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Want to experience a brand NEW EPCOT attraction before everyone else? You can…if you’re an Annual Passholder! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is a NEW walk-through experience that is set to open this fall in EPCOT. Disney has been hosting Cast Member previews of the attraction, and we took you with us on a FULL walk-through of the entire thing. But now you could get the chance to experience it for yourself if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder. Disney has announced that Annual Passholders can attend a preview of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana on the following dates: September 24th to September 29th, 2023, and October 1st to October 4th, 2023. The previews will be available from park open to park close on those dates. To participate, you will need a valid Annual Pass and a valid EPCOT Park Pass reservation for the day of your visit/the preview you want to attend. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana Again, it’s important to note that a specific Park Pass reservation for EPCOT is required to attend the preview. You will NOT be able to park hop to EPCOT to participate (so if you have a Park Pass for Magic Kingdom for a specific date and were planning to hop to EPCOT later in the afternoon, you will NOT be able to participate in a preview that day). Also, if you were planning to visit EPCOT after 2PM, at which point Park Pass reservations are not required for Passholders (for most parks on most days), you will NOT be able to participate in a preview that day. So, be sure to get a specific Park Pass for EPCOT on the day you want to go to a preview. Group water element To check in for the preview, you’ll head to the entrance of Journey of Water, across from Coral Reef Restaurant. Keep in mind that Passholders do NOT need to register for the preview. But again, a Park Pass for EPCOT on the day of the preview is required to go. Kakamora Here are a few other things to keep in mind: A standby queue will be in place. An eligible, activated Annual Pass is required to attend a preview. You’ll have to show your Annual Pass card, Disney MagicMobile pass, MagicBand, or MagicBand+ — as well as valid photo identification — when checking in. Everyone in your group must be an Annual Passholder to attend the preview. The Water Cycle As we’ve noted above, Journey of Water is a walkthrough attraction where you’re able to interact with water and learn about the water cycle. Click here for our full walk-through of the attraction! And stay tuned for more Disney news. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be participating in a Moana preview? Tell us in the comments! The post Annual Passholder Previews Announced for the NEW Moana Attraction in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Look, I don’t have much time — I think Disney’s ON to me. But I’ve GOTTA tell you about these things that Disney World’s been trying to keep on the down-low. Cinderella Castle I’ve got ways to save hundreds of dollars on your hotel room, info about what pricey add-ons you should avoid, and details about how to get the best park perks at the lowest prices… let’s go, before it’s too late! Check out our video below: 11 Things Disney Doesn’t Want Me to Tell You Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What SECRET Disney World trips do you have? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: 11 Things Disney Doesn't Want Me To Tell You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Watch out! You might run into some major issues when it comes to getting around Disney World. Disney bus Disney World is BIG — much bigger than most people expect when they visit for the first time. There are four theme parks, two water parks, and over 20 hotels on the property. If you’re staying at a Disney-owned hotel, you can take advantage of the free transportation around the resort, including buses, boats, the Monorail, and the Skyliner. But that transportation doesn’t always run smoothly — we’re here to warn you about four hotel transportation PROBLEMS you might encounter on your next trip. Temporary Skyliner CLOSURES There’s no such thing as a PERFECT mode of Disney World transportation, though some of Disney’s newer solutions come pretty close! For example, ever since the Skyliner opened, it’s been a very popular alternative to taking the bus to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (And it’s generally way faster, too!) Walt Disney World Skyliner Admittedly, we’re BIG fans of the Skyliner. When everything is in proper working order, it can be a fast, efficient mode of transportation that saves time compared to driving. Unfortunately, things don’t always go according to plan. EPCOT Disney Skyliner Station The Skyliner’s worst enemy in Disney World is bad weather. When there’s lightning nearby or severe weather in the area, the Skyliner will close out of an abundance of caution. After all, no one wants to get stuck way up in the air in the middle of a storm. Look out for stormy weather! When the Skyliner is closed due to bad weather, Disney instructs guests to use the bus instead. Note that — depending on the time and your location — this transportation change may add a significant amount of time to your journey. If you happen to be in line to use the Skyliner when it closes, Cast Members typically arrange for a bus to come and pick you up, though this can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the bus schedule. Skyliner station On the other hand, if you find yourself in EPCOT when the Skyliner is down, you may find a sign suggesting you use the bus stop outside the main entrance of EPCOT, which means you have to walk all the way back to the front of the park (since the Skyliner stop in EPCOT is located at International Gateway). You could also choose to walk to one of the hotels near International Gateway instead and take a bus from there if you’re trying to get to a different park or Disney Springs. The Skyliner closes in bad weather In the summer, storms happen pretty much every day, meaning there’s a pretty good chance the Skyliner will go down at least once each day. Check out some other potential problems with the Disney Skyliner. Boats Not Running to Disney Springs This particular problem is a little less predictable than the Skyliner-closing-due-to-bad-weather situation. There are usually bus services running between Disney Springs and several different Disney-owned hotels, but we’ve seen these boats shut down a few times recently. On a Boat The boats between Disney Springs and Disney-owned hotels had a brief closure in early June due to low water levels, and it happened again in August due to construction on a retaining wall near a bridge. Boat Transportation not running | Photo from early September 2023 Under normal circumstances, boats connect Disney Springs to the following hotels: Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter It’s usually a great advantage if you’re staying at one of these hotels, because having a boat service to the Springs means easier access to all the shopping and dining located there (including some of our all-time favorite restaurants). NOT your average shopping mall However, when those boats are unavailable, you lose a really cool perk. A Cast Member told us in June that it was pretty rare for the boats to shut down, but since it happened again in August, it appears that the problem can be slightly unpredictable. Boats are running again Since the problem in June was due to low rain levels, it seems like the closure is more likely when Orlando goes through a dry period. Water level very low in June 2023 When the boats are unavailable, buses will run between those hotels and Disney Springs, so you can still get there, it just isn’t as fun or easy. Note that you can also walk from Saratoga Springs to Disney Springs, or you could choose to use a rideshare like Uber or Lyft. Here’s how you can fix three things you’ll HATE about Disney World. Super Crowded Monorail and Buses You’ll find that the Disney buses and Monorail are more crowded at certain times of the day, such as in the morning, right around when the theme parks open. However, the WORST time to be trying to get on the Monorail or a bus is definitely after you watch the fireworks in Magic Kingdom. SO many people After the finale of that iconic fireworks show has played and Tinker Bell has flown over the crowd, the first thing everyone does is dry their tears of joy. The second thing they do is make a BEELINE for the exit. It. Is. Terrifying. Crowds after fireworks Seriously, this mass rush for the exit is one of our LEAST favorite things about Disney World. Everyone’s hurrying to get to the buses and Monorail to try to beat the rest of the people so they don’t have to wait in line forever, and it’s just stressful and not fun. Luckily, we have a couple of tips to avoid this problem. First, don’t forget that Magic Kingdom doesn’t usually close immediately after the fireworks show! Usually you have some time in the park between the end of the show and the park’s closing, so we recommend heading to a ride or into the shops for a bit to let that first wave of crowds out of the park. Magic Kingdom at night Don’t leave until you absolutely have to, and by then, the lines for the Monorail and buses will likely have died down (and ride wait times will likely be lower than average since everyone else has left, which is another bonus!). Enchanted Tiki Room at night However, we know that lots of people travel with young kids or even adults who are just absolutely exhausted by the end of the day and want to get to bed ASAP. In that case, we recommend watching the fireworks from the top of Main Street, U.S.A., (near the train station) so that you’re positioned right by the exit and can get ahead of the rest of the crowds. From this spot, you won’t be able to see the projections on Cinderella Castle very well, but you’ll still be able to see all the fireworks. View from the train station Whether you’re strategically right by the exit or sticking around to wait out the mad rush, we highly recommend doing anything you can to NOT be in the middle of the hoards of people surging towards the transportation. It’s a seriously stressful way to end your Magic Kingdom day. Check out some other potential problems with the Monorail here! Limited Options at Certain Hotels Most of the problems we’ve discussed so far are limited to certain times of day or are completely unpredictable. However, there’s one problem that you can avoid altogether! Some Disney-owned hotels simply don’t have great transportation options at all. Coronado Springs The BEST hotels for transportation have to be the ones on the Monorail loop (Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort) and the ones on the Skyliner route (Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’ Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort). That’s because those offer you multiple options for getting to the parks, and the Monorail and Skyliner are often quicker than the buses. Other hotels offer boat services to certain parks or Disney Springs. Skyliner at Riviera So that means that the WORST hotels for transportation are the ones without extra options — they have buses, and that’s it. Some of those hotels include Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (which is over by Animal Kingdom and thus pretty far away from the rest of the parks, which means longer bus rides), Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, and Disney’s All Star Resorts. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge From all of those hotels, you can ONLY take buses (or drive your own car or use a rideshare, of course) — no Monorail, no Skyliner, no boats. There are major perks for all of them — you can’t beat the prices at All Star, and some would say the Savanna-view rooms at Animal Kingdom Lodge are worth the sacrifice in location — but you’re losing out when it comes to transportation. Click here for a definitive ranking of every Disney World hotel. If you’ll be visiting Disney World soon, make sure you keep those four potential problems in mind. You may not run into any of them, but it’s better to be informed and prepared! Looking for more information about Disney World transportation? Check out these posts and pages: FULL OVERVIEW of Disney World transportation — click here! Wait. Is It OK That We’re Doing This on the Disney Skyliner? Be Prepared for These Big Disney World Monorail Surprises Disney Springs Bus Schedule, Tips, and Advice It’s Official — This Is the Fanciest Disney Transportation Ever. We’ll keep watching for updates from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest news that might impact your upcoming trip. 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 What transportation tips do you have for people visiting Disney World for the first time? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Hotel Transportation PROBLEMS You'll Run Into at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many Disney fans believe there is a “right” way and a “wrong” way to visit a Disney park. Which way from here? For anyone who hasn’t been to Disney World before, planning the trip can be a bit daunting. There’s so much to consider like plane tickets, park tickets, Genie+, and when the best time to go is. We’ve realized that people tell straight-up lies when they’re giving advice on how to “do Disney.” We’re here today to expose those lies! We just released a video about NEW things we wish we’d known before we went to Disney World, and you can check that out right here! We asked our readers on Facebook “What’s the worst advice you could give someone going to Magic Kingdom for the first time?” and these were their answers! “You Don’t Need to Rope Drop Magic Kingdom” Andrea and several others shared the worst advice is that you don’t need to rope drop in Magic Kingdom. This is certainly NOT good advice. Rope dropping means being at the park exactly when the park opens, or when they drop the rope to let you through. Magic Kingdom is by far the busiest park at Walt Disney World. This can mean much longer lines for literally everything! So many people! When you rope drop, you can beat a lot of the crowd there and have a better chance of getting on the rides with shorter wait times. If you wait to get to the park too late in the day, your chances of standing in line longer go way up. The lines can get REALLY long! Our advice is to wake up early and be at the park BEFORE it opens so you can be in line for the rides right away and beat the crowds! Of course, if you aren’t a morning person, rope drop may seem like a very unpleasant way to start your day, so if sleeping in is your priority, you do you! Just know you’re missing out on some of the day’s shortest lines. One hot tip, though: the SECOND best time to ride popular rides at Magic Kingdom is later in the evening, especially during and after the fireworks. So, if you didn’t get there early, plan to stay late! “You Can Do Everything in the Park in One Day” We had many people, including Tracy, Rissa, and Rob, say their bad advice is to do everything in Magic Kingdom in one day. Magic Kingdom park map Magic Kingdom is a huge park with tons of attractions and things to do. It is nearly impossible to do every single thing there in one day (and still be smiling at the end of it). We recommend that, if you plan to be at Walt Disney World for more than one or two days, you plan at least two days just for Magic Kingdom. Pirates of the Caribbean If you plan for multiple days, you’ll have a greater chance of seeing and doing everything without running the entire day. “Holidays and Summer are the Two Best Times To Go” Cynthia told us on Facebook that you should go to Magic Kingdom during the summer and Robert said that holidays are the best time to visit. Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve Trust us, unless it’s a bucket list item for you, being in Magic Kingdom on the day of a big holiday like Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve might be kind of miserable. And as for the summer, if you like the heat and humidity, then the summer might be fine for you, otherwise, it can be pretty sweaty. Summer crowds on Main Street, U.S.A. Both of these times of year, holidays and summer, are some of the most crowded, too. We would suggest finding time in the spring or fall for some of the best crowds and temperatures. “You Don’t Need to Plan, Just Wing It!” You know this is not great advice when lots of people are commenting it on our Facebook post asking for the worst advice. Lisa, Zahra, Melissa, and many others shared this piece of advice, “wing it!” Genie+ It might sound crazy to plan out your vacation days, but we seriously suggest it at Disney World. Also, since you need a Park Pass Reservation — at least until that requirement ends for most travelers on Jan. 9. 2024 — it’s almost impossible to go to Disney without any planning. With the My Disney Experience app and Genie+, you have great tools to help you get the most out of your day. Plus if you have specific places you want to eat, you’re probably going to need a dining reservation, which you can book 60 days out from the date you want to make them (or from your check-in date if you’re staying in a Disney World hotel). Be Our Guest Restaurant If you need some help planning your meals, click here! We find advance planning to take the stress out of our Disney World days. Now, if you truly want to have a Disney World vacation with lots of spontaneity, you don’t have to plan much other than making your park pass reservations. It is totally possible to walk into Magic Kingdom or EPCOT and have a great day with zero planning — just know that if there are certain attractions and restaurants on your bucket list, you might miss out on them without a plan. “You Don’t Need to Wear Comfy Shoes” Our friend Jody said that you should wear high heels when visiting the parks. Nikki also mentioned that high heels are the way to go because “everyone dresses up to go to the parks!” Other people mentioned wearing sandals. Talk about straight-up lies! Slides Trust us, you’re going to want to wear the comfiest shoes you own. You’ll most likely be doing A LOT of walking while you’re in the parks. And if you get new tennis shoes before your trip, you might want to break those in ahead of time. Minnie Mouse Crocs Disney offers lots of shoes to purchase in the parks, so if you like Crocs you might be able to change out of those heels into something a bit more comfy! The Most Uncomfortable Shoes We See People Wearing in Disney World — Click here! So if anyone tells you any of these straight-up lies, we suggest you don’t listen to them! But be sure to check back to DFB because we won’t lie to you about planning for Disney World! Disney will be offering dining plans again! Learn about the options here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is the biggest lie you’ve heard about planning a trip to Disney? Tell us in the comments! The post Exposing the Straight-Up Lies People Tell You About Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Alright, y’all! It’s officially societally acceptable to celebrate Halloween. Happy Halloween! We’re nearing the end of summer, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party AND Oogie Boogie Bash are officially underway, and now, there’s a special online shop that’s available for you to browse. Let’s check it out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop is home to HUNDREDS of Halloween-themed home decor items, cute park tees, and even adorable toys and plushes. If you can’t resist a good scroll through Amazon and you LOVE Halloween, then this post is for you. While you can check out ALL of the items in the Disney Halloween Shop by clicking the link below, we’re gonna show you just a few of our favorites. Now, let’s get spooky! View the ENTIRE Disney Halloween Shop Trick-or-Treat Sign ©Amazon This Trick-or-Treat sign could be great to put on your front porch or stoop. It features Mickey dressed up as a pumpkin! View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Halloween Bedtime Storybook ©Amazon If you have little ones, this “My First Halloween Bedtime Storybook” could be a great way to help them settle in for the night while getting them in the Halloween spirit! View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Trick-or-Treat Throw Pillow ©Amazon This spooky throw pillow features Mickey and the gang as they head out on a Trick-or-Treating adventure. This could be a great addition to your couch, bed, or even an accent chair. View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Hitchhiking Ghosts Yard Inflatable ©Amazon If your dream is to become the 1,000th Happy Haunt, then this inflatable is for you! It features Phineas, Ezra, and Gus — looking as dreadful as ever! View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Alright, y’all! How are we feeling so far? Extra spooky? Well, we have just a few more items to show ya that we think you might love. Let’s check out some spooky tees! View ALL of the tees on Disney’s Halloween Shop Alright, here are a couple of our favorites. Mickey’s Halloween Tee ©Amazon This tee reminds us of those spooky-silly Halloween carnivals growing up. This could be a great shirt to wear to a Halloween Party in the parks. View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Mickey and Friends Halloween Tee ©Amazon This shirt features Mickey and friends huddled around a cauldron filled with candy! This could be another great choice to wear to the parks. View on Amazon’s Disney Halloween Shop Well, folks, what do you think? Are you ready for Halloween now? We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, reviews, and merchandise we’ve been loving. Make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for MORE Disney essentials you can grab on Amazon? Click here!The post 🎃 Amazon's Disney Halloween Shop Is Here With HUNDREDS of Spooky Items! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe that Tiana’s Palace is finally getting ready to open to guests in Disneyland? Tiana’s Palace entrance The restaurant officially opens to guests tomorrow, September 7th, but we were invited into the restaurant early to see it in all its glory. Come inside for the first official look at Tiana’s Palace! While we couldn’t get a full look at the outside just yet due to a few last construction walls, we did check out what you’ll see walking into the restaurant. A large, festive green and yellow awning covers the outdoor seating area, with lights hanging between each color. It’ll protect you from the sun! You can head over to the left of the door to check out the pick-up window. Pick Up Window You can head into the restaurant to the right of the pick-up window. The door is painted a dark green/blueish color, while the surrounding wall is an orangeish/beige color. Walking into the restaurant As you enter, look to your left to see some coats and hats hanging on the wall with a jazz band photo above it. To the left of the door There are so many details to check out inside the restaurant, like this photo of Young Tiana and her father. Tiana and her father Or this letter to Tiana from her old neighbor, Lorraine! There are multiple letters you can find on the walls. Letters to Tiana If you look up at the light fixtures, you’ll notice they all are themed to the film — we love these waterlily lights so much! Lights inside Tiana’s Palace One of the chandeliers may not look too different, but it’s got green accents to tie into the theme. Chandelier with green accents While you’re looking at the ceiling, don’t forget to admire the beautiful blue late-night sky. The ceiling! Before you head to grab your food, you’ll find the menu on the wall to decide what you’d like (the menu is also listed on the Disneyland App). Menu on the wall Not only is all the food laid out for you to see and grab… Inside Tiana’s Palace …but you can even see the Cast Members preparing some of the food in real time. Check out those beignets! Cast Member preparing beignets! Get ready to grab your tray and eat inside this beautiful restaurant! Get ready to eat! We can’t wait until this spot officially opens so you all can see all the beauty for yourselves. Looking for more Disneyland news? We’ve got you covered! More Disneyland News! FULL TOUR of Disney’s NEW Tiana’s Palace RestaurantCome With Us To Meet 9 RARE Disney VILLAINS!FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Exclusive Oogie Boogie Bash ParadeVIDEOS: See the TWO New Villains at Disney’s Oogie Boogie BashREVIEW: The EXCLUSIVE Treats You Can Try at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Only ONE of Disneyland’s three new treats is perfect — which one is it? 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! What are you most excited to try at this new restaurant? Tell us in the comments! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! 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 their media preview of Tiana’s Palace Restaurant. 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 FULL TOUR of Disney's NEW Tiana's Palace Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been missing out on being able to watch ABC, ESPN, the Disney Channel, and more lately — you’re not alone. ©ESPN And you’re certainly not the only one frustrated by it, either. Disney is in the middle of a contract dispute with Charter Communications, and the rift has left millions of people without access to Disney-owned channels. Now, customers may officially be fed up as Charter has been hit with a class-action lawsuit. Charter has removed Disney-owned networks from its service after not being able to agree on contract terms. This includes ESPN, ABC, ESPN, FX, and the Disney Channel. Disney previously released a statement noting that “disputes between cable companies and content providers aren’t new.” But now it looks like the dispute isn’t just between Charter and Disney — according to The Hollywood Reporter, a lawsuit was filed on September 5th alleging that Charter customers were used as a “clear money grab” from the cable company. ©Disney “Although Charter claims that they value their customers…they declined Disney’s offer to extend negotiations which would have kept Disney-owned networks up for consumers in the middle of perennial programming events like the US Open and college football,” Disney shared in a previous statement. ©Disney The lawsuit puts Charter at fault for allegedly declining Disney’s offer to extend negotiations and seeks an order requiring the cable giant to cease its blackout of Disney channels — or provide reimbursement for those not currently being provided. Charter has offered customers a $15 rebate if they call customer service and request it. The proposed class action suit claims breach of contract and violations of Florida consumer protection laws, and seeks to represent all Charter customers who lost access to Disney’s networks along with Florida consumers who were charged their entire bill “despite not being allotted access to all the advertised services.” ©Disney Charter has not publicly responded to the suit just yet, and we’ll be looking for comments from Disney as well — though it’s important to note that Disney is not directly involved in this lawsuit. We’ll keep an eye on this situation as it develops, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news! Learn More About the Contract Dispute 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 Spectrum TV customer? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Charter-Spectrum Named in Class Action Lawsuit Over Contract Dispute with Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s Halloween time in the Disney parks and we are CELEBRATING! It’s time for Halloween at Disneyland! We’ve already been to Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but there’s so much more spooky fun to be had. There are plenty of seasonal treats to eat, and recently, we stopped by Disneyland Park to try out a few of them — come along with us! Rest in Chocolate Sundae First up, we’re heading to Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor for the Rest in Chocolate Sundae. It’s $10.79 and made with Rocky Road ice cream in a chocolate-covered waffle cup with chocolate cookie crumbles and gummy worms. It’s all topped with a chocolate tombstone. Rest in Chocolate Sundae This was a really rich and chocolatey treat! The cookie crumbles add a nice crunch, along with a little vanilla flavor if you get a bite that has creme filling. The gummy worms were really fruity and sweet. Ice cream and theme parks just go together. We actually had ZERO complaints about this one! Yep, zero. It’s so delicious and it’s a must-try for chocolate lovers and ice cream fanatics. A truly perfect sundae! A yummy spooky treat! Make sure to stop by and try this during the Halloween season! You’ll have no regrets! Trick or Treat Sweets Churro If you head over to the Churros & Lemonade cart in Critter Country, you’ll find the Trick or Treat Sweets Churro for $7.25. It’s rolled in shortbread sugar, drizzled with caramel and chocolate, and topped with TWIX. It’s churro time! This is honestly pretty good — one of the better-flavored churros we’ve tried! It has a nice mix of flavors and textures, but it might be better if they’d have skipped the shortbread sugar and just done the sauce and candy bar toppings. This thing is COVERED in toppings It’s pretty heavy and rich, but if you’re a TWIX fan, this is a MUST! Vampire Alien Macaron For our last treat, we’re making a stop at Alien Pizza Planet to grab the Vampire Alien Macaron for $7.99. It’s a green alien macaron filled with salted caramel buttercream, chocolate ganache, and brownie bits. He’s a cutie! And boy, is this thing cute! He has red eyes and little vampire teeth! Unfortunately, these macarons are an absolute disaster to eat. The black frosting they use to make them turns to black ink in the heat and makes a big mess. However, the flavor was pretty good. Look at those little vampire teeth! The brownie center was our favorite part — rich and delicious. We recommend grabbing a fork to chow down so that it’s easier to get to the middle. We also detected a hint of coffee taste, which was surprising considering it wasn’t listed on the ingredients. Completely demolished The caramel is light and nice, but the brownie center is the real winner. Don’t forget your napkins before you try this bad boy! Those are three of the new Halloween treats we tried in Disneyland Park recently! Stay tuned to DFB for more snack reviews and updates from around Disneyland Resort. We’re here to help you plan an awesome trip! Click Here to See Our Reviews of the Snacks at Oogie Boogie Bash! 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 Which of these treats would you try? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Only ONE of Disney’s Three New Treats is Absolutely Perfect first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you ready to hang out at La Casita?! Cinderella Castle We know we are, and it looks like Disney is putting the finishing touches on its newest meet and greet space. That’s right, Mirabel Madrigal from Encanto is coming to Magic Kingdom soon, and we’ve been keeping up with the latest progress. It looks like we’re one step closer because something new has been added to Fairytale Garden! Disney’s new Mirabel meet and greet in Magic Kingdom will officially open on September 15th! Disney made the announcement a few months back and we’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress ever since. We were strolling through Magic Kingdom recently and spotted something we hadn’t seen before over in Fairytale Garden — FLOWERS! Flowers! Yep, it looks like some vibrant florals have been added to this space which means we’re just one step closer to when this meet and greet will finally open. And, Mirabel’s uncle, Bruno, will be a new part of the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, also at Magic Kingdom starting September 15th. Bruno will be around during Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and will likely then disappear from the parks for a while — but we’re hoping he sticks around. Progress Disney is releasing a ton of new treats for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month as well, and you can check them all out here. You know we’ll be bringing you plenty of reviews so you know which treats are worth it! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news and more. See ALL the NEW Eats and Drinks Coming to Disney World Soon 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! Will you be checking out this new meet and greet? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney World's NEW Mirabel Meet and Greet Takes Another Step Toward Opening first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s pretty much always something you end up forgetting to pack on your Disney vacation. Maybe you left the sunscreen at home or forgot your favorite sunglasses. Packing isn’t easy, after all! Slinky Dog Dash Well, there’s one thing we just KNOW you will regret leaving behind on your next trip to Disney World. Let’s take a look! DFB’s exclusive line of Disney-inspired graphic tees are here to solve your packing woes! Trust us, these make the PERFECT Disney World park outfits — they’re a theme park staple. What better place to wear this than Disney World? These unisex t-shirts are available in TONS of designs. They are made to have a slim, fitted look, so if you like a looser fit, we suggest you size up. Let’s take a look at some of the designs you can order right now! Briar Patch Band Farewell Tour t-shirt Briar Patch Band Farewell Tour First up is this Briar Patch Band Farewell Tour t-shirt. While we wait for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to arrive, we can say farewell to the old Splash Mountain attraction. View on the DFB store website! Dole Whip t-shirt This top may make you hungry for Dole Whip! Of course, here at Disney Food Blog, we can’t forget the iconic snacks Disney fans know and love. Check out our Dole Whip tee! View on the DFB store website! Ready To Ride t-shirt Well? Are you ready? If you’ve got a full day of Disney activities lined up, odds are you’ll end up on one of these iconic Disney vehicles at some point! Whether you’re a Skyliner-lover or the Jungle Cruise’s biggest fan, we’ve got you covered with this popular Ready To Ride t-shirt! View on the DFB store website! Some People Go To Disney Too Much t-shirt (It’s us) We’ve all heard people say it. “You go to Disney World too much!” Well, you might as well embrace it with our Some People Go To Disney Too Much t-shirt, right? Hey, we LOVE Disney, and there’s nothing wrong with a little vacation every now and then, right? View on the DFB store website! These designs and many more are available NOW in our DFB Store! Keep following us for the latest news about Disney World — and more fun merch, too! 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 have an upcoming Disney World vacation? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Graphic Tees You’ll Regret Not Packing for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Some drinks in Disney World have reached legendary status. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We’re not even talking about boozy drinks either. We’re talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks, but also things like Blue Milk and Cold Brew Black Caf in Disney World. Well, the latter recently had a bit of a makeover, and, although it wasn’t BAD, it wasn’t as iconic as the ORIGINAL version of the drink. Now, though, the original version of the Cold Brew Black Caf is BACK, baby. So earlier in August, we ordered a Cold Brew Black Caf from Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And it looked different — VERY different. Although the topping is supposed to be like Cocoa Puffs, the topping was more similar to Cocoa Krispies! Although it didn’t change the flavor of the drink much, it certainly didn’t look as cool (and we’d argue it isn’t canon because at least the Cocoa Puffs have appeared on Andor). That’s… different We didn’t really get an explanation for the switcheroo at the time, but we assumed there might’ve been a Cocoa Puff crisis in Disney World — were they suddenly hard to get? The Cold Brew Black Caf in Disney World never changed, so who knows what happened? Anyway, we have some news to report, though: the ORIGINAL version of the Cold Brew Black Caf is BACK in Disney World. The Cocoa Puffs crisis has been averted! It’s back to its original form. This is what it’s SUPPOSED to look like and now it’s back. We spoke with a Cast member who told us they were unable to get that special space cereal that looks like Cocoa Puffs on Batuu for a while, but the problem has now been solved. Maybe the First Order was commandeering all the Cocoa Puffs for themselves? Cold Brew Black Caf We’re happy to see the Cold Brew Black Caf back to its original form. Also, if you haven’t tried it yet, we highly recommend — it’s a smooth coffee drink that doesn’t even taste like coffee with a sweet cream cheese-like foam on top with that hint of chocolate flavor from the Cocoa Puffs. You can get either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic version. Cheers! We’ll keep an eye out for more anomalies with Disney World food, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Forget Coffee, You Need to Try THIS New Pumpkin-Spiced Treat in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you like the Cold Brew Black Caf? Let us know in the comments! The post Cocoa Puff Crisis Averted! Cold Brew Black Caf Is BACK to Normal in Disney's Hollywood Studios first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World rides are created equally. Hollywood Studios Some are just non-negotiable and you absolutely have to ride them every time you visit — trust us, we know the feeling. But what happens when your favorite Disney World attraction is closed? And, what happens if it’s closed pretty often — like more than 50 times in one month? Disney’s Hollywood Studios has some seriously incredible attractions, and one garners some pretty high wait times on any given day: Slinky Dog Dash over in Toy Story Land. This outdoor rollercoaster is fun for all ages (okay, maybe not the super little ones!) so it’s no wonder folks are lining up to ride it. There’s just one problem — Slinky Dog Dash temporarily closes quite a bit. In fact, according to our friends over at AllEars.net, the ride shut down 55 times in just 29 days during August 2023. Slinky Dog Dash That’s more than a closure per day — and almost two closures per day. So, what gives? Well, an attraction can be closed for any number of reasons. Part of the ride system may be malfunctioning, there could be a ride vehicle issue, or maybe someone got sick. But there’s something that can impact an outdoor ride rather frequently — especially in the summer: bad storms. Slinky Dog Dash And, truthfully, it doesn’t even need to be a full-on storm for Disney to shut a ride down for safety either — if there’s lightning within a certain radius of the parks (typically 10 miles). This is something you should consider keeping in mind when you’re planning out your Disney World trip. We often see storms hit in the afternoon when the temps reach their highest for the day, so if there are outdoor rides you don’t want to miss — hit ’em early in the morning. Slinky Dog Dash You can also consider waiting until evening after the storms potentially pass, though this won’t help you if the ride has shut down for other reasons. Keep an eye on your weather app along with My Disney Experience so you can be prepared! Slinky Dog Dash Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT – which is why we bring you posts like this so often. But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you all of the info you need, all in one place! Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news! 11 Major 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 When was the last time you were in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post Why You Can't Count on Slinky Dog Dash in Disney World These Days first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Summer is starting to wind down, bringing one of my favorite times of the year — the opening of applications for the Disney College Program! We’re now recruiting for the spring 2024 semester, and this unique internship program offers an opportunity unlike any other for college students and recent grads to work and learn at […]View the full article

Everyone else might be celebrating Halloween, but are the holidays stealing your heart right now? Holidays in Disney World We get you — there’s something extra special about the holidays (especially if you have a chance to visit Disney World during the season). We’ve already seen a few Disney holiday items pop up online, but now, we’ve got some new holiday LOUNGEFLY bags you’re going to need. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you’ve already started thinking about decking the halls and jingling all the way, BoxLunch has JUST the Loungefly bags for you. Buy the Winnie the Pooh Snow Angel Swivel Mini Backpack ©BoxLunch Have you seen anything cuter than this bag that has Pooh on it making snow angels? Get this — his arms really move if you pull on the bag’s attached cord. View on BoxLunch Get the Minnie Mouse Iridescent Sequin Ears Mini Backpack ©BoxLunch Embrace the colors of winter with this iridescent sequin backpack that features Minnie Ears, complete with a pretty bow. This bag has a zippered front pocket and side pockets. View on BoxLunch Buy the Minnie Mouse Ears Peppermint Print Crossbody Bag ©BoxLunch Celebrate the candy flavor of the season, with a peppermint-inspired crossbody bag. It has an allover peppermint swirl print, glittery Minnie ears and bow, and a front zippered pocket. View on BoxLunch Get the Lilo & Stitch Sand Snowman Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Backpack ©BoxLunch Celebrate the holidays in Lilo & Stitch style with a snowman made out of sand on a Hawaiian beach. This bag also features embroidered grass details and debossed glow-in-the-dark lights. View on BoxLunch Buy the Wall-E and EVE Holiday Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Backpack ©BoxLunch This fun Loungefly features Wall-E and EVE celebrating the holidays while they decorate a tree with glow-in-the-dark lights. There’s another picture of them on the back of the bag, too! View on BoxLunch Get the Stitch Christmas Lights Stitch Light-Up Mini Backpack ©BoxLunch There goes that silly Stitch again — he’s got himself tangled up in Christmas Lights on this Loungefly. Those lights even light up, though! View on BoxLunch So head on over to BoxLunch to grab these holiday Loungeflys now! We’ll be sure to keep an eye out for more holiday merchandise online, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Click Here For Even MORE Disney MerchandiseThe post HURRY! 6 NEW Disney Loungeflys Were Just Released Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Magic was the first official Disney Cruise Line ship to set sail. The Disney Magic The Magic set a lot of trends, broke a ton of cruising barriers and stereotypes, and is still one of the most magical cruises to have ever sailed the seas! We’re taking a look at ALL of the staterooms onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship. Disney Cruise Line staterooms are some of the largest in the industry. This will be your home away from home for 3-7+ days, so be sure to explore the features of the different stateroom categories. You may prefer an inside cabin or one with a verandah. If luxury is your style, then consider the concierge level for your magical Disney voyage. Disney Magic Atrium Let’s look at some of the facts and figures of the Disney Magic: The Magic is Disney’s first Cruise Line ship, which set sail on its maiden voyage on June 30, 1998 It is 984 ft long (the same height if you laid the Eiffel Tower on its side!) It is 171.5 ft tall (almost as tall as the Leaning Tower of Pisa!) Holds 2,713 passengers Has 875 Staterooms 10 stateroom categories 262 inside staterooms (30%) 613 outside staterooms (70%) 229 oceanview staterooms 384 staterooms with a verandah (including 22 suites) Disney Magic There are four main categories of staterooms, and all of the rooms fall within one of those categories: Concierge, Verandah, Oceanview, and Inside. Let’s take a look at each category, starting with the least expensive and working our way up! Inside Staterooms The base accommodations are Inside Staterooms, which feature a classic nautical motif, porthole mirror, and no exterior view. ©Disney Deluxe Inside Stateroom (Category 10A-C) Sleeps: 3 or 4 Size: 214 sq. ft. View: No exterior view Toilet and sink — Split bathroom These are all inside staterooms, but this is considered the “deluxe” choice. At 214 sq. ft., these staterooms sleep 3 to 4. Each room contains one queen bed (or two twin beds), a single convertible sofa, and a split-bathroom design. Standard Inside Stateroom (Category 11A-C) Sleeps: 3 or 4 Size: 184 sq. ft. View: No exterior view ©Disney These categories represent the least expensive staterooms on the ship and are also the smallest staterooms. Besides size, the major difference between this category and other categories on this ship is that these staterooms do not have the split-bathroom design of the others. Oceanview Staterooms These staterooms provide more space than Standard staterooms and 0ffer scenic vistas through a real porthole window—or possibly 2! Disney Magic Stateroom Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom (Category 9A-D) Sleeps: 3 or 4 Size: 214 sq. ft. View: One large porthole window or 2 small porthole windows These staterooms are considered deluxe oceanview staterooms (meaning they have a large porthole window.) The category 9 staterooms located on deck 1 have two smaller porthole windows. At 214 sq. ft., these staterooms sleep 3 (with some sleeping 4), and they are among the first categories to book on the ship. Verandah Staterooms Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom With Navigators Verandah (Category 7A) Sleeps: 3 Size: 268 sq. ft. including verandah View: Private verandah ©Disney There is little noticeable difference between other verandah staterooms. The biggest one to point out is the actual verandah. While it is the same size, it is enclosed with a very large, open-air porthole to look through. So, your views will be limited. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 5A-C & 6A) Sleeps: 3 or 4 Size: 268 sq. ft., including verandah View: Private verandah Oceanview verandah There is very little difference between these two stateroom classes. For that matter, the only major difference between category 4 verandah staterooms and some of the category 5 rooms is about 30 square feet at the end of the cabin towards the verandah. Category 5 and 6 staterooms will sleep up to four people and have one split bathroom. Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah (Category 4A-E) Sleeps: 5 Size: 304 sq. ft., including verandah View: Private verandah These staterooms are referred to as “Deluxe Family Staterooms.” They will sleep up to five people and contain one bathroom, the shower and toilet area conveniently separated. They are spacious and comfortable, possibly one of the best options for a family that plans to spend equal time in their room and around the ship. Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah The only difference between a category 4 stateroom and a category 5 is about 30 square feet at the end of the cabin, just before the verandah. In this extra space is a twin murphy bed that pulls down from the wall. Concierge Staterooms Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah Sleeps: 7 Size: 1,029 sq. ft., including verandah View: Private verandah There are two bedrooms (one with queen-size bed; one with two twin beds and two pull-down upper berths), two and a half bathrooms including whirlpool tubs, living room, media library with wall pull-down bed, dining salon, pantry, wet bar, and walk-in closets. ©Disney The largest and most luxurious suites of them all. There are two on the ship; one is named after Walt Disney, and the other after his brother Roy Disney. Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah Sleeps: 7 Size: 945 sq. ft., including verandah View: Private verandah These staterooms are the second largest on the ship. There are two of them. They have the capacity to sleep up to six people and have a living area with a convertible sofa, two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, including a whirlpool tub, walk-in closets, and a wet bar. ©Disney Spacious and cozy, the two bedroom suite offers a distinguished, yet comfortable option for those who desire privacy combined with luxury for their Disney Cruise. Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah Sleeps: 5 Size: 614 sq. ft., including verandah Room: 1 bedroom with queen-size bed, living area with double convertible sofa, single wall pull-down bed in some living rooms or bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk-in closet, wet bar View: Private verandah ©Disney Category 3 staterooms are the last category to include concierge service. These are spacious enough to sleep 5 and have 2 bathrooms, which include designer-label toiletries. Concierge Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah Sleeps: 5 Size: 304 sq. ft., including verandah View: Private verandah ©Disney This 304-square-foot stateroom is perfect for a family of 5! Children will love to sleep in the upper berth pull-down bed. The couch is a great place to settle in and watch TV, while someone else can get a little work done at the room’s desk. If one person wants to head to bed early, a heavy privacy curtain separates the seating area from the sleeping area. Ultimate Guide To Disney Cruise Line 2023 That’s the breakdown of every stateroom option onboard the Disney Magic. No matter what category you choose, you’re sure to have an amazing vacation with the impeccable service that Disney is known for! Click HERE to Get Our Free Downloadable Cruise Packing List 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 Have you cruised on the Disney Magic? Let us know your Disney Magic story in the comments below! The post EVERY Stateroom Option on the Disney Magic Cruise Ship first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World rides can have some INCREDIBLY long lines which can be truly painful to wait in. Pirates of the Caribbean During some periods, wait times can be well over 100 minutes for some of the most popular attractions. So you might be wondering just how to skip some of the longer lines and get on more rides in less time. Well, you’re in the right place! We’ve got one particular tip (as well as a few bonus ones!) we want to share with you that could CHANGE the way you approach your Disney trip and the lines you wait in. One of the biggest pro tips we simply HAVE to share with you is this — while rope-dropping some of Disney World’s most popular rides can be a good idea (and might be something you’re thinking about doing), you might also want to consider becoming a night owl and hopping in the lines for Disney World’s most popular rides at the END of the day! Tower of Terror Oftentimes, what we’ve found is that many of Disney World’s most popular rides can have fairly steady or large lines throughout the day, but if you can hop in line for the ride not long before it closes for the day, you could score some seriously LOW waits. Rise of the Resistance Let’s look at a few examples to show you what we mean! On September 2nd, 2023, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (one of the most POPULAR rides in all of Magic Kingdom) had a 55-minute wait at 9AM (park open). The wait then varied throughout the day and went up to 90 minutes at one point. But if you waited until 9PM, the ride actually dropped to a 15-minute wait. The wait then went up to 45 minutes at 10PM, but that’s still lower than it was in the early morning. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Let’s look at another ride. On August 23rd, 2023, Frozen Ever After in EPCOT had a 55-minute wait at 10AM. The wait then fluctuated throughout the day and went as high as 85 minutes. But, near the end of the day, around 9PM, the ride showed just a 35-minute wait. That’s a significant drop. Frozen Ever After in Disney World What about Avatar Flight of Passage? That ride can get some seriously long waits in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Well, on September 2nd, 2023, the ride’s wait time dramatically decreased at the end of the night. It showed a 60-minute wait in the morning (8AM) but dropped all the way to 30 minutes at 7PM! Flight of Passage Slinky Dog Dash is another ride that can really bring in those long waits. On September 3rd, the ride started its morning with a 90-minute wait and went PAST 100 minutes during the day. But at 9PM it showed a 50-minute wait. That means you might have waited HALF as long as other folks on the very same day. Time to Ride This at Night! Now, there are some caveats to this. Will this theory ALWAYS work? No. In Disney World, nothing is guaranteed. There may be some rides or some days where a ride does NOT have a lower wait time closer to the evening. In fact, we’ve noticed that this tip does NOT generally work with Na’vi River Journey. On September 3rd, for example, the ride showed a 15-minute wait in the morning at 8AM but a 60-minute wait at 7PM. So this ride might be one where it is in fact much better to rope-drop the attraction than wait for the evening. And there might be other attractions where that is also the case. Na’vi River Journey Things can also vary depending on the date, time of year, and situations outside of your control (like if a temporary closure at that ride or another ride impacts wait times for the day). But, generally speaking, at many rides you may find that waiting until the evening is the way to go. This might often be the case because it is at that time when fireworks or a nighttime show may be taking place. Or folks may have left for the day already (especially if traveling with little ones) to get some much-needed rest. That can leave lines feeling much emptier! Magic Carpets of Aladdin But note the BIG risk with this strategy — if you do wait until the end of the day to hop in line for a popular ride and that ride experiences technical issues (or other problems) that cause it to temporarily close, you may NOT get to experience that ride on that day. That is a risk you’ll need to feel comfortable with before utilizing this strategy. If a ride is a must-do for you, you might NOT want to wait until the end of the night to get in line for it because it could temporarily shut down for the day and prevent you from getting on it at all. Instead, for must-do rides, you’ll want to prioritize those earlier in the day so that if they do go down, you at least have some wiggle room to hopefully get on the ride if it reopens later in the day. Rise of the Resistance But if you’re willing to accept the risks and can drink enough coffee (or take enough power naps) to stay in the parks until later in the evening, consider hopping in line for those popular rides toward the end of the night to save some SERIOUS time in line! Looking for more tips to help you skip the longer waits? Well, an obvious one is to pay for the Genie+ service or Individual Lightning Lanes. These paid services can help you skip the standby lines at various rides throughout the day — no waiting until nighttime required. But you will need to budget for the extra cost. TRON Lighting Lane Another thing you can consider is to rope-drop a park/ride (as we mentioned above with Na’vi River Journey). This means you’d get to the park before it officially opens for the day so you can be one of the first guests allowed in. Then, you can head to your must-do rides before many folks have even finished eating their Mickey waffle for breakfast! If you’re staying at a Disney World hotel (or one of the other select qualifying hotels), look into using Early Theme Park Entry too. This will let you into ANY Disney World theme park 30 minutes early (provided you have a Park Pass and valid theme park ticket). That gives you a little extra time in the park with fewer crowds. Early Entry You can also look into Extended Evening Hours. This perk is for those staying at Deluxe Disney World Hotels, Deluxe Disney Villas, and select other hotels. This allows qualifying guests to stay in certain parks AFTER they’ve closed to regular guests for the day. It’s only available on select days though (and in certain specified parks) so keep that in mind. For daily data about Disney World wait times that you can look at to see just when your favorite ride tends to have its shortest wait during the day, stop by the website for our friends at AllEars.net. They report every single day on the wait times so you know what to expect. Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT All of these are ways to potentially SKIP those longer lines. So if you see news about 100+-minute waits in Disney World and are panicking a little — DON’T! Know that there are ways to make those waits shorter if you know what to do! Whew. We know that planning a Disney World trip is A LOT. That’s why we bring you posts like this so often. But we’ve also put together a complete guide in ebook format that gives you helpful info to plan your Disney World trip, all in one place! The 2023 DFB Guide to Dining in Disney World Use code WDW2023 for 25% off our DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World.  All About Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection BIG Genie+ Changes Being Planned For Disney World FULL List of Rides Included With Genie+ in Disney World 3 Tips to OUTSMART Genie+ in Disney World Right Now Please Stop Skipping These Genie+ Hacks in Disney World (They Really Work!) Genie+ Tips for the Most Crowded Days in Disney World and Disneyland Click HERE to See More About Disney Genie Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your biggest ride tip for Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post How to Save 5 HOURS of Waiting in Disney World Lines first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Usually, people don’t put the word “relaxing” and Disney World in the same sentence. With crowds like this, how could you relax?! There is so much to do, and so many people, and we know families are not always the most relaxing to be around on a Disney trip. But we at DFB have come up with a list of the best ways to relax at Disney World, because contrary to beliefs, it is possible. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Relaxing Inside the Parks 1. Watching Shows One of our favorite things to do when we’re hot and in need of a break is find a show. The Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! in Animal Kingdom, and Frozen Sing-Along Celebration in Hollywood Studios are all indoors, provide comfy seating, and most importantly, AIR CONDITIONING! The Finding Nemo show provides great air conditioning! Shows also provide great entertainment for the kids, so they’ll be so into watching their favorite characters on stage, that they’ll won’t be asking for another churro! I mean the churros are delicious! 2. Riding Boat Rides Another way we like to relax while we are in the parks is to ride a calmer, more relaxing ride. Some of our go-to relaxing rides are Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Kingdom), Living with the Land (EPCOT), Na’vi River Journey (Animal Kingdom), and The Gran Fiesta Tour (EPCOT). These all take you on a slow-moving, air-conditioned, boat ride. It truly is relaxing. Relaxing After the Parks When we are finally done for the day, or taking a mid-afternoon break, we like to use a few of these to help us relax and recuperate! It’ll be like having a spa in your own room. 1. Massage Gun Now, no one is going to tell you to bring this to Disney World, but we totally will! I mean come on, sometimes you just need to massage out your feet, your neck, or legs. Bringing one of these along on your trip could help tremendously! The Fusion Pro Muscle Massage Gun could do just the trick to help you relax after all that walking! Fusion Pro Massage gun is just what you need after a day in the park! The Fusion Pro massage gun has different speed settings and multiple head adapters! It’s great to target all those aching spots after a long day in the parks. Different speeds! This massage gun is sure to help you relax! Get the Fusion Pro Here! 2. Under Eye Masks Instead of spending all your money on a trip to the spa, you can bring some of the spa comforts to your hotel room! While you lay down for a quick nap, you can throw on these under-eye patches! Helps with those pesky puffy under eyes! ©Amazon If you’re rope-dropping and staying in the parks late, your eyes might start looking a bit dark and puffy. But these eye patches help with those dark circles and puffiness! Stay looking refreshed with them! Grab these eye patches here! 3. Hydrating Foot Mask Dr. Scholl’s really knew feet and we know Disney is not a walk in the park. You’ll be putting on miles and miles walking around and Park Hopping. That’s why this Dr. Scholl’s foot mask is sure to help heal your cracked skin after being in tennis shoes all day! Try out this foot mask! ©Amazon Your feet will certainly thank you! Here’s a link for the foot mask! 4. Get Deep Sleep! It’s really important to get good sleep while you’re at Disney World to help you stay relaxed and ready for the day. We found the perfect way to help you get that sleep and to feel rested! The deep sleep pillow spray is scented with lavender, chamomile, and vetivert to help you get a great night’s rest! Get a good night’s rest! ©Amazon This spray could help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed! Sleep better here! 5. Foot Massage Roller Can you tell that we know the beating your feet are going to take while you’re at Disney World? We get it, we really do. That’s why our last tip for relaxing at Disney World is to bring along a foot massage roller like this one! Massage those feet! ©Amazon The studs will provide a deep tissue massage on those achy feet and help with arch pain. Trust us, don’t ignore your feet on your trip! Find your foot massager here! We know a trip to Disney World isn’t always the most relaxing, but there are moments when it can be. We encourage you to find these moments so you can enjoy where you are! And if you’re bored hanging out in your hotel room maybe you want to get some online shopping in by trying out a FREE trial of Amazon Prime! We hope these tips help you enjoy your trip just a little bit more! Check back to DFB for all your Disney World updates! What’s your favorite way to relax on your Disney trip? Let us know in the comments! The post NO ONE Tells You to Bring THIS Essential Item to Disney World, But We Will! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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While going to the movie theater can be super fun, sometimes having at-home movie nights can be even more fun! Going to the movies is fun, but at-home movie night can be even better! Making blanket forts in the living room, whipping up some popcorn and your family’s favorite snacks, and being able to talk and laugh freely throughout the movie is unmatched. If you love family movie night, you’re gonna want to listen up, because a new Disney-Pixar film is landing on Disney+ soon. Disney and Pixar’s Elemental debuted in theaters over the summer, and now, it’s finally arriving to Disney+! Yep, you can stream this animated film as soon as September 13th. Elemental in Disney’s Hollywood Studios That’s not all, though. You’ll also be able to catch Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental on the same day! This documentary will take you behind the scenes of how the film was created. Elemental Finally, you’ll be able to catch Carl’s Date, which takes you along with Carl and Dug, the beloved characters from Up. Russel and Dug Well, we know what we’re doing next Wednesday evening! We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, reviews, and advice, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more things coming soon to Disney+? 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 Have you seen Elemental yet? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Pixar's 'Elemental' Will Land On Disney+ SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this year, Disney made an announcement that shocked both Star Wars and Disney fans alike. After opening in early 2022, in May 2023, it was revealed that the Star Wars hotel would permanently close. Despite its short run in Disney World, the hotel managed to attract a lot of attention when it first opened. Fans described it as an entirely new “experience” where guests were fully transported to another galaxy (there weren’t even any real windows inside the hotel) to live out a Star Wars adventure. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser That’s not to say the hotel wasn’t met with criticism. From the start, many Disney fans were disappointed in both the concept and the price (voyages start at around $1,200 per guest per night for two guests in a cabin). After the first few voyage dates sold out, the hotel eventually began to face some vacancy issues. Now that the dust has settled and Disney has commented on its decision to close the hotel, was it all worth it? The Star Wars Hotel offered a special two-day, two-night itinerary where guests participated in various activities meant to fully immerse them in the Star Wars universe. It was treated more like a cruise than a hotel, despite the fact that the hotel is located next to the large Hollywood Studios parking lot. Some described the Starcruiser as a part role-playing, part themed environment, part live theater experience, with some Star Wars-themed dining sprinkled in there, too. Bunk Bed in a Galactic Starcruiser cabin Shortly after announcing that the Starcruiser would close, Chairperson of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Josh D’Amaro participated in the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference. D’Amaro sat down for a Q&A session with Phil Cusick to address The Walt Disney Company’s decision to close the hotel. Ouannii Specifically, Cusick asked D’Amaro, “You’re closing Starcruiser — What drove that and how should we think about the impact?” D’Amaro stated that the Galactic Starcruise hotel is “a pretty stunning asset.” He went on to say, “It’s essentially a spaceship that guests board, themed out to feel exactly like Star Wars. Our Imagineers did an incredible job pulling this asset together, and our guests gave it very high ratings.” Crown of Corellia Dining Room Although the hotel received high ratings among guests, D’Amaro admitted, “It didn’t perform exactly like we wanted it to perform.” The final voyage for the Star Wars Hotel will be September 28th-30th, 2023. Chewbacca in the engineering room Disney has remained positive when speaking on the Star Wars hotel’s closure. For example, while addressing the closure, D’Amaro stated, “We did decide that, despite the fact that this was a never-before-seen type of experience, and I think it’s raised the bar from a creativity perspective on where we can go next, we thought it was time to sunset this beginning in September.” From its very first statement, Disney lauded the Starcruiser as “One of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment.” Star Wars Hotel cabin Disney’s first statement about the hotel’s closure read, in part, “This premium, boutique experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and as we prepare for its final voyage, we will take what we’ve learned to create future experiences that can reach more of our guests and fans.” The Galactic Starcruiser That said, is it fair to reduce this historic closure down to just a “lesson” that Imagineers can take into future projects? Can we really downplay the significance of losing millions of dollars just to find out how to “reach more guests and fans”? This experience was not cheap. Is anyone really surprised that interest ultimately subsided? Would you pay to stay here? D’Amaro confessed, “I will note […] in both Q3 and Q4, as we accelerate depreciation on that Starcruiser, we should expect about $100 to $150 million acceleration in depreciation.” Basically, Disney expects to lose about $100 to $150 million in value in both Q3 AND Q4 with the Star Wars hotel’s closure. Captain Keevan aboard the Halcyon If Disney was trying to prove that an undertaking of this scale was possible, they succeeded. As mentioned, guests gave it high ratings. For the most part, things ran smoothly. But ultimately, Disney was unable to reach its core audience. The cost of this experience was almost $5,000 for a 2-person, 2-night vacation. That’s not including alcoholic beverages or additional Disney World park tickets. The prices only increased for families and large parties. Right off the bat, Disney priced out a large portion of its fanbase for a 2-night experience. Stormtroopers aboard the ship. Even some serious Star Wars fans were turned off by the very idea of this hotel. Not everyone was thrilled with the idea of live-action role-playing with new Star Wars characters created specifically for the hotel. No, Darth Vader will not make an appearance. This all is not to say we don’t appreciate creativity. Seeing this hotel come to life was a truly unique experience, and every last detail was accounted for onboard the ship. Can we blame Disney for being too ambitious? Or was it seen as greedy? Bridge training on the Halcyon Disney is paying the price for its big gamble to the tune of about $250 million. Critics and supporters have voiced their opinions, so was it all worth it? Could that money have been better spent on something that would appeal to everyone? Does such a thing exist? It’s tough to say. Maybe this failure taught Disney a lesson about its audience. Maybe, going forward, Disney will listen to its fans. If, after all is said and done, Disney figures out what we want, maybe it was worth it after all. We have a LOT to share when it comes to the Star Wars Hotel, and you can read more about it right here: See our full review of EVERYTHING on the Dinner Menu for Night ONE aboard the Halcyon! And find our full review of EVERYTHING on the Dinner Menu for Night TWO aboard the Halcyon! What to eat (and what to AVOID) for BREAKFAST aboard the Halcyon! We ate EVERYTHING for LUNCH on the Galactic Starcruiser! One of our FAVORITE Disney World snacks showed up on the Kids’ Menu on the Starcruiser! Are you traveling to space with a picky or less adventurous eater? See the options HERE. Is the exclusive Captain’s Table experience worth the extra money? We talk about that here. Why the Star Wars Hotel Closed in Disney World Star Wars Hotel -- Galactic Starcruiser News and Information The Star Wars Hotel Is CLOSING Check Out Our COMPLETE GUIDE to the Star Wars Hotel We’re Breaking the MYTHS from Inside the Star Wars Hotel Rooms What to Get (or AVOID) for Breakfast at the Star Wars Hotel We Ate EVERYTHING for Lunch at the Star Wars Hotel See Our FULL Review of the Entire Dinner on Night 1 of the Star Wars Hotel Yes, Dinner on Night 2 at the Star Wars Hotel is Different. See Our Full Review Is the Captain’s Table Worth the Extra Cost? See How the Fireworks at the Star Wars Hotel Will (and Won’t) Surprise You Get Our Full Thoughts on the BLUE SHRIMP See What Snacks Look Like in Space Some of the Best Food in the Star Wars Hotel is Hiding! Get a Look at the Exclusive Star Wars Hotel Merchandise Learn About What’s Included When You Leave the Star Wars Hotel for Hollywood Studios Take a Look at the Pricing for the Star Wars Hotel Watch Our DFB Video About Our Experience at the Star Wars Hotel Click HERE to See More About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Did you ever stay at the Star Wars hotel? Tell us what you thought about it in the comments! The post Disney Is Losing 0 MILLION on Its Newest Hotel — Was It Worth It? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s almost here! The time that we know a LOT of you have been patiently waiting for. Disneyland Since February 2023, the former French Market Restaurant has been undergoing some SERIOUS changes to become Tiana’s Palace — an all new eatery inspired by Princess and the Frog. Well, the construction is complete, we already got to try some eats before the restaurant officially opens, and NOW… you will finally get to try those eats, too! Yes, this is your friendly reminder that Tiana’s Palace will open TOMORROW, September 6th to Disneyland guests! Tiana’s Palace What’s even better is that Mint Julep Bar will also open alongside Tiana’s Palace, so all you beignet fiends can get your fix in the normal spot! (It’s us, we’re beignet fiends.) Mickey-shaped Beignets from Mint Julep Bar If you’re hoping to head to Tiana’s Palace, you won’t need a reservation or anything — it’s a quick-service spot! If you visit, we really enjoyed the Beef Po-Boy, the Buttermilk Cornbread, and the house-filled beignets! Beignet Well, we’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disneyland news and snack reviews, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss a thing. Looking for more things coming SOON to Disneyland? Click here! 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 Will you be visiting Tiana’s Palace? Let us know in the comments! The post Don’t Forget! A BRAND NEW Disney Restaurant Opens Tomorrow! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re hungry, go to the Disney Parks RIGHT NOW! EPCOT Why? Because there is a TON of new food to be found! With the brand-new San Fransokyo dining options in Disney California Adventure, the Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT, and the Halloween snacks on both coasts, the parks are a foodie’s paradise. And coming soon, Disney will be celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with 54 more new offerings! Walt Disney World Resort Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Guava and Cheese Quesito: Puff pastry filled with guava paste, cream cheese, and glazed with a honey syrup Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market (Currently available; mobile order available) Arroz Mamposteao: Crispy pork carnitas with Spanish-style rice and beans; Available at the following locations: Chef Ludy from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is proud to share her Puerto Rican heritage with the Arroz Mamposteao. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Coco Sweet Bread: Sweet dough filled with cinnamon-spiced custard topped with “Coco” décor (New) Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New) Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Parrillada de Cerdo Mixta: Chuleta Kan Kan, Ibérico Secreto de Bellota, Butifarra Sausage, Romesco sauce, calçots, manchego-dusted potatoes, and salsa verde (New) (Available starting Sept. 15) When working on this dish, Chef Chris, a native of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, was inspired by Parrillada, an event where his family gets together to grill different types of meat cuts, sausage, and vegetables. Basque Cheesecake: Basque cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs and chocolate garnishes on top of an orange caramel sauce with strawberry-lime macerated berries (New) (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) This simple and creamy cheesecake variation is known as “Tarta de Queso” in Spain or “Gazta Tarta” in its native Basque. A local specialty at the La Viña Bar in San Sebastián, the crustless Basque Cheesecake is baked at a high temperature, which leaves the outside firm and dark, while the center remains gooey. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Cítricos (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil: Ají amarillo-sweet plantain purée, pickled peaches, and pipián verde (New) Chef Andres moved to the United States from Mexico City, Mexico, in 2006. At the time, he did not speak English and secured a role as a dishwasher, where he found a passion for being in the kitchen that inspired him to attend culinary school. After graduating, he was hired by Disney and has since worked on the culinary teams at Victoria & Albert’s, Enchanted Rose, and Cítricos. The Braised Pork Panceta al Pibil features Berkshire pork belly with Chef Andres’ play on a cochinita pibil — a traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Peninsula. This version features sour orange, annatto, pipián verde, plantains, and the ají amarillo pepper from Peru. It also incorporates corn, a traditional ingredient of the dish, through the corn ash garnish, and includes a nod to Florida with pickled Florida peaches. This dish was designed to perfectly pair with the La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal beverage crafted by Cítricos Proprietor Rafael. Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Coco Skeleton Bone Pastry: Bone-shaped pastry filled with dulce de leche Bavarian cream coated with white and dark chocolate and a “Coco” image (New) Disney’s Old Key West Resort Good’s Food to Go (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards” Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Artist’s Palette (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Lechón Asado: Roasted Cuban pork with white rice and black beans topped with pickled onions and cilantro (New) Chef Enrique is of both Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, and roasted pork is a huge staple on both sides of his family as food is a big part of family gatherings in Hispanic cultures. One Sunday a month when Chef would have a family dinner, his uncle would allow him to taste everything that he made while he was preparing each item. Lechón Asado was always Chef Enrique’s favorite dish. While his uncle prepared the rest of the meal, Chef would prep and cook the Lechón Asado. His uncle is who inspired him to become a chef, and he learned so much about his culture through him. In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Chef wanted to prepare the dish that really started it all for him. Although there are many more amazing Cuban dishes, the Lechón will always bring him back home. Bruno’s Vision Cake: Tres leches vanilla cake, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and sugar “vision shards” On the Rocks Pool Bar and The Paddock Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Non-alcoholic Frozen Chocolate Coquito (Non-alcoholic): Classic non-alcoholic coquito with a chocolate addition (New) Frozen Chocolate Coquito: Classic SelvaRey Chocolate Rum Coquito with a chocolate addition (New) Coordinator Stephanie at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa was inspired by her family recipes from Puerto Rico. Various Disney Resort Hotel Pool Bars (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Spicy Paloma: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and lime with a chili-lime rim This spicy version of a paloma features Teremana Blanco Tequila and celebrates the impact Latin Americans make in the beverage industry. Pollo Guisado: Braised chicken, carrots, olives, jasmine rice, sweet plantains, and fried garlic cilantro (New); Available at the following locations: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Sous Chef Yanira of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Sous Chef Berto of Disney’s Pop Century Resort collaborated to share this traditional dish. Inspired by their family traditions and cultures, these two chefs worked together on a flavorful dish that highlights the spirit of Hispanic cuisine. Passion Fruit Tres Leches with a guava Mickey (New); Available at the following: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Various Disney Resort Hotel Table-Service Restaurants (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) La Rosa, La Piña, y El Mezcal: Siete Misterios Mezcal, Aperol Liqueur, Seedlip Garden 108, pineapple, lime, and guajillo syrup garnished with a ‘rose’ sugar rim (New) Los Siete Misterios Mezcal was developed by two native Mexican brothers looking to preserve the traditional Mezcal production methods that were passed down through generations. Cítricos Proprietor Rafael celebrates this story and his own Venezuelan roots with this elevated, signature cocktail. Available at the following: Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Wind & Waves Grill (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Lechón Asado: Roasted Cuban pork with white rice and black beans topped with pickled onions and cilantro (New) EPCOT Choza de Margarita (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Elote: Sweet corn on the cob with chipotle aïoli, queso cotija, and chile-lime powder La Hacienda de San Angel (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Tlayuda: Oaxacan Tostada, barbacoa beef, chipotle black beans, chorizo, Mexican sour cream, and pickled onions Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Currently available at the outdoor bar only) Frozen Classic Strawberry Daiquiri: Thomas Tew Rum, strawberry, and lime San Angel Inn (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Paloma: Curado Blanco Tequila, Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda, fresh lime juice, and chile-lime powder rim Sunshine Seasons Birria Tacos with beef, Monterey Jack, onions, cilantro, and lime served with consommé (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Birria is a traditional Mexican dish from Jalisco, which is where Sous Chef Veronica’s family is from. This dish is typically made with goat or beef and dried chili peppers and served as a stew with meat, broth, onions, cilantro, lime, and fresh corn tortillas. Birria is a dish that is usually served on special occasions, like a birthday or during the holidays. Over the last couple of years, birria has become very popular, especially the quesabirria which consists of a corn tortilla, cheese and birria and served with consommé, onions, cilantro, and lime. Brazil at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Available through Nov. 18) Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Xingu Brazilian Black Lager Frozen Caipirinha with cachaça Connections Eatery for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Available through Nov. 18; mobile order available) Yucatan Sunset Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, passion fruit syrup, and Bols Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur with lime and orange juices (New) When playing hide-and-seek with his cousins in Puerto Rico, Restaurant Guest Experience Manager Pablo would hide under passion fruit vines and eat the fruit. His love for passion fruit comes from the fruit’s sweetness and tartness, which inspired this beverage. Flavors from Fire at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Available through Nov. 18) Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco with crushed avocado, grilled corn salsa, pickled red onions, queso fresco, and cilantro-lime cream (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Flavors of America at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Available through Nov. 18) Chilaquiles: Corn tortilla chips tossed in salsa verde with ranchero chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema, and a soft-poached egg (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) The Fry Basket at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Available through Nov. 18) Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Disney’s Hollywood Studios ABC Commissary (Currently available; mobile order available) Pork Tacos: Pork carnitas on flour tortillas topped with avocado salsa verde and pickled onions served with Mexican rice and black beans topped with pork and queso fresco Shrimp Tacos: Sautéed shrimp on flour tortillas topped with cabbage slaw, chipotle mayonnaise, and mango salsa served with Mexican rice and black beans topped with pork and queso fresco Watermelon Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, watermelon, sweet-and-sour, and lime juice Backlot Express (Currently available; mobile order available) Cuban Sandwich: Classically pressed roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard served with plantain chips Hailing from the Cuban American communities of Tampa and Miami circa 1900, the Cuban Sandwich has become a staple of Cuban American cuisine. It typically features pressed Cuban bread, ham, pork, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles. BaseLine Tap House (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Michelada: Golden Road State Cerveza, tomato-clam juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chili-lime seasoning Epic Eats (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Mango-Chamoy Funnel Cake: DOLE Whip mango with chamoy-mango purée and chili-lime seasoning served on a funnel cake (New) Rosie’s All-American Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Tres Leches: Whipped cream topping, strawberry candy rocks, and an “Encanto” white chocolate coin Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Pink Tres Leches Cake: Vanilla cake soaked with three milks (sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk) and topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sugar flowers (New) Dawa Bar (Available Starting Sept. 15) Prickly Pear Margarita: Corazon Tequila, Bol’s Triple Sec 30 Proof Liqueur, sour, and desert pear (New) Nomad Lounge and Tiffins Restaurant (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Birria Tacos: Braised beef, ancho and guajillo chiles, Oaxaca cheese, lime, and cilantro Traced back to Jalisco, Mexico, birria is a type of spicy meat stew. The meat from this stew is placed in the tortillas of the birria tacos, which are served with the consommé (broth) from the stew. Budín de Pan: Argentinian bread pudding, cognac raisins, dulce de leche, and rum raisin ice cream (New) Agua de Valencia: Ketel One Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Toso Brut Sparkling Wine, Van der Hum Tangerine Liquor, blood orange juice, and guava (New) Pizzafari (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New) Restaurantosaurus (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Cuban Sandwich: Roasted lechón, sliced ham, Swiss cheese, yellow mustard, and pickles on a buttery Cuban-style bread served with french fries Encanto Cupcake: Vanilla cake, guava, and dulce de leche filling, vanilla frosting, white chocolate “Encanto” decoration, milk chocolate leaves, and crispy pearls (New) Magic Kingdom Park Cinderella’s Royal Table (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Creamy Plantain Soup: Savory plant-based plantain soup topped with deep-fried plantains and cilantro (New) (Plant-based) This dish was inspired by a family recipe shared by a cast member from the Puerto Rican community. Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen (Currently available) Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas: House-made corn pancakes, beer-braised pork, roasted corn, Fresno pepper salsa, and avocado cream Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Leaning Palms (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Tinga de Pollo: Roasted chipotle chicken served over two corn tostadas with cilantro-lime slaw, spicy avocado crema, and finished with cotija cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) As a Mexican American, culinarian Jessica was reminded of traditional birthday celebrations in Mexico when preparing the recipe. This popular dish showcases a variety of flavors and is often enjoyed by her family for holidays and celebrations. Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Sweet Mojito Taco: Sweet taco filled with lime mousse, mint pâte de fruit, and meringue on a graham cracker sable (New) Cast members Erick and Ashley were inspired by two of their favorite food and drink items, resulting in something fresh and new that honors their Venezuelan and Mexican heritages. Cilantro Food Truck (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Tequeños: Venezuelan white cheese wrapped with bread dough and a side of avocado-cilantro dipping sauce The Daily Poutine (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Pastelón Poutine: Sofrito ground beef, fried sweet plantains, shredded cheddar, garlic aïoli, french fries, and chives Pastelón is a popular baked dish made in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, featuring layers of sweet plantains and beef. While there are many ways one can make Pastelón, it often features plantains, a staple food in Puerto Rican and Dominican cultures that is used in many kinds of dishes. Our “Poutine” inspired by Pastelón reminds Front of House Leader Elba of all those delicious Pastelón flavors and textures, served with a unique twist. D-Luxe Burger (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Tripleta Burger: Signature-blend patty, ham, pork belly, potato sticks, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise-ketchup Assistant Sous Chef Jose took inspiration from the popular Puerto Rican tripleta sandwich. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Dulce de Leche Donut: Cinnamon sugar confection with a dulce de leche buttercream filling and chocolate icing Frontera Cocina Mexicana (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; Guava Margarita: Centinela Reposado Tequila, Ten to One Rum, guava purée, and agave infused with Mexican chiles Margaritas are an expression of the history of Mexico with its elements corresponding to some of the cultures that have been present in the country. This beverage combines this history along with a refreshing guava flavor, as this is also part of traditions. Its flavor, color, and characteristic aroma are an element of the offerings for the Day of the Dead. The Ganachery (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Guava Ganache Square: Guava ganache enrobed in 65% dark chocolate (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Cast member Diana, honoring her Puerto Rican heritage, was inspired by items such as guava and the royal poinciana, also known as the “Flame Tree.” Gideon’s Bakehouse (Available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Coconut Guava Tart: An oversized tart filled with the finest coconut, delicious guava, and a macaroon top This handcrafted treat was created by Gideon’s Bakehouse’s very own Chef Willie Rosario. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Cuban Delight: Roasted Cuban pork slow-roasted for 12 hours served with black beans, moro rice, and sofrito Tres Leches: Yellow sponge cake soaked in a mixture of condensed milk, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and maraschino cherries Vanilla Pudding: Creamy pudding made with condensed milk, evaporated milk, whipped cream, sugar, caramel, vanilla extract, and eggs Huevos Rancheros: Fried corn tortillas and eggs topped with warmed salsa (Available Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Weekend Brunch) The Front Porch at House of Blues Cuban Sandwich: Roasted Cuban pork layered with ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard BBQ Brisket Empanadas: Pastry stuffed with BBQ brisket Jaleo by José Andrés (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Croquetas de Jamón: Traditional fritters with Jamón Iberico de Bellota Empedrat de mongetes y Gamba Roja: Lightly sauteed Gamba Roja served with a traditional Catalan bean salad of tomatoes, onions and kalamata olives Piña Borracha: Fresh pineapple compressed with lime-rum syrup Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Picadillo Empanada: Empanada with cilantro-lime crema (New) Picadillo Empanadas are a traditional Puerto Rican street food made of a small pastry stuffed with meat and deep-fried to perfection. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Chef Claudia and her friends would visit food trucks during their school lunch and order empanadas filled with picadillo (ground beef, potatoes, and diced green olives). Making empanadas now for guests at Walt Disney World Resort is a special way for her to honor these fond childhood memories. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Dulce De Leche Latte: A delicious iced latte featuring dulce de leche syrup, topped with cold foam and the choice of a “Coco” or “Encanto” ripple Disney Encanto – Familia Madrigal Blend: Made from medium roasted 100% Arabica beans from Colombia “Coco” and “Encanto” Special Ripples Paradiso 37 (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Mexican Burger: An 8oz char-grilled Angus steak burger, American cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, and pico de gallo on a brioche bun served with french fries Paradise Margarita: P37 Premium Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave nectar Planet Hollywood (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Carnitas Tostadas: Crispy gyoza skins topped with slow-roasted pork, pickled onions, and queso fresco drizzled with spicy avocado cream Celebrity Margarita: Santos Tequila, Grand Marnier, and fresh sour with a salted rim in a margarita souvenir glass The Polite Pig (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Smoked Half Chicken Al Pastor: Half of a chicken marinated in chipotle, achiote, and spices and then smoked. It is complemented by the sweet heat of a guajillo-chili pineapple glaze and pineapple-poblano pico de gallo Guavarita: Corazon Reposado Tequila, guava juice, lime juice, and triple sec Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Fiesta Sushi Roll: Cream cheese, “volcano mix,” and seared steak rolled tightly and topped with avocado, masago, togarashi, green onions, and micro greens drizzled with fiesta sauce, “chipotle-based mayo,” and eel sauce House-made Red Sangria Vivoli il Gelato (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Tres Leches Tiramisu: This twist combines two classics into one incredibly delicious and decadent cake with spiked espresso topped with a heavenly tiramisu cream Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Mangonada: A fruity, frozen guava mango drink mixed with chili lime sauce and topped with mango purée and chili lime seasoning Yesake (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Sakerita: Rich flavors of sake with the zesty essence of a margarita Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Guava and Cheese Pretzel: Cream cheese pretzel dusted with cinnamon and sugar, served with a side of guava dipping sauce (New) Guava is a very nostalgic fruit in Mexico. It is used in many recipes like ponche, respados, and tamales. It is a huge staple during the holiday season, as it is one of the country’s most popular fruits. Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Mole Half Chicken Plate: Fire-roasted half chicken topped with a smoky, savory mole sauce and served with rice and beans (New) (Available Sept. 15 and Oct. 15) Chef Kalven presented the team with a recipe his family has used for generations. Mole is so diverse, and it seems every region and family has “their” recipe. It is considered to be the national dish of Mexico. So, the culinary teams traveled to some of their resident experts for perspective and advice. Its flavors resonate with and remind the eater of days past with loved ones. Pan Dulce Sundae: Pan dulce with dulce de leche ice cream topped with caramel sauce, whipped topping, and colorful chocolate skull (Available through Nov. 9) Fire-Grilled Half Chicken marinated with chili and citrus (Currently available) Chile Verde Enchilada Plate: Cheese enchiladas baked in a creamy salsa verde topped with chicken and served with rice and beans (New) (Currently available) Trio of Street Tacos: Beef, chicken, and cauliflower served in corn tortillas with tomatillo sauce garnished with onions and cilantro and served with Mexican rice and refried beans (Currently available) Burrito Sonora with Beef or Chicken with refried beans, rice, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla topped with a traditional guajillo sauce and served with Mexican rice (Currently available) Green Chile Cheese Nachos with Cauliflower, Chicken, or Beef: Tortilla chips, green chile cheese sauce, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo (Currently available) Cauliflower Tacos with cabbage slaw and tomatillo sauce served with Mexican rice and refried beans (Plant-based) (Currently available) Tostada Salad with Beef or Chicken: Presented in a crispy tortilla shell with Mexican rice, refried beans, chopped lettuce, cilantro-lime vinaigrette, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo topped with cheese (Currently available) Mexican Chicken Caesar Salad: Grilled chicken, lettuce, house-made Caesar dressing, pepitas, and cotija cheese (Currently available) Guava Agua Fresca: Refreshing guava water served with a slice of fresh pineapple (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Currently available) Horchata Cold Brew: Iced horchata mixed with Café de Olla Cold Brew (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Currently available) Horchata dusted with cinnamon (Non-alcoholic)(Currently available) Stage Door Café (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15; mobile order available) Cinnamon-Chocolate Mexican Sweet Bread Funnel Cake: Classic funnel cake drizzled with cinnamon-chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and Mexican sweet bread (New) Abuelita and Mexican sweet bread are nostalgic during the holidays. Chef Lorena’s grandma would warm up the milk and add the little puck of Abuelita, adding it into a cantarito and whisking it with a molinillo. Disney California Adventure Park Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Currently available through Nov. 9) Horchata Cheesecake with sugar skull décor Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (Availability ongoing; mobile order available) San Fransokyo-style Street Corn with Togarashi mayonnaise, queso fresco, furikake, and bonito flakes served with wheat chicharrones QuesaBirria Street-style Tacos: Braised beef and cheese tacos with tomatillo salsa and consomé Carne Asada Street-style Tacos: Citrus-marinated grilled steak tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa Al Pastor Street-style Tacos: Pineapple-achiote marinated pork tacos with crushed avocados and jalapeño-garlic salsa Pollo Asado Street-style Tacos: Achiote-marinated grilled chicken tacos with crushed avocados and fuego salsa Tacos Dorados de Papa: Crispy potato tacos topped with cabbage slaw, crema, and tomatillo salsa (Plant-based) Paradise Garden Grill Featuring Special Plaza de la Familia Menu (Currently available through Nov. 2; mobile order available) Chile Verde Chicken Flautas topped with avocado spread, shredded lettuce, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa, and pickled onions served with Spanish rice and pinto beans (New) Tacos Estilo Callejero: Trio of sirloin beef tacos with escabèche, Spanish rice, and pinto beans Carnitas Burrito: House-made pork carnitas, Spanish rice, pinto beans, and salsa verde served with house-made tortilla chips Plant-based Chorizo Quesadilla: Poblano, onions, and mozzarella topped with cilantro crema and served with salsa roja and escabèche (Plant-based) Elote: Corn on the cob topped with crema, cotija, chili powder, and chicharron crumbles Vanilla Layer Cake: Layers of vanilla cake with cinnamon mousse and sweet cream cheese frosting Watermelon Candy Cocktail: Tequila, watermelon schnapps and pineapple juice with a chamoy and chile-lime seasoned rim Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Currently available through Nov. 5) Horchata Cookie filled with cajeta (New) Gingerbread Calavera Cookie: Gingerbread cookie with white chocolate (New) Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks: Pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate Cookie Box: Pumpkin Mickey sugar cookie, raspberry-filled cookies, and chocolate chip cookies with chocolate candies Macaron Box: Assorted macarons (New) Crisped Rice Treat dipped in white chocolate (New) Mexican Wedding Cookies (New) Vanilla Sugar Cookie (New) Cinnamon Chocolate Loaf Cake (New) Smothered Potato Chips (New) Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Milk Gingerbread Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Churro Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Red Velvet Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Double Chocolate Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Pumpkin Cookie Shot with Milk (New) Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot with Liqueur (Available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata) (New) Hot Chocolate (Non-alcoholic) (Alcoholic version available with choice of Baileys Irish Cream, Grand Marnier, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Jameson Irish Whiskey, or RumChata) Downtown Disney District Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Carne Asada Flatbread: Marinated skirt steak, roasted garlic cream sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar jack cheese garnished with a poblano salsa, shaved radish, and chopped cilantro (New) Beignets Expressed (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Churro-flavored Glazed Beignets dusted with cinnamon-sugar (New) Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Pizza Salchipapa: Neapolitan dough topped with mozzarella cheese, sliced hot dogs, and potato pieces finished with a drizzle of mayonnaise, ketchup, and Peruvian Aji sauce (New) This dish is inspired by a popular Peruvian street food originating in Lima, Peru. Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) Crujientes Gorditas de Chicharrón Prensado: This serving for two consists of two corn crispy gorditas stuffed with refried black beans, chicharrón en salsa verde, sheared cabbage slaw, queso fresco, and sour cream (New) Wetzel’s Pretzels (Currently available through Oct. 22) Guava Mangonada: A twist on the classic treat, this drink is a handcrafted mango and guava slushie mixed with swirls of sweet and tangy chamoy topped with real fruit mango purée, and a sprinkle of chili lime seasoning. (New) Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort Coco’s Dante Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last starting Sept. 1); Available at the following locations: At Disneyland park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, and Ship to Shore Marketplace At Disney California Adventure park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts Coco Skull Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase or a specialty beverage for an additional charge (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last starting Sept. 15); Available at the following locations: At Disneyland park: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante At Disney California Adventure park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill Coco Souvenir Sipper: Includes choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverages at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last starting Sept. 15); Available at the following locations: Disneyland park: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante and Ship to Shore Marketplace Disney California Adventure park: Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Outdoor Vending Carts That’s everything! We’ll keep you updated as we review these new snacks, so stay tuned to DFB for our thoughts and recommendations! And in the meantime, keep following along for all the tips you need for your upcoming vacation. Click Here to See Our Reviews of All the Halloween Treats in Disney World! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which of these treats sounds most exciting to you? Tell us in the comments! 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With a park as big as EPCOT, you’re gonna want the BEST easy tricks out there to turn your day from STRESSFUL to Spectacular. And that’s EXACTLY what we’re got in store for you TODAY, here on DFB Guide. Check out our video below: 50 Easy Tricks That Make EPCOT So Much Better Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you do to make EPCOT easier on your trip? Let us know in the comments. The post DFB Video: 50 Easy Tricks That Make EPCOT So Much Better first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Rumors have been swirling that The Walt Disney Company could be sold off sometime soon, with analysts predicting it could happen within three years. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters CEO Bob Iger commented on the rumors during the Q3 earnings call for Fiscal Year 2023, stating that he wouldn’t comment “on the future structure of the company or the asset makeup of the company.” He did say they are looking at all of their “strategic options” when it comes to things like linear networks and ESPN. But, what do Disney fans think of a possible sale? One analyst — Laura Martin from Needham & Co. — has anticipated “for some time” that Disney could be sold in the near future — and to Apple, specifically. Martin’s prediction is that Disney “will be purchased during the next three years.” With so much uncertainty on the horizon, we wanted to know what Disney fans thought of a potential sale — so we headed to our Facebook page to ask our readers. No, They Shouldn’t Sell It’s probably no surprise that many of our readers — a group who generally tout themselves as being some pretty big Disney fans — don’t think Disney should be sold. Several of our readers replied with simply an emphatic “No!” which makes sense if you’re used to things being a certain way. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Of course, the Walt Disney Company is changing all the time, but a sale might mean things could start to change. One reader replied that Disney just needs to make some changes and reevaluate what’s actually important to the core values of the company — something that Bob Iger has also mentioned wanting to get back to. Disney World Iger previously said, “I actually think that if you study great companies over time and you try to figure out why some companies stand the test of time and others do not, you would quickly conclude that most companies fade away because they’ve abandoned the core values that created the company in the first place. That, in the interest of staying relevant, they distance themselves from the essence of what they were. There is a way to completely adhere to those same values but to present them to the world, to your customers, and to your employees in much more relevant ways.” Yes, They Should Sell Since it’s no surprise that most of our readers don’t think Disney should be sold to another company — it’s probably kind of surprising that there were a few folks who simply said, “Yes,” that Disney should be sold, without really giving an explanation. But, we do know what reasons analysts have provided. ©PAUL SAKUMA/A.P. PHOTO (Obtained via Vanity Fair) On July 14th, Laura Martin wrote, “If they don’t sell, Disney will be competing against those [tech] companies in an industry with deteriorating economics (because they never need to make money from content), we believe.” She continued, “The fact that Disney CEO Bob Iger was on stage touting Apple’s Vision Pro goggles demonstrates the compelling strategic fit between Disney’s content and Apple’s wearable technology.” ©Apple Even more, Iger himself stated in his book The Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company), “I believe that if Steve [Jobs] were still alive, we would have combined our companies, or at least discussed the possibility very seriously.” This is a different tune from what Iger has said more recently, so at this point, it seems like a sale is off the table for him. They Should Sell Off Parts A good amount of our readers replied that Disney shouldn’t be sold in its entirety, but instead should be sold off and parted out like a totaled car. ABC, Hulu, and ESPN were mentioned several times, with many folks saying that some of those partnerships didn’t really make sense for Disney and its core values. ©ESPN Essentially, Disney went through an explosion of growth and acquisition that made it the giant media company it is today, but many of our readers feel that those acquisitions don’t align with the company as a whole. One reader shared that they thought Disney should sell off Hulu, ABC, Fox, and Marvel. ©Hulu It’s possible that this is the most likely scenario, especially since Iger said Disney was looking at its “strategic options” when it comes to ESPN and linear networks like ABC. If Iger does sell off ABC or other linear networks, we could start seeing more actions that might be aimed at getting the Company ready for a potential sale. With Iger’s contract extended through 2026, it seems like we have a while to find out. ©Disney Of course, these are rumors and as of now, Disney isn’t being sold to Apple or any other company. But, we’ll be keeping an eye out for more news from the Walt Disney Company, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Bob Iger Was Asked If He’d Sell Disney To Apple. Here’s What He Said. 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. 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