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Quite a few attractions will be CLOSING in Disney World in 2025. Magic Kingdom Some attractions will be closing permanently to make way for other offerings, like Tom Sawyer Island, Liberty Square Riverboat, and TriceraTop Spin. But outside of the permanent closures, there will also be a few attractions that close for refurbishment…and now one has been added to the list! As expected, the Hall of Presidents has now been added to Disney World’s list of upcoming refurbishments. The show will close on January 20th to be updated, and there is currently no reopening date listed. Hall of Presidents For those who don’t know, the Hall of Presidents is a show that features animatronics of every single United States president, telling the story of our country’s history. Whenever a new president is elected, the show will close to get updated with the animatronic of that person. The current president’s animatronic is always featured prominently at the front of the stage, and they get a speaking part during the show. The seal of the United States This closure will come after two other Magic Kingdom attractions close on January 6th, 2025 — Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Astro Orbiter. The former will be closed until 2026 while the latter will be closed until summer 2025. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad We’ll make sure to keep you updated with any reopening information about this show in the coming months, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest. 7 Disney World Rides That Will Permanently Close in 2025 — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post NEWS: Closure Announced for Hall of Presidents in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s hard to know what sort of weather you might be up against when you’re planning your Disney World vacation. Rainy day at Animal Kingdom Florida’s weather can be unpredictable and you might find yourself experiencing severe weather depending on when you’ll be in the parks. And, for folks visiting Disney World today, December 19th, that’s exactly what they’re up against. Heads up if you’re heading to Disney World or anywhere in Central Florida today! Per Click Orlando, a dense fog advisory is in effect across the region. A foggy day at Hollywood Studios Because of this, visibility is significantly reduced with some spots only remaining visible for one mile. The weather advisory is currently only in effect until 10AM ET. If you’re driving around Central Florida this morning, make sure you’re using your fog lights, maintaining a safe distance from any other vehicles, and reducing your speed so you can get to where you’re going! Gloomy in Disney World The fog should be clearing up before too long, but after that, a cold front is expected to make its way through Central Florida from the late morning to the afternoon. We could see some isolated showers and thunderstorms as part of this cold front, so you might want to be prepared for rain if you’re heading to Disney World over the next few days. Slinky Dog Dash On Saturday, the high is around 62 degrees with “wake-up” temperatures closer to the 40s. On Sunday, expect a high of 68 degrees with lows of 40s as well. Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom Make sure you pack accordingly if you’re heading to Disney World during Christmas week, where temperatures are expected to be chilly at night and warmer during the day. We’re talking layers, people! Hats, jackets, hoodies, you know what we’re talking about here. We’ve got temperatures in the 40s that week, so shorts and a tank top probably won’t cut it for this time of year! That being said, you might feel a little warmer in the morning and afternoon, so that’s where layering can really help out! Helly Hansen jackets We’ll be on the lookout for the latest weather updates that could impact your Disney World trip. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and updates! The ULTIMATE Disney World Packing List 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 Have you been to Disney World during bad weather? Tell us in the comments. The post WARNING: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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Big things are happening at Magic Kingdom and, maybe most importantly, these changes are going to affect our wardrobe! ©Disney At D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney FINALLY confirmed a new Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom. With a new land comes new outfit options! Fortunately, Amazon has us covered with a new shirt that will be the PERFECT thing to wear as we welcome the Disney Villains to “The Most Magical Place On Earth”! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Rep Classic Disney Villains With This T-Shirt Embrace villainy and wickedness with this new Disney Villains Fiery Group Shot Poster Long Sleeve T-Shirt! ©Amazon This officially-licensed shirt features Maleficent, Ursula, Lady Tremaine, Cruella de Vil, and the Evil Queen in a fiery design. The shirt is billed as lightweight and a classic fit with double-needle sleeves and a bottom hem. If you’re a fan of these Disney antagonists, sport these legends with this new shirt during your next trip to Magic Kingdom! Buy on Amazon Family Trip 2025 Shirt If you and your family like to wear matching outfits during your family vacations to Disney World, check out this 2025 Mickey Mouse Family Vacation T-Shirt! ©Amazon Get ready for your 2025 trip with this shirt that features a line outline of Mickey Mouse with the lettering “Family Trip 2025”! This shirt is fairly customizable, as it’s available in several different fits and sizes. You can also grab yours in one 27 (!!!) different colors. Choose what’s right for you and your family and show up to Disney World next year in style! View on Amazon Make Your Own Fairytale With This T-Shirt The Disney castles are absolutely timeless, so wearing them on a shirt will never go out of style! ©Amazon The Disney Castles “Make Your Own Fairytale” T-shirt is available in adult sizes and features castles from several fan-favorite Disney animated movies. This 100% cotton shirt is available in black or white and is a great way to bring your love of Disney Castles with you wherever you go! Buy on Amazon We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Magic Kingdom and all of Disney World! In the meantime, stay tuned right here at DFB for all kinds of Disney merch updates! Looking for more Magic Kingdom essentials? Check out our Amazon storefront!The post Everyone Is Wearing This New Shirt to Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

As people who go to Disney World a lot, we should be used to change by now. Things are always changing in the parks, and that’s how Walt wanted it. Yet, sometimes those changes just HURT. Columbia Harbour House For example, we’re still wrapping our head around losing Muppets Courtyard to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. land in Hollywood Studios, although the Muppets will be moving over to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. We’re also feeling a little off about some of the other parks changes that will see beloved attractions disappear. When it comes to food, though, we’ve got a lot of changes we’re still salty about (the Sleepy Hollow Waffle situation, for example). Well, we’ve spotted another food change in Disney World and we’ve got questions. Our beloved Columbia Harbour House over in Magic Kingdom has broken our hearts AGAIN. Okay, so yes, they got rid of the hush puppies, but then brought them back (whew), but now, we’ve discovered a shrinkflation situation happening there and we’re not entirely happy about it. Columbia Harbour House If you order the Trio Platter, which features a combination of beer-battered shrimp, chicken, and beer-battered fish served with French fries and hushpuppies, you might discover it looks a little different. Previously, the Trio Platter came with two chicken, two fish, and three shrimp. This is what it looked like. Trio Platter at Columbia Harbour House (the “old” version) Well, we recently confirmed with a Cast Member at Columbia Harbor House that the new version of the Trio Platter only includes one fish, one chicken, and three shrimp and three hushpuppies. Yep, the amount of meat in the new version is down by two. That’s all well and good, but the thing is — this new version of the Trio Platter is the same price as the previous version with MORE meat: $14.29. At least we still get these? So Columbia Harbour House giveth (the hushpuppies) and Columbia Harbour House taketh away (the extra meat). So when you next order the Trio Platter, we hope you’re not surprised by this downgrade. We might just protest by only ordering a side of hushpuppies from here from now on. Okay, we won’t, but still… Stay tuned to DFB for more. Forget Everything You’ve Been Told. These Are the Magic Kingdom Restaurants That Are ACTUALLY Worth Your Money 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 about this change? Sound off in the comments! The post We've Got Some Bad News About This Magic Kingdom Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland has a LOT going on right now. Downtown Disney Monorail station Although Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has opened and the new Haunted Mansion queue is complete, there’s still a lot happening around the resort. In California Adventure, a new Coco ride and Avatar-themed land are on the way. The Red Car Trolley in that park will also be permanently closing soon to make way for an Avengers Campus expansion. In Downtown Disney, new restaurants and shops have recently opened, with more on the way. Well, now, a classic Disneyland attraction will be closing soon and you need to know about it. The Disneyland Monorail opened in 1959 and was the first daily operating Monorail in the world. Currently, it connects Downtown Disney to Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park. Well, the Monorail will be closing soon — but don’t worry, it’s only temporary. The closure is for a scheduled refurbishment (aka maintenance). Disneyland Monorail Disneyland has confirmed that the Monorail will be closed as of January 6th, 2025, for refurbishment. However, no reopeniing date has been announced yet. The Monorail Walt Disney originally believed that the Monorail would be THE public transport option for the future (hence one also being built in Disney World). However, the technology never really took off, although there are other Monorail systems in the world. At first, it was only an attraction that took visitors on a scenic route around Disneyland. It eventually expanded to the Disneyland Hotel, although that stop was eventually demolished. Now, you can take it to get from Downtown Disney to INSIDE Tomorrowland and back (meaning you need a valid park ticket to ride it). So if you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’ll want to make note of that closure. We’ll keep an eye out for a reopening date and let you know when Disney announces one. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Disneyland Announces 70th Anniversary Celebration — Including the Return of Popular Parades! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been on the Disneyland Monorail? Share your memories in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Disney's Monorail Will Close SOON For Refurbishment first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If there’s one thing we know about McDonald’s, it’s that they love a seasonal menu item! McDonald’s We’re constantly seeing the fast food brand release new limited-time offerings or bring back old menu favorites. And don’t even get us started on all the special edition Happy Meals! But if you’re a fan of the Netflix hit Squid Game, then you definitely want to know about their latest offering. McDonald’s in Australia is now offering the Squid Game Meal, inspired by Netflix’s most popular show. With this new meal, you get a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets medium or large meal, served with limited-time Korean BBQ Sauce, fries, and a drink. ©McDonald’s The meal comes in a themed Happy Meal-style box and is available for a limited time at participating restaurants. The box even has artwork inspired by the show! McDonald’s On Instagram, @snackolator says that the meal also comes with a Dalgona Candy. For those who haven’t seen the show, this is a candy where you have to break the shape out without cracking the shape. If you fail, you’re eliminated from the game! Honestly, based on the content of the Netflix show, we totally get why McDonald’s didn’t brand this item as a “Happy” Meal. ©Netflix Sadly, this meal is only available in Australia at the moment, so we’ll have to wait and see if it comes to the United States as well. We’ve seen some pretty cool McDonald’s promotions in other countries this year! Stay tuned to DFB for more McDonald’s news — we’ll keep you updated. Click Here to See the Latest Happy Meal Toys! 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 Would you order this meal? Tell us in the comments! The post Is This New McDonald’s Menu Item Worth a 15-Hour Flight? Asking for a Friend. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We always have our sights set on the horizon and the next big event at Disney World! EPCOT While you can currently enjoy the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays until December 30th (which is just around the corner!), we are getting prepped and ready for the next festival coming up in 2025! The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is the first festival in EPCOT in 2025, beginning on January 17th and going through February 24th. This is a colorful festival with lots of art, including culinary art (our favorite kind), drawing, painting, singing, and dancing. Exclusive entertainment to this event is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, and today, December 18th marks an important date for those who hope to catch one of these performances! The Disney on Broadway Concert Series brings Broadway talent stars to perform Disney classics at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT. The performances take place each night of the festival at 5:30PM, 6:56PM, and 8:00PM. Disney on Broadway One way to get guaranteed priority seating for these shows is to purchase a Dining Package. You get to pair a meal (either lunch or dinner) at one of the participating EPCOT restaurants with guaranteed priority seating for a show on the same date. And what’s exciting is that as of December 18th, these Dining Packages are now available to book on the Disney website, the My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE/407-939-3463 for dates 60 days out! Aladdin on Broadway With your dining package, you get a three-course meal or full buffet with a beverage (non-alcoholic or alcoholic for those aged 21+ with valid ID), based on location, and guaranteed priority seating at one of the shows on the same day. The locations available for 2025 are as follows: Biergarten Restaurant Adult: $71.00 Child (ages 3-9): $38.00 Chefs de France Adult: $69 Child (ages 3-9): $34 Coral Reef Restaurant Adult: $78.00 Child (ages 3-9): $31.00 Garden Grill Restaurant BREAKFAST Adult: $71.00 BREAKFAST Child (ages 3-9): $43.00 LUNCH and DINNER Adult: $85.00 LUNCH and DINNER Child (ages 3-9): $53.00 La Crêperie de Paris Adult: $51.00 Child: $24.00 La Hacienda de San Angel Adult: $82.00 Child: $37.00 Le Cellier Adult: $106.00 Child: $42.00 Nine Dragons Restaurant Adult: $58.00 Child: $23.00 Rose & Crown Dining Room Adult: $65.00 Child (ages 3-9): $28.00 Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Adult: $80.00 Child (ages 3-9): $45.00 Spice Road Table Adult: $60.00 Child: $23.00 Teppan Edo Adult: $80.00 Child: $45.00 Tutto Italia Ristorante Adult: $75.00 Child: $28.00 Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Adult: $63.00 Child: $27.00 Biergarten Dining Plans may be used to book your dining package. Refer to the website or app for more information as you book your package. There is also a same-day walk-up dining package available at one EPCOT restaurant, Regal Eagle Smokehouse. This package is available on a first-come, first-served and only available in-person and on the day of the concert. The price for this option is $39 for adults and $23 for children ages 3 to 9. Regal Eagle Smokehouse These concerts are lots of fun for the whole family! While a dining package is not required to see the shows, it does get you priority seating, which can be a big advantage, especially if you want to see the show up close. Dates and artists for 2025 are below! Patti Murin (“Frozen”) and John Riddle (“Frozen”) – NEW! January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28 Caissie Levy (“Frozen”) and Jelani Remy (“The Lion King”) – NEW! January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) January 31 February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11 Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) February 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13 Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) February 14, 16, 17, 20, 23 Rodney Ingram (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) February 15, 18, 19, 21, 22 Special Final Performance: Rodney Ingram, Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott & Kissy Simmons February 24 If you’re hoping to grab one of these packages in advance, you can start booking now! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! NEW Food Booth Announced for the 2025 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! Do you enjoy watching the Disney on Broadway Concert Series? Let us know in the comments! 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It’s a big day! We’re getting a chance to explore Disney’s newest hotel tower ahead of its grand opening. Island Tower In case you missed it, Island Tower is the newest addition to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property offers several different room types to sleep anywhere from two to nine people. It opened on December 17th, and sits on Seven Seas Lagoon, where it offers great views of Magic Kingdom. Just how great are those views? Well, we’re about to find out if you can watch fireworks from Island Tower! As we mentioned, you’ll have a choice of rooms at Island Tower, including a duo studio, a one-bedroom villa, a two-bedroom villa, or a two-bedroom penthouse villa. Disney previously promised that many of these rooms will have “spectacular views.” Well, when we think spectacular, we think great views of Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After fireworks show. We LOVE Happily Ever After! When we got the chance to stay at Island Tower, we were hoping for a room with a great view of the fireworks show. Alas, we ended up with a parking lot view instead. So, if you’re like us and you can’t see the fireworks from your hotel room…where should you go watch? Views from the Bamboo Forest Terrace Some of the best views of the fireworks can be found in the building’s garden terraces. During our stay at the hotel, we started watching the fireworks first from the Bamboo Forest Terrace, which is on the 3rd floor. Bamboo Forest Terrace During the daytime, this is a stunning seating area with excellent views of Seven Seas Lagoon, but during the evening, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Magic Kingdom fireworks…if it’s not too crowded. Since you’re only on the third floor, the view isn’t prime, but we could still see the fireworks in the sky and the music was piped in. You get a decent view of Cinderella Castle, but not much of Main Street, U.S.A. Fireworks from Bamboo Forest Terrace For a better view, you may want to head up to the Wave Break Terrace. This one is located on the 5th floor, and like the other terraces, it has a stunning atmosphere during the daytime. Wave Break Terrace However, at night, this seems to be the fireworks hot spot! Since it’s higher up, you get a better view of Main Street, U.S.A., and during our visit, there were probably 30 people packed onto this terrace to watch the show. Wave Break Terrace If you want to watch the fireworks from this location, you’ll probably need to get here a little early and stake your spot. Wave Break Terrace But, those aren’t the only options! You can also watch the fireworks with music piped in from the Island Tower lawn. During the opening night of the tower, all the chairs were full with fireworks viewers, but there was still plenty of space to stand or sit on the grass. Around the lagoon Obviously, you don’t get the same view as you would on a higher floor of the building, but this could be a bit more peaceful and it was MUCH less busy than the beach at the main part of the Polynesian Village Resort usually is. Hopefully this area can stay a hidden gem! Outside the tower So there you have it — our experience with watching fireworks from Island Tower. We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop with any more tips that we learn. We’ll be checking out EVERYTHING at Island Tower, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Why Disney Fans Are So Mad About the Changes at the Polynesian Village Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Would you book a stay here for the fireworks views? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney World’s Newest Hotel Addition Has Some SPECTACULAR Fireworks Views — Here’s the Secret first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s NEW Island Tower at the Polynesian Village Resort hotel is officially OPEN! Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort As of December 17th, this hotel expansion is now welcoming guests so you know we had to be there to check it all out. The Island Tower is home to brand-new hotel rooms, a new pool and splash pad, gorgeous terrace gardens, and an all-new restaurant — Wailulu Bar & Grill. We had our sights set on this menu for a while, and now it’s time to finally dig in! Atmosphere Wailulu Bar & Grill boasts gorgeous views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom. This casual walk-up pool bar and grill features an all-day menu for lunch and dinner, but specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries are also available during breakfast. You’ll find it located just off of the new Cove Pool, and the vibes are immaculate. Welcome to Wailulu Bar & Grill! The restaurant’s space is adorned with Polynesian-inspired artwork with much of it crafted using recycled materials and reclaimed fishing nets. Fish swim overhead once you walk inside. It’s like stepping into the ocean. Stepping inside You’ll even find a Manta Ray swimming above your head when you sit down to dine. This is a quick service location and seating includes tables, chairs, and longer padded benches. Polynesian vibe Booth seating is also available. Booth There’s also an outdoor patio. The patio Some seating is available at the bar. Bar The view of Seven Seas Lagoon is stunning. You can also see Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom from the restaurant. That view, though! So, what’s on the menu at Wailulu Bar & Grill? We thought you’d never ask! Menu Appetizers like Sweet Potato Hummus and Spiced Ham Musubi are on the menu with more substantial eats including Sticky Pork Ribs, Poke Bowls, and a Wayfinder Burger. A signature Polynesian Resort treat — a DOLE Whip Sundae — is also available! There are plenty of Starters to choose from… ©Disney …along with delicious-sounding Main Entrées like Teriyaki Chicken Sliders and Short Rib Loco Moco. ©Disney Kiddos will be able to choose from a variety of appetizers, entrées, and sides… ©Disney …and of course, there will also be DESSERT including a DOLE Whip Sundae, chocolate cake, and crème brûlée. ©Disney There are non-alcoholic specialty beverages and plenty of tropical-inspired cocktails… ©Disney …a pretty wide selection of beer… ©Disney …and a decent wine list as well. ©Disney If you’re craving coffees or tea, along with specialty coffees, you can grab those here as well! ©Disney And now, on to the main event! Eats Let’s dig into some Starters. The Ahi Tuna Crisps are made with Marinated Ahi Tuna, Crispy Fried Wontons, Avocado Crema, Sriracha-Aïoli, for Soy Glaze for $17. First, these are nachos, and we LOVE THAT. We also loved how big the portion size was, meaning it’s shareable. The wonton chips are super crispy and don’t get soggy, even under all those toppings. The toppings and dressings tie all the flavors together. The Ahi tuna melts in your mouth and we like how it has just enough heat to detect it, but it’s not hot. You had us at Nachos The Sticky Pork Ribs are $15 and made with Salt-cured Green Cabbage, Furikake, Jicama Slaw, and Pineapple Chips. They are DELICIOUS. It’s like they’re glazed in a teriyaki sauce, but you also get a nice sesame flavor in it. The meat is SO well cooked, too: they’re crispy on the inside, but inside is a nice fatty piece of meat — yep, the meat is mostly fat, and at times, the aesthetic of the ribs made us feel like we were chewing on a burnt piece of meat…but kinda’ like in a good way, right? Gotta’ love some ribs The Crispy Chicken Wings are Adobo-marinated with a Soy Glaze and served with a Tomato-Fresno Pepper Relish for $15. These are SO good, but the main reason they are good is the sauce and toppings. The wings are cooked nice and crispy on the outside, but tender on the inside. The toppings are so FRESH and we get a nice savory flavor from the glaze, as well as the additional flavor of the toppings. However, like we said, the TOPPINGS are what makes this sing — the chicken wings are just basic chicken wings. The toppings on these wings are SO good The Grilled Shrimp is $16 and is made with Smoked Paprika, Black Garlic Emulsion, Garlic-Lemon Butter, and Crispy Garlic. Okay, so you only get three pieces of shrimp, but these shrimp are HUGE. The sauce itself had a bit of a kick, thanks to that paprika, and there was tons of garlic flavor (vampires beware!). It’s also nice that it comes with some greens on the side to balance out the smokey garlic flavor. It’s an appetizer, but it could also be a light lunch! HUGE shrimp The Musubi is Glazed Spam, Crispy Rice Pearls, Furikake, and Sriracha-Honey for $12. Let’s just start singing the Monty Python “Spam” song, okay? This is so unique and savory with a nice crunch from the rice pearls. Spam can be AMAZING, y’all, and this is proof. Bring on the spam musubi! The Grilled Shishito Peppers for $11 come with Eggplant-Tahini Purée and they are YUM. Okay, so it’s hard to mess up blistered shishito peppers, but these were well-cooked. Now, we don’t normally expect heat from these kind of peppers, but the thing with Shishito peppers it that about every one in 10 is spicy. Well, we had two spicy ones on our plate, so you’ve been warned. The tahine purée is good, and it doesn’t smother the pepper. We loved these peppers Okay, let’s head into Main Courses — yes, we’re not even halfway done with the review yet. Thanks to Moana, we had to get the Wayfinder Burger for $23, made with Two Pressed Patties, American Cheese, Onion Jam, and Volcano Sauce on a Sweet Bun served with Mac Salad or Sweet Potato Fries (we went for the fries because we love sweet potatoes). The beef is SO fresh and it has that homemade burger taste (you know the kind you can’t get from a pre-made patty). Honestly, we were getting flashbacks to the Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger that we love so much. The sauce on it has a bit of a kick, and it’s SO nice. We also loved the caramelized onion jam that offers a hint of sweetness. This burger is Moana approved The Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl is made with Sushi-style Rice, Pickled Cucumbers, Vegetables, Spicy Poke Sauce, and Macadamia Nuts with Grilled Teriyaki Chicken for $22. SO much good stuff here. It’s just a standard poke bowl, but IT IS SO GOOD. The chicken was well-cooked, juicy, and tender (dare we say MOIST even though we know some people hate that word?). It also had a great flavor and the poke sauce was FIRE, y’all. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with a good poke bowl. A solidly good poke bowl The Grilled Fish of the Day was Hamachi, and it’s served with Green Curry Broth, Jasmine Rice, Chickpeas, and Sweet Potato for $32. It’s such a well-cooked fish and what makes it good is that it’s a white fish, so you don’t get a super fishy flavor from it. It’s nice and meaty and went well with the accompaniments. Our only complaint about it? WE WANTED MORE (but don’t we always?). More, please? We also ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Sliders for $19, made with Kimchi Slaw on a Sweet Bun served with Mac Salad or Sweet Potato Fries. These sliders are HUGE — they’re only like 10% smaller than a full sandwich. There’s a lovely teriyaki flavor mixed in, and the slaw offers a nice extra flavor and crunch. These are the biggest sliders we’ve seen. We love that you can choose a side, and we went with Mac Salad and this could be the best we’ve ever had. It’s made with purple sweet potato, which is a common Hawaiian ingredient. Then there’s the mayo base with the zingy vinegar — INCREDIBLE. We want to get a pint of this and just eat it on the beach ALL DAY LONG. THIS WAS INCREDIBLE The Sautéed Shrimp Chow Mein Salad has Charred Cabbage, Shishito Peppers, Hearts of Palm, Pickled Sweet Potato, Sunflower Butter Dressing for $22. Color us IMPRESSED. Now we think some folks might think this salad is overdressed with how much sunflower butter dressing is on it, but we thought it was just very flavorful. You get three MASSIVE shrimp, and the salad itself is well-portioned and hardy. This a very filling salad. Our new fave salad Speaking of impressed, our favorite thing EVER could be the Beef Short Rib Loco Moco with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy, Crispy Rice Cake, and Fried Egg for $33. This is the one the servers recommend, and for good reason. The short rib is tender. The mushroom gravy is flavorful (and we could’ve ordered a bowl of it like soup). The egg is perfectly cooked — that yolk just drips down and adds extra-ness to everything. The crunchy rice is nice, too, for texture (although it’s soft on the inside). Do yourself a favor and order this We also checked out the Kid’s White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese for $10.50. It’s served with a choice of two selections and choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASAN Bottled Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice. So, this was disappointing. We get that picky kids might prefer bland, but this just wasn’t great. The pasta was overcooked and the cheese sauce was watery. Honestly, we’d rather have boxed mac and cheese over this. The broccoli we got as a side also had like ZERO flavor. But not this Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Let’s talk about the DOLE Whip Sundae. It comes with Hibiscus Meringue, and Macerated Pineapple and Berries for $8. First, Wailulu Bar & Grill is the ONLY sitdown location in Disney World where you can order a DOLE Whip. NO, REALLY. This baby is TALL and its sitting in a bed of fresh fruit and their juices. Then you’ve got a cute little flower on top with the meringue bits. So it’s pretty! And there’s a little Mickey on top. The infamous DOLE Whip Sundae BUT…this sundae isn’t all presentation. It’s also delicious. When you take a bite, you get the cold DOLE Whip, the meringue just crumbles in your mouth. You can’t detect much of the hibiscus flavor of it, though — it’s overwhelmed by the pineapple. So this is a solid DOLE Whip with some fruity extras. DAY MADE. We love anything DOLE Whip We never thought we’d say this about Chocolate Cake, but the chocolate cake here is probably our new favorite dessert in Disney World. Forget paying $23 for a slice of cake…come here and get this $11 slice with Salted Caramel Ganache and Coffee-infused Chantilly Cream. First, this isn’t a basic chocolate cake and you can tell just by looking at it. This baby is EXTRA. This is not your regular old chocolate cake That salted caramel ganache just takes it up SEVERAL levels. Then there are these little salted pieces IN The cake that are just CHEF’S KISS. It’s also served with Caramelized Banana, and that just added to the flavor. Seriously, we would tell you to leave Magic Kingdom for this cake. Drinks You know we HAD to try the Passion Fruit and Pineapple Daiquiri for $15.50. It’s made with Ten to One Caribbean White Rum, Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice, Pineapple, and Lime. Man, oh, man, we wanted to like this but something just didn’t work. It taste great on the tongue when you first take a sip, but then it has this odd aftertaste we didn’t like. Maybe it’s because we’re used to traditional POG juice and the pineapple knocks the balance off? We just thought it was wonky…yep, that’s the word we’re using here. It just didn’t work The Kula Strawberry Sake is made with Wildflowers Junmai Sake, Campari Liqueur, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, and Wild Strawberry for $16.50. Okay, so we’re just going to tell you NOT to order this. You DO get a strawberry taste on the front, and it’s nice and fruity, but then it’s SO bitter like you just swallowed cough medicine. That bitterness stays on the tongue, too. For you Club Cool fans, imagine the aftertaste of Beverly, and you’re close to imagining what this was like. If Beverly were a cocktail The Lili’uokalani Mai Tai for $16.50 is made withLili’uoakalani Tea-infused Vodka, Jamaican Rum, Passion Fruit, Guava, Lime, Orgeat (Almond) andFalernum. Honestly, this drink was a little lackluster. You can taste a bit of the guava, but it’s not as fruity as you would think it should be with all those ingredients. Not impressed BUT The Banana Old Fashioned is good, although it’s not a particular standout for us. For $17.50, it’s made with Michter’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, Tempus Fugit Spirits Crème de Banane, Appleton Estate 8 yr Reserve Rum, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Liqueur, and Angostura Bitters. It’s not particularly like a standard old-fashioned, so if that’s your thing, you’ve been warned. It isn’t super sweet, though, and the banana isn’t overpowering, so it’s well-balanced. Is it the best drink we’ve ever had? Well, not really. Would we order it again? Probably. Now THIS is good However, the Hibiscus Margarita is pretty tasty. For $17.50, you get a drink with Teremana Blanco Tequila, Sorel Liqueur, Cinnamon Syrup, Hibiscus, and Agave. It’s well-balanced, although you can taste the tequila. The hibiscus tea in it is steeped for 15 minutes for maximum taste. A solid margarita You can get a non-alcoholic version of the tea, and we slightly prefer that version, but this is still a solid margarita you want to drink by the pool (technically, you ARE drinking it by the pool in this restaurant). Nosh or Not You should stop by Wailulu Bar & Grill if… You want a unique dining experience you can’t find anywhere else in Disney World. This restaurant has really thought out its menu to showcase Polynesian ingredients and flavors. You’re staying at Island Tower or the Polynesian. It only makes sense that if you’re staying here, you make your way over to this dining spot. You want to dine with a view. Wailulu Bar & Grill has one of the best views in Disney World right now of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom — and you don’t even need a reservation to dine there. You should skip Wailulu Bar & Grill if… You have picky eaters. The flavors here are very unique and picky eaters might be turned off. There is a kid’s menu with basics like a Cheeseburger and Macaroni & Cheese, but that might not be enough for those who are super picky. You’re not staying at the Polynesian. Although the Polynesian Village Resort is on Disney World’s Monorail system, you’ll still have to hike over to Island Tower from the Monorail station in the main part of the resort if you want to eat here. You want a dedicated restaurant reservation. For all intents and purposes, this is a quick-service dining location, and the restaurant is not currently taking reservations. So we can imagine it could get a little busy here, especially during the more crowded parts of the year. Overall It’s kind of interesting that it took THIS long for Disney to finally put in a Polynesian dining experience that feels this authentic at the Polynesian Village Resort Hotel. The menu is something you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World, and if you’re looking for that kind of unique dining spot, Wailulu Bar & Grill is for you. It’s authentic. It’s unique. It’s real. We’ll be bringing you a FULL TOUR of the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, so check back here for more! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news from Disney World. Stay tuned for more updates and so you don’t miss a thing! Check Out the FULL MENU for Wailulu Bar & Grill at the NEW Island Tower Here 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! 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The EPCOT International Festival of Arts is returning! 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts This year, the festival will run from January 17th to February 24th, 2025, and will be jam-packed with food, art, merchandise, and live entertainment offerings! The 2025 festival will feature five new “artful experiences!” Now, the Festival of the Arts is all about celebrating art, so the festival was already no stranger to entertainment; from live chalk art to Disney Broadway performances at the America Gardens Theatre, there is so much to see and do during this festival! Let’s dive into the new announcements! 2024 Festival of the Arts live music Once Upon A Stage: 30 Years of Disney on Broadway CommuniCore Hall, EPCOT’s new festival center, you will be able to “experience the magic of Broadway both on and off the stage in this walkthrough exhibit celebrating three decades of Disney on Broadway. Discover costumes and props from your favorite stage musicals, then venture behind the scenes to see how the classic animated films “The Lion King” and “Aladdin” were reimagined for the Broadway stage.” ©Disney Opening Bites Food Studio Right outside of CommuniCore Plaza, check out Opening Bites Food Studio, where the menu will be “all about paying homage to the foods and drinks immortalized onstage.” New Artful Photo Ops Get ready to strike a pose and step right into the canvas of a masterpiece with Artful Photo Ops! There will be returning favorites like the Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-August Renoir and Edvard Munch’s The Scream. And new this year there will be a new Artful Photo Op “inviting you to voyage alongside our favorite seafarer featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana.” Artful Photo Op 2024 Festival Merchandise No festival would be complete without merchandise! This year’s art-themed collection will feature a variety of pieces dedicated to everyone’s favorite dragon, Figment! @Disney Disney on Broadway Concert Series We are so excited that it is confirmed that the Disney on Broadway Concert Series is confirmed to make its return! There are three newcomers set to perform this year, including Jelani Remy, who has performed in his role as Simba from “The Lion King.” Rodney Ingram performed the title role of “Aladdin” on Broadway as well as John Riddle who originated the role of Hans in “Frozen.” ©Disney We can’t wait to check out the Festival of the Arts on January 17th, so make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news! NEW Food Booth Announced for the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts 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 EPCOT festival? Let us know in the comments!The post Disney Reveals NEW Merch, Entertainment, and More for the EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Something NEW is coming to the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Each year, EPCOT hosts several seasonal festivals, including the Food and Wine Festival, the Flower and Garden Festival, the Festival of the Arts, and the Festival of the Holidays (which is happening NOW). These events always seem to brighten up the park — and we never get tired of snacking around the World Showcase. Well, from January 17th to February 24th, the Festival of the Arts will be BACK with some new and returning snacks and drinks. In fact, Disney just confirmed that a NEW food booth will be at the festival! Over in CommuniCore Plaza, Disney recently started a new tradition during its seasonal EPCOT festivals. Each season, the kitchen near CommuniCore Hall transforms to match the theme of the current EPCOT festival. Right now, for example, this booth is called Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow, and it serves (you guessed it) holiday cookies. For the Festival of the Arts, EPCOT will host the Opening Bites Food Studio! EPCOT Festival of the Arts We still don’t have the official menu for this new food booth yet, but Disney hinted, “This menu is all about paying homage to the foods and drinks immortalized onstage.” Could we get some Broadway-themed bites? Maybe a Lion King or Aladdin snack? We can’t wait to see! 2024 Festival Favorites Speaking of new additions, Disney also revealed that a new Artful Photo Op is coming soon! These are basically giant recreations of iconic works of art that YOU can step inside. We know that a few returning favorites will appear, like Luncheon of the Boating Party by Pierre-August Renoir and Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Additionally, a new Artful Photo Op will debut starring Moana! This news comes just in time to celebrate the new movie, Moana 2. ‘Luncheon of the Boating Party’ Photo Op In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. Learn more about the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 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 about this change? Let us know in the comments! The post NEW Food Booth Announced for the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The anticipation and build-up to your trip to Disney World can be so overwhelming that you may want to hit the parks as soon as you arrive in Orlando! Welcome to the Most Magical Place on Earth! You’ve put in the hard work, so why not celebrate and go to the parks right away! We do not mean to take away from all the excitement of your arrival, but before you head to the parks, you may need to store your luggage and change your shoes for the parks. The good news is that we have a simple solution for you! Before your travel day starts, you will want to make sure you pack your comfiest shoes that you need for the park either at the top of your bag or in a separate bag. That way, when it is time to store your luggage, you can quickly grab them to change. Luggage It has been a game changer for us to place our pack shoes at the top of our luggage as our travel day shoes differ from the shoes that we walk around the parks in. Trust us, you are going to want to change your shoes before you head into the parks! But before you do that, you will have to decide where you want to store your luggage, and there are two options at Disney World. Suitcases at Disney World The first is at your hotel with bell services. You can stop by bell services to drop off your luggage if your room isn’t ready yet, then head directly to the parks! Once your room is ready and you have arrived at your room after your park day, you can simply call bell services to have your luggage delivered to your room. But if you are itching to get to the parks even sooner, then you may like this second option a little better. Bell Services at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Believe it or not, you can actually bring your luggage to the parks! Just like regular bags get inspected, your luggage will get flagged, and a security Cast Member will either do an inspection or, when available, a security dog. You can bring your luggage to the Disney Parks! Depending on the size of your luggage, if it is small enough, you can head over to the locker rentals and rent a small locker (12″ x 10″ x 17″) for $10 per day, a large locker (15.5″ x 13″ x 17″) for $12 per day, or a jumbo locker (these fit bags under 17″ x 22″ x 26″ and are ONLY available at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT for $15 per day. Disney World locker rentals If your luggage will not fit in the locker area, one of our reporters spoke to Guest Relations and told us that sometimes the Electric Conveyance Vehicles (EVC) rentals will hold larger items for guests but for a fee. Unlike the lockers, at the EVC rentals, you’re charged $10 per item, regardless of size. Locker Rentals at Magic Kingdom This means that you can easily change your shoes and any other parts of your travel day outfit and transform them into your park day outfit right at the park! Plus, if you need to grab something from your luggage, you can always go back to your locker to grab something! Rentals This locker trick can help you soak in extra time in the parks on your arrival day while waiting for your room to be ready. Or you can let bell services handle your luggage for you; regardless, the biggest game changer is making sure you pack your park day essentials, like a comfortable pair of shoes, in an easy place so you can grab them before you head to the parks. Luggage For even more Disney tips and tricks, make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog! The ONE Perk That Would Be a Game Changer in Disney World What is your arrival day tradition? Let us know in the comments!The post This Disney World Shoe Rule Will CHANGE Your First Day in the Parks first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disneyland’s NEW entrance is almost ready. Disneyland entrance 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the “Happiest Place on Earth.” For most of 2024, construction has been ongoing at the entrances to both of the Disneyland Resort’s theme parks: the original Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure. The work has been installing new $3 million turnstiles — dubbed “tapstiles” by many — which replace the traditional physical turnstiles with kiosks that allow users to tap their MagicBand+ to enter the park through a small gate. Said kiosks also feature facial recognition technology. On our most recent visit to Disneyland Park, we caught a full glimpse of the new “tapstiles” as the construction walls around the new entryway came down. “Tapstiles” However, the new system hasn’t been fully implemented as of yet. Instead, Cast Members are still scanning guests through the gates in the traditional way. Up close According to longtime theme park reporter Scott Gustin, the new entry is still in “pre-launch mode, which means Cast Members will still be scanning tickets and taking photos the same way as they do at existing gates.” He goes on to say that the system’s full functionality is expected to launch in early 2025. Disneyland’s entry process is changing early next year, but you can catch a glimpse of the new technology at the park now! Stay tuned to DFB for more on this new system. NEW Hotel Discount Dropped for Disneyland Resort 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 do you think of Disneyland’s new entry system? Let us know in the comments below. The post NEWS: Disney's Million Ticket Scanners Arrive at a NEW Park first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The era of hidden ticketing and reservation fees is about to end. Magic Kingdom If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’ve encountered “junk fees” at some point in recent years. Whether purchasing tickets to an event or booking plane tickets or a hotel room for a vacation — even at Disney World — you’ve probably come across the concept: there’s one ticket or booking price listed, only for a ton of previously unannounced fees upping the price considerably at checkout. Thankfully, this frustrating experience is soon to be a thing of the past. In mid-December 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new Junk Fees Rule that will go into effect in 120 days after being approved by the commission via a 4-1 vote. The new regulation will “prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries.” In a press release, the FTC stressed that this new rule does not eliminate any of these fees; it simply sets parameters that require them to be divulged from the start of the purchasing process. The requirements of the new rule include: Businesses must “clearly and conspicuously disclose the true total price inclusive of all mandatory fees whenever they offer, display, or advertise any price of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Businesses cannot misrepresent any fee or charge in any offer, display, or ad for live-event tickets or short-term lodging.” Businesses must “display the total price more prominently than most other pricing information. This means that the most prominent price in an ad needs to be the all-in total price—truthful itemization and breakdowns are fine but should not overshadow what consumers want to know: the real total.” Finally, the rule requires businesses that exclude allowable fees up front to “clearly and conspicuously disclose the nature, purpose, identity, and amount of those fees before consumers consent to pay. For instance, businesses that exclude shipping or taxes from the advertised price must clearly and conspicuously disclose those fees before the consumer enters their payment information.” According to the agency, these new rules should save American consumers up to 53 million hours per year of “wasted time spent searching for the total price for live-event tickets and short-term lodging” which the FTC claims is equivalent to saving $11 billion over the next decade. The airline industry will also need to disclose all fees beforehand. ©Southwest FTC Chair Lina M. Khan said of the new rules, “People deserve to know up-front what they’re being asked to pay—without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for and can’t avoid. The FTC’s rule will put an end to junk fees around live event tickets, hotels, and vacation rentals, saving Americans billions of dollars and millions of hours in wasted time. I urge enforcers to continue cracking down on these unlawful fees and encourage state and federal policymakers to build on this success with legislation that bans unfair and deceptive junk fees across the economy.” Hotels like those in Las Vegas will have to reveal resort fees much earlier in the purchasing process. ©Wynn The FTC’s new ban on hidden junk fees will change the way prices for everything from concert tickets to hotel reservations — including at Walt Disney World — are displayed to the American public. Stay tuned to DFB for more own his this change will affect these industries going forward. “Now They’ll Just Be Like Every Other Airline”; Travelers Have THOUGHTS on Southwest Boarding Process Change Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you happy to see hidden junk fees eliminated? Let us know in the comments below. The post NEW Hidden "Junk Fees" Ban Could CHANGE Your Disney World Vacation first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

People love to complain about Disney World. And, while there are plenty of things to complain about, sometimes it’s nice to just remember the reasons why we all love it in the first place. Cinderella Castle We go to Disney World every day and we’ve overheard plenty of complaints, confusion, conspiracies, and a whole lot more. But, we wanted to hear about the wholesome moments that pop up every now and again in the parks — so we turned to you, our readers! We headed over to our Facebook page to ask you, our readers, what one of the most wholesome things they’d overheard in Disney World was, and you delivered! If you want to get in on these conversations, make sure you follow us over on Facebook. ©Disney There’s nothing like the wonder of a kiddo on a Disney World ride for the first time — but what if it’s not even technically a ride they’re amazed at? One of our readers was thrilled to share her Skyliner gondola with a little boy who was gleefully yelling, “Wheeeeeeee!” and talking about how cool it was being so high off the ground. Disney World’s Skyliner Another wholesome overheard ride moment came when one of our readers was riding Slinky Dog Dash with her husband and kids when her five-year-old said, “Mom, what’s wrong with dad?!” only to realize it was her dad’s “little boy laugh” as she put it! He was having such a good time on the ride that his inner child came out — and we certainly don’t blame him! Slinky Dog Dash We had several folks comment that didn’t overhear something wholesome but saw it instead — especially in the faces of kiddos who were just absolutely bewildered. One reader shared that she was watching Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios behind a five-or-so-year-old girl whose face was lit up with laughter and awe the whole time. Same, girl, same. Fantasmic! Okay, this next one might not be what you might call “wholesome,” but it definitely made us laugh out loud to read. One reader was using the bathrooms next to San Angel Inn at EPCOT when she overheard a little boy around 5 say to his mom, “Mama, I’m gonna be up all night poopin’ a lot again.” Disney World tends to have that effect on people. San Angel Inn One reader was in line to meet Jessie over in front of Toy Story Mania at Hollywood Studios when they saw a little girl nervously hug and talk to Jessie. When she was done, she ran back to her parents and yelled, “I did it, Daddy!” Bo Peep & Jessie! Next time you’re in the parks, keep your eyes and ears out for the wholesome moments. After all, that’s part of the magic of Disney World. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news and updates from Disney World and more. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important announcements! Sorry, But We’re Still Laughing at These Things We Overheard You Say 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 What’s the most wholesome thing you’ve ever heard in Disney World? Tell us in the comments. The post "Mom, What's Wrong with Dad?!" The Most Wholesome Things We've Overheard in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company is preparing for a new Pixar original animated series to debut on Disney+ this February. Ahead of the premiere, reports indicate that Disney is still making changes to its new series, Win or Lose. Walt Disney Company Headquarters ©LA Times Win or Lose is the first-ever original series by Pixar Animation Studios. The series will follow the stories of eight characters as they prepare for a big championship softball game. Disney explained that each episode will focus on a different character’s point of view, ranging from “the insecure kids” to “a lovesick umpire.” While the show was initially set to be released on December 6th, 2024, the date was later shifted to February 19th, 2025. Now, it has been confirmed that Disney is making some changes to the story. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney removed a transgender storyline from its Win or Lose series. A Disney spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter, “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.” ©Pixar While the storyline changed, Disney confirmed that the character will still be featured in the show. That said, all dialogue surrounding the character’s gender identity will be removed. Deadline reported that Chanel Stewart, who plays the character and is transgender, was informed that the character “would now be a cis girl, a straight cis girl,” adding, “So yeah, that’s all they really told me and that I was still a part of the show.” ©Deadline In response to Disney’s decision, Steward said, “I was very disheartened,” explaining, “From the moment I got the script, I was excited to share my journey to help empower other trans youth. I knew this would be a very important conversation. Trans stories matter, and they deserve to be heard,” per Deadline. ©Pixar This is not the first time Disney has introduced (and removed) an LGBTQ+ storyline. When Lightyear premiered in 2022, the film included a same-gender relationship. After initially removing a scene where the two characters kiss, the scene was reinstated following criticism of Disney’s decision to cut the moment. That same year, Strange World featured a gay male character. ©Pixar The Win or Lose series will premiere in 2025. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. A NEW Feature Could CHANGE Your Disney+ Streaming Experience 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 The post NEWS: Transgender Storyline Cut From ‘Win or Lose’ Series Coming to Disney+ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Come aboard Disney Cruise Line’s NEWEST ship – the Disney Treasure. This ship is filled with secrets and nods to some of our favorite Disney movies, closed attractions, and current fan-favorite attractions. Disney Treasure There are so many things you’d miss without knowing what to look for, and we’re gonna make sure you are a Disney Cruise pro in no time. Check out our video below: SECRETS of Disney Cruise Line’s Gigantic New MEGASHIP — The Treasure 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 Will you be booking a cruise on the Disney Treasure? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: SECRETS of Disney Cruise Line’s Gigantic New MEGASHIP -- The Treasure first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s nothing like that feeling you get when you know that you’re ready for anything at Disney World, right? Magic Kingdom You know what were talking about. You’ve made a list (and you checked it twice). You’ve got your poncho, your reusable water bottle, extra portable chargers, you’ve got your favorite SPF, and it’s all sorted perfectly with packing cubes in your hardside carry-on with wheels. Sounds like you’ve just about got everything you need for that trip to Disney World. But there’s one thing that you might’ve missed — an organizer for your park bag. So, let’s talk about what it is and why everyone is grabbing one for their next trip to Disney World! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. As we were saying, you’re the kind of person who makes sure they’re not just ready – you’re ready ready. There’s nothing Disney World can throw at you and you don’t have the remedy for it. That’s dope! But there’s this one thing that you might not have been aware of, and to be honest, it’s something that has become one of our favorite essentials over the past year. We’re talking about our Loungefly Organizer! There really hasn’t been anything quite like it. Loungefly Organizer Now, here at DFB, we love rocking one of our (many) Loungefly Mini Backpacks when we go to the Disney World parks. However, one of the things we have been experiencing forever is how difficult it is to keep our essentials organized and how easy it is for items to get lost like we’ve thrown them into a void. Let me tell you, when we purchased one of these organizers, the change was instantaneous! Loungefly Organizer They come with a lot of dividers and sections, which is perfect for organizing our essentials. Also, the organizer adds a welcome rigidity to our backpacks. Truly, it’s as easy as filling up the organizer and sliding it into our backpack. Loungefly Organizer You really can’t sleep on how much you can fit into these organizers! See how much we can fit in our bag! They honestly are the perfect companion to our Loungefly Mini Backpacks and we would never go back to rocking our bags without an organizer. Also, if you’re like us and have several Loungefly Mini Backpacks, you can easily slip the organizer from backpack to backpack without breaking a sweat. It’s like they’re a match made in heaven. Loungefly Organizer We’d highly recommend them for your Loungefly Mini Backpack. They’ll transform how you carry your essentials with you to the parks. Get it here! Also, if you don’t have a Loungefly Mini Backpack yet, here’s a cute one you should check out especially if you are looking for some inspiration! ©Amazon If you love all things Winnie the Pooh, but especially LOVE Eeyore, then this Loungefly Eeyore Mini Backpack is the one for you! It’s so cute and has such a classic design. It’ll definitely go perfectly with whatever outfit you choose for your next Disney World trip too! Get it here! Until then, we’re always on the lookout for the latest deals on Disney products, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out!The post What Is the Loungefly Organizer and Why Is Everyone Buying It in Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re checking out a NEW hotel in Disney World, and we’re taking you along! Island Tower We’ve been visiting the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort for its grand opening, and it has been a blast so far! We’ve been able to check out the hotel rooms, explore the lobby, and of course, take a look at all the amenities. But you know what we’re really excited to find out more about? The FOOD. Island Tower is home to a brand-new restaurant called Wailulu Bar & Grill, and it’s time to stop by and try out their breakfast. Let’s dive into the review! Atmosphere Wailulu Bar & Grill is located in the Island Tower, and offers a grab-and-go breakfast, and sit down dining for lunch and dinner. The menu is inspired by cuisine from the South Pacific Islands, and we can’t wait to check out the food available for breakfast. Wailulu Bar & Grill Breakfast is served from 7AM until 11AM and is served grab-and-go. So you’ll order your food at the bar area and receive your order packed up and ready to take with you. Currently, Mobile Ordering is not an option and you will need to order in-person. We got our breakfast! You can take your food to go or enjoy the stunning views from Wailulu Bar & Grill. You can eat your food anywhere in Wailulu Bar & Grill; you just need to move when the restaurant opens for lunch at 11AM. Menu The menu here for breakfast is fairly simple. You can choose from a couple grab-and-go breakfast items and hot and cold beverages. Wailulu Breakfast Menu All the breakfast options are on the sweet side, so you will be out of luck if you want a savory breakfast option. Eats For our meal, we decided on a few different main items. Here’s the spread! Full Spread To drink, we grabbed a Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Hawaiian Kona Blend for $4.49. You can grab this coffee in a self-serve machine at Wailulu Bar & Grill. It was delicious! It was a medium roast blend with some tropical flavors in it. Joffrey’s Coffee Hawaiian Kona Blend We also tried the Caffe Latte with Caramel Syrup for $6.49. If you are just getting a Caffe Latte, it will only cost $5.99, but the caramel syrup costs an extra 50 cents. The drink was tasty and tasted like a regular latte with caramel syrup added. There wasn’t anything unique about it, but it is a tasty latte that will satisfy a coffee craving. Caffe Latte To eat, we’re kicking things off with the Pineapple-Coconut Bread which costs $4.79. We felt that this was the most unique offering at Wailulu Bar & Grill for breakfast. It was super fluffy and it was a big piece for the price. Pineapple-Coconut Bread It tastes like a King’s Hawaiian roll with a pineapple and coconut twist. The pineapple bits complimented the bread really well. It added a great sweetness and tartness. The glaze on top was also delicious. You can only grab this treat at breakfast time! You can also find Pineapple-Coconut Bread at ‘Ohana. Pineapple-Coconut Bread Next up, we got the Strawberry Yogurt Parfait for $5.99. We also really enjoyed the parfait. The strawberries tasted fresh and it is exactly what you would want out of a yogurt parfait. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait We loved the addition of coconut flakes on top, along with the granola. These elements added a great texture to the parfait, and everything worked together well. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait We also tried the Banana Muffin which costs $4.49. While the Pineapple-Coconut Bread is probably the most unique offering, the Banana Muffin was our favorite thing we tried. The muffin is moist, fluffy, and crumbly. Blueberry Muffin The glaze on top is delicious and tastes like a coconut glaze to us. There are hints of banana throughout the muffin, but it isn’t an overpowering flavor or fake tasting. We thought it was a really great banana muffin and likely one of the best banana muffins we have ever had! We know, who would have thought a great banana muffin would come from a hotel! Banana Muffin Overall All in all, this restaurant is a pretty decent option for breakfast if you’re staying in the tower. We enjoyed everything we tried, although the restaurant only offers limited options. All of the food options are on the sweet side, so you won’t be able to grab a savory breakfast here. It is super convenient to stop by and grab some food and drinks to start the day. However, you will likely want to plan for an earlier lunch as the menu options aren’t the most filling. Wailulu Atmosphere We loved the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant, and you can chow down on your breakfast with some stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom. The Banana Muffin was our favorite thing we tried, and we may be back soon to grab another one! Nosh or Not? Grab your breakfast at Wailulu if… You are looking for a quick breakfast option at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. If you want something super quick and easy to grab and go, Wailulu Bar & Grill would be a great choice. You get your food quickly, and the food can easily be taken on the go. You want a light breakfast. If you are having a heavy lunch or are still recovering from a delicious dinner, Wailulu Bar & Grill could be a great option to grab a light breakfast. You are craving something sweet for breakfast. Wailulu has a variety of sweet pastries and sweets to choose from. They are all on the sweet side, so it is a perfect choice if you are looking for a sweet breakfast! Head elsewhere in the resort or snag breakfast in the parks if… You want a filling breakfast. While Wailulu Bar & Grill is convenient, it doesn’t offer a super hearty meal. We suggest heading somewhere else if you are looking for a big, filling breakfast. You can head to the Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, or Capt. Cook’s or ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. You want a savory breakfast option. Wailulu Bar & Grill is pretty much all sweet options. If you are looking for something savory and quick, you can head to Capt. Cook’s for more savory options. You want to enjoy a sit-down breakfast or meet characters. While you can enjoy some beautiful views at Wailulu Bar & Grill, if you are hoping for a sit-down experience or the chance to meet characters, you will want to head somewhere else. You can meet characters at ‘Ohana or 1900 Park Fare nearby. Thanks for coming along with us to grab breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill! We can’t wait to share more of our adventures at Island Tower with you, including lunch and dinner at Wailulu Bar & Grill, so stay tuned to DFB! Click Here to Learn More About Perks at This New 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 Would you order breakfast here? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Ate Breakfast at Disney World’s NEWEST Restaurant and Our Favorite Item Might Surprise You! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is constantly loaded with various construction projects! Cinderella Castle When we visit the parks, we see everything from bathrooms to rides to restaurants under construction, usually getting small refurbishments and updates. Sometimes, we can even tell before the project starts, thanks to the permits that Disney files with the government. And now, we’ve got some info about the next spot to get a refurb! Disney has recently filed a permit to begin work on Cool Ship in Magic Kingdom. The description of improvement section for the permit says that the construction will be to “install set elements.” Cool Ship We’ve seen this snack stand go under construction in the past — it seems to be more common for it to be on the refurbishment schedule possibly because half of the building is made up of a large misting rocket ship. It’s seriously a lifesaver in those summer months when you just want to walk under a cooling mist! Cool Ship It’s unclear if the work being done will have to do with the spaceship side, the snack stand side, or both. We’ll make sure to let you know if the snack stand closes during the construction. The menu here usually features items like beverages, popcorn, and cotton candy. Cool Ship We’ll be on the lookout for any construction commencing soon, and we’ll let you know if there are any changes to Tomorrowland as a whole. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest news! 7 Disney World Rides That Will Permanently Close in 2025 — Click Here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever been to this snack stand? Tell us in the comments! The post Disney Files Permit for Construction at Magic Kingdom Snack Spot first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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We’re getting close to Christmas, and that means last-minute gift shopping! Christmas at Magic Kingdom If you’re still trying to find those perfect gifts for your kiddos, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Shopping on Amazon is a great way to ensure your gifts get delivered on time, especially for those of you who have Amazon Prime. Luckily, now is a great time to grab those last-minute gifts since some really great Disney toys and games are on sale now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Remember, you can get free, fast shipping with an Amazon Prime membership, so sign up for a FREE trial below! Grab the UNO Disney100 Card Game ©Amazon The Disney100 UNO card game is 17% off right now! If your family enjoys family game night, then this is a stocking stuffer you’ll want to add to your cart immediately. Get It Here! Get the LEGO Snow White Jewelry Box ©Disney This Snow White and Evil Queen LEGO jewelry box is 20% off! It’s a great place for your kids to store their jewelry after they build the box. Plus, you get two mini figures and a bracelet to start the collection. Get It Here! Grab the Disney Princess Deluxe Spa Day Set ©Amazon This Disney Day spa is 40% off and comes with a real running water faucet, a realistic play facial steamer, and other cute accessories. It’s a fun way for your kids to have a pretend spa day with friends! Get It Here! Get the Lightning McQueen Remote Control Car ©Disney/Pixar “I am speed” is what your kids will be saying on Christmas morning when they unwrap Lightning McQueen! This remote control car is currently 32% off and is sure to provide hours of fun. Get It Here! Get the Simba Squishmallow ©Amazon Your kids can take this cute Simba Squishmallow pillow with them to see the new Mufasa: The Lion King movie in theaters! The pillow is currently 26% off and will be a lovable gift, for sure. Get It Here! Grab the Disney Princess Toniebox Bundle ©Amazon This Toniebox interactive music, sound, and story player comes with the four Disney Princesses, Moana, Belle, Cinderella, and Rapunzel, as well as the puppy Tonie. It plays audio for learning and entertainment without the use of a screen. You can grab it now for 41% off! Get It Here! Keep following DFB for more Disney news! Don’t miss out on more Disney souvenirs on our Amazon storefront!The post Disney Adults Are Running to Amazon for 40% Off These Disney Souvenirs first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s HERE! The gorgeous Polynesian Village Resort near Magic Kingdom just got a little better! There’s a brand-new Island Tower that finally opened on December 17th, 2024. Island Tower This new tower is a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property, but ANYONE can book a stay here. There are plenty of new experiences to enjoy, including a new pool and a restaurant called Wailulu Bar & Grill, but one of the things we’re happiest to see is something that has been closed for a while now has officially REOPENED. With the new Island Tower open, the walking path around the Seven Seas Lagoon is once again open! Walking Path The path follows a continuous circle around the body of water, connecting the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Wedding Pavilion to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. Where are you off to? With the opening of the Island Tower, the path once again skews close to the water, providing fantastic views of the sites around the lagoon and a leisurely path to the Magic Kingdom for guests staying at the hotel. Around the lagoon The walking path around the Seven Seas Lagoon has reopened along with the grand opening of the Polynesian Village Resort’s Island Tower, once again providing a circular path around the lagoon to the Magic Kingdom. The new hotel offers breathtaking views of Magic Kingdom, a new pool and Moana splash pad, and new dining. You won’t want to miss out on seeing this new hotel on your next trip to Disney World! Stay tuned to DFB for more on the new hotel! Disney Announces 2 New Hotel Additions for 2025 DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What do you think of this new hotel? Tell us in the comments! The post A SECRET Disney World Shortcut Has FINALLY Reopened first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Animal Kingdom There are lots of wonderful things about the winter in Disney World. The holiday parties, the special snacks, and the seasonal nighttime shows. One of our favorite things is a special Animal Kingdom experience that has a twist this year! The Tree of Life Awakenings show is one of our favorite holiday offerings in Disney World! It’s a nighttime show in Animal Kingdom that you can only find during the winter, thanks to how early the sun sets. The holiday version of the show features fireflies that appear to bring the Tree of Life, well, to life! Tree of Life Awakening — Winter Edition This year, the holiday classic is back, along with a new Lion King addition. The new addition features music from the classic film while projecting images onto the Disney park icon. The show features animals and themes inspired by The Lion King. Disney’s website says in The Lion King addition, “Be there to see this slumbering iconic tree become even more stunning in a new awakening,” while it also shows the Holiday Edition is also playing. So you may get to see two variations of the awakening! Tree of Life Awakenings viewing area The Tree of Life Awakenings show begins after dark and runs every 10 minutes until the park closes. If you’re anything like us, we’re ready to sing along all night long! The lion might be sleeping, but we aren’t. We love Animal Kingdom after dark Animal Kingdom traditionally closes before sunset most of the year, so this is a fleeting nighttime show that we think you should watch at least one time. It’s also a great time to go check out how Pandora – The World of Avatar glows at night, which isn’t something you can see most of the year. Pandora at night As always, keep following DisneyFoodBlog for your latest Disney news and updates. Check Out The Newest Character Meet and Greet in Animal Kingdom HERE DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post A NEW Nighttime Show Has Arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article