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It’s a good time to be a theme park fan because new theme parks seem to be opening EVERYWHERE. First, Universal Orlando is gearing up to open its third park, Epic Universe, in May. ©Nick Jr. Universal is also opening up a new horror experience in Las Vegas in August, as well as Universal Kids Resort in Texas in 2026. Well, ANOTHER new theme park JUST opened in Fort Worth, Texas, and it’s the Peppa Pig Theme Park — yep, your kids are going to LOVE it. We’ve got ALL the details on this new park, so keep reading! Peppa Pig Theme Park is open for business, and it has a total of five rides that are perfect for kids. There’s Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, designed to be a “first roller coaster experience” for little ones. You’ll join Daddy Pig on an adventure in his new car, but Mr. Bull is digging up the road. The roller coaster will take you on a shortcut. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park Grampy Rabbit’s Dinosaur Adventure is a ride parents can ride with their little ones on an “epic dino quest that will take you whizzing past smoking volcanoes and through pre-historic mountains.” ©Peppa Pig Theme Park On Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride, your little ones can soar above the clouds with Peppa Pig in Mis Rabbit’s hot air balloon. This ride is described as an “aerial carousel.” ©Peppa Pig Theme Park Mr. Bull’s High Striker will test your strength with Mr. Bull’s hammer and bell ride. This ride will lift your family straight up into the sky and back down. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park On Grandad Dog’ s Pirate Boat Ride, parents and their kids can go on a boat ride to Pirate Island to find buried treasure. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park The theme park also includes a total of nine play areas including a bike tour, playgrounds, a greenhouse, a nature trail and more. Entertainment includes the Cinema, as well as Mr. Potato’s Showtime Arena, which will feature shows sure to please your kids. Most importantly, you can grab a bite to eat at Miss Rabbit’s Diner, which features a menu of kid-friendly entrees, flatbreads, salads, milkshakes, and more. ©Peppa Pig Theme Park You can buy merchandise at Mr. Fox’s Shop, which includes toys, apparel, and exclusive park merchandise. Tickets for Peppa Pig Theme Park are available online now. Admission is $27.99 per person, although special ticket packages including ride photo downloads, merchandise, and more are also available. An Anytime Annual Pass is also available for $99 per person. Stay tuned to DFB for more. “MY DREAM IS COMING TRUE” — NEW Theme Park Announced for Summer 2026! 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 Peppa Pig Theme Park? Let us know in the comments! The post “It's FINALLY Happening!” — NEW Theme Park Announced Grand Opening! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a fan-favorite Value Resort. Disney’s Pop Century Resort Not only is it budget-friendly and uniquely themed, but it has access to the Skyliner! Pop Century may only have one dining option, but that is not always a bad thing. The Everything Pop Shopping & Dining food court serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there are tons of items on the menu. While the food is not bad, the real stars of the show are the snacks and desserts. Now, we are willing to go to some crazy lengths to be able to get a snack that we love. Even if that means parking at Hollywood Studios, taking the Skyliner to Caribbean Beach, and then getting back on the Skyliner to get to Pop Century. Skyliner So, what snack is worth going the distance for? Let us introduce you to the PB&J Croissant. Not only is this snack pretty, but it is delicious! You can get it for just $5.99, and it is a pretty decent-sized portion! SO PRETTY! As you can probably guess, this croissant is a take on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Half of the croissant is dusted with powdered sugar, and the other half has a bright berry-colored frosting and is topped with dried berries. Sadly, the frosting is more just for looks as it does not add anything to the flavor (besides a mess!). PB&J Croissant Now here is where it gets good: the croissant is stuffed with peanut butter and jelly, stuffed enough that you need a fork and knife to enjoy it. Grape jelly fans, be warned! This treat features strawberry jelly. Besides the mess, this is one of the best versions of PB&J that we have ever had. It is similar to an Uncrustable, only it is better! We love peanut butter! We love that the peanut butter is a bit sweet and whipped. It kinda of reminds us of a peanut butter pie. Although this is just a snack, it could work for breakfast or lunch! Hey, we have been guilty of having a Mickey pretzel for lunch, so trust us, no one will judge you if you choose a croissant to be your meal! As we mentioned before, it is a decent size, making it big enough to share and a solid deal for the price! YUM! We are always on the lookout for the best deals and latest menu items at Disney World, so make sure to continue to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! The Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2025 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is your favorite Disney World snack? Let us know in the comments! The post I Ordered One of the Cheapest Snacks at Disney's Pop Century Hotel -- Here's What I Loved About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We love telling you our favorite restaurants at Disney World to help you find the best ones for your family. Wilderness Lodge While it might seem inconvenient to try a Disney World restaurant that is located at a hotel you might not be staying out, we’re going to let you in on a secret– some of the best restaurants are at hotels! That’s right, with a little bit of time and planning, it is worth heading to these spots for a delicious meal. Today, we’re giving you our top Disney World hotel restaurants! The Best Character Dining Meal We here at DFB can’t say enough good things about Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge. This prix-fixe dining experience takes place in an enchanted forest setting, and offers each guest their choice of an individually plated entree, along with shared appetizers and desserts for the whole table. Each course item is themed to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This is perfect because you’ll get the chance to MEET Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey, AND the Evil Queen during your meal. But don’t be discouraged by it being a character meal! Artist Point We know that some character meals mean low-quality food, but that’s just not true here! Storybook Dining knocks it out of the park as far as both character meals and prix fixe menus go – but make sure to get reservations for this one as soon as possible since you can only eat here during dinner. We love that families with kids and even Disney couples will love this place! See Our Latest Review of Artist Point! Shared desserts The Fanciest Disney World Hotel Restaurant The award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the most exclusive restaurant in all of Disney World. It has not only been recognized by the Michelin Guide but has also won the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award. The restaurant offers a main dining room, a Chef’s Table, which is located in the kitchen, and a Queen Victoria Room which is also exclusive! Queen Victoria’s Room at Victoria & Albert’s Pricing depends on what area you choose to sit in, but expect to pay, at minimum $295+ per guest. Yes, it is very expensive, but the multi-hour dining experience might be more than worth it for you. Amuse Bouche trio at Victoria & Albert’s We consider dining here a whole experience, it’s not just a place to grab a bite to eat. Note that reservations are very difficult to find, although not impossible. Kids under the age of 10 are also not allowed to dine here. Find Our Latest Victoria & Albert’s Review Here! Victoria & Albert’s Chefs The Most Unique Disney Hotel Restaurant Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has been a DFB favorite for years and years and we never leave disappointed. The atmosphere is wonderful as you will get a view of the savannah and the animals that live here. As for the African-inspired food? It definitely makes traveling to Animal Kingdom Lodge WORTH the trip. Sanaa If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, Sanaa only requires one meal credit, which feels like a steal! This restaurant menu is on the adventurous side so it might not be for everyone. But if you’re looking for something unique at Disney World, this is it! Indian-style Bread Service Read Our Latest Review of Sanaa The Best Steakhouse at a Disney World Restaurant Steakhouse 71 at the Contemporary Resort offers casual dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The prices are reasonable, the food is superb, and the theming takes us back in time since it’s all a tribute to the year “1971,” which just so happens to be the opening year of Magic Kingdom. Steakhouse 71 The steakhouse menu is only available for dinner, but don’t let that stop you from heading here for breakfast or lunch! We also love that it is within walking distance from Magic Kingdom as there aren’t many sit-down restaurant options there. Checkout Our Breakfast Review of Steakhouse 71 Just look at that spread! That’s a wrap on our favorite Disney hotel restaurants, but be sure to follow us at DFB for more of our favorite meals and snacks all over Disney World and beyond! 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 restaurant to eat at a Disney World hotel? Let us know your thoughts below! The post We’ve Eaten at Every Disney World Hotel Restaurant. These Are the BEST. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Well, it’s happening again: more price increases have arrived in Disney World. China pavilion Now, price increases happen often, and we’ve seen it with merchandise, as well as food. In fact, in the fall, Disney World usually has MAJOR price increases for food and drinks, but we see both go up throughout the rest of the year, too. Now, two locations in EPCOT’s China Pavilion are seeing the prices of food and drinks go up. So if you’re planning on visiting the Joy of Tea or Lotus Blossum Cafe, we’re giving you a heads up: it’s going to cost a little more now. Let’s start with Joy of Tea. Pork Egg Rolls will now cost $5.95, up from $5.75. However, tea and bottled drinks will also cost more: Lychee Bubble Tea changed from $7.50 to $7.75 Jasmine or Oolong Iced Tea changed from $5.25 to $5.75 Jasmine or Oolong Tea changed from $3.95 to $4.25 DASANI Bottled Water changed from $3.75 to $4 Pork Eggrolls Dragon Blossom beer has increased from $10 to $10.50. Cocktails at Joy of Tea are also going to be a little more expensive now: Kung Fu Punch changed from $13.75 to $13.95 Honey Hibiscus Hard Iced Tea changed from $12.75 to $13.95 Lychee Cha Cha changed from $12.75 to $12.95 Joy of Tea The price increases at the China Pavilion continue over at Lotus Blossom Cafe. The Pork Egg Rolls there have also gone up from $5.75 to $5.95. Chicken Pot Stickers increased from $7.25 to $7.35. Entrees will also now cost more: Orange Chicken Combo changed from $14.75 to $14.95 Chicken Fried Rice Combo changed from $14.75 to $14.95 Mongolian Beef Noodle Combo changed from $15.25 to $15.75 Orange Chicken Combo at Lotus Blossom Cafe Kid’s Meals have also gone up from $10.95 to $11.50. Desserts are also now pricer: Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream went up to $5.35 from $395 and Lychee Ice Cream increased from $3.95 to $5.35. The following beverages also went up in price: Assorted Fountain Beverage changed from $4.29 to $4.79 DASANI Bottled Water changed from $3.75 to $4 Apple Juice changed from $3 to $3.25 Lowfat Milk changed from $3 to $3.25 Hot Oolong Tea changed from $3.95 to $4.25 Hot Cocoa changed from $3.95 to $4.25 Ice Creams Finally, the following alcoholic beverages will now cost more: TsingTao Bottled Beer changed from $10 to $11 Lucky Foo Pale Ale changed from $9.95 to $10.50 Honey Jasmine Lager changed from $9.95 to $10.50 Lotus Blossom Cafe If you plan on dining in the China Pavilion in the future, you’ll want to keep these new prices in mind. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these price increases? Let us know in the comments! The post Prices Just INCREASED in EPCOT’s China Pavilion, and You’re Not Gonna Like It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’ve got the FULL MENUS for EPCOT’S Flower & Garden Festival, virtual queues are now GONE in Disney World (for the time being), Team Member previews for Epic Universe are happening RIGHT NOW and a second generation of interactive wands are available at Universal starting TODAY. All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: FULL MENUS for Flower & Garden, No More Virtual Queues in Disney World & More! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re SO CLOSE to the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival we can taste it. EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival We’ll be coming to you LIVE from the first day of the festival to share everything you need to know about the exciting entertainment, shopping, gorgeous topiaries, and of course — the food! Speaking of which, if you want to know where to go to get all the BEST eats and then some, make sure you check out this NEW EPCOT map! The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 5th and runs through June 2nd — which means you’ve got about two months to check out all that this floral springtime affair has to offer! This begs the question, how can you prepare your game plan ahead of time if you don’t know which booths will be located where?! Well, we’re glad you asked because we happen to have the answer! The Lion King topiariy Introducing the DFB Exclusive Festival Map! Just click the link below, and you’ll be on your way to nabbing this FREE resource that we’ve put together for you with our years of EPCOT festival experience. Oh, and did we mention that in addition to the free festival map, you also get a free download of all the menus for every single food booth and additional location?! We know, we know, we’re the best. This year there will be 25 food booths serving up spring and floral treats! Many of these booths are returning from past Flower and Garden Festivals, but there will be TWO brand-new booths at the 2025 festival. Disney has also announced that the Garden Rocks concert series will be returning to this festival this year. Garden Rocks is held at the America Gardens Theater in the America Adventure Pavilion. These concerts are free with EPCOT admission with showtimes usually at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM. Vybe at Garden Rocks in 2024 The festival’s TWO scavenger hunts are coming back. First, you’ll be able to participate in Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration, which will have you following Spike the Bee throughout EPCOT. The Egg-Stravaganza Hunt will also return around Easter time, which will task you with finding character eggs throughout EPCOT. You’ll be able to pick up maps (for usually around $10) at EPCOT shops. Once you’re done filling in the maps with stickers, you get a prize. Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Map There will also be new festival photo ops and, of course, plenty of merchandise to shop! We’ve seen a sneak peek at some of the exclusive souvenirs coming to this year’s festival and we just know some of these items will be flying off the shelves. You’ll also be able to get some special photo ops through Disney PhotoPass, including special Magic Shots. Plus, you can get mini festival gift cards with a unique festival design (these are great if you want to budget your festival purchases). You can check your My Disney Experience app to find full details each day, along with times for various offerings throughout the festival. ©Disney We can’t WAIT for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival to kick off next week. We’ll be live from the festival on the very first day, bringing you everything you need to know! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more updates from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news! See the full menus for the 2025 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival here! MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's Guide to the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival details everything you need to know to maximize your time, budget, and stomach space! Know what's worth it and what to skip with our full-photo menus of each booth, complete with DFB's Best of the Fest. It includes all the must-have information for navigating this one of the most BEAUTIFUL festivals at Disney World, including: Booth & food photos, maps, and crawls with DFB's exclusive recommendations! The COMPLETE schedule of events (so you don't have to go hunting for all the dates!) All the details on special events, topiaries, festival exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Flower & Garden Festival! Will you be going to the Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT this year? Tell us in the comments. The post This NEW Map Shows What EPCOT Looks Like During the Flower and Garden Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s so important to stay hydrated on your Disney World trip. Free water! When you’re walking miles and miles through the Disney parks, especially when it’s humid and hot as it typically is in Florida. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to ensure you’re drinking enough water in the parks. But there’s one annoyance we are expecting to see more of in Disney World as it starts warming up. As the weather becomes warmer, we usually see Disney World put out water coolers and free cups to help guests have easy access to water, which is so nice to have when you’re beyond thirsty. However, one problem our team members have noticed is how small the free water cups are. The Experts are DIVIDED on the FREE WATER at Disney World. Water station We understand not wanting guests to use them to refill with soda, but we think there has to be a better way to avoid that from happening because these small cups are causing issues. We usually see crowds around the free water stations because guests need more than just a few ounces of water to stay hydrated. This causes a line of people to wait to refill it multiple times… therefore, we are deeming it “water lice”. “Lice” is just a term used for something annoying and having to wait to refill your water cup multiple times is well… annoying. Water station Larger water cups could eliminate “water lice” issues. But, until we see larger cups, don’t forget about the free water refill stations throughout the parks. For example, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll find one at Galaxy’s Edge and you can find one in Magic Kingdom by TRON, but there are plenty more throughout the parks. See Our Trick to Know Where Every Refill Station in Disney World Water bottle refill station in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge You can also grab free water cups at quick service restaurants throughout the parks. If you don’t mind carrying around a larger water bottle, we think this is your best choice as your bottle could hold more water than the little cups. FREE Cups of Water at Disney World For more Disney World tips and tricks, be sure to follow us at DFB! 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 do to stay hydrated in the Disney parks? Let us know your tips below. The post "Water Lice" Are Running Rampant, and We Need Disney World To Do Something About It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The opening day of Epic Universe is right around the corner! ©Universal Epic Universe is Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, and it is set to open on May 22nd, 2025. We cannot wait to step through each of the five portals into the worlds of Celestial Park, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. While we eagerly await for the park to open, here are four things to keep in mind before visiting. Here’s what you need to know! There is No Park Hopping or Single Day Tickets As of Right Now Universal is expecting Epic Universe to be popular, and for good reason; the park looks fantastic from the previews that we have seen! To help with the demand, no single-day tickets will be available for Epic Universe when the park first opens. There will also be no park-hopping. Dark Universe Concept Art ©Universal Currently, the only way to visit Epic Universe is by purchasing a vacation package or by purchasing multi-day tickets to visit the other two theme parks. The good news is that Universal said that more ticket options will be available in the future. Complete Guide to Buying Epic Universe Tickets Concept Art for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge ©Universal Epic Universe is Not Included for Annual Passholders One of the best perks of being an Annual Passholder is being able to visit the theme parks when you please. Due to the high demand to visit Epic Universe, Annual Passholders will not be able to use their Annual Pass to visit the new park. ©Universal For the time being, Annual Passholders can purchase single-day tickets to visit Epic Universe. While it is unfortunate that this is limited and an extra cost to Annual Passholders, it is nice that there is an exception to the multi-day ticket rule. Universal Orlando Epic Universe Will Have Its Own Security Area Currently, Universal Orlando has a vast secured area, which includes CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Islands of Adventure. This means that once you go through security, you do not have to go through security again, even if you are moving parks or visiting CityWalk. Security However, when Epic Universe opens in May, it will not be part of the central security hub and instead will have its own security area. If you are visiting Epic Universe, but you visit CityWalk first or vice versa, just know you will have to go through security again. CityWalk Epic Universe May Enforce a Locker Rule When we tell you the rides at Epic Universe are going to be epic, we really mean it! Currently, there are quite a few attractions at Universal that require you to put your belongings in a locker before boarding an attraction. This is done in order to make sure that you don’t lose your belongings on a ride or that they don’t hit someone or hinder the ride. Lockers at Universal While it has not been confirmed, we expect Stardust Racers, Curse of the Werewolf, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Dragon Racer’s Rally, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders, and Mine-Cart Madness to use a locker system. Lockers at Universal We are so close to the opening of this new park and can’t wait to experience it for ourselves when it opens on May 22nd. So make sure to continue to follow the Disney Food Blog to come along for the ride! TWO New Villain-Themed Lands Are Coming to Orlando Theme Parks – Which One Will You Choose? Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be checking out Epic Universe this year? Let us know in the comments!The post 4 New Rules Epic Universe Is Enforcing in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

By now you may know that we are absolutely OBSESSED with Disney Loungefly bags. Loungefly Wall at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom That is why we are always scouring the internet for the latest and greatest Loungefly bags to add to our collection. And because we’re practically online besties, we love to share them with you as well! Here’s a look at all the latest Disney Loungeflys you can score on Amazon right now. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The best part about shopping on Amazon is the free shipping you can get on any order with an Amazon Prime Membership. Don’t have one? Click below to start your free trial today! We don’t need it to be Halloween to fall in love with this bag! ©Amazon This Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly is perfect all year round! This design shows off characters from the movie like Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finklestein, and more in its stylish allover pattern. The zipper even features the adorable Zero who’s along for the ride. A feature we love about this bag is how it glows in the dark, making it absolutely spooktacular! Shop from Amazon A classic bag for Disney fans! ©Amazon This Disney Loungefly backpack sports a classic canvas design, with Mickey, Goofy, and Donald featured inn the front. The neutral color makes it perfect for any everyday outfit while still showing off your love for all things Disney. Shop from Amazon This mini Mickey Loungefly is absolutely chic! ©Amazon This charming mini backpack shows off an embroidered Mickey on the front flap. The drawstring design makes sure all your essentials are secured in place and the allover Mickley pattern gives designer bag vibes without a designer bag price tag (score!) We’re also a big fan of the neutral color palette. Shop from Amazon The perfect bag to celebrate such a grand anniversary! ©Amazon This enchanting Cinderella Loungefly backpack celebrates the film’s 75th anniversary. The front pocket showcases a cameo-shaped window where lenticular magic brings to life two scenes—Cinderella dancing with Prince Charming and Cinderella in front of the castle. Characters from the film decorate the bag, as well as the iconic clock tower. This magical bag will last even past midnight! Shop from Amazon Another stunning Cinderella bag fit for royalty! ©Amazon Themed after the gown Cinderella designed in the film, this Loungefly backpack features pink satin that drapes and flows perfectly. The bows are absolutely charming and add a magical touch. Another great bag to celebrate the classic film’s 75th anniversary. Shop from Amazon We found the perfect bag to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and it is magical! ©Amazon This Loungefly backpack stars everyone’s favorite fairy along with four-leaf clovers all over the design and on the front zipper. The glitter on the bag makes it look like it’s been dusted with pixie dust and we love the classic sketch design for Tinker Bell. We’re sure whoever snags this bag will be absolutely lucky! Shop from Amazon We’re always on the lookout for the best Disney Loungefly bags so stay tuned to us here on DFB! Like what you see? Check out more of our Disney must-haves on our Amazon Storefront!The post 6 New Disney Loungeflys Are Now Available On Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Feeling lucky? ©Disney As spring and the “luckiest” holiday of the year, St. Patrick’s Day, approaches, two NEW exclusive Disney Loungeflys have dropped just in time for the celebration. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Tinker Bell Clover Backpack ©LoungeFly First up, we have the classic Loungefly mini backpack with a Tinker Bell clover design. ©LoungeFly This bag is made from simulated leather and features adjustable shoulder straps, a front zipper pocket, side pockets, and a fun molded metal zipper charm. It’s perfect for the upcoming spring season, and we love the cheerful color palette. SHOP HERE Tinker Bell Clover Accordion Wallet ©LoungeFly Better yet, you can coordinate the bag with a companion Loungefly exclusive wallet. ©LoungeFly This wallet is made of Vegan leather and features a zippered closure, shiny gold hardware, 11 card slots, and a coordinated inside lining. What better place to keep your lucky gold coins for St. Patrick’s Day, right? SHOP HERE These EXCLUSIVE Tinker Bell items are available while supplies last from Loungefly. Stay tuned to DFB for more looks at NEW Disney products. Looking for more Disney Essentials? Head to Our Amazon Storefront!The post A NEW Disney Loungefly Collection Just Dropped Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney Springs has some pretty amazing restaurants, and yes, we’ll happily tell you about our favorites — will you ever get tired of us talking about Wine Bar George and Homecomin’? We hope not! Disney Springs So when we were invited to attend a special event to taste and tour our way around Disney Springs, we couldn’t refuse. Literally, that sounds like the BEST day ever, right? So, let’s get to it! We started with some Earl of Sandwich menu items, trying out three sandwiches: the Chipotle Chicken Avocado, the Cuban, and the new limited-time Earl’s Pastrami. Earl of Sandwich The Chipotle Chicken Avocado is made with Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Avocado, Lettuce, and Chipotle Sauce for $9.49. It’s zesty and delicious, and the dressing gave us *spicy 1000 Island dressing vibes.* The lettuce is crisp, and the sliver of avocado is creamy, as is the melted cheese. The Cuban is also just as good. It’s made with Carnitas Ham, Swiss, Pickles, and Cuban mustard sauce for $9.49. This classic sandwich has a nice snap from the pickles with tender meats and cheese…it just works beautifully. None of the cuts of meat are super thick, so you get a sandwich that’s not too chewy or hard to bite into. The Earl’s Pastrami is a limited-time offering with Premium Pastrami, Swiss, Sauerkraut, Dijonnaise, and 1000 Island. Now, we’ll admit we prefer spicier flavors, so the other two sandwiches were our favorites, but this is a good sandwich PACKED with thin slices of pastrami. The melted cheese brings it all together. Earl of Sandwich sandwiches We also got to try the Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad, and although our reporter isn’t a big salad fan, it was deemed suitable. It’s a wetter salad with a lot of vinaigrette dressing on it with tender chunks of chicken throughout. It has some nice fresh veggies, too, like tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado. The bacon bits also gave a nice tasty crunch and tasted fresh (not the pre-packaged kind). Note that this is a new addition to the Earl of Sandwich menu. Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad There are also some new Loaded Cookies coming to the Earl of Sandwich menu (oh, yeah, we were ALREADY intrigued). We tried two of the ones available at the media event. The first was the Sugar Cookie with sprinkles and it just crumbles and melts in the mouth like a good sugar cookie should. The second was this Double Chocolate Cookie with gooey chocolate chips on top and inside and it’s SO good, but very dense. This is a chocolate lover’s dream. New Loaded Cookies One of the other cookies is like a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookie — we didn’t get a chance to try it, but it’s coming soon, too. Next up, we got to sample some things from Chicken Guy! Now, it’s no secret we LOVE Chicken Guy!, so let’s see what we’ve got. Chicken Guy! So Chicken Guy! is known for its sauces (although they’ve cut back on them a bit). There’s a new limited-time offering, the Truffle Parm Sauce. This is a very concentrated sauce that’s pretty fragrant, but we found it pretty tangy and flavorful. You do get a hint of that truffle flavor, but it’s lighter than it sounds. It almost reminds us of the Garlic Parm sauce. Truffle Parm Sauce The Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Shake, made with hand-spun vanilla soft serve, cheesecake, strawberries, crushed OREO®’s, topped with fresh whipped cream, crushed Oreos, and strawberry syrup for $6.99. This was a HUGE winner for us (like, how could it not be?). It’s got real strawberries blended into it, and of course, Oreo crumbles on top. There’s also a strawberry sauce that just takes it over the top. It tastes EXACTLY like you think it would, and that’s a GOOD thing. Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake Shake The Pepperoni Chicken Sandwich (on the right), made with garlic Parmesan sauce, marinara, pepperoni, Parmesan & provolone cheese for $9.99 is DELICIOUS. It’s got a light cheese pizza with pepperoni slices with a hint of spiciness. This one will be a big hit with the kids or anyone who loves tomato-forward flavors. Chicken Guy! Sandwiches Finally, it was time to sample some goodies from Planet Hollywood. The Pineapple Express (on the right) is a cocktail made with SKYY Infusions blood orange vodka, SKYY Infusions pineapple vodka, orange and pineapple juices, Sprite and grenadine for $12.99. Um…this was INCREDIBLE. So fruity and pineappley and a nice break from super sugary drinks. Cocktail time! The second cocktail we had was The Perfect Storm (on the right), made with Rum, vodka, gin, tequila, DeKuyper blue curacao, fresh sour, and Sprite for $29.99. It’s basically like a blue Long Island Iced Tea. We’d call this jet fuel because, WHEW, it packed a punch, although it was smooth. It’s also MASSIVE. Maybe share this one with a friend. It’s so BLUE We also tried one of the new Supernova Shakes, the Chocolate Comet (the shake in the front). We thought it was a lot like a frozen hot chocolate, and we think it’s another item chocolate lovers will appreciate. It’s also one of those shakes you want to post on Instagram. Supernova Shakes We also got to try some samplings of High Roller Sampler with Chicken Crunch, Texas Tostados, Buffalo Wings, Five Cheese Dip, and Fried Jumbo Shrimp for $42.99 (don’t worry — it serves four). Um…it was all delicious (and seriously, at this point, we were getting REALLY full). High Roller Sampler We also got to sample the L.A. Lasagna, which surprised us because who goes to Planet Hollywood for Italian food? It’s made with Fresh pasta tubes filled with ricotta & Bolognese meat sauce, fried to a golden brown, served with roasted garlic cream & tomato basil sauce for $22.99. They’re really proud of it, and we can see why. It’s delicious and creamy. Wait…this was GREAT! The Sesame Ginger Salmon, made with Fresh salmon grilled with soy-ginger glaze, served with house-made cilantro rice and green bean blend for $31.99, was also surprisingly delicious. It had a nice grilled char on it and was cooked perfectly. We’d come back for the salmon We even tried one of Guy Fieri’s Big Bite burgers, the Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Burger with a smash-grilled burger, Applewood smoked bacon, six cheese mac-n-cheese, cheddar, LTOP, crispy onion straws, and donkey sauce on a brioche bun for $21.99. The burger is good (and we’ve tried it before), but for us, the appetizer sampler was the big winner her. That is a MOUTHFUL of a burger Overall, we enjoyed eating our way around Disney Springs, but now we need to walk off all this food because y’all…it was A LOT. Stay tuned to DFB for more. REVIEW: Homecomin’ in Disney Springs Literally Never Misses — And We Are OBSESSED with These NEW Menu Items 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? Are any of these restaurants on your must-eats at Disney Springs? 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 the Disney Springs Taste and Tour media event. 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 REVIEW: It Takes Some Serious Skill To Take On 3 (!!!) Disney World Restaurants in One Day, but We Did It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Skyliner at Disney World can be one of the most reliable modes of transportation on the property, but that doesn’t mean it is without faults. Riviera Resort Skyliner Going back to your resort at the end of a long park day can be exhausting, and sometimes, you just want to sit back and relax with your feet up on your ride home. If you’re looking for a quieter experience, here are four times you might want to skip the Skyliner and use a different method to get home. 1. When It’s Just Too Crowded When the Skyliner is busy, Cast Members will put multiple families into one gondola, and sometimes, that’s a bit much for the introverts in the group! You’ll be snugged up with a few strangers until your next stop, and you might have to quickly pass through the small aisle to get out the door. Skyliner Crowds from New Year’s Eve There are some times we know it’s going to be busy, like in the morning at the Caribbean Beach since it’s the main hub or after the EPCOT fireworks. If we see the line all the way down the queue, we usually pass on the Skyliner and use a different mode of transportation to get back to our resort. 2. When It’s Raining or Storming While the Skyliner might be open when you’re waiting in line, once you see those large storm clouds and thunder starting to roll in, it might be time to bail. The Skyliner doesn’t operate when the weather can be potentially dangerous, so save yourself some stress. If you’re constantly checking your weather app in line, taking a short walk to your next stop before it rains might be a good idea! Rain Day If it’s just raining, the Skyliner may remain open, but for those anxious about heights, you still might want to head a different way. The rain and wind can make the gondolas shake a bit more, and while we know it’s safe, it doesn’t mean we always like to be in it! 3. When You Get Stranded The Skyliner is typically open one hour before Early Entry starts at EPCOT or Hollywood Studios and 90 minutes after both parks close. On EPCOT nights with After Hours events, the Skyliner is open later to accommodate the event, but not all routes! The route from Caribbean Beach Resort, Pop Century, and Art of Animation will be closed. The Skyliner can take you to the Riviera Resort, but then what? Skyliner It’s a good thing you’re reading this now, not after your amazing night at EPCOT! Grabbing bus transportation might be a quicker way to get home that night. 4. When The People Are…Being People Being in a slow-moving pod in the sky with a bunch of strangers is not everyone’s ideal of comfort, but it’s a bit worse when people are unaware of others around them. They might be bouncing or shaking the gondola a bit, making those more timid of heights wish they had walked! Other guests might insist on having a long conversation about their entire life story when all you’re thinking about is your bed at the Art of Animation. Skyliner Loading Area Even little ones who are up way past their bedtime are starting to get cranky and finished with the day, causing the gondola to be a bit louder than anyone would prefer. The Skyliner is typically calmer in the afternoons, but at night, you might want to go a different way. While we love the Skyliner for the convenience between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, plus a few of our favorite resorts, sometimes we like to skip Skyliner and choose to walk, use boat transportation, or even take a Minnie Van when it’s too hectic. Disney World has many transportation options, so you can choose what’s best for you! Stay up to date with DisneyFoodBlog for the best tips and tricks before your next Disney trip! Staying on property? Check out our favorite Disney resorts so you can have the best vacation yet! 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 fan of the Skyliner? Let us know in the comments! The post I Didn't Expect the Skyliner to Get This Chaotic in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Have you planned your trip for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival this summer at Disney World? Now might be a good time! Why? Well, there’s a new hotel discount available now, and it’s a great way to save some money on an upcoming vacation. Who’s ready for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival? We love sharing Disney Annual Passholder perks, and we have a new one for you! Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration is offering a limited-time offer for Disney Annual Passholders! Passholders can save up to 30% off regular rates and enjoy all the hotel’s exclusive perks, including free breakfast and parking for up to four people. There’s even free transportation between the hotel and Disney World AND Universal Orlando! Delta Hotels This hotel isn’t owned by Disney but is an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel, meaning it is close to Disney World and works with Disney to ensure everything is up to standard. It recently underwent a 35 million-dollar renovation, and all of the rooms have been redone. Two Queen Beds Room Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration is 1.5 miles from Disney and has two pools with a waterfall and slide! They even have tennis and volleyball courts and plenty of spaces to stay active during your stay. With a Starbucks right on the property, you can have a relaxing morning before heading to the theme parks. Heated Pool We love all the food options at this hotel, too! They have grab-and-go options for when you’re running to catch the bus or a more casual breakfast buffet. There are also other dining options like Waves Bar & Grille and a poolside grill, Rum Shack Pool Bar! The Wave This offer is valid until July 31st, but you must book by March 30th. When booking, you can use the code “LPR.” It’s also a Marriot Bonvoy hotel, so if you’re a member, don’t forget to earn and redeem your points! Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration We’re so glad there are fantastic Good Neighbor hotels nearby, and with an Annual Passholder discount, they’re hard to pass up! Stay up to date with Disney Food Blog for everything you need to know before your next Disney vacation. Heading to Disney World soon? Check out our favorite snacks at 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 Have you booked your summer Disney trip yet? Let us know in the comments! The post The Secret Code Annual Passholders Can Use for a Discount at a Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Calling all Owala fans! If you’ve been looking for a new water bottle to add to your collection, we’ve got great news. ©Target Target has just released a TON of new Owala colors that are available right now. It’s perfect for everyday use, your next trip to Disney World, or any adventure in between. Be sure to grab them now 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. Kickflip! ©Target We are OBSESSED with this pink color of the new Kickflip Owala! The orange handle and the red top compliment it so well, and it gives us major spring vibes. We definitely think this one will sell out fast. Grab it here! Tangy Tango! ©Target Love sunset colors? Then you’re in luck with the new Tangy Tango Owala. The top and main body of the water bottle are both orange, and you wouldn’t think pink and purple blend well with it, but it DOES! Consider us obsessed. Don’t miss your chance! Periwinkle Twinkle ©Target Looking for something a little more muted? Then, you’ll want to grab the Periwinkle Twinkle Owala before it’s gone. This one is great for people who are looking for something functional but doesn’t attract a ton of attention, or who are just big fans of muted purple. Check it out! Misty Meadow ©Target We are LOVING the beautiful blue color of the 40oz Misty Meadow Owala. This style also comes with a helpful handle to carry it around with, so if you’re someone who prefers to carry it in hand instead of holding it under your arm, then this is a great design for you. Add it to your cart! Navy Nights ©Target Looking for a darker tone? The Navy Nights Owala is perfect for you! We love that the green cap and lighter top don’t make it too dark, and while the insulation inside the water bottle will keep your drinks cold or hot, keep in mind that the outside of this one will get warmer in the sun! Check it out! Very Very Dark ©Target However, if black is your favorite color, the Very Very Dark Owala is calling your name! This water bottle is entirely black, so honestly, it’s great to put light stickers on or have Disney World characters sign their names in a white or silver Sharpie! Grab it right here! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest news that could help you on your upcoming Disney parks trip! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite Disney essentials!The post A New Owala Collection Just Launched at Target — See Them All Here first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Going to a theme park ALONE can be daunting, but I do it ALL THE TIME anyway. Disneyland When we’re covering massive events like Disneyland Resort festivals, we usually use a team of multiple reporters. However, for the most part, when I’m reporting at the park, I’m exploring on my own without anyone by my side for MANY hours. Wondering what it’s like to go to Disneyland by yourself? I’m bringing you the realities of that experience and what you can expect. I grew up going to Disneyland and I’ve seen it evolve for over 30 years. But until I started writing and reporting for DFB, I really never went by myself. Like most folks, I went to Disneyland with friends and family, never considering going by myself. However, once I became a Disneyland reporter, that all changed. Admittedly, going to Disney by yourself is daunting —and if you’re like me and totally used to going with at least one other person, going alone for the first time will be a shocking experience. An empty Disney California Adventure Park Disneyland is built for the party experience — meaning groups of two or more people. Many rides have two seats, experiences are catered toward families, and the parks sort of expect everyone to be accompanied by someone. So going alone feels…well…weird — at least at first. You won’t really have anyone to talk to, you’re either riding attractions alone or with strangers, there’s no way to avoid looking like a loner while you’re sitting by yourself at a table during meals, and you won’t make any shared memories. Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland While those negatives are significant, they aren’t the end-all-be-all. After quite some time doing this, I have to admit…there are some SERIOUS perks to going to Disneyland alone. For starters, I’m not responsible to anyone else. I don’t have to make sure everyone is fed, or that we get on every ride, or spend money on anyone else. It’s a bit freeing. Disneyland I can also use Single Rider lines, which usually speed up the queuing process, and I ultimately get to explore Disneyland at my own pace. Some days I want to blitz rides or experience attractions my friends and family aren’t too keen on, like water rides or motion simulators. Other days I don’t feel like riding anything and just want to take it slow and breathe in the parks. Either way, I’m in complete control of my itinerary. California Adventure Going alone to Disneyland isn’t a new concept, either. When I go alone, I become a bit more aware of my surroundings, including the Disney influencers and locals who are doing the exact same thing. If you think going to theme parks alone is a new concept, I’m here to tell you it’s most definitely not. There’s also a peacefulness about going alone, and those who do it usually have a calmer, more in-control presence about them. It makes sense, as you’re in complete control of the pace. Radiator Springs Racers Still, going alone to Disneyland is not for everyone, and loneliness is always possible. Some days I adore the freedom of going alone. Other days I can feel quite lonely and miss the company of family and friends. It really all depends on my mood that day, the conditions the resort is presenting (like crowd levels or special events), and all kinds of factors. While I can’t predict how you’d react to going alone, I definitely recommend trying it if you’re considering doing so! You’ll never know how you feel about it until you do it! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland If you’ve been to Disneyland alone, share your experiences in the comments below! As always, continue to follow us right here at DFB for more Disneyland tips, updates, reviews, and hacks! 11 Reasons It’s Not WEIRD to Go to Disney World ALONE 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 How do you feel about going to the Disney Parks alone? Share your thoughts in the comments below! The post What’s It Like to Go to Disneyland ALONE? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve visited Universal Orlando to check out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced that CLASSIC Harry Potter treat, Butterbeer. Hogwarts at Universal Orlando Butterbeer is so essential to the Harry Potter stories and movies, how could you not, right!? Well, believe it or not, Butterbeer Season is a thing at Universal Orlando, and if you want to celebrate, you’ll be able to get some NEW Butterbeer treats, as well as buy new Butterbeer-related merchandise — and we’ve got ALL the details. In addition to traditional Butterbeer and Butterbeer treats at Universal Orlando, some NEW Butterbeer treats will be available from March 1st through May 31st. That includes an all-new Butterbeer Cream Puff, a Butterbeer-flavored chocolate bar, and a new Butterbeer merchandise collection. The Butterbeer Ice Lolly will also be returning. New treats? COUNT US IN! Butterbeer Of course, you’ll still get to drink your favorite Butterbeer, whether it’s hot, cold, or frozen. You’ll also still be able to get the Butterbeer Ice Cream, Butterbeer Fudge, and Butterbeer Potted Cream. However, the Butterbeer Cream Puff is new this year — you’ll be able to grab it at the Three Broomsticks. ©Universal The Butterbeer-Flavoured Chocolate Bar and Butterbeer Caramel will be available at retail locations. Note that the Ice Lolly will return on March 1st and then become a year-round item. However, you’ll also be able to grab some new Butterbeer merchandise, too, like this Butterbeer Crossbody bag — what a great way to show everyone your love of Butterbeer. ©Universal A new gold souvenir Butterbeer Stein will also be available. ©Universal You can even get Butterbeer Gummies with a Souvenir Butterbeer Cart. Make the cart part of your home decor. ©Universal You’ll also find Butterbeer-themed clothing such as a plaid shirt, zipped fleece hoodie, and t-shirt as well as accessories like caps, socks, and more. So be sure to head to Universal Orlando to celebrate Butterbeer Season? Can’t make it to Universal? Don’t forget that you can grab some Butterbeer goodies at home, too. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> How will you celebrate Butterbeer season? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A NEW Butterbeer Cream Puff and 5 EPIC Additions Are Coming to Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

You could save BIG on one of the priciest experiences in Disney World now — but there’s a catch! VIP Tours With so much to do around all of Disney World’s parks, it might feel impossible to do everything you want to do, see, and experience it all in one day. If you’re all about minimizing your time waiting in lines and doing as much as possible, either as quickly or as conveniently as you want, you may have considered purchasing Disney World’s Lightning Lane options for your next trip. But, if you’re really looking for an experience that treats you like Disney royalty, there’s a special experience called a VIP Tour. Now, you may have felt a little sticker shock once you discovered the price of a VIP Tour, but there’s a new discount that could help. There’s one way to guarantee you’ll see and do everything you want to at Disney World in one day, and it’s not a cheap experience. Disney World offers Private VIP Tours that will feature an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide tasked with taking you and your family around all of the parks for a day you won’t forget. During your VIP Tour, you’ll also receive private transportation to and from the parks, flexible start times for your day’s experience, and you’ll even get pre-arrival planning included before the day starts so Disney can tailor your day to what matters most to you! Time for a Tour! However, this is known to be quite an expensive commitment. In addition to theme park admission for the day, pricing for these VIP Tours ranges from $450 to $900 per hour, with a minimum of seven hours and a maximum of ten hours for up to ten guests. And that’s quite a bit higher than even Disney World’s Premier Pass for Lightning Lanes. Lightning Lane However, if you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, there’s a limited-time discount available for spring and summer reservations for these tours! Your eligible DVC membership could save you up to 20% on Disney Private VIP Tours during select dates. Bookings for these tours can be made up to 60 days in advance of your preferred tour date and to take advantage of the discount, your DVC membership must be qualified for Membership Extras. Disney Vacation Club There are a few other terms and conditions that will apply to this experience and its discount, such as: All tours require valid theme park admission for each park visited. Admission is not included in the price of the tour. Theme park reservations may also be needed depending on the type of admission and the date of the visit. Offer is valid for a VIP Tour on select dates from April 28, 2025, through September 27, 2025 (subject to blockout dates of May 23rd–26th, June 19th–26th, July 4th–7th, and August 30th–September 1st, 2025.) The number of tours allocated for this offer is limited. Savings are based on the non-discounted price for the same tour. Advance reservation is required. Valid for new reservations only. Should you need to cancel your Disney Private VIP Tour, you will need to do so at least 3 days prior to the date of your tour to avoid a cancellation fee. Offer is only available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Member must pay for the tour and be on the tour. Offer is non-transferable and proof of eligibility is required at the time of booking. A valid digital Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and photo ID are required at the time of the tour. Offer may not be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. All tours must be booked for a minimum duration of 7 continuous hours, and your party may include up to 10 Guests, including infants. Guests aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by a participating adult. Disney World’s VIP Tours are a great, customizable way to get to do Disney World on your terms while maximizing the value of your time and energy spent in the parks. And while this is lovely on its own, the perk of a hefty discount sure does help soften the burn that one of these expensive experiences can put on your wallet! We’re always talking about the best Disney World discounts, tips, tricks, and money savers you should be taking advantage of! Be sure you stay tuned with us at DFB for even more to come. The Single BIGGEST Announcement Disney Made This Month Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which DVC membership perks do you take advantage of the most? Are there any that you wish existed? We want to know all about them in the comments below! The post NEW DVC Perk Offers 20% Deal One of Disney World’s Most EXPENSIVE Experiences first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Over the years, there have been hundreds of Disney attractions that have been planned but not built. However, the stories behind “Why?” are wilder for some than others! Cinderella Castle Sure, most haven’t been built for money or budget-related reasons (and truth be told, that factor comes into play in some of these stories) others have more… interesting. There’s fights with some of Hollywood’s most famous directors, a clash with a major sponsor, and even a model that allegedly made Imagineers sick to their stomachs… Candy Mountain One of the earliest recorded unbuilt Disney attractions, Candy Mountain (sometimes called Rock Candy Mountain) is one of the more bizarre ideas to come out of the Walt-era of Imagineering. The concept would see a massive mountain themed to look like gigantic candy installed in the park’s Fantasyland, with the Casey Jr. Circus Train weaving through it and the Storybookland Canal Boats sailing underneath. The mountain would have served as the finale for the latter ride, with the interior featuring dioramas of scenes from L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz books. Candy Mountain However, Candy Mountain was never built. See, while initial plans had called for the mountain to look like translucent rock candy, that eventually changed to a concept of a mountain made up of a smorgasbord of candy including licorice, gumdrops, candy canes, and fudge. According to Imagineering legend John Hench, the model of that version made Imagineers feel ill just by looking at it. Hench described it as “unappealing plus sickly, a tummy ache waiting to happen” and eventually the whole concept was scrapped. Decades later, Disney would include a reference to the model in a window on Buena Vista Street at California Adventure. Rock Candy Mountain Window Display on Buena Vista Street Western River Expedition There’s perhaps no more mythic unbuilt attraction amongst Disney fans than the Western River Expedition. This massive attraction was going to be a full animatronic boat ride in the American West. In fact the ride – – which was to be the magnum opus of legendary Imagineer Marc Davis (Jungle Cruise, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean) – – was to be part of Thunder Mesa, a massive show-building disguised as a mesa which would included the ride, a mine train coaster, and dominated the skyline of the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. Western River Expedition model. The complex was planned to open as part of Phase 2 of Walt Disney World, with preview materials on display in the park (including an animatronic owl) and even postcards produced for sale. However, things weren’t mean to be for a reason that’s especially karmically unfair to Marc Davis. You see, when the Magic Kingdom first opened, Imagineering had opted not to include a version of Pirates of The Caribbean, with the thought process being that Florida residents would have already been overexposed to pirate lore locally and would be bored by it in a theme park. Plus, since the Western River Expedition was supposed to be a similar experience (it was essentially the same ride experience, but more technologically advanced and featuring cowboys). Suffice to say, Disney miscalculated. Western River Expedition Postcard From opening day onwards, the main complaint received at the Magic Kingdom’s City Hall was “Where are the pirates?” See, Disney didn’t count on the generation of east coast residents who had grown up watching Pirates of the Caribbean episodes of the Disneyland television series and wanted to experience it themselves. Much to Marc Davis’s chagrin, the company used the funds that would have paid for the Western River Expedition to instead build Disney World’s shortened and truncated Pirates of the Caribbean. Western River Expedition concert art, While the master Imagineer, metaphorically betrayed by his greatest creation, tried to push Disney to revisit the project throughout the 1970s, its similarities to Pirates and the disastrous effect the gas crisis had on tourism doomed Western River Expedition to the dustbin of historical curiosity. Alien Encounter Today, the ExtraTERRORestial Alien Encounter is one of Disney’s most controversial defunct attractions. Despite being closed for two decades, the attraction still sparks debate between those who think it was an Imagineering masterpiece and those who think it was way too frightening for the Magic Kingdom. Turns out, a similar argument decades ago kept the original, IP-focused version of the attraction from being built in the first place. via Cinemark on X See initially, the plans for the attraction called for the alien that guests got up close and personal with to be the Xenomorph from the Alien franchise (this was around the same time that Disney used the character on The Great Movie Ride). The idea was that because guests would be familiar with the tone of the franchise, the attraction being scary wouldn’t be a surprise, and parents would know not to bring small children. So, what happened? Well, a group of Imagineers didn’t feel that the Alien settings and characters were appropriate for Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom, and went to George Lucas (yes, that George Lucas) for help. The Star Wars creator, who had worked with Imagineering on Captain EO, Star Tours, and the then-upcoming Indiana Jones attraction, allegedly convinced CEO Michael Eisner to change the concept to an original creature. ©Disney ExtraTERRORestiral Alien Encounter Ironically, losing the Xenomorph would lead to tonal issues that would eventually doom the version of the attraction that did end up opening… and closing within a decade. Mt. Fuji Roller Coaster Over the years, Disney has considered adding many ride concepts to EPCOT’s World Showcase. At one time, this included a discussion of adding a massive Mt. Fuji coaster to the park’s Japan Pavilions. Several pieces of concept art were created, however a Disney sponsor had an issue with the concept. ©Disney Kodak, who had been a Disney sponsor for decades at that point, was allegedly unhappy about the idea of having an attraction that used the name Fuji (one of their biggest rivals at the time) prominently displayed in EPCOT. Now, truth be told, we’re sure that budget issues also played a role in the project never moving forward, but still… Roger Rabbit Attractions at MGM Studios There was a time when it looked like Roger Rabbit was going to be the main character of the park now known as Hollywood Studios. At the time the park opened, the characters from Who Framed Roger Rabbit were all over the park, including on signage and as part of the Backlot Tour. However, even more was planned. A Roger Rabbit billboard at Hollywood Studios Disney wanted to build a full Roger Rabbit land at the park, including three attractions: The Toontown Trolley: A “whacky” simulator ride through Toontown piloted by Roger Rabbit himself. Baby Herman’s Runaway Baby Buggy: A dark ride attraction that would see guests ride in “giant baby carriages” themed to the Roger Rabbit short Tummy Trouble. The Benny the Cab Ride: A dark ride themed to the film that would have seen guests ride in vehicles designed to look like the anthropomorphic character Benny. This attraction would eventually evolve into one built thousands of miles away. ©Disney So, what happened? Well, to be blunt, Disney feuded with Steven Spielberg. See, the original film was a co-production between Disney and Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. After it’s gargantuan success, several disputes broke out between the two sides over creative and financial issues regarding ownership of the characters. These would eventually lead to the MGM rides – – as well as the Roger Rabbit sequel film – – never seeing the light of day. Of note, the two parties were able to work together long enough for Disneyland’ Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin to open. Beastly Kingdom During the initial design of Animal Kingdom, the park was planned to have two areas dedicated to animals that weren’t alive on Earth. The extinct would be represented by Dinoland U.S.A. while the mythical (dragons, unicorns, etc.) were planned to make their home in the fantastical Beastly Kingdom. The land was supposed to be anchored by a massive Dragon’s Castle coaster on its ”dark side” and a maze with a unicorn animatronic in the middle on the “light” side. Concept Art for the Beastly Kingdom ©Disney So, why was the land never built? Well, it came down to money… and toys. See, taking care of live animals is expensive, and Disney relegated more of the budget than planned for the infrastructure of the park’s zoo elements. In turn, one of Dinoland or Beastly Kingdom had to be pushed to Phase 2 of the park. Then-CEO Michael Eisner chose Dinoland to be built first, as it was believed that the evergreen popularity of dinosaurs would make it a more finically successful land when it came to souvenirs and other accouterments. ©Disney Initially, plans called for Beastly Kingdom to be added to the park later. However, a funny thing happened. See, when Disney pushed the land back, many of the designers working on it were let go… and went to work for Universal, designing their then-upcoming Islands of Adventure. In fact, many elements of the original version of The Lost Continent land at that park were very similar to planned Beastly Kingdom attractions, which seemed to be the final nail in the land’s coffin. Currently, Pandora: The World of Avatar occupies the land once planned for Beastly Kingdom. ©Disney The Original Superstar Limo Superstar Limo is arguably the most universally panned Disney attraction of all time. The slow-movie dark ride – – which took guests on a slow-moving dark ride through a version of Hollywood full of terrifying caricatures of Celebrities – – was so reviled that guest approval ratings for California Adventure actually went UP when it closed less than a year after opening. Perhaps the ride turned out so bad, because it was retooled during its creation. ©The Orange County Register Initially, Superstar Limo was supposed to be a higher-speed ride, which put guests in the role of a celebrity being chased through Hollywood by paparazzi. This concept was deep into development in 1997, when the beloved Princess Diana was killed in car accident that was allegedly the result of a chase between her party’s limousine and a group of paparazzi. Suffice to say the ride needed to be rethemed quickly, and still work within the space already planned, leading to the original version. While it’s… debatable as to whether the original version would have received a better reception from guests, we’ll never have a way of knowing for sure. Drew Carey still haunts our dreams. These are just some of the wild stories behind why certain blue sky Disney concepts never saw the light of day! Stay tuned to DFB for more deep dives on Disney history! 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Today is a HUGE day at Disneyland Resort. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off — and we are there checking out all there is to see, do, and — of course — eat and drink. 2025 DCA Food and Wine Festival But something else is changing today in honor of the festival: a classic attraction, Soarin’, is going to be a bit different. Instead of Soarin’ Over the World, you’ll be Soarin’ Over California as of today! From now through April 21st, you’ll be able to ride Soarin’ Over California in Disney California Adventure. This journey will take you far above some of California’s most iconic sites, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and Disneyland (of course!). There’s also one thing that makes this the superior version of Soarin’ — the transitions between scenes are SO much smoother than those in Soarin’ Around The World. Soarin at California Adventure So if you’re visiting Disney California Adventure and making your way around the Food & Wine festival there, be sure to stop by to take a quick trip over California on Soarin’ — you’ll find it in the Grizzly Park part of the park. Also, be sure to take in a deep breath when you fly over the orange groves — you’ll actually SMELL oranges. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting California Adventure soon? Let us know in the comments! The post REMINDER: Every Disney Fan Is Going To Want To Ride Soarin’ Before April 21st first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The beautiful thing about visiting Disneyland is that it’s a chance to walk through Disney history. Disneyland Railroad You can walk down Main Street, U.S.A. and see Walt Disney’s apartment, which sits above the fire department. You can ride attractions that opened with Disneyland in 1955. You can dine at restaurants Walt once stepped foot in. You can also ride the Disneyland Railroad, which just might have been one of Walt’s favorite rides (he loved trains). However, you’ll soon be able to get a tour of the Disneyland Railroad train, which includes a chance to ride in the Lilly Belle, a special car named for Lillian Disney, because that tour is returning SOON. The Disneyland Railroad Tour will be returning as of March 21st, and reservations are available NOW on the Disneyland website. This tour is $145 per person (plus tax) for everyone over the age of 3 and includes a 90-minute tour where you’ll learn all about the Disneyland Railroad PLUS get to ride inside the exclusive Lilly Belle part of the train. Lilly Belle The tour also includes a sweet treat, a walk through the park learning all about how Walt created his ideas concerning the Disneyland Railroad, a tour of the Disneyland Park roundhouse, a meeting with a train engineer, a special keepsake, and a ride around the park inside the Lilly Belle. Lilly Belle Interior The Lilly Belle is the last remaining train car from Disneyland’s opening day. In 1976, it was converted into an exclusive car that only a select few could see and ride in. Lillian Disney herself played a large role in decorating the car — you’ll even find some of her own photographs and family belongings inside it. In 2006, the car was officially named “Lilly Belle.” This tour is one of the few ways to see it — and take a ride in it. Lilly Belle Display If you want to learn more about this classic Disneyland attraction, the Disneyland Railroad Tour is a must. Book now on the Disneyland website. Note that you will still need a valid park ticket and a park pass reservation on the date of your tour, and you’ll need to check in at least 15 minutes before the tour starts at the Tour Gardens on Main Street, U.S.A. Stay tuned to DFB for more.  Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be booking this tour? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: A Fan-Favorite Tour Is Returning SOON at Disneyland Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While 2025 may be the year of Disney World closures, there are so many new offerings opening this year! Cinderella Castle This includes new stage shows, a nighttime parade, Test Track 3.0, and two ride-themed lounges! We are super excited that both of the lounges will open in Magic Kingdom and in EPCOT and are huge fans of the direction that Disney is taking as we are suckers for a ride theme! Although we can’t wait to dine at these lounges when they open later this year, we are a bit worried about this one reason. In case you missed it, Disney World will soon be home to a brand new lounge in Magic Kingdom and one in EPCOT. Let’s dive into a recap! EPCOT Pirates of the Caribbean Lounge It was initially announced in 2023 that Magic Kingdom would be getting a lounge inspired by the attraction Pirates of the Caribbean. By 2024, Disney dropped more details, concept art, and even an opening timeline for the lounge! We do not know exactly where this lounge will be; we know it will be somewhere in Adventureland and will be open by the end of 2025. ©Disney We suspect that the new lounge will replace Tortuga Tavern, but this has yet to be confirmed. Tortuga Tavern Spaceship Earth Lounge At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, it was revealed that a new lounge themed to EPCOT’s park icon would soon be part of the park! The Spaceship Earth Lounge will be “inspired by the stories, shapes, and enduring legacy of this timeless icon.” We are happy to report that construction has already started, and the lounge is expected to open in late spring of 2025. ©Disney The lounge is set to overlook the World Celebration and even have a view of the fireworks! Spaceship Earth Lounge construction So, what’s the problem? We can’t wait to have the opportunity to dine in these two lounges, and we love that both Disney World and Disney Cruise Line are adding ride-inspired lounges. The problem? Well, just like us, many people are excited to check out these new locations, especially because they are themed after two popular attractions! This means we can expect long wait times to finally be able to go inside these lounges. Menus and reservation information have not been released. We don’t usually see lounges needing to use a reservation system. Still, we think these two lounges could use a system similar to the one used at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto If you are not familiar, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto requires you to show up in person and place your name on a wait list. People start to line up before the bar even opens to ensure they get their name on the list. Sometimes, wait times can span hours, and once you are called, you have 15 minutes to return to secure your table. Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto These lounges have the potential to have a time limit, just like Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge. Those wanting to check out the cantina have a 45-minute time limit to allow others to experience it. Once again, this is not confirmed, but it makes us nervous that these lounges could be so popular that you may have to wait a long time to enjoy them. Oga’s Cantina Late spring is right around the corner, so we will see how the Spaceship Earth Lounge handles “reservations” or if it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We will keep an eye out for any news regarding these two lounges, so make sure to continue to follow along with the Disney Food Blog! The Best Restaurants in Disney World in 2025 Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you excited about these two lounges? Let us know in the comments! The post Why We're WORRIED About Disney World's New Restaurant Trend first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A new booth has debuted at this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival — Mercado de Antojos! Mercado de Antojos Booth – 2025 The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 21st, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Mercado de Antojos booth? Well, we’ve checked it out, and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Mercado de Antojos booth, you’ll find a savory dish, a dessert, and two cocktails! One of the drinks is a returning item from last year’s Earth Eats booth — the Watermelon Cucumber Mojito. Mercado de Antojos Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the new Birria Mac & Cheese with onion-cilantro sauce and tortilla crunch for $9. Birria Mac & Cheese We love a good take on mac and cheese! This new dish is super creamy and cheesy, with the birria being moist and tender. The dish is topped with an onion-cilantro sauce that is very onion-forward and overpowers the other flavors. It was also topped with guacamole, which had a nice, lemony tang. The crumbled tortilla chips on top provided a nice texture difference, leaving us wanting more crunch! For the price, they give you a hefty serving that is definitely sharable, which we appreciate! It was a good dish, but we wish the onion-cilantro sauce wasn’t so heavy on the onion taste. Next up, we went to the sweet side of the menu and picked up the Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake, which is a café de olla-infused tres leches topped with piloncillo chantilly, cinnamon, and a Mickey-shaped cookie. You can snag one for $7.75. Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake Calling all coffee lovers! You’ll want to try this new tres leches cake that has the flavors of tiramisu! We loved how this cake had the consistency of tres leches but wasn’t soggy at all. The coffee taste was present but not overwhelming, but we thought they were a little heavy on the chantilly cream. With the consistency of whipped cream and with cinnamon on top, we thought the cream took away from the cake itself. We did love the adorable sugar cookie on top, though! Isn’t it pretty? We definitely loved this cake, but maybe we won’t go for all of the chantilly cream. Drinks There’s a non-boozy drink on the menu — the Raspberry Horchata made with raspberry, almond and cinnamon syrups, rice pudding, milk, and condensed milk garnished with skewered raspberries. This drink is $7.50. Raspberry Horchata This drink did not disappoint! The raspberry taste really comes through and has a perfect level of sweetness. If you love horchata, you have to try this one! We couldn’t taste the almond, but we didn’t mind, considering how balanced the other flavors were. We will be getting this drink again and again! Returning to the festival this year is the Watermelon Cucumber Mojito, which was available last year at Earth Eats. This year the drink is $18. Watermelon Cucumber Mojito The drink is made with white rum, watermelon liqueur, mojito and cucumber syrups, watermelon purée, and lime juice, topped with Topo Chico, and garnished with watermelon and Tajín twist.Last year we found it to be refreshing, even with the Tajin kick. Watermelon Cucumber Mojito The watermelon flavor is what you mostly taste, meaning this is the perfect summer drink. There’s just a hint of cucumber, so it only adds a little bit of flavor. However, you do need to be okay with a bit of spice to enjoy it. OVERALL We really enjoyed this new food booth this year! The drinks were the stand-out elements, and we think we’re going to be ordering both drinks every time we visit. The Café de Olla Tres Leches Cake was a great surprise, with the coffee flavor and the perfect texture. We weren’t obsessed with Birria Mac & Cheese, but if you try it at the festival, leave us a review in the comments! 2025 Mercado de Antojos Full Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Universal’s NEW Epic Universe theme park officially opens on May 22nd, 2025 — and to say we’re ready is an understatement. ©Bioreconstruct The new theme park will include five themed lands with new attractions, restaurants, shopping, and more. We’ve scoped out the newest updates on the construction of the park and have already stayed in one of the newest Universal hotels to put us as close to the action as possible! And now, Epic Universe has officially been added to the Universal Orlando app! We are officially ONE STEP CLOSER to the opening of Epic Universe, y’all!!! The park has been added to the Universal Orlando app, which means you can check out the FULL map of each land, along with information about rides, restaurants, shops, and more. ©Universal You’ll want to make sure you’re in the Map tab, and you can either use the map to scroll to Epic Universe or select the menu at the bottom of the map and choose “Universal Epic Universe” to be taken to the park directly. ©Universal And there she is in all her glory! You can clearly see the name of each land along with shopping and dining locations, depending on how you’ve got your map filtered at the moment. ©Universal To switch up the filters, click on the drop-down menu in the top left corner to bring up options like Attractions, Entertainment, Dining, Shop, and more. ©Universal We did notice something interesting as we were playing around in each land, though. If you click on the land’s icon, like we did with Celestial Park here, a little pop-up will come up giving you the option to click the heart and “favorite” it, but below that — it says “Virtual Line.” ©Universal It wasn’t just Celestial Park that said that, either. As we clicked through each land, we noticed they all said it. ©Universal But, then suddenly, the “Virtual Line” label disappeared from each of the lands as well. ©Universal Now, Universal hasn’t made any official announcements about any Virtual Lines — whether for attractions or to enter each land altogether — but it could be their way of managing crowds when the park first opens. In addition to limiting ticket sales for each day (and park capacity, by default), this could help keep each land from becoming unmanageable. We’re not sure if this label was added by mistake, but we’ll keep an eye on things. Either way, it’s clear that Universal is expecting full crowds and capacity for the opening of Epic Universe! ©Universal Both SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood used virtual lines to help control crowds when they opened and demand was at an all-time high. The Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter also restricted entry when they initially opened. You can check out more information about each land as you click through them, like SUPER NINTENDO WORLD… ©Universal …and Dark Universe! ©Universal You can even view the layout of the Helios Grand Hotel as well! ©Universal We also spotted additional ride information in the app, such as which rides will have a Single Rider line and which ones will not! Also, keep in mind that just because a ride will support a Single Rider line, it doesn’t mean that a Single Rider line will be available from day one. You can check out the list of rides with Single Rider lines below! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry — YES How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Dragon Racer’s Rally — NO Fyre Drill — NO Hiccup’s Wing Gliders — YES SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge — YES Mine-Cart Madness — YES Yoshi’s Adventure — NO Dark Universe Curse of the Werewolf — YES Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment — YES Celestial Park Constellation Carousel — NO Stardust Racers — YES We will continue to be on the lookout for news regarding more Epic Universe news, so make sure to continue to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! Check out everything we know about Universal’s Epic Universe here! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Are you excited for the opening of Epic Universe? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Epic Universe MAP Arrives on Universal Orlando App with Potential Virtual Line Clues first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Creative beverages inspired by breakfast foods? Unique Hawaiian-inspired munchies?Plant-based dessert for the sweet tooth? Golden Dreams food booth The 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, and there are LOTS of things to do. From now through April 21st, you can devour some tasty eats and drinks, check out unique entertainment, and more. Wondering just what you can eat at the Golden Dreams booth? Well, we’ve checked it out, and now we’re sharing our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at Golden Dreams, this booth is serving up snacks, bites, and drinks that have been dreamed up in the odd catacombs of your wildest imagination. Golden Dreams Clustering these three delicious yet random items on the same menu was not on our bingo card this year, but we’re here for it. Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! ©Disney Eats First up, we grabbed Musubi Fried Rice for $8.50. This new festival item is an Aulani Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake. We loved all the different textures and flavors of this rice. The ham has a little bit of a kick, but it’s not super spicy. You also get a hint of seaweed flavor with the rice. The umami mayo has a rich flavor and combines all the flavors together. The rice and egg were cooked perfectly. Musubi Fried Rice Wrapping the nosh on this menu, we grabbed the Cherry Cobbler Pot de Creme for $7.50. This plant-based festival item is Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble. This basically tasted like a vanilla pudding topped with a sweet and tart cherry compote. It’s comforting, though, simple and tasty. There’s also plenty of oat crumble topping. Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème Okay, now that we’ve had some eats…let’s get to drinks! Drinks Returning to this booth this year is the tasty little beverage that we’ve seen at this festival for a few years now. This is the Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew for $7.25. This drink is a Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, with maple, brown butter & demerara syrup, oat milk, and a blueberry sweet cream (made with cream, oat milk, vanilla syrup, blueberry syrup, and purée). This coffee is garnished with cinnamon-flavored cereal crumble. Blueberry Pancake Cold Brew When we tried it in the past, we thought it was a smidge underwhelming. This year, we really didn’t get much blueberry flavor until we mixed the drink up, but the main flavor is still just the cold brew. Although it’s Mexico-origin coffee, we thought it tasted about the same as Joffrey’s other cold brew options across the parks. Although the drink is sweet, we also didn’t get a strong maple flavor from it. OVERALL Overall, we’d come to this booth again for the two food items, but maybe not the drink, as it really didn’t wow us. However, both the fried rice and Pot de Creme are worth visiting this food booth for, so keep that in mind. 2025 Golden Dreams Spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here Learn about the Festival seminars And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Food & Wine Festival? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Golden Dreams at the 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes, a vacation to Disney World does not always feel like a vacation. Welcome to Disney World! There is so much to see and do around the resort that you may feel exhausted. Plus, you have to worry about Advance Dining Reservations, transportation, Lightning Lane selections, and so much more. While it can feel like you have to follow all the unspoken Disney World rules, we are here to tell you that it is more than okay to relax as we always break this one Disney World rule, and we are giving you the go-ahead to break it too! It is no secret that park tickets to Disney World can be expensive, and we totally understand wanting to squeeze the most time out of your park day. We also know that it can be challenging to fit all the rides, snacks, and character meet and greets into one day; that’s why some people like to get a head start and beat the crowds by rope dropping. Hollywood Studios at rope drop Rope dropping is when you get to the park before it officially opens. In most cases, you will go through security and scan your ticket to be let into the park before opening. Then, you will wait for a rope to drop—yes, a physical rope drops in front of certain areas of the park to allow guests into the park for the day. What No One Tells You About Rope Drop in Disney World Rope dropping lines at Magic Kingdom While rope dropping can give you a head start to your park day, it can be exhausting. Not only do you have to wake up early, but you also have to worry about transportation, parking, and security, all while trying to beat the crowds of people also trying to rope drop. Rope drop crowds If you are staying at a Disney World resort, you can partake in Early Theme Park Entry, which takes place even earlier than rope drop! While this is a great perk, it unfortunately can equal less sleep to get up in time to participate. Magic Kingdom rope drop crowd We are here to tell you that it is more than okay to NOT rope drop. You are on vacation, and you deserve to rest! We can’t lie; many of our team members rarely rope drop when they visit the parks for fun. It can be super stressful to fight through the crowds and get to the park on time. Rope drop in World Showcase at EPCOT If you can’t part ways with rope dropping altogether, that is okay. We know it can be an essential part of Disney World vacations, but perhaps you can consider giving yourself a break. For example, maybe you don’t have to rope drop every park day. But if you do want to participate in the art of rope dropping and getting the most out of your park days, we have plenty of resources on our site, like how to ride everything at Disney World! We are also huge advocates for taking a rest day in between park days! Rest days can be a great way to recharge and explore other parts of Disney World outside of the park. You can spend the day relaxing at your resort’s pool or at one of Disney World’s water parks. Or you can head to Disney Springs for a day of shopping. Blizzard Beach While we know it may seem crazy to not rope drop, sometimes saving your energy and sleeping in can help you enjoy your vacation even more! To stay up to date on all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with us here at the Disney Food Blog! The Unwritten Rules of Disney World Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe Are you a fan of rope dropping? Let us know in the comments!The post The ONE Disney World Rule It's ALWAYS Okay To BREAK first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article