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Freebies in Disney are few and far between! Magic Kingdom We go to Disney World every day and love finding all of the changes, new foods, and occasional free things to make your trip even better! If you’re a Disney Vacation Club Member, we just found something EXCLUSIVELY for you. If you didn’t know, Disney has its own timeshare program called the Disney Vacation Club, where you can purchase points to use toward your Disney vacations. Disney has been showing a lot of love to its vacation club members lately with new lounges, the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, and more. Disney Vacation Club Now, Disney is back with even more love for its DVC members with a holiday freebie. Over on the Disney Vacation Club Instagram, we found something for the West Coast members! This year’s holiday magnet is a snow globe with the words “Welcome Home for the Holidays” over top of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel. ©Disney Vacation Club If you want to grab this magnet, complete with the DVC logo at the bottom, you can go to a Disney Vacation Club Discovery Desk or the Welcome Home Center at Disneyland Resort. These will be available while supplies last, so if you’re close to Disneyland this time of year, go grab yours! The DVC tower at Disneyland Hotel This is one freebie that will brighten up your refrigerator this holiday season. As always, don’t forget to keep following Disney Food Blog for your latest DVC news and updates. Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you going to get this magnet? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Get the Exclusive NEW Disney Vacation Club Holiday Magnet for FREE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas in Magic Kingdom The holidays in Disney World are the best time to be in Disney World in our opinion. EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is happening, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is underway, and Jollywood Nights has us dancing the nights away. Starting tomorrow, we have another big change coming to shake up the festivities! Tomorrow, December 21st, you can see Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas Parade without paying for an extra ticket! This popular holiday parade is typically only available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which is a separately ticketed event — but not anymore. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Throughout the rest of the Christmas celebrations, you can catch this parade twice a day at Magic Kingdom! The parade will run at 12PM and 3PM for anyone who is at the park. While this does mean that the Festival of Fantasy parade will be unavailable for now, there’s no need to worry. It will be back starting on January 1st, 2025. The parade at night. The Christmas parade features Mickey and all his best pals in their holiday getups, along with familiar faces like Anna and Elsa from Frozen, Vanellope Von Schweetz from Wreck it Ralph, and even Santa Clause himself! This parade has been one of our favorites throughout the years, and now you can see it without going to the party. Santa!! This is a great way to see a rare parade without paying more than your traditional Disney ticket, and we are excited to enjoy it for the next few days. If you’re not going to be in the parks over the next few days, not a problem! You can always catch the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC or Disney+ on Christmas Day. As always, keep following Disney Food Blog for all of your Disney news and updates. Learn More About the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen this parade? Tell us in the comments! The post ALERT! A BIG Parade Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom on December 21st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

January is almost here, and while we’re excited, we also have no idea how the year passed so quickly. Cinderella Castle A lot is happening in Disney World in 2025, and it’s our job to make sure you feel prepared for your upcoming trips! This means making sure you know about all the new attractions on the way, what’s changing, what are the best and worst times to go, and everything in between. If you’re heading to Disney World in January, we KNOW some of you may be gearing up to make this mistake, and but not anymore after reading this post! The truth is that while Disney World is getting ready to add a bunch of new attractions and rides to their parks over the next few years, that means they’ve got to go through a bit of a rough patch first. Existing attractions have to be refurbished, some are going extinct entirely to make way for new rides and experiences, and that means in January, a LOT of constructions walls are going to be up. Chip and Dale in Dinoland U.S.A. On top of that, a total of SIX attractions will be closed around the Disney World parks in the month of January alone. In Animal Kingdom, Kali River Rapids is closing for its annual refurbishment during the winter months on January 6th and TriceraTop Spin in Dinoland U.S.A. will be going away forever on January 13th. That brings this park, which is already short rides/attractions, down two rides. Expect wait times to increase around the park to make up for the closures! TriceraTop Spin Over in EPCOT, it was just announced that Gran Fiesta Tour would be beginning a TWO MONTH closure on January 13th, and isn’t set to reopen until March 15th. Meanwhile, Test Track remains closed as it undergoes its retheming. We’re excited for it to open in late Summer, but it’ll be a rougher two months for EPCOT as far as crowds go. Gran Fiesta Tour And over in Magic Kingdom, while we still don’t know when Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will be closing down, Big Thunder Mountain will be closing for a YEAR LONG (at its shortest) refurbishment starting on January 6th. It was also just announced that Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland would be closing for at least HALF THE YEAR starting on, you guessed it, January 13th. It’s current reopening timeline is Summer 2025. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad What do all these closures mean? That you might miss some of your favorite rides on your January trip, sure, but it also means that you’ll start to see construction walls pop up all over the parks beginning in January (it may not seem like they’re coming for Hollywood Studios yet, but they are!). Some of your favorite pathways may be blocked off, or your routes through the park may change to create a new faster way around the chaos. Magic Kingdom We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB! Calling It Now! These Will Be the BIGGEST Disney World Food Trends in 2025 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most looking forward to (or dreading) in 2025 in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post The Disney World Mistake You'll Make in January first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Now, don’t get us wrong; we LOVE to vacation at Disney World, as well as all the Disney parks and resorts across the globe. However, sometimes, we dream about other vacations that are not Disney-related. Disneyland Paris If we had unlimited money or won the lottery, we know exactly the vacation we would book first, and once you see this new luxury travel experience, we are sure you will agree with us! If you like your hotel room to follow you while you travel, kind of like a cruise ship, then you might like sleeper trains. Belmond, the company that created the Royal Scotsman, has created a new luxury sleeper train: the Britanic Explorer. @Belmond This train will offer itineraries between London, Cornwall, Wales, and the Lake District. The new train will have 18 cabins. Three of them will be grand suites, each with an en-suite bathroom, a lounge, and a personal butler. ©Belmond The train will have no shortage of food as menus have been designed by Simon Rogan, who is the owner of L’Enclume, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant. ©Belmond You won’t have to worry about being bored as the train will have a bar as well as a spa. No trip is complete without the sites and views, and passengers will be able to explore destinations like Penzance, St. Ives, Porthmadog, Haverfordwest, and Ribblehead Viaduct in the Lakes. ©Belmond If this sounds like something you are interested in or are curious about when you need to win the lottery by, the train will debut in July of 2025 and start with three-day trips. The itineraries will start in either London, Lake District, Cornwall, or Wales. For more fun travel news, as well as all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with the Disney Food Blog! How Your Disney Vacation Would CHANGE If You Won the Mega Millions 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW If you won the lottery, what would your dream vacation be? Let us know in the comments!The post If I Won the Lottery, This Is the Vacation I Would Book FIRST first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Raise your hand if you’re slightly obsessed with using TSA PreCheck when you travel. ©AP And, while TSA PreCheck certainly isn’t a secret travel hack anymore, it’s still more popular than ever. We use PreCheck every time we have to travel through the airport, and it often saves us time (and headaches!). But, if you’re thinking about joining the TSA PreCheck club, you need to be aware of this SCAM! We like to think of TSA PreCheck as the Lightning Lane of the airport — it’s a paid service that lets you skip the regular TSA screening line along with other benefits. More than 20 million Americans are enrolled in the program that streamlines their security checks, according to SF Gate. But, prospective TSA PreCheck travelers have been victimized by an enrollment scam in recent years. Orlando Sanford Airport People have been providing their information and payments to third-party manipulators that will submit their applications — which is a problem, because it’s completely unnecessary. Not only that, but victims often have zero recourse to get their money back. One traveler wrote, “There was a very convincing top ad on Google that scammed out of $150… I called my credit card company, but I don’t know how to dispute it as I did pay it.” ©Orlando International Airport So, if you’re considering enrolling in TSA PreCheck, make sure you keep an eye out for these red flags: TSA only works with three accredited providers for enrollment: Clean, Idemia, and Telos. If you’re on a different website than these three, it’s a scam. The cost to enroll in TSA PreCheck is under $100 for all three providers, so if you’re being charged more than that, it’s a scam. TSA PreCheck does not request payment upfront unless it’s from first-time enrollees when visiting an enrollment center. Orlando International Airport can get very busy TSA is warning travelers ahead of enrollment that these scams can be very convincing. Lorie Dankers, a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, said: “We may be coming in a little bit too late because we have to be made aware of it. So part of our effort is to educate people that it is not necessary to use a third party and, in fact, to do so could be risky.” Orlando Sanford International Airport via AllEars.net The TSA can’t recoup funds for anyone who falls victim to these scams, but there is always the option to do a chargeback on your credit card, if you paid with one. Consumers can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission to investigate. Make sure you double-check the website you’re on so you don’t fall victim to this TSA PreCheck scam! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest travel news that could impact your next vacation. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more updates you might need to know about! NEWS: It Just Got EASIER To Travel with TSA PreCheck Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Will you be traveling with TSA Precheck? Tell us in the comments. The post BEWARE This TSA PreCheck Scam Before You Travel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another celebrity has been spotted at Disney World! Let’s go to EPCOT! It’s that time of year when it seems like everyone is heading to Disney World. Thanks to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and Festival of the Holidays, Orlando has been pretty crowded, and we spotted a few familiar faces in that crowd. He also suggested hoping on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind after you enjoy your margarita, which was a healthy reminder that celebrities are just like us. We, too, only want to grab a drink at La Cava before enjoying our favorite Disney coaster. He also stopped by the famous bar in the Mexico pavilion during his time in EPCOT. ©La Cava del Tequila If you’re still planning on heading to the Candlelight Processional before the last day on December 30th, 2024 you can expect to see Pat Sajak, Gloria Estefan, Edward James Olmos, Sterling K Brown, and Jodi Benson as the narrators on select nights. Previous narrators include Josh Gad, Whoopie Goldberg, Brenden Frasier, and more. Josh Gad narrating the 2024 Candlelight Processional The festival also has holiday storytellers in each pavilion to share unique holiday stories, amazing snacks and treats, and even more live entertainment. Don’t forget to keep following Disney Food Blog for all of your Disney news, updates, and celebrity sightings. Everything You Need To Eat and Drink at the 2024 Festival of the Holidays DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Have you ever seen a celebrity at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post Celebrity Sighting! You Won’t Believe Who Just Visited La Cava Del Tequila in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s anything we love, it’s a new snack in Disney World! Disney’s Animal Kingdom We’re constantly on the lookout for new treats to try in the parks when we visit, and thankfully, Disney obliges us quite frequently. We see new treats for holidays, for new movies, and for all kinds of other special occasions. And right now, there are some new snacks available in Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs! A brand-new Disney movie hit theaters today, do you know what it is? That’s right, it’s Mufasa: The Lion King. This film is a prequel to the live-action The Lion King, telling the story of Mufasa, Simba’s father. And in honor of the occasion, Disney World dropped some new treats. ©Disney First up, there’s the Mufasa Cake Bar, which is available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. It’s made with cinnamon-vanilla mousse and vanilla chiffon with caramel chocolate-coated Feuilletine crunch dipped in dark chocolate. Sounds fancy! ©Disney The Mufasa Pride Rock Profiterole can be found at Creature Comforts in Animal Kingdom (the park’s Starbucks location). It’s a cream puff filled with chocolate cream and whipped coffee ganache. ©Disney For something fun to drink, pick up the Sunrise of the Kingdom! It’s a “blend of freshly brewed green tea, strawberry, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade topped with passion fruit boba pearls.” You can find it at various locations around Animal Kingdom, as well as at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs. ©Disney If you’re craving something a bit more substantial, you can get the Journey Across Africa, which is available at Tusker House Restaurant. Red beans cooked in coconut milk with ginger, turmeric, coriander, and tomato are served over white rice. ©Disney And finally, there’s the Savory Tanzanian Pie at Harambe Market. It’s African-spiced beef and lamb stuffed in naan, drizzled with spicy ketchup, and served with house-made chips. ©Disney Sounds like a yummy list of options, if you ask us! We can’t wait to check out some of these eats while they’re available in the park and Disney Springs. Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food and Disney movie news! Click Here to Check Out the Mufasa Trailer! 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you going to see this new movie? Tell us in the comments! The post 5 NEW Limited-Time Snacks Just Dropped in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ll admit it — we’re guilty of procrastinating when it comes to our holiday shopping. Loungefly bags make great holiday gifts! It just happens. We can’t help it, especially this year when Christmas literally snuck up on us — wasn’t it Thanksgiving just yesterday? Anyway, if you’re like us and still need to find some great gifts before Christmas arrives next week, we’ve got you covered. We’ve found some Disney Loungefly bags (which make PERFECT gifts) that you can order now and still get in time for Christmas. Last-minute holiday shopping achievement unlocked! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you don’t have Amazon Prime and want to get that free shipping, you can sign up for a FREE Amazon Prime trial by clicking on the banner below. Get the Loungefly Minnie Mouse Black Sequin Mini Backpack ©Amazon Rep Minnie Mouse everywhere you go with this sleek backpack that’s all covered in black sequins. The look is completed with a big red bow. This bag also has a front pocket, as well as slits on the sides that can hold your smaller items. Buy on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Glitter Sparkle Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack ©Amazon If you want something even more sparkly, this Loungefly bag is for you and it comes in a variety of glittery colors, including purple, pink, and blue. Even the bow on this bag is made with sequins. We love how these bags catch the light — so pretty! Buy on Amazon Get the Loungefly All Over Print Mickey Mouse Mini Backpack ©Amazon This backpack is all about the mouse who started it all: Mickey! It’s a white backpack with a print of Mickey all over it, as well as a front pocket and side slits. The inside lining is black and white striped. CLASSIC. Buy on Amazon Get the Loungefly Hercules Muses Mini Backpack ©Amazon Who put the glad in gladiator? Hercules! But who sang the song? The muses and they are celebrated on this Hercules-inspired backpack. They’re standing on clouds with sparkly stars. The back of the bag says “Zero to Hero,” so yes, you need to order this bag “in no time flat.” Buy on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Peter Pan Characters Mini Backpack ©Amazon You can fly! This Loungefly depicts a cute scene where Peter, Tinker Bell, and the Darling children fly over the rooftops of London and straight past Big Ben on their way to Neverland. It also features the flying spaceship and a zipper pull that looks like the ship’s wheel. Buy on Amazon Get the Loungefly Fab 5 All Over Print Mini Backpack ©Amazon This bag is all about the Fab Five: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto! They’re covering the bag in an all-over pattern, while the bag itself includes a front pocket. This bag screams classic Disney, doesn’t it? Buy on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Sandwich Crossbody Bag ©Amazon Okay, we LOVE this bag because one of our favorite treats is a Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich — so this is that, but it’s a crossbody purse! The “ice cream” part even has sprinkles, while the inside lining has Mickey heads and sprinkles. SO fun. Buy on Amazon Buy the Loungefly Disney Princesses Cakes Mini Backpack ©Amazon Speaking of food (our favorite subject), this backpack features a pattern inspired by what Disney Princesses might look like…if they were cake! Inside, you’ll find a pattern of each Princess cake slice. This is a must for Disney Princess fans! Buy on Amazon Get the Loungefly Sleeping Beauty Stained Glass Castle Mini Backpack ©Amazon This beautiful backpack has Sleeping Beauty’s castle on it, along with three adorable pockets featuring the three fairies: Flora, Fauna, and Mayweather. The back of the bag features gorgeous artwork done in a stained glass style of Aurora as a baby with her mother and father. Buy on Amazon So hurry up and get those orders in ASAP and you can knock out the last of your holiday shipping quickly! And stay tuned to DFB for more. Visit our Amazon Shop for more Disney souvenirs and essentialsThe post 9 Disney Loungefly Bags On Amazon That Will Arrive In Time for Christmas first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We don’t always get excited about things coming to Orlando International Airport, because well…it’s an airport. Orlando International Airport However, we recently got word that new restaurants were coming to the airport, and, yes, we were obviously PSYCHED. Well, that’s not the only NEW thing coming to the airport. A new SHOP is also coming soon, and if you’re excited about Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, you’ll want to shop there. A new Epic Universe store is coming to Orlando International Airport. Now, this new store will be separate from the existing Universal Orlando store already at the airport. This store will be dedicated specifically to stock merchandise from Epic Universe. How fun, right? New store spotted! As you can see, the store is not open yet. We spoke with staff, and they told us that it’s still under construction. This space was previously used by Universal as a pop-up shop for special events merchandise like Halloween Horror Nights and Mardi Gras. So, it’s now being converted into a spot for Epic Universe. There it is! We don’t yet have an opening date for the store, but we do know that Epic Universe will open on May 22nd, 2025, so we can assume the store will be open before that. Epic Universe store As we previously reported, eight local restaurants would also soon be opening new locations within the airport (and we’ve always said the airport needs more restaurants, especially outside of Terminal C). We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates concerning the airport (as most of us fly in and out of there when we go to Disney World, right?) and keep you updated. Stay tuned to DFB for more. “Those Are NUTS” — Universal Reveals First Look at Epic Universe Monster Animatronics Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> What do you think? Let us know in the comments! The post Something NEW Is Coming to Orlando International Airport, and Epic Universe Fans Are Gonna LOVE It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It is always a bit disappointing when you are heading for a ride only to get there and realize it is temporarily closed. Maybe you walked across the park for it, or you gave up prime seating to make your way over. Or it took your family forever to decide what ride to do next, and now you have to choose all over. What if there was a way to avoid the disappointment in the first place? Seven Dwarfs Mine Train entrance If you were in the parks this morning, quite a few attractions were temporarily closed. Around 9:30AM, six attractions were listed as closed on the My Disney Experience app. The good news is that by 12PM, it was down to only three attractions. However, we want to ensure you know about the My Disney Experience app and all the information it holds for your Disney World trip! Ride closures happen a fair amount at Disney World, but with the My Disney Experience app, you can avoid some of the disappointment of a ride being temporarily closed. If you are heading to Disney World soon, you will want to have the My Disney Experience app downloaded. On the app, you can navigate to the wait times section to see wait times for all the attractions. If you scroll all the way to the bottom, you will find any rides that are temporarily closed. ©Disney You can also see when attractions are closed on the map view. If an attraction is temporarily closed, you will see a star instead of a wait time. The My Disney Experience app is also a great tool for knowing when a ride has reopened! The star will disappear, and you will see a wait time for the attraction. No more having to “swing by” to see if an attraction has reopened, you can see it all on the app! ©Disney In addition to viewing wait times and attraction closures, you can also view times for character meet and greets, join virtual queues, find restrooms and PhotoPass spots, Mobile Order food, join walk-up lists for table service restaurants, check out at select merchandise stores on your phone, view times for entertainment, and so much more. There really is a wealth of knowledge inside the My Disney Experience app, and we highly recommend downloading it ahead of time and playing around with it so you are familiar with the app. Mobile order The app definitely packs A LOT in there, but the good news is that we have a complete guide to everything you need to know about the My Disney Experience app! We cover all the ways you can use this app to make your Disney World vacation easier. Check out our guide to the My Disney Experience app! And while you’re at it, check out our primer on EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney World in 15 minutes. Yep, we are taking the stress out of a Disney World vacation in just 15 minutes. With your knowledge of the My Disney Experience app and everything about Disney World, you are starting on a GREAT foot in planning your Disney World trip. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, and news! Check out the 3 app changes that will make your life 10x easier at 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite feature on the My Disney Experience app? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Disney World Trip Will Be SO Much Better if You Take Advantage of This App first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are here, yet again, to sing the praises of Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney World. Look at her! But, what you might not realize is that the Disney Springs location isn’t the first! Gideon’s Bakehouse opened at Orlando’s East End Market long before coming to Disney World. And now, the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse has announced a NEW concept opening soon! Gideon’s Bakehouse is introducing a new concept and it opens soon! Stuart & Bonnie’s food truck will make its debut on Sunday at Orlando’s East End Market, located at 3201 Corrine Drive. But, don’t expect the spooky and macabre vibes — or the two-pound cookies — of the OG Gideon’s! ©Stuart & Bonnie’s Instead, you’ll find bright colors and all things lemon and orange. The name comes from two of the first Gideon’s characters to be released with cookies. Stuart Valencia was released with the limited-edition Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip, while Bonnie Brae came with the Lemon Poppyseed Cookie. Thus, Stuart & Bonnie’s was born. Lemon Poppyseed Cookie Steve Lewis, owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse, described it as, “It’s Old Florida meets European sensibilities: Southern icebox tarts and sophisticated Euro-style things.” You can expect treats like a gelato sandwich, and icebox tart, and more, plus cold brews, tea, and house-made orange soda. Check out the menu for the opening weekend below: ©Stuart & Bonnie’s But, there won’t be another Gideon’s Bakehouse location opening anytime soon. According to Lewis, the concept just isn’t scalable. “What we do is too hard,” he said. “Something like Stuart & Bonnie’s is a way for Gideon’s to grow without sacrificing what we do.” Orange Pecan Cookie If you want to check this new spot out, make sure you head to the East End Market on Sunday! Stuart & Bonnie’s will be open from noon to sellout, plus you’ll get the chance to take home some buttons, magnets, stickers, and more merch — and you just might see us there! Make sure you keep an eye out for our review! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest food news from Disney World and more. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any of the important updates! This Is the Gideon’s x Celebrity Collab We Didn’t Know We Needed in Disney World 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 Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs 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 concept? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Gideon's Bakehouse Is EXPANDING first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You have boarded your flight and made it to your seat. Yay! You are one step closer to starting your vacation! Time to fly! What is even more exciting is that the flight attendant just closed the plane door, and as it turns out, there is no one in the middle seat next to you! Score! That means you can enjoy your travel day without the awkwardness of having a stranger in your space for the duration of your flight, but believe it or not, there are some unwritten rules about that empty middle seat next to you. We know it sounds kind of silly, considering that it is not your seat, nor is it the seat of the other person in your row, but still, it is a moral thing that people do think about. So what is really fair? Obviously, if you have the entire row to yourself, it is free real estate, so do what you want. Who cares? Put your personal item under any seat you wish to, but when you have someone else in the row with you and the middle seat is open, there are unwritten rules about what is “allowed.” Southwest Cabin Don’t Put Your Personal Item Under the Middle Seat Although it would be nice to get the extra legroom, it would not be fair for your personal item to go under the middle seat. This rule could be nulled if the other person in your row does not have an item under their seat or vice versa, but it is best to be fair and keep your stuff under your seat. Airplane Feel Free to Place Small Items on the Middle Seat The middle seat is open, so you might as well use it! It can be nice to place your headphones, glasses, book, iPad, or other small items on, especially as you get situated. As long as you leave space for the other person, it should be fine. American Airlines Plane Communicate It never hurts to communicate with your seatmate! Let’s say you want to get some work done, and you want to use the middle seat tray table and your tray table. It may not seem like a big deal to just go for it, but asking your seatmate can go a long way in helping ease any tension. We know it sounds silly, but hey, you have to be next to this person for however long your flight is, so you might as well give the common courtesy and ask. Southwest Airlines Spread Out and Relax One of the best parts about the middle seat being open is that you get to use two armrests! Generally, the person in the middle seat gets two armrests since they are stuck in the middle, but since there is no one in the middle, both the person sitting in the aisle seat and the window seat can take advantage and use two armrests. Southwest Plane Cabin As we said, there is no handbook for empty middle seat etiquette, but the next time you have an open middle seat on a flight, remember these unwritten rules! For more travel tips and all the latest Disney news, continue to follow along with DisneyFoodBlog! Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Do you have any travel plans for 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post The Unwritten Rules About That Empty Middle Seat Next to You On An Airplane first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is this the travel update we’ve been waiting for? Let’s go flying! We spend a lot of time traveling while we work on creating the ultimate planning guide for Disney World, so it’s safe to say we’ve had our fair share of travel mishaps. But this new update might help alleviate some of our biggest travel stress. Delta recently announced something that we have genuinely been waiting on for what feels like forever! Thanks to Apple’s new “Share Item Location” feature, Delta can now track your Apple AirTag. ©Getty Images So what does this mean for you? Well, remember all the times you’ve lost your luggage in the airport after traveling for 15 hours due to lack of sleep and food? That is hopefully a thing of the past! That’s not to say your luggage won’t be lost or misplaced anymore, but now that Delta can track your AirTag (and so can you), they can track your bags more quickly and accurately. Your luggage can be easily found now! This offers more peace of mind, so even if your bag isn’t in your hands, you know where it’s located at all times. We have been in positions where our luggage was lost on the way to our vacation, so we know what it feels like when you have no idea where in the world your things ended up. While Apple AirTags aren’t the most inexpensive item, we truly have found comfort in having them in our bags, carry-ons, and even on our car keys! ©Amazon How does it work? To share your AirTag, go to the Find My app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and generate a Share Item link. Then, if your bag becomes lost, you can add that link to the delayed bag form on the Fly Delta app. If you can’t find the form, no worries. You can also send it to customer service on the messaging feature within the app. The sharing is ended once your bag is located so you can have peace of mind. ©Delta Between the holiday travel crowds and the pressure of travel in general, we are super excited to see this offered by Delta. Hopefully, other airlines will offer this soon, and we can avoid lost luggage forever! Okay, maybe not forever, but let us dream. Don’t forget to keep following Disney Food Blog for all of your travel news and updates. Learn More About the NEW 2025 Southwest Flight Deal Here! 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 Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you excited about this update? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Delta Airlines Is Making It EASIER To Keep Track of Your Luggage first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Packing for a trip to Disney World can be a pain, especially when it feels like you have tried all the different gadgets that are meant to make your journey easier. Suitcases at Disney World We go to Disney World every day, and our team has become packing pros, so we have learned a thing or two about what works and what does not work when it comes to packing for travel and packing your park day bag. Learn from our mistakes, and don’t fall for these packing must-haves; instead, use these alternatives! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Sometimes, we like to be super prepared for everything, but in reality, it can end up making our suitcases and park bags heavier. Here are six packing alternatives to help make your next trip to Disney World a bit easier! Luggage When traveling, it is always a good idea to stay hydrated throughout your journey, and the same goes for once you arrive at Disney World. While large water bottles are super popular since they hold a lot of liquid, they can be bulky and heavy. Instead, we recommend bringing a DFB reporter tried and true water bottle. Our reporters love their Owala Water Bottles. Plus, you can fill them up for free around the parks and resorts by getting cups of ice water at quick service locations or by using the My Disney Experience app to locate water bottle refill stations. Owala Water Bottle View on Amazon When traveling, you will most likely use your phone quite a bit for entertainment, which can drain your phone battery. Sometimes, we find ourselves guilty of packing multiple portable chargers with us, but at the end of the day, this weighs down your luggage. Instead you only really need one portable charger, we like to travel with this INIU Portable Charger because it is lightweight and has multiple charging ports. INIU Portable Charger View on Amazon Suppose you are worried about your phone battery draining once you arrive at Disney World due to using the My Disney Experience App. In that case, it is a good idea to order a FuelRod ahead of time, as FuelRods can be swapped for free at FuelRod stations throughout the parks and resorts. Plus, FuelRods are small and can fit easily in your park bag! FuelRod View on Amazon Speaking of park bags, it can be easy to want to bring a super large park bag to fit everything you might need in one bag, but by the end of the day, your feet and back will be crying from carrying such a heavy load. We like to carry a park bag that will fit our essentials, like this Crossbody Sling Bag! It is lightweight, water-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors! It can fit all your park day essentials! View on Amazon If you are looking for a classic Disney park bag, then you might want to consider packing a Loungefly backpack like this Disney Stickers Loungfly Backpack! It features the Sensational Six and will fit all your park day essentials. Stickers Loungefly View on Amazon While a traditional Loungefly backpack typically has minimal pouches, if you are looking to keep your bag a little more organized, we would love to use this Loungefly Bag Organizer; it is a serious game-changer. Loungefly Bag Organizer View on Amazon If you are worried about needing to bring more with you but don’t want to carry it, you can always rent a locker at all four of the parks! It is great if you also buy souvenirs throughout the day that you don’t want to carry! Disney World locker rentals It is always a good idea to carry snacks while traveling and in the parks, but sometimes snacks can get smashed, and no one wants to deal with the mess of eating crushed crackers! We like to carry our snacks in a snack container; that way, we do not have to worry about our snacks getting crushed or smashed; plus, this Whiskware Snack Container comes with different compartments, and you can get it in different Disney Princess styles. ©Amazon View on Amazon We have all gotten creative at some point, trying to get our phones to stand up so we can watch a movie while traveling, and sometimes, we just give up because we can’t get our phones to stay. Don’t let this be you! We like this Tripod Stand to hold our phones while we are traveling as it can bend to hold to different surfaces. Plus, you can attach it to your stroller once you get to the parks at Disney World! ©Amazon View on Amazon It is no secret that it gets hot and rainy during the summer months in Central Florida. While you can bring big umbrellas with you, they can be hard to pack and hard to carry throughout the parks. Instead, we like to carry this packable UV Umbrella as it is small and protects us from the sun and light rain showers. UV Umbrella View on Amazon Packing for Disney World is a science, and hopefully, these packing tips can help make your trip easier! For more tips and Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with DisneyFoodBlog! Looking for more Disney World essentials? Shop Our Amazon Storefront!The post TRUST ME. These Packing Must-Haves Are Worthless in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We talk about Disney World food and rides pretty frequently, but what about the entertainment? Spaceship Earth People miss out on many great entertainment offerings throughout the parks because they’re too busy running to the next thrill ride. From live singers and music groups to dance shows, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy your favorite characters and stories on stage…and now there’s a new permanent entertainment offering to add to the list! So if you’ve got an Encanto lover in your family hoping to see this show in 2025, don’t miss out! You can find showtimes in the My Disney Experience app daily to plan your visit. Keep in mind that the show is outdoors, so it may be performed weather-permitting. We’ve seen them move the show inside CommuniCore Hall in the past during rain, but this may not be as feasible during a festival when that space is taken. The show indoors during the rain. We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any more entertainment news from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB! Full List of What’s Opening in Disney World in 2025 — 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you seen this show before? Tell us in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney World Just Confirmed an EPCOT Attraction’s PERMANENT Status first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World isn’t just for us common folk — celebrities seem to love it, too! Cinderella Castle You just never know when you might run into when you’re at the Most Magical Place on Earth. We’ve seen Star Wars icons, music stars, and even award-winning actors. As it turns out, a Disney celebrity recently announced he’d be coming to Orlando soon and we’ve got all the info! Josh Gad is arguably one of the biggest Disney stars of the last decade, and now he’s ready to tell us all about his life in a new autobiography! In Gad We Trust will be released in January 2025, and to celebrate, the icon is going on a book tour that includes Orlando. via Josh Gad on Instagram Gad will be hosting an event at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts in Orlando on January 21st! There will be two shows, one at 7PM and one at 9PM. Tickets are available on the Dr. Phillips Center website and cost anywhere from $60 to $100 (not including taxes and fees) depending on where you’re seated. Via @joshgad on Instagram If you can’t make it to Orlando, Gad will be performing in a few other cities as well: January 14th — New York City, The Town Hall January 15th — Philadelphia, Perelman Theater January 16th — Chicago, Anthenaeum Center January 22nd — Fort Lauderdale, Broward Center Via @joshgad on Instagram So, what can you expect from this event? Well, the description says, “Throughout the evening, Josh will be sharing stories ranging from fatherhood to self-image to his career and more. His storytelling will be sure to bring a smile to your face and leave you feeling inspired to keep going, even when the chips and doubters are stacked against you. We promise you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind event!” Josh Gad posted this Instagram selfie at the World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland The actor wrote of the book, “I am thrilled to announce that I too am staying in the race and by race, I mean publishing my memoir, IN GAD WE TRUST, which you can pre-order now ahead of its January ’25 release. In the age of book banning, it felt like the right time to test the waters and release something that will resonate with readers who are still allowed to read literature in 2025. From the highs and lows of my career to the personal moments that shaped me, this book is a deeply personal look into my life and experiences.” @JoshGad Instagram In the meantime, we’ll keep an eye out for more potential celebrity sightings in Disney World! Josh Gad seems to love Disney just as much as we do, so we have a pretty good feeling he’d be planning to stop by. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates and news from Disney and more! We’ve Got Some Bad News About This Magic Kingdom Restaurant 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you go to this event? Tell us in the comments. The post A MAJOR Disney Celebrity Is Coming to Orlando SOON! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2025 is gearing up to be a massive year at Disney World as construction and closures are set to hit all four theme parks. Hollywood Studios Hollywood Studios has seen its fair share of changes over the past years with the addition of Toy Story Land along with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and soon it will be home to even more new offerings, two of which are set to open in the new year! There are three game-changing updates set to hit Hollywood Studios in 2025, with a fourth update on the horizon. Hollywood Studios is no stranger to entertainment, and you can find live entertainment throughout the park, including Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, and Fantasmic! Soon, Hollywood Studios will be home to two brand new shows coming this summer! Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After In October of 2024, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy closed to make way for a brand new Disney Villains stage show called “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After.” That’s right, the villains are not only coming to Magic Kingdom, but they are also making their way to Hollywood Studios! ©Disney The show is set to have some of your favorite Disney Villains like Captain Hook, Maleficent, and Cruella De Vil. They will transform the stage into the “mysterious, reflective realm of the Magic Mirror.” They will perform live production music and dances. ©Disney The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure When the parks re-opened after the pandemic, “Voyage of the Little Mermaid” never re-opened at Hollywood Studios, but by the end of 2023, Disney announced that a new show would take its place. The new show, titled “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” would debut in the winter of 2024 in the same building. Unfortunately, the date was pushed back, but the good news is that the show will officially open this upcoming summer! The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure This new show will use a combination of live actors, puppets, digital animation, and live motion capture to replicate the show’s underwater setting. Plus, the show will have two songs that weren’t included in the previous show: “Daughters of Triton” and “Kiss the Girl.” The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure The Closing of Muppets Courtyard Now we know that this one might not be a super exciting game-changer to everyone, but it was confirmed that Muppets Courtyard would close to make way for the brand new Monsters, Inc. Land. No exact closing date has been announced, but construction on this new land is planned to start in 2025, which means at least parts, if not all, of Muppets Courtyard will eventually close in the new year. Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios We will make sure to keep an eye out for any news regarding an exact date to make sure you get to give Muppets Courtyard a proper farewell. Muppet*Vision 3D While the Muppets may be getting evicted from Muppets Courtyard, they are not getting evicted from Hollywood Studios. Remember that other game-changer we mentioned? While it is confirmed that the Muppets will be taking over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, we just do not know precisely when they will be moving in. There is a chance that construction could start in 2025, but there is also a good chance that Disney will wait on this project as Monsters, Inc. Land will take some time to build, but we will just have to wait and see! ©Disney While change can be scary, it is so exciting to think about all the new and exciting projects on the horizon at Disney World. It can be hard to keep up with all of Disney’s latest announcements, and that is why we are here, so make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog so you never miss out on the latest Disney news! FULL LIST of What’s OPENING in Disney World in 2025 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be visiting Disney World in 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post 3 Game-Changing Updates Announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who doesn’t love free ice cream? Free Ice Cream? As they say, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream,” and for one day only, you can get some free ice cream at Disney World! We’ll all be screaming for ice cream! For ONE day ONLY, on December 21st, 2024, you can stop by Salt & Straw at Disney Springs and get an extra scoop for FREE. Now, you will need to buy a single scoop and tell the worker some magic words to be rewarded with your free scoop. Simply ask, “Could you make it a double?” and you can get an extra scoop on the house! Salt & Straw The Holiday Series is currently available at Salt & Straw, which includes Almond Brittle with Salted Ganache, Gingerbread Cookie Dough, The Great Cookie Swap, and more. Plus, you can always choose one of their best sellers, like Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons or Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip. Exquisito Chocolate’s Passionfruit Truffles and Compartés Cake Batter Chocolate Fudge Salt & Straw whips up some delicious ice cream, and it is known for creating some very unique flavors. We have tried Chocolate Potato Salad Ice Cream and Beechers Cheese with Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls amongst others. We are always surprised by the flavors that Salt & Straw comes up with, and (usually) how great odd combinations taste! There are very few places you can get a full 5-course Thanskgiving meal in the form of ice cream, but you can at Salt & Straw! Salt and Straw Flavors While you are in Disney Springs to grab your free scoop, make sure you don’t miss out on these 15 things you should always do in Disney Springs: Don’t miss out on a free extra scoop of ice cream on December 21st at Salt & Straw! Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Check out our review of Salt & Straw’s Chocolate Potato Salad Ice Cream! 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you tried Salt & Straw before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post You Only Have ONE Chance To Get FREE ICE CREAM in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned in Disney World. Monorail For example, sometimes your favorite ride might be closed, either for refurbishment or a temporary closure due to a technical issue. Sometimes the unpredictable Florida weather can mean rain that comes out of nowhere and closes down all the outdoor rides. Sometimes it’s so hot that your ice cream melts before you can eat it. Well, sometimes the problem is with Disney World’s transportation system, including the Monorail. We’re going to tell you how to keep a Monorail closure from derailing your day. So, let’s just say you get to the Transportation and Ticket Center, you’ve parked your car, and you’re ready to take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom (because, as you may or may not know, you can’t drive DIRECTLY to Magic Kingdom — it’s just a THING). BUT the Express Monorail to Magic Kingdom isn’t open — maybe it’s closed due to a technical issue. Okay, so this just happened to us recently. Monorail At the time, a Cast Member told us that Disney was just doing some maintenance on the Monorail. We also learned that the Resort and EPCOT Monorail lines were still running. But we still needed to get to Magic Kingdom. So how do you get to Magic Kingdom without the Monorail? Well, you get to take the scenic route and take a ferry boat (honestly, we kinda’ prefer this method of transportation sometimes). Express Monorail closed We did wait around to see what would happen and noticed Cast Members taking down the stanchions. We also noticed the Gold Monorail pulling into the Express gate. We were then told that the Monorail was going through some testing because some of the gates at the stations weren’t functioning properly. Gold Monorail pulling in But, yes, if this happens to you, don’t worry. You can still get to Magic Kingdom via the Ferryboat. However, this does mean that the Ferryboat will probably be more crowded than normal. Stay tuned to DFB for more. 6 Things the Disney World Monorail Desperately Needs 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever had an issue with the Monorail not running? Let us know in the comments! The post What Happens When the Monorail Goes Down in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to food here at DFB, we’re not ones to discriminate. McDonald’s Happy Meal So, when we hear about a new restaurant concept opening from a familiar favorite, well, we get pretty darn excited. Last year, we checked out the new CosMc’s concept from McDonald’s, and now, it looks like another fast food giant is introducing a new spin on their iconic items. Dipping sauces are having their moment in the food world right now — especially with the rise in popularity of chicken tenders these days. And, things are about to get a whole lot saucier because KFC is introducing a new fast food concept: Saucy. ©Saucy by KFC Saucy is opening on Monday, December 23rd, in Orlando — just minutes away from Disney World and is a “flavor-forward dining destination offering chicken tender lovers the chance to dip, dunk and customize their meal with 11 irresistible sauces.” KFC Chief New Concept Officer, Christophe Poirier, said, “Everyone is obsessed with sauce – more is more. With Saucy, we’ve taken KFC’s famous Original Recipe® and amplified it with a brand-new concept that lets consumers play with flavor. You can pick a combo, choose a flight of sauces or, my personal favorite, mix sauces and sides to create your perfect meal. We’re sauce people, not math people, but we tried to calculate it and there seems to be over 4,000 different ways you could order at Saucy and have a different flavor experience every time.” ©Saucy by KFC Sauces and tenders can be paired with toasted Hawaiian rolls, crinkle cut fries and coleslaw, and there will also be a selection of sandwiches and various drink combinations. ©Saucy by KFC In Orlando, Saucy debuts with 11 signature sauces – the number being a playful nod to the 11 herbs & spices in KFC’s Original Recipe: Chimichurri Ranch Peri Peri Ranch Jalapeno Pesto Ranch Smokey Bacon Ranch Thai Sweet ‘N Spicy Sweet ‘N Saucy BBQ Saucy’s Sauce Spicy Mango Chutney Saucy Ranch Creole Honey Mustard Sweet Teriyaki ©Saucy by KFC You can find Saucy at 502 South Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828. Current hours are listed below. It sounds like there’s a new late-night spot to get some grub after a day in the parks! Sunday – Wednesday: 10AM to 2AM Thursday – Saturday: 10AM to 3AM ©Saucy by KFC In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest fast food news you can use along with everything you need to know from Disney World! Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more updates and announcements. McDonald’s Run Anyone? NEW Happy Meal Toys Have Made Their Debut 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be checking out this new concept? Tell us in the comments. The post Things Are About To Get REAL SAUCY at This NEW Restaurant Near Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, we’re starting to get a little intimidated by how close 2025 is getting. Hollywood Studios We’re just a few short weeks away from the new year starting, and we already know that a LOT is happening in Disney World right at the start of the new year. With loads of construction and changes on the way for the resort, the new year will be kicking off with a bang as those changes start to take place. If you’re planning to visit Disney World in January, there are a total of SIX ride closures you need to know about! Magic Kingdom TWO ride closures are hitting Magic Kingdom at the beginning of the month. The first we’ve known about for a few weeks now — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing for at LEAST a year-long closure on January 6th and will be reopening in 2026 with some extra magic changes. We don’t know what those will be yet, but we’re excited! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The second closure was just announced recently — Astro Orbiter will be closing in Tomorrowland on January 13th and won’t be reopening until Summer 2025. This will bring an already popular land in the park down an attraction, which will likely increase wait times for other attractions around the area. Astro Orbiter Finally, later in January, the Hall of Presidents will be closing. The refurbishment begins on January 20th and there is currently no end date. Hall of Presidents EPCOT Test Track will remain closed throughout January as it moves towards its rethemed/refurbished opening coming in late Summer 2025. We’re really looking forward to seeing what the new iteration of this ride will look like, but we half wish Summer would just get here already! Test Track construction Recently, it was just announced that Gran Fiesta Tour, located in the Mexico Pavilion, will be closing on January 13th for a two-month long closure! Gran Fiesta Tour starring The Three Caballeros The ride is currently scheduled to reopen on March 15th, but that reopening date could move up or be pushed back at any time. Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom is the only park that has a ride closing for good and will then be demolished. January 13th will be a sad day because it’ll be the day TriceraTop Spin is no more in DinoLand U.S.A. TriceraTop Spin Kali River Rapids will also be temporarily closing on January 6th. While we don’t have an exact reopening date for this ride just yet, this isn’t uncommon. This ride typically closes in the winter for a short period of time to undergo regular maintenance during the colder winter months. Kali River Rapids It’ll certainly be an interesting way to start 2025, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios is so far unaffected for the beginning of the new year, so this will be where you’ll likely see the fewest construction walls up and rides closed. More Recent 2025 News! 7 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in January 2025DFB Video: SECRETS of Disney Cruise Line’s Gigantic New MEGASHIP — The TreasureDFB Video: The BEST Times To Go To Disneyland in 2025Calling It Now! These Will Be the BIGGEST Disney World Food Trends in 2025We Know When Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices Will Drop in 2025 Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news! We Know When Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices Will Drop in 2025 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you planning to visit Disney World in 2025? Tell us in the comments! The post 7 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in January 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a BIG week for Bluey fans! Bluey even appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade The series continues to be popular thanks to the show’s characters, new “minisodes”, merchandise, and more. It was recently announced that a Bluey movie is in the works at Disney+, and it looks like that’s not the only new Bluey content we’ll be getting from Disney! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Bluey is coming to Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line! Bluey and Bingo Disney announced that beginning in January 2025, families will be able to interact with Bluey and Bingo on Disney Cruise Line voyages that originate from Australia and New Zealand. There will be special meet-and-greets and an interactive and “clue-filled” game that ends in a dance party. As of now, details on how we’ll be able to meet Bluey and her family at Disney World and Disneyland have yet to be revealed, but Disney said they’ll provide more information “in the months ahead.” @Boardwalk Times The announcement comes as part of a major expansion of Disney’s relationship with BBC Studios for Bluey. The new deal includes the global theatrical rights for the recently announced film, set to premiere in 2027. Following the theatrical release, the movie will stream on Disney+. The movie will also air on ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia post-theatrical release. ©Bluey.tv Regarding this new endeavor, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences said, “Bluey has become a household name for families around the world and we are thrilled to bring her story to life in new ways. We can’t wait to watch our youngest guests and their families make memories with Bluey in our parks and on our cruises.” ©Disney The movie comes off the back of Bluey being the most-watched series on Disney+ globally with more than 50.5 billion minutes watched on the streaming service, according to Disney. We are super excited to see this little cattle dog on the big screen in 2027 and in Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line next year! ©Disney In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for any updates we can get about the arrival of Bluey and her family at Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line! Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more. NEWS: ‘Bluey’ Creator Shares “Trifficult” Update Following Movie Announcement 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be visiting Bluey at Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post IT'S OFFICIAL! 'Bluey' Is Coming to Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays are some of the most wonderful (and stressful) times of the year. Happy Holidays from Magic Kingdom! In Disney World, we like to keep busy with the Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Jollywood Nights for our holiday fun. Fun being the important word here because we are all about removing stress from the holidays, and we have found the perfect way to do it. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. When it comes to the holidays, we love spending time with family and friends, watching our favorite classic movies, and enjoying our favorite sweets and treats. While we might love cooking (and eating) our holiday faves, we don’t love the shopping rush. We love holiday desserts! The build-up to the holidays is what’s so stressful. Going to the grocery store during the week of Christmas is what nightmares are made of! The crowds, the long lines, and worrying about what’s in and out of stock can be too much to handle, and it makes enjoying the week that much harder. That’s why Kroger Grocery Delivery is the unsung hero of Christmas. Kroger Delivery! Avoiding the store has never been easier, thanks to Kroger’s Delivery service. This is something we’ve used while staying in Disney World, and now it’s helping our Christmas cooking be even merrier. All it takes is simply filling your cart up on the Kroger app or their website, requesting the delivery, and watching out for your delivery. ©Kroger It’s basically like Santa coming early and dropping off the gift of groceries. Unlike Saint Nick, there is a small fee of $9.95, but that’s a low price for comfort. You can also get a Kroger Boost Membership, which gives you free deliveries. Brought right to you! There is nothing better than beating those early morning crowds in the grocery store, all while getting everything you need. Not having Christmas at home? No worries! Just have your groceries brought to Disney, too. Hollywood Studios holiday crowds The crowds in Disney World are no joke, especially during the holidays. One of our favorite tips for beating the crowds in Disney is having a quick breakfast before heading to the parks for rope drop, and Kroger Delivery makes that even easier. There may not be a Kroger grocery store in Central Florida, but they’ll bring your groceries right to your Disney World hotel so you can enjoy the holidays and beat the crowds with ease. All the groceries! Whether you’re on a Disney vacation or just treating yourself to a week of ease, Kroger is the way to go. Don’t forget to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for your holiday tips and tricks. Find Your Step By Step Guide To Ordering Kroger Delivery 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever utilized this service? Tell us in the comments! The post How To Beat the Holiday Crowds Getting Your Disney World Essentials This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you been dreaming of sailing on Disney Cruise Line? Disney Treasure Cruise Ship It is hard to beat sipping a cocktail while lounging poolside in the middle of the ocean or feeling the sand beneath your feet on Disney’s private island. If you want to book a Disney cruise, there are some limited-time offers you will want to know about! There are currently TWO offers you can take advantage of if you are booking a cruise on Disney Cruise Line! First, if you book a cruise by March 14th, 2025, you only need to pay half of the required deposit when you make your reservation. The remaining balance will be due at the time of the final payment. Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay This offer is valid for select cruises between June 16th, 2025, and May 31st, 2026, that do not require final payment at the time of booking. No code is needed to take advantage of this offer! Hyperspace Louge on Disney Wish The second offer is for Disney+ subscribers only. If you are a subscriber, your kiddos can sail for 50% OFF on select cruises. The third and fourth guests under 18 can sail for half price as long as there are two full-fare guests in the same stateroom. You can book up to two staterooms with this offer, but each stateroom will need to have two full-fare guests staying inside. Disney Wish Atrium You can take advantage of this offer on select cruises on the Disney Wish, Disney Dream, and Disney Wonder from January 3rd, 2025, through June 13th, 2025. Make sure you book by February 16th, 2025, to get the 50% off for kids! Disney Dream at Castaway Cay Want to learn more about Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure? You are in luck, because we got the chance to cruise on this NEW ship, and we are sharing all the secrets with you: If you want to take advantage of these offers, make sure you book your cruise before the cut-off date. We are always on the lookout for deals and discounts that can help save you money on your Disney vacation, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Read everything you need to know before you set sail with Disney Cruise Line! 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been on a Disney cruise before? Let us know about your experience in the comments? The post NEW Disney+ Subscriber Discount Revealed for Disney Cruise Line first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Another day, another Disney World snack review! SO MANY SNACKS It’s no secret that Disney World is home to some seriously stellar eats and treats, and anytime we get the chance to try a new one, we jump at it! With the holiday season officially in full swing, we’ve been checking out all sorts of snacks around the parks and hotels. And now, we’re checking out a new dessert that’s popped up at a recently opened restaurant! We stopped by The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers at Disney’s BoardWalk to try a new treat! The Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bar is made with snickerdoodle cookie crust topped with our signature cream cheese filling, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and crumbled snickerdoodle cookie dough — and it’s a whopping $13.99. Ain’t she a beaut? It is so delicious — the base is nice and cookie-like, then you have the cheesecake filling, and you’ve also got a cinnamon-streusel topping. The flavors all work together really well and the dessert is not too overwhelmingly sweet. The cheesecake is creamy and thick and has a nice strong cream cheese flavor to it. Lots of cheesecake We do think this is better when it is freshly chilled — which it how it comes straight out of the bakery case — than it is after it sits a little bit, especially if you’re sitting outside in the sun when it warms up. Things tend to get a little mushy if you let it sit. Overall, it’s really delicious and we would recommend it as a snack based on flavor alone, but at $14, that price tag is a lot to pay for one bar. It’s certainly large enough to share with others, which does make the price sting a little less. That, and the fact that this cheesecake bar is straight-up delicious. YUM In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest and greatest snacks to check out in Disney World and beyond! Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important updates. REVIEW: Is This NEW $16 Disney Hot Dog As Scary As It Looks? 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 Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs 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 new sweet treat? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: I Paid for a Tiny Cheesecake in Disney World and I'm Not Even Mad About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article