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Coffee just tastes better at Disney World; we don’t make the rules; it is just a fact! A GREAT start to the day! Whether you are Team Starbucks or Team Joffrey’s at Disney World, there is just something so magical about starting your day with coffee at the parks or resorts. We don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but your Disney World morning coffee just got even more expensive. Unfortunately, it has been reported that coffee price hikes have just started due to lower production in important coffee-growing regions such as Brazil, which has reduced the availability of beans. Mickey coffee at Joffrey’s This price hike may be affecting the prices of many drinks at Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company, as many drinks at Disney World have seen about a $.20- $.30 price increase, but some menu items have been hit even harder. Joffrey’s Coffee Stand For example, the price of a Joffrey’s Café Latte increased from $5.39 to $5.69. A Frozen Cappuccino Dream went from $6.39 to $6.99! While these price increases may not be super drastic, they can really add up, especially if you are purchasing drinks for your entire party. Round ’em Up Latte It is not uncommon for menu items, park tickets, Annual Passes, and hotel rates to go up each year at Disney World. The Joffrey’s price increases are more shocking as we typically don’t see many menu price increases until around October each year. The 7 Most Shocking Price Increases Announced By Disney Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland We are bummed about the price increases at Joffrey’s, as your Disney World budget now might need some extra wiggle room. We are always on the lookout for the latest Disney and theme park news, so make sure to continue to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! REVIEW: We Found the Best Spiked Coffee in Disney World at a Hidden Bar Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! When you visit Disney World, are you Team Starbucks or Team Joffrey’s? Let us know in the comments!The post WARNING! Your Morning Coffee Just Got More Expensive at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A beloved celebrity was recently spotted roaming the streets of Zootopia Land, at Shanghai Disney Resort! ©Shanghai Disneyland Resort With Zootopia 2 releasing later this year, a member of the cast needed to see what the NEW Zootopia Land was all about. Academy Award Winner, and voice of Gary the Snake in Zootopia 2, Ke Huy Quan, slithered on over to Shanghai Disney Resort! There, he immersed himself in the vibrant one-of-a-kind land. ©Shanghai Disney Resort How cool would it be to run into him, I mean, who doesn’t love Ke Huy Quan?! The world-renowned actor has to have appeared in one of your favorite movies. He’s been in titles such as The Goonies and Marvel’s Disney+ Original Series, Loki. He won an Oscar in 2023 for his supporting role, in the groundbreaking film Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. If you don’t recognize him yet, then you must know him as Short Round, in Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom! ©Shanghai Disney Resort In his next role, he is playing Gary the Snake in Zootopia 2. He could potentially be a new villain for our friends Judy and Nick, as reptiles are introduced into the world of Zootopia. Zootopia 2 is scheduled to be released in theatres on November 26th, 2025. We’re very excited for this movie! The first one was a huge hit with its box office success and award wins! ©Shanghai Disney Resort Zootopia Land opened in Shanghai in 2023. The land is the only of its kind anywhere in the world! This vibrant animal metropolis is truly remarkable. It is completely immersive! It features iconic locations from the movie, restaurants, and character meet and greets. ©Disney As you walk around the city, you may be greeted by a furry friend along the way. Characters will pop out of windows and talk to guests. An immersive feat that Disney Imagineering had to include. ©Disney We need to mention its E-Ticket attraction, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit — trackless dark ride where you join Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in a high-speed chase to capture criminals who have broken out of jail. This ride is a MUST-DO at Zootopia Land. ©Disney It’s always cool to see celebrities, like Ke Huy Quan, be normal guests at the park. Just experiencing the magic Disney has to offer. To stay up to date on the latest news, make sure to follow us at Disney Food Blog. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite movie that Ke Huy Quan has appeared in? Are you excited for Zootopia 2? Let us know in the comments! The post Celebrity SIGHTING! See Who Had a Blast at Disney's NEW Zootopia Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Epic Universe may only be in previews to Universal Team Members and their guests at the moment, but there’s one surprise attraction at the park that looks to be a bonafide surprise hit! ©Universal Universal’s newest park, which is set to open to the public on May 22nd, is stocked with a veritable smorgasbord of new and technologically advanced attractions, including Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Stardust Racers, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge, and Mine Cart Madness. However, during our preview experience in the park, the busiest line didn’t belong to a ride at all. During Epic Universe previews, the How to Train Your Dragon meet and greet experience was one of the most in-demand attractions in the new park, and we think it may stay that way once the park opens to the public! Stay tuned to DFB for more coverage of Epic Universe as its opening moves closer! 5 Surprising Takeaways From My First Stay at the New Epic Universe Hotel 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 Epic Universe experience are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments below! The post The Longest Line at Epic Universe Is NOT for a Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What started out as a normal day in Disney World has now taken a rather BIZARRE twist. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’re counting down the TOP TEN STRANGEST things to ever happen inside the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” today on DFB guide. Check out our video below: The Strangest Things to Ever Happen in Disney World  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What did you regret buying on your last Disney trip? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: The Strangest Things to Ever Happen in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland knows how to celebrate special events and holidays! Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland We get so excited when a new Foodie Guide drops for festivals and specialty holiday treats! Each year, many people look forward to confections that are only made seasonally at Disneyland, like the GIANT candy canes during the Christmas season. Well, we just got some sad news that a fan-favorite Spring treat will NOT be making a return this year at Disneyland. Disneyland is home to quite a few bakeries, including Candy Palace, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and the brand-new Disney Wonderful World of Sweets. Throughout the year, you can find holiday-themed treats like cake pops, rice treats, cupcakes, and more! Typically, Candy Palace in Disneyland and Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure are the only confectionaries that serve up super rare holiday treats like candy canes and fudge Easter Eggs. Giant Candy Cane! Well, Easter is right around the corner, and we have patiently been waiting for news about the return of the fudge Easter Eggs. These eggs are so popular that Disneyland only served them on certain days, and last year, they could only be ordered via Mobile Order on the Disneyland app. Fudge Easter Eggs Our Disneyland reporters heard rumors that the iconic Easter eggs would not be returning this year, but we still held out hope! Well, with Easter about a month away, we are sad to report that Cast Members did confirm that this popular confection would not be returning this year. The iconic treat WON’T be returning this year Last year, the eggs were only available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In previous years, we have tried different flavors like Chocolate Nut, Vanilla Nut, Chocolate Cream, Black Walnut, and Peanut Butter Fudge. These eggs were eight ounces in size, but the fudge inside made them feel significantly heavier. We are mourning the loss! We are unsure as to why these will not be returning this year, but we are pretty sad as this is one of our favorite seasonal treats. We have our fingers crossed that they will make their return during the 2026 Easter season! To stay up to date on all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with us here at DFB! Disney Just Dropped a TON of Announcements About NEW Limited-Time Snacks Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What is your favorite Disneyland snack? Let us know in the comments!The post CONFIRMED: Disneyland's Popular Fudge Easter Eggs Will Not Return in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You know you’re in your “No, Please, I’m Too Old For This” era when the thought of spinning teacups and high-speed roller coasters makes your head ache. Living with the Land Disney World is packed with rides that typically cater to the thrill-seekers, but if you’re looking for something more laid-back that still captures the magic, you’re in luck. There are plenty of attractions perfect for those who want to enjoy the experience without the adrenaline rush. Here’s a list of must-ride attractions that let you soak in the Disney magic without breaking a sweat. Living with the Land Located in the Land Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Nature, this slow-moving boat ride takes you through greenhouses and showcases Disney’s innovative agricultural techniques. Living With the Land It’s relaxing, educational, and offers a glimpse at how Disney grows some of the food served in the parks. Plus, it’s got air conditioning. Overall, its’s perfect for when you want a calm, informative experience without any sudden movements. Spaceship Earth Speaking of EPCOT, You can’t go to the park without riding this classic. Inside the iconic geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth takes you on a journey through human history, from the dawn of time to the digital age. Spaceship Earth It’s a slow, smooth ride with plenty of fascinating scenes and narration that makes you feel cultured. It’s ideal for when you want to learn something new while staying comfy. Pirates of the Caribbean This one’s a true Disney classic in Magic Kingdom. This boat ride through pirate-infested waters is so much more about the atmosphere than the thrills, and the catchy “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” tune will stick with you long after you leave the ride. Pirates of the Caribbean It’s the perfect ride for escaping the sun and enjoying some classic Disney storytelling. ‘it’s a small world’ Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the charm of this iconic attraction. Also located in Magic Kingdom, this gentle boat ride takes you through scenes representing cultures from around the world, all while that famous earworm plays on repeat. “it’s a small world” It’s pure nostalgia and an absolute must for your chill Disney day. So, if you’re looking for something sentimental and lighthearted, it’s the experience you want. Walt Disney World Railroad All aboard! This leisurely train ride takes you around Magic Kingdom with stops at Main Street, Frontierland, and Fantasyland. Walt Disney World Railroad It’s a great way to rest your feet while still getting a unique view of the park. Perfect when you want to sit back, relax, and still feel like you’re exploring. PeopleMover Over in Tomorrowland, the PeopleMover is an elevated tram that glides above the crowds, offering a scenic tour of the area. PeopleMover It’s relaxing, breezy, and surprisingly underrated. It’s THE most perfect ride for when you want to avoid the crowds and still enjoy the sights from above. Carousel of Progress Another Tomorrowland gem, this rotating theater attraction takes you through the decades to show how technology has evolved. It’s charming, air-conditioned, and features a catchy theme song that you’ll be humming all day: “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow…” Carousel of Progress A ride that’s nostalgic, educational, and air-conditioned? It’s the perfect trifecta. Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Located inside the Mexico pavilion at EPCOT, this boat ride follows Donald Duck and his friends on a whimsical adventure through Mexico. Gran Fiesta Tour The colorful scenes and upbeat music make this one of the best hidden gems. It’s perfect for when you want a lighthearted cultural adventure without all the crowds. Na’vi River Journey In Animal Kingdom’s Pandora, this serene boat ride takes you through a bioluminescent forest filled with glowing plants and exotic creatures. The Na’vi River looks pretty tranquil! The visuals are stunning, and the vibe is pure relaxation. So if you’re of the era that wants to experience the beauty of Pandora without the intense thrills of Avatar Flight of Passage, this is your top choice. The American Adventure Located in EPCOT’s World Showcase, this show combines animatronics and film to tell the story of America’s history. American Adventure There might not be a better attraction for you to sit down, cool off, and learn a thing or two. So if you’re a history buff or just looking for a break from the Florida heat, head on in! Kilimanjaro Safaris Animal Kingdom’s safari ride is slow-paced but full of excitement as you encounter real animals like giraffes, elephants, and lions. Kilimanjaro Safaris It’s perfect for animal lovers who want some adventure and an immersive experience without any sudden drops or spins. The Seas with Nemo and Friends Lastly, we’ve got another EPCOT classic here. This gentle ride takes you on an underwater adventure with Nemo and his friends. It’s perfect for kids and adults who want a whimsical, family-friendly experience that’s easy on the body. The Seas with Nemo and Friends So, if you’re in your “No, Please, I’m Too Old For This” era, these attractions are perfect for you. You’ll experience the magic of Disney without the dizziness, drops, or high-speed chases. Enjoy the ride! If you want to plan your next Disney World vacation with as few bumps as possible, you need to contact Small World Vacations. They have years of experience planning Disney World vacations, and their services are completely free! It is hard to beat a FREE Disney World vacation planning service! In the meantime, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest from Disney. So Are We Just Going to Ignore the Hollywood Studios Ride Elephant in the Room?? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW If you’re in your “No, Please, I’m Too Old For This” era, what are your Disney World go-to ride recommendations? Let us know in the comments! The post If You're In Your "No, Please, I'm Too Old For This" Era, You'll Love These 12 Disney World Rides first appeared on the disney food blog. 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We are still pinching ourselves from our very first visit to Universal Orlando‘s newest theme park, Epic Universe! ©Universal While the park does not officially open until May 22nd, 2025, park previews have been taking place, and we were finally able to check out the park for ourselves! Universal describes Epic Universe as their “most ambitious theme park yet” with 50 new attractions, new gift shops, new shows, and, of course, new restaurants! We happen to know a thing or two about food (it’s literally in our name!), and we were blown away by one of the snacks we got to try. Of course, we are going to tell you all about it! We need to note that while we were able to experience Epic Universe as part of a preview, photos, and videos are still not currently allowed in the park. But we will get to experience Epic Universe again before it opens and will be able to take photos and videos then, so make sure you stay tuned for that! Epic Universe is home to five different themed lands, including Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. ©Universal We spent the day riding A TON of rides, meeting characters, and checking out all the immersive details in the park, so naturally, we were hungry after a long day and headed to The Oak & Star Tavern to refuel! The Oak & Star Tavern ©Universal This barbecue joint is located in Epic Universe’s hub, Celestial Park. According to Universal at Oak & Star Tavern, you “can gather with family or friends ’round the fiery hearth of an ancient, starlight-filled oak tree.” The menu includes a BBQ Platter with Mango Bread and pickles, and let us tell you, the bread is the star of the show! ©Universal This restaurant should satisfy most eaters. For our Disney World fans, it is like Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT, but BETTER! Oak & Star Tavern is very nature-inspired and fits well in Celestial Park. There are multiple dining rooms, and it is a low-key, quick-service location. We were able to order places with either two meats or one meat and a side. If you are going to eat anything at Epic Universe, we recommend that you make it a point to try the Mango Bread! ©Universal When we first tried it, it kind of reminded us of pumpkin. It is not spicy and is just a bit sticky on the outside. It is a small loaf, kind of like a loaf of cornbread. ©Universal While the Mango Bread was our favorite part of our meal, we also liked the hearty baked beans. For our meat, we tried the brisket and pulled pork. Of course, there is no shortage of sauces, as there are four to choose from! We will say that there are no real “kids meals” here; it is just kind of “one size fits all.” ©Universal We are so excited to return to Epic Universe and explore even more, so make sure to continue following along with us at the Disney Food Blog! Take a Look at Some of the Other Food Options at Epic Universe! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Do you have a vacation planned to visit Epic Universe this year? Let us know in the comments!The post It's Official. This Is the BEST Thing to Eat at Epic Universe (So Far) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Magic Kingdom is going through some serious changes right now! Cinderella Castle There are TWO new lounges currently being built in the park — one is a DVC Lounge in Frontierland and the other is the highly-anticipated Pirates Tavern in Adventureland. Disney hasn’t shared a ton about the Frontierland lounge, McKim’s Mile House, but we’ve been keeping an eye on the construction. And, all that waiting has paid off because McKim’s Mile House opens at Magic Kingdom today! The name of the lounge, McKim’s Mile House, refers to Disney Imagineer and Legend Sam McKim, who designed the Disneyland souvenir maps issued between 1958 and 1964. The second half of the lounge’s name, “Mile House,” was a term that was used back during the Gold Rush to help mark a building that was a mile from some important destination — which is fitting for this new lounge’s location! Let’s go! This place is INCREDIBLE! Inside, you’ll find plenty of seating, plus a Coke Freestyle machine and other beverages, WiFi, and plenty of places to rest and recharge — literally. There are outlets built into some of the tables here. The story is that you are stopping in at the McKim’s roadhouse. They still live here (you can see their family quarters on the inaccessible second floor). Family names on the doors upstairs Guest names on the doors include: B. T. Bullion (Barnabus T. Bullion) – a character from BTMR M. Davis (Marc Davis) – Imagineer Hoot – Hoot the Owl who was originally supposed to be an animatronic on the Western River Expedition attraction WOW Access to this lounge is available to Disney Vacation Club members with Membership Magic access. You can also visit as a guest of a DVC member. DVC members get up to 4 guests OR if they’re staying in a resort room, everyone on the reservation can enjoy McKim’s Mile House. So spacious We think this lounge is 100% worth going to if you’re a DVC Member. It’s cozy as all get-out and feels like the perfect escape from the crowds of Magic Kingdom. Plus, with access to coffee and Coca-Cola freestyle machines, it just makes for a great way to take a break. It’s a really great perk if you have DVC or a friend who’s in DVC! Plenty of seating The design perfectly suits Frontierland both on the outside and on the inside. It looks like a little log cabin on the outside and we love all the nods to Frontierland history as well that are inside. While we do wish that it was open to more than just DVC Members and their guests, we know that’s part of what keeps DVC exclusive — the perks! Lots of spaces to charge! McKim, the Imagineer, did many of the drawings for Frontierland and you can spot a few of them on the walls here. The horse drawings (South and West by the door) and the bottommost frame on the staircase gallery wall were both pieces by McKim! Lots of fun art McKim’s Mile House is open from 11 AM to 6 PM at Magic Kingdom, exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members and their guests. Make sure you check it out on your next visit if you’re able to! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Magic Kingdom and Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! Why is Disney World Opening Two Lounges…and No Restaurants…in 2025? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be visiting McKim’s Mile House? 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of McKim’s Mile House. 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 FIRST LOOK INSIDE the Exclusive Disney World Lounge Opening TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s a NEW lounge at Disney World, but you have to be a member to get in! McKim’s Mile House is the new DVC lounge in Magic Kingdom! That’s right — only Disney Vacation Club members can use this relaxing spot, and trust us, if you’re a member you’re going to want to stop by! McKim’s Mile House is open in Magic Kingdom! It’s located in Frontierland near the Country Bear Jamboree — in the building that used to be the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade. You may remember that construction walls went up around that building last summer, and now they have come down to reveal this new air-conditioned spot! Let’s go! The story of this lounge is that you’re traveling and stopping in at this roadhouse for a rest. It’s named for Imagineer (and now Disney Legend) Sam McKim, who drew the famous Disneyland Souvenir maps, as well as lots of concept art for Frontierland. And — fun fact — before he was an artist, he was an actor who appeared in lots of Westerns! You can see some of Sam McKim’s art framed on the walls. Some of Imagineer Sam McKim’s art is hung on the walls at McKim’s Mile House. The second floor is not accessible to guests, but you can see the family’s living quarters up there… The family quarters …as well as guest rooms belonging to B.T. Bullion (Barnabus T. Bullion is a character in Big Thunder Mountain Railroad)… Family names on the doors upstairs …M. Davis (Imagineer Marc Davis, the “father” of Cruella de Vil and Maleficent)… Imagineer Marc Davis is rooming here! …and Hoot (an owl animatronic planned for the never-built Western River Expedition attraction). Hoot the Owl, who would have been part of the never-built Western River Expedition attraction, is immortalized here. You’ll find plenty of seating here to relax and soak up some AC. Lots of seating! And this gorgeous stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the room. Fireplace! There are spots to charge your phone… Lots of spaces to charge! …as well as Coke Freestyle and coffee machines. Coke Freestyle and coffee machines are available. Access is available to DVC members with Membership Magic access. You can also visit as a guest of a DVC member. DVC members get up to 4 guests OR if you’re staying in a resort room, everyone on the reservation can come inside and sit a spell. Plenty of seating McKim’s Mile House is open from 11 AM to 6 PM, starting March 18th! We think it fits perfectly into the Frontierland theme, both inside and outside! Our only regret is that more people won’t be able to see it. Lots of fun art This is just the next step in a lot of transformation in Frontierland! The new ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and a totally revamped Country Bear Jamboree both opened in 2024, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is closed for what looks to be a complete overhaul — we’ve even spotted Disney installing new track for the roller coaster! Construction at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’ll keep you posted on ALL the Magic Kingdom changes — so keep following us here at DFB for lots more! 9 Secret Shortcuts We Always Use in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a DVC member? What do you think of the new Magic Kingdom lounge? Let us know 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 Disney World to attend their media preview of McKim’s Mile House. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post FULL TOUR of the BRAND NEW Lounge in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Honor, celebrate, and experience the spirit of America with a day dedicated to military heroes, patriotism, and classic Americana at Walt Disney World! Whether you’re an active-duty service member, retired military, a veteran, or simply someone who wants to pay tribute to those who serve, this itinerary is filled with powerful moments of reflection, awe-inspiring […] The post The Ultimate Military Salute Patriotic Day at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

We’re getting closer and closer to the opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort! ©Universal This BRAND-NEW theme park will officially be opening on May 22nd, 2025, and will be home to five different themed lands including Dark Universe. We’ve been keeping an eye out for any potential news ahead of the park’s opening, and we got the chance to peek inside Dark Universe at Epic Universe — here’s what you need to know. We were able to experience Epic Universe during the previews, and now we’re ranking everything you can do at Dark Universe! Dark Universe draws on Universal’s rich history with horror. There are plenty of monsters and spooky vibes to really set the mood, so be prepared for a wild time. ©Universal Once visitors step through the Dark Universe portal, they’ll step into a place full of dark energy — the village of Darkmoor: “Once guests make their way through the cemetery, they will find themselves in the village proper, where misbegotten scientific experiments scar the land and unnatural creations lurk in the shadows. This is Darkmoor, home to monsters, monster makers, monster hunters and the welcoming villagers who are just trying to survive.” 1. Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment The ride that we were most excited to ride in this land was Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment. This ride has 14 animatronics, but they aren’t your average animatronics. These things are SO REALISTIC that we could have sworn it was a real werewolf coming at us. ©Universal Located in the facade of Frankenstein Manor, this ride follows Dr. Victoria Frankenstein as she continues the work of her ancestors deep below the family estate. A demonstration of her experiments to control monsters goes awry when Dracula leads a revolt of enraged monsters including The Wolf Man, The Mummy, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and more. ©Universal This ride is unbelievable. Once you go up through the manor — which looks exactly like the concept art — you’ll go through a set of rooms there with laboratory equipment, then you’ll go up through the center staircases into what we’re calling the blue electricity room. Then, you’ll see a little bit more lab work like concept drawings and then you’ll go into the “first” pre-show. This ride is unique because it has a couple different pre-shows that you go through before the actual ride — and the pre-shows are just as incredible as the rest! There are so many cool animatronics (that we don’t want to spoil!) but just know that this ride is incredible. ©Universal This ride was SO incredible — but that’s not the only thing to do in this new land! 2. Meet and Greets We also got to meet with the Invisible Man as we were walking through Darkmoor — the Dark Universe land. He was asking us about our time at Darkmoor and reassured the kiddos in our group. He had a great interaction with them and referred to himself as Jack, telling them that they could blame anything going wrong on him back at home. This meet and greet was incredible and we can’t wait for more! ©Universal This land is so beautiful and dark and immaculate and we’re having a LOT of feelings. We got to meet the Bride of Frankenstein as well, and she was just incredible. She had quick, jarring head movements like you would expect her to have from the movie. 3. Curse of the Werewolf The land’s second attraction is a spinning family coaster inspired by The Wolf Man. It’s called Curse of the Werewolf, and you’re gonna want to RACE to escape the werewolves before you become one. You’ll enter the Guild of Mystics and be “greeted by Maleva, the guild’s all-knowing seer and leader, who warns them that they bear the mark of the werewolf.” ©Universal It’s kind of slow-moving, but it doesn’t seem to need a super-fast thrill ride for it. It sort of moves in a pattern — left and right, left and right, back and forth. There are a few barn scenes that have you sliding all around, too. This is a good introductory coaster for those who don’t need a whole lot of speed and may just be in for the thrill — and, we won’t spoil anything, but the end is really cool. 4. Das Stakehaus and Burning Blade Tavern Das Stakehaus is a quick-service restaurant within Dark Universe themed around an “old inn and dining hall built over the ruins of ancient catacombs,” and The Burning Blade Tavern is an additional quick-service restaurant that pays homage to the iconic windmill from Universal’s 1931 classic Frankenstein! The Burning Blade Tavern will allow diners to eat in an “old mill which Darkmoor Village’s monster hunters [The Hounds] have transformed into their hangout.” ©Universal We got to step inside Burning Blade Tavern, and both of these are incredible. We could die here quite literally and be super happy. The Burning Blade flame is not going right now, but it’s really more so just beer and drinks, so think along the lines of the Hog’s Head Tavern. There’s hardly any seating on the inside — it’s mainly on the outside, but it is super immersive. ©Universal Das Stakehaus was also incredible — we absolutely love the theming. It is like you’re stepping into Dracula’s castle. There are a couple of statues of Dracula with a bunch of stakes in his chest, along with one of his brides on the opposite side. We’d describe this as looking like Be Our Guest at Magic Kingdom, just Gothic, and there are several portraits all along the walls. 5. Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience At Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience, Dr. Pretorius’ old lab has been converted into a parlor to continue the spirit of his demented experiments. Here, skilled artisans use their talents to experiment on customers and release their inner love of Universal Monsters – be they werewolves, vampires, mummies, or something even more fashionably monstrous. Dark Universe Concept Art ©Universal We didn’t actually do the experience, but when we stopped by, each of the team members there had a costume that looked like a lab coat, just like Dr. Frankenstein would wear. We think this is going to be a super fun experience for kiddos and monster fans alike! ©Universal We can’t wait for Epic Universe to officially open so we can explore more! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest Epic Universe updates and more! Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more theme park news! EVERYTHING We Know About Dark Universe at Epic Universe Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you excited about the opening of Dark Universe at Epic Universe? Tell us in the comments. The post A Definitive Ranking of Everything To Do in Dark Universe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who says it’s ever a bad time for new Loungefly bags? We certainly don’t! Loungefly bags are great park bags! Any time we see Disney has dropped new Loungefly bags online, we rush to tell you all immediately, because we know one of them could be perfect for your next vacation! If you’ve been in the market for a new one, be sure you check out these new bags before they’re gone. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Baymax Lovers, This Is PERFECT ©Disney If you’re a big fan of Big Hero 6, but more specifically Baymax, then you’ll LOVE this Baymax and Mochi Loungefly Mini Backpack! We love that Mochi is included here, because we love that little fluffball, and we love that the backpack itself is puffy like Baymax is. Add it to your cart! Back To The Classics ©Disney If you love a good, classic Disney look, then the Mickey Mouse Loungefly Mini Backpack is totally for you. With it being black and white, it goes with nearly any outfit, and we love that it has all the different classic Mickey faces! Check it out! Scarlet Witch is BACK! ©Disney For fans of Scarlet Witch, you’ll adore the new Scarlet Witch Loungefly Mini Backpack! The entire bag is her signature color and there’s an outline of her on the front pocket. She truly does look so powerful, and we’re here for it! Grab it online! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite Disney merchandise!The post 3 New Disney Loungeflys Were Just Released Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is celebrating! EPCOT There’s a lot happening in the parks right now like the new Spaceship Earth Lounge coming this year, It’s Tough To Be A Bug permanently closing, and more! As the spring break crowds kick in and the parks get busier, lines are inevitably getting longer but the longest line in EPCOT has us surprised. EPCOT is a busy park! It has rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the Flower and Garden festival is underway, and who can resist drinking around the world? Spring Break crowds are starting to hit the parks so we knew the lines would get longer but we were super surprised to see one of the longest lines was in the UK pavilion at the UK Beer Cart for a special beverage today! This a long line! In case you missed it, March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day and EPCOT celebrates this holiday every year with a few specialty drinks! Over in the UK, you can grab the famous green beer to sip on for the festivities. They’ve been doing this for several years and we understand why they bring it back year after year. Green Beer The beer isn’t any special flavor so it’s really just for the fun of the experience. If beer isn’t your thing you can also grab a green beverage over in the France Pavilion! This year we tried out the Citron Green Slush for our celebrations and to get in on the fun. How green! You can grab this one at Les Vins des Chefs de France which was also sporting a nice little line! To be fair though, this spot almost always has a hefty line thanks to the cold and sweet slushes at this spot. The line! If you’re not in EPCOT today, you can also grab a green drink over at Ragland Road in Disney Springs! We hope everyone is wearing their green to avoid getting pinched and enjoying the festivities no matter where you are. As always, keep following DFB for all of your Disney Parks news and updates. Drinking Around the World in EPCOT in 2025 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Tell us if you’re celebrating in the comments! The post One of Longest Lines in EPCOT Today Is NOT for a Ride first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As Disney reporters, we’re in the parks literally every day, so we know a thing or two about park essentials. Magic Kingdom Here are five essentials we can’t live without, and once you start bringing them to the parks, you won’t go back! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. INIU Portable Charger Portable Charger This is the slimmest portable charger we’ve found. We love that we can tuck it into the pockets of our backpack and leave the cord hanging or hold it with our phone and not feel the thickness. We’re always taking photos and videos everywhere we go, so this is a must! SHOP ON AMAZON Mini Backpack Organizer Insert Loungefly Organizer We love our Loungefly bags as much as anyone, but when you’re constantly changing out your bag to match a different park or outfit, switching out all of those essentials can get annoying. We love this organizer, where we keep all of our standard supplies, and we can just switch out the insert for each bag. Game changer! SHOP ON AMAZON Ultra-Lite Waterproof Breathable Rain Poncho Frogg Toggs Poncho Even as Florida locals, we don’t always understand the weather, but we do understand that afternoon rain showers during the summer are no joke. This poncho folds up super small to fit in our backpacks and is still lightweight, so we aren’t bogged down with the heat. When the storm is over, we fold it back up and tuck it back in our bags! SHOP ON AMAZON 4 Pack Cooling Towel The 4-pack of cooling towels On top of the rain, Orlando is known for the heat, but these are a real life saver. All you need to do is dip them in cold water (we like using ice water we get for free at quick-service restaurants) and place them around your neck or waist. When you’re waiting in one of those gnarly outdoor queues, you’ll be thanking yourself for throwing these in your bag last minute. SHOP ON AMAZON HOKA Women’s Bondi 9 Sneaker ©Amazon Because we’re on our feet all day, we know the best park shoes and HOKAs are always our go-tos. We love the cushion on the soles and how we can get a basic color to match our outfits while still providing maximum comfort. Trust us, we’ve tried every shoe out there, and HOKAs remain in our top. SHOP ON AMAZON Having a full park day on vacation can be overwhelming but these five items make those long days so much easier! Keep following Disney Food Blog for all of our favorite Disney essentials. Like what you’re seeing and looking for more? Check out our Amazon Storefront for all of our tried-and-true favorites! What’s your go-to park essential? Let us know in the comments! The post I'm a Disney Food Blog Reporter Living in Orlando -- Here's What Every Person Needs to Bring for a Trip to the Theme Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Let’s be honest, we can never get enough of Bluey! Well, we have some EXCITING news for all the Bluey fans out there. ©Disney There are a ton of NEW Bluey toys, available NOW on the Disney Store! It’s time for all the Bluey lovers to expand their collection of memorabilia. Let’s take a look at all the cute options available! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check out the Bluey Hide & Seek Game ©Disney Store Who doesn’t love a good game of hide and seek?! With the Bluey Hide & Seek Game, this adorable Bluey figure plays with her best friends (YOU!). Pick a hiding spot for Bluey, press her nose to start the timer, and the game begins. Bluey will talk and giggle every few seconds, to help give hints as to where she is. Once she’s found, press her nose again to activate “Dance Mode”, and Bluey will play her theme song to celebrate your win (HOORAY)! Get it here! Check out the Bluey Turtleboy Play Set ©Disney Store Who can forget about Bluey’s little sister, Bingo! Recreate the Bluey: Turtleboy episode with the Bluey Turtleboy Play Set! This toy is inspired by the cute episode when Bingo finds Turtleboy at the playground (Season 3, Episode 30). This toy features an adorable Bingo figure, a Turtleboy figure, and a moveable swing set and spinning ride! Get it here! Check out Bluey’s Play Date Plush Surprise – Mystery Plush ©Disney Store Which Bluey plush is waiting for you? When you open up Bluey’s Play Date Plush Surprise, you have the chance to pull two options! Either Bluey wearing a crown or Bluey in a (very cute) zebra costume. It’s a surprise, so you won’t know until the playhouse is opened. The toy comes with stickers, so decorate the cute little house any way you want! Get it here! Check out Bluey “Family Trip” Figure Play Set ©Disney Store What fun adventures are you sending the Heeler family on? Get these four Bluey figurines featuring Chili, Bluey, Bingo, and Bandit (left to right), with the Bluey Family Trip Set! It looks like Bluey and Bingo could use a spa day, they appear to have towels around their heads! Get it here! Check out this Bluey Wooden Tea Party Set ©Disney Store The Bluey Tea Set features 20 pieces, including a tray with character art of Bluey and Bingo dressed up for the royal tea party, a sugar bowl, creamer, tea bags, wafer cookies, and biscuits! We love the cute artwork and unique design of the set! The lids of the pots even have little butterflies on them. It also comes with a notepad and a pencil so you can take orders. Would you like any tea? Get it here! Check out this Bluey “My Wooden Creation Station” Play Set ©Disney Store Use the Bluey Wooden Creation Station to open up creativity and imagination! Create scenes on the whiteboard using 100 cute magnets of Bluey characters, furniture, and more! The set will also include coloring sheets, and its very easy to store and move around with its foldable legs. Get it here! Check out this Bluey Cash Register Play Set ©Disney Store This cute little Bluey Cash Register will be perfect for opening your own little shop! This set has some fun functions, making beeping sounds, playing music, and saying phrases. The set comes with play dollar bills, a play credit card, and a play scanner. You can get your little shop started with the play boxes of tea and cereal that are included as well! Get it here! Check out this Bluey Dump Truck Play Set ©Disney Store Help Bluey and Bingo load and dump things with this Bluey Dump Truck Set. The set comes with a dump truck, a Bluey and Bingo figurine, two road signs, and mud boulders. Bluey is hard at work, with her hard hat on, and it looks like Bingo has been too, with her dirty hands! CAUTION, fun is happening in the area! Get it here! Lots of fun to be had! Make sure to follow Disney Food Blog for the latest, on Disney merchandise and products! Have you seen our Amazon Storefront? Check it out here!The post Disney Just Released New Bluey Toys Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Nobody panic, but we are getting a brand new lounge in EPCOT! EPCOT While the EPCOT Transformation may be over, two new projects are still coming to the park in 2025. This summer, Test Track 2.0 closed to make way for Test Track 3.0, which will be inspired by the ride’s predecessor, World of Motion. Not only will we be getting a new version of Test Track, but a brand new lounge will open in 2025, and we finally have more details! It was announced at D23 this past August that EPCOT would be getting a new Spaceship Earth Lounge! ©Disney This new lounge will be a tribute to the park’s icon and will feature “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy.” The decor takes inspiration from Spaceship Earth’s geometric sphere and aims to offer a “zen space” to visitors, filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.” Spaceship Earth at night It was also announced that the lounge would open in 2025 but other than the date and one piece of concept art we did not know much until now! Today Disney revealed even more details about this new lounge! Disney has finally revealed that the name of the new lounge will be GEO-82! While they didn’t give details on why that is the name, it’s safe to assume the 82 comes from the park’s opening year 1982. ©Disney In a post online, they also shared that the lounge, which is expected to open later this year, will require reservations and will be for guests 21 years or older. The lounge will feature drinks and small plates with the website noting that Disney Dining Plans are not accepted at the location as of now. ©Disney This is one of two new lounges coming to Disney World this year with the other being the new Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern in Magic Kingdom. We don’t have an expected opening date for either lounge. ©Disney EPCOT is already home to so many great dining locations and lounges and we can’t wait for GEO-82 to open! As always, keep following along with Disney Food Blog for more Disney news, tips, and updates! We’ve Eaten at Every EPCOT Restaurant. These Are the BEST. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited to dine at this new lounge? Let us know in the comments!The post NAME REVEALED for Adults-Only Spaceship Earth Lounge Coming to EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can’t breathe while thinking about this new Epic Universe ride and we technically haven’t even been on it yet. ©Universal Epic Universe consists of five themed lands: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. We recently got the chance to explore the park before it opens, and now we’re telling you all about the incredible queue — yes, the queue — of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry. The NEW Ministry of Magic is the third Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Orlando! It joins Hogsmeade (located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure) and Diagon Alley (located in Universal Studios) as a unique land adding another chapter to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. ©Universal Of course, one of the biggest parts of this new land is the new ride! It’s called Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry and has a height requirement of 40 inches. ©Universal Unfortunately, this ride is not open just yet, but we were able to walk through the lower portion of the queue and we probably said, “Oh my God” about 17 different times with our mouths agape the whole time. Before you experience Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, you’ll travel by the Floo Network (via the Métro-Floo) from wizarding Paris in the 1920s to the British Ministry of Magic set in the 1990s for the trial of Dolores Umbridge. ©Universal — Ministry of Magic You do travel by floo, so you’ll see smoke come up from the floor along with the flashes of green (just like in the movie!!!) and you pass through several rooms — it’s just massive and truly hard to believe. It is so tall, so wide, so immersive. Even the flags that are hanging from the ceiling in that center, you can see the backside of them too — there’s never just a one-sided projection. ©Universal We did get to see Dolores Umbridge’s former office, the Pink Room with all the cats, and Higgeldy, the house-elf animatronic, was incredible. It has such fluid movements and so many well-versed sayings to it, and the cats are everywhere on the little plates. It’s gorgeous, simply gorgeous, and we can’t wait to ride that one. ©Universal While we didn’t get to experience the ride just yet, we can’t wait to join Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Higgledy to chase down Umbridge. You’ll be propelled up, down, forward, backward, sideways, and more on Ministry lifts through the Ministry to race to capture Umbridge… ©Universal …but you’ll also need to dodge Death Eaters, monstrous creatures, and more! Settings and sights you’ll encounter in the queue and along the ride include the Magical Archives, the Department of Magical Creatures, and the iconic Time Room. We can’t WAIT to experience it! ©Universal WHEW — what an ADVENTURE! We’re already dreaming about the next time we can return. Stay tuned for more — we’ll let you know about ALL the updates, tips, tricks, and secrets of Epic Universe! And remember, we’ll be updating the post below as we explore more of Epic Universe throughout the day, so make sure you check back for the latest news! We Just Visited Epic Universe and Have SO Much To Tell You! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> The post We're Spilling the Tea About the Queue for the NEW Harry Potter Ride at Epic Universe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Southwest Airlines recently announced some major changes to their seating and baggage policies, much to the dismay of travelers across the United States. ©Southwest Airlines Still, it remains one of the most popular domestic airlines due to the number of destinations they fly to — especially when it comes to flying to Disney World. If you’re booking a trip anytime soon, you need to know why travel experts keep avoiding Row 30 on Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines remains a popular airline for many travelers, and despite recent changes, that probably won’t change anytime soon. If you’re flying with Southwest soon, you might want to try and avoid Row 30! As you might have guessed, this is the very last row on two of the three different types of aircraft Southwest flies — the Boeing 737 Max 8 and the Boeing 737-800. On the Boeing 737-700, you’ll want to avoid Row 24. ©Southwest Airlines On the smaller of the three planes, the 700, Row 24 is directly in front of the galley, which is where the flight attendants prepare drinks and snacks and whatnot. It’s also near the bathroom at the back of the plane, which means you may have people hanging out all up in your grill when you’re just trying to chill. There’s plenty of traffic between the galley and the bathroom, so that’s definitely something to keep in mind when you’re flying Southwest. ©Southwest Airlines With the Max 8 and the 800 aircraft, the problem is similar, but instead of being directly in front of the galley when you’re seated in Row 30, you’re directly in front of the bathrooms this time. Don’t worry, though, the galley isn’t too far behind that — located behind the bathrooms at the back of these planes. So, when it comes to choosing your seat on Southwest — you might want to avoid these rows! Southwest Airplane at MCO Southwest Airlines previously revealed some important information about their business plans along with an update on their assigned seating policy — which they’re going to “evolve.” In addition to the new seating policy, Southwest will continue to focus on operational efficiency. In a statement, the company said, “The updated boarding process will maintain Southwest’s unique and popular approach in boarding through position numbers and signage displayed on stanchions within the gate area. The carrier’s most loyal Customers and those who purchase premium seating will continue to be among the first to board.” Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport But, you won’t have to worry about dealing with this new system — whether you’re excited about it or not — until it begins to roll out in 2026. Southwest has said that passengers can book reserved seating beginning in late 2025, with those seats being available for flights in early 2026. ©Southwest Airlines In addition to the seating changes, Southwest Airlines has decided to adjust its well-loved checked bag policy for flights booked on or after May 28th, 2025. When the change takes effect, ONLY Rapid Rewards® A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select® fares will receive TWO free checked bags. A-List Members and other select Customers will receive ONE free checked bag. Also, Southwest will credit one checked bag for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers. Southwest Airlines However, all other customers will be charged to check their first and second checked bags. Southwest’s generous baggage policy is a huge positive for many travelers, so we are curious to see how this will affect the airline. In a press release, Southwest stated that they are aiming to “deepen and reward loyalty between Southwest and its most engaged Customers” and “create new opportunities to reach consumers who value fare above everything else.” Southwest Airlines In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more travel hacks and updates you need to know about. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest travel and theme park news! I’ve Tried Every Orlando Airport Hack, and I’m Sharing the 3 That Work Every Time Travel Updates, Tips, and Tricks Complete Guide to Booking the CHEAPEST Flight to Disney World What to Do if Your Flight to Disney World Is Canceled Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport You’re SLEEPING on These Packing Hacks Air Travel Tips That’ll Change Your Life 8 Catastrophic Travel Mistakes and How to Solve Them The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations This Small Change Will Save You From Lost Luggage The Best Disney Luggage for 2023 21 Things a Former Flight Attendant Needs You To Know 7 Highest-Rated Travel Items on Amazon Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe What rows do you avoid when you fly? Tell us in the comments. The post Why Travel Experts (Including Me) Keep Avoiding Row 30 on Southwest Airlines first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been thinking of booking a stay at the beautiful Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort but have been wary due to the current construction, we’ve got great news for you! Bay Lake Tower We’ve got an update that a large number of the rooms at Bay Lake Tower have completed their construction and can now be booked once again! If you’ve got a trip planned soon, don’t worry — here’s everything you need to know. Now, it’s important to note that construction on this hotel is far from being complete as a whole. On the Disney World website, it currently lists that from September 2024 through Summer 2025 construction will be taking place that could intermittently close the Skyway Bridge, and that you may see and hear construction during your stay. Additionally, from January 26th, 2026 through early May 2026 the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower will be closed for refurbishment. ©Disney However, we chatted to a Cast Member recently about the status of the room refurbishments going on at Bay Lake Tower, and they explained to us that on the south side of the building, rooms 24 to 44 on floors 7 to 16 are all complete! Below you can see a map of those rooms — they can be booked by requesting a south room on a higher floor. The map! However, it’s important to note that when you make a hotel request while you’re making your reservation, it’s never guaranteed. While Disney won’t place you in a room that’s under refurbishment, of course, and they’ll do everything they can to accommodate your request, it’s entirely possible that it won’t be able to happen. Therefore if the ONLY reason you want to stay here is to stay in the refurbished rooms, it may be best to wait until they’re all complete. Contemporary Resort with Bay Lake Tower Looking for more recent Disney World hotel news? Check out our posts below! More Recent WDW Hotel News! You Can Now Stay in the NEW Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort…But There’s a CatchUsing This Value Hotel Trick in Disney World Feels Illegal, But It’s Not!5 Things Disney World Hotel Cast Members Want To Tell You But Won’t Cause They’re Too Nice6 Unfortunate Things That Happen Every Time We Stay at Disney’s Port Orleans HotelWARNING: Power Outage Planned for This Disney World Hotel Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news to prepare you for your upcoming trip! A Word of Warning for the Last Day at Your Disney World Hotel DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What’s your favorite Disney World hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post You Can Now Stay in the NEW Rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort...But There's a Catch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new Florida bill seeks to crack down on automatic gratuity and service charges at restaurants. Yak & Yeti Restaurant full spread HB 535 is currently making its way through the State House and passed its first committee approval on March 12th, according to WKMG. The bill’s overall goal is to make it easier for restaurants or hotels to remove someone who is not paying their bill. Despite the main points of this bill, committee members have added an amendment to the bill that would “ban automatic gratuity and service charges for parties of fewer than six guests at restaurants, cafes, and other food service establishments.” For parties of more than six guests, an automatic gratuity would not be required if someone in the party complains to a manager about the quality of service. Our first course! In addition, information on the gratuity must be clearly labeled on menus, and on receipts, the business would be required to explain who is receiving the gratuity — and how much of it they’re actually getting. State Rep. Demi Busatta, R-Coral Gables, proposed the amendment after she received a bill at a Miami restaurant in March that had both a service fee and an automatic gratuity. New menu items “In Miami, we’ve seen a growing circumstance where all the restaurants are automatically including a 20% gratuity, or they’re calling it gratuity or service charge or service fee or tip, not just on regular sitdown meals but on take-out as well at fast-casual establishments,” Busatta said. Full spread of food “While we understand consumer fatigue surrounding service charges at businesses where it does not make sense for there to be gratuity, many restaurants in Florida and across the U.S. use service charges as a key tool for ensuring service and success,” said Samantha Padgett, FRLA’s vice president for government relations and general counsel. HB 535 will now move to the Criminal Justice Subcommittee for voting next. Meal at Nine Dragons As far as Disney World is concerned, if this bill were passed, it could impact dining with large groups at table service restaurants. For now, tipping practices are still happening normally around the parks and more. Tipping practices vary slightly, but the general US custom is that tips should be 15-25% of your pretax bill. The suggested tip level at Walt Disney World is 18%. Full spread In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates regarding this bill and how it could potentially impact your Disney World trip. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest updates from Disney and more. These Are the ONLY Spots You Should Go to for CHEAP EATS in Magic Kingdom 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 this bill? Tell us in the comments. The post A New Florida Bill Could Impact Automatic Gratuity at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, WHOA. Hold ON. How are YOU planning on spending your money at Disney World? Or, better question — are the things you’re about to purchase actually gonna be WORTH it, or are they gonna feel like a waste once you buy them? PUT THE CREDIT CARD DOWN! Today, we’re showing you the things you should NEVER buy at Disney World. We’re here to SAVE YOUR MONEY, people! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Listen, we understand that every trip is different and may call for one of these purchases regardless of what we say about it today. That said, if you can avoid purchasing these things inside the parks, you’ll be better off in the long run. Trust us! Now, here are some things you should NEVER buy at Disney World. The Disney Merch You Could Get ANYWHERE We KNOW those Disney plushies are staring you down with those big cartoony eyes. And we KNOW that Disney mug would be an absolutely PERFECT fit in your assorted mug collection. And we KNOOOOOW that pack of Disney Lorcana trading cards is calling your NAME. Loungefly Backpacks are tempting, we know! But before you buy a specific piece of merch inside the Disney World bubble, HOLD OFF and ask yourself these two questions. FIRST: Can I get the same thing (or something super similar) on the Disney Store website, Amazon, or even at my local Target? If that answer is “yes,” then you can move on to the second question: Can I get this item for less money at those other locations? You can probably find these online! More often than not, the answer to your question is gonna be “Yes.”Yes, you absolutely CAN. It’s easy to get caught up in the adrenaline of a Disney vacation to the point where you accidentally spend your souvenir money on items that aren’t all that unique to the Disney bubble. So double-check and SEE if the item your heart is set on can be purchased for less money elsewhere. That way, you can focus your energy on the more Disney World-specific stuff. Behold the infamous Disney plush wall Now granted, we know that the younger kiddos in your group won’t always grasp that logic. They see a toy on the Disney World gift shop shelf, and that’s the one they’re determined to buy. If that’s the case — and you’ve already made it clear to them that they’ve got a little spending money that they can use to purchase whatever souvenirs they want to buy — you really gotta pick and choose your battles, y’know? If a little Munchings plushie is what’s gonna make them happy, then let ‘em pick up the little Munchlings plushy with their allotted souvenir money. Donald Popcorn Munchlings Plush However, if you already KNOW those are the kinds of items your kid will gravitate towards at the shops, then it’s not a bad idea to pre-purchase these toys for less money from your big box store ahead of time and just have them on hand. That way, when your kiddo starts begging for one of those blind box munchlings, TA-DAAAAA! You’ve already got it purchased and tucked away in your park bag (and you don’t have to pay top dollar for it)! Portable Chargers We get it. Sometimes, you’re in a pinch, and you REALLY need to purchase a FuelRod while you’re in the parks. In case you’re not familiar with ‘em, FuelRods are these small, portable chargers with interchangeable ports so that you can charge any brand of phone. And, the biggest bonus of all is you can exchange them for fully powered ones at kiosks across Disney World property, so you’ll never need to charge it while you’re on your trip. FuelRod The initial FuelRod purchase will cost you $38 for one charger. But after that — you can swap out your FuelRods for fully charged ones for FREE all around the parks. Sounds nifty, right? Well… here’s the thing. They ARE nifty. And the fact that they’re so lightweight and easy to stow away in your bag is an added bonus, too! But FuelRods definitely aren’t gonna give you the best charge ever before they run out of juice. So if you’re down to 10% on your phone, you MIGHT be able to get your phone charged up to 70-85% using one of these little doodads before you need to swap out FuelRods again. FuelRods There are several much more reliable chargers out there that you can purchase BEFORE your trip that’ll not only hold a charge better, but are also CHEAPER than FuelRods, too, like the INIU Portable Charger, for instance. INIU Portable Charger This wired charger is packed with power but thin enough to fit in a pocket, wallet, or fanny pack, which makes carrying it around the park much easier than some other bulky charger alternatives. It also comes in several different colors and will only cost ya about $18. View Online! If you’re still on Team FuelRod and you want these little guys handy during your park day, I’d STILL recommend NOT buying them directly in the parks — just because you’re gonna pay more for a FuelRod charger when you’re on property versus purchasing one from Amazon before your trip. While one FuelRod in Disney will cost ya $38, you can get a 2-count of FuelRods for the SAME PRICE online. So, really, you’ll be paying around $20 per FuelRod instead! A Meal You Know NOTHING About We see this all. the. time. We have friends and relatives reach out and message us about Disney restaurants they were disappointed by, and every time we ask why they chose to eat there, we get the same response: “I didn’t know much about it.” READ THOSE MENUS, PEOPLE! We’re not trying to put our friends in the hot seat here. But we just wanted to show you how EASY it is to get sucked into a Disney dining pitfall. Studying up on menus and price ranges and the overall dining experiences is SO CRUCIAL to your vacation as a whole — ESPECIALLY since you’ll more than likely be paying a good chunk of money to dine at each location. Orinoco Ida’s Cachapas And that’s EXACTLY why the 2025 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is SO IMPORTANT to us. Because we wanna set you up for SUCCESS and keep you INFORMED no matter WHICH restaurant you decide to dine at on property. You can pick up this multi-part guide over on the DFB Store website and gain access to a TON of dining tips, budgeting advice, DFB recommended dishes, GORGEOUS food pictures (compliments of our AWESOME reporter team), and SO MUCH MORE. Gift Cards WHOA, WHOA, WHOA — HOLD ON. We’re not saying DON’T get Disney World gift cards! Those things are GREAT. What we are saying is DON’T resort to buying them in the parks if you can help it. Because, much like we mentioned in the PREVIOUS point, you can often find Disney-specific gift cards CHEAPER when you pay for them off-property. Sam’s Club has discounted gift cards! You can reasonably expect to save between 5% and 10% on your trip just by using discounted Disney gift cards when you purchase them at stores like BJ’s Wholesale, Target, and Sam’s Club. BJ’s offers a variety of discounts on Disney gift cards of different amounts, but members can typically get a $500 gift card for $480, or 4% off) For Target’s “RedCard” membership program, you can make purchases and get 5% off While this discount excludes purchases of Target gift cards, it does NOT exclude purchases of Disney gift cards Sam’s Club discounts also tend to vary, but members can typically get a $200 gift card for $185, or 7.5% off ©Target So, basically, you’re paying LESS money to gain MORE Disney money — which you can use to pay for things like your resort stay, food, merch, festival booth items, and even Lightning Lanes! BUT, if you pay for your Disney gift cards onsite, you’re not gonna receive the same savings opportunities. Basic Snacks It’s nice to know that Disney has things like Cuties Oranges, Babybel Cheese circles, Lays potato chips, and other familiar munchy items for sale at MULTIPLE quick services and snack kiosks — just in case that’s ALL your kiddo wants to eat while you’re inside the parks. But — once again — you can PRE-PURCHASE THESE THINGS AHEAD OF TIME for less money and just bring ‘em to the park with ya! Cuties So, again, if you already know your kiddo is gonna be BEGGING you for a piece of fruit from the Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom, just BUY some fruit ahead of time. Cast Members don’t care. As long as it’s not kept in a glass container, then you’re free to bring in whatever snacks you wanna munch on throughout the day. Don’t waste your money! You can set yourself up for snack food SUCCESS in the following ways: Make a grocery run to your store back home and pack it up with ya (IF you’re taking your car) Make a grocery run to the closest grocery store to your hotel on the day you arrive (which’ll be a much BETTER option if you’re catching a flight) Use a grocery delivery app — like Kroger Delivery — to make the grocery run FOR you so YOU don’t have to worry about leaving the Disney bubble once you arrive We actually have a step-by-step guide to ordering Kroger Delivery when you’re in the Disney World bubble! (Spoiler alert: It’s REALLY easy — and Kroger Delivery’s app will hold your hand pretty much every step of the way!) Step-by-Step Guide to Ordering Kroger Grocery Delivery to Disney World Phew! Who knew there were so many ways to waste money in Disney World? (This is a joke — everyone knows Disney is expensive.) In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The Secret to Make Your Disney Springs Day 10X More Ooey, Gooey, and Delicious 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 Do you have any money-saving tips? Let us know in the comments! The post I Wouldn't Be Caught Dead Buying This in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is going through a lot right now! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Hollywood Studios is working on bringing Monsters Inc. to life, a Cars land is in the works right now, and the Disney Villains are getting their own land too! We cover every Disney change from big to small and now we’ve found another update over in Animal Kingdom that’s bigger than it may seem. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going through some major changes right now! DinoLand U.S.A., is in the process of a phased permanent closure to make way for Pueblo Esperanza and It’s Tough To Be A Bug permanently closed on March 17th, 2025. Construction walls have gone up and we spotted another subtle, but big change on the map for this park. The new map! The new guide map features a kid looking through binoculars in Animal Kingdom and while the kiddo is super cute, the real changes are inside! With the closing of It’s Tough To Be A Bug, Disney has wasted no time in removing the attraction from the map. The show, which was in Discovery Island, has been removed from the attraction list and the map itself. The inside of the map! Here’s a closer look at the map without the show! This change was an expected one but it’s always strange to see something so subtle mean so much. The show opened with the park back in 1998 so this is a big update for the park. A closer look! The show is being replaced with a brand-new show called Zootopia: Better Zoogether! The show will be based off of the Disney film Zootopia and it will take guests through all of the different biomes you see in the film. Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from the film will be the hosts with Gennifer Goodwin returning to voice Judy. ©Disney Disney has already shared a sneak peek of Gennifer recording her lines for the new attraction which is slated to open in winter 2025. You can see the full video here! Not only did the park map change, Disney removed signage for the attraction and put up construction walls overnight signaling that Flik and his friends are really gone forever. The sign is gone! These construction updates as to the walls in Animal Kingdom since this park was already under construction thanks to the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A.! While we love the idea of getting new attractions and shows, it doesn’t make saying goodbye any less difficult. As always, make sure to keep following DFB for all of your Disney news and updates. 3 Hints That a MAJOR Animal Kingdom Announcement Is Coming Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited for these updates? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney's Animal Kingdom Has A New Map And It's Got One Major Change first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Anticipation is reaching EPIC levels!!!! @Bioreconstruct With the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe just about two months away — and preview days for Universal team members beginning — detailed photos of the park’s interior are FINALLY here. Perhaps to get a jump on things, Universal has realized some breathtaking new photos from inside the park and some of its portals. First up, is a highly detailed look at the park’s iconic Chronos Tower. It says “Beyond this gate find gardens green and epic worlds to fill your dreams.” ©Universal From there, Universal dropped beauty shots of each of the park’s four main Intelectual Property portals: A grand vista shot of the entrance to the How to Train Your Dragon-themed Isle of Berk… ©Universal … an overview of Epic Universe’s version of Super Nintendo World… ©Universal … the Parisian streetscape of the latest Wizarding World of Harry Potter installment, Ministry of Magic… ©Universal …and the breathtaking visage of Victoria Frankenstein’s Manor, which towers over the Universal Monsters-themed Dark Universe. ©Universal These new images only have us salivating even further about the upcoming Epic Universe. Universal Orlando’s newest park is scheduled to open to the public on May 22nd, 2025. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Epic Universe! 5 Surprising Takeaways From My First Stay at the New Epic Universe Hotel 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 Do these photos get you even more excited for Epic Universe? Let us know in the comments below! The post NEW PHOTOS: Take a CLOSER LOOK Inside All 5 Lands of Epic Universe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, here we are, folks. Another day, another closure at Disney World — and this time, it’s permanent. SAD We’ve been dreading this day for a while, especially since the date of this attraction’s demise was officially announced. And, now that It’s Tough To Be a Bug is officially GONE from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, parts of this park look completely different — and those dreaded Disney World construction walls are back. It is sad to see an opening day Animal Kingdom attraction close, but we are so excited to see what the new Zootopia show has to offer! Our fingers are crossed that it does not involve getting stung! We will miss the iconic bug glasses along with the inspired Broadway posters. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Animal Kingdom and the rest of Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these changes? Tell us in the comments. The post A Disney World Attraction Is Officially CLOSED and Construction Walls Have Already Popped Up first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Haunted Mansion at Disney World is an iconic Disney parks attraction. Haunted Mansion Nestled in Liberty Square, this attraction invites riders to step inside and ride a Doombuggy as you get to explore inside the mansion as well as the mansion’s grounds. The 999 Happy Haunts are excited to welcome you in because, as they say, “There’s always room for one more!” It is no surprise that, just like many attractions in Disney World, the Haunted Mansion has tons of hidden details. Have you ever noticed that some of the stone turrets of Disney World’s Haunted Mansion resemble chess pieces?! Well, besides having the potential to be the mansion’s 1,000th resident, you can actually step inside the story in a big way by becoming a detective! That’s right! You become more than just a rider getting to tour the mansion; you can become a DETECTIVE to solve the murder mystery of the Haunted Mansion. When you’re in the queue for the attraction, check out the Dread Family busts. They can be found in the outdoor portion of the queue (which by the way, the outdoor part of the queue has tons of fun surprises!). Once you find the family’s busts, you’ll find a riddle. Each riddle will take you one step closer to what weapon was used to pull off the heinous crime. And once you use your detective skills to find the correct weapon, it will point you to the killer! Dread Family Here’s what is engraved on each of the family’s epitaphs: Uncle Jacob “Greed was the poison he had swallowed. He went first, the others followed. His killer’s face he surely knew. Now try to discover who killed who.” Bertie “Avid hunter and expert shot, in the end, that’s what he got.” His also features a bottle with a skull and crossbones. Aunt Florence Her plaque features a revolver with the following riddle: “Never did a dishonorable deed, yet found face down in canary seed.” The Twins- Wellington & Forsythia Dread Their headstone features a bird laying on its back with the text “Departed life while in their beds, with identical bumps on their heads.” Cousin Maude Finally, Cousin Maude’s has a hammer engraved above the riddle, which reads, “Our sleeping beauty, who never awoke the night her dreams went up in smoke.” Who do you think committed the crime? So, who do you think did it? You can save the solving for the next time you are in line for the Haunted Mansion because we don’t want to spoil the fun. Besides, you’re the detective, and it can make waiting in line more fun! Can you SOLVE the mystery? If you can’t wait for the next time you’re in line to ride the attraction, you can always pick up our FREE and BRAND-NEW DFB Guide – Winning at Disney! Not only does this guide have the answer to this murder mystery, but it also has the BEST TIPS for other Disney World rides, too! Get the Guide Here! For more Disney World secrets and tips and to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with us here at DFB! I’ve Been Going to Disney World for 30 Years, and I JUST Discovered These Shortcuts Want to find out even more Disney World secrets? Check out the video below! Need help booking your dream Disney World vacation? Our friends at Small World Vacations would be more than happy to help you plan! You can fill out a Disney World interest form here! DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What is your favorite Disney World attraction? Tell us in the comments!The post We're Spilling a HUGE SECRET About the Haunted Mansion in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article