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Whether you’re a Broadway fan, a movie buff, or have seen the viral marketing for it — you probably know all about the Wicked movie releasing on November 22nd. ©Universal Well, Universal Studios is getting in on the festivities by featuring all sorts of Wicked offerings around the parks — including a brand-new Wicked: The Experience! We got the chance to check it out before it officially opens and are bringing you along for a sneak peek! Wicked: The Experience will be a hit with fans at Universal Orlando Resort when it officially opens on Saturday, November 16th! This all-new, immersive experience invites you to step into the world of Wicked before the film hits theaters on November 22nd. We got the chance to preview Wicked: The Experience before it opened and are giving you a sneak peek! Follow along to see characters, costumes, eats and drinks, merch, and more. Wicked: The Experience We kicked things off with a meet and greet with the two main characters from the film — Elphaba and Glinda! You’ll be able to chat and take pictures with these two while Wicked: The Experience is around. Elphaba and Glinda meet and greet There are TONS of costumes and props on display throughout the experience, including this gown of Glinda’s… Glinda’s costume …an outfit of Elphaba’s… Elphaba’s costume …and even a costume from Nessa, Elphaba’s sister. There are SO many different costumes and props from the movie to explore! Nessa’s costume Not only that, but you’ll find lots and lots of merchandise — everything from apparel and accessories to home goods and more — in the experience as well. Lots of merch! We love this Wicked-themed tumbler… Love this cup! …and this Emerald City Spirit Jersey! Spirit Jersey We were able to try a few of the eats and drinks available throughout Universal Orlando as part of the Wicked event as well, starting with the Ozvocado Toast! This is an artisan-style black bread with smashed avocado, sweety drop peppers, pickled onions, and feta cheese. Eats We also tried the Strawberriful Waffle — a pearled sugar waffle with strawberry whipped topping, strawberry cream crumbs & sparkle dust. Consider this our official petition to have more sparkle dust in our lives. Waffle We had the Shimmering Spritz to wash it all down… Drink …and the Perfectly Pink Donut for dessert! Donut You’ll find Wicked: The Experience inside Universal Studios Florida just steps away from the front gate — follow the yellow brick road into the fantastical Land of Oz to visit iconic Wicked locations from Shiz University to the Emerald City. Make sure you check out the costume and prop replicas created by the designers from the film on display, immersive photo opportunities, spectacular scenic and theming, and an exciting variety of new merchandise including elevated apparel, home goods, accessories, toys, and more. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Universal Orlando and more theme parks. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more news! These NEW ‘Wicked’ Starbucks Mugs Are About to Go VIRAL — Here’s Where to Find Them Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be checking out the Wicked Experience? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Universal Orlando to attend their media preview of the Wicked Experience. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post SNEAK PEEK at a BRAND-NEW Experience Coming to Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so not EVERYTHING goes according to plan in Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve seen everything from ride evacuations to extended ride closures to characters having funny “oops” moments. Sometimes we even see a few funny things happen while we’re riding rides and something goes wrong. We’ll also NEVER forget plant Donald (he’s something of a legend here at DFB now). But last night, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was having some ISSUES, and we just had to share. DFB Reader Amanda shared a story with us about last night’s 9:30PM performance of Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios. Now, we’ll let you know ahead of time that the dragon is fine — it did NOT catch fire (because, well, it happened with Disneyland’s version of the show). However, the dragon did not make its way back to the mountain in time at the end of the show, which changed the show a bit. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This impacted the rest of the show. The boat did not do its firework twirl sequence during the finale, the water kept going (both screens were up the entire time). According to Amanda, you could still see the dragon at stage left pretty much the whole time. Oops. Fantasmic! Finale At the very end, though, Mickey came out a different way and did not go up to the center of the mountain like he usually does. He remained on stage left, and then ran off after “some imagination, huh?” Okay, so those not familiar with the show might not have caught all this, but if you know the show, that could’ve been pretty funny. Fantasmic! || ©Disney So yes, even with Disney’s nighttime entertainment, sometimes things don’t work the way they’re supposed to. However, Disney Cast Members are seasoned professionals and the show will continue to go on as long as its safe to do so. So they improvise. Thanks to our readers for reaching out and telling us about these moments! Stay tuned to DFB for more. We Just Watched Disney World’s Newest Show and We Have THOUGHTS 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 caught a moment like this when watching a Disney show? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Hollywood Studios Was on the Struggle Bus Last Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are less than two months away from the start of 2025! Magic Kingdom Disney World will see significant changes when the new year rolls around. The first round of closures will hit DinoLand U.S.A., and we can expect to see construction start on projects in all four parks. So many new offerings will open, including two new lounges, Test Track 3.0, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, Disney Starlight, The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure, and the Disney Villains stage show. Whew! That is a lot of change in one year! While Disney World is the one calling the shots on changes, we want to throw our hat in the ring as we hope these four things change in Disney World in 2025! It can be hard to deal with change, especially when it sometimes means having to let go of the past, like Tom Sawyer Island and DinoLand U.S.A., to welcome the new. While some Disney World changes have been controversial, we feel our four suggestions will be more well-liked. The endangered Tom Sawyer Island We Hope for No More Virtual Queue at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Currently, only two attractions at Disney World use the Virtual Queue system, Cosmic Rewind, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. TRON Lightcycle / Run officially stopped using the system a few months ago. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Now, it is unlikely that Disney would do away with the Virtual Queue system as it is a way to manage lines for some of their most popular attractions, but we have a feeling that it may be time to say goodbye to the Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue. When May of 2025 rolls around, Cosmic Rewind will have been using Virtual Queue for THREE YEARS! As it stands right now, Cosmic Rewind holds the record for having Virtual Queue the longest. We hope Disney finally decides to say goodbye to Virtual Queue for this attraction. Cosmic Rewind Loading Area We Hope Both Water Parks Operate at the Same Time Currently, Disney World only has one water park open at a time, but believe it or not, Disney used to actually have both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon open together during the summer months! Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach just took over for Typhoon Lagoon and will be the water park open for now. In 2025, the new hotel water park perk starts. Guests staying at a Disney World resort will receive free admission to one of Disney World’s water parks (depending on which is open at the time) on their check-in day. While this perk is a great way to spend time waiting for your room to be ready, we fear that this could cause large crowds if only one water park is open at a time. Blizzard Beach We will have to wait and see how this perk works and what the crowds look like, but we have our fingers crossed that Disney World will at least have both parks open for the summer months. Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach We Hope Disney World Brings Back More Free Perks While the water park perk for hotel guests is a good start, we miss free MagicBands and free airport transportation! We miss the Magical Express. Now, we know that Lightning Lanes will never be free like FastPass+ once was, but we really hope that Disney either brings back some of the old free hotel perks or supplements them with new perks. ©Disney — Once upon a time, Disney hotel guests used to be able to choose a free MagicBand. We Hope Disney World Gets Rid of the Park Pass Reservation System When Disney World reopened after the pandemic, it introduced Park Passes to manage crowds in the parks. But now, Park Passes pretty much only affect Annual Passholders. Disney World Annual Pass While Disney World has relaxed some of these restrictions and introduced Good-to-Go Days, we are ready to see Park Passes disappear! Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder Entrance We will have to wait and see if Disney decides to implement some of our ideas in 2025. What we do know is that there is so much on the horizon at Disney World in 2025 and beyond, so make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news! 2025 Dates You Should Know If You’re a Disney World Fan 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 do you hope changes at Disney World in 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post 4 Things We Hope Disney World Changes in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to see what Grandma is cookin’ up this year for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! Grandma’s Recipes You see, Grandma’s Recipes is a Festive Food Marketplace Booth (one of 7 at this year’s Festival) — and we’re visiting every single one of them to bring you our full reviews so you can know which ones are a must-stop for you during your Festival of Holidays experience! Menu Grandma has kept things short and sweet this year, with two food items on the menu and one drink. For food, the returning Barbacoa Tamal de Res has been joined by the new Cookie Dough Yule Log. Grandma’s Receipes menu And to drink, Grandma is serving a Café de Olla Cold Brew. So gather round the table, family! Let’s dig in! Eats As mentioned, the Barbacoa Tamal de Res is back this year! Barbacoa Tamal de Res It’s presented with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa, and crema, and costs $9.25. Barbacoa Tamal de Res This dish was VERRRY tasty! But we’re warning you, the tomatilla salsa has a good kick of heat to it when you dig in, which we think surpasses some of the most recent levels of spiciness that we’ve come to know from Disneyland lately. If you’re not a fan of more than a low-level of spice, then this probably isn’t a dish you’re going to enjoy. The meat inside of the tamale was well seasoned, and the standouts here were the cheese mixed with the crema, which made for a glorious bite of flavor when you got them all mixed together! The price for this one felt fair for what you get, and we were satisfied. Making its debut this year is the Cookie Dough Yule Log for $8. Cookie Dough Yule Log I don’t know about you, but my family food gatherings have never included a sweet treat crafted and filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate mousse, then covered with chocolate buttercream. (If yours have, though, I hope you’ll consider inviting me over next year!) Cookie Dough Yule Log Cookie dough lovers, look out — this one is a match made in holiday heaven for you! The cookie dough in this one really ties everything together. The chocolate in the center wasn’t overpowering, which we were a bit concerned about at first glance. The buttercream used in this one is really soft and cuts down the chocolate flavor. It’s also topped with some festive sprinkles and a white chocolate cookie, which made it feel like a quintessential SoCal holiday treat. It’s also dense enough that we thought it could pass for a shareable snack, and we can’t wait to grab it again and share it with a friend! Drinks At this point in the festivities, it’s time for a little caffeine fix, don’t you think? That’s where the Café de Olla Cold Brew comes in for $8.25. Café de Olla Cold Brew It’s made with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, low-fat and condensed milk, house-made spiced syrup with star anise, clove, and cinnamon, then topped with a chocolate dulce de leche sweet cream. The finishing touch is a mini-pan dulce for garnish! Café de Olla Cold Brew Admittedly, our reporter isn’t a huge fan of Joffrey’s Coffee cold brew, so a big part of this drink is that you’ll need to be a fan of its taste. However, the first thing we felt we needed to do with this drink was give it a quick stir. Otherwise, you’re going to end up with a massive dose of Dolce de Leche right off the bat. Even when we mixed it, that was still the most prominent flavor of this drink, which was fine, but we did find it a bit odd. The cookie topping was almost like a sugary donut, which almost acted as its own standalone snack — talk about a fun bonus! OVERALL Overall, we were impressed with the quality of the dishes here, and they got our stamp of approval. The Yuletide Log, though, was the star here, and we’d even go as far as saying it’s one of the best of the festival. The coffee drink was a bit in the middle of the road for us, but both of the dishes here were exceptional. Grandma’s Recipes Full Spread That’s it from Grandma’s Recipes, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Are you ready for some holiday-themed sliders?! Then come along with us as we head to Winter Sliderland at the DCA Festival of Holidays. Winter Sliderland 2024 The 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially kicked off and we’re checking out EVERYTHING. You’ll be able to visit the festival from now through January 6th, 2025, to enjoy some amazing food and drinks, check out some holiday entertainment, and more! We’re going to focus on food right now, though, because we’re heading over to the Winter Sliderland booth. Menu If you haven’t figured it out, the Winter Sliderland booth is ALL about sliders. This year’s menu features one brand-new slider and a returning slider. 2024 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the returning Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll, which is priced at $9.25. We tried this last year and we thought the brisket was hearty and packed with flavor. Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll There’s a very distinct smoked taste to this sandwich, which is excellent. The horseradish ketchup isn’t as horseradish-heavy as we wanted it to be — it’s more of a sweet ketchup taste. The pretzel roll is amazing. It has salt on top, is very, very light and airy, and not tough or hard or anything like that. The beef brisket is moist and has a good smoked taste to it as well. It all goes really well together. Next up is this year’s new slider addition — the Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider on corn brioche, also priced at $9.25. Al Pastor Slider We weren’t as big of fans of this one. The corn brioche bun is very dry and flaky — it had like a very dry and crumbly consistency to it, and we didn’t taste corn at all. We’re not sure if it was supposed to taste like cornbread, but that’s kind of what we were expecting. The pork and the pineapple go really well together, there is a slight kick to the sandwich. The cream sauce on top of it tastes more like a ranch than an aioli. The flavors go well together, but the bun was just disappointing. Drinks There are FOUR new drinks at Winter Sliderland this year! First up is the Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa made with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. hot chocolate with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with strawberry whipped cream. This is a non-boozy drink and is priced at $6.50. You can get a boozy version featuring Irish cream liqueur for $17.00. Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa This one is a hit! We definitely tasted the strawberry — it has a tartness in the whipped cream. It pairs perfectly with the melted chocolate taste and just a traditional hot cocoa with and it’s really, really tasty, very sweet. So if you don’t like too sweet of a drink you might want to skip this as it’s definitely a very, very sweet drink. Next, is another non-boozy drink the Jelly Donut Punch made with Apricot Nectar, house-made raspberry and strawberry jam syrup, cookie butter, and lemon juice garnished with a skewered powdered sugar donut hole. This is priced at $7.50. Jelly Donut Punch This has to be the best drink for us! It was utterly delicious. The donut was super moist and the sugar on top was delicious. We love the punch itself as well — we could taste the apricot, the raspberry, and the strawberry. It was sweet light and airy. We didn’t taste any cookie butter, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. We absolutely are obsessed with this drink and wish that it would be here year-round because it’s that good. Finally, Winter Sliderland is serving up a Hot Butter Pecan Bourbon Cocktail made with bourbon, apple cider, butter, and butter pecan syrups garnished with a bitters apple butter pecan foam for $17.50. 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays Holy bourbon, Batman. This was strong. It is served hot, which makes the bourbon taste a little bit more bitter and strong. We could taste the apple butter pecan foam and that was really, really good. It’s a sweet drink. It’s very strong — but you might want to skip if you don’t like the bourbon taste, especially in a hot bourbon drink. OVERALL This booth was a hit for us! We loved the brisket slider and thought the Al Pastor slider had some solid potential to be great. The drinks here are definitely unique — we loved the hot cocoa and the punch. Stop by this booth if you’re looking for some hearty eats and strong drinks! Full Spread 2024 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Welcome, Foolish Mortals. We’re about to talk about Disney World’s Haunted Mansion. Haunted Mansion Now, the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom is one of our FAVORITE rides in Disney World, and it doesn’t even have to be spooky season for us to enjoy it. We’ve seen a LOT of changes happening at Haunted Mansion over the past few years. Most recently, Candle Man was added (and only Haunted Mansion EXPERTS understand who and what that is). However, Disney World’s version of the ride also recently got the infamous Hatbox Ghost, an addition that still remains controversial with many fans. Well, something ELSE just changed at Haunted Mansion — and we can’t wait to see what everyone thinks about it. Stay tuned to DFB for more. BEWARE of the Loading Zone on These Two Disney World Rides 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 do you think of these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post 👻NEWS: Something NEW Arrived at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom!👻 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Man, Disney sure loves to keep us on our toes especially when it comes to the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom As you know, earlier this year Disney rocked our worlds with the announcement of the new Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, and now they’ve just shared with us which of the biggest and baddest villains are going to call the new land home. But amidst all the fanfare over the roster of baddies that’ll be there, there’s one very notable name missing, so you know we’ve gotta talk about it! As we were saying, Disney is going to bring to life the brand-new Villains Land to Magic Kingdom. We even know that it will be located essentially right behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. One of the things we didn’t know was which baddies would be calling this new land home. ©Disney Well, at D23 Brazil, Disney finally revealed which villains will be in the new land. Even though we don’t know how they’ll be featured, you won’t be disappointed by who’s on the list. Thanks to @omelete on X, we can see the Queen of Hearts, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Yzma, Cruella, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Gaston, Mother Gothel, Ursula, Hades, Chernabog, and Maleficent as a Dragon. ©omelete Now, by no means are we knocking this grouping of baddies. No, no, no. They’re definitely in a league of their own. That being said, if there’s any villain who could add some serious style and swagger to this cast, it’s Dr. Facilier, with his dark magic, slick moves, and unforgettable New Orleans vibe. That begs the question: why didn’t he make the cut for Villains Land? Dr. Facilier in EPCOT I mean, for many, Dr. Facilier’s absence stings even more because they were already disappointed when he didn’t make the cut for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Given that The Princess and the Frog is set in New Orleans, a city known for its mystery and magic, Dr. Facilier seemed like it would have been a perfect fit for the ride’s storyline. But instead, he was absent from the ride. What Is He Up To? With Villains Land on the way, many have been crossing their fingers that Dr. Facilier would finally get the recognition he deserves. He’s the kind of character who could easily have his own spooky ride or even a themed restaurant (could you imagine a “shadowy” speakeasy-style café?!). But alas, Disney’s official list doesn’t include him, which has many wondering why the studio keeps leaving out one of their most stylish and mysterious villains. Dr. Facilier I guess it all highlights a bigger question about how Disney picks and chooses which villains get the spotlight. Characters like Maleficent, Ursula, and Captain Hook make sense as they’re some of the most well-known and long-standing villains in Disney’s repertoire. But as Disney expands its theme parks to include a new generation of fans, there’s has to be enough room to bring in villains like Facilier, who embody the cool, modern vibe that today’s audiences love. Dr. Facilier Who knows. Maybe Disney’s keeping a Dr. Facilier announcement close to the vest to surprise us later, but until then, we’ll have to keep rooting for Dr. Facilier from the sidelines. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. We Found a BIG Clue About a NEW Villains Attraction Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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 How do you feel about Dr. Facilier not making the cut? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Popular Villain That's MISSING From Disney World's Huge Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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“Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens…” C’mon, sing it with me — you know you want to! “These are a few of my Favorite Things!” Favorite Things booth Here at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays, though, Favorite Things isn’t actually referring to bright copper kettles, warm woolen mittens, or brown paper packages. It’s the name of one of Festive Foods Marketplaces (also known as Booths) at this year’s Festival of Holidays. And we’re visiting ALL of the Booths to bring you our full reviews of each one, so join us as we find out which Favorite Things have come to the Festival of Holidays! Menu First on the list of those Favorite Things is a returning Festival dish: the Braised Pork Belly Adobo. It’s joined by the new Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron. Menu The new Spiced Coconut Cocktail is the drink offering here. Ready? Here we go! Eats Let’s start with the Braised Pork Belly Adobo, served with garlic rice. This returning dish is $9.50. This is so tasty and the pork belly is nice and tender with a great flavor. We also loved the crunch on top that’s almost like a pork rind. The chicharron is also on top, plus you have that nice, garlicky rice — both make for a nice mix. Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice The Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron is new this year for $8. While Mickey-shaped macarons aren’t necessarily a new addition to Disney California Adventure Festivals, this version is filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce. This is probably one of the best holiday macarons Disney has created. Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron It’s not too sweet and has that nice salted toffee flavor, along with the chocolate and vanilla buttercream — all the flavors work so well. Also, JUST LOOK AT IT. It’s adorable. Drinks Now, I don’t know about you, but some of the ingredients making up the new Spiced Coconut Cocktail for $17.50 are definitely a few of our favorite things: dark rum, spice tea, coconut purée, and evaporated and condensed milks are garnished with nutmeg and a wafer stick. Spiced Coconut Cocktail This cocktail tastes like Christmas, especially with the spices. The coconut flavor is the most predominant here, followed by the rum. The nutmeg just adds a hint of that holiday spiciness. OVERALL We found some of our Favorite Things at this booth, including snacks and a drink we’d order again. The macaron is a must, if only for the photos, but it’s quite tasty, too. This is one food booth you’ll want to put on your “must-visit” list when you visit the festival. Full Spread 2024 That’s it from Favorite Things, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Festival of Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post Review: Favorite Things at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside… ” Wait, what? That song isn’t the kind of “Holiday Duet” they’re referring to at the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays? Holiday Duets 2024 As it turns out… NOPE! Holiday Duets is one of 7 Festive Foods Marketplaces (also known as Booths) at this year’s Festival of Holidays, and the name refers to “perfect pairings” and also directly references a specific dish on the menu. So, as we’re visiting ALL of the Booths to bring you our full reviews of each one, please join us as we check out exactly what these kinds of Holiday Duets are all about! Menu Three food dishes make up the menu at Holiday Duets: the new Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese is joined by the returning Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese. The Holiday Duet, meanwhile, is a half portion of each of those mac & cheese dishes! Holiday Duets Menu If you’re thinking “Hmmm, it sure would be handy to have something to wash down ALL of that with,” then you can do so with the Cranberry Christmas Mule! Grab a fork and your appetite, because we’re digging in! Eats The new Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese is complete with tortilla crunch. This bowl of mac costs $9. This dish is actually vegetarian which definitely surprised us as the “meat” on top tasted just like real meat. It has a bit of a kick to it, but nothing crazy. We really enjoyed texture that the tortilla crunch on top added. They reminded us of Fritos and added a great crunch to the dish. With this bowl all mixed up, we were impressed with all the flavors and thought this was a unique dish. Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese Next up was the Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese which is finished with herb breadcrumbs, sour cream, and chives. Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese This dish is $8.50. It is very tasty but also very rich! The mac & cheese is super creamy, and the dish is definitely heavy on the sour cream. We really enjoyed it, but you will want to make sure you are ready for a rich dish. Can’t decide between the two mac & cheese bowls? No problem! You can order The Holiday Duet for $9.25, which serves up a half portion each of the Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese AND the Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese together! Drinks If you’re a fan of gin, you might consider ordering the Cranberry Christmas Mule. It costs $17.50. Cranberry Christmas Mule This twist on a classic vodka Mule features gin, elderflower and ginger liqueurs, cherry purée, and cranberry & lime juices. It’s topped with a citrus hard seltzer and the finishing touch is a lime wedge gummy. Cheers! Cranberry Christmas Mule This drink was the perfect Christmas beverage! It was one of our favorite drinks of the day, as the balance of all the flavors was great. The combination of the cherry, cranberry, and lime flavors worked well, and the drink was on the sweeter side, but not too sweet. It was easy to drink, and it didn’t taste too much like alcohol. OVERALL We enjoyed everything we got at this booth! The Chorizo Queso Fundido Mac & Cheese was a surprise for us and definitely felt like a more unique dish. If you are looking for a rich mac & cheese, definitely check out the Savory Kugel Mac & Cheese. The Cranberry Christmas Mule was one of our favorites we tried, and it really did taste like Christmas in a cup! Holiday Duets 2024 That’s it from Holiday Duets, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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If you’re heading to Disney World, let’s talk about how you can save some money!! Target As we were saying, we’re always on the lookout to help you save a buck on Disney World essentials and other items, and this time, we’re making sure that if you’re looking for Disney gift cards, that you know a couple different ways to save some cash on ’em! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Get a Disney Gift Card — Various Amounts (Email Delivery) ©Sam’s West, Inc. First up, when you think of discounted Disney gift cards, Sam’s Club might not be the first place on your mind. But let me tell you, Sam’s Club always have discounted options and often run huge doorbusters where you can save BIG. So especially if you’re a Sam’s Club member, don’t forget to check them out! Grab them here! Get a Disney Gift Card — Various Amounts (Email Delivery) ©Target Next, let’s hop on over to Target! Again, you might think of Target for Disney merch, but they’ve also got a great way for you to save on Disney gift cards. ©Target We’re talking about the Target Circle Card! You can this card it to save 5% on all your purchases at Target (not just gift cards) before a Disney trip! And of course, you can redeem the Disney gift cards at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Parks, Disney Store US locations, DisneyStore.com, and more! Grab them here! Get a Disney Gift Card — Various Amounts (Email Delivery) ©BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. Lasts up, if you haven’t thought about hitting up BJ’s for discounted Disney gift cards, well, here’s your notification to do so! Just like Sam’s Club, BJ’s often runs sales where you can get some truly massive deals, which means you’ll have to check them out often! Grab them here! We’re going to keep bringing you the latest Target deal news this week, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite Disney items!The post 3 PERFECT Ways to Find Discounted Disney Gift Cards first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is always changing, which, while exciting, can also mean some bittersweet moments when some of our favorite attractions close down to make way for the new. Magic Kingdom There is a lot coming to Disney World in the coming years, so we wanted to round up the permanent closures that we are expecting Disney World to announce next year! For starters, Disney World will likely announce a closing date for the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom towards the beginning of 2025. Disney has announced the construction is expected to begin on the new Cars attractions in early 2025, and these new attractions will be located where the Rivers of America is currently. Rivers of America So not only will we be getting a closing date announcement, but based on Disney’s announcements, this area will also be closing sometime in 2025. This means that Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will be permanently closing, so make sure you get your final rides and trips in soon! Views from Tom Sawyer Island Next up, the rest of DinoLand, U.S.A. will also likely be closing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This area of Animal Kingdom is being rethemed to a Tropical Americas-themed land called Pueblo Esperanza. While the new land isn’t expected to open until 2027, the first phase of closures for DinoLand, U.S.A., has already been announced, and we will likely find out when the rest of DinoLand, including DINOSAUR, will be closing. DinoLand, U.S.A. The last day for TriceraTop Spin, Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Animal Kingdom is January 12th, 2025. We are still waiting for Disney to announce when the rest of DinoLand is closing, but we expect it to be sometime in 2025. Make sure you fit in your last rides on DINOSAUR soon! TriceraTop Spin We can also expect to see It’s Tough to Be a Bug close permanently next year to make way for the new Zootopia show. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! is expected to make its debut in the winter of 2025, so if that is the case, then It’s Tough to Be a Bug will have its final show sometime in 2025. It’s Tough to be a Bug! Finally, we may also find out a closure date for parts of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new Monsters, Inc. Land will be coming to Hollywood Studios and construction is expected to begin in 2026. We still don’t know exactly where this new land will be located, but the current contenders include the Muppets area or Animation Courtyard. Disney hasn’t given us any clues about where this new land will be though, so those are just our guesses, and we are keeping our eyes peeled for any additional news! While we likely won’t see any closures happening in 2025, we are thinking Disney might announce the closing date in 2025. Disney’s Hollywood Studios While it is hard to know that some of our beloved attractions will be permanently closing soon, we are also excited to see all the new attractions and experiences that will be coming to Disney World in the coming years. If you want to learn more about ALL of Disney’s announcements that will change Disney World forever, make sure you check out this video: Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Check out EVERY major Disney Parks announcement that was made at the D23 Expo this year! 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 Which new experience are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments! The post 4 Permanent Closures Disney World Could Announce in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

So we’re guessing there’s a good chance that if you’re reading this, you’re probably also a Disney+ subscriber. ©Disney That’s because we’re all massive Disney fans, and we all have Disney+ subscriptions, too, so we can get our fix of Disney movies, Star Wars movies and TV shows, ALL THE MARVEL, and Disney Channel shows anytime we want (seriously, sometimes you just want to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol even if it’s June, right?). Well, if you ARE a Disney+ subscriber, you can now get early access to some pretty sweet merchandise. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Yep, Disney+ subscribers can now get an early opportunity to grab some Home Alone merchandise, as well as Deadpool & Wolverine souvenirs. Subscription DOES have its perks, right? Get The Home Alone ”Aaahhh!!!” Pullover Sweatshirt For Kids ©Disney EVERYONE knows the classic moment in Home Alone when Kevin screams into the void because he’s left home alone for Christmas. This sweatshirt features that iconic moment with a repeating pattern of Kevin’s cry, as well as Kevin’s iconic pose. Buy at The Disney Store Buy the Deadpool & Wolverine T-Shirt ©Disney Celebrate THE movie of the year with this fun t-shirt that shows Wolverine following a lineup of a variety of Deadpools in a parade to their destiny. This all-cotton shirt is the perfect way to show your love for these two iconic Marvel characters. Buy at The Disney Store Get the Home Alone “Kevin!” Shirt For Adults ©Disney Kevin has the WORST parents ever, but they do realize eventually that they’ve left him home alone for Christmas. This short has the Home Alone logo on one side, but the back recreates the moment when Kevin’s mom realizes what she’s done. Oops. Buy at The Disney Store Buy the Wolverine Baseball Cap ©Disney Show your love for Wolverine with this fun Baseball Cap that mimics his costume. The hat features faux leather appliqués with embroidered accents. There are even “claw” prints on the bill. Buy at The Disney Store If you want to grab these items early, you have until November 26th to grab them early. Check out our Amazon store for deals on Disney souvenirs and essentialsThe post Disney+ Subscribers Just Got a NEW Shopping Perk! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2025 is only a few months away, but we already know there’s a lot of change coming to Disney World this next year. Animal Kingdom Entrance There are construction projects beginning in every single Disney World park (unless some get pushed to 2026, which is always a possibility), Test Track will be reopening with its new reimagined theme sometime in 2025, and of course, that’s not counting the changes that haven’t been announced yet (and these days it feels like Disney almost always has an announcement up their sleeve). But all of these changes don’t necessarily mean we’ll see MORE crowds in the Disney World parks — here’s why we think we could see FEWER crowds in Disney World in 2025. Epic Universe Yep, you knew it would be on here. Universal Orlando is unveiling their MASSIVE new theme park, consisting of 5 different lands and numerous new attractions. The new park will open on May 22nd, 2025 and many fans have already got their tickets, and others are planning trips in the new year already. With so much excitement happening across the pond, it’s very likely a lot of typical Disney World visitors may choose to skip out on the Most Magical Place on Earth for 2025 and visit Universal Orlando instead. Or they may choose to have fewer days at Disney World so they can explore Epic Universe. ©Universal This is especially true since, at the time of writing, single day tickets to Epic Universe are not yet available to the general public (although they will be available before the park opens, according to Universal), so families are needing to book multi-day tickets or ticket + hotel packages to confirm they’ll be able to visit for their preferred dates in 2025. Construction While we’re very excited for all the new additions Disney World is adding to their parks, the reality is that a TON of it is scheduled to begin in 2025. Again, there are projects beginning in EACH park, some massive (like entire new lands and overhauls of existing areas) and some are smaller (like new lounges in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT), but regardless, those are a LOT of construction walls we’ll be seeing for a large part of the new year. The new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom lets guests explore a preserved Maya temple – and the ensuing adventure – alongside Indiana Jones. It’ll be like Wallcot all over again, but this time across all the parks, and that’s not ideal for a lot of families. They may find themselves getting confused on how to get around with all the walls, or be frustrated that there are fewer attractions available (more on that idea in a second). We also don’t exactly know when some of these projects are set to begin, but we DO know that many of them are set to begin in 2025 but not OPEN until 2026 or 2027 at the earliest, and going to the parks in the year BEFORE a lot of new attractions open up isn’t a lot of people’s cup of tea. Why Not Wait? Speaking of the above, if we know that a ton of new attractions and offerings are opening in Disney World in 2026 and 2027, many guests may choose to just hold off on their trip another year or two and wait to go when all of these new offerings are available to experience. A new show inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Zootopia” will debut next winter in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, it’s likely that you’ll be dealing with many more crowds if you wait until these new areas of the parks are open, as many people may choose to take this route. But let’s say a new park offering opens in March 2026 and you decide to go in September, some of the hype may have calmed by then. With so many new additions coming though, it will be hard to plan around these openings until they’re all announced and all our ducks are in a row! Let’s Talk About Those Prices Now, this one’s a little spicy, we’re not gonna lie, but we have to bring it up because it’s true. As the past few years have gone on, Disney has made some choices that have made many guests choose to vacation elsewhere. For many, it’s because the price to go to Disney World is now too expensive, and many families aren’t able to save up in a reasonable amount of time to take their kids at the ages they’re looking to. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom For others, they feel that what Disney has shown to create in the past few years (we’re looking at you Communicore Hall & Plaza) is not worth the constant upcharges that continue year after year. Price increases are now not only yearly, they often happen MULTIPLE times throughout the year on some items or experiences, and many guests are just simply not willing to pay an arm and a leg when they don’t feel there’s anything substantially new to constitute those prices. Disney’s Animal Kingdom One thing’s for sure though — we know we’ll be going to Disney World EVERY day in 2025 to make sure we’re bringing you all the latest news, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! Why is Disney World Opening Two Lounges…and No Restaurants…in 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 Are you planning to go to Disney World in 2025? Tell us in the comments! The post 4 Big Reasons Disney World Crowds Could Be Lower in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re looking to get away, setting sail with Disney Cruise Line is a great way to do it! ©Disney You get to experience a Disney vacation while also exploring other destinations around the globe. But, we have a word of warning if you’re heading to some specific destinations — on a Disney cruise or otherwise — as the U.S. State Department has issued new travel advisories. The U.S. State Department has issued new travel advisories for some countries in the Caribbean — including a couple of Disney Cruise Line destinations. Disney Magic Cruise Ship A Level 1 travel advisory has been issued for Grenada — especially on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique due to varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. The Level 1 warning says to “Exercise Normal Precautions” and that some restaurants, hotels, and other businesses may be impacted. This is a Disney Cruise Line destination, so if you’ve got an upcoming trip make sure you keep this in mind. Disney Magic Cruise Ship Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is also under a Level 1 travel advisory due to the continued impacts of Hurricane Beryl. The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, and Union Island are all in varying stages of recovery from the storm. Bermuda — which is also a Disney cruise destination — has also received a Level 1 travel advisory, warning travelers to “Exercise Normal Precautions” on this tropical island as well. Disney Wish docked at Castaway Cay The State Department has four levels of travel advisories. Level 1 says to “Exercise Normal Precautions,” Level 2 says to “Exercise Increased Caution,” Level 3 says to “Reconsider Travel,” and Level 4 urges “Do Not Travel.” Luckily, the advisories that were recently issued are the lowest level, but this is something to still be aware of if you’ve got an upcoming vacation. ©State Department If you’re planning on visiting these destinations with Disney Cruise Line, keep in mind that those ports are generally very safe to visit! In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep an eye out for additional travel advisories that may impact your vacations. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important updates! ALERT: State Department Warns Travelers About These Disney Destinations 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 to any of these destinations? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: U.S. State Department Issues Travel Advisories for 2 Disney Cruise Destinations first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Twist on Tradition is back at the DCA Festival of Holidays this year, taking our favorite holiday eats and giving them a festive TWIST! A Twist on Tradition 2024 It’s officially time for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! This festival lasts from now through January 6th, 2025, and it brings lots of tasty eats and drinks to the park. Wondering just what you can eat at the Twist on Tradition booth? Well, we’ve checked it out and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Twist on Tradition booth, you’ll find two new dishes and a returning drink! 2024 menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the NEW Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw. This new snack costs $9. Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw We thought was one of the best of the festival this year — hands down! The cornbread was super sweet and the barbecue sauce was a little tangy but nothing too strong. The cornbread had actual pieces of corn inside it served warm with the slaw that was really solid. Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw It was pretty mild tasting but a safe bet for something fresh. Next, we checked out the other new dish, the Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade which is priced at $9. Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider This one was a little dry but the turkey and cranberry marmalade were really good, but our initial thoughts were hung up on how peppery it was. Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade However, after further examination we found the culprit of that peppery tang to be the herb mayo within it. Drinks There’s just one drink on the menu this year — the returning Berry Pomegranate Paloma which is made with Blanco Tequila, blueberry purée, lime, cranberry and pomegranate juices, and agave syrup topped with Fresca and garnished with a chili-lime rim and orange wheel and is priced at $18.00. Last year this drink was on the menu at Grandma’s Recipes. Berry Pomegranate Paloma This one wasn’t very strong until we stirred it up and then it was MUCH stronger — which we would hope would be the case for such an expensive drink! We found it to be fresh and fruity thanks to all the lime, cranberry, and blueberry working together to give it a sweet and tart taste. Berry Pomegranate Paloma The chili-lime rim of Tajin with a fresh orange slice was the perfect compliment to this drink! OVERALL Overall we really enjoyed this booth and think if you really want to spend your money for the festival on one of the most solid booths offered this year, Twist On Tradition is an excellent choice! Full Spread 2024 That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 the Festival of Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: A Twist on Tradition at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re at Disney California Adventure for Disneyland Resort’s Festival of Holidays and you’re wondering where you can find 1) Brews and 2) Bites… then you’re in the right place! 2024 Booth The 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays is ON through January 6th, 2025, and — just like our holiday celebrations back home — FOOD is a major part of the festivities! So we’re making a stop at the Brews & Bites Booth to bring you our full review (just like we’re doing with ALL of the Festive Foods Marketplaces at the Festival of Holidays)! Menu Okay, we have a bit of semantics to address before we dive in: At the Brews & Bites Festive Foods Marketplace (or Booth, as the Marketplaces are better known), the emphasis is definitely on the Brews, with only ONE “Bite” to be found… 2024 Brews and Bites Menu This year, the new Chicken Chicharrón takes the food spotlight. But you can pair it with one — or more — of several Brews, which is where the variety really kicks in. We’ll delve into the specifics below, but you can order a full-size beer or try an assortment of four with either the Festive Beer Flight or the Holiday Beer Flight. The new Passion Fruit Rose Lassi is also up for grabs. Okay! Let’s drink some brews and have a bite, shall we? Eats For our bite, we have the Chicken Chicharrón served with basmati rice, herb chutney, and masala drizzle. Chicken Chicharrón with basmati rice, herb chutney and masala drizzle This new dish is $8.00. It’s kind of got an Indian and Mediterranean taste going on thanks to the herbs and spices — there’s a little bit of a kick to the dish, and the chicken was nice and crispy. The rice had a lot of really pronounced flavor — it had a nice little citrus flair to it with the chutney and the masala drizzle. Very tangy, very tasty, and a combination of flavors we weren’t typically used to — which was pleasantly surprising. All the flavors went so well together! Chicken Chicharrón with basmati rice, herb chutney, and masala drizzle Luckily, there are plenty of drinks to wet our whistle with at this booth! Drinks Before we get into the Brews, we’re trying the new Passion Fruit Rose Lassi for $7.50. It’s made with passion fruit nectar, yogurt, rose and honey syrups, and the finishing touch is a rose petal garnish. Passion Fruit Rose Lassi The flavors were there with this drink, but it just didn’t seem quite right. It was a little too yogurt-heavy for our liking and just tasted like we were drinking a Go-Gurt. But, had there been more of the passionfruit and rose flavors, we think this would be a solid drink. It was very much like a rose dipped in milk, which some people might be into — but it probably isn’t for everyone. Passion Fruit Rose Lassi Okay, NOW AT LAST, let’s sip those BREWS! We’re doing this through the two available Flights: the Festive Beer Flight and the Holiday Beer Flight. The Festive Beer Flight costs $18.50. This Flight includes Stone Brewing Company Pilsner ($16.25 individually), Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale ($17.75 individually), Dust Bowl Brewing Company Winter Wonder IPA ($17.75 individually), and Naughty Sauce Noble Ale Works Golden Stout ($16.25 individually). Festive Beer Flight The Stone Brewing Company Pilsner is very light — definitely a great beer for drinking as you walk around a theme park as it’s extremely smooth. The Garage Brewing Co. Churro Ale really does taste like you’re drinking a churro — it’s very tasty but very sweet. It’s on the thicker side for an ale, but is still smooth. The Dust Bowl Brewing Company Winter Wonder IPA is definitely heavy on the hops like you can typically find with IPAs. It has some spiciness to it that reminds us of winter, living up to its name. And finally, the Naughty Sauce Noble Ale Works Golden Stout is true to its name despite being a lighter stout. It’s very thick and has a woody, earthy taste to it and wasn’t our favorite. The Holiday Beer Flight is $19.00. It features LA Bodega Jamaica Hard Seltzer (which can be purchased on its own for $17.75), Green Cheek Beer Co. Hops for the Holidays IPA ($17.75 individually), Altamont Beer Works Juice Above the Clouds Double IPA ($17.75 individually), and Great Notion Brewing Single Stack Stout ($17.75 individually). Holiday Beer Flight The LA Bodega Jamaica Hard Seltzer was delicious — very fruity and light. It was tangy and not too sweet. The Green Cheek Beer Co. Hops for the Holidays IPA was super drinkable — it reminded us more of a wheat beer like Blue Moon rather than an IPA since it was on the citrusy side. The Great Notion Brewing Single Stack Stout is a coffee stout, and it’s very coffee-forward. It’s a pretty thick stout. Finally, the Altamont Beer Works Juice Above the Clouds Double IPA is definitely more boozy at 9% ABV, and it’s strong flavor proves it. It’s a heavier IPA and pretty hoppy as well, which might not be for everyone. So, what are our final thoughts on this booth? OVERALL You should certainly stop by this booth if you’re looking for lots of options when it comes to brews, and the Chicken Chicharrón was a surprising hit for us! We probably wouldn’t get the lassi again, but it would make for an interesting drink if you’re looking for something different. Brews & Bites That’s it from Brews & Bites, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Merry Mashups has returned to the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays for 2024, and this year, it’s serving up two new dishes! Merry Mashups The 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially begun, and there is so much to eat and do. From now through January 6th, 2025, you can try all the tasty eats and drinks your heart desires, watch unique entertainment, and more! Wondering just what you can eat at the Merry Mashups booth? We just tried everything there and are giving you our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Merry Mashups booth you’ll find two new food items — a Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch and the M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake: Chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème. Now that we’ve seen the menu, it’s time to EAT! Eats First up, we checked out the Holiday Mash for $8.75. This NEW menu item is filled with chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy, with a cranberry stuffing crunch. Good news — we liked this one! It’s a tad salty, but then again, this is theme park food we’re talking about. You really can’t go wrong with mashed potatoes and chicken! Holiday Mash Bowl That said, there wasn’t a whole lot of gravy or stuffing here, but still, we quite enjoyed this dish. It’s a nice, warm, comfort food for the holiday season, and we enjoyed this dish! YUM! For dessert we noshed on the M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake for $7.50. This is another new dish for 2024, and it’s a chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème. Tempted? Us too. This was AMAZING but so, so, so, so rich. M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake The M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis reminded us of Reese’s Pieces, so if you love peanut butter and sweet treats, this is a must-buy. The top layer of peanut butter was essentially a really thick peanut butter, while the peanut praline had a nice crunch. Ugh — this is such a rich, heavenly dessert. Be prepared to share; this thing is FUDGY. M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake Drinks This year’s menu includes one drink — a Glacier Margarita made with Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, coconut syrup, lime and white cranberry juice, and rosemary syrup garnished with champagne bubble candies on a skewer. This drink was found at A Twist on Tradition booth in 2023. Glacier Margarita The drink is well-balanced and sweet, but be sure to mix your drink to really let all the ingredients blend together. OVERALL This booth did NOT disappoint! From the hearty bowl to the rich, decadent dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. There are a few things we truly love to eat and will never skip, like peanut butter, potatoes, and chocolate, and this booth has it ALL! Bravo, Disney! Merry Mashups full spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! 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 the Festival of Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Merry Mashups at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season at Disneyland Resort and that means it is time for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays The holidays have been making their way to Disneyland with snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle and tons of festive merchandise, but now it’s officially time for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! We’re here to show you ALL there is to do at the festival, including food, entertainment, and so much more! Festival Dates Before we dive into this event, you need a couple of key details — like how long the festival will last! The Disney Festival of Holidays runs from November 15th, 2024 through January 6th, 2025. Happy Holidays! If you’re visiting this park within that time frame, you’ll be able to test out the new (and returning) offerings! Food and Drinks There are plenty of NEW snacks and drinks to try out this year. There are 7 Festival Marketplaces to check out during the festival this year, as well as additional locations and special eats at existing quick service spots. Brews & Bites Be sure to check out our page that has ALL of our reviews of the 2024 booths! ALL of our Festival of Holiday booth reviews — click here! Here’s a quick look at the booths! Brews & Bites Brews & Bites has a new menu item this year — Chicken Chicharrón with basmati rice, herb chutney and masala drizzle — along with several new drinks and two new beer flights. Brews & Bites You can read our full review of Brews & Bites soon! A Twist on Tradition This year, A Twist on Tradition is serving up two new dishes — Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw and Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade. Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider The Berry Pomegranate Paloma returns from 2023. Read our full review of A Twist on Tradition soon. Additional Locations You’ll find festival eats around Disney California Adventure including Paradise Garden Grill and many of the quick service spots. You can check out all the menus here! See ALL of our 2024 Festival of Holidays reviews in one place here! Discounts For one price of $63, the Sip and Savor Pass consists of a commemorative credential, lanyard, and 8 coupons, which can be redeemed at the Festive Foods Marketplaces for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage each. In 2024, a second option was added — you may choose either either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version! 2024 Sip & Savor Pass This pass is available for $32 (for four vouchers) or $63 (for eight vouchers). If you have a Magic Key Pass, you can get eight vouchers for $58 this year. Not bad, eh? Special Entertainment There are a variety of entertainment offerings at the Festival of Holidays celebrating Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Music and festivities can be enjoyed at Palisades Stage and Sonoma Terrace, and the celebration extended to Hollywood Backlot for the first time in 2023. Festival of Holidays Mickey’s Happy Holidays is a high-energy character celebration! During the celebration, guests are invited to dance along to merry holiday music with Mickey Mouse and pals! Holiday Toy Drummers The Holiday Toy Drummers are always a highlight of Mickey’s Happy Holidays, too. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party joins the celebration on Saturdays and Sundays from November 16th through January 5th. ¡Viva Navidad! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! gives guests the chance to enjoy a street party featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets, and Mickey, Minnie and friends in their fiesta best! Viva Navidad “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” is hosted by The Three Caballeros, and Encanto’s Mirabel and more Disney pals will also make appearances this year! Enjoy the celebration at Paradise Gardens Park. Viva Navidad! NEW in 2024 is an Encanto-themed show called “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Seasons,” presented Mondays through Fridays outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park. Mirabel will be joined by her friends to enjoy the spirit of the holidays during their very own Fiesta de Navidad celebration! The show will include some of your favorite songs from Encanto. ©Disney A new Coco-themed show is coming to the festival, too! “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel” will be performed on weekday evenings on Buena Vista Street. This nighttime show “gathers friends and families to listen to heartfelt stories and timeless songs in an enchanting celebration of the holidays.” The bilingual show includes a special appearance by Miguel for a rendition of “Silent Night.” ©Disney This year’s festival will also include MORE musical acts, including some returning performers as well as new performers! According to Disney: “The live entertainment across Disney California Adventure displays an extensive range of genres, including mariachi, jazz, klezmer, Latin pop, fusion, reggae, polka and more. Several new live bands and cultural performance groups will perform at the festival, such as Joy, Rangoli Rhythms, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, Keali’I O Nālani & Daniel Ho, and more! You can also enjoy a season of celebrations with many returning favorites, including Blue13 Dance Company and The Mistletoes!” ©Disney You can also enjoy “holiday rhythms” as Disney characters march to the beat of festive music during the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade! Don’t forget to grab a Festival Entertainment Guide and check the Disneyland App so you can be in the know with the lineup during your visit! Keep checking back for more updates from the Festival of Holidays! See the food booths and menus at the 2024 California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. 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! 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While you might not have your holiday decor up yet, over at the Magic Kingdom, you’ll find wreaths and garlands are already up inside stores. Christmas Season at Magic Kingdom Something you aren’t likely to find in these stores though are Black Friday deals. Disney isn’t really known for doing sales on the big shopping day. But, if you are already starting your holiday shopping early, we found 4 early Black Friday sales going on right now! So why wait? Grab your virtual shopping cart and let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Wishing you had Amazon Prime this holiday season? Get a FREE trial below! Early Holiday Deals on Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet ©Amazon For over 50% off, you can grab this Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet. It has up to 13 hours of battery life, which is perfect for those long travel days. It also includes parental controls, allowing you to keep your child safe. It includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+, a digital subscription designed for kids to learn, grow, and explore safely. On the Fire HD 8 Kids, kids can enjoy thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps, and more. Your kiddos will be so excited to open this on Christmas day! View on Amazon Disney Bitzee Interactive Toy ©Amazon Bitzee electronic pets will be on top of Christmas wish lists. It’s a fun kids’ Christmas gift for ages 5+, offering a screen-free alternative to a handheld game console & video games. You can unlock Disney’s Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse from Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Toy Story & Disney’s Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast & more by earning Wishing Stars. View on Amazon Lego Marvel Dancing Groot ©Amazon Kids can build their own baby Groot with this LEGO set. This dancing Groot is an interactive gift for boys and girls ages 10 and up. One of my favorite features is that all of these accessories can be stored in the pot’s built-in compartment so there are no little pieces that go missing. View on Amazon Mini Brands Disney Advent Calendar ©Amazon Grab this advent calendar for 25% off! It contains 24 iconic Disney minis from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Mickey Mouse & Friends, and Disney Princesses. Each Mini is a perfect replica of your favorite Disney Store characters, with incredible design detail. View on Amazon Guess in 10 Game ©Amazon Need a game to keep the family entertained over the holiday season? Check out this Guess in 10 Disney game. You will divide yourselves up into teams, or play one-on-one, and ask up to 10 questions to guess the Disney character on the Game Card! Is the character an animal? Does this character wear a blue gown? Be the first player to win 7 Game Cards! View on Amazon Over 1,000 Disney Items on Sale at Target 25% Off Disney Toys, Apparel & Home ©Target At Target, you’ll find over 1,000 Disney items on sale! From Disney appeal to home decor, you can save 25% off right now. You can grab this Disney snack cart that’s on sale right now. View on Target 35 LEGO Sets on Sale Right Now 20% Off on LEGOs at Target ©Target Also at Target, you’ll find LEGO sets up to 20% off. You’ll find sets like Star Wars and Minecraft are apart of the sale, like this Ahoska one above. If you have a LEGO fan in your life, check these out. View on Target HUGE Sales at Walmart This Week Early Black Friday Deals at Walmart Have Started ©Walmart Walmart has started its early Black Friday deals as well. You’ll find A TON of items on sale that are sure to be on your wish list. You can find Beats Solo3 Headphones for under $70 and Apple Airtags for under $20, both would be perfect for traveling. View on Walmart Up to 50% Off on LEGO Sets ©Walmart Over at Walmart, they are also having a HUGE sale on LEGOs. You’ll find sets up to 50% off. You can find DUPLO and traditional LEGO sets are a part of the sale. You can grab this Mickey Vacation Home DUPLO set for under $65. Check out more now! View on Walmart Be Sure to Check Out Our Amazon Storefront This Holiday Season!The post 4 EARLY Black Friday Deals Happening Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the first Aulani Wish Week last year—a large-scale event at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa dedicated to making wishes come true—it was clear this magical experience would be the start of something lasting. Families continue to be enchanted by Disney magic in Hawaii, with the most recent wish week concluding with an unforgettable Halloween dance party. The Heart of Aulani Wish Week Make-A-Wish kids from around the country came together for a time of relaxation and fun, but the heart of the week was the connections made along the way. Among the group of 22 wish kids was 8-year-old Harper from Connecticut. When asked what she was most excited about, Make-A-Wish learned that she couldn’t wait to meet Moana and soak up the warm weather – a wish that came true thanks to the efforts of Aulani cast members, Disney VoluntEARS and Make-A-Wish. “We got to meet Moana on our first full day here,” said Harper’s mom Jenna. “Harper had been sleeping, and when she woke up, she reached out and grabbed Moana’s hand. It was just….magical.” Another aspect of the week that brought Harper joy was attending Aulani Resort’s KA WA‘A Luau, laughing and giggling as she was immersed in Hawaiian music and dance. During their stay, Harper’s family even made a special bond with another Connecticut family. They later invited them to celebrate Harper’s birthday at a private movie screening, showing how these connections stretch far beyond Aulani. This is all thanks to Disney VoluntEARS and cast members who teamed up to create the most memorable week for these kids – something we know they’re passionate about! “It’s very hard in the real world to find people who share the same experience of having kids that need special things,” said Jenna. “We just made a whole family of friends of people that understand the same thing that we’re going through. That’s something we never expected from this trip, but it’s a better gift than we could ever ask for.” Whether it was through wish kids making new friends, parents connecting with other parents undergoing similar life experiences, or families connecting with cast members and bonding with each other, Aulani’s ‘ohana spirit was palpable, leaving everyone touched by the commitment to bring happiness to these deserving kids. Surprise Costumes Take Celebration to New Levels After a marvelous week of snorkeling adventures, a traditional lū‘au, meeting Moana and more, the wish kids and their families gathered on Hālāwai Lawn for the culminating Trick-or-Treat dance party on Halloween night where they were surprised with costumes and accessories donated by the Disney Store and our guests and fans across the country. It was sparkly tiaras, Stitch onesies and Marvel capes galore with each wish kid able to embrace their favorite Disney characters. This week has truly been one for the books… and we’re looking forward to many more! For nearly 45 years, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to grant life-changing wishes for children fighting critical illnesses. With 155,000 transformative wishes and counting, Disney is honored to be the world’s largest wish-granter for Make-A-Wish. Learn more about how Disney delivers joy when it’s needed most at joy.disney.com. The post Aulani Wish Week: Costumes and Connections appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

ALDI is known for releasing some HUGE deals week to week and next week is when you’ll score MAJOR savings on Disney merch! ©ALDI We’re not above looking for the best places to find Disney merchandise and ALDI is one that consistently has prices we just can’t find anywhere else on things we love and use. With the holidays quickly approaching, you could make quick use of their upcoming sales to knock quite a few items off of your Christmas buying list early. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. All of the items we’re going to be duping to ALDI’s finds can be found on Amazon. Get started with fast FREE shipping now by clicking below to start your Amazon Prime trial. We’re constantly on the hunt for the latest Disney merch on the cheap and one of the best places we’ve spotted great savings is at ALDI! Each week, ALDI stores across the country put out a weekly add of their upcoming deals and we spotted quite a few Disney items on sale between November 20th through November 26th! For starters, Aldi will have this Disney collectible figures pack on sale… ©ALDI …a 2-pack Christmas hand towel set… ©ALDI …Mickey sink accessories for y0ur bathroom… ©ALDI … an adorable Disney characters snow globe… ©ALDI …a Disney village… ©ALDI …Disney plushes… ©ALDI … a door mat… ©ALDI …cookie cutter set… ©ALDI …and a sleep set (2 Disney-themed pairs). ©ALDI Now, we realize that each store and region is different so if your nearest Aldi store isn’t carrying the same items for sale or you don’t have an ALDI within a short distance to you but want a similar item, we found comparable items on Amazon which can ship right to you! Snag this Disney character figurine set! ©Amazon The Just Play Disney100 Years of Dynamic Duos Celebration Collection Limited Edition 8-Piece Figure Pack is just the right set to get your Disney fix. It features characters new and old from some of your favorite Disney and Pixar stories. SHOP IT HERE How adorable is this Disney Holiday hand towel set? ©Amazon Deck your bathrooms with holiday cheer by snagging this cute Disney towel set. Mickey and Minnie are the featured embroidered design surrounded by falling snowflakes against a deep red towel. SHOP IT HERE Complete your sink decor with cute Gingerbread Mickeys! ©Amazon This two piece set is the perfect way to make your spirits merry and bright for the holidays! Who can resist a cheerful Gingerbread Mickey soap dish and and soap dispenser? Clearly, not us! PUT YOUR SHOP IT HERE No Christmas village collection is complete without a little Disney! ©Amazon Check out Mickey’s Ski Chalet and marvel at all of its details! This is just the right village building to display solo or as part of a set with coordinating accessories. SHOP IT HERE Don’t forget your Disney plush! ©Amazon There’s just something about the smile that runs across your face as you hold your very own Disney Christmas plush and this Mickey is no exception! Mickey’s all decked out in his festive best to accompany you as you dashing through the snow, over the river and through the woods, or wherever the holidays may lead you. SHOP IT HERE Food tastes better Mickey-shaped & we’ve found the cookie cutter set for you! ©Amazon Bake alongside the most memorable parts of Mickey including his iconic gloves, profile of his head, and bubbly shoes and fill your freshly baked cookies with your own Disney designs! We’re already imagining what details you’ll be decorating with! SHOP IT HERE Welcome your visitors with a warm Disney “hello”! ©Amazon Show off your Disney loving side with these fun Disney inspired holiday door mats! There are a few designs to choose from with Disney characters like Mickey coupled as a set with Santa Mickey to get your visit off to a cheerful start. SHOP IT HERE There’s plenty more great deals where these came from! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog as we track down other great finds for you online and in stores! Check out even more Disney deals HERE!The post ALDI Has Slashed The $$ On 8 Disney Items Starting Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Does anyone else dream of living inside of Cinderella Castle? Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle I’m not sure anything would scream Disney adult more than living in an entire castle. But, I would say our chances are zero to none of that happening. So instead, we all could bring a little bit of Disney magic into our homes to let our guests know that we are proud Disney adults. We found 10 products to add to your cart and add to your home. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Do you have a lot of shopping to do with the holidays coming? Try Amazon Prime for FREE below. Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set ©Amazon If you love hosting and throwing parties, this Mickey Mouse cheese board and knife set is for you. This durable parawood charcuterie board is iconically shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head and features a hard cheese knife, chisel knife, and cheese fork with wooden handles in a pullout drawer. Grab it for 38% off right now. Shop on Amazon Mickey Pendant Light ©Amazon How adorable are these Mickey pendant light fixtures? You can elevate your space with our Bepuzz pendant light fixture featuring a black metal Mickey cartoon mouse design. We love the idea of adding this to a child’s room. Shop on Amazon Pura Mickey & Minnie Scents ©Amazon Want your home to smell magical? Grab these pura scent diffusers. The Minnie will give off a citrus blend with a tart rhubarb, peony, and apple blossom smell. The Mickey fragrance smells of dark chocolate with a hint of raspberries and peach. Shop on Amazon Disney Snack Coaster Set ©Amazon Disney foodies, grab these snack coasters right now! With the classic Mickey ice cream sandwich, Mickey waffle, and more, your guests will know you are a Disney foodie. These coasters are silicone and would also make a great gift this holiday season. Shop on Amazon Joyjolt Mickey Coffee Cups ©Amazon These cups have been SUPER popular with our readers, so we’d definitely recommend snagging them. They’re espresso cups, but they have a 3-D Mickey shape so that when you look at the top of the cup, you see Mickey’s head. Mickey-shaped coffee is definitely something we need each morning. Shop on Amazon Mickey & Friends Glass Storage Containers ©Amazon If you are bringing food over to homes this holiday season, check out this Mickey and Friends container set. This set includes two different-sized containers that seal tight to help keep food fresh and ready for you to enjoy. Shop on Amazon Vintage Disney Posters Set ©Amazon These Vintage Disney Rides Poster Sets are perfect for any Disney Adult. Fill the space with the magic of Disneyland with a set of 9 11″x 17” unframed art posters. We love this idea for decorating your home office or a kids’ playroom. Celebrate nostalgia with the Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn, Star Tours, and more. Shop on Amazon Welcome to Our Home Sign Home Let your guests know all year long that you love Disney with this Welcome to Our Home sign. The “o” in home is interchangeable with themed Mickey heads. This wooden sign can be used to celebrate July 4th, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, and more. Shop on Amazon Tinkerbell Silhouette Light Switch Decal ©Amazon This Tinkerbell vinyl decal can be placed above light switches to put a little pixie dust in your home. They come in a 2-pack for under $4! We think adding these to a nursery or child’s room would bring some magic to life. Shop on Amazon Bippity Boppity Brew Sign ©Amazon We love our Disney coffee whether it’s Starbucks or Joffrey’s. This bippity boppity brew sign is a simple way to show some Disney style. Add it to your coffee bar or in your kitchen to let everyone know you love coffee and Disney. Shop on Amazon Looking for More Disney Deals? Head to Our Amazon Storefront!The post 10 Amazon Products That Will Let Your Guests Know a Disney Adult Lives Here first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tis the season of the year for shopping! Let’s go shopping! It’s time to start gathering gifts for your family and friends, and if you’ve got some Disney fans in that circle, we have some great options for you! There are plenty of ways to save on purchases through the Disney Store right now, and we’ve rounded them all up here. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. To start, we’ve got to share that you can get FREE shipping today only through the Disney Store. You’ll need to use code FREESHIP at checkout! But what will you buy? Well, let’s dive in and see. Black Friday Sales It’s HERE! To start, Black Friday sales have begun…yes, two weeks early! These early sales end on Monday and offer 20% off sale items with code MAGIC. Don’t forget to enter the code at checkout to save! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE SALE! 25% Off Holiday Items Happy Holidays! Still need some holiday decor or apparel? Well, not to worry! The Disney Store is offering 25% off holiday items right now. The list includes a variety of clothes, as well as some home decor, and even holiday-themed accessories. If you’re heading to the parks for the holiday season, it’s time to get outfitted! CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE HERE! 10% Off This Advent Calendar ©Disney December is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to start shopping those advent calendars! If you’re a Disney pin collector, then this Mickey’s Christmas Carol 24-Day Advent Calendar Mystery Pin Set will be right up your alley. And right now, it’s discounted 10% off. CLICK HERE TO GET THE ADVENT CALENDAR! 30% Off Lightsabers and Hilts Lightsabers at Once Upon A Toy Calling all Star Wars fans — Disney Store is having a 30% off sale on lightsabers and hilts right now. Sounds like the perfect gift for this holiday season! A variety of styles are available discounted on the website, so make sure to go check them out. SHOP THE LIGHTSABERS ON SALE HERE! 30% Off Mugs Mugs One of the most popular Disney souvenirs is a good ol’ coffee mug, and many people on our team have certainly amassed collections over the years. If you’re like us, you should know that Disney Store is offering 30% off of many mug designs online now. CLICK HERE TO ADD TO YOUR MUG COLLECTION! Free Gift with Nail Polish You can get a discount on the nail polish! Recently, Disney did a Fantasia collaboration with Pleasing, and even opened a pop-up shop at Disney Springs. But if you want to snag some products, you should know that if you buy one Pleasing nail polish set online, you can get a free gift with code FANTASIA. Who doesn’t love freebies?! GET A NEW NAIL POLISH SET HERE! Free Mickey Mug ©Disney If you’re doing some big shopping, you can get a FREE Mickey Mouse Holiday Mug with your purchase of $125 or more. This deal will be automatically applied at checkout. Look how cute he is — you could drink hot cocoa out of that design all season! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE MUG! $20 Tote with Purchase ©Disney With any purchase you make online right now, you can get this adorable Chip ‘n’ Dale Holiday Tote for $20. The bag futures our favorite chipmunks dressed up as elves, and it would be a great accessory for your next holiday party. SNAG THE TOTE BAG ONLINE HERE! $18 Ornament with Purchase ©Disney And last but not least, you can snag this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Glass Droplet Ornament for just $18 with any purchase online. This will be the perfect addition to your tree this year! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE ORNAMENT! That’s a wrap on the early Black Friday deals from the Disney Store. Stay tuned to DFB for more sales and updates! Click Here to Shop Disney Merchandise on Amazon!The post Disney Just Released EARLY Black Friday Sales Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A tropical storm has formed in the Caribbean Sea and the National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the system. ©NHC Could this storm impact Disney World in the coming days? We have all the details about Tropical Storm Sara. Tropical Storm Sara has now formed in the western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center has been keeping a close eye on the system and it has now been upgraded to a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. A Tropical Storm warning has been issued for parts of Honduras and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for areas of Nicaragua. ©NHC The storm is supposed to move across Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico through early next week, and current models show the storm returning to a depression when it makes it to the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday. ©NHC It is still too soon to determine what kind of impacts this storm may have on Florida as it continues to move. However, forecasters are keeping a close eye as it has the potential to impact Florida in the coming days. Current models show the storm could travel in a number of different ways, so it is still too soon to know if this storm could impact Disney World. ©WESH 2 Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Tropical Storm Sara. STORM UPDATES A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World 6 Items You Need For a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe The post Tropical Storm Sara Has Formed – Will It Impact Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article