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Get ready to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month! From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, taste your way through different cuisines with these tasty delights in the latest Foodie Guide.View the full article

It’s September, and many of you are probably holding on to the remnants of summer — dreading those 5PM sunsets and impending cold fronts. Summer never really ends here in Florida! One of the best things about central Florida is that summer never truly ends. The sun might set a bit earlier each day and we might be greeted each early morning and late evening with a nip in the air, but around midday, you’ll still catch us by the pool or in the parks with a refreshing treat. One thing that reminds us of relaxing summer days is LEMON! Lemonade, iced tea with lemon, lemon-glazed treats, you name it. Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs seems to be at least partially on board with the whole endless summer thing, as one of the September menu highlights is allllll about lemon. Today, we’re taking you along with us to review a lemony treat. Gideon’s Bakehouse refreshes their menu each month with seasonal flavors. Throughout the month of September, one cookie option available for grabs is the Lemon Poppy Crumb Cookie — also known as Bonnie’s Cookie. You can grab one for $6! Gideons’ September Menu It’s a soft lemon poppyseed cookie that’s filled with (you guessed it) poppyseeds and pockets of white chocolate. It’s then topped with lemon butter crumbs and a thin sugar glaze. We’ve had a version of this cookie in the past, but it was filled with cream cheese icing and topped with the white chocolate that you will now find throughout the cookie. Gideon’s did say that this was an updated version of the same cookie, so we’re excited to see how this one measures up since we REALLY liked the last one. Lemon Poppy Crumb Cookie Our first impression of this cookie was the same impression we get each time we grab a Gideon’s cookie. It’s BIG. It’s nice and soft — very moist. While the lemon flavor is definitely there, the flavor is mild and doesn’t overpower the treat itself. It isn’t too sweet, either. We actually found that it leaned more toward the savory side, with all the butter used in the crumbs. However, the white chocolate spread throughout the cookie balanced this well, and gave it more of a creamy texture on the inside. Yum! The butter does make the cookie a bit messy, especially with the Florida heat. (Remember? Endless summer, blah, blah, blah.) You can’t really save it for later — it’ll melt! Buttery goodness So… should you head to Gideon’s Bakehouse to grab the Lemon Poppy Crumb Cookie? Well, one thing we appreciated about this cookie is that even someone who doesn’t absolutely love lemon desserts could still appreciate this cookie. Even if you don’t typically reach for lemon-flavored treats, we’d recommend giving this one a go. If you love a thick, soft cookie that isn’t overwhelmingly sweet, then this one won’t disappoint you. The only thing that we could envision bothering folks is the amount of butter used. Take a look at allllll that butter. We think it’s YUM, but to each their own. We’ll continue to keep you updated with more delicious news in the Disney Parks. Make sure to follow along for more so that you’re always in the loop and never hungry. Looking for more treats we’ve reviewed lately? Click here! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Would you try this cookie? Let us know in the comments! The post One of our FAV-OR-ITE Gideon's Bakehouse Cookies is BACK...With an UPDATE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney leadership has been on quite the rollercoaster ride recently. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger ©CNBC Bob Chapek was removed from his position as CEO in late 2022 and Bob Iger returned after just a brief time away. Since that time, we’ve seen various executives leave the Company, others return (sometimes in advisory capacities), and major shifts in organization take place. But news about Chapek and his view on his time as CEO has been noticeably absent…until now. In a recent article shared by CNBC, they have detailed the initial Disney CEO transition from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek in 2020, how the relationship between the two executives developed from there, Iger’s return, and a look at what could be in Disney’s future when it comes to the next CEO. CNBC’s information is based on “conversations with more than 25 people who worked closely with Iger and Chapek at Disney between 2020 and 2022.” Bob Chapek First, let’s tackle what Chapek reportedly has to say about his time at Disney. According to CNBC, “Chapek confided to a friend that his tenure at Disney was ‘about three years of hell,’ defined by one overriding theme: his unrelenting fear that Iger wanted his job back.” It turns out that fear would ultimately become a reality with Iger resuming the CEO position in late 2022. ©Disney Chapek, however, has “defended his record as Disney CEO” in a statement that was shared with CNBC by a Chapek representative. The spokesperson said, “Bob is proud of the work he did in the course of his 30-year career at Disney, particularly during his nearly three-year run as CEO, steering the company through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, and setting the course for business transformation as he and his team took the disruptive yet necessary steps for business revitalization and long-term growth.” Again, updates from Chapek since his departure have been rare so it is interesting to get information from his spokesperson. Bob Chapek ©Disney The CNBC article is lengthy and goes on to detail a number of interesting stories about the Chapek and Iger relationship, including how Iger did not move out of his CEO office when the initial transition took place (Chapek moved into a smaller office on the same floor instead of taking over the larger CEO office), and how Iger has “told peers” that he returned to Disney to “correct what he sees as one of the biggest mistakes of his career — choosing Chapek.” The article goes on to talk about how Iger kept delaying his retirement, how Iger’s decision to step down in 2020 shocked various people (including his own close associates), how Iger reportedly “never consulted anyone who worked directly for Chapek in the runup to naming him CEO,” and the battles the Bobs had during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ©Disney The article even mentions a major argument Chapek and Iger had about Iger’s statements regarding his need to help Chapek with handling the COVID-19 pandemic, how Chapek reportedly dropped “a carefully placed expletive or two” on a call with Iger in response to Iger’s comments, and how Iger “would tell people no colleague had ever spoken to him like that before in his life.” ©Apple From the “Don’t Say Gay” situation to Disney+ struggles, the Scarlett Johansson controversy, and more — there were a number of things that ultimately led to Chapek’s departure from Disney’s CEO position. But the question will soon become what comes next for Iger and Disney — who will be the next CEO? According to some people familiar with Iger’s thinking, Iger reportedly does want to retire at the end of 2026. One source has indicated that Disney will likely pick its next CEO around 2025 and Iger has already been vetting candidates. That doesn’t leave Disney with much time to choose its next CEO. ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters CNBC points out that some individuals whose names have been thrown in the CEO ring have either never run theme parks or don’t have experience in other key areas of the company — like the media division. CNBC warns “Iger has built the entire company around him; he may be the only person capable of running it in its current form.” Could the solution really be simplifying the Company — selling off parts of Disney to streamline things and make it easier to run? Or perhaps even easier to sell to another company? Only time will tell. ©Disney We’ll keep a close eye out for updates on the Disney situation, what happens with the Company, and where things might be headed in terms of the next CEO. Stay tuned for all the latest updates. Click here to see how Bob Iger went from hero to villain in 72 hours  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post "Three Years of Hell" -- Former CEO Bob Chapek Describes Time at Disney first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Dining Plan is returning to Disney World in early 2024, but while we wait for that perk to come back, there’s a NEW dining discount coming soon! Plaza Restaurant Early this year, Disney announced the new Dining Promo Card discount, which is essentially a gift card that you get when you stay at a Disney-owned hotel that you can use for food throughout Disney World. The offer announced in January was for trips from July 1st, 2023, and September 14th, 2023, but now there’s a NEW Dining Promo Card offer available! This updated Dining Promo Card promotion is available for guests who are buying room-and-ticket packages for trips in late 2023 and early 2024. It’s valid for trips that take place most nights from October 27th through November 1st, 2023, most nights from November 25th through November 29th, 2023, most nights from December 9th through December 25th, 2023, and most Sunday to Tuesday nights January 9th through March 5th, 2024. When you purchase a package that includes the Disney Dining Promo Card, it comes with your hotel room, theme park tickets, and a digital Disney Dining Promo Card (essentially a gift card for food). You can get a gift card up to $200 per room, per night if you stay at one of the following hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Note that it’s $200 per room per night, meaning if you book a 5-night stay, you’ll receive a total of $1000 on your gift card. Polynesian Village You can receive a gift card up to $120 per room, per night, if you stay at one of these hotels: The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort And you can receive a gift card up to $60 per room, per night, at any of these hotels: Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Disney’s Pop Century Resort Art of Animation Here are some details you should know about the offer: The number of packages available for this offer is limited. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Advance reservations are required. Minimum 4-day theme park ticket required. Minimum 4-night length of stay required. Tickets are valid beginning on date of check-in and must be used within a limited number of days, depending on length of ticket. Visit disneyworld.com/usage for details. $1,000 Disney Dining Promo Card for stays at select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts. The value of the Disney Dining Promo Card is determined by Disney Resort hotel and length of stay. One Disney Dining Promo Card per room (not per guest) — valid for room-and-ticket packages that include up to $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card. If a package includes more than $1,000 on a Disney Dining Promo Card, the value will be distributed across more than one Disney Dining Promo Card. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and Club Level Rooms & Suites at Disney Deluxe Resort hotels. Gratuities are not included. Theme park reservations are required. Through January 8, 2024, to enter a theme park, both a theme park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for Guests ages 3 and up. View the theme park reservation availability calendar. Disney’s Riviera Resort You can use the Dining Promo Card to pay for dining at “select participating food and beverage locations at the Walt Disney World Resort.” Some locations will not accept the card, including restaurants at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotels and Swan Reserve Hotel, restaurants at Four Seasons Resort Orlando, and restaurants at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. Merchandise shops and candy kitchens also do not accept the Dining Promo Card. Most other food and beverage locations in Disney World accept the Disney Dining Promo Card. Cosmic Ray’s food After you check into your Disney hotel, the digital Disney Dining Promo Card will be sent to your email. The cards for this promo expire after March 21st, 2024. To use your card, you simply present the digital gift card or a printed copy of the email when you buy food and beverages in Disney World. It can also be used for Mobile Orders. Mobile Order sign in EPCOT You will receive the amount for your entire stay when you arrive (so if you’re staying for four nights and qualify for a $200 gift card per night, you’ll receive the $800 when you arrive — not $200 each day), so you can use it all in one day or spread it out throughout your trip. Here are three different ways to check the balance on your card: Visit “Disney Gift Card” to check online Call (877) 650-4327 Ask a food & beverage location to check it for you Eats at Eight Spoon Cafe The card is also redeemable at some food and beverage locations in Disneyland Resort and other Disney Resorts in the United States. If you have questions about where you should eat in Disney World, the best way to spend your Dining Promo Card, booking dining reservations, etc. — we have you COVERED! 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Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO We’ll be watching for more promotions from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news. Click here to learn more about dining in Disney World. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you visiting Disney World soon? 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Will there be a Disney Military Discount next year? Is a question that I begin getting in increasing numbers starting every summer. This year the queries have started rolling in! The military community usually starts asking this question in the June timeframe because Disney usually releases their general public resort rates for the upcoming year […] The post When Will Disney Renew the Disney Armed Forces Salute for 2024? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disneyland Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure just returned! Ernesto de La Cruz at Oogie Boogie Bash We’ve been making our way around the exclusive after-hours party, watching the Frightfully Fun Parade, checking out the Villains Grove maze, and more. But one of the best parts of the party is the trick-or-treating! At the Trick-or-Treat trails, not only can guests stock up on tons of free candy, but they also meet a few RARE characters along the way. Let’s take a look at who and what we found this year. Throughout the park, ticketed guests will find immersive treat trails where they can pick up candy from Cast Members. You can find all of the locations listed in the Disneyland app or on the party map, marked with a cauldron! Oogie Boogie Bash On your first stop, you’ll get a souvenir bag to hold all of the goods! Here is the full list of Treat Trails at this year’s Bash! Ancient Sanctum in Avengers Campus featuring Agatha Harkness! Near Cars Land Bountiful Valley Hideaway featuring Madam Mim Near Buena Vista Street Disney Animation Building featuring Oogie Boogie Hollywood Backlot Stage featuring Cruella De Vil Hyperion Theater featuring Ernesto de la Cruz Near Pixar Pier featuring Sid Near Grizzly Pass featuring Mother Gothel Near San Fransokyo Square featuring Yokai Near Paradise Gardens Park Keep following along as we continue to share all the details from this year’s bash! FULL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED for Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween 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 Who is your favorite character at Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments below! The post Come With Us To Meet 9 RARE Disney VILLAINS! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The most POPULAR Disney Halloween party is HERE — Oogie Boogie Bash is BACK for 2023! Now, everyone stop clowning around, and let’s get down to business. What kind of entertainment can you expect at this year’s event? LOVE the Costume If you’re unfamiliar, Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed Halloween event that takes place after Disney California Adventure closes to day guests. The event runs on select nights in September and October in Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. If you’re interested in attending, you’ll have to start prepping for 2024; tickets for the event this year are completely sold out. Fear not — we’re here to show you EVERYTHING you can experience at Oogie Boogie Bash so you can decide if the party is right for you! Now, let’s take a look at all the entertainment available during Oogie Boogie Bash. Immersive Treat Trails This may be one of the most POPULAR things you can do at the event! The Immersive Treat Trails take you through an immersive line to hook you up with some CANDY (we’re talking Skittles, M&M’s, and more!). As you make your way through the trail, you’ll encounter a character! We’ve seen some RARE characters during past events, and this year is no exception! Mother Gothel in 2022 Here’s a look at ALL the treat trails you can visit this year: Ancient Sanctum in Avengers Campus featuring Agatha Harkness Agatha Harkness Near Cars Land Bountiful Valley Hideaway featuring Madam Mim Madam Mim Near Buena Vista Street Disney Animation Building featuring Oogie Boogie It’s the Oogie Boogie man! Hollywood Backlot Stage featuring Cruella De Vil The queen of fashion! Hyperion Theatre featuring Ernesto de la Cruz Putting on a show! Near Pixar Pier featuring Sid It’s Sid! Near Grizzly Peak Airfield featuring Judge Doom Judge Doom is new this year Near Grizzly Pass featuring Mother Gothel Near San Fransokyo Square featuring Yokai Near Paradise Gardens Park Yokai is also new this year! Like we said, these characters are SUPER rare, so make sure to visit as many of those Treat Trails as you can to truly make the most of your night! Frightfully Fun Parade No Disney Halloween party is complete without a parade! The beloved Frightfully Fun Parade is back this year! During our visit, the parade was offered twice, once at 7:50PM and again at 10:05PM. Be sure to check the times during your party night, as entertainment is subject to change. Frightfully Fun Parade Mickey and Minnie kick off the parade in their special Halloween outfits. How cute are they?! Mickey and Minnie After those two, be on the lookout for Jack and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack and Sally There are plenty of fun characters to spot during this parade! This is a great activity for kids and adults alike! Villains Grove Looking for another POPULAR experience? Villains Grove lives in the Reedwood Creek Challenge Trail. Some infamous Disney villains hijacked the spot and transformed it into an enchanted grove. There is special lighting, spooky sounds, and more to make this a super immersive experience. The Cheshire Cat-themed area in Villains Grove Here’s a full list of the unique areas in Villains Grove: Frollo’s Sanctuary Maleficent’s Will Queen of Hearts Garden Scar’s Elephant Graveyard Dr. Facilier’s Friends on the Other Side The Wicked Queen’s Lightning Forest Home of the Wisps Dawn Villains Grove There was quite a line to enter Villains Grove when we stopped by — the wait was about 30 minutes. So prioritize this activity if it’s important to you! Photo Opportunities There are TONS of special photo opportunities during the event. Oh, and good news — Oogie Boogie Bash tickets include UNLIMITED downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party, so take advantage of all the special photos you can get! One of the special photo ops Here’s a look at the Disney PhotoPass locations this year: Magic Key Cars Land Headless Horseman Statue Pixar Pier Bridge Avengers Headquarters Avengers Campus Entrance Cars Land – Cozy Cone Motel Ramone’s House of Body Art Flo’s V8 Cafe Hollywood Stage 12 World of Color Amphitheater Pixar Pier – Awning (Across from Incredicoaster) Pixar Pier – Incredibles Fountain Pixar Pier – Toy Story Midway Mania Character Meet-and-Greets Don’t forget to look for the special character meet-and-greets happening during the party! You may see some classic Disney friends all dressed in festive Halloween costumes or even some rare characters. Lotso meets in Pixar Pier Last year, we met Bruno from Encanto, plus lots of other unique characters! Bruno’s meet and greet is set up again in 2023 There’s you full look at the entertainment you can find at Oogie Boogie Bash! We’ll be sharing our FULL experience at the event with you, so stay tuned for updates. Learn more about Oogie Boogie Bash 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 What would you like to see at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland? Let us know in the comments! 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Some of Disney’s SCARIEST villains come out to meet guests at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Think you’re brave? Try coming face-to-face with THE Oogie Boogie — he may love fun and games, but his tricks are pretty frightful! We are READY for Halloween! This year, guests at Oogie Boogie Bash can meet two NEW characters. Just wait until you see who arrived at Disneyland Resort this year… As you may remember, Disney teased that some NEW villains would join Oogie Boogie Bash this year, and we got to see them! You can find these RARE villains at the immersive treat trails in the park. If you’re curious, guests visiting the Treat Trails grab some candy while interacting with Disney characters. You get candy! Check it out! We met JUDGE DOOM! He’s the infamous villain from Disney’s Who Framed Roger Rabbit movie– what a throwback! Judge Doom! Judge Doom was lurking around on an elevated platform with a tank of A1 Solvents nearby. Look out — he’s on the hunt for toons! (That poor, poor shoe!) We’re here ALL night exploring everything that Oogie Boogie Bash has to offer, so stick around for more! Check out Disney’s NEW Big Hero 6 San Fransokyo Square!! 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 character would you like to meet? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEOS: See the TWO New Villains at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time! Halloween has officially arrived to both the East and West Coast. It’s time for Halloween at Disneyland! September 5th marked the very first Oogie Boogie Bash of the year, and y’all already know we joined in on all the fun. This year’s party features all sorts of exclusive snacks, meet-and-greets, and of course — exclusive MERCH! If you love to commemorate the holidays and vacations with a little shopping, then this post is for you! This post will serve as your guide to ALL of the exclusive merchandise that you’ll be able to grab at this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash. Let’s jump right into it! First of all, we’re heading to Five & Dime to see what they’ve got in stock. There were quite a few items on display in this store. Merchandise Display First up, we’ve got this dice-topped Oogie Boogie tumbler cup for $27.99. It comes with a straw as well. Oogie Boogie Tumbler If you have a Magic Key, you can get the Magic Key Holder exclusive t-shirt from Loungefly. It’s covered in some of our favorite villains! Magic Key Holder Shirt We’re telling ourselves that we absolutely do NOT need any more coffee mugs, but this one is going to be hard to resist! Get it for $19.99. They have a mug! Hoping to be nice and cozy for the evening? This Oogie Boogie Hoodie is a must-have. It’s available for $69.99. Oogie Boogie Hoodie If green is your color, then snag this Villains T-shirt for $39.99. It has Oogie Boogie, Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Hades. Villains Shirt And of course, it wouldn’t be an exclusive collection without a spirit jersey! This Oogie Boogie Bash Spirit Jersey is $89.99. Spirit Jersey The back has the event name in gigantic letters! Everyone will know exactly where you bought it. We hope you like green! You can also find Oogie Boogie Bash merchandise at Rushin’ River. We spotted a couple of items there that we didn’t see in Five & Dime. The Oogie Boogie Bash Loungefly Backpack was in stock here! It’s available for $88. Oogie Boogie Loungefly Don’t worry, Minnie ear wearers — there’s something for you! This truly unique pair of Minnie ears can be purchased for $44.99 in Rushin’ River. Minnie Ears And if you want to turn them into Mickey ears (or simply dice ears, we suppose), you can unsnap the bow from the headband. Backside of the ears Would you wear these, or are they a little too unique for you? The last thing we spotted in the gift shops were the new Oogie Boogie Bash pins! New pins! First up, we’ve got this very spooky Oogie Boogie Pin for $19.99. Event-exclusive pin If that one doesn’t strike your fancy, there’s a second Oogie Boogie Pin for $17.99. It’s the boogie man himself! And last but not least, a Disney Villains Pin for $17.99. They even have a villains pin! Finally, the last piece of merch to mention is available at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream! This Poison Apple Mug is iridescent and simply stunning. She’s a beaut! It’s available for $20.69 and it opens up to store your liquids…or your trick-or-treating candy, whichever you prefer! The inside of the mug And there you have it! That’s all the exclusive merchandise that you can grab from Oogie Boogie Bash, but that’s not even close to where the fun ends. We’ll keep you updated on all the other fun things we encounter tonight, from nighttime spectaculars to our favorite snacks from the event. Make sure to follow along for more so that you don’t miss anything! Click Here to See EVERYTHING That’s Happening 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 this year’s merchandise items is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post ALL the EXCLUSIVE Merchandise at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween! Let’s GOOOO! Yeah, we know it’s not officially Halloween yet, but it’s the spooky season! Oogie Boogie Bash has officially kicked off at Disney California Adventure and we’re HERE, checking out the entertainment, scoping the treat trails, and trying some treats. Since we’re big Disney snack people, we’ve rounded up all the Oogie Boogie Bash snack reviews for you right here — let’s dig in! For this series of reviews, we’re only talking about the Oogie Boogie Bash-exclusive treats. If you’re interested in seeing our reviews for the other Halloween offerings at Disneyland Resort (available without a party ticket!), click the link below! Click Here to See Our Reviews of Disneyland Resort’s Halloween Treats! Halloween Scoop Our first snack stop is Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, where we’re picking up the Halloween Scoop! This treat is made with your choice of ice cream in a cup, a chocolate witch’s hat cone, and seasonal toppings for $10.79. Halloween Scoop When we ordered this at the counter, it was recommended that we should get mint chocolate chip ice cream, because the green and purple colors give off a spooky vibe together, and we agreed! The ice cream is rich and creamy and the mint flavor was the most prominent thing in the treat. Isn’t she cute?! The gummies were extra chewy, which made us think that they were a little stale, but we enjoyed the sour flavors they brought. The whipped cream tasted like vanilla and was fluffy and delicious, and the hot fudge was THICCCC (yes, with FOUR c’s). Even though it was thick, we really liked the texture to complement the ice cream. A scoop of ice cream Overall, we thought this was a 10/10 treat, especially for ice cream lovers. The cone that comes on top is really hard, so it’s a little tough to eat, but it’s dipped in chocolate so that’s a point in its favor. The “ribbon” is a piece of licorice, so it tastes like a Twizzler. But we can’t stop there — there are more snacks to be conquered! Stay tuned! We’ll continue to update this review with more snacks throughout the night, so keep following along. Click Here to Follow Along With EVERYTHING Happening 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 Are you heading to Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: The EXCLUSIVE Treats You Can Try at Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Oogie Boogie and his fellow villains are BACK! Parade Time! Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disneyland Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure starts tonight! At this exclusive after-hours event, you can watch bash-exclusive entertainment, trick or treat with rare characters, explore the Villains Grove maze, and even dress up in costumes. It’s a popular event that sold out FAST, and we’re attending the first night of the party to tell you all about it. Come see what the crowds look like! While the party officially begins at 6PM, ticketed guests can enter the park as early as 3PM. Regular park guests were still around at this time, so it felt pretty busy! Oogie Boogie Bash Oogie Boogie Bash is completely sold out (including tonight’s party), and we can definitely tell by these crowds. The line to get into Disney California Adventure looked long, but it only took a few minutes for us to get inside. Long lines to get inside. When the party officially kicks off, regular guests will be gone and it will only be Oogie Boogie Bash guests inside the park. That should hopefully help with the crowds! The line moved quickly. Prior to the park closing for day guests, we saw some pretty long lines for the rides and attractions. Over at the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! the wait was up to 60 minutes and Web Slingers was 45 minutes. ©Disney Cars Land is showing a current wait time of 75 minutes for Radiator Springs Racers ©Disney And Incredicoaster has a wait of 30 minutes, while Toy Story Mania is up to 55 minutes. ©Disney Remember, these are pre-party wait times while regular guests and Oogie Boogie Bash guests are both currently in the park. We’ll continue to bring you updates throughout the night, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Check Out Mickey and Minnie’s NEW Halloween Costumes! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite part of Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments below! The post Check Out the CROWDS at Disney's SOLD OUT Oogie Boogie Bash first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s TIME. Let’s GOOOO! Oogie Boogie Bash — A Disneyland Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure starts tonight! This sold-out after-hours event takes place across 25 nights between September 5th and October 31st. On these nights, Oogie Boogie (with some of his fellow villains) hosts a fun-filled Halloween extravaganza where guests are invited to wear costumes, attend themed parades, dine on exclusive snacks, and more. We’re attending the first night of the party, so follow along to see how it goes! Getting Started The Bash officially starts at 6PM and ends at 11PM, but guests of the party can enter the park as early as 3PM. With the party starting so early, it’s important to know that California Adventure closes at 6PM on party nights. The park closes early! Once you arrive, you can pick up your wristband for the event! Crowds We arrived at 3PM for this sold-out party, and crowds were already queued up! Long lines to get inside. It looks like we’re not the only ones who are ready to PARTAY! It also just has a general map of the park with important facilities marked with special symbols. The park map Along with your park map, you’ll get a wristband! These wristbands allow Disney Cast Members to tell party guests apart from those with day tickets. It makes it much easier to usher the day guests out of the park when it’s time for Oogie Boogie Bash to start. You’ll want to keep this band on throughout the whole night. This is the way that you prove you paid for admission. Don’t take it off! Now that we’ve got the basics, let’s check out some of the exclusive party offerings! Photo Ops There are numerous places where you can snap a family picture during the party! There are photo ops spread throughout the park, as well as several PhotoPass photographers around. One of the special photo ops That’s everything we’ve seen so far. Stay tuned to this post throughout the night as we update with more excitement at Oogie Boogie Bash! We’ll include all the entertainment, characters, snacks, merchandise, and more! Check Out Mickey and Minnie’s NEW Halloween Costumes! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite part of Oogie Boogie Bash? Let us know in the comments below! The post Come With Us to the FIRST Night of Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s HERE! The 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash has officially kicked off in Disneyland, and we’re visiting on the first day of the party to show you what it’s all about. Oogie Boogie Bash We’re going to visit the treat trails, try some tasty party-exclusive treats, and maybe even meet a villain or two! But first, we need to make a game plan for the event. The party’s map is a great tool for that, so let’s take a look at the 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash MAP! First, we have to warn you that this post (and all of our Oogie Boogie Bash posts) is likely to induce major FOMO, especially since this year’s event is already completely SOLD OUT. Those tickets sell out FAST, so if you’re planning to go in the future, make sure you’re ready to buy them on the day they go up for sale! Long lines to get inside. Let’s check out that map now. 2023 Map The front has the party’s logo, and the back has a shoutout to the event’s main sponsor, Mars Wrigley (a pretty fitting sponsor for a Halloween party!). Sponsor Inside, there’s a map of the park, with different locations labeled for the treat trails, photo opportunities, entertainment, and the parade route. Check out the map legend to see what the various symbols mean. Inside There are also details about the different entertainment options available, including Villains Grove, the Frightfully Fun Parade, Treat Trails, Mickey’s Trick & Treat party, and Photo Opportunities. The event times and locations are listed here. More details The back has some additional information and advertisements. Here’s the back If you’re attending the party this year, make sure to pick up one of these maps so that you can make your plan for the evening! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the latest Disney news. Click here to learn all about Oogie Boogie Bash in Disneyland. 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 Are you going to Oogie Boogie Bash this year? Let us know in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK at the 2023 Oogie Boogie Bash MAP in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve been seeing a lot of updates at Disney’s resorts! Beach Club Resort Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney’s Boardwalk Inn have all been seeing some recent updates and construction. There is one other Disney resort that was recently under construction and the updates in the lobby have finally been revealed! If you’re a fan of a beach aesthetic, being within walking distance from EPCOT, or love pirates and water slides, then you’re probably a fan of Disney’s Beach Club resort. This resort is just minutes away from the International Gateway entrance into EPCOT, is a Disney Vacation Club resort, and boasts what is probably the best pool on Disney property. Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach Club Recently, we had seen some construction going on in the lobby of the resort. While the construction was going on, there were walls up in front of the front desks, with Cast Members temporarily positioned in front of those walls to check guests in. Beach Club Lobby signage Now, we’ve seen the lobby open and with some new updates. There are new front desks in the lobby! New front desks in the lobby! We’re also spotting some new artwork behind the desks that really bring the spirit of the Beach Club. In one we see Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto enjoying a day at the beach. Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto are at the beach! Another showcases a beautiful view of a beach and its watch tower. Beach Day Then we see Donald and Daisy having a romantic evening on the beach. Donal and Daisy on the beach Of course, the two adult ducks can’t have a moment alone without Huey, Dewey, and Louie being close by. Huey, Dewey, and Louie The last one will make you want your own beach picnic! Beautiful beach views These all truly bring you to a day at the beach while you’re visiting the resort! New lobby updates Many people love staying at the Beach Club and it’s easy to see why! It’s a beautiful resort with lots of perks and amenities. So whether you’re visiting the resort to tackle a Kitchen Sink at Beaches & Cream or staying there for the close walk to EPCOT, be sure to stop by and see the new lobby updates. And make sure to follow Disney Food Blog for all your Disney updates! Don’t miss these updates to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels A Full List of Changes Announced for Disney World’s Hotels The BEST Disney World Hotels for 2023 The WORST Disney World Hotels for 2023 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What Items from Amazon Can You Have Delivered to Your Resort Hotel? We’ve Got the Details Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you stop by the Beach Club lobby to check out the new art? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Hotel Construction Project Is Finally FINISHED in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Fall has arrived in Disney World! Happy Halloween! Well, at least in our hearts it has. It’s still 95° in the parks most days, but Disney has started to roll out the fall decor and flavors, and we are soaking it all in. Halloween decor has arrived in Magic Kingdom, pumpkin-spiced coffees have returned, and delicious autumn desserts have popped up around the resorts. But if you’re a cupcake fan, you’re going to want to see the lineup coming to Disney Springs this month! At Sprinkles in Disney Springs, the lineup of flavors changes regularly. This month, they are focusing on fall flavors, but each one is only here for a limited time — so mark your calendars if one catches your eye! ©Sprinkles via Instagram First up, you can order the German Chocolate Cupcake from August 28th through September 3rd. ©Sprinkles via Instagram Next, the Cookie Cupcake will be on the menu from August 7th through September 17th. ©Sprinkles via Instagram From September 4th through October 1st, you can order the La Gloria Cupcake — a limited edition option from Chef Claudette Zepeda. ©Sprinkles via Instagram The Pumpkin Cupcake will be available from September 10th through November 26th. ©Sprinkles via Instagram There is an online-exclusive flash flavor from September 18th through September 19th — the Nutella French Toast! ©Sprinkles via Instagram Lastly, the Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake is available from September 18th through October 1st. ©Sprinkles via Instagram There you have it — a full lineup of fall-inspired cupcakes to celebrate with this month. Stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! Something NEW May Be Coming to Disney Springs 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! Have you tried any of these new cupcakes in Disney World? Let us know in the comments below! The post Forget Coffee, You Need to Try THIS New Pumpkin-Spiced Treat in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney has been releasing a ton of new eats lately, and we have been on a mission to try them all. EPCOT From pumpkin-shaped Halloween treats to a peanut butter milkshake you just can’t miss, we have tried a few winners throughout the parks recently. One little gem in EPCOT often puts out some of our favorite snacks — but if you’re not careful you could walk right past them! Sunshine Seasons has a bakery case with some delicious options, and the menu rotates occasionally, so you might not know something is there unless you go take a look. Recently, we found a new dessert at this spot that hasn’t even been added to the menu yet — come see how it went! We found this new Cookies-and-Cream Milk Shake at Sunshine Seasons for $8.99. It’s a cookies and cream milkshake topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbs — and it’s pretty big! New shake at Sunshine Seasons We found this shake to be super smooth, which we enjoyed — but if you are expecting cookie chunks throughout the shake you might be disappointed. This was blended smooth, but it did have the added texture from the cookie crumbles on top, which added a nice variety. New shake! Unfortunately, we had one complaint with this treat — it came with a very thin paper straw, which made it difficult to drink. But aside from that, it was delicious! And for $8.99 it is a little pricey, but you could easily share this with a friend. That straw was TINY Recently, Sunshine Seasons added a few new items to their bakery case — like the heavenly Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie — so make sure to check it out on your next trip to EPCOT! Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news. Disney Fans REFUSE To Agree On This Recent EPCOT Change 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 is your favorite dessert in EPCOT? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: EPCOT’s Secret New Dessert Has One Major Flaw first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love advent calendars and countdown calendars throughout the holiday season, but we do have one complaint. Even Gertie is ready for the holidays Most of the countdown calendars start at 12 days. Some are super nice and start at 24 days. Well, it’s September and we’re already wanting to start the countdown. Like, can’t we get a calendar with goodies to cover the next 100 or so days? Well, we can dream. If you love treating yourself and your crew to advent calendars each year, and you love Disney, we have found the PERFECT ones for you! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Target is home to all sorts of great Disney merchandise (Hello, Disney Store!) and now that the holidays are just a couple of months away, Holiday-themed Disney merchandise has joined the usual array of items, including these countdown calendars. Check them out! Countdown to Christmas Stocking ©Target This stocking doesn’t come with any fun prizes, but it’s so darn cute that it counts as a surprise in itself. It features Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto sledding! View on Target Mickey and Friends Ornament Countdown Calendar ©Target This countdown calendar comes with 12 prizes in the form of ornaments! Each day, you’ll open a new ornament shaped like Mickey, his friends, or some holiday-inspired Mickey icon ornaments to spruce up your tree. View on Target Star Wars Ornament Countdown Calendar ©Target If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas in a galaxy far, far, away, this countdown calendar could be the one for you! Each day, you’ll open one of 12 Star Wars ornaments. Can we talk about how cute Chewbacca looks? View on Target Princess Ornament Countdown Calendar ©Target Now this set really makes for a royal countdown! Each day you can open one of 12 ornaments that look like the beloved Disney Princesses. I’ve got my eye on Punzie, personally. View on Target And there you have it! While the holidays are still pretty far away (Like, hello? Halloween? Thanksgiving? We ain’t skipping out on candy and turkey, y’all.), we’d recommend grabbing these NOW. Not only are the Disney countdown calendars incredibly popular, but these specific ornaments look suspiciously similar to some keychains from Target that went viral and sold out everywhere. IYKYK. So, stock up now, and we’ll continue to keep you updated with more holiday merch as we find it. Make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more Disney merchandise finds that you can grab online? Click here! The post Get These Target Disney Advent Calendars NOW -- They WILL Sell Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there a little something that always makes you frustrated in Disney World? Walt Disney World Yes, we know that we go to Disney World to get AWAY from frustrating things, but that’s not to say that we don’t find some things annoying. We understand if people have problems with not having access to the dining plan, but hey, at least that’s finally coming back in 2024. There is at least ONE thing, though, that almost everyone who visits Disney World is universally frustrated about. Now we get that some little things are pretty frustrating, like the fact you can’t buy gum in Disney World (because Disney doesn’t want to have to clean up gum from EVERYWHERE). It’s also difficult to find shade in certain areas of the parks, as well as seating, particularly at certain counter service restaurants (Woody’s Lunch Box, we’re looking at you). Good luck finding a seat here We get that people are frustrated about the fact that certain services are no longer free, like Magical Express, MagicBands, and Fastpass. Magical Express completely went away, MagicBands are still available to resort guests, but instead of free, you can get them at a discount. The free Fastpass service was replaced by a paid service, Genie+. Genie+ Perhaps the most frustrating things, though, are those things that changed after Disney World reopened, like not being able to enter a park without a park pass reservation. But the ONE THING that may be the most frustrating concerns park hopping, which has also changed — a lot. Entering Magic Kingdom Before Disney World closed in 2020, guests with the park hopping add-on to their tickets could visit one park and then go to any other park at any time of the day with pretty much no restrictions. All that was required was having paid for the park hopping ticket option. Hollywood Studios entrance Well, that has changed. Now, if you want to park hop, you have to wait until 2PM to do so, meaning that if you only wanted to visit a park for one thing (maybe for a dining reservation), you have to wait in that park until 2PM to go somewhere else. We think many might feel it’s not even worth it to pay for the park hopper option on tickets if you have to wait so late in the day to switch parks. Animal Kingdom Entrance Here’s the thing, though: Disney has already announced that park pass reservations would not be necessary for most Disney World visitors in 2024. However, the company has not made any announcements about changes made to park hopping. Disneyland, though, had a park hopping change in early 2023 — and folks can now park hop there after 11AM (which might be considered a more reasonable time). So why hasn’t it changed in Disney World? EPCOT Entrance Well, we don’t know. Maybe Disney will eventually make a change with park hopping. Or maybe things will stay the same, at least going into 2024. We’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for any announcements about it, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Here’s everything you need to know about park hopping in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! Save 25% on the 2023 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining with code WDW2023. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you frustrated by the Disney World park hopping rules? Let us know in the comments! The post People Are FRUSTRATED That They Can't Do This in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly changing, which means there is often a new or updated snack, attraction, or experience in the works at any given time. EPCOT As fun as these experiences can be, a lot of these changes aren’t for everyone. Whether guests prefer a ride that existed before its replacement (like The Great Movie Ride turning into Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway) or just think something could have been done better, Disney’s decisions aren’t always popular. In EPCOT, the new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction has yet to officially open, but it’s already a bit controversial. The new Moana attraction, which is set to open in late 2023, is a lush exploration trail where visitors can interact and play with water, learning about how it connects us all. As they walk through the trail, guests will have the chance to learn about the water cycle, with educational signage greeting them before each of the attraction’s nine sections. The Water Cycle These sections — Rain, Stream, Wetland, Spring, Land, Lake, River, Ocean, and Sky — each have a component that teaches you something while also letting you interact with the water in a unique way. In Rain, for example, guests can touch “strings” of water that play musical notes as they run their hands through. While nothing has been confirmed, some guests think that it would have made more sense to save Journey of Water for a fully-themed land. Possible DinoLand USA Expansion However, we attended a Cast Member preview of the new attraction recently and had a few takeaways. Not only did we think that it was beautifully done — it also had a wonderful old-EPCOT feel to it, taking us back to its “edutainment” roots. Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana Furthermore, it is located in the World Nature section of the park, which is “dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.” With that in mind, this new attraction actually does fit in at EPCOT, and we think it’s a great addition! Not to mention, EPCOT can get hot, and it’s nice to have a unique way to cool off within the park. It’s such an EPCOT experience What do you think? Would Journey of Water have been better suited to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below, and as always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news! EPCOT’s NEW Moana Attraction Rocks, but There Was One Major Bummer Today Want MORE Details About EPCOT’s MASSIVE Transformation? NEW Festival Areas, Gardens, a Meet-and-Greet Area, and More Are Coming to EPCOT Learn All About Journey of Water -- Inspired by Moana Has the Mary Poppins Project at Disney World Been Canceled? What’s Been CUT From the EPCOT Transformation? SNEAK PEEK at the NEW Fireworks Show Coming to EPCOT Click HERE for All the News and Details about EPCOT’s Transformation! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest EPCOT transformation news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite new addition at the Disney parks lately? Let us know in the comments below! The post Disney Fans REFUSE To Agree On This Recent EPCOT Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some of the best food options across Disney World. Asia in Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant? One of our favorite character meals. Flame Tree Barbecue? Don’t get us started on the amazing Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork. We also really love Yak & Yeti Restaurant — a fun table-service restaurant with a fusion of Asian cuisine. But how does the nearby quick-service spot add up? Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe serves up some Asian-inspired cuisine at the window next door, and we stopped by for lunch recently to check it out. Follow along for our full review! Atmosphere The Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe is located in the Asia section of the park, right past the Yak & Yeti Restaurant. Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe Since this spot doesn’t offer Mobile Orders, you’ll place your order at the counter and wait at the window to pick it up. Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe Around the corner is a cart with a selection of condiments, napkins, and utensils. Condiments cart There is a fair amount of outdoor seating here, but it can get busy at times, and most of the tables in the shade will be occupied at lunchtime! Seating area There is a lot of fun theming here, but keep in mind it can get hot. Menu The menu here is relatively small, but there is a bit of variety! There are eight different entrees ranging from Honey Sesame Chicken to Teriyaki Chicken Salad. For sides, you can choose from Side Pork Egg Rolls, Chicken Fried Rice, or a Basket of Fries. Kids’ meals include a Cheeseburger, Chicken Strips, or a PB&J Uncrustable. Full Spread There are a few desserts on the menu — two Parfaits and a Frozen Lemonade Cup. For beverages, there is a selection of soda, juice, and milk, as well as a few beers and wines if you’re looking for alcohol. Eats For an appetizer, we ordered a Side Pork Egg Rolls. This comes with 2 egg rolls for $8.99. Egg Rolls These were a great start to the meal in my opinion! The exterior was fried well, so they were nice and crispy with a softer center. Egg Roll The inside has a flavorful mix of cabbage, carrots, and pork, and the orange sauce adds a nice sweet touch. These are a tad pricey, but if you are a fan of egg rolls you’ll probably enjoy them. Egg Roll For our entrees, we ordered the Vegetable Tikka Masala, Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp, Rib Tips, Orange Chili Chicken, and the Veggie Burger. Full Spread The Vegetable Tikka Masala was $14.99 and consisted of Garbanzo Beans, Zucchini, Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes in a creamy Tikka Masala Sauce served with White Rice. Tikka Masala This was good but it didn’t blow me away. It did have a fair amount of flavor for a Disney dish, but it didn’t taste as developed as you would get if you went to an authentic Indian restaurant. Think of a jar of Tikka Masala sauce that you would use if you were cooking a quick meal at home. Not horrible, but I’ve had much better. LOTS of veggies I did LOVE all of the veggies though, and you get a big portion, so it’s very filling. Pretty good portion The Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp was $16.99 and came with Golden Crisp Tempura Shrimp, Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, and White Rice. Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp There is a good amount of coating on the outside, which was crispy but still maintained that fluffy texture you get with tempura. Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp It was good, but by itself, it didn’t have a lot of flavor. You definitely need to add the sweet and sour sauce to get a flavorful dish. There is also a lot of food with this one! Sweet-and-Sour Tempura Shrimp It comes with a side of white rice, which is cooked well but a little boring. You could pour the sweet and sour over it to add some pizazz, but there really isn’t enough of the sauce to do that. Sweet-and-Sour Sauce The Rib Tips were Pecan-smoked St. Louis Rib Tips glazed in Korean Barbecue Sauce and served with French Fries for $16.99. Rib Tips It has a nice smoky flavor — similar to the ribs at Flame Tree Barbecue. The sauce was a bit spicy with a touch of sweetness, and I thought it had a fair amount of flavor. I would have liked them to be a little more tender, but I still enjoyed them. Rib Tips The fries were like steak fries with a little bit of seasoning. They are softer than typical Disney fries, so you might find them floppy and mediocre, but I enjoyed that about them. However, altogether this was a fairly heavy dish. Fries The Orange Chili Chicken was $14.99 and consisted of Tempura Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Pineapple, Orange Chili Sauce, and White Rice. Orange Chili Chicken The flavors are good, but I would have liked it to have more veggies & pineapple. It tastes like a typical dish you’d get from a local Chinese takeout place, but maybe not your favorite one. The chicken is tender, and it’s not too heavily fried — you actually get a fair amount of chicken in each piece, but it didn’t blow me away. Good portion! It’s also a little spicy! Nothing crazy, but for Disney, it has a kick. These were pretty tender The Veggie Burger was a Crispy Quinoa and Vegetable Patty with Pepper Jack, Lettuce, Tomato, and Yak Sauce on Multigrain Bun. This was served with French Fries, and you can get it for $14.29. Veggie Burger I really loved this but the other reporter with me did not! It has a lot of unique veggie flavors that aren’t for everyone. The tomato and lettuce added brightness to the sandwich, and it reminded me a bit of a BLT. The patty was similar to a fried green tomato, and I loved it — but it does get mushy if you don’t eat it quickly! YUM The pepper jack cheese didn’t have a lot of flavor honestly, so that could have been a bit better. But overall, I thought this was a good option for those who like BLT-style sandwiches but are looking for something vegetarian. And if you are a veggie-lover and aren’t plant-based, I think this might still be worth a try. Lots of veggies For Dessert, we tried the Cookies & Cream Parfait for $8.49. There is also an option to get the Banana Pudding Parfait here for the same price. Cookies and Cream Parfait Honestly, these parfaits are way overpriced. The Oreo-like flavors were good, but the texture was light in a disappointing way — almost like foam. Oreo flavors were good This was not decadent and creamy like we would have hoped. The chocolate part was a little better texture-wise, but it didn’t have a lot of flavor. This didn’t have great texture These parfaits have replaced the Mini Mango and Chocolate Pies that used to be served here, and we would love for Disney to bring them back! Mini Mango Pie You can still get a regular-sized Mango Key Lime Cheesecake at the Yak & Yeti Restaurant next door, however, so keep that in mind if you are missing those flavors. Overall Overall, we thought there were some good options at this spot, but not everything blew us away. It’s fairly middle-of-the-road for Animal Kingdom food standards. If you really like Asian-inspired food and would like to stop for a bite while you’re in this part of the park, this could be a good option for you. Full spread However, depending on what you’re looking for, there are a few other options that might make more sense. For example, if you love barbecue, Flame Tree Barbecue has wonderful food and tons of seating. Satu’li Canteen is another stand-out option that serves delicious customizable bowls and steamed Cheeseburger Steamed Pods in Pandora. With all of the great food items in this park, this one just isn’t a must-do for us! Nosh or Not Head over to Asia for this quick-service restaurant if… You love Asian food. The food here is fun and unique! You need a quick bite to eat. This quick-service spot will have you back on your agenda in no time. You’re looking for vegetarian options. There are a couple of options here that are veggie-centered that we enjoyed. Skip this spot in Asia if… You want some really good food. Tusker House Restaurant, Flame Tree Barbecue, and more have overall more impressive food in our opinion. You want to cool off. Since this spot doesn’t have any indoor seating, you might be better off hitting up areas that do, like Satu’li Canteen. You have picky eaters. This location has a few things that might please a crowd, like the American Kobe Cheeseburger, but for the most part, the options here are a bit unique and probably aren’t for everyone. We think this is worth a stop if you just need something quick — there are a few good options on the menu and it is a convenient spot. However, there are other options that might better suit your group, so keep that in mind when planning out your trip! Everyone Can Go Home. This NEW Animal Kingdom Addition Just Won the Whole Week. 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 is your favorite restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below! The post REVIEW: Trust Me, Skip Dessert at This Disney World Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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If you’re reading this, chances are you love Disney, shopping, and fashion. Well, we found a new item online that combines all THREE of those things, and you simply HAVE to see it! We’ll let our friend Peter give you a hint as to the theme of this new merchandise. Peter Pan Yep, you guessed it — there’s a NEW Peter Pan-inspired collection on shopDisney! Let’s check it out — away we goooooo! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Peter Pan Dooney & Bourke Tote ©Disney If you need a bag that can hold all your daily essentials, this new tote bag might be the perfect wardrobe staple. Check out that beautiful Peter Pan illustration — from the soft pastel colors to the sweet scene, this print is perfect for any Disney fan! View on shopDisney Peter Pan Dooney & Bourke Wristlet Wallet ©Disney Dooney & Bourke also released a matching wallet — complete with some fun illustrations of the Lost Boys we all know and love. View on shopDisney Peter Pan Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Bag ©Disney Finally, the collection includes this new drawstring bag with a smaller-scaled version of that same print! This bag holds a LOT, so there’s plenty of room for your everyday necessities (plus even room for a mini umbrella and more, if necessary!). View on shopDisney You can find the new collection on shopDisney NOW! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney merchandise, so stay tuned for more. Check out our Amazon storefront right HERE!!The post NEW Disney Souvenirs ‘Peter Pan’ Fans Will IMMEDIATELY Need to Own! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When we’re not at Disney World, we’re dreaming of being at Disney World. Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel And by dreaming of being at Disney World, we mean that we’re thinking about all the shopping we could be doing right now, all the treats we could be eating, and all the beloved attractions we could be visiting. Instead of doing all those things, we’re probably like the majority of you and are sitting at our desks and counting down the days until we can visit the Parks again. We’re also doing a bit of online shopping that does help with the FOMO that comes along with not being at Disney World… DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We found a few things online at Amazon that could really make your life at home feel much more magical and almost like you’re at Disney World. Let’s check it out! Mickey Mouse Clear Coffee Mugs ©Amazon Clear glass coffee mugs have been trending for a while now, and this twist on the classic glass mugs is just magical! The inside of the mug is shaped like Mickey, so that your coffee will take on a Mickey shape. View on Amazon Loungefly Minnie Pumpkin Bag ©Amazon If you’re looking for a Halloween-themed bag for the fall season, this Minnie Pumpkin Backpack could be the one for you! We love how unique this mini backpack is. View on Amazon Haunted Mansion Little Golden Book ©Amazon If you or your little ghouls and goblins love the Haunted Mansion, you can add this “The Haunted Mansion” Little Golden Book to your shelves! View on Amazon Mickey Mini Waffle Maker ©Amazon Nothing says Disney World breakfast like a fresh Mickey Waffle. This waffle maker allows you to have them right at home — in a mini size! View on Amazon Pizza Planet Tee ©Amazon Who doesn’t love the adorable little aliens from Toy Story? This shirt showcases them along with the Pizza Planet logo. View on Amazon Well, what do you think? We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney finds online, so make sure to follow along for more so that you never miss out! Click here for MORE Disney finds on Amazon!The post 5 Disney Amazon Deals That Are TOO GOOD To Pass Up! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ho’omaika’i to Dylan Rogers, who has been selected as the new Disney Ambassador at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa! Dylan has been with Aulani Resort for six years, starting as a front desk agent and serving as a groups assistant, front desk lead, and now guest service manager. She is also a Traditions facilitator […]View the full article

If you ask me, some of the BEST combinations in life involve peanut butter in some way. Life is just better with peanut butter! Peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and banana, and of course — peanut butter and chocolate. Seriously, peanut butter just seems to make everything better. Some of our most favorite Disney World snacks feature peanut butter, like the Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse, the iconic Peanut Butter Cookie Pie, and even a Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie. Now, there’s a new peanut butter and chocolate treat at Disney World, and it’s a version of a beloved snack we’ve had before. Of course, we wouldn’t be the Disney Food Blog if we didn’t go try it and review it, now would we? Hollywood Scoops in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to an impressive variety of ice cream and other frozen treats, like milkshakes! Today, we’re going to be trying out Hollywood Scoops’ Chocolate-Peanut Butter Milkshake. This treat is $9.49 and is a chocolate milkshake topped with whipped cream and a chocolate doughnut. The doughnut itself is topped with peanut butter icing and garnished with chocolate-peanut butter crumbles. (Yep. You read that correctly. It’s like a 2-in-1 dessert!) Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake This treat is super similar to the Peanut Butter Explosion Shake that was available at Hollywood Scoops in 2021 and 2022, which we LOVED. Well, let’s see how this one compares! This one looked great from the moment we got our hands on it and we couldn’t wait to go to peanut butter and chocolate heaven! Peanut butter and chocolate heaven! From the first taste, we really noticed that the treat was peanut butter-forward, but SO chocolatey at the same time — exactly what you’d want out of a peanut butter and chocolate treat. It’s creamy and thick, but not so thick that it’s hard to drink. Even though this is a chocolate shake, we were definitely getting a peanut butter flavor in there somewhere. YUM The doughnut on top is soft and cake-like, and honestly very fluffy! The peanut butter icing on top of the doughnut was also delicious, with a great peanut butter flavor. The peanut butter frosting tasted great Our only complaint about this snack is that we wish there was more of it! We also feel that this snack is a little on the messy side, as the doughnut is so soft that you can’t lift it out of the milkshake. You need a spoon to enjoy the doughnut without a mess. We do not recommend eating the snack like we did. Definitely grab a spoon! So, should you march over to Hollywood Scoops the next time you’re at Hollywood Studios? Well, if you love chocolate ice cream, peanut butter, and things that taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, then you should definitely try this snack. You WON’T be disappointed. However, if you’re not big on the chocolate and peanut butter combo, this one might be a skip. Another close up of this deliciousness. For good measure. Well folks, that’s all for now! Don’t worry though, because there’s plenty more where that came from. We’ll continue to keep you updated with more Disney news, reviews, and other exciting things, so make sure to follow along for more! Looking for more ice cream treats we’ve tried lately? Click here to check out a snack that we wouldn’t recommend to our worst enemy. 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! Would you try this Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Is The ONE Snack You Can’t Skip Right Now In Hollywood Studios 🤩 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article