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We often highlight how important planning is before embarking on a Walt Disney World trip, but you’d be surprised how many people forget to account for late-night snacking. Capt. Cook’s Here at DFB, we’re all about giving you the latest and greatest Disney World dining tips, but sometimes it’s just as important to remind you about some tips that have existed for quite a while. For example, we were just reminded of one major caveat at dining at one popular Disney World hotel restaurant when you’re craving a late-night snack! Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has you covered when it comes to super solid counter-service options! This island-inspired restaurant offers quick and casual breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here, you can pick up classics like burgers, Polynesian favorites like the Aloha Pork Sandwich, and the iconic Tonga Toast. However, if you visit Capt. Cook’s after a certain time in the evening, you’ll be severely disappointed, as most of the warm options won’t be available. Capt. Cook’s Restaurants that are open 24/7, such as Capt. Cook’s and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, will often offer a severely limited Late Night Dining menu. Capt. Cook’s Late Night Dining menu is all about flatbreads and on-the-go snacks. Capt. Cook’s late at night With staff limited, the menu naturally gets cut down quite a bit. After 11PM, you’ll only be able to find Pepperoni Flatbread, Cheese Flatbread, and Hawaiian Flatbread when in the mood for warm options. The Late Night Dining menu also includes premade baked goods like cupcakes, pastries, and cookies. You’ll also find plenty of grab-and-go snacks. ©Disney In our latest pursuit of something to satisfy the late-night snack cravings, we tried the Hawaiian Flatbread and Pepperoni Flatbread, and we have some thoughts. Starting with the Pepperoni Flatbread, this snack is $13.29 and is made with Pepperoni and marinara sauce with mozzarella and parmesan blend. Pepperoni Flatbread This is the definition of a standard flatbread. The cheese and pepperoni are comparable to something you’d find at Pizza Hut and overall, this is a solid option. In the past, we’ve labeled this a pass unless you have picky eaters who are in desperate need of a late-night snack. However, we can’t deny that this flatbread is decent compared to other late-night options and is a trusty go-to for a quick bite. Super solid Next, we tried the Hawaiian Flatbread, which is also $13.29. This flatbread is made with marinara sauce with mozzarella and parmesan blend topped with ham, pineapple, and red onion. Hawaiian Flatbread This flatbread is ideal if you’re looking for a late-night snack with sweet and savory flavors. We’ve been fans of the Hawaiian Flatbread for quite a while and how different it is compared to other snack options. Crispy and packed with taste melted cheese, this flatbread provides a really strong variety of flavors, including the sweet pineapple and savory ham. If you like Hawaiian flavors, check this snack out! Have you tried this flatbread? And there you have it! What are your go-to late-night snack options at Disney World? Let us know and continue to follow us at DFB for all the latest Disney World dining tips and reviews! This Is the Best HIDDEN Hotel Restaurant in Disney World, and You Can’t Convince Me Otherwise 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! Are you a fan of Capt. Cook’s? Let us know your favorite things to get at this quick-service restaurant in the comments below! The post A Word of Warning About the Late Night Menu at This Popular Disney World Hotel Restaurant first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Attention Disney World Annual Passholders! There is not one, but TWO exclusive passholder freebies you can grab in the parks RIGHT NOW. Annual Pass If you love The Lion King, apple pie, free things, or Disney in general, you will want to see what freebies you can snag at EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you are a Disney World Annual Passholder, you can now grab TWO freebies in the parks! The first freebie you can find is handed out inside the Creations Shop in EPCOT. This freebie might look a bit familiar if you received some special mail from Disney World recently. Disney sent out an annual holiday gift to passholders with four recipe cards and four matching stencils. Here’s a peek at the recipe cards! Well, if you want to complete your collection or grab a recipe card with stencils if you didn’t receive the envelope in the mail, this is your chance! Stop by Creations Shop to pick up a recipe card and matching stencils. This new recipe card is for Apple Pie and comes with two stencils. Grab the freebie at Creations Shop! The Apple Pie recipe comes from Whispering Canyon Cafe at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You can follow along with the recipe to make the delicious apple pie or just display the recipe card somewhere in your home. The recipe card is available from December 8th through December 18th, 2024. Apple Pie Recipe The second passholder freebie can be found over at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here, you can grab a free Mufasa postcard to celebrate the upcoming release of Mufasa on December 20th. Mufasa postcard The front of the card features Mufasa, and the back has space for you to write a note. You can even send this postcard to someone if you put in an address and attach a stamp! Or you can keep it for yourself to celebrate the new movie. The postcard is available for pick up from December 8th through December 18th, 2024. Mufasa postcard Both of the annual passholder freebies are only available until December 18th, so if you want to grab them, head over to EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom soon. Stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Check out EVERYTHING you need to know about the Disney World Annual Passholder program! 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 stopping by to pick up these Annual Passholder freebies? Let us know in the comments! The post TWO Annual Passholder Exclusives Are Available at Disney World RIGHT NOW! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are setting sail on the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Treasure and we’re taking you along with us! Disney Treasure! Disney previously gave us a sneak peek at LOTS of different spots on the ship from staterooms to restaurants to entertainment spaces and so much more during the christening event, but now we’re embarking on the Treasure’s very FIRST sailing. Come along as we share everything there is to see, do, and EAT on the Disney Treasure! The Disney Treasure will take its Maiden Voyage with passengers on December 21, 2024, and is the sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. The ship celebrates “Walt Disney’s lifelong love of adventure,” and we were lucky enough to sail on the ship before it’s open to the public! Day 1: December 9th, 2025 Embarkation We boarded the ship from Port Canaveral on Florida’s east coast. Embarkation is easy, but you want to make sure you have all of your travel documents handy as you make your way onto the ship — you’ll need them! The earlier you check in for your cruise, the earlier you can board the ship. We found our way to the check-in area… Time to check in! …and hopped in line to board! The terminal was all decked out in holiday decor which made things feel extra festive. Getting ready to board Once you pass through the Mickey-shaped tunnel things start to really get serious! This is also when you’ll need your boarding pass or QR code handy. Here we go! And soon enough, you’ll be on the ship! Grand Hall The Grand Hall on the Disney Treasure is inspired by Aladdin, which you can see in both the architecture… Grand Hall …and other incredible elements in this space. Check out the Genie’s Lamp! Magic Lamp You’ll also notice a gorgeous statue of Aladdin and Jasmine… Aladdin and Jasmine …and this gorgeous chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Gorgeous chandelier And, don’t forget to wave “Hello” to any characters you might see as you board the ship! Hello there! But, there’s still so much to explore here! Skipper Society Lounge We got a sneak peek at the Skipper Society Lounge when we previewed the ship in November, but now we’re back for a closer look! This bar is themed after the world-famous Jungle Cruise and is an homage to the skippers who are really why we keep coming back to that ride again and again. Skipper Society Lounge Here, you’ll be able to imbibe in plenty of drinks — some of which come in fancy tiki mugs like this one, an actual Jungle Cruise boat… Tiki drink …and light bites like waffles served in an easy-to-transport package! Waffle We’ll be bringing you our full review of the drinks and eats at the Skipper Society Lounge later during our cruise, so make sure you keep an eye out for that! Haunted Mansion Parlor The BRAND-NEW Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure will no doubt be a happening spot. When we toured this space previously, we couldn’t believe how much it felt like we were plopped smack dab into the middle of the iconic ride. This time is no different! Haunted Mansion Parlor There are so many incredible touches and references to the Haunted Mansion in here, like the famous Donald Duck chair — which you can actually sit in! And, make sure you listen closely — you just might here some disembodied voices whispering behind you. Incredible details You’ll find plenty of spooky potions and libations on the menu here… Spooky bar …including a SECRET MENU cocktail that comes in this incredible gargoyle cup. Unfortunately, you don’t get to keep the cup, but we can’t get over how cool this looks! How cool is this?! Staterooms There are plenty of different stateroom types on the Disney Treasure including interior rooms, oceanview rooms, suites, and more. We were lucky enough to stay in a Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah. We’ll be bringing you a full tour of our room soon, but for now, we’re sharing some sneak peeks! There is plenty of space in here — the couch even pulls out to another bed so more people can fit in here. Lots of space! Check out the mural above the bed — our room is Encanto-themed! How cool is that?! It’s ‘Encanto’ themed! That’s all for now, but we’ll continue to update this post as we explore more! We’re so excited to get a chance to see the Disney Treasure up close and in person. We still can’t believe we got to experience everything this ship has to offer ahead of its Maiden Voyage. We’ll continue to update this post as we explore more of the Disney Treasure, so make sure you stay tuned to DFB for Disney Cruise Line news! EVERYTHING You Need To Know About the Disney Treasure What You Need to Know About Disney Cruise Line Learn All About Disney Cruise Line and Its Various Ships Explore Disney’s Mega Cruise Ship – The Wish A Full List of What You CAN’T Bring on a Disney Cruise These Are the BEST Times to Book Your Disney Cruise The Best Ways to SAVE SPACE in Your Tiny Cruise Cabin 10 Things You NEED on Your Next Cruise (That You Won’t Think to Pack!) What It’s Like to Live on a Cruise Ship for 6 Months Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be setting sail on the Disney Treasure? Tell us in the comments. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney Cruise Line to attend their media preview of the Disney Treasure. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post We're Setting Sail on the Disney Treasure Cruise Ship and We're Taking You With Us! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it’s also the most CROWDED time of the year at Disney World! It’s that time of year! Holidays at Disney World can get pretty busy and we’ve seen that firsthand lately with heavy crowds and higher wait times. As Christmas and New Year’s approach, we’re anticipating things to get even worse which means you might want to pack your patience if you’re heading to the parks. Especially if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom because Park Pass Reservations are sold out for quite a few days! Heads up if you’re planning on visiting Magic Kingdom in December! Quite a few days are completely sold out of Park Pass Reservations for select ticket holders and some are also sold out for Annual Passholders. Christmas at Magic Kingdom As of now, Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservations are SOLD OUT for select ticket holders and hotel guests on the following dates: December 13th December 14th December 24th (Christmas Eve) December 25th (Christmas Day) December 27th December 28th December 30th December 31st (New Year’s Eve) Not only that, but in addition to Magic Kingdom being out of Park Pass Reservations on New Year’s Eve, EPCOT is also full as well. Both parks feature special fireworks shows, entertainment, characters, and more. Main Street Train Station Keep in mind that only Disney World Annual Passholders and select theme park ticket holders still need to make Park Pass Reservations. Most date-based park tickets no longer require reservations to enter the parks. But, even if you don’t need a park pass and still plan on visiting Magic Kingdom on one of these sold-out days, you’ll need to be prepared for some serious crowds and long wait times. Be aware of your surroundings in crowds and lines! December — especially the days directly leading up to and following Christmas — is one of the busiest months all year at Disney World. Folks are looking to spend time in the Most Magical Place on Earth while it’s all decked out for the holidays and we certainly don’t blame them! If you’re heading to the parks this month, don’t forget about Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours for select Disney World hotel guests — and you can always opt to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Single Pass, or Premier Pass to skip the standby lines. Read more about Lightning Lane here. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Disney World and more. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important Disney news! EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Lightning Lanes at Disney World 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! Are you going to Disney World this month? Tell us in the comments. The post 8 Days Are SOLD OUT at Magic Kingdom This Month first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While you don’t NEED a MagicBand, it sure is nice to have when you’re at Disney World. It’s a LOT easier to open your Disney hotel room door with a MagicBand. The newer designs, called MagicBand+, interact with shows and attractions. Oh, and it also acts as your park ticket AND you can use it to pay for Disney merchandise. How handy! Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular Well, as much as we love using our MagicBands in Disney World, there is one thing we HIGHLY recommend packing along with your MagicBand. In fact, ever since we accidentally left it behind, we have realized just how important it is to have in Disney World. Let’s take a look! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. This MultiCharger for MagicBand+ is a GAME CHANGER! MultiCharger for MagicBand+ OK, here’s the thing. Disney hotels do not have very many outlets. If you’re traveling with multiple people, you will quickly run out of free outlets to charge your devices! That’s why we swear by this MagicBand+ MultiCharger. It’s easy to pack and allows you to charge multiple devices at the same time — including your MagicBand! View on Amazon These MagicBand Protectors are super handy, too! ©Amazon If you have small wrists or want to take good care of your MagicBand, these protectors are a must-have. The little colored bands slip over your MagicBand straps to ensure your MagicBand stays in place all day! Plus, these are great to have if you’re trying to keep track of multiple MagicBands — if each person in your family has a different colored protector, you can tell all the MagicBands apart with ease! View on Amazon We hope these little accessories help you on your next trip to Disney World! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney essentials, so stay tuned for more. Check out our Amazon Storefront for more Disney items!! The post We Forgot To Bring Our Favorite MagicBand Accessory to Disney World — and Trust Us, We Won’t Forget Again first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney jumped on board the millennial pink and rose gold trends HARD! We saw all sorts of Disney merchandise pop up in the iconic pink hues, and now we have a CLUE about what color we might see trending next year. Rose Gold Ears Pantone recently announced its color of the year for 2025, and we have a feeling we might be seeing this color make its way into Disney merchandise next year. Every year, Pantone hosts a secret meeting of representatives from various nations’ color standards groups. During the two-day meeting, the representatives present and debate ideas for the up-and-coming color of the next year. Well, Pantone has just released the color of the year for 2025! For 2024, the color of the year was peach fuzz, but what is the color of the year next year? ©Pantone The color of the year for 2025 is Mocha Mousse. When describing the color of the year, Pantone writes that it is a “warming, brown hue imbued with richness.” Mocha mousse is an “evocative rich brown infused with sensorial warmth” that “blends effortlessly with any color, enriching each ensemble with a touch of warmth and refined luxury.” ©Pantone Brands love to release products that align with the color of the year, and you can already find a variety of items available in the Mocha Mousse color. You can find Moucha Mousse loose-leaf tea from Tealeaves, Motorola is offering some of its phones in Mocha Mousse, and Joybird is offering furniture in Mocha Mousse. As the year goes on, we will likely see more and more brands embrace Mocha Mousse. ©Motorola Disney also does a good job of staying on top of trends, so we think we will likely see Mocha Mousse make its way into Disney merchandise. You may also notice more people sporting this color in their outfits, so if you are looking for the next trending color, Mocha Mousse might be the answer! ©Pantone If you are planning a trip to Disney World in 2025, you may see a lot of Mocha Mousse! Make sure to check out our video on how to OUTSMART Disney World in 2025 before you go too: Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney news! Check out the SURPRISING trend that is taking over Disney World in 2025! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about the Mocha Mousse color? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! The post Disney LOVED the Millennial Pink Trend. Is This NEW Announcement a Clue About What’s Coming in 2025? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Shopping for Christmas is hard. We get it. How do you know what your family will like? What if they already own it? It’s not easy shopping for Disney fans! Luckily, we are Disney experts, and we know exactly what you should put on your shopping list this season. Happy Holidays! We’ve rounded up the four BEST things to add to holiday stockings this December, and you can find them all on Amazon now! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We LOVE these Bicycle Disney Villains Playing Cards! ©Amazon Let’s start with the kind of gift you can’t go wrong with — a pack of Disney Villain playing cards! These are great for any game night or long road trip and come with 12 different Disney Villains, including Maleficent, Scar, Cruella, and more! The cards are also made with deep green and purple foil with embossing, which really makes these cards special. View on Amazon Check out these Disney Mini Brands Collectible Toys! ©Amazon We’ll admit it: we LOVE miniature anything. Mini Starbucks tumblers? Check. Mini Mickey Waffles? Check. Mini Disney toys? YES, they exist! These are true replicas of your favorite Disney toys, and you never know what you might get in these mystery sets. What a fun way to add a little excitement to your Christmas! View on Amazon Add a Little Man of Disneyland Little Golden Book to stockings this year! The Little Man of Disneyland Do you know this story? It’s a good one! This Little Golden Book was originally published in 1955 and tells the story of the creation of Disneyland and the little man who lives there. It’s perfect for little ones ages two to five or any Disney fan, theme park enthusiast, or Little Golden Book collector. View on Amazon How CUTE is this Fisher-Price Little People Toy Story Set?! ©Amazon Now THIS is a fun stocking stuffer! This set features seven characters, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep, Forky, Rex, Ducky, and Bunny. These Little People characters are just the right size for little ones — this is a great gift for toddlers. View on Amazon In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney gifts, so stay tuned for more. Check out our Amazon Storefront for more Disney items!! The post 4 Disney Stocking Stuffers That Won’t End Up in the Donation Pile By the End of the Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

2024 was a BIG year for Disney movies and TV shows. Inside Out 2 We got new additions to Disney+ like Agatha All Along and Descendants 4 — The Rise of Red. In theaters, you could go see hits like Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, or Moana 2. And now that the year is drawing to a close, it’s time to see which of 2024’s biggest entertainment offerings got nominated for awards! The list of 2025 Golden Globes nominees is OUT and we’re so hyped! It’s time to see which Disney films, shows, performers, and employees have been nominated for awards. Good Morning America shared the full list of nominees, and these are the ones that represent The Walt Disney Company. Best performance by a female actor in a television series (musical or comedy) Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along ©Marvel Best motion picture (animated) Inside Out 2 Moana 2 ©Disney Cinematic and box office achievement Deadpool & Wolverine Inside Out 2 ©Disney The list feels a little bit short this year, with only five nominations in three different categories. And two of those nominations are for box office performance alone! Deadpool & Wolverine didn’t get any critical recognition in other categories, and Agatha All Along only earned one nomination, despite its popularity. Sounds like it’s a tough year for Disney! ©Disney If you’d like to be more technical, Alien: Romulus also earned a nomination in the category of “cinematic and box office achievement.” That particular film was put out by 20th Century Studios, which is under the Disney umbrella. ©20th Century Studios But even with that addition, Disney’s list is still fairly short. The nominations this year were more heavily dominated by Emilia Pérez, which earned the most nomination on the film side, with ten nods. The Brutalist followed closely behind with seven nominations and Conclave had six. We’ll be on the lookout for more Disney movie news as we head into awards season, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! Click Here to Learn More About Disney Movies Coming Soon! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Which Disney movie did you enjoy the most this year? Tell us in the comments! The post Was Disney SNUBBED by This Year’s Golden Globes Nominations? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Dream Lights may be gone, but they’ll never be forgotten. Cinderella Castle Dream Lights 2018 And, while we may never see them glisten and glimmer on the castle ever again, that doesn’t mean the lights won’t turn up where we least expect them. Disney threw us a bone with this gingerbread version of the Dream Lights, but did you know there’s a place at Disney World where you can actually see remnants of them?! The Cinderella Castle Dream Lights used to make Magic Kingdom sparkle like no other Disney park has since! But, Disney has traded the lights in for projection mapping decorations during fireworks shows, and folks have been pretty sad about it for a while — including us. But, what if we told you that during the holiday season, there was a place you could go in Disney World to actually SEE parts of the Dream Lights for real and in the flesh?! Cinderella Castle Dream Lights gingerbread display Well, you happen to be in luck — because there is! Over at Jellyrolls on Disney’s BoardWalk, you’ll find music from the 70′s, 80′s, and 90′s performed by dueling piano players who are just as talented at improv as they are at playing the piano. The raucous bar on Disney’s BoardWalk brings you non-stop dueling pianos and a drink special each night — and during the holiday season, part of the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights! WHAAAAT?! That’s right, above the stage where the pianos duke it out, you can see a canopy of lights that were formerly part of the Dream Lights back in the day. When we stopped by on a recent visit, a Cast Member let us in on the secret and we couldn’t wait to share it with you. The Dream Lights! If you’re thinking about visiting Jellyrolls, keep in mind that there is a cover charge of $22.00 to enter, which is typically open nightly from 7PM to 1:45AM. Well, what are you waiting for?! We’ll meet you over at Jellyrolls for some dueling pianos under the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights! Jellyrolls In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Disney World parks, hotels, and more. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any news! Disney Listened! (Sort Of.) See the Gingerbread Replica of the FAMOUS Cinderella Castle Dream Lights 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! Did you ever see the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights? Tell us in the comments. The post What If We Told You There Was a Place You Could STILL See Disney World's Cinderella Castle Dream Lights?! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are PLENTY of ways to take your Disney World trip to the next level. Cinderella Castle Luckily, Disney makes it easy with tons of perks and experiences that are designed to make your vacation just a bit more magical than it already is. But, that doesn’t mean that everything is all sunshine and rainbows — there are lots of offerings Disney could add that would enhance your trip even more, and we think this one would be a game-changer! Okay, technically these are three different things that could totally change the game at Disney World, but we figured you wouldn’t mind. We headed over to our Facebook page to ask you, our readers, what perk Disney could add or bring back that would completely change their trip — here’s what you said! Hotel Package Delivery Back in the Before Times (prior to the COVID-19-related closures), Disney World offered package delivery to guests staying at Disney World hotels. Essentially, you could do all the shopping you wanted all day long in the parks, leaving your items with a Cast Member after you purchase them, and then they would magically show up at your hotel later that day. There was no need to lug your purchases around the parks or worry about any delicate items breaking. Let’s go shopping! But, when the parks reopened after the closures — package delivery never came back. Now, if you plan on doing lots of shopping on your Disney World trip, you need to be prepared to carry your packages around with you all day (unless you rent a locker available at the front of each park!). Now you have to carry your things around! We got quite a few replies from folks who said they simply don’t do as much shopping in the parks as they used to since they can’t easily send their packages back to their hotel rooms. It makes total sense to us! If you’re traveling light in the parks without a stroller or backpack, carrying those pesky Disney shopping bags around with you can be rather annoying. Free FastPasses Gone are the days when you could walk up to a kiosk, put your park ticket in the machine, and have the machine pop out a paper FastPass that allowed you to skip the standby lines at a ride during a specific time. Oh yeah, and did we mention this was FREE? Since then, we’ve had FastPass+ (still free), Genie+ (paid), and now Lightning Lane Single, Multi, and Premier Pass (paid). Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane An overwhelming number of our readers said that bringing the old FastPass+ system back would be a total game-changer for their experience in the parks. With FastPass+, folks could choose three rides at which they could skip the line ahead of their trip — all for free. Heck, at this rate, most of our readers would still take paper FastPasses over the current Lightning Lane system. Magical Express No, no, not the Magic School Bus. The Magical Express was a FREE shuttle service that provided transportation between Orlando International Airport and Disney World. Guests of Disney World hotels could reserve seats and a time on the bus that would magically take them to their hotel. Disney even collected your luggage for you and delivered it straight to the hotel for you! We miss the Magical Express But, as of January 1st, 2022, Magical Express was no more. Instead, Disney entered into a new partnership with Mears (who operated the original Magical Express busses) to introduce Mears Connect — a new, paid shuttle service between Orlando International Airport and Disney World hotels. The service is reasonably priced, but it doesn’t offer the same ease that the Magical Express once did. It seems many of our readers seriously miss the Magical Express, and if Disney brought it back it would likely change their trip! While we don’t see that happening anytime soon, we can completely understand how it would benefit thousands of people every year. Mears Connect Bus In the meantime, we’re keeping an eye on the latest news from Disney World. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more updates and planning tips from Disney World! Mike Wazowski Is Officially Kicking Kermit Out of Muppets Courtyard in Disney World. Here’s What the Internet Had To Say About It. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post The ONE Perk That Would Be a Gamechanger in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Get that holiday shopping DONE! Santa!! Believe it or not, Christmas is just about two weeks away. Don’t fret if you still need to finish off your list, however. Disney is not only offering some tremendous savings right now, but you can also get it all SHIPPED FOR FREE. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. For TODAY (DECEMBER 9TH) ONLY, Disney’s online store is offering FREE shipping on all orders with the code FREESHIP. ©Disney So, what kind of deals can you get while taking advantage of this free shipping? Let’s find out! Toy Story Holiday Plush Set ©Disney This 3-piece set features Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in their Holiday best, including “Buzz wearing a string of holiday lights and reindeer antlers while Woody has adapted his more traditional headwear to become a Santa hat” is on sale for $30! VIEW ON AMAZON 30% Off Toys ©Disney Speaking of toys, right now Disney is offering 30% off of select toys! This includes everything from Princess dolls and plushies to Star Wars and Marvel action figures. VIEW ON AMAZON Free Gift with a $100 Purchase ©Disney Finally, if you make a purchase that exceeds $100, you can not only get free shipping, but you can also get a FREE GIFT. Simply add an eligible Free Gift to your bag that features over $100 of other merchandise, then type code GIFT into the Add Promotion Code box and click “Apply”. Eligible items include some plushes, toys, and other accessories. VIEW ON AMAZON If you’re looking to do some Christmas shopping before it gets too late, head over to Disney’s shop TODAY for FREE SHIPPING and some further great deals! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney deals. Looking for More Disney Essentials? Head to our Amazon Storefront ASAP.The post How to Get Free Shipping On All Your Disney Christmas Presents TODAY first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Moana fans can get a FREE souvenir just for seeing the movie! ©Disney Disney’s Moana 2 doesn’t need much help at the box office. The sequel to the 2016 smash has already set the record for the largest Thanksgiving box office weekend of all time, and its continued success has it poised to break the billion-dollar barrier worldwide. That said if you need an impetus to see the film — or see it a second time — Disney is teaming up with several theater chains to offer an EXCLUSIVE free souvenir. From December 6th through the 15th, moviegoers who buy tickets to see Moana 2 at Cinemark theaters in the United States will receive an exclusive Disney Lorcana Moana card! The exclusive card, entitled Moana – Adventurer of Land and Sea, will feature special silver foil artwork and is playable in the Lorcana racing card game (TCG). The design is a preview of the upcoming Lorcana set’s art design, and a standard version of the card will be available in said upcoming set, according to game manufacturer Ravensburger. ©Disney/Ravensburger Outside of the U.S., the card will be offered at various chains around the world including ODEON across Europe, Cinepolis in Mexico, and CinePlex in Canada. Lorcana was first released in August of 2023 and has quickly become one of the most popular collectible card games on the market. Players “take on the role of Illumineers and wield magic ink to summon a team of Disney characters known as glimmers, who appear in both familiar and fantastical ways. The game was designed to be easy to learn for TCG newcomers while still offering strategic depth for experienced players.” ©Disney Beyond those who play, the TCG, Lorcana has also become popular amongst Disney collectors thanks to the hundreds of original pieces of Disney art that make up its range of cards. ©Disney Moviegoers who see Moana 2 at CineMark theaters between December 6th and December 15th will receive an EXCLUSIVE Disney Lorcana Moana card while supplies last. Stay tuned to DFB for more on special Disney offers. NO SPOILERS: Moana 2 Delivers Great Family Fun, But Has One Glaring Issue Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you a Disney Lorcana fan? Let us know in the comments below. The post Disney Is Giving Away FREE Souvenirs Until December 15th -- But There's a Catch! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is a magical place where anything can happen, right? Magic Kingdom And when we’re talking about magical experiences, we’re talking about things like spotting a celebrity while you’re grabbing a Mickey pretzel or waiting in line for Haunted Mansion. Speaking of celebrities, while most people might dream of catching a glimpse of a huge star like Tom Holland or Taylor Swift strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., but there’s a high chance you might bump into this celebrity on your next trip to Disney World! So, the next time you’re at Disney World, don’t just keep your eyes peeled for hidden Mickeys – look out for Ashley Eckstein. She’s proof that you don’t have to be a Disney princess to live your best Disney life. Until then, stay tuned to DFB as we bring you all the latest from Disney World! This Celebrity Couldn’t Shut Up About Disney World — And Honestly, We Don’t Blame Her 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 bumped into a celebrity at Disney World? Tell us the story in the comments. The post The Celebrity You're Actually Likely to Run Into at Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are THOUSANDS of treats to eat and drink around Disney World, and unfortunately, you don’t have enough time in one vacation to try them all. Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT Thankfully, we here at DFB have tried many of those treats, and we share our reviews frequently so that you know where to go for the good stuff! We have a few favorite spots around Disney World that we recommend frequently, and one of those places is tucked away in the Mexico Pavilion! Inside the pyramid in the Mexico Pavilion, you’ll find La Cava del Tequila, a tequila bar that has a variety of drinks, as well as a few food items on its menu. This is a great place for you to grab a drink with friends, and the line outside the restaurant can get pretty long on a busy day! Waiting for La Cava del Tequila This bar is such a staple of EPCOT culture that it even has several menu items inspired by or created by celebrities. One of those such items is The Lily Margarita, created by model Lily Aldridge, who’s a big Disney fan. This item has been a staple at La Cava for a few years, but now it’s getting a little change! The Lily Margarita La Cava posted on Instagram that they’re now “elevating the classic Lily Margarita to mystical new heights” with a new beverage, The Secret Lily. They haven’t shared what the ingredients of the drink are, but this one seems to come served in a tall glass with some cool smoke effects. Via @lacavadeltequila on Instagram The Secret Lily is, well, a “secret,” so you won’t find it listed on the regular menu — you’ll need to ask your bartender or server about it at the restaurant. It’s available currently, but it may only be there for a limited time! Via @lacavadeltequila on Instagram The beverage is made in partnership with Casa Dragones Tequila. If you’re a fan, you might want to add this to your must-try list for your next trip! Via @lacavadeltequila on Instagram We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop with any other secret menu items we find out about in Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest! We’ve got you covered with all the food news. Click Here to Learn More About Secret Menus 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 Would you try this new drink? Tell us in the comments! The post There’s a NEW Secret Menu Item in EPCOT first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hold on to your hats, because Magic Kingdom is about to go through a whirlwind transformation. Magic Kingdom Not only will we be getting a brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern in 2025, but we’re also eagerly awaiting the construction of a new Cars-themed area — even if it means we have to say goodbye to Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America forever. Disney recently hit a snag when it came to some logistics for the Cars retheme, but now it looks like things are back on (race)track. HA! See what we did there? The new Cars area coming to Magic Kingdom will be replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island — but in order for Disney to do that, they need to make some serious modifications to the existing land. Back in August, Disney filed a permit for 407 Basin Stormwater Modifications. Essentially, Disney needed to build a treatment facility for stormwater drained from the area. Under Environmental Impacts, the permit read, “The project has 7.3 acres of surface water impacts to Rivers of America,” which leads us to believe this permit is for beginning work on the big Cars expansion in the park. The endangered Tom Sawyer Island In September, the South Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) — the entity in charge of permitting for this project — requested additional information for the permit, with another letter sent a few days later advising Disney it had 10 days to respond. This prompted the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) and Disney to request a 60-day extension in order to avoid a denial of the permit. Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island On December 9th, an email from SWFWMD was sent to the CFTOD granting the request for an extension. Disney has until January 9th, 2025 to provide the requested information for the permit. Permit number 48-00714-P Disney will likely not proceed with any construction until this permit has been approved and will need to file other permits for the actual demolition and construction work to take place in Magic Kingdom. Not only that, but we still don’t have an opening timeline for the new Cars expansion (or the Villains land expansion, for that matter) so it’s possible we won’t even see work start on this project for quite some time. Permit number 48-00714-Pv Hopefully, this isn’t a sign that the rest of this retheme will hit the same bumps in the road, but only time will well. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news about the Magic Kingdom retheme and expansion. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important updates! See EVERYTHING We Know About the Cars Area Coming to Magic Kingdom Here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this retheme? Tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Disney's Permit Extension Request Granted for Magic Kingdom Expansion first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’m not one to point fingers, but…… YOU might be getting ready to make a HUGE, EXPENSIVE Disney World mistake. Can we hit snooze? I can’t just sit back and watch it happen!! Check out our video below: The Most EXPENSIVE Mistakes You Can Make in Disney World  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What is the biggest mistake you’ve made on a Disney trip? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: The Most EXPENSIVE Mistakes You Can Make in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A lot’s happening at Disney World, but what’s coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a straight up TON! Disney’s Hollywood Studios There is a new Little Mermaid show and new Villains show coming to the park. The Muppets are leaving Muppets Courtyard in favor of re-theming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Monster’s, Inc. Land is setting up shop in that vacated area. Speaking of Monsters, Inc., since Disney has a habit of trying to be sneaky with their concept art, we thought we’d have ourselves a little looksie and see what they’ve confirmed for the new land without explicitly saying so! At this point, Disney previously shared concept art for the Monsters, Inc. takeover of the Muppets Courtyard which shows all kinds of new dining, shopping, and entertainment options coming to the land! ©Disney And Disney has officially shared some of the new things coming like the coaster, show, and even a new restaurant. But, as we love doing, we thought we’d take a deeper look at the concept art and see if we can tease out any special info from it. Let’s zoom in a bit. ©Disney As you can see, we circle three things of note. Let’s start with the red circle. This particular spot lines up with where the Stage 1 Company Store building currently sits. Let’s zoom in on the map in the My Disney Experience app and rotate it so that we’re basically looking at the same orientation. ©Disney It looks like they’re going to completely getting rid of the Stage 1 Company Store building, which will ultimately give them better sight lines to Harryhausen’s and the new coaster. But perhaps, more importantly, the building we’ve circled in red looks like it’s going to be a new grab and go! ©Disney Maybe it will be like Anaheim Produce up near the Tower of Terror? Anaheim Produce Now, onto the green circle. ©Disney For reference, this is where the fountain with Miss Piggy currently is. Muppets Courtyard in Hollywood Studios This looks like it’s going to be some sort of reimagined fountain for the land. The statue at the center, however, has us thinking one of two things. Either it is going to be some sort of abstract/generic statue representing all one-eyed monsters in Monstropolis, or it’s a nod to Mike Wazowski. Mike Wazowski Let’s talk about the yellow circle, which happens to be to the right of the fountain and directly in front of where Muppet*Vision 3D currently is. ©Disney This one is giving us serious hope that Disney just confirmed we’ll be seeing Mike’s car rolling throughout the land just like in the film. ©Disney Who knows? Maybe it’ll even be a fun meet-and-greet with Mike and Sulley or some kind of a show that happens at specific times throughout the day. Speaking of shows, since Disney said that the land would have a “whole new theater show,” we think that the current Muppet*Vision 3D show building would be just perfect for it. ©Disney And guess what? It might even be an updated version of the Laugh Floor if this billboard in the concept art is to be believed (and Disney isn’t just trolling us). ©Disney In the meantime, we’ll just have to wait and see what additional information Disney shares with us about this land, so do yourself a favor and keep it right here at DFB, and we’ll keep you updated with all the latest from Disney! Mike Wazowski Is Officially Kicking Kermit Out of Muppets Courtyard in Disney World. Here’s What the Internet Had To Say About It. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What are you most excited for with the new Monster’s, Inc. Land in Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Confirmed 3 BIG Additions for Hollywood Studios' Monsters, Inc. Land first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the parks, hotels, and Disney Springs every day — so it’s no wonder the House of Mouse would require that folks pass through security to get in. Security at Disney World You typically just have to walk through an advanced screening scanner device (basically a souped-up metal detector) that can detect whether or not people are bringing banned items into the parks. Disney doesn’t make these scanners, of course, instead purchasing them from different manufacturers. And, one of those companies is currently in some hot water with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has taken action against Evolv Technologies, an AI gun detection company, for allegedly making “false claims about the extent to which its AI-powered security screening system can detect weapons and ignore harmless personal items.” The idea behind Evolv’s tech is that it is easily able to discern between weapons and regular, everyday items one might have in a bag. New security process at Disneyland And, Disney World is one of Evolv’s clients. According to emails obtained by Wired, it was this fact that convinced New York City Mayor Eric Adams to also test out the tech. “As I mentioned, Linda Reid, VP Security for Walt Disney World (Florida) has known us since 2014 and deployed many of our systems at the Parks and Disney Springs,” wrote Evolv co-founder Anil Chitkara in an email to Adams’ office on February 7th, 2022. “They’ve had success screening for weapons with Evolv Express … There may be some interesting parallels to how you are thinking about everyone’s role in security.” Security line We even saw new Evolv scanners roll out at the Transportation and Ticket Center a few years back, and Disney has been expanding its use of this technology around the parks since then. Magic Kingdom Security But, the FTC claims that Evolv’s tech hasn’t been properly backed up. “The FTC has been clear that claims about technology – including artificial intelligence – need to be backed up, and that is especially important when these claims involve the safety of children,” Samuel Levine, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, said. “If you make those claims without adequate support, you can expect to hear from the FTC.” Ask a security guard for help According to the FTC, Evolv “deceptively advertised” that its Express scanners would detect all weapons and made misleading claims that its AI-powered tech makes its systems “more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective than traditional metal detectors.” In the proposed settlement order, Evolv would be banned from making further unsupported claims about its products’ ability to detect weapons using artificial intelligence. It would also give certain customers — mainly K-12 schools — the option to cancel their contracts, which are typically multi-year deals. Security Screening at Disney Springs As of now, Disney hasn’t made any statements regarding Evolv or plans to change any of the company’s security scanners that are still in use. We don’t anticipate this to have much of an impact on your upcoming visit — if at all — so you shouldn’t have to worry about any hiccups as far as the FTC actions are concerned. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news from Disney World and more. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss any important updates! 5 Random Things You Pack That’ll Earn You an EXTRA Security Search 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 When are you heading to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post A Security Company Used by Disney Is Being Investigated by the Federal Government first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

December is already flying by and we’re so not ready for the holidays yet (although we’ve been celebrating the holiday season in Disney World for over a month now!). Toy Soldier Mickey Dome Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs We’re looking forward to the opening of a brand-new restaurant coming up soon (and we now have a menu to look at while we wait for its doors to open). We’re also still eating our way around the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (and here are the things we’re ordering over and over). Meanwhile, Disney World restaurant menus keep changing, and we’re keeping up with them all! Magic Kingdom Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Strawberry Smoothie has been taken off the menu. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies That’s the only change here. REVIEW: Somebody Call Gwen Stefani. This NEW Disney Treat Is B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe The Allergy-friendly Double Chili con Queso Burger has been removed from the menu. Pecos Bill That’s the only update here. REVIEW: A Popular Magic Kingdom Restaurant Just Got a Menu OVERHAUL EPCOT Les Halles The Florentine Quiche description changed from “Ham and Gruyere Quiche” to “Spinach and Gruyere (Vegetarian).” Florentine Quiche That’s the only change here. REVIEW: I’m Convinced That This Is the BEST Fast Food Restaurant in EPCOT Le Cellier The Braised Wagyu Beef Ragu has been removed from the menu. Le Cellier There are no other changes at this restaurant. Disney Food Blog REVIEW: Is Le Cellier Still An EPCOT Staple? We Found Out! Garden Grill Two alcoholic beverages have been removed from the menu: Sunrise Margarita and Pink Spritzer. Garden Grill That’s the only change here. REVIEW: This EPCOT Restaurant Just Proved That It’s STILL The G.O.A.T. Disney’s Hollywood Studios BaseLine Tap House Coronado Brewing Co. Superfruit Hard Cider is now available. BaseLine Tap House It’s $12.75. REVIEW: This Hollywood Studios Lounge Might Just Be One of the Best Kept Foodie Secrets in Disney World Backlot Express The 1/3 lb Angus Cheeseburger changed from $12.29 to $13.29. Cheeseburger at Backlot Express! That’s the only change here. IMPORTANT SNACK NEWS: You Won’t BELIEVE How Many New Snacks Just Dropped at Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom Rainforest Cafe Let’s start with some changes on the Breakfast menu. Under Cha! Cha!’s Classics, the following changed: Benedict Bamba changed from $16.49 to $16.99 Tonga Toast changed from $16.49 to $16.99 Buttermilk Pancakes changed from $13.99 to $14.99 Rainforest Cafe in Animal Kingdom Here’s how Handhelds and Sandwiches changed: REMOVED: Croque Madame, Croque Monsieur, and Good Morning BLT ADDED: The Chicken & The Egg — Fried chicken breast, cheddar cheese, Candied Bacon, fried egg, jalapeno ranch, Brioche bun. Served with your choice of mixed green salad, breakfast potatoes, or fresh fruit for $20.99 ADDED: Iggy’s Egg Sandwich — Bacon, fried egg, Gruyere cheese, fresh smashed avocado, pesto aioli, arugula, Brioche bun. Served with your choice of mixed green salad, breakfast potatoes, or fresh fruit for $18.99 ADDED: Great Morning BLT — Brioche bread, Candied Bacon, Arugula, sliced tomato, over easy egg, pesto aioli. Served with your choice of mixed green salad, breakfast potatoes, or fresh fruit for $19.99 Rainforest Cafe Under The Healthier Side, Egg White Omelette changed from $18.99 to $19.49 Sides and Small Plates had updates: Applewood Smoked Bacon changed from $4.99 to $3.99 Sausage Links changed from $4.99 to $3.99 Finally, Lava Mud was removed from Kid’s Desserts. REVIEW: Go to This Disney World Restaurant for the Vibes, Not the Food Yak and Yeti Restaurant Here’s how Small Plates changed: Firecracker Shrimp changed from $13.99 to $14.99. Shareables also changed by adding Crab Rangoon Dip — Crab Rangoon dip, crispy fried wontons, sweet Thai chili sauce for $18.99. Under Soups and Salads, Seared Tuna Salad changed from $23.99 to $24.49. Here’s how Noodles & Bowls changed: Dragon Roll Bowl changed from $27.99 to $28.99 Lo Mein Chicken changed from $22.49 to $22.99 Lo Mein Shrimp changed from $23.49 to $23.99 Lo Mein – Combo changed from $23.49 to $23.99 ADDED: Cantonese Pork Belly Bowl — Char Siu pork belly, stir-fried Yakisoba Noodles with carrots, shiitake mushrooms & scallions, grilled bok choy, crispy pork wontons, fried egg, chili crisp for $35.99 Dragon Roll Bowl Under Specialties, the following changed: Miso Salmon changed from $30.99 to $31.99 Bhaktapur Duck changed from $37.99 to $39.99 Wok also had updates: REMOVED: Cantonese Pork Belly Bowl Korean Beef changed from $23.99 to $24.99 Korean Beef Grilled had quite a few updates: REMOVED: Soy Herb Glazed Rib Eye Hibachi Steak & Shrimp changed from $37.99 to $38.99 ADDED: Kalbi Ribeye Fajitas — Kalbi marinated CAB Ribeye, grilled onions, bell peppers, Gochujang crema, kimchi, sweet & sour carrots, pickled daikon, Jasmine rice, flour tortillas (**Not included in the Disney Dining Plan) for $48.99 ADDED: Chef’s Fresh Catch — Chef’s choice of specially prepared fish. Ask your server for more details. ADDED: Korean Kimchi Burger — Grilled American Kobe beef burger, topped with kimchi, bacon jam, sriracha aioli, crispy fries for $26.99. Top with Fried Egg for $2.99 Soy Herb Glazed Ribeye Sides also changed: REMOVED: Half Rack of Ribs ADDED: Crab Garlic Noodles for $18.99 Under Desserts, Fried Wontons changed from $13.99 to $14.49. Both the Snap Decision and Mumbai Margarita cocktails were removed from the menu. REVIEW: This Hidden Gem Disney World Restaurant Has a Secret Discount! Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sebastian’s Bistro There are some beverage changes at Sebastian’s Bistro: both Concrete Beach Havana Lager and Red Stripe Lager have been removed from the menu. Sebastian’s Bistro That’s the only change we spotted here. People Are Still Skipping This Hotel Restaurant With Amazing Fireworks Views in Disney World Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Cafe Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee Decaf has been removed from the menu. Contempo Cafe That’s the only update here. I Just Realized You Can Get a $3 Mickey Waffle in Disney World, and I’m Never Packing My Own Granola Bar for Breakfast Again California Grill The Oak-grilled Filet of Beef description changed from “Roasted Onion Cream, Herb-roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Summer Vegetables, Cabernet Veal Jus” to “Oak-grilled Filet, Roasted Baby Carrots, Carrot Purée, Carrot Top Pistou, Dukkah, Mulled Cabernet Demi.” Oak-grilled Filet of Beef from California Grill That’s the only update here. The 2 BEST Things on the Menu at California Grill in Disney World Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Whispering Canyon Cafe Macaroni & Cheese is now available on the Kid’s Menu. Whispering Canyon It’s Served with a choice of two Selections and a choice of Small Lowfat Milk, Small DASANI Water, or Small Minute Maid Apple Juice for $10.50. Review: Be WARNED. This All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant in Disney World Is NOT for Everyone Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Capt. Cook’s Spicy Korean Chicken Bowl has been added to the Allergy-Friendly menu. Capt. Cook’s That’s the only update here. There’s a One-Word Reason We Keep Coming Back to This Disney World Restaurant: NACHOS Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin The Fountain Salads have changed: REMOVED: Chicken Caesar Salad, Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad, and Asian Salmon Salad ADDED: Little Gem Caesar — Little Gem Lettuce, Herbed Brioche Croutons, Parmesan Cheese, Creamy Caesar Dressing for $14 | Add Grilled or Fried Chicken $10 ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Wedge — Crispy Chicken Tenders, Iceberg Lettuce, Baby Tomatoes, Herbed Buttermilk Dressing, Housemade Buffalo Sauce for $22 ADDED: Sustainable Salmon & Kimchi — Baby Kale Mix, Bean Sprouts, House Pickles, Cashews, Watermelon Radish, Wasabi Peas, Almond Thai Chili Vinaigrette for $24 The Fountain The following changed with Kid’s Meals: REMOVED: B & J, Chicken Fingers, Pressed Turkey Melt, Grilled Cheese, Hamburger, and Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese changed from $13 to $14 Hot Dog changed from $13 to $14 ADDED: Little Smash Burger — All Kid’s Plates Served with Choice of Fresh Fruit or Fries & Soft Drink for $14 ADDED: Chicken Tenders — All Kid’s Plates Served with Choice of Fresh Fruit or Fries & Soft Drink for $13 ADDED: Grilled Ham & Cheese — All Kid’s Plates Served with Choice of Fresh Fruit or Fries & Soft Drink for $14 ADDED: Little Shake for $10 Here’s how Beverages changed: Boylan Craft Soda changed from $5 to $6. Alcoholic Beverages also changed: REMOVED: Hard Root Beer Float, Grasshopper, and Loaded Strawberry Kookies Wine – (375mL Half Bottle) changed from $14 to $16 REVIEW: Is Disney’s Cheapest Table Service Restaurant Still a Good Bet? Disney Springs Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC Here’s how Cupcakes have changed at Erin McKenna’s: Vanilla Cupcake changed from $8.10 to $8.75 Chocolate Cupcake changed from $8.10 to $8.75 Cookie Monster Cupcake changed from $8.10 to $8.75 Brownie Bomb Cupcake changed from $9.75 to $11.25 Gingerbread Cupcake changed from $8.10 to $9.75 REMOVED: Apple Pie Cupcake ADDED: Peppermint Brownie Cupcake — Brownie Cupcake, Peppermint Buttercream, drizzled in chocolate with crushed candy canes for $8.75 Brownie Bomb Cupcake Crumb Cakes and Tea Cakes also saw changes: REMOVED: Apple Crumb Cake. Pumpkin Crumb Cake, Banana Sunbutter Tea Cake, Pumpkin Tea Cake, and Apple Toastie Cranberry Tea Cake Lemon Tea Cake changed from $8.10 to $9.45 ADDED: Coffee Crumb Cake — Coffee Cake with cinnamon crumb topping and vanilla donut dip drizzle for $12.95 ADDED: Double Chocolate Brownie Crumb Cake — Brownie Crumb Cake with chocolate agave drizzled for $12.95 ADDED: Banana Tea Cake — Banana Cake with sunbutter donut dip glaze for $9.45 ADDED: Gingerbread Tea Cake — Gingerbread Tea Cake, Vanilla Glaze for $9.45 ADDED: Cranberry Orange Tea Cake — Orange Cranberry Tea cake, with cinnamon sugar on top for $9.45 Erin McKenna’s Bakery Case The Cakes menu was also updated: 6 inch Vanilla Cake Slice changed from $13 to $14.95 REMOVED: 6 inch Carrot Cake Slice Pineapple Upside Down Cake changed from $14.60 to $16.95 6 inch Vanilla Cake changed from starting at $88.60 to starting at $99.95 ADDED: Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake for $16.95 ADDED: Carrot Cake Bundts for $16.95 ADDED: 4” Mini Brownie Cakes — Brownie Cake with Chocolate buttercream, Reindeer design for $26.95 Here’s how Donuts changed: Vanilla Dipped Donut changed from $5.95 to $6.50 Double Chocolate Donut changed from $5.95 to $6.50 REMOVED: Gingerbread Donuts and Donut Holes ADDED: Mint Chocolate Cookies & Cream — Chocolate Donut, dipped in Mint Donut Dip, with brownie crumb on top & half the donut drizzled in chocolate for $6.50 ADDED: Cinnamon Sugar Donuts — Vanilla donut, tossed in cinnamon sugar for $6.50 ADDED: Bakery Sink for $16.95 Erin McKenna’s The Savory menu was also updated: Cinnamon Rolls changed from $9.70 to $12.45 Bagels changed from $5.40 to $6.95 REMOVED: Cinnamon Raisin Scones Here’s how Cookies & Bites changed: Chocolate Chip Cookie changed from $3.80 to $4.45 Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookie with Sprinkles changed from $5.40 to $6.25 Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich changed from $11.90 to $13.75 Dipped Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich changed from $14.30 to $16.45 Decorated Sugar Cookie changed from $7.05 to $8.25 Thin Mint Cookie changed from $6.50 to $7.45 REMOVED: Chocolate Whoopie Pie with Vanilla Buttercream Churro Cookie Sandwich changed from $15.15 to $17.45 Gingerbread Cookies changed from $7.25 to $8.45 ADDED: Whoopie Pie for $12.45 ADDED: Brookie Bite for $3.75 ADDED: Chocolate Dipped Coconut Mound for $5.75 Vanilla Dipped Cookie Sandwich Specialty Sweets also had changes: Salted Carmel Brownie Bar changed from $11.90 to $13.75 REMOVED: Ice Cream Sandwich, Ice Cream Cup, Bakery Sink, and Chocolate Dipped Coconut Mound ADDED: Christmas Waffles — Vanilla Cake, with Vanilla Buttercream, drizzled in chocolate and Christmas sprinkles for $13.75 The Beverages menu also got some updates: DASANI Bottled Water changed from $4.90 to $5.95 ADDED: Hot Chocolate for $7.95 REVIEW: The Disney Springs Restaurant That Totally Changed Our Mind eet by Maneet Chauhan Under Shareables, Rock Shrimp Sloppy Joe has been removed from the menu. eet by Maneet Chauhan Desserts also had changes: Gulab Jamun Cheesecake changed from $9.95 to $11.95 REMOVED: Chocolate & Strawberry Naan REVIEW: Forget The Drinks During Happy Hour At Disney World, THIS Is What You’re Really Craving Chicken Guy! We’ve got some changes under Big Bite Sandwiches: REMOVED: The CG Classic, Hot Honey, and Buffalo Ranch ADDED: The O.G. — pickles & special sauce for $7.49 Hot Honey Big Bite Sandwich Under Stricken by Chicken, both Four Tenders and Four Hot Tenders have been removed. Chopped Chicken Caesar has been added to Salads — a blend of crispy romaine & kale, Parmesan, house-made croutons & Caesar dressing, with chopped crispy fried or grilled all-natural tenders for $10.99. REVIEW: There’s One Reason to Go to This Disney Springs Restaurant — And It’s Covered in CHEESE Amorette’s Patisserie Under Beverages, Simply Orange is now available for $5.29. Amorette’s Patisserie Minute Maid Apple Juice is also now on the menu for $4.29. We’re Sharing the Steep Cost of Dessert in Disney World — Including a $67 Cake Blizzard Beach Cooling Hut You can now get Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s at the Cooling Hut (yes, we see the irony). Cooling Hut It’s $4.29. Tour of Quick Service Eats at Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Disney World restaurants change ALL the time, so if you want to stay updated on what’s changed, you can keep an eye on those menus on the Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. We’ll also let you know when things change, so stay tuned to DFB for more. Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip. Why Doesn’t Disney Use These Abandoned Parts of EPCOT as Restaurants? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these menu changes? Let us know in the comments! The post Garden Grill, Yak and Yeti, and 18 More Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Both Halloween Time and the holiday season are a lot of fun in Disneyland. Haunted Mansion Holiday Not only do both seasons bring some awesome decor, merchandise, entertainment, and more to the parks, but they both bring one of the most fun ride overlays EVER to a classic Disney attraction. Yep, we’re talking about Haunted Mansion Holiday, which is both a Halloween and holiday ride (hey, we don’t make up the rules). However, all good things must come to an end, and now we know when Haunted Mansion Holiday will close in Disneyland, as well as when it will reopen as its original self. We checked the Disneyland calendar and saw that the last date shown for Haunted Mansion Holiday is January 6th, 2025, with the ride reopening as just Haunted Mansion on January 18th, 2025 (yes, it takes a little while to remove the overlay and restore everything back to its classic look and feel). So if you want to ride Haunted Mansion Holiday before it closes, get there before January 6th. Also, make note that it will be closed from January 7th through January 17th. Haunted Mansion Holiday Haunted Mansion has been through some changes recently, too. When it opened as Haunted Mansion Holiday for Halloween Time earlier this year, the ride had a virtual queue because construction was underway for a new queue and gift shop. Well, now that new queue is open — and it is FABULOUS. Mansion Greenhouse in the new queue As a result, you no longer need a virtual queue spot to ride — there’s a standby line and a Lightning Lane. The new gift shop, Somewhere Beyond, owned by Madame Leota, is also going to look AMAZING — and we’re just waiting for that to open, too. ©Disney We’ll be keeping an eye out for more Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more. The NEW Haunted Mansion Queue Is OPEN – Come With Us To See It! 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 Which is your favorite version of Haunted Mansion: Holiday or classic? Let us know in the comments! The post CLOSING DATE Announced for Disney’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Attraction first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney just dropped a ton of announcements about what’s happening in 2025 at Disneyland. Pixar Fest Banners We got dates for some fun After Hours events. We got more details about Disneyland’s huge 70th Anniversary Celebration. We learned when Halloween Time and the holiday season begins. We learned when the Red Car Trolley would close to make way for an Avengers Campus expansion. We also learned when we’d get to see the first EVER Walt Disney animatronic. SO much. BUT...there was something missing from those announcements: details about Pixar Fest! Pixar Fest debuted last year in Disneyland as a huge months-long festival to celebrate all things Pixar. The festival ran from April 26th through August 24th and brought special character appearances, loads of Pixar-themed snacks, a brand-new parade, photo ops, a special fireworks show, Pixar-themed food booths inspired by different Pixar movies, and SO much more! A Pixar Fest Summer classic! We assumed this would be an annual tradition, but when Disney released its dates for everything it had planned in Disneyland for 2025, Pixar Fest was notably absent. So what gives? Did Pixar Fest get scrapped already? Alien Pizza Planet Truck Bucket at Pixar Fest Well, considering it’s NOT on the schedule, it does seem like Pixar Fest might not be a thing next year, maybe to make way for the 70th Anniversary Celebration. The 70th Anniversary Celebration is expected to last through summer 2026, so that could mean we won’t see Pixar Fest again, at least until 2027, IF it comes back. Alberto and Luca However, the new parade introduced during Pixar Fest, Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade, IS returning in California Adventure. This is a daytime parade that includes nearly 30 Pixar characters from some of the most popular Pixar movies. Inside Out Float But as far as the whole Pixar Fest thing goes? It looks like it might not be happening next year. Disney has neither confirmed nor denied this, so we’re just speculating, but considering it’s not on the schedule, it’s likely it’s not happening. 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 What do you think? Will you be sad to see Pixar Fest go? Let us know in the comments! The post Something Is MISSING From Disney’s New Announcements. Is This Festival CUT for 2025? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Packing is hard. We get it. There are so many things to keep track of — what are you going to wear? What do you have space to pack? How many pairs of shoes should you bring? What should you bring on the plane? Orlando International Airport Well, we travel a LOT. Probably more than the average family — especially if Disney is involved. And over time, we’ve found a few travel essentials that are ESSENTIAL to pack in your carry-on bag. These items have SAVED us on long flights, quick trips, and everything in between. Here’s what you need before your next trip! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Anker 621 Magnetic Portable Charger Anker This portable charger is tiny but mighty! We’re BIG fans of Anker’s line of portable chargers, and this one is great because it magnetically attaches right to your phone for a CORDLESS experience. When you’re dealing with a million other things at the airport, the last thing you need is another cord. This snaps right on the back of your phone and charges your device seamlessly. 10/10, highly recommend to anyone with an Apple MagSafe phone. View on Amazon Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Owala Water Bottle We know what you’re thinking: NO LIQUIDS AT THE AIRPORT! But as soon as you pass through security, you’re free to load up on liquids! We recommend packing an insulated water bottle like this so that you can easily fill it up before your flight and AVOID paying for overpriced water in the airport. The Owala water bottle has a patented FreeSip spout designed so you can sip upright through the built-in straw or tilt it back to swig from the spout opening. So handy! View on Amazon Cozy Shawl Wrap ©Amazon We love a product that can serve multiple purposes. This shawl wrap is SUPER handy to bring to the airport — you can use it as a shawl, a blanket, a makeshift pillow, or even a poncho! View on Amazon In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest travel essentials, so stay tuned for more. Check out our Amazon Storefront for more Disney items!! The post These Last-Minute Carry-On Purchases SAVED My Last Flight first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We go to Disney World every day, and because of that, we tend to notice quite a bit. EPCOT And lately, we’ve noticed that different generations have wildly different approaches to the parks. Of course, it makes sense when you think about it. But, there’s one generation that’s bringing a weird sort of energy to the parks. No offense, Gen Alpha, but Disney needs to get rid of these trends. Gen Alpha represents people who were born between 2010 and 2024 (ish) — so essentially, babies (if any babies are reading this we will be very impressed!) to middle schoolers. Yes, this is a very “old man yells at cloud” coded post, but we already roasted millennials so we figured it was only fair. And, while Disney probably can’t do much about these things except for maybe one of them, we still think they need to go. The Frozen Fad Needs To Fade Put your pitchforks away! We didn’t say Disney needs to get rid of every instance of Frozen that exists in the parks, but you can’t deny that there’s a LOT of it. There are multiple character meet and greets dedicated to the franchise, plus rides, shows, and stores, and don’t even get us started on the souvenirs. Frozen We love the story of Frozen and you can’t deny that the songs are a BOP. But, you know when you find a new favorite food or song and it’s all you eat or listen to for a while, and then suddenly you realize you’re sick of it? That’s kind of the vibe we’re feeling about Frozen these days. Which is perfect, because we’re still anticipating the third and fourth installments of the franchise to come out. Pay Attention To Your Surroundings This certainly isn’t exclusive to Gen Alpha by any means, but there seems to be a trend of folks getting so into their Disney experience they aren’t paying as much attention to their surroundings as they maybe should be. We talk about not stopping in the middle of the sidewalk quite often, but it seems the trend has spilled over to lines as well. Be aware of your surroundings in crowds and lines! Give others space, people! We know you want to get to the front of the line because so do all the other people in line — that’s kind of the whole point of waiting in one. But, pushing and shoving your friends into other people or getting all up in someone’s business to try to get them to move forward is less than cool. TikTok Is Taking Over Speaking of stopping in the middle of the walkway, please quit making TikToks in the middle of the walkway as well. We’re super thrilled that you feel confident enough to film yourself doing a dance while surrounded by thousands of people, but just make sure you’re not in anyone’s way when you do it. We can’t blame you for wanting to document your experience (since that’s kind of our whole thing, too) but don’t forget to live in the moment — you’re at Disney World, after all! Mickey says put down your phone! Of course, we’re really not here to yuck anyone else’s yum — we totally understand why these trends are popular among Gen Alpha. As long as you’re not disturbing anyone else, do yo thang (oh man I’m old) and live your best Disney World life! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest news and updates from Disney World. Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you don’t miss a thing! No Offense, Millennials. But Disney Needs to Get Rid of These 5 Trends Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these trends? Tell us in the comments. The post No Offense, Gen Alpha. But Disney Needs to Get Rid of These 3 Trends first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We talk a LOT about food in Disney World. The spread! We talk about the best snacks, the best eats at the EPCOT festivals, and even some of our favorite entrees to order at table service spots. But you know what gets overlooked? Some of Disney World’s AMAZING appetizers. So today, we’re rounding up 7 of the top appetizers in Disney World to determine which one is the best. Sanaa Bread Service For the first item on this list, we’re heading to Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village. This spot is home to some spectacular animal views and an iconic Indian-style Bread Service on the list of starters. It comes with naan and a variety of delicious dips and accompaniments. Indian-style Bread Service If you’re a fan of good bread services, there are none that beat this version! If we went to a party and this was the entire spread, we’d be happy little clams…it’s THAT good. With so many different dips to choose from, you and your friends can rate them all. Click Here to Read Our Sanaa Review! Le Cellier Cheddar Cheese Soup Perhaps the most iconic of the Disney World appetizers is the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup at Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT. This Canadian steakhouse serves up some wonderfully comforting eats, but none quite come close to the creamy, cheesy goodness of this soup. Cheddar Cheese Soup from Le Cellier In fact, the soup is so good that it’s served annually as part of the International Food & Wine Festival as well. With those bacon bits and a little bit of bread on the side for dipping, this is the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly day. We dream of this soup. Check Out Our Le Cellier Review Here! Boatwright’s Dining Hall Pimento Cheese Fritters For our next appetizer, we’re actually heading over to one of Disney World’s moderate resorts — Port Orleans Riverside! This hotel is home to Boatwright’s Dining Hall, which is a real hidden gem with a few knockouts on the menu. One of our favorite items is the Pimento Cheese Fritters on the appetizer list. Pimento Cheese Fritters These things are cheesy on the inside, soft, and nice and crispy on the outside from the frying. They’re served with a creamy sauce and they’ve got the perfect amount of heat. The only complaint we have? You only get three of them! Click Here to See Our Boatwright’s Review! Tony’s Town Square Garlic Bread A SHOCKING entry on our list comes from a restaurant that was broadly disliked until menu changes hit in the past few years. Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom added a spectacular garlic bread with parmesan fondue to its menu…and this stuff is to die for, y’all. YUMMM This dish single-handedly turned the tide for Tony’s and made it a recommendable spot once again. The bread is crispy and garlicky, but still soft in the middle, and served in a huge portion. You get a small pot of parmesan fondue on the side for pouring or dipping, and it takes things to another level with phenomenal cheesiness. I cannot sing the praises of this bread enough! See Our Review of Tony’s and the Garlic Bread Here! Wine Bar George Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites It’s no secret that we love mac & cheese like most of the American population, but one Disney World spot does it particularly well. At Wine Bar George in Disney Springs, you can order Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites with your meal. Crispy Mac & Cheese Bites These are cheesy and pasta-filled on the inside and crispy on the outside with a lovely marinara-like dipping sauce. They’re so unique and fun that we recommend them to pretty much everyone who visits Wine Bar George! See Our Wine Bar George Review Here! The Boathouse Oysters on the Half-Shell There aren’t many places in Disney World where you can go nuts for fresh seafood, but The Boathouse is one of those places! And as part of their starters, they offer Oysters on the Half-Shell. The menu is actually quite extensive, with several different oyster options from various regions. Oysters on the Half-Shell You can order as many oysters as you’d like, and they come cold with some sauces, crackers, and other accompaniments. We love to mix and match to make different flavor combinations with them. This is definitely a fancier appetizer experience, but for the adventurous eater, it can be a lot of fun! See Our Review of The Boathouse Here! Homecomin’ Thigh High Chicken Biscuits And last but not least, we’ve got to talk about one of our favorite restaurants in Disney World — Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. This Disney Springs spot is known for its amazing fried chicken, and you can order that chicken as an appetizer on their Thigh High Chicken Biscuits. Thigh High Chicken Biscuits at Homecomin’ These cheesy biscuits are topped with pieces of fried chicken, bread and butter pickles, and then drizzled with hot honey. YUM. Honestly, you might could even eat these as a full meal if you don’t want to share with others. (We totally wouldn’t blame you!) Check Out Our Homecomin’ Review Here! So Who Wins? Well, when it comes down to it, our team decided that though the vote was tough, we’d be giving the edge to Sanaa’s Bread Service! It’s just the ultimate version of bread at the table, and if it weren’t for this appetizer, the restaurant wouldn’t be nearly as popular as it is. (Some people go there JUST for this item.) Bread Service at Sanaa Nothing quite beats a delicious bread with a matching dip to kick off your meal. So the next time you head to Disney World, make sure to add this spot to your list! Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates from Disney World, as well as all the best dining advice for your trip! Stop Wasting Your Money at Disney World Restaurants — 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 Which of these appetizers have you tried? Tell us in the comments! The post I Taste-Tested 7 Appetizers in Disney World, and the Best Was Rich, Cheesy, and Packed With Flavor first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Things are changing all the time in Disneyland and we do our best to keep up with them all! Welcome to Bayou Country Some BIG changes are coming soon, including new stores (some of which have already opened) and restaurants in Downtown Disney. A new Avatar-themed land is coming to Disney California Adventure, along with a new Coco ride. Most recently, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Disneyland — and we’ve got some MASSIVE news about that ride to share with you! This news is in regards to the virtual queue that’s currently being used for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Currently, the only way to ride the attraction is by nabbing a boarding group through the virtual queue or by using Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Premium Pass. Well, that will soon be changing. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure As of December 10th, the virtual queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be going away and you’ll be able to ride it via a standby line or with Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Lightning Lane Premier Pass. So if you’re visiting Disneyland on or after that date, you’ll have to keep that in mind if this ride is a priority for you. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Note that this means there are no virtual queue opportunities for rides now available in Disneyland, as the virtual queue for Haunted Mansion has also ended after Disney opened the ride’s new queue, which was previously under construction (and the construction was why the virtual queue was in place). Master Gracey’s Garden Retreat in the Haunted Mansion queue However, you can still obtain a virtual queue spot in Disney California Adventure for the World of Color — Season of Light nighttime show. But that’s the only virtual queue now available in both parks. World of Color — Season of Light Stay tuned to DFB for more. The 6 BIG Differences Between Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World and Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe What do you think about this news? Let us know in the comments! The post Date Announced For END of Tiana Bayou Adventure's Virtual Queue in Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article