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When you go to Disney World, we’re sure you’re making plans for your visit to the theme parks (and maybe even the water parks, too, since that IS a Disney World hotel perk now). You might not even be THINKING about the things you can do at your hotel, though. The Chuck Wagon See, here’s the deal: Disney World hotels have activities of their own, and some of them are SO worth your time. One of those activities involves making S’mores — and nearly every hotel offers this, but we just got the S’mores Kit at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground from The Chuck Wagon, and it’s the only way we want to end our Disney World evenings from now on. So the campfire at Fort Wilderness was getting ready to start, and so, we HAD to grab the S’mores Kit for $9.99, which gives you everything you need for s’mores PLUS two roasting sticks. If you’re with a large group of people and everyone wants their own stick, you can purchase them separately for 63 cents each. Everything you need This is such a good deal because you get a TON of marshmallows, plenty of graham crackers, and two full-size chocolate bars. So there are plenty of ingredients here for a group of people. It’s also just fun. Who doesn’t love roasting marshmallows by a campfire? What you get Yes, other resorts offer complimentary marshmallows (just one, though), so we have to note that Fort Wilderness does not. However, with this purchase, you get to roast your marshmallows, make s’mores, and even attend the Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long later in the evening. SO MUCH FUN. Overall, the experience is…well…magical. Roasting marshmallows Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation. Stay tuned to DFB for more. The 4 Disney World Hotels Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking 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 roasted marshmallows at your Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: If You’re Not Doing THIS at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, You’re Missing Out first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are two water parks in Disney World, and they’re VERY different. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park They’ve got different themes, different rides, different eats, and sometimes they’ve even been open on different schedules. But if you’re only coming to Disney World for a few days and you have to pick one park to go to, which should you choose? We’re breaking down Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon so you know exactly where you should spend your time! Theming Blizzard Beach Water Park To start this showdown, let’s cover the theming and backstory of each of the water parks! Blizzard Beach tells the fictional story of when a freak snowstorm traveled through Florida back in the 70s, which led to the construction of the state’s first ski resort. Blizzard Beach Well, as you might guess, the snow didn’t last long in that Florida heat! However, the melting water running down the ski slopes made for great water slides, and the water park was born. Thus, you’ll find that the whole park is winter-themed with faux melted snow and details like ski equipment hanging around the property. How fun! Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney’s backstory for Typhoon Lagoon goes like this: “A furious storm once roared ‘cross the sea, catching ships in its path, helpless to flee. Instead of a certain and watery doom, the winds swept them here to Typhoon Lagoon.” Typhoon Lagoon This storm wreaked havoc on a former tropical paradise, flinging ships, fishing gear, and even surfboards all around the area. The Typhoon Tilly ship was even impaled on top of Mount Mayday, and it has now become the centerpiece of the water park. What a disaster! Attractions Blizzard Beach Water Park At Blizzard Beach, there are 12 different attractions you can check out during your day. They are as follows: Chair Lift — Takes riders on a scenic journey to the top of Mount Gushmore. 32″ height requirement. Cross Country Creek — A 3000-ft long lazy river through a “polar paradise.” No height requirement. Downhill Double Dipper — Side-by-side slides where you can race against your friends and family. 48″ height requirement. Melt-Away Bay — A heated, 1-acre wave pool where you can swim or float in a tube. No height requirement. Melt-Away Bay Runoff Rapids — A group of 3 different inner tube water slides. No height requirement. Ski Patrol Training Camp — A “camp” area with various water activities and obstacles designed for kids and tweens. No height requirement. Slush Gusher — A 90-ft high-speed water slide down the side of Mount Gushmore. 48″ height requirement. Snow Stormers — A group of 3 water slides with toboggan-style mats. No height requirement. Summit Plummet — The biggest water slide in the park with a near-vertical, 12-story drop. 48″ height requirement. Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach Teamboat Springs — A 1200-ft waterslide white water raft adventure, with tube room for up to 5 people. No height requirement. Tike’s Peak — A Frozen-themed play area for little ones with small water slides and wading spaces. 48″ height MAXIMUM. Toboggan Racers — An 8-lane downhill slalom waterslide. No height requirement. Blizzard Beach That’s everything in Blizzard Beach — there’s quite a bit for the whole family. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Ready for the full list of attractions at Typhoon Lagoon? This park is home to 11 attractions: Bay Slides — Child-sized twin body slides. 60″ height MAXIMUM. Castaway Creek — A scenic lazy river that flows around the whole park. No height requirement. Crush ‘n’ Gusher — A 400-ft long tube slide that provides a coaster-like raft ride. 48″ height requirement. Gangplank Falls — A 300-ft waterslide ride through the mountain on an oversized inner tube. No height requirement. Castaway Creek Humunga Kowabunga — 3 side-by-side enclosed body slides that plummet down Mount Mayday for a near-vertical drop. 48″ height requirement. Keelhaul Falls — A single-person whitewater rapids tube ride down Mount Mayday. No height requirement. Ketchakiddee Creek — Water play area with elements designed for small children. 48″ height MAXIMUM. Surf Pool at Typhoon Lagoon Mayday Falls — The highest and longest water slide in the park — ridden with a single-rider tube. No height requirement. Miss Adventure Falls — A 4-person white water raft voyage surrounded by park backstory and artifacts. No height requirement. Storm Slides — A series of 3 different body slides. No height requirement. Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool — A wave pool with occasional 6-foot-tall waves. No height requirement. Signage Hope you’re prepared to get wet on these attractions! Dining Blizzard Beach Water Park When it comes to eats, there are 9 different dining options at Blizzard Beach. Starting the list are two different snowmobile-themed spots. Arctic Expeditions is a specialty bar with craft beer, specialty churros, roasted nuts, and other snacks. I.C. Expeditions is your go-to spot for frozen treats, from cones to sundaes to floats. I.C. Expeditions Near those spots, you’ll also find Avalunch, which serves specialty hot dogs, draft beer, and soft drinks. For a full bar experience, you’ll want to head over to the Polar Pub, where they serve cocktails, frozen drinks, and draft beer. Polar Pub The Cooling Hut is home to basic Disney snacks like popcorn, Mickey bars, and Mickey pretzels. Its counterpart, The Warming Hut, is a great spot for more substantial eats like nachos, sandwiches, Dole Whip, and more. The Warming Hut Other places where you can find beverages include Frostbite Freddy’s Frozen Freshments (another bar-type situation) and Joffrey’s Mini Donuts, which has a variety of Joffrey’s beverages as well as (you guessed it!) mini donuts in a few different flavors. Mini Donuts Finally, the big quick service option at Blizzard Beach is Lottawatta Lodge. This is where you’ll go for the largest menu — everything from burgers to pizza to nachos to rice bowls. White Cap Flatbread Menus change pretty frequently at the water parks (we’ve seen several overhauls in the past few years) so items may vary during your visit. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Typhoon Lagoon is home to 7 different dining locations with a variety of menu items. For that ice cream craving, you’ll want to hit up Happy Landings Ice Cream. Here they have floats, soft serve, and of course, the famous Sand Pail Sundae. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Treat Nearby at Leaning Palms, you can get a large variety of quick service eats. They serve rice bowls, flatbreads, burgers, nachos, salads, and more. Typhoon Tilly’s is also a good stop for more substantial fare. It offers salads, fish platters, sandwiches, and chicken strips. Leaning Palms For drinks, you may want to visit Let’s Go Slurpin’, which is your more traditional bar, or Lowtide Lou’s, which is home to drinks and a few basic snacks. Let’s Go Slurpin’ The Snack Shack is your stop for fun specialty drinks and Dole Whip. They even have boba tea on the menu! And if you just want a basic hot dog or Mickey pretzel with your beer? Head over to Surf Doggies. Snack Shack Sounds like some yummy snacks are available! Family Offerings When it comes to families, both parks have something to offer you and your little ones. Both places have kids-only areas, wave pools, lazy rivers, and family raft slides. So you can definitely all spend quality time together! Blizzard Beach However, Blizzard Beach seems to have a bit of the edge here. Ski Patrol Training Camp is a really unique area that doesn’t have a Typhoon Lagoon equivalent for kids and teens. And even though Typhoon Lagoon has fewer attractions with height requirements than Blizzard Beach, it seems as though more of Blizzard Beach’s offerings are designed for you and your family and friends to spend time together. Thrill Factor Now, the thrill factor of the parks depends a bit on your personal preference. If you’re looking for big drops, body slides, and major heights, then Blizzard Beach is your best bet. Typhoon Lagoon However, if you find your thrills from fast rapids, single-person tube slides, and big waves, then you’re going to probably enjoy the attractions more at Typhoon Lagoon. Both parks have body slides, tube slides, and a few offerings with big drops or sharp angles. You certainly won’t miss out on thrills at either location! Special Offerings Blizzard Beach Water Park One thing that Blizzard Beach offers that Typhoon Lagoon does not is the Chair Lift, which can be a huge perk if you don’t want to climb all the stairs to the top of Mount Gushmore. Because seriously, who wants to climb stairs when you’re dripping in a swimsuit?! Blizzard Beach Also, the Tike’s Peak play area was renovated a few years ago to feature some of your favorite friends from Frozen, so that could be a huge perk for your kiddos. Outside of that retheme, you don’t see a lot of Disney characters and theming in the water parks. Typhoon Lagoon Water Park At Typhoon Lagoon, one of the standout offerings is the wave pool. Instead of a traditional wave pool, it’s a SURF pool, which means that it gets waves of up to 6 feet tall. Disney even sometimes offers specialty surf lessons in this pool, which are an add-on offering that you have to book separately. Typhoon Lagoon And of course, we have to mention the little-known and supremely underrated H2O Glow Nights event at Typhoon Lagoon! This After Hours extra-ticket event typically runs on select nights during the summer. This event features glow-in-the-dark fun with shorter wait times for the park’s waterslides, a DJ dance party, exclusive menu items, Disney character appearances, and more. H2O Glow After Hours And, much like the After Hours events in the other parks, you’ll receive complimentary snacks such as ice cream treats, popcorn, and fountain drinks throughout the evening at H2O Glow Nights. That’s a great perk! So Which One Should You Choose? Well, now that we’ve broken it all down…which should you choose? If you’re traveling with your family with little children or kids who aren’t yet into all the slides, you might want to go for Blizzard Beach. It has more to offer outside of just the slide/rapids attractions and seems to be a better fit for families overall. Blizzard Beach parking lot For groups with members who are a little bit older (think teen and up), Typhoon Lagoon may be more your speed. There are several single-person attractions here, and even the group raft rides offer some thrill. Add in that surf pool, and you’ll all be having a heart-racing day! Both parks have incredible themes, though one might personally appeal to you more then the other — go with your gut! Also, the food is pretty comparable between the two parks. Several snacks are available at both places and many of the quick service eats are similar. Typhoon Lagoon eats One other thing you need to know about traveling to the parks is that neither location has transportation directly from your Disney World hotel. For Typhoon Lagoon, you’ll need to transfer buses at Disney Springs, and for Blizzard Beach, you’ll transfer buses at Animal Kingdom. If you’d like to drive, both water parks have parking lots. Bus schedule So no matter which water park you choose for your next Disney World trip, you’re probably going to have a great (and very wet!) time. To learn more about the water parks, check out our ultimate guide on YouTube! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney World. Click Here to See Our Ultimate Guide to Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation! 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 been to one of Disney World’s water parks? Tell us in the comments! The post Typhoon Lagoon vs. Blizzard Beach -- Disney World Water Parks Showdown first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Epic Universe is SO close to opening; we can taste it! Well, actually, we were recently lucky enough to visit Epic Universe and see all the lands and ride some rides ahead of its opening. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Now, one ride in particular, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, left our jaw on the floor, and we’re pretty sure it’s going to be the most popular ride in the whole park — it even has a queue that can hold up to several hours’ worth of guests. Well, a 10-hour wait for a ride is impossible for a lot of folks, so will there be a solution? During a recent visit to the park, we noticed that a virtual queue has been put in place during Team Member previews, so most visitors won’t have to stand in line for hours to get a ride on the new attraction during this soft-opening phase. During Team Member previews on April 13th, Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry was using a virtual queue system rather than a standby ride line. Here’s how it works: once you’re logged into the app, you’ll have to make sure your park tickets (or, in this case, preview tickets) are linked for everyone in your party. Then you can find the ride and choose a return time. Times are currently available for 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM. Virtual queue sign in Epic Universe With that said, Universal has not confirmed if the virtual queue system will stick around when the park actually opens, although it might make things a little easier for guests. If you will be visiting Epic Universe after its opening day (May 22nd), you’ll probably want to head to Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry first, just in case, if that ride is a priority for you. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry Right now, this is the only ride in Epic Universe that is using a virtual queue. We also spotted a “single rider” sign at the attraction, which could mean Universal has plans to make the ride more easily available. Single Rider Line We’ll keep an eye on the virtual queue situation and keep you updated, so stay tuned to DFB for more.  Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> What do you think? Do you like virtual queues better than standby lines? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Virtual Queue Now in Place for One of the Most Popular New Epic Universe Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re planning a Disney World vacation with little ones, you’re probably trying to plan how you’re going about strollers! Disney World Strollers Disney World has some rules for pushing your little ones around the park, but we found four items that Cast Members approve to make strollers a little easier for you! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get this Baby Stroller Plastic Rain Cover ©Amazon One thing you can always expected with Florida weather, is the unexpected. We think this Graco Universal Baby Stroller Plastic Rain Cover is great! This lightweight plastic covering is perfect for protecting the little ones from any weather changes throughout your Disney day. It’s available at a great price, making it hard to pass up on! View on Amazon How about these Stroller Hooks? ©Amazon These Baby Uma Stroller Hooks are great for holding your bags! You already got to push a stroller around, might as well give your back a little bit of a rest. This pack comes with two hooks — simply strap the hooks anywhere you’d like on the stroller and let them do the work. View on Amazon We love this Cargo Net ©Amazon This stroller Sling Cargo Net is great for organization and storage — and has a little Disney touch to it! The net is easy to put on, and features a Mickey head on the side. You can also get one featuring a Minnie head. They are 14% off, and we think these are must-haves for your next Disney trip! View on Amazon Or, you can grab this Stroller Organizer ©Amazon This Disney Stroller Organizer is everything you’ll need for your next Disney day! This stroller organizer has a cute design to it, with little Mickey heads printed all over it. It has cupholders and a mesh storage compartment — it’s the total package! This is a Disney World travel essential! View on Amazon We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post 4 Cast Member-Approved Items That Follow Disney World’s Stroller Rules first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the middle of April in Disney World and spring is officially here and, before we know it, it will be summer. Wookiee Cookie We’ve spent some time with some new snacks this week, though, including our new favorite pretzel snack in EPCOT, some new menu items at Sci Fi Dine-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more. We’re also excited about the news that a NEW celebrity chef-owned restaurant is coming soon. We also noticed some menu changes to other Disney World restaurants, so let’s take a look at those. Magic Kingdom Skipper Canteen Appetizers Tiradito de Tuna description changed from “Togarashi-spiced Tuna, Avocado, Ají Amarillo Sauce, and Corn Nuts” “Togarashi-spiced Tuna, Avocado, Ají Amarillo Broth, Lotus Root Chips, and Corn Nuts” Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas description changed from “House-made Corn Pancakes, Beer-braised Pork, Roasted Corn, Fresno Pepper Salsa, and Avocado Cream” to “House-made Corn Cachapas, Sofrito-braised Pork, Grilled Corn Salsa, and Avocado Crema” Entrees Dr. Falls Signature Grilled Steak description: Changed from “Marinated Hanger Steak Lomo Saltado-style with Roasted Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Aji Amarillo Aïoli” to “Hanger Steak Lomo Saltado-style with Thick-cut French Fries, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Ají Amarillo Mayonnaise” Curried Vegetable Crew Stew description changed from “Seasonal Vegetables and Pineapple Tofu in a House-made Curry Sauce served with Coconut Rice (Plant-based)” to “Seasonal Vegetables, House-made Curry Sauce, and Coconut Rice” “Hardy Har Char” Siu Pork description changed from “Char Siu-glazed Smoked Pork Chop, Jasmine Rice, and Mirin-marinated Vegetables” to “Char Siu-glazed Smoked Pork Chop served with Scallion Rice and Mirin Stir-fried Vegetables” REMOVED: Sustainable Fish ADDED: Catch of the Day — “Not Piranha” served with Berbere-spiced Black-eyed Pea Stew and a Kenyan Tomato-Onion Relish for $35 Desserts REMOVED: Coconut Bar with Pineapple-Basil Compote and Vanilla Cream and Kungaloosh! ADDED: Malva Pudding Cake — Amarula Cream Liqueur, Vanilla Bean Whipped Ganache, and Apricot-Caramel Coulis with Vanilla Gelato for $9.59 ADDED: Brigadeiro Prestígio — Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart, Coconut Mousse, and Salted Dulce de Leche for $9 Kids’ Create-Your-Own Entrées REMOVED: Sizzling Savanna Grilled Steak ADDED: Cola-Braised Barbecue Beef — Tender Beef with Coca-Cola® Barbecue Sauce served with choice of two (2) Selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small Dasani Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $13.50 Specialty Cocktails REMOVED: Jungle Navigation Co. Shandy ADDED: Legacy Mimosa — Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Chateau Ste. Michelle Sparkling Wine, and Minute Maid Orange Juice for $19.50 ADDED: Coconut-Mango Cocktail — Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Mango Purée, Coconut Milk, Simple Syrup, and Coconut Foam for $15.50 Jungle Navigation Co., LTD Skipper Canteen Liberty Tree Tavern All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Bill of Fare REMOVED: Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Zesty Rémoulade Specialty Cocktails REMOVED: Innkeeper’s Shandy ADDED: Legacy Mimosa — Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Chateau Ste. Michelle Sparkling Wine, and Minute Maid Orange Juice for $19.50 Liberty Tree Tavern Diamond Horseshoe Specialty Cocktails REMOVED: Innkeeper’s Shandy ADDED: Legacy Mimosa — Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Tennessee Whiskey, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Chateau Ste. Michelle Sparkling Wine, and Minute Maid Orange Juice for $19.50 Diamond Horseshoe EPCOT Garden Grill Restaurant Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast Offerings REMOVED: Farmer’s Seasonal Pie ADDED: Strawberry Shortcake — with Plant-based Whipped Cream Garden Grill Coral Reef Restaurant Entrees REMOVED: Grilled Mahi-Mahi Coral Reef Restaurant Spice Road Table Mediterranean Small Plates REMOVED: Moroccan Carrots ADDED: Calamari — with Harissa Rémoulade for $13 Spice Road Table Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tusker House Restaurant Desserts REMOVED: Seasonal Plant-based Desserts Tusker House Flame Tree Barbecue Sides REMOVED: Baked Macaroni & Cheese Flame Tree Barbecue Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Artist’s Palette Sandwiches Hot Italian Panini description changed from “Sliced Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Sweet-and-Spicy Pepper Relish on Focaccia served with Saratoga Chips” to “Sliced Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, and Provolone with Sweet-and-Spicy Pepper Relish on Focaccia served with choice of Side” Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich description changed from “Ham, Cheddar, Provolone, and Mozzarella on Brioche Bread served with Saratoga Chips” to “Ham, Cheddar, Provolone, and Mozzarella on Brioche Bread served with choice of Side” The Artist’s Palette Turf Club Lounge Lounge Fare Turf Club Burger description changed from “Signature Blend Patty, Crispy Pork Belly, New York White Cheddar, Onions Rings” to “Signature-blend Patty, Applewood-smoked Bacon, New York White Cheddar, Saratoga Sauce, Seasoned French Fries” The Turf Club Burger at Saratoga Springs Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market Grab and Go Fresh Fruit REMOVED: Mixed Fruit Cup Grab and Go Snacks REMOVED: Chicken Romaine Salad and Allergy-Friendly Fruity Gummy Bears Beverages REMOVED: Frozen Virgin Tropical Colada Juices REMOVED: Simply Smoothie Orchard Berry, Simply Smoothie Pineapple Mango, Simply Smoothie Strawberry Banana, and Vegetable Juice Milk REMOVED: Strawberry Milk and Almond Milk Centertown Market Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside River Roost Appetizers ADDED: Andouille Nachos — Andouille and Red Bean Chili, Cheese Sauce, Trinity Pico, and Sour Cream on Corn Tortilla Chips for $13 River Roost Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything Pop Specialty Beverages ADDED: Cold Brew with Sweet Cream for $5.59 Specialty Cocktails ADDED: Mango Margarita — Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Minute Maid® Mango Puree, Lime Juice, and Agave for $17 ADDED: Old Fashioned — Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Demerara Sugar, and Bitters for $17.50 ADDED: Cosmopolitan — Absolut Citron Vodka, Cointreau Liqueur, Cranberry, and Lime for $15.50 Everything Pop Disney Springs Paradiso 37 Appetizers REMOVED: Cheese Stuffed Yucca Bites and Key West Shrimp Ceviche Salads Wall Street Caesar Salad changed from $18 to $19 Harbour Island Tropical Chopped Salad changed from $22 to $23 Sonora Ranchero Salad changed from $26 to $28 Entrees Argentinian Skirt Steak changed from $39 to $42 Barbacoa Beef Brisket changed from $30 to $31 Caribbean Salmon changed from $36 to $38 Baja Fish Tacos changed from $24 to $26 Peruvian A La Brasa Rotisserie Half Chicken changed from $29 to $30 Hawaiian BBQ Pork Ribs changed from $32 to $33 All American Burger changed from $23 to $24 Columbian Burger changed from $23 to $24 Canadian Bison Burger changed from $26 to $27 Queso Fundido Burger changed from $23 to $24 P-37 Plant Based Burger changed from $22 to $23 Montego Bay Jerk Chicken Sandwich changed from $24 to $25 Sides ADDED: Yucca Fries for $6 ADDED: Black Beans for $6 Kids Meals Crispy Chicken Tenders changed from $14 to $16 Cheeseburger changed from $14 to $15 Desserts Pacific Upside Down Cake changed from $12 to $13 REMOVED: Mexico City Churro Donut Brazilian Brigadeiro changed from $14 to $15 Cuban Tres Leches changed from $14 to $15 ADDED: Mexico City Churros — Cinnamon And Sugar Dusted, Topped With Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel, Chocolate Sauce for $13 Paradiso 37 Vivoli il Gelato Today’s Flavors – Gelato ADDED: Meringue Today’s Flavors – Sorbetto REMOVED: Kiwi ADDED: Blueberry Vivoli 21+ REMOVED: Black Girls Rock Vinogato (21+), Pomegranate Spritz (21+), and Vivoli Spritz (21+) ADDED: Blueberry Mimosa (21+) — OJ, Blueberry Sorbetto, and Prosecco for $11 Cafè REMOVED: Hot Chocolate Key Lime Tiramisu at Vivoli il Gelato Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Cupcakes REMOVED: Cookie Monster Cupcake, XOXO Hostess Cupcake, and Shamrock Shake ADDED: Easter Vanilla Cupcake — Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream (Easter decorations varies) for $10.30 ADDED: Easter Chocolate Cupcake — Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream (Easter decorations varies) for $10.30 ADDED: Easter Egg Brownie Cupcakes — Brownie Cake, Vanilla buttercream. (Easter decorations varies) for $10.30 ADDED: Easter Egg Vanilla Cupcakes — Vanilla Cake, Vanilla buttercream. (Easter decorations varies) for $10.30 ADDED: Brownie Lava cupcake — Brownie cake, chocolate buttercream, chocolate agave filling, ½ brownie bite on top, brown crumb garnish, and chocolate drizzle on top for $11.25 Cakes REMOVED: Strawberry Shortcake Cups Donuts REMOVED: Double Chocolate Donut and Samoa ADDED: Carrot Donuts — Carrot cake donut with Vegan Cream cheese dip, with toasted carrot crumb for $6.85 ADDED: Cookies & Cream Donut — Chocolate donut, Vanilla donut dip, cookie crumb and chocolate drizzle decoration for $6.50 Cookies & Bites Chocolate Chip Cookie changed from $4.45 to $4.25 Decorated Sugar Cookie changed from $8.25 to $9.20 REMOVED: Brookie Bites ADDED: Carrot Cake Cookies for $4.55 Brownie Bites for $3.75 Specialty Sweets Cake Flights — Vanilla cake, Carrot Cake, Lemon Cake for $14 ADDED: Mini Egg Carton Cupcakes for $32.30 ADDED: Happy Easter Egg Cake for $57.50 Erin McKenna’s Bakery Frontera Cocina Brunch Cocktails Tres Amigos description changed from “Margarita flight | Como La Flor – Agave Maria – El Dios Chinola” to “Choose 3 of the following: Como La Flor, Viva La Vida, El Dios Chinola, Frontera or Play with Fire” and price changed from $24 to $32 REMOVED: Maria Sabina and Made in Aldama Para Todos changed from $45 to $58 ADDED: Smokey Maria — Espresso made with Oaxaca beans, Nocheluna sotol, Cafeto Dos Hombres mezcal, Lalo blanco tequila, Fever Tree Bloody Mary, Homemade Hot Sauce, Garnished with Filthy blue cheese mezcal infused olives.coffee liquor, LeJay cassis, chocolate Abuelita for $16 ADDED: Jalisco Sunset Mimosa — Lalo blanco tequila, cold press Florida orange juice, pomegranate cordial, topped with El Bajio Mexican sparkling wine for $12 ADDED: Mezpresso Martini — Ilegal Reposado Caribbean Cask, Fever Tree Espresso, dash of house-made chocolate mole bitters for $15 Starters Chips & Toasted Pumpkin Seed “Hummus” changed from $13 to $16 Chips & Guacamole – Verde changed from $14 to $15 REMOVED: Chips & Guacamole – Seasonal Mango The Half & Half changed from $15 to $16 ADDED: Chips & Guacamole – Fully Dressed — topped with cilantro, onion, bacon, serrano peppers, cotija cheese, pepitas, tomatoes (contains pork, seeds, dairy) for $16 Salads REMOVED: Poblano Caesar and option to add Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon to your Ensalada ADDED: Cocina Ensalad — Romaine and arugula, avocado, black beans, radishes, poblano rajas, cilantro, tortilla strips, green chile citrus vinaigrette for $16 Tacos REMOVED: Chicken Tinga Tacos Carne Asada Tacos changed from $29 to $30 Carnitas changed from $27 to $28 Cochinita Pibil changed from $27 to $28 Shrimp “Dorados Style” description changed from “Four fried tacos stuffed with shrimp and chihuahua cheese, topped with salsa diabla, crema, slaw, cilantro, onion (contains shellfish and dairy)” to “Three fried tacos stuffed with shrimp and chihuahua cheese, topped with salsa diabla, crema, slaw, cilantro, onion (contains shellfish and dairy)” REMOVED: Mojo-Citrus Gunthorp Carnitas Tlayuda ADDED: Grilled Chicken “Al Pastor” — Achiote-Red Chile marinated chicken thighs (ancho chile, garlic, oregano, achiote), smoky pineapple-serrano salsa, cilantro, black bean refritos, queso fresco, chipotle salsa (contains dairy, pork) for $26 ADDED: Chorizo & Avocado Tlayuda (tlie-you-duh)! — 14-inch gigantic corn masa tostada imported from Oaxaca, Poblano rajas, cotjia cheese, chihuahua cheese, avocado-tomatillo salsa, brushed with black beans (add a protein: Grilled Chicken breast +10, Mojo garlic grilled shrimp +14 or Creekstone Natural carne asada +17) for $26 Entrees REMOVED: Red-Chile Duck Carnitas Enchiladas and Mahi-Mahi Pipián Verde ADDED: Red Chile Peanut Mole Salmon — Pan seared Faroe Islands salmon, smokey peanut mole (ancho chiles, chipotle en adobo, fire roasted tomatoes, chocolate, toasty peanuts), grilled broccolini with garlic mojo for $36 ADDED: Mushroom & Eggplant Red-Chile Enchiladas — Just made corn tortillas, caramelized oyster mushrooms-grilled eggplant & poblano rajas filling, melty Queso Chihuahua, white onion, flat leaf parsley (contains dairy) for $26 Desserts Featured Dessert – Chocolate Sugar Skull description changed from “Chocolate shell filled with coconut mousse, cornmeal cake with Nixta licor de elote syrup and mixed berry compote (Serves Two)” to Chocolate shell filled with white chocolate-key lime mousse, raspberry compote, vanilla sponge cake soaked with key lime syrup, graham cracker crumble. (Serves Two)” REMOVED: Swirl Ice Cream, Mexican Vanilla Soft Serve, and Guava Delight ADDED: Ice Cream & Sorbet Seasonal selections of ice cream and sorbet for $10 ADDED: Chocoflan – AKA Pastel Imposible — Chocolate cake with a rich creamy flan on top, cajeta caramel (contains gluten, dairy, egg) for $13 Kids Meals Shredded Chicken changed from $9.50 to 12.50 Kids Desserts REMOVED: Mexican Vanilla Soft Serve ADDED: Ice Cream & Sorbet — Vanilla, Chocolate or Seasonal for $4 Margaritas REMOVED: Blackberrita and Agave Maria Frida changed from $25 to $23 Play With Fire changed from $17 to $19 La Cava Avocado description changed from “Centinela blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh avocado and lime juice, hibiscus salt rim, served frozen” to “Flecha Azul blanco tequila, melon-orange liqueur, fresh avocado and lime juice, hibiscus salt rim. Served Frozen” and price changed from $17 to $19 ADDED: Three Amigos — Choose 3 of the following: Como La Flor, Viva La Vida, El Dios Chinola, Fronter, or Play with Fire for $32 ADDED: Viva La Vida — Dos Hombres mezcal, watermelon juice, agave, Ancho Reyes verde liqueur, tajin chile powder rim for $18 Cocktails REMOVED: Elote Old Fashioned, Seasonal Negroni, Made in Aldama, Cocina Gin & Tonic, and Sunshine State Margarita ADDED: The Aretha — Age tobacco infused Row 94 bourbon, Ilegal reposado Caribbean cask mezcal, Flecha Azul anejo tequila, Ancho Reyes Barrica liquor, house-made coffee and mole reduction for $21 ADDED: Mezpresso Martini — Ilegal Reposado Caribbean Cask, Fever Tree Espresso, dash of house-made chocolate mole bitters for $15 ADDED: Cucumber Negroni — Flecha Azul anejo tequila, Italicus liqueur, Carpano Antica Vermouth for $18 Frontera Cocina Amorette’s Patisserie Signature Pastries REMOVED: Crème Brûlée Amorette’s Patisserie Blizzard Beach Avalunch Entrees ADDED: Hungarian Goulash Beef Stew — Beef, Onions, and Tomato Demi-glace served over Spaetzle for $11.49 Avalunch Warming Hut Entrees ADDED: Cajun Deviled Egg and Shrimp Salad — Deviled Eggs topped with Blackened Shrimp on a bed of Spring Mix Salad for $9.99 Warming Hut Disney World restaurant menus change all the time. You can keep an eye on menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on any menu changes we find, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. I Need to Put You on This Money-Saving Secret for Disney World Restaurants 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 Did your favorite Disney World restaurant change this week? Let us know what you think in the comments! The post Heads Up! 20 Disney World Restaurants Just Quietly Changed Their Menus first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting sick at Disney World is a very real possibility — and absolutely no one wants to spend their park day sniffling through Space Mountain or crashing early with a fever. Magic Kingdom Between the crowds, the germs, and the Florida heat, there’s a lot working against your immune system when you visit the Most Magical Place on Earth. So today, we’re laying down the eight rules we personally follow to avoid getting sick at Disney World. A few of these might seem over-the-top… until they save your trip. Let’s get into it. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Wear a mask in the airport and on the plane. Yup, we’re starting here. It might be controversial, but we still mask up when flying — especially before a Disney trip. ©istockphoto.com That recycled plane air is not doing your immune system any favors, and catching something 24 hours before your Magic Kingdom day is peak frustration. A mask helps you dodge whatever germs are floating around your row. Hand sanitizer. Every time. Everywhere. Touch a ride lap bar? Sanitize. Held a menu? Sanitize. Helped your kid tie their shoe after they crawled on the hub grass? Sanitize. ©Amazon Disney is a germ fest. Kids are licking railings. People are sneezing into their hands and grabbing ride handles right after. We carry sanitizer in every bag and use it constantly. And if you’ve got little ones — please, please don’t let them get their mouths on the handrails. We’ve seen it. We’re haunted. View on Amazon Sanitizing wipes are your new best friend. When you get to your hotel room, wipe down everything: door handles, the TV remote, bathroom counters — all of it. At quick service restaurants, we wipe the tables before eating, too. ©Amazon Sure, Disney does a great job cleaning, but with the sheer number of people moving through each room and restaurant, it’s just not enough to keep everything totally germ-free. View on Amazon Wash your hands like you’re about to perform surgery. Soap. Warm water. 20 seconds. Get under the nails. Restrooms Hand sanitizer is great in the parks, but it’s no replacement for actually washing your hands. Make it a habit to wash thoroughly before meals, after bathroom breaks, and when you get back to your hotel. It makes a huge difference. Stay hydrated — seriously. Florida heat is no joke, and dehydration can sneak up on you fast. It’s one of the quickest ways to feel sick and sluggish at Disney. Don’t forget your water bottle! Bring a refillable water bottle, and throw in some Liquid I.V. or another electrolyte booster. ©Amazon We do this daily when we’re in the parks, and it’s a game changer. Staying hydrated also helps your body fight off illness. View on Amazon Load up on immunity boosters BEFORE your trip. Don’t wait until you’re already run down to start popping vitamin C. In the week leading up to your trip, start taking something like Emergen-C or Airborne daily. ©Amazon We love the water mix-in packets, but the new gummies are pretty convenient too. The goal here is to get your immune system firing before you’re exposed to all the Disney germs. View on Amazon Motion sickness is real — pack for it. Some of those rides hit harder than you’d expect. If you’re prone to motion sickness (or even if you’re not usually, but want to be safe), bring along Dramamine or a Sea-Band wristband. ©Amazon They’ve saved more than a few of our team members from losing their lunch after Mission: SPACE or a bumpy bus ride. View on Amazon Avoid people before your trip if you can. This one’s a little antisocial, but we stand by it. If you’ve got a big trip coming up, maybe don’t attend that massive birthday party or crowded concert right before. The fewer germs you’re around in the days leading up to your vacation, the better your odds of staying healthy. We’ve definitely pulled the “sorry, I’m in pre-Disney lockdown” card more than once. Crowds So yeah — it’s a lot, but it’s worth it. No one wants to be sick in line for Flight of Passage or crash mid-day because you didn’t drink enough water. Follow these rules, and you’re giving yourself a way better shot at staying healthy from arrival to that last Mickey waffle. In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest from Disney. 5 Unspoken Rules for Character 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! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are your best tips for staying healthy in the Disney World parks? Let us know in the comments! The post 8 Rules You NEED To Follow To Avoid Getting Sick in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you keeping up with all the Disney changes? Disney World Disneyland is turning 70, Disney World has major expansions coming, Disneyland Paris is rebranding, and more! To keep up with the news, we’re doing a round-up of the biggest Disney updates from this week. Disney World is always changing, even in little subtle ways! This week, however, wasn’t so little! There are major changes coming to the Disney resorts, and we’re breaking it all down right here. Starting with one of Disney’s most popular and sought-after hotels, The Grand Floridian is about to get some major upgrades. Grand Floridian Resort Disney’s iconic Grand Floridian Lobby is getting a makeover! Disney will be refreshing the lobby, staircase, and front desk and introducing a brand-new lobby bar. The lobby will feature brand-new carpeting with Victorian-inspired borders and scrollwork, “featuring hand-drawn florals inspired by turn-of-the-century botanical studies.” ©Disney The lobby has seen quite a bit of construction over the last few years, although we weren’t sure at the time what it was for outside of regular updates. The lobby will also be getting new furniture with botanical accents and inviting colors “to create an airy, garden-like atmosphere. ” Construction from 2023 To see more about the new lobby and bar, you can read our post below! Work on the lobby is expected to start this month and go through November 2025. A NEW Bar Is Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort! Unfortunately, this big, exciting news takes us to some less-than-thrilling news. The Grand Floridian’s iconic Christmas Gingerbread House will not be returning in 2025! 2024 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Disney shared that due to the construction of the new lobby and bar, they won’t be able to construct the famous gingerbread house that has been a tradition at the resort for the last 25 years. This is a major disappointment to many people who consider stopping by to see the craftsmanship and trying the treats a Christmas tradition. Cupcake Sampler from the Gingerbread House in 2023 We hope this tradition will return in 2026 because it will be sorely missed this year. Luckily, the other gingerbread displays that are found at different Disney resorts will be returning. Find out more about the missing Gingerbread House here. Finally, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort is getting in on the news of the week! This one is bittersweet because Shula’s Steakhouse is closing. Shula’s Steak House This Disney World restaurant has been around since 1995 and was widely considered a hidden gem. The restaurant is being replaced by Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina! Chef Mina has received multiple Michelin Stars, and he currently operates over 30 restaurants worldwide. ©The Mina Group Shula’s Steakhouse is accepting reservations through June 14th, 2025. The anticipated debut of Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina is mid-summer. Discover more about the new restaurant here! It was a big week for Disney World resort news, and we couldn’t be more excited about the new changes. As always, don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Disney news and updates. The Best Disney World Hotels for 2025 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 How do you feel about this news? Tell us in the comments! The post 3 Game Changing Updates Announced For Disney Hotels This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Happy Star Wars season! Yes, it’s Season of the Force in Disneyland, and we are celebrating ALL there is to celebrate about that galaxy far, far away. Season of the Force display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel We’ve been enjoying this special time in Disneyland, which includes all kinds of fun space-themed snacks. Now, we’ve been trying every Star Wars treat we’ve been able to find (including snacks at Star Wars Nite), but we’ve come across yet another snack…and, y’all, this one sort of blew our minds. It’s the Peka Pretzel at the Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart, and we need to talk about it. The Peka Pretzel is a cream cheese-filled pretzel with Taro sweetened condensed milk topped with chocolate cream cookie crumbles for $8.75. Yes, it’s basically a Cookies and Cream kind of pretzel, and we are here for it. Now, we’ll admit…this pretzel just does NOT photograph well. But don’t let that fool you. This baby is delicious! Peka Pretzel You’ve got a classic soft and gooey Disneyland cream cheese-filled pretzel, which is good on its own, combined with this nice cookie crumble texture with the sweet taste of taro and chocolate. It’s the perfect flavor and texture combination, and we will be getting this again. And again. And again. We’ll be getting it again So, if you’re visiting Disneyland before Season of the Force ends on May 11th, you’ll want to make sure you grab this pretzel! Stay tuned to DFB for more. WE KNOW – there are SO many great snacks at Disney World! How do you choose (we don’t want to choose but will blow our budget on Day 1 otherwise)? We’ve got you covered! We have reviewed nearly EVERY snack available at Disney World, and we’ve written a series of DFB Guides about them! Check out our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining + Snacks Bundle for all the details you need to plan your snackin’ and spending. You can even download them to your smartphone – it’ll be like we’re right there with you in the parks! Is Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Nite Worth the Cost? Here’s Everything We Did in One Night. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland for Season of the Force? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Found the Perfect NEW Disney Pretzel, So Take Notes, People first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It may be spring, but we are more than ready to make a splash over at Disney World’s water parks! With the exciting news that both of Disney’s water parks will be open this summer — for the first time since 2019! — we are fully hyped for all the sun-soaked, splash-filled adventures ahead. Typhoon Lagoon Disney World hotel guests get free admission to Disney World’s water parks on check-in day, and we’ve seen huge crowds at Blizzard Beach because of it! We expect the same all summer at Typhoon Lagoon, so let us put you on to this chill beach bar to escape the crowd with a cold drink. No trip to Typhoon Lagoon is complete without a stop at one of our favorite chill spots: Let’s Go Slurpin’. This laid-back little bar is the perfect place to grab a cool drink and kick back between wave pool sessions. Here’s what we sipped on during our last visit — and what you might want to try on your next water park day (and what you should probably avoid)! First up was the Sunset Margarita for $18. This drink features Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, Lime, and Agave. Sunset Margarita When we took our first sip of this drink, we had to admit it was TART! We even had to shake our head and gather ourselves for a second due to the shock of it. It honestly wasn’t our favorite, and we couldn’t enjoy any of the ingredients due to how intense the tartness felt. But if you like an electric-like citrus kick to your drink, you might enjoy this one. Our personal favorite was the Rum Runner for $15.25. This drink features Don Q Cristal Rum, Blackberry Brandy, Bols Crème de Banana, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Plantation Original Dark Rum. Rum Runner This drink gave the tropical fantasy we were hoping for. It had the right amount of sweetness and freshness to it which made it really nice to sip as we enjoyed the beachy setting. This was everything we could want and more. And also, how pretty does it look? 10/10. Typhoon Lagoon Typhoon Lagoon officially opens back up on May 1st and will remain open until September 7th. We can’t wait to go back and enjoy more yummy treats this tropical water park has to offer! Stay tuned to us here on DFB for even more Disney World reviews and updates. Disney World’s New Hotel Perk Is About to Get Even BETTER 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’s your go-to drink at Let’s Go Slurpin’? We’d love to read about it in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Found a CHILL Beach Bar in a CROWDED Disney World Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, there is one trend currently gaining popularity online that we don’t want you to follow! Movie theater A Minecraft Movie is currently in the theaters, and movie-goers are turning it into, well, a madhouse. The chaos in the theaters is caused by one scene in particular: a baby zombie falls on the back of a chicken, creating a “chicken jockey.” This is a rare occurrence in the game and causes fans to go wild with excitement. ©Warner Bros For those of us who aren’t Minecraft experts, the Hollywood Reporter described this scene similarly to when Captain America successfully caught Thor’s hammer in Avengers: Endgame. ©Warner Bros The director of the movie, Jared Hess, also commented on the trend. He said, “It’s weird when you’re having too much fun and the cops get called. It’s funny because I think it’s just literally cheering and throwing popcorn, which is so funny to me that cops are getting called for popcorn. Yeah, it’s hilarious. I’ve seen so many funny videos,” according to Entertainment Weekly. He added, “It’s great, especially when people are climbing on their friends’ shoulders and standing up and cheering for those moments. It’s like this crazy anticipation. But, man, I’m just glad people are making memories with their friends and families.” AMC in Disney Springs The film has been doing incredibly well at the box office, with $185 million domestically and $380 million globally in one week. Recently, guests have been taking their movie experiences to the next level and causing more warnings before movies. AMC Theaters had to issue a statement stating not to sing during Wicked and noted that “silence is golden.” ©Universal When Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour was in theaters, people turned it into full concert experiences, trading bracelets, singing, saying the fan-favorite chants, and bringing glowsticks and light-up wands. ©Disney While we love going to the movies, please be aware of those around you and eat your favorite movie theater popcorn — don’t throw it. Stay updated with Disney Food Blog for news on your favorite movies. Everything Coming to Disney+ in April 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 Have you seen this trend happen at the movies? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. The post NEWS: Movie Theaters Announce New Rules Due to Viral ‘Minecraft Movie’ Trend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are SO close to the opening of Universal Orlando’s NEW theme park, Epic Universe. Now, we’ve already had a chance to check it all out (and you can read about that here). Universal Helios Grand Hotel We also had a chance to check out Epic Universe’s in-park hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel. You’ll find some great new dining options at the hotel, too. Well, let’s say you want to book a dining reservation at the hotel…how would you go about that? Well, we’re going to tell you. Here’s a guide on how to nab dining reservations at Universal Grand Helios Hotel. Flora Taverna Flora Taverna is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet, but lunch and dinner offer a full table service dining experience with a menu boasting “Mediterranean comfort foods.” Flora Taverna features an open kitchen, live cooking, a pizza oven, open grills, and a gyros station. It also has amazing views of Celestial Park. Flora Taverna ©Universal To make reservations, you’ll want to visit the restaurant’s site on Resy and choose your date and time. Note that reservations are open NOW, so get on that! You can make reservations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We Just Visited Universal Helios Grand Hotel for the First Time EVER and We Have So Much to Show You! Bar Helios Bar Helios is a rooftop lounge on TOP of the hotel, and we think that this restaurant will be super popular just for its location alone, especially as it has a 360-degree view of Epic Universe. The menu includes specialty cocktails, as well as pub food like burgers and sliders, and salads, seafood, and gyros. You’ll also find creative tapas here. Bar Helios To make reservations, you’ll also find Bar Helios on Resy. Note that this spot is open from 4 PM to midnight on weekdays and from 4 PM to 1 AM on weekends, with food being served from 4 PM to 11 PM. FULL ROOM TOUR at Universal Helios Grand Hotel Featuring MIND-BLOWING Epic Universe Views! Cabanas If you’re looking to reserve a cabana at The Lotus Lagoon Pool at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, you can do that online, too (although reservations were not being taken at the time of this writing). Cabanas include a fruit platter as well as an assortment of 12 sodas, four waters, and a bottle of Fiji water. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Here’s the Resy page for Cabana reservations, so keep an eye out for when those become available. One MAJOR Thing Is Missing from Epic Universe We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Epic Universe news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. If You Only Do ONE Thing at Epic Universe, Let It Be THIS Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> What do you think of this hotel so far? Would you want to stay there? Let us know in the comments! The post How To Book Reservations at Universal Orlando’s New Epic Universe Resort, Universal Helios Grand Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there anything as magical as getting to watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom at the end of your day? Fireworks in Magic Kingdom! Well, what would you say to watching them from a private boat while floating on the lagoon with snacks in hand and zero crowds? Yeah, possible, and yes it’s a splurge — but if you’re looking for something extra special (and I mean really special), this might be one of the best-kept Disney World secrets. For $449, you can book a fireworks cruise that gives you front-row views of Magic Kingdom or EPCOT’s nighttime spectaculars—from the water. We recently did one and we’re already thinking about when to book it again. Let’s talk details. So, What Is a Fireworks Cruise at Disney World? It’s exactly what it sounds like. You board a private pontoon boat with your group — up to 10 guests — and cruise around Bay Lake or World Showcase Lagoon before settling in for a jaw-dropping view of the fireworks. You’re not in the parks, but trust me, that doesn’t take anything away from the magic. Pontoon Boat for Fireworks Cruise You can book this through the My Disney Experience app or by calling (407) 939-7529. You’ll want to plan ahead: Bookings open 60 days out and tend to fill up fast, especially around holidays or peak vacation weeks. Oh, and if you’re celebrating something — a birthday, anniversary, whatever — let them know! Your boat can be decked out for the occasion. Pontoon Boat for Fireworks Cruise You get to choose between viewing Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom or Luminous: The Symphony of Us at EPCOT. Now, we’ve actually done both, and while EPCOT’s show is beautiful, there’s something about seeing the castle glow from the water during Happily Ever After that hits different. What You’re Paying For Yes, it’s $449 (plus tax), but let’s break that down. The boat fits 10 people, so if you’re going with friends or family and splitting the cost, it comes out to about $45 per person. For a private boat, snacks, drinks, and an uninterrupted view of Disney fireworks — honestly, that’s not bad. The snacks Our most recent cruise left from the Contemporary Resort’s Boat Nook Marina. You can also be picked up from a few other deluxe resorts around the Seven Seas Lagoon or Crescent Lake, depending on which show you’re viewing. The Experience You can bring drinks (just no glass), and the cruise includes water, sodas, and pre-packaged snacks — plus a cooler to keep everything chilled. Drinks The boat ride before the fireworks is a whole vibe. You cruise around Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon, passing by old-school Disney landmarks like the abandoned Discovery Island. If you want, you can even connect your phone and play music via Bluetooth during the ride. On the pontoon boat When it’s showtime, your captain anchors in a perfect viewing spot where you can see the castle and the fireworks. They even pipe in the show’s soundtrack so you get the full experience. And yes — Tinker Bell’s flight is totally visible from the water. It’s magic, plain and simple. Views of Magic Kingdom from the water Depending on timing, you might also catch the Electrical Water Pageant float by — which is one of my favorite nostalgic Disney moments. Let your captain know you’d love to see it, and they’ll do their best to make it happen. Final Thoughts Here’s the thing — Disney is already a splurge. But this feels like one of those experiences that actually gives you something unique. No crowds, no jostling for a fireworks spot, no stress. Just a quiet boat, a drink in hand, and a sky full of magic. Whether you’re celebrating something big or just want to end your trip on a high note, this is one Disney extra you’ll want to keep coming back to. The fireworks! To stay up to date on all the latest Disney news and for more Disney theme park tips, continue to follow along with the Disney Food Blog! I Spent $225 for This Disney World Perk, and I’d Do It Again in a HEARTBEAT 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 Have you ever taken a fireworks cruise? Let us know in the comments! The post I Spent 9 For This Disney World Perk, and I'd Do It Again in a Heartbeat first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Souvenirs have been a major part of the Disney theme park experience since Disneyland first opened back in 1955! ©D23 From mouse ears and toys to expensive fashion accessories and high-end collectibles, there’s a Disney World item for every taste and budget level. In fact, there are some items so ingrained with Disney parks that certain Disney adults will visit the parks JUST to get them! However, if that’s not in the cards for you, there are some Disney World items available on Disney’s web store. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney Pins! Pin Board Over the last quarter-century, there has arguably been no more famous or collected Disney item than pins. Pin Trading is still vatic around the resort, and Disney has churned out thousands upon thousands of designs since the program was first officially introduced during the Millennium Celebration. There are common pins, rare pins, exclusive pins, event pins, and just about every character one can imagine! ©Disney For example, the Star Wars May the 4th pin above celebrates the 2025 edition of every Star Wars fan’s favorite holiday! SHOP HERE Starbucks Cups! Magic Kingdom Tumbler Ever since Starbucks was introduced to the Disney parks, fans have loved to pick up the various special edition tumblers, mugs, and other collectible Starbucks items featuring Disney World branding and locales. ©Disney Some of these Disney Starbucks items do make their way online, like this tumbler, which features ”sticker” style graphics inspired by attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It also two includes corresponding mystery pins in the same style! SHOP HERE Popcorn Buckets! Max as Powerline Popcorn Bucket The newest Disney collector obsession, popcorn buckets have taken the parks by storm in recent years with highly detailed designs (some even include lights, sounds, and moving parts) and some only available during special events or for a specific calendar season. ©Disney Right now, you can pick up a Disney Parks popcorn bucket modeled to look like one of the iconic Mickey balloons that have been available at the parks for decades. It even lights up! SHOP HERE Of course, there are also some Disney souvenirs that can’t be found online, from festival-exclusive merchandise to snacks from around the world in World Showcase to custom tiaras and silhouette portraits. Stay tuned to DFB for further coverage of exclusive Disney merchandise. Searching for more Disney Essentials? Head to our Amazon Storefront!The post 3 Very Specific Souvenirs Disney Adults Literally Travel To the Parks Just To Buy first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is such an underrated park. Although part of it is under construction right now as DinoLand, U.S.A. becomes a new land called Pueblo Esperanza, a visit to Animal Kingdom is worth the time during your next Disney trip. Disney’s Animal Kingdom The beauty of Animal Kingdom is that it’s WAY more than just rides. It’s a chance to get up close and personal with the animals that call the park home. And the thing is…new animals join the ranks of Animal Kingdom all the time. Well, we now have to tell you about some newcomers to the park — and trust us, you’re going to love this news because these latest additions are newborns. So, some babies have recently been born in Disney World. The first of these babies are some baby otters, who have officially made their Animal Kingdom debut. Here’s a photo of them with their parents, Kevin and Mae. ©Disney Their names? Butternut, Biscuit, and Potato (WE CAN’T EVEN). They are Asian small-clawed otters, meaning they’re the smallest species of otter. You know us — we love anything miniature here at DFB! ©Disney These babies were born back in December, but they’re now at Otter Grotto waiting to be seen while their parents, teach them how to swim and do otter things. ©Disney These otters aren’t the only babies in Disney World, though. A Rüppell’s griffon vulture has also been born in nearby Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Her name is Lyra, and Disney’s animal care experts have been taking good care of her from the moment that she was an egg. Her parents, John and Janet (y’all, these names!), have also been taking good care of her. ©Disney What’s remarkable about little Lyra, though, is that these birds are critically endangered in the wild. So Lyra is somewhat of a miracle! You’ll want to keep an eye out for her and her family the next time you visit Animal Kingdom Lodge. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  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 seen a baby animal in Disney World? Tell us about it in the comments! The post Disney’s NEW Animal Kingdom Announcement Is Officially the Best Thing I’ve Seen All Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Snagging dining reservations for your Disney World vacation can be a STRUGGLE. The Cake Bake Shop If you’re using the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app, you’ll need to book your restaurants 60 days before your trip, and some locations fill up fast. It can be frustrating to plan so far in advance and not be able to snag your preferred spots, so that’s why we’re here to tell you about a very important app! While most restaurants in Disney World can only be booked through My Disney Experience or the Disney World website, some non-Disney-owned restaurants can be booked through other avenues. A great resource for this is the website/app OpenTable! Planet Hollywood spread OpenTable is a popular reservation service for metropolitan areas around the country, and some outside-owned restaurants in Disney World are available to book through the service. We’ve found that occasionally, when these restaurants are out of availability in Disney’s system, they still have time slots open for that very same day on OpenTable. Our whole meal at Paddlefish So which restaurants can you book on OpenTable? First of all, you’ve got the Disney Springs bunch, which includes Summer House on the Lake, Jaleo, City Works, Wolfgang Puck, The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s, Frontera Cocina, Planet Hollywood, Raglan Road, Terralina Crafted Italian, Paddlefish, Wine Bar George, Morimoto Asia, and Rainforest Cafe. Frontera Cocina If you’re heading to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, you can book several spots through OpenTable as well. These include Amare, Il Mulino, and Kimonos. Let’s go to Amare! Outside of those, there are several other assorted restaurants on OpenTable. You’ll find The Cake Bake Shop at the BoardWalk, Rainforest Cafe at Animal Kingdom, as well as dining locations at the Four Seasons Orlando, JW Marriott, and a few of the Disney Springs area hotels’ restaurants. The Cake Bake Shop But not only is OpenTable a great resource for snagging dining reservations, it’s also a great way to get the quick guide to these Disney World restaurants. Each restaurant’s page on OpenTable includes the restaurant’s rating, popular menu items, price range, and details like the hours of operation, the address, and even the dress code. Handy, right?! ©OpenTable So the next time you’re trying to decide where to dine in Disney World and you’re running out of options on My Disney Experience, try downloading OpenTable and checking out what’s available! You may find a new favorite spot. And check out our video below to see the top restaurants in Disney World for 2025! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the best ways to dine in Disney World. We’ve got you covered! This Disney World Restaurant Hack Is a Game-Changer — 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 What’s your go-to reservation for dinner in Disney World? Tell us in the comments! The post This Dining App Is a GAME-CHANGER for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article