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If you’ve been a Disney fan for over three and a half decades, then you’ll remember one of the most iconic versions of Cinderella Castle the world has ever seen. Cinderella Castle For Disney’s 25th Anniversary, Disney decorated the Magic Kingdom park icon to look like a giant cake to celebrate the anniversary and well…it certainly was a sight to see. Since then, Disney has been poked about their bold choice by many different companies, but one of the most common has been Orlando International Airport (MCO). And now, thanks to the year being 2025, they’ve done it again! Commenters are really enjoying the fun poke at the park, and we find it totally fitting since it’s also the 25th year of the the 2000s! One commenter even shared that the company should cover it with toilet paper next time to mimic the time Stitch covered the castle in the bathroom essential, and MCO replied with, “On a scale of 1-10, we give this idea a 626. Here for it. ” It was definitely a sight to behold! We always enjoy seeing the fun ideas Disney comes up with for special events, anniversaries, and everything in between, and are looking forward to seeing what’s next! More Recent Disney News! In Just 7 Days, Universal Orlando’s Newest Hotel Will Open!This Is the Best Magic Kingdom News We’ve Seen All MonthWhat To Know About Bird Flu Before Your Next Disney TripNEWS: Universal Studios Hollywood Will Remain Closed Due to Fires in CaliforniaNEW LOOK at Disney World’s Lakeshore Lodge Hotel Opening in 2027 Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news! 3 Huge Announcements We’re Expecting Disney to Make SOON 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 What do you think of this castle design? Tell us in the comments! The post The Orlando Airport Will Never Forget Disney World's Birthday Cake Castle, And We Love It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A brand-new Universal hotel is opening in just ONE WEEK! ©Universal While Epic Universe is still a few months away from its grand opening, Universal is opening its first hotel near the brand-new theme park. This new hotel is the first of three hotels opening near Epic Universe, and we can’t wait to see inside. Universal Stella Nova Resort is officially opening on January 21st, 2025. This hotel is park-adjacent to the new Epic Universe theme park that will be opening on May 22nd, 2025. Stella Nova Resort also has a sister hotel called Universal Terra Luna Resort that will open on March 25th, 2025. Universal Stella Nova Resort The Stella Nova Resort will “place guests in the center of marvelous galaxies and diverse planetary elements for an experience unlike anywhere else in the universe – complete with tranquil sleeping accommodations, entertaining amenities for the whole family to enjoy, various cosmic-inspired dining options and so much more.” This new hotel offers 1,500 “ultramodern” rooms that start at $147 per night (plus tax) based on a stay of four nights or more. Stella Nova Resort Guest Rooms Concept Art ©Universal In addition to 1,500 rooms, the hotel will offer various dining rooms, including Cosmos Cafe and Market, a quick service and grab-and-go dining location. Guests can also check out Galaxy Grill, a full-service poolside bar. There is also a bar located in the lobby called Nova Bar. Guests can also take advantage of pizza delivery to their rooms! Cosmos Cafe and Market Concept Art ©Universal Stella Nova Resort also features a pool, fitness center, game room, recreation room, a Universal store, and more. The pool is 10,000 square feet, and there is also a splash pad for the kiddos, a hot tub, and a fire pit. Guests at Stella Nova can enjoy Early Park Admission to Volcano Bay and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary transportation to Universal’s parks. Once Epic Universe opens, a walkway from Stella Nova to Epic Universe will also be available. Stella Nova Resort Feature Pool Concept Art ©Universal Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for even more news about Epic Universe, as well as a first look at the new Stella Nova Resort! Find EVERYTHING you need to know about Stella Nova right here! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be staying at Stella Nova once it opens? Let us know in the comments! The post In Just 7 Days, Universal Orlando's Newest Hotel Will Open! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holidays may be over, but birthdays and special events are almost always right around the corner! LEGO Store at DIsney Springs If you’ve got someone in your life who loves LEGOs, or you yourself are a big fan and are always looking to grow your collection, we’ve got great news for you. Multiple sets are on sale on Amazon right now, and it’s a fantastic time to save some serious cash! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. For Valentine’s Day ©Amazon Got someone special in your life who loves LEGOs more than real flowers, or can’t have real flowers due to pets in the house or allergies? Grab them the adorable LEGO Roses instead! Grab it here! Get Creative ©Amazon If you’re looking for something that can really heighten your child’s creativity, then the LEGO DOTS Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse Back-to-School Project Box is a perfect fit. They can choose what they’d like to create and how they’d like it to look, AND each project can be used for something else as well. Don’t miss it! Who Doesn’t Love Dragons? ©Amazon The LEGO Disney Princess Maleficent’s Dragon Form Set is suitable for ages 7+, and we love that it comes not only with the castle and figurines of Sleeping Beauty as well as Prince Philip and his horse, but the builder ALSO makes Maleficent in her dragon form! Now that’s sure to make for some interesting playtime. Check it out! For The Encanto Fans ©Amazon Again, if you’re looking for a multi-purpose set, you’ll want to grab the LEGO Disney Encanto Mirabel’s Photo Frame and Jewelry Box for someone in your life who loves Encanto! Check it out here! Bring All The Good Vibes in LEGO Form ©Amazon You may not have room in your house for many different plants, but you can always get the LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree Building Set and not have to worry about keeping an actual plant alive! Grab it here! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney merchandise news! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our favorite Disney items!The post 5 LEGO Sets on Sale on Amazon For 40% Off first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are Disney Food Blog, and we have made it our job to want to lead you toward the best possible dining options during your trip. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre Restaurant However…we’ll also be honest and tell you when a restaurant really wouldn’t be worth your time, because we don’t want you to spend a ton of money on a meal and then come out disappointed. So we’ve done some hard thinking, and these are the restaurants we really think you should skip this year. Be Our Guest Restaurant Over in Magic Kingdom, you’ll find Be Our Guest — a table service restaurant that allows you to dine in the Beast’s Castle from Beauty and the Beast? Stunning? Absolutely? And we’d even go as far as saying it’s a must-do for die-hard Beauty and the Beast fans…but other than that, we really don’t recommend. Be Our Guest The truth is that this spot is EXPENSIVE — as expensive as character dining meals are around the resort (and even more expensive than a few of those), and while you’re definitely paying for the atmosphere and experience, this ISN’T a character dining meal. You’ll see the Beast for a second and get to wave from afar, but that’s it. Be Our Guest Restaurant Not to mention that the food here just really isn’t great and has let us down some of the times we’ve eaten here in the past few years. Again, if you’re fine paying for that atmosphere, then go for it, but know that you may be left wanting by this prix-fixe meal. If you’re going to spend that kind of money and want just as picturesque an experience WITH characters, we suggest heading to Cinderella’s Royal Table instead! Space 220 Speaking of amazing atmosphere but meh food, we have Space 220 in EPCOT. Now, normally EPCOT is known for its fantastic restaurants and it’s rare we find one we dislike, but Space 220 makes that list. Space 220 Don’t get us wrong, the setting here is AMAZING. You get to feel like you’re traveling up into space to have a meal among the stars, and that’s truly a meal like no other. While the food is a little more adventurous, that’s not our issue with it (though adult picky eaters will likely HATE it because you can’t order off the kids menu here) — it’s that for the price you’re paying, the food just isn’t enough to make the whole experience worth it. Space 220 Not to mention we’ve had many readers of ours say that the experience is a lengthy one, and not in the way you enjoy and expect from a table service restaurant. No, they’ve said that their service was very slow and they were sitting at their table for the whole experience for 2+ hours! Listen, sitting in space is cool, but there are a lot of OTHER things to do in EPCOT, you don’t want to be spending that much time stuck in the middle of the night sky. Pinocchio Village Haus Moving over to a quick service spot, we’re quite literally begging you to go to ANY other quick service spot in the entirety of Magic Kingdom than Pinocchio Village Haus. Pinocchio Village Haus This spot serves up mostly classic theme parks eats with a few different offerings here and there. At best, this restaurant is meh, and at worst (which is more often than we’d like) it’s flat out blech. We can’t tell you the amount of times we’ve gotten something here that we’ve downright hated. Seating inside We can’t say the same for basically any other spot in Magic Kingdom, even Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, so just take our word for it and head straight past this one. Is it going to make you sick or be downright terrible? No, not necessarily, but when people talk about a bad food experience in Magic Kingdom, this is usually where we think they’re talking about (and we’re right at least half of the time). Rosie’s All-American Cafe Over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, finding great dining options is a struggle sometimes if you don’t know where to look. And we’ll tell you right now, DON’T look at Rosie’s All-American Cafe because you’ll be disappointed most likely. Rosie’s All American Cafe Again, this isn’t a restaurant that will have you spitting out your food and exclaiming in disgust, but you’ll pay those high Disney prices for plain old theme park food and essentially go “um…that wasn’t worth it.” We’ve eaten here countless times and basically forget it exists unless there’s a new dining option we have to review. Full Spread from Rosie’s We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney World dining reviews to make sure you’re prepared for your upcoming vacations, so stay tuned to DFB! REVIEW: Did Disney Just Make Mickey Beignets Even BETTER? Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments! The post No LIE. You Need to Skip These 4 Disney World Restaurants in 2025. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The first phase of DinoLand U.S.A. closures has begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction walls around Fossil Fun games. The entire land will soon be gone so the new Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas-themed land, can take its place. DinoLand is closing in phases, and Disney has shared that 2025 will be the last year we’ll all get to ride Dinosaur. So to commemorate the popular ride’s final year, we created a collection of ‘The Final Roar’ attire! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Over on the DFB Store, you can find a collection of sweatshirts, t-shirts, baby onesies, and more for the final Dinosaur tour at Animal Kingdom. It’s time to go “get that dino” and these sweet souvenirs to remember our favorite dino-themed ride at Disney World for years to come. Grab ‘The Final Roar’ Sweatshirt The Final Roar Sweatshirt “That’s not our dino!” But this sweatshirt can be yours! Celebrate the last year of Dinosaur by sporting this new sweatshirt on your last spin into the past. Get It Here! Get a Finale Tee The Final Roar Tee There are also t-shirts for adults and kids! It can definitely be warm in Florida, so wear this shirt for your next ride on Dinosaur. Get It Here! Grab a Dinosaur Tank Top The Final Roar Tank Top And if you want to be even cooler this summer, grab the ‘The Final Roar’ tank top! Get It Here! Get ready for the final year of the ride Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom. You can commemorate the final tour with these fun souvenirs! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Don’t miss out on more Disney souvenirs on our Amazon storefront!The post The NEW Shirt Every Disney Fan Will Be Wearing to Animal Kingdom This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Trying to navigate Lighting Lane in Disney World can be difficult, but that’s why we’re here to help! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane There are so many rules to remember and tons of tips and tricks that are important to make the most of your vacation, and some parks we don’t even recommend you use Lightning Lane in. We’ve tried out all the tricks to see what works best, and trust us when we say these are the two that work every time without fail! First, let’s review what Lightning Lane is. You’ve got Lightning Lane Multi Pass, an optional paid service available through the My Disney Experience app which allows you to bypass standby lines and enter the Lightning Lane at select attractions in the parks by paying a base price for multiple attractions. Lightning Lane Single Pass, on the other hand, is where you can select to skip the line for one attraction by paying ONE fee for that attraction alone. Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight For this post, we’re going to focus on Lightning Lane Multi Pass since it’s the more popular service while also being a little harder to navigate. You can make up to 3 Lightning Lane Multi Pass selections before your trip (7 days before if you’re staying at a Disney World Hotel, 3 days before for everyone else) and the attractions for 3/4 parks (not counting Animal Kingdom) are split into higher and lowered tiers with more popular rides in the higher tiers. When you go to book, you can select one from the highest tier and 2 from the bottom tiers, and this is where our first tip actually comes in. Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest When booking your first three attractions, be sure to choose what we call a “throwaway” attraction — one of the lowest tiered attractions that you can book first thing in the morning, scan in and hop on the ride to free up that selection to then choose ANY ride — once you’ve scanned in for your first ride, the tier requirements go away and you can select any ride that still has availability. This is a great way to make sure you can select another higher tiered attraction for later in the day before they all fill up! The Barnstormer is a lower tiered attraction Not seeing the Lightning Lane options you were hoping for? This is where our second tip comes in — not only is it important to refresh throughout the day (we know, annoying, but if you’re trying to get the best times, it’s the name of the game!), we discovered a trick to refreshing to (hopefully) get you some better options to choose from. You can use this method after you have made all of your initial selections and confirmed your purchase. This tip can help you find better times for attractions that you have already booked. When you are on the main screen, tap on the selection you are looking to modify the time for and then select “Modify Plan” in the pop-up. ©Disney You will then be taken to a screen where you can modify the experience by either picking a new time or picking a new experience. On this page, select whatever time the app gives you to modify the selection to (even if it is much later). Then, you will be taken to a screen to review the details of your selection. ©Disney On this page, find the attraction again, and you will see a “Modify Time” option in blue text. Click on this to see a list of available times. If you’re still not seeing an ideal time, you can repeatedly click “Close” and then “Modify Time” again to refresh the available times. Your selections are only saved for five minutes, but you can continue to refresh the available times, and if the five minutes run out, you can simply back out and come back in. Winnie the Pooh Lightning Lane Looking for more information on Lightning Lane Multi Pass to really get everything in your brain and locked in? We’ve got you covered! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World tips and tricks! Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes in 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 What other tip do you use all the time? Tell us in the comments! The post I've Tried Every Lightning Lane Hack in Disney World and I'm Sharing the 2 That Work Every Time first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Time to get packing! ©Amazon Getting ready for a trip to Walt Disney World can be… overwhelming. From essentials to luxuries, it can be easy to forget something, especially if you’re packing for the whole family. That is unless you go to Amazon. Currently, you can find some of our favorite Disney World essentials all in one place! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Considering an Amazon Prime subscription? Check out a free trial: Flat Plug Power Strip Our Favorite Extension Cord for Disney World Let’s start with an absolute modern essential. Whether traveling with family, a partner, or simply by yourself, this power strip is a necessity for any hotel room stay. It features three power outlets, and a pair each of USB-A and USB-C ports meaning it can keep pretty much every kind of personal electronic organized and charged using just one hotel room outlet. VIEW ON AMAZON FOR LESS THAN $15 FuelRods FuelRod Speaking of electronics, Disney’s external chargers of choice are FuelRods. They feature charging ports for nearly every popular phone model on the market, and once purchased and emptied can be exchanged for a fully charged one at any FeulRod kiosk. We’d recommend purchasing on Amazon before your trip though, as a package of two in on the popular E-tailer is cheaper than buying a single one on property. VIEW ON AMAZON FOR LESS THAN $30 Frogg Togg Poncho Frogg Toggs Poncho Our FAVORITE poncho for a trip to Disney World, the Frogg Togg, this poncho is made of a “100% waterproof, seam taped, lightweight and durable non woven Polypropylene material perfect for year after year use.” It folds easily into a much for portability, and is eminently breathable. VIEW ON AMAZON FOR 35% OFF Inside Out Ears ©Amazon You can’t head to Disney World without a pair of ears, and what’s a better way to express every possible Disney World emotion than these Inside Out ears! VIEW ON AMAZON FOR $10!! Countdown Calendar ©Amazon Once you have everything else good to go, this countdown calendar is the PERFECT way to help your little one prepare for an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. This 14-day countdown calendar, similar to an Advent Calendar, features 14 doors that reveal a surprise each day including exclusive figures of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, Dale, and Figaro. VIEW ON AMAZON FOR 32% OFF Looking to pack for your next Disney trip? Get over to Amazon, and stay tuned to DFB for MORE Disney deals. Need even more Disney essentials? Head to our Amazon storefront ASAP.The post Blink and You'll Miss These 5 Epic Disney Deals on Amazon first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Traveling around Disney World seems a little stressful until you realize that if you’re staying on Disney World property, you can get complimentary transportation pretty much anywhere you go! Skyliner Station at Art of Animation However, there are some transportation mistakes we see happening over and over again that we know mess people up. Whether you’re using Disney World transportation or not, PLEASE be aware of these potential Disney World transportation mistakes and know how to avoid them! Internal Bus Loops At some Disney World hotels (not all, but a few!) you can’t just hop on the bus and head straight to whatever park you’re on your way to. Some hotels have what are called internal bus loops and they can seriously throw YOU for a loop if you’re not expecting them. Caribbean Beach bus stop These are found at Disney World hotels that are so large and widespread that they need more than one bus stop to accommodate everyone. Instead of making someone at the far end of the resort walk all the way to the ONE bus stop at the other side. These bus loops make it easier for everyone to find a stop close to them, BUT it also means that a bus could fill up before it even gets to your stop (especially in the morning) and add 30 minutes to an hour onto your commute. Bus Station at Port Orleans Riverside The Disney World hotels with internal bus loops are: Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort (3 stops) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (8 stops) Saratoga Springs (5 stops) Old Key West (5 stops) Coronado Springs (4 stops) Not Allowing Enough Time Something we see far too often, and experience ourselves more times than we’d care to admit, is that we leave our hotel or a park and need to make it to another park/area of the resort with only half an hour or 45 minutes to spare. This is especially important if you’re heading to something like a dining reservation — ALWAYS ALLOW AN HOUR! Monorail line It’s always better to be early rather than late, and transportation issues happen all the time — your Monorail or Skyliner car gets stopped for 10 minutes, the ferryboat has to stop in the middle of the water to make way for another boat, or maybe the bus gets caught in terrible traffic or has to stop at another resort unexpectedly to get guests. If you know the trip should only take half an hour, allow an hour. If it’s supposed to take 20 minutes allow an hour. Better safe than sorry! Not Realizing the TTC Exists Unless you’re taking a Minnie Van (Disney’s private partnership with Lyft) or a bus straight from a Disney World hotel, you will NOT be dropped off right at Magic Kingdom. Instead, you’ll travel through the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) where you’ll take a Ferryboat or the Monorail to the park. The TTC We’ve seen and heard MANY people frustrated by this if they weren’t expecting it, while others who go to the park frequently feel it’s part of the magic. Whichever side you fall on, if you’re planning on rope dropping Magic Kingdom, you need to park at least 30 minutes BEFORE rope drop time, because it’ll take you 20-30 minutes to get to the park gates from parking. Forgetting When The Express Monorail is Closed You can take either the Magic Kingdom Monorail or the Resort Monorail to get to Magic Kingdom — the MK Monorail will get you straight there while the Resort Monorail will stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and the Grand Floridian Resort before dropping you off at Magic Kingdom. (Or, you can take the Ferryboat!) Monorail However, if you’re stopping into Magic Kingdom early in the morning to do one or two things and then turning right back around, don’t be surprised when the Express Monorail is closed and isn’t taking guests back to the TTC. Instead, you’ll have to take the Resort Monorail and stop through the Contemporary Resort before getting back to the TTC, or you could take the Ferryboat. Again, this will add a little more time onto your trip, so keep that in mind when you’re planning on when to head out of the park! Disney World Monorail We’re always here to bring you the latest and greatest Disney World news and updates so stay tuned to DFB! BEWARE of This Reservation Rule When Booking Your Disney World Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments below! The post 4 Rookie MISTAKES People Make Using Disney World Transportation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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The My Disney Experience app just got a major update. ©Shutterstock The Disney World app has added a new feature on iOS devices that will show you your mobile order status without ever opening the app. The update will also let you select “I’m Here” to alert Disney of your arrival to get your mobile order. The new update is rolling out as of January 14th, 2025. The My Disney Experience app is a free app that you can download before ever starting your Disney World trip. This planning tool gives you access to wait times, food mobile ordering, your hotel information, your park tickets, dining reservations, and more. ©Disney The app has become an essential part of Disney World vacations especially if you plan on using Lighting Lane MultiPass to skip the long lines during your trip. While the app is essential, we won’t deny there are some major issues in our minds. In the past, we’ve seen major glitches that have impacted Lightning Lanes and dining reservations. ©Disney We also have our own nitpicky issues like the fact that it won’t let you save gift card information for easier checkout, there is no wait time alert system, and other small things. This latest change will be super convenient because we have often found ourselves consistently refreshing to make sure we don’t miss our pick-up window for our lunches. ©Disney You can check out what the new changes look like right here! On your phone lock screen, you’ll see your order number, restaurant, and the “I’m here, prepare my order” button. A screenshot from the new update You can also choose to allow or not allow Disney to send this live activity update to your lock screen. Once you click the “I’m here” button, it will launch the app and take you to your order information. Our order is ready! You will also spot a change at the top of your iOS device to notify you the app is working in the background. The live activity notification will also switch to alert you when your order is ready if you have your screen turned off once the order if prepared. The app updates This is one little change that we hugely appreciate! It might not seem like a big deal but this will be much more convenient than searching through the app to find your mobile order details. Now if Disney could just meet our other list of demands for the app, that would be wonderful. Don’t forget to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more news and updates. Everything you need to know about the My Disney Experience app is right here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Tell us what you think of these changes in the comments! The post We Just Spotted an Exciting CHANGE in the Disney World App (And You're Gonna LOVE It!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are so many perks to being a Disney Annual Passholder! Annual Pass Special discounts, Good-to-Go days, and freebies are just a few of the things we love about our little yellow cards! Today we finally got to see our next freebie and we’ve got all the details on how to get it! If you want to pick up the newest magnet, you’ll need to pop into EPCOT from January 21st to February 28th, 2025! You can pick it up at the Creations Shop in World Celebration. Creations Shop in EPCOT The pick-up system is super straightforward! You just need a valid ID to confirm who you are and you must show a MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Magic Mobile through the My Disney Experience app to confirm your active Annual Pass. You have to pick-up your Annual Passholder magnet in person. Each Passholder can only get one magnet while supplies last. We love this latest design and can’t wait to bring a bit of the bayou home with us on our next trip. Don’t forget to keep following DFB for your latest annual pass news and updates! Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Program – What You Need to Know 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 annual pass design is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post FIRST LOOK: Exclusive NEW Annual Passholder Souvenir -- When And Where You Can Find It first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is anyone else ready for Valentine’s Day? Our favorite couple, Mickey and Minnie! It’s almost time for the season of love to begin and we are already out of ideas on what to buy. We love the classic chocolates, roses, and jewelry combo but we think it’s time to mix it up this year. Thankfully this new BoxLunch collection is just what we’re looking for. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Mickey and Minnie Heart Ears Backpack ©BoxLunch This adorable mini backpack has everything. Hearts in the ears, hearts all over the body of the bag, and a light pink bow in the center with, you guessed it, a heart! You can find Mickey and Minnie in the center of the front pocket smooching. They’re our favorite love birds after all. Or are Donald and Daisy the official love birds? Mickey and Minnie Heart Ears Mini Backpack Mickey and Minnie Heart Cross Body ©BoxLunch If backpacks aren’t your speed, this cross-body is perfect for you! It has the same design elements as the backpack but is more compact with adjustable straps. Hearts Cross Body Bag Heart Ears Wallet ©BoxLunch To finish off the collection you can also grab this Heart Ears Wallet! It will perfectly pair with either bag or get all three to flex out your Loungefly collection. It has a snap closure, 7 card slots, a clear sleeve for your ID, and a place for your cash and coins. Hearts Ears Wallet These three will be the perfect gift for Sweethearts’ Nite in Disneyland or a gift for you or your sweetheart! Check Out More On Our Amazon Storefront The post 3 New Disney Loungeflys Just Released Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s never enough Bluey in our opinion! Bluey and Bingo! This little blue heeler dog has stolen our hearts! Bluey is a hit animated series that follows the adorable Australian dog Bluey and her family. Thanks to the new movie announcement, its Disney World news, and the continued “minisodes”, the show has never been more popular. That’s why the new Bluey collaboration is coming as no surprise! The Bluey Team and LEGO are building something special! Recently the show’s distributor, BBC Studios, announced its first-ever collaboration with The LEGO Group. The first launch of products will include six brand-new LEGO Bluey sets that fall within the LEGO 4+ and LEGO DUPLO age groups. ©Bluey and LEGO The LEGO sets will be perfect for fans of the show and the announcement details the goal of the partnership is, “to create fun moments of imaginative roleplay and creativity for families, as they build, connect and play out their favourite scenes from the show.” The first picture of the new set shows a blue block and an orange block, the colors of Bluey and her sister Bingo! ©Bluey The company will reveal the six new sets over the next few months so you can glance at them before they officially go on sale in June 2025. As huge LEGO fans ourselves, this collaboration makes us super excited to bring Bluey to life in the outside world. We can’t wait to build along with Bluey and Bingo while we watch the movie that is expected to hit theaters in 2027. ©Disney Bluey has been a massive hit around the world with fans watching over 43 billion minutes on Disney+ in 2023! It comes as no surprise to us that the Bluey Empire is being brought to Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line soon and now we can’t wait to pack our LEGOS to help pass the time on the airplane as we head to our next vacation. Bluey even appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade We can’t wait to see what these six sets will look like over the next few months. Is it weird we’re hoping for a Bluey airport set? Don’t forget to keep following DFB so you can get updates on all things Disney+ and Bluey! Everything We Know About Bluey Coming To The Disney Parks Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Tell us in the comments if you’re excited about this partnership! The post NEWS: Bluey and LEGO Are Teaming Up For the Perfect Build! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

At the start of 2025, Disney rolled out a new perk for guests staying at Disney World hotels: FREE water park tickets on check-in day! According to Disney, these tickets are non-transferrable and cannot be used on a different day, even if the water park is closed due to weather or other factors. However, one of our readers recently had a different experience. Blizzard Beach A DFB reader named Ken recently reached out to us with an interesting experience they had regarding this water park perk. They wrote in part, “We are in Disney World this week and I thought I would let you know that because the [water park] was closed on our arrival day they gave us a special pass that we can use it [sic] anytime during our stay.” Along with this information, Ken attached a photo of a “Water Park Arrival Day Benefit (Extended Recovery Pass)” in their Disney World app, showing dates valid through the length of their trip. Blizzard Beach We immediately checked Walt Disney World’s official website and found that it still reads “This benefit is only on the day of check-in, and is valid for admission to either Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park (whichever is open). This benefit cannot be transferred to a different day. Check the park calendar and operating hours closer to your 2025 arrival to plan your check-in day. Usage of this benefit is subject to availability. Water parks are subject to extended rehabilitation, seasonal, capacity and weather closures, or may close for other reasons.” Typhoon Lagoon This would seemingly indicate that, as the “free” water park ticket perk is integrated into the resort’s operations, Disney may handle instances of a water park being closed on a case-by-case basis, and there’s no in-writing guarantee this type of pass will be offered if the resort’s water park is closed on the day of your check-in. Typhoon Lagoon That being said, if you do arrive at Walt Disney World to find either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon shuttered due to inclement weather, we’d definitely recommend checking the app ASAP to see if you’ve received the same type of pass. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World’s latest perk. 10 Weeks When Disney World Will Be EMPTY in 2025 Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you plan on taking advantage of Disney World’s new water park check-in perk on your next visit? Let us know in the comments below. The post Did Disney World Fix This MAJOR Problem with Its New Hotel Perk? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve seen the future and it’s filled with LOTS of fun at Disney World; but I can see a few regrets, too! Magic Kingdom We’re going to make sure you get all the fun and none of the negative! Check out our video below: Why You’ll Regret Going to Disney World in 2025 Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: Why You'll Regret Going to Disney World in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

This Disney World trip R.E.P.O.R.T. isn’t for the faint of heart because I am ready to SPILL the TEA about my latest visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth. EPCOT monorail I’ve been going to Disney World since before I could walk and I’m lucky to still live within a few hours of the parks, so I visit every chance I get — for business and for pleasure (I am an editor here at Disney Food Blog after all, so sometimes it really IS my job to go to Disney World!). My latest trip to Disney World was actually to celebrate my latest trip around the sun, and I’ve got some HOT takes about what I experienced. I loved the trip R.E.P.O.R.T. my friend and co-editor, Maddie, recently did after her most recent visit to Disney World, so I decided to steal it for mine! This was just a quick visit to EPCOT — mostly for my birthday dinner (more on that later!) but I was still able to fit in plenty of fun. Reading — All the little non-festival things EPCOT almost always has a festival going on these days, but my most recent visit happened during one of the rare times that there wasn’t. And truthfully, I took my time to appreciate all the little, non-festival things that make EPCOT great all year long. EPCOT Canada Pavilion Of course, that doesn’t mean I’m not a fan of EPCOT festivals — especially the Festival of the Arts which kicks off on January 17th! But, strolling through the waterfalls back in the Canada Pavilion or taking the time to read all the animal facts inside the Seas Pavilion is a welcome respite from the chaos that EPCOT festivals can be. Eating — Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs I don’t want to toot my own horn, but here at DFB, I’m known for being something of a Corn Dog Connoisseur. So, of course, I had to make my way over to Disney’s BoardWalk during this visit to FINALLY check out Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs. Let me tell you, trying to decide which corn dog to order from this menu was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made and I’m definitely not being dramatic about this at all. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs Eventually, I decided on the Golden Dragon. It’s an all-beef hot dog, fried in a cornmeal batter, and rolled in panko bread crumbs. It’s served with sriracha mayo, sweet Thai chili sauce, and a bag of chips. It sounded like a fancy take on a traditional corn dog without a ton of fuss — but there was, in fact, a fuss. Unfortunately, my corn dog was overcooked and became a pretty greasy mess. Blue Ribbon Corn Dog I know corn dogs aren’t a healthy food, but mine was left in the fryer a bit too long and soaked up a good amount of oil. Not only that, but while I thought the panko would help make the dog crunchy, it actually just turned into tiny little shards of violence that cut up the roof of my mouth. I’ve never really met a corn dog I didn’t like, but this one came pretty close. Playing — The absolute bangers that play when the torches come on before fireworks Is there anything better than EPCOT at night when the sun goes down and the torches around World Showcase come on? Not only do the torches create a whole vibe, but the soundtrack that plays before the Luminous The Symphony of Us fireworks show starts is full of absolute banger tracks. Spaceship Earth Actually, this isn’t even exclusive to Luminous — both the pre-show soundtracks for both the Harmonious and Illuminations fireworks shows were pretty stellar, too. If you spot a short brunette with a margarita in her hand dancing to the music… it’s definitely (probably) not me. Obsessing — over the Reuben Croquettes at Festival Favorites If the Reuben Croquettes at Festival Favorites over at CommuniCore Hall have zero fans, it means I’m dead. These little pockets of joy came back around during the 2024 Festival of the Holidays, and to my absolute surprise and delight, they were still around when I visited EPCOT recently! They’re a potato croquette made with pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese with a thousand island dipping sauce. Reuben Croquettes I first tried them during the Festival of the Holidays and they were easily one of the best things I had at the festival, so when I saw they were still around I had to get them again. The pastrami, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are perfectly balanced and when they’re wrapped up into a mashed potato ball and fried, well, I’m pretty sure that’s the closest I’ll ever get to having all my dreams come true. Recommending– Shiki-Sai Sushi Izakaya during fireworks For my birthday dinner, I wanted to finally check out Shiki-Sai Sushi Izakaya in the Japan Pavilion. This is the newest EPCOT restaurant and one that has been on my list to try for a while — and I’m SO glad I did. I timed my reservation so that I’d still be in the restaurant during the fireworks and it may be one of my favorite Disney World experiences I’ve had in a while. Kara-Age Chicken The menu here is primarily small plates and sushi, so we got an assortment — the Bluefin Chu-Toro Nigiri, the Grilled Wagyu Gyoza, the Kara-Age Chicken, and the Beef Yaki-Udon. Each dish was excellent in both quality and preparation, and the service we received was unmatched. Plus, ending my birthday with fireworks was a pretty sweet deal. Treating — myself to a little something because I deserve it “It’s my birthday and I’ll buy myself something if I want to,” said me to me when I spotted this Winnie the Pooh sweater in the UK Pavilion. But actually, shout out to my mother-in-law who ended up buying it for me instead! I’ve been eyeing this sweatshirt ever since I saw it roll out online but couldn’t justify it until I saw it after having multiple margaritas from La Cava del Tequila. Pooh Sweatshirt It was a short trip, but even the shortest trip to Disney World typically ends up being one for the books! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news from Disney World and more here at DFB. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important announcements or updates! I’m a Gen Z Editor Who Just Got Back From Disney World. Here’s What I Would Have Done DIFFERENTLY. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to Disney World lately? Tell us in the comments. The post I’m a Millennial Editor Who Just Got Back From Disney World. Here’s What I Still Can't Get Over. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom serves up the best treats to satisfy your sweet tooth! Main Street Confectionery You’ll find caramel apples, frozen Glacier drinks, and many other fun snacks. There are a lot of sweets (and savory snacks) to try at this shop. Plus, if you’re a lover of popcorn, you can create your own popcorn mix or try one of their seasonal mixes at the Kernel Kitchen inside the Confectionery. We recently stopped by for a snack and happened to notice a new popcorn mix being offered! So of course, we had to try it. Currently, at the Main Street Confectionery, you can try either the Valentine’s mix (which is the same as it was last year) or the NEW S’mores mix! Since we have previously tried the Valentine’s mix, we decided to try out the S’mores mix. This popcorn mix is a combination of caramel popcorn, milk chocolate M&Ms, marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, and a drizzle of chocolate on top. S’mores Popcorn Mix For $16.99 you get a tub of the popcorn mix that’s easily shared between 2 or more people. The chocolate drizzle hardens which made it a little hard to dig into at first. However, we were able to crack it apart by pushing on the sides of the container. Once it’s broken apart it creates a yummy candied popcorn bark on top! This is a yummy popcorn mix! You can get the full effect of eating s’mores when you have a piece of every item in your bite. While it’s not hot and gooey like s’mores are, you still get the feeling of sitting around a campfire eating a tasty s’more! Of course, getting a bite of every piece individually is good, it’s even better when you grab a handful of it all together. It’s like eating s’mores around a campfire We always enjoy grabbing these popcorn mixes at the Main Street Confectionery! This was a delicious combination of flavors, and we suggest giving it a try. For more Disney food news, keep following DFB! Maximize Your Magic Kingdom Day With a Secret Line Shortcut! Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What is your favorite popcorn mix at the Main Street Confectionery? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: The NEW Magic Kingdom Popcorn Treat Is Every S'mores Lovers' Dream first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time for some shopping! Loungefly bags are great park bags! There are so many different Disney merchandise items for people to choose from! From mini backpacks to ear headbands, and more, there’s a little something for everyone. One of our favorite ways to wear our Disney obsessions is our Loungefly Mini backpacks and ears and we just found three new items online! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Grab this Cheshire Cat Loungefly ©Disney Store This backpack has the famous Chesire Cat grin across the front with fluffy dark and light pink stripes. ©Disney Store On the back, you can spot the Disney cat with a sign that says “this way” from the movie Alice in Wonderland. This is the perfect way to show off your love for this fluffy cat! Cheshire Cat Loungefly Chesire Cat Loungefly Ears ©Disney Store These ears pair perfectly with the backpack ! They feature the mischievous cat inside two fluffy tea cups! There’s a nice pink bow right in the center and this is making us ready to take a turn on the Mad Tea Party. Cheshire Cat Ears Minnie Mouse Plush Loungefly ©Disney Store This icy blue backpack is perfect for the winter months or your next Elsa Disneybound! It’s making us feel cozy already. Minnie Mouse Plush Loungefly According to the Disney Store, these three items were made specifically for Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World so we can expect to see them in the parks in the future. Why battle crowds when you can get them stress-free online? Don’t forget to keep following DFB for all of your Disney merchandise news and updates. Want to shop more? Check out our Amazon Storefront here! The post New and Exclusive Disney Loungeflys Just Released Online first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you need a new bag, you’re in luck! ©Amazon Right now, Amazon is running a massive sale on Loungefly backpacks! These bags, with themes ranging from Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Disney animation, and more for up to 50%! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Considering Amazon Prime? Have a free sample: Princess Leia Loungefly ©Amazon The Princess Leia Loungefly tributes the character’s look from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope – – right down to the character’s iconic buns hairstyle – – and features “You’re my only hope” on the back. VIEW ON AMAZON Mickey Mummy Loungefly ©Amazon It’s never too early to start stocking up for Halloween! This Mickey Mummy backpack is spookily adorable, and GLOWS IN THE DARK! VIEW ON AMAZON Hercules Muses Loungefly ©Amazon YES INDEED! The singing group from Disney’s Hercules are immortalized in this backpack, complete with a full-color illustration and internal lining with Herc’s lightning bolt logo. VIEW ON AMAZON Disney Villains Loungefly ©Amazon If you’re feeling rather villainous, this bag might be right up your alley. Disney’s most iconic baddies – – including Hades, Jafar, and Cruella – – are featured in all-over print. VIEW ON AMAZON Minnie Loungefly ©Amazon This backpack captures the most iconic look of Minnie Mouse, polka dots bow, and all! It even has ears! VIEW ON AMAZON Princess Cakes Loungefly ©Amazon This bag indulges those with a sweet tooth, featuring cakes designed to channel all of Disney’s best-remembered princesses including Snow White, Cinderella, and Mulan. All surrounded by frosting. VIEW ON AMAZON Mickey & Friends Loungefly ©Amazon This Mickey backpack features the big cheese himself in overall print, surrounding a giant Mickey appliqué. Inside the bag, it’s lining features the other members of Disney’s major character family: Minnie, Donals, GoofY, Pluto, and Daisy. VIEW ON AMAZON Looking for a new bag? Get over to Amazon ASAP and stay tuned to DFB for more Disney deals! Looking for more theme park essentials? Head over to our Amazon store!The post 7 Disney Loungefly Bags Are ON SALE Up to 50% Off on Amazon Right Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Construction walls have officially gone up in DinoLand U.S.A. at Animal Kingdom. The first construction walls are up The first round of closures started on January 13th, 2025 to make way for the brand-new land themed to the Tropical Americas, Pueblo Esperanza. The closures consisted of TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and the Fossil Fun games. We can’t believe the time has finally come to say goodbye. Three major parts of DinoLand U.S.A. operated for the last time yesterday. Today, January 13th, 2025, we spotted the first construction walls up as the land begins to change. Construction walls around Fossil Fun games. DinoLand U.S.A. has been a staple in Animal Kingdom since the park opened in 1998. The story of the land is that an amateur fossil hunter discovered authentic dinosaur bones in this small town which led to many scientists and archeologists moving to continue the search for more bones. Many plants walls! Once the land began to grow, Chester and Hester, two locals, decided to cash in on all of the new residents by opening their own carnival and roadside games. More walls around TriceraTop Spin TriceraTop Spin, Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, and Fossil Fun games were the first to go from this land with Dinosaur, Restaurantosaurs, and the snack stands following later this year or early next year. The exit of Dinosaur. While we are excited about the changes, we won’t deny that this made us pretty sad today. Disney had a good reminder for us posted on some of the construction walls. On one of the walls, you can read, “Change is good” with Rafiki on top. Change is good. In all honesty, this made us shed a few tears because change is good but also hard sometimes. More construction Inside the new land, you can expect to find the new Indiana Jones attraction, an Encanto attraction, a new carousel, food stops, and more. Disney has released several pieces of concept art to give us an idea of what to expect inside the new land. @Disney So today we will check out these huge changes while mourning what’s gone and enjoying Dinosaur while it’s still around. Disney has shared that guests will need to head back in time to help that Dino while they can in 2025. Don’t forget to keep following DFB for more of your Disney news and updates. Find everything we know about the new Tropical Americas land here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited for these changes? Tell us in the comments! The post It's Really Happening. Construction Walls Are UP As Disney World Starts Permanent CLOSURES in DinoLand first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Astro Orbiter is now closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom. Astro Orbiter is closed The ride officially closed on January 13th for maintenance, and it will once again open later this year. Magic Kingdom saw another ride closure as Astro Orbiter closed for a lengthy refurbishment. The ride joins Big Thunder Mountain in closing. Disney hasn’t given a specific opening date for Astro Orbiter, but they have mentioned it will reopen sometime in the summer of 2025. You won’t be able to ride Astro Orbiter for a few months There are currently construction walls up around the ride that you’ll notice if you ride the PeopleMover. Walls are up It is likely this refurbishment will include routine maintenance that Disney conducts on its rides from time to time to keep them working smoothly and properly. Maintenance will likely be conducted on Astro Orbiter Astro Orbiter is a ride that takes you way up in the sky; you may feel like you’re blasting off into outer space. It’s a family-friendly ride that people of all ages enjoy. However, if you’re looking for some fun in Tomorrowland while it’s closed, you’ll want to check out the PeopleMover, Space Mountain, TRON Lightcycle / Run, Tomorrowland Speedway, or Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin. Check out one of the other fun rides in Tomorrowland while Astro Blaster is closed! We’ll be on the lookout for any updates on an opening date! In the meantime, keep following DFB for more Disney news. Maximize Your Magic Kingdom Day With a Secret Line Shortcut! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you get to ride Astro Orbiter before it closed? Let us know in the comments! The post Another LENGTHY Ride Closure Has Started in Magic Kingdom! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2025 is here and we’re already thinking about the trends we will see at Disney World this year. Magic Kingdom With so much happening in Disney World this year, we want to be ready to tackle it all while wearing cute, comfortable Disney clothing. So this latest collection caught our eye and now, we think this is what everyone will be fighting to get their hands on for their Disney trip. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Grab This Classic Mickey Denim Jacket ©DisneyStore This vintage art on the front and back celebrates ”The Original Mickey Mouse” who is a cultural idol. We love the faded denim on the jacket making this an instant classic that will pair well with anything. It can also be worn at Disney of course, but can easily be worn outside of Disney World because of its simplicity. View on Disney Store We Think This Will Be THE Trend in 2025 ©DisneyStore It is a trend we have seen in Disneyland, but we are thinking this will come over to the East Coast. This Mickey Mouse Baseball Shirt is the perfect way to be the first on the trend. The classic pinstripe design features Mickey’s name across the front in embroidered appliqué lettering while the back has his number 28! It is complete with patches on the sleeves. View on Disney Store This Simple Mickey Pullover is Perfect ©DisneyStore Who doesn’t love a comfortable sweatshirt? This cute ‘n cozy Mickey Sweatshirt has nostalgic charm. His smiling face beams out on this soft fleece pullover with its relaxed oversized fit and split vents on the ribbed hem. This is great to keep in your park bag on those chilly mornings and nights at Disney World. View on Disney Store Celebrate Mickey With This Through the Years Pullover ©DisneyStore This Mickey Mouse Through the Years Sweatshirt is sure to be a staple in your closet. You can follow Mickey’s changes through the years from the roaring ’20s to the new millennium on this evolutionary soft pullover sweatshirt with the embroidered imagery that starts and ends with the main mouse. View on Disney Store Disney has dropped a lot of collections recently so be sure to head over to the website to see them all! Find More Disney Merchandise on DisneyStore.com! The post The Collection Everyone Will Be Wearing in Disney World in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Sometimes you can’t just walk up to a Disney World attraction and get in the queue. Virtual Queue sign up If a Disney ride has gone down and the queue has needed to be evacuated, you won’t be able to stand in line to wait (though you can stand around the ride if you’d like, but we don’t recommend that if the Cast Members are hinting that the ride could be down for awhile). However, there are a handful of Disney World rides that have what are called Virtual Queues, and you must enter one of those to be able to ride. If you’re heading to the parks this year and haven’t been in a while, these are the only rides we expect to continue using Virtual Queues this year. First, let’s review what a Virtual Queue is. A Virtual Queue can be entered at 7 AM or 1 PM via the My Disney Experience App as long as you have a valid ticket, or park pass reservation for that park. Availability often runs out in seconds, sometimes even a single second on extra busy days, so it’s important to be right on the dot. Virtual Queue Once you’ve been told you’re in the Virtual Queue, you’ll be given a boarding group and an estimated time your group will be called. If you’ve gotten an early group, sometimes they’re called before the park is even open, but other times, you could wait hours for your group to be called. Once you get the push notification from the app that your group has been called, you have one hour to return to the ride and get in the actual line (which is much shorter than what the line would be WITHOUT the Virtual Queue) — it’s essentially just a way for Disney to pace how many people are heading to the attraction at one time. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure At the time of writing, the only two attractions in Disney World that use Virtual Queues are Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is also included as part of Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which reservations can fill up fast for. However, if individuals are able to get a spot in the Virtual Queue for the ride, they’ll often forgo their Lightning Lane reservation, so be sure to check for new availability right after 7AM! Cosmic Rewind, on the other hand, can be bought individually as part of Lightning Lane Single Pass but is not part of Multi Pass. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind We aren’t anticipating any new rides other than the revised version of Test Track to open in 2025, and as there’s already a Virtual Queue in that park, we don’t anticipate Test Track having one when it reopens. We’ll be sure to keep you updated though, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB! 4 Rules You Need To Know Before You Use Virtual Queues in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Do you like Virtual Queues, or wish they’d go away forever? Tell us in the comments! The post Every Ride That Will Use a Virtual Queue in Disney World in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts begins on Friday, January 17th! 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts This is one of EPCOT’s four seasonal festivals. The festival brings lots of exciting and fun things to do, see, and enjoy. It’s the most colorful of the festivals that includes art in various forms, including art made by YOU, the guests of the festival. We love all the EPCOT festivals, but this one is full of enjoyment for the whole family. So let’s get a quick preview of just a few of the exciting things coming to this year’s Festival of the Arts! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Food Studios This year there will be 17 Food Studios, a.k.a food booths, serving up culinary art! Many of these booths are returning from past Festivals of the Arts, but there will be TWO brand-new booths at the 2025 festival. 2024 Vibrante Vivido Encanto Cocina food booth Opening Bites and Fictional Victuals are the two new food booths that you’ll be able to check out at this year’s festival. Fictional Victuals will be located near the Refreshment Station, while Opening Bites will be at CommuniCore Plaza. Fictional Victuals Food Studio menu items ©Disney Fictional Victuals will serve the following food and beverage items: Food Items: Squid Ink Pasta with lump crab, truffle cream, and shaved truffle (New) Charred Octopus with crushed fingerling potatoes, kalamata olives, capers, and romesco sauce (New) Black Cocoa Brownie with ube ice cream, coral tuile, and sponge cake (New) Beverages: Butterscotch Milk Shake with Chocolate Garnish (New) 3 Daughters Brewing Barrel Aged Cognac Porter (New) Boyd & Blair Outis Fathom: Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Juniper, and Boyd & Blair Vodka (New) Opening Bites will have the following food and beverage items: Food Items: Soft Shell Crab Slider: Green papaya slaw and mango ketchup on toasted brioche (New) Cheddar and Chive Scone with smoked salmon salad topped with crème fraîche and caviar (New) Enchanted Rose: Milk chocolate rose with raspberry and rose center (New) Beverages: Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Candy Paint Berliner Weisse (New) von Trapp Brewing Bohemian Pilsner (New) Crooked Can Brewing Company Fantasia Fusion IPA (New) Beer Flight Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage Champagne Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Martin Ray Chardonnay Opening Bites Food Studio items ©Disney Along with the 17 Food Studios, there will be six other locations around the park that will offer special Festival of the Arts menu items along with their usual menu. These locations include Connections Eatery, Funnel Cakes (American Adventure Pavilion), Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosks, the Refreshment Outpost, the Refreshment Port, and Swirled Showcase. Refreshment Port We can’t wait to try all the food! Check out all the menu items for the 2025 Festival of the Arts here! Merchandise Collections Disney has shared a look at the new collection of merchandise coming to this year’s festival! Of course, everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur, Figment, is the star of the show. There will be new ears, new Loungefly backpacks, new shirts… ©Disney …and a new pin. ©Disney But that’s not all! Disney has already released several Festival of the Arts items online at the Disney Store that you can order now! There’s a new Spirit Jersey for the festival… ©Disney Store Get at the Disney Store …a new Figment Lug crossbody bag… ©Disney Store Get at the Disney Store …and new collectible Figment Lacers! ©Disney Store Get at the Disney Store Disney also shared a look at new Annual Passholder items for the 2025 Festival of the Arts! There will be a new shirt, pin, and a journal and pen combo. Annual Passholders will be able to purchase these items during the festival at Creations Shop, while supplies last. ©Disney So if you’re ready to get your shopping on visit the Disney Store website now, or head to EPCOT for the Festival of the Arts for even more options! Live Concerts Disney on Broadway Concert Series At the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion, you can catch live Broadway concerts featuring some of the greatest Broadway stars performing classic Disney hits. 2024 Disney on Broadway — Patti Murin of Frozen The performances take place at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8PM on each night throughout the Festival. There are also Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages available at select restaurants in EPCOT. These dining packages give you a meal at the restaurant of your choice from the list of participating locations and guaranteed priority seating for one of the performances. 2024 Disney on Broadway Concert Series These concerts are amazing to experience and showcase some fantastic artists. Music in World Showcase Plaza There will also be live music in World Showcase Plaza! You can check your My Disney Experience app to find full details each day of the festival along with times for the performances. 2024 Festival of the Arts live music And be sure to keep your eyes out for other music around World Showcase in the pavilions! You never know what live music and performances you’ll encounter. 2024 Defying Gravity performance The 2025 Festival of the Arts will certainly bring lots of great entertainment, shopping, and food! It runs from January 17th through February 24th, so don’t miss it during its short time at EPCOT. For full coverage of the 2025 Festival of the Arts, stay tuned to DFB as we visit the festival on opening day! We’ll be covering all the food, entertainment, art, and more. 15 Food Booths Are Getting NEW Items at the EPCOT Festival of the Arts MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR FESTIVAL DAYS DFB's guide to the Festival of the Arts 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 colorful festival 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, artist meet-n-greets, festival-exclusive merchandise, and more! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Festival of the Arts INFO! See the FULL LIST of Food Booths, Menus, and Photos from the Festival of the Arts Read ALL of Our Food Booth Reviews for the Festival Learn More About the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages Click HERE for All of the Latest News and Details About the Festival of the Arts! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Festival of the Arts news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning a trip to the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts? Let us know in the comments! The post 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Preview: 17 Booth Openings, Merchandise Collections, and Live Concerts To Look Forward to first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article