, 1923, named for The Walt Disney Company’s founding year. The elegant dining experience aboard the Disney Treasure will celebrate the company’s legacy of animation and offering a tasteful tribute to Californian heritage with dishes inspired by the state’s fusion of cultural flavors. (Amy Smith, photographer) To fit the theme of animation and artistry, you’ll need this Disney100 Loungefly backpack. Disney 100 Music Loungefly Besides being covered in artistic sketches of Disney characters, it’s also part of Disney’s 100th anniversary collection, so it’s also honoring Disney’s history. View on shopDisney Get the Animal Prints Loungefly backpack Sarabi will serve as a central hub for both daytime activities and adult-exclusive entertainment in the evenings. Its namesake is where the lioness matriarch from Disney’s The Lion King dwelled, and the two-story space itself will “evoke the natural beauty and openness of the savanna.” ©Disney We couldn’t track down a good Lion King Loungefly bag for you, but this animal print Loungefly backpack is certainly on theme! Animal Print Loungefly You can get it online at shopDisney now. View on shopDisney Get the Mulan Loungefly backpack Onboard the Treasure, you can visit a walk-up café themed after Mulan. This spot will offer tea, coffee, and more, and is inspired by the Fa Family’s “lucky” cricket, Cri-Kee! Mulan For your trip to the Mulan-themed café, you’ll need this Mulan Loungefly bag. ©Amazon It features the princess surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms in her family’s garden. View on Amazon Get the Mickey Pirate Loungefly backpack Of course, what’s a Disney Cruise without a PIRATE NIGHT? Pirate’s Rockin’ Parlay Party can be seen on the upper deck one night of the voyage, so get ready to gear up and party like a PIRATE! ©Disney Lots of guests dress up for Pirates Night, so to complete your perfect outfit, you’ll need this Pirate Mickey Loungefly bag! ©Amazon Mickey looks adorable with his eye patch and pirate hat. View on Amazon Get the Star Wars Loungefly backpack In Star Wars: Cargo Bay, kids take on the role of creature handlers and help take care of Star Wars creatures (think porgs, Loth-cats, and worrts… OH, MY!). ©Disney To match this fun kids’ area, you’ll need this Star Wars Loungefly backpack. ©Amazon It’s all about the Millennium Falcon, with Han and Chewie in the drivers’ seats. View on Amazon Get the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Loungefly backpack Are you ready for the ultimate indulgence? The Tomorrow Tower Suite “will capture the same forward-thinking mindset that inspired the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, EPCOT, with an energetic design.” This room looks seriously luxurious! Tomorrow Tower Suite ©Disney We really wanted to find the perfect EPCOT Loungefly bag for this suite, and luckily Disney has just the thing! Check out the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival backpack, which not only has Spaceship Earth as a front pocket but also is covered in tasty snacks from the park’s most popular festival. 2023 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Loungefly You can get it online, but you’ll want to hurry and grab one before they sell out! View on shopDisney Get the Moana Loungefly backpack Oh, HEY, Heihei! Moana’s sidekick is the inspiration for Heihei Café, a causal walk-up cafe just off the Grand Hall. Moana! We found the best Loungefly bag on Hot Topic for this cafè. It features Hei Hei and Pua on the front pocket, hiding from the Kakamora coconuts. ©Hot Topic Pua looks worried, but Hei Hei seems fine. View on Hot Topic Get the Beauty and the Beast Loungefly backpack Beauty and the Beast will be featured in a few different ways on the Treasure. In the Walt Disney Theatre, you can watch the Beauty and the Beast stage show. There are also a couple of adults-only dining locations onboard, including Palo Steakhouse, Enchanté, and The Rose. ©Disney Beauty and the Beast fans will love this Loungefly bag that shows Belle daydreaming about adventure in the great, wide somewhere. ©Hot Topic You can get it online at Hot Topic. View on Hot Topic Get the Tangled Loungefly backpack The Untangled Salon is inspired by the film Tangled. This standalone salon offers haircuts and styling, manicures and pedicures, teeth whitening, and skin treatments. Untangled Salon ©Disney If you need the perfect accessory for a visit to this salon, check out this Tangled-themed bag! ©Hot Topic It shows Rapunzel swinging from her tower. View on Hot Topic Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news! Check out more Disney merch online at our Amazon storefront!The post 13 Disney Loungefly Bags You Need for the NEW Treasure Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

YES, we know it’s September, but Disney has started releasing Christmas merchandise, so we’re gonna talk about it! Magic Kingdom during the holidays You may think September is too early to buy anything for the holidays, but prices often go up as the holidays approach and many items go out of stock, so if there’s something you really want for one of the lowest prices you’ll find it before the holiday is OVER (when everything goes majorly on sale), now is the time. So grab these new Disney holiday inflatables ASAP! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Santa Mickey and Minnie Mouse Inflatable Christmas Decoration ©Target The first inflatable is a duo! The Santa Mickey and Minnie Mouse Inflatable Christmas Decoration comes with Mickey as Santa and Minnie popping out of a present. It’s two for one price! Check it out here! Jack Skellington Popping Out of Chimney Inflatable Christmas Decoration ©Target The Jack Skellington Popping Out of Chimney Inflatable Christmas Decoration is perfect for Nightmare Before Christmas fans — Jack Skellington pops out of a snowy chimney all decked out in his Santa attire! View on Target’s website! Mickey and Pluto Clubhouse Airplane Inflatable ©Target In the Mickey and Pluto Clubhouse Airplane Inflatable, the two best pals fly over the town in their festive airplane that reads “Merry Christmas” on the side. The inside of the inflatable even lights up with LEDs to make it easier to see at night. Buy it online here! These inflatables could go fast, so we suggest snagging them sooner rather than later if you find yourself attached to them. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Check out our Amazon Storefront for all your Disney essentials! Which of these new inflatables is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post This Could Be the BEST New Disney Item You Buy From Target Today first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Halloween is here, and we are eating ALL the things in Disney World. Amorette’s Patisserie Let’s just say we’ve eaten a LOT of spooky treats, including the cutest little pumpkin you’ve ever seen, a Haunted Mansion cone, and everything on the Starbucks fall menu. Well, we’re now headed to Disney Springs to try a new Halloween-themed treat at Amorette’s Patisserie! Amorette’s Patisserie always comes up with some gorgeous snacks, so we weren’t TOO surprised when we got the new Oogie Boogie Cream Puff for $8, and it looked AMAZING. It’s a Nightmare Before Christmas and Oogie Boogie-themed cream puff filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped with whipped cream. Again, LOOK AT IT. Well, well, well… So, obviously, Amorette’s nailed the theming. Even with all its details, though, the snack itself is simple enough that even picky eaters might enjoy it. The mousse inside is thick and creamy with a classic cookies and cream flavor. What have we here? The cream puff is light and airy, although it’s coated with chocolate that made it a little hard to cut — but that chocolate adds a nice rich flavor to everything. We also like that there’s just enough whipped cream on top to add a bit of extra creaminess, but it’s not so much that it overwhelms the rest. Inside So if you’re feeling like rolling the dice with Oogie Boogie, head on over to Disney Springs and grab this treat — we think even kids will like this one! We’ll be trying out even MORE Halloween snacks in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: The ONE Disney World Halloween Snack You Should Avoid At All Costs 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 Will you be trying this treat in Disney World? Let us know why or why not in the comments! The post All We Have to Say About Disney World’s New Treat Is "Nailed It." first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is pretty magical in itself, but one thing that makes it even more exciting is that no two weeks are ever the same. Slinky Dog Dash Each week, we get new merchandise items in the shops, new menu items, and we even encounter unexpected magical moments here and there. That’s one of the biggest aspects that draws us into the parks and what keeps us going back for more. This week was no different, and there were three HUGE changes in the parks that had us doing a celebratory happy dance. So… maybe they weren’t HUGE changes. They’re definitely subtle changes. HOWEVERRRR, they are changes that take up a huge place in our hearts. Okay, we’ll quit with the drama and tell you about the fun news from this week. Let’s go! Flowers spotted at Fairytale Garden On September 15th, Magic Kingdom visitors will be able to meet both Mirabel and Bruno from Encanto at Fairytale Garden! Flowers! We can tell that the special day is creeping closer, because Fairytale Garden now boasts beautiful new flowers. Do we think Casita would approve? Click here to see what else is new in Magic Kingdom Cocoa Puffs are BACK in Galaxy’s Edge Early in August, the cocoa puffs that typically top the Black Caf Cold Brew drink at Kat Saka’s Kettle in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (that was a mouthful) disappeared! They were replaced with cocoa krispies. Cold Brew Black Caf This week, the cocoa puffs made a reappearance. The Cast Member told us that the cargo got delayed. In other words, there were supply chain issues. Click here to see what else is new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios One of our favorite Gideon’s cookies is back WITH AN UPDATE. Gideon’s is now serving up its September menu, and on the menu is a newer version of one of our FAVORITE cookies. The updated cookie is the Lemon Poppy Crumb Cookie, AKA Bonnie’s Cookie. Buttery goodness If you love lemon desserts, you’ll love this cookie. Get it while you can! This cookie is one of AJ’s favorites EVER! It’s only available during September, so make haste. Click here to see what else is new in Disney Springs Although these things take the cake on our list of weekly highlights, PLENTY more happened this week at Disney World. You can take a look at the links below and see for yourself! WHAT'S NEW AT DISNEY? Check out our daily updates on all the happenings around Disney World and Disneyland! Magic Kingdom EPCOT Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Disney Hotels Disney Springs Disneyland We’ll keep you updated with more Disney news and advice as we have it, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Click here to check out even MORE recent Disney World news — dining edition. 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 highlights are YOU celebrating? The post The 3 Disney World CHANGES We're CELEBRATING This Week! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s dropped a new way to show off your Destination D23 excitement, and the best part is it’s FREE! ©Disney We’ve been keeping up with all of the announcements from Destination D23 all weekend long, and it doesn’t look like Disney’s ready to stop celebrating just yet! Check out these exciting free gifts you can snag from home! With so much exciting news and announcements coming from Destination D23, it’s hard not to show off your excitement with a little flair. To celebrate 100 years of Disney, we’ve got brand-new phone and desktop wallpapers from Destination D23 presented by Lug. Destination D23 weekend runs from Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th. So far, Disney executives, Imagineers, and characters have told us about upcoming changes and plans for the parks, cruise line, and more adventures. Destination D23 Disney just released NEW wallpaper, free to download! Let’s take a look at the recently released designs to help you show off your love of Disney from your computer! This first wallpaper is for desktop backgrounds and features the Destination D23 logo against an iridescent-styled geometric backdrop. ©Disney This next style features fun silhouettes in three different styles with the Destination D23 logo in the bottom right-hand corner… ©Disney … bottom center of the screen… ©Disney … and the bottom left-hand corner, too! ©Disney There are a few mobile wallpapers available as well! Check out this version of Mickey Mouse fixed against the deep blue-hued backdrop… ©Disney … there’s also a version offered of Minnie Mouse in her purple and platinum dress! ©Disney Oswald the Lucky Rabbit also makes an appearance! ©Disney If you’re ready to chill out with the villains, Ursula’s here to keep you company… ©Disney … and finish out your celebration with the blue background against the Destination D23 logo! ©Disney That’s quite a bit of fun to keep the celebration going even past the Destination D23 celebration weekend! For the latest in Disney news and updates, be sure to check back in with us at Disney Food Blog! We’re LIVE From the BIGGEST Disney Fan Event of the Year — 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 Which announcement from Destination D23 are you looking forward to most? Tell us your favorites in the comments below! The post How YOU Can Get a Free Gift From Disney's Biggest Fan Event of the Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This may be an offer too good to pass up, especially if you HATE flying alone! ©Southwest We’ve seen Southwest Airlines recently change their boarding pass process and expand their flight routes into Orlando International Airport to help you get to MCO faster. Now, Southwest is giving its members a new opportunity, but you’ll need to act fast! Southwest Airlines is making it easier to earn a Companion Pass with three different options. For context, a Companion Pass allows Southwest Rapid Rewards Members to use their points to designate one person to fly with them, free of airline charges. To qualify for Companion Pass, travelers must fly 100 qualifying one-way flights or earn 135,000 qualifying points in a year. ©Southwest Airlines Now through November 30th, 2023, Southwest is offering the chance to accelerate people’s loyalty program points to allow members to rank up to earning the Companion Pass. According to the Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines, “Whether it’s flying with us on a purchased ticket, or on a reward booking, or simply by using one of our industry-leading Rapid Rewards Credit Cards from Chase, Members now have new opportunities to accelerate their way to the highly coveted Companion Pass before the end of the year so they can start planning their 2024 travel.” Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport There will be three ways to earn extra points. Travelers can earn double Companion Pass qualifying points by registering for the new promotion, purchasing Southwest qualifying flights, and traveling through November 30th, 2023. Southwest is also offering triple Companion Pass qualifying points per flight to business travelers booking through one of Southwest’s business channels. ©Southwest Airlines Will you be taking advantage of the double or triple points offers before November is done? As always, stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog as we bring you the changes and updates to flying into Orlando for your next Disney World visit! Southwest Airlines Teases BIG CHANGES Are Coming Soon Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Do you plan to fly into Disney World for your next vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post Southwest Airlines Is Offering a NEW Promotion to Help You Save Money! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re here at the biggest Disney fan event of the year, Destination D23. This weekend, we will learn a lot about the future projects of Disney and what guests can expect in the future. Destination D23 stage We already had some BIG announcements this morning from the first panel of the weekend. We know when the Hat Box ghost will be coming to Disney World, the official opening date of Journey of Water, and that the end of EPCOT’s transformation will finish in December. There is a lot more that was announced, so be sure to check out our live updates for more. But, there was noticeably one topic that was not touched on during this panel. Disney announced in May 2023 that, after just over a year of being in operation, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser will be permanently closing. The final “voyage” is September 28th through the 30th. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcrusier Hotel opened in March 2022. This hotel is really more of an immersive experience, which lasts two days and two nights. Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser There has been no update on what could happen to this space once it closes as the Starcruiser. There was also no update given at Destination D23 yet. This is likely because the D23 panel was a presentation of all the exciting new things coming to the Disney parks. Let’s be honest — it probably wouldn’t help the mood to discuss one of Disney’s “failures.” Plus, Disney could still be deciding what to do with the space. Star Wars Hotel Atrium So why is the Starcruiser closing anyway? This hotel is NOT cheap — prices are more comparable to a cruise vacation than a hotel room, with stays costing thousands for just a 2-night experience. Many people just couldn’t justify the cost, and we saw lots of availability at the hotel even just a few months after it opened, which shows that there was not as high of a demand as maybe Disney anticipated. Ouannii So, if you’ve got a reservation for the last few voyages, be sure to take it all in. If you want to experience it all virtually, we’ve got a whole video about our experience you can check out instead! And if you want a souvenir to commemorate this soon-to-be-closed Disney World experience, check out our exclusive “Farewell Voyage” shirt! New DFB Merch! And as always, be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Follow Along With Us at Destination D23 For More Disney News Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What announcement are you most excited about from Destination D23? Let us know below. The post Disney Just Dropped Major News…But Left Out One Important Thing. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve got some HUGE news about the future of D23! Hey, Figment! We’re reporting LIVE from the biggest Disney fan event of the year, Destination D23 in Disney World, and we learned a LOT about what’s to come. So far, we’ve been soaking in every moment at this year’s event, but it seems like Disney is already looking forward to the NEXT D23 celebration. Disney revealed some big news about the future of D23. In fact, some of the 2024 D23 events will take place in a stadium! Talk about a BIG move! And the event has a new name to go along with the other major changes. Instead of the usual “D23 Expo” name, next year’s event is being called “D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” Disney’s Contemporary Resort Excited yet? Well, you better mark your calendars now — the 2024 D23 event will take place from August 8th-11th in Anaheim, California. Keep in mind that Disney’s D23 events tend to sell out VERY quickly, so it never hurts to start planning early! Inside D23 Disney announced that next year’s D23 event will include spectacular shows, new venues, and multiple days of entertainment. That’s everything including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more! Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products The D23 kickoff celebration will take place at Disneyland Resort on August 8th, 2024. Then, there will be plenty of shopping, exhibits, panels, presentations, and more from August 9th through 11th at the Anaheim Convention Center during the day. Outside the Expo in 2022 In the evening, the marquee shows will take place in the Honda Center, an indoor arena that’s home to the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL! ©D23 All this news already has us excited for the next D23 event! Tickets for the event will go on sale in Spring 2024, so stay tuned to DFB for an update as it gets closer to make sure you don’t miss out on your chance to attend! We’re LIVE From the BIGGEST Disney Fan Event of the Year — 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 about this change? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend the Destination D23 event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Dates and BIG CHANGES Announced for Disney's D23 Event Next Year! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many Disney fans would say that getting to Magic Kingdom is one of the hardest transportation challenges. Boarding the Monorail at the Transportation & Ticket Center Why is that, you ask? Well, you can’t park, take a bus, ferryboat, monorail, or a rideshare straight to Magic Kingdom, you have to pass through the TTC (Transportation & Ticket Center). Needless to say, we go to the TTC a lot, and we noticed a small change today that we LOVE. Magic Kingdom is the only Disney World park that doesn’t allow you to park right in front of the park entrance because Walt Disney wanted to keep Magic Kingdom as an oasis away from the rest of the world. He didn’t want guests looking out from the park to see a sea of cars and the highway beyond. Bad show! Magic Kingdom entrance While we were walking through the TTC recently, we noticed that there’s a new drop-off loop for rideshare drop-offs and guests taking buses from select hotels like the Four Seasons and Shades of Green, which makes things much safer for everyone involved. New Drop-Off Loop The new loop allows rideshare vehicles to drop off their guests and make a complete loop without impeding on the path of guests getting off the buses. It also means that those getting out of rideshares can safely cross to security at the TTC as well! Crossing safely! While this may not seem like a big change, safety is always important, especially in Disney. Looking for more of the latest Disney news? Look no further! More Disney News Here! The 3 Disney World CHANGES We’re CELEBRATING This Week!How YOU Can Get a Free Gift From Disney’s Biggest Fan Event of the Year!Southwest Airlines Is Offering a NEW Promotion to Help You Save Money!Dates and BIG CHANGES Announced for Disney’s D23 Event Next Year!Disney Teases NEW Details on HUGE Magic Kingdom Expansion As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates! Disney has announced the opening date for its new Frozen land! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your preferred way to get to Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! The post This Small Transportation Change Will Make a BIG Difference at Disney’s Transportation & Ticket Center first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Believe it or not, the holiday season will be here soon. Christmas in Disney World Mentally, we’re already walking down Main Street, U.S.A., staring at all the Christmas decorations while drinking hot chocolate. But since it’s not that time yet, we can at least start planning our holiday decorations at home for this year. We just found two items you can add to your tree this year to add some Disney style to it. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Top Your Tree With Jack Skellington on shopDisney ©shopDisney This Jack Skellington Tree Topper is the perfect addition to any Nightmare Before Christmas fan’s tree. All will be sure to hail the Pumpkin King with this on top of your tree this holiday season. The topper is 6 3/4″ tall and 11″ wide. Be sure to grab one of these before they sell out. View on shopDisney Order This Santa Mickey Tree Topper Now ©shopDisney This Santa Mickey Mouse Tree Topper from shopDisney is handcrafted and hand-painted. Mickey looks so cute in his Santa hat, and he is sure to be the perfect topping to your holiday tree this year. It’s a great way to add a little Disney magic to your decorations. This topper is about 7″ tall and 4″ wide. View on shopDisney We hope these tree toppers will put you in the holiday spirit. As we find more Disney merchandise online, we’ll bring it to you. For more, keep following Disney Food Blog. Check Out Our Amazon Storefront HereThe post Did THIS Disney Item Just Convince Us We Need TWO Christmas Trees This Year? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The future is BRIGHT for Disney Cruise Line. We have a new ship coming in 2024, Disney Treasure, which will have a ton of new things for cruise guests to explore. There will be an exclusive DVC sailing of this new ship as well. Coming out of Destination D23, we found out that another Disney ship is in the works, Disney Adventure, which will sail out of Singapore. It was also announced that the official name of Disney’s newest private island is Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. But that’s not all… Before the big Disney Cruise news, if you are planning to set sail soon aboard a Disney ship, download our FREE guide. Just click below to download the ultimate Disney Cruise packing list. The first guests to get to see this new island will be those aboard the 3-night preview cruise on the Disney Magic, which will set sail on June 6th, 2024 out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Disney Magic Disney revealed some concept art for this new destination back in September of 2022, and then we received information about the opening season in 2024 in March. ©Disney We can’t wait to experience this new island getaway and tell you all about it, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news! We’re Live from Destination D23 So Follow Along What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What are you most excited about for Disney’s newest island? Let us know in the comments below. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend the Destination D23 event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Disney Cruise Line's NEW Private Island Will See Its First Guests SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line just continues to expand its fleet. ©Disney In 2022, the Disney Wish began setting sail (and we even had a chance to check it out). In 2024, the Disney Treasure will be taking its maiden voyage. But Disney isn’t stopping there: the company just announced the name of yet ANOTHER new ship that will be added to its fleet. We’re at Destination D23 today, where Disney has already made a ton of announcements about new additions to Disneyland, Disney World, and more. During a presentation, Disney Cruise Line mentioned that it had THREE more new ships in the works, but one ship will be the first to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia. Disney Wish Disney also announced the name of this ship, which will be the 7th in its fleet: the Disney Adventure. Its home port will be in Singapore, and it will feature Disney, Pixar, and Marvel stories on board. Disney called it the “biggest adventure yet.” ©Disney So now we have a name but no further details about the ship. We’re sure Disney will set up a huge reveal like it did for the Disney Treasure, though, so we’ll keep an eye out for that. We’ll be covering all the big announcements from Destination D23, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Every Restaurant, Lounge, and Cafe Announced For the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What do you think of this news? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend the Destination D23 event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post BREAKING: NAME Announced for NEW Disney Cruise Line Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The EPCOT transformation still has a ways to go, but soon, the new Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana walkthrough attraction will open! Plus, over in Magic Kingdom, the long-awaited TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction opened earlier in 2023. Let’s face it. Lots of the big projects in Disney World are wrapping up, so what’s next for Disney World? TRON Lightcycle / Run It’s been a while since Disney has shared any big announcements on new projects, so fans are itching for news. For instance, remember when Disney teased a GIANT expansion for Magic Kingdom at the last D23 Expo? Since then, we’ve been on the edge of our seats, waiting for any sort of update on this BOLD new concept. Well, during the Destination D23 event, Disney shared some new information about the possible Magic Kingdom expansion! First, let’s give you some background. During the “Blue Sky” presentation at the D23 Expo in 2022, Disney shared some concepts for things that could eventually turn into real projects in the future. EPCOT During the panel, a few Disney leaders discussed some potential ideas to expand Magic Kingdom. Disney called these “what if” ideas to really hammer home the point that this was all hypothetical. The team floated a few different ideas, including Coco, Encanto, or Disney villain-themed expansions. Possible Land Expansion in Magic Kingdom Well, this potentially epic concept came up again at this morning’s Destination D23 panel hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro! During part of the panel, D’Amaro was joined by Bruce Vaughn, Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Imagineering, to talk about the “Blue Sky” project. Destination D23 stage Bruce Vaughn said that the future expansion plans for Magic Kingdom are the “largest ever” for the park. He shared that Imagineers are looking to tell stories “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain.” Big Thunder Mountain It was also said that these stories will be told on a scale similar to things like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Pandora – The World of Avatar, including the addition of new attractions, restaurants, shows, and more! Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom There were no specifics announced regarding what types of attractions, restaurants, or shows might be added, but it was said that more details are to come in the future. Magic Kingdom We’ll be on the lookout for any major news during Destination D23, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest announcements and updates. We’ll keep you in the loop! 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 like to see as part of this expansion? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend the Destination D23 event. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post Disney Teases NEW Details on HUGE Magic Kingdom Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

FIRST LOOK at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, New Audio-Animatronic. 🎷🎶View the full article

Sneak peek of the world’s first Frozen-themed land debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland.View the full article

🐻JUST ANNOUNCED 🐻 Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World is getting new songs and a new act!View the full article

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opening Date Announced! 🌀✨View the full article

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Magic Kingdom.View the full article

Figment Meet & Greet at EPCOT. ✨View the full article

At EPCOT, a new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut Dec. 5, 2023, Figment will begin greeting guests at EPCOT on Sept. 10, World Celebration neighborhood will welcome guests this December, Test Track attraction is being reimagined, and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open on Oct. 16, 2023.View the full article

At Magic Kingdom Park, the bears at Country Bear Jamboree will be performing a new act in 2024, the legendary Hatbox Ghost will be materializing in the Haunted Mansion in November, and a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland!View the full article