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It’s April Fool’s Day, so y’all better be VIGILANT. Orlando International Airport Today’s the day where we question literally everything we read online — is it news or is it just some elaborate prank made to confuse us? I suppose we’ll find out the truth tomorrow. But if there’s one thing we’ve actually been looking forward to today, it’s the April Fool’s joke from the Orlando International Airport…and now they’ve stepped up to the plate! And what is it? Why, it’s the famous MCO Terminal Link message from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. You know, the one you always hear when you board the monorail-style car that takes you from the terminal to the main building? It’s the mark of the beginning of any good vacation, and if you’re in need of a little pick-me-up today, we suggest you make a phone call. Orlando International Airport Oh MCO, you always know exactly what we need. On this day when we question the intentions of friends, family members, and businesses around the world, we salute you for giving us the gift of the BEST April Fool’s prank. You are our shining star. (Now can you PLEASE convince Disney to bring back Magical Express? You know, since we’re such good friends and all. ) Orlando International Airport If you’re traveling through the Orlando airport on your way to Disney World, make sure to check out our best Disney World travel tips for all the info you need to know! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates from the Orlando International Airport, as well as all the April Fool’s Day reports. Be smart today, folks! I’ve Tried Every Orlando Airport Hack, and I’m Sharing the 3 That Work Every Time — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What has been the BEST April Fool’s Day joke you’ve seen today? Tell us in the comments! The post The Orlando Airport Just Trolled Us All and We’re Not Mad About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re not exaggerating when we say our jaws DROPPED when we saw this brand new collection on BoxLunch. Bluey and Bingo! This new Bluey collection has some of the most adorable pieces for kids and adults! We’re warning you now: Bluey fans will want to buy every piece of the collection, but here are our top favorites. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Bluey Heeler Family Floral Women’s T-Shirt ©BoxLunch This collection is exclusive to BoxLunch, and we’re starting off with this T-shirt featuring the whole Heeler family. There are also hand-drawn flowers, and the family looks like they’re dancing like their intro. SHOP ON BOXLUNCH Bluey Heeler House Women’s Cardigan ©BoxLunch This cardigan is just too cute. It’s a knit cardigan with embroidered patches of Bingo, Bandkit, Chilli, and Bluey, and has the family house on the front in fun bright primary colors. SHOP ON BOXLUNCH Bluey Gingham Daisy Smock Dress ©BoxLunch We love this Bluey dress! Bluey and Bingo are around the bottom in different poses. It has a pretty gingham print and puff sleeves, and the best part? Pockets! SHOP ON BOXLUNCH Bluey Daisy Bluey & Bingo Toddler Denim Overalls ©BoxLunch If Bluey is your kiddo’s favorite show, they’ll feel cool in these flower overalls. The overalls have adjustable straps and pockets and look comfortable to play in. Bluey and Bingo are on the legs with embroidered daisies. SHOP ON BOXLUNCH Bluey Blue Quilted Toddler Jacket ©BoxLunch It’s hard to say no to a jacket when it has Bluey and Bingo on it! This quilted jacket has clouds, stars, and matching icons. It is so cute, and your little one is going to be the talk of the town in this cool jacket. SHOP ON BOXLUNCH This collection is exclusive to BoxLunch, and we have a feeling sizes are going to start selling out fast. We’ll snag our favorite pieces, but in the meantime, make sure you’re following Disney Food Blog for all the best merchandise finds! Like what you’re seeing and looking for more? Check out our Amazon Storefront for our favorite Disney essentials. What’s your favorite piece of the collection? Let us know in the comments! The post EXCLUSIVE Bluey Collection Just Dropped Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve all been guilty of breaking this Disney World dining rule, but it’s time to seriously reconsider. Mickey at Chef Mickey’s Is there a right and wrong way to eat at Disney World? We generally provide guidelines on how we like to dine during our Disney trips, but, ultimately, it’s your vacation and you can go about it however you choose. However, experts have chimed in and issued a warning about a dining cardinal sin that is committed EVERY DAY at Disney World. The theme park experience — especially at Disney World — can feel super fast-paced. It’s easy to find yourself rushing quite a bit, even through meals. It would be best to stop doing that, though, as experts have realed that rushing through meals is a big no-no. Large dining room According to a study done by the Associated Press, folks who eat quickly — such as theme park guests who chow down while they’re on the go or scarf down meals while waiting in line — are doing more damage than good. The Lunching Pad Per the report, eating too quickly can lead to problems with overeating, stuck food, and annoying members of your party who eat at a slower pace (albeit the last point is more of an emotional argument rather than one rooted in health sciences). Maria Cheng of the AP spoke to scientists who said people who eat meals in less than 20-30 minutes are eating too fast. Woody’s Lunchbox According to Leslie Heinber of the Center for Behavioral Health at the Cleveland Clinic, it takes roughly 20 minutes for the stomach to communicate to the brain. Eating too fast means it’s very possible you will miss these signals and continue to “eat beyond the point of fullness.” In the report, Cheng wrote, “People who eat quickly are likely to swallow more air, Heinberg said, which could lead to bloating or indigestion. Not chewing your food properly can also compromise digestion, meaning you won’t get all of the nutrients from your food. Unchewed pieces of food also could get stuck in your esophagus.” Cheng continued that eating too quickly increases risk of obesity. Ice Cream Sandwich The fix? According to the story, stay present. In general, it’s healthier to eat without distractions like tv or your phone — the latter of which can be a problem at theme parks. Heinberg suggests eating “mindfully” and that “when people focus exclusively on eating, they tend to enjoy the meal more and eat less.” In the AP story, Heinberg “suggested things like using your non-dominant hand to eat, trying utensils you might not ordinarily use like chopsticks or taking a deliberate break to drink water when your plate is partially empty.” Drink water! When you’re at Disney World, rushing through meals can sometimes be or feel unavoidable. In those circumstances, it’s recommended to be mindful of what you’re eating, according to other scientists. Take note of what the food tastes and feels like so that you stay in the present and chew your food longer. Mickey Pretzel What tips do YOU have to slow down eating when you’re in a hurry? Let us know and continue to follow us right here at DFB for more Disney World tips, tricks, reviews, and updates! REVIEW: Yes, This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Is ICONIC, But I Still Think Lots of You Should Skip It 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 had a problem slowing down to eat when at Disney World? Share your experiences in the comments below! The post The One Restaurant Rule EVERYONE Breaks in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you know and love Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) or just discovered that there is another airport near Disney World besides Orlando International Airport (MCO), we have some exciting news that could make flying to Disney World easier! Orlando Sanford International Airport While Orlando International Airport is the most popular airport to fly into to go to Disney World, another airport can also get you to Disney World: the Orlando Sanford International Airport. While Orlando Sanford International Airport is not as large as Orlando International Airport and is a bit farther away from Disney World, it is definitely worth checking this airport for flights. And some good news could make this airport an even better option for your next Disney World vacation. Orlando Sanford Airport According to the Orlando Business Journal, Seminole County just approved a $1 million agreement with the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). This agreement seeks to draw airlines to grow service at SFB and encourage companies to locate at the airport. Orlando Sanford International Airport SFB is one of the largest employers in Seminole County, provides economic benefit to the area, and supported more than 2.87 million passengers in 2024. The $1 million agreement hopes to help the airport grow even more. In the 2000s, Seminole County made a similar agreement that helped recruit Icelandair to the airport from 2006 until 2015. Orlando Sanford International Airport The airport must go before the board for “any new service or other economic development funding tied to the agreement.” The airport hopes to attract new services and also has hundreds of acres available for commercial development. We will keep an eye on this agreement to see what growth will happen at Orlando Sanford International Airport. Orlando Sanford International Airport The Sanford Orlando International Airport is currently home to two airlines, Allegiant and Sun Country. Hopefully, this new agreement will help attract additional airlines to provide more routes at this airport. While flight options are a bit more limited at SFB, it can be an option to save money on your vacation, so don’t forget to check flights to here as well. Orlando Sanford International Airport If you need additional help planning your next Disney World vacation, don’t hesitate to contact Small World Vacations. Their services are free and can relieve some of the stress of planning a Disney World vacation. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! The BEST Airlines for Disney World Fans 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 Have you flown to the Orlando Sanford International Airport before? Let us know your thoughts about this airport in the comments! The post Disney World's "Other" Airport Could Be Getting a MAJOR Upgrade first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When you think of the best Disney accessories, what do you picture? World of Disney You might be the kind of person to have a collection of Minnie ears or an entire wall decorated with Loungefly backpacks. Maybe you’re more low-key and you prefer a classic Disney hat or t-shirt. But what do you think of when we mention Disney-themed SHOES? If you envisioned some pretty cool Crocs, then we’ve got just the thing for you! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Disney Store just released a few new designs for Crocs online, and we’ve rounded them up. If you want to snag them, you better hurry before they sell out! Shoes Made for SPEED ©Disney “Speed. I am speed.” That’s what Lightning McQueen said, and that’s what your kids will be saying too in these hot shoes! Decked out in the signature number 95 logo and a Lightning McQueen charm, these clogs come in children’s sizes perfect for the biggest Cars fans. SNAG THE LIGHTNING MCQUEEN KICKS HERE! If You Think Everything’s Better in Pink ©Disney For those who like things pink and sparkly, these pink glitter Crocs are the must-have accessory of the summer. The holes are made to look like little Mickey heads, and Mickey accents are on the sides as well. (Can you imagine the tan lines you’ll get with these shoes?!) CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE GLITTER CROCS! These Are Just ASKING to Be Worn to Animal Kingdom ©Disney The third pair of Crocs that dropped online are just ASKING to be worn to Animal Kingdom. Covered in at least three different animal prints, you’ll blend right in when you take a safari in these shoes. Like the pink version, they also have Mickey Mouse accents throughout. CHECK OUT THE ANIMAL PRINT CROCS HERE! There you go, three new pairs of shoes to shop before your summer Disney vacation! We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop with any other hot new styles for the parks this year. And before you head out on your trip, make sure to check our guide for helping you pack! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news, updates, merchandise, and more from Disney! Click Here to Shop Disney Merchandise on Amazon!The post These Are the Shoes Everyone Will Be Wearing to Disney World This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Why should you never FULLY rely on a Disney boat? What are the guidelines when it comes to ordering a bottle of moscato to your resort? Island Tower And is there a way that you can stay at your Disney hotel for LONGER than the standard checkout time? We’re exploring Disney’s hotel RULES today — both the actual ones AND our personal set of rules that we think YOU need to know about to make your upcoming stay ten times better. Check out our video below: NEW Rules For Disney World Hotels  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 is your favorite thing to eat in this park? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: NEW Rules For Disney World Hotels first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Wow! We bet you didn’t know there was a secret warehouse filled with all Disney World attractions in one place! Walt Disney World Disney just released behind-the-scenes photos of Central Shops, a Disney Adult’s playground, and you’ll want to buckle up and pull on that yellow tab when you see these fun details. Central Shops is where parts of Disney World attractions come in for check-ups, and the team of over 400 Cast Members works on repairing and maintaining the rides. ©Disney Attraction pieces from all sorts of rides at Disney World are being worked on simultaneously, and they’re all hosted in this building. Imagine seeing Doom Buggies from The Haunted Mansion and then turning a corner and seeing Space Mountain vehicles? We could spend days here! ©Disney To ensure the rides are in the best condition for guests worldwide to enjoy, roller coaster vehicles are on a meter-based program. After a vehicle runs a specific amount of time on the track, it comes in for inspection and maintenance. Then, the coaster is brought in and ripped down into tiny pieces, making sure each piece is safe. ©Disney Other pieces have scheduled maintenance, like the teacups at Magic Kingdom. They have “long-standing appointments,” and after they undergo maintenance and inspection, they return to spinning families in Fantasyland. ©Disney Disney uses special tools for quality assurance, including an X-ray machine that checks for rotting wood. Drones are used to reach those hard-to-reach places, and the Quality Assurance Team is always looking at bringing more technology in to make their jobs easier and rides even safer. While they are working on bringing in technology, they also aren’t forgetting their original roots and use a lot of timeless hand-crafted artistry. Disney says there are “traditional artists and craftspeople like sculptors, painters, and woodworkers [that] collaborate here every day to create and maintain ride scenery, props, and specific costuming elements.” ©Disney For some ride elements, like the baby elephant from the Jungle Cruise, the fuzz on his trunk is placed one at a time by hand. All of these details help bring it to life! ©Disney It was so great to get a behind-the-scenes look at Central Shops and what the Cast Members need to do to bring the magic of Disney Parks to life. Stay up to date with Disney Food Blog to learn more about everything happening at Disney. Heading to Disney World this year? Check out every ride opening in 2025! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite attraction at Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post Your Favorite Disney World Ride Is Probably Being RIPPED APART Here -- But That's Not a Bad Thing first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Imagine planning your Disney World trip perfectly, so you head to your next Lightning Lane at your favorite attraction and BAM, there’s a problem. Lightning Lane If you’re going to shell out the big bucks for Lightning Lanes at Disney World, you want your experience to be absolutely perfect. Even with all of your careful planning, this problem can happen at any time. The biggest thing out of your control is that rides still close! Weather can cause outdoor attractions to shut down for a few hours, and mechanical issues can cause a ride to be out for an entire day (or two or three). What happens when this happens? Don’t worry — you’re not just out of luck, but you still might not like the answer. Rainy day at Magic Kingdom For Lightning Lane Multi Pass, the system where you get multiple skip-the-line passes for the day, you’ll receive a multi-experience pass. ©Disney With this pass, instead of being able to go to that specific ride, you’ll be able to redeem it at another ride. For example, if you were going to use it for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train but it just closed for weather, you can get to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train You can use this pass anytime during the day, and it doesn’t have the time restrictions that the pass you originally booked did. Even if you have already scanned in the attraction, either Cast Members at the ride or Guest Relations can help you get your multi-experience pass. If you haven’t scanned in yet, it usually happens automatically! You’ll receive a notification explaining which ride is closed, and you’ll get your pass. Easy peasy. Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane sign in Disney’s Animal Kingdom You can also use this pass to return to the same ride! If Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is closed due to weather, but it’s your favorite ride, you can wait until the weather calms down and hop back in line. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Lightning Lane If you purchased a Lightning Lane Single Pass, a skip-the-line pass for one attraction, and the ride isn’t open, you’ll get an experience redemption pass. This will allow you to return to the same attraction when it’s open later in the day. Lightning Lane at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT When the weather is crazy or the mechanics are not cooperating, and you don’t have a chance to ride, you qualify for a refund, but you do need to ask for it — it’s not automatic. Head to Guest Relations, explain the situation, and they might be able to help. Cosmic Rewind Lightning Lane Usually, if the attraction opens at any point later in the day, you won’t qualify for a refund since you technically had the opportunity to ride it. If it’s only open for a short time, you might be able to talk to Guest Relations, but if you planned on riding at 10 AM and it closed for an hour but was back up the rest of the day, you might be out of luck. TRON Lightning Lane Dealing with the uncontrollable is not fun for anyone, even when you plan as much as you can. However, having a backup plan and a flexible schedule can help you bounce back and make the most of your trip. Follow Disney Food Blog to stay informed about everything you need before your next vacation. Read about everything you need to know about Lightning Lanes at Disney World here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you used Lightning Lanes in the parks? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post Even a Lightning Lane Pass Can’t Prevent This Frustrating Disney World Problem first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s a summer miracle! Disney just announced that BOTH water parks will be available this summer. Typhoon Lagoon Double the chances to cool off, enjoy the water rides, and relax by the water. This summer, you will have choices regarding which Disney World water park you want to visit. That’s right, Disney is kicking only having one water park open to the curb. Beginning May 21st through September 7th, BOTH Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be available for guests. Blizzard Beach Currently, Blizzard Beach is open, but beginning May 1st, it will temporarily close while Typhoon Lagoon reopens. However, this time, Blizzard Beach will only be closed for a short time and will reopen on May 21st! Recently, Disney has only had one water park open at a time, but things are changing this summer. Typhoon Lagoon This is also great news if you hope to utilize the free water park access hotel perk. This new perk for 2025 provides you with FREE admission to a Disney World water park on your arrival day if you are staying at a Disney World hotel. Beginning May 21st, you can choose from either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon! Blizzard Beach Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Everything You Need To Know About Disney World’s NEW Hotel Perk 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 Do you like Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon more? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post BREAKING: Disney Announces BOTH Water Parks Will Be Open Starting This Summer first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you keeping up with Disney entertainment? ©Disney Disney has had some big releases lately, with the live-action Snow White in theaters and Moana 2 streaming online! Disney+ is now back with a major renewal, so grab your wands and let’s dive in! The show follows Justin Russo, who has chosen an adult, normal life with his wife and 3 children, until Alex, his Wizard sister, brings by young Wizard Billie seeking Justin’s help. According to Disney, the premiere of season 1 was Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere ever, with 3.2 million views in 12 days. Selena Gomez, who was the star of the original series, returned for 2 episodes in season one to the delight of fans. ©Disney We can’t wait for more news on Season 2 as it comes! We’re dusting off our wands as we speak. As always, make sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and entertainment. Disney+ Is Developing an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series 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 season 2? Tell us in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: A Popular Disney+ Series Gets Season 2 Renewal first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

D23, Disney’s official fan club, is hosting a free online event for the ultimate Disney fans! ©Disney The group hosts many very cool and exclusive events, like tours of Walt Disney Studios, but we’re thrilled that this event is online so fans around the country can participate. The virtual D23 Gold Theater will show “A Beautiful Tomorrow — Just a Dream Away: Disney at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair.” This event is just for D23 Gold Members and will premiere on Thursday, April 24th, at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST. It’s a complimentary event included with your membership. ©Disney During this event, you’ll learn from Disney historians and critics and will revisit a fan favorite, “A Beautiful Tomorrow” panel that was at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last August. The panel will take you through the historic New York World’s Fair, where “it’s a small world,” Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and the Carousel of Progress debuted. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Viewers will hear from iconic Disney presenters like Pete Docter, Ramsey Avery, Becky Cline, Ted Ryan, and Tom Fitzgerald, plus a surprise from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Throughout the evening, share delight with fellow D23 Gold Members and special guests in a live chat with themed quizzes and polls for extra World’s Fair fun!” D23 This is the fourth installment of the virtual event series at the D23 Gold Theater, which is held every month! If you log in about 15 minutes early, there will be a pre-show experience, as well. If you’re a D23 member, remember to take advantage of wonderful opportunities like this event! Follow the Disney Food Blog to stay up to date with everything Disney. 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 D23 member? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Announces Free Virtual Event for D23 Members first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are you already planning your next Disney World trip and thinking about what to pack? Magic Kingdom We know that can be a struggle because there is so much to think about! We asked our reporters to tell us the most popular shirts they are seeing in the parks. We have 8 tshirt ideas for you and your travel group that will help make it easier for you. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Most Expensive Day Ever Shirt ©Amazon We have seen these all over the Disney parks. So whether you love the idea of the shirt or you hate it — chances are you will be seeing them on your vacation. View on Amazon Dead Men Tell No Tales Shirt ©Amazon With the new Pirates lounge opening in 2025, this Dead Men Tell no Tales shirt is perfect for it! The Est. 2003 is the year the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie came out in that franchise. View on Amazon The Dad’s Hakuna Matata Shirt ©Amazon If you are heading to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on your trip, you are sure to see a few of these. We loving call them the “Disney Dad” outfit for Animal Kingdom. It could be exactly what someone in your travel party is looking for! View on Amazon Minnie Mouse Cheetah Print Bow ©Amazon At Animal Kingdom, you also might see a few of these Minnie Mouse Bow Shirts. We love this classic white tee that can pair with anything making it an easy outfit choice for your trip. View on Amazon Mickey & Pluto Shirt ©Amazon This classic Mickey & Pluto shirt is great for any Disney park you’re heading to. It is easy to pair with anything, and it has our main man on the front! This is a shirt you can wear for years. View on Amazon Lightning McQueen Shirt ©Amazon While we are a long ways off from the new Cars themed land coming to Magic Kingdom, you can catch these Lightning McQueen shirts in the parks already. View on Amazon Star Wars Shirt ©Amazon If you are ready for thrill and heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this Star Wars tee is a classic option. Whether you are visiting Star Wars Land or riding on Star Tours, this shirt is ready for adventure. View on Amazon Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew Shirt ©Amazon There’s no doubt Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the most popular rides at Magic Kingdom. You can join Captain Hook’s crew with this pirate shirt. The Captain might even see you during the Festival of Fantasy parade! View on Amazon For more Disney outfit ideas for your next trip, be sure to head to our Amazon Storefront below! DFB Amazon Storefront The post These Are the Tees That Literally Everyone Is Wearing to Disney World Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland Resort has a lot going on! Pixar Place Hotel There are new shows and characters coming soon for the 70th Anniversary of the Disney park, and that’s just scratching the surface! With all of the new things coming, we need a hearty grab-and-go breakfast before all of the fun, and we think we found the perfect one. Over at Pixar Place Hotel, you can find Sketch Pad Cafe right off the entrance of the hotel. The cafe is themed with concept art from Pixar films all over the walls! Sketch Pad Cafe This spot offers simple coffees, teas, pastries, grab-and-go options, and a few hot breakfast items. They even offer a “make your own cold brew” that you can top off with edible rainbow glitter! The menu might be more limited but we have enjoyed it when we’ve stopped by in the past. ©Disney For our latest visit, we went simpler with our breakfast to see if it still holds up before a big park day. To drink, we grabbed a simple Cold Brew with caramel and heavy cream for $5. This drink was perfectly sweet! This writer has a sweet tooth, though, so if you like more sharper coffee flavor, skip the caramel. It was creamy and easy to drink, plus it did the job in a tasty way. The cold brew! To pair with our drink, we grabbed the Meat Lovers Breakfast Wrap for $8, which we really enjoyed! They were generous with the meat, which made it filling for hours after we had breakfast. The sausage was flavorful thanks to the spices, and there was enough bacon that the flavors balanced well without one overpowering the other. The meat lovers wrap! There was also a generous amount of hashbrowns and eggs inside the wrap. The hashbrowns also added a great starchiness to balance the meat and the eggs, luckily, didn’t offer much flavor. We would rather have a lack of flavor than a rubbery flavor, which we have seen with Disney World resort eggs in the past. The flour tortilla was dyed red, adding a fun Pixar touch without changing the flavor. A look inside! This breakfast won’t knock your socks off, but it will keep you full and satisfied for hours. We would happily get this meal again before our short walk over to the parks from this hotel, especially if we’re rope dropping! It was simple, tasty, and did the job. As always, don’t forget to follow DFB for your Disney food reviews! Check Out Our Disneyland Restaurants Guide 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 Have you ever eaten at this spot in Disneyland? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Is This The Perfect Rope Drop Breakfast In Disneyland? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a popular hotel for plenty of reasons. Disney’s Pop Century Resort It’s got plenty of cute theming, it’s pretty cheap as far as Disney World hotels go, and it’s along the Skyliner route — which is pretty hard to beat. But, it’s actually the Skyliner’s fault we’re gathered here today. You see, Pop Century is in desperate need of a rule change — and it’s all because of that darn gondola system. Hey, Pop Century, we love ya — but we need to talk. Adding a Skyliner stop to this hotel (which is shared with Art of Animation) was a super clutch move, but now there are no other Disney transportation options to EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, since both of those parks feature Skyliner stops. Pop Century’s current rules only allow for bus transportation to these parks when the Skyliner is not operating. And, while we understand that makes sense in theory, we can’t help but feel like this definitely warrants a rule change. Disney’s Pop Century Resort The Skyliner can be extremely useful and efficient for getting people to and from the parks and hotels. But, so are buses! They can transport a lot of people at once, and while they don’t have the advantage of being able to bypass regular traffic by soaring through the skies, some people prefer bus transportation over the Skyliner at Disney World. Skyliner There are plenty of folks on our team who have a fear of heights and don’t love the Skyliner for that reason, but even for people who don’t necessarily have a fear of heights, the Skyliner can still be a source of unease. While it won’t run in inclement weather or severe storms, there have been times we’ve experienced the Skyliner on a particularly windy day — and it certainly isn’t pleasant. International Gateway Skyliner The Skyliner can also be riddled with frequent stops, leaving you stuck in the air for an indefinite amount of time, which is never really fun, either. That’s especially true if you’re stuck in there with strangers or kiddos who aren’t having the best time. Buses might not be fancy, but they’re much more reliable than the Skyliner on any given day. Walt Disney World Skyliner If you’ve got an upcoming stay at Pop Century and aren’t keen on taking the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios or EPCOT, you’ve still got options. You can drive to these parks or take a rideshare service or Minnie Van. If you’re heading to EPCOT, you can take a bus to Magic Kingdom and then hop on the Monorail to EPCOT as well. And, while we don’t recommend this because it’s time consuming, you could take a bus to Disney Springs, then another bus to a Disney World hotel with bus service to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Pop Century Keep in mind that if it is raining or there is severe weather, Disney will close the Skyliner and provide bus transportation to all parks. But, if you ask us, we think they should offer buses to all the parks, all the time! We’ll be on the lookout for the latest hotel updates and more from Disney World. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news! ALERT: MORE Changes Confirmed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort! Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels The “I’m So Tired; Just Tell Me What To Do” Guide To Choosing the Perfect Disney World Hotel 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What's New at the Disney World Hotels All About Disney World's Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think about this Pop Century rule change? Tell us in the comments. The post The Sudden Rule Change That Needs to Hit Disney's Pop Century Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

When it comes to deciding where you should dine at Disney World, the possibilities are almost endless. While visiting Disney World is special on its own, sometimes you’re looking for ways to make those moments truly shine. Finding that “glass slipper fit” for your special meal while you’re at Disney World might include something a bit more upscale and luxurious, but does it live up to the hype? Cinderella’s Royal Table We recently stopped by Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom to see if this restaurant lives up to its hype, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth finding the time and money to dine in the castle during your next trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Find out here! Atmosphere If you’ve ever dreamed of being treated to the ultimate Disney meal, you just might find what you’re looking for at Cinderella’s Royal Table. This unique restaurant is not like anything else you’ll find at Disney World because its (typically) your only peek at what it’s like to live inside a Disney castle and dine like a true prince or princess! Entrance to the restaurant You’ll start your journey by coming around to the back of Cinderella Castle, the focal point of Magic Kingdom. From there, you’ll be greeted by a wooden sign welcoming you to your check-in host for your meal. Check-in for your meal here Outside, there may not be much to look at beyond a posted menu and the host stand, but once the Cast Members have notified Cinderella that her “royal guests” have arrived, you’re invited to step INSIDE the castle into the Grand Hall. Inside the Grand Hall As you make your way through the Grand Hall of Cinderella Castle, you might just find that you’ve stepped right through the screen and directly into Cinderella’s world. The hall is filled with woven tapestries depicting Cinderella’s story… Tapestries hung on the walls …statues of armored knights guarding the entrance, coats of arms on metal shields hung above your head near the fireplace… Coats of arms on shields …and if you look real close, you might even find a few of Cinderella’s tiniest helpers peering out to have a look at who’s just arrived! Jaq & Gus! Take a few moments to really enjoy this space and have a long look around — it’s truly a spectacular sight to see and there are so many details to spot within. The Grand Hall is also where Cinderella likes to treat her special guests in person. Cinderella Don’t forget to stop by and allow her to say “hello,” pause for a quick portrait, and be sure to ask her about all the details you can find around you as you wait for your invitation upstairs and on to your table. From the staircase The main dining room can be found just up the winding staircase (but don’t worry, there’s also an elevator in use for those who may have trouble ascending the stairs easily). As you head up, you’ll spot detailed stained glass windows with Cinderella’s picture perfectly posed in the center… Detailed stained glass …as well as a stop near the top for the restaurant’s bathrooms. Ah — you’ve arrived! Welcome to the main dining room at the top of the staircase. Isn’t it spectacular?! The dining room You’ll find there are several levels making up the dining room. Take note of the carved wooden details that line the walls and frame the center of the room paired against tall archways that stretch high above you. Flags in the center of the room In the center, you’ll find surrounding kingdoms’ flags, and your server will escort you over to your plush seating. Tables Natural light is let in through a series of cascading, slim stained glass windows that overlook the entrance to Fantasyland where you might be able to spot people around the park below you. This is a popular spot to ask to be seated just before the nightly fireworks go off, too! Table by the windows During your meal you’ll be greeted by several of Cinderella’s fellow princess friends! We got the opportunity to meet with Ariel… Ariel …Jasmine… Jasmine …Sleeping Beauty or Aurora… Sleeping Beauty …and even Merida! Merida Each of the princesses are announced into the dining room, and there’s no need to hop up. As they enter, they’ll make their way around the dining room, stopping by each table for the chance to welcome you to the castle, sign autographs, and take a few photos with you! Meeting at tables Additionally, your server will also leave a few gifts from Cinderella at your table! The first being a Wishing Star (you’ll want to hold on to this one because of the wishing ceremony that will take place during your visit)… Wishing Star for the ceremony during your meal …a wand with a star at the end inscribed with “Cinderella’s Royal Table” as a commemorative souvenir… Star wand …and an autographed postcard with all of the princess’s signatures, just in case you’ve forgotten to bring something for them to sign during your visit! Signature card But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu Dining inside Cinderella’s Royal Table is a prix fixe meal. While you’ll have a few options to choose from in each category — appetizers, entrées, and desserts, you’ll pay one set price for your meal. Adults dining here are priced at $88 for lunch and dinner while children ages 3-9 are priced at $52 plus tax and gratuity. Unless you’re using the Disney Dining Plan to pay for your meal, you’ll pay for the meal as you’re making your booking, and the taxes plus an automatic 18% gratuity will be included in your price. Menu So what exactly are your options to dine like royalty? Let’s take a closer look! You’ll start out with drinks like specialty cocktails, wines, and even a flight option (these are an extra cost)… Starting off your meal …the prix fixe appetizers, entrées, desserts, and included beverages… Main menu …and your biggest problem you’ll have while choosing your selections will most likely come from which dessert you’d like to round out your dining experience with! Specialty add-ons Of course, there are a few extended options you can spring for as accompaniments to your main meal like a few specialty non-alcoholic drinks including the So Many Wishes specialty beverage, a few wines to pair for your regal feast, and even a special dessert that’s not on the menu (so make sure you ask your server about options that may not have been revealed before you’re seated inside the castle)! And now, it’s time to talk about the true belle of the ball — the FEAST! Eats For our appetizer of the court, we started with the Slow-braised Beef. This dish is made of Carrot Purée, Red Wine-Onion Jam, and Horseradish Gremolata and we don’t think we could have made a better choice to set the tone for what was to come! Slow-braised Beef The beef was so tender, and the flavors from the juices the meat was cooked in didn’t leave each bite. While we could tell it was juicy, it wasn’t soggy or soupy, but just enough to feel like you were getting the most tender bites of a beef that mimicked a pot roast dish. Lots of flavor The carrot purée was poured around the outside as an accompaniment, while the red wine onion jam and horseradish gremolata topped the beef. Truly, if this had been a bigger plate, it could have easily served as a filling entrée on its own. Next up for our meal was the entrée royal, and we chose the Grilled Filet Mignon. It’s served with Olive Oil-whipped Potatoes, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, and Garlic Butter, and we could see the buttery spread melt right on top of our filet in real time. Grilled Filet Mignon If you find yourself hesitating between options, the filet is a solid choice. The meat was grilled to a nice pink center at medium temperature (our request). Look at the butter melt The garlic butter melting on top of the filet soaked into each bite, and the oil-whipped potatoes were like a dream when those bites hit our taste buds. Truly, they were the highlight of the meal which surprised us. We were so full already, we didn’t know if we’d have room for dessert! The best choice we could have made yet The desserts here are called finales, and we once again found ourselves between options. While we ultimately made our selection with The Clock Strikes Twelve… The Clock Strikes Twelve …our server also asked us to highlight the Jaq & Gus Cheesecake (because it’s just too darn cute)! So we actually have a few desserts to tell you about. Jaq & Gus Cheesecake Starting off with The Clock Strikes Twelve, this dessert is made of a Chocolate Ganache Tart topped with Salted Caramel-Coffee Mousse, and you don’t have to be a coffee lover to enjoy its decadent taste. Mmm, chocolate! The creamy center tart was easily sliced through like butter, and the inside revealed the bold layers of salted caramel-coffee mousse and blue coating sitting atop the ganache-filled tart. We could certainly taste the hints of the salted-caramel coffee flavor, but they weren’t overpowering and when paired with the chocolate ganache underneath it — it mostly blended into a chocolate-lovers dream bite. Admittedly, this was a great dessert to choose but we have to give our server credit because she hit the nail on the head straight on by suggesting the Jaq & Gus Cheesecake. Inside of the cheesecake This dessert plate is almost too fun to eat! The pieces of “cheese” are made of Vanilla Cheesecake served with Fresh Fruit and Garnishes of graham cracker crumbles. Just a bite! It’s almost like digging into a deconstructed strawberry cheesecake dish and we LOVED every last bite! But truly, the speed at which we found ourselves shoveling this one into our mouths like Gus and those pieces of corn were downright comical. To really amp up the flavor, challenge yourself to get all of the elements into at least a few of your bites, especially those graham cracker crumbles! The vanilla cheesecake doesn’t have a bitter bite to it and it’s more reminiscent of a mousse consistency. We hope you were paying attention at the top of this review, because if you were you’ll remember we mentioned a SECRET menu item you won’t learn about until you’ve been seated for your meal — but, we’re not ones to gatekeep from our friends! The Cinderella White Chocolate Slipper dessert is also available at an additional cost. Cinderella White Chocolate Slipper The slipper is made of white chocolate and filled with raspberry mousse topped with edible flowers, glitter, and surrounded in a sauce of raspberry shavings. If your mouth is already watering just looking at this one, trust us when we tell you it’s even more incredible to taste. Delicious! We thought the white chocolate flavor from the slipper might be a little overbearing, but we were pleasantly surprised to be oh-so wrong. It complimented the raspberry flavor so well that it helped taper down that bit of puckery-sour taste raspberries can sometimes harbor. Truly if you’re willing to splurge a little bit more on your meal (to the tune of $25 plus tax and gratuity which totaled a little over $27), it could easily turn into a highlight of your meal here. Drinks Your prix fixe meal comes with a soft drink, but to make this review extra special we decided to pick up the So Many Wishes for $6.59. This is a non-alcoholic drink made of pomegranate-green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of stardust. So Many Wishes We were excited to order it initially but admittedly were a bit underwhelmed when it was served to our table in the same royal blue goblets as the other drinks that come along with the meal. This made us sad because when we’ve had this drink before out in other Disney World restaurants, it’s beautiful color and shimmering dust is neat to look at. The only way to tell it was a bit different was due to the fruit spear near the top of the drink. But how did it taste? Delightful! Closer up We’ve likened this sparkly drink to a pomegranate Jolly Rancher before, and we’re happy to report it’s still got it! But, we do have to say this is a very sweet drink. Our sips were most prominently flavors of pomegranate or sugar, and we only got hints of green tea or lemon flavor. If you love sweet drinks, or you’re looking for something out of the normal to try to make this experience even more special, this is a solid choice for adults and kids alike. You would probably enjoy this one without coughing up another huge chunk of change for it. Nosh or Not This Disney World restaurant is a dream if… You’ve dreamed of seeing the inside of Cinderella Castle. This is the ultimate dining experience to be dining among Cinderella and a few of her fellow Disney Princesses while enjoying a full meal from start to finish. You’re looking to make your next Disney World visit’s celebration EXTRA special! This restaurant is a popular option in general, but if you’re really looking to plus up the “WOW” factor for your next celebration on vacation, the restaurant, meal, and character meet and greets are already impressive on their own. But, there’s also a few special things you can order to enhance this even further. You favor the experience and are willing to spend a little more than usual for it. There’s no getting around the pricey cost for this experience whether you’re paying cash for it at booking or with Disney Dining Plan credits (currently, it’s 2 credits per person to visit here). But, if the experience for the meal, a more intimate meet and greet with a few Disney Princesses, and the opportunity to step inside the castle and see how Disney royalty entertain guests and dine, well, we can’t say we blame you much! You should skip this Disney World experience if… Budget conscious value is more your goal. Yes, it’s going to cost you a lot of money to dine here. We enjoyed this visit, however, it is more the experience that we crave for a repeat visit here over the food. While the food was good quality and we left with a full belly, that doesn’t mean you couldn’t get food of equal quality cheaper somewhere else. Your kids (or you) just aren’t into the more “classic” Disney Princesses. Disney Princesses have evolved over the last several years, and more and more of their storylines have moved them away from traditional medieval castles they called home. If your experience would be better placed in somewhere like Mirabel’s enchanted Casita or Moana’s island oasis on Motunui, this might feel a bit dated for what you’re looking for. The entire idea of this restaurant and its experience doesn’t blow you away on paper. This isn’t a restaurant that will please everyone, and while it is super popular, it’s a time sucker, too. If you’re someone who’s looking to spend minimal down time from your park plans, this experience will take 1-2 hours, and you may not want to give that time up. Just because it’s a frequently booked restaurant doesn’t mean it’s the right experience for everyone’s ideal vacation. It’s totally fine to spend your time finishing out your Lightning Lanes, capturing those PhotoPass photos out in the rides and walkways, and picking up a Mickey pretzel to keep moving on! Overall Overall, this is certainly a posh experience you won’t get anywhere else at Disney World. In fact, this is your only way to be invited inside Cinderella Castle as a park visitor, and truly something that most folks cherish for a lifetime even if they’re able to do it only once. Our meal We enjoyed our meal, and it was an improvement over our past experiences here. Is the meal and experience pricey? Absolutely, but may be worth the cost if you’ve ever dreamed of stepping inside of Disney World’s iconic Cinderella Castle, being greeted by several Disney Princesses, and enjoying a good meal. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more! 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There are so many ways to bring the Disney magic home to you! Magic Kingdom We have Disney pin collections, ear walls, and more to show our Disney love even outside of the parks! One of our favorite collections is our coveted popcorn bucket stock, and now there are even more we can get online but these have a bit of a twist! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Before online shopping, don’t forget to test out an Amazon Prime trial for free! Disney Popcorn Buckets have a cult following all their own. They hold one of the most budget-friendly snacks, let us show off our love for different characters, and look gorgeous on our bookshelves. Now, Disney has released 5 popcorn bucket ornaments that have us even more obsessed. Mickey Mouse Balloon Popcorn Bucket Ornament ©Disney This ornament is inspired by the classic Mickey popcorn bucket! It opens in the back to show off the buttery popcorn and lights up when you open it. We’re suddenly craving popcorn, anyone else? Mickey Popcorn Bucket Pumpkin Coach Ornament ©Disney One of our favorite popcorn buckets ever now has its own miniature version! This Cinderella Pumpkin Coach Ornament is too cute, with a mini version of Cinderella peeking out of the window. It also lights up once opened. Pumpkin Coach Bucket Ornament Toy Story Alien Popcorn Bucket Ornament ©Disney If you’re a Toy Story fan, this one is for you! The Little Green Alien is center stage for this ornament. You can open his mouth to find light-up popcorn perfect for an intergalactic experience. Little Green Alien Bucket Ornament R2-D2 Light Up Ornament ©Disney We thought they couldn’t get any cuter, and we were wrong! This next ornament features the R2-D2 popcorn bucket that opens at the top and, of course, lights up! It also includes the Star Tours carry strap. R2-D2 Popcorn Bucket Ornament Pete’s Dragon Popcorn Bucket Ornament ©Disney Finally, we have the most niche ornament of all! It’s Elliot from Pete’s Dragon, but it’s also the float from the Disneyland Main Street Electrical Parade! How cool is that? It lights up and even features the Disneyland carrying strap. Pete’s Dragon Popcorn Bucket Ornament In the DFB house, we are obsessed with miniatures, so these ornaments might be our newest obsession. It’s never too early for Christmas shopping in our opinion! Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Disney merchandise finds. Shop for more on our Amazon Storefront! The post Disney Just Released 5 Popcorn Bucket Ornaments Online And We Need Them ASAP first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s officially Season of the Force at Disneyland Resort, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! ©Disney This special event takes place from March 28th through May 11th, 2025, and features special food and beverage options you won’t find any other time of the year, exclusive merchandise, TWO shows you won’t want to miss, and so much more. Yes, that’s right, we said TWO shows are available for you to experience this year, and we got to see both of them in the most picturesque spot. The returning show this year is the fireworks show called Fire of the Rising Moons, which only takes place on select nights during this special event, so you’ll want to check your Disneyland App to see if it’s happening on the night of your visit. Fire of the Rising Moons Watching these fireworks explode above the tall rock spires of Batuu and above the Millennium Falcon is truly an experience like no other! We highly recommend that Star Wars fans check it out if it’s available on the day of their trip. Stunning! That’s not all, though! There’s also a new show this year called Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga. This is a new projection show that allows guests to “enjoy a storytelling adventure across the galaxy.” Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga This show is projected on the rock spires of Batuu, and it truly transforms the area in a way we weren’t expecting! It was gorgeous to watch, both visually and emotionally, and again, we think Star Wars fans will adore it. This show does happen each night, and we recommend getting a spot at least 15 minutes in advance. Wow! We were so impressed by this show that we’d happily watch it time and time again. Looking for more recent Season of the Force news? Check out our posts below! More Season of the Force news! ALERT! Disney Brings Back EXCLUSIVE Fireworks Show!REVIEW: Cheesy Potatoes On A Stick? Oh, Disney, You GET US!Disneyland Just Debuted 4 MAJOR Changes, Including a RARE New Character AdditionSOUVENIR WARNING: This NEW Disney Popcorn Bucket Is Officially the Most POPULAR Thing We’ve Seen This YearWARNING: This NEW Disney Popcorn Bucket Will Be the Most POPULAR Souvenir We’ve Seen This Year Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland news! REVIEW: This Is THE BEST Spot To Grab a DOLE Whip Flight in Disneyland Right Now 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’s your favorite part of Season of the Force? 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. We were invited by Disney to attend their media event for Season of the Force. 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 ALERT! Disney Brings Back EXCLUSIVE Fireworks Show! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Curious about EPCOT’s After Hours events? You’ve come to the right place! Hello from EPCOT! If you’ve ever wanted to stay late in EPCOT to take advantage of low wait times and experience the world-famous theme park with far fewer crowds — good news! Disney After Hours at EPCOT events do just that! These After Hours events come with a few perks, and we’re filling you in on what’s included in the separately ticketed event. To attend an After Hours event at EPCOT, you’ll need a special event ticket that can range anywhere between $155 to $175 (plus tax) per person. With that said, Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $30 per ticket. Disney After Hours events at EPCOT are held on select nights between February 27th and September 25th, 2025, from 10 PM to 1 AM. If you have a ticket, you can enter the park a few hours early at 7 PM. EPCOT After Hours So what exactly is included? The main draw here is super low wait times. Thanks to the event’s exclusivity, all the long waits you’ll encounter throughout the day evaporate, and you’ll see relatively low standby wait times for even some of EPCOT’s biggest E-Ticket attractions. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure The cost of the ticket also covers some snacks. Included with your purchase are ice cream novelties… Never a bad time for a Mickey’s Ice Cream Bar! As well as popcorn and selected bottled beverages. Popcorn and water These items are available at the Mission: SPACE Cart, Imagination Cart, Connections Cart, and Fountain Popcorn Cart. Offerings and availability are subject to change. Check-In In addition to low wait times and some free snacks, you can also meet Disney characters. This opportunity is especially nice without having to battle all the crowds and lines that you’d usually encounter during the day! Hi Minnie! Have you experienced Disney After Hours at EPCOT? Share your experiences in the comments below and continue to follow us here at DFB for Disney World tips, updates, reviews, and more! Guide to Disney After Hours in EPCOT 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 think Disney After Hours events are worth the cost? Share your thoughts in the comments below! The post Everything Included in the 5 Ticket for After Hours in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is saying goodbye to a fan-favorite bar, and whether you loved it or never quite got the hype, its closure marks the end of an era. Jellyrolls Jellyrolls, the dueling piano bar that’s been a staple at Disney’s BoardWalk for 30 years, is closing its doors for good—at least at this location. The bar has announced that its final night at Disney will be April 19th, and while it does plan to reopen elsewhere, it won’t be on Disney property. So if you want to experience the energy, the music, and the legendary “Jellyroll of the Day” one last time at the BoardWalk, this is your last chance. Jellyrolls isn’t your typical Disney bar. It’s loud, it’s lively, and it’s known for its nightly entertainment featuring talented pianists who can play just about anything you request. Guests pack in each night to sing along, sip on specialty drinks, and soak in the electric atmosphere of two baby grand pianos going head-to-head. And if you’ve never been, let us tell you—it’s an experience unlike any other at Disney World. Jellyrolls The announcement of its closure came earlier this year, with Jellyrolls revealing that they were “making a move.” At first, it seemed like the bar might stick around through spring of 2025, but we now know that the final night will be April 19th, 2024. After that, Jellyrolls will officially be moving to a new location outside of Disney property. The exact location hasn’t been announced yet, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for updates. Jellyrolls So why is Jellyrolls leaving Disney’s BoardWalk? Disney hasn’t released an official statement, but it’s worth noting that Jellyrolls isn’t Disney-owned—it’s a third-party venue. That means this decision likely has more to do with business agreements than anything else. Whatever the reason, it’s a major change for the BoardWalk, which has seen its fair share of updates and transformations over the years. Jellyrolls If you want to visit Jellyrolls before it closes, here’s what you need to know. The bar is open from 7 PM to 1:45 AM every night, with entertainment kicking off at 8 PM. There’s a $22 cover charge, though Cast Members get discounted admission ($11 each night and free admission on Sundays with a valid Cast ID). DVC Members and Annual Passholders can also snag discounts on select nights. It’s a 21+ venue, so this is one of those rare Disney experiences exclusively for adults. ©Disney While you’re there, make sure to try one of their famous glow drinks or the rotating Jellyroll of the Day. Beer, wine, and seltzers are available too, if cocktails aren’t your thing. And trust us—arrive early if you want a good seat. The place fills up fast, especially now that the countdown to closure has begun. Crowd at Jellyrolls We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion. The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort 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 going to Jellyrolls before they close? Let us know in the comments! The post Whether You Love It or Hate It – This BoardWalk Hotel Bar Is About to Close for Good! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World snacks are created equally. In fact, some even have a cult following (we’re looking at you, cheeseburger spring rolls). Cheeseburger Spring Rolls So, when new versions of classic Disney World snacks come out, we feel it’s our job — our duty — to try them out and tell you everything you need to know (maybe because it actually IS our job here at DFB!). Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new lunch box tart has debuted and we’re checking it out! We headed over to Woody’s Lunch Box at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to grab the brand new The Clawwww! Lunch Box Tart for $4.99. This is a key lime curd-filled pastry topped with marshmallow fondant, sugar candy, blue sprinkles, and purple crispy pearls. This sounds like it could be a winner… but was it? The Clawwww! Lunch Box Tart First of all, this might be one of the cutest lunch box tarts we’ve ever seen here — it looks like one of the green Aliens from Toy Story and we love it! But, that might be where our love for this treat ends. We really had to search for that key lime taste, which is usually pretty tart — but we didn’t get any of that here. It was very, very sweet and we wish there had been more of that classic, tart key lime flavor. It was extremely subtle, and we mostly just tasted the pastry and sweetness from the marshmallow fondant along with the sugar from the key lime curd — which was more just like a sweet citrus curd without the sourness. Like a little Green Alien When we broke the tart open, we could hardly spot any real filling on the inside. This could have just been the one we got, but the ratio was definitely off here. If you’re a fan of the lunch box tarts at Woody’s, you might want to give this one a try just for fun — but ultimately, we think it’s probably something we’d recommend skipping. Lunch box tart We’ll be on the lookout for even more new snacks to review for you at Disney World. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the DisneyFoodBlog for the latest Disney news and more! Best Snacks to Try at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025 Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be trying this new snack? Tell us in the comments. The post REVIEW: This Disney Snack Is Proof That New Isn't Always Better first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There is a lot going on in Disney World right now. Pop Century Resort From permanent closures to ride updates and new shows, there’s been a lot to keep up with! Now it seems like there might be something that makes the end of your Disney vacation just a bit easier and gives you less to keep up with. It’s never easy leaving Disney World when you’re trip finally ends, but one Disney World resort is testing out something that might make it a bit easier. Before you get too excited, no, the Magical Express isn’t returning. (We know, we’re sad too.) Over at Pop Century Resort, guests who are flying with Southwest can now check their luggage at the resort! Disney’s Pop Century Resort Guests can take their luggage to the luggage assistance desk to drop off their luggage before heading to the airport, so there’s one less thing to lug with them as they depart from their vacation. The trial started today, March 31st, according to Cast Members we spoke with. Although we don’t know if it will be permanent, the Cast Member we spoke with expects it to be a permanent change and to be expanded to other value resorts soon. The luggage assistance desk! This service is free to guests staying at the resort, but there are stipulations. Disney can only take checked luggage so you will still be in charge of your carry-ons. If your flight leaves before 1PM, you must check it the day before. If your flight leaves after 1PM, you must check it at least four hours before, and you must check it by 1PM for same-day flights. MCO Luggage Drop-Off Check-in for luggage starts at 7 AM, so if your flight leaves at noon, you will need to check your luggage the night before. If your flight leaves at 2 PM, you will need to check in by 10 AM the day of your flight. If your flight leaves anytime after 5 PM, no matter the time, your luggage will need to be checked by 1 PM. Luggage Disney can take bulkier items like golf clubs, strollers, or wheelchairs if they are packed and secured properly. You won’t have access to your checked bag until it arrives at your final destination, so make sure you don’t pack anything you will need. Baggage claim at MCO! This will allow guests to bypass the baggage check counter at MCO and could save tons of time at the airport, especially during the busy season. If you want to utilize this service, you must be checked in for your Southwest Flight already to check your luggage at the hotel. After that, your luggage is secured in a van and driven to the airport for processing. Pop Century Resort Lobby Check-In For now, there is no signage for this new offering, so you will need to be aware of the service to utilize it. Cast Members have been alerting guests if it comes up through “normal guest interaction.” When Southwest starts charging for bags, you will have to pay for your bags with the airline to use this service. You won’t be able to add a checked bag and pay for it at the luggage services counter at Pop Century. Disney’s Pop Century Resort This service was previously offered before covid so we’re excited to see it’s potential return. While it’s no Magical Express return, this is great news for anyone flying Southwest and looking for more convenience. We hope to see this expand to other resorts and airlines. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for your travel news and updates. HUGE Changes Are Coming to Southwest Airlines SOON Want More Details About Disney World’s Hotels? Ranking of ALL of Disney World’s Hotels The “I’m So Tired; Just Tell Me What To Do” Guide To Choosing the Perfect Disney World Hotel 13 Critical Things You’re FORGETTING About When Booking a Disney World Hotel 8 Gadgets You Need for Your Disney World Hotel Room The Surprising Things You Won’t Find in Your Disney World Hotel Room The Secret Way to Stay in Disney World’s Hotels for LESS! What's New at the Disney World Hotels All About Disney World's Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney World hotel news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Tell us what you think about these changes in the comments! The post A MASSIVE Hotel Perk Is Being Tested at Disney's Pop Century Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s finally here! We’ve been waiting and checking daily for the new Starbucks mugs to be released for Disneyland and Disney World and now they’re on the Disney Store. Starbucks at Disney Springs These brightly colored mugs feature iconic attractions, snacks, and elements from each park. If you’re a mug collector, you’ll definitely want these. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Walt Disney World Starbucks Mug ©Disney The Disney World mug represents all four parks and has elements of Everest, TRON, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, The Millennium Falcon, and many more. ©Disney Even Spaceship Earth and Living with the Land are on it! These icons perfectly encapsulate what Disney World is all about and show it off in bright colors. SHOP ON DISNEY STORE Disneyland Starbucks Mug ©Disney There’s a matching mug for Disneyland! This one features snacks like churros and popcorn, Cars Land, and Grizzly Peak. ©Disney We love the pink inside and how it has the Jungle Cruise with the backside of water. This mug is a great way to bring the joy and magic of Disneyland back home so you can smile every morning over your cup of coffee. SHOP ON DISNEY STORE We’ve been waiting for these mugs, and they did not disappoint. We’re going to need both for our collections because they’re just so cute. Keep following Disney Food Blog for more of the best and newest Disney finds. Like what you’re seeing and looking for more? Check out our Amazon Storefront with all of our favorite Disney finds.The post NEW Starbucks x Disney Mugs Released Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Universal Orlando Resort is now offering an Epic Universe 1-day Add-On Option for their Regular Military Tickets! Regular Military Discounted Universal Orlando Tickets are slightly discounted versions of the tickets available to the general public. These are only available at base ticket offices via either in-person or long-distance sales. You cannot buy these from […] The post Regular Military Discount Tickets for Universal Orlando With Epic Universe appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article

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Walt Disney World has some pretty magical transportation options, but nothing quite compares to the Disney Skyliner! The Disney Skyliner is an airborne gondola system that glides guests high above the treetops and waterways, offering a relaxing (and honestly kind of thrilling!) way to travel between EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and several Disney Resort hotels. […] The post Soaring to the Magic: A Look at the Disney World Skyliner Resorts appeared first on Military Disney Tips. View the full article